CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY

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A.G.A. Design-Certified Manual Shutoff Valve

With 1/8" NPT Tap*

Approved

Flexible

Gas Line

 

From External Regulator

3" Minimum

 

(11" W.C. to 14" W.C.

 

Pressure)

 

 

 

 

 

Sediment

 

 

Tee Joint

Trap

 

 

 

 

 

Pipe Nipple

 

Figure 17 - Gas Connection

Cap

 

 

 

*Purchase the optional A.G.A. design-certified manual shutoff valve from your dealer. See Accessories, page 32.

CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY

Installation Items Needed

Phillips screwdriver

sealant (resistant to propane gas, not provided)

1.Remove fireplace screen. Remove two screws that hold fireplace screen in place for shipping. These screws are located near top of screen. Discard screws. Lift fireplace screen up and pull out to remove.

2.Remove screws that attach branch support to fireplace (see Figure 18). Care- fully lift up branch support and remove from fireplace (see Figure 18).

Figure 18 - Removing Twig Support From Fireplace

3.Route flexible gas line from manual shutoff valve into fireplace through side or rear access holes in outer casing. Route flexible gas supply line through fireplace access holes in outer casing.

NOTICE

Most building codes do not permit concealed gas connections. A flexible gas line is provided to allow accessibility from the fireplace. The flexible gas supply line connection to the manual shutoff valve should be accessible.

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Vanguard Heating VMH26TPB installation manual Connecting Fireplace to GAS Supply, Installation Items Needed