GAS SUPPLY

The gas pipeline can be brought in through the right or left side of the appliance. Consult the current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 CAN/CGA-B149 (.1 or .2) installation code.

Recommended Gas Pipe Diameter

Pipe Length

Schedule 40 Pipe

Tubing, Type L

(Feet)

Inside Diameter

Outside Diameter

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nat.

L.P.

Nat.

L.P.

 

 

 

 

 

0-10

1/2"

3/8"

1/2"

3/8"

 

12.7mm

9.5mm

12.7mm

9.5mm

 

 

 

 

 

11-40

1/2"

1/2"

5/8"

1/2"

 

12.7mm

12.7mm

15.9mm

12.7mm

 

 

 

 

 

41-100

1/2"

1/2"

3/4"

1/2"

 

12.7mm

12.7mm

19mm

12.7mm

 

 

 

 

 

101-150

3/4"

1/2"

7/8"

3/4"

 

19mm

12.7mm

22.2mm

1.9 mm

 

 

 

 

 

Note: Never use plastic pipe. Check to confirm whether your local codes allow copper tubing or galvanized.

Note: Since some municipalities have additional local codes, it is always best to consult your local authority and installation code.

The use of the following gas connectors is recommended:

—ANS Z21.24 Appliance Connectors of Corrugated Metal Tubing and Fittings.

—ANS Z21.45 Assembled Flexible Appliance Connectors of Other Than All-Metal Construction

The above connectors may be used if acceptable by the authority having jurisdiction. The state of Massachusetts requires that a flexible appliance connector cannot exceed three feet in length.

 

 

Figure 6

 

Gas Supply Pressure (inches w.c.)

 

Minimum

Normal

Maximum

Natural Gas

4.5"

7.0"

14.0"

LP (Propane)

10.8"

11.0"

14.0"

 

Manifold Pressure (inches w.c.)

 

 

Normal (HI)

 

Natural Gas

 

3.5"

 

LP (Propane)

 

10.0"

 

Installing a New Main Gas Cock

Each appliance should have its own manual gas cock.

A manual main gas cock should be located in the vicinity of the unit. Where none exists, or where its size or location is not adequate, contact your local authorized installer for installation or relocation.

Compounds used on threaded joints of gas piping shall be resistant to the action of liquefied petroleum gases. The gas lines must be checked for leaks by the installer. This should be done with a soap solution watching for bubbles on all exposed connections, and if unexposed, a pressure test should be made.

Never use an exposed flame to check for leaks. Appliance must be disconnected from piping at inlet of control valve and pipe capped or plugged for pressure test. Never pressure test with appliance connected; control valve will sustain damage!

NOTE: The millivolt gas controls are equipped with a captured screw type pressure test point, therefore it is not necessary to provide a 1/8" test point up stream of the control.

Ondirectignitionvalves,hexplugsmaybereplacedwithhosefittings for pressure checks, then reinstalled before operating fireplace.

When using copper or flex connector use only approved fittings.

The appliance and it’s individual shut off valve must be disconnected from supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.5kPa).

The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shut off valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig (3.5kPa).

Attention! If one of the procedures results in pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (14" w.c.) (3.5 kPa) on the fireplace gas valve, it will result in a hazardous condition.

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BVD34FP50, BVP42FP52, BVP42FP32, BVD34FP30, BVD36FP52 specifications

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