Superior VRE4543EN Installation And Operation Instructions Manual page 11

Equipment Shutoff
Valve With 1/8" NPT
Tap*
3" Minimum
Cap
Sediment Trap
Figure 9 - Gas Connection
* Purchase the optional equipment shutoff
valve from your dealer.
** Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input
adjustment.
CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO
GAS SUPPLY
Installation Items Needed
• 5/16" hex socket wrench or nut-driver
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not
provided)
Gas Shutoff
Valve
1/2" NPT Incoming
Gas Line
Note:
1) Wire connections not shown for clarity
2) * 1/8" NPT Plugged Tapping
Figure 10 - Connecting Incoming Gas Line to Flex Gas Line
127035-01A
INSTALLATION
Natural Gas
From Gas Meter
(5" W.C.** to
10.5" W.C.
Pressure)
Propane/LP
From External
Regulator
(11" W.C.**
to 14" W.C.
Pressure)
Pipe Tee
Nipple Joint
Flexible Gas Line
Do NOT Kink
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1. Route flexible gas line (provided by in-
staller) from equipment shutoff valve to
fireplace. Route flexible gas supply line
through one of the access holes on side
of fireplace.
2. Attach flexible gas line from gas supply to
control valve (see Figure 10).
3. Check all gas connections for leaks. See
Checking Gas Connections.
CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS
WARNING: Test all gas pip-
ing and connections, internal
and external to unit, for leaks
after installing or servicing. Cor-
rect all leaks at once.
WARNING: Never use an
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.
CAUTION: Make sure exter-
nal regulator has been installed
between propane/LP supply and
fireplace. See guidelines under
Connecting Fireplace to Gas
Supply.
Inlet Pressure Tap
Outlet Pressure Tap
Pilot Adjustment
Set Screw
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