Moberg Fireplaces GS-18-3, Installation And Operation Manual

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION GUIDE FOR
MOBERG fireplaces
Georgian series gas log system GS-18-3
For all models tested by OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc., to ANSI Z21.60-2003/CGA 2.26-2003, Decorative
Appliance for Installation in Solid Fuel Burning Fireplaces. For model number and OMNI seal refer to
attached nameplate.
Copyright Moberg Fireplaces 1-25-05
-This appliance to be installed only in a solid fuel burning fireplace with a
working flue and constructed of noncombustible material. The minimum
firebox dimensions are: 22” High x 24” Wide x 20” Deep.
WARNING: If the information in
this manual is not followed
exactly, a fire or explosion ma
result causing property dam
personal injury or loss of life.
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Do not store or use gasoline or
other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity to 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 gas
supplier from a neighbor’s
phone. Follow the gas supplier’s
instructions.
•
If you cannot reach your gas
supplier, call the fire department.
•
Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified
installer, service agency or
gas suppl
-This gas appliance is designed to burn Natural Gas ONLY.
-The fireplace’s chimney must have a permanent vent opening to
atmosphere of not less than 58 square inches.
-Solid fuels shall not be burned in a fireplace where a decorative appliance
has been installed.
-Any chimney damper in the system should be in a fixed open position –or-
be of an automatic variety that has proving capabilities compatible with
appliance gas controls.
-A fireplace screen must be in place when appliance is operating and,
unless other provisions for combustion air are provided, the screen shall
have an opening(s) for introduction of combustion air.
-The minimum inlet supply pressure for the purpose of input adjustment is
5” W.C. The maximum inlet supply pressure is 10.5” W.C.
-There are many different local codes for gas-fired systems. Their
installation and the provision for combustion and ventilation air must
conform to local codes and, or in the absence of local codes, with the
National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 or the CSA B149.1,
Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code.
-Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately
call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace
any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under
water.
-The appliance area is to be clear of combustible materials, gasoline and
other flammable vapors and liquids.
-The appliance and its main appliance gas valves must be disconnected
from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that
system at test pressures in excess of ½ psi (3.5kPa). The appliance must
be isolated from the gas piping system by closing its equipment shutoff
valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test
pressures equal to or less than ½ psi (3.5kPa).
-The fireplace chimney or venting system should be examined annually
and cleaned as required by a qualified agency.
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