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INSTALLER

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CONSUMER

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INSTALLATION MANUAL

This appliance is suitable for installation 

in a bedroom or bed sitting room.

INSTALLATION and 
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Model:  

ESPRIT L44

Series:  A
ZERO CLEARANCE DIRECT VENTED 

GAS FIREPLACE HEATER

WARNING:  If the information in these 

instructions  is  not  followed  exactly  a  fire 

or explosion may result causing property 

damage, personal injury or death.

WARNING:

FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD

Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could 

result in serious injury, death, or property 

damage. 

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.

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Leave the building immediately.

•  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.

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. 

SERIAL #

L44

290421-60

100004937

Summary of Contents for Series A

Page 1: ...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 Leave the...

Page 2: ...60 Caution 4 First Fire 4 Safety 5 Lighting Instructions 6 Rating Label 7 Remote Control Operation 8 Installing Batteries 9 Pairing the Remote Control 10 Remote Control Features 11 Pilot Type Selecti...

Page 3: ...th the exhaust vent terminal for the horizontally vented gas fueled heating appliance or equipment The sign shall read in print size no less than one half 1 2 inch in size GAS VENT DIRECTLY BELOW KEEP...

Page 4: ...must be isolated from the gas supply pipingsystembyclosingitsequipmentshutoffvalve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1 2 psi 3 5 kPa...

Page 5: ...duals If the barrier becomes damaged the barrier shall be replaced with the manufacturers barrier for this appliance Clothing or other flammable material should not be placed on or near the appliance...

Page 6: ...to OFF turn off all electric power to the fireplace and call your service technician or gas supplier Note Sufficient time must be allowed for air to escape from lines if the unit is being lit for the...

Page 7: ...ual provided with this appliance For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier This vented gas fireplace is heater is not for use with air f...

Page 8: ...AA batteries Note The fireplace is powered by household AC current The batteries in the Battery Holder box are not required to pair the Remote Control to the fireplace or to operate the fireplace whi...

Page 9: ...atteries into the battery compartment Note the polarity of the batteries and insert as indicated Replace the battery cover and press it down until it clicks into place Dispose of used batteries accord...

Page 10: ...on the Control Module The fireplace IFC module will beep three 3 times to indicate that it is ready to pair with the Remote Control Within 10 seconds press the ON button on the Remote Control handset...

Page 11: ...ng ON the Fireplace To start the fireplace press the ON OFF button on the Remote Control The Remote Control display will show the FLAME icon Figure 9 and a HI flame setting on the screen At the same t...

Page 12: ...ts maximum and on HI If the Up Arrow button is pressed while the system is on but the flame is OFF the flame will come on at the HI position Figure 12 A single beep will confirm reception of the comma...

Page 13: ...automatically To activate this function press the THERMOSTAT key until the word SMART appears to the right of the temperature icon Figure 15 To adjust the set point press the UP DOWN button until the...

Page 14: ...liance has not been used for seven days to save unnecessary fuel consumption When the CPI function is activated the pilot flame will remain on after the main burner flame is turned OFF A timer will th...

Page 15: ...rols theAccent Lights To activate this function use the Mode Key see Figure 1 to index to the AUX icon Figure 23 Pressing the Up Arrow Key will turn the light ON Pressing the Down Arrow Key will turn...

Page 16: ...have a qualified service person inspect and adjust unit for proper combustion Clean burners with a brush or vacuum cleaner paying close attention to burner ports Vacuum and clean any debris in the fir...

Page 17: ...ireplace glass cleaner Be careful not to scratch the glass when cleaning Exterior finish may be cleaned with mild soap and water CAUTION Do not use abrasive cleaners on glass or any other part of the...

Page 18: ...s only This appliance complies with CSA P 4 1 15 Testing method for measuring annual fireplace efficiency The installation must conform to local codes or in the absence of local codes with the Nationa...

Page 19: ...or when such a standard is not applicable the Standard for Manufactured Home Installations ANSI A2251 NFPA 501A in the USA Locating the Fireplace When selecting a location for the fireplace it is impo...

Page 20: ...bottom of appliance 68 in 1727 mm Mantel to bottom of appliance 42 in 1067 mm Maximum mantel extension 12 in 305 mm Side Mantel support from finishing edge 4 1 4 in 108 mm Objects in front of the app...

Page 21: ...standoffs are shipped flat and attached at both front top corners of the fireplace See Figure 30 They will need to be folded up and secured with screws provided It may be easier to do so after the fi...

Page 22: ...ust be positioned 40 5 8 above the floor the fireplace is positioned on The sides back and top above the steel header of the fireplace enclosure can be framed in using conventional lumber The center t...

Page 23: ...interfere with the safety screen and glass door removal If tile or other non combustible material stone ect is not going to be installed over the non combustible board it is recommended that a single...

Page 24: ...lengths and elbows DuraVent DirectVent Pro 5x8 Vent Pipe Assorted lengths and elbows Fire stops must be used wherever the venting passes through a wall floor or ceiling Various combinations of vertica...

Page 25: ...MBLES AND COMPONENTS PIPE SHIELD SUPPLIED 50 1 2 1283 mm MINNIMUM IMPORTANT When locating the opening it should be noted that vent terminal clearances must be maintained See Vent Terminal Minimum Clea...

Page 26: ...ng may have to be offset Consult your local building codes prior to proceeding IMPORTANT When locating the wall opening for the vent pipe it should be noted that vent terminal clearances must be maint...

Page 27: ...ufacturers installation instructions Use all shields firestops and vent pipe supports as required by the vent manufacturer NOTE Mixing venting components from different manufacturers is not permitted...

Page 28: ...assembly 3 ft 91 cm within a height of 15 ft 4 5 m above the meter regulator assembly 3 ft 91 cm within a height of 15 ft 4 5 m above the meter regulator assembly I Clearance to service regulator ven...

Page 29: ...nly required if there is an elbow in the vent pipe within the space below its position A two piece Vent Pipe Shield is supplied with the fireplace A Vertical Shield and a Horizontal Shield Position th...

Page 30: ...n not exceed 20 feet 6 1m Amaximum of four 4 90 elbows or combination of other elbows equaling 90 can be used without reducing horizontal run For each additional 90 elbow or an equal combination of el...

Page 31: ...20 feet 6 1m Amaximum of four 4 90 elbows or combination of other elbows equaling 90 can be used without reducing horizontal run For each additional 90 elbow or an equal combination of elbows reduce...

Page 32: ...the front and remove plate to expose firebox outlet Selectarestrictorsizeaspertheventchartsontheprevious page The amount of restriction show in the charts is based on laboratory tests and should be u...

Page 33: ...he floor The platform must be solidly built to support the applaince The platform must be continues extending the full width and depth of the unit If a hearth extension is desired combustible material...

Page 34: ...r s instructions supplied with the kit To switch the Stepper Motor pressure regulator assembly follow the SIT instructions that are provided with the conversion kit To change the burner orifice and ad...

Page 35: ...e two electrodes 10 Unscrew the pilot orifice and remove Xmm Hex Key Figure 43 Replace with the LP Pilot Orifice provided with the kit Figure 44 screwing it back in until snug 11 Install the pilot hea...

Page 36: ...the fireplace near the bottom edge The pipe nipple accepts a 3 8 N P T fitting If need be the pipe nipple can be relocated to the of the bottom right side of the fireplace Undo the 4 screws and reloca...

Page 37: ...0 btu hr 11 14 kW 38 000 btu hr 11 14 kW Minimum 26 000 btu hr 7 62 kW 29 000 btu hr 8 50 kW Orifice size EU EV Correct gas line diameter must be used to assure proper gas pressure and operation Turn...

Page 38: ...s a 120VA C power supply for proper operation The four 4 AA alkaline batteries in the Battery Holder box located next to the gas controls are there for power outage backup During a power outage the fi...

Page 39: ...ectioninsidetheelectrical junction box Note Insomehomes thesparkignitionofthefireplacemaycauseintermittent non damaging TV signal interference during the fireplace lighting sequence if the TV is plugg...

Page 40: ...ect its users from the dangers of the hot glass preceding it The screen assembly rests in place on four posts To remove grasp the sides of the frame assembly and lift up and off the mounting posts and...

Page 41: ...s the top of the door using a 3 8 socket Once removed tilt the top of the glass door out to clear the top edge of the unit Grasp the sides of the frameandliftupandouttodisengage from the bottom track...

Page 42: ...screw type pressure test port Locate the inlet and outlet test ports on top of the gas valve as shown in Figure __ Loosen one of the capture screws 1 2 a turn within a small flat screwdriver Attach p...

Page 43: ...wc 1 25 kPa 12 5 wc 3 11 kPa For purpose of input adjustment Maximum 13 9 wc 3 45 kPa 13 9 wc 3 45 kPa Manifold Pressure High 3 5 wc 0 87 kPa 10 wc 2 49 kPa Low 1 6 wc 0 40 kPa 6 4 wc 1 59 kPa Manifo...

Page 44: ...rated mesh as they will block any light coming up through the Glass Media 1 Place the short panel with the notch for the pilot on the left side of the burner 2 Place the other short panel on the oppos...

Page 45: ...ad a single layer of crushed glass media over the entire burner surface Too much crushed glass covering the burner can cause sootingandaffectflameappearance If desired spread additional glass media to...

Page 46: ...t primary air With the fireplace OFF and cool to touch remove the Safety Screen to access the adjustment screw See Safety Screen Removal section in this manual Note The primary air is pre set closed a...

Page 47: ...tofprimary air See Figure 60 Open primary air shutter if the burner media logs viewing glass and or the firebox have carbon accumulation and or the flames are long dark and stringy Close if the flame...

Page 48: ...ing the Optional Fan Kit 1 Remove the Safety Screen and set aside See Safety Screen Removal section in this manual 2 Remove the Glass Door assembly and set aside See Door Removal section in this manua...

Page 49: ...eningthe blowers in place is not required as they will remain in place by gravity 6 Connect the paired wires from the blowers to the black wires from the module as shown inFigure 66 7 Re install the f...

Page 50: ...n and set aside See Safety Screen Removal section in this manual 2 Remove the Glass Door assembly and set aside See Door Removal section in this manual 3 Remove the four Burner Panels one in front one...

Page 51: ...ck edge Undo all 6 screws and remove media strips 7 Next remove the six screws retaining the burnerinplace 3alongthefrontedgeand 3 along the back edge Once removed slide the burner to the left to dise...

Page 52: ...wo banks of lights One fits behind the burner brackets and one in front of the burner brackets 10 With the wires from the light assembly on the left position both assemblies one behind the burner brac...

Page 53: ...he hole into the space below the firebox 13 Plug the wire extension into the black wires marked Ember Lights coming out of the control module Keeping wire polarity is not required 14 Re install burner...

Page 54: ...when servicing controls Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation Verify proper operation after servicing LAMP COMFORT FAN PILOT BURNER UPPER LIGHTS OPTIONAL LIGHT KIT AA Battery AA Ba...

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Page 56: ...Replacement Parts Diagram 9 8 6 13 7 19 16 14 12 4 3 2 1 18 5 11 15 17 20 10 56 100004937 Esprit L44 290421 60...

Page 57: ...4 Halogen Bulb w Gasket 20W 80002650 15 Overhead Light Assembly L44 80002687 16 Burner L44 80002679 17 Burner Air Deflectors L44 80002680 18 Baffle Plate L44 80002681 19 Vent Pipe Shield L44 80002682...

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