Desa Tech CGF265NVA Indoor Fireplace User Manual


 
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4. Route flexible gas line from manual shutoff valve into fireplace through side or rear
access panel. Route flexible gas supply line through fireplace access door.
Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System
Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG
1. Disconnect fireplace and its individual manual shutoff valve from gas supply
piping system. Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig will damage fireplace gas regula-
tor.
2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where manual shutoff valve was connected.
3. Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening main
gas valve located on or near gas meter.
4. Check all joints of gas supply piping system. Apply mixture of liquid soap and
water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Re-connect fireplace and manual shutoff valve to gas supply. Check re-con-
nected fittings for leaks.
CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS
WARNING ICON G001
WARNING
Test all gas piping and connections for leaks after installing or
servicing. Correct all leaks at once.
WARNING ICON G001
WARNING
Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a mixture of liquid
soap and water to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all
leaks at once.
Figure 18 - Attaching Flexible Gas Lines Together
5. Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads of gas connector attached to
flexible gas line (see Figure 18). Connect flexible gas line to flexible gas line
attached to gas regulator of fireplace (see Figure 18).
6. Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Connections, below.
7. Replace log base assembly back into fireplace. Feed flexible gas line into
fireplace base area while replacing log base assembly. Make sure the entire
flexible gas line is in fireplace base area. Reattach log base assembly to fire-
place with screws removed in step 3.
NOTICE
Most building codes do not permit concealed gas connections. A
flexible gas line is provided to allow accessibility from the fire-
place. The flexible gas supply line connection to the manual
shutoff valve should be accessible.
Flexible Gas Line
from Fireplace Gas
Regulator
To Fireplace
Gas Regulator
Gas Connector
Flexible Gas Line from
Manual Shutoff Valve
Manual Shutoff Valve
To
Gas Meter