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MODEL   

L48 (FG00001)

DIRECT VENT  

ZERO CLEARANCE 

GAS FIREPLACE HEATER

MULTIFUNCTION REMOTE (MF)

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 

AND OWNER’S MANUAL

WARNING

If not installed, operated and maintained 
in accordance with the manufacturer’s 
instructions, this product could expose 
you to substances in fuel or from fuel 
combustion which can cause death or 
serious illness.

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.

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.

•  Leave the building immediately.
•  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.

DANGER

HOT GLASS

 WILL  

CAUSE BURNS. 

DO NOT TOUCH

 GLASS 

UNTIL COOLED. 

NEVER

 ALLOW CHILDREN  

 TO TOUCH GLASS.

A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns from 

the hot viewing glass is provided with this appliance 

and shall be installed for the protection of children 

and other at-risk individuals.

NOTE : Barrier required, may be sold separately.

We suggest that our gas 
hearth products be installed 
and serviced by professionals 
who are certified in the U.S. 
by the National Fireplace 
Institute (NFI) as NFI Gas 
Specialist.

WARNING This product can 

expose you to chemicals 

including carbon monoxide, 

which is known to the State of 

California to cause cancer, birth 

defects or other reproductive 

harm. For more information go to   

www.P65warnings.ca.gov/

 

46139A

2019-11-26

Printed in Canada

ENGLISH

Summary of Contents for L48

Page 1: ...e 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 Leave the building immediately Immediately call your gas suppli...

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Page 3: ...installed and serviced by a qualified installer a service agency or the gas supplier Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your local...

Page 4: ...e l vent au coins ext rieur ou obstruction la plus proche 13 3 4 in po 349 mm This product can expose you to carbon monoxide which is known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or...

Page 5: ...tem Idendification 26 Venting Installation 27 Vent Termination Clearances 31 Top Vent Horizontal Terminaison 33 Top vent Vertical Terminaison 34 Vertical Terminaison 35 Offset chart 37 General Mainten...

Page 6: ...appliance be kept clean 9 Only doors certified with the appliance shall be used WARNING CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD Failure to follow the steps outlined below for each appliance connected to the...

Page 7: ...escaped gas can adsorb or absorb onto or into walls masonry and other materials and fabrics in a room That will take some of the odorant out of the gas reducing its odor intensity Propane Gas may str...

Page 8: ...ation it s necessary to determine Gas supply piping right side entrance Electrical supply requirements 120V 60Hz 1 Amp right side entrance This model do not include the Variable Halogen Lighting Howev...

Page 9: ...urchased at any local hardware store Door Removal Tool attached to fireplace 1x AA Battery 4x AAA Battery 3x Wall Thinmle Spacer attached to fireplace 1x Cover Plate Battery Box 1x Remote 1x Junction...

Page 10: ...any which either in person or through a representative is engaged in and is responsible for a the installation or replacement of gas piping or b the connection installation repair or servicing of equi...

Page 11: ...ct vent system Installation other than as instructed by SBI Improper positioning of the glass door or decorative accessories including logs rocks crushed glass or other approved media Installation or...

Page 12: ...INSTALLATION ANGLED CORNER INSTALLATION Figure 1 NOTE Island and Room Divider installation is possible as long as the horizontal portion of the vent system does not exceed 20 feet with a minimum vert...

Page 13: ...f the firebox 61 H The height to the firebox standoffs 47 1 4 I Width from the left side of the box to the centerline of vent 30 9 16 J Depth from back of box to centerline of top vent 7 1 8 K Height...

Page 14: ...FOR MAXIMUM MANTEL DEPTH 13 MIN 2 X 4 HEADER STAND OFF 13 76mm HEIGHT ABOVE TOP OF FIREPLACE FINISHED WALL COMBUSTIBLE NON COMBUSTIBLE BOARD TOP FRAMING LEDGE SEE MANTEL CHART FOR MINIMUM HEIGHT OF M...

Page 15: ...clearance to combustibles above the vent pipe See Figure 7 VENT PIPE 1 MINIMUM CLEARANCE AROUND VERTICAL VENT PIPE Figure 6 Figure 7 FIREPLACE FRAMING AND FINISHING Framing This fireplace can be elev...

Page 16: ...st of the home Additionally in regions where cold air infiltration may be an issue the inside surfaces may be sheet rocked and taped or an equivalent method may be used to achieve maximum air tightnes...

Page 17: ...t depth to suit facing material flush or 1 2in set back depths OR Figure 11 NAILING FLANGES SECURED TO FRAMING Figure 12 6 Attach three middle mount framing brackets to the top front edge of the firep...

Page 18: ...minimum sealant material must be used These joints are not required to be sealed Only non combustible material using 300oF minimum adhesive if needed can be applied as facing to the fireplace surroun...

Page 19: ...FLUSH TO FIREPLACE FACE NON COMBUSTIBLE BOARD OVER FIREPLACE FACE NOT SUPPLIED Figure 17 VENTING SYSTEM FRAMING Vent Runs In planning the installation for the fireplace it is necessary to install cert...

Page 20: ...insure that minimum clearances are maintained to the vent system Horizontal Firestops Horizontal runs in the vent system which pass through either interior or exterior walls require the use of wall f...

Page 21: ...raming lumber the same size as the ceiling joists See Figure 23 Figure 23 If the area above the ceiling is NOT an attic position and secure the ceiling firestop on the ceiling side of the previously c...

Page 22: ...recommended ANSI Z21 24 Appliance Connectors of Corrugated Metal Tubing and Fittings ANSI Z21 45 Assembled Flexible Appliance Connectors of Other Than All Metal Construction The above connectors may b...

Page 23: ...psig 3 5 kPa The fireplace must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shut off valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test press...

Page 24: ...te After the wiring is completed to the junction box and receptacle install the junction box to the lower right side of the fireplace as shown in Figure 31 Insert the top flange of the retainer bracke...

Page 25: ...he grommet into the hole in the side of the fireplace just under the access panel opening HAND BENT FLANGE WIRE GROMMET USER INTERFACE HARNESS BATTERY EXTENSION HARNESS CONNECT TO THE USER INTERFACE B...

Page 26: ...f any problems exist in the vent system Check pipe diameter on vent system and fireplace to verify the size is the same FLASHING STORM COLLAR VERTICAL TERMINATION THREE 90 ELBOWS MAX WALL THIMBLE HORI...

Page 27: ...venting is attached Figure 34 NOTICE When installing flue restrictor install with screw pointing downward FULL OPEN FOUR INDICATED HOLES ALIGNED Figure 35 Propane Figure 36 Natural For installation of...

Page 28: ...s permanent location the hole through the exterior wall can be cut This hole must be 13 in 330mm high x 10 5 8 in 270mm wide with its center line determined by the amount of vertical rise and horizont...

Page 29: ...floor of the fireplace is 24 feet the horizontal run to the outer wall flange must not exceed 10 feet EXAMPLE C If the horizontal run to the outer wall flange is 17 feet the vertical dimension from th...

Page 30: ...ctions and Owner s Manual L48 ENGLISH VENTING GRAPH Dimensions in Feet A C B HORIZONTAL RUN VERTICAL DIMENSION FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE UNIT TO THE CENTER OF THE FLUE OUTLET WITH VERTICAL OR HORIZONTAL...

Page 31: ...24 610mm E MAXIMUM DEPTH OF 48 1219mm FOR RECESSED LOCATION Vertical Sidewall Installations Important Minimum clearance between vent pipes and combustible materials is 3 inch 76 mm on top and 1 inch...

Page 32: ...xtended above meter regulator assembly 3 ft 91 cm within a height 15 ft 4 5 m above the meter regulator assembly 3 ft 91 cm I Clearance to service regulator vent outlet 3 ft 91 cm 6 ft 1 83 m J Cleara...

Page 33: ...very 2 feet to secure venting Two 45 Elbows B A Figure 44 Example Vent Runs Initial Pipe Length A Vertical B Horizontal Maximum Dimensions In Inches 12 66 72 24 80 132 11ft 36 91 204 17ft 48 103 240 2...

Page 34: ...nches 12 55 18 24 67 24 2ft 36 79 90 7ft 6in 48 91 114 9ft 6in TOP VENT VERTICAL TERMINAISON No Elbow Figure 47 Dimensions In Inches Minimum Maximum 120 10ft 480 40ft Two 90 Elbow Figure 48 Example Ve...

Page 35: ...lumber the same size as the roof rafters and install the frame securely Flashing anchored to frame must withstand high winds The storm collar is placed over this joint to make a water tight seal Non h...

Page 36: ...s fireplace must not be any closer than 24 in to combustible materials See Figure 51 40 12 19M MAX 24 MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES NATURAL OR MAN MADE 8 2 44M MAX 8 2 44M MAX 45 45 Figure 51 If t...

Page 37: ...foreign material 3 Check for evidence of excessive condensate such as water droplets forming in the inner liner and subsequently dripping out at joints Condensate can cause corrosion of caps pipe and...

Page 38: ...th The receiver causes ignition of the fireplace The fireplace can turn on suddenly Keep away from the fireplace burner when operating the remote system or activating manual bypass of the remote syste...

Page 39: ...itch to the REMOTE position See Figure 58 6 Press and release the PRG button on the wall control with a paper clip and the IFC module will beep three times to indicate the IFC module is ready to synch...

Page 40: ...ver will turn off the fireplace A single beep from the receiver confirms reception of the command Remote Flame Control The Proflame has six flame levels With the system on and the flame level at the m...

Page 41: ...64 Smart Thermostat The smart thermostat function adjusts the flame height in accordance to the difference between the set point temperature and the actual room temperature As the room temperature ge...

Page 42: ...ing the up arrow button will activate the CPI Pressing the down arrow button will return to IPI A single beep will confirm the reception of the command OFF OFF Figure 68 Button Lock This function will...

Page 43: ...stored Lockout State Definition A lockout state is reached when an ignition error occurs The lockout state will remain set in memory as long as the power supplies are applied This could mean both an a...

Page 44: ...l installation of the barrier and glass door assemblies prior to installation of the liner kit 2 Carefully unpack the liners Verify that all components are included and inspect for hidden damage prior...

Page 45: ...e See Figure 74 SLOTS TABS Figure 74 4 Once the tabs are inserted into the slots rotate the rear panel upward against the back of the firebox See Figure 75 Figure 75 6 Re install the two previously re...

Page 46: ...th the two slots at the left end of the rear panel Hold the front of the panel against the side retainer bracket then shift the side panel reward to engage the rear tabs and slots At the same time hoo...

Page 47: ...STEEL PART NUMBER PORCELAIN DESCRIPTION QTY SUPPLIED 1 PL71055 31145 Panel Rear Liner 1 2 PL71056 31146 Panel Left Liner 1 3 PL71057 31147 Panel Right Liner 1 4 PL71034 PL71034 Bracket Side Panel 2 5...

Page 48: ...oves to install liner 1 Refer to page 72 to remove the barrier A and glass door B assemblies prior to installation of the liner kit A Figure 82 B Figure 83 2 Remove decorative media and log set from h...

Page 49: ...crews G holding it in place Discard the bracket keep the screws 3X G H Figure 86 7 Lift the tabs on the new rear liner bracket I 2X B I Figure 87 8 Install the new rear liner bracket I with 3 screws G...

Page 50: ...Discard washers J 2X J G 2X E F Figure 90 11 Install bracket K with two screws G on each side of the fireplace 2X 2X Figure 91 12 Reinstall the burner screen F first then the burner cover plate E and...

Page 51: ...ner bracket M 2X Figure 94 15 Slide the back liner N inside the bracket M and install the liner at the back of the fireplace Figure 95 16 Fix the back liner in the fireplace with two screws G 2X G Fig...

Page 52: ...ding the trim frame against the face finishing materials install one 8 x black phillips truss head screw through each of the four outer screw tabs See Figure 99 6 Each outer screw tab has several pilo...

Page 53: ...glass door assembly and set aside 4 Remove the front access cover by simply lifting upward and set aside Figure 100 5 Remove the left and right side liners Figure 101 Remove 1 5 16 inch x inch hex scr...

Page 54: ...ot be reinstalled The two removed screws will be used in step 12 Figure 105 10 To install the light kit assembly first locate the two stubbed in tan wires near the gas line entry point to the right si...

Page 55: ...ts provided in the rear support bracket then install the 2 screws removed in step 6 16 Re install the side liner panels Align the rear tabs with the slots provided in the rear liner panel and install...

Page 56: ...in property damage or personal injury Log placement is critical to proper burner performance Logs must be correctly positioned The photos in this section show the proper pinned position for logs and...

Page 57: ...on a log call for service Do not continue to operate the fireplace Installation of the Pins for Log and Rock Placement The log and rock hardware kit includes eight 8 32 x 3 4 long self threading screw...

Page 58: ...Page 58 Installation Instructions and Owner s Manual L48 ENGLISH Logs Identification TOP VIEW FRONT VIEW DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER Log L Log M Log N Log O Log P Log Q...

Page 59: ...urner Pin 3 3 Place Rock E onto Burner Pin 4 TOP VIEW FRONT VIEW 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 3 4 Place Rock F between Burner Pins 6 and 7 Do not place the rock over the burner screen See image below for proper pl...

Page 60: ...er s Manual L48 ENGLISH 7 Place Rock I over the right side of Rock H See image below for proper placement TOP VIEW FRONT VIEW 8 Place Rock B onto pin on rock J and rear of burner cover See image below...

Page 61: ...to rest on the left rear portion of the burner cover Log L should be placed against the rear liner See image below for proper placement TOP VIEW FRONT VIEW 10 Place log M onto the pin on log L Angle i...

Page 62: ...Page 62 Installation Instructions and Owner s Manual L48 ENGLISH 11 Place log N on burner pin 7 on rock H TOP VIEW FRONT VIEW 12 Place log O on burner pin 5 on rock E TOP VIEW FRONT VIEW...

Page 63: ...uctions and Owner s Manual L48 ENGLISH 13 Place log P on pin on Log O and angle down to front of burner pan See image below for proper placement TOP VIEW FRONT VIEW 14 Place log Q on burner Pin 6 on r...

Page 64: ...ilot flame Do not place crushed glass in the pilot bracket area Final Steps Re install the glass door assembly Test fire to ensure there is minimal contact between the flame and the logs and rocks 1 I...

Page 65: ...l be placed so they meet together at the center of the bracket ACCENT LIGHT COVER DO NOT COVER WITH CRUSHED GLASS MEDIA ACCENT LIGHT GLASS PANELS DVLL60 ACCENT LIGHT COVER DVLL48 CRUSHED GLASS MEDIA A...

Page 66: ...re Check pressures Pilot igniter sensor is dirty Clean pilot Pilot not grounded well Check ground connections Draft in firebox Vent restrictor not installed Pilot sensor has been bent Replace pilot Pi...

Page 67: ...gher than thermostat setting Move optional remote away from fireplace Set higher temperature on Optional remote thermostat Optional Remote control batteries failing Replace batteries in remote transmi...

Page 68: ...and Owner s Manual L48 ENGLISH PARTS VIEW WARNING Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this fireplace may result in p...

Page 69: ...ol Module Shield 28 49176 Control Module Proflame II 29 49703 Pilot Propane Natural 30 PL71050 Pilot Bracket NO Part Description 31 21545 Gasket Venturi 32 49180 Venturi Tube 90 Degree 33 49087 Air Sh...

Page 70: ...or use with other gases unless a certified kit is used WARNING Electrical Grounding Instructions This fireplace is equipped with a three prong grounding plug for your protection against shock hazard a...

Page 71: ...STOP Read the safety information above 2 Turn OFF electric power to the appliance 3 Turn gas shut off counterclockwise to ON position 4 Wait ten minutes to clear out any gas Then smell for gas includi...

Page 72: ...door is about 6 to 8 inches from the firebox face then lift upward on the door assembly to disengage the top of the door from the tab retainers on top of the firebox CAUTION The glass door is wide and...

Page 73: ...he valve compartment 3 Remove the front light cover Lift the cover up and out of the fireplace and set aside in a safe location Figure 116 4 Remove the right side liner Remove the 5 16in hex head scre...

Page 74: ...uld be replaced if it does not perform properly on checkout or service In addition replace any module if it is wet or looks like it has been wet Service Do not disassemble the gas control it contains...

Page 75: ...up condensation which is normal forms on the inside of the glass and causes lint dust and other airborne particles to cling to the glass surface Also initial paint curing may deposit a slight film on...

Page 76: ...ly This fireplace may become hot enough to burn skin and ignite clothing after prolonged contact To prevent injury alert people in your home especially children to the hazards of high surface temperat...

Page 77: ...ualified service technician to inspect the fireplace and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water In the event of a natural disaster tornado earthquake...

Page 78: ...bers if appli cable Replace batteries in the remote transmit ter and receiver if applicable Inspect the venting and vent termination cap for damage corrosion sooting or obstruction and correct if pres...

Page 79: ...Page 79 Installation Instructions and Owner s Manual L48 ENGLISH FIREPLACE SERVICE HISTORY Date Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed Notes...

Page 80: ...Should any remote control thermostat accessory or other part fail because of defective workmanship within one year from the date of purchase SBI will repair or replace at SBI s option Duties of the Ow...

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Page 84: ...available for free download on the manufacturer s website It is a copyrighted document Resale is strictly prohibited The manufacturer may update this document from time to time and cannot be responsib...

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