Comfort Glow CG3324NTA, CG3630NTA, CG2618NVA, CG3324NVA, CG3630NVA Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE)

NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER

V ariably Control Models Also Designed Certified as V ented Decorative Appliance)

This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* manufactured (mobile) home,

where not prohibited by state or local codes.

* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLA TION MANUAL

PILOT OFF HI

CG3324NT A, CG3630NTA, CG2618NVA, CG3324NVA, and CG3630NVA

Thermostat and V ariably-Controlled Models

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.

• 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 per-

formed by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.

WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures. For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.

WARNING: This gas log set is for installation in a masonry solid fuel burning fireplace, a U.L. listed manufactured solid fuel burning fireplace or an AGA design certified vent-free firebox listed for use with these gas log models.

WARNING: This is an unvented gasfired 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

tion in this manual.

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CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

Safety Information................................................................................... 2

Product Identification .............................................................................. 4

Local Codes ............................................................................................. 4

Unpacking................................................................................................ 4

Product Features ...................................................................................... 4

Air for Combustion and Ventilation........................................................ 5

Installing .................................................................................................. 8

Check Gas Type ............................................................................... 8

Installation and Clearances (Vent-Free Operation Only)................. 9

Installing Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented Operation ............ 13

Installing Heater Base Assembly ..................................................... 14

Connecting to Gas Supply................................................................ 16

Checking Gas Connections .............................................................. 17

Installing Logs.................................................................................. 19

Operating Heater (Thermostat-Controlled Models) ................................ 20

Operating Heater (Variable Manually-Controlled Models) .................... 22

Inspecting Burners................................................................................... 24

Cleaning and Maintenance ...................................................................... 26

Troubleshooting....................................................................................... 26

Optional Positioning of Thermostat Sensing Bulb .................................. 30

Technical Service .................................................................................... 32

Specifications .......................................................................................... 32

Service Hints ........................................................................................... 32

Replacement Parts ................................................................................... 33

Parts Central ............................................................................................ 33

Illustrated Parts Lists ............................................................................... 34-37

Accessories .............................................................................................. 38

Warranty Information .............................................................................. Back Cover

SAFETY

INFORMATION

W ARNINGS

IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate, or service this heater. Improper use of this heater can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, electrical shock, and carbon monoxide poisoning.

DANGER

Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death!

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the

flu, with headaches, dizziness, or nausea. If you have these signs, the heater may not be working properly. Get fresh air at once! Have heater serviced. Some people are more affected by carbon monoxide than others. These include pregnant women, people with heart or lung disease or anemia, those under the influence of alcohol, and those at high altitudes.

Natural Gas: Natural gas is odorless. An odor-making agent is added to the gas. The odor helps you detect a gas leak. However, the odor added to the gas can fade. Gas may be present even though no odor exists.

Make certain you read and understand all Warnings. Keep this manual for reference. It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this heater.

Safety Information continues on next page

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SAFETY

INFORMATION

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WARNING: Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous.

1. 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.

2. If you smell gas

• shut off gas supply

• 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

3. This heater shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom.

4. Never install the heater

• in a recreational vehicle

• where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flammable objects are less than 36 inches from the front, top, or sides of the heater

• in high traffic areas

• in windy or drafty areas

5. 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 qualified chimney cleaner. Creosote will ignite if highly heated. Inspect chimney flue for damage. If damaged, operate heater with flue damper closed.

6. If fireplace has glass doors, never operate this heater with glass doors closed. If you operate heater with doors closed, heat buildup inside fireplace will cause glass to burst. Also if fireplace opening has vents at the bottom, you must open the vents before operating heater.

7. You must operate this heater with a fireplace screen in place. Make sure fireplace screen is closed before running heater.

8. This log heater is designed to be smokeless. If logs ever appear to smoke, turn off heater and call a qualified service person. occur due to log curing and heater burning manufacturing residues.

9. 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 flame patterns. Altered burner patterns can cause sooting.

10. Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert or other accessory not approved for use with this heater.

11. This heater needs fresh, outside air ventilation to run properly. This heater has an oxygen depletion sensor (ODS) pilot light safety system. The ODS shuts down the heater if not enough fresh air is available. See Air for Combustion and Ventilation, pages 5 through

7. If heater keeps shutting off, see Troubleshooting, pages 26 through 29.

12. Do not run heater

• where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored

• under dusty conditions

13. Do not use this heater to cook food or burn paper or other objects.

14. Never place any objects on the heater.

15. Heater base assembly becomes very hot when running heater. Keep children and adults away from hot surface to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Heater will remain hot for a time after shutdown. Allow surface to cool before touching.

16. Carefully supervise young children when they are in the room with heater.

17. 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 and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water.

18. Do not operate heater if any log is broken. Do not operate heater if a log is chipped (dimesized or larger).

19. Turn heater off and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater.

20. Operating heater above elevations of 4,500 feet could cause pilot outage.

Note:

During initial operation, slight smoking could

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PRODUCT

IDENTIFICATION

Front Log

Front Burner

Left Branch

Piezo Ignitor

Rear Log

Rear Burner

Right Branch

LOCAL CODES

UNPACKING

PRODUCT

FEATURES

Control Knob

Figure 1 - Vent-Free Gas Log Heater

Install and use heater with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223, also known as NFPA 54*. *Available from: American National Standards Institute, Inc.

1430 Broadway

New York, NY 10018

National Fire Protection Association, Inc.

Batterymarch Park

Quincy, MA 02269

Note:

1. Remove logs and heater base assembly from carton.

2. Remove all protective packaging applied to logs and heater for shipment.

3. Check all items for any shipping damage. If damaged, promptly inform dealer

Operation

This heater is clean burning. It requires no outside venting. There is no heat loss out a vent or up a chimney. Heat is generated by both realistic flames and glowing coals. This heater is designed for vent-free operation with flue damper closed. State and local codes in some areas prohibit the use of vent-free heaters. You can operate heater as a vented product by opening flue damper.

Where listed vented decorative logs are required, thermostat operation is not permitted.

Note:

base assembly by burners. This could damage heater. Always handle base assembly by grate.

where you bought heater.

Base Assembly

Do not pick up heater

Safety Device

This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensor Shutoff System (ODS). The ODS/pilot is a required feature for vent-free room heaters. The ODS/pilot shuts off the heater if there is not enough fresh air.

Piezo Ignition System

This heater has a piezo ignitor. This system requires no matches, batteries, or other

sources to light heater.

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AIR FOR

WARNING

COMBUSTION

VENTILATION

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This heater shall not be installed in a confined space unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation air. Read the following instructions to insure proper fresh air for this and other fuel-burning appliances in your home.

Today’s homes are built more energy efficient than ever. New materials, increased insulation, and new construction methods help reduce heat loss in homes. Home owners weather strip and caulk around windows and doors to keep 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 appliances need fresh air for proper combustion and ventilation. Exhaust fans, fireplaces, clothes dryers, and fuel burning appliances draw air from the house to operate. You must provide adequate fresh air for these appliances. This will insure proper venting of vented fuel-burning appliances.

PROVIDING ADEQUATE VENTILATION

The following is exerpts from National Fuel Gas Code. NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1, Section 5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation.

All spaces in homes fall into one of the three following ventilation classifications: 1. Unusually Tight Contruction; 2. Unconfined Space; 3. Confined Space. The information on pages 5 through 7 will help you classify your space and provide adequate ventilation.

Unusually Tight Construction

The air that leaks around doors and windows may provide enough fresh air for combustion and ventilation. However, in buildings of unusually tight construction, you must provide additional fresh air.

Unusually tight construction is defined as construction where: a. walls and ceilings exposed to the outside atmosphere have a con-

tinuous water vapor retarder with a rating of one perm or less with openings gasketed or sealed

b. weather stripping has been added on openable windows and doors

and

c. caulking or sealants are applied to areas such as joints around window

and door frames, between sole plates and floors, between wall-ceiling joints, between wall panels, at penetrations for plumbing, electrical,

and gas lines, and at other openings. If your home meets all of the three criteria above, you must provide additional fresh air. See If your home does not meet all of the three criteria above, proceed to page 6.

Ventilation Air From Outdoors

and

, page 7

Unconfined Space

The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSIZ223.1, 1992, Section 5.3 defines uncon- fined space as having a minimum air volume of 50 cubic feet (127 cubic cm) for each 1000 Btu/Hr input rating of all appliances in the space (cubic feet equals length x width x height of space). Include adjoining rooms only if there are doorless passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms.

Confined Space

The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSIZ223.1, 1992, Section 5.3 defines confined space as having an air volume of less than 50 cubic feet (127 cubic cm) for each 1000 Btu/Hr input rating of all appliances in the space (cubic feet equals length x width x height of space). Include adjoining rooms only if there are doorless passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms.

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AIR FOR

COMBUSTION

AND

VENTILATION

Continued

DETERMINING AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION

Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space

Use this work sheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space. Space: Includes the room in which you will install heater plus any adjoining rooms with

doorless passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms.

1. Determine the volume of the space (length x width x height). Length x Width x Height = ___________________ cu. ft. (volume of space)

Example:

If additional ventilation to adjoining room is supplied with grills or openings, add the volume of these rooms to the total volume of the space.

2. Divide the space volume by 50 cubic feet to determine the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support.

____________ (volume of space) ÷ 50 cu. ft. = (Maximum Btu/Hr

the space can support)

Example:

Btu/Hr the space can support)

3. Add the Btu/Hr of all fuel burning appliances in the space.

Example:

* Do not include direct-vent gas appliances. Direct-vent draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors.

4. Compare the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support with the actual amount of Btu/Hr used.

_________________ Btu/Hr (maximum the space can support) _________________ Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr used)

Example:

The space in the above example is a confined space because the actual Btu/Hr used is more than the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support. You must provide additional fresh air. Your options are as follows:

A. Rework worksheet, adding the space of an adjoining room. If the extra space provides

an unconfined space, remove door to adjoining room or add ventilation grills between

rooms. See Ventilation Air From Inside Building, page 7. B. Vent room directly to the outdoors. See Ventilation Air From Outdoors, page 7. C. Install a lower Btu/Hr heater, if lower Btu/Hr size makes room unconfined.

If the actual Btu/Hr used is less than the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support, the space is an unconfined space. You will need no additional fresh air ventilation.

Space size 20 ft. (length) x 16 ft. (width) x 8 ft. (ceiling height) =

2560 cu. ft. (volume of space)

2560 cu. ft. (volume of space) ÷ 50 cu. ft. = 51.2 or 51,200 (maximum

Vent-free heater ___________________ Btu/Hr Gas water heater* ___________________ Btu/Hr Gas furnace ___________________ Btu/Hr Vented gas heater ___________________ Btu/Hr Gas fireplace logs ___________________ Btu/Hr Other gas appliances* + ___________________ Btu/Hr Total = ___________________ Btu/Hr

Gas water heater 40,000 Btu/Hr Vent-free heater + 33,000 Btu/Hr Total = 73,000 Btu/Hr

51,200 Btu/Hr (maximum the space can support) 73,000 Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr used)

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COMBUSTION

AND

VENTILATION

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If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than that defined as an unconfined space, provide adequate combustion and ventilation air by one of the methods described in the

National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, 1992, Section 5.3.

VENTILATION AIR

Ventilation Air From Inside Building

This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space. When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space, you must provide two permanent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the floor on the wall connecting the two spaces (see options 1 and 2, Figure 2). You can also remove door into adjoining room (see option 3, Figure 2). Follow the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1, Section 5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts.

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Rework worksheet, adding the space of the adjoining unconfined space. appliances in both spaces.

The combined spaces must have enough fresh air to supply all

12"

Ventilation

Grills

Into Adjoining

Room,

Option 1

Remove Door into Adjoining

Room, Option

Ventilation Grills

Into Adjoining Room,

Option 2

12"

Figure 2 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building

Ventilation Air From Outdoors

Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts. You must provide two permanent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the floor. Connect these items directly to the outdoors or spaces open to the outdoors. These spaces include attics and crawl spaces.

IMPORTANT:

thermostat-controlled power vent. Heated air entering the attic will activate the power

Do not provide openings for inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a

Ventilated Attic

To Attic

Outlet Air

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Crawl

Inlet Air

Ventilated

Crawl Space

Space

Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors

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NOTICE

A qualified service person must install heater. Follow all local codes.

NOTICE

State or local codes may only allow operation of this appliance in a vented configuration. Check your state or local codes.

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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 qualified chimney cleaner. Creosote will ignite if highly heated. Inspect chimney flue for damage. If damaged, operate heater with flue damper closed.

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Seal any fresh air vents or ash clean-out doors located on floor or wall of fireplace. If not, drafting may cause pilot outage or sooting. Use a heat-resistant sealant. Do not seal chimney flue damper.

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Never install the heater

• in a bedroom or bathroom

• in a recreational vehicle

• where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flammable objects are less than 36 inches from the front, top, or sides of the heater

• in high traffic areas

• in windy or drafty areas

CAUTION

This heater creates warm air currents. These currents move heat to wall surfaces next to heater. Installing heater next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating heater where impurities in the air (such as tobacco smoke) exist, may discolor walls.

IMPORTANT:

cial, installing heater in rooms without enough ventilation air may cause mildew to form from too much moisture. See Air for Combustion and Ventilation, pages 5 through 7.

CHECK GAS TYPE

Use only natural gas. If your gas supply is not natural gas, do not install heater. Call dealer where you bought heater for proper type heater.

Vent-free heaters add moisture to the air. Although this is benefi-

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INSTALLATION AND CLEARANCES (Vent-Free Operation Only)

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WARNING

Maintain the minimum clearances. If you can, provide greater clearances from floor, ceiling, and adjoining wall.

MINIMUM FIREPLACE CLEARANCE

TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS

Log Size Side Wall Ceiling

18", 24", 30" 16" 42"

LOG SIZING REQUIREMENTS

Log Minimum Firebox Size Size Height Depth Front Width

18" 17" 14" 20" 24" 17" 14" 26" 30" 17" 14" 32"

Carefully follow the instructions below. This will ensure safe installation into a masonry or U.L. listed manufactured fireplace.

Minimum Wall and Ceiling Clearances (see Figure 4)

A. Clearances from the side of the fireplace opening to any combustible wall

should not be less than 16 inches.

B. Clearances from the top of the fireplace opening to the ceiling should not be

less than 42 inches.

42"

16"

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NOTICE

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Manual control heaters may be used as a vented product. If so, you must always run heater with chimney flue damper open. If running heater with damper open, non-combustible material above fireplace opening is not needed. Go to

Clamp Accessory for Vented Operation,

Installing Damper

page 13.

Minimum Non Combustible Material Clearances

If Not Using Mantel

Note:

If using a mantel, go to page 11. If not using a mantel, follow the informa-

tion on this page. You must have non combustible material(s) above the fireplace opening. Non

combustible materials (such as slate, marble, tile, etc.) must be at least 1/2 inch thick. With sheet metal, you must have non combustible material behind it. Non combustible material must extend at least 8" up (for all models). If non combustible material is less than 12", you must install the fireplace hood accessory (24" and 30" models only). See chart below and Figure 5 for minimum clearances.

IMPORTANT:

If you cannot meet these minimum clearances, you must operate heater with chimney flue damper open. Go to Installing Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented Operation, page 13.

Non-Combustible Requirements for Material Distance (A) Safe Installation

12" or more Non combustible material OK. Between 8" and 12" 24" or 30" Models: Install fireplace hood acessory

(GA6050 or GA6052, see 18" Model: Non combustible material OK.

Less than 8" Non-combustible material must be extended to at

least 8". See cannot extend material, you must operate heater with flue damper open.

Between 8" and 12",

Accessories,

above. If you

page 38).

Heat Resistant Material

(A)

Figure 5 - Heat Resistant Material (Slate, Marble, Tile, etc.) Above Fireplace

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Minimum Non Combustible Material Clearances

If Using Mantel

You must have non combustible material(s) above the fireplace opening. Non combustible materials (such as slate, marble, tile, etc.) must be at least 1/2 inch thick. With sheet metal, you must have non combustible material behind it. Non combustible material must extend at least 8 inches up (for all models). If non combustible material is less than 12", you must install the fireplace hood accessory (24" and 30" models only). Even if non combustible material is more than 12", you may need the hood accessory to deflect heat away from your mantel shelf. See chart below and Figures 6 and 7 for minimum clearances.

IMPORTANT:

If you cannot meet these minimum clearances, you must operate heater with chimney flue damper open. Go to Installing Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented Operation, page 13.

Non-Combustible Requirements for Material Distance (A) Safe Installation

12" or more Non combustible material OK. Between 8" and 12" 24" or 30" Models: Install fireplace hood acessory

(GA6050 or GA6052, see

Accessories,

page 38).

18" Model: Non combustible material OK.

Less than 8" Non combustible material must be extended to at

least 8". See

Between 8" and 12",

above. If you cannot extend material, you must operate heater with flue damper open.

Mantel Clearances

If you meet minimum clearance between mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening, a hood is not required (see Figure 6).

Mantel Shelf

10" 8" 6" 2

Underside of Mantel Shelf

If above minimum clearances are not met, you must have a hood. Follow minimum clearances shown in Figure 7 when using hood.

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Minimum NonCombustible Material

Figure 6 - Minimum Mantel Clearances Without Using Hood

(A)

12" 8"

Minimum NonCombustible Material Height

20" 14"

Distances to Underside of Mantel

All minimum distances are in inches

30"

20"

Log Set

24"/30" Models 18" Model

Top of Fireplace Opening

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Mantel Shelf

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Minimum NonCombustible Material

12" 10" 8" 6"

8" Min.

Hood (GA6050, GA6052)

12" 15" 18"

Distances to Underside of Mantel

Underside of Mantel Shelf

All minimum distances are in inches

Log Sets

18", 24",

20"

& 30" Models

Top of Fireplace Opening

Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances When Using Hood

If your installation does not meet the above minimum clearances, you must:

• operate the logs only with the flue damper open, OR

• raise the mantel to an acceptable height, OR

• remove the mantel.

Floor Clearances

A. If installing appliance on the floor level, you must maintain the minimum

distance of 14" to combustibles (see Figure 8).

Combustible

14"

Material

Min.

Non-Combustible Material

Figure 8 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances If Installed at Floor Level

B. If combustible materials are less than 14" to the fireplace, you must install

appliance at least 5" above the combustible flooring (see Figure 9).

Hearth

5" Min.

Combustible Material

Figure 9 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances Above Combustible Flooring

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INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP ACCESSORY FOR VENTED OPERATION

Note:

When used as a vented heater, appliance must be installed only in a solid-

fuel burning fireplace with a working flue and constructed of non combustible material. If your heater is a manually controlled model, you may use this heater as a vented product. There are three reasons for operating your heater in the vented mode.

1. The fireplace does not meet the clearance to combustibles requirements for vent-free operation.

2. State or local codes do not permit vent-free operation.

3. You prefer vented operation.

If reasons number 1 or 2 above apply to you, you must permanently open chimney flue damper. You must install the damper clamp accessory (to order, see Accessories, page

31). This will insure vented operation (see Figure 10). The damper clamp will keep

damper open. Installation instructions are included with clamp accessory. See chart below for minimum permanent flue opening you must provide. Attach

damper clamp so the minimum permanent flue opening will be maintained at all times.

Area of Various Standard Round Flues

Diameter (ins.) Area (sq. ins.)

5" 20 sq. inches 6" 29 sq. inches 7" 39 sq. inches 8" 51 sq. inches

Chimney Minimum Permanent

Height (ft.) Flue Opening (sq. ins.)

6' to 15' 39 sq. inches 15' to 30' 29 sq. inches

Damper Clamp

Damper

Damper Clamp

Damper

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Figure 10 - Attaching Damper Clamp

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INSTALLING HEATER BASE ASSEMBLY

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You must secure this heater to fireplace floor. If not, heater will move when you adjust controls. Moving heater may cause a gas leak.

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If installing in a sunken fireplace, special care is needed. You must raise the fireplace floor to allow access to heater control panel. This will insure adequate air flow and guard against sooting. Raise fireplace floor with non-combustible material. Make sure material is secure.

CAUTION

Do not pick up heater base assembly by burners. This could damage heater. Only handle base assembly by grates.

IMPORTANT:

will not work properly. For thermostat models, avoid damage to thermostat bulb. Avoid nicks or sharp bends in thermostat bulb wire. Keep thermostat bulb in mounting bracket.

Installation Items Needed

• hardware package (provided with heater)

• approved flexible gas hose (not provided) (if allowed by local codes)

• sealant (resistant to LP gas, not provided)

• electric drill with 3/16" drill bit

Make sure the heater burners are level. If heater is not level, heater

1. Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads of gas regulator. Connect approved flexible gas hose to gas regulator of heater (see Figure 11).

IMPORTANT:

2. Locate mounting brackets, bolts, and nuts in hardware package. Attach mounting brackets to heater base (see Figure 12). Attach nuts finger tight.

3. Position heater base assembly in fireplace.

4. Mark screw locations through holes in mounting brackets. If installing in a brick-bottom fireplace, mark screw locations in mortar joint of bricks.

5. Remove heater base from fireplace. Remove mounting brackets from heater base.

6. Drill holes at marked locations using 3/16" drill bit.

Attach mounting brackets to fireplace floor using masonry screws (in hardware package).

8. Reattach heater base to mounting brackets. Tighten nuts firmly.

9. Connect to gas supply. See Connecting To Gas Supply, page 16.

Hold gas regulator with wrench when connecting flexible gas hose.

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Heater Gas Regulator

Flexible Gas Hose (if allowed by local codes)

Figure 11 - Attaching Flexible Gas Hose to Heater Gas Regulator

Masonry Screw

Figure 12 - Attaching Mounting Brackets to Heater

Mounting Bracket

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CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY

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NOTICE

A qualified service person must connect heater to gas supply. Follow all local codes.

Installation Items Needed

Before installing heater, make sure you have the items listed below.

• piping (check local codes)

• sealant (resistant to LP gas)

• manual shutoff valve *

• test gauge connection *

* An A.G.A. design-certified manual shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the optional A.G.A. design-certified manual shutoff valve from your dealer. See Accessories, page 38.

• sediment trap

• tee joint

• pipe wrench

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Never connect heater to private (non-utility) gas wells. This gas is commonly known as wellhead gas.

CAUTION

Use only new, black iron or steel pipe. Internally-tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas. Check your local codes. Use pipe of 1/2" diameter or greater to allow proper gas volume to heater. If pipe is too small, undue loss of pressure will occur.

Installation must include a manual shutoff valve, union, and plugged 1/8" NPT tap. Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up. NPT tap must be upstream from heater (see Figure 13, page 17).

Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads. This will prevent excess sealant from going into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe could result in clogged heater valves.

CAUTION

Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant to liquid petroleum (LP) gas.

Install sediment trap in supply line as shown in Figure 13, page 17. Locate sediment trap where it is within reach for cleaning. Locate sediment trap where trapped matter is not likely to freeze. A sediment trap traps moisture and contaminants. This keeps them from going into heater controls. If sediment trap is not installed or is installed wrong, heater may not run properly.

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CAUTION

Avoid damage to regulator. Hold gas regulator with wrench when connecting it to gas piping and/or fittings.

A.G.A. Design-Certified Manual Shutoff Valve

From

Gas Meter

(5" W.C.** to

10.5" W.C. Pressure)

Tee Joint

With 1/8" NPT Tap*

Approved Flexible Gas Hose (if allowed by local codes)

Gas Regulator

Pipe Nipple

Cap

Sediment

Trap

3" Minimum

Figure 13 - Gas Connection

* Purchase the optional A.G.A. design-certified manual shutoff valve from your dealer. See Accessories, page 38. ** Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input adjustment.

CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS

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Test all gas piping and connections for leaks after installing or servicing. Correct all leaks at once.

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Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a mixture of liquid soap and water to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once.

Pressure Testing gas Supply Piping system

Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG

1. Disconnect heater and its individual manual shutoff valve from gas supply

2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where manual shutoff valve was connected.

3. Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening

4. Check all joints of gas supply piping system. Apply mixture of liquid soap and

5. Correct all leaks at once.

6. Re-connect heater and manual shutoff valve to gas supply. Check re-connected

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piping system. Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig will damage heater regulator.

main gas valve located on or near gas meter.

water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.

fittings for leaks.

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INSTALLING

POSITION

OFF

POSITION

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Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG

1. Close manual shutoff valve (see Figure 14).

2. Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter.

3. Check all joints from gas meter to manual shutoff valve (see Figure 15). Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.

4. Correct all leaks at once.

Pressure Testing Heater Gas Connections

1. Open manual shutoff valve (see Figure 14).

2. Open main gas valve located on or near gas meter.

3. Make sure control knob of heater is in the OFF position.

4. Check all joints from manual shutoff valve to thermostat gas valve (thermostatcontrolled models) or control valve (variably-controlled models) (see Figure

15). Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.

5. Correct all leaks at once.

6. Light heater (see Operating Heater, pages 20 through 22 [Thermostat-Controlled Models] or pages 22 through 24 [Variable Manually-Controlled Models]). Check all other internal joints for leaks.

7. Turn off heater (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 21 [ThermostatControlled Models] or page 24 [Variable Manually-Controlled Models]).

Manual Shutoff Valve

Gas Meter

Open

Closed

Figure 14 - Manual Shutoff Valve

Manual Shutoff Valve

Thermostat Gas Valve or Control Valve Location

Figure 15 - Checking Gas Joints

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INSTALLING

INSTALLING LOGS

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Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury.

Each log is marked with a number. These numbers will help you identify the log when installing. It is very important to install these logs exactly as instructed. Do not modify logs. Only use logs supplied with heater.

1. Slide front log (#1) into place behind front burner. Make sure tabs at bottom of log are behind front burner (see Figure 16).

2 . Slide rear log (#2) into place behind rear burner (see Figure 17).

3. Place left front branch (#4) and right front branch (#5) (24" and 30" models) or front branch (#4) (18" model) into place (see Figure 18). Make sure notches on bottom rest on grates.

4. Add lava rock around base of heater.

Front Log (#1)

Tab

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Figure 16 - Installing Front Log

Rear Log (#2)

Figure 17 - Installing Rear Log

Left Branch (#4)

Right Branch (#5)

Figure 18 - Installing Rear Log

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OPERATING

HEATER

Thermostat-

Controlled Models

FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING

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If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal 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 sure to smell

next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

• Do not try to light any appliance.

• Do not touch any electric 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.

C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob. Never use tools. If the

knob will not push in or turn by hand, don’t try to repair it, call a qualified service technician or gas supplier. Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion.

D. Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a

qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water.

LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

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• If fireplace has glass doors, never operate this heater with glass doors closed. If you operate heater with doors closed, heat buildup inside fireplace will cause glass to burst. Also if fireplace opening has vents at the bottom, you must open the vents before operating heater.

• You must operate this heater with a fireplace screen in place. Make sure fireplace screen is closed before running heater.

NOTICE

During initial operation of new heater, burning logs will give off a paperburning smell. Orange flame will also be present. Open damper or window to vent smell. This will only last a few hours.

Note:

Homeowners generally prefer to operate their heater with the chimney damper closed. This will put all the heat into the room. However there may be times you will desire the full flames of the Hi heat setting but will find the heat output excessive. You can open the chimney damper (if you have one) fully or partially to release some of the heat. WARNING: Damper handle will be hot if heater has been running.

1. STOP! Read the safety information above.

2. Make sure manual shutoff valve is fully open.

3. Turn control knob clockwise to the OFF position.

Ignitor Button

Control Knob

Figure 19 - Control Knob and Ignitor Button Location

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OPERATING

HEATER

Thermostat-

Controlled Models

Continued

4. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near the floor. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety information on page 20. If you don’t smell gas, go to the next step.

5. Turn control knob counterclockwise to the PILOT position. Press in control knob for five (5) seconds (see page 20).

Note:

You may be running this heater for the first time after hooking up to gas supply. If so, the control knob may need to be pressed in for 30 seconds or less. This will allow air to bleed from the gas system.

6. With control knob pressed in, press and release ignitor button. This will light pilot. The pilot is attached to the front burner. If needed, keep pressing ignitor button until pilot lights.

Note:

If pilot does not stay lit, contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs. Until repairs are made, light pilot with match. To light pilot with match, see Manual Lighting Procedure, page 22.

7. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds, release control knob.

Note:

If pilot goes out, repeat steps 3 through 7. This heater has a safety interlock system. Wait one (1) minute for system to reset before lighting pilot again.

Thermocouple

• If control knob does not pop out when released, contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs.

8. Turn control knob counterclockwise to desired heating level. The burners should light. Set control knob to any heat level between HI and LO.

Ignitor Electrode

Pilot Burner

Figure 20 - Pilot

CAUTION

Do not try to adjust heating levels by using the manual shutoff valve.

Shutting Off Heater

1. Turn control knob clockwise to the OFF position.

Shutting Off Burners Only (pilot stays lit)

1. Turn control knob clockwise to the PILOT position.

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OPERATING

HEATER

Thermostat-

Controlled Models

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THERMOSTA T CONTROL OPERATION

(Thermostat-Controlled Models Only)

The thermostat control knob can be set to any comfort level between Hi and Lo. The thermostat will gradually modulate the heat output and flame height from higher to lower settings, or pilot, in order to maintain the comfort level you select. The ideal comfort setting will vary by household depending upon the amount of space to be heated, the output of the central heating system, etc.

Note:

Selecting the Hi setting with the control knob will cause the burner to remain

fully on, without modulating down in most cases.

MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEUDRE

1. Follow steps 1 through 5 under Lighting Instructions, pages 20 and 21.

2. Depress control knob and light pilot with match.

3. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds, release control knob. Now follow step 8, page 21.

OPERATING

HEATER

V ariable ManuallyControlled Models