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Heat & Glo  •  GEM36  •  370-900  Rev. O  •  2/05

- Do not store or  use gasoline or other flam-

mable 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.

• 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.

Installers Guide

WARNING: IMPROPER INSTALLA-
TION, ADJUSTMENT, ALTERATION,
SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN
CAUSE INJURY OR PROPERTY DAM-
AGE. REFER TO THIS MANUAL. FOR
ASSISTANCE OR ADDITIONAL INFOR-
MATION CONSULT A QUALIFIED IN-
STALLER, SERVICE AGENCY, OR THE
GAS SUPPLIER.

Underwriters

Laboratories Listed

READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR
OPERATING THIS APPLIANCE. THIS INSTALLERS
GUIDE 
MUST BE LEFT WITH APPLIANCE FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.

1. This appliance may be installed in an af-

termarket, permanently located, manufac-
tured (mobile) home, where not prohibited
by local codes.

2. 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.

Please contact your Heat & Glo dealer with any
questions or concerns. For the number of your nearest
Heat & Glo dealer, please call 1-888-427-3973.

Printed in U.S.A.   Copyright 2005,

Heat & Glo, a brand of Hearth &  Home Technologies Inc.
20802 Kensington Boulevard, Lakeville, MN 55044

WARNING: IF THE INFORMATION
IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS IS NOT
FOLLOWED EXACTLY, A FIRE OR
EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUS-
ING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PER-
SONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

Model:

GEM36

This product may be covered by one or more of the following patents: (United States) 4593510, 4686807, 4766876, 4793322, 4811534, 5000162, 5016609, 5076254, 5113843, 5191877, 5218953, 5263471,
5328356, 5341794, 5347983, 5429495, 5452708, 5542407, 5601073, 5613487, 5647340, 5688568, 5762062, 5775408, 5890485, 5931661, 5941237, 5947112, 5996575, 6006743, 6019099, 6048195,
6053165, 6145502, 6170481, 6237588, 6296474, 6374822, 6413079, 6439226, 6484712, 6543698, 6550687, 6601579, 6672860, 6688302B2, 6715724B2, 6729551, 6736133, 6748940, 6748942, D320652,
D445174, D462436; (Canada)1297749, 2195264, 2225408; or other U.S. and foreign patents pending.

Summary of Contents for GEM36

Page 1: ...fac tured mobile home wherenotprohibited by local codes 2 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 Please contact your Heat Glo dealer with any questions or concerns For the number of your nearest Heat Glo dealer please call 1 888 427 3973 Printed in U S A Copyright 20...

Page 2: ... front READ and UNDERSTAND all instructions carefully before starting the installation FAILURE TO FOLLOW these installation instructions may result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty Prior to the first firing of the fireplace READ the Using Your Fireplace section of the Owners Guide DO NOT USE this appliance if any part has been under water Immediately CALL a qualified service te...

Page 3: ...nstalling Vent Components 17 C Vent Termination 19 Step 4 Positioning Leveling and Securing the Fireplace 21 Step 5 Installing the Optional Heat Out or Heat Zone Kits 22 Step 6 The Gas Control Systems 22 Step 7 The Gas Supply Line 23 Step 8 Gas Pressure Requirements 23 Step 9 Wiring the Fireplace 24 Step 10 Finishing 25 Facing Requirements 26 Step 11 Installing Trim Logs and Ember Material 27 Inst...

Page 4: ...codes or in the absence of local codes with the National Electric Code ANSI NFPA No 70 in the United States or to the CSAC22 1 Canadian Electric Code in Canada These models may be installed in a bedroom or bed sitting room in the U S A and Canada 1Approvals and Codes High Altitude Installations U L Listed gas appliances are tested and approved with out requiring changes for elevations from 0 to 2 ...

Page 5: ...maximum safety and benefit Failure to follow these instructions will void the owner s warranty and may present a fire hazard The Heat Glo Warranty will be voided by and Heat Glo disclaims any responsibility for the following actions Installation of any damaged fireplace or vent system component Modification of the fireplace or direct vent system Installation other than as instructed by Heat Glo Im...

Page 6: ...PLATES AND LABELS GAS CONTROLS GAS LINE ACCESS ELECTRICAL ACCESS HEAT ZONE KNOCKOUTS HEAT OUT KNOCKOUT ORIFICE ACCESS PANEL Ø8 203mm 3 76 2mm 42 13 16 1087 4mm 35 25 32 908 9mm 30 5 32 766mm 2 50 8mm 4 1 2 114 3mm 8 5 32 207 2mm 36 3 16 919 1mm 18 3 32 459 6mm 17 1 2 444 8mm 37 3 4 958 9mm 5 3 16 131 9mm 41 1041mm ...

Page 7: ...ction Constructing the Fireplace Chase A chase is a vertical box like structure built to enclose the gas fireplace and or its vent system Vertical vents that run on the outside of a building may be but are not required to be installed inside a chase CAUTION TREATMENT OF FIRESTOP SPACERS AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE CHASE MAY VARY WITH THE TYPE OF BUILDING THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT SUBSTITUTES FOR THE ...

Page 8: ...ND WALL COVERING DETAILS BEFORE FRAMING Shows center of 10 x 12 vent framing holes for top and rear venting The center of the hole is one 1 inch 25 4mm above the center of the horizontal vent pipe F A C B 1 2 CLEARANCE TO FRAMING MEMBER 1 2 CLEARANCE FRAMING MEMBER 1 2 CLEARANCE FROM BOTH SIDES OF FIREPLACE TO COMBUSTIBLE 1 2 CLEARANCE FROM BACK OF FIREPLACE TO COMBUSTIBLE Note Remove cover plate ...

Page 9: ...S AT EACH JOINT Figure 4 DVP Series Direct Vent Component Specifications 5 inch inner pipe 8 inch outer pipe DVP90ST 12 9 16 11 1 4 7 1 4 1 1 4 TYP 1 2 TYP 8 9 16 DVP36 DVP48 48 24 36 4 6 DVP4 DVP6 12 DVP12 2 MIN DVP12A 12 3 16 MAX DVP24 9 7 8 45 0O 10 1 4 DVP45 14 1 4 ...

Page 10: ...d with each vent termination kit and should be used in conjunction with this Installers Guide Theflameandemberappearancemayvarybasedonthetype of fuel burned and the venting configuration used Identifying Vent Components The vent systems installed on this gas fireplace may in clude one two or three 90 elbow assemblies The rela tionships of vertical rise to horizontal run in vent configura tions usi...

Page 11: ... FEED THE PILOT FLAME Flue Restrictor Instructions 1 Locate the flue restrictors inside the unit to the left of the control panel There are two each of 1 1 4 diameter and 1 1 2 diameter Use the following table to determine which restrictors to use for the vent run 2 See Figure 7 for restrictor installation Insert each restric tor in one of the 3 exhaust collars as shown Figure 8 Flue Restrictor Fi...

Page 12: ...8 5 MIN 2 59m 24 MAX 7 28m V 40 MAX 12 2m V H 64 MAX 19 5m H 24 MAX 7 28m Figure 11 Venting with One 90 Elbow NOTE Must have a one foot minimum vertical vent before attaching a 90o elbow to the unit H V Figure 12 Venting with Two 90 Elbows V FT H H1 FT 1 5 MIN 457m 3 MAX 912m 2 5 MIN 762m 6 MAX 1 82m 3 5 MIN 1 06m 9 MAX 2 73m 4 5 MIN 1 37m 12 MAX 3 64m V H H1 64 MAX 19 5m H H1 24 MAX 7 3m V V1 H 6...

Page 13: ...1 82m 3 5 MIN 1 06m 9 MAX 2 73m 4 5 MIN 1 37m 12 MAX 3 64m NOTE H H1 24 MAX 7 28m V V1 H H1 64 MAX 19 5m V FT H H1 FT 2 MIN 609m 3 MAX 912m 2 5 MIN 762m 6 MAX 1 82m 3 5 MIN 1 06m 9 MAX 2 73m 4 5 MIN 1 37m 12 MAX 3 64m H H1 20 MAX 6 2m NOTE V V1 H H1 64 MAX 19 5m Figure 13 Venting with three 90 elbows V H H1 V1 V H H1 V1 ...

Page 14: ... Figure 14 Fiberglass Rope Ring FIBERGLASS ROPE RING FIRST VENT COMPONENT OUTER WRAP 2 Continue Adding Vent Components Continue adding vent components snap locking locking each succeeding component into place Ensure that each succeeding vent component is secure ly fitted and locked into the preceding component in the vent system Securing pipe sections with a maximum of two screws is recommended 90...

Page 15: ... opening 10 12 INTERIOR WALL SHIELD For Vertical Runs One ceiling firestop is REQUIRED at the hole in each ceiling through which the vent passes To install firestops for vertical runs that pass through ceilings Position a plumb bob directly over the center of the verti cal vent component Mark the ceiling to establish the centerpoint of the vent Drill a hole or drive a nail through this centerpoint...

Page 16: ...RNING THE TERMINATION CAPMUST BE POSITIONED SO THAT THEARROW IS POINT ING UP For trapezoidal cap termination kits Using screws secure the cap to the exterior wall through the flanges in the cap Figure 20 Trapezoid Termination Cap WARNING VENTING TERMINALS SHALL NOT BE RECESSED INTO A WALL OR SID ING VENT TERMINATION CLEARANCES MUST BE FOLLOWED TO AVOID FIRE DANGER SEE VENT TERMINATION MINIMUM CLEA...

Page 17: ...y on one side and with an overhang are permitted with the dimensions specified for vinyl or non vinyl siding and soffits 1 There must be 3 feet minimum between termination caps 2 All mechanical air intakes within 10 feet of a termination cap must be a minimum of 3 feet below the termination cap 3 All gravity air intakes within 3 feet of a termination cap must be a minimum of 1 foot below the termi...

Page 18: ... OVERHANG VERTICAL WALL TERMINATION CAP 12 X ROOF PITCH IS X 12 LOWEST DISCHARGE OPENING H MIN MINIMUM HEIGHT FROM ROOF TO LOWEST DISCHARGE OPENING 2 FT MIN 20 INCH MIN To seal the roof hole and to divert rain and snow from the vent system Attach a flashing to the roof using nails and use a non hardening mastic around the edges of the flashing base where it meets the roof Attach a storm collar ove...

Page 19: ... Figure 24 REAR COLLAR BOTTOM KNOCKOUT HEAT OUT KNOCKOUT HEAT ZONE KNOCKOUTS Heat Zone Kit 1 Remove the knockout from the top of the fireplace and discard it see Figure 24 2 Center the duct collar around the exposed hole and at tach it to the fireplace with 3 screws NOTE Do this BE FORE final positioning of the fireplace 3 Determine the location for the air register fan housing assembly Reference ...

Page 20: ...nd gas access hole can be plugged with non combustible insulation to pre vent cold air infiltration Open the fireplace lower grille insert the gas supply line throughthegaslinehole andconnectittotheshut offvalve When attaching the pipe support the control so that the lines are not bent or torn After the gas line installation is complete all connec tions must be tightened and checked for leaks with...

Page 21: ...LOT ASSEMBLY AND VALVE ASSEMBLY MUST BE GROUNDED COMMON GROUND WITH FIREPLACE CHASSIS SPARK TO PILOT IGNITOR IGNITOR MODULE 3V JUNCTION BOX TRANSFORMER 3V TRANSFORMER OUTLET PLUG IN 3V TRANSFORMER FLAME SPARKER SENSOR LOW VOLTAGE SEE NOTE 1 OPTIONAL BATTERY BACK UP IGNITION MODULE 3V ON OFF SWITCH I S Intermittent Pilot Ignition IPI Wiring 3 Volt Transformer This appliance comes with a factory ins...

Page 22: ...ED ONLY NON COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL USING 300 F MINIMUM ADHESIVE IF NEEDED CAN BE APPLIED AS FACING TO THE FIRE PLACE SURROUND SEE THE DIAGRAM BELOW Figure 29 Sealant Material Figure 27 Fan Wiring Diagram HIGH TEMPERATURE 3000 F 1490 C MIN TOP SIDES SEAL JOINT WARNING A 8 minimum hearth extension is required to protect combustible floor con struction in front of the fireplace This hearth must be cons...

Page 23: ...ee Figure 31 to construct the facing template The fireplace requires a concrete board or other non combustible material extending from the header to the floor and extending from fram ing stud to framing stud 42 HT x 41 1 2 WD Figure 31 Facing Template Dimensions 29 1 8 21 1 2 3 1 8 Ø3 8 24 5 16 1 5 16 38 1 5 16 R39 7 8 Figure 32 Position of board and template NON COMBUSTIBLE BOARD FACING TEMPLATE ...

Page 24: ...h this gas fireplace To place the ember material Pull the four glass latches out of the groove on the glass frame Remove glass door from the unit see Figure 33 Embers CANNOT be placed directly over ports Care should be taken not to cover the lighting trail of ports from back to front Place dime size pieces of mineral wool embers about 1 2 inch apart near port holes in burner top Do NOT press ember...

Page 25: ...hutter which controls the primary air factory set for the minimum vertical vent run see Figure 36 If your installation has more than the minimum required vertical vent length adjustment of the air shutter may be necessary to obtain optimal flame appearance This should be adjusted by a qualified installer at the time of installation The air shutter handle has a gap maintainer clip factory installed...

Page 26: ...ly By Qualified service technician Task Make a visual check of the straight flame sensor rod see Figure 25 Use emery cloth to carefully remove any existing film or white deposits Checking Flame Patterns Flame Height Frequency Periodically By Qualified service technician Home owner Task Make a visual check of your fireplace s flame patterns Make sure the flames are steady not lifting or floating Th...

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