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OPTIONAL GAS LINE INSTALLATION
Figure 37 - Gas Line Access
Side
Firebrick
Finished
Side
Brick with
Access Hole
Outside of
Fireplace
Gas Line
Conduit
Insulation
Gas Conduit
Cover
1/2" Dowel
Remove
Knockout
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 38 - Gas Line Installation
A gas line or gas log lighter may be installed for the purpose of installing
a vented or vent-free decorative gas appliance incorporating an automatic
shutoff device and complying with the Standard for Decorative Gas Ap-
pliances 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 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.
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.
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.
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 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
37).
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 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 38).
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.
WARNING: Do not operate an unvented gas log set in
this fireplace with the chimney removed.
