Checking Gas Pressure - Monessen Hearth DIS33 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Natural gas or propane/lpg control type: milli-volt, t-stat, or hi/lo remote control vent-free fireplace systems
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CHECKING GAS PRESSURE

Connecting directly to an
unregulated propane/LPG
tank can cause an explosion.
Test all gas joints from the gas meter to the heater valve for leaks using a gas analyzer or soap and water solution after
completing connection. DO NOT USE AN OPEN FLAME.
Check the gas pressure with the appliance burning and the control set to HIGH.
Open control access door on either side of unit to find valve and regulator referred to below. See Figure 20, page 16.
MANUAL CONTROL (Figure 21)
The pressure regulator is preset and locked to
discourage tampering. If the pressure is not as
specified, replace the regulator with the correct part
from the parts list in this manual.
1
Remove
/
" NPT plug, located on side of regulator
8
body. Install fitting and tubing to pressure gauge.
After taking pressure reading, reinstall test plug.
Check for gas leaks.
HI/LO CONTROL (Figure 22)
Turn captured screw counter clockwise two or three
turns. (The port is labeled OUT). Place tubing to
pressure gauge over test point. After taking pressure
reading, be sure to turn captured screw clockwise
firmly to reseal. Do not over torque. Check for gas
leaks.
MILLIVOLT CONTROL (Figure 23)
The valve regulator controls the burner pressure which
should be checked at the pressure test point.
Turn captured screw counter clockwise two or three
turns and then place tubing to pressure gauge over
test point (Use test point "OUT" closest to control
knob). After taking pressure reading, be sure and turn
captured screw clockwise firmly to re-seal. Do not
over torque. Check for gas leaks.
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The stainless flex line is on the right side facing the fireplace and
can connect to either a
connect from the opposite side, route the pipe under the rear portion
of the unit.
NPT Test Plug
Figure 21 - Pressure Test Point Location
"OUT" Test Port
Figure 22 - Pressure Test Point Location
Figure 23 - Pressure Test Point Location
3
1
/
NPT female or
/
8
2
Manual Control
Hi/Lo Control
Test Port "OUT"
Milli-Volt Control
NPT male pipe. To
26D3311

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