Ventis Forever Firebox ā OCV-RR-36/42 ā 07-10-2020 rev4 22
31. Gas Log Conversion
To convert the firebox to be used with decorative, unvented or vented gas logs complete the following:
1. Using a power drill with 3/8ā hex bit, remove the self-tapping screws from the retaining clips at the
top of the refractory panel.
2. Carefully remove the refractory panel from the firebox.
3. Locate the gas-line knockout towards the bottom/rear of the firebox.
4. Using a screwdriver, press the top or bottom of the laser-perforated knockout forward.
5. Using a pair of pliers, grasp the now angled knockout and rotate the knockout to break the tie-in and
remove the knockout.
6. Repeat steps 4 & 5 for the knockout on the outer shell of the fireplace.
7. Remove the packed insulation from in between the inner and outer shell of the fireplace.
8. Using a diamond coated hole saw & the provided template, cut the gas-line hole in the refractory
panel removed previously.
9. Replace refractory panel & retaining clip.
10. Run gas line.
11. Repack insulation around pipe in between inner and outer shell of firebox.
12. Seal refractory around gas-line pipe with fireplace mortar or a non-combustible sealant.
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