FIREPLACE INSTALLATION

Checking Gas Connections (Cont.)

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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

 

Valve

 

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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