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GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
NOTE: IF INSERT IS OPERATED ON LP GAS, SEE PAGE 26 BEFORE PROCEDING.
CORRECT GAS PRESSURE AND PROPER GAS SUPPLY LINE SIZING IS IMPERATIVE TO THE SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF YOUR ENDOTA
GAS FIREPLACE INSERT. BE SURE THE GAS SUPPLIER OR PLUMBER CAREFULLY CHECKS FOR CORRECT GAS PRESSURE AND GAS LINE
SIZING WHEN INSTALLING THE FIREPLACE INSERT.
IT IS CRITICAL TO CAREFULLY CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS WHEN HOOKING UP THE FIREPLACE INSERT -- CHECK WITH SOAP & WATER
SOLUTION.
BE SURE TO INSTALL FLEX GAS LINE WITH BRASS-TO-BRASS FITTINGS TO PREVENT GAS LEAKS AT CONNECTIONS.
GAS SUPPLY PIPING MUST INCLUDE A DRIP LEG TO ELIMINATE THE POSSIBILITY OF CONTAMINANTS ENTERING THE GAS TRAIN. ADHERE
STRICTLY TO LOCAL AND NATIONAL CODES.
GAS SUPPLY LINE SIZING
The Mendota Gas Insert comes equipped with a 3/8" N.P.T. [1.0 cm] inlet on the main gas valve. Gas
supply piping may enter the cabinet from either the left or right side.
The proper gas line diameter must be selected to run from the supply regulator to the Insert. Refer to
the following table for proper gas pipe diameters.
PIPE LENGTH
[FEET]
SCHEDULE 40 PIPE
INSIDE DIA.
TUBING, TYPE L
OUTSIDE DIA.
NAT.
L.P.
NAT.
L.P.
0-10
1/2" [1.3 cm]
3/8" [1.0 cm]
1/2" [1.3 cm]
3/8" [1.0 cm]
10-40
1/2" [1.3 cm]
1/2" [1.3 cm]
5/8" [1.6 cm]
1/2" [1.3 cm]
40-100
1/2" [1.3 cm]
1/2" [1.3 cm]
3/4" [2.0 cm]
1/2" [1.3 cm]
100-150
3/4" [2.0 cm]
1/2" [1.3 cm]
7/8" [2.3 cm]
5/8" [1.6 cm]
150-200
3/4" [2.0 cm]
1/2" [1.3 cm]
7/8" [2.3 cm]
3/4" [2.0 cm]
NOTE:
Some areas allow copper tubing or galvanized pipe - check with local approval agencies and codes NEVER use plastic
pipe.
GAS PRESSURE CHECKING REQUIREMENTS
A pressure tap for checking gas pressure is located on the main gas valve. A qualified installer should use this
fitting for setting the correct gas pressure during initial installation. [See Gas Pressure Chart Pg. 12].
If supply gas pressures exceed 1/2 PSIG [3.5KPA], the appliance must be isolated from its supply with an ap-
proved manual shut-off cock. This manual shut-off cock must be closed during any supply line pressure testing.
Check with your gas supplier or plumber.
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