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113195-01N14
2. Remove screws that attach log base
assembly to replace insert (see Figure
15). Carefully lift up log base assembly
and remove from replace insert (see
Figure 15).
CAUTION: Do not pick up log
base assembly by burners. This
could damage burners. Only
handle base by grates.
3. Route gas supply line through access open-
ing of replace insert (see Figure 15).
NOTICE: Most building codes
do not permit concealed gas
connections. A exible gas line
is provided to allow accessibility
from the replace (see Figure 16).
The exible gas supply line con-
nection to the equipment shutoff
valve should be accessible.
4. Connect gas supply line to exible gas
line attached to gas regulator of replace
insert (see Figure 16). Use sealant on all
male pipe threads.
5. Check all gas connections for leaks. See
Checking Gas Connections.
6. Replace log base assembly back into
replace insert. Feed exible gas line into
replace insert base area while replacing log
Figure 15 - Removing Log Base
Assembly From Fireplace Insert
Burners
Log Base
Assembly
Gas
Line
Access
INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 16 - Attaching Flexible Gas Lines
Together
Flexible Gas Line
from Fireplace Gas
Regulator Provided
with Fireplace Insert
To Fireplace
Gas Regulator
Equipment
Shutoff Valve
Propane/LP
To External
Regulator
Natural
To Gas Meter
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 a 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 appliance with its appliance
main gas valve (control valve) and equip-
ment shutoff valve from gas supply piping
system. Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig will
damage replace insert 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 for pro-
pane/LP gas or opening main gas valve
located on or near gas meter or using
compressed air.
Two
Screws
base assembly. Make sure the entire ex-
ible gas line is in replace insert base area.
Reattach log base assembly to replace
insert with screws removed in step 2.