Installation & Operating Instructions
Caution:
Do not light a fire until you read and completely understand the Operating Instructions that follow. If you
have any questions or concerns, please contact your Stoll Fireplace Dealer or Stoll Fireplace, Inc. before proceeding.
GENERAL SAFEGUARDS:
Excessive heat can cause damage to the Gas Log Grate Heater. Very hot Gas Log fires can cause warping or other
damage and shorten the life of the Grate Heater if the Gas Logs are operated for extended periods of time. This type
of damage, caused by over-heating, is considered abuse and is not covered under warranty.
This Gas Log Grate Heater is intended for use with Gas Log sets only. Burning a wood fire on a Gas Log Grate
Heater is prohibited. Failure to heed this warnings could result in a damaged unit, or a serious fire and loss of life
and property.
Gas Log Grate Heaters are not designed for installation into factory built “zero-clearance” (ZC) fireplaces, in mobile
homes, or in conjunction with wood burning sets.
INSTALLATION:
Inspect the fireplace and the chimney flue for signs of loose mortar, damaged brick, and creosote build-up. If repairs
are indicated contact your Stoll Fireplace Dealer or a professional chimney sweep to arrange an inspection.
Center the assembled Gas Log Grate Heater in the fireplace opening. Check that the Grate is level side to side and
front to back. Adjust the leveling bolts on the back of the Grate as necessary. (
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Install the gas log set on top of the Gas Log Grate Heater following the log set manufacturer’s recommendations.
Install the fireplace enclosure (not included). The fireplace enclosure rests on top of the Vent Trim Cover.* The Vent
Trim Cover should be flush with the face and ends of the fireplace enclosure. Carefully follow the manufacturer’s
instructions for installing and securing the fireplace enclosure in the fireplace.
* NOTE:
Stoll Fireplace Enclosures with laser cut vents will conceal the Grate Heater vents behind the enclosure.
Plug the Grate Heater power cord into the nearest 110v electrical outlet.
OPERATION:
Caution:
Not for use with Vent-Free Gas Logs.
Caution:
Read and follow all Gas Log Manufacturer’s instructions for proper use of gas logs.
Caution:
Do not burn gas logs on the Grate Heater with the blower turned off or during a power outage.
IMPORTANT:
The Blower must be running when the gas log fire is burning. If the Blower fails or electrical power is
lost, turn off the gas logs and discontinue use until the Blower is repaired or power is restored. Keep the glass doors
open until residual heat has dissipated. Ignoring this advice can cause damage to the Grate Heater and Blower.
The Blower is equipped with a temperature activated switch (Snap Disk) and a Variable Speed Switch.
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The thermal Snap Disk will turn the Blower on when the switch heats to 110°F and off when it cools to 90°F.
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The Variable Speed Switch regulates the speed of the blower and therefore the volume of warm air it delivers.
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Turn switch knob clockwise or counterclockwise to regulate the air flow and air temperature at the vent.
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If the air coming from the air vent is too cool the blower speed is set too high relative to the fire.
NOTE:
The Snap Disk provides the On/Off function for the Blower when it is working properly. The Variable Speed
Switch has an OFF position.
Do not use
the OFF function unless the Snap Disk fails and the blower continues to
run when the gas log has cooled. If the Snap Disk fails have it replaced immediately by your Authorized Stoll Dealer.
Adjust the gas log set to maintain small to medium fires. A gas log is capable of producing large amounts of heat
constantly. Full-on fires may be impressive but they waste fuel. A high fire can overheat and damage the Grate
Heater, the gas log set, and/or the enclosure frame, glass, finish, and/or discolor the metal. Damage caused by over-
heating is considered abuse and is not covered under warranty.
Keep the glass doors open and the screens closed when the gas log is burning. You will get the maximum radiant
heat from your fireplace with the glass doors open while the Gas Log Grate Heater provides warm convection air.
Upon retiring for the evening, or leaving the room for an extended period, the gas logs should be turned off. With the
gas logs off the glass doors can be closed to reduce heat loss up the chimney flue.
MAINTENANCE:
Caution:
The Grate Heater and fireplace enclosure must be at room temperature before cleaning.
Disconnect the power cord from the electric source prior to performing any maintenance.
At the end of the burning season the Grate Heater can be painted with high temperature stove paint to control rusting
over the Summer if desired.
Follow manufacturer’s recommendations for annual maintenance of the gas log set.
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