Monessen Hearth WIDEVIEW WDV500 User Manual
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WDV Series Gas Fireplace
FIreplace InstallatIOn
checK Gas type
Use proper gas type for the fireplace you are installing. If you have conflicting gas type, do not
install fireplace. See dealer where you purchased the fireplace for proper fireplace for your gas
type or conversion kit.
InstallInG Gas pIpInG tO FIreplace lOcatIOn
InstallatIOn IteMs neeDeD
Before installing fireplace and burner system, make sure you have the items listed below.
•
External regulator (supplied by installer)
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Piping (check local codes)
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Equipment shutoff valve*
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Sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)
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Test gauge connection*
•
Sediment trap (recommended)
•
Tee joint
•
Pipe wrench
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Approved flexible gas line with gas connector (if allowed by local codes — not provided)
*
A CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connec-
tion. Purchase the CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve from your dealer.
For propane/LP connections only, 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 13 inches of water. If you do not
reduce incoming gas pressure, burner system regulator damage could occur. Install external regulator with the vent
pointing down as shown in Figure 29. Pointing the vent down protects it from freezing rain or sleet.
When using copper of flex connectors use only fittings
approved for gas connections. The gas control inlet is
3/8" NPT.
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a qualified installer or service person must
connect appliance to gas supply. Follow
all local codes.
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For propane/lp units, never connect
fireplace directly to the propane/lp
supply. this burner system requires an
external regulator (not supplied). Install
the external regulator between the burner
system and propane/lp supply.
FP1977
external regulator
Figure 29 -
External Regulator with Vent Pointing Down
(Propane/LP Only)
FP1977
External
Regulator
100 gallon (min)
Propane/LP Supply
Tank
Vent Pointing
Down
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use only new black iron or steel pipe.
Internally tinned copper or copper tubing
can be used per national Fuel code, section
2.6.3, providing gas meets hydrogen sulfide
limits, and where permitted by local codes.
Gas piping system must be sized to provide
minimum inlet pressure (listed on data
plate) at the maximum flow rate (Btu/hr).
undue pressure loss will occur if the pipe
is too small.