Desa VSGF33NRC Owner's Operation And Installation Manual page 14

INSTALLATION
Continued
CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS
SUPPLY
Installation Items Needed
• 5/16" hex socket wrench or nut-driver
• Phillips screwdriver
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not provided)
1. Remove fireplace screen. Remove two screws
that hold fireplace screen in place for shipping.
These screws are located near top of screen.
Discard screws. Lift fireplace screen up and
pull out to remove.
2. Remove screws that attach log base assembly
to fireplace (see Figure 19). Carefully lift up
log base assembly and remove from fireplace
(see Figure 19).
Note: If adding the G8005 series brick liner acces-
sory, install it now. Follow instructions in G8005
accessory kit.
3. Route gas line (provided by installer) from
equipment shutoff valve to fireplace. Route
flexible gas supply line through one of the
access holes.
4. Attach the flexible gas line to gas supply (see
Figure 20). Check tightness of flexible gas
line attached to gas regulator of fireplace (see
Figure 20).
5. Check all gas connections for leaks. See
Checking Gas Connections, page 15.
6. Replace log base assembly back into fireplace.
Feed flexible gas line into fireplace base area
while replacing log base assembly. Make sure
the entire flexible gas line is in fireplace base
area. Reattach log base assembly to fireplace
with screws removed in step 2.
CAUTION: Do not pick up
log base assembly by burner.
This could damage burner. Only
handle base by grates.
NOTICE: Most building codes
do not permit concealed gas
connections. A flexible gas line
is provided to allow accessibility
from the fireplace (see Figure 20).
The flexible gas supply line con-
nection to the equipment shutoff
valve should be accessible.
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Figure 19 - Removing Log Base
To Fireplace Gas
Regulator
Flexible Gas Line
from Fireplace Gas
Regulator
Figure 20 - Attaching Flexible Gas Lines
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.
open flame to check for a leak.
Apply a noncorrosive leak detec-
tion fluid to all joints. Bubbles
forming show a leak. Correct all
leaks at once.
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Assembly From Fireplace
Equipment Shutoff
Valve Provided by
Installer
Together
WARNING: Never use an
Propane/LP
To External
Regulator
Natural Gas
To Gas Meter
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