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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.
A gas line may be installed for the purpose of installing a
decorative gas appliance available through your local
distributor. Use only a ½ - inch black iron pipe and
appropriate fittings. When installing a gas line, a shut-off
valve designed for installation outside the appliance is
recommended.
STEP 1:
To install, remove the knockout indentation on the
refractory, (or firebrick), wall located approximately 2 inches
above the refractory hearth floor. The knockout indentation
must be firmly tapped with any solid object until it is released.
Remove fragmented portions of refractory (see figure 18).
STEP 2:
Remove gas line cover plate on rear 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 11 – ¼ inches from the floor and through
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.
STEP 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 decorative gas appliance or cap-off gas
line if desired.
The gas pipe is intended for connection to a decorative gas
appliance (vented gas log).
If you wish to install an unvented gas log set, ONLY
UNVENTED GAS LOG SETS WHICH HAVE BEEN FOUND
TO COMPLY WITH THE STANDARD FOR UNVENTED
ROOM HEATERS, ANS Z21.11.2, ARE TO BE INSTALLED IN
THIS FIREPLACE.
NOTE: An FMI hood must be installed when using an
unvented gas log set
(see accessories on page 9)
.
If you install a decorative gas appliance (vented gas log), the
decorative gas appliance must comply with the
Standard for
Decorative Gas Appliances for Installation in solid fuel
burning Fireplaces, ANS Z21.60-1996, Z21.84 or RGA 2-
72
, and shall also be installed in accordance with the
National
Fuel Gas code, ANS Z223.1-1996.
LOUVER REPLACEMENT:
To remove louvers unscrew the two philip screws on each side
as shown in figure 20.
Figure 19
Figure 18
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 a 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
OPERATE ANY APPLIANCE IF A LEAK IS
DETECTED.
WARNING:
DO NOT OPERATE AN UNVENTED
GAS LOG SET IN THIS FIREPLACE WITH THE
CHIMNEY REMOVED.
WARNING:
WHEN USING A DECORATIVE
APPLIANCE, THE DAMPER MUST BE
REMOVED OR PERMANENTLY LOCKED IN
THE FULLY OPEN POSITION.
Figure 20
