Desa CGFP28PT - Manual (Page 15)

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OWNER’S MANUAL
INSTALLATION
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* Purchase the optional A.G.A. design-cer-
tified manual shutoff valve from your dealer.
See Accessories, page 32.
Figure 31 - Gas Connection
CONNECTING FIREPLACE
TO GAS SUPPLY
Installation Items Needed
• 5/16" hex socket wrench or nut-driver
• Phillips screwdriver
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP 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 log base
assembly to fireplace. Carefully lift up
log base assembly and remove from
fireplace (see Figure 32).
Figure 32 - Removing Log Base Assem-
bly From Fireplace
CAUTION: Do not pick up log
base assembly by burners. This
could damage burners. Only
handle base by grates.
A.G.A. Design-Certified
Manual Shutoff Valve
With 1/8" NPT Tap*
3" Minimum
From
External
Regulator
(11" W.C.
to 14"
W.C.
Pressure)
Approved
Flexible
Gas Line
Tee Joint
Sediment Trap
Cap Pipe Nipple
4. Attach a 45˚ flare union gas connector
to flexible gas line from gas supply (see
Figure 33). Connect flare union to flex-
ible gas line attached to gas regulator
of fireplace (see Figure 33).
5. Check all gas connections for leaks. See
Checking Gas Connections, column 3.
6. Replace log base assembly back into
fireplace. Feed flexible gas line into
fireplace base area while replacing log
base assembly. Make sure the entire
flexible gas line is in fireplace base area.
Reattach log base assembly to fireplace
with screws removed in step 2.
NOTICE : Most building codes do
not permit concealed gas con-
nections. 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.
3. Route flexible gas line (provided by
installer) from manual shutoff valve to
fireplace. Route flexible gas supply line
through one of the access holes.
CHECKING GAS
CONNECTIONS
Figure 33 - Attaching Flexible Gas Lines
Together
Flexible Gas Line from
Fireplace Gas Regulator
Provided with Fireplace
To Fireplace
Gas Regulator
Gas
Connector
Flexible Gas Line from
Manual Shutoff Valve
Provided by Installer
Manual
Shutoff
Valve
➞
➞
WARNING: Test all gas pip-
ing and connections for leaks
after installing or servicing. Cor-
rect all leaks at once.
Pressure Testing Gas Supply
Piping System
Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG
1. Disconnect fireplace and its individual
manual shutoff valve from gas supply
piping system. Pressures in excess of 1/2
psig will damage fireplace gas regulator.
2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where
manual shutoff valve was connected.
3. Pressurize supply piping system by ei-
ther using compressed air or opening
propane supply tank valve.
4. Check all joints of gas supply piping
system. Apply mixture of liquid soap
and water to gas joints. Bubbles form-
ing show a leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Reconnect fireplace and manual shutoff
valve to gas supply. Check reconnected
fittings for leaks.
WARNING: Never use an open
flame to check for a leak. Apply a
mixture of liquid soap and water
to all joints. Bubbles forming
show a leak. Correct all leaks at
once.
To
External
Regulator