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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
Figure 22 - External Regulator with Vent
Pointing Down (Propane/LP Only)
Propane/LP.Supply.Tank
External.
Regulator.
with.Vent.
Pointing.
Down
CAUTION: Use only new,
black iron or steel pipe. Inter
-
nally-tinned copper tubing may
be used in certain areas. Check
your local codes. Use pipe of
1/2" diameter or greater to allow
proper gas volume to fireplace.
If pipe is too small, undue loss
of volume will occur.
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 fireplace
(see.Figure.3).
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use only the correct type of gas (natural or
propane/LP).. If. your. gas. supply. is. not. the.
correct gas type, do not install fireplace. See
dealer where you purchased your fireplace for
proper gas type fireplace or tro purchase gas
conversion.kit.(see.
Accessories
, page 31).
INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO
FIREPLACE LOCATION
WARNING: A qualified
service person must connect
fireplace to gas supply. Follow
all local codes.
CAUTION: For propane/LP
units, never connect fireplace
directly to the propane/LP supply.
This heater requires an external
regulator (not supplied). Install
the external regulator between the
fireplace and propane/LP supply.
Installation Items Needed
Before installing fireplace, 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
• approved flexible gas line with gas connec-
tor.(if.allowed.by.local.codes)
* A CSA design-certified equipment shutoff
valve.with.1/8".NPT.tap.is.an.acceptable.al-
ternative.to.test.gauge.connection..Purchase.
the CSA design-certified equipment shutoff
valve.from.your.retailer.
For propane/LP connection only, installer
must. supply. an. external. regulator.. External.
regulator.will.reduce.incoming.gas.pressure..
You.must.reduce.incoming.gas.pressure.to.
between.11".and.14".of.water..If.you.do.not.
reduce incoming gas pressure, fireplace
regulator.damage.could.occur..Install.external.
regulator.with.vent.pointing.down.as.shown.in.
Figure...Pointing.vent.down.protects.it.from.
freezing rain or sleet.
Figure 23 - Gas Connection
CSA Design-Certified
Equipment.Shutoff.Valve.
with.1/8".NPT.Tap*
3".Minimum
Approved.
Flexible.
Gas.Line
Cap. Pipe. Tee.Joint
.
Nipple
Sediment.Trap/Drip.Leg
Natural
.-.From.
Gas.Meter.(5.5".
W.C..to.10.5".W.C..
Pressure)
Propane/LP
.From.
External.Regulator.
(11".W.C..to.14".
W.C..Pressure)
* The CSA design-certified equipment shutoff
valve.may.be.supplied.with.the.appliance.or.
you.can.purchase.it.from.your.retailer.