Pacific energy MIRAGE 18 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual Download Page 2

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 Table of Contents 

AS/NZS 5601.1:2013 contains the requirements and methods of compliance for the “design, 

installation and commissioning of gas installations that are associated with the use or 
intended use of fuel gases such as natural gas, LP gas or biogas.” 

LISTINGS AND CODE APPROVALS

These gas appliances have been tested in accordance with AS/NZS 5263.0:2017 and 

AS/NZS 5263.1.3 and have been certified by SAI GLOBAL Limited for installation and operation 

as described in these Installation and Operating Instructions. Must be installed as per AS/NZS 
5601.1. Your unit should be serviced annually by an authorized service person.

 Caution  ...................................................................................... 3
 Safety  ........................................................................................ 4
 Warnings and Cautions  ............................................................. 5
 Operating Instructions  ................................................................7
 First Fire  ..................................................................................... 8
 Special Operator Note  ............................................................... 8
 Remote Control Operation  ........................................................ 8

Remote Transmitter Description ...................................... 10

Transmitter (Remote Control with LCD Display) ............... 10

IFC Module....................................................................... 10
Initializing the Fireplace for the first time ......................... 10

Temperature indication Display .........................................11
Turn on the Stove ..............................................................11
Turn off the Stove ..............................................................11

Manual Bypass of the Remote Control Transmitter ..........11
Remote Flame Control ......................................................11
Room Thermostat (Transmitter Operation) ...................... 12
Smart Thermostat (Transmitter Operation) ...................... 12
Comfort Fan Speed Control ............................................. 12
Continuous Pilot/Intermittent Pilot (CPI/IPI) selection ..... 13
Key Lock .......................................................................... 13
Low Battery Power Detection .......................................... 13
Receiver ........................................................................... 13

 Lighting Instructions  ................................................................ 14
 Installing the Mirage 18  ........................................................... 15

Installation Checklist ........................................................ 15

 Mirage 18 Dimensions  ............................................................. 16
 Locating the Stove  ...................................................................17
 Clearances to Combustibles  ................................................... 18
 Flue Terminal Minimum Clearances  ........................................ 19
 Co-axial Flueing  ...................................................................... 20

 Flue Components  .....................................................................21
 Gas and Electrical Connections  ...............................................21
 Gas Supply  .............................................................................. 22
 Gas Pressure Testing Procedure  ............................................. 23
 Firebox Panel Removal / Installation  ....................................... 24

Removal ........................................................................... 24

 Burner Kit/Media Installation/Removal  .................................... 25

Installation ........................................................................ 25
Removal ........................................................................... 25

 Optional Glass Media Installation  ............................................ 26
 Optional Log Media Installation  ................................................27

Log Placement ..................................................................27

 Door Removal / Installation  ..................................................... 28
 Battery Installation  ................................................................... 29
 Air Adjustment  ......................................................................... 30
 Pilot Adjustment  .......................................................................31
 Comfort Fan Removal / Installation  ......................................... 32
 Exterior Panel Removal/Installation  ......................................... 33

Removal ........................................................................... 33
Installation ........................................................................ 34

 Pilot Assembly Replacement ................................................... 35

To access and remove the pilot assembly. ...................... 35

Replacing the pilot assembly. ...........................................37

 Propane Conversion  ................................................................ 39
 Maintenance  ............................................................................ 40

Glass Door: ...................................................................... 40

Annual Inspection: ............................................................ 40

Periodically ....................................................................... 40

 Replacement Parts  ...................................................................41
 Wiring Diagram  ........................................................................ 42
 Rating Label  ............................................................................ 43

Summary of Contents for MIRAGE 18

Page 1: ...hone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be per formed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases unless a certified kit is used This appliance is...

Page 2: ...te Control Transmitter 11 Remote Flame Control 11 Room Thermostat Transmitter Operation 12 Smart Thermostat Transmitter Operation 12 Comfort Fan Speed Control 12 Continuous Pilot Intermittent Pilot CPI IPI selection 13 Key Lock 13 Low Battery Power Detection 13 Receiver 13 Lighting Instructions 14 Installing the Mirage 18 15 Installation Checklist 15 Mirage 18 Dimensions 16 Locating the Stove 17 C...

Page 3: ...its individual shut off valve must be disconnected from gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1 2 psig 3 5 kPa This appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shut off valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1 2 psig 3 5 k...

Page 4: ...uld not be placed on or near the appliance Any grill panel or door removed for servicing the unit must be replaced prior to operating Failure to do so may create a hazardous condition Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service person The appliance should be inspected before use and at least annually by a professional service person More frequent cleaning may be required due to e...

Page 5: ...ERTED TO THE HAZARDS OF HIGH SURFACE TEMPERATURES AND SHOULD STAY AWAY TO AVOID BURNS OR CLOTHING IGNITION YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE CAREFULLY SUPERVISED WHEN THEY ARE IN THE SAME ROOM AS THE APPLIANCE TODDLERS YOUNG CHILDREN AND OTHERS MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO ACCIDENTAL CONTACT BURNS A PHYSICAL BARRIER IS RECOMMENDED IF THERE ARE AT RISK INDIVIDUALS IN THE HOUSE TO RESTRICT ACCESS TO A FIREPLACE OR ...

Page 6: ... s safe operation and maintenance WARNING FIRE HAZARD CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH THE RECEIVER CAUSES IGNITION OF THE APPLIANCE THE APPLIANCE CAN TURN ON SUDDENLY KEEP AWAY FROM THE APPLIANCE BURNER WHEN OPERATING THE REMOTE SYSTEM OR ACTIVATING MANUAL BYPASS OF THE REMOTE SYSTEM INSTALLATION AND REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON THE APPLIANCE SHOULD BE INSPECTED BEFORE USE ...

Page 7: ...possible shock 3 Check to ensure that there are no gas leaks 4 Make sure that the glass door is in place Never operate the appliance with the glass door removed 5 Verify that all flueing and the termination cap is unobstructed 6 Verify log placement 7 When lighting the appliance the inside of the glass may fog up This will burn off after a few minutes of operation Warning The home owner must not m...

Page 8: ...uring process may cause discomfort to some individuals It is normal for stoves fabricated of steel to give off some expansion and or contraction noises during the start up or cool down cycle Similar noises are found with your furnace heat exchanger or cook stove oven Remote Control Operation NOTE Pilot may take up to 30 seconds to ignite each time the ON button has been selected Special Operator N...

Page 9: ...emote control malfunction turn off the fireplace using the on off main switch located on back of stove For installation maintenance turn off the fireplace at the on off switch located on the back of the unit and at the fireplace power supply circuit breaker OFF ON SMART MAX KEY LOCK LOW BATTERY ALARM ROOM TEMPERATURE CPI MODE FLAME ON SET POINT TEMPERATURE LEVEL STATE THERMOSTAT OFF ON SMART TRANS...

Page 10: ...up The Proflame 2 offers the added ability to control the comfort fan speed from OFF through six 6 speeds The external batteries can provide DC power to the IFC allowing the batteries to be used only when line power is interrupted or lost Operating Procedure Initializing the Fireplace for the first time 1 With the gas stove power plug unplugged and the main switch located in the rear of the stove ...

Page 11: ...5 At the same time the IFC module will turn off the stove A single beep from the IFC module confirms reception of the command Manual Bypass of the Remote Control Transmitter If the batteries of the remote control transmitter are low or depleted the gas stove can be turned off manually using ON OFF switch located on rear of the gas stove Figure 20 This will bypass the remote control transmitter C R...

Page 12: ...ction will modulate the flame down If the room temperature is cool the Smart Function will modulate the flame up To activate this function press the THERMOSTAT button Figure 1 until the word SMART appears to the right of the temperature icon Figure 8 To adjust the set point press the up or down arrow buttons on the handset until the desired set point temperature is displayed on the LCD screen of t...

Page 13: ...er is lost When the batteries are replaced this icon will disappear Receiver The life span of the IFC module batteries depend on various factors quality of the batteries used the number of ignitions of the Stove the number of changes to the room thermostat set point etc When the IFC batteries are low a double beep will be emitted from the IFC module when it receives a command from the remote This ...

Page 14: ...replace to OFF turn off all electric power to the fireplace and call your service technician or gas supplier Note Sufficient time must be allowed for air to escape from lines if the unit is being lit for the first time 4 Push the On Off switch to the fireplace Off 5 Allow sufficient length of time minimum 5 minutes for any gas in the combustion chamber to escape If you still smell gas STOP Follow ...

Page 15: ...or log set installation page 26 9 Door installation page 28 10 Install backup batteries and link the hand transmitter to the Mirage 18 page 29 11 Adjustments page 30 12 Final check Before leaving this unit with the customer the installer must ensure that the appliance is firing correctly and operation fully explained to the customer This includes Adjusting flue damper if flame is too hectic If req...

Page 16: ...16 100000432 50 060718 44 Mirage 18 Dimensions Figure 16 Mirage 18 Dimensions ...

Page 17: ...Also keep in mind that if the unit is positioned to its minimum clearances as shown in Figure 18 the unit may need to be moved in order to perform service at a later date depending on the nature of service to be performed Locating the Stove 4 25 4 mm Vertical flueing Vertical flueing Vertical flueing Horizontal flueing Horizontal flueing Vertical flueing 25 4 mm 25 4 mm 101 6 mm 101 6 mm 101 6 mm ...

Page 18: ...8 Mirage 18 clearance to combustibles INTERIOR SIDE WALL 101 6 mm INTERIOR BACK WALL 101 6 mm INTERIOR CEILING 915 mm IN FRONT OF HEATER 915 mm FLUEING CLEARANCE 25 4 mm EXTERIOR SOFFIT 406 5 mm Note on corner placement Refer to minimum clearances as shown in Figure 17 Refer to Figure 19 for flueing allowances Clearances to Combustibles ...

Page 19: ...or a ny oth er op ening into a b uild ing w ith th e ex c ep tion of s ub floor v entila tion A p p lia nc es up to 150 M J h inp ut 500 A p p lia nc es ov er 150 M J h inp ut 1500 k F rom a mec h a nic a l a ir inlet inc lud ing a s p a b low er 1500 n V ertic a lly b elow a n op ena b le w ind ow non mec h a nic a l a ir inlet or a ny oth er op ening into a b uild ing w ith th e ex c ep tion of S...

Page 20: ...can be flued using co axial components and co linear components for flueing through an existing fireplace and chimney Maximum and minimum flueing lengths can be found on the flueing chart Figure 19 0 No flueing options No flueing options Flueing envelope Flueing envelope 305 mm 1220 mm 1525 mm 1830 mm 2135 mm 2440 mm 2745 mm 3050 mm 3355 mm 3660 mm 3965 mm 4270 mm 4575 mm 4880 mm 5185 mm 5490 mm 5...

Page 21: ... Electrical connection Gas connection Battery holder face plate and manual ON REMOTE OFF switch Battery holder Figure 20 Gas and Electrical connection PRG reset Mirage 18 Electrical Rating 240 Vac 0 47 amp 0 0373 kW This fireplace is certified for use with 101 6mm x 168 275mm coaxial flue components only It is per mitted to only use Duravent certified flueing for this appliance 46DVA HSC Horizonta...

Page 22: ...w A drip leg must be installed in the gas supply line going to the gas control valve to minimize the possibility of any loose scale or dirt within the gas supply line from entering the control valve It is essential that a union or flanged connection be installed just upstream of the valve to allow for repair or replacement of the gas valve Check local codes for additional requirements Turn on the ...

Page 23: ...which can be seen in Figure 44 After locating test ports loosen the screws within the ports using a flat tipped screwdriver 3 Attach pressure gauge to the test ports 4 Turn gas supply back on and test pressures 5 After testing is finished turn off gas supply remove the pressure gauges and re tighten the screws in the test points Gas Pressure Testing Procedure Gas Pressure Check Gas Type Injector m...

Page 24: ...pilot ledge and pull it out of stove Figure 25 Installation 1 Insert lower back panel so that it is sitting on the ledge at the back of the firebox Figure 25 2 Insert upper back panel so that it is sitting on top of the lower back panel as shown in Figure 24 The panel must be supported until one of the side panels is mounted in place Note There are two tabs in the bottom of the upper back Upper ba...

Page 25: ...y spread a thin layer of crushed glass across the entire burner pan Figure 30 Screws Nuts Orifice Burner Tray Installation Removal Removal Begin by removing the exterior side panel on your right hand side as you face the Mirage 18 Figure 47 on page 33 Remove the injector from the side wall of the Mirage 18 Figure 28 Remove the glass media then remove the 4 screws Figure 27 with a screwdriver and r...

Page 26: ...crushed glass Use enough to cover the burner tray with a single layer Any more can interfere with proper flame distribution Optional Glass Media Installation Figure 30 Glass media in burner tray Evenly spread a thin layer of crushed glass across the entire burner pan Figure 30 ...

Page 27: ...meter of the burner basket after which the glowing embers are evenly spread out inside of the burner basket Figure 33 The stove is delivered with two media dividers a large one for the Mirage 30 model Figure 31 and a smaller one for the Mirage 18 model The divider will be placed into the center of the burner basket Figure 32 and is used to separate the pebbles and glowing embers Figure 31 Media di...

Page 28: ...uld result in glass fracturing 2 Insert and lower the screen mesh cover by positioning the door s pins into the slots in the firebox frame Removal 1 Lift the mesh screen cover up and pull away from unit Figure 38 2 Remove the 12 3 8 9 525 mm nuts Figure 37 Carefully remove the glass retainer with the glass by tilting the top towards you 12 Securing nuts Figure 37 Secring the glass door Figure 38 S...

Page 29: ...l batteries For normal operation using the remote transmitter place the selection switch in the center REMOTE position In case of a power outage the heater can be turned off and on manually using the same selection switch The program button PRG is found here as well The remote transmitter requires three triple A batteries inserted under the cover located on the bottom of the unit Figure 40 Figure ...

Page 30: ... the left of the gas supply hose is a wing nut which can be move to the left or right Figure 41 or Figure 42 Loosening and moving the wing nut to the left opens the venturi and loosening and moving the wing nut to the right closes the venturi The setting will depend on several variables such as which type of gas is being used the volume of air being supplied the length of flueing etc NOTE Venturi ...

Page 31: ...w using a flat tip screwdriver seen on the valve in Figure 4434 Pilot Adjustment Figure 43 Valve IFC module location PILOT ADJUSTMENT SCREW PRESSURE MODULATOR DEVICE MAIN GAS SOLENOID PILOT SOLENOID INLET PRESSURE TEST POINT MANIFOLD PRESSURE TEST POINT Figure 44 Gas control valve ...

Page 32: ... Installation Removal 1 Disconnect the power cord from the unit 2 Remove 3 screws holding the side panel in place at the rear of the unit Figure 49 on page 33 3 Disconnect the power connections Figure 45 4 Remove the two 2 screws holding the fan in place Figure 45 and remove the fan out of unit Installation Installation is the reverse of removal ...

Page 33: ...e to a different set of panels begin by removing the mesh screen panel Figure 48 so as not to accidentally damage the mesh screen The mesh screen panel easily lifts off of four posts two on either side of the glass door Remove the side panels first by removing the 3 screws that secure the side panels to the heater Figure 49 Then push the panels toward the front of the stove This will free the pane...

Page 34: ...lower panels with the side panels off remove the two screws on either side of each of the two panels Figure 52 and Figure 53 Be careful to support the upper and lower panels as they are being removed because each panel has a grill inset within it Figure 55 These grills are not fastened to the panels and so may fall during removal Installation Installation of the panels is the reverse of removal Ta...

Page 35: ...ure 5747 7 Remove interior panels as outlined in Firebox Panel Removal Installation on page 24 8 Remove the pilot head by taking the securing clip off and lifting the head off of its support Figure 58 This will prevent damage while the the pilot control panel is being extracted through the rear of the unit 9 Remove the two Philips screws securing the pilot head assembly to its support Figure 59 10...

Page 36: ... at that time 14 Remove connector X10 comfort fan from the control module Figure 63 15 Remove the four screws located at the top of the control panel as shown in Figure 6454 16 Remove the single screw located between the power receptical and the control module Figure 65 17 The control panel Figure 66 can now be extracted from the rear of the heater and serviced on a table top Main gas supply line ...

Page 37: ... module This will provide room to extract and reinsert the pilot wires X2 X3 on the control module and pilot gas line through the square slot 2 Disconnect the pilot gas line from the gas valve if not already removed 3 Remove all of the connectors from the control module including the ground wire with the exception of X1 Line in connection as these wires are long enough to provide the needed room t...

Page 38: ...routed the same way See Figure 7060 5 Before reassembling the components examine the gaskets that are attached to the control panel Figure 69 and replace if necesarry 6 Reassemble all components Figure 68 Square slot for insertion and removal of pilot assy NOTE Extreme care must be taken when routing the new gas line into place so that the gas line does not become crimped or twisted Figure 69 Pilo...

Page 39: ...ad Sealant needs to be applied to the threads of the new orifice to ensure a proper seal when installed To replace the pilot orifice or to clean the pilot itself you will need to remove the pilot hood which is held in place by a spring First remove the spring Figure 73 and then remove the hood by pulling it up from the pilot bracket To remove the existing orifice insert a 5 32 or 4mm Allen wrench ...

Page 40: ...ass with the gasket into the frame so that the thicker bead of gasket faces the gas stove Re install glass retaining clips Annual Inspection a Remove glass door and inspect the decorative burner media such as logs pebbles glass etc for soot build up If excessive build up of soot is present have a qualified service person inspect and adjust the unit for proper combustion Clean the decorative media ...

Page 41: ...Replacement Door Screen Front Trim 80002051 Aesthetic Components Exterior Porcelain Panels Red Panels 80001879 Ivory Panels 80001878 Black Panels 80001689 Titanium Panels 80001690 Interior Porcelain Panels Lower back 80002052 Upper back 80002053 Left Side 80002054 Right side 80002055 Optional Components Driftwood Log set with pebbles 42160001 Black Glass 12160006 Amber Glass GASC 15DE Glass GASC 1...

Page 42: ... v i c i n g c o n t r o l s W i r i n g e r r o r s c a n c a u s e i m p r o p e r a n d d a n g e r o u s o p e r a t i o n V e r i f y p r o p e r o p e r a t i o n a f t e r s e r v i c i n g Wiring Diagram L A M P C O M F O R T F A N P I L O T B U R N E R 4 AA Batteries Figure 75 Electrical diagram for Mirage 18 ...

Page 43: ...side are determ in ed wh en f acin g th e f ron t of th e applian ce For I n stallation as f ree stan din g applian ce on ly Sidewall Back wall to Applian ce 1 0 2 m m J A N F E B M A R A P R 2018 M A Y J U N J U L A U G 2019 S E P O C T N O V D E C 2020 WARNI NG I m proper in stallation adj ustm en t alteration serv ice or m ain ten an ce can cause in j ury or property dam ag e Ref er to th e own...

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