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Figure 19

Thermopile

Pilot Hood

Pilot Tube

Spark Electrode

Terminal Snap Switch

Wire (Black SS1)

Spark Electrode Wire

(Black) connect to

Piezo Igniter

Burner Orifice

Thermopile Wire (Brown)

Connect to Terminals 1 & 2

On Gas Valve

On/Off Switch Wire

(Black) 001 Connect

Terminal 1 Gas Valve

Inlet Pressure

Tap

Gas Valve

Valve Snap Switch

Wire (Black) SS2

Inlet Elbow

Piezo Igniter

On/Off Switch Wire (Black) 002 - Connect Terminal 3 Gas Valve

Off/On/Pilot

Manifold

 Pressure Tap

Flame Adjustment

On/Off

Switch

Thermostat

Wire

(White) TH2

Thermostat

Wire

(Red) TH1

OPTIONAL

Thermostat

Vent Safety Snap

Switch

50 60 70 80 90

50

60 70 80

90

Terminal 2

TP

Terminal 3

TH

TH

TP

TH

Terminal 1

TH/TP

Valve Terminals

CAUTION:  Wear gloves and safety  glasses for protection while 

doing required maintenance.

Verify proper operation after servicing.

S'assurer  que  l'appareil  fonctionne  adéquatement  une  fois 

l'entretien terminé.

Millivolt Wiring Diagram

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING

     WARNING 

Turn off gas and electrical power to the fireplace 

and  allow it to cool before cleaning or servicing 

the appliance.

Maintenance Checklist

Should Only Be Performed by a Qualified Service Technician.

1. Annual inspection should be made and the following checks per-

formed:

a) With  unit  cool,  remove  glass  and  inspect  burner  for  dirt,  soot 

and lint accumulations and remove if necessary. If excessive soot 

accumulation is present on burner, have a qualified serviceman 

adjust burner for proper combustion.

b) Clean any deposits from inside glass with gas fireplace glass cleaner. 

NEVER attempt to remove or clean glass when the unit is hot.

c) Check that chimney and its outlet are open and free from soot, 

blockage, or debris.

d) Inspect the pilot system for proper flame. See instructions on 

Page 

18

.

e) Check the Millivolt system as per 

Table 4

 on 

Page 18

.

f)  The appliance area must be kept clear and free of combustible 

materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.

g) Check glass gaskets once a year. Gaskets must be tight. Replace 

if necessary.

2. The viewing glass should be cleaned periodically (see Glass Main-

tenance).

CAUTION:  Label all wires prior to disconnection 

when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause 

improper and dangerous operation. 

ATTENTION:    Au  moment  de  l'entretien  des 

commandes,  étiquetez  tous  les  fils  avant  de 

les  débrancher.    Des  erreurs  de  cáblage  peu-

vent entraîner un fonctionnement inadéquat et 

dangereux.

Summary of Contents for FIRESTAR MERIT GC3

Page 1: ...an interrupteur Ne pas vous servir des t l phones se trouvant dans le b timent o vous trouvez Appelez imm diatement votre fournisseur de gaz depuis un voisin Suivez les instructions du fournis seur Si...

Page 2: ...10 Log Installation 10 Surround Panels Installation 11 Lower Front Filler Panel 12 Gas Line Installation 12 Gas Pressure Requirements 12 Gas Supply Line Sizing 12 LP and Natural Gas Supplies 13 Air Sh...

Page 3: ...ting controls is danger ous WARNING Clothing or other flammable material should not be placed on or near the appliance AVERTISSEMENT On ne devrait pas placer de v tements ni d autres mati res inflamma...

Page 4: ...lementalheaters There fore it is advisable to have an alternate primary heat source when installed in a dwelling These appliances must not be connected to a chimney or flue serving a separate solid fu...

Page 5: ...built solid fuel wood burning fireplace listed to UL 127 or ULC S610 only All exhaust gases must be vented outside the structure Combustion air is drawn from outside the structure When installing in a...

Page 6: ...ng List 1 Insert Body with Burner Cassette and trivet 1 Set of Refractory Brick Panels 3 pieces H5866 1 Log Set H5860 1 Lower front 2 filler panel 1 Fasteners 6 slotted 1 4 truss screws 4 speed nuts 6...

Page 7: ...cleaned if it has been used to burn wood or synthetic logs Have the chimney and all inside surfaces of the fire place brushed and vacuumed so that no soot embers or loose combustion deposits can be dr...

Page 8: ...any projections such as shelves window sills mantels spacers standoffs or surfaces to com bustible construction etc above the appliance Paint or lacquer used to finish the mantel must be heat resista...

Page 9: ...ospheric pressure zone as the combustion air inlet to the appliance Flue Collar Connection This insert has a detachable flue collar to ease installation To detach flue collar lift removable vent trive...

Page 10: ...nel into the top side brick retainer and then dropping the bottom of the panel into the bot tom retainer The rounded edge on the side brick panels goes toward the front 3 Piece Brick Panel Set The siz...

Page 11: ...ing flanges to eliminate space between side and top flanges 5 Install two spring clips approximately five inches from each end of each of the three gold trim pieces The spring clips should be installe...

Page 12: ...PES Fuel Type Inlet Pressure Manifold Pressure Desired Minimum Maximum On Hi Fire On Lo Fire Natural Gas 7 WC 5 WC 10 5 WC 3 5 WC 1 7 WC LP Gas 11 WC 10 5 WC 13 WC 10 0 WC 5 4 WC Table 1 1 2 1 3 cm 7...

Page 13: ...begins to form after burning the air shutter should be opened gradually until the sooting condition stops Open the shutter a small amount at a time until the sooting ceases See Flame Color and Behavi...

Page 14: ...hermostat mural voir Figure B et le cas ch ant sur le bo tier delat l commande FigureC Pouracheverl instal lationcorrectedecefoyer proc dezcommesuitavec les tiquettesadh sivesenlangues trang resfourni...

Page 15: ...don t try to repair it call a qualified service technician Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion D DO NOT use this appliance if any part has been under water Immediately call a q...

Page 16: ...a match or candle or smoke from a cigarette cigar or pipe OFF ON PiezoIgniter ON OFFSwitch No Blue Flame Center Soot at Flame Tip Dark Orange Flame IMPROPERLY BURNING FLAME Soot above Flame Tip No So...

Page 17: ...further adjustment is necessary the blower will come on automati cally whenever the insert is warm 4 If you do not wish to have the blower on turn the knob until it clicks into the OFF position Optio...

Page 18: ...e of the burner not igniting Follow the instructions included with the thermostat or remote control for wiring Millivolt and System Checks Check Test To Test Connect Meter Leads to Terminals Thermosta...

Page 19: ...ance Checklist Should Only Be Performed by a Qualified Service Technician 1 Annual inspection should be made and the following checks per formed a With unit cool remove glass and inspect burner for di...

Page 20: ...s of the front door see Figure 20a With the latches released rotate the catch part of each latch outward away from the front door The door will pivot toward you from the top hinging from the bottom as...

Page 21: ...nnection Wire Black Pan Snap Switch Snap Switch Connection Wire White Speed Control Connection Speed control Connection Wire Black Blower Main Power Cord Black Main Power Cord Wire White Main Power Co...

Page 22: ...roblem if longer purge will not light check gap between electrode and pilot should be 1 8 inch 3 mm to have a strong spark If OK replace pilot Pilot will not stay lit after carefully following lightin...

Page 23: ...2 Per Stove H5982 Main Door Decorative Nickel Bars Each 2 Per Stove H6000 Middle Bay Glass W glass Tape Installed REPLACEMENT PARTS Firestar GC3 H5880 NG Pilot Assembly Includes Thermopile Electrode...

Page 24: ...NG to LP Conversion Kit NG to LP ref form 775251M Trivets 75254 FSTR DVS2 TRV B Trivet Black 75248 FSTR DVS2 TRV G Trivet Gold 75249 FSTR DVS2 TRV N Trivet Nickel ACCESSORIES Firestar GC3 Finish Pane...

Page 25: ...UR DU FOYER EXEMPTE DE MAT RIAUX COMBUSTIBLES D ESSENCE ET AUTRES VAPEURS ET LIQUIDES INFLAMMABLES MAINTENEZ LE BR LEUR ET LE BO TIER DES COMMANDES PROPRE EN TOUT TEMPS VOIR LES MANUELS D INSTALLATION...

Page 26: ...res contactez un installateur qualifi un agent de service ou un fournisseur de gaz Si vous op rez cet appareil sans qu il ne soit correctement raccord un conduit d vacuation vous pourriez risquer d tr...

Page 27: ...27 NOTES...

Page 28: ...her documents for future refer ence Product reference information We recommend that you record the following important information aboutyourappliance PleasecontactyourLennoxHearthProductsdealer for an...

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