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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
place base area while replacing log base
assembly. Make sure the entire flexible
gas line is in fireplace base area. Reat-
tach log base assembly to fireplace with
screws removed in step 2, page 14.
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 flexible gas line
is provided to allow accessibility
from the fireplace (see Figure 20).
The flexible 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 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
, page 14.
PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY
PIPING SYSTEM
Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG
(3.5 kPa)
1. Disconnect fireplace 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 fireplace 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 fluid 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 fittings for leaks.
