Desa Vanguard VMH10TP Owner's Operation And Installation Manual page 17

CONNECTING
TO GAS
SUPPLY
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103669
Approved
Flexible
Gas Line
* Purchase the optional A.G.A. design-certified manual shutoff valve from your dealer.
See Accessories, page 29.
CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY
Installation Items Needed
• Phillips screwdriver
• sealant (resistant to propane 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 branch support to fireplace (see Figure 18). Care-
fully lift up branch support and remove from fireplace (see Figure 18).
Figure 18 - Removing Branch Support From Fireplace
3. Route flexible gas line from manual shutoff valve into fireplace through side or rear
access holes in outer casing. Route flexible gas supply line through fireplace access
holes in outer casing.
Most building codes do not permit concealed gas
connections. A flexible gas line is provided to allow
accessibility from the fireplace. The flexible gas
supply line connection to the manual shutoff valve
should be accessible.
A.G.A. Design-Certified Manual Shutoff Valve
With 1/8" NPT Tap*
3" Minimum
Figure 17 - Gas Connection
NOTICE
From External Regulator
(11" W.C. to 14" W.C.
Pressure)
Sediment
Trap
Tee Joint
Pipe Nipple
Cap
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