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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

M AY 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.

DO NOT 

place furniture or any other combustible

household objects within 36 inches of the fireplace
front.

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 SL-550TR-C

Page 1: ...TH APPLIANCE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 1 This appliance may be installed in an af termarket permanentlylocated manufac tured mobile home wherenotprohibited by local codes 2 This appliance is only for use w...

Page 2: ...DERSTAND 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 firs...

Page 3: ...t System Approvals 19 B Installing Vent Components 29 C Vent Termination 32 Step 4 Positioning Leveling and Securing the Fireplace 35 Step 5 The Gas Control Systems 35 Step 6 The Gas Supply Line 36 St...

Page 4: ...o Quality Systems registered by SGS ICS Appliance Certification The Heat N Glo fireplace models discussed in this Installers Guide have been tested to certification standards and listed by the applica...

Page 5: ...nefit 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 fo...

Page 6: ...8 1007mm 22 559mm 43 1092mm 48 1218mm 41 7 8 1063mm 43 1092mm 2 3 16 55mm 5 1 16 129mm 6 5 8 168mm 37 5 8 956mm0 18 7 8 478mm 1 2 13mm 16 1 4 414mm 8 3 4 223mm 15 11 13 402mm RATING PLATE LABELS GAS...

Page 7: ...391mm 15 7 8 403mm 36 1 8 917mm 40 7 8 1039mm 3 9 16 90mm ELECTRICAL ACCESS 37 7 8 961mm 8 203mm 6 5 8 168mm 16 3 8 416mm 8 13 16 224mm 1 2 13mm 20 3 4 526mm 6 7 8 174mm 40 1016mm RATING PLATE LABELS...

Page 8: ...1 1 8 790mm 2 3 16 55mm 5 1 16 129mm GAS LINE ACCESS 31 790mm 36 913mm 6 7 8 174mm ELECTRICAL ACCESS 32 9 16 828mm 8 203mm 6 5 8 168mm 17 1 4 438mm 3 9 16 90mm 36 7 16 925mm BOTTOM GRILLE COVER ELECTR...

Page 9: ...TION OF THE CHASE MAY VARY WITH THE TYPE OF BUILDING THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT SUBSTITUTES FOR THE REQUIREMENTS OF LOCAL BUILDING CODES THEREFORE YOUR LOCAL BUILD ING CODES MUST BE CHECKED TO DETERMI...

Page 10: ...C Step 2 Framing the Fireplace Fireplace framing can be built before or after the fireplace is set in place Framing should be positioned to accommo date wall coverings and fireplace facing material T...

Page 11: ...T Figure 6 DVP Series Direct Vent Component Specifications 5 inch inner pipe 8 inch outer pipe DVP90ST 12 9 16 11 1 4 7 1 4 1 1 4 TYP 1 2 TYP 8 9 16 DVP36 DVP48 48 24 36 4 6 DVP4 DVP6 12 DVP12 2 MIN D...

Page 12: ...nner pipe 6 5 8 inch outer pipe 120 3048mm 24 610mm 36 914mm 60 1524mm 9 1 4 6 5 8 6 1 2 6 3 8 6 1 2 9 5 8 9 5 8 6 5 8 6 3 8 8 3 4 SL 09D 12 17 SL 12 17D SL12 17D SL 24D SL 36D SL 48D 47 3 4 35 3 4 23...

Page 13: ...d with each vent termination kit and should be used in conjunction with this Installers Guide Figure 8 shows vent system components and terminations The vent systems installed on this gas fireplace ma...

Page 14: ...tion Figure 9 requires only enough support to main tain the necessary clearance to combustibles However the vent attachment point and the firestop location are consid ered to be supports 3 CLEARANCE T...

Page 15: ...MAX 90o Elbow on Top 2 5 FT 863mm 1 FT 305mm 2 5 FT 863mm 2 FT 610mm 4 FT 1 22m 3 FT 914mm 6 FT 1 86m 4 FT 1 22m 8 FT 2 48m 5 FT 1 52m 16 FT 4 8m VENTING WITH ONE 1 90o ELBOW PROPANE H MAX 16 FT 4 8m...

Page 16: ...MIN 1 22 m 8 MAX 2 48 m 16 MAX 4 8m V H H1 40 MAX 12 4 m H 8 MAX 2 48 m H H 1 16 MAX 4 8m Figure 14 Venting with Two 90 Elbows V FT H H1 FT 1 MIN 305 mm 2 MAX 610 mm 2 MIN 610 mm 4 MAX 1 22 m 3 MIN 91...

Page 17: ...FT 2 48m 8 FT 2 48m 16 FT 4 8m 16 FT 4 8m MODEL SL 550TR C V MIN H H1 MAX 90o Elbow on Top 2 5 FT 863mm 1 FT 305mm 2 5 FT 863mm 2 FT 610mm 4 FT 1 22m 3 FT 914mm 6 FT 1 86m 4 FT 1 22m 8 FT 2 48m 5 FT...

Page 18: ...FT 2 48m 8 FT 2 48m 16 FT 4 8m 16 FT 4 8m MODEL SL 550TR C V MIN H MAX 90o Elbow on Top 2 5 FT 863mm 1 FT 305mm 2 5 FT 863mm 2 FT 610mm 4 FT 1 22m 3 FT 914mm 6 FT 1 86m 4 FT 1 22m 8 FT 2 48m 5 FT 1 52...

Page 19: ...m 8 MAX 2 48m 16 MAX 4 8m V1 V H H1 40 MAX 12 4m H 8 MAX 2 48m H H1 16 MAX 4 8m V H H H1 1 MIN 305 mm 2 MAX 610 mm 4 MAX 1 22m 2 MIN 610 mm 4 MAX 1 22 m 8 MAX 2 48m 3 MIN 914 mm 6 MAX 1 86 m 12 MAX 3...

Page 20: ...m VENTING WITH THREE 3 90o ELBOWS NATURAL GAS V H V1 H1 MAX 40 FT 12 2m VENTING WITH THREE 3 90o ELBOWS PROPANE MODEL SL 550TR C MODEL SL 750TR C MODEL SL 950TR C V MIN H MAX H H1 MAX H MAX H H1 MAX H...

Page 21: ...T 1 22m 6 FT 1 86m 6 FT 1 86m 8 FT 2 48m 8 FT 2 48m 16 FT 4 8m 16 FT 4 8m MODEL SL 550TR C V MIN H H1 MAX 90o Elbow on Top 2 5 FT 863mm 1 FT 305mm 2 5 FT 863mm 2 FT 610mm 4 FT 1 22m 3 FT 914mm 6 FT 1...

Page 22: ...AND PROPANE GAS V H V2 V1 H1 NOTE There MUST be a 25 reduction in total H when using flex vent except when using the simple up and out installa tion see Figure 9 Use SL D Series components only V MIN...

Page 23: ...CHED TO THE TOP STARTING COLLARS SEE FIGURE 21 WARNING FAILURE TO REMOVE INSULATION IN THE SET OF COLLARS YOU ARE USING COULD NEGATIVELY AFFECT FIREPLACE PERFORMANCE WARNING YOU MUST LEAVE THE INSULA...

Page 24: ...install support brackets for horizontal runs Place the pipe supports around the vent pipe Nail the pipe supports to the framing members WALL BRACKET WALL STUD 1 INCH MIN 25 4mm 8 FT 2 4m FLUE OUTLET I...

Page 25: ...ition the firestops on both sides of the hole previ ously cut and secure the firestops with nails or screws The heat shields of the firestops MUST BE placed to wards the top of the hole Continue the v...

Page 26: ...pezoid Termination Cap 7 1 4 184mm WARNING THE TERMINATION CAP MUST BE POSITIONED SO THAT THE ARROW IS POINT ING UP WARNING VENTING TERMINALS SHALL NOT BE RECESSED INTO A WALL OR SID ING VENT TERMINAT...

Page 27: ...one side and with an overhang are permitted with the dimensions specified for vinyl or non vinyl siding and soffits 1 There must be 3 feet minimum between termination caps 2 All mechanical air intakes...

Page 28: ...THE TERMI NATION CAP IS AT LEAST TWO 2 FEET 20 INCH ES FOR DVP PIPE FROM A VERTICAL WALL AND 2 FEET BELOW A HORIZONTAL OVERHANG NOTE This also pertains to vertical vent systems in stalled on the outs...

Page 29: ...IS NOT FOR USE WITH SOLID FUEL Two types of gas control systems are used with this model Standing Pilot Ignition and Intermittent Pilot Ignition IPI Standing Pilot Ignition System This system includes...

Page 30: ...ebox Open the fireplace lower grille insert the gas supply line throughthegaslinehole andconnectittotheshut offvalve When attaching the pipe support the control so that the lines are not bent or torn...

Page 31: ...y installed Wall Switch Position the 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...

Page 32: ...I Wiring Diagram Optional Accessories Optional fan and remote control kits require that 110 120 VAC be wired to the fireplace junction box Wall Switch Position the wall switch in the desired position...

Page 33: ...ce CAUTION IF JOINTS BETWEEN THE FINISHED WALLS AND THE FIREPLACE SURROUND TOP AND SIDES ARE SEALED A 300 F MINIMUM SEALANT MATE RIAL MUST BE USED THESE JOINTS ARE NOT RE QUIRED TO BE SEALED ONLY NON...

Page 34: ...r ports Cover the top of the burner with a single layer of ember material For best performance do NOT place embers on the ports at the rear of the burner see Figure 42 Save the remaining ember materia...

Page 35: ...o whom the product is delivered Some local building codes require the use of tempered glass with permanent marking in such locations Glass meeting this requirement is available from the factory Please...

Page 36: ...an Task Make a visual check of the straight flame sensor rod Use steel wool or fine sandpaper to carefully remove any existing white deposits Checking Flame Patterns Flame Height Frequency Periodicall...

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