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WARNING: A qualified ser
-
vice person must connect heater
to gas supply. Follow all local
codes.
IMPORTANT:
See
Connecting to Gas Supply
in your log set owner’s manual for details on
gas hookup.
Note: Before you proceed, make sure your
gas supply is turned off.
Use only a 1/2" black iron pipe and appropri
-
ate fittings.
1. Remove knockout indentation on refrac-
tory or firebrick wall located above refrac
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tory hearth floor. 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 18).
2. Remove gas line cover plate located on
either side of fireplace and pull out insula
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tion from gas line conduit sleeve. Save
insulation for reuse. Replace screws.
3. Run a 1/2" black iron gas line into fireplace
through the rear at 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.
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.
A gas line or gas log lighter may be installed
for the purpose of installing a vent-free decora-
tive gas appliance incorporating an automatic
shutoff device and complying with the S
tandard
for Decorative Gas Appliances for Installation in
Vented Fireplaces, ANSI Z21.60
or
American
Gas Association draft requirements for Gas
Fired Log Lighters for Wood Burning Fireplaces,
Draft NO. 4
dated August, 1993.
When installing an unvented (vent-free) gas
log set, only unvented gas log sets which have
been found to comply with the standard for
unvented room heaters, ANSI Z21.11.2 are
to be installed in this fireplace.
Figure 18 - Gas Line Access
Side
Firebrick
Finished
Side
Brick with
Access
Hole
Outside of
Fireplace
Gas Line
Conduit
Insulation
Gas
Conduit
Cover
1/2" Dowel
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 19 - Gas Line Installation
Remove
Knockout
GAS LINE INSTALLATION
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.
