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We recommend that you install a sediment
trap in supply line as shown in Figure 14, page
13. Locate sediment trap where it is within
reach for cleaning. Install in piping system
between fuel supply and heater. Locate sedi
-
ment trap where trapped matter is not likely
to freeze. A sediment trap traps moisture and
contaminants. This keeps them from going
into fireplace controls. If sediment trap is not
installed or is installed wrong, fireplace may
not run properly.
CONNECTING EqUIPMENT
SHUTOFF VALVE TO HEATER
CONTROL
Installation Items Needed
• Phillips screwdriver
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not
provided)
1. Open lower louver (see Figure 15).
NOTICE: Most building codes
do not permit concealed gas
connections. A flexible gas line
is provided to allow accessibility
from the fireplace (see Figure 14).
The flexible gas supply line con
-
nection to the equipment shutoff
valve should be accessible.
2. Route flexible gas line, included, from
fireplace control to equipment shutoff
valve through side access holes in outer
casing.
3. Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male
threads of gas connector attached to
flexible gas line/equipment shutoff valve
(see Figure 16).
CAUTION: Avoid damage to
regulator. Hold gas regulator with
wrench when connecting it to gas
piping and/or fittings (Thermo
-
stat-Controlled Models Only).
CAUTION: Avoid damage to
gas control. Hold gas control
with wrench when connecting
it to gas piping and/or fittings
(Remote-Ready Models Only).
Figure 15 - Flexible Gas Line Location
(Remote-Ready Unit Shown)
Lower
Louver
Flexible Gas
Line
Figure 16 - Attaching Flexible Gas Line
to Equipment Shutoff Valve
Flexible Gas Line
from Fireplace
Gas Regulator
Provided With
Fireplace
To Gas Regulator (Thermostat-
Controlled Models) or Control
Valve (Remote-Ready Models)
Equipment
Shutoff
Valve
PROPANE/LP
To External Regulator
NATURAL GAS
To Gas Supply
CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS
WARNING: Test all gas piping
and connections, internal and
external to unit, for leaks after
installing or servicing. Correct
all leaks at once.
WARNING: Never use an
open flame to check for a leak.
Apply a noncorrosive leak detec-
tion fluid to all joints. bubbles
forming show a leak. Correct all
leaks at once.
4. Check all gas connections for leaks. See
Checking Gas Connections,
below. Feed
flexible gas line into fireplace. Make sure
the entire flexible gas line is in fireplace.
