Checking Gas Connections - Desa (V)T32EN-A Series, (V)T32EP-A Series Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
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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. Open lower louver door panel by gently pulling forward.
2. 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.
3. Attach flexible gas line from gas supply to control valve (see
Figure 32).
4. Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas
Connections.
1/2" NPT Incoming
Gas Line
Inlet Pressure Tap
Figure 32 - Connecting Flexible Gas Line to Electronic Valve

CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS

WARNING: Test all gas piping and connections,
internal and external to unit, for leaks after installing
or servicing. Correct all leaks at once.
WARNING: Never use an open flame to check for a
leak. Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints.
Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once.
Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System
Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)
1. Disconnect fireplace and its individual equipment shutoff valve
from gas supply piping system. Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig
(3.5 kPa) will damage fireplace gas regulator.
2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where equipment shutoff valve
was connected.
3. Pressurize supply piping system by either opening propane/LP
supply tank valve for propane/LP gas fireplace or opening main
gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas fireplace
or using compressed air.
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Outlet Pressure Tap
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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
Connecting Fireplace To Gas Supply
Checking Gas Connections
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