Monessen Hearth 624WBPF manual GAS Appliance Installation, Important Notices

624WBPF Woodburning Fireplace GAS APPLIANCE INSTALLATION

WARNING: Improper installation or operation of a gas appliance in this fireplace can allow unburned gas to leak out which will cause a fire 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.

If an unvented gas appliance (blue flame) 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 fireplace, the gas appliance must only be operated with the fireplace glass door fully open (if included).

The installer of the fireplace and gas appliance must describe the operation of the fireplace and appli- ance to the people who will be operating them and leave all instruction manuals with the operator of the fireplace.

2.An approved gas shut off valve must be located outside the fireplace in an area accessible to the users of the fireplace.

3.All gas piping and fitting 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 fireplaces. 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.

6.The installer should advise the persons who will use the fireplace to set the fireplace damper in full open position when the appliance is in use.

The following instructions only apply to passing the gas line through the fireplace wall. Follow the instruc- tions 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 26.

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 firebox and the outer jacket of the fireplace.

5.Install the gas pipe through the tube between the firebox and jacket.

6.Attach the gas appliance to the gas pipe according to the appliance makers instructions.

7.Pack the insulation removed in step 4 around the pipe to prevent air flowing through the tube either into or out of the firebox.

8.Be sure the gas is turned off at the appliance, then turn the gas on at the cut off valve and test the gas line connections for leaks with soapy water solution or a liquid leak detector. DO NOT USE A MATCH OR OTHER FLAME SOURCE TO CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS. If a gas leak is detected, turn the gas off immediately and fix the leak.

9.Proceed with testing the appliance for leaks and adjusting it as required by the manufacturer instruc- tions.

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