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CONTENTS

Important Safety Information .......................... 3

Product Features.............................................. 5

Code Approval .................................................. 5

Pre-Installation Information

Installing Above 2000 Feet............................ 6
Orifice Sizes, Pressures and BTUs............... 6
Insert Dimensions ......................................... 6

Fireplace and Insert Dimensions .................... 7

General Installation Information ..................... 8

Clearances.................................................... 8

Installation......................................................... 9

Insert Clearances.......................................... 9
Mantel Clearances ........................................ 9
Hearth Requirements.................................... 9
Insert Placement ......................................... 10
Zero-Clearance (Metal) Fireplace 
Requirements...............................................11

Vent Installation.............................................. 12

Installation Precautions............................... 12
Vent Requirements ..................................... 13
Altitude Considerations ............................... 13
Vent Configurations..................................... 14
Manifold Removal and Installation .............. 15

Insert Installation

Check Gas Type.......................................... 16
Installing Gas Piping to Insert/Burner System 
Location ...................................................... 16

Checking Gas Pressure ................................. 18

Electrical Installation ..................................... 19

Electrical Wiring .......................................... 19
Remote Wall Switch .................................... 19

Log Placement................................................ 20

Surround and Trim Installation ..................... 24

Installing Facing .......................................... 24
Assembling Optional Trim ........................... 24
Installing Trim.............................................. 24
Installing On/Off Switch............................... 24

Filigree Installation......................................... 25

Door Installation ............................................. 26

Operating Instructions................................... 27

What To Do If You Smell Gas...................... 27
Lighting Pilot for the First Time ................... 27
Lighting Pilot ............................................... 28
Lighting Burner............................................ 29
To Turn Off Gas........................................... 29
Adjusting Blower Speed.............................. 29

Cleaning Maintenance.................................... 30

Venting System ........................................... 30
Cleaning Glass............................................ 30
Pilot and Burner Flames ............................. 30
Firebox Cleaning......................................... 30

Air Shutter Adjustment (Natural Gas Only).. 31

Glass Replacement ........................................ 32

Maintenance.................................................... 33

Maintaining Your Heater’s Appearance....... 33
Yearly Service Procedure............................ 33

Blower.............................................................. 35

Replacement Parts ......................................... 36

Troubleshooting ............................................. 38

Warranty ...........................................Back Cover

CONGRATULATIONS!

You have purchased a state-of-the-art gas appliance featuring the Lex-Fire Burn System 

available exclusively on Lexington Forge gas appliances. 

The Lex-Fire Burn System sets a new standard for flame appearance through innovative log 

design, burner technology and ember placement. Each element effecting combustion and 

flame appearance was carefully scrutinized and strategically balanced during the design 

process to provide a product that was truly 

“BORN TO BURN.”

Summary of Contents for ASHTON AI42DV

Page 1: ...ge Refer to this manual For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the r...

Page 2: ...4 Installing Trim 24 Installing On Off Switch 24 Filigree Installation 25 Door Installation 26 Operating Instructions 27 What To Do If You Smell Gas 27 Lighting Pilot for the First Time 27 Lighting Pi...

Page 3: ...sealed If this unit is not properly installed by a qualified service person with glass door properly seated and sealed combustion leakage can occur CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING Early signs of carbon mono...

Page 4: ...nce of local codes with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 or the Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22 1 16 Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air in any way Provide adequate cl...

Page 5: ...me approved The appliance must be prop erly connected to a venting system Hi Lo Knob PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS The efficiency rating of this appliance is a product thermal efficiency rating determined un...

Page 6: ...y Pressure 10 5 Maximum Supply Pressure 13 Minimum Supply Pressure 4 5 Minimum Supply Pressure 11 NOTE Ashton AI42 model insert works without any electrical supply Optional blower must have electricit...

Page 7: ...th N M Fireplace opening width P Firebox depth at insert back height Q N Depth of insert Q Insert back height AI42 FIREPLACE FIREPLACE MINIMUM OPENING A 251 4 641mm D 237 8 606mm L 231 2 596mm B 36 91...

Page 8: ...ng the gas fireplace insert consider the functioning needs of the fireplace Confirm the size of the fireplace cavity the design of the chimney and the availablility of the gas supply and electricity f...

Page 9: ...than 3 4 from the facing If it does it is considered a mantel and must meet the mantel requirements shown above HEARTH REQUIREMENTS The insert must be installed on a non combustible hearth extending...

Page 10: ...eliminate dust This heater may be placed in a bedroom Please be aware of the large amount of heat this appliance produces when determining a location Minimum 231 2 597mm The gas line should be install...

Page 11: ...ero Clearance Requirements IMPORTANT Please review the following carefully It is normal for inserts fabricated of steel to give off some expansion and or contraction noises during the start up or cool...

Page 12: ...kit instructions Only a qualified installer service person should install venting system The installer must follow these safety rules Wear gloves and safety glasses for protection Use extreme caution...

Page 13: ...tested at altitudes ranging from sea level to 4 500 feet USA 0 2000 feet Canada In this testing heater with standard orifice burns correctly with just an air shutter adjustment If you need to resize o...

Page 14: ...t Any cracks or damage inside chimney must be repaired The block off plate AI42AK43 must seal intake to the chimney space so that air is drawn down chimney for combustion air Block off Plate AI42AK43...

Page 15: ...ent Figure 12 Temporarily attach flex vent to top of chimney Leave some extra slack in flex vent 6 Slide insert into place Guide the manifold over the insert until it is fully in place Figure 13 7 Rem...

Page 16: ...supply Follow all local codes WARNING INSTALLATION ITEMS NEEDED Before installing insert and burner system make sure you have the items listed below External regulator supplied by installer Piping che...

Page 17: ...own in Figure 15 Locate sediment trap drip leg where it is within reach for cleaning Install in piping system between fuel supply and burner system Locate sediment trap drip leg where trapped matter i...

Page 18: ...and water solution or a gas sniffer 4 To adjust flame height turn HI LO knob to HI to get maximum pressure to burner Turn HI LO knob to LO to get minimum pressure 5 To check gas pressures at valve tu...

Page 19: ...s should only be performed by a qualified licensed electrician Main power must be off when connecting to main electrical power supply or performing service All wiring shall be in compliance with all l...

Page 20: ...s to prevent skin irritation from ceramic fibers After handling the logs wash your hands gently with soap and water to remove any traces of fibers The positioning of the logs is critical to the safe a...

Page 21: ...e log 3 to the right of rear log 1 See Figure 20 6 Place left center log 4 on top two pins next to left base log 2 Line up hole in bottom left center log 4 with pin on burner See Figure 21 7 Set right...

Page 22: ...op log 6 on cutout of right base log 3 Line up hole in bottom or right top log 6 with pin on right center log 5 See Figure 23 9 Lay top Y log 7 across rear log 1 and left center logs 4 Place Y log 7 o...

Page 23: ...of grate See Figures 25 and 26 Do not exceed 1 depth of coverage Lightly cover the airspace between logs and burner with small pieces rock wool for a better burner flame and glow See Figure 26 Also u...

Page 24: ...trim over surround See Figure 28 2 Attach a piece of double stick tape to bottom side of surround to keep bottom from flaring out See Figure 28 INSTALLING ON OFF SWITCH 1 After installing surround an...

Page 25: ...n the facing will be permanent when heater is lit NOTICE FILIGREE INSTALLATION INSTALLING FILIGREE FACING 1 Line up four 4 screw holes on filigree facing with four 4 screw holes on surround See Figure...

Page 26: ...fore lighting the heater Any fingerprints left on the facing will be permanent when heater is lit NOTICE DOOR INSTALLATION INSTALLING DOORS Slide one door onto hinges Repeat for other door See Figure...

Page 27: ...re or explosion D Do not use this appliance if any part of it has been under water Immediately call a qualified service tech nician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control syst...

Page 28: ...trol has an interlock device that does not allow the lighting of the insert up to the moment the safety device of the flame has not interrupted the gas flow After that period of time when the magnet i...

Page 29: ...terclockwise to the ON position See Figure 35 It will take less than four 4 seconds for the burner to ignite PILOT POSITION Depress and turn knob to pilot position to keep burner off while maintaining...

Page 30: ...for typical pilot flame Let glass cool before cleaning Do not clean glass when it is hot Damage could occur CAUTION Make sure the gas valve knob is in the OFF position Wait at least five 5 minutes bef...

Page 31: ...be adjusted for high altitude as follows To increase air mixture push up the adjustment rod located beneath the insert This opens the shutter more and will stop sooting See Figure 41 To decrease air...

Page 32: ...overlap on each side 6 Place new glass in frame 7 Fasten retaining brackets back into place with 5 16 nuts 8 Replace 7 8 rope Make sure the joint is at the bottom and there is no gap 9 Slide door bac...

Page 33: ...mopile and touch top of thermocouple See Figure 45 If not contact dealer for service 2 Turn gas control knob to OFF position to shut off gas to heater See step To Turn Off Gas page 29 Let heater cool...

Page 34: ...not formed Replace glass and glass frame if damaged 6 Inspect area behind access door Clean if necessary Check gas control valve and all gas lines If damaged do not use heater Contact your dealer 7 S...

Page 35: ...icing CAUTION DESCRIPTION QTY PART NUMBER Right Blower 1 33D0700 Left Blower 1 45D0240 PARTS NOT SHOWN Thermostat Bracket 1 45D0258K Thermostat 1 23D6100 Speed Control 1 26D0746 Wire Harness 1 41D0203...

Page 36: ...36 48D0139 REPLACEMENT PARTS...

Page 37: ...tension 1 43D0095 43D0095 14 Knob Extension ON OFF 1 43D0094 43D0094 15 Ignitor Battery Module 1 45D0077 45D0077 16 Ignitor Wire Harness 1 45D0078 45D0078 17 ON OFF Wire Harness 1 48D0163 48D0163 18 3...

Page 38: ...tor connections are good but there is no spark 3 Check for spark arcing from the elec trode to pilot Adjust and retighten 1 Check for proper connection of thermo couple to rear of valve 2 Bleed line C...

Page 39: ...THE INSTALLER FOR WARRANTY PURPOSES AND FUTURE REFERENCE LEXINGTON FORGE Model _____________________________ Name of Owner Name of Installer Address Address Phone Phone Name of Dealer Address Phone M...

Page 40: ...or authorized service center shipping damage damage from improper use or neglect installation damage damage from unauthorized service incidental or consequential damage or negative pressure caused by...

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