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HEAT & GLO  •  PHOENIX42-IFT Installation Manual  •  4096-901 Rev. A

 

 •  02/18

Installation Manual

Installation and Appliance Setup

INSTALLER:  Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation.

OWNER:  Retain this manual for future reference.

NOTICE: DO NOT discard this manual!

In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts installation must be 

performed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter.

See Table of Contents for location of additional Commonwealth 

of Massachusetts requirements.

• 

DO NOT

 store or use gasoline or other flam

-

mable 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.

-  Leave the building immediately.

-  Immediately call your gas supplier from 

a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas sup

-

plier’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.

WARNING: 

FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD

Failure to follow safety warnings exactly 

could result in serious injury, death, or 

property damage. 

Models:

PHOENIX42-IFT

  PHX42-HK-TR Hearth Kit
  PHX42-HK-GLA Hearth Kit

Summary of Contents for PHOENIX42-IFT

Page 1: ...flam mable 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 Leave the building immediately Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas sup plier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire depart...

Page 2: ...rmation A Chimney Diagram 14 B Approved Pipe 16 C Use of Elbows 16 D Measuring Standards 17 E Vent Diagrams 18 5 Vent Clearances and Framing A Pipe Clearances to Combustibles 20 B Wall Penetration Framing Firestops 20 C Ceiling Firestop Floor Penetration Framing 22 D Install Attic Insulation Shield 22 6 Appliance Preparation A Vent Collar Preparation 23 B Securing and Leveling the Appliance 24 C I...

Page 3: ..._____________ ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ Gas Section 9 34 35 Proper appliance for fuel type Was a conversion performed Leak check performed and inlet pressure verified Verified proper air shutter setting for installation type ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ Finishing Section 10 Pg 36 37 Com...

Page 4: ...able electrical codes when it is installed in locations such as in bathrooms or near sinks NOT INTENDED FOR USE AS A PRIMARY HEAT SOURCE This appliance is tested and approved as either supplemen tal room heat or as a decorative appliance It should not be factored as primary heat in residential heating calculations NOTICE This installation must conform with local codes In the absence of local codes...

Page 5: ...s fu eled heating appliance or equipment The sign shall read in print size no less than one half 1 2 in in size GAS VENT DIRECTLY BELOW KEEP CLEAR OF ALL OB STRUCTIONS Inspection The state or local gas inspector of the side wall horizon tally vented gas fueled equipment shall not approve the installation unless upon inspection the inspector ob serves carbon monoxide detectors and signage installed...

Page 6: ...ning the installation be sure that the following tools and building supplies are available Tape measure Framing material Pliers Hammer Phillips screwdriver Manometer Gloves Framing square Voltmeter Electric drill and bits 1 4 in Plumb line Safety glasses Level Reciprocating saw Flat blade screwdriver Non corrosive leak check solution Caulking material 300ºF minimum continuous exposure rating 1 2 3...

Page 7: ...wer vented appliance uses room air for combus tion It is imperative that provisions for adequate com bustion and ventilation air be made Items to consider are While this appliance can operate in environments of 15 Pascals it is recommended the room be at a neu tral pressure Ensure furnace and air conditioning return vents are not located in the immediate vicinity of the appliance Avoid installing ...

Page 8: ... clearances refer to Section 5 Note All standoffs measure 1 inch Figure 3 1 Appliance Dimensions 34 5 8 in 879 mm 16 1 2 in 421 mm 27 1 2 in 700 mm 1 in 25 mm 43 1 2 in 1103 mm 73 1 8 in 1857 mm 28 1 2 in 723 mm 1 7 8 in 46 mm 42 in 1068 mm 50 3 8 in 1280 mm 44 3 8 in 1127 mm 1 5 8 in 41 mm 6 3 8 in 161 mm GAS LINE ACCESS 15 1 2 in 395 mm ELECTRICAL ACCESS 66 3 8 in 686 mm TO CENTER OF REAR VENT 3...

Page 9: ...AT GLO PHOENIX42 IFT Installation Manual 4096 901 Rev A 02 18 Figure 3 2 Decorative Front Dimensions GV80BK Screen Front 28 3 8 in 721 mm 23 3 8 in 72 mm 2 in 51 mm 37 in 938 mm 42 in 1065 mm 2 1 2 in 64 mm ...

Page 10: ... 4 in 1645 mm 64 3 4 in 1645 mm 68 1 2 in 1739 mm 68 1 2 in 1739 mm 9 6 7 8 i n 2 4 5 9 m m 51 3 8 in 1305 m m 64 3 4 in 1645 mm 64 3 4 in 1645 mm 20 7 8 in 530 mm 51 3 8 in 1305 m m 91 5 8 in 2326 m m 64 3 4 in 1645 mm 64 3 4 in 1645 mm 51 3 8 in 1305 mm B Clearances to Combustibles When selecting a location for the appliance it is important to consider the required clearances to walls See Figure...

Page 11: ... 1302 mm 28 in 713 mm 51 3 8 in 1305 mm If the inside of the framed cavity is to be finished the framing dimensions must include the finished surface If dry wall is to be attached to the rear wall the depth must be measured from the drywall surface Add 9 1 4 inches to framing depth for an elbow vented off the rear of the appliance 0 in Combustible flooring may be installed next to the front of the...

Page 12: ... to model actual TV temperatures should be validated at the me of each installa on TVs should not be used in situa ons where the actual TV temperature exceeds the manufacturers maximum allowable opera ng temperatures iden fied in the TV s technical specifica ons Contact the TV s manufacturer directly if you cannot locate this informa on or have ques ons regarding the informa on 3 Mantel height and...

Page 13: ...egions where cold air infiltration may be an issue the inside surfaces may be sheetrocked and taped or an equivalent method may be used to achieve maximum air tightness To further prevent drafts the wall shield and ceiling fire stops should be caulked with caulk with a minimum of 300ºF continuous exposure rating to seal gaps Gas line holes and other openings should be caulked with caulk with a min...

Page 14: ...soffit 18 Clearance below ventilated soffit 18 M Clearance under veranda porch deck balcony or overhang 18 Clearance below vinyl soffit 30 Clearance under veranda porch deck balcony or overhang vinyl or composite 30 D Clearance to an outside corner 6 E Clearance to an inside corner 1 12 Note Only permitted when veranda porch deck or balcony is fully open on a minimum of 2 sides beneath the floor N...

Page 15: ...nt system termination is NOT permitted in screened porches Vent system termination is permitted in porch areas with two or more sides open Hearth Home Technologies assumes no responsibility for the improper performance of the appliance when the venting system does not meet these requirements Chimney Diagram cont Clearance 36 in Measure horizontal clearances from this surface Measure vertical clear...

Page 16: ...gure 4 3 shows the vertical and horizontal offsets for SLG elbows B Approved Pipe This appliance is approved for use with Hearth Home Technologies SLG venting system Refer to Section 12 A for vent component information and dimensions DO NOT mix pipe fittings or joining methods from differ ent manufacturers The pipe is tested to be run inside an enclosed wall There is no requirement for inspection ...

Page 17: ...m the start of the vent run to the end of the vent run including straight pipe as well as elbows Horizontal pipe installed level with no rise Fire Risk PHOENIX models must be power vented using the termination cap supplied with the appliance Failure to vent properly could cause overheating and fire WARNING The PHOENIX comes standard with a 2 minute pre purge function designed to remove gas from th...

Page 18: ...th of vent is a measurement of the total vent used Sample venting configurations shown above with dimensions for reference only Each 90 elbow whether installed vertically or horizontally counts as two feet towards the total vent run Each 45 elbow whether installed vertically or horizontally counts a one foot towards the total vent run A maximum of three 90 elbows or six 45 elbows may be used in an...

Page 19: ...LO PHOENIX42 IFT Installation Manual 4096 901 Rev A 02 18 Figure 4 6 Elbow installation Options Elbow installed horizontally Elbow installed vertically WARNING Elbows may NOT be installed in a downward direction ...

Page 20: ... one side of the interior walls See Section 7 E for information regarding the installation of a horizontal termination cap Non Combustible Wall Penetration If the hole being penetrated is surrounded by non com bustible materials such as concrete a hole with diameter one inch greater than the pipe is acceptable Whenever a non combustible wall is penetrated the wall shield firestop is only required ...

Page 21: ... 305 mm 82 in 2083 mm CENTER LINE 67 3 8 in 1711 mm CENTER LINE 81 in 2056 mm CENTER LINE 66 3 8 in 1686 mm CENTER LINE Shows center of vent framing hole for top or rear venting The center of the hole is one 1 in 25 4 mm above the center of the horizontal vent pipe DO NOT PACK WITH INSULATION OR OTHER MATERIAL ...

Page 22: ...rom the pipe to prevent overheating Figure 5 3 Installing Ceiling Firestop Figure 5 4 Installing the Attic Shield D Install Attic Insulation Shield WARNING Fire Risk DO NOT allow loose ma terials or insulation to touch vent Hearth Home Technologies requires the use of an attic shield The International Fuel Gas Code requires an attic shield constructed of 26 gauge minimum steel that extends at leas...

Page 23: ... of the appliance Remove the 8 screws that attach the solid cover plate and vent box to the top of the appliance Relocate the solid cover plate and vent box with insulation from the top of the appliance to the rear of the appliance and replace 8 screws Figure 6 2 Figure 6 3 Figure 6 4 Figure 6 1 Install the cover plate and vent collar with insulation to the top of the appliance and replace 8 screw...

Page 24: ...he appliance Secure the appliance to the framing by using nails or screws through the nailing tabs Install upper framing plug after unit is set in place Figure 6 6 Proper Positioning and Securing of an Appliance C Installing Optional Outside Air Kit s CAUTION Risk of cuts abrasions flying debris Wear protective gloves and safety glasses during instal lation Sheet metal edges are sharp WARNING Risk...

Page 25: ... of the methods listed below Apply aluminum foil tape 300 F minimum continuous exposure rated to the outside of the connecting joint after joining and securing sections On horizontal pipe runs it is recommended that the tape seam is positioned on the bottom side of the vent pipe OR Apply a bead of 100 silicone sealant 300 F minimum continuous exposure rated inside of the female pipe joint prior to...

Page 26: ...en the SLG vent section and slip section is maintained 120º Figure 7 6 Securing Vertical Pipe Sections 120º Figure 7 7 Securing Horizontal Pipe Sections C Secure the Vent Sections Vertical runs originating off the top of the appliance with no offsets must be supported every 8 ft 2 44 m after the maximum allowed 25 ft 7 62 m of unsupported rise Vertical runs originating off the rear of the applianc...

Page 27: ...ire wall thickness DO NOT remove the heat shields attached to the wall shield or the termination cap shown in Figure 7 8 Heat shields must overlap 1 1 2 in 38 mm minimum Termination Cap Slip Section Exterior Wall Shield Heat Shields E PHOENIX Termination Requirements WARNING Risk of Fire The PHOENIX product is safety tested and listed for use with the SLG vent system ONLY The SLG vent system and p...

Page 28: ...ination must not be recessed in the wall Siding may be brought to the edge of the cap base Flash and seal as appropriate for siding material at outside edges of cap When installing a horizontal termination cap follow the cap location guidelines as prescribed by current ANSI Z223 1 and CAN CGA B149 installation codes and refer to Section 4 of this manual CAUTION Risk of Burns Local codes may requir...

Page 29: ...ecure with 8 screws Figure 7 14 Position the cap base on exterior wall level and secure with 4 screws provided When properly in stalled the damper collar must extend into the wall shield a minimum of 1 1 2 inches See Figure 7 16 Cap Base Damper Collar Figure 7 16 Remove louvered cover from motor assembly 8 screws See Figure 7 17 Louvered Cover Motor Assembly Figure 7 17 Note Damper blade should mo...

Page 30: ...th 8 screws See Figure 7 19 Figure 7 19 Retaining Clips Figure 7 20 Figure 7 21 Secure wire harness and motor wires with retaining clips 2 as shown See Figure 7 20 Reattach louvered cover 8 screws See Figure 7 21 The use of a decorative only shroud is permitted on PHOENIX appliances that terminate from a vertical chase type structure Enclosing the termination cap within the decorative shroud is NO...

Page 31: ...ge cannot be shared within the same wall box 8 Electrical Information Accessory Cable and Junction Box Installa tion The PHOENIX product is a power vented appliance and therefore requires a 110 120VAC power supply from the appliance to the termination cap for proper operation Ac cessory cables are available from your dealer in several different lengths depending on the necessary vent con figuratio...

Page 32: ...rors could cause improper and dangerous operation Verify proper operation after servicing WARNING Risk of Shock Replace damaged wire with type 105º C rated wire Wire must have high temperature insulation Figure 8 4 Junction Box Assembly Removal Figure 8 5 Junction Box Assembly Figure 8 6 Junction Box Removal Install electrical wires from outside the appliance through the hole in the cover plate an...

Page 33: ...MBLY LEGACY ONLY RED WIRE NOT USED 3 2 1 3 2 1 12V POWER SUPPLY SPEAKERS SOUND KIT PHOENIX OPTION CAPACITOR BLK POWER VENT ASSEMBLY SPEAKER WIRE ASSEMBLY 3 2 1 1 2 JUNCTION BOX JUMPER WIRE SOUND KIT SWITCH WIRE ASSEMBLY AUX WIRE ASSEMBLY A BLOWER CONTROL MODULE B C D BLUETOOTH DIGITAL AMPLIFIER LED POWER SUPPLY PHOENIX ONLY LED LIGHTS PHOENIX ONLY BLK BRN TRANSFORMER ADAPTER TO JUNCTION BOX BLK BL...

Page 34: ... to purge from lines When purging is complete the appliance will light and operate normally WARNING Risk of Fire Explosion or Asphyxiation Check all fittings and connections with a non corrosive commercially available leak check solution DO NOT use open flame Fittings and connections could have loos ened during shipping and handling WARNING Risk of Fire DO NOT change valve settings This valve has ...

Page 35: ...e 4500 feet 1370 m Check with your local gas utility to determine proper orifice size MODEL GAS TYPE AIR SHUTTER Phoenix42 IFT NG Minimum Phoenix42 IFT Propane Open Removed E Air Shutter Setting Air shutter setting should be adjusted by a qualified installer at the time of installation The PHOENIX air shutter is set to its minimum opening at the factory Asmall amount of light soot on the logs is n...

Page 36: ...or all surfaces floor walls mantels etc will withstand temperatures up to 190 F B Mantel and Wall Projections WARNING Risk of Fire Comply with all minimum clear ances as specified Framing closer than the minimums list ed must be constructed entirely of non combustible materi als i e steel studs concrete board etc Combustible Mantels Figure 10 3 Combustible Mantel Leg or Wall Projections Acceptable...

Page 37: ...s appliance model may be used Contact your dealer for a list of dec orative fronts that may be used The finishing material thicknesses allowed are noted below Figure 10 4 Non Combustible Finishing Material top and sides of appliance Decorative Front Stop finishing material flush with appliance opening Non combustible finishing material 12 in maximum thickness ...

Page 38: ...10 Speed One S1 Over 10 to 30 Speed Two S2 Refer to Section 4 Termination Location and Vent Information for help calculating total vent length The power vent speed control is located in the appli ance valve compartment See Figure 11 2 Figure 11 2 Power Vent Speed Control Location Control Module Speed Control When setting blower speed make sure the Control Module switch is set to REMOTE Using the h...

Page 39: ...e speed using the S1 or S2 box located on the speed control label for future reference See Figure 11 3 Note The selected speed is now the default speed set ting whenever the appliance is placed into operation Figure 11 3 Note For ease of installation the optional speaker kit should be installed in conjunction with installation of re fractory kit Glass Refractory Installation Note Unpack glass refr...

Page 40: ...abs on rear refractory brackets set the back glass panel on rear brackets bend down 2 upper retaining tabs to secure glass panel in place Left Glass Panel Bend up 2 lower retaining tabs on left refractory brackets set the left glass panel on left brackets bend down 2 upper retaining tabs to secure glass panel in place Right Glass Panel Bend up 2 lower retaining tabs on right refractory brackets se...

Page 41: ... of the appliance until they are tight against the left and right side refractories Tighten 2 screws per side to lock side extensions in place See Figure 11 10 Hearth Refractory Bracket Figure 11 11 Set Left Right Side Hearth Refractories onto side brackets as shown Position side hearth refractories as shown See Figure 11 12 Figure 11 12 Set Left Right Middle Front Hearth Refractories between the ...

Page 42: ...s on bottom of left middle log on to the two locating points on burner top See Figure 11 15 Locate the right middle log by placing the notch on bottom rear of right middle log on to the locating point of burner top The front of right middle log will interlock with left front log See Figure 11 16 Locate the right front log by placing the notch on bottom of right front log on to the locating point o...

Page 43: ...to the locating points on top of rear log and burner top See Figure 11 19 Figure 11 19 Locate the left top log by placing the notch on bottom of log on to the locating point on top of rear log Front of log will fit around left grate bar See Figure 11 20 Figure 11 20 Figure 11 21 Locate the center top log by placing the notch on bot tom of log on to the locating point on top of rear log Notch on fr...

Page 44: ...roper burner operation Mineral wool is shipped with this gas appliance Place a small amount of 1 2 in diameter pieces dime size mineral wool on the burner pan as shown in Figure 11 18 The mineral wool may be placed loosely over the port holes in the burner pan Do NOT press them onto or into the burner port holes This will provide the glowing embers look It is not necessary to use the entire bag Sa...

Page 45: ...nished Height 19 3 4 in 502 mm UNIV AS2 Attic Insulation Shield Tab 1 in 25 4 mm 20 3 4 in 527 mm 14 IN 356 MM 14 IN 356 MM 20 IN 508 MM 12 IN 305 MM DVP RDS ROOF DECK INSULATION SHIELD Effective Length 12 in 305 mm 14 in 356 mm 1 in 25 mm 8 in 203 mm 6 in 152 mm DVP WS Wall Shield Interior wall penetrations only 10 in 254 mm 12 in 303 mm Actual Length Catalog Actual Length Effective Length Inches...

Page 46: ...ed to be used on a wall 4 in to 7 in 102 mm to 178 mm thick If wall thickness is less than 4 in 102 mm the existing heat shields must be field trimmed If wall thickness is greater than 7 in 178 mm a DVP HSM B and SLG D EXT collar extension is required Termination Cap included with appliance 14 in 356 mm 16 in 406 mm Effective Length 11 in 279 mm Minimum Effective Length Maximum Effective Length 4 ...

Page 47: ...2 18 A Vent Components Diagrams continued Figure 12 3 Vent Components SLG BEK Brick Extension Kit DVP TRAPFL Flashing 26 in 660 mm DVP HSM B Extended Heat Shield 13 7 8 in 353 mm 5 in 127 mm 26 in 600 mm 7 7 8 in 199 mm SLG D EXT Collar Extension 19 3 8 in 491 mm ...

Page 48: ...switch lock or a wall remote control with child protection lockout feature Keep remote controls out of reach of children See your dealer if you have questions Wire Ties Flexible Duct not supplied Outside Air Collar Outside Air Hood ID4 Insulated Duct UD4 Uninsulated Duct 42 in 1067 mm 42 in 1067 mm 4 in 102 mm 4 in 102 mm ID4 4 in Insulated Duct UD4 4 in Uninsulated Duct AK22 Outside Air Kit GV80B...

Page 49: ...d in U S A Copyright 2017 Heat Glo a brand of Hearth Home Technologies 7571 215th Street West Lakeville MN 55044 www HeatnGlo com Please contact your Heat Glo dealer with any questions or concerns For the location of your nearest Heat Glo dealer please visit www HeatnGlo com ...

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