Optional Gas Line Installation

Gas line hook up should be done by your supplier or a qualified 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 fittings.

1.Remove knockout indentation on refracto- ry or firebrick wall located above refractory hearth floor. Knockout indentation must be firmly 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 fireplace and pull out insu- lation from gas line conduit sleeve. Save insulation for reuse.

3.Run a 1/2" black iron gas line into fire- place through rear at gas line conduit sleeve (if using a raised platform, add height). Provide sufficient gas line into fireplace chamber for fitting 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.

CAUTION:All gas piping and 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 joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once.

DO NOT USE AN OPEN FLAME FOR LEAK TESTING AND DO NOT OPERATEANYAPPLIANCE IF A LEAK IS DETECTED. LEAK TESTING SHOULD BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON.

Note: A DESA Heating, LLC hood must be installed when using an unvented gas log set (see Accessories on page 18).

WARNING: Do not operate an unvented gas log set in this fire- place with chimney removed.

If you install a decorative gas appliance (vent- ed gas log), decorative gas appliance must comply with the Standard for Decorative Gas Appliance for Installation in Solid Fuel Burning Fireplaces, ANS Z21.60, Z21.84 or RG 2-72and shall also be installed in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI 7223NFPA 54 latest edition.

WARNING: To avoid the risk of damaging fireplace materials andincreasingtheriskofspread- ing a fire, do not use fireplace to cook or warm food.

Outside of

 

Side

Fireplace

 

Firebrick

Gas Line

 

Finished

 

Side

Conduit

 

 

Insulation

 

1/2" Dowel

 

 

Gas

 

Refractory

Conduit

 

Cover

 

Knockout

 

 

Plug

Figure 21 - Gas Line Knockout

Outside of

 

Side

Fireplace

 

Firebrick

Gas

Incoming

Finished

Side

Line

1/2" Black

 

Conduit

Iron Pipe

 

 

Seal

 

Repack

Opening

 

with

 

Insulation

Refractory

 

Cement

Provide Enough Threaded

End for Fitting Connection

Figure 22 - Gas Line Installation

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CWB36C, (V)B36LI, (V)B36I, (V)B36L, (V)B36 specifications

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