Astria Fireplaces Polaris36ZEN Manual Download Page 1

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WHEN USED AS AN OUTDOOR APPLIANCE

DANGER

CARBON MONOXIDE WARNING

•  This appliance can produce carbon 

monoxide which has no odor.

•  Using it in an enclosed space can kill 

you.

•  Never use this appliance in an en-

closed space such as a camper, tent, 

car or home.

 

DANGER

FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD

If you smell gas:

•  Shut off gas to the appliance.

•  Extinguish any open flame.

•  If odor continues, leave the area immediately.

•  After leaving the area, call your gas supplier or fire department.

Failure to follow these instructions could result in fire or explosion, which 

could cause property damage, personal injury, or death.

 

WARNING: For Outdoor Use Only.

Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service 

agency, or the gas supplier.

 

WARNING: Do not store gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appli-

ance. An LP-cylinder not connected for use shall not be stored in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

 WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing prop-

erty damage, personal injury, or loss of life

-  Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable 

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. 

•  Leave the building immediately.

•  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 

fire department.

-  Installation and service must be performed by 

a qualified installer, service agency or the gas 

supplier.

 DANGER:

FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD

Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result 

in serious injury, death, or property damage.

 AVERTISSEMENT

RISQUED’INDENDIE OU D’EXPLOSION

Le non-respect Des avertissements de sécurité pourrait 

d’entraîner des blessures graves, la mort ou des dommages 

matériels.

-  Ne pas entreposer ni utilizer d’essence ni d’autres vapeurs 

ou liquides inflammables dans le voisinage de cet appareil 

ou de tout autre appareil.

- QUE FAIRE SI VOUS SENTEZ UNE ODEUR DE GAZ:

• Ne pas tenter d’allumer d’appareil.

• Ne touchez à aucan interrupteur. Ne pas vous servir des 

téléphones se trouvant dans le bâtiment où vous trouvez. 

•  Sortez immédiatement de bâtiment.

• Appelez immédiatement votre fournisseur de gaz depuis un 

voisin. Suivez les instructions du fournisseur. 

• Si vous ne pouvez rejoindre le fournisseur de gaz, appelez 

le service des incindies.

  L’installation et l’entretien doivent être assurés par un instal-

lateur ou un service d’entretien qualifié ou par le fournisseur 

de gaz.

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.

CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.

Installateur : Laissez cette notice avec l’appareil.

Consommateur : Conservez cette notice pour consultation ultérieure.

PFS

®

US

C

Installation and Operation Instructions

Outdoor Decorative Gas Fireplace

P/N 900837-00   REV. C   12/2019

Report No. F14-020

Models

Ce manuel est disponible en francais, 

simplement en faire la demande. Numéro 

de la pièce 900837-03.

 Polaris36ZEN 

Polaris42ZEN

 Polaris36ZEP 

Polaris42ZEP

P900837-00

Summary of Contents for Polaris36ZEN

Page 1: ...s supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier DANGER FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD Failuretofollowsafetywarningsexactlycouldresult in serious injury death or property damage AVERTISSEMENT RISQUED INDENDIE OU D EXPLOSION Le non respect Des avertissements de sé...

Page 2: ...calcodesor in the absence of local codes with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 or the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code CAN CGA B149 1 or Propane Storage and Handling Code B149 2 as applicable The appliance when installed must be electri cally grounded in accordance with local codes or in the absence of local codes with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 or the Canadia...

Page 3: ...t be a T handle type valve Unvented appliances may NOT be in stalled in bedrooms or bathrooms A working smoke detector must be in stalled in the area where vent free appli ances are installed Seller of unvented propane or natural gas fired supplemental room heaters shall pro vide to each purchaser a copy of 527 CMR 30 upon sale of the unit BTU Input BTU Hr Model No Input Rate BTU Hr Natural Gas Po...

Page 4: ...ee Waterproofing The Fireplace and Figure 2 on Page 5 4 Plumb gas line Gas connections should only be performed by an experienced licensed certified tradesman 5 Complete the installation finish wall mate rial surround and hearth extension to your individual taste 6 Assemble and attach optional accessories Study the three dimensional illustration Fig ure 5 Page 7 to get a general idea of each eleme...

Page 5: ...positioningthefireplaceonitslocation Figure 2 Step 2 Ontheexposeddrainhole installaPVC threaded coupling reducer 3 4 x 1 2 going from the top of the pan down through the hole Apply a silicone based sealant around the base and threads before installation Step 3 Holding the reducer coupling with a wrench thread a 3 4 90 degree PVC elbow to the reducer until it is tight to the metal Step 4 Addadditio...

Page 6: ... shall not open directly above a sidewalk or paved driveway which is located between two single family dwellings and services both dwellings Only permitted if veranda porch deck or balcony is fully open on a minimum of 2 sides beneath the floor or if the screened porch guidelines are followed Note 1 Local codes or regulations may require different clearances Note 2 Fireplaces in an alcove space sp...

Page 7: ...onstruction above the appliance must be self supporting DO NOT USE THE APPLIANCE FOR STRUCTURAL SUPPORT NOTE The framed depth from a framed wall must always be measured from a finished surface If a wall covering such as Durock is to be attached to the rear wall then the depth must be measured from the wall surface It is important that this dimension be exact NOTE Non combustibleframingmembersare n...

Page 8: ...es millimeters Model No A B C 37 940 41 3 4 1061 23 1 2 597 43 1092 47 3 4 1213 29 1 2 749 1 3 4 28 1 2 724 41 3 8 1051 34 1 4 870 5 127 20 508 12 305 4 3 8 111 Left Side Gas Inlet 8 1 4 210 2 51 Model Ship Weight lbs Shipping Volume 230 lbs 38 Cu Ft Weight And Volume 200 lbs 35 Cu Ft Polaris36 Polaris42 Polaris36 Polaris42 Model Ship Wt Shipping Volume Polaris36 200 lbs 35 Cu Ft Polaris42 230 lbs...

Page 9: ...luding Finishing Materials If Any Rough Framing Face Unfinished Shown C G A Parallel Installation Rough Framing Face Unfinished Shown Back Wall Of Chase Enclosure Including Finished Materials If Any Opening Polaris36 Polaris42 A 42 3 4 1086 48 3 4 1238 B 46 1 2 1181 46 1 2 1181 C 23 5 8 600 29 5 8 753 D 11 1 4 286 14 1 4 362 E 63 1 2 1613 69 1 2 1765 F 31 3 4 807 34 3 4 883 G 20 1 2 521 20 1 2 521...

Page 10: ...RATION AFTER SERVICING Refer to Figure 11 for the wiring schematic for these fireplaces This fireplace is completely wired internally On the right hand side of the fireplace at the rear are four 4 wires required to connect the Battery and switch for operation Two brown wires are for the connection of the switch These are labeled SW and SW A black and red pair are for connection to the battery pack...

Page 11: ...opriate toolsandsealingcompounds ensurepropane resistant compounds are used in propane applications Turn on gas supply and test for gas leaks us ing a gas leak test solution also referred to as bubble leak solution NOTE Using a soapy water solution 50 dish soap 50 water is an effective leak test solution but it is not recommended because the soap residue that is left on the pies fittings can resul...

Page 12: ...ct you find most desirable INSTALLING THE LOGS WARNING LOGS GET VERY HOT AND WILL REMAIN HOT UP TO ONE HOUR AFTER GAS SUPPLY IS TURNED OFF HANDLE ONLY WHEN LOGS ARE COOL TURN OFF ALL ELECTRICITY TO THE APPLIANCE BEFORE YOU INSTALL GRATE AND LOGS THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT MEANT TO BURN WOOD ANY ATTEMPTTODOSOCOULDCAUSEIRREPARABLEDAMAGE TO YOUR APPLIANCE AND PROVE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR SAFETY THESIZEANDPOSIT...

Page 13: ... be cleaned when cool with a soft brush and small amounts of water If the logs are properly positioned and exces sive sooting conditions exist the air shutter opening on the main burner tube should be adjusted Keep in mind that this is an outdoor appliance Wind and air currents cannot be strictly controlled If the flame acts too erratically we recommend that the screens be closed Shutter Opening 1...

Page 14: ...sensorandopenthemainvalve Withinseconds the main burner will light Ensure the igniter lights the pilot The pilot flame should engulf the sensor as shown in Figure 20 ELECTRONIC Pilot Hood Sensor Igniter Figure 20 Figure 21 Clearances To Combustibles 6 153 Minimum For Combustible Materials 12 305 Max 3 3 4 95 Max See Note 22 559 Min 29 737 Min Wall Switch 5 127 Min NOTE The area above the face to t...

Page 15: ...nsdufabricantetselontouteslesexigencesettousles codes pertinents de l autorité compétente Assurez vous de bien suivre les instructions dans cette notice pour réduire au minimum le risque d incendie d explosionoulaproductiondemonoxydedecarbonepouvant causer des dommages matériels des blessures ou la mort Le tecnicien agrééestresponsabledel installationdecettetrousse L installationn est pas adéquate...

Page 16: ...niter PROPANE NATURAL Burner Orifice Sizes Elevation 0 4500 feet 0 1372 meters Model Nat Gas drill size inches Propane drill size inches Polaris 36 28 1405 47 0785 Polaris 42 28 1405 47 0785 Table 7 B Retrievetheburnerandslidetheventuritube over the orifice Secure the burner in place with the clip shown in Figure 22 Page 15 Step7 Reassembletheremainingcomponents by reversing the procedures outline...

Page 17: ...TBEHUNGFROM THE APPLIANCE OR PLACED ON OR NEAR THE APPLIANCE NEVER PLACE ANY OBJECTS ON THE FIREPLACE WARNING FAILURETOCOMPLYWITHTHEINSTAL LATION AND OPERATING INSTRUC TIONS PROVIDED IN THIS DOCUMENT WILL RESULT IN AN IMPROPERLY IN STALLEDANDOPERATINGAPPLIANCE VOIDINGITSWARRANTY ANYCHANGE TO THIS APPLIANCE AND OR ITS OP ERATING CONTROLS IS DANGEROUS IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR USE OF THIS APPLIANCE C...

Page 18: ...s are set correctly Switch Cover Weather Seal Orient Batteries Vertically To Fit Within Box Figure 27 Battery Replacement Inspect Burner Flame and Pilot Flame Appearance Periodically do a visual check of the burner flame and the pilot flame Ensure that the burner flame appearance resembles the flame shown in Figure 19 Page 13 and as described in Flame Appearance and Sooting on Page 13 Refer to Fig...

Page 19: ... 36 Outdoor B F Door Brshd SS H4646 42LBFOD BS 42 Outdoor B F Door Brshd SS Outdoor Hood Kit Cat No Model Description H4818 ODGHK36 36 Hood Kit Outdoor Gas H4819 ODGHK42 42 Hood Kit Outdoor Gas Outdoor Weather Cover Cat No Model Description H4647 36 EODC 36 SS Outdoor Weather Cover H4648 42 EODC 42 SS Outdoor Weather Cover Decorative Volcanic Stone Cat No Model Description 80L42 FDVS Bag of Volcan...

Page 20: ...ower to the appliance 8 If applicable Set thermostat to desired setting Turn wall on off switch unit mounted on off switch or remote control switch ON Replace the batteries in the battery holder if used OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 If applicable Set the thermostat to lowest setting Turn wall on off switch unit mounted on off switch or remote control switch OFF 2 Turn OFF all electric power to the appl...

Page 21: ... d odeur de gaz passez à l étape suivante 5 Replacez les batteries dans leur support 6 Réalimentez en électricité l appareil en tournant l interrupteur mural à la position ON 7 Si l appareil ne se met pas en marche suivez les instructions intitulées Comment couper l admission de gaz de l appareil et appelez un technicien qualifié ou le fournisseur de gaz 1 Coupez l alimentation électrique à l appa...

Page 22: ... of air F Low voltage Test voltage at the batteries It should be around 2 7 to 3 2 VAC 3 The main burner come ON but then go OFF A Gas supply is turned OFF Turned gas supply to ON B Loose wire connection on valve or ignition module Check wire connection C Flame does not engulf flame sensor Check location of sensor 4 Log soot A Flame impingement on the log Check for proper log placement B Improper ...

Page 23: ...n Perform the appropriate appliance checkout procedure detailed in this manual Replacing Volcanic Stone Homeowner Qualified Services Technician Remove old volcanic stone and vacuum the stone placement area Place new volcanic stone as described in this document Replace Spent Batteries Homeowner Locate and remove the four 4 screws retaining the stainless J Box cover Remove the battery pack and repla...

Page 24: ...938 1 H4938 1 14 Stand Off Bracket H2716 4 H2716 4 15 Cover Plate Gas Access H4955 1 H4955 1 16 Log Set H4932 1 H4932 1 17 Screen H4926 2 H4927 2 18 Screen Rod H4939 2 H4940 2 19 Tube Burner Assembly H4930 1 H4930 1 20 Burner Bracket H6570 2 H6570 2 21 Burner Tube Support H4953 2 H4953 2 22 Flex Connector 93L32 2 93L32 2 23 Volcanic Stone Not Pictured 80L42 3 80L42 3 24 Electrical Kit Not Pictured...

Page 25: ...F0577 Polaris36ZEN 36 White Herringbone F0578 Polaris36ZEP 36 White Stacked F0579 Polaris36ZEP 36 White Herringbone F0580 Polaris42ZEN 42 White Stacked F0581 Polaris42ZEN 42 White Herringbone F0582 Polaris42ZEP 42 White Stacked F0583 Polaris42ZEP 42 White Herringbone WARNING Contact an IHP dealer to obtain any of these parts Never use substitute materials not approved by IHP Use of non approved pa...

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Page 27: ... fire 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 use The Product is designed to burn either natural or propane gas only Burning conventional fuels such as wood coal or any other solid fuel will cause damage to the Product will produce excessive te...

Page 28: ...r name Printed in U S A 2017 Innovative Hearth Products P N 900837 00 Rev C 12 2019 Innovative Hearth Products IHP reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice in design materials specifications prices and also to discontinue colors styles and products Consult your local distributor for fireplace code information P900837 00 1769 East Lawrence Street Russellville AL 35654 ...

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