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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 BE-41

Page 1: ...UTURE REFERENCE 1 This appliance may be installed in an af termarket permanentlylocated manufac tured mobile home wherenotprohibited by local codes 2 Thisapplianceisonlyforusewiththetype of gas indica...

Page 2: ...he 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 Firepla...

Page 3: ...10 Step 3 Installing the Vent System 12 A Vent System Approvals 12 B Installing Vent Components 18 C Vent Termination 21 Step 4 Positioning Leveling and Securing the Fireplace 24 Step 5 The Gas Contr...

Page 4: ...1 Canadian Electric Code in Canada These models may be installed in a bedroom or bed sitting room in the U S A and Canada 1Approvals and Codes High Altitude Installations U L Listed gas fireplaces are...

Page 5: ...eplace and its components are tested and safe when installed in accordance with this Installers Guide Report to your dealer any parts damaged in shipment particularly the condition of the glass Do not...

Page 6: ...unit is to be installed The vent system configuration to be used Gas supply piping Electrical wiring Framing and finishing details Whether optional accessories devices such as a fan wall switch or re...

Page 7: ...the face of the fireplace is one inch 25 mm The back of the fireplace may be recessed 21 1 2 inches 546 mm into combustible construction Minimum Clearances from the Vent Pipe to Combustible Materials...

Page 8: ...below shows framing reference dimensions CAUTION MEASURE FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS AND VERIFY FRAMING METHODS AND WALL COVERING DETAILS BEFORE FRAMING 1 2 CLEARANCE FROM BACK OF FIREPLACE TO COMBUSTIBLE 0...

Page 9: ...3 8 INCHES 34 93mm AT EACH JOINT DV 36D 5 3 4 146mm 8 3 4 222mm 11 3 4 298mm DV 48D 7 3 8 187mm 8 5 8 220mm 8 1 2 216mm 6 7 16 164mm 11 1 16 281mm 6 1 2 165mm 8 1 2 216mm 5 1 16 129mm 8 5 8 220mm 35...

Page 10: ...nting configuration used Terminations Kits Identifying Vent Components The vent systems installed on this gas fireplace may in clude one two or three 90 elbow assemblies The rela tionships of vertical...

Page 11: ...Up Vertical Venting NOTE On vertical venting configurations where the vertical component is over 10 feet you may want to install the vertical baffle VERT BAF see Figure 7 STRAIGHT UP VERTICAL VENTING...

Page 12: ...e 90 Elbow VENTING WITH ONE 1 90 ELBOW VENTING WITH ONE 1 90 ELBOW V FT H FT 1 MIN 305mm 5 MAX 1 52m 2 MIN 610mm 10 MAX 3 1m 3 MIN 914mm 15 MAX 4 65m 4 MIN 1 22m 20 MAX 6 2m V H 40 MAX 12 4MM H 20 MAX...

Page 13: ...914 mm 6 MAX 1 86 m 15 MAX 4 65m 4 MIN 1 22 m 8 MAX 2 48 m 20 MAX 6 2m V H H1 40 MAX 12 4 m H 8 MAX 2 48 m H H1 20 MAX 6 2m Figure 12 Venting with Two 90 Elbows VENTING WITH TWO 2 90o ELBOWS V FT H H...

Page 14: ...914mm 6 MAX 1 86m 15 MAX 4 65m 4 MIN 1 22m 8 MAX 2 48m 20 MAX 6 2m V H H1 H2 40 MAX 12 4 m H 8 MAX 2 48 m H H1 H2 20 MAX 6 2 m V H H H1 H2 1 MIN 305mm 2 MAX 610mm 5 MAX 1 52m 2 MIN 610mm 4 MAX 1 22m...

Page 15: ...m 3 MIN 914mm 15 MAX 4 65m 4 MIN 1 22m 20 MAX 6 2m NOTE H H1 20 MAX 6 2m V V1 H H1 40 MAX 12 4m V FT H H1 FT 1 MIN 305mm 5 MAX 1 52m 2 MIN 610mm 10 MAX 3 1m 3 MIN 914mm 15 MAX 4 65m 4 MIN 1 22m 20 MAX...

Page 16: ...inch 127mm fireplace starting collar Make sure that the fiberglass rope gasket supplied with the fireplace seals between the first 8 5 8 inch 219mm vent component and the outer fireplace wrap Lock th...

Page 17: ...e supports to the framing members Figure 17 Adding Venting Components For Vertical Runs The vent system must be supported every eight 8 feet 2 4m above the fireplace flue outlet by wall brackets To in...

Page 18: ...the vent passes To install firestops for vertical runs that pass through ceilings Position a plumb bob directly over the center of the verti cal vent component Mark the ceiling to establish the center...

Page 19: ...OR SIDING SEE THE FOL LOWING DIAGRAM FOR VENT TERMINATION CLEARANCES ROUND CAP TERMINATION PERFORATION CANNOT BE INSIDE THE WALL 7 1 2 191mm MINIMUM TRAPEZOID CAP TERMINATION 7 1 4 184mm WARNING THET...

Page 20: ...or that may be opened C 9 U S A 12 Canada clearance to permanently closed window D 18 vertical clearance to ventilated soffit located above the termi nal within a horizontal distance of 2 feet 60 cm f...

Page 21: ...FOLLOWING DIAGRAM FOR MINIMUM HEIGHTS PROVIDED THE TERMI NATION CAP IS AT LEAST TWO 2 FEET FROM A VERTICALWALLAND 2 FEET BELOWA HORIZON TAL OVERHANG NOTE This also pertains to vertical vent systems i...

Page 22: ...position level and secure the fireplace Figure 27 Proper Positioning Leveling and Securing of a Fireplace Step 5 The Gas Control Systems WARNING THIS UNIT IS NOT FOR USE WITH SOLID FUEL The type of g...

Page 23: ...vent cold air infiltration Open the fireplace lower grille insert the gas supply line throughthegaslinehole andconnectittotheshut offvalve When attaching the pipe support the control so that the lines...

Page 24: ...witch 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 WA...

Page 25: ...NSI or CAN CGAtesting standardsdonot require hearth extensions for gas fireplace appliances Figure 33 Sealant Material HIGH TEMPERATURE SIDE SEAL JOINT 300 F 149 C MIN TOP O O 0 0 FINISH WALL MATERIAL...

Page 26: ...of the tie in the fireplace see Figure 35 WARNING USE WIRE CUT TERS DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CUT THE TIE WITH A KNIFE 3 Grasp the log assembly by the ends Do NOT grasp the log as sembly by the center Remove...

Page 27: ...rward on the refractory see Figure 37 7 Cut shrink wrap and remove from around the log assembly WARNING REMOVE ALL PACKAGING FROM LOGS 8 Install embers See ember placement instructions for details WAR...

Page 28: ...e chemicals used in the paint and logs Step 12 Lighting the Fireplace You ve reviewed all safety warnings you ve checked the fireplace for gas leaks you know the vent system is unobstructed and you ve...

Page 29: ...annually 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 B...

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