GAS CONNECTION
NOTICE
CAUTION
A qualified gas appliance installer must connect the fireplace to the gas supply. Consult all local codes.
Use new black iron or steel pipe only. Internally tinned copper tubing can be used in some areas when permitted by local codes. Only use pipe of 1/2" or greater diameter to allow full gas volume to heater. Excessive pressure loss will occur if the pipe is too small.
A manual shutoff valve, union and plugged 1/8" NPT pressure tapping point must be installed upstream of the heater (FIGURE 8).
A sediment trap must be installed upstream of the heater to prevent moisture and contaminants from passing through the pipe to the heater controls and burners. Failure to do so could prevent the heater from operating reliably (FIGURE 8).
TO HEATER CONTROL VALVE
PIPE
COUPLING
| IMPORTANT: Loosen the pipe adapter |
STAINLESS | on the flex tube before installing to the |
FLEXIBLE TUBE | systempiping. |
| |
PIPE |
|
MANUAL
SHUTOFF VALVE
SEDIMENT TRAP
TEE JOINT
PIPE NIPPLE
CAP
FIGURE 5. Gas Connection
CHECK GAS TYPE: The gas supply must be the same as stated on heater's rating plate. If the gas supply is different, DO NOT INSTALL the heater. Contact your dealer for the correct model.
WARNING
Connecting directly to an unregulated propane/LPG tank can cause an explosion.
12
