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ON
POSITION
OFF
POSITION
Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG
1. Close manual shutoff valve (see Figure 20).
2. Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening
propane/LP supply tank valve.
3. Check all joints from propane/LP supply tank to manual shutoff valve (see
Figure 21). Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles
forming show a leak.
4. Correct all leaks at once.
PRESSURE TESTING FIREPLACE GAS CONNECTIONS
1. Open manual shutoff valve (see Figure 20).
2. Open propane/LP supply tank valve.
3. Make sure control knob of fireplace is in the OFF position.
4. Check all joints from manual shutoff valve to thermostat gas valve (see Figure
20). Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming
show a leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Light fireplace (see Operating Fireplace, pages 20 through 22). Check all other
internal joints for leaks.
7. Turn off fireplace (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 22).
8. Replace front panel.
Open
Closed
Manual
Shutoff
Valve
Figure 21 - Checking Gas Joints Shown with Optional Mantel
CHECKING
GAS
CONNECTIONS
Continued
Figure 20 - Manual Shutoff Valve
Manual
Shutoff
Valve
Propane/LP
Supply Tank