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ME34-BV Homefire

XG0304

Installation

Removing and Installing

 the Insert

You may 

remove the insert

 to protect it from theft and damage

during construction.

1.

Remove the two machine screws (1 left & 1 right) at the top of the
insert that attach the insert to the shell.

 See Inset 1.

2.

Remove the fresh air flex from the collars on the shell.

 See Figure

9.

 Important: Be careful not to damage the fresh air flex

during removal or storage.

 3.

Remove the 4 machine screws that hold the venting plate to the
insert.

4

. Remove the insert by tipping the top of the insert outward and

lifting the tabs past the slots in the bottom of the shell. 

See Inset

2.

Store the screws and clamps in a safe place to ensure that they are
not lost.

To 

re-install the insert

 simply reverse the steps above.

Figure 9.

 

ME34-BV insert.

INSET 1

Tab

INSET 2

Mounting
Bracket

Venting Plate

Front

Slot

Removing and Installing

 the Door

Removing the door surround:

The door surround is held in place by two metal clips at the top, and
one magnet on each side. To remove the surround, pull the bottom
outwards and lift upwards until the slots "A" are clear of tabs "B" in the
door. You may need to use a flat screwdriver to pull the door surround
outwards. 

(See figure 10a).

Removing the door:

Remove the machine screws along the top of the door, and then pull
the door outwards and upwards until it is clear of the door rail. 

(See

figure 10b).

 Ensure that a good seal is maintained when installing the

door.

Glass door
and frame

Door surround

Tab 'B'

Slot 'A'

Magnet

Pull bottom of
door surround
outwards and
upwards.

Figure 10b.

   Removing or installing the glass door.

Machine Screws

Door Rail

Tabs

Glass door
& frame

Figure 10a.

  Removing or installing the door surround.

Summary of Contents for Homefire ME34-BV

Page 1: ...nstructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Warning Improper installation adjustment alteration serviceormaintenancecancause injury or property damage Refer to this manual For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier For Your Safety Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the v...

Page 2: ...manual Consult your local Gas Inspection Branch on installation require ments for factory built gas fireplaces Installation repairs should be done by a qualified contractor Installations in Canada must conform to the current CAN CGA B 149 1 and 2 Gas Installation Code and local regulations If the optional air circulating fan kit is installed it must be electrically grounded in accordance with CSA ...

Page 3: ...5 32 30 38 Figure 2 Framing dimensions Framing 33 15 3 4 39 When sheetrock is not used behind the fireplace framing depth may be reduced to 15 Figure 3 Corner framing dimensions 22 42 0 clearance to corners only 33 59 3 8 Installing a Shelf Over the Fireplace When installing a shelf over the top of the fireplace the minimum allowable clearance from the top of the fireplace to a shelf is 16 Proper ...

Page 4: ...wer brass trim may be connected to a wall switch The valve generates its own power on a millivolt circuit Use only low voltage wire and DO NOT connect any external power to it Refer to Figure 12 for wiring requirements Note The switch location must not exceed 30 from the fireplace Figure 4 Gas line access During any pressure testing of the gas supply piping that excedes 1 2 psig 3 5 kPa the applia...

Page 5: ...nd radio components Sheetrock Drywall Header 3 45 Figure 5a Combustible mantles and facings Mantels Surrounds NOTE National Canadian Gas Association mantel test requirements are for fire hazard prevention to combustible materials New technology to meet consumer and government demands for the wise use of energy has prompted us to manufacture many models of fireplaces which are hot fuel and energy e...

Page 6: ...to motor Figure 7b Wiring schematic for optional fan kit Figure 7a Wiring for optional air circulating fan kit Installing the Log Set The ME34 BV is supplied with four 4 fibre logs Logs A and B are permanently attached to a fibre base which is pre installed by the factory To install the two small logs C and D simply place them onto their mating positions as shown in figure 8a below When log set is...

Page 7: ...y reverse the steps above Figure 9 ME34 BV insert INSET 1 Tab INSET 2 Mounting Bracket Venting Plate Front Slot Removing and Installing the Door Removing the door surround The door surround is held in place by two metal clips at the top and one magnet on each side To remove the surround pull the bottom outwards and lift upwards until the slots A are clear of tabs B in the door You may need to use ...

Page 8: ...tion Model ME34 BV 3 Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to Off Do not force 4 Flip up lower trim 1 Turn off remote switch 2 Flip down lower trim 1 STOP Read the safety information above on this label 2 Flip down lower trims 3 Push in gas control knob and turn clockwise to OFF 4 Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas Smell for gas including near the floor If you then smell gas S...

Page 9: ...y to light any appliance n Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building n Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbour s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions 1 Turn off remote switch 2 Flip down lower trim 3 Turn the switch on the gas control to Off 4 Flip up trim 1 STOP Read the safety information above on this label 2 Flip down lower trims 3 Turn switch...

Page 10: ...scribed below will adjust both the main burner and the ember burner n To raise the flame height turn the black knob located behind the lower trim counterclockwise n To lower the flame height turn clockwise Gas Control Knob Shown in Pilot postion Hi Lo Adjustment Knob Figure 11 Hi Lo Adjustment on Model ME34 BV gas valve Cleaning When the fireplace is first activated there may be some smoking and a...

Page 11: ...00 Check Transformer Line Volt Supply Replace SV9500 SV9600 Save old Igniter Flame Rod Assembly for service INSET HSI Terminals CHECK Line voltage power Low voltage transformer Limit Controller Thermostat Wiring Air proving switch on combustion air blower system Vent damper if used is open and end switch made Gas Control Valve Figure 12 Sit Nova 820 gas valve Pilot Burner Adjustment 1 Locate Pilot...

Page 12: ...uel will cause damage to the Gas Appliance will produce excessive temperatures and will result in a fire hazard Limitations On Liability Limitations On Liability Limitations On Liability Limitations On Liability Limitations On Liability It is expressly agreed and understood that The Companies sole obligation and purchaser s exclusive remedy under this Warranty under any other warranty expressed or...

Page 13: ...Horizontal Trim Kits 2 4 piece fibre logset Available Options and Accessories 3 3 Fan Pack 4 Variable Speed Blower Kit 5 Hand Held Remote Control 6 3 Piece Picture Frame Surround PFO 7 4 Piece Picture Frame Surround PFS 8 Door Cover Square DF0 9 Door Cover Arched DFA 2 3 4 6 7 5 8 9 ...

Page 14: ...Canadian Heating Products Inc Langley BC V4W 4A1 Montigo Del Ray Corp Ferndale WA 98248 XG0304 Rev 02 09 2000 ...

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