INSTALLATION
Continued
Installation must include a equipment shutoff valve, union, and plugged 1/8" NPT tap. Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up. NPT tap must be upstream from fireplace (see Figure 23).
IMPORTANT: Install equipment shutoff valve in an accessible location. The equipment shutoff valve is for turning on or shutting off the gas to the appliance.
Check your building codes for any special re- quirements for locating equipment shutoff valve to fireplaces.
Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male NPT threads. This will prevent excess sealant from go- ing into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe could result in clogged fireplace valves.
WARNING: Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant to liquid petroleum (LP) gas.
CSA
Equipment Shutoff Valve
With 1/8" NPT Tap*
PROPANE/LP
From External Regulator (11" W.C. to 14" W.C. Pressure)
NATURAL
From Gas Meter
3" Minimum 
(5" W.C. to 10.5" W.C.
Pressure)
Pipe Cap Tee
Nipple Joint
Sediment Trap
Figure 23 - Gas Connection
*Purchase the optional CSA
of screen. Discard screws. Lift fireplace screen up and pull out to remove.
2.Remove screws that attach branch support to fireplace (see Figure 24). Carefully lift up branch support and remove from fireplace (see Figure 24).
3.Route flexible gas line included from fireplace control to equipment shutoff valve through side or rear access holes in outer casing.
NOTICE: Most building codes do not permit concealed gas con- nections. A flexible gas line is provided to allow accessibility from the fireplace (see Figure 24). The flexible gas supply line con- nection to the equipment shutoff valve should be accessible.
CAUTION: Avoid damage to regulator. Hold gas regulator with wrench when connecting it to gas piping and/or fittings.
4.Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads of gas connector attached to flexible gas line/ equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 25, page 18).
5.Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Connections, page 18.
6.Replace branch support back into fireplace. Feed flexible gas line into fireplace base area while replacing branch support. Make sure the entire flexible gas line is in fireplace base area. Reattach branch support to fireplace with screws removed in step 2.
Shoulder
Screw
Branch Screen
Support Shipping
Screw 
CONNECTING EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF VALVE TO HEATER CONTROL
Installation Items Needed
•Phillips screwdriver
•sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not pro- vided)
1.To remove fireplace screen, remove two screws that hold fireplace screen in place for shipping. These screws are located near top
Flexible
Gas Line
Screen
Figure 24 - Removing Log Base
Assembly From Fireplace
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