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Step 4
The Gas
Supply Line
NOTE: Have the gas supply line installed by a
qualified service technician in accordance with
all building codes
.
NOTE: Before the first firing of the fireplace, the
gas supply line should be purged of any trapped
air.
NOTE: Consult local building codes to properly
size the gas supply line leading to the 1/2 inch
(13 mm) hook-up at the unit.
This gas fireplace is designed to accept a 1/2 inch
(13 mm) gas supply line.
To install the gas supply line:
A listed 1/2 inch (13 mm) manual shut-off valve and
a listed flexible gas connector are connected to the
1/2 inch (13 mm) inlet of the control valve.
A 1/8 inch (3 mm) N.P.T. plugged tapping, acces-
sible for test gauge connection, should be provided
for in the gas supply line leading to the units shut-
off valve.
Locate the gas line access hole in the outer casing
of the insert.
Open the lower grille, insert the gas supply line
through the gas line hole, and connect it to the shut-
off valve.
When attaching the pipe, support the control so that
the lines are not bent or torn.
After the gas line installation is complete, use a
soap solution to carefully check all gas connections
for leaks.
WARNING
DO NOT USE AN OPEN FLAME TO
CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS
.
The gas line should be
installed by a qualified
service technician.
Figure 7. Gas Supply Line
USE A WRENCH ON
SHUT-OFF VALVE WHEN
TIGHTENING GAS LINE.
USE A WRENCH ON
SHUT-OFF VALVE WHEN
TIGHTENING GAS LINE.
FLEX CONNECTOR
GAS VALVE
MANUAL SHUT-OFF
VALVE
MANUAL SHUT-OFF
VALVE
GAS
ACCESS