FMI COMFORT FLAME CDCFPRB - Manual (Page 13)

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Installation must include an equipment shutoff
valve, union and plugged 1/8" NPT tap. Locate
NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up.
NPT tap must be upstream from heater (see
Figure 14).
IMPORTANT: Install equipment shutoff valve
in an accessible location. The equipment
shutoff valve is for turning on or shutting off
the gas to the appliance.
Check your building codes for any special
requirements for locating equipment shutoff
valve to fireplaces.
Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male NPT
threads. This will prevent excess sealant from
going into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe could
result in clogged fireplace valves.
WARNING: Use pipe joint
sealant that is resistant to liquid
petroleum (LP) gas.
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CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY
WARNING: This appliance
requires a 45° male flare fitting
5/8"-18 UNF (Unified National
Fine Thread) inlet connection and
the flexible gas line provided.
WARNING: A qualified
service person must connect
fireplace to gas supply. Follow
all local codes.
WARNING: Never connect
natural gas fireplace to private
(non-utility) gas wells. This gas
is commonly known as wellhead
gas.
IMPORTANT: For natural gas, check gas line
pressure before connecting fireplace to gas
line. Gas line pressure must be no greater
than 14" of water. If gas line pressure is higher,
heater regulator damage could occur.
CAUTION: Never connect pro-
pane/LP fireplace directly to the
propane/LP supply. This fireplace
requires an external regulator
(not supplied). Install the external
regulator between the fireplace
and propane/LP supply.
For propane/LP units, the installer must supply
an external regulator. The external regulator will
reduce incoming gas pressure. You must reduce
incoming gas pressure to between 11" and 14"
of water. If you do not reduce incoming gas pres-
sure, fireplace regulator damage could occur.
Install external regulator with the vent pointing
down as shown in Figure 13. Pointing the vent
down protects it from freezing rain or sleet.
CAUTION: Use only new, black
iron or steel pipe. Internally-tinned
copper tubing may be used in cer-
tain areas. Check your local codes.
Use pipe of 1/2" or greater diameter
to allow proper gas volume to fire-
place. If pipe is too small, undue
loss of volume will occur.
* Purchase the optional equipment shutoff
valve from your dealer. See Accessories,
page 31.
Figure 14 - Gas Connection
Equipment Shutoff Valve
With 1/8" NPT Tap*
3" Minimum
Approved
Flexible
Gas Line
Pipe Nipple Cap Tee Joint
Propane/LP
From External
Regulator (11"
W.C.** to 14" W.C.
Pressure)
NATURAL
From Gas Meter
(5" W.C.** to
10.5" W.C.
Pressure)
Sediment Trap
Propane/
LP Supply
Tank
External
Regulator
with Vent
Pointing
Down
Figure 13 - External Regulator With Vent
Pointing Down