Heat-N-Glo 8000TVC Installer'S Manual Download Page 2

SAFETY AND WARNING INFORMATION

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.

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.

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Summary of Contents for 8000TVC

Page 1: ...8 900C 10 99 READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THIS APPLIANCE THIS INSTALLERS GUIDE MUST BE LEFT WITH THE APPLIANCE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Please contact your Heat N Glo dealer with any qu...

Page 2: ...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 CARE...

Page 3: ...tem Approvals 7 B System Components 7 C Bedroom Installation in Canada 9 D Vent Termination 9 Step 5 Positioning Leveling and Securing the Fireplace 10 Step 6 The Gas Control Systems 10 Step 7 The Gas...

Page 4: ...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 a...

Page 5: ...separate packages Log installation instructions are provided in the manual bag assembly shipped with unit Read all of the instructions before starting the installation Follow these instructions carefu...

Page 6: ...ply piping Electrical wiring Framing and finishing details Whether optional accessories devices such as a fan wall switch or remote control are desired If the fireplace is to be installed on carpeting...

Page 7: ...etoaperpendicularwallextending past the face of the fireplace is one inch 25mm The minimum clearance from the top face of the fireplace to combustible finishing materials such as drywall is one inch 2...

Page 8: ...t of the frame Negative Pressure warning When negative pressure is present an atmospherically vented fireplace with a draft hood may not function properly and it may down draft In the case of a gas ap...

Page 9: ...will be reduced It is recommended that an AK TV air kit be used with this appliance WARNING IN A NEGATIVE PRESSURE CONDITION LIKELY TO OCCUR IN NEW HOMES THAT DO NOT HAVE ADEQUATE MAKE UP AIR THE OUTS...

Page 10: ...XIMUM TOTAL HORIZONTAL RUN 15 FT MINIMUM TOTAL VERTICAL RISE 9 FT MAXIMUM NO Of ELBOWS 2 90o or 4 45o Plan and install the vent system using the parameters shown above WARNING YOU MUST NOT EXCEED THES...

Page 11: ...E 9FT MAXIMUM HORIZONTAL RUN 15FT V H 2 1 NOTE The vent termination must be in a vertical position and the termination cap must be listed for the vent pipe used Consult Local Building Code Officials a...

Page 12: ...ABLE SHOW MINIMUM HEIGHTS PROVIDED THE TERMINATION CAP IS AT LEAST 8 FEET FROM A VERTICAL WALL ROOFPITCH H MIN FT FLAT TO 6 12 1 0 6 12 TO 7 12 1 25 OVER 7 12 TO 8 12 1 5 OVER 8 12 TO 9 12 2 0 OVER 9...

Page 13: ...evel and secure the fireplace 1 Place the fireplace into position 2 Level the fireplace from side to side and from front to back 3 Shim the fireplace with non combustible material such as sheet metal...

Page 14: ...11 Figure 8 Gas Controls Systems STANDING PILOT NOTE FLAMES TOO CLOSETO THE CERAMIC INSULATORS CAN CAUSE NUISANCE LOCKOUTSAND ELECTRODE FAILURE DSI IGNITION...

Page 15: ...13 mm inlet of the control valve The gas line may be run from either side of the fireplace provided the hole in the outer wrap does not exceed 2 in diameter and it does not penetrate the airtight fire...

Page 16: ...e w c w c Manifold 3 5 inches 10 0 inches Pressure w c w c The tap for the manifold and inlet pressures are on the face of the gas control valve Remove the control panel covering the valve Use a small...

Page 17: ...ntrol kits require that 110 120 VAC be wired to the factory installed junction box before the fireplace is permanently installed Remote Wall Switch Position the remote wall switch in the desired posit...

Page 18: ...n a maximum of 25 feet 7 8 m or less of 16 A W G minimum wire and connect it to the fireplace ON OFF switch pigtails NOTE Electrical wiring must be installed by a licensed electrician CAUTION LABEL AL...

Page 19: ...16 Figure 12 Direct Spark Ignition DSI Wiring Diagram...

Page 20: ...FACING TO THE FIREPLACE SURROUND SEE THE DIAGRAM BELOW 1 Apply non combus tible facing material to the fireplace sur round Figure 14 Sealant Material Hearth Extensions A hearth extension may be desira...

Page 21: ...r use during fireplace servicing Replace the glass door and a front trim door on the unit see Replacement Parts Section of the manual Pull out and latch the glass clips into the groove on the glass fr...

Page 22: ...the unit Figure 15 GlassAssembly 1 Place the ember material onto the top of the burner Figure 16 Placement of the Ember Material CAUTION IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT TRIM DOORS WITH OPTIONAL MESH S...

Page 23: ...voids all warranties 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 i...

Page 24: ...ng For more information see Placing Ember Material in the INSTALLERS GUIDE Cleaning Once annually Qualified Brush or vacuum the control Burner Service compartment fireplace logs and Controls Technicia...

Page 25: ...s Figure 18 Pilot Ignitor Flame Patterns MAKE SURE THE FLAMES ARE STEADY NOT LIFTING OR FLOATING STANDING PILOT 3 8 10 mm DSI IGNITION NOTE FLAMES TOO CLOSE TO THE CERAMIC INSULATORS CAN CAUSE NUISANC...

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