Heat-N-Glo 6000TVB Installer'S Manual Download Page 2

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These units 

MUST 

use one of the vent systems

described in the Installing the Fireplace section of

the 

Installers Guide

NO OTHER 

vent systems or

components 

MAY BE USED

.

This gas fireplace and vent assembly 

MUST 

be

vented directly to the outside and 

MUST NEVER 

be

attached to a chimney serving a separate solid fuel

burning appliance. Each gas appliance 

MUST USE

a separate vent system. Common vent systems are

PROHIBITED

.

INSPECT 

the external vent cap on a regular basis to

make sure that no debris is interfering with the air

flow.

The glass door assembly 

MUST 

be in place and

sealed, and the trim door assembly 

MUST 

be in

place on the fireplace before the unit can be placed

into safe operation.

DO NOT OPERATE 

this appliance with the glass

door removed, cracked, or broken. Replacement of

the glass door should be performed by a licensed

or qualified service person. 

DO NOT 

strike or slam

the glass door.

The glass door assembly 

SHALL ONLY 

be

replaced as a complete unit, as supplied by the gas

fireplace manufacturer. 

NO SUBSTITUTE 

material

may be used.

DO NOT USE 

abrasive cleaners on the glass door

assembly. 

DO NOT ATTEMPT 

to clean the glass

door when it is hot.

Turn off the gas before servicing this appliance. It is

recommended that a qualified service technician

perform an appliance check-up at the beginning of

each heating season.

Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing

must be replaced before operating this appliance.

READ 

and 

UNDERSTAND 

all instructions carefully

before starting the installation. 

FAILURE TO

FOLLOW 

these installation instructions may result

in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty.

Prior to the first firing of the fireplace, 

READ 

the

Using Your Fireplace section of the 

Owners Guide

.

DO NOT USE 

this appliance if any part has been

under water. Immediately 

CALL 

a qualified service

technician to inspect the unit and to replace any part

of the control system and any gas control which has

been under water.

THIS UNIT IS NOT FOR USE WITH SOLID FUEL.

Installation and repair should be 

PERFORMED 

by a

qualified service person. The appliance and venting

system should be 

INSPECTED 

before initial use

and at least annually by a professional service

person. More frequent cleaning may be required

due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding

material, etc. It is 

IMPERATIVE 

that the unit’s

control compartment, burners, and circulating air

passageways 

BE KEPT CLEAN 

to provide for

adequate combustion and ventilation air.

Always 

KEEP 

the appliance clear and free from

combustible materials, gasoline, and other

flammable vapors and liquids.

NEVER OBSTRUCT 

the flow of combustion and

ventilation air. Keep the front of the appliance

CLEAR 

of all obstacles and materials for servicing

and proper operations.

Due to the high temperature, the appliance should

be 

LOCATED 

out of traffic areas and away from

furniture and draperies. Clothing or flammable

material 

SHOULD NOT BE PLACED 

on or near the

appliance.

Children and adults should be 

ALERTED 

to the

hazards of high surface temperature and should

STAY AWAY 

to avoid burns or clothing ignition.

Young children should be 

CAREFULLY SUPERVISED

when they are in the same room as the appliance.

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Summary of Contents for 6000TVB

Page 1: ...R Underwriters Laboratories Listed 522 902F 9 00 READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THIS APPLIANCE THIS INSTALLERS GUIDE MUST BE LEFT WITH APPLIANCE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Please contact your Heat N Glo dealer for any questions or concerns For the number of your nearestHeat N Glodealer pleasecall952 985 6000 Printed in U S A Copyright 2000 Heat N Glo a division of Hearth Technologies In...

Page 2: ...the installation FAILURE TO FOLLOW these installation instructions may result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty Prior to the first firing of the fireplace READ the Using Your Fireplace section of the Owners Guide DO NOT USE this appliance if any part has been under water Immediately CALL a qualified service technician to inspect the unit and to replace any part of the control sy...

Page 3: ...4 Installing the Vent System 13 A Vent System Approvals 13 B System Components 13 C Bedroom Installation in Canada 14 D Vent Termination 14 Step 5 Positioning Leveling and Securing the Fireplace 14 Step 6 The Gas Control Systems 14 Step 7 The Gas Supply Line 15 Step 8 Gas Pressure Requirements 15 Step 9 Wiring the Fireplace 16 Step 10 Finishing 18 Step 11 Installing Trim Logs and Ember Material 18...

Page 4: ... Codes current edition The Uniform Mechanical Code current edition and local Building Officials for the options allowed in obtaining an effective bedroom volume of unconfined space These models natural gas and propane can be installed in a bedroom in Canada if a thermostat Model WH STAT is installed with the unit Consult local code authorities Detailed installation instructions for Model WH STAT a...

Page 5: ...t Failure to follow these instructions will void the owner s warranty and may present a fire hazard The Heat N Glo Warranty will be voided by and Heat N Glo disclaims any responsibility for the following actions Installation of any damaged fireplace or vent system component Modification of the fireplace or direct vent system Installation other than as instructed by Heat N Glo Improper positioning ...

Page 6: ...10 Figure 1 Diagram of the 7000TV and 6000TVB GAS ACCESS GAS CONTROLS RATING PLATES LABELS VENT COLLARS HOOD STANDOFFS BOTTOM GRILLE COVER ELECTRICAL ACCESS OUTSIDE AIR ...

Page 7: ...e inch 25mm The distance from the unit to combustible construction is to be measured from the unit outer wrap surface to the combustible construction NOT from the screw heads that secure the unit together A 42 B 38 1 2 C 22 Figure 3 Framing Dimensions Minimum Clearances from the B Type Vent Pipe to Combustible Materials is 1 inch 25mm all around the pipe Step 2 Framing the Fireplace Fireplace fram...

Page 8: ...echanically or passively balanced to allow atmospherically vented appliances such as top vented gas fireplaces with draft hoods to draft properly If the home experiences negative pressure or is likely to experience negative pressure connection to an outside air source is mandatory Installing Optional Outside Make up Air This unit is equipped to accept outside air By using outside make up air the a...

Page 9: ...h the holes in the 10 5 8 ring to check that the vent pipe is attached NOTE It is always better to first attach a straight section of vent to the unit before attaching an elbow Avoid using elbows in the vent system if possible A 90 degree elbow can be attached directly to the unit If it is it can be followed by a MAXIMUM 15 feet horizontal run a second 90 degree elbow ending in a minimum 30 foot v...

Page 10: ...ring the Fireplace To properly position level and secure the fireplace Place the fireplace into position see Figure 7 Level the fireplace from side to side and from front to back Shim the fireplace with non combustible material such as sheet metal as necessary Secure the fireplace to the framing by nailing or screwing Figure 7 Proper Positioning Leveling and Securing of a Fireplace Step 6 The Gas ...

Page 11: ...rements Pressure requirements for Heat N Glo gas fireplaces are shown in the table below Pressure Natural Gas Propane Minimum 5 0 inches 11 0 inches Inlet Pressure w c w c Maximum Inlet 14 0 inches 14 0 inches Gas Pressure w c w c Manifold 3 5 inches 10 0 inches Pressure w c w c A one eighth 1 8 inch 3 mm N P T plugged tapping is provided on the inlet and outlet side of the gas control for a test ...

Page 12: ...r chute and install the blower YOU MUST REPLACE THE AIR CHUTE AFTER INSTALLATION Remote Wall Switch Position the remote wall switch in the desired position on a wall Run a maximum of 25 feet 7 8 m or less length of 18 A W G minimum wire and connect it to the fireplace ON OFF switch pigtails WARNING DO NOT CONNECT 110 120 VAC TO THE REMOTE WALL SWITCH OR THE CONTROL VALVE WILL BE DESTROYED CAUTION ...

Page 13: ...ab into the pilot hole on the outer wrap Optional Accessories Optional fan and remote control kits require that 110 120 VAC be wired to the fireplace junction box Figure 12 Direct Spark Ignition DSI Wiring Diagram Remote Wall Switch Position the remote wall switch in the desired position on a wall Run a maximum of 25 feet 7 8 m or less of 16A W G minimum wire and connect it to the fireplace ON OFF...

Page 14: ...LES IN ANY MANNER Install optional marble and brass trim surround kits as desired Marble brass brick tile or other non combustible materials can be used to cover up the gap between the sheet rock and the fireplace Do not obstruct or modify the air inlet outlet grilles When overlapping on both sides leave enough space so that the bottom grille can be lowered and the trim door removed Positioning th...

Page 15: ... component Tampering with the fireplace components is DANGEROUS and voids all war ranties A small amount of air will be in the gas supply lines When first lighting the fireplace it will take a few minutes for the lines to purge themselves of this air Once the purging is complete the fireplace will light and will operate normally Subsequent lightings of the fireplace will not require this purging o...

Page 16: ...ly By Qualified service technician Task Brush or vacuum the control compartment fireplace logs and burner areas surrounding the logs Checking Flame Patterns Flame Height Frequency Periodically By Qualified service technician Home owner Task Make a visual check of your fireplace s flame patterns Make sure the flames are steady not lifting or floating See Figure 17 The flame sensor DSI or thermopile...

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