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Figure 35 - External Regulator with Vent Pointing
Down (Propane/LP Only)
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use proper gas type for the fireplace you are installing. If you have conflicting gas type, do not install fireplace. See dealer
where you purchased the fireplace for proper fireplace for your gas type or conversion kit.
INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE / BURNER SYSTEM LOCATION
INSTALLATION ITEMS NEEDED
Before installing fireplace and burner system, 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 (recommended)
• Tee joint • Pipe wrench
• approved flexible gas line with gas connector (if allowed by local codes — not provided)
* A CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve with
1
/8" NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection.
Purchase the CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve from your dealer.
For propane/LP connections only, the installer must supply an external regulator. The external regulator will reduce incoming
gas pressure. You must reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11 and 13 inches of water. If you do not reduce incoming
gas pressure, burner system regulator damage could occur. Install external regulator with the vent pointing down as shown
in Figure 35. Pointing the vent down protects it from freezing rain or sleet.
External
Regulator
100 lb. (min)
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
Vent
Pointing
Down
When using copper of flex connectors use only fittings
approved for gas connections. The gas control inlet is
3
/8" NPT.
WARNING
A qualified installer or service person
must connect appliance to gas supply.
Follow all local codes.
CAUTION
All electric heaters have hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not store or
use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
CAUTION
Use only new black iron or steel pipe.
Internally tinned copper or copper
tubing can be used per National
Fuel Code, section 2.6.3, providing
gas meets hydrogen sulfide limits,
and where permitted by local codes.
Gas piping system must be sized to
provide minimum inlet pressure (listed
on data plate) at the maximum flow
rate (BTU/hr). Undue pressure loss
will occur if the pipe is too small.