Heat & Glo LifeStyle Soho24B 2137-900 User Manual

Model: Soho24B

Owner’s Manual

Installation and Operation

NOTICE

DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL

• Important operating
and maintenance
instructions included.

WARNING: If the information in these
instructions is not followed exactly, a fi re
or explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury, or death.

• DO NOT store or use gasoline or other fl am-
mable 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 fi re department.

• Installation and service must be performed
by a qualifi ed installer, service agency , or the
gas supplier.

This appliance may be installed as an OEM installation in
manufactured home (USA only) or mobile home and must be
installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions
and the manufactured home construction and safety standard,

Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 or Standard for Installation in Mobile
Homes, CAN/CSA Z240MH, in Canada.

This appliance is only for use with the type(s) of gas indicated
on the rating plate.

• Read, understand and follow
these instructions for safe
installation and operation.

DO NOT

DISCARD

• Leave this manual with
party responsible for use
and operation.

WARNING

HOT SURFACES!

Glass and other surfaces are hot during
operation AND cool down.

Hot glass will cause burns.

• DO NOT touch glass until it is cooled

• NEVER allow children to touch glass

• Keep children away

• CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room as
fi replace.

• Alert children and adults to hazards of high temperatures.

High temperatures may ignite clothing or other fl ammable
materials.

• Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other fl ammable
materials away.

This appliance has been supplied with an integral barrier
to prevent direct contact with the fi xed glass panel. DO
NOT operate the appliance with the barrier removed.

Contact your dealer or Hearth & Home Technologies if the
barrier is not present or help is needed to properly install one.

In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts installation must be
performed by a licensed plumber or gas fi tter.

See Table of Contents for location of additional Commonwealth
of Massachusetts requirements.

Installation and service of this appliance should be
performed by qualifi ed personnel. Hearth & Home
Technologies suggests NFI certifi ed or factory trained
professionals, or technicians supervised by an NFI
certifi ed professional.

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Read this manual before installing or operating this appliance.

Please retain this owner’s manual for future reference.

Congratulations

Congratulations on selecting a Heat & Glo gas appliance
—an elegant and clean alternative to wood burning
appliances. The Heat & Glo gas appliance you have
selected is designed to provide the utmost in safety,
reliability, and effi ciency.

As the owner of a new appliance, you’ll want to read and
carefully follow all of the instructions contained in this
Owner’s Manual. Pay special attention to all Cautions and
Warnings.

Homeowner Reference Information

This Owner’s Manual should be retained for future
reference. We suggest that you keep it with your other
important documents and product manuals.

The information contained in this Owner’s Manual, unless
noted otherwise, applies to all models and gas control
systems.

Your new Heat & Glo gas appliance will give you years of
durable use and trouble-free enjoyment. Welcome to the
Heat & Glo family of appliance products!

We recommend that you record the following

pertinent information about your appliance.

Model Name: ___________________________________________ Date purchased/installed: __________________
Serial Number: __________________________________________ Location on appliance: ____________________
Dealership purchased from: _______________________________ Dealer Phone: __________________________
Notes: _______________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Listing Label Information/Location

Type of Gas

Gas and Electric
Information

Not Not for for use use with with solid solid fuel.fuel.
((Ne Ne doit doit pas pas entre entre utilise utilise avec avec un un combustible combustible solide).solide).

Type Type of of Gas Gas (Sorte (Sorte De De Gaz)Gaz)::

NNAATURALTURAL GASGAS

Minimum Minimum Permissible Permissible Gas Gas Supply Supply for for Purposes Purposes of of Input Input Adjustment.Adjustment.
Approved Approved Minimum Minimum (De (De Gaz) Gaz) AcceptableAcceptable 0.00.0 in in w.c.w.c. (Po. (Po. Col. Col. d’eau)d’eau)
Maximum Maximum Pressure Pressure (Pression)(Pression) 0.00.0 in in w.c.w.c. (Po. (Po. Col. Col. d’eau)d’eau)
Maximum Maximum Manifold Manifold Pressure Pressure (Pression)(Pression) 0.00.0 in in w.c.w.c. (Po. (Po. Col. Col. d’eau)d’eau)
Minimum Minimum Manifold Manifold Pressure Pressure (Pression)(Pression) 0.00.0 in in w.c.w.c. (Po. (Po. Col. Col. d’eau)d’eau)
Total Total Electrical Electrical Requirements: Requirements: 000Vac, 000Vac, 00Hz., 00Hz., less less than than 00 00 AmperesAmperes

ALTITUDE:ALTITUDE: 0-0000 0-0000 FT.FT. 0000-0000FT.0000-0000FT.
MAX. MAX. INPUT INPUT BTUH:BTUH: 00,00000,000 00,00000,000
MIN. MIN. INPUT INPUT BTUH:BTUH: 00,00000,000 00,00000,000
ORIFICE ORIFICE SIZE:SIZE: #XXXXX#XXXXX #XXXXX#XXXXX

The model information regarding your specifi c appliance can be found on
the rating plate usually located in the control area of the appliance.

Heat & Glo, a brand of Hearth & Home Technologies, Inc.
7571 215th Street West, Lakeville, MN 55044

This This appliance appliance must must be be installed installed in in accordance accordance with with local local codes, codes, if if any; any; i f if not, not, follow follow ANSI ANSI Z223.1Z223.1
in in the the USA USA or or CAN/CGA CAN/CGA B149 B149 installation installation codes. codes. (Installer (Installer l’appareil l’appareil selon selon les les codes codes ou ou reglementsreglements

locaux locaux ou, ou, en en l’absence l’absence de de tels tels reglements, reglements, selon selon les les codes codes d’installation d’installation CAN/CGA-B149.)CAN/CGA-B149.)

ANSI ANSI Z21XX-XXXX Z21XX-XXXX · · CSA CSA 2.XX-MXX 2.XX-MXX · · UL307BUL307B

IN IN CANADACANADA

Model:Model:

(Modele):(Modele):

SerialSerial

(Serie):(Serie):

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MADE MADE IN IN USAUSA

Model Number

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Table of Contents

1 Listing and Code Approvals

A. Appliance Certifi cation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

B. Glass Specifi cations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

C. BTU Specifi cations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

D. High Altitude Installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

E. Non-Combustible Materials Specifi cation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

F. Combustible Materials Specifi cation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

G. Electrical Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

H. Requirements for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts . . 5

2 Getting Started

A. Design and Installation Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

B. Tools and Supplies Needed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

C. Inspect Appliance and Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

3 Framing and Clearances

A. Selecting Appliance Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

B. Mantel Projections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

C. Constructing the Appliance Chase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

D. Clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

4 Termination Locations

A. Vent Termination Minimum Clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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5 Vent Information and Diagrams

A. Vent Table Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

B. Use of Elbows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

C. Measuring Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

D. Vent Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

6 Vent Clearances and Framing

A. Pipe Clearances to Combustibles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

B. Wall Penetration Framing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

C. Vertical Penetration Framing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

D. Install Attic Insulation Shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

7 Appliance Preparation

A. Top Vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

B. Installation of Non-combustible Facing Material . . . . . . . 20

C. Securing and Leveling the Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

8 Installing Vent Pipe

A. Assemble Vent Sections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

B. Assemble Slip Sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

C. Secure the Vent Sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

D. Disassemble Vent Sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

E. Install Decorative Ceiling Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

F. Install Metal Roof Flashing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

G. Assemble and Install Storm Collar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

H. Install Vertical Termination Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

I. Install Decorative Wall Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

J. Heat Shield Requirements for Horizontal Termination . . . 26

K. Install Horizontal Termination Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

9 Gas Information

A. Fuel Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

B. Gas Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

C. Gas Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

10 Electrical Information

A. Recommendation for Wire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

B. Connecting to the Appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

C. IntelliFire Ignition System Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

D. Junction Box Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

11 Finishing

A. Facing Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

B. Mantel Projections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

C. Installation of Non-Combustible Facing Materials . . . . . . 33

12 Appliance Setup

A. Remove Shipping Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

B. Clean the Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

C. Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

D. Positioning Stones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

E. Glass Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

F. Air Shutter Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

G. Refl ective Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

13 Operating Instructions

A. Before Lighting Appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

B. Lighting Instructions (IPI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

C. After Appliance is Lit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

D. Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

14 Troubleshooting

A. IntelliFire Ignition System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

15 Maintaining and Servicing Appliance

A. Maintenance Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

16 Reference Materials

A. Appliance Dimension Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

B. Vent Components Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

C. Service Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

D. Limited Lifetime Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

E. Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

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Listing and Code Approvals

A. Appliance Certifi cation

MODELS: Soho24B
LABORATORY: Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL)
TYPE: Direct Vent Gas Appliance Heater
STANDARD: ANSI Z21.88a-2007 • CSA2.33a-2007

This product is listed to ANSI standards for “Vented Gas
Appliance Heaters” and applicable sections of “Gas
Burning Heating Appliances for Manufactured Homes
and Recreational Vehicles”, and “Gas Fired Appliances
for Use at High Altitudes”.

NOT INTENDED FOR USE AS A PRIMAR Y HEAT SOURCE.

This appliance is tested and approved as either supplemen­tal room heat or as a decorative appliance. It should not be
factored as primary heat in residential heating calculations.

B. Glass Specifi cations

Hearth & Home Technologies appliances manufactured with
tempered glass may be installed in hazardous locations such
as bathtub enclosures as defi ned by the Consumer Product
Safety Commission (CPSC). The tempered glass has been
tested and certifi ed to the requirements of ANSI Z97.1 and

CPSC 16 CFR 1202 (Safety Glazing Certifi cation Council
SGCC# 1595 and 1597. Architectural Testing, Inc. Reports
02-31919.01 and 02-31917.01).

This statement is in compliance with CPSC 16 CFR Section

1201.5 “Certifi cation and labeling requirements” which refers

to 15 U.S. Code (USC) 2063 stating “…Such certifi cate shall
accompany the product or shall otherwise be furnished to
any distributor or retailer to whom the product is delivered.”

Some local building codes require the use of tempered glass
with permanent marking in such locations. Glass meeting
this requirement is available from the factory . Please contact
your dealer or distributor to order.

Note: This installation must conform with local codes. In the
absence of loc al codes you must co mply with the Natio nal
Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1-latest edition in the U.S.A. and
the CAN/CGA B149 Installation Codes in Canada.

C. BTU Specifi cations

U.S. (0-2000 ft.) or Canada (2000-4500 ft.)

Models

Soho24 (NG)

Soho24LP

Maximum

Input BTU/h

US

14,000 N/A 50

CAN

12,600 N/A 51

US

13,000 N/A 59

CAN

11,700 N/A 60

Input BTU/h

Minimum

Orifi ce

Size

(DMS)

D. High Altitude Installations

U.L. Listed gas appliances are tested and approved without
requiring changes for elevations from 0 to 2000 feet in the
U.S.A. and Canada.

When installing this appliance at an elevation above 2000
feet, it may be necessary to decrease the input rating by
changing the existing burner orifi ce to a smaller size. Input
rate should be reduced by 4% for each 1000 feet above
a 2000 foot elevation in the U.S.A., or 10% for elevations
between 2000 and 4500 feet in Canada. If the heating value
of the gas has been reduced, these rules do not apply. To
identify the proper orifi ce size, check with the local gas utility .

If installing this appliance at an elevation above 4500 feet (in
Canada), check with local authorities.

WARNING

Do NOT use this appliance if any part has been under water.
Immediately call a qualifi ed service technician to inspect the
appliance and to replace any part of the control system and
any gas control which has been under water.

E. Non-Combustible Materials Specifi cation

Material which will not ignite and burn. Such materials are
those consisting entirely of steel, iron, brick, tile, concrete,
slate, glass or plasters, or any combination thereof.

Materials that are reported as passing ASTM E 136,

Standard Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a
Vertical Tube Furnace at 750ºC, shall be considered

non-combustible materials.

F. Combustible Materials Specifi cation

Materials made of or surfaced with wood, compressed
paper, plant fi bers, plastics, or other material that can
ignite and burn, whether fl ame proofed or not, or whether
plastered or unplastered shall be considered combustible
materials.

G. Electrical Codes

NOTICE: This appliance must be electrically wired and
grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence
of local codes, with National Electric Code ANSI/NFPA

70-latest edition or the Canadian Electric Code CSA
C22.1.

• A 110-120 VAC circuit for this product must be protected
with ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection, in compliance
with the applicable electrical codes, when it is installed in
locations such as in bathrooms or near sinks.

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Note: The following requirements reference various
Massachuset ts and national codes not contain ed in this
document.

H. Requirements for the Commonwealth of

Massachusetts

For all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment
installed in every dwelling, building or structure used in
whole or in part for residential purposes, including those
owned or operated by the Commonwealth and where the
side wall exhaust vent termination is less than seven (7) feet
above fi nished grade in the area of the venting, including but
not limited to decks and porches, the following requirements
shall be satisfi ed:

Installation of Carbon Monoxide Detectors

At the time of installation of the side wall horizontal vented
gas fueled equipment, the installing plumber or gas fi tter shall
observe that a hard wired carbon monoxide detector with an
alarm and battery back-up is installed on the fl oor level where
the gas equipment is to be installed. In addition, the installing
plumber or gas fi tter shall observe that a battery operated
or hard wired carbon monoxide detector with an alarm is
installed on each additional level of the dwelling, building or
structure served by the side wall horizontal vented gas fueled
equipment. It shall be the responsibility of the property owner
to secure the services of qualifi ed licensed professionals for
the installation of hard wired carbon monoxide detectors.

In the event that the side wall horizontally vented gas fueled
equipment is installed in a crawl space or an attic, the hard
wired carbon monoxide detector with alarm and battery
back-up may be installed on the next adjacent fl oor level.

Inspection

The state or local gas inspector of the side wall horizontally
vented gas fueled equipment shall not approve the installation
unless, upon inspection, the inspector observes carbon
monoxide detectors and signage installed in accordance
with the provisions of 248 CMR 5.08(2)(a)1 through 4.

Exemptions

The following equipment is exempt from 248 CMR 5.08(2)
(a)1 through 4:

• The equipment listed in Chapter 10 entitled “Equipment

Not Required To Be Vented” in the most current edition of
NFPA 54 as adopted by the Board; and

• Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas fueled

equipment installed in a room or structure separate from
the dwelling, building or structure used in whole or in part
for residential purposes.

MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS

Gas Equipment Venting System Provided

When the manufacturer of Product Approved side wall
horizontally vented gas equipment provides a venting system
design or venting system components with the equipment,
the instructions provided by the manufacturer for installation
of the equipment and the venting system shall include:

• Detailed instructions for the installation of the venting
system design or the venting system components; and

• A complete parts list for the venting system design or
venting system.

In the event that the requirements of this subdivision can not
be met at the time of completion of installation, the owner
shall have a period of thirty (30) days to comply with the
above requirements; provided, however, that during said
thirty (30) day period, a battery operated carbon monoxide
detector with an alarm shall be installed.

Approved Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Each carbon monoxide detector as required in accordance
with the above provisions shall comply with NFPA 720 and
be ANSI/UL 2034 listed and IAS certifi ed.

Signage

A metal or plastic identifi cation plate shall be permanently
mounted to the exterior of the building at a minimum height
of eight (8) feet above grade directly in line with the exhaust
vent terminal for the horizontally vented gas fueled heating
appliance or equipment. The sign shall read, in print size no
less than one-half (1/2) inch in size,

“GAS VENT DIRECTL Y BELOW. KEEP CLEAR OF ALL
OBSTRUCTIONS”.

Gas Equipment Venting System NOT Provided

When the manufacturer of a Product Approved side wall
horizontally vented gas fueled equipment does not provide
the parts for venting the fl ue gases, but identifi es “special
venting systems”, the following requirements shall be
satisfi ed by the manufacturer:

• The referenced “special venting system” instructions shall

be included with the appliance or equipment installation
instructions; and

• The “special venting systems” shall be Product Approved

by the Board, and the instructions for that system shall
include a parts list and detailed installation instructions.

A copy of all installation instructions for all Product Approved
side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment, all
venting instructions, all parts lists for venting instructions,
and/or all venting design instructions shall remain with the
appliance or equipment at the completion of the installation.

See Gas Connection section for additional
Commonwealth of Massachusetts requirements.

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Getting Started

A. Design and Installation Considerations

Heat & Glo direct vent gas appliances are designed to
operate with all combustion air siphoned from outside of
the building and all exhaust gases expelled to the outside.
No additional outside air source is required.

CAUTION

Check building codes prior to installation.

• Installation MUST comply with local, regional, state and
national codes and regulations.

• Consult local building, fi re offi cials or authorities having jurisdic-
tion about restrictions, installation inspection, and permits.

When planning an appliance installation, it’s necessary to
determine the following information before installing:

• Where the appliance is to be installed.

• The vent system confi guration to be used.

• Gas supply piping.

• Electrical wiring.

• Framing and fi nishing details.

• Whether optional accessories—devices such as a fan,
wall switch, or remote control—are desired.

C. Inspect Appliance and Components

WARNING

Inspect appliance and components for damage.
Damaged parts may impair safe operation.

• Do NOT install damaged components.

• Do NOT install incomplete components.

• Do NOT install substitute components.
Report damaged parts to dealer.

• Carefully remove the appliance and components from
the packaging.

• The vent system components and trim doors are shipped
in separate packages.

• The gas logs may be packaged separately and must be
fi eld installed.

• Report to your dealer any parts damaged in shipment,
particularly the condition of the glass.

• Read all of the instructions before starting the insta­llation. Follow these instructions carefully during the
installation to ensure maximum safety and benefi t.

WARNING

WARNING

Keep appliance dry.

• Mold or rust may cause odors.

• Water may damage controls.

B. Tools and Supplies Needed

Before beginning the installation be sure that the following
tools and building supplies are available.

Reciprocating saw Framing material
Pliers Noncorrosive leak check solution
Hammer Gloves
Phillips screwdriver Framing square
Flat blade screwdriver Electric drill and bits (1/4 in.)
Plumb line Safety glasses
Level 1/2 - 3/4 inch length, #6 or #8 Self-drilling screws
Manometer Voltmeter
Tape measure
Caulking material (300ºF minimum continuous exposure rating)

• Installation and use of any damaged appliance or vent
system component.

• Modifi cation of the appliance or vent system.

• Installation other than as instructed by Hearth & Home
Technologies.

• Improper positioning of the gas logs or the glass door.

• Installation and/or use of any component part not approved
by Hearth & Home Technologies.

Any such action may cause a fi re hazard.

Hearth & Home Technologies disclaims any
responsibility for, and the warranty will be voided
by, the following actions:

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Framing and Clearances

Note:

• Illustrations reflect typical installations and are FOR

DESIGN PURPOSES ONLY.

• Illustrations/diagrams are not drawn to scale.

• Actual installation may vary due to individual design

preference.

A. Selecting Appliance Location

When selecting a location for your appliance it is important to
consider the required clearances to walls (see fi gure 3.1).

E

A

1/2 IN.

WARNING

Fire Risk
Provide adequate clearance:

• Around air openings

• To combustibles

• For service access
Locate appliance away from traffi c areas.

NOTE: For actual appliance dimensions refer to Sec­tion 16.

B. Mantel Projections

A Studio front is required for all installs. No mantels are
allowed when using Studio fronts.

A

Figure 3.1 Appliance Locations

B

C

TOP VENT,

ONE 90º ELBOW

In addition to these framing dimensions, also reference the following sections:

• Clearances and Mantel Projections (Section 3B).

• Vent Clearances and Framing (Section 6).

B

ALCOVE

INSTALLATION

D

ABCDE

Inches 33-1/8 29-1/8 46-3/4 35-1/8 12

Millimeters 841 740 1187 892 305

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C. Constructing the Appliance Chase

A chase is a vertical boxlike structure built to enclose
the gas appliance and/or its vent system. Vertical vents
that run on the outside of a building may be, but are not
required to be, installed inside a chase.

on a cement surface, a layer of plywood may be placed
underneath to prevent conducting cold up into the room.

D. Clearances

WARNING

Construction of the chase may vary with the type of building.
These instructions are not substitutes for the requirements
of local building codes. Local building codes MUST be
checked.

Chases should be constructed in the manner of all outside
walls of the home to prevent cold air drafting problems.
The chase should not break the outside building envelope
in any manner.

Walls, ceiling, base plate and cantilever fl oor of the chase
should be insulated. Vapor and air infi ltration barriers
should be installed in the chase as per regional codes for
the rest of the home. Additionally, in regions where cold
air infi ltration may be an issue, the inside surfaces may be
sheetrocked and taped for maximum air tightness.

T o further prevent drafts, the wall shield and ceiling fi restops
should be caulked with caulk with a minimum of 300ºF
continuous exposure rating to seal gaps. Gas line holes
and other openings should be caulked with caulk with a
minimum of 300ºF continuous exposure rating or stuffed
with unfaced insulation. If the appliance is being installed

A

Fire Risk.
Odor Risk.

• Install appliance on hard metal or wood surfaces
extending full width and depth of appliance.

• Do NOT install appliance directly on carpeting,
vinyl, tile or any combustible material other than
wood.

WARNING

Fire Risk.

• Construct chase to all clearance specifi cations
in manual.

• Locate and install appliance to all clearance
specifi cations in manual.

CAUTION

The Soho24B requires an elevated platform construction

to accommodate the Studio fronts, which are larger than
the appliance.

B

C

D

ABCDE F G H I JK

Rough

Opening

(Vent Pipe)

Inches

mm

Figure 3.2 Clearances to Combustibles

8-5/8 44 11-1/2 30-1/8 3 28 0 0 1/2 1/2 36

219 1118 292 765 76 711 0 0 13 13 914

Rough

Opening

(Height)

Rough

Opening

(Depth)

E

CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES:

Rough

Opening

(Width)

Minimum

Platform

Height

Clearance

to Ceiling

G

K

Combustible

Floor

H

Combustible

Flooring

J

Behind

Appliance

Sides of

Appliance

F

I

Front of

Appliance

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4

Termination Locations

A. Vent Termination Minimum Clearances

WARNING

Fire Risk.
Explosion Risk.
Maintain vent clearance to combustibles as

specifi ed.

• Do not pack air space with insulation or other
materials.

Failure to keep insulation or other materials
away from vent pipe may cause fi re.

Measure vertical clearances from this surface.

HORIZONTAL

OVERHANG

2 FT.
MIN.

GAS DIRECT VENT
TERMINATION CAP

20 INCHES MIN.

LOWEST

DISCHARGE

OPENING

H (MIN.) - MINIMUM HEIGHT FROM ROOF
TO LOWEST DISCHARGE OPENING

X

12

ROOF PITCH

VERTICAL

WALL

IS X/ 12

Roof Pitch H (Min.) Ft.

Flat to 6/12...........................................................1.0*

Over 6/12 to 7/12 .................................................1.25*

Over 7/12 to 8/12 .................................................1.5*

Over 8/12 to 9/12 .................................................2.0*

Over 9/12 to 10/12 ...............................................2.5

Over 10/12 to 11/12 .............................................3.25

Over 11/12 to 12/12 .............................................4.0

Over 12/12 to 14/12 .............................................5.0

Over 14/12 to 16/12 .............................................6.0

Over 16/12 to 18/12 .............................................7.0

Over 18/12 to 20/12 .............................................7.5

Over 20/12 to 21/12 .............................................8.0

* 3 foot minimum in snow regions

Measure horizontal clearances from this surface.

(See Figure 4.4 for specifi c clearances)

Figure 4.1

Figure 4.2 Minimum height from roof to lowest discharge
opening

Figure 4.2 specifi es minimum vent heights for various
pitched roofs.

6 in. (minimum) up to 20 in.

Gas

Termination

Cap **

*

In a staggered installation with both gas and wood or fuel oil

**

terminations, the wood or fuel oil termination cap must be
higher than the gas termination cap.

AB

152 mm/508 mm

20 in. and over 0 in. minimum

Gas, Wood or Fuel Oil

Termination Cap

B

If using decorative cap cover(s), this distance may need to be
increased. Refer to the installation instructions supplied with the
decorative cap cover.

A *

18 in. minimum

457 mm

Figure 4.3 Multiple Vertical Termination

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

C

V

B

J

V

V

= VENT TERMINAL

X

= AIR SUPPLY INLET

B

D

V

V

V

A

F

B

G

M

= AREA WHERE TERMINAL IS NOT PERMITTED

A = 12 inches.................clearances above grade, veranda,

porch, deck or balcony

12 inches.................clearance to window or door that may

B =

be opened, or to permanently closed

window

C = 18 inches.................clearance below unventilated soffi t

18 inches.................clearance below ventilated soffi t

30

inches .................clearance below vinyl soffits and

electrical service

D = 6 inches...................clearance to outside corner

E = 6 inches...................clearance to inside corner

F = 3 ft. (Canada) ..........not to be installed above a gas me-

ter/regulator assembly within 3 feet

horizontally from the center-line of the

regulator

G = 3 ft ...........................clearance to gas service regulator

vent outlet
H = 9 inches (U.S.A)

12 inches (Canada).clearance to non-mechanical (unpow-

ered) air supply inlet, combustion air

inlet or direct-vent termination
i = 3 ft. (U.S.A.)

6 ft. (Canada) ...........clearance to a mechanical (powered)

air supply inlet
All mechanical air intakes within 10 feet of a termination cap
must be a minimum of 3 feet below termination.

J = 7 ft. ......................... On public property: clearance above

paved sidewalk or a paved driveway.
A vent shall not terminate directly above a sidewalk or paved

driveway which is located between two single family dwellings
and serves both dwellings.

K = 6 inches................. clearance from sides of electrical

service

L = 12 inches................ clearance above electrical service

Location of the vent termination must not interfere with access to the
electrical service.

M = 18 inches ....................clearance under veranda, porch, deck,

balcony or overhang
42

inches ................vinyl or composite overhang

Permitted when veranda, porch, deck or balcony is fully open

on a minimum of 2 sides beneath the fl oor.

Figure 6.3 Minimum Clearances for Termination

O

N

P

R

Q

H or i

V

X

H

V

V

H

E

V

V

A

V

K

V

L

Electrical

Service

C

V

K

V

Covered Alcove Applications

(Spaces open only on one side and with an overhang)

N = 6 inches ........... non-vinyl sidewalls

12 inches ......... vinyl sidewalls

O = 18 inches ......... non-vinyl soffi t and overhang

42 inches ......... vinyl soffi t and overhang

P = 8 ft.

Q

MIN

1 cap 3 feet 2 x Q
2 caps 6 feet 1 x Q
3 caps 9 feet 2/3 x Q
4 caps 12 feet 1/2 x Q

Q

= # termination caps x 3 R

MIN

Measure vertical clearances from this surface.

Measure horizontal clearances from this surface.

= (2 / # termination caps) x Q

MAX

R

MAX

ACTUAL

ACTUAL

ACTUAL

ACTUAL

ACTUAL

CAUTION! Risk of Burns! Termination caps are HOT,
consider proximity to doors, traffi c areas or where people
may pass or gather (sidewalk, deck, patio, etc.). Listed cap
shields available. Contact your dealer.

• Local codes or regulations may require different
clearances.

• Vent system termination is NOT permitted in screened
porches.

• Vent system termination is permitted in porch areas with
two or more sides open.

• Hearth & Home Technologies assumes no responsibility
for the improper performance of the appliance when the
venting system does not meet these requirements.

• Vinyl protection kits are suggested for use with vinyl siding.

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5

Vent Information and Diagrams

A. Vent Table Key

The abbreviations listed in this vent table key are used in
the vent diagrams.

Symbol Description

V
V
H
H

First section (closest to appliance) of vertical length

1

Second section of vertical length

2

First section (closest to appliance) of horizontal length

1

Second section of horizontal length

2

WARNING

Fire Hazard.
Explosion Risk.
Asphyxiation Risk.
Do NOT connect this gas appliance to a chimney

fl ue serving a separate solid-fuel or gas burning
appliance.

• Vent this appliance directly outside.

• Use separate vent system for this appliance.
May impair safe operation of this appliance or

other appliances connected to the fl ue.

B. Use of Elbows

CAUTION

ALL vent confi guration specifi cations MUST be followed.

• This product is tested and listed to these specifi cations.

• Appliance performance will suffer if specifi cations are not
followed.

Vertical

12 in.

8-1/2 in.

8-1/2 in.

Horizontal

Figure 5.1

C. Measuring Standards

Vertical and horizontal measurements listed in the vent
diagrams were made using the following standards.

1. Pipe measurements are shown using the effective length
of pipe (see Figure 5.2).

2. Horizontal terminations are measured to the outside
mounting surface (fl ange of termination cap) (see
Figure 4.1).

3. Vertical terminations are measured to bottom of termi­nation cap.

4. Horizontal pipe installed level with no rise.

Diagonal runs have both vertical and horizontal vent as­pects when calculating the effects. Use the rise for the
vertical aspect and the run for the horizontal aspect (see
Figure 5.1).

Two 45º elbows may be used in place of one 90º elbow . On
45º runs, one foot of diagonal is equal to 8-1/2 (216 mm)
inches horizontal run and 8-1/2 (216 mm) inches vertical
run. A length of straight pipe is allowed between two 45º
elbows (see Figure 5.1).

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Effective

Height/
Length

Figure 5.2 SLP Pipe Effective Length

Effective Height/Length

Pipe inches mm

SLP4 4 102

SLP6 6 152
SLP12 12 305
SLP24 24 610
SLP36 36 914
SLP48 48 1219
SLP6A 2 - 6 51 - 152

SLP12A 2 - 12 51 - 305

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D. Vent Diagrams

Fire Risk. Explosion Risk.
Do NOT pack insulation or other combustibles between ceiling fi restops.

• ALWAYS maintain specifi ed clearances around venting and fi restop systems.

• Install wall shield and ceiling fi restops as specifi ed.
Failure to keep insulation or other material away from vent pipe may cause fi re.

1. Top Vent - Horizontal Termination

WARNING

One Elbow

Figure 5.3

Two Elbows

V1 Minimum H1 Maximum

Elbow only 1-1/2 ft. 457 mm

1 ft. 305 mm 2-1/2 ft. 762 mm
1-1/2 ft. 457 mm 3-1/2 ft. 1.1 m
2-1/2 ft. 762 mm 5-1/2 ft. 1.7 m

V

1

H

1

3-1/2 ft. 1.1 m 7-1/2 ft. 2.3 m
4-1/2 ft. 1.4 m 15-1/2 ft. 4.7 m

V

+ H1 = 39 ft. (11.9 m) Maximum

1

H

= 15-1/2 ft. (4.7 m) Maximum

1

V1 Minimum H1 + H2 Maximum

2 - 90º elbows

back to back

Cannot do

6 in 152 mm 1 1/2 ft. 457 mm
1-1/2 ft. 457 mm 2-1/2 ft. 762 mm
2-1/2 ft. 762 mm 4-1/2 ft. 1.4 m
3-1/2 ft. 1.1 m 6-1/2 ft. 1.9 m
5-1/2 ft. 1.7 m 15-1/2 ft. 4.7 m

V

+ H1+ H2 = 48 ft. (14.6 m) Maximum

1

H

+ H2 = 15-1/2 ft. (4.7 m) Maximum

1

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Figure 5.4

V

H

2

INSTALLED

HORIZONTALLY

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H

1

1

1. Top Vent - Horizontal Termination - (continued)

Three Elbows

H

V1 Min. H1 Max. V2 Min. H2 Max.

Elbow only 2 ft. 610 mm * = V

1 ft. 304 mm 2 ft. 610 mm * = V
1-1/2 ft. 457 mm 3 ft. 914 mm * = V
2-1/2 ft. 762 mm 5 ft. 1.5 m * = V
3-1/2 ft. 1.1 m 7 ft. 2.1 m * = V

2

2

2

2

2

4-1/2 ft. 1.4 m 15 ft. 4.6 m * = 0

*When using V2 , H2 Max = V2. If V2 = 0, then H2 Max = 1-1/2 ft. (38 mm)

(H1 + H2 ) cannot exceed 15 ft. (4.6 m) when using appropriate V2.

2

V

2

Figure 5.5

H

V

1

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2. Top Vent - Vertical Termination

No Elbow

V

1

V1 = 45 ft Max. (13.72 m)

V1 = 3 ft Min. (914 mm)

Note: The vertical termination baffl e should be used for runs of 7 feet or greater.

Use the vertical termination baffl e for these applications:

• Extended vertical vent runs

• Extended vertical and horizontal vent runs with PVK-80 Power Vent.
The vertical restrictor has a break away portion that creates a larger hole. If

venting 7-15 feet, the break away portion MUST be removed and the larger
hole must be used. If venting over 15 feet, the break away portion should be
left in place and the small hole should be used. For PVK-80 Power Vent ap­plications, the break away portion should be left in place and the small hole
should be used.

Figure 5.6

Two Elbows

BREAK AWAY PORTION

VERTICAL TERMINATION BAFFLE

V1 Minimum H1 Maximum V

V1 + V2 Minimum

2

One Elbow 1-1/2 ft. 457 mm * * *

1/2 ft. 152 mm 2 ft. 610 mm * * *

1-1/2 ft. 457 mm 3 ft. 914 mm * * *
2-1/2 ft. 762 mm 5 ft. 1.5 m * * *
3-1/2 ft. 1.1 m 7 ft. 2.1 m * * *
5-1/2 ft. 1.7 m 15 ft. 4.6 m * * *

V

+ V2 + H1 = 38 ft. (11.6 m) Max.

1

*No specifi c restrictions on this value EXCEPT

V

2

V

H

1

1

V

+ V2 + H1 cannot exceed 38 ft. (11.6 m)

1

Figure 5.7

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2. Top Vent - Vertical Termination - (continued)

Three Elbows

V1 Minimum H1+ H2 Maximum V2V1+ V2 Minimum

Elbow only 1/2 ft. 152 mm * * *

1/2 ft. 152 mm 1 ft. 305 mm * * *
1-1/2 ft. 457 mm 2 ft. 610 mm * * *
2-1/2 ft. 762 mm 4 ft. 1.2 m * * *
3-1/2 ft. 1.1 m 6 ft. 1.8 m * * *
4-1/2 ft. 1.4 m 14 ft. 4.3 m * * *

H1 + H2 = 14 ft (4.3 m) Maximum

V1 + V2 + H1 + H2 = 37 ft (11.3 m) Maximum

*No specifi c restrictions on this value EXCEPT V1 + V2 + H1 + H2 cannot

exceed 37 ft. (11.3 m)

V

2

Figure 5.8

H

1

H

2

INSTALLED

HORIZONTALLY

V

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6

6

Vent Clearances and Framing

A. Pipe Clearances to Combustibles

WARNING

Fire Risk.
Explosion Risk.
Maintain vent clearance to combustibles as

specifi ed.

• Do not pack air space with insulation or other
materials.

Failure to keep insulation or other materials
away from vent pipe may cause fi re.

Note: Heat shields MUST overlap by a minimum of 1-1/2 in. (38 mm).

• SLP heat shield - designed to be used on a wall 4-3/8 in. to 7-5/8
in. (111 mm to 194 mm thick).

• If wall thickness is less than 4-3/8 the existing heat shields must be
field trimmed. If wall thickness is greater than 7-5/8 in. a DVP­HSM-B will be required.

2-1/2 in. (64 mm)

top clearance at

wall shield firestops

3 in. (76 mm)

top clearance

Heat

Shields

B. Wall Penetration Framing

Combustible Wall Penetration

Whenever a combustible wall is penetrated, you must
frame a hole for the wall shield fi restop. The wall shield
fi restop maintains minimum clearances and prevents cold
air infi ltration.

• The opening must be framed on all four sides using the
same size framing materials as those used in the wall
construction.

• SLP pipe - A wall shield fi restop must be placed on each
side of an interior wall. A minimum 1-1/2 in. (38 mm)
overlap of attached heat shields must be maintained.

• See Section 8.L. for information for regarding the instal­lation of a horizontal termination cap.

Non-Combustible Wall Penetration

If the hole being penetrated is surrounded by noncom­bustible materials such as concrete, a hole with diameter
one in. greater than the pipe is acceptable.

Whenever a non-combustible wall is penetrated, the wall
shield fi restop is only required on one side and no heat
shield is necessary.

1 in. (25 mm)
clearance around
vertical sections

Wall

Shield

Firestop

1 in. (25 mm)
clearance
bottom and sides

Figure 6.1 Horizontal venting clearances to combustible
materials

1/2 in. (13 mm) bottom
clearance at wall
shield firestops

WALL

10 in.

10 in.

B

A*

A* B

38 in. 37 in.

* Shows center of vent framing hole for top venting. The center of the hole

is one (1) inch (25.4 mm) above the center of the horizontal vent pipe.

Figure 6.2 Exterior Wall Hole

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C. Vertical Penetration Framing

A ceiling fi restop MUST be used between
fl oors and attics.

• Frame opening 9 in. x 9 in. (229 mm x 229
mm) whenever the vent penetrates a ceiling/
fl oor (see Figure 6.3).

• Frame the area with the same sized lumber
as used in ceiling/fl oor joist.

• The ceiling fi restop may be installed above or
below the ceiling joists when installed with a
attic insulation shield. It must be under joists
between fl oors that are not insulated. Refer
to Figure 6.4.

• Secure with three fasteners on each side.

WARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT pack
insulation around the vent. Insulation must be
kept back from the pipe to prevent overheating.

ATTIC ABOVE

A

A

Figure 6.3

PIPE
SLP

INSTALL ATTIC INSULATION SHIELDS

BEFORE OR AFTER INSTALLATION OF VENT SYSTEM

3 FASTENERS

PER SIDE

A

9 in. (229 mm)

CEILING FIRESTOP

INSTALLED BELOW CEILING

Figure 6.4 Installing the Attic Shield

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CEILING FIRESTOP

INSTALLED ABOVE CEILING

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