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INSTALLATION
Continued
CAUTION: Do not pick up log
base assembly by burners. This
could damage burners. Only
handle base by grates.
Figure 31 - Removing Log Base Assembly
From Fireplace
3.
Route flexible gas line (provided by
installer) from manual shutoff valve to
fireplace. Route flexible gas supply line
through one of the access holes.
4.
Attach a 45˚ flare union gas connector
to flexible gas line from gas supply (see
Figure 32). Connect flare union to flex-
ible gas line attached to gas regulator
of fireplace (see Figure 32).
5.
Check all gas connections for leaks. See
Checking Gas Connections, below.
6.
Replace log base assembly back into
fireplace. Feed flexible gas line into
fireplace base area while replacing log
base assembly. Make sure the entire
flexible gas line is in fireplace base
area. Reattach log base assembly to fire-
place with screws removed in step 2.
NOTICE : Most building codes do
not permit concealed gas con-
nections. 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.
Flexible Gas Line
from Fireplace Gas
Regulator (Provided
with Fireplace)
To Fireplace
Gas Regulator
Gas Connector
Flexible Gas
Line from
Manual Shutoff
Valve (Provided
by Installer)
Manual
Shutoff Valve
➞
➞
To
Gas
Meter
Figure 32 - Attaching Flexible Gas Lines
Together
CHECKING GAS
CONNECTIONS
WARNING: Test all gas pip-
ing and connections for leaks
after installing or servicing. Cor-
rect all leaks at once.
WARNING: Never use an open
flame to check for a leak. Apply a
mixture of liquid soap and water
to all joints. Bubbles forming
show a leak. Correct all leaks at
once.
Pressure Testing Gas Supply
Piping System
Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG
1.
Disconnect fireplace and its individual
manual shutoff valve from gas supply
piping system. Pressures in excess of 1/2
psig will damage fireplace gas regulator.
Continued
CONNECTING FIREPLACE
TO GAS SUPPLY
Installation Items Needed
• 5/16" hex socket wrench or nut-driver
• Phillips screwdriver
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP 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 log base
assembly to fireplace (see Figure 31).
Carefully lift up log base assembly and
remove from fireplace (see Figure 31).
2.
Cap off open end of gas pipe where
manual shutoff valve was connected.
3.
Pressurize supply piping system by ei-
ther using compressed air or opening
main gas valve located on or near gas
meter.
4.
Check all joints of gas supply piping
system. Apply mixture of liquid soap
and water to gas joints. Bubbles form-
ing show a leak.
5.
Correct all leaks at once.
6.
Reconnect fireplace and manual shutoff
valve to gas supply. Check reconnected
fittings for leaks.
Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than
1/2 PSIG
1.
Close manual shutoff valve (see Fig-
ure 33).
2.
Pressurize supply piping system by ei-
ther using compressed air or opening
main gas valve located on or near gas
meter.
3.
Check all joints from gas meter to
manual shutoff valve (see Figure 34).
Apply mixture of liquid soap and wa-
ter to gas joints. Bubbles forming show
a leak.
4.
Correct all leaks at once.
Figure 34 - Checking Gas Joints
Manual Shutoff Valve
Gas Valve
Gas
Meter
Figure 33 - Manual Shutoff Valve
ON
POSITION
OFF
POSITION
Open
Closed
Manual
Shutoff
Valve
