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NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Packaging .........................................Page 2
Introduction ......................................Page 2
General Information ..........................Page 2
Appliance and Vent Clearances ........Page 4
New York City, New York (MEA) ........Page 4
Requirements for Commonwealth
of Massachusetts ............................Page 4
Location ............................................Page 5
Cold Climate Insulation .....................Page 5
Manufactured Home Requirements ..Page 5
Appliance and Vent Clearances .........Page 6
Vent Termination Clearances ............Page 7
Typical Installation Sequence ...........Page 8
Detailed Installation Steps .................Page 8
Step 1. Framing ...............................Page 9
Framing Specifications ......................Page 9
Fireplace Specifications .....................Page 10
Facade Specifications ........................Page 11
Step 2. Routing Gas Line ................Page 12
Step 3. Install the Vent System .......Page 12
Vertical Termination Systems ............Page 12
Vent Section Length Chart ................Page 13
Vertical Vent Tables and Figures ........Page 16
Horizontal Termination System .........Page 17
Horizontal Vent Tables and Figures ...Page 19
Venting Using Flexible Vent Pipe .......Page 21
Step 4. Field Wiring .........................Page 22
Step 5. Optional Blower Kit Wiring ..Page 23
Step 6. Removing Glass Door ..........Page 23
Step 7. Connecting Gas Line .............Page 24
Step 8. Install Firebox Liner Kit .........Page 25
Step 9. Installing Logs .....................Page 25
Step 10. Checking Unit Operation .....Page 27
Step 11. Burner Adjustments ............Page 27
Finishing Requirements ....................Page 29
Hearth Extension ...............................Page 29
Installation Accessories ....................Page 30
Gas Conversion Kits ..........................Page 31
This manual is part of a set of two supporting
this product. Refer to manual 875,037M for
Care and Operation.
Please read and understand these
instructions before beginning your
installation.
PACKAGING
The assembled vented gas fireplace heater is
packaged with the following:
1 - The logs are packaged in a carton located
within the firebox.
2 - One plastic bag of glowing embers, located
in the bottom compartment.
3 - One envelope containing the litera-
ture package, which consists of the
care and operation manual, installation
instructions manual and the warranty. The
envelope is located in the bottom compart-
ment.
4 - One log support bracket is located inside
the firebox of the appliance.
INTRODUCTION
These fireplaces are designed, tested and listed
for operation and installation with, and only with,
Secure Vent
™ Direct Vent System Components,
Secure Flex
™ Flexible Vent Components manu-
factured by Security Chimneys International and
Z-Flex
™ Model GA Venting Systems, listed to
UL1777 and ULCS635 manufactured by Flex-
master Canada Limited. These approved vent
system components are labeled for identifica-
tion. DO NOT use any other manufacturer's vent
components with these appliances.
Millivolt appliances are designed to operate on
natural or propane gas. A millivolt gas control
valve with piezo ignition system provides safe,
efficient operation. External electrical power
is required to operate the optional blower if
installed in these units.
Electronic appliances are designed to operate on
natural or propane gas. An electronic intermit-
tent pilot ignition system provides safe, efficient
operation. External electrical power is required
to operate these units.
These appliances comply with National Safety
Standards and are tested and listed by OMNI-
Test Laboratories (Report No. 116-F-48-5)
to ANSI Z21.88 (in Canada, CSA-2.33), and
CAN/CGA-2.17-M91 (Gas-Fired Appliances For
Use At High Altitudes) in both USA and Canada,
as vented gas fireplace heaters.
Both millivolt and electronic versions of
these appliances are listed by OMNI-Test
Laboratories for installation in bedrooms and
manufactured (mobile) homes.
The Installation must conform to local codes or,
in the absence of local codes, with the
National
Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54-latest edi-
tion
, or the
Natural Gas and Propane Installation
Code, CAN/CSA-B149-latest edition.
These fireplaces are designed as supplemen-
tal heaters. Therefore, it is required to have
an alternate heat source when installed in a
dwelling.
The appliance, when installed, must be electri-
cally grounded in accordance with local codes
or, in the absence of local codes, with the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-latest
edition
, or the
Canadian Electrical Code, CSA
C22.1-latest edition
.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ALTER OR MODIFY
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE APPLIANCE OR
ITS COMPONENTS. ANY MODIFICATION OR
ALTERATION MAY VOID THE WARRANTY,
CERTIFICATION AND LISTINGS OF THIS
UNIT.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Note: Installation and repair should be per-
formed by a qualified service person. The appli-
ance should be inspected annually by a qualified
professional service technician. More frequent
inspections and cleanings may be required due to
excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material,
etc. It is imperative that the control compartment,
burners and circulating air passage ways of the
appliance be kept clean.
S'assurer que le brùleur et le compartiment des
commandes sont propres. Voir les instructions
d'installation et d'utilisation qui accompagnent
l'appareil.
Provide adequate clearances around air open-
ings and adequate accessibility clearance for
service and proper operation. Never obstruct
the front openings of the appliance.
WARNING
Improper installation, adjust-
ment, alteration, service or
maintenance can cause injury
or property damage. Refer to
this manual. For assistance or
additional information consult
a qualified installer, service
agency or the gas supplier.
