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INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO
FIREPLACE LOCATION
WARNING: A qualified
service person must connect
replace to gas supply. Follow
all local codes.
CAUTION: For propane/LP
units, never connect replace di-
rectly to the propane/LP supply.
This heater requires an external
regulator (not supplied). Install
the external regulator between
the replace and propane/LP
supply.
WARNING: For natural
gas, never connect heater to
private (non-utility) gas wells.
This gas is commonly known
as wellhead gas.
Installation Items Needed
Before installing replace, make sure you
have the items listed below.
• external regulator (supplied by installer)
• piping (check local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)
• equipment shutoff valve *
• test gauge connection *
• sediment trap
• tee joint
• pipe wrench
• approved exible gas line with gas connec-
tor (if allowed by local codes)
* An equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT
tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge
connection. Purchase the equipment shutoff
valve from your retailer.
For propane/LP connection only, the installer
must supply an external regulator. The ex-
ternal regulator will reduce incoming gas
pressure. You must reduce incoming gas
pressure to between 11" and 14" of water. If
you do not reduce incoming gas pressure,
Figure 31 - External Regulator with Vent
Pointing Down (Propane/LP Only)
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
External
Regulator
with Vent
Pointing
Down
replace regulator damage could occur. Install
external regulator with the vent pointing down
as shown in Figure 31. Pointing the vent down
protects it from freezing rain or sleet.
CAUTION: Use only new,
black iron or steel pipe. Inter-
nally-tinned copper tubing may
be used in certain areas. Check
your local codes. Use pipe of
1/2" inside diameter or greater to
allow proper gas volume to re-
place. If pipe is too small, undue
loss of volume will occur.
Installation must include an equipment shutoff
valve, union and plugged 1/8" NPT tap. Locate
NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up.
NPT tap must be upstream from replace (see
Figure 32, page 21).
IMPORTANT: Install main gas valve (equip-
ment shutoff valve) in an accessible location.
The main gas valve is for turning on or shutting
off the gas to the appliance.
Check your building codes for any special
requirements for locating equipment shutoff
valve to replaces.
Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male NPT
threads. This will prevent excess sealant from
going into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe could
result in clogged replace valves.
WARNING: Use pipe joint
sealant that is resistant to liquid
petroleum (LP) gas.
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
Continued