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INSTALLATION
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We recommend that you install a sediment
trap in supply line as shown in Figure 8.
Locate sediment trap where it is within reach
for cleaning. Install in piping system between
fuel supply and heater. Locate sediment
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.
* Purchase the optional CSA design-certified
equipment shutoff valve from your dealer.
Figure 8 - Gas Connection
CSA Design-
Certified Equipment
Shutoff Valve With
1/8" NPT Tap*
3" Minimum
Approved
Flexible Gas
Line
Pipe Nipple Cap Tee Joint
Propane/LP
From External
Regulator (11"
W.C.** to 14"
W.C. Pressure)
NATURAL
From Gas
Meter (5"
W.C.** to 10.5"
W.C. Pressure)
Sediment Trap
Figure 9 - Attaching Flexible Gas Line to
Equipment Shutoff Valve
Flexible Gas Line
from Fireplace Gas
Regulator Provided
With Fireplace
To Gas
Regulator
Equipment
Shutoff Valve
PROPANE/LP
To External
Regulator
NATURAL
To Gas Supply
CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS
SUPPLY
Installation Items Needed
• Phillips screwdriver
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not
provided)
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
equipment shutoff valve should
be accessible.
1. Route flexible gas line, included, from
fireplace control to equipment shutoff
valve through side or rear access holes
in outer casing (see Figure 1, page 5).
2. Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male
threads of gas connector attached to
flexible gas line/equipment shutoff valve
(see Figure 9).
CAUTION: Avoid damage to
regulator. Hold gas regulator
with wrench when connecting it
to gas piping and/or fittings.
3. Check all gas connections for leaks. See
Checking Gas Connections,
page 14.
4. Feed flexible gas line into fireplace base
area while replacing branch support.
Make sure entire flexible gas line is in
fireplace base area.
