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INSTALLATION

WARNING: Never install in a bedroom

or bathroom. Any heating product with a

Btu/Hr rating over 10,000 cannot be used

in a bedroom. Any heating product with a

Btu/Hr rating over 6,000 cannot be used

in a bathroom.

WARNING: Before installing in a solid-

fuel-burning

fireplac

e, the chimney

flue 

and

fireb

ox must be cleaned of soot, creo-

sote, ashes, and loose paint by a

qualified 

chimney cleaner.

WARNING: Never install the appliance

• in a recreational vehicle

• where curtains, furniture, clothing, or

other

flamma

ble objects are less than

36 inches (91.5 cm) from the front, top,

or sides of the appliance

• in a wood-burning stove

• in high traffic  areas

• in windy or drafty areas

NOTICE: This appliance is intended for

supplemental heating. Use this heater

along with your primary heating system.

Do not install this heater as your primary

heat source. If you have a central heating

system, you may run system’s circulating

blower while using heater. This will help

circulate the heat throughout the house.In

the event of a power outage, you can use

this heater as your primary heat source.

CAUTION:This appliance creates warm

air currents. These currents move heat to

wall surfaces next to appliance. Installing

appliance next to vinyl or cloth wall cover-

ingsoroperatingappliancewhereimpurities

(such as tobaccosmoke,aromatic candles,

cleaning

fluids

, oil or kerosene lamps, etc.)

in the air exist, may discolor walls.

IMPORTANT:

Vent-free heaters add moisture to the air.

Although this is

beneficial,

installing

appliance

in rooms

without enough ventilation air may

cause

mildew to form

tilation, page 4.

 

CHECK GAS TYPE

Use the

correct

gas type (natural or propane/LP) for your

appliance.

If your gas supply is not

correct

or if you do not

know your gas

type,

do not install

appliance.

INSTALLATION ITEMS NEEDED

Before installing

appliance,

make sure you have the items

listed below.

• external regulator for propane/LP unit only (supplied by

installer)

• piping

(check local codes)

• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)
• equipment shutoff valve *
• test gauge 

connection

 *

• ground joint union
• sediment trap (optional)
• tee joint

pipe

wrench

approved flexible gasline (not provided) or provided

 gas connector (if allowed by local codes) 

* A CSA/AGA design-

c

erti

ed equipment shutoff valve

with 1/8" NPT tap is an a

cc

eptable alternative to test gauge

c

onne

c

tion.Pur

c

hasetheoptionalCSA/AGAdesign-

c

erti

ed

equipment shutoff valve from your dealer.
For propane/LP

units,

the installer must supply an external

regulator. The external regulator will

reduce incoming

gas

pressure.Youmustredu

c

ein

c

ominggaspressuretobetween

11 and 14

inches

of water. If you do not

reduce incoming 

gas pressure, heater regulator damage could occur. 

LOG SET PLACEMENT

Place

the log set in the

center

of your

fireplace

or

fire

-

box.

CLEARANCES (Vent-Free Operation Only)

WARNING: Maintain the minimum clearances. If

you can, provide greater clearances from floor, ceil-

ing, and adjoining wall.

Minimum Fireplace Clearance To Combustible Materials

Log Size

Side Wall

Ceiling

   18",22”,24"

15.5"

  42"

LOG SIZING REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Firebox Size

Log

Front Rear*

Size Height Depth Width Width

18" 18"

12"

22"

18"

22”,24" 18"

15"

28"

22"

*Measured at 14" Depth

If the fireplace has an ash-dump or air

ducts from outside, they shall be sealed

at this time.

from too much 

moisture. See 

Airfor Combustion and Ven-

Summary of Contents for RIVERSIDE OVT22LP

Page 1: ...fer to page 4 Air for Combustion and Ventilation INSTALLER Leave this manual with the appliance CONSUMER Retain this manual for future reference This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket perma...

Page 2: ...low directlyintotheappliance Avoidanydrafts that alter burner ame patterns Ceiling fans can create drafts that alter burner amepatterns Alteredburnerpatternscan cause sooting WARNING Do not use a blow...

Page 3: ...safety shutoff system The ODS shuts down the If appliance keeps shutting off see Troubleshooting pages 18 through 21 11 Do not run appliance where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored under...

Page 4: ...hermostat controlled models have a thermostat sensing bulb and a control valve The thermostat will automatically modulate the heat output to maintain a consistent room temperature This results in grea...

Page 5: ...s one within 12 of the ceiling and one within 12 of the oor Connect these items directly to the outdoors or spaces open to the s e c a p s l w a r c d n a s c i t t a e d u l c n i s e c a p s e s e h...

Page 6: ...om the outdoors and vents to the outdoors Example Vent free log set ______________ Btu Hr Gas water heater _____________ Btu Hr Total ________ Btu Hr 4 Compare the maximum Btu Hr the space can support...

Page 7: ...use mildew to form tilation page 4 CHECK GASTYPE Use the correct gas type natural or propane LP for your appliance If your gas supply is not correct or if you do not know your gas type do not install...

Page 8: ...he installer must supply an external regulator The external regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure Youmustreduceincominggaspressuretobetween 11 and 14 of water If you do not reduce incoming gas p...

Page 9: ...d that you install a sediment trap in supply line as shown in Figure 5 Locate sediment trap where it is within reach for cleaning Install in piping system between fuel supply and appliance Locate sedi...

Page 10: ...r of natural gas or using compressed air 3 Check all joints from gas meter to equipment shutoff valve for natural gas or propane LP supply to equipment shutoff valve for propane LP Apply noncorrosive...

Page 11: ...LOG PLACEMENT 18 RIVERSIDE OAK LOGS 11...

Page 12: ...LOG PLACEMENT 24 RIVERSIDE OAK LOGS 12...

Page 13: ...LOG PLACEMENT OVT22 13...

Page 14: ...h the chimney damper closed This will put all the heat into the room However there may be times you will desire the full flames of the HI heat setting but will find the heat output excessive You can o...

Page 15: ...e room temperature drops to a lower than ideal comfort level before the log set comes back on you may want to reposition the thermostat sensing bulb The thermostat sensing bulb is located near the gas...

Page 16: ...ition with the Capillary at the Bottom OPTIONAL POSITIONING OF THERMOSTAT SENSING BULB Check pilot ame pattern and burner ame patterns of ten INSPECTING BURNERS PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 15 shows a c...

Page 17: ...nd that you keep the burner tube and pilot assembly clean and free of dust and dirt To clean these parts we recommend using compressed air no greater than 30 PSI Your local computer store hardware sto...

Page 18: ...ure 20 ODS Pilot Air Inlet Hole TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING Turn off log set and let cool before servic ing Only a quali ed service person should service and repair appliance CAUTION Never use a wire need...

Page 19: ...ere is a spark at ODS Pilot but no ignition OBSERVED PROBLEM ODS pilot lights but ame goes out when control knob is released POSSIBLE CAUSE 1 Control knob not fully pressed in 2 Control knob not press...

Page 20: ...one Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department IMPORTANT Operating appliance where impurities in air exist may create odors Cleaning supplies...

Page 21: ...g type of gas used propane LP or natural gas purchase date Usually we will ask you to return the part to the factory Parts Not Under Warranty Contact authorized dealers of this product If they can t s...

Page 22: ...upport Clip 2 FCHD1809008 FCHD1809008 7 Piezo Igniter with nut 1 RMH 120 90945 RMH 120 90945 8 Gas Valve T Stat NG 1 FCBF09031NG FCBF09031NG 8 Gas Valve T Stat LP 1 FCBF09031LP FCBF09031LP 9 Adapter 3...

Page 23: ...NOTES 23...

Page 24: ...rust or discoloring of any kind use or installation contrary to instructions and applicable building codes including heating the product to temperatures above its rated speci cations which can cause c...

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