Fireplace Installation - Superior BCT2536TMN Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

B-vent natural gas decorative fireplace

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CHECK GAS TYPE

Use only the correct type of gas (natural or propane/LP). If your gas

supply is not the correct gas type, do not install fireplace. See dealer

where you purchased your fireplace for proper gas type fireplace or

to purchase gas conversion kit (see Accessories, page 30).

INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE LOCATION

WARNING: A qualified service person must con-

nect fireplace to gas supply. Follow all local codes.

CAUTION: For propane/LP units, never connect fire-

place directly to the propane/LP supply. This fireplace

requires an external regulator (not supplied). Install the

external regulator between the fireplace and propane/

LP supply.

Installation Items Needed

Before installing fireplace, make sure you have the items listed below.

• external regulator (supplied by installer)

• piping (check local codes)

• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)

• equipment shutoff valve *

• test gauge connection *

• sediment trap

• tee joint

• pipe wrench

• approved flexible gas line with gas connector (if allowed by local

codes)

* An equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable

alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the equipment shutoff

valve from your retailer.

For propane/LP connection only, installer must supply an external

regulator. External regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure.

You must reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11" and 14" of

water. If you do not reduce incoming gas pressure, fireplace regula-

tor damage could occur. Install external regulator with vent pointing

down as shown in Figure 19. Pointing vent down protects it from

freezing rain or sleet.

CAUTION: Use only new, black iron or steel pipe.

Internally-tinned copper tubing may be used in cer-

tain areas. Check your local codes. Use pipe of 1/2"

diameter or greater to allow proper gas volume to

fireplace. If pipe is too small, undue loss of volume

will occur.

Installation must include an equipment shutoff valve, union and

plugged 1/8" NPT tap. Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge

hook up. NPT tap must be upstream from fireplace (see Figure 20).

IMPORTANT: Install main gas valve (equipment shutoff valve) in an

accessible location. The main gas valve is for turning on or shutting

off gas to appliance.

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