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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 qualied 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 sufcient 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.
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
leak. Correct all leaks at once.
Note: A Style Crest, Inc hood must be installed
when using an unvented gas log set (see Ac-
cessories on page 18).
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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.
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als and increasing the risk of
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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