INSTALLATION

Continued

CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY

WARNING: This appliance requires a 45° male flare fitting 5/8"-18 UNF (Unified National FineThread)inletconnectionand the flexible gas line provided.

WARNING: A qualified service person must connect fireplace to gas supply. Follow all local codes.

WARNING: Never connect natural gas fireplace to private (non-utility) gas wells. This gas is commonly known as wellhead gas.

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.

CAUTION:Useonlynew,black ironorsteelpipe.Internally-tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas.Checkyourlocalcodes. Usepipeof1/2"orgreaterdiameter to allow proper gas volume to fire- place. If pipe is too small, undue loss of volume will occur.

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.

 

 

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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