Gas Line Installation - Superior Fireplaces VRT6036 Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

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 appropriate fittings.
1. Remove knockout indentation on refractory or firebrick wall lo-
cated 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
18).
2. Remove gas line cover plate located on either side of fireplace and
pull out insulation from gas line conduit sleeve. Save insulation for
reuse. Replace screws.
3. Run a 1/2" black iron gas line into fireplace through the 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 19).
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 the gas appliance or
cap-off gas line if desired.
Outside of
Fireplace
Gas Line
Remove
Conduit
Knockout
Insulation
Gas
Conduit
Cover
Figure 18 - Gas Line Access
Outside of
Fireplace
Incoming
1/2" Black
Gas Line
Iron Pipe
Conduit
Seal
Opening
Repack
with
Insulation
Refractory
Cement
Figure 19 - Gas Line Installation
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GAS LINE INSTALLATION

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 ANY APPLIANCE IF A LEAK IS DETECTED.
LEAK TESTING SHOULD BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSON.
this fireplace with the chimney removed.
If you install a decorative gas appliance (vented gas log), the decora-
tive 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.
If you wish to install an unvented (vent-free) gas log set, only unvented
gas log sets which have been found to comply with the standard for
unvented room heaters, ANSI Z21.11.2 are to be installed in this
fireplace.
Side
Firebrick
Finished
burning, the firebox and chimney must be cleaned
Side
of soot, creosote and ashes be a qualified chimney
cleaner. Creosote will ignite if heavily heated.
1/2" Dowel
the damper must be removed or permanently locked in
the fully open position and the glass doors must be in
Brick with
the fully open position.
Access Hole
Side
Firebrick
Finished
Side
Provide Enough
Threaded End
for Fitting
Connection
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CAUTION: All gas piping and connections must be
WARNING: Do not operate an unvented gas log set in
WARNING: If the fireplace has been used for wood
WARNING: When using a decorative vented gas log,
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