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Installation and Operation Instructions

Superior™ Unvented (Vent-Free) Gas Log Heater

P/N 126827-01   Rev. A   01/2014

Models

BGE18NV 

BGE18PV

BGE2436NV  

BGE2436PV

P126827-01

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. 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.

WARNING: This appliance is for installation only in a solid-fuel burning masonry or UL127 factory-built 

fireplace or in a listed ventless firebox enclosure. It is design-certified for these installations in accordance 

with ANSI Z21.11.2. Exception: DO NOT install this appliance in a factory-built fireplace that includes 

instructions stating it has not been tested or should not be used with unvented gas logs.

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 Air for Combustion and Ventilation 

section on page 6 of this manual.

 

WARNING: If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result 

causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

 

 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.

Содержание BGE18NV

Страница 1: ...fireplace that includes instructions stating it has not been tested or should not be used with unvented gas logs 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 Air for Combustion and Ventilation section on page 6 of this manual WARNING If the information in these instruc...

Страница 2: ... This is an unvented gas fired heat er It uses air oxygen from the room in which it is installed Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided Refer to Air for Combustion and Ven tilation section on page 6 of this manual This appliance may be in stalled in an aftermarket permanently located manufactured mobile home where not prohib ited by local codes This appliance is on...

Страница 3: ...o safe and proper operation of this fireplace WARNING Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous WARNING Do not use a blower insert heat exchanger insertorotheraccessorynotap proved for use with this heater SAFETY Continued WARNING Do not allow fans to blow directly into the fireplace Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns Ceiling fans can create drafts that alter burner...

Страница 4: ...to burst Make sure there are no obstructions across openings of fireplace 8 To prevent the creation of soot follow the instructions in Cleaning and Maintenance page 34 9 Before using furniture polish wax carpet cleaner or similar products turn heater off If heated thevaporsfromtheseproductsmay create a white powder residue within burner box or on adjacent walls and furniture 10 This heater needs f...

Страница 5: ... information 1 Remove logs and heater base assembly from cartons Note Do not pick up heater base assem bly by burners This could damage heater Always handle base assembly by grate 2 Remove all protective packaging applied to logs and heater for shipment 3 Check heater for any shipping damage If heater is damaged call INNOVATIVE HEARTH PRODUCTS at 1 800 655 2008 for replacement parts before returni...

Страница 6: ...the cold air out and the warm air in During heating months home owners want their homes as airtight as possible While it is good to make your home energy efficient your home needs to breathe Fresh air must enter your home All fuel burning ap pliances need fresh air for proper combustion and ventilation Exhaust fans fireplaces clothes dryers and fuel burning appliances draw air from the house to op...

Страница 7: ... or openings add the volume of these rooms to the total volume of the space 2 Multiply the space volume by 20 to determine the maximum Btu Hr the space can support _________ volume of space x 20 Maxi mum Btu Hr the space can support Example 2560 cu ft volume of space x 20 51 200 maximum Btu Hr the space can support 3 Add the Btu Hr of all fuel burning appliances in the space Vent free fireplace __...

Страница 8: ... 2 Figure 2 You can also remove door into adjoining room see option 3 Figure 2 Follow the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts Figure 2 Ventilation Air from Inside Building Or Remove Door into Adjoining Room Option 3 Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Room Option 2 Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Room Option...

Страница 9: ...n air may cause mildew to form from too much moisture See Air for Combustion and Ventila tion page 6 NOTICE Thisheater isintended for use as supplemental heat Use this heater along with your primary heating system Do not install this heater as your pri mary heat source If you have a centralheatingsystem youmay run system s circulating blower whileusingheater Thiswillhelp circulatetheheatthroughout...

Страница 10: ... Combustible Material Side Wall and Ceiling A Clearances from the side of the fireplace cabinet to any combustible material and wall should follow diagram in Figure 4 Example The face of a mantel bookshelf etc is made of combustible material and protrudes 3 1 2 from the wall This com bustible material must be 4 from the side of the fireplace cabinet see Figure 4 Note When installing your gas logs ...

Страница 11: ...e opening Noncombustible materials such as slate marble tile etc must be at least 1 2 thick With sheet metal you must have noncombustible material be hind it Noncombustible material must extend at least 8 up for all models If noncombus tible material is less than 12 you must install the fireplace hood accessory 24 30 and 36 Models Only Even if noncombustible mate rial is more than 12 you may need ...

Страница 12: ...ombustible materials are less than 14 to the fireplace you must install ap pliance at least 5 above the top surface of combustible flooring including tile and carpet see Figure 9 Figure 9 Minimum Fireplace Clearances Above Combustible Flooring INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP ACCESSORY FOR VENTED OPERATION Note When used as a vented heater ap pliance must be installed only in a solid fuel burning fireplace...

Страница 13: ... Do not pick up heater base assembly by burn ers This could damage heater Only handle base assembly by grates IMPORTANT Make sure the heater burners are level If heater is not level heater will not work properly Installation Items Needed hardware package provided with heater approved flexible gas hose and fittings if allowed by local codes sealant resistant to propane LP gas not provided electric ...

Страница 14: ...Floor Masonry Screw CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY WARNING This appliance requires a 3 8 NPT National Pipe Thread inlet connection to the pressure regulator WARNING A qualified ser vicepersonmustconnectheater to gas supply Follow all local codes CAUTION Never connect propane LP fireplace directly to the propane LP supply This heaterrequiresanexternalregu lator not supplied Install the external regulator...

Страница 15: ...aces Propane LP Supply Tank External Regulator with Vent Pointing Down Figure 13 External Regulator With Vent Pointing Down INSTALLATION Continued Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male NPT threads This will prevent excess sealant from going into pipe Excess sealant in pipe could result in clogged heater valves WARNING Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant to liquid petroleum LP gas We recomm...

Страница 16: ...gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas or using compressed air 4 Check all joints of gas supply piping sys tem Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak 5 Correct all leaks at once 6 Reconnect heater and equipment shutoff valve to gas supply Check reconnected fittings for leaks Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1 2 PSIG 3 5 kPa 1 Close equ...

Страница 17: ...ult in property damage or personal injury Log Support Brackets If installing a LBG36 SM attach log support brackets before installing logs These brack ets are provided with the BG E 2436 series burner systems 1 Install left bracket to left side of chassis using 2 screws provided see Figure 18 2 Install right bracket to right front of chassis using 2 screws provided see Figure 18 This bracket will ...

Страница 18: ... prongs see Figure 19 4 Position front left log against left side of grate prongs see Figure 19 Rear Log Grate Prongs Figure 19 Installing Log Set Bottom Log Base Assembly Front Right Log Front Left Log Figure 20 Installing Log Set Middle Right Log Middle Left Log Bottom Log Pin on Front Left Log Figure 21 Installing LBG36 SM Model Control Cover Logs Left Control Cover Log Right Control Cover Log ...

Страница 19: ...Figure 38 page The fiber ramp log can be identified by the shape and much lighter weight when compared to the other logs The log must sit flat on the black sheet metal and behind the left metal tab as shown Make sure the side marked BOTTOM is setting down Figure 38 Installing Fiber Ramp Log Ramp Log Metal Tab Figure 40 Installing Left Ember Bed Log Left Ember Bed Log Figure 39 Installing Left Righ...

Страница 20: ...an does not touch the ember bed log 5 The left middle log 18 D 066 24 30 D 040 has a groove on the bottom to sit on the chassis and has to sit on the tab on the back of the left front log as shown in Figure 42 Figure 43 Installing Right Middle Log Right Middle Log Rear Middle Log Figure 44 Installing Rear Middle Log 6 The right middle log 18 D 067 24 30 D 041 has a groove on the bottom to sit on t...

Страница 21: ... bottom of the left top log into the recessed areas on the rear and left middle logs see Figure 46 Figure 48 Installing Top Rear Log Top Rear Log Rear Log Figure 47 Installing Middle Crossover Log Middle Crossover Log 10 Rest the middle crossover log 18 D 070 24 30 D 044 onto the right middle log and the left front log see Figure 47 Make sure to match the projection on the bottom of the crossover ...

Страница 22: ...the right These numbers are embossed on the back of each piece for identification purposes Please note that BGE18 burner systems do not include ember chunks 2 Two ember materials are supplied with this log set Platinum Bright Embers give a bright glow appearing as hot coals Follow instructions for the ember material you choose Should embers need replac ing see Parts page 42 Platinum Bright Ember p...

Страница 23: ...e 50 Platinum Bright Embers for BGE Series Flat Front Burner Ember Material Figure 51 Placement of Rock Wool for BGE Series shown with Platinum Bright Embers Rock Wool Figure 49 Ember Chunk Placement BGE2436 Series Ember Chunk 1 Ember Chunk 2 Ember Chunk 3 Flat Front Burner ...

Страница 24: ... When batteries are installed the little house icon with current room temperature will be dis played see Figure 53 This icon will always show in the control window as long as the batteries have power Figure 53 Remote Display Figure 52 Battery Install Hand Held Remote Control Battery Housing Cover Figure 54 Battery Install Remote Control Receiver Remote Receiver The remote receiver uses 4 AA batter...

Страница 25: ...ol Knob Ignitor Button OPERATION FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING If you do not fol low these instructions exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage per sonal injury or loss of life A This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand When lighting the pilot follow these instructions exactly B BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas Be sur...

Страница 26: ...t remote burners will light on high There is no adjustment to the flames without using remote 11 To leave pilot lit and shut off burners only turn control knob clockwise to the PILOT position or use remote control manual OFF button or set selector switch in the OFF position WARNING Make sure the selector switch is in the OFF positionwhenyouareawayfrom home for long periods of time Heater will come...

Страница 27: ...te control to display the temperature in either Fahrenheit or Celsius With remote control off press Thermostat button and Mode button at the same time This will toggle the display from F to C Figure 60 Remote Control Display Fahrenheit to Celsius Figure 61 Hand Held Remote Control ON OFF MODE UP DOWN Arrows THERMOSTAT LCD Display OPERATING REMOTE CONTROL WARNING Fireplace can turn on suddenly Keep...

Страница 28: ... this occurs press the UP arrow button to relight the unit A beep from receiver confirms the command ON ON MAX Figure 63 Remote Control Display of Flame Height Minimum and Maximum MINIMUM MAXIMUM ON Figure 64 Room Temperature Setting Room Temperature Set Temperature ROOM THERMOSTAT The remote control can operate as a room thermostat The thermostat can be set to a desired temperature to control the...

Страница 29: ...N Figure 66 Child Safety Lock Out CHILD SAFETY LOCK OUT This function lets you deactivate the remote control buttons It is active when the lock icon is lit on the display To activate press MODE button and UP ar row button at the same time To deactivate press again REPLACING HAND HELD REMOTE CONTROL ONLY If your remote ever needs to be replaced you will not need to replace the receiver PROGRAM RECE...

Страница 30: ...al gas units will have a slight curve but flame should be blue and have no yellow or orange color Figure 70 Correct Burner Flame Pattern Figure 71 Incorrect Burner Flame Pattern Yellow tipping on ember burner BURNER FLAME PATTERN Figure 70 shows correct burner flame pat tern Figure 71 shows incorrect burner flame pattern WARNING If incorrect burnerflameoccurs yourheater could produce increased lev...

Страница 31: ...least thirty minutes 2 Inspect burner pilot and primary air inlet holes on injector holder for dust and dirt see Figure 72 3 Blow air through the ports slots and holes in the burner 4 Check injector holder located at the end of burner tube again Remove any large particles of dust dirt lint or pet hair with a soft cloth or vacuum cleaner nozzle 5 Blow air into the primary air holes on the injector ...

Страница 32: ...sition 4 Air in gas lines when in stalled 5 Depleted gas supply pro pane LP only 6 ODS pilot is clogged 7 Gas regulator setting is not correct REMEDY 1 Reconnect ignitor cable 2 Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep ignitor cable dry 3 Replace ignitor cable 4 Replace ignitor 5 Replace pilot assembly 6 Replace pilot assembly 7 Install new alkaline battery in electronic ignitor V...

Страница 33: ...ressed in 30 seconds 3 Wait one minute for safety interlock system to reset Repeat ignition operation 4 Fully open equipment shut off valve 5 A Contact local natural or propane LP gas company B Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 34 or replace ODS pilot assembly 6 Hand tighten until snug then tighten 1 4 turn more 7 Replace pilot assembly 8 Replace control valve 1 Contact local natur...

Страница 34: ... warm up for a minute 2 Operate burners until air is removed from line Have gas line checked by local natural or propane LP gas company 3 Observe minimum installa tion clearances see pages 10 through 12 4 Clean burners see Clean ing and Maintenance page 34 or replace burner orifice s 1 Turn heater off when us ing furniture polish wax carpet cleaners or similar products 1 Refer to Air for Combustio...

Страница 35: ...y clogged 1 Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page 2 Control valve or gas control defective 1 Foreign matter between control valve and burner 2 Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page 1 Hand held remote control is too close to heater REMEDY 1 Open window to venti late room Stop using odor causing products while heater is running 2 Refill supply tank propane LP only 3 Locate and correc...

Страница 36: ...4 W C Inlet Gas Pressure in of water Max 10 5 W C Min 5 W C BGE2436PV Rating Variable 27 000 39 000 Btu Hr Type Gas Propane LP Ignition Electronic Manifold Pressure 7 9 W C Inlet Gas Pressure in of water Max 14 W C Min 11 W C BGE2436NV Rating Variable 25 000 39 000 Btu Hr Type Gas Natural Ignition Electronic Manifold Pressure 3 4 W C Inlet Gas Pressure in of water Max 10 5 W C Min 5 W C For purpos...

Страница 37: ... Use only original replacement parts This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty Contact authorized dealers of this product If they can t supply original replacement part s call INNOVATIVE HEARTH PROD UCTS at 1 800 655 2008 When calling have ready your name your address model and serial numbers of your heater how heater was malfunctioning purchase date Usually we wil...

Страница 38: ...BGE18NV BGE18PV BGE2436NV BGE2436PV QTY 100563 01 Warning Plate 1 123482 01 Lighting Instruction Plate 1 100639 12 Caution Decal 1 101137 02 Hardware Kit 1 101142 01 Lava Rock 1 125557 01 Left Ember Chunk 1 1 125557 02 Middle Ember Chunk 2 1 125557 03 Right Ember Chunk 3 1 125071 01 Rockwool Embers 1 125070 01 Platinum Embers 1 121129 06 Proflame Remote 1 121129 07 Wire Harness 1 121129 08 Proflam...

Страница 39: ...1 Front Ramp Burner 1 112465 02 Front Ramp Burner 1 15 113242 01 Rear Ramp Burner 1 113242 02 Rear Ramp Burner 1 16 112713 01 Pilot Bracket 1 17 112715 01 Heat Shield 1 18 120466 02 Flex Tube 1 19 121120 01 Air Shield 1 20 097384 01 Captive Washer Nut 2 21 125019 01 Ignitor Bracket 1 22 119795 01 Burner Gasket 1 23 119321 01 Venturi 1 24 112829 02 Air Shutter 1 25 119416 01 Elbow 1 26 098265 02 El...

Страница 40: ... of this manual 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 KEY NO MODEL NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY LBG18 SM LBG24 SM LBG30 SM 1 121699 05 121699 11 121699 17 Front Right Log 1 2 121699 04 121699 10 121699 16 Front Left Log 1 3 121699 02 125683 01 125683 01 Middle Right Log 1 4 121699 03 121699 09 121699 15 Middle Left Log 1 5 121699 01 121699 13 121699 13 Bottom Log Remote 1 6 121699 06 121699 12 121699 18 Rear Log 1 7 126080 01 ...

Страница 41: ...is manual KEY NO MODEL NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY LBG36 SM 1 121699 13 Bottom Log 1 2 125683 01 Middle Right Log 1 3 121699 15 Middle Left Log 1 4 121699 20 Front Left Log 1 5 121699 21 Front Right Log 1 6 121699 22 Back Log 1 7 121699 23 Left Small Front Log 1 8 121699 24 Right Small Front Log 1 9 121699 25 Left Control Cover Log 1 10 121699 26 Right Control Cover Log 1 11 126080 01 Switch Log 1 1 2 ...

Страница 42: ...851 04 D 073 125852 04 D 048 125852 04 D 048 Log Left Front Ember Bed 1 5 125851 05 D 072 125852 05 D 047 125852 05 D 047 Log Right Front Ember Bed 1 6 125851 06 D 066 125852 06 D 040 125852 06 D 040 Log Left Middle 1 7 125851 07 D 067 125852 07 D 041 125852 07 D 041 Log Right Middle 1 8 125851 08 D 068 125852 08 D 042 125852 08 D 042 Log Rear Middle 1 9 125851 09 D 069 125852 09 D 043 125852 09 D...

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