Desa VMH26TNB Outdoor Fireplace User Manual


 
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OWNER’S MANUAL
INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 24 - Removing Branch Support From Fireplace
CONNECTING EQUIPMENT
SHUTOFF VALVE TO
HEATER CONTROL
Installation Items Needed
Phillips screwdriver
sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not
provided)
1. Remove fireplace screen. Remove two
screws that hold fireplace screen in
place for shipping. These screws are
located near top of screen. Discard
screws. Lift fireplace screen up and pull
out to remove.
2. Remove screws that attach branch sup-
port to fireplace (see Figure 24). Care-
fully lift up branch support and remove
from fireplace (see Figure 24).
3. Route flexible gas line, included, from
fireplace control to equipment shutoff
valve through side or rear access holes
in outer casing.
NOTICE: Most building codes do
not permit concealed gas con-
nections. A flexible gas line is
provided to allow accessibility
from the fireplace (see Figure 24).
The flexible gas supply line con-
nection to the equipment shutoff
valve should be accessible.
Flexible Gas Line from
Fireplace Gas Regulator
Provided With Fireplace
Figure 25 - Attaching Flexible Gas Line to Equipment
Shutoff Valve
Equipment
Shutoff Valve
To Gas
Supply
4. Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male
threads of gas connector attached to
flexible gas line/equipment shutoff
valve (see Figure 25).
5. Check all gas connections for leaks. See
Checking Gas Connections, page 16.
6. Replace branch support back into fire-
place. Feed flexible gas line into fire-
place base area while replacing branch
support. Make sure the entire flexible
gas line is in fireplace base area. Reat-
tach branch support to fireplace with
screws removed in step 2.
Branch
Support
Screen
Shoulder
Screw
Flexible
Gas Line
Continued
To Fireplace
Gas Regulator
CAUTION: Avoid damage to
regulator. Hold gas regulator with
wrench when connecting it to gas
piping and/or fittings.