Installation
Continued
CONNECTING Fireplace to Gas Supply
Installation Items Needed
• 5/16" hex socket wrench or nut-driver
• Phillips screwdriver
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not provided)
1.Remove fireplace screen. Remove two screws that hold fireplace screen in place for shipping. These screws are located near top of screen. Discard screws. Lift fireplace screen up and pull out to remove.
2.Remove screws that attach log base assembly to fireplace (see Figure 19). Carefully lift up log base assembly and remove from fireplace (see Figure 19).
Note: If adding the G8005 series brick liner acces- sory, install it now. Follow instructions in G8005 accessory kit.
3.Route gas line (provided by installer) from equipment shutoff valve to fireplace. Route flexible gas supply line through one of the access holes.
4.Attach the flexible gas line to gas supply (see Figure 20). Check tightness of flexible gas line attached to gas regulator of fireplace (see Figure 20).
5.Check all gas connections for leaks. See
Checking Gas Connections, page 15.
6.Replace log base assembly back into fireplace. Feed flexible gas line into fireplace base area while replacing log base assembly. Make sure the entire flexible gas line is in fireplace base area. Reattach log base assembly to fireplace with screws removed in step 2.
CAUTION: Do not pick up log base assembly by burner. This could damage burner. Only handle base by grates.
NOTICE: Most building codes do not permit concealed gas connections. A flexible gas line is provided to allow accessibility from the fireplace (see Figure 20). The flexible gas supply line con- nection to the equipment shutoff valve should be accessible.
Figure 19 - Removing Log Base
Assembly From Fireplace
To Fireplace Gas Equipment Shutoff
Regulator Valve Provided by Installer
| Propane/LP |
| To External |
| Regulator |
Flexible Gas Line |
|
from Fireplace Gas |
|
Regulator | Natural Gas |
| |
| To Gas Meter |
Figure 20 - Attaching Flexible Gas Lines
Together
CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS
WARNING:Testallgaspiping and connections, internal and external to unit, for leaks after installing or servicing. Correct all leaks at once.
WARNING: Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a noncorrosive leak detec- tion fluid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once.
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