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180-CL2118-SP v1.00

May 22, 2018

CLARITY CL2118.SP

DIRECT VENT GAS ROOM HEATER

with Standing Pilot (SP)

For use with natural gas (NG) or propane (LPG)

Installer: Please complete the details on the back cover

and leave this manual with the homeowner.

Homeowner: Please keep these instructions for future reference.

Pour la version française de nos manuels S.V.P. vous référez à notre site web: www.blazeking.com

Date Installed: ____________

Serial No.: _____________

OPERATION &

INSTALLATION

MANUAL

WARNING:

If the information in these

instructions are not followed exactly, a ﬁ re
or explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury or loss of life.

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Summary of Contents for Clarity CL2118 SP

Page 1: ...the homeowner Homeowner Please keep these instructions for future reference Pour la version française de nos manuels S V P vous référez à notre site web www blazeking com Date Installed ____________ Serial No _____________ OPERATION INSTALLATION MANUAL WARNING If the information in these instructions are not followed exactly a ﬁre or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or ...

Page 2: ..._______________________________________________________ 11 PILOT LIGHT 11 LIGHTING THE BURNER 11 OPTIONAL BLOWER 11 MAINTENANCE and SERVICE____________________________________________________________ 12 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 12 CLEANING SURFACES 12 CLEANING THE GLASS 12 GLASS DOOR REMOVAL 13 GLASS DOOR REPLACEMENT 14 BURNER REMOVAL 14 SAFETY SCREEN REPLACEMENT 15 FUEL CONVERSION 16 INSTALLATION PLAN...

Page 3: ...RANCE 38 MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION 39 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 39 RIGID VENTING PARTS LIST_____________________________________________________________ 42 VALVE REMOVAL INSTALLATION _____________________________________________________ 49 PARTS LIST______________________________________________________________________________ 50 TROUBLESHOOTING _______________________________________________________...

Page 4: ...ould result in death serious bodily injury and or property damage GENERAL Installation and repair should be done by a qualiﬁed service person The appliance should be inspected before the ﬁrst use and at least annually by a qualiﬁed service person More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting bedding material etc It is imperative the control compartments burners and ci...

Page 5: ...B149 1 in Canada A manufactured home USA only or mobile home OEM installation must conform with the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard Title 24 CFR Part 3280 or when such a standard is not applicable the Standard for Manufactured Home Installations ANSI NCSBCS A225 1 or Standard for Gas Equipped Recreational Vehicles and Mobile Housing CSA Z240 4 Always connect this gas appliance t...

Page 6: ...aller This appliance is certiﬁed for installation in a bedroom or a bedsitting room This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate and may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located manufactured mobile home where not prohibited by local codes This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases unless a certiﬁed kit is used Only for direct discharge...

Page 7: ...odes locaux s il y en a sinon suivez l actuel ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 ou Gaz Naturel et Propane Codes CSA B149 1 MISE EN GARDE Une mauvaise installation un ajustement une altération service ou entretien peuvent causer des blessures ou des dommages à la propriété Consultez le manuel du propriétaire fourni avec cet appareil Pour assistance ou information additionnelle consultez un installateur qualiﬁé a...

Page 8: ...IS A NORMAL OCCURRENCE AS YOUR APPLIANCE HEATS UP CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES Side of unit to sidewall 4 102 mm Back of unit to back wall 4 102 mm Corner of unit to sidewall 4 102 mm Unit to top top vent rear vent with snorkel 32 813 mm Unit to top 2 0 up and out vent 45 1143 mm Vertical Vent 1 25 mm from outside surface Horizontal Vent 13 330 mm above au dessus 2 5 64 mm beside à côté de 1 26 mm be...

Page 9: ...ng the hinged panel that is below the ﬁrebox 4 Set the manual burner switch to the OFF position 5 Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to OFF 6 Wait ﬁve 5 minutes to clear out any gas Then smell for gas including near the ﬂoor If you smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety information above If you don t smell gas go to the next step 7 Turn control knob counterclockwise to PILOT posit...

Page 10: ... Manual HI LO adjustment or pressure regulator adjustment 3 Pilot adjustment 4 Thermocouple connection 5 Mounting for piezo bracket 6 Inlet pressure test point 7 Outlet pressure test point 8 Main operator 9 Pilot outlet 10 Main gas outlet 11 Flange mounting screw holes 12 Additional valve mounting holes 13 Alternative TC connection point 14 Thermoelectric unit 15 Inlet ...

Page 11: ...r the ﬁrst two to three hours This will cure all the paint gasket and seals It is advised to open a door or window as the unit will smoke and give oﬀ odors as it is curing OPTIONAL BLOWER An optional blower is available for the CLARITY CL2118 SP and CLARITY CL2118 IPI the S Z5277 SP and S Z5277 IPI blower kits respectively For installation refer to the installation instructions provided with the k...

Page 12: ...ACES Painted powder coated or porcelain enameled surfaces should be wiped with a damp cloth periodically Ensure the appliance has cooled down completely before any cleaning Do not use other cleaners as they may leave a residue which can become permanently etched into the surface CLEANING THE GLASS DO NOT TO CLEAN THE GLASS WHILE IT IS HOT One of the by products of combustion and moisture in the ﬁr...

Page 13: ... be removed 1 Turn oﬀ the appliance and allow it to cool down completely 2 Lift the face trim up and out away from the appliance and set it aside Fig 4 3 Lift the safety screen up and out away from the appliance and set it aside Fig 5 4 There are two door latch mechanisms on top of the glass door Fig 6 Pull the tabs forward and up oﬀ the door tabs Fig 4 Fig 5 Fig 6 ...

Page 14: ...must be done by a qualiﬁed service technician The glass door must be purchased from a Blaze King dealer No substitute materials are allowed BURNER REMOVAL 1 Turn oﬀ the appliance and allow it to cool down completely 2 Remove the face trim safety screen and glass door see GLASS DOOR REMOVAL on previoius page 3 Remove the glass ﬂoor plate and set it aside Fig 8 4 Remove the ﬂoor plate assembly and s...

Page 15: ...urn oﬀ the appliance and allow it to cool down completely 2 Remove the face trim and safety screen by lifting up and out see GLASS DOOR REMOVAL 3 Slide the safety screen out of the frame the tabs may have to be adjusted Fig 10 4 Slide the new safety screen in between the frame face and the tabs Ensure screen mesh faces out furthest from glass see image below 5 Hang the safety screen back into posi...

Page 16: ... OR39 39 oriﬁce and NG regulator Conversion Kit labels To convert from NG to LPG or reverse 1 Turn oﬀ the appliance and allow it to cool down completely 2 Remove burner see BURNER REMOVAL on previous page 3 Replace main oriﬁce 4 Convert pilot fuel see below 5 Replace regulator see next page How to convert CLARITY CL2118 SP Pilot oriﬁce 1 Use a 7 16 wrench to loosen the pilot hood 2 Push the little...

Page 17: ...252 021 001 Turn control knob to the OFF position and shut off the gas supply to the valve Using a Torx T20 or slotted screwdriver remove and discard the three pressure regulator mounting screws A pressure regulator tower B and the spring and diaphragm assembly C Ensure the rubber gasket D which is prefitted as part of assembly E is properly positioned and install the new HI LO pressure regulator ...

Page 18: ...ible if they are within the clearances speciﬁed The gas line should be run to the right side of the appliance it is also possible to run it to the left side if needed See DIMENSIONS for gas inlet locations Fig 11 This section of the owner s manual is for the use of qualiﬁed service technicians only Fireplace placement hearths and venting terminations will be covered as well as the gas and electric...

Page 19: ... R Z R R G V W X G V 5 1 7 2 2 0 8 6 7 6 FRAMING CORNER INSTALLTION The dimensions for installing the CL2118 appliance in a corner is shown in Fig 12 Do not interfere with the structural integrity of the walls Shown below are minimum clearances increasing these dimensions is allowable as long as vent length remains in the allowable range Fig 12 ...

Page 20: ... board may be used beyond the perimeter of the cement board Non combustible ﬁnishing over cement board Additional non combustible material such as tile etc may be applied over top of the cement board or you may choose to leave it ﬁnished clean with no tile see next page Be aware that a trim is always required and the trims will accept tile etc behind them up to 1 thick depending on appliance side ...

Page 21: ...ngth when drying from a saturated condition Running the ﬁreplace before ﬁnal ﬁnishing will help drive out moisture Always pre drill screw holes through cement board and use screws with self milling head Always use tape over joints Behind joints double up studs or use studs on the ﬂat to add extra support to the joint Adhesive on the backside of wall board behind any joints can help control diﬀeren...

Page 22: ...ne for inside connection Add marrets to black and white wires HARDWIRING FOR OPTIONAL BLOWER There are electrical access panels on either side of the Clarity CL2118 SP for hardwiring power install per local electrical building codes Follow the steps below for running a hardwire power line to the Clarity CL2118 SP 5 NOTE If installing the optional blower now then connect wires from the blower see S...

Page 23: ...TALLATION 1 If attached unscrew junction box coverplate from inside 2 screws 2 Run the black and white wires from the blower through the end strain relief of the junction box Connect the black to black and white to white wires with marrettes 24 wht 5 blk 3 Coil the wires inside the junction box and refasten the cover plate ...

Page 24: ...One package contains the ﬂoor glass the other contains the side panels Set glass panels aside in a safe place 4 Remove ﬂoor plate assembly from appliance and set aside Fig 14 5 Loosen the top left tab as shown by arrow install the left glass up under the tab and onto the support Fig 15 NOTE THE SIDE WITH LABEL SHOULD BE FACING THE FIREBOX REMOVE BEFORE FIRING Retighten the tab HANDLE GLASS CAREFUL...

Page 25: ...NATION RESTRICTIONS In heavy snowfall areas make sure vent termination is located where it will not be blocked by snowfall or snow from snow removal equipment Locate vent termination away from plants bushes or any other object on or near the vent termination that will interfere or obstruct the air ﬂow around it DO NOT recess vent termination into walls sidings or planters Vent terminations located...

Page 26: ...he back sheild from the appliance and discard Fig 20 REAR VENT INSTALLATION Two snorkels are available that can be used in a rear vent application on the CLARITY CL2118 One is the M G Duravent 46DVA H2 SNK36 Fig 18 and the other is the Selkirk 4DT ST36 Fig 19 Fig 18 Fig 19 INSTALLATION Fig 20 ...

Page 27: ...TION 2 Remove upper ﬂue access cover from the appliance and set aside Fig 21 3 Remove the lower ﬂue access cover from appliance and set aside Fig 22 4 Unscrew ﬂue collar from appliance 6 screws Fig 23 Ensure that the sealing gasket is not damaged Fig 21 Fig 22 Fig 23 ...

Page 28: ...May 22 2018 Page 28 Clarity CL2118 SP INSTALLATION 5 Rotate ﬂue collar as shown and re install to appliance 6 screws Ensure gasket is seated properly Fig 24 6 Re install the ﬂue access covers discard the back sheild Fig 24 ...

Page 29: ...PPLIANCE S GAS VALVE SUCH DAMAGE IS NOT COVER BY THE MANUFACTURER S WARRANTY Check for proper gas supply pressure by loosening the set screw on supply pressure tap on the gas valve with a small ﬂat tip screw driver and placing a test gauge on the tap Refer to 820 NOVA VALVE section The minimum permissible gas supply pressure is 5 0 in w c 1 24 kPa for natural gas and 12 0 in w c 3 0 kPa for propan...

Page 30: ...OWN TOWARDS THE VENT TERMINATION COULD CAUSE POOR COMBUSTION AND OR HIGH TEMPERATURES THAT MAY PRESENT A FIRE HAZARD Mark a 10 x 10 square around the center mark inside dimensions Cut and frame the exterior wall to accept the wall penetration heat shield Install the penetration shield using wood screws If the wall being penetrated is constructed of non combustible material a 7 hole is acceptable f...

Page 31: ...m of vertical height required NOTE Maximum vent lengths may be subject to local codes For best venting performance here are some general venting rules 1 Use only vent systems and components certiﬁed for use with this appliance 2 Maintain a minimum of 1 26 mm clearance to combustibles from the outside surfaces of vertical vents and minimum of 1 26 mm from bottom 2 1 2 64 mm from sides and 13 330 mm...

Page 32: ...CL2118 SP INSTALLATION TYPICAL VENTING EXAMPLES 2 12 8 1 19 26 3 32 CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES 1 CLEARANCE TO 19 32 12 2 COMBUSTIBLES 26 3 8 2 8 12 45 CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES 1 19 26 3 15 3 16 TOP VENT VERTICAL 2 0 UP AND OUT REAR VENT WITH SNORKLE ...

Page 33: ...ﬂat ceiling install a Box Wall thimble Cut a 10 square hole and frame as shown Fig 25 Ensure all pipe sections are fully twist locked NOTE Always check your local codes before installing venting Necessary clearances and requirements may vary from state to state province to province Through Roof Framing Maintain 10 opening relative to the pitch of the roof Install the ﬂashing with upper portion sli...

Page 34: ...ple 1 V Value 3A 12 1C 3 15 H Value 2B 4 4 V Value Total length of all vertical sections in feet H Value Total length of all horizontal sections in feet Note for H V values for 45º venting see Chart IV elbows are not counted in H or V values vent chart starts from the top of the unit CHART IV ...

Page 35: ...180 CL2118 SP v1 00 May 22 2018 Page 35 Clarity CL2118 SP INSTALLATION VENT TERMINATION RESTRICTIONS Fig 11 VENT TERMINATION RESTRICTIONS REFER TO Table 1 Table 1 VENT TERMINATION CLEARANCES ...

Page 36: ...ns a ceiling ﬁrestop is required at the second ﬂoor and any subsequent ﬂoors Fig 27 The opening should be framed to 10 254 mm x 10 254 mm inside dimensions in the same manner as shown in Fig 25 Any occupied areas above the ﬁrst ﬂoor including closets and storage spaces which the vertical vent passes through must be enclosed The enclosure may be framed and sheet rocked with standard building materi...

Page 37: ...n is necessary it can be adjusted as follows 1 Turn oﬀ the appliance and allow it to cool down completely 2 Remove the face and safety screen and set them aside 3 Lift the restrictor tab oﬀ of the restrictor index plate Fig 28 4 Adjust the restrictor index plate to one of the slots to obtain desired ﬂame and reset the restrictor tab into the restrictor index plate slot Fig 29 5 Reinstall the face ...

Page 38: ...e closed slightly until the correct ﬂames are achieved Slide the air shutter to the right to reduce the amount of air 5 Flames that are very orange with tall dark stringy tips are not getting enough air Therefore the air shutter should be opened slightly until the correct ﬂames are achieved Slide the air shutter to the left to increase the amount of air 6 Tighten air shutter lock screw BURNER FLAM...

Page 39: ...f the home THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MANUFACTURED HOME S FLOOR WALL AND CEILING ROOF MUST BE MAINTAINED Fig 31 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ELECTRICAL GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS THIS APPLIANCE IS EQUIPPED WITH A JUNCTION BOX AND GROUND SCREW FOR YOUR PROTECTION AGAINST SHOCK HAZARD ENSURE PROPER GROUNDED WIRING IS SUPPLIED AND CONNECTED TO THIS UNIT ELECTRICAL GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS LABEL ALL WIRES P...

Page 40: ...ALLATION WIRING DIAGRAM on off switch 145 0725 pilot line 600 0721 A thermopile 600 0842 VC thermocouple Pilot assb 610 0712 600 820 644 SIT Nova valve WIRING DIAGRAM OF OPTIONAL THERMOSTAT OR WALL SWITCH A E P I LOT TP TH TP TH COOL HEAT PROGRAM DOWN UP 70 F I o ...

Page 41: ...180 CL2118 SP v1 00 May 22 2018 Page 41 Clarity CL2118 SP 24 wht 5 blk CONFIGURATION FOR S Z5216 SP CLARITY CL2118 SP FAN WIRING INSTALLATION ...

Page 42: ...Pipe Length Black 46DVA 48B 902B 48 Pipe Length Galvanized 46DVA 48 902 11 14 5 8 Adjustable Pipe Length Black 911B 17 24 Adjustable Pipe Length Black 917B 45 Elbow Black 46DVA E45B 945B 945BG 45 Elbow Galvanized 46DVA E45 945 945G 90 Elbow Galvanized 46DVA E90 990 990G 90 Elbow Black 46DVA E90B 990B 990BG Vertical High Wind Termination Cap must be used for all vertical terminations 46 DVA VCH 991...

Page 43: ...ORM DV ADJUSTABLE PIPE EXTENSION BLACK 94610616A 4 to 16 GALVANIZED PRO FORM DV ADJUSTABLE PIPE EXTENSION 94610616AB 4 to 16 GALVANIZED PRO FORM DV ADJUSTABLE PIPE EXTENSION BLACK DIRECT VENT ELBOWS 94620630 30 DEG GALVANIZED PRO FORM DV ELBOW 94620630B 30 DEG GALVANIZED PRO FORM DV ELBOW BLACK 94620645 45 DEG GALVANIZED PRO FORM DV ELBOW 94620645B 45 DEG GALVANIZED PRO FORM DV ELBOW BLACK 9462066...

Page 44: ...ILING FIRESTOP Attic Insulation Shield 94930620A 4 INSIDE 6 5 8 PRO FORM DV ATTIC INSULATION SHIELD Adjustable Cathedral Celing Support Kit 949506KT 4 INSIDE 6 5 8 PRO FORM DV CATHEDRAL CEILING SUPPORT KIT Decorator Collar 94940612 4 INSIDE 6 5 8 PRO FORM DV DECORATOR COLLAR SS Counter Flashing 4 Pc Kit 94820615S 4 INSIDE 6 5 8 PRO FORM DV SS COUNTER FLASHING 4 PC KIT SS Vinyl Siding Standoﬀ 94800...

Page 45: ...DT AJ12 DIRECT TEMP 12 ADJ PIPE LENGTH 1604082B 4DT AJ12B DIRECT TEMP 12 ADJ PIPE LENGTH BLACK 1604084 4DT TL14 DIRECT TEMP TELESCOPIC LENGTH 14 22 1604084B 4DT TL14B DIRECT TEMP TELESCOPIC LEN BLACK 14 22 1604086 4DT TL38 DIRECT TEMP TELESCOPIC LENGTH 38 70 1604086B 4DT TL38B DIRECT TEMP TELESCOPIC LEN 38 70 BLACK 4 x 6 5 8 FITTINGS 1604215 4DT EL45 45 DEGREE ELBOW 1604215B 4DT EL45B 45 DEGREE EL...

Page 46: ... Elbow 4D7B 7 Length Black 4D90LB 90 Elbow Black 4D12 12 Length 4DWT Wall Thimble 4D12B 12 Length Black 4DVC Vertical Cap 4D2 24 Length 502672 Horizontal Cap Square 4DHCS 4D2B 24 Length Black 4D36S Siding Shield for 4DHCS 4DHVS 4D3 36 Length 4DHWS Wind Screen 4D3B 36 Length Black 4DWS Wall Strap 4D4 48 Length 4DFSP Firestop Support Plate 4D4B 48 Length Black 4DF Flashing 0 12 6 12 Pitch 4D7A 7 Adj...

Page 47: ...Section VDV 04MT 4 Medium Telescoping Section VDV 04ST 4 Small Telescoping Section VDV AIS04 4 Attic Insulation Shield VDV CAC04 4 Co Linear Appliance Adapter VDV CRS04 4 Round Support Box VDV CSS04 4 Square Support Box VDV EL0445 4 x 45 Deg Direct Vent Elbow VDV EL0445 6 4 x 45 Deg DV Elbow 6 Pack VDV EL0490 4 x 90 Deg Direct Vent Elbow VDV EL0490 6 4 x 90 Deg DV Elbow 6 Pack VDV F0406 4 0 12 6 1...

Page 48: ...DL3B 48 Length Galvalume TC 4DL4 48 Length Black TC 4DL4B 4 x 6 5 8 ELBOWS Elbow 45º Galvalume TE 4DE45 Elbow 45º Black TE 4DE45B Elbow 90º Galvalume TE 4DE90 Elbow 90º Black TE 4DE90B Slip Elbow 90º TE 4DE90S Slip Elbow 90º Black TE 4DE90SB 4 x 6 5 8 SUPPORTS FIRESTOPS Square Support Radiation Shield TM 4SS Round Support Radiation Shield TM 4RDS Ceiling Support Firestop TM 4CS Insulated Wall Thim...

Page 49: ...g 32 6 Undo the inlet gas lines from valve 7 Disconnect all electrical connections to valve including ground wire 8 Remove the screws securing the burner and valve assembly to the to the ﬁrebox Pull the burner and valve assembly up out of the ﬁrebox Fig 33 9 Undo the gas lines and pilot line from the valve 10 Remove the four screws holding the valve and valve bracket to the ﬁrebox bottom and remov...

Page 50: ... 1 5 3 130 0501 L GLASS CERAM MIRROR LEFT 12 600 SIT 012 EXTENSION KNOB ON OFF 1 5 4 620 5101 CERAMIC PANEL REAR CLARITY 13 145 0725 SWITCH ON OFF LARGE 5 130 0501 R GLASS CERAM MIRROR RIGHT 14 600 SIT 011 PIEZO WITH NUT 6 130 0601 BLACK FLOOR GLASS 15 600 820 644 VALVE M_V_NOVA NG 3 5 1 6 7 Z5104 FLOOR PLATE RIVET ASM 16 640 5101 BURNER ASM CLARITY 8 S Z5175 GLASS DOOR ASSEMBLY 17 S Z5216 SP OPTI...

Page 51: ...ermocouple circuit Check for proper connection of the thermocouple to the rear of the valve If loose fully tighten Check pilot for full ﬂame impingement around thermocouple If ﬂame is too small check gas pressure adjust pilot rate screw check pilot head for damage Check thermocouple voltage at valve It must be greater than 5 mV If low replace thermocouple Air in gas line pilot dies while knob is d...

Page 52: ...placement parts Warranty Period Components Covered Parts Labor Gas 1 Year X All parts materials and surface ﬁnishes ﬂaking and peeling Except as covered by Conditions Exclusion and Limitations listed 2 Years X Igniters Thermocouple Thermopile Molded Refractory Panels Log sets Fan assembly Ignition components Gas valve Burner components Thermostat 5 Years 2 Years X Firebox Heat Exchanger 10 Years 2...

Page 53: ...ace ﬁnishes against defects in materials and workmanship for part repair or replacement and limited labor for the ﬁrst 1 year to the original purchaser Please see the exclusions and limitations section below as certain restrictions and exclusions apply to this warranty How the Warranty Works Includes Conditions Exclusions and Limitations 1 All warranties by the manufacturer are set herein and no c...

Page 54: ...ions 10 The Limited Warranty does not cover installation and operational related problems such as use of downdrafts or spillage caused by environmental conditions Environmental conditions include but are not limited to nearby trees buildings roof tops wind hills mountains inadequate venting or ventilation excessive oﬀsets negative air pressures or other inﬂuences caused by mechanical systems such ...

Page 55: ...rk the customer will pay any in home travel fees or service charges required by the Authorized Dealer 27 At no time will Blaze King be liable for any consequential damages which exceed the purchase price of the unit Blaze King has no obligation to enhance or modify any stove once manufactured example as a stove model evolves ﬁeld modiﬁcations or upgrades will not be performed 28 This Limited Warra...

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