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gas sUpplY
The gas pipeline can be brought in through left or right side of
the fireplace. Consult the current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
Z223.1 CAN/CGA-B149 (.1 or .2) installation code.
GAS LINE HOLE
(BOTH SIDES)
10”
2”
FROM FRONT OF
FIREPLACE TO
GAS LINE HOLE
figure 10
recommended gas pipe diameter
pipe
length
schedule 40 pipe
inside diameter
Tubing, Type L
outside diameter
natural
propane
natural
propane
(dimensions in inches)
0-10 feet
1/2
3/8
1/2
3/8
10-40 feet
1/2
1/2
5/8
1/2
40-100 feet
1/2
1/2
3/4
1/2
100-150 feet
3/4
1/2
7/8
3/4
NOTICE
: Check to confirm whether your local codes allow
copper tubing or galvanized.
NOTICE
: Because some municipalities have additional local
codes, consult your local authority and installation code.
The use of the following gas connectors is recommended:
— ANSI Z21.24 Appliance Connectors of Corrugated metal
Tubing and Fittings.
— ANSI Z21.45 Assembled Flexible Appliance Connectors of
other Than All-metal Construction
The above connectors may be used if acceptable by the authority
having jurisdiction. The Commonwealth of massachusetts
requires that a flexible appliance connector cannot exceed three
feet in length.
FLEXIBLE GAS LINE CONNECTION
GAS SUPPLY
TEE HANDLE
FLEX TUBING
FLARE FITTING
FLARE SHUT
OFF VALVE
figure 11
Install a gas valve and ground joint union in the gas line upstream
of the gas control to aid in servicing. The National Fuel Gas
Code requires installing a drip leg near the gas inlet. The drip
leg consists of a vertical length of capped pipe installed before
the gas inlet to collect condensation and foreign particles.
see
figure 12.
GAS SUPPLY PIPING
SHUT-OFF VALVE
GAS SUPPLY
INLET
1/8 NPT PLUGGED HOLE
FOR TEST GAGE
3” MINIMUM
GROUND JOINT UNION
DRIP LEG
CAP
figure 12