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900697-00E  10/2018

Innovative Hearth Products
Altair™ Series Direct-Vent Gas Fireplaces

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 WARNING 

• Do not attempt to substitute the materials used on these doors, or replace cracked or broken glass. 
• Handle this glass with extreme care! Glass is susceptible to damage—Do not scratch or handle roughly 

while reinstalling the glass door frame.

• The glass door of this appliance must only be replaced as a complete unit as provided by the 

manufacturer. Do not attempt to replace broken, cracked or chipped glass separately. 

• Do not attempt to touch the front enclosure glass with your hands while the fireplace is in use.

 WARNING 

A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns from the hot viewing glass is provided with this appliance and 

shall be installed.

 AVERTISSEMENT 

Une barrière conçue pour réduire le risque de brûlure par le hublot chaude est fournie avec l’appareil et doit 

être installé.

 WARNING 

Do not operate appliance with the glass front removed, cracked, or broken.

 AVERTISSEMENT 

Ne pas utiliser l’appareil si le panneau frontal en verre n’est pas en place, est craqué, ou brisé.

 WARNING 

Any safety screen, guard or barrier removed for servicing an appliance must be replaced prior to operating 

the appliance.

 AVERTISSEMENT 

Tout écran ou protecteur retiré pour permettre l’entretien de l’appareil doit être remis en place avant de 

mettre l’appareil en marche.

Only doors certified with the fireplace shall be used.

Seules des portes certifiées pour cet appareil doivent être utilisées.

Installing and removing the glass door

 WARNING

Do NOT abuse the glass door by striking it or slamming it shut.

 WARNING

The door should easily close without needing to be pressed down. If it has to be pressed down to close, the 

gasket in the top of the door should be dressed so it lays on the glass.

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Summary of Contents for Altair 40DEN-B

Page 1: ...instructions du fournisseur Si vous ne pouvez rejoindre le fournisseur de gaz appelez le service des incindies L installationetl entretiendoivent treassur spar un installateur ou un service d entretie...

Page 2: ...ENTE CAUSAR QUEMADURAS USTED NUNCA DEBE TOCAR EL VIDRIO CALIENTE LOS NI OS NUNCA DEBE TOCAR EL VIDRIO L cran pare tincelles fourni avec ce foyer r duit le risque de br lure en cas de contact accidente...

Page 3: ...a Mantenga a los ni os alejados de la chimenea en funcionamiento Supervise en forma cercana a los ni os en cualquier cuarto donde haya una chimenea funcionando para impedir el contacto con el vidrio M...

Page 4: ...of Massachusetts 10 Cold Climate Insulation 10 Manufactured Home Requirements 11 Location 11 Vent Termination Clearances 12 Minimum Clearances to Combustibles 14 Wall Finishes Surrounds Mantels 15 Ins...

Page 5: ...es br lures s ils viennent en contact avec la surface chaude Il est recommand d installer une barri re physique si des personnes risques habitent la maison Pour emp cher l acc s un foyer ou un po le i...

Page 6: ...angerous Improper installation or use of this appliance can cause serious injury or death from fire burns explosion or carbon monoxide poisoning CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING Early signs of carbon monoxid...

Page 7: ...ibility clearance for service and proper operation Never obstruct the front openings of the appliance These appliances are designed as supplemental heaters Therefore it is advisable to have an alterna...

Page 8: ...ept clean Remarqu L installation et la r paration devrait tre confi es un technicien qualifi L appareil devrait faire l objet d une inspection par un technicien professionnel avant d tre utilis et au...

Page 9: ...e control valves have a 3 8 10 mm NPT thread inlet and outlet side of the valve Figure 1 Millivolt Gas Valve Ecoflow H I LO W H T P T H T P T PILOT P I L O T ON i t O F F IN OUT HI LO Variable Flame H...

Page 10: ...al requirements A hard wired carbon monoxide detector with an alarm and battery back up must be installed on the floor level where the gas fireplace is installed The carbon monoxide detector must comp...

Page 11: ...niquely suited for installations requiring a utility shelf positioned directly above the fireplace Utility shelves like these are commonly used for locating television sets and decorative plants Be aw...

Page 12: ...21 12 8 0 ft 2 44 m 12 X Roof pitch is X 12 2 ft minimum 2 ft minimum Lowest discharge opening H H minimum height from roof to lowest discharge opening of vent Horizontal overhang Vertical wall Vent t...

Page 13: ...r 6 152 mm minimum 6 152 mm minimum H Clearance to each inside of center line extended above meter regulator assembly 36 910 mm within a height of 15 ft above the meter regulator assembly 36 910 mm wi...

Page 14: ...However if installed on combustible materials such as carpeting vinyl tile or other combustible material other than wood flooring the appliance shall be installed on a metal or wood panel extending t...

Page 15: ...amage we recommend the use of high temperature paint rated 175 F or higher on the underside of the mantel INSTALLATION PREPARATION The fireplace is shipped with all gas controls and components install...

Page 16: ...39 Gas Connection 14 Connect the Gas Line Page 40 15 Verify Proper Fireplace Operation Page 41 Finishing 16 Optional Install the Firebox Liners Page 42 17 Install the Logs Volcanic Stone and Glowing...

Page 17: ...ination Table 12 Fireplace Specifications Model A B C D door E F G H I J K 40 Models 37 1 8 943 33 1 4 845 27 1 4 692 37 3 8 949 40 1 4 1022 30 762 15 381 37 7 8 962 6 7 8 175 21 534 12 3 8 315 45 Mod...

Page 18: ...as Line Properly size and route the gas supply line from the supply regulator to the area where the appliance is to be installed per requirements outlined in the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54 latest...

Page 19: ...is still in the round cover Re move the flue plug from the top flue Step 5 Remove top flue cover plate and gasket from inside the fireplace 2 screws Separate and note metal side 2 and center 1 bracke...

Page 20: ...in the panel and screw for later reinstallation 2 Slide the blower through the opening and position it with the bracket oriented to the front of the firebox and the blower discharge to the rear of the...

Page 21: ...the fireplace to the side framing members using the unit s nailing flanges one top and bottom on each side of the fireplace front Figure 11 Use 8d nails or the equivalent Figure 11 Nailing Flanges Sid...

Page 22: ...ce by friction Vent Restrictor with Horizontal Terminations When horizontally terminating a vent system with a vertical vent run up to 4 ft through an exterior wall no vent restrictor is required If i...

Page 23: ...a joint in a undesirable location or will not build up to the required length The SV4 5LA Telescopic Vent Section has an effective length of from 1 1 2 to 7 38 to 178 mm The SV4 5LA is fitted with a l...

Page 24: ...75 0 0 0 0 10 10 69 5 75 0 0 0 2 0 2 475 5 39 625 0 1 0 0 10 11 73 5 6 125 1 0 0 2 0 3 480 40 1 1 0 0 10 12 79 5 6 625 0 1 0 2 0 3 492 41 1 0 1 0 10 12 81 6 75 0 0 0 1 1 2 499 5 41 625 0 0 0 1 10 11...

Page 25: ...In Canada the current CAN CGA B149 1 installation code by major building codes Always consult your local codes for specific requirements A general guide to follow is the gas vent rule Table 6 The foll...

Page 26: ...is above the ceiling the firestop spacer must be installed on the top side of the joist Route the vent sections through the framed opening and secure the firestop spacer with 8d nails or other approp...

Page 27: ...rim where necessary Seal the top and both sides of the flashing with waterproof caulking The flashing must overlap the roofing material along the bottom 11 Install the storm collar Install the storm c...

Page 28: ...NOT join separate sections of concentric flexible vent pipe Figure 24 Top Vent Straight Table 16 Rear Vent One 90 Elbow Ceiling firestop spacer SV4 5VF When using Secure Flex use ceiling firestop spac...

Page 29: ...al rise See Page 22 for more information If 20 ft of H horizontal vent run is needed then 4 ft straight section minimum of V vertical vent will be required This table shows a 1 V to 5 H ratio For ever...

Page 30: ...een the bottom of the horizontal run and the attic is provided so that blown in insulation does not contact the vent Figure 25 Typical Horizontal Vent Installation Support bracket spacing every 5 ft 1...

Page 31: ...of the last section is within 7 178 mm to 11 1 4 286 mm inboard of the exterior surface to which the SV4 5HT 2 termination is to be attached Figure 27 If the terminus of the last section is not within...

Page 32: ...rmination into Exterior Finishing Material SV4 5HT 2 Square Termination Caulk Caulk Stucco Siding Interior Surface of Finished Wall Last Vent Section Use Telescopic Vent Section SV4 5LA If Necessary M...

Page 33: ...e and adjust the support straps as necessary NOTE SV4 5VF Secure Vent SF4 5VF Secure Flex firestop spacer must be used any time vent pipe passes through a combustible floor or ceiling SV4 5HF Secure V...

Page 34: ...cer SF4 5VF When using Secure Flex use Wall Firestop Spacer SF4 5HF Wall Firestop Spacer SV4 5HF Ceiling Firestop Spacer SV4 5VF V H H1 When using Secure Flex use ceiling firestop spacer SF4 5VF When...

Page 35: ...range of exterior wall thicknesses If 20 ft of H horizontal vent run is needed then 4 ft minimum of V vertical vent will be required This table shows a 1 V to 5 H ratio For every 1 ft of V vertical y...

Page 36: ...inner adaptor collar approximately 1 2 from the end c Pull and extend the inner flexible vent d Slide the inner flex vent over the adaptor collar at least 1 3 4 NOTE Ensure the flex vent is free from...

Page 37: ...ination and adaptor collars are a different circumference than Secure Vent collars Secure Flex vent has an longer center tube to improve ease of installation 12 Complete the Field Wiring CAUTION The g...

Page 38: ...and into the unit junction box 4 Connect the black power supply wire to the lower outlet s red pigtail lead Figures 32 33 Connect the white power supply wire to the outlet s common terminal 5 Connect...

Page 39: ...igure 32 Burner 2 Pilot Thermocouple Ground Connector to Chassis Ground or Valve Body Not Polarity Sensitive VCS ECOEXTMOD Extension Module VCS ECOMODPVI Main Module On Off Brown Optional Hi Lo Blue O...

Page 40: ...ing within the home to prevent moisture and debris in the line from damaging the valve NOTE Secure all joints tightly using appropriate tools and sealing compounds ensure propane resistant compounds a...

Page 41: ...tion and then retest as described above 3 When the gas lines are tested and leak free rinse off the leak testing solution 15 Verify Proper Fireplace Operation 1 With the gas line installed inspect the...

Page 42: ...by black puffs developing at the tips of very long orange flames Sooting results in black deposits forming on the logs fireplace inside surfaces and on exterior surfaces adjacent to the vent terminat...

Page 43: ...er Shutter Opening Factory Setting 20 Install the Hood in Traditional Models NOTE Traditional models must have a hood installed prior to operation 1 Install the hood by sliding it into the slots on th...

Page 44: ...ombustible Wall Framing Top Of Appliance 3 77 mm This Area Must Remain Clear of Combustible Materials 1 Min 26 mm 4 Clearance Minimum Hood Standoff Provides Space From Combustible Materials Stand Off...

Page 45: ...a poussi re et les traces degraisseoud huile Collezl tiquettesurlebo tier de la t l commande Figure B Choisissez la langue qui est principalement parl e dans la r sidence du propri taire En cas de dou...

Page 46: ...t included Cat No Model Description H1968 SV4 5HT 2 Horizontal Square Termination with Firestop Spacer H2246 and Adaptor 74L61 H2152 SV4 5CGV 1 Vertical Termination Cap High Wind H8914 SV4 5TK90HT2 Ho...

Page 47: ...Square Term for flex with 24 610 mm compressed flex 77L90 SFKIT36S Square Term for flex with 36 914 mm compressed flex 77L91 SFKIT48S Square Term for flex with 48 1219 mm compressed flex 91L66 SFGC4 6...

Page 48: ...bricant fournies avec la trousse Le fournisseur de service qualifi ayant r alis l installation assume les responsabilit s li es la conversion In Canada The conversion shall be carried out in accordanc...

Page 49: ...ted by carbon monoxide than others including pregnant women people with heart or lung disease or anemia those under the influence of alcohol and those at high altitudes NOTE Do not place furniture or...

Page 50: ...Nettoyez soigneusement la plaquedur cepteurmuralpour liminerlapoussi re et les traces de graisse ou d huile Collez l tiquette sur la surface de la plaque du r cepteur mural qui contr le le foyer Figu...

Page 51: ...lt or electronic system Millivolt Fireplaces Figure 1 Page 9 Electronic Fireplaces Figure 2 Page 9 Familiarize yourself with the gas control valve and the lighting procedure Pages 64 67 Millivolt Fire...

Page 52: ...information Check the batteries if installed at least every three 3 months to ensure they are properly charged To light the fireplace in a power outage 1 Confirm that batteries are installed battery...

Page 53: ...up i e the pilot and burner ignite but the burner extinguishes and reignites several times until the flue reaches the temperature for proper drafting To save energy switch to intermittent mode For a s...

Page 54: ...and or the colorless odorless toxic gas carbon monoxide CO NOTE It is important to ensure proper log placement per the manual when installing these units Verify pilot flame is not obstructed See Verif...

Page 55: ...eft Rear Log 3 Upper Right Rear Log 4 Middle Left Log 5 Front Left Log 6 Front Right Forked Log 7 Upper Right Forked Log Catalog number for the entire set J8300 40 J8302 45 1 If necessary remove the g...

Page 56: ...55 One foot will rest between the 2nd and 3rd bar from the left on the grate Figure 53 Place log 4 Figure 54 Place log 5 4 5 Figure 55 Place log 6 7 The front right forked log 6 will roll back onto lo...

Page 57: ...duire le risque de br lure par le hublot chaude est fournie avec l appareil et doit tre install WARNING Do not operate appliance with the glass front removed cracked or broken AVERTISSEMENT Ne pas ut...

Page 58: ...the two 2 latches beneath the firebox floor to the door V flange 4 Install the barrier 5 Close the control compartment door Removing the glass door 1 Open the control compartment door in traditional...

Page 59: ...ns and cleanings should be performed by the homeowner NOTE Inspect exhaust termination for blockage or obstruction such as plants bird nests leaves snow debris etc NOTE Prior to the first use of the f...

Page 60: ...e g paint brush Reinstalling the embers and logs Carefully follow the placement instructions Page 54 All logs should fit onto the corresponding pins and or log stoppers This will ensure proper flame a...

Page 61: ...ok for any signs of dislocation of the vent components Fireplace Inspection Qualified Service Technician Perform the appropriate fireplace inspection procedure detailed in this manual Replacing Glowin...

Page 62: ...n Catalog Model Description H5820 4 5HTSK Termination Shroud 87L02 SV4 5HGS Termination Guard Deluxe Deluxe Termination Guard fits H1968 Termination Shroud fits H1968 Touch Up Paint Kits Repair minor...

Page 63: ...ery indicator Batteries included H8860 Model RC S 1 WS S TMR Wall Control Catalog Number 4 button timer with 30 60 120 OFF minutes Wall mounted Perfect for rental and resort applications Connects to w...

Page 64: ...plier LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries turn the gas control knob to OFF and call your service technician or gas supplier 10 Turn ga...

Page 65: ...nt un technicien qualifi ou le fournisseur de gaz Si la veilleuse ne reste pas allum e apr s plusieurs tentatives r glez la manette d admission du gaz la position OFF et appelez un technicien qualifi...

Page 66: ...een under water Copreci Gas Valve Switches Electronic Pilot Assembly 3 Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed Note The control may have a battery backup remove batt...

Page 67: ...E NE LAISSEZ JAMAIS UN ENFANT DE TOUCHER LA VITRE L cran pare tincelles fourni avec ce foyer r duit le risque de br lure en cas de contact accidentel avec la vitre chaude et doit tre install pour la p...

Page 68: ...wing the lighting instructions a Defective pilot generator thermocouple Check pilot flame it must impinge on thermocouple Clean and or adjust pilot for maximum flame impingement on thermocouple Ensure...

Page 69: ...gas supply and gas shutoff valves b Loose wires to the valve or ignition module Check control compartment for any obviously loose wiring call a service technician if necessary c Pilot flame is not eng...

Page 70: ...264 2 2 Vent Stopper Plug J7356 1 J7356 1 3 Burner Assembly Front F2921 1 F2921 1 Burner Assembly Rear F2919 1 F2920 1 Burner Rod F2924 1 F2924 1 3 8 Flare Tee F2923 1 F2923 1 Pilot Bracket F2922 1 F2...

Page 71: ...1 J7959 1 Wire harness Traditional Ecoflow J7956 1 J7956 1 Regulator Liquid Propane J7958 1 J7958 1 Regulator Natural Gas J7934 1 J7934 1 Ecoflow V Wire J7933 1 J7933 1 Ecoflow Remote wire harness F26...

Page 72: ...dommages ou de blessures si les pi ces ne sont pas install es conform ment ces sch mas et ou si des pi ces autres que celles sp cifiquement approuv es avec cet appareil sont utilis es REPLACEMENT PART...

Page 73: ...od 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 use The...

Page 74: ...replace was Installed Type of gas fireplace uses Dealer name Innovative Hearth Products IHP reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice in design materials specifications prices and...

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