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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
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Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas Connections
1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 33, page 20).
2. Open propane/LP supply tank valve for propane/LP fireplace
or main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas
fireplace.
3. Make sure control knob of fireplace is in the OFF position.
4. Check all joints from equipment shutoff valve to thermostat gas
valve (see Figure 34 for propane/LP or Figure 35 for natural
gas, page 20). Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all
joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once.
5. Light fireplace (see Operating Fireplace, pages 25 and 26).
Check all other internal joints for leaks.
6. Turn off fireplace (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 25).
REMOVING/REPLACING GLASS DOOR
CAUTION: Do not operate this fireplace with a
broken glass door panel or without the glass door
panel securely in place. For replacement part infor-
mation see Replacement Parts , page 30.
CAUTION: Wear gloves and safety glasses while
handling or removing broken glass. Do not remove if
glass is hot. Keep children and pets away from glass.
WARNING: If fireplace has been running, turn
off and unplug fireplace. Let cool before removing
glass door or louvers.
Removing Louver Panels
Remove the top and bottom louver panels by simultaneously pulling
both top end spring latches towards the center of the appliance until
they are disengaged from the locating holes (see Figure 36). Repeat
for bottom spring latches and pull the louvers outward. To install or
replace items removed, simply reverse the procedures above.
Figure 36 - Removing Louver Panel
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Louver Panel
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
Checking Gas Connections (Cont.)
Removing/Replacing Glass Door
Removing Glass Door
If replacement of glass is necessary, the entire assembly, glass and
frame, must be replaced. If glass is broken, wear gloves and tape the
remaining fragments onto the frame.
1. Remove screen assembly by pushing the rod either left or right
and then down and forward to remove screen/rod assembly
from the firebox. Set assembly aside.
2. Lift up on latches to unlock. There are two on top of firebox and
two below firebox that hold glass door in place (see Figure 37).
3. While holding glass door to prevent it from falling and caus-
ing injury, remove the five screws from the hinge located on
the left side of door frame assembly (see Figure 37).
4. Remount the new frame at the hinge with five new screws
before closing door. This will ensure seating of the gasket.
5. Close glass door frame. Lock latches by placing the bar under the
tab on door and pushing down and back on latch (see Figure 37).
6. Replace screen/rod assembly by reversing step 1.
7. Replace louvers by reversing procedure under Removing Lou-
ver Panels.
Unlock
Screw
Hinge
Glass
Frame
Assembly
Figure 37 - Removing/Replacing Glass Door
Cleaning Glass Door
See Cleaning and Maintenance on page 27.
Lock
Latch
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