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installer's information
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.
InstallationIntoASolidFuel
BurningFireplaceOrFactory
BuiltFireplace
The Gi29 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 the "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 and reinstall them
in the event 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. If any part is
removed, it 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. Cutting any
sheet metal part of the fireplace in which the gas
insert is to be installed is prohibited. Check with your
local inspector before commencing this installation.
• Any alterations made to the listed solid fuel
burning factory built fireplace may void the
listing of the fireplace.
The installer must mechanically attach the supplied
label to the inside of the firebox of the fireplace
into which the gas insert is installed.
Thisfireplacehasbeenconverted
for use with a gas fireplace
insert only and cannot be used
for burning wood or solid fuels
unlessalloriginalpartshavebeen
replaced, and the fireplace re-
approvedbytheauthorityhaving
jurisdiction."
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| Gi29 Direct Vent Gas Insert
Factory-Built(Metal)
Wood-BurningFireplace
Requirements
• Parts removal must be done in a way that
would allow re-installation if the insert is
ever removed (removal of rivets or screws
is acceptable).
To reference parts, see the 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
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 door frame, side and top of the face of the
fireplace, metal sides, etc.).
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.
Fireboxfloorremovalisnotcovered
undertheappliancesafetystandard
(ANSI Z21.88, CSA 2.33) used
in the safety certification of this
appliance. The Intertek safety
certification does not apply to
thismethodofinstallation.Before
installingtheapplianceusingthis
method, contact the Authority
Having Jurisdiction to determine
ifthisinstallationisacceptablein
yourarea.Thesheetmetalbaseof
thefireplacemustbeleftinplace
andaminimum1/2"cementboard
sheetplacedundertheentirelength
andwidthoftheappliance.
If the factory-built fireplace has no gas access
holes, 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.
GeneralSafetyInformation
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 U.S.A. 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,
noncombustible 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 who is
unfamiliar with its operation to use the fireplace.
10. This appliance cannot be operated without brick
or enamel panels in place.
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 when they are
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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