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CONNECTING
TO GAS
SUPPLY
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Figure 17 - Removing Log Base Assembly From Fireplace
CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY
Installation Items Needed
• Phillips screwdriver
• sealant (resistant to propane gas, not provided)
1. Remove fireplace screen. Remove two screws that hold fireplace screen in place
for shipping. These screws are located near top of screen. Discard screws. Lift
fireplace screen up and pull out to remove.
2. Remove screws that attach branch support to fireplace (see Figure 17). Care-
fully lift up branch support and remove from fireplace (see Figure 17).
3. Route flexible gas line from manual shutoff valve into fireplace through side or rear
access holes in outer casing. Route flexible gas supply line through fireplace access
holes in outer casing.
Flexible Gas Line
from Fireplace Gas
Regulator
To Fireplace
Gas Regulator
4. Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads of gas connector attached to
flexible gas line (see Figure 18). Connect flexible gas line to flexible gas line
attached to gas regulator of fireplace (see Figure 18).
5. Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Connections, below.
6. Replace branch support back into fireplace. Feed flexible gas line into fireplace
base area while replacing branch support. Make sure the entire flexible gas line
is in fireplace base area. Reattach branch support to fireplace with screws
removed in step 3.
NOTICE
Most building codes do not permit concealed gas
connections. A flexible gas line is provided to allow
accessibility from the fireplace. The flexible gas
supply line connection to the manual shutoff valve
should be accessible.
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Figure 18 - Attaching Flexible Gas Lines Together
Gas Connector
Flexible Gas Line from
Manual Shutoff Valve
Manual Shutoff Valve
➞
To Gas
Supply
Flexible Gas Line
Branch
Support
Screen
Screen Shipping
Screw
Shoulder Screw