110399-01A
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Propane/LP
Supply Tank
External Regulator
CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY
WARNING: This appliance requires a 1/2" NPT
(National Pipe Thread) inlet connection to the pres-
sure regulator.
WARNING: A qualified service person must con-
nect heater to gas supply. Follow all local codes.
CAUTION: Never connect propane/LP fireplace
directly to the propane/LP supply. This heater requires
an external regulator (not supplied). Install the external
regulator between the heater and propane/LP supply.
WARNING: Never connect natural gas fireplace to
private (non-utility) gas wells. This gas is commonly
known as wellhead gas.
Installation Items Needed
Before installing heater, make sure you have the items listed below.
• external regulator (supplied by installer)
• piping (check local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)
• equipment shutoff valve *
• test gauge connection *
• sediment trap
• tee joint
• pipe wrench
* A CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT
tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase
the optional CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve from
your dealer. See Accessories, page 31.
For propane/LP units, the installer must supply an external regula-
tor. The external regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure. You
must reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11 and 14 inches of
water. If you do not reduce incoming gas pressure, heater regulator
damage could occur. Install external regulator with the vent point-
ing down as shown in Figure 16. Pointing the vent down protects it
from freezing rain or sleet.
CAUTION: Use only new, black iron or steel pipe.
Internally-tinned copper tubing may be used in certain
areas. Check your local codes. Use pipe of 1/2" diam-
eter or greater to allow proper gas volume to heater. If
pipe is too small, undue loss of volume will occur.
INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 16 - External Regulator With Vent Pointing Down
Vent Pointing Down
Installation must include an 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 heater (see Figures 17 or
18 page 14, depending on your model).
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 requirements for locating
equipment shutoff valve to fireplaces.
Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male NPT threads. This will
prevent excess sealant from going into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe
could result in clogged heater valves.
WARNING: Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant
to liquid petroleum (LP) gas.
We recommend that you install a sediment trap in supply line as
shown in Figures 17 or 18 page 14, depending on your model.
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 heater
controls. If sediment trap is not installed or is installed wrong, heater
may not run properly.
CAUTION: Avoid damage to regulator. Hold gas
regulator with wrench when connecting it to gas
piping and/or fittings (Variable Manually-Controlled
and Thermostat-Controlled Models Only).
CAUTION: Avoid damage to gas control. Hold gas
fitting with wrench when connecting it to gas piping
and/or fittings (Remote-Ready Models Only).
INSTALLATION
Connecting To Gas Supply
