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W415-0380 / E / 08.31.12

1.0 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

Louvres, see “L42
LOUVRE INSTALLATION”
section.

Logs, see “LOG PLACEMENT”
section.

Hood, see “HOOD”
section.

Logo, see “LOGO
PLACEMENT” section.

Rating Plate, see
“RATING PLATE
INFORMATION”
section.

Summary of Contents for CVF42N

Page 1: ...tely call your gas supplier from a neighbour 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 supplier This is an unvented gas fired heater that uses air oxygen from the room in which it is installed Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilatio...

Page 2: ... 12 4 1 MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES 13 4 2 MINIMUM MANTEL CLEARANCES 13 4 3 ALCOVE INSTALLATION 14 4 4 NAILING TAB INSTALLATION 14 5 0 FINISHING 15 5 1 GRATE INSTALLATION 15 5 2 LOG PLACEMENT 15 5 3 GLOWING EMBERS 17 5 4 CHARCOAL EMBERS 17 5 5 VERMICULITE 17 5 6 CHARCOAL LUMPS 17 5 7 HOOD 17 5 8 L42 LOUVRE INSTALLATION 18 5 9 LOGO PLACEMENT 18 6 0 OPTIONAL BLOWER INSTALLATION 19 7 0 OPERATIO...

Page 3: ... 08 31 12 1 0 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW Louvres see L42 LOUVRE INSTALLATION section Logs see LOG PLACEMENT section Hood see HOOD section Logo see LOGO PLACEMENT section Rating Plate see RATING PLATE INFORMATION section ...

Page 4: ...to protect children from hot surfaces These screens and guards must be fastened to the floor Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing must be replaced prior to operating the appliance It is imperative that the control compartments burners and circulating blower and its passageway in the appliance are kept clean The appliance should be inspected before use and at least annually by a qualifi...

Page 5: ...Webshare installation_manuals mass_requirements pdf WARNING CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING MAY LEAD TO DEATH EARLY SIGNS OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING RESEMBLE THE FLU WITH HEADACHE DIZZINESS AND OR NAUSEA IF YOU HAVE THESE SIGNS THE HEATER MAY NOT BE WORKING PROPERLY GET FRESH AIR AT ONCE HAVE HEATER SERVICED SOME PEOPLE PREGNANT WOMEN PERSONS WITH HEART OR LUNG DISEASE ANEMIA THOSE UNDER THE INFLUENCE...

Page 6: ...ong must not be removed from the cord plug As long as the required clearance to combustibles is maintained the most desirable and beneficial location for the appliance is in the center of a building thereby allowing the most efficient use of the heat created The location of windows doors and the traffic flow in the room where the appliance is to be located should be considered If the appliance is ...

Page 7: ... rating shall be reduced at the rate of 4 for each additional 1 000ft Expansion contraction noises during heating up and cooling down cycles are normal and to be expected No external electricity 110 volts or 24 volts is required for the gas system operation Expansion contraction noises during heating up and cooling down cycles are normal and are to be expected This appliance is only for use with t...

Page 8: ...CESSORIES NOT APPROVED FOR USE WITH THIS HEATER IMPROPER INSTALLATION ADJUSTMENT ALTERATION SERVICE OR MAINTAINANCE CAN CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE REFER TO THE OWNER S INFORMATION MANUAL PROVIDED WITH THIS APPLIANCE INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER SERVICE AGENCY OR THE GAS SUPPLIER MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS TOP SIDES B...

Page 9: ...sed to the outside atmosphere have a continuous water vapour retarder with a rating of 1 perm 6 x 10 11 kg per pa sec m2 or less with openings gasketed or sealed and B Weather stripping has been added on openable windows and doors and C Caulking or sealants are applied to areas such as joints around window and door frames between sole plates and floors between wall ceiling joints between wall pane...

Page 10: ...um BTU h 800x1000 16 000 BTU h 50 19 2 EXAMPLE 1 In this example because there is no door to the adjoining room the volume of the adjoining room may be added to the volume of the room with the heater to get a total unconfined space The total unconfined space 800 1200 2000 cubic feet Maximum BTU h 2000x1000 40 000 BTU h 50 If there are no more fuel burning appliances within this space then the 30 0...

Page 11: ...MOVED PURGING OF THE GAS SUPPLY LINE SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN ASSURE THAT A CONTINUOUS GAS FLOW IS AT THE BURNER BEFORE CLOSING THE DOOR ENSURE ADEQUATE VENTILATION FOR GAS AND ELECTRICAL LOCATIONS SEE DIMENSION SECTION ALL GAS CONNECTIONS MUST BE CONTAINED WITHIN THE APPLIANCE WHEN COMPLETE HIGH PRESSURE WILL DAMAGE VALVE DISCONNECT GAS SUPPLY PIPING BEFORE TESTING GA...

Page 12: ...ERIALS ARE SECURED WHEN CONSTRUCTING THE ENCLOSURE ALLOW FOR FINISHING MATERIAL THICKNESS TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCES FRAMING OR FINISHING MATERIAL CLOSER THAN THE MINIMUMS LISTED MUST BE CONSTRUCTED ENTIRELY OF NON COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS MATERIALS CONSISTING ENTIRELY OF STEEL IRON BRICK TILE CONCRETE SLATE GLASS OR PLASTERS OR ANY COMBINATION THEREOF ARE SUITABLE MATERIALS THAT ARE REPORTED AS PASSING ...

Page 13: ...nstalla tions 4 1 MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES 4 2 MINIMUM MANTEL CLEARANCES Combustible materials may be installed flush with the front of the appliance but must not cover any of the black face areas of the appliance Non combustible material brick stone or ceramic tile may protrude in these areas Combustible mantel clearance can vary according to the mantel depth Use the graph to help evalua...

Page 14: ...orner post to the nailing tab Once the nailing tab is in the desired location drill through the centre hole of the nailing tab Secure with a sheet metal screw Additional set screws may be installed NAILING TAB 4 4 NAILING TAB INSTALLATION APPLIANCE RECESS OR ALCOVE AREA NOTE Recesses or alcoves above the appliance can be made as deep as desired provided the minimum clearances to combustibles are m...

Page 15: ...all onto the two pins as illustrated WARNING LOGS MUST BE PLACED IN THEIR EXACT LOCATION IN THE APPLIANCE DO NOT MODIFY THE PROPER LOG POSITIONS SINCE APPLIANCE MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY DELAYED IGNITION AND CARBON SOOT DISTRIBUTION THROUGHOUT THE LIVING AREA MAY OCCUR THE LOGS ARE FRAGILE AND SHOULD BE HANDLED WITH CARE DO NOT PLACE CHARCOAL EMBERS VERMICULITE OR CHARCOAL LUMPS ON THIS BURNER ALL...

Page 16: ...log 5 against the centre grate post with the other end of the log resting in the pocket of log 4 4 5 6 E Place the bottom of the right crossover log 6 against the right tab of the log support and against the grate Place the top into the pocket provided on log 5 and allow to rest against the bracket of the log support REAR LOG SUPPORT LEFT TAB REAR TABS RIGHT TAB REAR TABS 1 A Prepare for log place...

Page 17: ...ck the burner ports Blocked burner ports can cause an incorrect flame pattern Carbon deposits and delayed ignition PhazerTM logs glow when exposed to direct flame 5 3 GLOWING EMBERS 34 1 Place the lumps in front of the logs in a realistic manner taking care not to block any of the burner ports WARNING CHARCOAL EMBERS VERMICULITE AND CHARCOAL LUMPS ARE NOT TO BE PLACED ON THE BURNER WARNING APPLIAN...

Page 18: ... into the slots lo cated at the bottom left and right corners of the unit To remove the louvres pull the back tabs of the clips forward while pushing the louvre assembly back Lift the clip 5 8 L42 LOUVRE INSTALLATION 5 9 LOGO PLACEMENT Remove the backing of the logo supplied and place on the screen cover as indicated LOGO D The curtain mesh must be kept fully closed during operation to help preven...

Page 19: ...not previously equipped with a blower Route a grounded 2 wire 60hz power cable to the receptacle junction box At this point it must be strain relieved and insulated The three slots on the blower mounting bracket allow ease of adjustment when attaching the blower For a quiet running blower do not allow the assembly to sit on the firebox base Slide the vibration reducing pad A into the clip C and up...

Page 20: ...turned on it will automatically start approximately 10 minutes after lighting the appliance and will run for approximately 30 45 minutes after the appliance has been turned off Use of the fan increases the output of heat Drywall dust will penetrate into the blower bearings causing irreparable damage Care must be taken to prevent drywall dust from coming into contact with the blower or its compartm...

Page 21: ...of the back log G Turn gas knob counter clockwise to pilot H Depress and hold gas knob while lighting the pilot with the push button ignitor Keep knob fully depressed for one minute then release If pilot does not continue to burn repeat steps 3 through 7 With pilot lit turn gas knob counter clockwise to on When the pilot has been turned off ignition of the main burner may be delayed from 1 2 minut...

Page 22: ...g Opening the air shutter will cause a more blue flame but can cause flame lifting from the burner ports The flame may not appear yellow immediately allow 15 to 30 minutes for the final flame colour to be established AIR SHUTTER ADJUSTMENT MUST ONLY BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER AIR SHUTTER OPENING VENTURI BURNER ORIFICE 49 1 AIR SHUTTER OPENINGS NG 3 16 LP 7 16 8 2 FLAME CHARACTERISTICS It s i...

Page 23: ...y clean the burner and pilot assembly remove the logs rocks and or glass to expose both assemblies B Keep the control compartment media burner air shutter opening and the area surrounding the logs clean by vacuuming or brushing at least once a year C Check to see that all burner ports are burning Clean out any of the ports which may not be burning or are not burning properly D Check to see that th...

Page 24: ...ION SENSOR SYSTEM 3 W680 0004 THERMOPILE 4 W725 0030 NATURAL GAS VALVE 4 W725 0031 PROPANE GAS VALVE 5 W385 0430 CONTINENTAL LOGO 6 GD 660 STANDARD WALL SWITCH 20FT OF WIRE 7 GL 633 LOG SET 8 W361 0079 GLOWING EMBERS 9 W550 0001 CHARCOAL EMBERS 10 W550 0002 CHARCOAL LUMPS 11 W361 0014 VERMICULITE 12 W135 0150 BACK LOG 1 9 2 CARE OF PLATED PARTS 6 1 If the appliance is equipped with plated parts yo...

Page 25: ...IT POLISHED BRASS 30 L42SS LOUVRE KIT STAINLESS STEEL 15 12 22 24 30 14 13 7 23 29 19 18 21 20 2 4 17 16 COMPONENTS REF PART NO DESCRIPTION 13 W135 0151 SMALL LEFT LOG 2 14 W135 0152 SMALL RIGHT LOG 3 15 W135 0131 LEFT CROSSOVER LOG 4 16 W135 0132 CENTER LOG 5 17 W135 0133 RIGHT CROSSOVER LOG 6 18 W010 0864 PAN BURNER 19 W456 0038 38 NATURAL GAS BURNER ORIFICE 19 W456 0053 53 PROPANE GAS BURNER OR...

Page 26: ... low Service or replace Oxygen Depletion Sensor System Correct piping and or regulator to provide correct pressure Ensure adequate supply pressure Pilot goes out when the gas knob is released The gas valve has an interlock device which will not allow the pilot burner to be lit until the thermocouple has cooled Allow approximately 60 seconds for the thermocouple to cool System is not correctly purg...

Page 27: ...n Depletion Sensor System Call the gas distributor Pilot goes out while standing Main burner is in OFF position Gas piping is undersized Turn on all gas appliances and see if pilot flame flutters diminishes or extinguishes especially when main burner ignites Monitor appliance supply working pressure Check if supply piping size is to code Correct all undersized piping Pilot flame is not large enoug...

Page 28: ...air shutter to specified opening see VENTURI ADJUSTMENT section Exhaust fumes smelled in room headaches Not enough combustion air Increase fresh air supply Use one of the methods described in ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 or the applicable local code Not enough ventilation air Increase fresh air supply Use one of the methods described in ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 or the applicable local code Flame is impinging on...

Page 29: ...vironmental conditions such as rooftops buildings nearby trees hills mountains inadequate vents or ventilation excessive venting configurations insufficient makeup air or negative air pressures which may or may not be caused by mechanical systems such as exhaust fans furnaces clothes dryers etc Any damages to appliance combustion chamber heat exchanger brass trim or other components due to water w...

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