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Designer Series Gas Fireplaces
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FIREPLaCE INSTaLLaTIoN
ChECK GaS TyPE
Use proper gas type for the fireplace you are installing.
If you have conflicting gas type, do not install fireplace.
See dealer where you purchased the fireplace for proper
fireplace for your gas type or conversion kit.
INSTaLL GaS PIPING To FIREPLaCE /
BuRNER SySTEM LoCaTIoN
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a qualified installer or service person must
connect appliance to gas supply. Follow all
local codes.
INSTaLLaTIoN ITEMS NEEDED
Before installing fireplace and burner system, make sure
you have the items listed below.
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External regulator
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Piping (check local codes)
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Tee joint
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Pipe wrench
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Test gauge connection*
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Sediment trap (recommended)
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Equipment shutoff valve*
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Sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas) (supplied by
installer)
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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 CSA design-certified equip-
ment shutoff valve from your dealer.
For propane/LP connections the installer must supply an
external regulator. The external regulator will reduce incom-
ing gas pressure. You must reduce incoming gas pressure
to between 11 and 13 inches of water. If you do not reduce
incoming gas pressure, burner system regulator damage
could occur. Install external regulator with the vent point-
ing down as shown in
Figure 36.
Pointing the vent down
protects it from freezing rain or sleet.
FP1977
external regulator
External
Regulator
100 gal. (min)
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
Vent Pointing
Down
FP1977
Figure 36 -
External Regulator with Vent Pointing Down
(Propane/LP Only)
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For propane/LP units, never connect
fireplace directly to the propane/LP supply.
This burner system requires an external
regulator (not supplied). Install the external
regulator between the burner system and
propane/LP supply.
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use only new black iron or steel pipe.
Internally tinned copper or copper tubing
can be used per National Fuel Code, Section
2.6.3, providing gas meets hydrogen sulfide
limits, and where permitted by local codes.
Gas piping system must be sized to provide
minimum inlet pressure (listed on data plate)
at the maximum flow rate (BTu/hr). undue
pressure loss will occur if the pipe is too
small.
When using copper of flex connectors use only fittings
approved for gas connections. The gas control inlet is
3/8" NPT.