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

 

 

approved flexible gas line with gas connector (if allowed by local codes — not provided)

*A CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve from your dealer.

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

 

 

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.

 

 

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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Monessen Hearth BDV300 Fireplace Installation, Check GAS Type, Installing GAS Piping to Fireplace / Burner System Location

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