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Figure 15 - Attaching Flexible Gas Line to Equipment Shutoff
Valve
Flexible Gas Line
from Fireplace Gas
Regulator Provided
With Fireplace
To Gas Regulator
(Manual-Controlled
Models) or Control
Valve (Remote-
Ready Models)
Equipment
Shutoff Valve
PROPANE/LP
To External
Regulator
NATURAL
To Gas Supply
CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY
Installation Items Needed
• Phillips screwdriver
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not provided)
NOTICE: Most building codes do not permit concealed
gas connections. A flexible gas line is provided to
allow accessibility from the fireplace (see Figure 1,
page 5). The flexible gas supply line connection to
the equipment shutoff valve should be accessible.
1. Route flexible gas line, included, from fireplace control to equip-
ment shutoff valve through side or rear access holes in outer
casing (see Figure 1, page 4).
2. Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads of gas connector
attached to flexible gas line/equipment shutoff valve (see Figure
15).
CAUTION: Avoid damage to gas control. Hold gas
control with wrench when connecting it to gas piping
and/or fittings (Remote-Ready Models Only).
3. Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Connec-
tions.
4. Feed flexible gas line into fireplace base area while replacing branch
support. Make sure the entire flexible gas line is in fireplace base area.
INSTALLATION
Continued
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 detection fluid to
all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all
leaks at once.
CAUTION: Make sure external regulator has been
installed between propane/LP supply and fireplace.
See guidelines under Connecting to Gas Supply,
page 11.
PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEM
Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)
1. Disconnect appliance with its appliance main gas valve (control
valve) and equipment shutoff valve from gas supply piping system.
Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig will damage heater regulator.
2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where equipment 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 reconnected fittings for leaks.
Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)
1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 16).
2. 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.
3. Check all joints from gas meter to equipment shutoff valve for
natural gas or propane/LP supply to equipment shutoff valve for
propane/LP (see Figures 17 or 18). Apply noncorrosive leak detec-
tion fluid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
4. Correct all leaks at once.
