Gas Appliance Installation - MHSC SB50HB Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

gaS appLIaNCe INSTaLLaTION

WarNINg: Improper installation or operation of a gas appliance in this fireplace can allow unburned gas to
leak out which will cause a fire or explosion hazard, or the release of poisonous carbon monoxide into the
dwelling which can cause serious injury or death to its inhabitants. To reduce these risks to a minimum, the
following important notices and instructions should be read and followed carefully.
IMpOrTaNT NOTICeS:
1. The provision for a gas line is intended for connection to a decorative gas appliance which has an automatic
shutoff device and complies with the Standard for Decorative Gas Appliances for Installation in Vented
Fireplaces, ANSI Z1.60. If a decorative gas appliance is installed, it must be installed in accordance with
the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z3.1.
CauTION: "When a decorative gas appliance is installed, the fireplace damper must be fixed in a manner
which will maintain the minimum permanent vent opening at all times."
If an unvented gas appliance (blue flame) is installed it must incorporate an automatic shutoff device, and
must be installed in accordance with with the National Fuel Gas Code Z3.1, Latest edition.
CauTION: If an unvented gas appliance is installed in the fireplace, the gas appliance must only be operated
with the fireplace glass door fully open (if included). Only unvented gas log set which have been found to
comply with the standard for unvented room heaters, ANSI Z1.11., are to be installed in this fireplace.
WarNINg: Do not operate an unvented gas log set in this fireplace with the chimney removed. The installer
of the fireplace and gas appliance must describe the operation of the fireplace and appliance to the people
who will be operating them and leave all instruction manuals with the operator of the appliance.
. An approved gas shut off valve must be located outside the fireplace in an area accessible to the users of
the fireplace.
3. All gas piping and fitting must be either steel or malleable iron. Unions must be of the ground joint type.
4. Some code authorities prohibit or place restrictions on the use of gas appliances in fireplaces. Check with
local code authorities before proceeding with the installation.
5. The gas appliance and all connecting gas piping should only be installed by a licensed gas appliance
installer.
The following instructions only apply to passing the gas line through the fireplace wall. Follow the instructions
provided by the appliance for the gas line, testing and adjusting it.
1. Locate the recessed area in the side refractory panel as shown by Figure 30.
. Tap out a round hole in the brick liner with a hammer by tapping lightly on the recessed area.
3. Remove the two screws that hold the cover plates on the jacket wrap and discard the cover plate.
4. Use a screwdriver or similar tool to push the loose insulation out of the tube between the firebox and the
outer jacket of the fireplace.
5. Install the gas pipe through the tube between the firebox and jacket.
6. Attach the gas appliance to the gas pipe according to the appliance makers instructions.
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SB50HB Series Woodburning Fireplace
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