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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
4. Attach the flexible gas line to gas supply
(see Figure 20). Check tightness of flex
-
ible gas line attached to gas regulator of
fireplace (see Figure 20).
5. Check all gas connections for leaks. See
Checking Gas Connections
.
6. Replace log base assembly back into
fireplace. Feed flexible gas line into fire
-
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 will dam
-
age 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.
