FMI FMH26TP - Manual (Page 14)

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PROPANE/LP VENT-FREE FIREPLACE SYSTEM
CONNECTING TO GAS
SUPPLY
WARNING: A qualified ser-
vice person must connect fire-
place to gas supply. Follow all
local codes.
CAUTION: Never connect fire-
place directly to the propane/LP
supply. This fireplace requires
an external regulator (not sup-
plied). Install the external regula-
tor between the fireplace and pro-
pane/LP supply.
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"
or greater diameter to allow
proper gas volume to fireplace. If
pipe is too small, undue loss of
volume will occur.
The installer must supply an external regu-
lator. The external regulator will reduce
incoming gas pressure. You must reduce
incoming gas pressure to between 11 and
14 inches of water. If you do not reduce
incoming gas pressure, fireplace regulator
damage could occur. Install external regu-
lator with the vent pointing down as shown
in Figure 23. Pointing the vent down pro-
tects it from freezing rain or sleet.
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
External Regulator
Attaching Wood Base to Solid
Floor
For attaching base to solid floors (concrete
or masonry)
Note: Floor anchors and mounting screws
are in hardware package. The hardware pack-
age is provided with fireplace.
1. Drill holes at marked locations using
5/16" drill bit. For solid floors (concrete
or masonry), drill at least 1" deep.
2. Fold floor anchor as shown in Figure 22.
3. Insert floor anchor (wings first) into
hole. Tap anchor flush to floor.
4. Insert mounting screws through base
and into floor anchors.
5. Tighten screws until base is firmly fas-
tened to floor.
Figure 22 - Folding Anchor
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 fireplace (see Figure 24).
IMPORTANT: Install equipment shutoff
valve in an accessible location. The equip-
ment shutoff 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 fireplaces.
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 fireplace valves.
* Purchase the optional CSA design-certified
equipment shutoff valve from your dealer. See
Accessories, page 27.
Figure 24 - Gas Connection
Figure 23 - External Regulator with Vent
Pointing Down
Vent Pointing Down
INSTALLATION
Continued
Extension Cord
Use extension cord if needed. The cord must
have a three-prong, grounding plug and a
three-hole receptacle. Make sure cord is in
good shape. It must be heavy enough to carry
the current needed. An undersized cord will
cause a drop in line voltage. This will result
in loss of power and overheating. Use a No.
16 AWG cord for lengths less than 50 feet.
WARNING: This appliance re-
quires a 45
°
male flare fitting 5/8"-
18 UNF (Unified National Fine
Thread) inlet connection and the
flexible gas line provided.
CSA Design-Certified
Equipment Shutoff Valve
With 1/8" NPT Tap*
3" Minimum
From
External
Regulator
(11" W.C. to
14" W.C.
Pressure)
Pipe Nipple Cap Tee Joint
Sediment Trap