Installing GAS Piping to Fireplace Location

Framing Material

INSTALLATION

Continued

Wall board or facing material (above firebox) may be of combustible material, including decorative mantel ornaments or other similar projec- tions off of the facing material.

Firebox

Mantel Shelf

10"

2 1/2"

Noncombustible
Material May
Project Off this
Surface above
the Firebox	13"	16"
Hood	13"	16"
Hood

19"

21"

Wire-mesh Screen

	Note: All vertical
Supplied	measurements are
Supplied	from top of fireplace
Firebox	hood opening to
Hood	bottom of mantel
Must Be	shelf. These minimum
Used at	clearances replace any
All Times	other recommended
	clearances supplied
	with your ANSI Z21.11.2
	approved gas logs.

Figure 18 - Minimum Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation

INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE LOCATION

WARNING: This appliance requires a 1/2" NPT (National Pipe Thread) inlet connection to the pressure regulator.

WARNING:Aqualiﬁedservice person must connect ﬁreplace to gas supply. Follow all local codes.

CAUTION:Neverconnectpro- pane/LP ﬁreplace directly to the propane/LPsupply.Thisﬁreplace requires an external regulator (not supplied). Install the external regulator between the ﬁreplace and propane/LP supply.

WARNING: Never connect natural gas ﬁreplace to private (non-utility) gas wells. This gas is commonly known as wellhead gas.

Installation Items Needed

Before installing ﬁreplace, make sure you have the items listed below.

•external regulator for propane/LP unit only (supplied by installer)

•piping (check local codes)

•sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)

•equipment shutoff valve *

•test gauge connection *

•sediment trap (optional)

•tee joint

•pipe wrench

•approved ﬂexible gas line with gas connector (if allowed by local codes) (not provided)

*A CSA design-certiﬁed equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the optional CSA design-certiﬁed equipment shutoff valve from your dealer. See Accessories, page 34.

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