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PTIMA 32
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
PRECAUTIONS
This appliance must be installed by a qualified gas installer and the installation conform to the
installation codes.
This appliance needs fresh air for safe operation and must be installed so there are provisions
for adequate combustion and ventilation air. Provide adequate clearance around air openings
of the appliance. Never obstruct front openings.
Provide adequate clearances for proper operation and servicing of the appliance.
This appliance must be properly connected to a venting system and must not be connected to
a chimney flue serving a separate solid fuel burning appliance.
GAS CONNECTIONS
Have your gas supplier or a qualified gas fitter run a gas supply line into the fireplace. The line
must be properly sized and fitted according to the installation codes. Immediately up stream of
the supply connection, the fitter shall provide an accessible manual shut-off valve and a 1/8
NPT plugged tapping accessible for connection to a test gauge.
CAUTION:
The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas
supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in execss of
1/2 psig (3.5 kPa). The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping systm by closing
its individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system
at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa). Failure to do so will damage the
appliance’s gas valve. Such damage is not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty.
Natural Gas Pressure Settings:
The inlet supply or line pressure must be a minimum of 4.5” wc (1.1 kPa) and a maximum of 8”
wc (2 kPa). The orifice has a #35 hole.
ELEVATION MAXIMUM INPUT RATING
0-4500 ft. (0-1372 m) 34,000 BTU/hr (9,800 watts)
ABOVE 4500 ft. (1372 m) 34,000 BTU/hr (9,800 watts) less 4% per 1000 ft. (305m)
Please contact your Archgard dealer or distributor for the appropriate orifice size above 4500’.
Propane Pressure Settings:
The inlet supply or line pressure must be a minimum of 11 1/2” wc (2.9 kPa) and a maximum of
14” wc (3.5 kPa). The orifice has a #50 hole.
ELEVATION MAXIMUM INPUT RATING
0-4500 ft. (0-1372 m) 34,000 BTU/hr (9,800 watts)
ABOVE 4500 ft. (1372 m) 34,000 BTU/hr (9,800 watts) less 4% per 1000 ft. (305m)
Please contact your Archgard dealer or distributor for the appropriate orifice size above 4500’
NOTE: THE INPUT RATING SHOULD ALWAYS BE CHECKED WHEN FIRST RUNNING
THIS APPLIANCE. To do this, reduce the background flow rate, time the meter, light the
fireplace (make sure the Hi/Lo knob is at it’s maximum position) and take another reading after
15 minutes of operation. Check with your gas supplier for the gas BTU content at your
elevation. Input is the rate of flow multiplied by the heating value of the gas (cubic feet/hour x
BTU per cubic feet). Compare the reading obtained with the input rating shown on the
appliance certification label.
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