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MODEL: Designer

DIRECT VENT GAS FIREPLACE

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING 

INSTRUCTIONS

 

WARNINGS

IF ThE INFORMATION IN ThESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE 

NOT FOLLOWED ExACTLy, A FIRE OR ExPLOSION 

MAy  RESULT  CAUSING  PROPERTy  DAMAGE, 

PERSONAL INjURy OR LOSS OF LIFE.

–  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.

  •  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.

WARNING:  Improper  installation,  adjustment, 

alteration, services or maintenance can cause injury or 

property damage. Refer to this manual. For assistance 

or additional information consult a qualified installer, 

service agency or the gas supplier.   

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. 

*  Aftermarket:  Completion  of  sale, not  for  purpose  of  resale, 

from the manufacturer. 

READ BEFORE INSTALLING. SAVE ThESE INSTRUCTIONS

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APPLIANCE ShOULD BE LOCATED OUT 

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AND DRAPERIES.
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ALERTED  TO  ThE  hAZARDS  OF  hIGh 

SURFACE TEMPERATURE AND ShOULD 

STAy  AWAy  TO  AVOID  BURNS  OR 

CLOThING IGNITION.
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CLOThING  OR  OThER  FLAMMABLE 

MATERIAL ShOULD NOT BE PLACED ON 

OR NEAR ThE APPLIANCE.
KEEP  ThE  ROOM  AREA  CLEAR  AND 

FREE FROM COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, 

GASOLINE,  AND  OThER  FLAMMABLE 

VAPORS AND LIqUIDS.

53D0419  10/08  Rev. 9

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10/08

Summary of Contents for Designer

Page 1: ...information consult a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located manufactured home USA only or mobile home where not...

Page 2: ...Rear Wall Vent Installation 21 Horizontal Termination Configuration 23 Below Grade Installation 25 Vertical Through the Roof Installation 26 Installation for Vertical Termination 27 Flat Ceiling Insta...

Page 3: ...glass door properly seated and sealed combustion leakage can occur CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning are similar to the flu with headaches dizziness and or nausea If...

Page 4: ...ger insert or any other accessory not approved for use with this fireplace 21 Do not operate the fireplace with glass door removed cracked or broken 22 This unit is approved for bedroooms and bath roo...

Page 5: ...A 54 in the USA CSA B149 in Canada This appliance is mobile home approved This appliance is approved for bathroom installation The appliance must be properly connected to a venting system The applianc...

Page 6: ...ill and Bits Tee Joint Pliers Pipe Sealant Approved for use with Propane LPG Square Resistant to Sulfur Compounds Pipe Wrench The classification noncombustible material includes but is not limited to...

Page 7: ...all of your gas fireplaces checked annually More frequent cleaning may be required due to excess lint and dust from carpeting bedding material etc 6 Control compartments burners and air passages in th...

Page 8: ...nt and any undetected oil form the manufacturing process Please ensure that your room is well ventilated open all widows It is recommended you burn your MHSC fireplace for at least 10 10 hours the fir...

Page 9: ...341 2 4015 16 1 2 5 8 323 4 530419 see thru dims 10 08 1 2 5 8 Gas Electric SEE THROUGH and PENINSULA MODELS 31 4 44 241 2 395 8 47 16 187 8 373 4 13 4 321 4 191 2 4015 16 373 4 530419 corner dims 10...

Page 10: ...ft floor coverings It may however be placed on a flat wood plywood particle board or other hard surface Be sure firebox rests on a solid continuous floor or platform with appropriate framing for suppo...

Page 11: ...framing 10 08 Gas Connection 2 x 2 Minimum Figure 6 Top View of Framing Inside Corner Right hand configuration 2 x 4 Minimum 2 x 2 Minimum FP2037 Figure 7 Framing for Corner Installation Corner Framin...

Page 12: ...mounted flue pipe adapter Refer to Page 17 Figures 13 and 14 Reattach both assem blies C A 2 B A 1 A1 A2 C FP3028 designer see thru framing 10 08 Install 2 x 4 minimum after Fireplace is Set into Fra...

Page 13: ...ust be secured to the floor and or to framing studs as shown in Figure 10 Use two 2 wood screws or masonry concrete screws to secure fireplace to the floor Use four 4 screws to attach fireplace to fra...

Page 14: ...y can create a fire hazard The appliance cannot be installed on a carpet tile or other combustible material other than wood flooring If installed on carpet or vinyl flooring the appliance shall be ins...

Page 15: ...ing Material NOTE Any wiring i e remote control wall switch and optional fan must be done prior to final finishing to avoid costly reconstruction INSTALLATION INFORMATION Only noncombustible materials...

Page 16: ...parate solid fuel burning appliance Each gas appliance must use a separate vent system Do not use common vent systems WARNING Horizontal sections of this vent system require a minimum of 3 clearances...

Page 17: ...and refitted as required 1 Remove the eight 8 screws securing the flue pipe adapter to the fireplace body Figure 13 2 Set the flue pipe adapter aside complete with the gasket Do not damage the gaskets...

Page 18: ...each floor level If an offset is needed in the attic additional pipe and elbows will be required You may use a chase with a vent termination with exposed pipe on the exterior of the house See Installi...

Page 19: ...y inlet to building or the combustion air inlet to any other appliance 12 305mm minimum K Clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet 6 1829mm minimum L Clearance above a paved sidewalk or paved drivew...

Page 20: ...ns to determine the relationship between the vertical and horizontal dimensions of the vent system 1 Determine the height of the center of the horizontal vent pipe exiting through the outer wall Using...

Page 21: ...to matching slots on the male end of adjacent pipes and fittings Push the pipe sections together and twist one sec tion clockwise approximately one quarter turn until the sections are fully locked Fig...

Page 22: ...tandoff prevents excessive heat from melting the vinyl siding material Bolt the vent cap to the standoff Apply non hardening mastic around outside edge of the standoff instead of the vent cap assembly...

Page 23: ...is best to locate the fireplace in such a way that minimizes the number of offsets and hori zontal vent length The horizontal vent run refers to the total length of vent pipe from the flue collar of...

Page 24: ...two 2 These elbows can be installed in either the vertical or horizontal run For each 45 elbow installed in the horizontal run the length of the hori zontal run MUST be reduced by 18 45 cm This does...

Page 25: ...proximately 16 below base of snorkel Install drain pipe Install window well not supplied Refill hole with 12 of coarse gravel leaving a clearance of approximately 4 below snorkel Figure 31 3 Install v...

Page 26: ...45 elbows may be used within the horizontal run For each 45 elbow used on the horizontal plane the maximum horizontal length must be reduced by 18 450 mm Example Maximum horizontal length No elbows 10...

Page 27: ...are hole in the ceiling using the locating hole as a center point The opening should be framed to 91 2 x 91 2 241 mm x 241 mm inside dimen sions as shown in Figure 37 using framing lumber the same siz...

Page 28: ...lashing There must be a 1 clearance from the vent pipe to combustible materials 6 Continue to add pipe sections until the height of the vent cap meets the minimum building code requirements NOTE You m...

Page 29: ...incoming gas pressure to between 11 and 13 inches of water If you do not reduce incoming gas pressure burner system regulator damage could occur Install external regulator with the vent pointing down...

Page 30: ...nd contaminants and keeps them from going into the burner system gas controls If sediment trap drip leg is not installed or is installed wrong burner system may not run properly Natural Gas From Gas M...

Page 31: ...gas joints from the gas meter to the fireplace for leaks Use a solution of 50 50 water and soap or a gas sniffer 4 To adjust flame height turn HI LO knob to HI to get maximum pressure to burner Turn H...

Page 32: ...not connect wall switch to heater 110V circuit Electrical Wiring Verify proper operation after servicing This fireplace will work without any electrical supply Electricity is only needed to operate bl...

Page 33: ...Switch Position the wall switch Do not extend beyond the 15 feet of wire Optional DC Remote Systems See section entitled Hearth Mount in the Millivolt hand held remote instructions supplied with the r...

Page 34: ...om of fireplace Figure 43 2 Tilt glass frame out and lift glass frame up until it clears three 3 tabs on top of fire place 3 Set glass frame aside caution Each clamp has a quick spring force When rein...

Page 35: ...supplied with the unit Failure to position the parts in accordance with diagrams below or to use only parts specifically approved for this heater may result in property damage or personal injury INSTA...

Page 36: ...with pins on grate Figure 47 LG561 install bot ctr back log Bottom Center Back Log 3 Pin LG561 Figure 46 Install Bottom Center Log 3 Lg562 install bot front log Bottom Front Log 4 Pin Pin LG562 Figure...

Page 37: ...gure 49 9 Break up rock wool ember material into dime sized pieces Place evenly across burner surface and mesh of grate Figure 50 Do not exceed 1 depth of coverage LG564 install top log Top Log 6 Cuto...

Page 38: ...lass frame Refer to Glass Frame Removal Page 34 2 Using a Phillips screwdriver loosen the screw that secures the air restrictor Do not back the screw all the way out 3 Slide the baffle on top of the r...

Page 39: ...ted repair may result in a fire or explosion D Do not use this appliance if any part of it has been under water Immediately call a qualified ser vice technician to inspect the appliance and to replace...

Page 40: ...onic ignitor will automatically ignite the pilot Keep knob fully depressed for a few seconds Release and check that pilot continues to burn If the pilot does not stay lit repeat steps 1 and 2 Lighting...

Page 41: ...you to turn on and to turn off the main burner without using the gas valve knob Make sure the button is in the ON position to light the main burner Figure 53 Lighting the burner Depress and turn the...

Page 42: ...hree times a season Use a mild glass cleaner to clean the door Do not use abrasive cleaners They will damage the glass surface PILOT AND BURNER FLAMES Visually check pilot and burner flames periodical...

Page 43: ...trol or wire B Pilot flame too small C Defective or malfunctioning thermopile D Defective valve A Check switch and wire for proper connection Place jumper wires across terminals of switch If burner co...

Page 44: ...Check electrical connections between module and pilot operator on gas control C Check for 24VAC across PV MVPV terminals If voltage is correct replace gas control If voltage is not correct replace mod...

Page 45: ...r air intake at the bottom back of the combustion chamber Ensure that the glass is properly secure and latched troubleshooting CAUTION Always use gloves when handling broken glass WARNING Make sure th...

Page 46: ...Center Log 3 1 42D0403 42D0403 4 Bottom Front Log 4 1 42D0402 42D0402 5 Left Log Top 5 1 42D0404 42D0404 6 Top Log 6 1 42D0405 42D0405 1 2 3 4 5 6 530419 designer logs WARNING Failure to position the...

Page 47: ...t Corner Right 1 42D0406K 42D0406K 4 Small Floor Firebrick 1 42D0163 42D0163 5 Large FloorFirebrick 1 42D0164 42D0164 6 Small Wall Firebrick 1 42D0165 42D0165 7 Large Wall Firebrick 1 42D0166 42D0166...

Page 48: ...jector 1 42D0502 42D0503 7 Burner Assembly 1 42D0500 42D0501 8 Wire Assembly Female 1 44D0500 44D0500 8 Wire Assembly Male 1 44D0501 44D0501 Accessories 9 Thermostatic Remote Control 1 RCT TRC RCT TRC...

Page 49: ...D0048 41D0048 5 Injector 1 42D0502 42D0503 6 Burner Assembly 1 42D0500 42D0501 7 Wire Assembly 1 54D2007 54D2007 8 Ignition Module 1 37D0325 37D0325 9 Transformer 1 37D0027 37D0027 WARNING Failure to...

Page 50: ...nation cap with built in vinyl siding standoff heat deflector firestop 20 to 48 flexible pipe and adapter 2 1 Vertical Termination Cap 980 3 6 6 Pipe Length galvanized 908 3 6 9 Pipe Length galvanized...

Page 51: ...uirements provided however that during said thirty 30 day period a battery operated carbon monoxide detector with an alarm shall be installed Massachusetts Residents Only Please read and follow these...

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Page 55: ...ed Lifetime Warranty will also be void if the appliance is not operated and maintained according to the operating instructions supplied with the appliance and does not extend to 1 firebox burner assem...

Page 56: ...OCTOBER 2008 P N 63D0419 Rev 9 MHSC 149 Cleveland Drive Paris Kentucky 40361 www mhsc com...

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