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111347-01F
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CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY
WARNING: This appliance
requires a 1/2" NPT (National
Pipe Thread) inlet connection to
the pressure regulator.
WARNING: A qualified service
person must connect heater to gas
supply. Follow all local codes.
CAUTION: Never connect pro
-
pane/LP fireplace directly to the
propane/LP supply. This heater
requires an external regulator
(not supplied). Install the exter
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nal regulator between the heater
and propane/LP supply.
WARNING: Never connect
natural gas fireplace to private
(non-utility) gas wells. This
gas is commonly known as
wellhead gas.
Installation Items Needed
Before installing heater, 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
* A CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve
with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to
test gauge connection. Purchase the optional CSA
design-certified equipment shutoff valve from
your dealer. See Accessories
, page 27.
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 pres
-
sure, heater regulator damage could occur. Install
external regulator with the vent pointing down
INSTALLATION
Continued
as shown in Figure 13. Pointing the vent down
protects it from freezing rain or sleet.
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 heater. If pipe is too small, undue
loss of volume will occur.
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 heater (see Figure 14, page 14).
IMPORTANT:
Install equipment shutoff valve in an
accessible location. 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 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 heater 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 Figures 14, page 14. Locate
sediment trap where it is within reach for clean-
ing. Install in piping system between fuel supply
and heater. Locate sediment trap where trapped
matter is not likely to freeze. A sediment trap
traps moisture and contaminants. This keeps them
from going into heater controls. If sediment trap
is not installed or is installed wrong, heater may
not run properly.
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
External
Regulator
Figure 13 - External Regulator With Vent
Pointing Down
Vent
Pointing
Down
