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INSTALLATION AND
OPERATION
INSTRUCTIONS

FIREGEAR FIRE ISLAND DECORATIVE

HEARTH SYSTEM – MATCH THROW,

MANUAL & ON / OFF REMOTE

If for any reason, you cannot follow these instructions,

FOR

ANY REASON WHATSOEVER

, just return the product to your

dealer, and the dealer will refund your money.

“PLEASE”

do

not use this product if you cannot follow these instructions.

CONGRATULATIONS, on the purchase of your new
FIREGEAR DECORATIVE HEARTH SYSTEM. Your
Decorative Hearth System, is designed, and intended, for
installation in an existing approved, fully vented, wood-burning
fireplace, which includes gas hook-up. Gas Control Valve units
may be fueled by –

Natural Gas only!

GENERAL INFORMATION

These instructions are intended as a general guide and do not
supersede national or local codes in any way. Authorities
having jurisdiction should be consulted before installation.

Installation and provision for combustion and ventilation air
must conform to the

National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1

, or

CAN/CGA-B149.1

,

Natural Gas Installation Code

.

.

!!! IMPORTANT !!!

Read these instructions carefully before installing or operating
this gas appliance. These instructions should be left with the
homeowner for future reference.

INSTALLER:

Leave this manual with the appliance.

CONSUMER:

Retain this manual for future reference.

!!! WARNING !!!

If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury
or loss of life.

!!! WARNING !!!

This appliance must be installed only in a solid-fuel burning
fireplace with a working flue and constructed of non-
combustible materials. This unit is NOT for use with solid fuel.
Solid fuels shall NOT be burned in a fireplace where a
decorative appliance is installed.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION

1

MODELS

2

SHIPPING AND PACKING LIST

2

SAFETY INFORMATION

2

SPECIFICATIONS

3

INSTALLATION

4

SET-UP & ASSEMBLY

5

REMOTE CONTROLS

7

FINAL SET UP

9

OPERATION

10

LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

11

MAINTENANCE

12

PARTS LISTING

13

ACCESSORIES

14

TROUBLE SHOOTING

15

WARRANTY

16

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

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Do not try to light any appliance.

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Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use
any phone in your building.

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Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s
instructions.

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If you can not reach your gas supplier, call the
fire department.

Do not store combustible materials or use gasoline
or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.

Installation and service must be performed by a:
Qualified technician, service agency, or the gas
supplier.

FIHS – 1.0

Summary of Contents for BFI18-SSMN

Page 1: ...ence INSTALLER Leave this manual with the appliance CONSUMER Retain this manual for future reference WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result ca...

Page 2: ...cer birth defects and or other reproductive harm This warning is issued pursuant to California Health Safety Code Sec 25249 6 While this appliance is not in use the gas must be turned off at the gas s...

Page 3: ...ATURAL GAS RATED PRESSURE 7 0 W C MINIMUM GAS MAXIMUM GAS ORIFICE BTU HR PRESSURE PRESSURE SIZE INLET 7 0 W C 10 5 W C 13 90000 FIREGEAR FIRE ISLAND HEARTH SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS with VALVE SAFETY PILO...

Page 4: ...r wall of the fireplace If this is not performed drafting may cause pilot outage or sooting Use a heat resistant sealant DO NOT seal the chimney flue damper WARNING Gas supply system must be installed...

Page 5: ...the wrench on the gas cap in a counter clockwise direction 4 Clean the pipe threads on the gas stub using either a wire brush or steel wool Apply Teflon tape or pipe dope to the steel fittings before...

Page 6: ...Using an adjustable wrench and turning in a clockwise direction attach a 1 2 Female Flare X 3 8 Male Flare Brass Reducer Fitting included on some models to the gas stub 4 Using two adjustable wrenches...

Page 7: ...r your distance run 1 The wire harness should already be installed in the terminal block on the rear of the remote receiver FOR HAND HELD TRANSMITTER REMOTE RECEIVERS SEE FIGURE 13 14 FOR WALL SWITCH...

Page 8: ...REMOTE RECEIVERS USE THE OUTSIDE TERMINAL BLOCK RECEPTACLES SEE FIGURE 13 14 WALL MOUNT REMOTE RECEIVER See the instructions packaged with the remote system for directions on programming Learning both...

Page 9: ...s medium over the entire burner filling the burner pan The glass medium should follow the slope of the burner pan covering the burner completely SEE FIGURE 18 FIGURE 18 2 Pour the decorative sand arou...

Page 10: ...WITH VALVE FRONT VIEW WARNING Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and replace any part of the control s...

Page 11: ...smell gas STOP 7 Turn off the gas at the manual shut off valve and recheck all gas connections for leaks Do not continue until all leaks are corrected Once you are assured that there are no leaks pro...

Page 12: ...lve just to the right of the control knob SEE FIGURE 22 If the pilot flame must be adjusted use a standard slotted screwdriver to turn the screw clockwise to reduce the flame or counter clockwise to i...

Page 13: ...X 3 8 FLARE 50 12 38FL STUB FITTING BRASS ELBOW 1 2 NPT F X 3 8 M FLARE IM FIHS INSTRUCTION MANUAL FIRE ISLAND SERIES FG SAND B OPTIONAL FIRE ISLAND SERIES BLACK SAND LG H210 OPTIONAL FIRE ISLAND SERI...

Page 14: ...E KNOB EXTENSION FIREGEAR HAND HELD REMOTE SYSTEMS FG LT2 HAND HELD ON OFF REMOTE FG LMF M HAND HELD ON OFF VARIABLE FLAME REMOTE FIREGEAR WALL MOUNT REMOTE SYSTEMS FG WS LT WIRED WALL SWITCH FG WWS L...

Page 15: ...eck gas supply pressure while pilot remains on Faulty Valve Replace Valve Faulty pilot or thermocouple Replace Safety Pilot Clogged or dirty burner ports Clean burner ports Burner pilot light but will...

Page 16: ...failures or operating difficulties due to accident abuse misuse alteration misapplication vandalism improper installation or improper maintenance or service or failure to perform normal and routine m...

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