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B36LA & B36RA Woodburning Fireplaces
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 monox-
ide 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 and
complies with the Standard for Decorative Gas Appliances for Installation in Vented Fireplaces,
ANSIZ21.60. If a decorative gas appliance is installed, it must be installed in accordance with the
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSIZ223.1.
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.”
WARNING:
This fireplace has not been tested with an unvented gas log set. To reduce risk of fire
or injury, do not install an unvented gas log set into fireplace.
The installer of the fireplace and gas appliance must describe the operation of the fireplace and ap-
pliance to the people who will be operating them and leave all instruction manuals with the operator
of the appliance.
2. 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.
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 appli-
ance installer. Refer to
Page 14, Figure 11
for the gas line opening dimensions on the fireplace.
The following instructions only apply to passing the gas line through the fireplace wall. Follow the in-
structions provided by the appliance for the gas line, testing and adjusting it.
1. Remove the side brick form the fireplace and locate the dimple “B” referred to by
Figure 29
.
2. 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 plate 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 instructions provided with the gas appli-
ance.
7. Pack the insulation removed in Step 4 around the pipe to prevent air flowing through the tube either
into or out of the firebox.
8. Be sure the gas is turned off at the appliance, then turn the gas on at the cut off valve and test the
gas line connections for leaks with soapy water solution or a liquid leak detector. DO NOT USE A
MATCH OR OTHER FLAME SOURCE TO CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS. If a gas leak is detected, turn
the gas off immediately and fix the leak.
9. Proceed with installation and adjustment of the gaas appliance as directed by the instructions pro-
vided with the gas appliance. If a gas leak is detected, turn the gas off immediately and fix the
leak.
