Installation manual

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OPTIONAL GAS LINE INSTALLATION
Figure 21 - 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qualied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ttings.
1. Removeknockoutindentationonrefracto-
ryorrebrickwalllocatedaboverefractory
hearth oor. Knockout indentation must
be rmly tapped with any solid object,
suchasa1/2"dowel,untilitisreleased.
Removefragmentedportionsofrefractory
(seeFigure21).
2. Removegaslinecoverplatelocatedon
eithersideofreplaceandpulloutinsu-
lationfromgaslineconduitsleeve.Save
insulationforreuse.
3. Runa1/2"blackirongaslineintore-
place through rear at gas line conduit
sleeve (if using a raised platform, add
height). Provide sufcient gas line into
replacechamberfortting connection
(seeFigure22).
 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 installation is com-
pleted. After ensuring that 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 approved hood must be installed
when using an unvented gas log set (see
Accessories on page 18).
WARNING: Do not operate an
unvented gas log set in this re-
place with chimney removed.
If you install a decorative gas appliance
(vented gas log), 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 replace materi-
als and increasing the risk of
spreading a re, do not use re-
place to cook or warm food.
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 22 - Gas Line Installation