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INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO
FIREPLACE LOCATION
WARNING: This appliance
requires a 1/2" NPT (National
Pipe Thread) inlet connection to
the pressure regulator.
WARNING: A qualified service
person must connect fireplace
to gas supply. Follow all local
codes.
CAUTION: Never connect pro
-
pane/LP fireplace directly to the
propane/LP supply. This fireplace
requires an external regulator
(not supplied). Install the external
regulator between the fireplace
and propane/LP supply.
WARNING: Never connect
natural gas fireplace to private
(non-utility) gas wells. This
gas is commonly known as
wellhead gas.
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Installation Items Needed
Before installing fireplace, make sure you have
the items listed below.
• external regulator for propane/LP unit only
(supplied by installer)
• piping (check local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)
• equipment shutoff valve *
• test gauge connection *
• sediment trap (optional)
• tee joint
• pipe wrench
• approved flexible gas line with gas connector
(if allowed by local codes) (not provided)
* 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 26.
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 pres
-
sure, 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.
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.
13"
16"
19"
21"
2
1
/
2
"
6"
8"
10"
Minimum Non-
Combustible
Material
Figure 16 - Minimum Mantel Clearances
for Built-In Installation
Mantel Shelf
Note:
All Vertical
measurements
are from top of
fireplace opening
to bottom of
mantel shelf.
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
External
Regulator
Figure 17 - External Regulator With Vent
Pointing Down
Vent
Pointing
Down