INSTALLation
Continued
Equipment
Shutoff Valve
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
Figure 26 - Checking Gas Joints for Propane/LP Gas (Shown with Optional Mantel)
Equipment
Shutoff Valve
Gas Meter
Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas
Connections
1.Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 25, page 18).
2.Open main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas or open pro- pane/LP supply tank valve.
3.Make sure control knob of fireplace is in the OFF position.
4.Check all joints from equipment shutoff valve to thermostat gas valve (see Fig- ures 26 and 27). Apply a noncorrosive leak detection fluid to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
5.Correct all leaks at once.
6.Light fireplace (see Operation). Check all other internal joints for leaks.
7.Turn off fireplace (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 21).
8.Replace front panel.
Figure 27 - Checking Gas Joints for
Natural Gas (Shown with Optional Mantel)
Operation
FOR YOUR SAFETY
READ BEFORE LIGHTING
WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
A.This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly.
B.BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
•Do not try to light any appliance.
•Do not touch any electric switch; do not use any phone in your building.
•Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
•If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
C.Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not push in or turn by hand, don’t try to repair it, call a quali- fied service technician or gas supplier. Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion.
D.Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water.
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