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INSTALLATION
Continued
CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS
WARNING: Test all gas piping
and connections, internal and
externaltounit,forleaksafter
installing or servicing. Correct
allleaksatonce.
WARNING: Never use an
openametocheckforaleak.
Applynoncorrosiveleakdetec-
tionuidtoalljoints.Bubbles
formingshowaleak.Correctall
leaksatonce.
PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY
PIPING SYSTEM
TestPressuresInExcessOf1/2PSIG
(3.5kPa)
1. Disconnect replace and its individual
equipment shutoff valve from gas supply
piping system. Pressures in excess of 1/2
psig (3.5 kPa) will damage replace gas
regulator.
2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where equip-
ment shutoff valve was connected.
3. Pressurize supply piping system by either
opening propane/LP supply tank valve
for propane/LP gas replace or opening
main gas valve located on or near gas
meter for natural gas replace or using
compressed air.
4. Check all joints of gas supply piping sys-
tem. Apply noncorrosive leak detection
uid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a
leak. Correct all leaks at once.
5. Reconnect fireplace and equipment
shutoff valve to gas supply. Check recon-
nected ttings for leaks.
Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than
1/2PSIG(3.5kPa)
1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Fig-
ure 33).
2. Pressurize supply piping system by either
opening propane/LP supply tank valve
for propane/LP gas replace or opening
main gas valve located on or near gas
meter for natural gas replace or using
compressed air.
Figure 33 - Equipment Shutoff Valve
Open
Closed
Equipment
Shutoff Valve
Figure 34 - Checking Gas Joints for
Propane/LP Gas Fireplace
(replace picture may vary from actual)
Propane/
LP Supply
Tank
Gas Valve
Equipment
Shutoff Valve
Gas Meter
Gas Valve
Equipment
Shutoff Valve
Figure 35 - Checking Gas Joints for
Natural Gas Fireplace
(replace picture may vary from actual)