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20306741
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BLDV7 Series Gas Fireplace
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
NOTE: The gas line connection may be made using 1/2"
rigid tubing or an approved ex connector. Since some
municipalities have additional local codes it is always best
to consult your local authorities and the current edition of
the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI.Z223.1, NFPA54. In
Canada CSA-B149 (1 or 2) Installation Code.
A listed manual shutoff valve must be installed upstream of
the appliance. Union tee and plugged 1/8" NPT pressure
tapping point should be installed upstream of the appliance.
Figure 31
IMPORTANT: Install main gas valve (equipment shutoff
valve) in an accessible location. The main gas valve is for
turningonorshuttingoffthegastothereplace.
Check your building codes for any special requirements for
locatingequipmentshutoffvalvetoreplaces.
CAUTION
A manual shutoff valve must be installed upstream
of the appliance. Union tee and plugged 1/8” NPT
pressure tapping point should be installed upstream
of the appliance. Figure 31
CAUTION
Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant to liquid
petroleum (LP) gas.
3" Minimum
FP1978
gas connection
Pipe Nipple
Cap
Figure 31 -
Gas Connection
Tee Joint
Approved Flexible
Gas Line
CSADesign-CertiedEquipmentShutoffValve
with 1/8" NPT Tap*
Sediment Trap/Drip Leg
Natural Gas
From Gas Meter
(4.5" w.c. to 10.5" w.c. Pressure)
Propane/LP
From External Regulator
(11" w.c. to 13" w.c. Pressure)
Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads. This will
prevent excess sealant from going into pipe. Excess seal-
ant in pipe could result in clogged burner system valve.
We recommend that you install a sediment trap/drip leg in
supply line as shown in Figure 31. Locate sediment trap/
drip leg where it is within reach for cleaning. Install in piping
system between fuel supply and burner system. Locate
sediment trap/drip leg where trapped matter is not likely
tofreeze.Asedimenttrapcollectsmoistureandcontami-
nants and keeps them from going into the burner system
gas controls. If sediment trap/drip leg is not installed or is
installed wrong, burner system may not run properly.
WARNING
Only persons licensed to work with gas piping may make
the necessary gas connections to this appliance.
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