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WARNING: If the information in this manual is not 

followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing 

property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

—  Do not store or use gasoline or other  flammable va

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pors 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.

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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.

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Installation and service must be performed by a quali

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fied installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.

CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.

MODELS

B100TN

B100TP

VENT-FREE GAS 

FIREPLACE INSERT

OWNER’S OPERATION 

AND INSTALLATION 

MANUAL

Summary of Contents for B100TN

Page 1: ... 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 fire department Installation and service must be performed by a quali fied inst...

Page 2: ...NG Improper installation adjustment al teration service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage Refer to this manual for correct in stallation and operational procedures For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket per manently located manufactured mobile home where not prohibi...

Page 3: ... ence of alcohol and those at high altitudes NATURALANDPROPANEGAS Naturaland Propane gas are odorless An odor making agent is added to the gas The odor helps you detect a gas leak However the odor added to the gas can fade Gas may be present even though no odor exists WARNING FIRE EXPLOSION AND ASPHYXIATION HAZARD Improper adjustment altera tion service maintenance or installation of this heater o...

Page 4: ...conditions 7 Before using furniture polish wax carpet cleaner or similar products turn heater off If heated the vapors from these products may create a white powder residue within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture SAFETY 8 Do not use heater if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the room heater and to replace any part of the control s...

Page 5: ...d off to maintain a desired room temperature LOCAL CODES Install and use heater with care Follow all local codes In the absence of local codes use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 Available from American National Standards Institute Inc 1430 Broadway New York NY 10018 National Fire Protection Association Inc 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 9101 This heater i...

Page 6: ... the low humidity atmosphere experienced during cold weather The following steps will help ensure that water vapor does not become a problem 1 Be sure the heater is sized properly for the application including ample combustion air and circulation air 2 If high humidity is experienced a dehu midifier may be used to help lower the water vapor content of the air 3 Do not use an unvented room heater a...

Page 7: ...er venting of vented fuel burning appliances WARNING This heater shall not be installed in a room or space unless the required vol ume of indoor combustion air is provided by the method de scribed in the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 the International Fuel Gas Code or applicable local codes WARNING Iftheareainwhich the heater may be operated is smaller than that defined as an unconfin...

Page 8: ... 2 You can also remove door into adjoining room see option 3 Figure 2 Follow the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts You must provide two perma nent openings one within 12 of the ceiling and one within 12 of the floor ...

Page 9: ...ticcandles cleaning fluids oil or kerosene lamps etc in the air exist may cause walls to discolor Figure 4 Minimum Clearances to Wall and Ceiling IMPORTANT Vent free heaters add moisture to the air Although this is beneficial installing heater in rooms without enough ventilation air may cause mildew to form too much moisture See Air for Combustion and Ventilation pages 7 and 8 CHECK GAS TYPE Be su...

Page 10: ...nt walls and mantels become hot during operation Walls and mantels above the fireplace may become hot to the touch Ifinstalledproperly these temperatures meet the require ment of the national product standard Follow all minimum clearancesshowninthismanual see Figure 6 1 Frame in rough opening Use dimensions shown in Figure 7 for the rough opening If installing in a corner use dimensions shown in F...

Page 11: ...ure 8 Rough Opening for Corner Installation Figure 9 Installing Fireplace Insert Into Mantel CABINET MANTEL If using a cabinet mantel assemble following the instructions included with the mantel at this time Note Some mantels are designed with physical and chemical distress to enhance the realistic appearance of the wood 19 2 5 1 8 90 15 5 8 36 1 2 1 Carefully push the fireplace insert into the ma...

Page 12: ...an accessible location The equip ment shutoff valve is for turning on or shutting off the gas to the appliance For propane installations apply pipe joint seal ant lightly to male threads This will prevent excess sealant from going into pipe Excess sealant in pipe could result in clogged heater valves WARNING A qualified ser vice technician must connect heater to gas supply Follow all local codes W...

Page 13: ...r Location and Gas Line Access into Heater Cabinet External Regulator with Vent Pointing Down Propane Supply Tank Equipment Shutoff Valve Ground Joint Union 3 8 NPT Pipe Nipple Tee Joint Reducer Bushing to 1 8 NPT 1 8 NPT Plug Tap Test Gauge Connection Sediment Trap Tee Joint Pipe Nipple Gap 3 Minimum Gas Regulator Inlet Connector Install sediment trap in supply line as shown in Figure 10 Place se...

Page 14: ...G will damage heater regulator 2 Cap off open end of gas pipe where equip ment shutoff valve was connected 3 Pressurize supply piping system by either opening propane supply tank valve for propane gas or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas or using compressed air 4 Check all joints of gas supply piping sys tem Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints If...

Page 15: ... Instructions on page 17 Check all other internal joints for leaks 7 Turn off heater see To Turn Off Gas Ap pliance page 18 WARNING Failure to posi tion the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury CAUTION After installation and periodically thereafter check to ensure that no flame c...

Page 16: ...se only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob Never use tools If the knob will not push in or turn by hand don t try to repair it call a qualified service technician Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion D Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of t...

Page 17: ...ed service technician or gas supplier for repairs Until repairs are made light pilot with match If control knob does not pop up when released contact a qualified service technician or gas supplier for repairs 7 With control knob pressed in push down and release ignitor button This will light pilot The pilot is attached to the rear of the front of burner If needed keep pressing ignitor button until...

Page 18: ...seconds release control knob 5 Make sure the heater screen is in place before operating heater THERMOSTAT CONTROL OPERATION The thermostatic control used on this model differs from standard thermostats Standard thermostats simply turn the burner on and off The thermostat used on this heater senses the room temperature At times the room may ex ceed the set temperature If so the burner will shut off...

Page 19: ...ked air holes will create soot INSPECTING BURNERS IMPORTANT Owner s should check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pattern often Incorrect flame patterns indicate the need for cleaning see Care and Maintenance page 20 through 21 or service WARNING Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater This includes maintenance requiring replacement or alteration of components PILOT FL...

Page 20: ... AIR INLET HOLE We recommend that you clean the unit ev ery 2 500 hours of operation or every three months We also recommend that you keep the burner tube and pilot assembly clean and free of dust and dirt To clean these parts we recommend using compressed air no greater than 30 PSl Your local computer store hardware store or home center may carry compressed air in a can You can use a vacuum clean...

Page 21: ...e Figure 27 With the unit off lightly blow air through the air inlet hole You may blow through a drinking straw if compressed air is not available Figure 27 Pilot Inlet Air Hole CARE AND MAINTENANCE CABINET ODS PILOT Air Passageways Use a vacuum cleaner or pressurized air to clean Exterior Use a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap and water mixture Wipe the cabinet to remove dust LOGS If you remo...

Page 22: ... reach your gas supplier call the fire department WARNING Onlyaqualifiedservicetechnicianshouldserviceand repair heater Make sure that power is turned off before proceeding Turn off and let cool before servicing IMPORTANT Operating heater where impurities in air exist may create odors Cleaning sup plies paint paint remover cigarette smoke cements and glues new carpet or textiles etc create fumes T...

Page 23: ...valve 2 Turn control knob to PILOT position 3 Fully press in control knob while pressing ignitor button 4 Continue holding down con trol knob Repeat igniting op eration until air is removed 5 Clean ODS pilot see Care and Maintenance page 20 or replace ODS pilot assembly 6 Check inlet gas pressure or replace inlet gas regulator 7 Contact local propane gas company ODS pilotlightsbutflame goes out wh...

Page 24: ...enough air 2 Inlet gas pressure is too low 3 Gas regulator is damaged 1 Check burner for dirt and debris If found clean burner see Care and Maintenance page 20 2 Contact local gas supplier 3 Replace gas train Slightsmokeorodordur ing initial operation 1 Residues from manufactur ing process 1 Problem will stop after a few hours of operation Gas odor during com bustion 1 Foreign matter between contr...

Page 25: ...ise is exces sive contact qualified ser vice technician White powder residue forming within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture 1 When heated the vapors from furniture polish wax carpet cleaners etc turn into white powder residue 1 Turn heater off when using furniture polish wax carpet cleaner or similar products Heater shuts off in use ODS operates 1 Not enough fresh air is avail able 2 ...

Page 26: ...ons listed under Replacement Parts on page 27 of this manual ITEM B100TN B100TP DESCRIPTION QTY 1 F15T103B 01 F15T103B 01 Screen Assembly 1 2 15T1500B 01N 15T1500B 01L Gas Train Assembly 1 3 PIMSC1 01 PIMSC1 01 Ignitor 1 4 F15T1004B 01 F15T1004B 01 Log Set 1 PART AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN ML065 01 ML065 01 Thermostat Bulb Clip 2 150T2009 01 150T2009 01 Hardware Package 1 3 1 4 2 ...

Page 27: ...ntact authorized dealers of this product If they can t supply original replacement part s call Customer Service toll free at 1 866 762 4050 for referral information When calling Customer Service have ready Model number of your heater The replacement part number ACCESSORIES To purchase these heating accessories please visit our website www bluegrassliving com or give us a call at 1 866 762 4050 Exi...

Page 28: ... warranty covers the cost of part s required to restore this product to proper operating condition and an allowance for labor when provided by a Bluegrass Living Authorized Service Center or a provider ap proved by Bluegrass Living Warranty parts must be obtained through authorized dealers of this product and or Bluegrass Living who will provide original factory replacement parts Failure to use or...

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