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VENT-FREE

GAS LOG SET

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.

CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.

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.

WARNING:

This appliance

is equipped for (Natural

and Propane) gas. Field

conversion is not permitted

other than between natural or

propane gases.

- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and Iiquids in 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 qualified installer, service agency or the

gas supplier.

This is an unvented 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 section on page 9 of this manual.

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 propane or natural

gas. This appliance is equipped with a simple means to switch between propane and natural gas.

Field conversion by any other means including the use of a kit is not permitted.

Dual Fuel

ANSI Z21.11.2-2013

80-10-433 - 2018-01-11

Questions, problems, missing parts?

Before returning to your retailer, call our

Technical Service Department at 1-814-643-1775.

CAUTION - FOR YOUR SAFETY

C US

WARNING: Do not attempt to access or change the setting of the fuel selection means.

Access to and adjustment of the fuel selection means must only be a performed by a

qualified service person when connecting this appliance to a specified fuel supply at the time

of installation.

Change of the selector setting to other than the fuel type specified at the time of installation

could damage this appliance and render it inoperable.

The installer shall replace the access cover before completing the installation and operating

this appliance.

The Installation instructions for an appliance for installation on combustible flooring shall

specify that when the appliance is installed directly on carpeting, tile or other combustible

material, other than wood flooring, the appliance shall be installed on a metal or wood panel

extending the full width and depth of the appliance.

MODEL # GLD1856T

GLD2456T

Patent Pending Dual

Fuel System

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Page 1: ...ocated manufactured mobile home where not prohibited by local codes This appliance is only for use with propane or natural gas This appliance is equipped with a simple means to switch between propane and natural gas Field conversion by any other means including the use of a kit is not permitted Dual Fuel ANSI Z21 11 2 2013 80 10 433 2018 01 11 Questions problems missing parts Before returning to y...

Page 2: ...TS When Gas Pressure Is Too Low pilot will not stay lit burners will have delayed ignition heater will not produce specified heat for propane LP units propane LP gas supply may be low You may feel your gas pressure is too low If so contact your local natural or propane LP gas supplier ITEM GLD1856T GLD2456T Input Rating 30 000 BTU Hr 30 000 BTU Hr Gas Type Natural LP Propane Natural LP Propane Min...

Page 3: ...nual for reference It is your guide to operating this heater safely WARNING Due to high temperatures locate this appliance out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies Heater becomes very hot when operating Keep children and adults away from hot surfaces to avoid burns or clothing ignition Heater will remain hot for a time after shutoff Allow surfaces to cool before touching Carefully supe...

Page 4: ...his heater has an Oxygen Depletion Sensing ODS safety shutoff system The ODS shuts down the heater if not enough fresh air is available See Air for Combustion and Ventilation page 9 If heater keeps shutting off see Troubleshooting page 27 11 Do not run heater where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored under dusty conditions 12 Do not use this heater to cook food or burn paper or other ob...

Page 5: ...5 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Burner Tube Grate Thermostatic Control Valve Battery Ignitor Grate Cap LP ODS Pilot NG ODS Pilot Log Locator Spacer 4 ...

Page 6: ...assachusetts Sellers of unvented propane or natural gas fired supplemental room heaters shall provide to each purchaser a copy of 527 CMR 30 upon sale of the unit In the State of Massachusetts unvented propane or natural gas fired space heaters shall be prohibited in bedrooms and bathrooms In the State of Massachusetts the gas cock must be a T handle type The State of Massachusetts requires that a...

Page 7: ...u ft per 1 000 BTU hr 4 8 m 3 per kw of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space and an unconfining space as a space whose volume is not less than 50 cu ft per 1 000 BTU hr 4 8 m 3 per kw of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space Rooms connecting directly with the space in which the appliances are installed through openings not furnished wi...

Page 8: ...BTU hr Example Gas heater logs __________BTU hr Gas water heater 30 000 BTU hr Other gas appliances ____BTU hr Vent free heater 26 000 BTU hr Total ____BTU hr Total 56 000 BTU hr Do not include direct vent gas appliances Direct vent draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors 4 Compare the maximum BTU hr the space can support with the actual amount of BTU hr used _______ BTU h...

Page 9: ... fresh air by using ventilation grills or duct You must provide two permanent openings one within 12 in of the ceiling and one within 12 in of the floor Connect these items directly to the outdoors or spaces open to the outdoors These spaces include attics and crawl spaces Follow the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54 ANS Z223 1 Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grill...

Page 10: ...ugh ventilation air may cause mildew to form from too much moisture See Air for Combustion and Ventilation pages 8 through 10 CHECK GAS TYPE Be sure your gas supply is right for your heater WARNING This appliance is designed for installation in only a solid fuel burning masonry or UL 127 factory built fireplace or in a listed ventless firebox enclosure Exception DO NOT install this appliance in a ...

Page 11: ... 3 B Clearances from the top of the heater opening to the ceiling should not be less than 36 WARNING Maintain the minimum clearances If possible provide greater clearances from the floor ceiling and adjoining wall than required WARNING Seal any fresh air vents or ash clean out doors located on the floor or wall of fire place to prevent drafting caused by pilot outage or sooting Use a heat resistan...

Page 12: ...ssory See Fig 5 Fig 4 Minimum Clearance for Combustible to Wall Fig 5 Heat resistant material slate marble tile etc above fireplace If Using Mantel You must have noncombustible material s such as slate marble tile etc at least 1 2 in thick With sheet metal you must have noncombustible material behind it Noncombustible material must extend at least 12 inches up See Fig 7 1 for minimum clearances re...

Page 13: ...oncombustible Material Distance Requirements for Safe Installation 8 in or more Noncombustible material okay Less than 8 in Noncombustible material must be extended to at least 8 in See between 8 in and 12 in above Fig 7 1 Minimum mantel clearances NOTICE Surface temperature of adjacent walls and mantels become hot during operation Walls and mantels above the firebox may become too hot to touch If...

Page 14: ...he fireplace you must install appliance at least 5 in above the combustible flooring see Fig 8 Hearth Combustible Material Combustible Material 5 in Min 14 in Min NonCombustible Material Hearth Combustible Material 5in Min Combustible Material 14in Min NonCombustible Material Fig 9 Minimum fireplace clearances if installed at floor level Fig 8 Minimum fireplace clearances above combustible floorin...

Page 15: ...aller if required Piping check local codes Equipment shutoff valve Test gauge connection Allen wrench Sediment trap Tee joint Pipe wrench 3 8 NPT to 1 2 flare fitting UNPACKING 1 Remove logs grate and burner base assembly from carton NOTE Do not pick up burner base assembly by burners as this could damage heater Always handle base assembly by frame 2 Remove all protective packaging applied to logs...

Page 16: ... the gas line as instructed in the Owner s Manual Convert to natural gas Step 1 Remove access panel INSTALLATION WARNING This appliance can be used with propane or natural gas It is shipped from the factory adjusted for use with propane Access Panel Panel Screws 4 Fig 12 Valve Access Panel Fig 13 Selector Valve Step 2 Adjust the gas selector valve Push in on the selector valve Knob and rotate the ...

Page 17: ...ain or sleet Purchase the optional equipment shutoff valve from your local Home Center store INSTALLATION CAUTION Use only new black iron or steel pipe Internally tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas Check your local codes Use pipe of in diameter or greater to allow proper volume gas to heater If pipe is too small loss of pressure will occur Installation must include an equipment shut...

Page 18: ...as connections Check your local building code prior to using a Flexible Gas Line for this installation CAUTION Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant to gas PROPANE or NG We recommend that you install a sediment trap in a supply line Locate sediment trap where it is within reach for cleaning and not likely to freeze Install in the piping system between fuel supply and heater A sediment trap trap...

Page 19: ...as supply Check reconnected fittings for leaks Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1 2 PSIG 3 5 kPa 1 Close equipment shutoff valve See Fig 17 2 Pressure supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening gas supply tank valve 3 Check all joints from gas meter to equipment shutoff valve See Fig 18 1 or 18 2 Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints If bubbles form there may...

Page 20: ...x with the front pan facing forward Drill two 2 5 32 diameter holes approximately 1 deep Anchor the front pan to the floor using the 2 Concrete Attachment Screws Not Included See Fig 11 1 Proper installation of the grate is essential to prevent any movement of the gas logs and controls during operation Fig 11 1 Mark Location using Log Set and drill hole in Floor of Fireplace aprrox 1 deep to accep...

Page 21: ... marked with a number and this number will help you identify each log during installation Provided Logs 6 Fig 19 Installing Log 1 Fig 20 Installing Log 2 Fig 21 Installing Log 3 1 Insert log 1 onto pins in rear grate base 2 Insert log 2 onto pins in middle grate base 3 Place log 3 onto the front grate Make sure the recessed areas on the log match up with the grate and the log is centered on grate ...

Page 22: ...y result in 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 the control system and any gas control which has been under water BATTERY INSTRUCTIONS Batteries are included Remove batteries when depleted Install replace the batteries according to the type and quantity sta...

Page 23: ...the pilot still goes out turn the gas control knob clockwise to the OFF position and call a qualified service technician 7 Turn control knob counterclockwise to desired setting Fig 25 Control Knob Fig 26 Pilot OPERATION TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE 1 Turn control knob clockwise to the OFF position Shutting Off Burner Only pilot stays lit Turn control knob clockwise to the PILOT position THERMOSTAT...

Page 24: ...hermocouple cools the heater will shut down If pilot flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 28 turn heater off see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 23 see Troubleshooting page 27 WARNING Do not allow fans to blow directly into the heater Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns WARNING Do not use a blower insert heat exchanger insert or other acessory not approved for use with thi...

Page 25: ... a qualified service person 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 PSI Your local computer store hardware store or home center may carry compressed air in a can If using compressed air in a can please follow the directions on the can If you don t follow directions o...

Page 26: ...lots and holes in the burner 4 Check the orifice holder located at the end of the burner tube again Remove any large particles of dust dirt lint or pet hair with a soft cloth or vacuum cleaner nozzle 5 Blow air into the primary air holes on the orifice holder 6 In case any large clumps of dust have now been pushed into the burner repeat steps 3 and 4 Clean the pilot assembly also A yellow tip on t...

Page 27: ...ot connected to ignitor cable 4 Ignitor cable is pinched or wet 5 Damaged ignitor cable 6 Bad electronic push button ignitor 7 Bad Battery 1 Replace electrode 2 Replace electrode 3 Replace ignitor cable 4 Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep ignitor cable dry 5 Replace ignitor cable 6 Replace electronic push button ignitor 7 Check Battery and replace if needed When ignitor but...

Page 28: ...an burner see Care and Mainte nance page 25 26 or contact cus tomer service Burner backfiring during combustion 1 Burner orifice is clogged or damaged 2 Burner is damaged 3 Gas regulator is damaged 1 Clean burner orifice see Care and Maintenance page 25 26 or contact customer service 2 Contact dealer or customer service 3 Replace gas regulator High yellow flame during burner combustion 1 Not enoug...

Page 29: ...fective Moisture conden sation noticed on windows 1 Not enough combustion ventilation air Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Heater produces a whistling noise when burner is lit 1 Residues from manufacturing process 1 Problem will stop after a few hours of operation 1 Turning control knob to high 5 position when burner is cold 2 Air in gas line 3 Air passageways on heater are blocked 4 ...

Page 30: ...A 1 2 Log 2 1 H 1080A H 1086A 1 3 Log 3 1 A 0639A A 0640 1 4 Log 4 1 H 0331 H 331A 1 5 Log 5 1 H 0812 H 0812 1 6 Log 6 1 A 0668 A 0668 2 Grate 1 GP287 01 GP287 01 3 Grate End Cap 1 GP287 02 GP287 02 4 ODS Pilot NG 1 GZ20 30B GZ20 30B 5 ODS Pilot LP 1 GZ20 29B GZ20 29B 6 Selector Knob 1 GZ20 17 GZ20 17 7 1 Regulator NG 5 WC 1 GR 130B GHP GR 130B GHP 7 2 Regulator LP 10 WC 1 GR 130A GHP GR 130A GHP ...

Page 31: ...ARRANTY IS GIVEN TO THE PURCHASER IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE THE REMEDY PROVIDED IN THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IS GRANTED IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER REMEDIES IN NO EVENT WILL WORLD MARKETING OF AMERICA BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow ...

Page 32: ...ably due for a good cleaning Replacement of the thermocouple or pilot assembly is generally not needed Review Heater Maintenance in the owners manual While we want everyone to be completely satisfied with their purchase it is impossible to warranty problems occurring from improper use or installation or a lack of maintenance Warranty Registration Appliance Model _______________________ Serial ____...

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