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16938-3-0806

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

AND 

OWNER'S MANUAL

CAST IRON 

UNVENTED ROOM HEATER

MODEL

CIVF-25-21

EFFECTIVE DATE

AUGUST 2006

WATER VAPOR: A BY-PRODUCT OF UNVENT-

ED ROOM HEATERS

Water vapor is a by-product of gas combustion. An 

unvented room heater produces approximately one 

(1) ounce (30ml) of water for every 1,000 BTU's 

(.3KW's) of gas input per hour. Refer to page 6.

WARNING: If not installed, operated and main-

tained  in  accordance  with  the  manufacturer's 

instructions,  this  product  could  expose  you  to 

substances in fuel or from fuel combustion which 

can cause death or serious illness.

This  is  an  unvented  gas-fired  heater.  It  uses  air 

(oxygen)  from  the  room  in  which  it  is  installed. 

Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation 

air must be provided. Refer to page 6.

This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket, 

permanently located, manufactured (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.

The Classic Cast Iron Stoves

—  Do not store or use gasoline or other flamma-

ble 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  suppli-

er’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 instruc-

tions are not followed exactly, a fire or explosion 

may result causing property damage, personal 

injury or loss of life.

Installer:  Leave this manual with the appli-

ance.

Consumer: Retain this manual for future refer-

ence.

Summary of Contents for CIVF-25-21

Page 1: ...rmanentlylocated manufactured 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 The Classic Cast Iron Stoves Do not store or use gasoline or other flamma ble vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try...

Page 2: ...y of Stove Casting 10 12 Optional Stone Inlay Installation 13 Wire Channel Installation 13 Log Placement 14 Operating Guidelines 14 Lighting Instructions 15 Pilot Flame Characteristics 16 Main Burner Flame Characteristics 17 Wiring 18 19 Maintenance 19 Troubleshooting 20 21 How To Order Repair Parts 21 Parts List for Stove Casting 22 Parts List for CIVF 25 21 22 Parts View for Stove Casting 23 Par...

Page 3: ... air opening s of the burner s clean may result in sooting and property dam age Keepapplianceareaclearandfreefromcombustiblemateri als gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids WARNING Do not use a blower insert heat exchanger insert or other accessory not approved for use with heater THIS IS A HEATING APPLIANCE DO NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE WITHOUT FRONT PANEL INSTALLED When used without ade...

Page 4: ... iron gas pipes Theodorantinescapedgascanadsorborabsorbontoorintowalls masonry and other materials and fabrics in a room That will take some of the odorant out of the gas reducing its odor intensity LP Gas may stratify in a closed area and the odor intensity could vary at different levels Since it is heavier than air there may be more odor at lower levels Always be sensitive to the slightest gas o...

Page 5: ...ing of equipment shall be performed only by a qualified agency The term qualified agency meansanyindividual firm corporationorcompanywhicheitherin person or through a representative is engaged in and is responsible for a the installation or replacement of gas piping or b the connection installation repair or servicing of equipment who is experienced in such work familiar with all precautions required...

Page 6: ...e located and for determining if this area fits the definition of an unconfined space The maximum input of the CIVF 25 is 30 000 Btu per hour Based on the 50 cubic feet per 1 000 Btu per hour formula the minimum area that is an unconfined space for installation of the CIVF 25 is 1 500 cubic feet 50 cubic feet x 30 1 500 cubic feet To determine the cubic feet of the area in which the CIVF 25 is to be i...

Page 7: ...nectors is recommended ANSZ21 24ApplianceConnectorsofCorrugatedMetalTubing and Fittings ANS Z21 45 Assembled Flexible Appliance Connectors of Other Than All Metal Construction The above connectors may be used if acceptable by the authority havingjurisdictionThestateofMassachusettsrequiresthataflexible appliance connector cannot exceed three feet in length Figure 1 Pressure Testing of the Gas Supply...

Page 8: ...te accessibility clearances for purposes of servicing and proper operation must be provided Installation on Rugs and Tile If this appliance is to be installed directly on carpeting tile or other combustible material other than wood flooring the appli ance shall be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the appliance The base referred to above does not mean the fire ...

Page 9: ... 1 4 20 x 1 Phillips Head Bolt R 3188 4 1 4 20 x 3 8 Phillips Head Bolt R 3646 16 1 4 20 x 1 2 Leveling Bolt R 3747 4 No 10 x 1 2 Hex Washer Head Screw R 2737 10 1 4 20 Washer Head Nut R 3185 4 Leg Pad A see Figure 6 CI 008 2 Leg Pad B see Figure 6 CI 009 2 1 1 4 x 1 2 Retaining Tab see Figure 8 CI 007 4 1 4 x 9 32 Washer Not Shown R 1150 8 ...

Page 10: ...nstructions Follow 3 Refer to Figure 6 the leg pads will have the letter A and B stamped into the metal Place leg pad A and leg pad B at the bottom of each casting side Leg pad A attaches to the front of the casting side right and to the rear of the casting side left Leg pad B attaches to the rear of the casting side right and to the front of the casting side left Position the 3 4 flange on the leg...

Page 11: ...ngintheapproximate location for installation as the completed assembly will be heavy 9 RefertoFigure8 removeprotectivepackingfoamfromcasting front and window Remove the 1 3 4 bolt and 1 1 4 washer from top of window Remove 1 3 8 bolt and 1 5 8 x 3 4 retaining tab from bottom of window Remove the window from casting front Remove the protective sheet of foam from the casting front Place the window i...

Page 12: ...s you completely tighten the 2 3 8 bolts that attach the leg pad to the right casting side Repeat procedure for left front leg to achieve a snug fit between the casting front and the casting side 13 Remove the casting front from the casting 14 Refer to Figures 10 and 11 the appliance firebox can now be inserted into the casting Center the firebox in the casting Attention Remove 1 Phillips head screw ...

Page 13: ...sting 3 Placethecastingtoponanon abrasivesurfaceinordertoprotect the porcelain finish The exterior of the casting top should be facing the non abrasive surface 4 Attach 11 5 8 x 11 5 8 top shield to the interior of the casting top with 1 3 8 bolt provided in hardware package 5 Locate the 4 screw holes on the heat exchanger top The screw holes are 8 3 4 apart Position the angled front edge on the 12...

Page 14: ... the pilot position without pushing the piezo ignitor button at least once every second 2 D u r i n g t h e heating season leavethecontrol valveknobinthe ON position This will allow the pilot flame to remain lit Turn the burner flame on or off with the appliance ON OFF rocker switch wall switch remote control kits or 750 millivolt wall thermostat NOTE Thegascontrolvalveallowsyoutoincreaseordecreaset...

Page 15: ... 6 Wait ten 10 minutes to clear out any gas Then smell for gas including near the floor If you smell gas STOP Fol low B in the safety information above on this plate If you do not smell gas go to the next step 7 Find pilot The pilot is attached to the main burner behind the front log 8 Turn gas control knob counterclockwise to PILOT 9 Push in control knob all the way and hold in Repeatedly push the...

Page 16: ...le to cool When the thermocouple cools the heater will shut down Correct Pilot Flame Pattern Figure 15 Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern Figure 16 If pilot flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 16 See Troubleshooting pages 20 21 Cleaning and Maintenance Pilot Oxygen Depletion Sensor Pilot Figure 17 When the pilot has a large yellow tip flame clean the Oxygen Depletion Sensor as follows 1 Clean t...

Page 17: ...ervice person should clean dust lint and any light accumulation from the logs and the firebox area An extra soft brush should be used on the logs as they are extremely fragile a vacuum cleaner may be used on the firebox If at any time the logs cannot be removed or installed without forcing the cause must be found The logs must never be forced CAUTION The ceramic logs are durable when handled and ins...

Page 18: ...arness to the wires on remote receiver that isacomponentintheFREC 1 TurntheON OFF REMOTEswitch on the wire channel to the REMOTE position Follow instructions in the FREC 1 to complete installation Note If electric 120 volt fails in FREC 1 and immediate heat is desired turn the ON OFF REMOTE switch on wire channel from the REMOTE position to the ON position WIRING Wiring of ON OFF REMOTE Switch wit...

Page 19: ...hing at least twice a year Cleaning Procedure Figure 22 1 Turn off pilot light at gas valve 2 Remove screen front 2 10 x 1 2 screws 3 Vacuum burner compartment especially around orifice primary air openings 4 Replace screen front 2 10 x 1 2 screws 5 Ignite pilot See Lighting Instructions page 15 6 Operate the main burner and visually check to make sure the flame pattern appears similar to the pictor...

Page 20: ...pilot is lit a Main burner orifice clogged Clean main burner or replace main burner orifice b Main burner orifice diameter is too small Replace main burner orifice c Inlet gas pressure is too low Contact local gas company 5 Pilot burning no gas to burner valve knob ON on off switch ON a On Off switch wall switch remote control or wires defective Check on off switch and wires for proper connections Pla...

Page 21: ...e ODS operates a Not enough fresh air is available Open window and or door for ventilation b Low line pressure Contact local gas company c ODS pilot is partially clogged Clean ODS pilot 14 Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF position a Gas leak Locate and correct all leaks b Control valve defective Replace control valve 15 Gas odor during combustion a Foreign matter between logs and main bur...

Page 22: ...L 10 CI 009 LEG PAD B 2 REQUIRED 11 CI 008 LEG PAD A 2 REQUIRED 12 R 3747 LEVELING BOLT 4 REQUIRED 13 R 3952 LEG 4 REQUIRED BLACK PAINT 13 R 3742 LEG 4 REQUIRED BLACK ENAMEL 13 R 3743 LEG 4 REQUIRED SAND ENAMEL 13 R 3744 LEG 4 REQUIRED GREEN ENAMEL 13 R 3745 LEG 4 REQUIRED RED ENAMEL 13 R 3746 LEG 4 REQUIRED NAVY ENAMEL 14 R 3945 SIDE LEFT BLACK PAINT 14 R 3684 SIDE LEFT BLACK ENAMEL 14 R 3692 SID...

Page 23: ...Page 23 16938 3 0806 PARTS VIEW FOR STOVE CASTING Models CIFB 1 CIPB 1 CIPG 1 CIPS 1 CIPN 1 CIPR 1 ...

Page 24: ...Page 24 16938 3 0806 PARTS VIEW FOR CIVF 25 21 ...

Page 25: ...exchanger top with 4 1 2 hex head screws from Step 6 10 Place the casing top onto the casting The casting top nests into the casting 11 AttachfancontroltoFLAT fancontrolbracket Part9A Page 26 with 2 6 x 1 4 screws provided in hardware package 12 Attachfancontrolwithbracketontothewirechannelbyusing 2 8 x 1 4 screws provided in hardware package 13 Route wires from fan control and ON OFF REMOTE switc...

Page 26: ...to the receptacle mounting screws With this wire completing the ground the appliance cord plug can be plugged into the adapter and be electrically grounded OPTIONAL BLOWER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS continued CAUTION Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation Verify proper operation after servicing WARNING Unplugging of bl...

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