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CONNECTING FIREPLACE INSERT 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 insert screen. Lift fireplace insert screen up
and pull out to remove.
2.
Remove screws that attach log base assembly to fireplace insert
(see Figure 15). Carefully lift up log base assembly and remove
from fireplace insert (see Figure 15).
CAUTION: Do not pick up log base assembly by
burners. This could damage burners. Only handle
base by grates.
3.
Route gas supply line through access opening of fireplace insert
(see Figure 15).
NOTICE: Most building codes do not permit concealed
gas connections. A flexible gas line is provided to allow
accessibility from the fireplace (see Figure 16). The
flexible gas supply line connection to the equipment
shutoff valve should be accessible.
4.
Connect gas supply line to flexible gas line attached to gas
regulator of fireplace insert (see Figure 16). Use sealant on all
male pipe threads.
5.
Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas
Connections.
6.
Replace log base assembly back into fireplace insert. Feed flexible
gas line into fireplace insert base area while replacing log base
assembly. Make sure the entire flexible gas line is in fireplace
insert base area. Reattach log base assembly to fireplace insert
with screws removed in step 2.
Burners
Two
Screws
Log Base
Assembly
Figure 15 - Removing Log Base Assembly From Fireplace Insert
12
INSTALLATION Continued
To Fireplace
Gas Regulator
Flexible Gas Line
from Fireplace Gas
Regulator Provided
with Fireplace Insert
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 a 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 appliance with its appliance main gas valve (control
valve) and equipment shutoff valve from gas supply piping system.
Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig will damage fireplace insert 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 for propane/LP gas or opening main gas valve located
on or near gas meter or using compressed air.
4. Check all joints of gas supply piping system. Apply a noncorrosive
leak detection fluid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Reconnect fireplace insert and equipment shutoff valve to gas
supply. Check reconnected fittings for leaks.
Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)
1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 17, page 13).
2. Pressurize supply piping system by either opening propane/LP
supply tank for propane/LP gas or opening main gas valve located
on or near gas meter or using compressed air.
3. Check all joints from gas meter to equipment shutoff valve for
Gas
natural gas (see Figure 18, page 13) or propane/LP supply to
Line
equipment shutoff valve for propane/LP (see Figure 19, page 13).
Access
Apply a noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints. Bubbles
forming show a leak.
4. Correct all leaks at once.
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Equipment
Shutoff Valve
Natural
To Gas Meter
Figure 16 - Attaching Flexible Gas Lines Together
Propane/LP
To External
Regulator
127119-01A
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