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OPTIONAL GAS LINE INSTALLATION
Figure 19 - Gas Line Knockout
Side Firebrick
Finished Side
Refractory
Knockout Plug
Outside of
Fireplace
Gas Line
Conduit
Insulation
Gas
Conduit
Cover
1/2" Dowel
A gas line or gas log lighter may be installed for the purpose of
installing a vented or vent-free decorative gas appliance incorporat-
ing an automatic shutoff device and complying with the Standard
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.
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.
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.
Use only a 1/2" black iron pipe and appropriate fittings.
1. Remove knockout indentation on refractory or firebrick wall lo-
cated 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 19).
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.
3. Run a 1/2" black iron gas line into the 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 con-
nection (see Figure 20). 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 OPERATE ANY APPLIANCE IF A LEAK IS
DETECTED. LEAK TESTING SHOULD BE DONE BY A
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON.
Note:
An IHP hood must be installed when using an unvented gas
log set (see Accessories on page 20).
WARNING: Do not operate an unvented gas log set
in this fireplace with the chimney removed.
If you install a decorative gas appliance (vented gas log), the deco-
rative gas appliance must comply with the Standard for Decorative
Gas Appliance for Installation in Solid Fuel Burning Fireplaces, ANS
Z21.60 or Z21.84 and shall also be installed in accordance with the
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI 7223NFPA 54 latest edition.
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 20 - Gas Line Installation
WARNING: To avoid the risk of damaging the fireplace
materials and increasing the risk of spreading a fire,
do not use the fireplace to cook or warm food.
WARNING: If the fireplace has been used for wood
burning, the firebox and chimney must be cleaned
of soot, creosote and ashes be 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.
