Monessen Hearth WDV500 User Manual

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WDV Series Gas Fireplace
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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.
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Before installing fireplace and burner system, make sure you have the items listed below.
  External regulator (supplied by installer) 
•  
Piping (check local codes) 
  Equipment shutoff valve*
  Sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas) 
  Test gauge connection* 
  Sediment trap (recommended)  
  Tee joint 
  Pipe wrench 
  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.
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external regulator
Figure 29 - 
External Regulator with Vent Pointing Down 
(Propane/LP Only)
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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.