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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
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 appropri
-
ate fittings.
1. Remove knockout indentation on refrac
-
tory or firebrick wall located 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 insu
-
lation 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 connection
(see Figure 20, page 13).
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.
Note: A INNOVATIVE HEARTH PRODUCTS
hood must be installed when using an unvent-
ed gas log set (see Accessories on page 11)
.
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: Do not operate an
unvented gas log set in this fire
-
place with the chimney removed.
If you install a decorative gas appliance
(vented gas log), the decorative 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
.
WARNING: To avoid the risk
of damaging the fireplace mate
-
rials and increasing the risk of
spreading a fire, do not use the
fireplace to cook or warm food.
