Jøtul GI 550 DV Installation And Operation Instructions Manual Download Page 9

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Mantel  Clearance Requirements

Figure 5.  Minimum Mantel Clearances shown 

measured from the hearth surface to the mantel 

surface.  

Vent Guidelines

•  All vent components must be installed in accor-

dance with the listing terms and manufacturer’s 

instructions.

•  Vent Height: 

 Measured from the top of the insert 

to the top of the termination cap. 

Minimum: no less than 10’ 

Maximum: no greater than 35’.  

  The minimum vent height above the roof or 

adjacent walls is specified by building codes. As a 

general guide, follow the Gas Vent Rule on page 12. 

• 

HORIZONTAL RUNS ARE NOT PERMITTED ANY-

WHERE IN THE VENTING SYSTEM.  

•  Venting liners used on this appliance may not be  

less than 3” in diameter or greater than 3” in diam-

eter.

•  Any unused flue or masonry enclosure can be used 

as a passageway for venting provided the flue is 

relined using 3” Listed flexible gas liner.

•  The remaining space around the liner in a masonry 

or zero-clearance flue CANNOT be used to vent any 

other appliance.

•  Flexible liner components may not be exposed in 

any living space. 

•   Installation of any components not manufactured 

or approved by Jøtul or failure to meet all clearance 

requirements will void all warranties and could 

result in property damage, bodily injury, or serious 

fire.  

•  Never modify any venting component, or use any 

damaged venting product.

•  THE GAS APPLIANCE AND VENT SYSTEM MUST 

BE VENTED DIRECTLY TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE 

BUILDING,  AND NEVER ATTACHED TO A CHIMNEY 

SERVING ANOTHER SOLID FUEL OR GAS-BURNING 

APPLIANCE. 

•  Use vent component supplied by one of the vent 

manufacturers listed on page 5 of this manual. 

Do not mix components from different manufac-

turers in a single installation.

Table 2.  Mantel clearances.

 

E

  48”  46 1/2” 

45” 

43 1/2” 

42”

  50”  48 1/2” 

47” 

45 1/2” 

44”

 

  50”  48 1/2” 

47” 

45 1/2” 

44”

 

   

  50”  48 1/2” 

47” 

45 1/2” 

44”

   

  51”  49 1/2”  48”  46 1/2”  45”

Surround 

Type

Jøtul  

Cast Iron

Jøtul 

Cast Iron 

w/ Plinth

Steel 

Double 

Doors

Scan 70i 

w/ Mantel

Heat  Shield

 

Scan 70i 

without

Mantel

Heat Shield

Use noncombustible  

materials only.

With  1”  Riser

With  2”  Riser

Summary of Contents for GI 550 DV

Page 1: ...ce QUE FAIRE SI VOUS SENTEZ UNE ODEUR DE GAZ Ne pas tenter d allumer l appareil Ne touchez aucum interrupteur Ne pas vous servir des t l phones se trou vant dans le b timent o vous trouvez Appelez imm...

Page 2: ...mpletion of the installation Suggested Tools for Installation and Service External regulator for Propane only Piping which complies with local code Manual shut off valve T Handle required in Massachus...

Page 3: ...engage it from the Glass Frame Latch Release Tool Left Latch Release Unpacking the Fireplace A Miscellaneous Hardware Kit is packed within the right side compartment of the firebox It contains Install...

Page 4: ...onversion Kit LP to NG 156447 High Altitude Adjustment Kit LP 156451 High Altitude Adjustment Kit NG 156452 Wall Thermostat 750003 Remote Control 129706 Cast Iron Surrounds 40 Wide x 30 High 32 w plin...

Page 5: ...vir de cet appareil s il a ete plonge dans l eau completement ou en partie Appeler un technicien qualifie pour inspecter l appareil et rem placer toute partie du syste me de controle et toute commande...

Page 6: ...for use with 3 Type B vent pipe components or a Listed Flexible gas liner See the Appendix on page 28 for a complete list of vent pipe manufacturers whose prod ucts are approved for use with this appl...

Page 7: ...he height appropriate to your installation require ments Figure 2 Firebox dimensions Figure 3 Minimum fireplace dimensions GI 550 DV A Opening Width 34 1 2 876 mm with leveling brackets 36 914 mm B Op...

Page 8: ...least 16 forward of the firebox glass panel with the following exception Cast Iron surrounds without Plinth the hearth pro tection must extend 36 x 18 See fig 4 Table 1 Fireplace Facing Options J tul...

Page 9: ...nry or zero clearance flue CANNOT be used to vent any other appliance Flexible liner components may not be exposed in any living space Installation of any components not manufactured or approved by J...

Page 10: ...the unit and will carry the exhaust gases to the outside of the house This exhaust liner must be directly connected to the unit and run the full length of the chimney See fig 6 The other 3 liner will...

Page 11: ...uld be cut or pried off 2 Remove the damper assembly This includes the damper blade handle and any linkage Two 3 liners must be able to pass through the damper area 3 Remove any fire screen or door as...

Page 12: ...ebox where it will be readily seen should the insert be removed Cutting of any sheet metal parts on a solid fuel fireplace is prohibited If the factory built fireplace has no gas access hole s provide...

Page 13: ...st not block or seal any venti lation openings on the prefabricated fireplace Vent Connection The Vent Collar Plate located on top of the cabinet is removable to ease connection of the vent liners in...

Page 14: ...Turn on gas supply and test for gas leaks using a 50 50 soapy water solution or a gas detector Never use an open flame to check for leaks A T HANDLE GAS SHUT OFF VALVE IS RE QUIRED IN MASSACHUSETTS I...

Page 15: ...ing its individual manual gas shut off valve gas cock during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system that is equal to or exceeds pres sures of 1 2 psig 3 5 kPa Inlet Pressure MIN MAX Natu...

Page 16: ...ng a 4 mm hex key unscrew the pilot orifice counterclockwise Replace with the orifice from the kit Tighten new orifice securely into the base of the pilot assembly Replace Pilot Hood by pushing it int...

Page 17: ...rubber gasket Thoroughly tighten new regulator to valve body 8 Apply the Conversion Labels Apply LABEL A to the cabinet floor so that it may be seen by anyone servicing the fireplace Apply LABEL B to...

Page 18: ...lugged directly into a properly grounded three prong receptacle DO NOT CUT OR REMOVE THE GROUNDING PRONG FROM THE PLUG ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY BEFORE SERVICING THE BLOWER Wall Thermostat In...

Page 19: ...ent the rear panel to align with the brick courses on the Side Panels as shown in fig 20 Place the panel against the back wall of the firebox resting on the log shelf as in fig 21 4 Install the Side P...

Page 20: ...skirt against the back of the firebox as shown in fig 24 2 Set the Lower Left and Right logs in place on the burner plate pegs as shown in fig 25 3 Set the three upper logs on the appropriate pegs as...

Page 21: ...s described in the lighting instructions located on the fireplace s rating plate and back cover of this manual 2 PILOT FLAME The pilot flame should be steady not lifting or floating The flame should b...

Page 22: ...anger brackets that engage with the hanger tabs on the firebox Hanger Brackets Surround Assembly Each of the surround assemblies and front facings is completely assembled at the factory No further as...

Page 23: ...ways follow the Lighting Instructions located on the inside Back Cover of this manual and also on the Rating Plate located in the burner controls compartment 2 For the first several hours of operation...

Page 24: ...tube Glass Care Clean the glass as necessary Wipe the surface with a clean dampened soft cloth Follow with a dry soft towel Take care not to scratch the glass surface Scan 70i Sliding Glass Panel Car...

Page 25: ...es using a blanket or towel 3 The glass panel is held in place by four retainer clips Use a screwdriver to carefully pry these up off the edge of the glass retaining walls See fig 35 4 Remove the old...

Page 26: ...26 138727_Rev_F 8 9 11 Universal GI 550 Illustrated Part Breakdown DV Figure 37 Part Identification...

Page 27: ...0 Cabinet Top 221737 41 Gasket Vent Adaptor 222281 42 Vent Connector Assembly 222259 43 Gasket 3 Adaptor 129677 44 Heat Shield Top Firebox 222415 45 Relief Door 222432 46 Burner Top Plate 221749 47 Bu...

Page 28: ...ch cap Place the switch in the OFF position 5 Run the receiver wires out the back of the switch box and connect the leads to the TH and TH TP terminals on the valve DO NOT DISCONNECT ANY WIRES FROM TH...

Page 29: ...associated with the repair of gas controls plumbing burners log set or sheet metal firebox beyond the warranty period 5 Damage caused by unauthorized modification use or repair 6 Damage to enameled s...

Page 30: ...erformed ____________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ Your fireplace insert has a unique serial number stamped on the rating plate w...

Page 31: ...trol which has been under water 3 Access the lower controls 4 Depress gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to OFF Do not force 8 Push in control knob all the way and hold in Im mediately light...

Page 32: ...nning the installation it is important that the these instructions be carefully read and understood J tul maintains a policy of continual product development Consequently products may differ in specif...

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