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INSTALLATION
Continued
PRESSURE TESTING FIREPLACE INSERT GAS CONNECTIONS
1. Open equipment shutoff valve
(see
Figure 17
)
.
2. Open main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas
or open propane/LP supply tank valve.
3. Make sure control knob of fi replace insert is in the OFF position.
4. Check all joints from gas meter to equipment shutoff valve for
natural gas
(see
Figure 18
)
or propane/LP supply to equipment
shutoff valve for propane/LP
(see
Figure 19
)
. Apply a noncor-
rosive leak detection fl uid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a
leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Light fi replace insert
(see Operation,
Page 16
).
Check all other
internal joints for leaks.
7. Turn off fi replace insert
(see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance,
Page
17
).
FIREPLACE INSERT INSTALLATION INTO MASONRY FIREPLACE
NOTE:
These heaters are designed to be installed into an existing
masonry fi replace (built to UBC 37 or ULC S628 standards) or fac-
tory built solid fuel, wood-burning fi replace (listed to UL 127 or ULC
S610)
only
.
If using a mantel above the fi replace, you must follow the clearances
shown in
Figure 12, Page 10
. Follow instructions below to install
fi replace insert in this manner.
1. Use dimensions shown in
Figure 20
for masonry fi replace open-
ing.
2. Install and properly ground GA3555, three-prong 120 volt electrical
outlet, in fi replace insert. Follow instructions included in kit
(see
Accessories,
Page 28
).
3. Install gas piping to fi replace location. This installation includes
an approved fl exible gas line (if allowed by local codes) after
equipment shutoff valve. Flexible gas line must be the last item
installed on gas piping. See Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace
Location,
Page 11
.
4. Carefully set fi replace insert in front of masonry fi replace with
back of insert inside opening.
5. Attach fl exible gas line to gas supply. See Connecting Fireplace
Insert to Gas Supply,
Page 12
.
6. Plug electrical cord into electrical outlet installed in step 2.
7. Carefully place fi replace insert into masonry fi replace.
8. Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Connec-
tions,
Page 12
.
9. Install trim after fi nal fi nishing and/or painting of wall
(see
Figure
22, Page 14
).
ASSEMBLING AND ATTACHING TRIM
Figure 17 - Equipment Shutoff Valve
Figure 18 - Checking Gas Joints (Natural Gas)
Equipment
Shutoff Valve
Open
Closed
Manual Gas Valve
Equipment
Shutoff Valve
Gas Meter
Figure 19 - Checking Gas Joints (Propane/LP Gas)
Equipment Shutoff Valve
Manual Gas Valve
Propane/
LP Supply
Tank
35"
17
1
/
4
"
26
1
/
4
"
Figure 20 - Rough Opening for Installing in Masonry Fireplace
Insert
Minimum Fireplace
Opening
Height
25
9
/
16
"
26-1/4"
Front Width
34
5
/
16
"
35"
Depth
16
11
/
16
"
17-1/4"
