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NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Packaging ........................................ page
2
Introduction ..................................... page
2
General Information ......................... page
2
Location .......................................... page
4
Appliance and Vent Clearances ....... page
5
Requirements for Commonwealth
of Massachusetts .......................... page
5
Vent Termination Clearances ........... page
5
Typical Installation Sequence .......... page
6
Detailed Installation Steps ............... page
6
Step 1. Framing ............................. page
6
Step 2. Routing Gas Line ............... page
6
Fireplace Specifications ................... page
9
Step 3. Install the Vent System ...... page 10
Vertical Termination Systems .......... page 10
Vent Section Length Chart ............... page 11
Vertical Vent Tables and Figures ...... page 14
Horizontal Termination System ........ page 15
Horizontal Vent Tables and Figures . page 18
Venting Using Flexible Vent Pipe ..... page 21
Step 4. Field Wiring ....................... page 22
Step 5. Connecting Gas Line .......... page 23
Step 6. Installing Logs ................... page 24
Step 7. Checking Unit Operation ..... page 24
Step 8. Installing Glass Door ......... page 24
Step 9. Burner Adjustments ........... page 25
Finishing Requirements ................... page 25
Cold Climate Insulation .................... page 26
Installation Accessories ................... page 26
Gas Conversion Kits .................. page 28
TYPICAL INSTALLATION
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 pro-
vides safe, efficient operation. There is no
optional blower with these units.
PACKAGING
The assembled vented gas fireplace heater is
packaged with the folowing:
1 - The logs are packaged in a carton located
within the firebox.
2 - One bag of volcanic stones is located in the
bottom compartment.
3 - One envelope containing the litera-
ture package, which consists of the
homeowner's manual, installation in-
structions, log set supplement, warranty,
gas access plate, screws (4) and gasket.
The envelope is located in the bottom
compartment.
4 - One vent restrictor, to be used as detailed
on page 10.
5 - One hood and one control compartment
cover and one 45 degree starter elbow are
strapped to the top of the 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 mate-
rial, etc. It is imperative that the control compart-
ment, 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.
This manual is part of a set of three support-
ing this product. Refer to manuals 875,036M
for Care & Operations and 750,230M for Log
Placement Guide.
Please read and understand these
instructions before beginning your
installation.
Electronic appliances are designed to operate
on natural or propane gas. An electronic inter-
mittent pilot ignition system provides safe, ef-
ficient operation. External electrical power is
recommended to operate these units. If the
system operates on line voltage with 3V adapt-
ers, two (2) "D" batteries can be used as a
backup in case of a power outage. The elec-
tronic appliance can be operated solely with two
(2) "D batteries.
These appliances comply with National Safety
Standards and are tested and listed by Omni-
Test Laboratories (Report No. 116-F-47-5) to
ANSI Z21.88 (in Canada, CSA-2.33), and CAN/
CGA-2.17-M91 in both USA and Canada, as
vented gas fireplace heaters.
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, or the Natural Gas and Propane Installa-
tion Code, CSA B149.1.
The appliance, when installed, must be elec-
trically grounded in accordance with local
codes or, in the absence of local codes, with
the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70,
or the
Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1.
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.
Both millivolt and electronic versions of these
appliances are listed by Omni-Test Labora-
tories for installation in bedrooms and mo-
bile homes.
