Heat & Glo Fireplace 2197-980 - Manual (Page 46)

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Figure 11.1
The gas is introduced to the appliance on the left hand
side. See Figure 11.1.
After the gas pipe installation is complete, check carefully
all gas connections for leaks with a commercially-available,
noncorrosive leak check solution. Be sure to rinse off all
leak check solution following testing. DO NOT USE AN
OPEN FLAME.
NOTICE: the gas supply line should be purged of any
trapped air prior to the first firing of the unit.
• Refer to Reference Section 16 for location of gas line
access in appliance.
• Gas line may be run through knockout(s) provided.
• The gap between supply piping and gas access hole may
be caulked with caulk with a minimum of 300ºF continuous
exposure rating or stuffed with non-combustible, unfaced
insulation to prevent cold air infiltration.
• Ensure that gas line does not come in contact with outer
wrap of the appliance. Follow local codes. Reference BS
EN 613:2001 Standard.
• Pipe incoming gas line into valve compartment.
• Connect incoming gas line to the connection on manual
shutoff valve.
WARNING! Risk of Fire or Explosion! Support control
when attaching pipe to prevent bending gas line.
• A small amount of air will be in the gas supply lines.
WARNING! Risk of Fire or Explosion! Gas build-up dur-
ing line purge could ignite.
• Purge should be performed by qualified service
technician.
• Ensure adequate ventilation.
• Ensure there are no ignition sources such as sparks
or open flames.
Light the appliance. It will take a short time for air to purge
from lines. When purging is complete the appliance will
light and operate normally.
WARNING! Risk of Fire, Explosion or Asphyxiation!
Check all fittings and connections with a non-corrosive
commercially available leak-check solution. DO NOT use
open flame. Fittings and connections could have loos-
ened during shipping and handling.
WARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT change valve settings.
This valve has been preset at the factory.
GAS ACCESS