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INSTALLATION - CONNECTING THE GAS TO THE BURNER SYSTEM
INSTALLATION
BEFORE PROCEEDING, CAREFULLY READ ALL OF THE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
CONTAINED IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL, INCLUDING:
A. Pre-installation and Fireplace Preparation Safety Guidelines
B. Ventilation and Confined Space Information
C. Installation Safety Guidelines
W A R N I N G
Do not connect this appliance directly to a high pressure natural gas line or an unregulated L.P. tank.
CHECK GAS TYPE (Natural or L.P.). The gas supply must be the same as stated on the gas log set
rating plate. If the gas supply is different, DO NOT INSTALL. Contact the dealer for
Immediate assistance.
Refer to the PARTS LIST when installing the vent-free gas log set.
1. MAKE SURE THE FIREPLACE GAS SUPPLY IS TURNED OFF.
2. Center the burner assembly in the fireplace. Make certain that no part of the assembly protrudes
beyond the face of the fireplace.
3. Attach 1/2” x 3/8” elbow fitting to the fireplace gas supply line using pipe compound resistant
to L.P. gas or Teflon tape. Tighten the connection. Connect one end of flex connector to the
elbow fitting, and the other end of the connector to the valve assembly.
4. Make sure that the control valve on the burner system is in the OFF position. Turn on the gas to
the fireplace and check for leaks at all connections.
LEAK TESTING
Make sure that the control valve on the burner system is in the OFF position. Carefully turn on the
gas to the fireplace and leak test at all connections by applying a soapy water solution (equal parts
liquid detergent and water) to their surface. If bubbles appear, a leak is present. Turn off the gas
and tighten all connections, then turn on the gas and repeat the leak test. Repeat until no leaks are
detected.
NEVER USE A FLAME TO CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS
IMPORTANT
For all valves, the air MUST be purged from the gas line before the ODS pilot will light properly.
The time taken to do this will depend on the length of gas line from the meter to the unit, and the
length of time since the unit or gas line was last used (in the case of non-use during warm weather
for example). It may take from 3-15 minutes before all the air is purged and the ODS pilot will light
properly.
