Insert Installation; Check Gas Type; Installing Gas Piping - Vermont Castings 380IDVNVSB Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

INSERT INSTALLATION

CHECK GAS TYPE

Use proper gas type for the fireplace you are installing.
If you have conflicting gas type, do not install fireplace.
See dealer where you purchased the fireplace for proper
fireplace according to your gas type.
INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE
LOCATION
A qualified installer or service person must
connect appliance to gas supply. Follow
all local codes.
INSTALLATION ITEMS NEEDED
Make sure you have the items listed below before install-
ing appliance.
•
External regulator (supplied by installer)
•
Piping (check local codes)
•
Test gauge connection*
•
Sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)
•
Sediment trap (optional but recommended)
•
Tee joint
•
Pipe wrench
•
Approved flexible gas line with gas connector (if al-
lowed by local codes — not provided)
* A CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve with 1/8"
NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connec-
tion. Purchase the CSA design-certified equipment shutoff
valve from your dealer.
For propane/LP connections only, the installer must supply
an external regulator. The external regulator will reduce
incoming gas pressure. You must reduce incoming gas
pressure to between 11 and 13 inches of water. If you do
not reduce incoming gas pressure, burner system regula-
tor damage could occur. Install external regulator with the
vent pointing down as shown in Figure 14. Pointing the
vent down protects it from freezing rain or sleet.
For propane/LP units, never connect
fireplace directly to the propane/LP supply.
This burner system requires an external
regulator (not supplied). Install the external
regulator between the burner system and
propane/LP supply.
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External
Regual-
tor
Vent
Pointing
Down
Figure 14 -
External Regulator with Vent Pointing Down
FP1930
(Propane/LP Only)
external regulator
9/08
Use only new black iron or steel pipe. Inter-
nally tinned copper or copper tubing can be
used per National Fuel Gas Code, Section
2.6.3, providing gas meets hydrogen sulfide
limits, and where permitted by local codes.
Gas piping system must be sized to provide
minimum inlet pressure (listed on data plate)
at the maximum flow rate (BTU/hr). Undue
pressure loss will occur if the pipe is too
small.
When using copper or flex connectors use only fittings
approved for gas connections. The gas control inlet is
3/8" NPT.
380IDV Fireplace Insert
100 gal. (min.
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
FP1930
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