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SP28-F2 Modular Series Fireplace

CAUTIONS

Due  to  its  high  operating  temperatures,  the  appliance
should  be located out of traffic & away from furniture and
draperies.
  

Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards
of the high surface temperature, which could cause
burns or clothing ignition.

  

Young children should be carefully supervised when
they are in the same room as the appliance.

  

Clothing or other flammable materials should not be
placed on or near the appliance.

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the EC-Plus Modular Series Fireplace.
This fireplace is modular, allowing the installation of four different
decorative burner configurations or one heat-efficient model. The
modular concept provides the opportunity to upgradeeasily in the field
and customize to your immediate and future requirements.

The SP28-F2 Series is certified in British Columbia only which is
upgradable to the EP28-S2 insert, which is certified in the US and
Canada as a 

Vented Gas Fireplace Heater

 (ANSI Z21.88 - 2000 /

CSA 2.33 - 2000).

n

SP28-F2

- 5 logs, 22 000 BTU/H sandpan burner

(Nat. Gas only

). Available in British Columbia  only.

n

EP28-S2

- 6 logs, 21 000 BTU/H heating insert

(Nat. Gas or LP).

The warranty will be voided by, and the manufacturer

 

disclaims any

responsibility for, the following actions:

n

Modification of the fireplace and/or components including
combustion air assembly or glass doors.

n

Use of any component part not manufactured or approved by the
manufacturer in combination with an EC-Plus fireplace system.

n

Installation other than as instructed in this manual.

Consult your local Gas Inspection Branch on installation requirements 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. When the unit

employs the optional Blower Kit, it must be electrically grounded in
accordance with 

CSA C22.1

 Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 and/or

Local Codes.

Installations in the USA

 must conform to the National Fuel Gas Code,

ANSI Z223.1-1988

. When the unit employs the optional Blower Kit it

must be grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of
local codes, with the National Electrical Code, 

ANSI/NFPA 70-1987.

NOTE: Decorative burner models are not intended as a primary

source of heat. Use for supplemental heating only.

Table Of Contents

Introduction

............................................................................ 2

Installation

......................................................................... 3-11

Installing the Fireplace Shell ........................................... 3

Installing the Gasline ....................................................... 4

The Remote Switch ........................................................ 4

Vent Requirements ......................................................... 4

Construction around the fireplace

Facing ............................................................. 5

Mantels and Surrounds ...................................... 5

Installing the Decorative Burner Tray ............................. 6

Installing the Logset ........................................................ 7

Wiring ............................................................................ 7

Adjusting the Optional Doors ........................................... 8

Installing the Heating -S2 Insert ................................. 8-10

Operation

............................................................................... 11

Maintenance

..................................................................... 12-13

Warranty

................................................................................ 14

Summary of Contents for SP28-F2

Page 1: ...ne Follow the gas supplier s instructions 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 flammab...

Page 2: ...nsibilityfor thefollowingactions n Modificationofthefireplaceand orcomponentsincluding combustionairassemblyorglassdoors n Useofanycomponentpartnotmanufacturedorapprovedbythe manufacturerincombinationwithanEC Plusfireplacesystem n Installationotherthanasinstructedinthismanual ConsultyourlocalGasInspectionBranchoninstallationrequirementsfor factory builtgasfireplaces Installation repairsshouldbedon...

Page 3: ...Floor 0 Mantle 6 RecessDepth 15 Flue 1 Clearancefromthetopofthefireplacetoa combustibleceiling withinthefireplace enclosure Refer to page 5 See Figure 2 Framing Forprotectionagainstfreezingtemperatures itisrecommendedthat outer walls of the chase be insulated with a vapour barrier This will reducethepossibilityofacold airconvectioncurrentonthefireplace 37 1 2 15 1 2 36 When sheetrock is not used b...

Page 4: ...witch The EP28 Series gas valve located behind the lower trim may be connected to a wall switch The valve generates its own power This is a millivoltcircuit Useonlylowvoltagewire and DONOTconnectany externalpowertoit Refer to Figure 24a 24b and 24c for wiring requirements Note Theswitchlocationmustnotexceed30 fromthefireplace Theapplianceanditsindividualshutoffvalvemustbedisconnectedfrom thegassup...

Page 5: ...Mantels Surrounds NOTE Mantelclearancesshownareforfirehazardprevention Newtechnology tomeetconsumerandgovernmentdemandsforthe wiseuseofenergy haspromptedustomanufacturemanymodelsof fireplaceswhicharehot fuelandenergyefficient Pleasebeaware temperaturesoverthemantelwillriseabovenormal roomtemperatureandwallsabovefireplacemaybehottotouch Werecommendcarefulconsiderationbegiventotheeffectsofelevated m...

Page 6: ...an Liftcompleteburnerassembly upand outofunittoclearsupportledge 6 Install the new burner by reversing step 5 Be sure to re install the twoscrewsatthebottomrearofburnerpantosecurepanintoplace 7 Re installthefrontbar Makesurethefrontbarissecuredwithfour screws 8 Reconnectgaslinebyfollowingtheinformationonpage4 9 Turnongassupplyandleaktesttheconnection Notes n ASpillSwitchissuppledwitheachunit Thism...

Page 7: ...mation Installations in Canada which employ the fan kit must be in accordance with CSA C22 1 Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 and or LocalCodes Installations in the USA employ the fan kit must be in accordance withlocalcodesor intheabsenceoflocalcodes withtheNational ElectricalCode ANSI NFPA70 1987 EP28 F2Logset Thismodelaresuppliedwithfiveceramicfibrelogsandapackageof silicasand Unpackthelogsandha...

Page 8: ...doorssothattheyarestraightand tightenthescrewto holdthedoorinposition Adjustbothdoorsuntiltheopeningbetweenthe doors whenclosed isevenfromtoptobottom Figure 12 Adjusting the glass doors Spring Clip Top Door Rail Bottom Door Rail Inset Pivot Point Upgrading to the S2 Heating Insert 1 Remove the upper and lower trims Warning You must turn off gas supply to the fireplace 2 Removethedoorsandmeshfiresc...

Page 9: ...ouchesthebackwallofthe shell anddrivetwoscrewsthroughthepilotholesinthebracket Refertofigure17 Plugthefanintothefanspeedcontrolbox Figure 16 Cutting the front bar Figure 17 Installing the blower assembly 8 Installtheefficiencycollarasshowninfigure18 Usealong screwdriver to hold the collar out of the way while you install the HeatingInsert Figure 18 Installing the efficiency collar Installation Ins...

Page 10: ...e new front bar as shown in figure 21 Figure 21 Installing the new front bar 13 InstallthefillerplatesfirstandthenthehoodasshowninFigure22 Loosenthetwoadjustmentscrewsonthemountingbrackets Hook thebottomofthehoodofthetopedgeoftheInsertandslidethe mountingbracketsintotheholesoneachsideoftheshell Re tighten theadjustmentscrews 14 Remove the glass door as shown in Figure 23 Remove the plastic shippin...

Page 11: ...lier s instructions To Turn Off Gas To Appliance Operation Model EP28 3 Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to Off Do not force 4 Replace trim 1 Turn off remote switch 2 Removelowertrim 1 STOP Read the safety information above on this label 2 Removelowertrim 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...

Page 12: ...edwhencleaningappliancewitha vacuum n Glass and logs can get very hot Handle only when cool Cleaning Whenthefireplaceisfirstactivated theremaybesomesmokinganda visiblefilmmaybeleftontheglassdoors Thisisanormalcondition and istheresultofburningtheprotectivecoatingsonnewmetal n Glassmustbecleanedperiodicallytoremoveanyfilm anormalbi productofcombustion whichmaybevisible Handlethedoor carefully andcl...

Page 13: ...e figure 24a b c notlight 2 Check wall switch for proper connection EP28 4 Pilot Burner Adjustment 1 Determinewhichpilotisinstalledinthefireplacebasedonfigures 25a and 25b 2 LocatePilotAdjustmentScrew Seefigures24a 24b and24c 3 Adjust pilot key to provide properly sized flame See figure 25a or 25b 4 Replacepilotadjustmentcap 5 Afterinstallingorservicing leaktestwithasoapsolutionwithmain burneron C...

Page 14: ...resandwillresultinafirehazard Limitations On Liability Limitations On Liability Limitations On Liability Limitations On Liability Limitations On Liability ItisexpresslyagreedandunderstoodthatTheCompaniessoleobligation andpurchaser sexclusiveremedyunderthisWarranty underanyotherwarranty expressed orimplied orincontract tortorotherwise shallbelimitedtoreplacement repair orrefund asspecifiedabove Inn...

Page 15: ...Page 15 SP28 F2 Modular Series Fireplace XG0318 Notes ...

Page 16: ...Canadian Heating Products Inc Langley BC V4W 4A1 Montigo Del Ray Corp Ferndale WA 98248 XG0318 Rev 00 03 2003 ...

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