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We recommend that you install a sediment
trap in supply line as shown in Figure 14. Lo-
cate sediment trap where it is within reach for
cleaning. Install in piping system between fuel
supply and heater. 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 controls.
If sediment trap is not installed or is installed
wrong, fireplace may not run properly.
* Purchase the optional equipment shutoff
valve from your dealer. See
Accessories,
page 34.
Figure 14 - Gas Connection
Equipment Shutoff
Valve With 1/8" NPT
Tap*
3" Minimum
Approved
Flexible Gas
Line
Pipe Nipple Cap Tee Joint
Propane/LP
From External
Regulator (11"
W.C.** to 14"
W.C. Pressure)
NATURAL
From Gas Meter
(5" W.C.** to
10.5" W.C.
Pressure)
Sediment Trap
CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS
SUPPLY
Installation Items Needed
• Phillips screwdriver
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not
provided)
NOTICE: Most building codes
do not permit concealed gas
connections. A flexible gas
line is provided to allow acces
-
sibility from the fireplace (see
Figure 1, page 5). The flexible
gas supply line connection to the
equipment shutoff valve should
be accessible.
Figure 15 - Attaching Flexible Gas Line
to Equipment Shutoff Valve
Flexible Gas Line
from Fireplace Gas
Regulator Provided
With Fireplace
To Gas Regulator
(Manual-Controlled
Models) or Control
Valve (Remote-
Ready Models)
Equipment
Shutoff Valve
PROPANE/LP
To External
Regulator
NATURAL
To Gas Supply
1. Route flexible gas line, included, from
fireplace control to equipment shutoff
valve through side or rear access holes
in outer casing (see Figure 1, page 5).
2. Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male
threads of gas connector attached to
flexible gas line/equipment shutoff valve
(see Figure 15).
CAUTION: Avoid damage to
regulator. Hold gas regulator with
wrench when connecting it to gas
piping and/or fittings (Manual-
Controlled Models Only).
CAUTION: Avoid damage to
gas control. Hold gas control
with wrench when connecting
it to gas piping and/or fittings
(Remote-Ready Models Only).
3. Check all gas connections for leaks. See
Checking Gas Connections
.
4. Feed flexible gas line into fireplace base
area while replacing branch support. Make
sure the entire flexible gas line is in fireplace
base area.
