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OPTIONAL GAS LINE INSTALLATION
OPTIONAL GAS LINE INSTALLATION
Permanently Located (Sited) Homes Only
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 vented
or vent free appliance available through your local distributor. Use
only a 1/2" black iron pipe and appropriate fittings. When installing
a gas line, a shutoff valve designed for installation outside appliance
is recommended.
1. Remove knockout indentation on refractory or firebrick wall
located above the refractory 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 28
).
2. Remove gas line cover plate located on either side of fireplace and
pull out insulation from gas line conduit sleeve. Save insulation
for reuse. Replace screws.
Figure 28 - Gas Line Knockout
Side Firebrick
Finished Side
Refractory
Knockout Plug
Outside of
Fireplace
Gas Line
Conduit
Insulation
Gas
Conduit
Cover
1/2" Dowel
Knockout
3. Run a 1/2" black iron gas line into fireplace through 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 29
).
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 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 OPERATE ANY APPLI-
ANCE IF A LEAK IS DETECTED. LEAK TESTING SHOULD
BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON.
WARNING
Do not operate an unvented gas log set in this fireplace
with the chimney removed.
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.
WARNING
When using a decorative vented gas log, the damper
must be removed or permanently locked in the fully
open position and the glass doors must be in the fully
open position.
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 29 - Gas Line Installation
NOTE
: Secure incoming gas line to wood framing to provide rigidity
for threaded end.
If you wish to install 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.
A vent-free log may be installed in an aftermarket,* permanently lo-
cated, manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by locator.
*Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from
the manufacturer.
NOTE
: A hood must be installed when using an vent-free gas log set
(see Accessories,
page 19
).
If you install a decorative gas appliance (vented gas log), the decora-
tive gas appliance must comply with the Standard for Decorative
Gas Appliance for Installation in Solid Fuel Burning Fireplaces, ANSI
Z21.60/CSA 2.26 or Z21.84 and shall also be installed in accordance
with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 National Fuel
Gas Codes (USA) and CAN/CGA-B149.1 National Gas And Propane
Installation Code (Canada) - latest edition.