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Gas Pressure Testing
During gas testing at pressures equal-to-or-less-
than 1/2 psig. (3.45 kPa), the appliance's manual
shut off valve must be closed to isolate it from the
gas supply piping system.
Installation Into a Solid Fuel
Burning Fireplace or Factory
Built Fireplace
The Gi29LE gas insert was tested and approved
for venting into any masonry or approved solid
fuel burning factory-built fireplace that the insert
fits into. Refer to "Minimum Fireplace Dimensions"
section for minimum fireplace clearances.
If the factory built fireplace* height is too low for
your Insert, you may remove the smoke baffle plate,
damper, refractory (firebricks), glass doors, screen
rails, screen mesh and log grates from the factory
built fireplace. Save these items for reinstallation
if the insert is removed. The fireplace flue damper
can be fully blocked open or removed for installation
of the gas fireplace insert.
Smoke shelves, shields, and baffles may be removed
if attached by mechanical fasteners. Parts removed
must not weaken the structural integrity of the
factory-built fireplace.
The fireplace and chimney must be clean, in good
working order, and constructed of non-combustible
materials.
The surround panels should not seal ventilation
openings on the fireplace.
Chimney cleanouts should fit properly.
Any alterations made to the listed solid fuel
burning factory built fireplace may void the
listing of the fireplace.
Cutting any sheet metal part of the fireplace in
which the gas insert is to be installed is prohibited.
*Check with a local inspector before installation.
Installers must mechanically attach the supplied
label to the inside of the firebox of the fireplace into
which the gas fireplace insert is installed.
This fireplace has been converted
for use with a gas fireplace insert
only. It cannot be used for burning
wood or solid fuels unless all
original parts are replaced and
the fireplace re-approved by the
authority having jurisdiction."
Factory-Built (Metal)
Wood-Burning Fireplace
Requirements
Any parts that are removed must be removed
in a way that would allow them to be reinstalled
if the insert is ever removed (removal of rivets
or screws is acceptable).
To reference parts—see illustration below.
Must be removed:
1 -Damper
2- Grate (with log set)
May be removed (if applicable):
3- Smoke shelf
4- Internal baffles
5 - Screen
6 & 7 - Masonry lining or refractory
8 - Metal or glass doors
You must permanently mark the fireplace to indi-
cate that it was altered and is no longer suitable
for burning solid fuel (wood) unless the removed
parts are reinstalled. Cutting any sheet metal parts
is prohibited.
May be removed (in certain cases):
9 -Metal floor of the firebox
10 - The insulation and any structured rigid frame
members must not be removed or altered (side and
top of the door frame, side and top of the face of the
fireplace, metal sides, etc.).
Firebox floor removal is not covered
under the appliance safety standard
(ANSI Z21.88) used in the safety
certification of this appliance.
The Intertek safety certification
does not apply to this method
of installation. Before installing
the appliance using this method,
contact the Authority Having
Jurisdiction to determine if this
installation is acceptable in your
area. The sheet metal base of the
fireplace must be left in place and a
minimum 1/2" cement board sheet
placed under the entire length and
width of the appliance.
If the factory-built fireplace has no gas access
hole(s), one that is 1-1/2" (37-1/2 mm) or less
may be drilled through the lower sides or bottom
of the firebox. This access hole must be plugged
with non-combustible insulation after the gas
supply line is installed.
installer's information
General Safety Information
1. The appliance installation must conform with
local codes, or in the absence of local codes,
with CAN/CGA B149 (in Canada) or the National
Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 in the USA. This
appliance should be installed by a qualified gas
fitter technician only.
2. Installation and repair should be done by a
qualified service person.
3. The appliance should be inspected before use
and at least annually by a professional service
person. More frequent cleaning may be required
due to lint from carpeting, bedding material,
animal hair, etc. It is imperative that you keep
control compartments, burners, and circulating
air passageways of the appliance clean.
4. See general construction and assembly
instructions. Install this appliance in a vented,
non-combustible fireplace only.
5. This appliance is listed for bedroom installations
when used with a listed Millivolt thermostat.
Some areas may have further requirements;
check local codes before installation.
6. Always vent this insert to the outside of the
building envelope - never vent to another room
or inside a building. Make sure that the vent
is properly sized and of adequate height to
provide the proper draft.
7. Inspect the venting system annually for
blockages and any signs of deterioration.
8. Any glass removed for servicing must be
replaced prior to operating the appliance.
9. To prevent injury, do not allow anyone unfamiliar
with its operation to use the fireplace.
10. This appliance cannot be operated without brick
or enamel panels.
11. Due to high temperatures, the appliance should
be located out of high traffic areas and away
from furniture and draperies. Children and
adults should be alerted to the hazards of high
surface temperatures, especially the fireplace
glass and gold trims, and should stay away to
avoid burns or clothing ignition. Young children
should be carefully supervised while in the
same room as the appliance. Clothing or other
flammable material should not be placed on or
near the appliance.
Failure to position the parts in
accordance with the diagrams
in this manual or failure to use
only parts specifically approved
with this appliance may result
in property damage or personal
injury.
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