FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
Checking Gas Connections (Cont.)
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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
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Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)
1.Close equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 33).
2.Pressurize supply piping system by either opening propane/LP supply tank valve for propane/LP gas fireplace or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas fire- place, or using compressed air.
3.Check all joints from propane/LP supply tank or gas meter to equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 34 for propane/LP or Figure 35 for natural gas). Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once.
Equipment | Open | |
Shutoff | ||
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Valve |
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Propane/LP | Equipment |
Supply Tank | Shutoff |
| Valve |
| Gas Valve |
Figure 34 - Checking Gas Joints for Propane/LP Gas Fireplace
Closed
Figure 33 - Equipment Shutoff Valve
Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas Connections
1.Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 33).
2.Open propane/LP supply tank valve for propane/LP fireplace or main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas fireplace.
3.Make sure control knob of fireplace is in the OFF position.
4.Check all joints from equipment shutoff valve to gas valve (see Figure 34 for propane/LP or Figure 35 for natural gas). Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once.
5.Light fireplace (see Operating Fireplace, pages 26 through 28). Check all other internal joints for leaks.
6.Turn off fireplace (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 26).
Equipment
Shutoff
Valve
Gas
Meter
Gas Valve
Figure 35 - Checking Gas Joints for Natural Gas Fireplace
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