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2. Remove gas line cover plate located on
either side of fireplace and pull out insu
-
lation from gas line conduit sleeve. Save
insulation for reuse. Replace screws.
3. Run a 1/2" black iron gas line into fireplace
through rear at gas line conduit sleeve (if
using a raised platform, add height). Provide
sufficient gas line into fireplace chamber for
fitting connection (see Figure 19).
Note: Secure incoming gas line to wood
framing to provide rigidity for threaded
end.
4. Repack insulation around gas line and into
sleeve opening. Seal any gaps between
gas line and refractory knockout hole with
refractory cement or commercial furnace
cement, Install the gas appliance or cap
off gas line if desired.
CAUTION: All gas piping
and connections must be tested
for leaks after the installation
is completed. After ensuring
that the gas valve is on, apply
soap and water solution to all
connections and joints. Bubbles
forming show a leak. Correct
all leaks at once. DO NOT USE
AN OPEN FLAME FOR LEAK
TESTING AND DO NOT OPER-
ATE ANY APPLIANCE IF A LEAK
IS DETECTED. LEAK TESTING
SHOULD BE DONE BY A QUALI-
FIED SERVICE PERSON.
Seal
Opening
with
Refractory
Cement
Outside of
Fireplace
Gas
Line
Conduit
Repack
Insulation
Incoming
1/2" Black
Iron Pipe
Side
Firebrick
Finished
Side
Provide Enough Threaded
End for Fitting Connection
Figure 19 - Gas Line Installation
opTional gas line insTallaTion
Continued
WARNING: Do not oper-
ate an unvented gas log set in
this fireplace with the chimney
removed.
If you install a decorative gas appliance
(vented gas log), the decorative gas appliance
must comply with the
Standard for Decorative
Gas Appliance for Installation in Solid Fuel
Burning Fireplaces, ANS Z21.60, Z21.84 or
RG 2-72
and shall also be installed in accor
-
dance with the
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
7223NFPA 54 latest edition
.
WARNING: If the fireplace
has been used for wood burning,
the firebox and chimney must be
cleaned of soot, creosote and
ashes by a qualified chimney
cleaner. Creosote will ignite if
heavily heated.
WARNING: When using a
decorative vented gas log, the
damper must be removed or
permanently locked in the fully
open position and the glass
doors must be in the fully open
position.
