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CHECK GAS TYPE
Use proper gas type for the fireplace unit you are installing. If you
have conflicting gas types, do not install fireplace. See retailer where
you purchased the fireplace for proper fireplace according to your
gas type.
INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE LOCATION
WARNING: A qualified service person must con-
nect fireplace to gas supply. Follow all local codes.
CAUTION: For propane/LP units, never connect
fireplace directly to the propane/LP supply. This fire-
place requires an external regulator (not supplied).
Install the external regulator between the fireplace
and propane/LP supply.
WARNING: For natural gas, never connect fireplace
to private (non-utility) gas wells. This gas is commonly
known as wellhead gas.
Installation Items Needed
Before installing fireplace, make sure you have the items listed below.
• external regulator (supplied by installer)
• piping (check local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)
• equipment shutoff valve *
• test gauge connection *
• sediment trap
• tee joint
• pipe wrench
• approved flexible gas line with gas connector (if allowed by local
codes)
* An equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable
alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the equipment shutoff
valve from your retailer.
For propane/LP connection only, the installer must supply an external
regulator. The external regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure.
You must reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11" and 14" of
W.C. pressure. If you do not reduce incoming gas pressure, fireplace
regulator damage could occur. Install external regulator with the vent
pointing down as shown in Figure 21. Pointing the vent down protects
it from freezing rain or sleet.
CAUTION: Use only new, black iron or steel pipe.
Internally-tinned copper tubing may be used in certain
areas. Check your local codes. Use pipe of 1/2" diam-
eter or greater to allow proper gas volume to fireplace.
If pipe is too small, undue loss of volume will occur.
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 22).
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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT: Install main gas valve (equipment shutoff valve) in an
accessible location. The main gas valve is for turning on or shutting
off the gas to the appliance.
Figure 21 - External Regulator with Vent Pointing Down
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.
Equipment Shutoff Valve with
1/8" NPT Tap*
Approved
Flexible Gas
Line
* The equipment shutoff valve may be supplied with the appli-
ance or you can purchase it from your retailer.
SuperiorFireplaces.us.com
External Regulator with Vent
Pointing Down
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
(Propane/LP Only)
3" (77 mm)
Minimum
Cap
Pipe
Joint
Sediment Trap/Drip
Leg
Figure 22 - Gas Connection
Natural - From Gas
Meter (5.5" W.C. to
10.5" W.C. Pressure)
Propane/LP From
External Regulator
(11" W.C. to 14" W.C.
Pressure)
Tee
Nipple
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