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INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 19 - Removing Log Base
Assembly From Fireplace
Figure 20 - Attaching Flexible Gas Lines
Together
Flexible Gas Line
from Fireplace Gas
Regulator
To Fireplace Gas
Regulator
Equipment Shutoff
Valve Provided by
Installer
Propane/LP
To External
Regulator
Natural Gas
To Gas Meter
fi
replace base area while replacing log
base assembly. Make sure the entire
fl
exible gas line is in
fi
replace base area.
Reattach log base assembly to
fi
replace
with screws removed in step 2,
Page 15
.
CAUTION: Do not pick up
log base assembly by burner.
This could damage burner. Only
handle base by grates.
NOTICE: Most building codes
do not permit concealed gas
connections. A fl exible gas line
is provided to allow accessibility
from the fi replace (see Figure 20).
The fl exible gas supply line con-
nection to the equipment shutoff
valve should be accessible.
CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS
WARNING: Test all gas piping
and connections, internal and
external to unit, for leaks after
installing or servicing. Correct
all leaks at once.
WARNING: Never use an
open fl ame to check for a leak.
Apply a noncorrosive leak detec-
tion fl uid to all joints. Bubbles
forming show a leak. Correct all
leaks at once.
CAUTION: Make sure exter-
nal regulator has been installed
between propane/LP supply and
fi replace. See guidelines under
Connecting Fireplace to Gas
Supply, Page 15.
PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY
PIPING SYSTEM
Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG
(3.5 kPa)
1. Disconnect
fi
replace with its main gas
valve (control valve) and equipment shut-
off valve from gas supply piping system.
Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa)
will damage
fi
replace regulator.
2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where equip-
ment shutoff valve was connected.
3. Pressurize supply piping system by either
opening propane/LP supply tank valve
for propane/LP gas or opening main gas
valve located on or near gas meter for
natural gas, or using compressed air.
4. Check all joints of gas supply piping system.
Apply noncorrosive leak detection
fl
uid to
all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Reconnect fireplace and equipment
shutoff valve to gas supply. Check recon-
nected
fi
ttings for leaks.
