Desa GS38 Indoor Fireplace User Manual


 
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3. Route gas supply line through access opening
of replace insert (see Figure 15).
NOTICE: Most building codes
do not permit concealed gas
connections. A exible gas line
is provided to allow accessibility
from the replace (see Figure 16).
The exible gas supply line con-
nection to the equipment shutoff
valve should be accessible.
4. Connect gas supply line to exible gas line at-
tached to gas regulator of replace insert (see
Figure 16). Use sealant on all male pipe threads.
5. Check all gas connections for leaks. See
Checking Gas Connections.
6. Replace log base assembly back into replace
insert. Feed exible gas line into replace
insert base area while replacing log base as-
sembly. Make sure the entire exible gas line
is in replace insert base area. Reattach log
base assembly to replace insert with screws
removed in step 2, page 13.
Figure 15 - Removing Log Base
Assembly From Fireplace Insert
Burners
Log Base
Assembly
Gas
Line
Access
INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 16 - Attaching Flexible Gas Lines
Together
Flexible Gas Line
from Fireplace Gas
Regulator Provided
with Fireplace Insert
To Fireplace
Gas Regulator
Equipment
Shutoff Valve
Propane/LP
To External
Regulator
Natural
To Gas Meter
CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS
WARNING: Test all gas piping
and connections, internal and
external to unit, for leaks after
installing or servicing. Correct
all leaks at once.
WARNING: Never use an
open ame to check for a leak.
Apply a noncorrosive leak detec-
tion uid to all joints. Bubbles
forming show a leak. Correct all
leaks at once.
PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY
PIPING SYSTEM
Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG
(3.5 kPa)
1. Disconnect appliance with its appliance main
gas valve (control valve) and equipment
shutoff valve from gas supply piping system.
Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig will damage
replace insert gas regulator.
2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where equipment
shutoff valve was connected.
3. Pressurize supply piping system by either open-
ing propane/LP supply tank for propane/LP gas
or opening main gas valve located on or near
gas meter or using compressed air.
4. Check all joints of gas supply piping system.
Apply a noncorrosive leak detection uid to
all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Reconnect replace insert and equipment shut-
off valve to gas supply. Check reconnected
ttings for leaks.
Two
Screws