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Outdoor Lifestyles by Hearth & Home Technologies Inc. • Dakota 42-B/Dakota 42H-B • 4036-909 • Rev M  09/11

Owner’s Manual

Installation and Operation

Models:

Dakota 42-B

Dakota 42H-B

DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL

CAUTION

•  Important  operating 

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instructions included.

• 

L e a v e   t h i s 

manual  with  party 

responsible  for  use 

and operation.

• 

Read,  understand 

and  follow  these 

instructions  for  safe 

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operation.

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Installation and service of this appliance should 

be performed by qualifi ed personnel. Hearth & 

Home Technologies suggests NFI certifi ed or 

factory-trained  professionals,  or 

technicians supervised by an NFI 

certifi ed professional.

This appliance must be installed outside.

Note: 

An arrow (

) found in the text signifi es change in 

content.

If the information in these instruc-

tions is not followed exactly, a 

fi re may result causing property 

damage, personal injury, or death.

 

•  Do not store or use gasoline or other fl am-

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 fi re department.

•  Installation and service must be performed 

by a qualifi ed installer, service agency, or 

the gas supplier.

WARNING

HOT SURFACES!

Glass and other surfaces are hot during 

operation and cool down.

WARNING

•  CAREFULLY  SUPERVISE  children  in  same  room  as 

appliance.

•  Alert  children  and  adults  to  hazards  of  high 

temperatures.

High  temperatures  may  ignite  clothing  or  other 

fl ammable materials.

•  Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other combustibles 

away. 

Hot glass will cause burns.

•  Do not touch glass until it is cooled

•  NEVER allow children to touch glass

•  Keep children away 

Summary of Contents for Dakota 42-B

Page 1: ...a fire may result causing property damage personal injury or death 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 ...

Page 2: ...l information regarding your specific appliance can be found on the rating plate usually located in the control area of the appliance Congratulations Model Number Serial Number Type of Gas Gas and Electric Information This appliance must be installed in accordance with local codes if any if not follow ANSI Z223 1 in the USA installation codes ANSI Z21 50 2003 CSA 2 22 M2003 Serial Serie Mfg Date V...

Page 3: ...formation A Fuel Conversion 11 B Gas Pressure 11 C Gas Connection 11 D High Altitude Installations 12 E Valve Access 13 7 Electrical Information A Intellifire Ignition System Wiring 14 8 Finishing A Mantel Projections 15 B Facing Material 16 9 Appliance Setup A Clean the Appliance 17 B Grate Assembly Placement 17 C Positioning the Logs 17 D Glass Assembly 19 E Placing Lava Rock 19 F Reinstall Door...

Page 4: ...and CPSC 16 CFR 1202 Safety Glazing Certification Council SGCC 1595 and 1597 Architectural Testing Inc Reports 02 31919 01 and 02 31917 01 This statement is in compliance with CPSC 16 CFR Section 1201 5 Certification and labeling requirements which refers to 15 U S Code USC 2063 stating Such certificate shall accompany the product or shall otherwise be furnished to any distributor or retailer to w...

Page 5: ...re s weather envelope Where the platform meets the wall use a flashing detail similar to that required for attached decks Chase platforms including hearths should slope away from the structure at 1 8 in to 1 4 in per foot The fireplace can be shimmed level When installed on surfaces where water may collect or cause damage Hearth Home Technologies recommends that a drainage pan be placed under the ...

Page 6: ... parts damaged in shipment particularly the condition of the glass Read all of the instructions before starting the installation Follow these instructions carefully during the installation to ensure maximum safety and benefit Inspect appliance and components for damage Damaged parts may impair safe operation Do NOT install damaged components Do NOT install incomplete components Do NOT install subs...

Page 7: ...ustibles For service access Locate appliance away from traffic areas WARNING A Select Appliance Location When selecting a location for your appliance it is important to consider the required clearances to walls See Figure 3 1 Note For actual appliance dimensions refer to Section 13 Figure 3 1 Appliance Locations 3 Framing and Clearances A B C D E F G in 24 3 4 24 1 8 48 49 5 8 1 2 1 1 2 mm 629 613...

Page 8: ... in 0 in to level of standoffs Combustible Object 36 in 914 mm Combustible flooring may be installed next to the front of the appliance 1 1 2 in 38 mm Drywall 0 in 1 2 in 13 mm 1 1 2 in 38 mm Upper front can be covered with non combustible material or removed and replaced with non combustible material Figure 3 2 Framing Dimensions C Mantel Projections Framing Dimensions A B C D in 24 1 8 43 7 8 49...

Page 9: ...t L 54 in clearance above paved sidewalk See note 1 or a paved driveway located on public property M 47 in clearance under veranda porch deck balcony or overhang Not allowed vinyl N 6 in non vinyl siding P 84 in 48 in minimum for vinyl windows or vinyl siding Not allowed for vinyl clad soffits a fireplace shall not open directly above a sidewalk or paved driveway which is located between two singl...

Page 10: ...replaced with non combustible material Figure 5 2 Proper Positioning Leveling and Securing of an Appliance B Securing and Leveling Appliance The diagram shows how to properly position level and se cure the appliance see Figure 5 2 Nailing tabs are pro vided to secure the appliance to the framing members Place the appliance into position on either a combustible or non combustible continuous flat su...

Page 11: ...ssures are required for optimum appliance performance Gas line sizing requirements need to be made following NFPA51 WARNING Gas Leak Risk Support control when attaching pipe to prevent bending gas line Fire Risk Explosion Risk Verify inlet pressures High pressure may cause overfire condition Low pressure may cause explosion Install regulator upstream of valve if line pressure is greater than 1 2 p...

Page 12: ...ved without requiring changes for elevations from 0 to 2000 ft in the USA and Canada When installing this appliance at an elevation above 2000 ft it may be necessary to decrease the input rating by chang ing the existing burner orifice to a smaller size Input rate should be reduced by 4 for each 1000 ft above a 2000 ft elevation in the U S A or 10 for elevations between 2000 and 4500 ft in Canada ...

Page 13: ...o remove the exterior valve access panel remove four screws Use a manometer on the lower out pressure tap Start up the fireplace to verify the pressure and adjust as necessary Reverse these steps to reassemble before log positioning Remove logs if access is necessary after installation is complete See Section 9 C Remove logs in reverse order of set up Remove grate if access is necessary after inst...

Page 14: ...tteries not included See Section 12 B for battery replacement 7 Electrical Information Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation Verify proper operation after servicing CAUTION Shock Risk Replace damaged wire with type 105 C rated wire Wire must have high temperature insulation WARNING IGNITION MODULE 3 VAC GRN ORG INTER...

Page 15: ...r combustible projections above the top front edge of the appliance Fireplace Structure Mantel B A If A is Then B must be at least in 6 36 26 mm 152 914 660 in 36 or more 18 mm 914 or more 457 84 in 2134 mm minimum height Additional Structure or Sidewall Roof or Overhang 12 in 305 mm max combustible mantel depth Figure 8 1 Clearances to Mantels or other Combustibles above Appliance 8 Finishing ...

Page 16: ...se and fire hazard Finishing materials must not interfere with Air flow through grilles or louvers Operation of louvers or doors Access for service WARNING B Facing Material Figure 8 2 Noncombustible Facing Diagram Fire Risk Finish all edges and fronts to clearances and specifications listed in manual WARNING Metal appliance front may be covered with non combustible material only Do NOT overlap co...

Page 17: ...e used safely WARNING Back Legs in Grate Brackets Figure 9 1 Back Legs in Grate Brackets 9 Appliance Setup B Grate Assembly Placement Ensure grate assembly is over burner assembly centered from left to right and back legs are in grate brackets see Figure 9 1 Figure 9 2 Right Rear Log SRV720 Figure 9 4 Left Side Log SRV723 Figure 9 3 Left Rear Log SRV728 C Positioning the Logs See Section 13 B for ...

Page 18: ...grate with its left end resting on left rear log as shown Figure 9 7 Front Right Log SRV724 Place right center log between the 4th and 5th vertical bars on the log grate resting the back on right rear log Figure 9 8 Right Side Log SRV740 Place right log against the rightmost front grate bar and rest its rear on right rear log angled towards the corner as shown Figure 9 9 Right Front Corner Log SRV...

Page 19: ...ide each door as necessary and tighten screws To adjust handle loosen screws to move handles as necessary and tighten screws Glass Specifications Dakota42 B Tempered Dakota42L B Tempered Dakota42H B Tempered Dakota42HL B Tempered Ashlip Rock Pan Figure 9 10 Placement of Lava Rocks E Placing Lava Rock After logs have been placed spread part of the lava rock included between the rock pan and ashlip ...

Page 20: ... A Before Lighting Appliance Before operating this appliance have a qualified technician Remove all shipping materials from inside and or underneath the firebox Review proper placement of logs rockwool lava rock and vermiculite Check the wiring Check the air shutter adjustment Ensure that there are no gas leaks Ensure that the flow of combustion and ventilation air is not obstructed front grilles ...

Page 21: ...or WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not connect 110 VAC to the control valve Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause injury or property dam age Refer to the owner s infor mation manual provided with this appliance This appliance needs fresh air for safe operation and must be installed so there are provisions for adequate combusti...

Page 22: ... notice that it pro duces heat which does have an associated odor or smell If you feel this odor is excessive it may require the initial three to four hour continuous burn on high followed by a second burn up to 12 hours to fully drive off any odor from paint and lubricants used in the manufacturing process Condensation of the glass is normal Issue Solutions Condensation on the glass This is a res...

Page 23: ...module Turn ON OFF rocker switch or wall switch to OFF position Remove ignitor wire I from module Place ON OFF rocker switch or wall switch in ON position Hold ground wire about 3 16 in away from I terminal on module If there is no spark at I terminal module must be replaced If there is a spark at I terminal module is fine Inspect pilot assembly for shorted sparker wire or cracked insulator around...

Page 24: ...an Glass Air passageways grilles control compartment Burner burner ports Risk of Fire Delayed ignition or explosion Exposure to combustion fumes Odors WARNING Handle glass assembly with care Note Clean glass after initial 3 4 hours operation Longer operation without cleaning glass may cause a permanent white film on glass When cleaning glass door Avoid striking scratching or slamming doors Do NOT ...

Page 25: ...enches The valve can be accessed through the valve access panel on the right side of the fireplace Lift doors out and set aside Remove grate and pilot shield see Figure 6 2 Use a phillips screwdriver to remove the right refractory by removing the two screws securing the refractory retaining strip Remove the refractory side panel and set aside Remove the inside valve access panel by lifting it up a...

Page 26: ... securing the valve to the valve bracket Disconnect the pilot and orifice tubes using a 7 16 in and a 5 8 in wrench Reverse these steps to replace the gas valve Make sure the ground wire is reattached as shown in Figure 12 8 B Battery Replacement Remove switch cover plate from the wall Figure 12 9 Switch Cover Plate Figure 12 10 Batteries Figure 12 7 Disconnect Burner Supply Tube Replace two D cel...

Page 27: ...s necessary 2 Verify correct log placement and no flame impingement causing sooting Correct as necessary Firebox 1 Inspect for paint condition warpage corrosion or perforation Sand and repaint as necessary 2 Replace appliance is firebox has been perforated Burner ignition and operation 1 Verify burner is properly secured and aligned with pilot or igniter 2 Clean off burner top inspect for plugged ...

Page 28: ...ctual appliance dimensions Use for reference only For framing dimensions and clearances refer to Sec tion 3 Figure 13 1 Appliance Dimensions 13 Reference Materials 48 in 1219 mm 42 in 1067 mm 23 1 8 in 587 mm 37 1 8 in 943 mm 6 3 4 in 171 mm 43 1 2 in 1105 mm 31 in 787 mm 23 1 4 in 591 mm 7 8 in 22 mm 1 in 25 mm 12 5 8 in 321 mm 15 5 8 in 397 mm ...

Page 29: ...uring Date Feb 2006 Ending Manufacturing Date Active 16 4 7 6 13 10 15 14 13 12 11 8 3 2 5 1 9 09 11 Service Parts IMPORTANT THIS IS DATED INFORMATION When requesting service or replacement parts for your appliance please provide model number and serial number All parts listed in this manual may be ordered from an authorized dealer Stocked at Depot ITEM DESCRIPTION COMMENTS PART NUMBER 17 Herringb...

Page 30: ...AKOTA42 B DAKOTA42H B Beginning Manufacturing Date Feb 2006 Ending Manufacturing Date Active 30 Valve Components 31 Switch Box Assembly B Service Parts List continued 09 11 Service Parts IMPORTANT THIS IS DATED INFORMATION When requesting service or replacement parts for your appliance please provide model number and serial number All parts listed in this manual may be ordered from an authorized d...

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Page 34: ...S This warranty only covers Products that are purchased through an HHT authorized dealer or distributor A list of HHT authorized dealers is available on the HHT branded websites This warranty is only valid while the Product remains at the site of original installation Contact your installing dealer for warranty service If the installing dealer is unable to provide necessary parts contact the neare...

Page 35: ...r fired or operated in atmospheres contaminated by chlorine fluorine or other damaging chemicals Over firing can be identified by but not limited to warped plates or tubes rust colored cast iron bubbling cracking and discoloration of steel or enamel finishes and cracking or spalling of refractory or cementitious materials The Product is subjected to prolonged periods of dampness condensation ice o...

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