FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use proper gas type for the fireplace you are installing. If you have conflicting gas type, do not install fireplace. See dealer where you purchased the fireplace for proper fireplace for your gas type or conversion kit.
INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE / BURNER SYSTEM LOCATION
WARNING
A qualified installer or service person must connect appliance to gas supply. Follow all local codes.
CAUTION
For propane/LP units, never connect fireplace directly to the propane/LP supply. This burner system requires an external regulator (not supplied). Install the external regulator between the burner system and propane/LP supply.
INSTALLATION ITEMS NEEDED
Before installing fireplace and burner system, make sure you have the items listed below.
• | External regulator (supplied by installer) | • | Piping (check local codes) | • | Sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas) |
• | Equipment shutoff valve* | • | Test gauge connection* | • | Sediment trap (recommended) |
• | Tee joint | • | Pipe wrench |
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• | approved flexible gas line with gas connector (if allowed by local codes — not provided) | ||||
*A CSA
For propane/LP connections only, 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 13 inches of water. If you do not reduce incoming gas pressure, burner system regulator damage could occur. Install external regulator with the vent pointing down as shown in Figure 33. Pointing the vent down protects it from freezing rain or sleet.
External | 100 lb. (min) |
Regulator | Propane/LP |
| Supply Tank |
Vent
Pointing
Down
Figure 33 - External Regulator with Vent Pointing
Down (Propane/LP Only)
| Use only new black iron or steel pipe. | |
| Internally tinned copper or copper | |
CAUTION | tubing can be used per National Fuel | |
Code, section 2.6.3, providing gas | ||
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| meets hydrogen sulfide limits, and | |
| where permitted by local codes. Gas | |
| piping system must be sized to provide | |
| minimum inlet pressure (listed on | |
| data plate) at the maximum flow rate | |
| (BTU/hr). Undue pressure loss will | |
| occur if the pipe is too small. | |
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When using copper of flex connectors use only fittings approved for gas connections. The gas control inlet is 3/8" NPT.
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