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1.
The PureFire hood supplied with this fireplace is packaged in a
separate box and placed in the firebox during shipping.
2.
Remove hood from box.
3.
Lift the hood up into the fireplace at an angle with the rear facing
up. Set the front section of the hood on the refractory brackets.
Then tilt the rear toward the back of the fireplace so the hood is
resting on refractory brackets (see Figure 20). The rear of the
hood will be touching the rear of the fireplace.
A gas line or gas log lighter may be installed for the purpose of
installing a vented or vent-free decorative gas appliance incorporat-
ing an automatic shutoff device and complying with the Standard
for Decorative Gas Appliances for Installation in Vented Fireplaces,
ANSI Z21.60 or American Gas Association draft requirements for
Gas Fired Log Lighters for Wood Burning Fireplaces, Draft NO. 4
dated August, 1993.
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.
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
located 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 21).
Outside of Fireplace
Gas Line
Conduit
Insulation
Gas
Conduit
Cover
Figure 21 - Gas Line Knockout
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.
3. Run a 1/2" black iron gas line into fireplace through 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 22).
Note: Secure incoming gas line to wood framing to provide rigidity
for threaded end.
126625-01D
PUREFIRE HOOD INSTALLATION
Refractory
Retainer
OPTIONAL GAS LINE INSTALLATION
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 gas
appliance or cap off gas line if desired.
Repack
Insulation
tested for leaks after installation is completed. After
ensuring that gas valve is on, apply soap and water
Side
Firebrick
solution to all connections and joints. Bubbles forming
Finished
Side
show a leak. Correct all leaks at once. DO NOT USE
AN OPEN FLAME FOR LEAK TESTING AND DO NOT
1/2" Dowel
OPERATE ANY APPLIANCE IF A LEAK IS DETECTED.
LEAK TESTING SHOULD BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSON.
Note: An IHP hood must be installed when using an unvented gas
Refractory
log set (see Accessories on page 19).
Knockout
Plug
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Figure 20 - Installing PureFire Hood
Outside of
Fireplace
Gas
Incoming
Line
1/2" Black
Conduit
Iron Pipe
Seal
Opening
with
Refractory
Cement
Figure 22 - Gas Line Installation
CAUTION: All gas piping and connections must be
Hood
Side
Firebrick
Finished
Side
Provide Enough
Threaded End for
Fitting Connection
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