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Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Inserts

Installation and Operating Manual 

Renew Series
MODELS: SM-INS Small Fireplace Insert
                  LG-INS Large Fireplace Insert

DO NOT DISCARD

These products have been tested and listed for use in 

the USA and Canada by:

Underwriters Laboratories, 

Northbrook, IL

File #MH47882

Installer:  Leave this manual with the appliance.

Consumer:  Retain this manual for future reference.

This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket 

permanently located, manufactured (mobile) 

home, where not prohibited by local codes. A 

manufactured home (USA only) or mobile home OEM 

installation must conform with the Manufactured 

Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 

CFR, Part 3280, or when such a standard is not 

applicable, the Standard for Manufactured  Home 

Installations, ANSI/NCSBCS A225.1,  or Standard 

for Gas Equipped Recreational Vehicles and Mobile 

Housing, CSA Z240.4

IMPORTANT: This appliance is only for use with 

the type(s) of gas indicated on the rating plate.   

An LP conversion kit is available when using Liquid 

Propane gas; order separately. 

— 

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: 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.

Summary of Contents for LG-INS

Page 1: ...allations ANSI NCSBCS A225 1 or Standard for Gas Equipped Recreational Vehicles and Mobile Housing CSA Z240 4 IMPORTANT This appliance is only for use with the type s of gas indicated on the rating pl...

Page 2: ...l information and service work The model information regarding your fireplace can be found on the rating plate located in the valve control area underneath the burner assembly of the fireplace Your ra...

Page 3: ...Log 8 9 30 Log 10 31 14 Valve and Pilot Assembly Components 32 Valve Wiring Schematic 32 15 Remote Control Operation 33 40 A Remote Icon Identification 33 B Remote Control Information 34 C Initializi...

Page 4: ...ut Ignitor Continues To Spark 46 D Main Flame Will Not Light 46 22 Conversion Kit Instructions 47 49 A Prepare the Fireplace 47 B Convert Pilot Assembly 47 C Replace Burner Orifice 48 D Convert Gas Co...

Page 5: ...roper operation must be maintained This appliance must not share or be connected to a chimney flue serving any other appliance Keep area around the appliance clear of combustible materials gasoline an...

Page 6: ...read in print no less the one half inch 1 2 in size GAS VENT DIRECTLY BELOW KEEP CLEAR OF ALL OBSTRUCTIONS INSPECTION The state or local gas inspector of the side wall horizontally vented gas fueled...

Page 7: ...ted States it may be necessary to decrease the input rating by changing the existing burner orifice to a smaller size Generally input should be reduced 4 percent for each 1000 feet above sea level How...

Page 8: ...nt Height 19 1 4 489 22 7 8 581 E Back Height 16 1 2 419 20 508 F Depth 14 3 8 365 16 3 8 416 G Back Width 17 1 8 435 21 38 543 If exhaust collar on insert and fireplace damper do not line up add 4 10...

Page 9: ...1 2 21 1 2 MM 587 864 419 546 For Both Zero Clearance and Masonry Woodburning Fireplaces Interior Rear Width C MINIMUM FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS A D C B IMPORTANT NOTE These dimensions are guidelines only...

Page 10: ...he surround Figure 5B 5 MANTEL AND TRIM CLEARANCES B MANTEL CLEARANCES A PERPENDICULAR SIDE WALL CLEARANCE WARNING NO COMBUSTIBLES OF ANY TYPE SHOULD BE PLACED ON OR ATTACHED TO THE FIREPLACE THE FLOW...

Page 11: ...si 3 5 kPa IMPORTANT NOTE The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at pressures in excess of psi...

Page 12: ...he valve from a minimum of 5 0 w c for the purpose of input adjustment to a maximum of 10 5 w c Propane gas models will have a manifold pressure approximately 10 0 w c at the valve outlet with the inl...

Page 13: ...the exposed grille area should be left open NOTICE Surround panel kits have been tested and approved to cover existing air circulation vents or grilles NOTICE Cutting of sheet metal parts of a firepl...

Page 14: ...NS_RENEW INS Rev E Page 14 Figure 7 1 10 Minimum 40 Maximum Screw liner to collar 4 total High temperature sealant recommended on intake 2000 stove cement recommended on exhaust 7 VENTING INSTALLATION...

Page 15: ...p to the top of the chimney Remove the vent slide plate assembly from the top of the insert See Figure 7 2 Trim off excess venting then attach and secure the bottom ends of the flex pipes to the start...

Page 16: ...Check for evidence of excessive condensate such as water droplets forming in the flex venting and subsequently dripping out at joints or seams Condensate can cause corrosion of caps pipe and fittings...

Page 17: ...into the corresponding hanging slots Press down firmly to ensure that the mesh is securely in place and engaged with the magnets Figure 9 10 BLOWER ACCESSORY INFORMATION Blowers Two blowers are facto...

Page 18: ...hind the bottom glass retainers 2 Pushdownandbringthetopoftheglassframeagainsttheinsert 3 Using the hook tool hook the retainer through the hole and pull around the glass tab and in front of the tab t...

Page 19: ...ew heads on the roof of the firebox and remove 3 Place the back liner in place 4 Place the left liner in place and the refractory clip against the liner Replace the screw so the clip is held in place...

Page 20: ...Front Right Top Log STL 411 726 Log 5 Front Right Base Log STL 411 724 Log 6 Front Left Top Log STL 411 725 Figure 13A CAUTION Do not place logs directly over burner port holes Improper log placement...

Page 21: ...d next to the burner ports DO NOT COVER THE PORTS TOO HEAVILY It is not necessary to cover the burner surface outside of the port area the logs will cover the empty burner space Tab 1 and Tab 2 Tab 1...

Page 22: ...The flat side of Log 2 rests on the flat part of Tab 2 and pulled forward and Tab 1 that is attached to the back wall Refer to Figure 13B 1 on Page 21 for Tab placement Log Part Number SMINS Log 2 St...

Page 23: ...er SMINS Log 4 COPY Figure 13B 5 Figure 13B 6 4 5 Place Log 4 onto the left side of the burner Place the log so the burner ports are equal distance from it all the way around the log DO NOT PLACE THE...

Page 24: ...w 1 Log 6 View 2 Log Part Number SMINS Log 6 Figure 13B 7 Figure 13B 6 6 7 Place Log 6 onto Log 3 The hole in the bottom of Log 6 matches the pin molded into the top of Log 3 The end of Log 6 rests on...

Page 25: ...ter Top Log STL 411 708 Log 7 Left Front Chunk STL 411 707 Log 6 Middle Right Log STL 411 706 Figure 13C CAUTION Do not place logs directly over burner port holes Improper log placement may affect fla...

Page 26: ...burner and the fireplace walls Cover the floor evenly Embers Place dime size pieces of the mineral wood around and next to the burner ports DO NOT COVER THE PORTS TOO HEAVILY It is not necessary to co...

Page 27: ...13D 4 2 3 Log 2 View 2 Place Log 2 on the left side of the firebox The left end will touch the back and side walls of the refractory The under side of the right end has a circular indent in it this w...

Page 28: ...NS Log 4 Figure 13D 5 Figure 13D 6 4 5 Place Log 4 on top of Log 2 The rectangular pin on the top of Log 2 will match the slot on the bottom of Log 4 The end of Log 4 goes between the left grate tine...

Page 29: ...left side of the burner The log chunk will go right in the center of the burner ports Do not cover the burner ports Step 7 Log 6 Figure 14C 1 Log 6 View 1 Log Part Number LGINS Log 6 Figure 13D 8 6 7...

Page 30: ...ar pin on top of Log 3 The burned skinny end of the log will rest on top of Log 8 It points at but doesn t quite touch the second grate tine Step 9 Log 8 Figure 14C 1 Log Part Number LGINS Log 8 Place...

Page 31: ...Log 10 Figure 14C 1 Log 10 View 1 Log 10 View 2 Log Part Number LGINS Log 10 Figure 13D 11 Place Log 10 on top of Log 4 The circular indent on the bottom of the log will match the circular pin on the...

Page 32: ...F N I A M E N I L E C N A I L P P A R A T S D N U O R G K R A P S E M A L F T C E T E D D E R C A L B K Y R E T T A B K C A P U L B E T I H W E F F O N O N I A M H C T I W S E Y L L G W O E E R N O L...

Page 33: ...REMOTE ICON IDENTIFICATION Figure 15A 2 Features Main Burn ON OFF Main Burner flame modulation 6 levels Choice of standing or intermittent pilot Thermostat or Smart thermostat functions Accent light m...

Page 34: ...to indicate the Transmitter s command is accepted and set to the particular code of that Transmitter The system is now initialized IMPORTANT NOTE THE TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER ARE RADIO FREQUENCY DEVIC...

Page 35: ...LIANCE ON AND OFF TURN ON THE APPLIANCE With the system OFF press the ON OFF key on the Transmitter The Transmitter LCD display will show some other active Icons on the screen At the same time the Rec...

Page 36: ...will come ON in the high position Figure 15F 1 15F 2 Figure 15F 1 Figure 15F 2 Flame Off Flame Level 1 Flame Level 5 Flame Level Maximum The Remote Control can operate as a room thermostat The thermos...

Page 37: ...mperature bulb graphic Figure 15H 1 To adjust the set temperature press the UP or DOWN ARROW keys until the desired set temperature is displayed on the LCD screen of the Transmitter Figure 15H 2 Figur...

Page 38: ...mode CPI Pressing the DOWN ARROW key will return to IPI A single beep will confirm the reception of the command Figure 15J 2 15 REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION K KEY LOCK This function will lock the keys to...

Page 39: ...itch in the ON position press with SW1 button on the module The module will beep 3 times to indicate that it is ready to synchronize with a remote If no remote is found the module will enter Manual Mo...

Page 40: ...l a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system which has been under water WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not touch any electrical switches Do n...

Page 41: ...hand held remote MODE button to OFF 2 Turn OFF all electrical power to fireplace if service is required 3 Turn manual shut off valve to OFF Figure 16A Figure 16B STOP Read safety information on previ...

Page 42: ...Figure 17 OUTLET MANIFOLD PRESSURE SCREW INLET PRESSURE SCREW CAUTION A LOW PRESSURE READING CAN CAUSE DELAYED IGNITION IMPORTANT NOTE If inlet pressure reading is too high or too low contact the gas...

Page 43: ...l occur when there is a anomalous flame detection or too many unsuccessful ignition tries A lockout will remain in memory as long as the power supply is present To unlock the module turn OFF all syste...

Page 44: ...ark orange flame with black tips OPEN venturi setting slightly Open too far Blue flames CLOSE venturi setting slightly D TO ADJUST BURNER VENTURI 1 Locate the shutter adjustment screw 2 Turn clockwise...

Page 45: ...GLASS CLEANING REPLACEMENT Clean glass only when cool and only with non abrasive cleansers Do not operate this fireplace with glass frame assembly removed cracked or broken The glass assembly part 01...

Page 46: ...Ensure the ground is securely connected to the tab on the valve A proper ground is essential Make sure the pilot flame is in contact with the rectification sensor or the pilot assembly If the flame is...

Page 47: ...xplosion or production of carbon monoxide may result causing property damage personal injury or loss of life The qualified service agency is responsible for proper installation of the kit The installa...

Page 48: ...s with a soapy leak check solution whether field or factory made 6 Test inlet pressure See Figure 23E 7 Turn the fireplace OFF 8 Re attach the air dam around the burner 9 Re attach the log platform to...

Page 49: ...ontact the gas company Only a qualified gas service technician should adjust the incoming gas pressure IMPORTANT NOTE The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas s...

Page 50: ...ASSEMBLY LGINS LP AND NG 1 STL 411 033 X GRATE ASSEMBLY SMINS 1 STL 411 012 X GRATE ASSEMBLY LGINS 1 STL 411 011 X GLASS PANEL SMINS 1 STL 411 020 X GLASS PANEL LGINS 1 STL 411 021 X LOG SET SMINS COM...

Page 51: ...ship and is reported to Big Woods Hearth Products Inc within 30 days from the date of purchase 6 Pick up and delivery This major appliance is intended to be repaired in your home 7 Repairs to parts or...

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