Checking gas pressure, Warning – Monessen Hearth 6000DV User Manual

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CHECKING GAS PRESSURE

1. Check gas type. The gas supply must be the same as

stated on the applianceʼs rating decal. If the gas supply

is different from the fireplace, STOP! Do not install

the appliance. Contact your dealer immediately.

2. To ease installation, a 30" (mm) flex line with manual

shut-off valve has been provided with on this appliance.

Install and attach

1

/

2

" gas line onto shut-off valve.

3. After completing gas line connection, purge air from

gas line and test all gas joints from the gas meter to

the fireplace for leaks. Use a solution of 50/40 water

and soap or a gas sniffer.

4. To adjust flame height, turn HI/LO knob to HI to get

maximum pressure to burner. Turn HI/LO knob to LO

to get minimum pressure.

5. To check gas pressures at valve, turn captured screw

counter clockwise 2 or 3 turns and then place tubing to

pressure gauge over test point. Turn unit to high. See

Figure 40.

After taking pressure reading, be sure and

turn captured screw clockwise firmly to reseal. Do not

over torque. Check test points for gas leaks.

Do not use open flame to check for
gas leaks.

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ARNING

Figure 40 - Gas Pressure Check at Gas Valve

Pressure

Test “IN”

Pressure

Test “OUT”

HI/LO

Knob

Pilot Adjustment

Screw

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