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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
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.
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.
CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY
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.
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.
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 *
• sediment trap
• tee joint
• pipe wrench
• approved flexible gas line with gas connector (if allowed by local
codes) (not provided
)
CAUTION: Use only new, black iron or steel pipe.
Internally-tinned copper tubing may be used in certain
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.
* An equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable al-
ternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the optional equipment
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.
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 loca-
tion. 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.
WARNING: Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant
to liquid petroleum (LP) gas.
We recommend that you install a sediment trap in supply line as
shown in Figure 12. Locate sediment trap where it is within reach for
cleaning. Install in piping system between fuel supply and appliance.
Locate sediment trap where trapped matter is not likely to freeze. A
sediment trap traps moisture and contaminants. This keeps them
from going into appliance controls. If sediment trap is not installed
or is installed wrong, appliance may not run properly.
