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Heat & Glo  •  

PHFR-PRIMO-48, PHFR-PRIMO-60, PHSI-PRIMO

 Instructions  •  2560-970 Rev. D  •  2/19

PRIMO Passive Heat PowerFlow™ Heat Management System

Passive Heat - Front Discharge:  PHFR-PRIMO-48, PHFR-PRIMO-60

Passive Heat - Side Discharge or Open Top Discharge:  PHSI-PRIMO

Models: PRIMO48, PRIMO48ST, PRIMO60, PRIMO60ST

Installation Instructions

Leave this manual with party responsible for use 

and operation.

CAUTION! Risk of Cuts, Abrasions or Flying Debris. 

Wear protective gloves and safety glasses during instal-

lation. Sheet metal edges are sharp.

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.

CAUTION! Do not install damaged components.

This appliance comes standard with patented 

SafeSurface

TM

 Glass which keeps the surface temperature 

of the barrier glass at a safe level and will still be hot to 

the touch when operated for long periods of time. 
If the barrier glass is removed, the inner glass temperature 

will be very hot and cause burns.

WARNING! Risk of Fire!  

•  Combustible materials MUST NOT overlap or be placed 

behind a decorative front.

• DO NOT apply combustible materials beyond the 

minimum clearances. Comply with all minimum 

clearances  to  combustibles  as  specified.  Overlapping 

materials could ignite and will interfere with proper 

operation of decorative fronts.

If any parts are missing or damaged, contact your dealer before 

starting installation. 

DO NOT

 install a damaged  kit. 

Table of Contents

1.   Introduction  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.   Kit Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3.   Preparation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4.   Framing

 

  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

5.   Remove Barrier Glass/Bypass Limit Switch and 
   Glass Mounting Brackets   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
6.   Installation and Finishing - Front Discharge   . . . . . . . . . . 14
7.   Installation and Finishing - Side Discharge  . . . . . . . . . . . 20
8.   Installation and Finishing - Open Top Discharge . . . . . . . 24
9.   Wiring Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
10. Maintenance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Summary of Contents for PRIMO Series

Page 1: ...ce comes standard with patented SafeSurfaceTM Glass which keeps the surface temperature of the barrier glass at a safe level and will still be hot to the touch when operated for long periods of time If the barrier glass is removed the inner glass temperature will be very hot and cause burns WARNING Risk of Fire Combustible materials MUST NOT overlap or be placed behind a decorative front DO NOT ap...

Page 2: ...t compatible with Primo Granite Surround Finish WARNING Risk of Fire DO NOT install the PRIMO Passive Heat with models that are not approved Over heating will occur The PRIMO Passive Heat Trim Kit PHTRIM PRIMO 48 or PHTRIM PRIMO 60 is also required with the Front Discharge Passive Heat PowerFlow Heat Management System PHFR PRIMO 48 or PHFR PRIMO 60 and must be purchased separately Follow instructi...

Page 3: ...0 114 1 Self Tapping 8 Screw Service part not available 4 659 200 6 Inch Round Duct SRV659 125 Collar SRV662 803 Gear Clamp Large 2005 861 Hurricane Screw 2560 107 PRIMO48 PRIMO48ST Contents of Front Discharge Passive Heat Kit PHFR PRIMO 48 PHFR PRIMO 60 NOTE 2560 108 PRIMO60 PRIMO60ST is visually similar to 2560 107 and slightly larger 2 Kit Contents Verify and remove contents from packaging befo...

Page 4: ...QTY Heat Shield 2560 116 4 Mounting Bracket 2560 115 8 Wood Screw Service part not available 12 Self Tapping 8 Screw Service part not available 12 2560 116 Heat Shield 2560 115 Mounting Bracket SIDE DISCHARGE OPEN TOP DISCHARGE KITS PHSI PRIMO DESCRIPTION SERVICE PART NO QTY 12 in X 8 in Register Cover 2560 120 2 Side Discharge Assembly 2560 015 2 Collar SRV659 125 2 Flex Air Duct 6 Diameter x 25 ...

Page 5: ...assive Heat Side Discharge PHSI Only If installing a passive heat kit with side discharge the flex duct must maintain a minimum 12 12 pitch with no more than 2 feet of horizontal run See Figure 3 1 Y 24 IN MAX HORIZONTAL MAINTAIN MINIMUM 12 12 PITCH HOSE CLAMP X TOP OF SIDE DISCHARGE ASSEMBLY Determine whether front side or open top discharge is to be installed and follow instructions for the appr...

Page 6: ...pening to Ceiling Clearance Bottom of Appliance to Ceiling PRIMO48 PRIMO48ST Inches 16 10 3 16 56 9 16 60 1 16 83 7 8 millimeters 406 259 1437 1526 2130 PRIMO60 PRIMO60ST Inches 16 10 3 16 62 9 16 66 1 16 89 7 8 millimeters 406 259 1589 1678 2283 MINIMUM FRAMING DIMENSIONS FRONT DISCHARGE A B C D E F Height of Discharge Opening Width of Discharge Opening Clearance Opening to Framing Clearance Open...

Page 7: ...58 1 16 60 1 16 83 7 8 millimeters 259 1475 1526 2130 PRIMO60 PRIMO60ST Inches 10 3 16 64 1 16 66 1 16 89 7 8 millimeters 259 1627 1678 2283 REQUIRED FRAMING DIMENSION WARNING Risk of Fire Maintain framing dimension as required Opening greater than 2 inches Debris or other material could enter the chase and cause fire Mesh screen required on top of framing Opening less than 2 inches Appliance and ...

Page 8: ...nd combus tible materials will occur Open Top Discharge Configuration 1 Dimensions for framing using the Open Top Discharge method of installation are shown in Figure 4 2 WARNING Risk of Fire Mesh screen required on top of framing when discharge opening is greater than two inches Open Top Discharge Clearances to Combustibles 2 If Dimension E in Figure 4 2 is greater than two inches a piece of mesh...

Page 9: ...material See Figure 5 1 Detail A 3 Tilt bottom out as shown in Figure 5 1 Detail B Slide glass down to remove it from the appliance 4 Set glass on prepared work surface Figure 5 1 Barrier Glass Clean Face Finish UP TILT OUT THIS SIDE OUT THIS SIDE OUT DETAIL A DETAIL B Barrier Glass Weights PRIMO48 PRIMO60 12 lbs 14 lbs WARNING Risk of Injury Glass is heavy Glass assembly installation and removal ...

Page 10: ...5 Jumper Wire Installed Note Because Passive Heat does not require a heat management fan to operate the limit switch is not required during operation WARNING Risk of Fire DO NOT block discharge openings Follow framing dimensions as instructed Overheating of appliance and combustible materials will occur 11 Install jumper wire between the disconnected wires from Step 10 See Figure 5 5 ...

Page 11: ... 7 Break Glass Mounting Bracket Figure 5 8 Form Glass Mounting Bracket BREAK LINE HAND BEND AT 90 DEGREES 13 Break the glass mounting bracket into two pieces as shown in Figures 5 6 5 7 and 5 8 Make the hand bends as shown in Figure 5 8 to form the glass mounting brackets 14 Install glass mounting brackets on bottom left and right sides using an existing screw a self tapping screw and shoulder bol...

Page 12: ...16 Set transition media tray into position as shown in Figure 5 11 The return bends are at the bottom of the tray The rear return bend should be positioned in between the glass frame and the glass frame bracket Ensure tray is positioned flush with appliance opening 17 Reinstall transition glass panels and transition glass tab 18 Reinstall media on transition media tray See Figure 5 12 WARNING Chok...

Page 13: ...p 5 8 inch required for proper airflow Install barrier glass as instructed Overheating will occur Barrier glass must be installed between the finishing material and the barrier glass tabs If not installed correctly appliance will not operate as intended See Figure 5 13 Figure 5 13 Replace Barrier Glass BARRIER GLASS TABS THIS SIDE OUT NOTE INSTALL BARRIER GLASS PRINTED SIDE OUT THIS SIDE OUT MUST ...

Page 14: ...Flexible Duct Figure 6 1 PRIMO Passive Heat Front Discharge Configuration Remove PRIMO Passive Heat Seal Plates PASSIVE HEAT PRIMO Collar PASSIVE HEAT PRIMO Collar PASSIVE HEAT PRIMO Front Discharge The Front Discharge option Side Discharge option or Open Top Chase option may be installed Installing more than one option is not allowed DO NOT REMOVE KNOCKOUTS PASSIVE HEAT PRIMO COLLAR LOCATION LEFT...

Page 15: ...lled for passive heat to function correctly Overheating of appliance and combustible materials will occur 5 Position the first plenum into the wall by turning verti cally to clear the studs See Figure 6 6 Figure 6 6 Turn Plenum Vertically to Clear Framing Studs 6 Turn plenum back to horizontal orientation and tilt to bring bottom nailing tabs through the opening first Rotate the plenum forward to ...

Page 16: ...all using drywall framing screws or nails See Figure 6 11 Figure 6 9 Position Plenum Figure 6 10 Secure Nailing Tabs Figure 6 11 Plenum Secured in Place Note The two plenums must be touching each other in the center of the opening in order for the trim to fit properly See Figure 6 12 8 Place the second plenum into position so that it sits side by side with the other plenum The two plenums must be ...

Page 17: ... a reference on where to cut the drywall See Figure 6 15 11 Install one collar to bottom side of each plenum us ing hurricane screws provided in the kit See Figure 6 16 12 Cut flex venting to appropriate length to run from top of appliance to the bottom of the plenum Ensure there are no kinks See Figure 6 17 and Figure 6 18 Figure 6 15 Bend Side Trim Piece BEND SIDE TRIM PIECE 9 Insert the center ...

Page 18: ...e 6 20 Figure 6 18 Install Flex Venting to Appliance Figure 6 20 Flex Vent Installed with No Kinks BACK SIDE LOCATION OF FINISHING TRIM PIECE See Figure 6 5 14 Install self tapping screw through gear clamp into col lar Repeat for all collars See Figure 6 19 Figure 6 19 Install Screw into Collar SCREW WARNING Risk of Fire DO NOT fold kink pinch obstruct 6 inch flexible ducts Appliance and combustib...

Page 19: ...l sheathing material up to 1 2 inch thick up to the edge of the plenum See Figure 6 21 Figure 6 21 Wall Sheathing Installed NO WALL SHEATHING MATERIAL BEYOND THIS LINE NO WALL SHEATHING MATERIAL BEYOND THIS LINE 2 Install trim kit PHTRIM PRIMO 48 or PHTRIM PRIMO 60 as instructed 3 Continue to Wiring Section WARNING Risk of Overheating DO NOT apply wall sheathing past outside edge of plenum Overhea...

Page 20: ...enoted by the notches in the nailing tabs that are to be lined up with the edge of the header closest to the side discharge assembly Ensure the side dis charge assembly is centered in the wall Mount side discharge assemblies into wall using drywall framing screws or nails 3 Repeat Step 2 to install the second side discharge assembly on the other side of the appliance Figure 7 1 PRIMO Passive Heat ...

Page 21: ...d pitch requirements Figure 7 4 Install Flex Venting to Appliance WARNING Risk of Fire DO NOT fold kink pinch ob struct 6 inch flexible ducts Overheating of appliance and combustible materials will occur NAILING TAB ARROW UP Figure 7 3 Side Discharge Assembly Nailing Tab Orientation 5 Secure the flex venting to the collars on both the ap pliance and the bottom of the side discharge assembly using ...

Page 22: ...ck up to the edge of the installed side dis charge assembly See Figure 7 8 and Figure 7 9 Figure 7 9 Finishing Edge Figure 7 8 Wall Sheathing Installed WARNING Risk of Overheating DO NOT apply wall sheathing past outside edge of plenum Overheating of appliance and combustible materials will occur Figure 7 6 Install Flex Venting to Side Discharge Assembly Figure 7 7 Flex Venting Installed ...

Page 23: ... Optional TABS LOUVERS FACING THE FRONT OF THE APPLIANCE CONTROL SIDE Figure 7 12 Correct Register Orientation WARNING Risk of Fire DO NOT block passive heat registers Overheating of appliance and combustible materials will occur 3 Install register cover with louvers facing the front of the fireplace control side using provided screws See Figure 7 12 Painting If desired finishing includes a painte...

Page 24: ...ibleDuct OpenTopDischarge Figure 8 1 PRIMO Passive Heat Open Top Discharge Configuration Remove PRIMO Passive Heat Seal Plates PASSIVE HEAT PRIMO Collar PASSIVE HEAT PRIMO Collar PASSIVE HEAT PRIMO Open Top Discharge The Front Discharge option Side Discharge option or Open Top Chase Discharge may be installed Installing more than one option is not allowed PASSIVE HEAT PRIMO Open Top Discharge WARN...

Page 25: ... 8 3 Figure 8 3 Measure Chase Depth 4 Assemble two mounting brackets measuring the same distance measured in Step 2 using a self tap ping screw Repeat this process to have a total of four assemblies See Figure 8 5 and Figure 8 6 Figure 8 5 Measure Length of Mounting Brackets Figure 8 6 Assemble Mounting Brackets 3 Make the hand bend shown in Figure 8 4 on all of the mounting brackets Figure 8 4 Ma...

Page 26: ...See Figure 8 9 Figure 8 8 Bend Cut Line Locations Shown Unpainted Note For See Through models it is required to cut the mounting brackets using a snip to a shorter length Leave as much overlap as possible for maximum support See Figure 8 7 Figure 8 7 Shorten Bracket for See Through Models BEND CUT LINES Figure 8 9 Cutting the Nailing Tabs 7 Bend over both register cover tabs as shown in Fig ure 8 ...

Page 27: ...ucted gap measuring a minimum of two inches from the room ceiling to the top of the mounting bracket is necessary for the open top discharge to prop erly function Note If discharge assemblies are mounted too close to gether possible vent runs will be limited as SLP pipe will not fit in between the mounted discharge assemblies 10 Mark out the location that each discharge assembly is to be mounted T...

Page 28: ...ance For See Through appliances both assemblies must face the same direction See Figure 8 17 and refer to Figure 4 3 WARNING Risk of Fire DO NOT install discharge assemblies with louvers facing rear of appliance Heated air MUST flow toward front of appliance Appliance and combustible materials will overheat 1 HAND BEND 2 HAND BENDS Figure 8 18 One Hand Bend Complete 3 HAND BENDS Figure 8 20 All Ha...

Page 29: ...nd Mounted Figure 8 22 Heat Shield Gap 15 Cut flex venting to appropriate length to run from top of appliance to the bottom of the discharge assembly Ensure there are no kinks See Figure 8 23 16 Secure flex venting to collars on both the appliance and the bottom of the plenum using the provided gear clamps See Figure 8 24 Figure 8 24 Install Flex Venting to Appliance WARNING Risk of Fire DO NOT fo...

Page 30: ...e If venting components are visible it is acceptable to paint the pipe using a high temperature paint with a minimum of 300 F continuous exposure rating Hearth Home Technologies recommends using black touch up paint part number TUP GBK 12 available from your Hearth Home Technologies dealer 2 Finish around edge of chase using nylon drywall edge trim strips WARNING Risk of Fire DO NOT block discharg...

Page 31: ...ocal codes with National Electric Code ANSI NFPA 70 latest edition or the Canadian Electric Code CSA C22 1 9 Wiring Requirements Electrical Service and Repair WARNING Risk of Shock Label all wires prior to dis connection when servicing controls Wiring errors could cause improper and dangerous operation Verify proper operation after servicing WARNING Risk of Shock Replace damaged wire with type 105...

Page 32: ... MALE FEMALE WIRE HARNESS 2155 033 JUMPER WIRE 2005 021 WIRE PLUG ASSEMBLY Female Connectors Included HEAT OUT PRIMO 2310 204 THERMODISC 2300 753 JUMPER WIRE PVI WHXX Thick line denotes wiring supplied by electrician RED BROWN 2179 300 2159 310 SEE THROUGH ONLY ORG GRN GROUND TO VALVE BLUE BROWN RED PVI SLP B VERTICAL TERMINATION ONLY PVLP SLP RECOMMENDED PVI SLP B OR PVLP SLP POWER VENT REQUIRED ...

Page 33: ...quired for HEAT OUT PRIMO Figure 9 3 Wiring Diagram Passive Heat with HEAT OUT PRIMO Detailed Please contact your Heat Glo dealer with any questions or concerns For the location of your nearest Heat Glo dealer please visit www heatnglo com Heat Glo a brand of Hearth Home Technologies 7571 215th Street West Lakeville MN 55044 www heatnglo com 10 Maintenance Service and maintain the gas fireplace pe...

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