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INSTALLING
Continued
WARNING ICON
G 001
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" diameter or greater to
allow proper gas volume to fireplace. If pipe is too small, undue loss of pressure
will occur.
Installation must include a manual 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
17, page 17).
Check your building codes for any special requirements for locating manual shutoff valve to
fireplaces.
Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads. This will prevent excess sealant from going into
pipe. Excess sealant in pipe could result in clogged fireplace valves.
WARNING ICON
G 001
CAUTION
Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant to liquid petroleum (LP) gas.
Install sediment trap in supply line as shown in Figure 18, page 17. Locate sediment trap where
it is within reach for cleaning. Locate sediment trap where trapped matter is not likely to freeze.
A sediment trap traps moisture and contaminants. This keeps them from going into fireplace gas
controls. If sediment trap is not installed or is installed wrong, fireplace may not run properly.
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 inches of water. If you
do not reduce incoming gas pressure, heater regulator damage could occur. Install external
regulator with the vent pointing down as shown in Figure 17. Pointing the vent down protects it
from freezing rain or sleet.
Figure 17 - External Regulator with Vent Pointing Down
Propane Supply Tank
External
Regulator
Vent Pointing
Down
