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.

If your installation does not meet the below minimum clearances, you must:

• raise the mantel to an acceptable height,

INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE LOCATION

NOTICE: A qualified service per- son must connect fireplace 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)

• remove the mantel.

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"

Non-combustible Material May Project Off this Surface above the Firebox Hood

13" 16" 19" 21"

• sealant (resistant to LP/propane gas)
• manual shutoff valve *
• test gauge connection *
•	sediment trap
•	tee joint
•	pipe wrench
• approved flexible gas line with gas con-
	nector (if allowed by local codes) (not
	provided)

*An A.G.A. design-certified manual shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection. Pur- chase the optional A.G.A. design-certified manual shutoff valve from your dealer. See Accessories, pages 22 and 23.

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

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 ANSI Z21.11.2 approved gas logs.

known as well-head gas.

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 16 - Minimum Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation

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