A gas line or gas log lighter may be installed for the purpose
of installing a vented or vent-f
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incorporating an automatic shutoff device and complying with
the Standard for Decorative Gas Appliances for Installation in
Vented Fireplaces, ANSI 221.60 or American Gas
Association draft requirements for Gas-Fired Log Lighters for
Wood Burning Fireplace , :>raft No. 4 dated August, 1993.
IF YOU WISH TO INSTALL AN UNVENTED (VENT-
FREE) GAS LOG SET, ONLY UNVENTED GAS LOG
SETS. WHICH HA VE BEEN FOUND TO COMPLY WITH
THE STANDARD FOR UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS
ANSI 221.11.2, ARE TO BE INSTALLED IN THIS
FIREPLACE.
OPTIONAL GAS LINE INSTALLATION
Gas line hook up should be done by your supplier or a
qualified service person.
NOTE:
Before you proceed, make sure your gas supply is
turned off.
Use only a ½ inch black iron pipe and appropriate fittings.
STEP I: To install, remove the knockout indentation on the
refracto1y, (or firebrick), wall located above the refractorv
hea11h floor. The knockout indentation must be finnly tapped
with any solid object until it is released. Remove fragmented
portions of refractory (see figure J 9) ..
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STEP 2: Remove gas line cover plate located on either side of
fireplace and pull out insulation from gas line conduit sleeve.
Save insulation for reuse.
STEP 3: Run a ½ inch black iron gas line into the fireplace
through the rear at gas line conduit sleeve (if using a raised
platfonn, add height). Provide sufficient gas line into
fireplace chamber for fitting connection (see fig;re 20).
NOTE: Secure incoming gas line to wood framing to provide
rigidity for threaded end.
STEP 4: Repack insulation around gas line and into sleeve
opening. Seal any gaps berween gas line and refractory
knockout hole with ref
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cement. Install the gas appliance or cap-off gas line if desired.
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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 fom1ing show a leak. - _
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FLAME FOR LEAK TESTING AND DO NOT -
OPERA TE ANY APPLIANCE lF A LEAK- IS ·
DETECTED. LEAK-TESTING.SHOUl:.D BE PONE.BY
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NOTE: A DESA. ·hood must be installed when using
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unYented gas log set
(see accessories on page 12).
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\VARNING:
Do not operate 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, 221.84 or RGA 2-72,
and
shall also be installed in accordance with the
National Fuel
Gas Code, ANS 2223.1-NFPA 54 latest edition.
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WARNING:
To avoid the risk of damaging the
fireplace materials and increasing the risk of spreading a
fire, do not use the fireplace to cook or warm food.
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WARNING:
lf the fi
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eplace 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 highly heated.
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WARNING:
When using a decorative vented gas log,
the damper must be removed or pern1anentl:
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fully open position and the glass doors must be in the fully
open position.
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