Installing GAS Piping to Fireplace Location

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UNVENTED NATURAL GAS FIREPLACE

INSTALLATION

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Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation

If placing mantel above built-in fireplace, you must meet minimum clearance between mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening.

NOTICE: Surface temperatures of adjacent walls and mantels be- come hot during operation. Walls and mantels above the firebox may become hot to the touch. If installed properly, these tempera- tures meet the requirement of the national product standard. Fol- low all minimum clearances shown in this manual.

NOTICE: If your installation does not meet the minimum clearances shown, you must do one of the following:

•raise the mantel to an accept- able height

•remove the mantel

INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE LOCATION

WARNING: A qualified ser- vice person must connect fire- place to gas supply. Follow all local codes.

Installation Items Needed

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

• piping (check local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)
• equipment shutoff valve *
• test gauge connection *
•	sediment trap
•	tee joint
•	pipe wrench

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.

Framing

Material

Firebox

Mantel Shelf

10"

2 1/2"

Noncombustible Material May Project Off this Surface above the Firebox Hood

13" 16" 19" 21"

• approved flexible gas line with gas con-

nector (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. Pur- chase the optional CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve from your dealer. See Accessories, pages 24 and 25.

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

Wire-mesh Screen

Supplied Firebox

Hood Must Be

Used at All Times

Note: All vertical measurements are from top of fireplace hood opening to bottom of mantel shelf.

These minimum clearances replace any other recommended clearances supplied with your ANS Z21.11.2 approved gas logs.

CAUTION: Use only new, black iron or steel pipe. Inter- nally-tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas. Check your local codes. Use pipe of 1/2" diameter or greater to allow proper gas volume to fireplace. If pipe is too small, undue loss of pressure will occur.

Figure 15 - Minimum Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation

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