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Pre-Installation Inspection Checklist for Installer

Remove Packaging

1. There is a corrugated carton packed on the front skirt of the

Fireplace.  The corrugated box contains the ceramic logset and
two brass finials.  Remove the carton and set it aside.

2. Use a phillips screw driver to remove the eight screws that

attach the four metal straps to the shipping pallet.

3. Lift the Fireplace straight up off the pallet by hand, being

careful not to damage the controls and wiring that are under
and at the back of the Fireplace. The Fireplace is heavy. You
will need 3 people to lift it.

4. Using a 1/2” socket, remove the four metal straps from the

bottom of the stove.

Packing List

A. Owners Manual (packed on top of Fireplace)

B. Corrugated box containing:

1. Log set (handle the log set with care; the ceramic logs 

are fragile) 

2. Two brass finials 

1. Check that both intake and exhaust venting are clear of any

debris or other obstruction at the back of the Fireplace.

2. Check that the gas manifold is connected to both the

controller and the orifice at the back wall of the Fireplace
(see illustration 9.1).

3. Remove the Front Casting (see illustration 9.1).

4. Remove the foam wedges used to keep the Pressure Relief

Lids in place (see illustration 9.2).

5. Remove the Glass Front (see illustration 9.3).

6. Check that the Pressure relief Lids are both seated flat (see

illustration 10.2)

7. Check that the thermopile connector, pilot gas tube, and

8. UNPACKING THE FIREPLACE

Illustration 8.1  

There are four straps

that hold the Fireplace to the pallet
during transport.  Before lifting the
Fireplace off the pallet, you must detach
the metal straps from the pallet.  Remove
the four screws using a phillips screw
driver.  There are two straps at the rear
of the stove and one on each side.

9. PRE-INSTALLATION INSPECTION

CHECKLIST FOR INSTALLER

Illustration 9.1

To remove the front

casting, lift straight up under the
two sets of star decorations and
then gently pull the bottom out.

Corrugated box

Illustration 8.2 

Remove corrugated

box .

Gas

Manifold

Summary of Contents for Franklin 206

Page 1: ... appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located manufactured 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 Franklin Gas Fireplace Model 206 Silo Photo To Come CERTIFIED TO AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD Z21 88b 1...

Page 2: ... conform with local codes or in the absence of local codes with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z233 1 The Franklin Gas Fireplace must be vented with approved direct vent pipe Direct Vent pipe has two concentric passageways which draw outside air in for combustion and let exhaust gasses out Installation or replacement of gas piping the gas Fireplace and repair or servicing of equipment shall be pe...

Page 3: ...aff Woodstock Soapstone Co Inc 1 Table Of Contents QUESTIONS 800 866 4344 9 00 AM to 5 00 PM Eastern Time Monday Saturday WARNING This unit must be installed by a qualified gas technician in accordance with local codes or in the absence of local codes with the most current edition of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 TO THE INSTALLING TECHNICIAN TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page 1 Code A...

Page 4: ...essure LPG 13 0 w c Maximum inlet supply pressure NG 11 0 w c Input Btu Hr LPG Max 33 883 0 2 000 ft Min 26 511 NG Max 34 314 Min 22 523 Output Btu Hr LPG Max 26 280 Min 20 561 NG Max 25 876 Min 16 985 Orifice size LPG Sea level to 3000 51 3001 to 7000 53 7001 or more 54 Orifice size NG Sea level to 2000 36 2001 to 3000 37 3001 to 4000 38 4001 to 5000 39 5001 to 6000 40 6001 to 7000 41 7001 to 800...

Page 5: ... time see illustration 4 1 Approved venting materials are available from Simpson Dura Vent Dealers or direct from Woodstock Soapstone Company Approved components are listed below Dura Vent No Description Galvanized Black Standard Direct Vent Kit consists of 2 65 8 x 2 Straight Pipe 904 904B 1 65 8 x 11 14 Adjustable Pipe 911 911B 2 65 8 x 90 Degree Swivel Elbow 990G 990BG 1 65 8 Wall Thimble 942 1...

Page 6: ...ce is approved for venting in five configurations 1 Up vertically as much as 20 and then elbow through an outside wall with a maximum horizontal run of 4 2 Straight out the back through an outside wall and into a snorkel termination cap maximum 4 horizontal run with 1 4 rise per foot of run 3 Up vertically through the roof with maximum rise of 24 4 Into an existing fireplace and chimney maximum he...

Page 7: ...pth 43 5 Min Alcove width Alcove Installation The Franklin Gas Fireplace is approved for installation in an alcove constructed of combustible materials Minimum Clearances for Alcove Installation Min Clearance from back of pipe to wall 2 Min Clearance from Fireplace to side walls 8 2 8 8 The surface of the Franklin Gas Fireplace is hot when the appliance is in use A safe installation requires that ...

Page 8: ... Direct Vent Flue Systems The Franklin Gas Fireplace is designed to be installed in the following configurations 6 Approved Venting Chimney Configurations Combustible Ceiling in Alcove Installation 56 Min 84 Minimum Clearances to Ceilings in Alcove Installation Min Clearance from top of pipe to ceiling mantle 6 Illustration 5 4 Minimum Clearances to Ceiling in Alcove Installation 6 Min 6 APPROVED ...

Page 9: ...n See illustrations on page 12 4 Vinyl Siding requires protection from vented heat above the termination Use Simpson Dura vent Vinyl Siding Heat Shield Kit part 950 The venting should be located so that people cannot be burned by accidentally touching hot vent surfaces while the Fireplace is in operation The vent termination must be placed so that it cannot be damaged by automobile doors lawnmower...

Page 10: ...termination must not be recessed into the the exterior wall or siding 4 Vinyl Siding requires protection from vented heat above the termination Use Simpson Dura vent Vinyl Siding Heat Shield Kit part 950 The venting should be located so that people cannot be burned by accidentally touching hot vent surfaces while the Fireplace is in operation The vent termination must be placed so that it cannot b...

Page 11: ...em ALL VENT CLEARANCES MUST BE MAINTAINED CHECK YOUR VENT CLEARANCES AGAINST THE ILLUSTRATIONS AT RIGHT AND CHART ABOVE MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM DISTANCES Maximum vertical rise 24 Optional 11 2 restrictor ring at the elbow in the Fireplace Height of termination above roof must conform to chart below Roof Pitch A Minimum height from roof to lowest discharge opening Flat to 6 12 1 0 feet 6 12 to 8 12 2 0...

Page 12: ...t will carry the exhaust gases to the top of the chimney The surrounding chimney area is utilized to bring fresh air into the stove for combustion Venting into a masonry chimney requires a conversion kit 4 duct and a cap See illustration 6 7 on page 11 Venting into an existing prefabricated metal chimney requires a conversion kit specific to the brand of chimney installed a 4 duct and a cap See il...

Page 13: ...urely bolted to the floor with steel straps secured to the leg bolts and to the floor with minimum 1 4 lag bolts Contact Woodstock Soapstone Company for steel straps 2 The appliance must be grounded to the manufactured home trailer frame with a No 8 minimum solid conductor ALL VENT CLEARANCES MUST BE MAINTAINED CHECK YOUR VENT CLEARANCES AGAINST THE ILLUSTRATIONS ON PAGE 9 MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM DIST...

Page 14: ...r deck porch veranda or balcony 12 D Clearance to non mechanical air supply inlet or combustion air inlet of any other appliance 12 E Clearance to inside corner or adjacent wall 12 F Clearance to a non ventilated soffit 12 G Clearance below deck porch veranda or balcony if completely open on two sides 18 H Clearance to ventilated soffit located above the terminal within a vertical distance of 2 fe...

Page 15: ...r other obstruction at the back of the Fireplace 2 Check that the gas manifold is connected to both the controller and the orifice at the back wall of the Fireplace see illustration 9 1 3 Remove the Front Casting see illustration 9 1 4 Remove the foam wedges used to keep the Pressure Relief Lids in place see illustration 9 2 5 Remove the Glass Front see illustration 9 3 6 Check that the Pressure r...

Page 16: ...e of the Burner Pan It is important that the rear of the logset be positioned against the rear of the firebox Due to variance in size with each Logset the front edge of your Logset may not touch the upright section of the front tabs Ensure that the Logset is sitting flat on the rear tabs on the Burner Pan Air Shield for NG owners by gently pushing down on the rear of the logset and making sure it ...

Page 17: ...y line is connected to the Fireplace gas control valve using a 3 8 male NPT fitting If local codes permit it we recommend using a flexible connector as that can alleviate mechanical load on the control valve The gas supply line for either propane LPG or natural gas NG should be large enough to support 34 000 Btu Consult local building codes to properly size the gas supply line 3 TEST FOR LEAKS Tes...

Page 18: ...etting into the mix If the flame turns orange or smoky then there is too little air getting into the mix To adjust the amount of air Note Allow Fireplace to cool before handling a Remove the Front casting see illustration 9 1 b Remove the Glass Front see illustration 9 3 c Carefully lift and remove the Logset d Remove the Glass Window Retainer by removing the two screws and then remove the single ...

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