OPTIONAL GAS LINE INSTALLATION
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CAUTION: All gas piping and connections must be tested for leaks after the installation is completed. After ensuring that the 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 OPERATE ANYAPPLIANCE IFALEAK IS DETECTED. LEAK TESTING SHOULD BE DONE BYAQUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON.
Note: A FMI PRODUCTS, LLC hood must be installed when using an unvented gas log set (see Accessories on page 16).
Outside of |
| Side |
Fireplace | Incoming | Firebrick |
| Finished | |
Gas | 1/2" Black | Side |
Line | Iron Pipe |
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Conduit |
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Seal 
Opening
Repack with
Insulation Refractory
Cement
Provide Enough Threaded
End for Fitting Connection
Figure 20 - Gas Line Installation
WARNING: Do not operate an unvented gas log set in this fireplace with the chimney removed.
If you install a decorative gas appliance (vented gas log), the decorative gas appliance must comply with the Standard for Decorative Gas Appliance for Installation in Solid Fuel Burning Fireplaces,ANS Z21.60 or Z21.84 and shall also be installed in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI 7223NFPA 54 latest edition.
WARNING:Toavoidtheriskof damagingthefireplacematerials andincreasingtheriskofspreading a fire, do not use the fireplace to cook or warm food.
WARNING: If the fireplace hasbeenusedforwoodburning, the firebox and chimney must be cleaned of soot, creosote and ashes be a qualified chimney cleaner. Creosote will ignite if heavily heated.
WARNING: When using a decorative vented gas log, the damper must be removed or permanently locked in the fully open positionandtheglassdoorsmust be in the fully open position.
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