Flatfire
Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
Gas Connection
GAS SUPPLY LINE
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finished, the gas supply line should be installed.
The supply line should exit the wall that the
fireplace will be installed on at the location spec
he installation template (see illustration of the
plate on page 12).
very case, the installation must conform with
l codes or, in the absence o
the
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1
or the
adian Installation Code, CAN/CGA B149.
suggest the installation of a shut-off valv
the fireplace. Your professional gas installer o
gas company will determine the specific
requirements for the gas supply line as the
uirements may vary in different locations.
cifically, we recommend installing a shut-off
e between the gas supply line where it
penetrates the wall / fireplace mounting plate and
inlet to the control valve on the fireplace.
will allow gas to be shut-off to the fireplace b
ply removing the fireplace surround to gain
ess to the shut-off valve.
illustration below shows the Gas Supply Line
nection to Control Valve Inlet -
, and the
mmended location for Shut-off Valve -
.
GAS CONNECTION
1. Verify that the gas type is correct for the
fireplace by looking at the rating plate that i
atta
Note: The fireplace is shipped from the factory
equipped to burn the fuel listed on the rating
plate. Fuel conversion in the field is not allowed.
2. The gas connection should now be made f
the gas supply line to the control valve inlet on
the fireplace. Use only a qualified gas install
to make the connection.
3. The fireplace is shipped from the factory wit
plugged
⅜
” NPT connection.
The gas supply piping should have a separate
gas shut-off valve and a
⅛
tapping upstream of the valve.
Refer to the illustration at the lower left on this
page for the rec
for the shut-off valve. This will enable the gas to
be shut-off to the fireplace by simply removing
the fireplace surround to gain access to the
shut-off valve.
5. The fireplace and its main burner valve must be
disconnected from the gas supply piping
system during any pressure testing of that
system at test pressures in excess of ½ psi
(3.5kPa).
6.
The fireplace must be isolated from the gas
supply piping system by closing the gas shut-off
valve during any pressure testing of the gas
supply system at test pressures equal to or less
than ½ psi (3.5kPa).
After the gas supply has been connected, use a
commercial gas leak detector or apply a soapy
water solution to all the fittings to check for gas
leaks.
Never use a flame to test for leaks.
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