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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 OPER-

ATE ANY APPLIANCE IF A LEAK

IS DETECTED. LEAK TESTING

SHOULD BE DONE BY A QUALI-

FIED SERVICE PERSON.

Note:

A DESA hood must be installed when

using an unvented gas log set (see Accessories

on page 16).

WARNING: Do not oper-

ate 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, Z21.84 or RG 2-72 and shall also be

installed in accordance with the National Fuel Gas

Code, ANSI 7223NFPA 54 latest edition.

Seal
Opening
with
Refractory
Cement

Outside of
Fireplace

Gas
Line
Conduit

Repack
Insulation

Incoming
1/2" Black
Iron Pipe

Side
Firebrick
Finished
Side

Provide Enough Threaded
End for Fitting Connection

Figure 20 - Gas Line Installation

WARNING: To avoid the risk of

damaging the fireplace materials

and increasing the risk of spread-

ing a fire, do not use the fireplace

to cook or warm food.

WARNING: If the fireplace

has been used for wood burning,

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 per-

manently locked in the fully open

position and the glass doors must

be in the fully open position.

Doors Fully Closed

Fireplace Front

Doors

Fully Opened

Fireplace Front

OpeRatiOn and

Maintenance

guidelineS

GLASS DOORS

Glass doors are optional with the fireplace. When

the fireplace is in operation, doors must be fully

opened or fully closed position only or a fire hazard

may be created (see Figure 21).

Figure 21 - Glass Doors