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GAS APPLIANCE INSTALLATION
WARNING:
Improper installation or operation of a gas appliance in this fireplace can allow unburned
gas to leak out which will cause a fire or explosion hazard, or the release of poisonous carbon monox-
ide into the dwelling which can cause serious injury or death to its inhabitants. To reduce these risks
to a minimum, the following important notices and instructions should be read and followed carefully.
IMPORTANT NOTICES:
1. The provision for a gas line is intended for connection to a decorative gas appliance which and
complies with the Standard for Decorative Gas Appliances for Installation in Vented Fireplaces,
ANSIZ21.60. If a decorative gas appliance is installed, it must be installed in accordance with the
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSIZ223.1.
CAUTION:
“When a decorative gas appliance is installed, the fireplace damper must be fixed in a
manner which will maintain the minimum permanent vent opening at all times.”
If an unvented gas appliance (blue flame) is installed it must incorporate an automatic shutoff
device, and must be installed in accordance with with the National Fuel Gas Code Z223.1, Latest
edition.
CAUTION:
If an unvented gas appliance is installed in the fireplace, the gas appliance must only
be operated with the fireplace glass door fully open (if included). Only unvented gas log set which
have been found to comply with the standard for unvented room heaters, ANSI/IAS/AGA Z21.11.2,
are to be installed in this fireplace. When an approved ANSI/IAS/AGA Z21.11.2 unvented room
heater is installed in this fireplace, a H2853 CANOPY must also be installed.
WARNING:
Do not operate an unvented gas log set in this fireplace with the chimney removed.
The installer of the fireplace and gas appliance must describe the operation of the fireplace and
appliance to the people who will be operating them and leave all instruction manuals with the op-
erator of the appliance.
2. An approved gas shut off valve must be located outside the fireplace in an area accessible to the
users of the fireplace.
3. All gas piping and fitting must be either steel or malleable iron. Unions must be of the ground joint
type.
4. Some code authorities prohibit or place restrictions on the use of gas appliances in fireplaces.
Check with local code authorities before proceeding with the installation.
5. The gas appliance and all connecting gas piping should only be installed by a licensed gas appli-
ance installer.
The following instructions only apply to passing the gas line through the fireplace wall. Follow the
instructions provided by the appliance for the gas line, testing and adjusting it.
1. Locate the recessed area in the side refractory panel as shown by Figure 25.
2. Tap out a round hole in the brick liner with a hammer by tapping lightly on the recessed area.
3. Remove the two screws that hold the cover plates on the jacket wrap and discard the cover plate.
4. Use a screwdriver or similar tool to push the loose insulation out of the tube between the firebox
and the outer jacket of the fireplace.
5. Install the gas pipe through the tube between the firebox and jacket.
6. Attach the gas appliance to the gas pipe according to the appliance makers instructions.
