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- Do not store or  use gasoline or other flam-

mable vapors and liquids 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.

- Installation and service must be performed by a

qualified installer, service agency, or the gas
supplier.

Models:
QV32-A
QV36-A

Installers Guide

WARNING: IMPROPER INSTALLA-
TION, ADJUSTMENT, ALTERATION,
SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN
CAUSE INJURY OR PROPERTY DAM-
AGE. REFER TO THIS MANUAL. FOR
ASSISTANCE OR ADDITIONAL INFOR-
MATION CONSULT A QUALIFIED IN-
STALLER, SERVICE AGENCY, OR THE
GAS SUPPLIER.

Underwriters

Laboratories Listed

291-982E  9/02

READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR
OPERATING THIS APPLIANCE. THIS INSTALLERS
GUIDE 
MUST BE LEFT WITH APPLIANCE FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.

1. This appliance may be installed in an af-

termarket, permanently located, manufac-
tured (mobile) home, where not prohibited
by local codes.

2. 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.

Please contact your Aladdin Hearth Products dealer with any
questions or concerns. For the number of your nearest Aladdin
Hearth Products dealer, please call 1-800-234-2508.

Printed in U.S.A.   Copyright 2002

WARNING: IF THE INFORMATION
IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS IS NOT
FOLLOWED EXACTLY, A FIRE OR
EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUS-
ING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PER-
SONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

This product is covered by one or more of the following patents: (United States) 4,112,913; 4,408,594; 4,422,426; 4,424,792; 4,520,791; 4,793,322;
4,852,548; 4,875,464; 5,000,162; 5,016,609; 5,076,254 5,191,877; 5,218,953; 5,328,356; 5,429,495; 5,452,708; 5,542,407; 5,613,487; (Australia)
543790; 586383; (Canada) 1,123,296; 1,297,746; 2,195,264; (Mexico) 97-0457; (New Zealand) 200265; or other U.S. and foreign patents pending.

Aladdin Hearth Products
1445 N. Hwy. 395
Colville, WA 99114

Summary of Contents for iLLAGE QV32-A

Page 1: ... APPLIANCE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 1 This appliance may be installed in an af termarket permanentlylocated manufac tured mobile home wherenotprohibited by local codes 2 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 Please contact your Aladdin Hearth Products dealer with any qu...

Page 2: ...NDERSTAND all instructions carefully before starting the installation FAILURE TO FOLLOW these installation instructions may result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty Prior to the first firing of the fireplace READ the Using Your Fireplace section of the Owners Guide DO NOT USE this appliance if any part has been under water Immediately CALL a qualified service technician to inspe...

Page 3: ...t System Approvals 16 B Installing Vent Components 26 C Vent Termination 29 Step 4 Positioning Leveling and Securing the Fireplace 32 Step 5 The Gas Control Systems 32 Step 6 The Gas Supply Line 33 Step 7 Gas Pressure Requirements 33 Step 8 Wiring the Fireplace 34 Step 9 Finishing 35 Refractory Kit Placement 35 Step 10 Installing Trim Logs and Ember Material 36 Installing the Trim 36 Shutter Setti...

Page 4: ...his Installers Guide have been tested to certification standards and listed by the applicable laboratories Certification MODELS QV32 A QV36 A LABORATORY Underwriters Laboratories TYPE Vented Gas Fireplace Heater STANDARD ANSI Z21 88 CSA2 33 UL307B High Altitude Installations U L Listed gas fireplaces are tested and approved for elevations from 0 to 2 000 feet in the U S A and from 0 to 4 500 feet ...

Page 5: ... follow these instructions will void the owner s warranty and may present a fire hazard The Aladdin Hearth Products Warranty will be voided by and Aladdin Hearth Products disclaims any responsibility for the following actions Installation of any damaged fireplace or vent system component Modification of the fireplace or direct vent system Installation other than as instructed by Aladdin Hearth Pro...

Page 6: ...CESS RATING PLATE LABELS 5 3 8 138mm GAS LINE ACCESS 2 1 4 56mm 37 3 4 960mm 36 913mm 41 1040mm 22 560mm 34 1 2 876mm 3 1 2 90mm 8 203mm 26 7 8 683mm 8 5 8 219mm VENT COLLARS DIAMETER ELECTRICAL ACCESS 6 5 8 168mm VENT COLLARS DIAMETER 8 3 4 222mm 16 1 4 413mm 15 3 8 390mm 30 3 4 781mm ...

Page 7: ...ETER ELECTRICAL ACCESS 3 1 2 90mm 36 913mm 31 788mm 18 3 8 468mm 31 786mm 32 1 2 826mm 5 3 8 138mm GAS LINE ACCESS 2 1 4 56mm 8 3 4 222mm 16 1 4 413mm 6 5 8 168mm VENT COLLARS DIAMETER 12 7 8 327mm 25 3 4 653mm TOP STANDOFFS GAS CONTROLS ELECTRICAL ACCESS GAS ACCESS RATING PLATE LABELS ...

Page 8: ...Constructing the Fireplace Chase A chase is a vertical box like structure built to enclose the gas fireplace and or its vent system Vertical vents that run on the outside of a building may be but are not required to be installed inside a chase CAUTION TREATMENT OF FIRESTOP SPACERS AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE CHASE MAY VARY WITH THE TYPE OF BUILDING THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT SUBSTITUTES FOR THE REQUIR...

Page 9: ...p 2 Framing the Fireplace Fireplace framing can be built before or after the fireplace is set in place Framing should be positioned to accommo date wall coverings and fireplace facing material The dia gram below shows framing reference dimensions CAUTION MEASURE FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS AND VERIFY FRAMING METHODS AND WALL COVERING DETAILS BEFORE FRAMING The center of the framing hole is one 1 inch 25 ...

Page 10: ...22mm 11 3 4 298mm DV 48D 7 3 8 187mm 6 5 32 156mm 11 5 8 295mm 8 5 8 220mm 8 1 2 216mm 6 7 16 164mm 11 1 16 281mm 6 1 2 165mm 8 1 2 216mm 5 1 16 129mm 8 5 8 220mm 35 3 4 908mm DV 12 17D 12 17 305 432mm 17 24 432 610mm 47 3 4 1 2m DV17 24D DV 12D DV 09D DV 06D DV 45D DV 90D 11 15 16 303mm 5 7 8 149mm 120 3048mm 24 610mm 36 914mm 60 1524mm DV FLEX 10 DV FLEX 5 DV FLEX 3 DV FLEX 2 ...

Page 11: ...inner pipe 6 5 8 inch outer pipe 120 3048mm 24 610mm 36 914mm 60 1524mm 9 1 4 6 5 8 6 1 2 6 3 8 6 1 2 9 5 8 9 5 8 6 5 8 6 3 8 8 3 4 SL 09D 12 17 SL 12 17D SL12 17D SL 24D SL 36D SL 48D 47 3 4 35 3 4 23 3 4 SL 45D SL 90D SL 17 24D SL17 24D 17 24 SL 06D SL 12D 5 3 4 6 5 8 6 1 2 11 3 4 SL FLEX 2 SL FLEX 10 SL FLEX 5 SL FLEX 3 ...

Page 12: ... There is no requirement for inspection open ings at each joint within the wall There is no required pitch for horizontal vent runs NO OTHER VENTING SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS MAY BE USED Detailed installation instructions are included with each vent termination kit and should be used in conjunction with this Installers Guide Fig ure 7 shows vent system components and terminations The vent systems inst...

Page 13: ...ng between support intervals not exceeding 4 feet with no more than inch sag between supports A support is required at each change in venting direction and in any location where it is necessary to maintain the necessary clearance to combustibles Asimple up and out installation Figure 9 requires only enough support to main tain the necessary clearance to combustibles However the vent attachment poi...

Page 14: ... 16 FT 4 8m V H MAX 40 FT 12 2m H MAX 2 FT 610mm 3 FT 914mm 4 FT 1 22m 6 FT 1 86m 8 FT 2 48m 16 FT 4 8m VENTING WITH ONE 1 90o ELBOW PROPANE V MIN H MAX 90o Elbow on Top NOTALLOWED 1 FT 305mm 2 FT 610mm 2 FT 610mm 4 FT 1 22m 3 FT 914mm 6 FT 1 86m 4 FT 1 22m 8 FT 2 48m 5 FT 1 52m 16 FT 4 8m H MAX 16 FT 4 8m V H MAX 40 FT 12 2m H V Note There MUST be a 25 reduction in total H when using flex vent ex...

Page 15: ...X 2 48 m H H1 16 MAX 4 8m Figure 14 Venting with Two 90 Elbows V FT H H1 FT 1 MIN 305 mm 2 MAX 610 mm 2 MIN 610 mm 4 MAX 1 22 m 3 MIN 914 mm 6 MAX 1 86 m 4 MIN 1 22 m 8 MAX 2 48 m H H1 8 MAX 2 48 m V H H1 40 12 2m MAX Use D Series components only V H1 H V H H1 Note There MUST be a 25 reduction in total H when using flex vent except when using the simple up and out installation see Figure 9 ...

Page 16: ...WITH TWO 2 90o ELBOWS PROPANE H H1 MAX 16 FT 4 8m V H H1 MAX 40 FT 12 2m V MIN H H1 MAX 90o Elbow on Top NOTALLOWED 1 FT 305mm 2 FT 610mm 2 FT 610mm 4 FT 1 22m 3 FT 914mm 6 FT 1 86m 4 FT 1 22m 8 FT 2 48m 5 FT 1 52m 16 FT 4 8m V MIN 90o Elbow on Top 1 FT 305mm 2 FT 610mm 3 FT 914mm 4 FT 1 22m 5 FT 1 52m H1 H V Note There MUST be a 25 reduction in total H when using flex vent except when using the s...

Page 17: ...WITH TWO 2 90o ELBOWS PROPANE H MAX 16 FT 4 8m V V1 H MAX 40 FT 12 2m V MIN H MAX 90o Elbow on Top NOTALLOWED 1 FT 305mm 2 FT 610mm 2 FT 610mm 4 FT 1 22m 3 FT 914mm 6 FT 1 86m 4 FT 1 22m 8 FT 2 48m 5 FT 1 52m 16 FT 4 8m V MIN 90o Elbow on Top 1 FT 305mm 2 FT 610mm 3 FT 914mm 4 FT 1 22m 5 FT 1 52m H V V1 Note There MUST be a 25 reduction in total H when using flex vent except when using the simple ...

Page 18: ...H1 16 MAX 4 8m V H H H1 1 MIN 305 mm 2 MAX 610 mm 4 MAX 1 22m 2 MIN 610 mm 4 MAX 1 22 m 8 MAX 2 48m 3 MIN 914 mm 6 MAX 1 86 m 12 MAX 3 72m 4 MIN 1 22 m 8 MAX 2 48 m 16 MAX 4 8m V H H1 H2 40 MAX 12 4 m H 8 MAX 2 48m H H1 H2 16 MAX 4 8m V H H H1 H2 Use D Series components only V1 V H1 H H V H1 H2 Note There MUST be a 25 reduction in total H when using flex vent except when using the simple up and ou...

Page 19: ...m 2 FT 610mm 4 FT 1 22m 8 FT 2 48m 3 FT 914mm 6 FT 1 86m 12 FT 3 72m 4 FT 1 22m 8 FT 2 48m 16 FT 4 8m 5 FT 1 52m 16 FT 4 8m 16 FT 4 8m V MIN H MAX H H1 MAX 90o Elbow on Top NOTALLOWED NOTALLOWED 1 FT 305mm 2 FT 610mm 4 FT 1 22m 2 FT 610mm 4 FT 1 22m 8 FT 2 48m 3 FT 914mm 6 FT 1 86m 12 FT 3 72m 4 FT 1 22m 8 FT 2 48m 16 FT 4 8m 5 FT 1 52m 16 FT 4 8m 16 FT 4 8m H1 H V1 V Note There MUST be a 25 reduc...

Page 20: ...LOWED 1 FT 305mm 2 FT 610mm 2 FT 610mm 4 FT 1 22m 3 FT 914mm 6 FT 1 86m 4 FT 1 22m 8 FT 2 48m 5 FT 1 52m 16 FT 4 8m MODEL QV36 A H H1 MAX NOTALLOWED 2 FT 610mm 4 FT 1 22m 6 FT 1 86m 8 FT 2 48m 16 FT 4 8m MODEL QV32 A V MIN H H1 MAX 90o Elbow on Top 2 FT 610mm 1 FT 305mm 3 FT 914mm 2 FT 610mm 4 FT 1 22m 3 FT 914mm 6 FT 1 86m 4 FT 1 22m 8 FT 2 48m 5 FT 1 52m 16 FT 4 8m Figure 19 Venting with three 9...

Page 21: ...S NATURAL AND PROPANE GAS V MIN H MAX 2 609mm 5 1 52m V1 MIN H1 MAX V2 MIN 5 1 52m 5 1 52m 4 5 1 37m V V1 V2 H H1 MAX 40 12 2m V H V2 V1 H1 Note There MUST be a 25 reduction in total H when using flex vent except when using the simple up and out installation see Figure 9 ...

Page 22: ...ENT SYSTEM ISATTACHED TO THE TOP STARTING COLLARS SEE FIGURE 21 WARNING FAILURE TO REMOVE INSULATION IN THE SET OF COLLARS YOU ARE USING COULD CAUSE A FIRE WARNING YOU MUST LEAVE THE INSULA TION IN PLACE IN THE SET OF COLLARS YOU ARE NOT USING 1 Attach the First Vent Component to the Starting Collars To attach the first vent component to the starting collars of the fireplace Apply a 3 8 inch 9 5mm...

Page 23: ...or exterior walls Cut a 12 inch by 12 inch 305 mm X 305 mm hole through the wall for D series or a 10 inch by 10 inch 254 mm X 254 mm hole for SL D series pipe The center of the framing hole is one 1 inch 25 4mm above the center of the hori zontal vent pipe 2 Continue Adding Vent Components Continue adding vent components locking each succeed ing component into place Ensure that each succeeding ve...

Page 24: ...hrough the ceiling using the centerpoint previously marked Frame the hole with framing lumber the same size as the ceiling joists Figure 28 Ceiling Firestop Ceiling Side If the area above the ceiling is NOT an attic position and secure the ceiling firestop on the ceiling side of the previously cut and framed hole Figure 27 Hole New Framing Members If the area above the ceiling IS an attic position...

Page 25: ...flange of the wall firestop to secure the vent pipe in place For trapezoidal cap termination kits Using screws secure the cap to the exterior wall through the flanges in the cap Figure 30 Round Trapezoid Termination Caps WARNING THE BOTTOM OF THE VENT TERMINATION CAP MUST BE A MINIMUM OF 12 INCHES 305 MM ABOVE GROUND LEVEL GRADE THE TOP OF THE CAP MUST BE A MIN IMUM OF 18 INCHES 457 MM BELOW COMBU...

Page 26: ...TRONGLY RECOMMENDED WHENEVER POSSIBLE TO USE THE VINYL PROTECTOR KIT 30 minimum for vinyl clad soffits a vent shall not terminate directly above a sidewalk or paved driveway which is located between two single family dwellings and serves both dwellings only permitted if veranda porch deck or balcony is fully open on a minimum of 2 sides beneath the floor NOTE 1 On private property where terminatio...

Page 27: ...IMUM HEIGHTS PROVIDED THE TERMI NATION CAP IS AT LEAST TWO 2 FEET FROM A VERTICAL WALLAND 2 FEET BELOW AHORIZON TAL OVERHANG NOTE This also pertains to vertical vent systems in stalled on the outside of the building Roof Pitch H min ft flat to 6 12 1 0 6 12 to 7 12 1 25 over 7 12 to 8 12 1 5 over 8 12 to 9 12 2 0 over 9 12 to 10 12 2 5 over 10 12 to 11 12 3 25 over 11 12 to 12 12 4 0 over 12 12 to...

Page 28: ...ing Leveling and Securing of a Fireplace Figure 34 Gas Control System STANDINGPILOT Step 5 The Gas Control System WARNING THIS UNIT IS NOT FOR USE WITH SOLID FUEL The type of gas control system used with this model is Standing Pilot Ignition Standing Pilot Ignition System This system includes millivolt control valve standing pilot thermopile thermocouple flame sensor and piezo ignitor WARNING 110 ...

Page 29: ... in diameter and it does not penetrate the actual firebox Open the fireplace lower grille insert the gas supply line throughthegaslinehole andconnectittotheshut offvalve When attaching the pipe support the control so that the lines are not bent or torn After the gas line installation is complete use a soap solution to carefully check all gas connections for leaks WARNING DO NOT USE AN OPEN FLAME T...

Page 30: ...ntly installed Wall Switch Position the wall switch in the desired position on a wall Run a maximum of 25 feet 7 8 m or less length of 18 A W G minimum wire and connect it to the fireplace ON OFF switch pigtails CAUTION LABEL ALL WIRES PRIOR TO DISCONNEC TION WHEN SERVICING CONTROLS WIRING ERRORS CANCAUSEIMPROPERANDDANGEROUSOPERATION VERIFY PROPER OPERATION AFTER SERVICING BLACK S2 ON OFF ON OFF S...

Page 31: ...IGURE 39 Hearth Extensions A hearth extension may be desirable for aesthetic reasons However ANSI or CAN CGAtesting standards donot require hearth extensions for gas fireplace appliances Figure 39 Sealant Material 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 4 5 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 TOP FRONT EDGE OF FIREPLACE 3 11 12 10 31 CEILING 1 1 TOP SEAL JOINT SIDE SEAL JOINT 0 1 4 FINISH MATERIAL MAY BE COMBUSTIBLE TOP AND SIDES OF UNIT...

Page 32: ...ce dime size pieces of ember material about 1 2 inch apart near port holes in burner top Do NOT press em bers into burner ports Cover the top of the burner with a single layer of ember material see Figure 46 Save the remaining ember materials for use during fire place servicing The bag of embers provided is sufficient for 3 to 5 applications Reinstallandlatchtheglassdoorandtoplouverontheunit Figur...

Page 33: ...the fireplace components is DANGEROUS and voids all war ranties A small amount of air will be in the gas supply lines When first lighting the fireplace it will take a few minutes for the lines to purge themselves of this air Once the purging is complete the fireplace will light and will operate normally Subsequent lightings of the fireplace will not require this purging of air from the gas supply ...

Page 34: ...the trim door and glass door THERMOCOUPLE PILOT THERMOPILE 5 To put the control in the PILOT position turn the control knob counter clockwise to the PILOT position 6 To light the pilot press the control knob and then press the red or black piezo button once every second The piezo makes a clicking sound It may be necessary to repeat this step If the pilot does not light after 10 seconds go back to ...

Page 35: ...logs and burner areas surrounding the logs Checking Flame Patterns Flame Height Frequency Periodically By Qualified service technician Home owner Task Make a visual check of your fireplace s flame patterns Make sure the flames are steady not lifting or floating See Figure 47 The thermopile thermocouple tips should be covered with flame See Figure 34 Figure 47 Burner Flame Patterns MAKE SURE THE FL...

Page 36: ...the pilot and hold the valve knob in If the millivolt reading is less than 15mV replace the thermocouple b Defective valve If the thermocouple is producing more than 15 millivolts replace faulty valve 3 The pilot is burning there is no gas burner the valve knob is in the ON position and the ON OFF switch is in the ON position a ON OFF switch or wires defective Check the ON OFF switch and wires for...

Page 37: ... downwards lope is 1 4 inch d Glass too loose and air tight packet leaks in corners after usage Tighten the corner e Bad thermopile or thermocouple Replace if necessary f Improper vent cap installation Check for proper installation and freedom from debris or blockage 6 Glass soots a Flame impingement Adjust the log set so that the flame does not excessively impinge on it b Improper venturi setting...

Page 38: ...ning and temporary repairs do not qualify for a service call fee and will not be covered The replacement of consumer replaceable items and installation of upgraded component parts do not quality for a service call fee and will not be covered This limited Lifetime Warranty does not extend to or include surface finish on the appliance logs for oil or pellet stoves door gasketing glass gasketing ther...

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