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INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 12 - Connecting Incoming Gas Line to Flex Gas Line
CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS
SUPPLY
Installation Items Needed
• 5/16" hex socket wrench or nut-driver
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not
provided)
Note:
1) Wire connections not
shown for clarity
2) * 1/8" NPT Plugged
Tapping
Pilot Adjustment
Inlet Pressure Tap
Outlet Pressure Tap
Gas Shutoff
Valve
Flexible
Gas Line
Do NOT
Kink
1/2" NPT
Incoming
Gas Line
CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS
WARNING: Test all gas pip-
ing and connections, internal
and external to unit, for leaks
after installing or servicing. Cor-
rect all leaks at once.
WARNING: Never use an
open flame to check for a leak.
Apply a noncorrosive leak detec-
tion fluid 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
fireplace. See guidelines under
Connecting Fireplace to Gas
Supply
.
Figure 11 - Gas Connection
* Purchase the optional equipment shutoff
valve from your dealer.
** Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input
adjustment.
Sediment Trap
3" Minimum
Cap Pipe Tee
Nipple Joint
Equipment Shutoff
Valve With 1/8" NPT
Tap*
Natural Gas
From Gas Meter
(5" W.C.** to
10.5" W.C.
Pressure)
Propane/LP
From External
Regulator
(11" W.C.**
to 14" W.C.
Pressure)
1. Route flexible gas line (provided by in
-
staller) from equipment shutoff valve to
fireplace. Route flexible gas supply line
through one of the access holes on side
of fireplace.
2. Attach flexible gas line from gas supply to
control valve (see Figure 12).
3. Check all gas connections for leaks. See
Checking Gas Connections
.
