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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 27 - External Regulator with Vent Pointing Down
(Propane/LP Only)
Check your building codes for any special requirements for locating
equipment shutoff valve to fireplaces.
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 fireplace valves.
Figure 28 - Gas Connection
Equipment Shutoff Valve
with 1/8" NPT Tap*
3" (77 mm)
Minimum
Approved
Flexible Gas
Line
Cap Pipe Tee
Joint Nipple
Sediment Trap/Drip
Leg
Natural
- From Gas
Meter (5.5" W.C. to
10.5" W.C. Pressure)
Propane/LP
From
External Regulator
(11" W.C. to 14" W.C.
Pressure)
* The equipment shutoff valve may be supplied with the
appliance or you can purchase it from your retailer.
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
External Regulator with
Vent Pointing Down
WARNING: Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant
to liquid petroleum (LP) gas.
We recommend that you install a sediment trap/drip leg in supply line
as shown in Figure 28. Locate sediment trap/drip leg where it is within
reach for cleaning. Install in piping system between fuel supply and
fireplace. Locate sediment trap/drip leg where trapped matter is not
likely to freeze. A sediment trap traps moisture and contaminants.
This keeps them from going into fireplace gas controls. If sediment
trap/drip leg is not installed or is installed wrong, fireplace may not
run properly.
CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY
Installation Items Needed
• 5/16" hex socket wrench or nut-driver
• Sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not provided)
1. Route flexible gas line (provided by installer) 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
29).
3. Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Connec-
tions, page 26.
Figure 29 - Connecting Incoming Gas Line to Flex Gas Line
Note:
1) Wire connections not shown for clarity
2) * 1/8" NPT Plugged Tapping
MAIN
IN
OUT
PILOT
ADJ
PILOT
Pilot Adjustment
Inlet Pressure Tap
Outlet Pressure Tap
Gas Shutoff Valve
Flexible Gas Line
Do NOT Kink
1/2" NPT
Incoming Gas
Line
Set Screw
