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Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than
1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)
1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Fig-
ure 15).
2. Pressurize supply piping system by either
opening propane/LP supply tank valve
for propane/LP gas or opening main gas
valve located on or near gas meter for
natural gas or using compressed air.
3. Check all joints from gas meter to equip-
ment shutoff valve for natural gas or
propane/LP supply to equipment shutoff
valve for propane/LP (see Figure 16 or
17). Apply noncorrosive leak detection
fluid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a
leak.
4. Correct all leaks at once.
Figure 15 - Equipment Shutoff Valve
Open
Closed
Equipment
Shutoff
Valve
INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 16 - Checking Gas Joints
(Propane/LP Only)
Control Valve
Location
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
Equipment
Shutoff Valve
Gas Meter
Figure 17 - Checking Gas Joints (Natural
Gas Only)
Control Valve
Location
Equipment Shutoff Valve
PRESSURE TESTING HEATER GAS
CONNECTIONS
1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Fig-
ure 15).
2. Open main gas valve located on or near
gas meter for natural gas or open pro-
pane/LP supply tank valve.
3. Make sure control knob of heater is in the
OFF position.
4. Check all joints from equipment shutoff
valve to gas control (see Figures 16 and
17, page 15). Apply noncorrosive leak
detection fluid to all joints. Bubbles form
-
ing show a leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Light heater (see
Operation
, page 19).
Check all other internal joints for leaks.
7. Turn off heater (see
To Turn Off Gas to
Appliance
, page 21).
INSTALLING OPTIONAL REMOTE
ACCESSORIES
Installing Remote Receiver
Remote control accessories are available
separately (see
Accessories
, page 34).
1. If unit is already installed in fireplace,
continue with these instructions. If unit
has not been installed in fireplace, go to
step 6 and continue installation of remote
accessory.
WARNING: Turn off heater
and let cool before handling any
part of heater. Make sure gas is
turned of to unit.
2. Carefully remove logs and set aside.
3. Locate mounting screws on sides of heat
-
er base assembly and remove screws. Set
screws aside for reinstallation.
4. Disconnect gas line from heater base as
shown in Figure 11, page 13.
WARNING: A qualified ser-
vice person must connect and
disconnect gas to heater. Follow
all local codes.
5. Remove heater base from fireplace.