FMI (V)S36 - Manual (Page 12)

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CAUTION: All gas piping
and connections must be tested
for leaks after the installation
is completed. After ensuring
that the gas valve is on, apply
soap and water solution to all
connections and joints. Bubbles
forming show a leak. Correct
all leaks at once. DO NOT USE
AN OPEN FLAME FOR LEAK
TESTING AND DO NOT OPER-
ATE ANY APPLIANCE IF A LEAK
IS DETECTED. LEAK TESTING
SHOULD BE DONE BY A QUALI-
FIED SERVICE PERSON.
Note: A FMI PRODUCTS, LLC hood must be
installed when using an unvented gas log set
(see Accessories on page 16).
Seal
Opening
with
Refractory
Cement
Outside of
Fireplace
Gas
Line
Conduit
Repack
Insulation
Incoming
1/2" Black
Iron Pipe
Side
Firebrick
Finished
Side
Provide Enough Threaded
End for Fitting Connection
Figure 20 - Gas Line Installation
WARNING: Do not operate an
unvented gas log set in this fire-
place with the chimney removed.
If you install a decorative gas appliance
(vented gas log), the decorative gas appliance
must comply with the Standard for Decorative
Gas Appliance for Installation in Solid Fuel
Burning Fireplaces, ANS Z21.60, Z21.84 or
RG 2-72 and shall also be installed in accor-
dance with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
7223NFPA 54 latest edition.
WARNING: To avoid the risk of
damaging the fireplace materials
and increasing the risk of spread-
ing a fire, do not use the fireplace
to cook or warm food.
WARNING: If the fireplace
has been used for wood burning,
the firebox and chimney must be
cleaned of soot, creosote and
ashes be a qualified chimney
cleaner. Creosote will ignite if
heavily heated.
WARNING: When using a
decorative vented gas log, the
damper must be removed or per-
manently locked in the fully open
position and the glass doors must
be in the fully open position.
Doors Fully Closed
Fireplace Front
Doors
Fully Opened
Fireplace Front
OpeRatiOn and Maintenance guidelines
Figure 21 - Glass Doors
GLASS DOORS
Glass doors are optional with the fireplace.
When the fireplace is in operation, doors
must be fully opened or fully closed position
only or a fire hazard may be created (see
Figure 21).
A fireplace equipped with glass doors oper-
ates mush differently than a fireplace with an
open front. A fireplace with glass doors has a
limited amount of air for combustion. Exces-
sive heat within the fireplace can result if too
large a fire is built or if the combustion air gate
is not completely open.