Design And Installation Considerations; Tools And Supplies Needed - Hearth and Home Technologies GO318-IPI-NG Installation Instructions Manual

A. Design and Installation Considerations
The Gas Log Hearth Kit consists of the following:
• Log Set (sold separately)
• Burner/Pan Assembly
• Grate Assembly
• Rock Wool
• Sand (NG only)
• Lava Rock
• Damper Stop
• Vermiculite
• Platinum Embers
B. Tools and Supplies Needed
Tools and supplies normally required for installation:
Pliers
Phillips screwdriver
Tape measure
Crescent wrenches
Gas shutoff valve
Non-corrosive leak check solution
3/4 in. wrench, 7/16 in. wrench
WARNING
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service
or maintenance can cause injury or property damage.
Refer to the owner's information manual provided with
this appliance. For assistance or additional information
consult a qualified installer, service agency or the gas
supplier.
C. Important!
• Do not remove any of the attached metal plates, which
contain important safety and operating information.
• Keep the appliance area clear and free of all combustible
materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and
liquids.
• Any safety screen or guard removed during servicing must
be replaced before operation.
• A qualified service technician must perform installation
and repair. The appliance should be inspected and cleaned
annually by a qualified service technician. More frequent
cleaning may be required due to excessive lint, dust, pet
hair, etc. It is imperative that the control compartments,
burners and air passageways are unobstructed during
operation.
Hearth & Home Technologies • Grand Oak Hearth Kits • 4004-323 Rev B . 8/2018
- Review proper placement of logs, rockwool, lava rock
and vermiculite.
- Check the wiring.
- Ensure there are no gas leaks.
- Ensure the flow of combustion and ventilation air is not
obstructed (front grilles and vent caps).
• Before installing into a solid fuel burning fireplace, the
chimney and firebox should be inspected and cleaned to
remove soot, creosote, ashes, paint, bird nests etc.
• Annual examination of the chimney must be performed
by a qualified agency to ensure proper ventilation of flue
gases created by this appliance.
• Have the chimney and adjacent structure inspected
and cleaned by qualified professionals. Hearth & Home
Technologies recommends that NFI or CSIA certified
professionals, or technicians under the direction of certified
professionals, conduct a minimum of an NFPA 211 Level 2
inspection of the chimney.
• Replace component parts of the chimney and fireplace as
specified by the professionals.
• Ensure all joints are properly engaged and the chimney
is properly secured.
• Do not allow fans to blow directly into the fireplace. Avoid
any drafts that alter burner flame pattern.
• Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert or other
accessories not approved for use with this appliance.
WARNING
HOT! DO NOT TOUCH.
SEVERE BURNS MAY RESULT.
CLOTHING IGNITION MAY RESULT.
Glass and other surfaces are hot during
operation and cool down.
• Keep children away.
• CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room as
appliance.
• Alert children and adults to hazards of high
temperatures.
• Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other
combustibles away.
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