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74D0009

VENT INSTALLATION

Figure 7 - Combustible Clearances for Vent Pipe

A minimum of 3" clearance to the top is

required along horizontal length until flue

pipe penetrates outside wall.

A minimum 1"

clearance to

combustibles

permitted all

around flue at

outside wall

ARNING

12" vertical rise required

before horizontal run

Horizontal sections of this vent system require a minimum of 3" clearances to

combustibles at the top of the flue and 1" clearance at the sides and bottom

until

the flue penetrates the outside wall.

A minimum 1" clearance all around the flue

is acceptable at this point of penetration.
If the vertical rise is 7

ft. or more, only a 1" clearance is needed on top of any

horizontal run.

Vertical sections of this vent system require a minimum of 1" clearance to

combustibles on all sides of the pipe.

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Page 1: ...s in the 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 gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installationandservicemustbeperformedbyaqualified insta...

Page 2: ...all Switch Installation 30 Optional Fan Blower Systems Milli Volt 30 Operating Instructions Milli Volt 33 Lighting Pilot for the First Time 33 Lighting Pilot 34 Lighting Burner 35 Checking Gas Pressure Signature Command System 36 Electrical Wiring Signature Command System 36 Command Center Wall Installation 37 Optional Fan Blower System Signature Command System 38 Operating Instructions Signature ...

Page 3: ...nstalled by a qualified service person with glass door properly seated and sealed combustion leakage can occur 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 the fireplace may not have been installed properly Get fresh air at once Have the fireplace inspected and serviced by a qualified servic...

Page 4: ...er combustible material other than wood flooring you must set appliance on a metal or wood panel or hearth pad extending the full width and depth of the appliance 18 Do not use fireplace if any part has been exposed to or has been under water Immediately call a quali fied service technician to inspect the appliance and replace any part of the control system and any gas control which as been submer...

Page 5: ...rating of this appliance is a product thermal efficiency rating deter mined under continuous operating condi tions and was determined independently of any installed system Thermal Efficiency up to 80 Code Approval Direct Vent type appliances draw all combustion air from outside of the dwelling through the vent pipe These appliances have been tested by CSA and found to comply with the established s...

Page 6: ...our dealer if any damage is found Do not install any unit with damaged incom plete or substitute parts Check your packing list to verify that all listed parts have been received You should have the following Fireplace Firebox and Burner System Rock Wool Log Set Items Required For Installation Tools Building Supplies Phillips Screwdriver Framing Materials Hammer Wall Finishing Materials Saw and or ...

Page 7: ...re facing it and your electricity will come in on the left side The firebox may be installed directly on a combustible floor or raised on a platform of an appropriate height When the firebox is installed directly on carpeting tile or other combustible material other than wood flooring the firebox shall be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the enclosure firepl...

Page 8: ...V400 BLDV500 Overall Front Width A 371 16 411 16 Inside Width B 3115 16 3515 16 Glass Width C 29 33 CTR Pipe L R D 189 16 209 16 Rear Width E 301 4 341 4 Glass Height F 2513 16 2513 16 Chassis Height G 371 2 371 2 Depth H 179 16 179 16 Height to Standoffs I 405 8 405 8 CTR Pipe Rear J 75 16 75 16 Top Face K 73 4 73 4 Side Face L 29 16 29 16 Bottom Face M 1 1 Overall Front Height N 405 8 405 8 ...

Page 9: ...pe routing See Venting section found in this manual for allowable venting configurations These units can be installed in a bedroom See National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z233 1 NFPA 54 current edition the Uniform Mechanical Code current edition and Local Building Codes for specific installation requirements These units can be installed in a bathroom Figure 4 Locating Gas Fireplace A Flat on Wall B Cross ...

Page 10: ...nding full width and depth of the appliance WARNING clearances Clearances to combustibles mantel clearances NOTE The combustible area above the facing must not protrude more than 3 4 from the facing If it does it is considered a mantel and must meet the mantel requirements listed in this manual Figure 5 Clearances from the mantel ceiling and side wall Figure 5a Mantel clearances 6 5 3 2 5 4 5 45 3...

Page 11: ...o secure fireplace to the floor Use four 4 screws to attach fireplace to framing The side nailing flanges are 1 2 or 5 8 to accommodate different wall thickness SECURING FIREPLACE to floor or framing Figure 6 Securing Fireplace to Floor and Framing Studs Framing Framing Nailing Flange Nailing Flange Screws Screws Screws Nailing Flange Nailing Flange ...

Page 12: ...g system Installation of any damaged venting component Unauthorized modification of the venting system Installation of any component part not manufactured or approved by MHSC Installation other than permitted by these instructions Finishing Material NOTE Any remote wiring i e remote control wall switch and optional fan must be done prior to final finishing to avoid costly reconstruction INSTALLATI...

Page 13: ...e horizontal run Horizontal sections of this vent system require a minimum of 3 clearances to combustibles at the top of the flue and 1 clearance at the sides and bottom until the flue penetrates the outside wall A minimum 1 clearance all around the flue is acceptable at this point of penetration If the vertical rise is 71 2 ft or more only a 1 clearance is needed on top of any horizontal run Vert...

Page 14: ...to a maximum of 270 For two story applications firestops are required at each floor level If an offset is needed in the attic additional pipe and elbows will be required You may use a chase with a vent termination with exposed pipe on the exterior of the house See Installing Vent System in a Chase below If pipe is enclosed in chase it is not exposed It is very important that the venting system mai...

Page 15: ... J Clearance to non mechanical air supply inlet to building or the combustion air inlet to any other appliance 12 305 mm minimum K Clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet 6 1829 mm minimum L Clearance above a paved sidewalk or paved driveway located on public property 7 2133 mm minimum M Clearance under veranda porch deck or balcony Refer to Figure 9 For Canada 12 305 mm minimum As specified in...

Page 16: ...ntal dimensions of the vent system 1 Determine the height of the center of the horizontal vent pipe exiting through the outer wall Using this dimension on the Sidewall Vent Graph below locate the point intersecting with the slanted graph line 2 From the point of this intersection draw a vertical line to the bottom of the graph 3 Select the indicated dimension and position the fireplace in accordan...

Page 17: ... installation instructions to properly assemble flue 2 Locate and cut the vent opening in the wall For com bustible walls first frame in opening Combustible Interior Walls Cut an 111 2 H x 91 2 W hole through the interior wall Combustible Exterior Walls Cut a 91 2 H x 91 2 W square hole through the exterior wall frame Figure 12 Noncombustible Walls Hole opening should be 71 2 190 mm in diameter 3 ...

Page 18: ...e Firestop Horizontal Vent Pipe Screw Vent Cap Horizontal Termination Figure 15 Installing Firestop on Horizontal Vent Pipe WARNING Do not recess vent termination into any wall This will cause a fire hazard NOTE Replace the wood screws with appropriate fasten ers for stucco brick concrete or other types of siding A vinyl siding standoff part 950 must be used with the Simp son Selkirk Horizontal Te...

Page 19: ...vent system require a minimum of 3 clearances to combustibles at the top of the flue and 1 clearance at the sides and bottom until the flue penetrates the outside wall A minimum 1 clearance all around the flue is acceptable at this point of penetration If the vertical run is 71 2 ft or more the clearance is 1 on all sides of the horizontal run Vertical sections of this vent system require a minimu...

Page 20: ...9 dimension A plus B must not be greater than 17 5 2m The maximum number of 45 elbows permitted per side wall installation is two 2 These elbows can be installed in either the vertical or horizontal run For each 45 elbow installed in the horizontal run the length of the horizontal run MUST be reduced by 18 45cm This does not apply if the 45 elbows are installed on the vertical part of the vent sys...

Page 21: ...of snorkel Install drain pipe Install window well not supplied Refill hole with 12 of coarse gravel leaving a clearance of approximately 4 below snorkel Figure 21 3 Install vent system 4 Ensure a watertight seal is made around the vent pipe coming through the wall 5 Apply high temperature sealant caulking supplied around the 4 and 7 snorkel collars 6 Slide the snorkel into the vent pipes and secur...

Page 22: ...e is required Two sets of 45 elbows offsets may be used within the vertical sections From 0 to a maximum of 8 2 5 m of vent pipe can be used between elbows Figure 24 The maximum angular variation allowed in the system is 270 Figure 24 The minimum height of the vent above the highest point of penetration through the roof is 2 610mm 1 2 3 Example Elbow 1 90 Elbow 2 45 Elbow 3 45 Elbow 4 90 Total Ang...

Page 23: ...ired location Drop a line plumb down from the ceiling to the position of the flue exit Mark the center point where the vent will penetrate the ceiling Drill a small locating hole a this point Drop a plumb line from the inside of the roof to the ceiling locating hole in the ceiling Mark the center point where the vent will penetrate the roof Drill a small locating hole at this point flat ceiling in...

Page 24: ...ofing nails Be sure roofing material overlaps the top edge of the flashing There must be a 1 clearance from the vent pipe to combustible materials 6 Continue to add pipe sections until the height of the vent cap meets the minimum building code require ments NOTE You must increase vent height for steep roof pitches Nearby trees adjoining roof lines steep pitched roofs and other similar factors may ...

Page 25: ... to seat into place and secure with screws 2 Slide the small gear clamp over the inner flexible vent pipe and push out of the way 3 Pull and extend the inner flexible vent 4 Slide the inner vent onto the adapter collar for a minimum 13 4 overlap 5 Locate the clamp at approximately 3 4 from the flex end and tighten 6 Secure the clamped inner section with three self tapping screws drilled equidistan...

Page 26: ...listed and approved terminations and accessories installed per the installation instructions and Figure 31 E Installing flexible venting to horizontal termination assemblies 1 Connect the 4 flexible vent to the horizontal termination Figure 33 2 Slide termination cap adapter ring over the termination cap s outside pipe and secure with three screws 3 Connect the 7 flexible vent to the termination a...

Page 27: ...liance to gas supply Follow all local codes WARNING installation items needed Before installing fireplace and burner system make sure you have the items listed below External regulator supplied by installer Piping check local codes Sealant resistant to propane LP gas Equipment shutoff valve Test gauge connection Sediment trap recommended Tee joint Pipe wrench approved flexible gas line with gas co...

Page 28: ...ap drip leg in supply line as shown in Figure 35 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 is not likely to freeze A sediment trap collects moisture and contaminants and keeps them from going into the burner system gas controls If sediment trap drip leg is not...

Page 29: ...ter taking pressure reading be sure and turn captured screw clock wise firmly to reseal Do not over torque Check test points for gas leaks Do not use open flame to check for gas leaks WARNING Figure 36 Gas Pressure Check at Gas Valve Pressure Test IN Pressure Test OUT HI LO Knob Pilot Adjustment Screw Electrical Wiring Electrical connections should only be performed by a qualified licensed electri...

Page 30: ...box cover by removing the screw from the left side of the outside firebox wall Junction box was installed at the factory 3 The junction box cover has a factory installed romex style strain relief connector After connecting the wires route the wire leads through this connector Refer to the wiring diagram in Figure 38 Before Installing the Blower 1 Always turn off the gas supply and allow the unit t...

Page 31: ... Connect wiring according to the wiring diagram Figure 43 14 Replace engine in reverse order of removal 15 Plug in the blower 16 Re install firebrick grate logs and glass door in reverse order of removal 17 To test blower operation set the variable speed blower on the LOW setting Turn the fireplace on high The blower should turn on within 10 minutes 18 If the blower does not turn on turn the firep...

Page 32: ...Variable Fan Control OFF ON 1 2 White HiTemp White p m e T i H White Black Thermal Sensor Figure 44 Blower Wiring Diagram WARNING Electrical Grounding Instructions This appliance is equipped with a three prong grounding plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded three prong receptacle ...

Page 33: ...pair may result in a fire or explosion D Do not use this appliance if any part of it has been under water Immediately call a qualified ser vice technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control that has been under water If you do not follow these instruction exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or loss of...

Page 34: ...rt the lighting operation The gas control knob is designed to be operated by hand DO NOT use any tools during this operation Damaged knobs may result in serious injury WARNING 1 Depress and turn knob counterclockwise to pilot position 2 Depress fully and hold pilot gas knob Depress piezoigniterasmanytimesasneededtoignitepilot Keep knob fully depressed for a few seconds Release and check that pilot...

Page 35: ...d to turn off the main burner without using the gas valve knob Make sure the button is in the ON position to light the main burner Figure 46 Lighting the burner Depress and turn the knob counterclockwise to the ON position Figure 47 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 maintain ing the pilot l...

Page 36: ...mly to reseal Do not over torque Check test points for gas leaks Do not use open flame to check for gas leaks WARNING Electrical Wiring Electrical connections 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 local city and state codes The appliance whe...

Page 37: ...s to the main electrical power supply or performing service CAUTION figure 51 Signature Command Wiring Diagram WARNING Before installing the blower turn off the fireplace and allow to cool Only a quali fied service person should service and repair the fireplace A qualified service person should connect and disconnect the fireplace to gas supply Follow all local codes COMMAND CENTER WALL INSTALLATI...

Page 38: ... opening and lifting glass frame up and away from unit 3 Remove logs KT503 blower magnets 11 08 Magnet KT503 Figure 54 Magnet Installation 4 Remove grate from engine by lifting up 5 Remove hearth brick and wall brick panels 6 Disconnect the gas line to the valve 7 Remove screws securing engine base to firebox floor and lift engine up to remove 8 Two 2 magnetic strips have been supplied to secure e...

Page 39: ...n Control Box AC Box Figure 57 Connect AC Box to Control Box 15 Plug the AC box plug to the junction box 16 To test blower operation Turn the fireplace on Turn blower on The blower should turn on within five 5 minutes Refer to the operating instruc tions on Signature Command remote control for complete operation instructions Finishing Re install the lower access panel NOTE Some older units are not...

Page 40: ...ox In Fireplace WHITE BLACK WHITE BLACK BLACK WHITE GREEN Connector Pin To Control Box Optional AC Box Optional Light Optional AUX Control Box Blower Right Blower Left E T I H W E T I H W FP1915 AC box wiring 8 08 Figure 58 Blower Wiring Diagram FP1915 ...

Page 41: ...he gas supplier s instruc tions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department C Use only your finger to push in the master switch Never use tools If the switch will not function by hand do not 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 of it has been under water Immediatel...

Page 42: ... s Manual bag into the command center box Make sure the batteries orientation match 5 Press the master switch to the ON position Within eight 8 seconds it will beep once This indicates the system is ready 6 Press ON button Sparker will spark and pilot flame will light 7 Once pilot flame is established the main burner flame will light automatically 8 If the pilot will not stay lit after several tri...

Page 43: ...uts Transmitter Optional FP1917 Signature components 8 08 RF Receiver ON OFF NG LP Conversion To Thermopile To Sensor To Sparker To Command Center To Stepper Motor To Valve Battery Door Master Switch ON LED OFF Control Board Command Center Figure 59 Signature Command System Components RFSC RTSC RMSC Three Flame Height Settings X X X Low battery Indication for Transmitter X X X Child Proof Lock out...

Page 44: ... paper clip to depress button One beep for RF receiver ON or two beeps for RF receiver OFF will be given as confirmation 2 After the RF receiver is on holding the OFF button on the Command Center while turning on the master switch will activate the learn function for the transmitter 3 After the above operation two beeps will be given and the green LED on the Command Center will flash for 10 second...

Page 45: ...tire system off 2 Press the OFF button to Medium Low then Off 3 Hold the OFF button anytime for three seconds This command of OFF will remember all last settings before turning off The next time the fireplace is turned on all settings will resume Command Center Operations Function Operation Power Up Flip the master switch to the ON _ position to power up the system Fireplace ON Press the ON button...

Page 46: ...nstalling clamps keep fingers clear caution Glass Frame Removal 1 Remove access panel by lifting up and out 2 Release two clamps 500 model has three clamps on bottom of fireplace Figure 60 3 Tilt glass frame out and lift glass frame up until it clears three tabs on top of fireplace 4 Set glass frame aside Clamps ...

Page 47: ...e flame to burn poorly and may lead to sooting WARNING Burner lOG placement 1 Place the rear log 1 in place by sliding it over the rear pins on the right and the left 2 Place the right front log 3 over the burner and grate by matching the hole on the bottom of the log with the pin on the burner Also match the cut out on the bottom of the log with the bars on the grate Note When this log is in plac...

Page 48: ...d resting evenly with the pointed ends of the right and left front logs Also the notch on this log will match the middle tong on the grate final installation Step 1 Rear Log 1 Step 2 Right Front Log 3 Step 3 Left Front Log 5 Step 4 Right Upper Log 2 Step 5 Left Upper Log 6 Step 6 Small Twig 4 LG530 BLDV rear log 8 08 Rear Log 1 LG530 BLDV rear log 8 08 Right Front Log 3 LG532 BLDV Lt front log 8 0...

Page 49: ... any lint or foreign material with a brush or vacuum Turn off gas before servicing fireplace It is recommended that a qualified service technician perform these check ups at the beginning of each heating season WARNING Burner Flame The flames from the burner should be visually checked as soon as the heater is installed and periodically during normal operation In normal operation at full rate and a...

Page 50: ...ed Handle glass door with care to avoid striking or scratching it on hard objects To clean glass door follow Glass Removal procedure outlined in the Final Installation section Film deposit on the inside of the glass should be cleaned off using a nontoxic non corrosive non abrasive mild cleaning solution Simply apply an adequate amount to the glass and wipe off with a damp cloth After all maintenan...

Page 51: ...mocouple connection at the gas valve is fully inserted and tight Disconnect the thermocouple from the valve place one millivolt lead wire on the tip of the thermocouple and the other meter lead wire on the thermocouple copper lead Start the pilot and hold the valve knob in If the millivolt reading is less than 15 mV replace pilot assembly B If thermocouple is producing more than 15 mV replace faul...

Page 52: ...ilot flame for maximum flame impingement on thermocouple A Check for flue product leak Replace defective pipe sec tion B Check horizontal venting piping is running upward 1 4 per foot Do not run the pipe level or downward C Check for proper installation and freedom from debris or blockage A Install log set per the instructions Inspect the injector and air intake area Make sure this area does not h...

Page 53: ...arity wrong LED on the Command Center does not show solid green The 5 pin connector on the AC board broken or bent AC plug is plugged to AC mains Battery voltage low Using battery Check valve connections Check power supply go through A E Check grounding Go through B Go through C The sensor on the pilot is not in the flame pilot flame too small ACTION Re install batteries Change batteries Plug the ...

Page 54: ...54 74D0009 2 3 4 5 6 7 illustrated parts lists firebox components ...

Page 55: ...ver 1 1 74D0096K 74D0038K 74D0204 74D0119 Accessories Field Installed Options 5 5 T stat Blower with Speed Control Blower w Speed Control Time Delay 1 1 BLOTBLDV BLOTBCDVSC BLOTBLDV BLOTBCDVSC 6 Decorative Mesh Glass Cover 1 BLDV400SD BLDV500SD 7 Cottage Clay Firebrick Set 1 FBBLDV400CC FBBLDV500CC 7 Cottage Red Firebrick Set 1 FBBLDV400CR FBBLDV500CR firebox components illustrated parts lists ...

Page 56: ...56 74D0009 illustrated parts lists 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 Standing Pilot Millivolt control 2T 2I 2C 8 ...

Page 57: ...503 14D0503 14D0503 7 Injector 1 20H3147 33D5039 33D5040 20H3149 8 Burner Assembly 1 74D0098K 74D0098K 74D0098K 74D0098K 9 Venturi 1 45D0600 45D0600 45D0600 45D0600 10 Wire Assembly 1 44D0500 44D0500 44D0500 44D0500 10 Wire Assembly 1 44D0501 44D0501 44D0501 44D0501 Accessories 11 Thermostatic Remote Control 1 RCST RCT RCSTEB RCSITE WWTD 12 Remote Control On Off 1 RCB RCBE RCMT WMTD 13 Wall Switch...

Page 58: ...58 74D0009 illustrated parts lists SIGNATURE COMMAND SYSTEM 0009 SG parts 8 08 1 2 3 4 17 5 6 7 8 9 13 14 15 ...

Page 59: ... Wire Command Center 1 80D0008 80D0008 80D0008 80D0008 Control Box 2 feet not shown 12 Wire AC Box Control Box not shown 1 80D0009 80D0009 80D0009 80D0009 Accessories 13 Hand Held Remote Control 1 RMSC RMSC RMSC RMSC with HI LO and Timer 14 Hand Held Remote Control 1 RTSC RTSC RTSC RTSC with HI LO and Tstat 15 Hand Held Remote Control HI LO 1 RFSC RFSC RFSC RFSC and T Stat w Optional Light Auxilli...

Page 60: ... 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 11 For more information about or instructions for the venting components referenced above please contact the component manufaturer Selkirk Corporation www selkirkcorp com or 800 992 8368 Simpson Duravent www duravent com or 800 835 4429 ...

Page 61: ...Termination Cap 46DVS HRCS 1 1 Sconce Termination Cap aluminum 46DVA HSC 2 1 Low Profile Vertical Termination Cap 46DVA VC 980 4DT VC 3 6 6 Pipe Length galvanized 46DVA 06 908 4DT 06 3 6 9 Pipe Length galvanized 46DVA 09 907 4DT 09 3 6 12 Pipe Length galvanized 46DVA 12 906 4DT 1 3 6 24 Pipe Length galvanized 46DVA 24 904 4DT 4 3 6 36 Pipe Length galvanized 46DVA 36 903 4DT 36 3 6 48 Pipe Length g...

Page 62: ...trated parts lists 1 2 3 4 5 6 Item Description Qty BLDV400 BLDV500 1 Log 1 1 74D0053 74D0053 2 Log 2 1 74D0054 74D0054 3 Log 3 1 74D0055 74D0055 4 Log 4 1 74D0056 74D0056 5 Log 5 1 74D0057 74D0057 6 Log 6 1 74D0058 74D0058 ...

Page 63: ...7 feet above finished grade in the area of the venting including but not limited to decks and porches the following requirements shall be satisfied 1 INSTALLATION OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS At the time of installation of the side wall hori zontal vented gas fueled equipment the installing plumber or gasfitter shall observe that a hard wired carbon monoxide detector with an alarm and battery back...

Page 64: ...UIREMENTS GAS EQUIPMENT VENTING SYSTEM PROVIDED When the manufacturer of Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas equipment provides a venting system design or venting system components with the equipment the instructions provided by the manufacturer for installation of the equipment and the venting system shall include 1 Detailed instructions for the installation of the venting system d...

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Page 67: ...ty will also be void if the appliance is not operated and maintained according to the operating instructions supplied with the appliance and does not extend to 1 firebox burner assembly damage by accident neglect misuse abuse alterations negligence of others including the installation thereof by unqualified installers 2 the costs of removal reinstallation or transportation of defec tive parts on t...

Page 68: ...68 74D0009 NOVEMBER 2008 74D0009 Rev 11 MHSC 149 Cleveland Drive Paris Kentucky 40361 www mhsc com ...

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