
INSTALLATION
Continued
CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY
WARNING: This appliance requires a 45° male flare fitting
WARNING: A qualified service person must connect fireplace to gas supply. Follow all local codes.
WARNING: Never connect natural gas fireplace to private
IMPORTANT: For natural gas, check gas line pressure before connecting fireplace to gas
line. Gas line pressure must be no greater
than 14" of water. If gas line pressure is higher,
heater regulator damage could occur.
CAUTION:Neverconnectpro- pane/LP fireplace directly to the propane/LPsupply.Thisfireplace requires an external regulator (notsupplied).Installtheexternal regulator between the fireplace and propane/LP supply.
For propane/LP units, the installer must supply an external regulator. The external regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure. You must reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11" and 14" of water. If you do not reduce incoming gas pres- sure, fireplace regulator damage could occur. Install external regulator with the vent pointing down as shown in Figure 13. Pointing the vent down protects it from freezing rain or sleet.
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Installation must include an equipment shutoff valve, union and plugged 1/8" NPT tap. Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up. NPT tap must be upstream from heater (see Figure 14).
IMPORTANT: Install equipment shutoff valve in an accessible location. The equipment shutoff valve is for turning on or shutting off the gas to the appliance.
Check your building codes for any special requirements for locating equipment shutoff valve to fireplaces.
Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male NPT threads. This will prevent excess sealant from going into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe could result in clogged fireplace valves.
WARNING: Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant to liquid petroleum (LP) gas.
Propane/
LP Supply
ExternalTank
Regulator
with Vent Pointing Down
Figure 13 - External Regulator With Vent
Pointing Down
Equipment Shutoff Valve
With 1/8" NPT Tap*
Approved | Propane/LP | |
From External | ||
Flexible | ||
Regulator (11" | ||
Gas Line | ||
W.C.** to 14" W.C. | ||
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| Pressure) | |
| Natural | |
| From Gas Meter | |
3" Minimum | (5" W.C.** to | |
10.5" W.C. | ||
| ||
| Pressure) | |
Pipe Nipple Cap Tee Joint |
Sediment Trap
Figure 14 - Gas Connection
*Purchase the optional equipment shutoff valve from your dealer. See Accessories, page 31.
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