Step 8 gas pressure requirements – Heat & Glo Fireplace ST-42TVFL-IPI User Manual

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• At the gas line access hole, use insulation to re-

pack the space around the gas pipe.

• Insert insulation from the outside of the fireplace and

pack the insulation tightly to totally seal between the
pipe and the outer casing.

The gas line should be
installed by a qualified
service technician.

Figure 9. Gas Supply Line

Step 8
Gas Pressure
Requirements

Pressure requirements for Heat & Glo gas fireplaces
are shown in the table below.

Pressure

Natural Gas

Propane

Minimum

5.0 inches

11.0 inches

Inlet Pressure

w.c.

w.c.

Maximum Inlet

14.0 inches

14.0 inches

Gas Pressure

w.c.

w.c.

Manifold

3.5 inches

10.0 inches

Pressure

w.c.

w.c.

A one-eighth (1/8) inch (3 mm) N.P.T. plugged
tapping is provided on the inlet and outlet side of the
gas control for a test gauge connection to measure
the manifold pressure.

The fireplace and its individual shut-off valve must
be disconnected from the gas supply piping system
during any pressure testing of the system at test
pressures in excess of one-half (1/2) psig (3.5 kPa).

The fireplace must be isolated from the gas supply
piping system by closing its individual shut-off valve
during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping
system at test pressures equal to or less than one-
half (1/2) psig (3.5 kPa).

FLEX
CONNECTOR

GAS VALVE

MANUAL

SHUT-OFF

VALVE

USE A WRENCH ON

SHUT-OFF VALVE

WHEN TIGHTENING

GAS LINE

GAS LINE
ACCESS

Heat & Glo • ST-42TVFL-IPI • 455-902 Rev. C • 12/07

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