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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

AND OWNER’S MANUAL

TRIPLE BURNER

(REQUIRES VENTED DECORATIVE  

LOG SET)

FOR INSTALLATION IN

SOLID-FUEL BURNING FIREPLACES

MODELS

AV(36,42)MTEKN-1

CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of your 

new DOUBLE GAS BURNER! Your Decorative 

Gas Burner is designed and intended for instal-

lation in an approved, existing, fully vented, 

wood-burning fireplace, with a gas hook-up. 

General Information: These instructions 

are intended as a general guide and do not 

supersede national or local codes in any 

way. Authorities having jurisdiction should 

be consulted before installation. 

Installation and provision for combustion 

and ventilation air must conform to the 

Na-

tional Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, or CAN/

CGA-B149.1, Natural Gas Installation Code, 

or CAN/CGA-B149.2, Propane Installation 

Code.

This appliance must be installed only in a solid-

fuel burning fireplace with a working flue and 

construction of noncombustible materials.

IMPORTANT! Read these instructions 

carefully before installing or operating this 

gas appliance. These instructions should 

be left with the homeowner for future 

reference.

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.

—  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.

•  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.

The vent damper must have a damper 

clamp attached to it to keep the damper from 

accidentally closing during operation.

This unit is NOT for use with solid fuel. Solid 

fuels shall NOT be burned in a fireplace where 

a decorative appliance is installed.

 

DANGER

If not installed, operated and maintained 

in accordance with the manufacturer’s 

instructions, this product could expose 

you to substances in fuel or from fuel 

combustion which can cause death or 

serious illness.

Summary of Contents for AV36MTEKN-1

Page 1: ...h the homeowner for future reference 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...

Page 2: ...General Information 8 Product Specifications 8 Fireplace Preparation 9 Introduction 9 Gas Supply 10 Before Fully Installing the Appliance 11 Installation 12 14 Final Set Up 15 Operation 16 Door Operat...

Page 3: ...nsulted before installation Follow all local codes regarding installation combustion and ventilation air or in the absence of local codes follow the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 U S installation...

Page 4: ...pression Fitting 1 5 Ember Burner Pan 1 6 Ember Burner 1 7 Damper Clamp 1 8 Flexline 1 9 Street Elbow 1 2 X 3 8 1 10 Rockwool Mix 2 12 Decorative Rock 3 13 Crushed Glass 2 See Parts Lists on page 18 f...

Page 5: ...ace damaged parts Alert children and adults to the hazards of high surface temperatures and caution them to stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition Carefully supervise young children when they a...

Page 6: ...n a fire or explosion WARNING All gas burning appliances produce smoke and carbon mon oxide gas during operation These fumes can be harmful if the appliance is used in any other than a fully vented fi...

Page 7: ...e odor of LP gas Your local LP Gas Dealer can give you a Scratch and Sniff pamphlet Use it to find out what the propane odor smells like If you suspect that your LP Gas has a weak or abnormal odor cal...

Page 8: ...ut should be reduced 4 percent for each 1000 feet above sea level However if the heating value of the gas has been reduced this general rule may not apply Check with local gas utility for proper orifi...

Page 9: ...duction Always consult your local Building Department regarding regula tions codes or ordinances which apply to the installation of a vented decorative gas log set in a solid fuel burning fireplace Th...

Page 10: ...the gas control to aid in servicing It is required by the National Fuel Gas Code that a drip line be installed near the gas inlet This should consist of a vertical length of pipe tee connected into t...

Page 11: ...loor using noncombustible materials Assembly Procedure 1 Place the burner in the fireplace or firebox Make certain the entire ember burner is inside the front edge of the fireplace or firebox 2 An anc...

Page 12: ...ss of 1 2 PSI 3 5 KPA Use a system manual shut off valve to shut off the gas supply to this gas appliance before continuing with installation proce dures WARNING WHEN INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE DO NOT O...

Page 13: ...terclockwise direction 7 Clean the pipe threads on the gas stub using either a wire brush or steel wool Apply Teflon tape or pipe dope to the steel fittings before making any connection Notice All gas...

Page 14: ...ttom lip of the ember burner pan under the ember burner See Figure 10 3 Push the ember burner pan backwards towards the main burner snapping the top of the ember burner pan beneath the grate support S...

Page 15: ...e 14 3 Place the lava rock cinders around the burner assembly Figure 15 WARNING Apply loose material embers and lava rock cinders per instruction manual DO NOT apply extra material not supplied with t...

Page 16: ...ireplace WARNING A fireplace screen must be in place when this appliance is in operation Unless other provisions for combustion air are provided the screen shall have an opening s for introduction of...

Page 17: ...ther than altitude de rate or pilot flame NEVER enlarge valve orifices or burner ports Sooting Some sooting of your log set is normal adding to the appearance of burned wood If excessive sooting accum...

Page 18: ...e Burner Assembly 4 R12072 R12134 Orifice 5 R12055 R12055 Orifice Holder 6 R12083 R12083 Flexline 7 R12165 R12166 Ember Burner Pan 8 R12116 R12116 Compression Fitting 9 R12160 R12161 Ember Burner 10 R...

Page 19: ...be ordered by your Service Person or Dealer Proof of purchase is required for warranty parts All parts listed in the Parts List have a Part Number When ordering parts first obtain the Model Number an...

Page 20: ...tions furnished with the ap pliance A bill of sale cancelled check or payment record should be kept to verify purchase date and establish warranty period Ready access to the appliance for service What...

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