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 WARNING

FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could 

result in serious injury, death, or property damage.

—  Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable 

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.

DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURES, THE APPLIANCE SHOULD BE 

LOCATED OUT OF TRAFFIC AND AWAY FROM FURNITURE 

AND DRAPERIES.
CHILDREN AND ADULTS SHOULD BE ALERTED TO THE 

HAZARD OF HIGH SURFACE TEMPERATURE AND SHOULD 

STAY AWAY TO AVOID BURNS OR CLOTHING IGNITION.
YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE CAREFULLY SUPERVISED 

WHEN THEY ARE IN THE SAME ROOM WITH THE APPLIANCE.
CLOTHING OR OTHER FLAMMABLE MATERIAL SHOULD NOT 

BE PLACED ON OR NEAR THE APPLIANCE.
KEEP THE ROOM AREA CLEAR AND FREE FROM 

COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, GASOLINE, AND OTHER 

FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS.

WARNING Improper installation, adjustment, services or 

maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to 

this manual. For assistance or additional information, consult 

a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

TWENTY6 SLIM-LINE

 

BUILT-IN DIRECT-VENT 

GAS FIREPLACE with COOL ZONE

INSTALLER

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CONSUMER

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INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL

MODELS: 

BI-26N-SS, BI-26P-SS

Ce manual est disponsible en Francais sur demande.

This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket, permanently 

located, manufactured home (USA only) or mobile home, where 

not prohibited by local codes.
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.

Report #F19-217

HOT GLASS

WILL CAUSE BURNS.
DO NOT TOUCH GLASS

UNTIL COOLED.
NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN

TO TOUCH GLASS.

 

DANGER

A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns 

from the hot viewing glass is provided with this 

appliance and must be installed for the protection 

of children and other at-risk individuals.

Summary of Contents for BI-26N-SS

Page 1: ...CED ON OR NEAR THE APPLIANCE KEEP THE ROOM AREA CLEAR AND FREE FROM COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS GASOLINE AND OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS WARNING Improper installation adjustment services or maintenan...

Page 2: ...________________________ Brand of Venting Used _________________________________________________ Model of Vent Cap Used ______________________________________________ Fuel circle one Natural Gas NG Pr...

Page 3: ...S LAS LLC grants no warranty implied or stated for the installation or maintenance of your appliance and assumes no responsibility for any consequential damage s 2022 Copyright S LAS LLC Congratulati...

Page 4: ...i les r glements locaux le permettent Cet appareil doit tre utilis uniquement avec les types de gaz indiqu s sur la plaque signal tique Cet appareil ne peut tre converti d autres gaz sauf si une trous...

Page 5: ...combustible materials gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids The flow of combustion and ventilation air must not be obstructed Adequate accessibility clearances must be maintained for servic...

Page 6: ...ners and circulating air passageways of the appliance be kept clean WARNING Do not operate the appliance with the glass door assembly removed or if the glass is cracked or broken Replacement of the gl...

Page 7: ...a certified conversion kit is used This appliance must be properly connected to a venting system in accordance with the manufacturer s installation instructions CAUTION HOT WHILE IN OPERA TION DO NOT...

Page 8: ...alled in a dwelling building or structure used in whole or in part for residential purposes and the installation includes a horizontal vent termination that is less than seven 7 feet above the finishe...

Page 9: ...how the fireplace is installed and operated It is recommended that the pilot flame be turned off if the appliance will not be in use for an extended period of time This appliance is equipped for use...

Page 10: ...ng Area Height 16 1 32 407mm F LH Side to Center of Viewing Area 18 5 8 473mm G Min Minimum Steel Stud Length 30 762mm G Max Maximum Steel Stud Length 96 2438mm H Floor to Centerline of Viewing Area 1...

Page 11: ...red for this installation can be purchased from SOLAS or from a third party supplier Should you choose to purchase from a third party supplier the 5 flex used must be 2 ply thick 3003 Aluminum liner C...

Page 12: ...n be installed You may need to customize this framing design to allow for things such as doors windows countertops structural frame members or local code requirements The sheet metal face of this fire...

Page 13: ...meet the mantel requirements above ATTENTION Before proceeding with your installation determine if you plan to use either the Power Vent kit PV 800HZ or the Heat Redistribution Kit HRD 750 Read the m...

Page 14: ...ions from the finishing material company Pre drill cement board with oversized holes and do not over tighten screws to avoid cracking due to thermal expansion NOTE For a Minimal Clean look we recommen...

Page 15: ...nt system for installation Before installing the vent kit the installer must read this fireplace manual and vent kit instructions Only a qualified licensed installer service technician shall install t...

Page 16: ...and gas line 3 Remove 3 prong plug s from the junction box outlets attached to the utility access panel 4 Have a licensed electrician hardwire the junction box provided in accordance with local codes...

Page 17: ...our heating zone while remaining quiet With the increased air speed of levels 3 and 4 there will be a noticeable difference in sound We recommend during the annual service on your fireplace Comfort Bl...

Page 18: ...1 is also available that will allow the TWENTY6 fireplace to be mounted in a corner without constructing a 45 partition wall This kit is available from your S LAS dealer and has its own installation...

Page 19: ...not be venting directly though an outside wall to a horizontal termination or if more than 30 of horizontal vent run is required some vertical vent rise will be required for the fireplace to function...

Page 20: ...B 4 B 4 B 4 B 4 B 4 B 4 B 4 B 4 B 1 B 5 B 5 B 5 B 5 B 5 B 5 B 5 B 5 B 5 B 5 B 5 NA NA B 5 B 5 B 5 B 5 B 5 B 5 B 5 B 5 B 5 B 5 B 5 NA NA B 5 B 5 B 5 B 5 B 5 B 5 B 5 B 5 B 5 B 5 B 5 NA NA B 5 B 5 B 5 B...

Page 21: ...A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 NA NA A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 NA NA A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4...

Page 22: ...vertical rise NOTE Snorkel terminations are counted as 2 90 elbows A TOTAL VERTICAL VENT RISE Measured as total vertical distance between flanges of elbows used in vent system See Diagram ____________...

Page 23: ...lbows in excess of 1 __________ Snorkel terminations are counted as 2 90 elbows D Total Number of 45 Elbows in excess of 1 __________ E 90 Elbow Horizontal Equivalent C x 3 _____ F 45 Elbow Horizontal...

Page 24: ...installed in the home This includes interior and exterior wall installations corner installations and horizontal and vertical vent terminations Power vent runs of up to 130ft with 8 90 elbows are per...

Page 25: ...on air inlet to other appliance for appliance 100 000 BTU H 30 KW 12 30 cm 12 30 cm L Clearance to forced air supply inlet 72 183 cm 36 91 cm above air inlet M Clearance above paved sidewalk or paved...

Page 26: ...it is necessary to determine whether your installation will require the addition of flow restrictors for the combustion air inlet system the exhaust outlet or both Refer to the applicable vent chart...

Page 27: ...the exhaust outlet Improper alignment could adversely affect the appearance of the flames Refer to the adjacent images for placement of the exhaust restrictor 7 Place the Air restrictor between the ga...

Page 28: ...panel using the 8x 10 sheet metal screws saved from step 2 on page 26 The Starter pipe and required telescoping heat shields are now installed the unit is ready for the next step of the installation...

Page 29: ...sing either of the following equations Stud Length Equation English inches Stud Length G A 31 375 Metric millimeters Stud Length G A 797mm Refer to page 10 for Dimension G referenced in the above equa...

Page 30: ...he following equations Duct Length Equation English inches Duct Length G 23 75 Metric millimeters Duct Length G 603mm Refer to step 3 for Dimension G referenced in the above equations 15 Once the duct...

Page 31: ...level front to back and side to side Once the plenum is level secure the rear studs to the plenum stud brackets using the 4 10 self drilling sheet metal screws per stud provided 18 Once the plenum has...

Page 32: ...urers requirements are met 23 Slip the inner and outer vent termination pipes onto the vent starter pipe taking care to align the inner and outer pipes to prevent damage 24 Slide the vent termination...

Page 33: ...of 20 feet of vertical rise and a maximum of 10 feet of horizontal run If more than two 90 elbows or equivalent 45 elbows are needed for your installation the maximum amount of horizontal run allowed...

Page 34: ...edges that form a tray to hold the glass media 4 Starting at one end pour the glass media onto the burner tray keeping the pouring spout on the poly bag toward the center of the burner to avoid spilla...

Page 35: ...t up and out of the fireplace 2 Lift the Left Side Panel up and into the fireplace opening to remove it Then lift the Right Side panel up and into the fireplace opening to remove it 3 The 10 Philips h...

Page 36: ...e been removed lift the glass frame up then tilt the bottom out of the fireplace to remove using the same motion as was used with the screen Reverse these steps to reinstall the glass and screen assem...

Page 37: ...rvision device which will shut off the gas supply if for any reason the pilot flame goes out This device incorporates a fixed probe which senses the heat from the pilot flame If the probe is cool the...

Page 38: ...nition device that automatically lights the pilot Do not try to light the pilot by hand 3 Confirm that the remote LCD display says OFF Visually check there is no pilot flame visible inside the firepla...

Page 39: ...hear one short beep and one long beep After the second beep release the reset button 5 Within the subsequent 20 seconds press and hold the button on the Remote for 2 3 seconds will be displayed and fl...

Page 40: ...eaker Automatic Shut Off in certain conditions Your fireplace s Remote is equipped with an automatic shut off mechanism which is activated in certain conditions See page 45 in the Remote Control Opera...

Page 41: ...Program Mode Temperature Time Auxiliary Feature not used Countdown Timer Battery Status Split Flow Mode not used F or C DO NOT leave the Remote on the hearth mantel or on top of the fireplace Use the...

Page 42: ...several tries call your local service technician or gas supplier TO TURN OFF FIRE Press to turn OFF When the pilot is off it will take 2 minutes before it can be lit again NOTE There is a 2 minute del...

Page 43: ...Proof is now inactive and the Remote has full function COUNTDOWN TIMER You can set your fireplace to automatically turn off at the end of a timer To set a Countdown Timer 1 Press and hold until is di...

Page 44: ...is the temperature for the ON time in Program Mode Changing the Thermostatic Mode set temperature also changes the ON time temperature in Program Mode Default Settings ON TIME Thermostatic TEMPERATUR...

Page 45: ...could cause a short circuit NOTE The batteries in your S LAS One Touch remote control and control module are to be replaced annually Only use brand name alkaline batteries such as Duracell or Energiz...

Page 46: ...Reversed polarity in thermocouple wiring F06 F06 4 seconds 3 failed ignition sequences in 5 minutes Fire is not responding no pilot flame No gas supply Air in pilot supply line No spark Reversed polar...

Page 47: ...noted consult with the local authority having jurisdiction for gas product installations to determine their specific requirements for high altitude installations 1 The burner is retained by 2 10 shee...

Page 48: ...ode on pilot assembly 7 Using a 10mm wrench remove the pilot gas line and swap the pilot orifice with the one supplied in the conversion kit Be sure that the pilot orifice is fully seated and the pilo...

Page 49: ...to 13 w c for propane If pressure is not within these parameters correct any gas supply pressure issue before continuing with conversion Close the pressure tap 5 Install a pressure gauge on the outlet...

Page 50: ...n accordance with local codes if none follow the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 or Canadian Installation Codes CAN CSA B149 1 This Appliance must be properly connected to a venting system in accor...

Page 51: ...em and out the air grills Do not place objects against the fireplace that will block the convection air inlet flow or in front of any air outlet CLEANING GLASS AND PORCELAIN ENAMEL PANELS WARNING Neve...

Page 52: ...lkaline batteries We recommend a name brand such as Duracell or Energizer 5 Replace the battery cover slide control module back into the fireplace and tighten silver thumb screw 6 To reinstall the saf...

Page 53: ...lean Burner Firebox n n Clean Control Area n n Clean Convection Air System n n Leak Test Gas Connections n n Other___________________________________ Date of Service ____________________________ Servi...

Page 54: ...x Enamel Panel Rear 26 512 S LAS One Touch Remote S 507 Firebox Enamel Panel Left 26 513 Gas Valve Maxitrol M46 515 Firebox Enamel Panel Right 26 514 TC Line Red M46 701 Thermocouple Interrupter Block...

Page 55: ...de Ignition Cable Module for additional function Connecting Cable Receiver Module Thermocouple GV60 Gas Valve Thermo Current Red Cable UP DOWN ON OFF PM AM Caution Label all wires prior to disconnecti...

Page 56: ...ppliance can cause serious damage and will nullify this warranty This warranty is void if a The unit has been operated in atmospheres contaminated by chlorine fluorine or other damaging chemicals b Th...

Page 57: ...__________________ Date Purchased __________________ Date Installed ________________________________ solasfires com We recommend that our gas hearth products be installed and serviced by professionals...

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