Connecting Fireplace To Gas Supply - Superior Fireplaces VRL4543ZMN Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

Equipment Shutoff
Valve With 1/8" NPT
Tap*
3" Minimum
Cap
Sediment Trap
Figure 11 - 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
Note:
Gas Line
1) Wire connections not
2) * 1/8" NPT Plugged
Figure 12 - Connecting Incoming Gas Line to Flex Gas Line
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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
shown for clarity
Tapping
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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 12).
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
126861-01A