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VENTED DECORATIVE GAS LOG HEATER OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
HARDWOOD ORIGINAL |
CALIFORNIA MAPLE |
KENTUCKY ELM |
HCA-18-RFN |
HCM-18-RFN |
HKE-18-RFN |
HCA-24-RFN |
HCM-24-RFN |
HKE-24-RFN |
HCA-18-RFP |
HCM-18-RFP |
HKE-18-RFP |
HCA-24-RFP |
HCM-24-RFP |
HKE-24-RFP |
WARNING: If the information in this manual 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.
•Donottouchanyelectricalswitch;donotuseany phone in your building.
•Immediatelycallyourgassupplierfromaneighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
•If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
—Installationandservicemustbeperformedbyaqualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
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WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or propertydamage.Refertothismanualforcorrectinstallation and operational procedures. For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
WARNING: This appliance is for installation only in a solid-fuel burning masonry or UL127 factory-built fireplace, constructed of noncombstible material and connected to a working flue. (See page 6 for minimum flue opening.
WARNING: This is a 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 the National Fuel Gas Codes, ANSI Z233.1/NFPA 54, Section 5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation.
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.
* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer
State of Massachusetts: The installation must be made byalicensedplumberorgasfitterintheCommonwealth of Massachusetts.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Information ............................................... |
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Technical Service .............................................. |
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Product Identification........................................... |
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Replacement Parts............................................ |
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Local Codes ........................................................ |
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Troubleshooting................................................. |
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Unpacking ........................................................... |
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Specifications .................................................... |
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General Information............................................. |
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Wiring Diagram.................................................. |
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Installation ........................................................... |
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Illustrated Parts Breakdown and Parts List ....... |
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Operating Appliance............................................ |
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Accessories....................................................... |
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Inspecting Burners ............................................. |
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Warranty Information............................. |
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SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING:Thisproductcontainsand/orgenerateschemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm.
WARNING: Keep flue open when operating unit.
IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely beforetryingtoassemble,operate orservicethislogset.Improperuse of this log set can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning.
DANGER:Carbonmonoxide poisoning may lead to death!
CarbonMonoxidePoisoning:Earlysignsofcarbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with headaches, dizziness or nausea. If you have these signs, the log set may not be working properly. Get fresh air at once! Have log set serviced. Some people are more affected by carbon monoxide than others. These include pregnant women, people with heart orlungdiseaseoranemia,thoseundertheinfluence of alcohol and those at high altitudes.
Natural & LP Gas: Natural & LPgas are odorless. An odor-making agent is added to the gas. The odor helps you detect a gas leak. However, the odoraddedtothegascanfade.Gasmaybepresent even though no odor exists.
Makecertainyoureadandunderstandallwarnings. Keep this manual for reference. It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this log set.
WARNING: Any change to this log set or its controls can be dangerous.
WARNING:Donotuseablowerinsert,heatexchangerinsertor otheraccessorynotapprovedfor use with this appliance.
WARNING: This appliance is equipped for (natural or propane/LP) gas. Field conversion is not permitted.
WARNING:Donotallowfans toblowdirectlyintothefireplace.
Avoidanydraftsthatalterburner flame patterns.
WARNING: Installed decorative glass door enclosures must be fully opened when operating this gas appliance.
Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out oftrafficandawayfromfurniture and draperies.
Do not place clothing or other
flammable material on or near the appliance. Never place any objects on the heater.
Heater assembly becomes very hot when running heater. Keep childrenandadultsawayfromhot surfacetoavoidburnsorclothing ignition. Heater will remain hot for a time after shutdown. Allow surface to cool before touching.
Carefully supervise young children when they are in the room with appliance.
You must operate this heater with a fireplace screen in place.
Make sure fireplace screen is closed before running heater.
Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.
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Children and adults should be alertedtothehazardofhightemperatureandshouldstayawayto avoid burns or clothing ignition.
1.This appliance, as supplied, is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases.
2.Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) inside the structure. Locate propane/LP supply tank(s) outdoors (propane/LP units only).
3.If you smell gas
•shut off gas supply
•do not try to light any appliance
•donottouchanyelectricalswitch;donotuse any phone in your building
•immediately call your gas supplier from a neighborʼs phone. Follow the gas supplierʼs instructions
•if you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department
4.Never install the log set
•in a recreational vehicle
•where curtains, furniture, clothing or other flammable objects are less than 42 inches from the front, top or sides of the log set.
•in high traffic areas
•in windy or drafty areas
5.Beforeinstallinginasolidfuelburningfireplace, thechimneyflueandfireboxmustbecleanedof soot,creosote,ashesandloosepaintbyaqualified chimney cleaner. Creosote will ignite if highly heated.Inspectchimneyfluefordamage.Ifdamaged, repair flue before operating appliance.
6.Iffireplacehasglassdoors,neveroperatewith glass doors closed, If you operate heater with doorsclosed,heatbuildupinsidefireplacewill cause glass to burst.Also if fireplace opening has vents at the bottom, you must open the vents before operating heater.
7.Toreducethecreationofsoot,followtheinstructions in Cleaning and Maintenance, page 12.
8.Do not run heater
•where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored
•under dusty conditions
9.Do not burn solid fuel in the fireplace after installing the log set. Do not use this log set to cook food or burn paper or other objects.
10.Log set becomes very hot when in use. Keep children and adults away from hot surface to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Log set will remain hot for a time after shutdown. Allow surface to cool before touching.
11.Carefullysuperviseyoungchildrenwhenthey are in the room with the log set.
12.Do not use heater if any part has been exposed to or under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the room heater andtoreplaceanypartofthecontrolsystemand any gas control which has been under water.
13.Turn log set off and let cool before servicing, installing or repairing. Only a qualified service person should install, service or repair log set.
14.Provide adequate clearances around air openings.
LOCAL CODES
Install and use log set with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54*
*Available from:
American National Standards Institute, Inc.
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
National Fire Protection Association, Inc. Battery march park
Quincy, MA 02269
HardwoodSeriesgaslogsetsarecertifiedbyOmni Test Laboratories to Z21.60A-2000/CGA 2.26A2000 as a vented decorative gas log set.
PRODUCT
IDENTIFICATION
Log Set
Assembly
Floor
Media Kit
Figure 1 - Product Identification
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UNPACKING
CAUTION:Donotremovethe data plates from the grate assembly. The data plates contain important warranty and safety information.
1.Remove log set assembly from carton.
2.Remove all protective packaging applied to log set for shipment.
3.Check all items for any shipping damage. If damaged, promptly inform dealer where you bought appliance.
GENERAL INFORMATION
These vented decorative gas log sets incorporate uni-bodyconstructedceramicfiberlogsandember bed burner which glow realistically when the appliance is in operation.
These unitsareremotecontrolled-decorative rated and are equipped with millivolt gas valves. The remotecontrolallowsforflameheightadjustment, timer and on/off control.
A spark ignition system (piezo) allows the gas pilot to be lit without the use of matches or batteries and permits operation of the heater during a power outage.
These log sets come with a Floor Media Kit included. This kit is used to blend the floor and the log set together for a more natural look.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: A qualified service person must install heater. Follow all local codes.
WARNING: Before installing in a solid fuel burning fireplace, the chimney flue and firebox must be cleaned of soot, creosote, ashes and loose paint by a qualifiedchimneycleaner.Creosotewilligniteifhighlyheated.A dirtychimneyfluemaycreateand distributesootwithinthehouse. Inspectchimneyfluefordamage.
If damaged, repair flue damper before operating appliance.
CAUTION:Thisheatercreates warmaircurrents.Thesecurrents move heat to wall surfaces next to heater. Installing heater next tovinylorclothwallcoveringsor operatingheaterwhereimpurities
(such as, but not limited to, tobacco smoke, aromatic candles, cleaning fluids, oil or kerosene lamps, etc.) in the air exist, may discolor walls or cause odors.
WARNING: Special care is required if you are installing the unitintoasunkenfireplace.You must raise the fireplace floor to allowaccesstogaslogcontrols. This will insure adequate air
flow and guard against sooting.
Raise the fireplace floor using noncombustible material.
CHECK GAS TYPE
Usethecorrectgastype(naturalorpropane/LP)for your unit. If your gas supply is not correct, do not instal in fireplace. Call dealer where you bought the appliance for proper type of appliance.
WARNING: This appliance is equipped for (natural or propane/LP) gas. Field conversion is not permitted.
FLUE OPENING SPECIFICATIONS
Note:Thisventedappliancemustbeinstalledonly in a solid-fuel burning fireplace with a working flue and constructed of noncombustible material. Thefireplacechimneymusthaveapermanentvent openingtooutsideofnotlessthan29squareinches or as determined from manufacturer's installation instructions.
LOG SIZING REQUIREMENTS
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18" |
14" |
16" |
30" |
20" |
24" |
18" |
18" |
34" |
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The fireplace chimney flue and vent must be draft- |
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Light a tightly rolled newspaper on one end and |
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place it at the inside front edge of the fireplace. |
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Observethesmokeandbesuretheventisproperly |
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drawing it up the chimney. If the smoke spills out |
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intotheroom,extinguishtheflameandremoveany |
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obstruction until proper venting is achieved. |
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The chimney flue damper must be fixed open to |
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provide a minimum of 29 square inch flue opein- |
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(seeAccessories, page 18). See the National Fuel |
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Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Section 6.6 for |
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Secure the damper stop clam to the edge of the |
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damper as shown in Figure 2. If for any reason this |
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clampdoesn'tworkonyourfireplace,anothersuit- |
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ableclamporpermanentstopmustbeiinstalled,or |
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the damper blade must be cut or removed. |
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Damper |
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Damper |
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Clamp |
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Damper |
Damper |
Masonry |
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Fireplace |
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Figure 2 - Attaching Damper Clamp |
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PLACEMENT OF APPLIANCE
Center the appliance in the fireplace. Make certain the grate front feet sit inside the front edge of the fireplace and that there is adequate clearance around the appliance for access and operation.
CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY
WARNING:Aqualifiedservice personmustconnectheatertogas supply. Follow all local codes.
Installation Items Needed
Before installing heater, make sure you have the items listed below.
•external regulator (propane/LP models only)
•piping (check local codes)
•sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)
•equipment shutoff valve
•test gauge connection
•sediment trap
•tee joint
•pipe wrench
For propane/LP units, the installer must supply an external regulator. The external regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure. You must reduce incominggaspressuretobetween11and14inches of water. If you do not reduce incoming gas pressure, heater regulator damage could occur. Install external regulator with the vent pointing down as showninFigure3.Pointingtheventdownprotects it from freezing rain or sleet.
WARNING: Connecting directly to an unregulated propane/LP tank may cause an explosion.
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Vent |
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Figure 3 - External Regulator with Vent Pointing Down
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