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WARNING: This gas appliance must not be con-
nected to a chimney flue servicing a solid fuel burning
appliance.
WARNING: Installation of this appliance should
be done by a qualified service person well trained
in the installation of such appliances. You will also
need a building permit from your local Building and
Safety Commissioner before installing this appli-
ance; otherwise your insurance co. may not cover
this appliance.
WARNING: Young children should be carefully supervised when
they are in the same room as the appliance. Toddlers, young chil-
dren, and others may be susceptible to accidental burns. A physical
barrier is recommended if there are to be at-risk individuals in the
house. To restrict access to a fireplace or stove, install an adjust-
able safety gate to keep toddlers, young children, and other at-risk
individuals out of and away from hot surfaces.
CAUTION: Do not connect appliance before pres-
sure testing gas piping. Damage to gas valve may
result and an unsafe condition may be caused.
NOTICE: Decorative product not for use as a heating
appliance.
INTRODUCTION
These fireplace models are vented gas fireplaces that use a millivolt
gas control valve with a millivolt ignition system. 25" models have a
5" B-vent and 24" models have a 4" B-vent. A properly sized B-Type
venting system and listed type vent cap are not supplied but are
required for proper operation. See venting instructions on Page 10.
These models are factory equipped for use with natural gas and must
be converted when intended for use with propane/LP gas. Conver-
sion kits PCBM-324 and PCBM-325 may be purchased for simple
conversion to propane/LP gas. See Accessories, Page 23.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Before beginning the installation of your appliance, read these in-
structions completely.
UNPACKING
The following items are packed inside the firebox. Remove before
positioning firebox into framing.
• Ceramic Log Pack - Shrink wrapped on cardboard
• 3 plastic bags containing volcanic stone, pan and ember materials
• Rear Log (BRT2332TMN/BRT2532TMN Models Only). Remove 2
plastic quick ties from around burner and grate
• Grate Stand - Lift off of burner pan
Check all items for any shipping damage. If damaged, promptly
inform dealer or distributor where you bought the product.
Retain these items for later installation.
The appliance and it’s individual shutoff valve must be disconnected
from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of
that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).
The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system
by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure
testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or
less than 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).
For the purpose of input adjustment two pressure taps (for IN and
OUT pressures) are provided on the gas control valve for test gauge
connections to the appliance.
This fireplace may not be installed in manufactured (mobile) hous-
ing constructed to HUD standards. The fireplace may be installed in
aftermarket, non-HUD manufactured housing provided its installation
complies with State and Local Codes and in the absence of these
codes complies with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSIZ223.1 NFPA 54..
CODES AND STANDARDS
These fireplaces comply with National Safety Standards and are
tested and listed by PFS Corporation (Report No. F09-157) to ANSI
Z21.50 (in Canada, CSA-2.22) in both USA and Canada, as vented
gas fireplaces. The installation must conform to local codes or,
in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code,
ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54—latest edition (In Canada, the current CAN/
CGA-B149.1 installation code). The fireplace, when installed, must
be electrically grounded and wired in accordance with local codes
or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70—latest edition, or the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA
C22.1—latest edition.
These appliances comply with CSA P.4.1-2015 “Testing Method for
Measuring Annual Fireplace Efficiency. P4 (EnerGuide) is a measure-
ment of the Canadian Office of Energy Efficiency.
Based on CSA P.4.1-2015
This INNOVATIVE HEARTH PRODUCTS (IHP) appliance and its ap-
proved components are safe when installed according to this instal-
lation manual and are operated as recommended by IHP. Using any
component fon IHP approved and tested for use with this appliance
MAY CAUSE A FIRE HAZARD!
The IHP warranty will be voided by, and IHP disclaims any respon-
sibility for the following actions:
A) Modification of the appliance or any of the components.
B) Use of any component part not approved by IHP in combination
with this appliance.
C) Installation and/or operation in a manner other than instructed
in this manual.
D) The burning of anything other than the type of gas approved for
use in this gas appliance.
