Astria Fireplaces Alpha32ZEN Installation & Operation Instructions Download Page 1

Installation and Operation Instructions

Unvented (Vent-Free) Radiant Faced and Louvered 
Fireplace System with Logs and Thermostat Blower

P/N 900720-00   REV. E   12/2019

Alpha32ZEN

Alpha32ZEP

Alpha36ZEN

Alpha36ZEP

Models

P900720-00

                        BisonMtn18                                       BisonMtn24

For use with log set (required option)

PFS

®

US

Report No. F12-047

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.

CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.

This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located, manufactured (mobile) home, 
where not prohibited by local codes. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the 
rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases.

This is an unvented gas-fi red heater. It uses air (oxygen) from the room in which it is installed. Provisions 
for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided. Refer to Air for Combustion and Ventilation 
section on 

Page 6

 of this manual.

       WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fi re or explosion may result 
causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

–   Do not store or use gasoline or other fl ammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other 

appliance.

–  WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

•  Do not try to light any appliance. 
•  Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building. 
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone.  Follow the gas supplier’s instructions. 
•  If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fi re department.

–   Installation and service must be performed by a qualifi ed installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

Summary of Contents for Alpha32ZEN

Page 1: ...ted gas fired heater It uses air oxygen from the room in which it is installed Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided Refer to Air for Combustion and Ventilation secti...

Page 2: ...listed by PFS TECO to ANSI Z21 11 2 as unvented Gas fired room heaters This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located manufactured mobile home where not prohibited by local code...

Page 3: ...ther than wood flooring the appliance shall be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the appliance Fireplace front and screen become very hot when run ning fireplace...

Page 4: ...ODS shuts down the fireplace if not enough fresh air is available See Air for Combustion and Ventilation Page 6 If fireplace keeps shutting off see Troubleshooting Page 34 11 Do not run fireplace whe...

Page 5: ...lled in accordance with 527 CMR 30 Installation and repair must be done by a plumber or gas fitter licensed in the Common wealth of Massachusetts The flexible gas line connector used shall not exceed...

Page 6: ...Adjoining rooms are communicating only if there are doorless passageways or ventilation grills between them DETERMINING FRESH AIR FLOW FOR FIREPLACE LOCATION Determining if You Have a Confined or Unco...

Page 7: ...51 200 Btu Hr maximum the space can support 73 000 Btu Hr actual amount of Btu Hr used The space in the example is a confined space because the actual Btu Hr used is more than the maximum Btu Hr the...

Page 8: ...or ducts You must provide two permanent open ings one within 12 of the ceiling and one within 12 of the floor Connect these items directly to the outdoors or spaces open to the outdoors These spaces...

Page 9: ...WARNING A qualified service person must install fireplace Follow all local codes NOTE Your fireplace is designed to be used in zero clearance installations Wall or framing material can be placed dire...

Page 10: ...usting plate shim in slot on mitered edge of side trim see Figure 6 6 While firmly holding edges of trim together tighten both set screws on the adjusting plate with slotted screwdriver 7 Repeat steps...

Page 11: ...to gas supply See Connecting Fireplace to Gas Supply Page 15 9 Route blower electrical cord through access holes in either side of fireplace CONVENTIONAL FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Conventional installat...

Page 12: ...clearances shown in Figure 16 Page 13 Follow the instructions below to install the fireplace in this manner 1 Frame in rough opening Use dimensions shown in Figure 13 for the rough opening If install...

Page 13: ...AND FACINGS ARE ALLOWED WITHIN A MINIMUM OF 16 TO A PERPENDICULAR WALL AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 8 ON PAGE 11 MENSIONS ALLOW FOR ANCES TO A 45 ED MANTEL TRIMS AND ARE ALLOWED WITHIN RE 5 ON PAGE 10 55 5 8 39...

Page 14: ...tion does not meettheminimumclearancesshown you must do one of the following raisethemanteltoanacceptable height remove the mantel INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE LOCATION WARNING Never connect thi...

Page 15: ...Grasp the bottom of the screen lift the screen up and pull out to remove 2 Remove screws that attach log base assembly to fireplace see Figure 19 Page 16 Carefully lift up log base assembly and remove...

Page 16: ...ICE Most building codes do not permit concealed gas connections A flexible gas line is provided to allow accessibility from the fireplace see Figure20 Theflexiblegassupplyline connection to the equipm...

Page 17: ...ks at once INSTALLATION Continued Figure 21 Equipment Shutoff Valve Figure 23 Checking Gas Joints for Propane LP Gas Propane LP Supply Tank Figure 22 Checking Gas Joints for Natural Gas Gas Control Va...

Page 18: ...ty information INSTALLING LOGS 1 Place fiber ramp log in center of chassis as shown in Figure 28 The fiber ramp log can be identified by the shape and much lighter weight when compared to the other lo...

Page 19: ...the flame from the ember pan does not touch the ember bed log Figure 31 Installing Right Ember Bed Log Alpha36 Right Ember Bed Log Hole Underneath Grate Prong 5 The left middle log has a groove on th...

Page 20: ...g onto the rear log and the left middle log Make sure to place the projection on the bottom of the left top log into the recessed areasontherearandleftmiddlelogs seeFigure 36 10 Rest the middle crosso...

Page 21: ...ers from bag Separate pieces of ember material and place on surface of flat burner just behind horizontal ports as shown in Figure 40 Glowing Embers rockwool placement Place glowing ember material on...

Page 22: ...of car bon monoxide or soot If replacement embers are needed the replacement embers must be purchased from IHP See Page 44 for part numbers 4 Install fireplace screen by placing the screen brackets on...

Page 23: ...ll the fire department C Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified ser vice technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control sys...

Page 24: ...he backlight will not respond to associated zone function To activate any command the backlight for the screen must be on and the command must be touched before the backlight goes off Powered via four...

Page 25: ...ttent Pilot Ignition IPI Spark to Pilot only continuous standing pilot not allowed Pilot flame will be ignited before turn Main Flame ON LCD Displays MODE Zone ON is displayed ROOM TEMP Zone Measured...

Page 26: ...ne Blank THERMOSTAT ON LCD Displays MODE Zone THERMO and ON are displayed ROOM TEMP Zone Measured temperature is displayed SET TEMP Zone SET TEMP is displayed TIME PROG Zone Current day indicator and...

Page 27: ...ting To enter Program Setup touch and hold the TIME PROG Zone for 5 seconds Program OFF LCD Displays MODE Zone OFF ROOM TEMP Zone Measured temperature is displayed SET TEMP Zone Blank TIME PROG Zone C...

Page 28: ...control back ON and the room temperature is still 95F or greater the transmitter will switch to back manual OFF and send another OFF command the next time the transmitter reads updates the room temper...

Page 29: ...specified BLOWER OPERATION WARNING This fireplace has a three prong grounded electrical plug This plug helps protect you against electrical shock Only con nect plug to a properly grounded three prong...

Page 30: ...ess than 1 2 inch in height The middle burner produces a blue flame that im pinges upon the ceramic ramp causing the ramp to glow red with an occasional yellow streak The rear burner produces a bright...

Page 31: ...eperson Heatermayneedmore frequentcleaningduetoexcessivelint from carpeting bedding material pet hair etc BURNER INJECTOR HOLDER AND PILOT AIR INLET HOLE The primary air inlet holes allow the proper a...

Page 32: ...et Thermocouple To S Terminal on Main Module Main Burner Battery Pack Primary or Backup Dry Contact Switches To Pilot Igniter From Pilot Thermocouple Regulator Inlet Gas Valve Valve Step Motor Black R...

Page 33: ...as pressure is too low If so contactyourlocalpropane LPornaturalgassupplier TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about installation operation or troubleshooting Please contact your IHP dea...

Page 34: ...nicating with control module 1 Check batteries and replace if need ed Batteries in the power supply box can be tested with a multimeter at the two connections at the back of the battery housing where...

Page 35: ...supply box 7 Check the igniter connection at both the control module and the ODS pilot Connect if loose 8 Free igniter cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep igniter cable dry 9 Replace wire har...

Page 36: ...uld be hand tight plus 1 4 to 1 2 turn You should not be able to loosen the thermocouple at the con trol valve with your hand Check the thermocouple terminal connection at the control module If it is...

Page 37: ...while the system is lighting under load The system will not function under 3 8 volts and batteries should be replaced if the voltage is under 4 0 volts 3 Check thermocouple terminal con nection at the...

Page 38: ...work within 20 feet of the burner system If it does not replace the batteries in the remote and battery supply box Burnersystemshutsoff Controlmodule sounds 1 long beep 1 Control module is too hot 1 C...

Page 39: ...or Slight smoke or odor during initial operation 1 Residues from manufacturing pro cesses and logs curing 1 Problem will stop after a few hours of operation Heater produces a whistling noise when burn...

Page 40: ...as Connections Page 16 2 Replace control valve or gas control Gas odor during combustion 1 Foreign matter between control valve and burner 2 Gas leak See Warning statement at top of Page 1 Take apart...

Page 41: ...IHP shall be used in the in stallation of this appliance Use of non approved accessory part kit s can result in poor perfor mance and safety hazards NOTICE All accessories may not be available for al...

Page 42: ...17 25 20 35 34 12 12 13 39 38 28 7 6 5 1 10 14 12 23 24 3 4 37 26 32 11 9 Cat No Model F1221 Alpha32ZEN F1223 Alpha32ZEP F1233 Alpha36ZEN F1235 Alpha36ZEP WARNING Failure to position the parts in acc...

Page 43: ...fice 075 1 90 mm Middle 1 16 J3675 Orifice 0453 1 15 mm Middle 1 17 J8079 Orifice 0 028 0 711 mm Pan 1 17 F3135 Orifice 0 052 1 321 mm Pan 1 17 J3619 Orifice 0 038 0 965 mm Pan 1 18 J6127 Orifice Hold...

Page 44: ...ing Harness 1 J7933 V Wire 1 F2934 Harness Wire 1 F3394 Wire Harness 1 K2026 Cord Power Supply 1 J3795 Wire Harness 1 J3658 Plate Warning 1 J6207 Kit Platinum Embers 1 J6208 Kit Glowing Embers rockwoo...

Page 45: ...32 Fireplace System Screen 1 J6776 ASM 36 Fireplace System Screen 1 7 J6492 Magnet Door Latch 2 8 J6778 Hood 32 Fireplace System 1 J6779 Hood 36 Fireplace System 1 9 J5458 Blower 1 10 J6783 Liner Fibe...

Page 46: ...6646 Log Left Middle 1 7 F2944 K2008 Log Right Middle 1 8 J6636 J6647 Log Rear Middle 1 9 J7518 J6648 Log Rear 1 10 J6637 J6637 Log Left Top 1 11 J6638 J6650 Log Middle Crossover 1 12 J6639 J6651 Log...

Page 47: ...e flood or acts of God b damages caused by abuse negligence misuse or unauthorized alteration or repair of the Product affecting its stability or performance The Product must be subjected to normal us...

Page 48: ...nsult your local distributor for fireplace code information Printed in U S A 2016 Innovative Hearth Products P N 900720 00 REV E 12 2019 1769 East Lawrence Street Russellville AL 35654 Astria us com R...

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