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OPTIONAL GAS LINE
INSTALLATION
Continued
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.
Note:
A DESA hood must be installed when
using an unvented gas log set (see
Accessories
on page 16).
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 accordance with the
National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI 7223NFPA 54 latest edition
.
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 20 - Gas Line Installation
WARNING: To avoid the risk of
damaging the fireplace materials
and increasing the risk of spread-
ing a fire, do not use the fireplace
to cook or warm food.
WARNING: If the fireplace
has been used for wood burning,
the firebox and chimney must be
cleaned of soot, creosote and
ashes be a qualified chimney
cleaner. Creosote will ignite if
heavily heated.
WARNING: When using a
decorative vented gas log, the
damper must be removed or per-
manently locked in the fully open
position and the glass doors must
be in the fully open position.
Doors Fully Closed
Fireplace Front
Doors
Fully Opened
Fireplace Front
OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE
GUIDELINES
GLASS DOORS
Glass doors are optional with the fireplace. When
the fireplace is in operation, doors must be fully
opened or fully closed position only or a fire hazard
may be created (see Figure 21).
Figure 21 - Glass Doors