EmberGlow VFF26NLM Owner's Operation And Installation Manualmanual
VENT-FREE GAS
COMPACT FIREPLACE
OWNER’S OPERATION AND
INSTALLATION MANUAL
MODEL VFF26NLM
®
US
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, a re or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable va-
pors 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 re
department.
—
Installation and service must be performed by a qualied installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
WARNING: This appliance is equipped for natural and
propane gas. Field conversion is not permitted other than
between natural or propane gases.
Questions, problems, missing parts?
Before returning to your retailer, call our customer service department at
1-800-229-5647, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CST, Monday through Friday
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety ........................................................ 3
Specications ............................................ 4
Qualied Installing Agency ........................ 5
Product Features ....................................... 5
Local Codes............................................... 5
Unpacking.................................................. 6
Product Identication ................................. 6
Water Vapor: A By-Product Of
Unvented Room Heaters ..................... 6
Air For Combustion and Ventilation ........... 7
Installation ................................................. 8
Operation ................................................. 17
Inspecting Burners................................... 19
Care And Maintenance ............................ 20
Troubleshooting ....................................... 22
Replacement Parts .................................. 25
Accessories ............................................. 25
Service Hints ........................................... 25
Technical Service..................................... 25
Parts ........................................................ 26
Mantel ...................................................... 28
Warranty .................................................. 36
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
This is an unvented gas-red 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 7 of this manual.
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, al-
teration, 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 qualied installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
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 propane or natural
gas. This appliance is equipped with a simple means to
switch between propane and natural gas. Field conversion by any other means including the use of a kit is
not permitted.
* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer.
SAVE THIS BOOK
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SAFETY
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. Failure
to follow these instructions will
void the warranty.
Only a qualied installer, service
agent, or local gas supplier may
install and service this product.
WARNING: Keep the appli-
ance area clear and free from
combustible materials, gasoline,
and other ammable vapors and
liquids.
WARNING: This appliance
can be used with propane or
natural gas. It is shipped from
the factory adjusted for use with
propane.
DANGER: Carbon monoxide
poisoning may lead to death!
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING: Early
signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble
the u, 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 inuence of alcohol and those at high altitudes.
NATURAL AND PROPANE/LP GAS: Natural
and Propane/LP gas are odorless. An odormaking 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.
WARNING: Any change to
this heater or its controls can
be dangerous.
WARNING: Do not allow fans
to blow directly into replace.
Avoid any drafts that alter burner
ame patterns.
WARNING: Do not use a
blower insert, heat exchange
insert or other accessory not
approved for use with this heater.
WARNING: Due to high temperatures, the appliance should
be located out of trafc and away
from furniture and draperies.
WARNING: Do not place
clothing or other flammable
material on or near the appliance. Never place any objects
in the heater.
WARNING: Heater becomes
very hot when operating. Keep
children and adults away from
hot surfaces to avoid burns or
clothing ignition. Fireplace will
remain hot for a time after shut-
down. Allow surfaces to cool
before touching.
WARNING: Carefully supervise young children when they
are in the room with the heater.
WARNING: You must operate
this heater with screen in place.
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1. Do not place Propane/LP supply tank(s)
inside any structure. Propane/LP supply
tank(s) must be placed outdoors.
2. This heater shall not be installed in a
bedroom or bathroom.
3. This heater needs fresh air ventilation to
run properly. This heater has an Oxygen
Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff
system. The ODS shuts down the heater
if not enough fresh air is available. See Air
for Combustion and Ventilation, pages 7.
If heater keeps shutting off, see Trouble-
shooting, page 22.
4. Keep all air openings in front and bottom
of heater clear and free of debris. This will
ensure enough air for proper combustion.
5. If heater shuts off, do not relight until you
have provided fresh, outside air. If heater
keeps shutting off, have it serviced.
6. Do not run heater:
• Where ammable liquids or vapors are
used or stored.
• Under dusty conditions.
7. Before using furniture polish, wax, carpet
cleaner, or similar products, turn heater
off. If heated, the vapors from these products may create a white powder residue
within burner box or on adjacent walls or
furniture.
8. Do not use heater if any part has been
under water. Immediately call a qualied
service technician to inspect the room
heater and to replace any part of the
SAFETY
control system and any gas control which
has been under water.
9. Turn heater off and let cool before servicing. Only a qualied service person should
service and repair heater.
10. Operating heater above elevations of
4,500 feet could cause pilot outage.
11. To prevent performance problems, do
not use propane/LP fuel tank of less than
100 lbs. capacity.
12. Do not use this heater as a wood-burning
heater. Use only the logs provided with the
heater.
13. Solid fuels should not be burned in a
heater in which a vent-free log set is
installed. Do not use this heater to cook
food or burn paper or other objects.
14. To prevent sooting, follow the instructions
in Care and Maintenance (see page 19).
15. Do not add extra logs or ornaments such
as pine cones, vermiculite, or rock wool.
Using these added items can cause sooting. Do not add lava rock around base.
Rock and debris could fall into the control
area of heater. After servicing, always
replace screen before operating heater.
16. This heater is designed to be smokeless. If
logs ever appear to smoke, turn off heater
and call a qualied service person.
Note: During initial operation, slight smok-
ing could occur due to log curing and the
heater burning manufacturing residues.
17. Do not use this heater if any log is broken.
SPECIFICATIONS
Model VFF26NLM
Gas Type Natural Gas Propane Gas
Ignition Piezo Ignitor Piezo Ignitor
Input Rating
26,000 Btu/Hr 26,000 Btu/Hr
Pressure Regulator Setting 4" W.C. 9" W.C.
Inlet Gas Pressure* (inches of water)
(*for purposes of input adjustment)
Maximum 10.5" Maximum 14"
Minimum 5" Minimum 11"
Heater Dimensions (WxHxD) •
29.1" × 23.9" × 13.9"
Carton Dimensions (WxHxD) •
30.9" × 26.9" × 14.8"
Stove Weight • 47.6 lbs
Shipping Weight • 55.7 lbs
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QUALIFIED INSTALLING AGENCY
Only a qualied agency should install and
replace gas piping, gas utilization equipment
or accessories, and repair and equipment servicing. The term “qualied agency” means any
individual, rm, corporation, or company that
either in person or through a representative
is engaged in and is responsible for:
a) Installing, testing, or replacing gas piping
or
b) Connecting, installing, testing, repairing,
or servicing equipment; that is experienced
in such work; that is familiar with all precautions required; and that has complied with
all the requirement of the authority having
jurisdiction.
PRODUCT FEATURES
SAFETY PILOT
This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system. The
ODS/pilot shuts off the heater if there is not
enough fresh air.
PIEZO IGNITION SYSTEM
This heater is equipped with an electronic
piezo control system. This system requires
one AAA battery (provided).
THERMOSTATIC CONTROL
The control automatically cycles the burner
on and off to maintain a desired room
temperature.
2 GAS OPTIONS AVAILABLE
Your heater is equipped to operate on either
Propane/LP or Natural gas. The heater is
shipped from the factory ready for connecting to Propane/LP. The heater can easily be
changed to Natural gas by having your qualied installer follow the instructions on page 9
and the markings on the heater.
LOCAL CODES
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 Z223.1/NFPA 54*.
*Available from:
American National Standards Institute, Inc.
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269-9101
This heater is designed for vent-free operation. State and local codes in some areas
prohibit the use of vent-free heaters.
State of Massachusetts: The installation
must be made by a licensed plumber or
gas tter in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Sellers of unvented propane or natural
gas-red supplemental room heaters shall
provide to each purchaser a copy of 527
CMR 30 upon sale of the unit.
In the State of Massachusetts the gas
cock must be a T-handle type. The State
of Massachusetts requires that a exible
appliance connector cannot exceed three
feet in length.
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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Figure 1 - Vent-Free Compact Fireplace
Hood
Logs
Screen
Heater Controls
(Behind Panel)
WATER VAPOR: A BY-PRODUCT OF
UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS
Water vapor is a by-product of gas combustion. An unvented room heater produces approximately one (1) ounce (30 mL) of water
for every 1,000 BTUs (0.3 KWs) of gas input
per hour. Unvented room heaters are recommended as supplemental heat (a room) rather
than a primary heat source (an entire house).
In most supplemental heat applications, the
water vapor does not create a problem. In
most applications, the water vapor enhances
the low humidity atmosphere experienced
during cold weather.
The following steps will help ensure that water
vapor does not become a problem.
1. Be sure the heater is sized properly for the
application, including ample combustion
air and circulation air.
2. If high humidity is experienced, a dehumidier may be used to help lower the
water vapor content of the air.
3. Do not use an unvented room heater as
the primary heat source.
UNPACKING
1. Remove top inner pack.
2. Tilt carton so that heater is upright.
3. Remove protective side packaging.
4. Slide heater out of carton.
5 Remove protective plastic wrap.
6. Hold the screen, lift, and pull forward.
7. Remove log set by cutting plastic ties.
8. Carefully unwrap log.
9. Check for any shipping damage. If heater
or log is damaged, call our customer service department at 1-800-229-5647
10. Remove four screws and two bottom
brackets.
Screw
Bracket
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AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION
WARNING: This heater shall
not be installed in a conned
space or unusually tight construction 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 efcient
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
efcient, 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, replaces, 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.
WARNING: This heater shall
not be installed in a room or
space unless the required volume of indoor combustion air
is provided by the method described in the National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, the
International Fuel Gas Code, or
applicable local codes.
WARNING: If the area in which
the heater may be operated does
not meet the required volume for
indoor combustion air, combustion and ventilation air shall be
provided by one of the methods
described in the National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54,
the International Fuel Gas Code,
or applicable local codes.
VENTILATION AIR
Ventilation Air From Inside Building
This fresh air would come from an adjoining
unconned space. When ventilating to an
adjoining unconned space, you must provide
two permanent openings: one within 12" of the
ceiling and one within 12" of the oor 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, 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
12"
12"
Ventilation
Grills into
Adjoining
Room,
Option 1
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AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION
Ventilation Air From Outdoors
Outlet
Air
Ventilated
Attic
Outlet
Air
Inlet
Air
Inlet Air
Ventilated
Crawl Space
To
Crawl
Space
To Attic
Figure 3 - 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 oor. Connect these
items directly to the outdoors or spaces open
to the outdoors. These spaces include attics
and crawl spaces. Follow the National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Air for
Combustion and Ventilation for required size
of ventilation grills or ducts.
IMPORTANT: Do not provide openings
for inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a
thermostat-controlled power vent. Heated air
entering the attic will activate the power vent.
Rework worksheet, adding the space of the
adjoining unconned space. The combined
spaces must have enough fresh air to supply
all appliances in both spaces.
INSTALLATION
NOTICE: This heater is intended
for use as supplemental heat.
Use this heater along with your
primary heating system. Do not
install this heater as your primary heat source. If you have a
central heating system, you may
run system’s circulating blower
while using heater. This will help
circulate the heat throughout the
house. In the event of a power
outage, you can use this heater
as your primary heat source.
WARNING: A qualied service person must install heater.
Follow all local codes.
WARNING: Never install the
heater
• in a bedroom or bathroom
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture,
clothing, or other ammable
objects are less than 42" from
the front, top, or sides of the
heater
• in high trafc 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 (such as tobacco smoke, aromatic candles,
cleaning uids, oil or kerosene
lamps, etc.) in the air exist, may
cause walls to discolor.
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IMPORTANT: Vent-free heaters add moisture
to the air. Although this is benecial, installing
heater in rooms without enough ventilation air
may cause mildew to form too much moisture. See Air for Combustion and Ventilation,
pages 7.
CHECK GAS TYPE
Be sure your gas supply is right for your heater. Otherwise, call dealer where you bought
the heater for proper type heater.
CLEARANCES TO
COMBUSTIBLES
WARNING: You must main-
tain the minimum clearances.
If you can, provide greater
clearances from oor, ceiling,
and joining wall. Measure from
outermost point of heater.
Figure 4 - Minimum Clearances to Wall
and Ceiling
Minimum Wall and Ceiling
Clearances
A. Clearances from outermost point of heater
to any combustible side wall should not be
less than 12".
B. Clearances from the heater to the ceiling
should not be less than 48".
Note: When heater is installed directly on
carpeting, tile or other combustible material,
other than wood ooring, the heater must be
installed on a metal or wood panel extending
the full width and depth of the heater.
Ceiling
12"
Min.
12"
Min.
48"
Min.
Side
Wall
Side
Wall
INSTALLATION
GAS SELECTION
This appliance is factory
preset for propane/LP gas.
No changes are required for
connecting to propane/LP.
Only a qualified installer or
service technician can perform
gas selection and connecting to
gas supply.
CAUTION: Two gas line in-
stallations at the same time are
prohibited. The access plate
to the simple switching means
shall not be opened while the
heater is in operation.
CAUTION: To avoid gas
leakage at the inlet of regulator,
a qualied installer or service
technician must use supplied
hex plug with sealant.
WARNING: Do not attempt to
access or change the setting of
the fuel selection means.
Access to and adjustment of the fuel selection
means must only be performed by a qualied
service person when connecting this appliance to
a specied fuel supply at the time of installation.
Change of the selector setting to other than the
fuel type specied at the time of installation could
damage this appliance and render it inoperable.
The installer shall replace the access cover
before completing the installation and operating this appliance.
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INSTALLATION
NG
LP
INLET GAS PRESSURE
MAX 1/2 PSIG (3.5 KPA)
NG
LP
NG
LP
INLET GAS PRESSURE
MAX 1/2 PSIG (3.5 KPA)
NG
LP
Fuel
Selector
Knob
Fuel
Selector
Knob
Hex Plug
Hex Plug
Figure 5 - Settings for Natural Gas
Selection
Figure 6 - Settings for Propane/LP Gas
Selection
Gas Connection Fitting
Gas Connection Fitting
For changing from propane to
natural gas supply:
1. Remove bottom screw from cover plate
located on right side of heater (see Figure
14, page 14). Rotate to expose fuel selection device.
2. For NATURAL GAS, press in knob using
a at screwdriver with a blade with thickness of a quarter and turn knob clockwise
until the knob locks into the NG position (see Figure 5). Fuel selection device
must be locked in the NG position. Do not
operate heater between locked positions!
3. Replace cover over fuel selection device
and reinstall screw.
4. Remove hex plug (with wrench provided)
from natural gas inlet of regulator and
discard (see Figure 5). Install gas line into
NG inlet of regulator. Use thread sealant
to assure there are no leaks.
For changing from natural gas
supply to propane supply:
1. Remove bottom screw from cover plate
located on right side of heater (see Figure
14, page 14). Rotate to expose fuel selection device.
2. For propane gas, press in knob using a at
screwdriver with a blade the thickness of
a quarter and turn knob counterclockwise
until the knob locks into the LP position (see Figure 6). Fuel selection device
must be locked in the LP position. Do not
operate heater between locked positions.
3. Replace cover over fuel selection device
and reinstall screw.
4. Remove hex plug (with wrench provided)
from propane/LP gas inlet of regulator
(see Figure 6). Install hex plug into NG
inlet of regulator. Install gas line into LP
inlet of regulator. Use thread sealant to
assure there are no leaks.
BUILT-IN FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
WARNING: Do not allow any
combustible materials to overlap
the rebox front.
WARNING: Do not allow
combustible or noncombustible
materials to cover any necessary
openings like louvered slots.
WARNING: Never modify or
cover the louvered slots on the
front of the rebox.
Built-in installation of this replace involves
installing replace into a framed-in enclosure.
This makes the front of the replace ush
with wall. If installing a built-in mantel above
the replace, you must follow the clearances
shown in Figure 7, page 11.
NOTICE: Surface temperatures
of adjacent walls and mantels
become hot during operation.
Walls and mantels above the
replace may become hot to the
touch. If installed properly, these
temperatures meet the requirement of the national product
standard. Follow all minimum
clearances shown in this manual
(see Figure 8, page 11).
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INSTALLATION
Figure 9 - Rough Opening for Wall
Installation
Figure 7 - Clearance to Combustibles
Figure 8 - Fireplace Clearances
3/4" Clearance to Facia
Note: Height of fireplace opening on facia to be 23 1/4"
1 3/8" Clearance to Sides, Back and Top
27 3/4"
28
3
/4"
13"
16"
19"
21"
10"
8"
6"
2
1
/2"
Side of
Firebox
Mantel
Shelf
Note: All vertical
measurements
are from top of
fireplace
opening to
bottom of
mantel shelf. All
measurements
are in inches.
23.25"
12.75"
28.75"
1. Frame in rough opening. Use dimensions
shown in Figure 9 for the rough opening.
If installing in a corner, use dimensions
shown in Figure 10 for the rough opening.
The height is 26 1/2", which is the same as
the wall opening above.
2. Carefully set replace in front of rough
opening with back of replace inside wall
opening.
3. Attach gas line to replace gas regulator.
See Connecting to Gas Supply, page 13.
4. Check all gas connections for leaks. See
Checking Gas Connections, page 15.
Figure 10 - Rough Opening for Corner
Installation
37.4"
28.75"
53.8"
26.5"
IMPORTANT: When nishing your rebox,
combustible materials such as wall board,
gypsum board, sheet rock, drywall, plywood,
etc, must have 1/2" clearance to the sides
and top of the rebox. Combustible materials
should never overlap the rebox front.
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INSTALLATION
Figure 11 - Hood Installation
Remove 2
Screws from Top
Firebox Panel
Insulation
Board
Replace 2
Screws
Hood
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
CAUTION: Do not operate
replace without hood in place.
1. Fireplace hood is positioned on top of
shipping inner pack.
2. Remove top of rebox by removing 2 screws
located on each end (see Figure 11).
3. Insert the hood along the upper side of
the heat insulation board (see Figure 11).
Attach hood with 3 screws.
4. Reattach rebox top by reinserting the 2
screws from step 2.
ASSEMBLING HOOD
MANTEL
Assemble and install your mantel at this time. See page 28 for mantel instructions. Mantel must be in place before you connect to the gas supply.
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INSTALLATION
CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY
CAUTION: For propane/LP
gas, never connect heater directly to the gas supply. This heater
requires an external regulator
(not supplied). Install the external
regulator between the heater and
propane/LP gas supply. Gas supplier provides external regulator
for natural gas. The installer
provides the external regulator
for propane/LP gas.
CAUTION: Avoid damage to
regulator. Hold gas regulator
with wrench when connecting
into gas piping and/or ttings.
CAUTION: Use pipe joint
sealant that is resistant to gas
(Propane/LP or Natural Gas).
Before installing heater, make sure you have
the items listed below:
• external regulator for propane/LP unit only
(supplied by installer)
• piping (check local codes)
• sealant (resistant to natural gas and propane/LP gas)
• equipment shutoff valve*
• test gauge connection*
• sediment trap
• tee joint
• pipe wrench
• exible gas hose (check local codes)
* A CSA design-certied equipment shutoff
valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase
the optional CSA design certied equipment
shutoff valve from your dealer (see Acces-
sories, page 25).
Typical Inlet Pipe Diameters
Use 3/8" black iron pipe or greater. Installation must include an equipment 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
12, page 14).
WARNING: A qualied service technician must connect
heater to gas supply. Follow all
local codes.
WARNING: This appliance
requires a 3/8" NPT (National
Pipe Thread) inlet connection to
the pressure regulator.
WARNING: For natural gas,
Never connect heater to private
(non-utility) gas wells. This gas is
commonly known as wellhead gas.
WARNING: Do not over-
tighten gas connections.
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.
CAUTION: For natural gas,
check your gas line pressure
before connecting heater to gas
line. Gas line pressure must be
no greater than 10.5" of water. If
gas line pressure is higher, heater
regulator damage could occur.
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Figure 12 - Gas Connection
* Purchase the optional CSA design-certied equipment
shutoff valve from your dealer (see Accessories, page 15).
IMPORTANT: Install an equipment shutoff
valve in an accessible location. The equipment shutoff valve is for turning on or shutting
off the gas to the appliance.
For propane/LP installations, 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.
The installer must supply an external regulator. The external regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure. You must reduce incoming
gas pressure to between 11" and 14" of water.
Figure 13 - External Regulator
with Vent Pointing Down
Figure 14 - Gas Regulator Location and
Gas Line Access into Stove Cabinet
External
Regulator with
Vent Pointing
Down
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
Equipment
Shutoff Valve
Ground
Joint Union
3/8" NPT
Pipe Nipple
Tee Joint
Reducer
Bushing to
1/8" NPT
1/8" NPT
Plug Tap
Test Gauge
Connection*
Sediment
Trap
Tee Joint
Pipe Nipple
Gap
3" Minimum
Gas Regulator
Inlet Connector
If you do not reduce incoming gas pressure,
heater regulator damage could occur. Install
external regulator with the vent pointing down
as shown in Figure 13. Pointing the vent down
protects it from freezing rain or sleet.
Install sediment trap in supply line as shown
in Figure 12. Place sediment trap where it is
within reach for cleaning. Place 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.
Natural Gas
From Gas Meter
(5" W.C.** to
10.5" W.C.
Pressure)
Propane/LP
From External
Regulator
(11" W.C.**
to 14" W.C.
Pressure)
INSTALLATION
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Figure 15 - Equipment Shutoff Valve
CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS
Open
Closed
Equipment
Shutoff Valve
Control Valve
Location
Control Valve
Location
Equipment
Shutoff Valve
Equipment Shutoff Valve
External Regulator with
Vent Pointing Down
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
Figure 16 - Checking Gas Joints for
Propane/LP Gas
Figure 17 - Checking Gas Joints for
Natural Gas
Gas Meter
INSTALLATION
WARNING: Test all gas piping
and connections for leaks after
installing or servicing. Correct
all leaks at once.
WARNING: Never use an open
ame to check for a leak. Apply
a noncorrosive leak detection
uid to all joints. If bubbles form,
there is a leak. Correct all leaks
at once.
PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY
PIPING SYSTEM
Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)
1. Disconnect heater with its appliance main
gas valve (control valve) and equipment
shutoff valve from gas supply piping system. Pressures in excess of 1/2 PSIG will
damage heater regulator.
2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where equipment shutoff valve was connected.
3. Pressurize supply piping system by either
opening propane/LP supply tank valve
for propane/LP gas or opening main gas
valve located on or near gas meter for
natural gas or using compressed air.
4. Check all joints of gas supply piping system. Apply noncorrosive leak detection
uid to all joints. If bubbles form, there
may be a leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Reconnect heater and equipment shutoff
valve to gas supply. Check reconnected
ttings for leaks.
Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than
1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)
1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 15).
2. Pressurize supply piping system by either
opening propane/LP supply tank valve
for propane/LP gas or opening main gas
valve located on or near gas meter for
natural gas or using compressed air.
3. Check all joints from gas meter to equipment shutoff valve for natural gas or
propane/LP supply to equipment shutoff
valve for propane/LP (see Figure 16 or
17). Apply a noncorrosive leak detection
uid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a
leak.
4. Correct all leaks at once.
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Log #1
Log #2
Log #3
Log #4
Burner
Ports
Log #5
PRESSURE TESTING HEATER GAS CONNECTIONS
INSTALLING LOGS
Figure 18 - Installing Logs 1, 2 and 3
Figure 19 - Installing Logs 4 and 5
INSTALLATION
1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure
15, page 15).
2. Open main gas valve located on or near
gas meter for natural gas or open propane/LP supply tank valve.
3. Make sure control knob of heater is in the
OFF position.
4. Check all joints from equipment shutoff
valve to control valve (see Figure 16 or
17, page 15). Apply a noncorrosive leak
detection uid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Light heater (see Lighting Instructions on
page 18). Check all other internal joints
for leaks.
7. Turn off heater (see To Turn Off Gas Ap-
pliance, page 19).
WARNING: Failure to position the logs in accordance with
these diagrams or failure to use
only parts specically approved
with this heater may result in
property damage or personal
injury.
CAUTION: After installation,
and periodically thereafter,
check to ensure that no ame
comes in contact with any log.
With the heater set to high, check
to see if ames contact any log. If
so, reposition logs according to
the log installation instructions
in this manual. Flames contacting logs will create soot.
1. Install log 1 onto the two slots in the middle
plate (see Figure 18).
2. Install log 2 onto the two slots in the left
plate (see Figure 18).
3. Install log 3 onto the two slots in the right
plate (see Figure 18).
4. Install the recessed hole on the bottom of
log 4 onto the pin on log 1 and place onto
log 3 (see Figure 19).
5. Install the recessed hole on the bottom of
log 5 onto the pin on log 1 and place onto
log 2 (see Figure 19).
IMPORTANT: Make sure logs do not cover
any burner ports. It is very important to install
the logs exactly as instructed. Do not modify
logs. Use only logs supplied with heater.
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OPERATION
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING
WARNING: If you do not fol-
low these instructions exactly, a
re 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 oor because some
gas is heavier than air and will settle
on the oor.
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 re 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
qualied service technician. Force or
attempted repair may result in a re or
explosion.
D. Do not use this appliance if any part
has been under water. Immediately call
a qualied service technician to inspect
the appliance and to replace any part of
the control system and any gas control
which has been under water.
BATTERY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: Do not dispose of
batteries in re, batteries may
explode or leak.
• Battery is included.
• Remove battery when depleted.
• Only install or replace with a AAA battery.
• Be sure to observe proper polarity (+/-)
when installing or replacing the battery.
Damage due to improper battery installation
may void the warranty on the product.
• For long periods of non-operation, remove
battery from all components for safety.
Unscrew ignitor cap and install a AAA battery
with the + pointing out. Replace cap.
Figure 20 - Installing Battery in Ignitor
AAA
Battery
Positive
UP
INSTALLATION
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WARNING: You must oper-
ate this heater with the screen
in place. Make sure screen is
installed before running heater.
NOTICE: During initial operation
of new heater, burning logs will
give off a paper-burning smell.
Orange ame will also be present. Open damper or window to
vent smell. This will only last a
few hours.
1. STOP! Read the safety information above.
2. Make sure equipment shutoff valve is fully
open.
3. Turn control knob clockwise to the
OFF position.
4. Wait ve (5) minutes to clear out any gas.
Then smell for gas around heater and near
the oor. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow
"B" in the safety information above. If you
do not smell gas, go to the next step.
5. Turn control knob counterclockwise
to the PILOT position. Press in control
knob for ve (5) seconds (see Figure 21).
Note: The rst time that the heater is oper-
ated after connecting the gas supply,the
control knob should be pressed for about
thirty (30) seconds. This will allow air to
bleed from the gas system. If pilot does not
stay lit, refer to Troubleshooting, pages 22
though 24. Also contact a qualied service
technician or gas supplier for repairs. Until
repairs are made, light pilot with match.
• If control knob does not pop up when
released, contact a qualified service
technician or gas supplier for repairs.
6. With control knob pressed in, push down
and release ignitor button. This will light
pilot. The pilot is attached to the rear
of the front of burner. If needed, keep
pressing ignitor button until pilot lights.
Note: If pilot does not stay lit, refer to
Troubleshooting, pages 22 though 24.
Also contact a qualied service technician
or gas supplier for repairs. Until repairs
are made, light pilot with match. To light
pilot with match, see Manual Lighting
Procedure, page 19.
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 before
lighting pilot again.
8. Turn control knob counterclockwise
to desired heating level. The main burner
should light. Set control knob to any heat
level between HI and LO (5 and 1).
CAUTION: Do not try to adjust heating levels by using the
equipment shutoff valve.
WARNING: If input gas
type is NG, make sure NG pilot
burner ignites. If input gas type
is LP, make sure LP pilot burner
ignites. See Figure 27, page 21.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
Figure 21 - Ignitor Button and Control
Knob Locations
Ignitor Button
Control Knob
OPERATION
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INSPECTING BURNERS
IMPORTANT: Owner’s should check pilot ame pattern and burner ame pattern often.
Incorrect ame patterns indicate the need for cleaning (see Care and Maintenance,
page 20) or service.
WARNING: Only a qualied service person should service and
repair heater. This includes maintenance requiring replacement or
alteration of components.
PILOT FLAME PATTERN
Figure 22, page 20, shows a correct pilot
ame pattern. Figure 23, page 20, shows an
incorrect pilot ame pattern. The incorrect pilot
ame is not touching the thermocouple. This
will cause the thermocouple to cool, which
shuts the heater off.
If pilot ame pattern is incorrect, as shown in
Figure 23, page 20
• turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to Ap-
pliance)
• see Troubleshooting pages 22 through 24.
WARNING: If yellow tipping
occurs, the pilot should be
cleaned.
Notice: Do not mistake orange ames with
yellow tipping. Dirt or other ne particles enter
the heater and burn causing brief patches of
orange ame.
OPERATION
Shutting Off Heater
Turn control knob clockwise to the
OFF position.
Shutting Off Burner Only (pilot
stays lit )
Turn control knob clockwise to the
PILOT position.
1. Remove screen by lifting and pulling
forward.
2. Follow steps 1 through 5 under Lighting
Instructions, page 18.
3. With control knob in PILOT position, strike
match, and hold near pilot. Press in control
knob; pilot should light.
4. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds,
release control knob.
5. Make sure the heater screen is in place
before operating heater.
THERMOSTAT CONTROL OPERATION
The thermostatic control used on this model
differs from standard thermostats. You set
standard thermostats to a specic temperature such as 72 degrees. The thermostat
used on this heater senses the room temperature. At times the room may exceed the
set temperature. If so, the burner will shut
off. The burner will cycle back on when room
temperature drops below the set temperature.
The control knob can be set to any comfort
level between HIGH (5) and LOW (1).
Note: The thermostat sensing bulb reacts
to the temperature depending on housing
construction.
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE
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Approx. 3"-6" Above Top of Logs
Approx. 3"-6" Above Top of Logs
More Than 8" Above Top of Logs
Figure 22 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern
(Natural Gas shown)
Figure 23 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern
(Natural Gas shown)
Figure 24 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern
with Control Knob Set to HI (5)
Figure 25 - Incorrect Burner Flame
Pattern with Control Knob Set to HI (5)
INSPECTING BURNERS
BURNER FLAME PATTERN
Figure 24 shows a correct burner ame pattern. Figure 25 shows an incorrect burner ame
pattern. If burner ame pattern is incorrect then:
• turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 19).
• see Troubleshooting pages 22 through 24.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing.
CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burner, and circulating
air passageways of heater clean. Inspect these areas of heater before
each use. Have heater inspected yearly by a qualied service technician. Heater may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint
from carpeting, bedding material, pet hair, etc.
WARNING: Failure to keep the primary air opening(s) of the
burner(s) clean may result in sooting and property damage.
MAIN BURNER
Periodically inspect all burner ame holes with
the heater running. All slotted burner ame
holes should be open with yellow ame present. All round burner ame holes should be
open with a small blue ame present. Some
BURNER PRIMARY AIR HOLES
Air is drawn into the burner through the holes in the tting at the entrance to the burner. These
holes may become blocked with dust or lint. Periodically inspect these holes for any blockage
and clean as necessary. Blocked air holes will create soot.
burner ame holes may become blocked by
debris or rust, with no ame present. If so,
turn off the heater and let it cool, and remove
blockage or replace burner. Blocked burner
ame holes will create soot.
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CAUTION: Never use a wire,
needle, or similar object to clean
ODS/pilot. This can damage
ODS/ pilot unit.
Use a vacuum cleaner, pressurized air, or a
small, soft bristled brush to clean.
A yellow tip on the pilot ame indicates dust
and dirt in the pilot assembly. There is a small
pilot air inlet hole about 2" from where the
pilot ame comes out of the pilot assembly
(see Figure 27). With the unit off, lightly blow
air through the air inlet hole. You may blow
through a drinking straw if compressed air is
not available.
Figure 27 - Pilot Inlet Air Hole
Figure 26 - Burner and Injector Holder
Pilot Air
Inlet Hole
Injector
Burner Tube
Primary Air
Inlet Holes
Natural Gas
Burner
Propane/LP
Gas Burner
Pilot Air Inlet Hole
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
CABINET
CLEANING BURNER PILOT AIR INLET HOLE
We recommend that you clean the unit every 2,500 hours of operation or every three
months. We also recommend that you keep
the burner tube and pilot assembly clean
and free of dust and dirt. To clean these
parts we recommend using compressed air
no greater than 30 PSl. Your local computer
store, hardware store, or home center may
carry compressed air in a can. You can use
a vacuum cleaner in the blow position. If using compressed air in a can, please follow
the directions on the can. If you don’t follow
directions on the can, you could damage the
pilot assembly.
1. Shut off the unit, including the pilot. Allow
the unit to cool for at least thirty minutes.
2. Inspect burner, pilot and primary air inlet
holes on injector for dust and dirt (see
Figure 26).
3. Blow air through the ports/slots and holes
in the burner. Also clean the pilot assembly.
4. Check the injector holder located at the
end of the 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 holder.
6. In case any large clumps of dust have now
been pushed into the burner. Repeat steps
3 and 4.
ODS/PILOT
Air Passageways
Use a vacuum cleaner or pressurized air to
clean.
Exterior
• Use a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap
and water mixture.
• Wipe the cabinet to remove dust.
LOGS
• If you remove logs for cleaning, refer to Installing Logs, page 16, to properly replace logs.
• Replace log(s) if broken or chipped (dime-size or larger).
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TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING: 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 re department.
WARNING: Only a qualied service technician should service
and repair heater. Turn off and let cool before servicing.
IMPORTANT: Operating heater where impurities in air exist may create odors. Cleaning supplies, paint, paint remover, cigarette smoke, cements and glues, new carpet or textiles, etc.,
create fumes. These fumes may mix with combustion air and create odors.
Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation.
Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action
When ignitor button is
pressed in, there is no
spark at ODS/pilot.
1. Ignitor electrode is positioned wrong. Ignitor electrode is broken.
2. Ignitor electrode is not connected to ignitor cable.
3. Ignitor cable is pinched or
wet.
4 Broken ignitor cable.
5. Bad piezo ignitor.
6. Low battery.
1. Replace electrode.
2. Replace ignitor cable.
3. Free ignitor cable if pinched
by any metal or tubing. Keep
ignitor cable dry.
4. Replace ignitor cable.
5. Replace piezo ignitor.
6. Replace battery.
When ignitor button is
pressed in there is a
spark at ODS/pilot but no
pilot ame present.
1. Gas supply is turned off or
equipment shutoff valve is
closed.
2. Control knob not fully
pressed in while pressing
ignitor button.
3. Air in gas lines (new installation or recent gas interruption).
4. ODS / pilot is clogged.
5. Incorrect inlet gas pressure
or inlet regulator is damaged.
6. Control knob not in PILOT
position.
7. Depleted gas supply (propane).
1. Turn on gas supply or open
equipment shutoff valve.
2. Fully press in control knob
while pressing ignitor button.
3. Continue holding down control knob. Repeat igniting operation until air is removed.
4.
Clean ODS/pilot (see Care
and Maintenance, page 20) or
replace ODS/pilot assembly.
5. Check inlet gas pressure or
replace inlet gas regulator.
6. Turn control knob to PILOT
position.
7. Contact local propane/LP
gas company.
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Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action
ODS/pilot lights but ame
goes out when control
knob is released.
1. Control knob is not fully
pressed in.
2. Control knob is not pressed
in long enough.
3. Equipment shutoff valve is
not fully open.
4. Thermocouple connection is
loose at control valve.
5. Pilot flame not touching
thermocouple, which allows
thermocouple to cool, causing pilot ame to go out. This
problem could be caused by
one or both of the following:
A) Low gas pressure
B) Dirty or partially clogged
ODS/pilot
6. Thermocouple damaged.
7. Control valve damaged.
1. Press in control knob fully.
2. After ODS/pilot lights, keep
control knob pressed in 30
seconds.
3. Fully open equipment shutoff
valve.
4. Hand tighten until snug, and
then tighten 1/4 turn more.
5. A) Contact local natural or
propane/LP gas company
B) Clean ODS/pilot (see
Care and Maintenance,
page 20) or replace ODS/
pilot assembly
6. Replace thermocouple.
7. Contact customer service.
Burner(s) does not light
after ODS/pilot is lit.
1. Burner orice is clogged.
2. Burner orice diameter is too
small.
3. Inlet gas pressure is too low.
1. Clean burner orifice (see
Care and Maintenance,
page 20) or replace burner
orice.
2. Replace burner orice.
3. Contact local gas supplier.
Delayed ignition of
burner(s).
1. Manifold pressure is too low.
2. Burner orice is clogged.
1. Contact local gas supplier.
2. Clean burner (see Care and
Maintenance, page 20) or
replace burner orice.
Burner backring during
combustion.
1. Burner orice is clogged or
damaged.
2. Burner is damaged.
3. Gas regulator is damaged.
1. Clean burner orifice (see
Care and Maintenance,
page 20) or replace burner
orice.
2. Contact dealer or customer
service.
3. Replace gas regulator.
Excessive yellow ame
during burner combustion.
1. Not enough air.
2. Gas regulator is defective.
3. Inlet gas pressure is too low.
1. Check burner for dirt and
debris. If found, clean burner
(see Care and Maintenance,
page 20).
2. Replace gas regulator.
3. Contact local gas supplier.
Gas odor during combustion.
1. Foreign matter between
control valve and burner.
2. Gas leak. (See Warning
Statement at top of page 22).
1. Take apart gas tubing and
remove foreign matter.
2. Locate and correct all leaks
(see Checking Gas Connec-
tions, page 15).
TROUBLESHOOTING
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