Desa (V)K42EN - Manual (Page 20)

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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
Checking Gas Connections (Cont.)
Removing/Replacing Glass Door
Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)
1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 33).
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 fire-
place, or using compressed air.
3. Check all joints from propane/LP supply tank or gas meter to equip-
ment shutoff valve (see Figure 34 for propane/LP or Figure 35 for
natural gas). Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints.
Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once.
Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas Connections
1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 33).
2. Open propane/LP supply tank valve for propane/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 34 for propane/LP or Figure 35 for natural gas).
Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints. Bubbles
forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once.
5. Light fireplace (see Operating Fireplace, pages 24 and 25).
Check all other internal joints for leaks.
6. Turn off fireplace (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 24).
REMOVING/REPLACING 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 infor-
mation see
Replacement Parts, page 29.
Removing Louver Panels
Remove the top and bottom louver panels by simultaneously pulling
both top end spring latches towards the center of the appliance until
they are disengaged from the locating holes (see Figure 36). Repeat
for bottom spring latches and pull the louvers outward. To install or
replace items removed, simply reverse the procedures above.
Figure 36 - Removing Louver Panel
Louver Panel
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 unplug fireplace. Let cool before removing
glass door or louvers.
Spring Latch
Figure 34 - Checking Gas Joints for Propane/LP Gas Fireplace
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
Gas Valve
Equipment Shutoff Valve
Figure 35 - Checking Gas Joints for Natural Gas Fireplace
Gas
Meter
Gas Valve
Equipment Shutoff Valve
Open
Closed
Equipment
Shutoff
Valve
Figure 33 - Equipment Shutoff Valve