Southwest Specialty Products Sonoran Unvented 36 - Manual (Page 6)

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GAS LINE INSTALLATION
NOTE: This section is intended as a guide for qualified technicians installing gas to this Unvented
Fireplace.
GAS LINE HOOK-UP SHOULD BE DONE BY YOUR GAS SUPPLIER OR A QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSON.
NOTE: BEFORE YOU PROCEED, BE SURE YOUR GAS SUPPLY IS OFF!
A gas line may be installed for use with a decorative gas appliance, available through your local distributor. Use only 1/2-inch
black iron pipe and appropriate fittings. When installing a gas line, a shut-off valve designed for installation outside the fireplace
is recommended.
Installation procedure:
1. Remove the knockout indentation on the refractory (or firebrick) wall, located approximately 2
inches above the refractory hearth floor. To remove, pry knockout (inside fireplace) with a chisel,
screwdriver or sharp object until knockout is re
leased. Use ¾ “ masonry drill bit to remove
remaining firebrick. Remove fragmented portion of refractory.
2. Remove gas line cover plane on right- or left-hand side of fireplace (depending on which way
incoming gas line is routed to the fireplace). Pull out insulation from gas line sleeve.
3. Run a 1/2-inch NPT black iron gas line into the fireplace 8 1/2 inches from the floor, and route
into the fire chamber through the gas line sleeve. (If using a raised platform, add height of
platform to specified 8 1/2 inches.) Provide sufficient gas line into fireplace chamber for fitting
connection.
NOTE: Secure incoming gas line to wood framing to provide rigidity for threaded end.
4. Re-pack insulation around gas line and into sleeve openings. Seal any gaps between gas line and refractory knockout hole
with refractory cement or commercial furnace cement. Either install decorative gas appliance (per instructions included with
appliance) or cap off gas line.
CAUTION: All gas piping and connections must be tested for leaks after installation is complete.
With gas turned ON, apply a soap and water solution to all connections and joints. If bubbles appear, leaks can be detected and
corrected.
DO NOT USE AN OPEN FLAME FOR LEAK TESTING. DO NOT OPERATE ANY APPLIANCE IF A LEAK IS DETECTED.
The gas pipe is only intended for connection to a decorative gas appliance that 1) incorporates an automatic shut-off device, and
2) complies with the Standard for decorative gas appliances for Installation in Vented Fireplaces, ANSI Z21.60-1 990. The
gas pipe must be installed in accordance with the National Fuel Gas code, ANSI Z223.1-1992.
FINISHING THE FIREPLACE
FIREPLACE FACING
Any non-combustible material may be used for facing (glass, tile, brick, etc.), as long as proper clearances are maintained
(refer to section on clearances), and fireplace openings are not blocked or obstructed in any way.
Use only heat-resistant, non-combustible mortar or adhesive to secure facing material to front of fireplace.
When placing facing at the upper edge of the effective opening of the fireplace, install an "U' shaped piece of metal extending
the full width of the opening. Secure metal with sheet metal screws at a distance high enough from the edge as to not interfere
with the operation of the doors. This ensures that the facing material over time should not block the opening if it were to lose
cohesion.