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Figure 11 - External Regulator With Vent Pointing Down
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
External
Regulator
with Vent
Pointing
Down
Installation
Continued
Figure 10 - Attaching Base to Fireplace Floor (Model Shown
May Vary from Actual Model)
Masonry Screw
CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY
WARNING: This appliance requires a 1/2" NPT
(National Pipe Thread) inlet connection to the pres-
sure regulator.
WARNING: A qualified service person must con-
nect appliance to gas supply. Follow all local codes.
WARNING: Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant
to liquid petroleum (LP) gas.
CAUTION: Use only new, black iron or steel pipe.
Internally-tinned copper tubing may be used in cer-
tain areas. Check your local codes. Use pipe of 1/2"
diameter or greater to allow proper gas volume to
appliance. If pipe is too small, undue loss of volume
will occur.
CAUTION: Never connect propane/LP appliance
directly to the propane/LP supply. This appliance
requires an external regulator (not supplied). Install
the external regulator between the appliance and
propane/LP supply.
Installation Items Needed
Before installing appliance, make sure you have the items listed below�
• external regulator (supplied by installer)
• piping (check local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)
• equipment shutoff valve *
• test gauge connection *
WARNING: Never connect this appliance to private
(non-utility) gas wells. This gas is commonly known
as wellhead gas and does not have odorants and may
have impurities, and variations in BTU content. The
use of well-head gas will void the manufacturer’s
warranty to this appliance.
Installation must include an equipment shutoff valve, union and
plugged 1/8" NPT tap� Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge
hook up� NPT tap must be upstream from appliance (see Figure 12,
Page 10)�
IMPORTANT: Install equipment shutoff valve in an accessible location�
The equipment shutoff valve is for turning on or shutting off the gas
to the appliance�
Check your building codes for any special requirements for locating
equipment shutoff valve to appliances�
Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male NPT threads� This will prevent
excess sealant from going into pipe� Excess sealant in pipe could
result in clogged appliance valves�
When an appliance is for connection to a fixed piping
system, the installation must conform with local codes,
or in the absence of local codes with the National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 • NFPA 54; National Fuel Gas
Code; Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA
B149.1; or Propane Storage and Handling Code, CSA
B149.2, as applicable.
• sediment trap
• tee joint
• pipe wrench
• approved flexible gas line with gas connector (if allowed by local
codes) (not provided
)
* An equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable
alternative to test gauge connection� Purchase the optional equip-
ment shutoff valve from your dealer�
For propane/LP units, the installer must supply an external regulator�
The external regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure� You must
reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11" and 14" of water� If you
do not reduce incoming gas pressure, appliance regulator damage
could occur� Install external regulator with the vent pointing down as
shown in Figure 11� Pointing the vent down protects it from freezing
rain or sleet�
