Desa (V)CB36N(E) - Manual (Page 16)

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Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than
1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)
1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 25).
2. Pressurize supply piping system by either
opening propane/LP supply tank valve for
propane/LP gas fireplace or opening main gas
valve located on or near gas meter for natural
gas fireplace or using compressed air.
3. Check all joints from propane/LP supply tank
or gas meter to equipment shutoff valve (see
Figure 26, for propane/LP or Figure 27, for
natural gas). Apply noncorrosive leak detec-
tion fluid to all joints. Bubbles forming show
a leak. Correct all leaks at once.
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 25 - Equipment Shutoff Valve
Open
Closed
Equipment
Shutoff Valve
Figure 26 - Checking Gas Joints for
Propane/LP Gas Fireplace
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
Gas Valve
Equipment Shutoff Valve
Figure 27 - Checking Gas Joints for
Natural Gas Fireplace
Gas
Meter
Gas Valve
Equipment
Shutoff
Valve
PRESSURE TESTING FIREPLACE GAS
CONNECTIONS
1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 25).
2. Open propane/LP supply tank valve for pro-
pane/LP fireplace or main gas valve located on
or near gas meter for natural gas fireplace.
3. Make sure control knob of fireplace is in the
OFF position.
4. Check all joints from equipment shutoff valve
to gas valve (see Figure 26, for propane/LP
or Figure 27, for natural gas). Apply non-
corrosive leak detection fluid to all joints.
Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all
leaks at once.
5. Light fireplace (see Operating Fireplace, page
19). Check all other internal joints for leaks.
6. Turn off fireplace (see To Turn Off Gas to
Appliance, page 19 or 20 depending on your
model).
LOUVER PANELS AND GLASS
DOOR
CAUTION: Do not operate
this fireplace with a broken glass
door panel or without the glass
door panel securely in place.
For replacement part informa-
tion see Replacement Parts,
page 34.
CAUTION: Wear gloves and
safety glasses while handling
or removing broken glass. Do
not remove if glass is hot. Keep
children and pets away from
glass.
WARNING: If fireplace has
been running, turn off and un-
plug fireplace. Let cool before re-
moving glass door or louvers.