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GAS CONNECTION INSTALLATION
PUSH IN PLUG
ACCESS PLATE
CAUTION
The gas supply line to the fireplace must be installed
under conditions which will allow for easy removal
of the fireplace from its location for servicing of the
fireplace. For fireplace insert installation, incorporate
a loop into the flexible gas line.
Under no circumstances should the gas supply line
to the fireplace be installed in a way that would pre
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vent the fireplace from being serviced or inspected.
GAS SUPPLY LINE TO FIREPLACE
1. Pull the factory installed flexible gas line through the hole in
the back panel. See Figures 54 and 55.
2. Connect the gas supply line to flexible gas hose. Ensure that
flexible gas hose is not kinked after fitting gas supply line. Any
excess flexible line can be pushed back into the fireplace.
3. Place rubber grommet that is supplied in hardware packet
over the flexible gas line and secure in the hole in the back of
the fireplace.
Gas Connection - In-Wall Units - Fireplace Mantis ONLY
1. Remove the access plate on the left side of the cabinet by
removing three screws as shown in Figure 56. Put the screws
aside.
2. Push the factory supplied flexible gas line through the access
hole on the side.
3. Remove the knockout from the access plate and insert the
flexible gas line through the hole.
4. Secure the access plate to the cabinet with three screws re
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moved in Step 1.
5. A plastic push in plug is supplied in the hardware package,
insert the plug into the 1-3/8 inch hole in the back of the unit.
6. Insert the rubber grommet into the hole in the access plate to
protect the flexible gas line.
Figure 54 - Fireplace Mantis
Figure 55 - Bay Window Mantis
Figure 56
Gas Connection, Fireplace Mantis In-Wall Units
FLEXIBLE GAS
LINE