FMI GL36STEP Gas Heater User Manual


 
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55173H10
To install:
1. Remove gas line cover plate from appliance’s
outer surround at the location to be used.
2. Remove insulation from inside the gas line
conduit sleeve.
3. Run gas line through sleeve.
4. Prepare incoming black iron gas line with
Teon tape or pipe joint compound. (Check
local codes as to the use of Teon tape.)
CAUTION:Compoundsused
onthreadedjointsofgaspiping
shallberesistanttotheaction
of LiqueedPetroleum (LP or
propane)andshouldbeapplied
lightlytoensureexcesssealant
does not enter the gas line.
5. Connect incoming gas line to regulator. Secure
all joints tightly with wrench, but do not over
tighten. If a exible gas line is used, take care
not to kink the connector.
6. Re-pack insulation in and around the conduit
sleeve and exible gas line.
WARNING: All gas piping
andconnectionsmustbetested
forleaksaftertheinstallationis
completed.
After ensuring that the gas valve
ison,applyacommercialleak
detection solution to all con-
nectionsandjoints.Ifbubbles
appear,leaks canbedetected
and corrected.
Donotuseanopenameforleak
testing and do not operate any
applianceifaleakisdetected.
Typical Exterior Wall Gas
Shutoff Installation
Key
Extension
Shutoff
Valve
FIREPLACE
INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 15 - Typical Exterior Wall Gas
Shut-Off Installation
LOG SET PLACEMENT
Carefully remove log set from packaging. Place
the two bottom logs over grate and align with pins.
Place three loose logs, or twigs, onto alignment
pins on two bottom logs (see Figure 16).
Figure 16 - Log Placement
FIREPLACE FACING
Any non-combustible material may be used for
facing (glass, tile, brick, etc.) as long as the proper
clearances are adhered to and the replace open-
ings are not blocked or obstructed in any way. See
Clearances, page 6, and Figure 17 on page 11.
Use only heat-resistant, noncombustible mortar
or adhesive when securing facing material to the
front of the replace.
Bottom Logs
Top Logs (Twigs)