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CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY
WARNING: This appliance
requires a 1/2" NPT (National
Pipe Thread) inlet connection to
the pressure regulator.
WARNING: A qualified service
person must connect 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 regu
-
lator (not supplied). Install the
external regulator between the
heater and propane/LP supply.
Figure 11 - Attaching Flexible Gas Hose
to Heater Gas Regulator
Installation Items Needed
• control cover kit (provided with heater)
• approved flexible gas hose (provided) (if
allowed by local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not
provided)
• pipe wrench
1. Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male
threads of gas fitting (not provided).
Connect approved flexible gas hose to
inlet side of gas control (see Figure 11).
IMPORTANT:
Hold gas fitting with wrench
when connecting flexible gas hose.
2.
Position heater assembly in fireplace.
3. Connect to gas supply. See
Connecting
to Gas Supply
.
INSTALLATION
Continued
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 (for propane/LP units
only, 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) (provided)
* A CSA design-certified equipment shutoff
valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable al-
ternative to test gauge connection. Purchase
the optional CSA design-certified equipment
shutoff valve from your dealer.
Figure 12 - External Regulator With Vent
Pointing Down
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
External
Regulator
Vent
Pointing
Down
For propane/LP units, the installer must
supply an external regulator. The 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, heater
regulator damage could occur. Install exter-
nal regulator with the vent pointing down as
shown in Figure 12. Pointing the vent down
protects it from freezing rain or sleet.
Fitting
Flexible Gas Hose
(if allowed by local codes)