Lexington Forge SS28VFBN Installation And Operating Instruction Download Page 28

July 2002                                                                                                                                                     46D0600 • Rev. 1

Lexington Forge warrants its products to be free of defects in material and workmanship and backs each product with a 
Limited Lifetime Warranty. This warranty is to the original purchaser of a Lexington Forge product and is not transferable.

LIFETIME WARRANTY

Covered under this warranty are the stove body, combustion chamber, door frame, gold plating (manufacturing defects only), 
glass (thermal breakage only), heat exchange system, and burner. This coverage includes parts and reasonable labor during 
the first five years of ownership and parts only thereafter.

FIVE YEAR WARRANTY

Ceramic fiber logs, firebrick panels and secondary air tubes are covered for a period of five years from the date of pur-
chase. 

TWO YEAR WARRANTY

Gas valves, pilot assemblies, thermopiles, thermocouples, regulators, electrical components, cast iron grates and blowers are 
covered for a period of two years from the date of purchase. 

EXCLUSIONS

Items that are not covered under this warranty include but are not limited to damage or chipping to any component surfaces, 
gasketing, refractory material, or trim. It does not cover installation or operational problems related to venting systems, 
inadequate draft, inadequate gas pressure, adjustments to the appliance, the cost of inspection, components which have been 
altered or modified, labor costs, removal and re-installation costs, shipping to or from the factory 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 mechanical systems such as furnaces, fans, clothes dryers etc. 

TERMS

This warranty shall be void if the appliance is not installed by qualified installer in accordance with the installation instructions 
provided with the appliance and state and local codes. The warranty shall also be void if the appliance is not operated and 
maintained in accordance with the operating instructions supplied with the appliance. All service work must be performed by 
an authorized service representative. Any part or parts, which we deem defective, will be repaired or replaced at Lexington 
Forge’s option, through an authorized dealer or service provider.
This warranty is expressly in lieu of other warranties, express or implied, including the warranty of merchantability of fitness 
for purpose and of all other obligations or liabilities. Lexington Forge does not assume for it any other obligations or liability 
in connection with the sale or use of the appliance. In states that do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty 
lasts, or do not allow exclusion of indirect damages, those limitations of exclusions may not apply to you. You may also have 
additional rights not covered in this Limited Warranty.
Lexington Forge reserves the right to investigate any and all claims against the Limited Warranty and decide upon the method 
of settlement.

Lexington Forge • 149 Cleveland Drive • Paris, KY • 40361

WARRANTY COVERAGE 

Summary of Contents for SS28VFBN

Page 1: ...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 Immediately call your ga...

Page 2: ...12 Electrical Wiring 13 Connecting Optional Wall Switch or Thermostat 13 Checking System Operation 13 Installing Thermostat Sensor 14 Log Placement 16 Installing Logs on Grate 16 Placing the Decorati...

Page 3: ...SAFETY INFORMATION 8 CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning are similar to the flu with headaches dizziness and or nausea If you have these signs obtain fresh air immediat...

Page 4: ...setting Provide maximum ventilation by opening windows or doors to allow odors to dissipate Any odors remaining after this initial break in period will be slight and will disappear with continued use...

Page 5: ...46D0600 5 PRODUCT FEATURES Off Pilot On Knob Hi Lo Knob Door Figure 1 Cast Iron Stove Optional Remote Receiver On Off Switch Optional Blower Optional Thermostat Switch...

Page 6: ...ler from whom you purchased the appliance Do not attempt to install any part of the appliance unless you have all parts in good condition WHAT YOU WILL NEED FOR INSTALLATION You must have the followin...

Page 7: ...thermostat LOW HI Variable position to control flame height heat output Both front and rear burners are in operation to provide realistic glow and yellow flame PILOT ODS The gas log heater is fitted w...

Page 8: ...000 BTU per hour 4 8 m3 per kw of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space Rooms communicating directly with the space in which the appliances are installed through opening...

Page 9: ...ion would be based only on the room with the heater BTU Hr 151 2 x 12 x 8 50 Figure 2 Example of a Large Room with 1 2 Wall Divider Counter Steel Stove x 1000 x 1000 52800 BTU Hr x 1000 29760 BTU Hr I...

Page 10: ...of the heater Follow these instructions carefully to ensure safe installation Failure to follow instructions exactly can create a fire hazard The appliance cannot be installed on carpet tile or other...

Page 11: ...ons that the Pressure Tapping Point May Be Installed Use new black iron or steel pipe Internally tinned copper or copper tubing can be used per National Fuel Code section 2 6 3 providing gas meets hyd...

Page 12: ...nd turn captured screw clockwise firmly to re seal Do not over torque Check for gas leaks NOTE Remove control panel to access gas valve Ignitor battery module is located on back of panel Figure 5 Pres...

Page 13: ...f the wires does not matter CONNECT CHECK TO METER THERMOSTAT METER TEST TEST LEADS TO CONTACTS READING TERMINALS SHOULD BE A COMPLETE 2 3 CLOSED MINIMUM SYSTEM 175mv B THERMOPILE 1 2 OPEN 500mv OUTPU...

Page 14: ...stat sensor behind the faceplate Attach the t stat sensor to the faceplate with 2 screws provided Make sure the thermo bulb wire is on the bottom of the t stat sensor See Figure 9 3 Attach wiring har...

Page 15: ...ivolt lighting instructions on lighting plate attached to unit or in homeowner s manual 2 With control knob in the ON position make sure the ON OFF switch is in the OFF position See Figure 11 3 The un...

Page 16: ...rner 4 Place back end of top center log 4 on recessed area of back log 1 and rest on pin on center log 2 Figure 12 Installing Logs to Grate Before you begin This unit is supplied with four ceramic fib...

Page 17: ...and extend 1 2 above the log top surfaces The yellow flames should not contact the logs There should be glowing embers on the front surface of the middle log Note The flames and embers will be an opa...

Page 18: ...department C Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob Never use tools If the knob will not push in or turn by hand don t try to repair it Call a qualified service technician Force o...

Page 19: ...knob pushed in the battery powered ignition will light the pilot 8 Continue pushing the control knob in for a further 10 seconds to prevent the flame detector from shutting off the gas while the probe...

Page 20: ...ntrol and piezo covers and grate weldment Inspect and clean burner air intake holes Remove lint or particles with vacuum brush or pipe cleaners Failure to keep air intake holes clean will result in so...

Page 21: ...44D1011K 2 Middle Log 1 46D0542K 3 Front Log 1 44D1012K 4 Top Log 1 44D1013K REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specif...

Page 22: ...MENT PARTS Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this appliance may result in property damage or personal injury WARNI...

Page 23: ...Description Qty Natural Propane 1 Piezo Ignition Module 1 45D0077 45D0077 2 Piezo Switch 1 45D0078 45D0078 3 Piezo Wire 1 00K0632 00K0632 4 Front Burner 1 44D0020K 44D0020K 5 Rear Burner 1 45D0527K 45...

Page 24: ...1 Replace ignitor 2 Replace ignitor 3 Reconnect ignitor cable 4 Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing 5 Replace ignitor cable 6 Replace piezo ignitor 7 Replace battery 1 Ventilate room...

Page 25: ...ue to inlet pressure too high REMEDY 1 Press in control knob fully 2 After ODS pilot lights keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds 3 Fully open manual shutoff valve 4 Hand tighten thermocouple co...

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Page 28: ...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 mec...

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