Specifications

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53D9026
gas applIance InstallatIon
warnIng: Improper installation or operation of a gas appliance in this replace can allow unburned gas to leak
out which will cause a re or explosion hazard, or the release of poisonous carbon monoxide into the dwelling
which can cause serious injury or death to its inhabitants. To reduce these risks to a minimum, the following
important notices and instructions should be read and followed carefully.
IMportant notIces:
1. The provision for a gas line is intended for connection to a decorative gas appliance which and complies
with the Standard for Decorative Gas Appliances for Installation in Vented Fireplaces, ANSIZ21.60. If a
decorative gas appliance is installed, it must be installed in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code,
ANSIZ223.1.
cautIon: “When a decorative gas appliance is installed, the replace damper must be xed in a manner
which will maintain the minimum permanent vent opening at all times.”
If an unvented gas appliance (blue ame) is installed it must incorporate an automatic shutoff device, and
must be installed in accordance with with the National Fuel Gas Code Z223.1, Latest edition.
cautIon: If an unvented gas appliance is installed in the replace, the gas appliance must only be operated
with the replace glass door fully open (if included). Only unvented gas log set which have been found to
comply with the standard for unvented room heaters, ANSI/IAS/AGA Z21.11.2, are to be installed in this
replace. When an approved ANSI/IAS/AGA Z21.11.2 unvented room heater is installed in this replace,
a H2853 CANOPY must also be installed.
warnIng: Do not operate an unvented gas log set in this fireplace with the chimney removed.
The installer of the replace and gas appliance must describe the operation of the replace and
appliance to the people who will be operating them and leave all instruction manuals with the operator of
the appliance.
2. An approved gas shut off valve must be located outside the replace in an area accessible to the users of
the replace.
3. All gas piping and tting must be either steel or malleable iron. Unions must be of the ground joint type.
4. Some code authorities prohibit or place restrictions on the use of gas appliances in replaces. Check with
local code authorities before proceeding with the installation.
5. The gas appliance and all connecting gas piping should only be installed by a licensed gas appliance
installer.
The following instructions only apply to passing the gas line through the replace wall. Follow the instructions
provided by the appliance for the gas line, testing and adjusting it.
1. Locate the recessed area in the side refractory panel as shown by Figure 23.
2. Tap out a round hole in the brick liner with a hammer by tapping lightly on the recessed area.
3. Remove the two screws that hold the cover plates on the jacket wrap and discard the cover plate.
4. Use a screwdriver or similar tool to push the loose insulation out of the tube between the rebox and the
outer jacket of the replace.
5. Install the gas pipe through the tube between the rebox and jacket.
6. Attach the gas appliance to the gas pipe according to the appliance makers instructions.