Desa DVF34P Outdoor Fireplace User Manual


 
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OWNER’S MANUAL
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
equipment shutoff valve from gas
supply piping system. Pressures in
excess of 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa) will damage
fireplace gas regulator.
2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where
equipment shutoff valve was con-
nected.
3. Pressurize supply piping system by ei-
ther 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 fireplace,
or
using compressed air.
4. Check all joints of gas supply piping
system. Apply commercial leak test so-
lution to all gas joints. Bubbles forming
show a leak. Correct all leaks at once.
5. Reconnect fireplace and equipment
shutoff valve to gas supply. Check re-
connected fittings for leaks.
CHECKING GAS
CONNECTIONS
WARNING: Test all gas pip-
ing and connections for leaks
after installing or servicing. Cor-
rect all leaks at once.
WARNING: Never use an open
flame to check for a leak. Apply
commercial leak test solution to
all gas joints. Bubbles forming
show a leak. Correct all leaks at
once.
Installation Items Needed
5/16" hex socket wrench or nut-driver
sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not
provided)
1. Open lower louver door panel by gen-
tly pulling forward.
2. Route flexible gas supply line through
one of the access holes on side of fire-
place.
3. Attach flexible gas line from gas sup-
ply (see Figure 35) to fireplace gas
valve.
4. Check all gas connections for leaks. See
Checking Gas Connections, pages 19
and 20.
CONNECTING FIREPLACE
TO GAS SUPPLY
FIREPLACE
INSTALLATION
Continued
To Gas Supply
(Natural)
To External Regulator
(Propane/LP)
Flexible Gas Line from
Equipment Shutoff Valve
Provided by Installer
Figure 35 - Attaching Flexible Gas Line to Control Valve
Continued
Equipment Shutoff
Valve
Control Valve