Desa FPVF33PRA - Manual (Page 15)

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2. Remove screws that attach log base assembly
to fireplace (see Figure 23). Carefully lift up
log base assembly and remove from fireplace
(see Figure 23).
Note: If adding the G8005 series brick liner acces-
sory, install it now. Follow instructions in G8005
accessory kit.
CAUTION: Do not pick up
log base assembly by burner.
This could damage burner. Only
handle base by grates.
3. Route gas line (provided by installer) from
equipment shutoff valve to fireplace. Route
flexible gas supply line through one of the
access holes.
NOTICE: Most building codes
do not permit concealed gas
connections. A flexible gas line
is provided to allow accessibility
from the fireplace (see Figure 24).
The flexible gas supply line con-
nection to the equipment shutoff
valve should be accessible.
4. Attach the flexible gas line to gas supply (see
Figure 24). Check tightness of flexible gas
line attached to gas regulator of fireplace (see
Figure 24).
5. Check all gas connections for leaks. See
Checking Gas Connections.
INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 23 - Removing Log Base
Assembly From Fireplace
Figure 24 - Attaching Flexible Gas Lines
Together
Flexible Gas Line
from Fireplace
Gas Regulator
To Fireplace Gas
Regulator
Equipment Shutoff Valve
Provided by Installer
Propane/LP
To External
Regulator
Natural Gas
To Gas Meter
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.
CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS
WARNING: Test all gas piping
and connections, internal and
external to unit, for leaks after
installing or servicing. Correct
all leaks at once.
WARNING: Never use an
open flame to check for a leak.
Apply a noncorrosive leak detec-
tion fluid to all joints. Bubbles
forming show a leak. Correct all
leaks at once.
CAUTION: Make sure exter-
nal regulator has been installed
between propane/LP supply and
fireplace. See guidelines under
Connecting Fireplace to Gas
Supply, page 14.
pRESSURE TESTING GAS SUppLY
pIpING SYSTEM
Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG
(3.5 kPa)
1. Disconnect fireplace with its appliance main
gas valve (control valve) and equipment
shutoff valve from gas supply piping system.
Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig will damage
fireplace regulator.