FMI 36L Series, Owner'S Operation And Installation Manual

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Use only a 1/2" black iron pipe and appropri-
ate fittings.
1. Remove knockout indentation on refrac-
tory or firebrick wall located approximately
2" above the refractory hearth floor. The
knockout indentation must be firmly
tapped with any solid object such as a
1/2" dowel until it is released. Remove
fragmented portions of refractory (see
Figure 24).
2. Remove gas line cover plate located on
rear of fireplace and pull out insulation
from gas line conduit sleeve. Save insula-
tion for reuse.
3. Run gas line into the fireplace through
the rear at 11
1
/
4
" from 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 25).
Note: Secure incoming gas line to
wood framing to provide rigidity for
threaded end.
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 gas appliance or cap
off gas line if desired.
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.
Figure 24 - Gas Line Knockout
Side
Firebrick
Finished
Side
Refractory
Knockout
Plug
Outside of
Fireplace
Gas Line
Conduit
Insulation
Gas
Conduit
Cover
1/2" Dowel
Remove
Knockout
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 25 - Gas Line Installation
OPTIONAL GAS LINE INSTALLATION
Continued
WARNING: If the fireplace
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
heavily heated.