Desa CF26PR - Manual (Page 13)

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AUT O OFF
ON
INSTALLATION
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Figure 21 - Routing Flexible Gas Line
CONNECTING FIREPLACE
TO GAS SUPPLY
Installation Items Needed
• Phillips screwdriver
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not
provided)
1. Route flexible gas line (provided by
installer) from equipment shutoff
valve into fireplace through side or
rear access holes in outer casing (see
Figure 21).
NOTICE: Most building codes do
not permit concealed gas con-
nections. A flexible gas line is
provided to allow accessibility
from the fireplace (see Figure 23).
The flexible gas supply line con-
nection to the equipment shutoff
valve should be accessible.
Equipment
Shut Off
Valve
Flexible Gas Line from
Fireplace Gas Valve
Provided with Fireplace
To Fireplace
Gas Valve
2. Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male
threads of gas connector attached to
flexible gas line (see Figure 22). Con-
nect flexible gas line to flexible gas line
attached to gas valve of fireplace (see
Figure 22).
3. Check all gas connections for leaks. See
Checking Gas Connections, page 14.
4. Feed flexible gas line into fireplace base
area. Make sure the entire flexible gas
line is in fireplace mantel base area.
➞
Figure 22 - Attaching Flexible Gas Lines Together
Gas Connector
Flexible Gas Line from
Equipment Shutoff Valve
Provided by Installer
Equipment Shutoff
Valve
➞
To External
Regulator
CAUTION: Avoid damage to
regulator. Hold gas regulator with
wrench when connecting it to gas
piping and/or fittings.
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Outer
Casing