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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Packaging .........................................Page 2
Introduction ......................................Page 2
General Information ..........................Page 2
Requirements for the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts .Page 4
New York City Approval .....................Page 4
Cold Climate Insulation .....................Page 4
Location ............................................Page 4
Manufactured Home Requirements ..Page 5
Vent Termination Clearances ............Page 5
Appliance and Vent Clearances .........Page 7
Detailed Installation Steps .................Page 8
Typical Installation Sequence ...........Page 8
Step 1. Framing .................................Page 8
Step 2. Routing Gas Line ..................Page 8
Fireplace Specifications .....................Page 9
Step 3. Install the Venting System ....Page 11
Vertical Termination Systems ............Page 12
Vent Section Length Chart ................Page 12
Vertical Vent Tables and Figures ........Page 14
Horizontal Termination System .........Page 16
Horizontal Vent Tables and Figures ...Page 19
Venting Using Flexible Vent Pipe .......Page 22
Step 4. Field Wiring .........................Page 23
Step 5. Optional Blower Kit Wiring ..Page 24
Step 6. Connecting Gas Line ...........Page 24
Step 7. Checking Unit Operation .....Page 25
Step 8. Installing Logs ...................Page 26
Step 9. Installing Glass Door ..........Page 30
Step 10. Burner Adjustments ............Page 30
Step 11. Hood Installation .................Page 32
Finishing Requirements ....................Page 32
Installation Accessories ....................Page 32
Gas Conversion Kits .................. Page 34
PACKAGING
The assembled vented gas fireplace heater is
packaged with:
1 - One log set located in firebox area.
2 - One envelope containing the literature pack-
age which consists of the care and opera-
tions manual, installation instructions, and
warranty; envelope is located in the control
compartment.
3 - One vent restrictor to be applied as shown on
Page
; restrictor is taped to the envelope.
4 - One hood located behind the door assembly.
5 - One bag of decorative volcanic stone located
in the control compartment.
6 - One bag of glowing embers located in the
control compartment.
INTRODUCTION
The
Millivolt
appliances have a millivolt gas
control valve with piezo ignition system which
provides safe, efficient operation. If any optional
accessories that will require electrical power
are to be installed, the electrical power must be
provided at the time of appliance installation.
The
Electronic
appliances have a battery
backed up electronic intermittent pilot ignition
system which provides safe, efficient opera-
tion. No external electrical power is required
to operate these appliances.
These vented gas fireplace heaters are sealed
combustion, air circulating gas fireplaces de-
signed for residential applications.
Approved Vent Components
- These fireplaces
are designed, tested and listed for operation
and installation with, the following vent com-
ponents only:
•
Secure Vent™
Direct Vent System Compo-
nents,
•
Secure Flex™
Flexible Vent Components
manufactured by Security Chimneys Inter-
national and
•
Z-FLEX™
Model GA Venting Systems listed
to UL1777 and ULCS635 manufactured by
Flexmaster Canada Limited.
These approved vent system components are
labeled for identification. DO NOT use any other
manufacturer’s vent components with these
appliances. Use only the correct size venting
(4-1/2" inner and 7-1/2" outer).
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ALTER OR MODIFY
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE APPLIANCE OR
ITS COMPONENTS. ANY MODIFICATION OR
ALTERATION MAY VOID THE WARRANTY, CER-
TIFICATION AND LISTINGS OF THIS UNIT.
These appliances comply with National Safety
Standards and are tested and listed by OMNI-Test
Laboratories, Inc. (Report No. 116-F-57-5) to ANSI
Z21.88 (in Canada, CSA-2.33), and CAN/CGA-
2.17-M91 in both USA and Canada, as vented
gas fireplace heaters.
Both millivolt and electronic versions of
these appliances are listed by OMNI-Test
Laboratories for installation in bedrooms
and Manufactured Homes.
Misc. Codes / Standards -
Installation must conform to local codes. In
the absence of local codes, installation must
comply with the current National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1. (In Canada, the current
CAN/CSA-B149.1 installation code).
The appliance, when installed, must be electri-
cally grounded and wired in accordance with
local codes or, in the absence of local codes,
with the National Electrical Code, ANSI / NFPA
70-latest edition, or the Canadian Electrical
Code, CSA C22.1 - latest edition.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Note:
Installation and repair should be per-
formed by a qualified service person. The
appliance should be inspected annually by
a qualified professional service technician.
More frequent inspections and cleanings may
be required due to excessive lint from carpet-
ing, bedding material, etc. It is important
that the control compartment, burners and
circulating air passage ways of the appliance
be kept clean.
S'assurer que le brùleur et le compartiment des
commandes sont propres. Voir les instructions
d'installation et d'utilisation qui accompagnent
l'appareil.
This manual is part of a set of two supporting
this product. Refer to manual 506017-01 for
Care and Operation information.
Please read and understand these
instructions before beginning your
installation.
WARNING: IMPROPER INSTALLA-
TION, ADJUSTMENT, ALTERATION,
SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN
CAUSE INJURY OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE. FOR ASSISTANCE OR
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CON-
SULT A QUALIFIED INSTALLER,
SERVICE AGENCY OR THE GAS
SUPPLIER.
WARNING: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH
THESE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WILL RESULT IN AN IMPROPERLY
INSTALLED AND OPERATING APPLI-
ANCE, VOIDING ITS WARRANTY.
ANY CHANGE TO THIS APPLIANCE
AND/OR ITS OPERATING CONTROLS
IS DANGEROUS.
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