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INSTALLATION
Continued
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY
WARNING: This appliance re-
quires a 45° male flare fitting 5/8"-
18 UNF (Unified National Fine
Thread) inlet connection and the
flexible gas line provided.
WARNING: A qualified ser-
vice person must connect fire-
place to gas supply. Follow all
local codes.
WARNING: Never connect
natural gas fireplace to private
(non-utility) gas wells. This gas
is commonly known as well-
head gas.
IMPORTANT:
For natural gas, check gas line pres-
sure before connecting fireplace to gas line. Gas
line pressure must be no greater than 14 inches of
water. If gas line pressure is higher, heater regula-
tor damage could occur.
CAUTION: Never connect pro-
pane/LP fireplace directly to the
propane/LP supply. This fireplace
requires an external regulator (not
supplied). Install the external
regulator between the fireplace
and propane/LP supply.
For propane/LP units, the installer must supply an
external regulator. The external regulator will re-
duce incoming gas pressure. You must reduce in-
coming gas pressure to between 11 and 14 inches
of water. If you do not reduce incoming gas pres-
sure, fireplace regulator damage could occur. In-
stall external regulator with the vent pointing down
as shown in Figure 20. Pointing the vent down
protects it from freezing rain or sleet.
Figure 20 - External Regulator With Vent
Pointing Down
CAUTION: Use only new,
black iron or steel pipe. Inter-
nally-tinned copper tubing may
be used in certain areas. Check
your local codes. Use pipe of 1/2"
or greater diameter to allow
proper gas volume to fireplace. 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 21,
page 17).
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 re-
quirements for locating equipment shutoff valve
to fireplaces.
Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male NPT
threads. This will prevent excess sealant from go-
ing into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe could result
in clogged fireplace valves.
WARNING: Use pipe joint
sealant that is resistant to liquid
petroleum (LP) gas.
External Regulator
Vent Pointing Down
