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3. Route gas supply line through access opening
of fireplace insert (see Figure 15).
NOTICE: Most building codes
do not permit concealed gas
connections. A flexible gas line
is provided to allow accessibility
from the fireplace (see Figure 16).
The flexible gas supply line con-
nection to the equipment shutoff
valve should be accessible.
4. Connect gas supply line to flexible gas line at-
tached to gas regulator of fireplace 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 fireplace
insert. Feed flexible gas line into fireplace
insert base area while replacing log base as
-
sembly. Make sure the entire flexible gas line
is in fireplace insert base area. Reattach log
base assembly to fireplace 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 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.
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
fireplace 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 fluid to
all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Reconnect fireplace insert and equipment shut
-
off valve to gas supply. Check reconnected
fittings for leaks.
Two
Screws