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INSTALLING – Gas Line
INSTALLING GAS LINE
Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with
headaches, dizziness, and / or nausea. If you have these signs, the
heater may not be working properly.
Get fresh air at once!
Turn off
gas appliance. Have appliance serviced. Some people (such as
pregnant women, persons with heart or lung disease, persons with
anemia and those at high altitudes) are more affected by carbon
monoxide than others. Make certain you read and understand all
warnings.Place Burner Base or Grate Assembly in center of firebox
and connect flexible gas line to incoming black iron pipe gas line.
Do not connect appliance before pressure testing gas piping.
Damage to gas valve may result and an unsafe condition may be
caused.
Prepare incoming black iron gas line with
Teflon tape
or
pipe joint
compound
(check with local codes about the use of Teflon tape).
Compounds used on threaded joints of gas piping shall be resistant
to the action of Liquefied Petroleum (LP or Propane) and should be applied lightly to ensure excess sealant does not enter the gas line.
Complete your gas installation by connecting incoming gas line to regulator. Secure all joints tightly with wrench but
do not over-
tighten.
If a flexible gas line is used, take care not to kink connector. The burner pressure is controlled by the regulator. Check pressure
at the pressure test point, which is located on the side of the gas control near the pilot outlet. Make sure that the pressure tap is
completely closed after checking gas pressure. The pressure should be checked with the appliance burning and the control set on high.
IMPORTANT:
Loosen the pipe adapter on the flex tube before installing to the system piping.
CHECK GAS TYPE:
The gas supply must be the same as stated on the heater’s rating plate. If the gas supply is different, Do Not
Install the heater. Contact your dealer for the correct model.
For the state of Massachusetts a
T-handle gas shut-off valve
must
be used on a gas appliance. This T-handle gas shut-off valve must
be listed and approved by the state of Massachusetts. This is in
reference to the state of Massachusetts state code CMR238.
CAUTION
All gas piping and connections must be tested for leaks
after installation is completed. To test, turn gas valve on,
then apply a soap and water solution to all connections
and joints. If bubbles appear, leak can be detected and
corrected.
Never use an open flame for leak testing.
Never operate any appliance if a leak is detected!
CAUTION
Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing an
appliance must be replaced prior to operating the heater.
FIGURE 10, 10a – Installing gas line and manual
FIGURE 10a –
This is one option for installing shutoff
valve. Check local codes for shutoff location regulations.
NOTICE
A qualified gas appliance installer must connect the
fireplace to the gas supply. Consult all local codes.
Warning:
Failure to position parts in accordance with
these diagrams or failure to use only part specifically
approved with this heater may result in property damages
or personal injury.
