Checking Gas Connections - Desa Comfort Glow CGCF26TP Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

CONNECTING
TO GAS
SUPPLY
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CHECKING
GAS
CONNECTIONS
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4. Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads of gas connector attached to
flexible gas line (see Figure 19). Connect flexible gas line to flexible gas line
attached to gas regulator of fireplace (see Figure 19).
5. Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Connections, below.
6. Replace branch support back into fireplace. Feed flexible gas line into fireplace
base area while replacing branch support. Make sure the entire flexible gas line
is in fireplace base area. Reattach branch support to fireplace with screws
removed in step 3.
To Fireplace
Gas Regulator
Gas Connector
Flexible Gas Line
from Fireplace Gas
Regulator
Figure 19 - Attaching Flexible Gas Lines Together
Test all gas piping and connections for leaks after installing or
servicing. Correct all leaks at once.
Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a mixture of
liquid soap and water to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
Correct all leaks at once.
Make sure external regulator has been installed between propane/
LP supply and fireplace. See guidelines under Connecting to Gas
Supply , page 16.
PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEM
Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG
1. Disconnect fireplace and its individual manual shutoff valve from gas supply
piping system. Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig will damage fireplace regulator.
2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where manual shutoff valve was connected.
3. Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or
opening propane/LP supply tank valve.
4. Check all joints of gas supply piping system. Apply mixture of liquid soap and
water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
Manual Shutoff Valve
Flexible Gas Line from
Manual Shutoff Valve
WARNING
WARNING ICON G 001
WARNING
WARNING ICON G 001
CAUTION
WARNING ICON G 001
To Gas
Supply
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