5
SET UP AND ASSEMBLY
Your FIREGEAR FIRE ISLAND DECORATIVE HEARTH SYSTEM
comes assembled, ready for the gas connection, with the exception of
glass medium.
!!! IMPORTANT !!!
BEFORE YOU BEGIN – Audit the gas pressure, at the fireplace stub,
to insure proper, minimum gas pressure; see the specifications,
beginning on page 3 of this manual.
!!! IMPORTANT !!!
BEFORE YOU BEGIN – Insure that the fire box meets the minimum
specifications of the appliance; see the specifications beginning on
page 3 of this manual.
!!! IMPORTANT !!!
This appliance, when first installed, may produce unpleasant odors;
these will gradually diminish.
!!! IMPORTANT !!!
Decorative Gas Hearth Systems are shipped with the appropriate gas
connections. If you have purchased an inappropriate unit for your
application, contact your retailer, installer, or the firegear Customer
Service Center.
1-
Remove all contents from the Hearth Kit shipping container.
( Box One )
2-
Check the contents of the shipping container against the shipping
and packing list, or the parts list in this manual. Report any
missing or damaged parts to your retailer.
3-
Remove any and all protective wrapping from the appliance.
TOOLS THAT YOU WILL NEED
2-
Adjustable wrenches; at least one of which has a range of
3/4" ( for gas fittings )
2-
Adjustable Pipe Wrenches
1-
3/8” Nut Driver or socket ( for damper clamp )
1-
#2 Phillips Screw Driver ( for pilot mounting )
1-
TURN OFF THE GAS SUPPLY SYSTEM!
2-
Place the fireplace damper in the fully open position, and install
the damper clamp over the lip of the damper (
The damper must
be in a fully open position, any time that this appliance is in
operation
). Using a 3/8” nut driver or socket, and turning in a
clockwise direction, tighten the damper clamp bolt until the clamp
is secure. The damper clamp must be in place to maintain the
minimum permanent vent opening. See the chart “ MINIMUM
FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS “ on page 3, for correct venting.
( SEE FIGURE 1, page 3 )
3-
Using two adjustable pipe wrenches ( one wrench on the gas
stub, and one wrench on the fitting ), remove the existing cap or
gas jet assembly from the gas stub in your fireplace, by turning
the wrench on the gas cap, in a counter-clockwise direction.
4-
Clean the pipe threads, on the gas stub, using either, a wire brush
or steel wool. Apply Teflon tape or pipe dope to the steel fittings
before making any connection.
NOTE: All gas connections ( except for brass to brass ) require
Teflon tape or pipe dope.
FOR MATCH THROW INSTALLATIONS
1-
Place the FIRE ISLAND BURNER into the fireplace ( unit is
packaged as a match-throw, single burner assembly; valve, pilot,
and gas train must be assembled ). The unit should be centered
from both side to side, and front to back. The unit is shipped,
ready for side gas connection only. ( SEE FIGURE 2, & 3 )
2-
Bend a 3/8” gas line, with two ( 2 ) 3/8” brass, female flare fittings
( included on some models ), to facilitate the gas connection,
between the burner, and the gas stub.
BE CAREFUL! Gas lines are easily kinked if bent too sharply.
3-
Using an adjustable wrench, and turning in a clockwise direction,
attach a 1/2” Female Flare X 3/8” Male Flare Brass Reducer
Fitting ( included on some models ), to the gas stub.
4-
Using two adjustable wrenches, and turning in a clockwise
direction, attach one end of the gas line, to the brass reducer
fitting that you have just installed on the gas stub. ( One wrench
on the brass gas line fitting, and one wrench on the brass reducer
fitting )
5-
Using two adjustable wrenches, and turning in a clockwise
direction, attach the other end of the gas line to the brass fitting
on the burner. ( One wrench on the gas line fitting, and one
wrench on the brass fitting on the burner )
BE CAREFUL! Make sure all gas connections are snug, but DO NOT
over tighten!
6-
CHECK FOR LEAKS! Apply soapy water to each connection and
watch for bubbles. If bubbles are seen, turn off the gas supply;
retighten the connections, and CHECK AGAIN! DO NOT use a
lighted match or other source of ignition to check for leaks.
Repeat this procedure until you are sure that there are no leaks.
7-
Proceed to “FINAL SET UP” on page 9.
FOR VALVE / PILOT INSTALLATIONS
IT WILL BE EASIER TO ASSEMBLE THE BURNER / GAS TRAIN,
OUTSIDE OF THE FIREPLACE, AND THEN PLACE THE ENTIRE
ASSEMBLY INTO THE FIREPLACE, FOR FINAL GAS HOOK-UP.
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS THAT ARE INCLUDED WITH THE
VALVE / PILOT KIT, AND/OR THE FOLLOWING:
FIGURE 4 – FG-LMF VALVE / PILOT ASSEMBLY PARTS
FIGURE 5 – REAR VIEW ASSEMBLY
