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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

WARNING: This appliance re- quires a 1/2" NPT (National Pipe Thread) inlet connection to the pressure regulator.

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

OR

• remove the mantel.

Wall board or facing material (above firebox) may be of

Mantel Shelf

local codes.

Installation Items Needed

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

• piping (check local codes)

combustible material, including decorative mantel ornaments or other similar projec- tions off of the facing material.

Framing

Material

Firebox

Wire-mesh

Screen

10"

8"

6"

2 1/2"

Noncombustible Material May Project Off this Surface above the Firebox Hood

Supplied Firebox

Hood Must Be

Used at All Times

13" 16" 19" 21"

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.

• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)

• equipment shutoff valve *

• test gauge connection *

•

sediment trap

•

tee joint

•

pipe wrench

*A CSA/AGA design-certified equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an accept- able alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the optional CSA/AGA design- certified equipment 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 known as wellhead 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"

Figure 16 - Minimum Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation

diameter or greater to allow proper gas volume to fireplace. If pipe is too small, undue loss of pressure will occur.

Installation must include an equipment shutoff valve, union, and plugged 1/8" NPT tap. Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up. NPT tap must be upstream from fireplace (see Figure 17, page 11).

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