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INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 10 - External Regulator on Propane/LP Supply Tank with
Vent Pointing Down
External
Regulator
Vent
Pointing
Down
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
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 fireplace
(see
Figure 10
).
IMPORTANT:
Install equipment shutoff valve in an accessible loca-
tion. The equipment shutoff valve is for turning on or shutting off
the gas to the appliance.
Check your building codes for any special requirements for locating
equipment shutoff valve to fireplaces.
Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male NPT threads. This will prevent
excess sealant from going into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe could
result in clogged fireplace valves. Never use sealant on flare threads.
WARNING: Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant
to liquid petroleum (LP) gas.
We recommend that you install a sediment trap in supply line as
shown in
Figure 11
. Locate sediment trap where it is within reach for
cleaning. Install in piping system between fuel supply and fireplace.
Locate sediment trap where trapped matter is not likely to freeze. A
sediment trap traps moisture and contaminants. This keeps them
from going into fireplace gas controls. If sediment trap is not installed
or is installed wrong, fireplace may not run properly.
Figure 11 - Gas Connection
* Purchase the optional equipment shutoff valve from your dealer.
** Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input adjustment.
Sediment Trap
3" Minimum
Cap Pipe Tee
Nipple Joint
Equipment Shutoff Valve
With 1/8" NPT Tap*
Natural Gas
From Gas Meter
(5" W.C.** to 10.5"
W.C. Pressure)
Propane/LP
From External
Regulator
(11" W.C.** to 14"
W.C. Pressure)
CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY
Installation Items Needed
• 5/16" hex socket wrench or nut-driver
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not provided)
1. Route flexible gas line (provided by installer) from equipment
shutoff valve to fireplace. Route flexible gas supply line through
one of the access holes on side of fireplace.
2. Attach flexible gas line from gas supply to control valve
(see
Figure 12
).
3. Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Connec-
tions,
Page 13
.
Figure 12 - Connecting Incoming Gas Line to Flex Gas Line
NOTE:
1) Wire connections not shown for clarity
2) * 1/8" NPT Plugged Tapping
MAIN
IN
OUT
PILOT
ADJ
PILOT
Inlet Pressure Tap
Outlet Pressure Tap
Gas Shutoff Valve
Flexible Gas Line Do
NOT Kink
1/2" NPT Incoming Gas Line
Set Screw
