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Installation Preparation
Prepare the existing solid fuel masonry or factory built
non-combustible firebox for installation.
A. Cleaning
Prior to installing the gas insert:
• Ensure that the woodburning fireplace cavity is clean
and free of ash, soot, and other debris.
B. Flue Damper
Fully lock the solid fuel fireplace's flue damper in the open
position, OR completely remove it.
C. Gas Line
Note: If the factory built fireplace has no gas access hole
provided, an access hole of 1 in. (25 mm) diameter or less
may be drilled through the lower sides or bottom of the
firebox in a proper workmanship - like manner. This access
hole must be plugged with non-combustible insulation after
the gas supply line has been installed.
• Install gas line into firebox cavity.
• Check local codes and gas line sizing requirements
following NFPA51. See Section 9.
• It is recommended that extra length of gas line be
installed within the existing wood burner or masonry
fireplace to allow removal of the insert for future servicing
needs.
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D. Fireplace Conversion Notice
Permanently attach the label with the following warning to
the inside lower back of the fireplace firebox into which the
insert is being installed. Silicone or mechanical fasteners
may be required to properly secure the label.
WARNING! Risk of Fire! This fireplace has been con-
verted for use with a gas fireplace insert only and cannot
be used for burning wood or solid fuels unless all original
parts have been replaced, and the fireplace re-approved
by the authority having jurisdiction.
E. Electrical Outlet Box
An outlet box may be installed in a bottom back corner of
the existing solid fuel masonry or factory built fireplace to
permit blowers or other optional accessories to be used.
Alternatively, the supplied power cord may be routed out
onto the hearth to a nearby outlet.
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