Kingsman GLMVF38MVN, GLMVF38MVP, GLMVF40MVP, GLMVF40MVN Owner's Operating & Installation Manual

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VENTED & VENT-FREE GAS LOG

Owner’s Operation and Installation Manual

Listed Certified for USA and CANADA

GLMVF38MVN, GLMVF38MVP, GLMVF40MVN, GLMVF40MVP

Vent-free:

Certified to USA standards: ANSI Z21.11.2 - 2007

Vented: Certified for USA and Canada: ANSI Z21.60/2003, ANSI Z21.60a/2003, ANSI Z21.60b/2004,

CSA 2.26/2004, CSA 2.26a/2003,CSA 2.26b/2004

Warning

If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or
explosion my result causing property damage, personal injury, or
loss of life.

– Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in

the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

– WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

• Do not try to light any appliance.

• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your
building.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow
the gas supplier’s instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

– Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer,

service agency, or the gas supplier.

Warning

This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxygen) from the room
in which it is installed. Provisions for adequate combustion and ventila­tion air must be provided. Refer to “Air for Combustion and
Ventilation” section of this manual, page 7.)

Warning

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

Warning

These gas logs sets are for installation in
a masonry solid fuel burning fireplace,
a U.L. listed manufactured solid fuel
burning fireplace. The vent free gas log
sets are also AGA design, certified for
vent free Universal Fireboxes.

• 2340 Logan Ave., Winnipeg, MB, Canada, Phone: [phone] • Printed in Canada • July 27, 2009 • PART #38GL-MAN

Minimum Fireplace Dimensions:

see page 11

This appliance must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas

fitter in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and meet the

requirements of 527 CMR 30 and 248 CMR.

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.

CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.

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About curing of the paint

Your stove or fireplace has been painted with the highest quality silicone stove paint. This paint dries
quickly in 15-20 minutes when first applied at the factory. However, due to the high temperature silicone
components, the paint will cure when heat is applied to the appliance as it is first used.
The following information applies to the curing process to get the paint fully hard and durable.

Fire the appliance four successive times for 10 minutes each firing and a 5 minute cool down between
each. Be aware during log and firebox paint curing that a white deposit may be developing on the inside
of the glass doors. It is important to remove this white deposit from the glass doors with an appropriate
cleaner to prevent build-up (such as Windex or a commercial fireplace glass cleaner).

• Babies, small children, pregnant women and pets should leave the area during the cure phase.

• Ventilate well, open doors and windows.

• Do not touch during curing.

Why does my fireplace or stove give off odour?

It is normal for your fireplace to give off some odour. This is due to the curing of the paint, adhesives,
silicones and any undetected oil from the manufacturing process as well as the finishing materials used
with the installations (e.g. marble, tile and the adhesives used to adhere this product to the walls can react
with heat and cause odours).

It is recommended that you burn your gas fireplace or stove for a minimum of four hours at a time with
the fan off after the curing of the paint has been completed. These odours can last upward to 40 hours of
burn time, keep burning at a minimum of four hours per use until odours dissipate.

Noise coming from the fireplace?

• Noise caused by metal expanding and contracting as it heats up and cools down, similar to the sound
produced by a furnace or heating duct. This noise does not affect the operation or longevity of your
fireplace.

PRE-INSTALLATION QUESTIONS and ANSWERS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

Gas Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Local Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Air for Combustion and Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Providing Adequate Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Determining Air Flow for Firebox Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Ventilation Air From Inside Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Ventilation Air From Outdoors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Installation Clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Mantel Clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Installing Into Existing Fireplace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Installing Gas Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Attaching Log Grate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Installing GLMVF38 Burner System and LOGF38 Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

LOGF38 Placement Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17

Installing GLMVF40 Burner System and LOGC31 Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

LOGC31 Placement Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19-20

Cleaning and Servicing of Burner / ODS Pilot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Millivolt Lighting Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Illustrated Parts List for GLMVF38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-24

Illustrated Parts List for GLMVF40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-27

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

GAS SPECIFICATIONS

VENT FREE - VENTED GAS LOG SETS

Burner Log Set Fuel BTU Manifold Orifice Primary Rate Min/Max
Model Required Type Input Pressure Size Air Screw Inlet Press.

GLMVF38MVN LOGF38 Natural Gas 23,300 - 38,000 1.6” - 3.5” 32 0.218” Open na 5.5/10”

GLMVF38MVP LOGF38 Liquid Propane 26,100 - 37,000 6.3” - 10” 50 3/8” Open na 11/13”

* The Burner and Log Set are ordered separately. Only the LOGF38 Log Set may be used with the GLMVF38MVN and

GLMVF38MVP

GLMVF40MVN LOGC31 Natural Gas 25,925 - 38,230 1.6” - 3.5” 32 1/8” Open na 5.5/10”

GLMVF40MVP LOGC31 Liquid Propane 24,215 - 30,500 6.3” - 10” 49 3/8” Open na 11/13”

* The Burner and Log Set are ordered separately. Only the LOGC31 Log Set may be used with the GLMVF40MVN

and GLMVF40MVP. Burner comes with 31C-B Log 2 or 31C-A only.

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DANGER

CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING

MAY LEAD TO DEATH!

NOTE: It is recommended that a Carbon Monoxide
(CO) Detector be installed in or near bedrooms and on all
levels of your home. Place a detector about 15 feet (4.5
meters) outside the room that houses your gas appliance.

SAFETY INFORMATION WARNINGS

WARNINGS

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

Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the
flu, with headaches, dizziness, and / or nausea. If you have
these signs, the heater may not be working properly. Get

fresh air at once! Turn off gas appliance. Have appliance
serviced. Some people (such as pregnant women, persons

with heart or lung disease, persons with anemia and those at
high altitudes) are more affected by carbon monoxide than
others. Make certain you read and understand all warnings.

1. Use correct gas type for your appliance. Do not convert
from one gas type to another.

2. If this appliance is for use with Propane gas, do not
place propane supply tank(s) inside any structure.
Locate propane supply tank(s) outdoors.

3. If you smell gas:
– Shut off gas supply.
– Do not try to light any appliance.
– Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any
phone in your building.
– Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s
phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
– If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.

4. Do not use the appliance for burning trash or cooking.
Never place matches, paper, garbage, or any other
material on top of logs or logs into flame.

5. Warning: Always operate appliance with front fire-
place screens closed and glass doors open.

6. Make sure any safety screen or guard removed for ser­vicing is in place before running appliance.

7. Never run appliance in a small, closed room. Open the
door into next room to help ventilate.

8. If appliance shuts off, do not relight until you provide
fresh outside air. If appliance keeps shutting off, have it
serviced.

9. Do not run appliance:
– where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored.
– under dusty conditions.

10. Surface of appliance becomes very hot when operating.
Keep children and adults away from hot surface.
Appliance will remain hot for some time after shut­down. Allow surface to cool before touching.

11. Do not use this appliance if any part has been sub­merged under water. Immediately call a qualified tech­nician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part
of the control system and gas control which has been
under water.

12. The installation must conform with local codes or, in
the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1.

13. Never install the appliance:
– in a bedroom, bathroom, mobile home, or recreational
vehicle.
– where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flammable
objects are less than forty-two inches (42”) from the
front

of the appliance.
– in high traffic areas.
– in windy or drafty areas.

14. Disconnect the appliance and its individual shut off
valve from the gas supply piping system during any
pressure testing of that system at test pressures in
excess of 1/2 psig, (3.5kPa).

Warning: Failure to position parts in accor-

dance with these diagrams or failure to use only

part specifically approved with this heater may

result in property damages or personal injury.

This appliance is equipped for

(Natural or Propane) Gas.

Field conversion is not permitted.

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SAFETY INFORMATION WARNINGS Cont.

15. Isolate the appliance from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shut off valve during any pres­sure testing of the the gas supply piping system at test pressure equal or less than 1/2 psig.

16. Do not use any type of after-market blower that fits inside the fireplace. Drafts created by these type of blowers may
cause sooting.

17. Turn off appliance and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should install, service and repair
appliance.

18. Inspect the appliance before use and at least annually by a professional service person. Frequent cleaning may be
required due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, etc. It is important that control compartment, burner and
circulating air passage of the appliance be kept open.

19. When operated for the first time, there will be some smell from the appliance. this will diminish and disappear after a
few hours of operation.

20. Keep burner and control compartment clean. See installation and operating instructions accompanying heater.

21. Children and adults should be alerted to the hazard of high surface temperature and should stay away to avoid burns or
clothing ignition.

22. Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room with the appliance.

23. Do not allow fans to blow directly into the fireplace. Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns.

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

25. Warning: Do not operate ceiling fans in same room as the vent free appliance.

26. Must be installed by a licensed gasfitter in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Complies to code 527CMR.

27. Unvented gas fired appliances may be used only for supplemental heat and/or decorative purposes and under no circumstances
shall they provide a primary heat source.

LOCAL CODES

Install and use fireplace 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, also known as NFPA 54*. Firebox must be electrically grounded
in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 (latest edition).

*Available from:

American National Standards Institute, Inc. National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
1430 Broadway Batterymarch Park
New York, NY 10018 Quincy, MA 02260

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AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION

Today’s homes are built more energy efficient than ever. New materials, increased insulation, and new construction methods
help reduce heat loss in homes. Home owners weather strip and caulk around windows and door s to keep the cold air out
and the warm air in. During heating months, home owners want their homes as airtight as possible.

While it is good to make your home energy
efficient, your home needs to breathe. Fresh air must enter
your home. All fuel-burning appliances need fresh air for
proper combustion and ventilation.

Exhaust fans, fireboxes, clothes dryers, and fuel burning
appliances draw air from the house to operate. You must
provide adequate fresh air for these appliances. This will
insure proper venting of vented fuel-burning appliances.

PROVIDING ADEQUATE VENTILATION

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

All spaces in homes fall into one of the three following ventilation classifications:

1. Unusually Tight Construction 2. Unconfined Space 3. Confined Space.

The information on pages 8 through 10 will help you classify your space and provide adequate ventilation.

Unusually Tight Construction

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

Unusually tight construction is defined as construction where:
a. walls and ceilings exposed to the outside atmosphere have a continuous water vapor retarder with a rating of one

perm (6 x 10-11 per pasec-m2) or less with openings gasketed or sealed and

b. weather stripping has been added on openable windows and doors and
c. caulking or sealants are applied to areas such as joints around window and door frames, between sole plates and

floors, between wall-ceiling joints, between wall panels, at penetrations for plumbing, electrical, and gas lines, and
at other openings.

If your home meets all of the three criteria above, you must provide additional fresh air.
See Ventilation Air From Outdoors, page 9.
If your home does not meet all of the three criteria above, proceed to page 11.

Confined and Unconfined Space

The National Fuel Gas Code (ANSI Z223.1, 1992 Section 5.3) defines a confined space as a space whose volume is less than
50 cubic feet per 1,000 btu per hour (4.8 m3 per kw) of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space.
Rooms communicating directly with the space in which the appliances are installed*, through openings not furnished with
doors, are considered a part of the unconfined space.

*Adjoining rooms are communicating only if there are doorless passageways or ventilation grills between them.

DETERMINING AIR FLOW FOR FIREBOX LOCATION

Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space

Use the work sheet on the next page to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space.

Space: Includes the room in which you will install logset plus any adjoining rooms with doorless
passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms.

WARNING

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

IF INSTALLING IN CANADA OR AS A VENTED APPLIANCE PROCEED TO PAGE 12!

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AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Cont.

1. Determine the volume of the space (length x width x height).

Length x Width x Height = ______________ cu. ft. (volume of space)

Example: Space size 22ft. (length) x 18 ft. (width) x 8 ft. (ceiling height) = 3168 cu. ft. (volume of space)

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

volume of the space.

2. Divide the space volume by 50 cubic feet to determine the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support.
______________ (volume of space) ÷ 50 cu. ft. = 63.3 or 63,300 (maximum Btu/Hr the space can support)

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

Vent-free logset __________________ Btu/Hr

Gas water heater* __________________ Btu/Hr

Gas furnace __________________ Btu/Hr

Vented gas heater __________________ Btu/Hr

Gas firebox logs __________________ Btu/Hr

Other gas appliances* + __________________ Btu/Hr

Total = __________________ Btu/Hr

Example: Gas water heater 40,000 Btu/Hr

Vent-free firebox with log heater + 39,000 Btu/Hr

Total = 79,000Btu/Hr

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

outdoors.

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

__________________ Btu/Hr (maximum the space can support)

__________________ Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr used)

Example: 63,300 Btu/Hr (maximum the space can support)

79,000 Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr used)

The space in the above example is a confined space because the actual Btu/Hr used is more than the maximum Btu/Hr the

space can support. You must provide additional fresh air. Your options are a follows:

A. Rework work sheet, adding the space of an adjoining room. If the extra space provides and unconfined space, remove

door to adjoining room or add ventilation grills between rooms, See Ventilation Air from Inside Building, page 9.

B. Vent room directly to the outdoors. See ventilation Air

from Outdoors, page 10.

C. Install a lower Btu/Hr logset, if lower Btu/Hr size makes

room unconfined.

If the actual Btu/Hr used is less than the maximum Btu/Hr the

space can support, the space is an unconfined space.

You will need no additional fresh air ventilation.

WARNING

If the area in which the firebox and gas log heater may
be operated is smaller than that defined as an unconfined
space, provide adequate combustion and ventilation air
by one of the methods described in the National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, 1992, Section 5.3.

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AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Cont.

VENTILATION AIR FROM INSIDE BUILDING

This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space. When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space,
you must provide two permanent openings: one within 12” of the ceiling and one within 12” of the floor on the wall
connecting the two spaces (see options 1 and 2, Figure 4).
You can also remove door into adjoining room (see option
3, Figure 4). Follow the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA

54/ANSI Z223.1, Section 5.3, Air for Combustion and
Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts.

FIGURE 4 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building

WARNING

Rework worksheet, adding the space of the adjoining
unconfined space. The combined spaces must have
enough fresh air to supply all appliances in both spaces.

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AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Cont.

VENTILATION AIR FROM OUTDOORS

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

IMPORTANT: 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.

FIGURE 5 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors

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INSTALLING – Clearances

INSTALLATION
CLEARANCES (VENT FREE
APPLICATION ONLY)

Minimum noncombustible material above fire­place opening must be no less than shown in
the figures above. Noncombustible materials
(slate, marble, tile, etc.) must be at least 1/2”
thick, if sheet metal is used, you must have a
noncombustible material behind it.

IMPORTANT: If these minimum clearances
are not possible or if local codes do not permit
vent-free operation, you must operate the
heater with the damper open.

MANTEL m

FIGURE 6 – Installation Clearances

Minimum Fireplace Dimensions

Front width Back Width Height Depth

For GLMVF38/GLMVF40 34” 34” 19 1/2” 19 1/2”

MANTEL CLEARANCES (Vent Free Operation Only)

Minimum non-combustible material above fireplace opening must be no less than shown in the figures above. Non-com­bustible materials (slate, marble, tile, etc.) must be at least 1/2” thick. If sheet metal is used, you must have a non-com­bustible material behind it.
IMPORTANT: If these minimum clearances are not possible or if local codes do not permit vent free operation, then you
must operate the heater with the damper open.

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INSTALLING

INSTALLATION OF
GLMVF38/GLMVF40 INTO
EXISTING FIREPLACE

If installing in Canada or as a vented logset:

Appliance must be installed only in a solid fuel burning
fireplace with a working flue and constructed of non­combustible material. See chart below for minimum per­manent flue opening you must provide. The damper must
be secured so the minimum flue opening will be main­tained at all times. This can be done by removing the
damper or welding the damper open.

Chimney Height Minimum Permanent Flue
Opening
(feet) (square inches)

6’ - 15’ 39 square inches
15’ - 30’ 29 square inches

Area of Various Standard Round Flues
Diameter (inside) Area (square inches)

5” 20 square inches
6” 29 square inches
7” 39 square inches
8” 51 square inches

The installation and the provisions for combustion and
ventilation air must conform with the National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1, or the CAN/CGA-B149, installation
codes

WARNING

Before installing in a solid fuel burning fireplace, the
chimney flue and firebox must be cleaned of soot,
creosote, ashes, and loose paint by a qualified chimney
cleaner. Creosote may ignite when heated to a high
temperature. Have chimney flue inspected for damage.

WARNING

Seal any fresh air vents or ash clean outdoors located
on the floor or wall of fireplace. If this is not done,
drafting may result causing pilot outage or sooting. Use
a heat-resistant sealant. Do not seal chimney flue
damper.

WARNING

This appliance is for installation in a solid-fuel burning
fireplace or approved ventless enclosure.

FIGURE 8 – Installing GLMVF38/GLMVF40 into existing fireplace.

WARNING

Installation of vented gas logs in the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts requires the vent damper be permanently
removed or welded in the full open position. Vented gas
logs can not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom in
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

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FIGURE 9, 9a – Gas line and manual shutoff valve

(cont’d. on page 14)

INSTALLING - Gas Line

INSTALLING GAS LINE

Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu,
with headaches, dizziness, and / or nausea. If you have these
signs, the heater may not be working properly. Get fresh air
at once! Turn off gas appliance. Have appliance serviced.
Some people (such as pregnant women, persons with heart or
lung disease, persons with anemia and those at high altitudes)
are more affected by carbon monoxide than others. Make
certain you read and understand all warnings. Place Burner
Base / Grate Assembly in center of firebox and connect
flexible gas line to incoming black iron pipe gas line.

Do not connect appliance before pressure testing gas piping.
Damage to gas valve may result and an unsafe condition
may be caused.

Prepare incoming black iron gas line with Teflon tape or pipe
joint compound (check with local codes about the use of

Teflon tape). Compounds used on threaded joints of gas piping
shall be resistant to the action of Liquefied Petroleum (LP or
Propane) and should be applied lightly to ensure excess
sealant does not enter the gas line.

Complete your gas installation by connecting incoming gas
line to regulator. Secure all joints tightly with wrench but do
not over-tighten. If a flexible gas line is used, take care not
to kink connector. The burner pressure is controlled by the

NOTICE

Installation and repair should be done by a qualified
service person well trained in the installation of such
appliances. You will also need a building permit from
your local Building Commissioner before installing this
appliance, otherwise your insurance company may not
cover this appliance.

DANGER

CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING

MAY LEAD TO DEATH!

WARNING

Any changes to this heater or its controls can be
dangerous.

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INSTALLING - Gas Line Cont.

regulator. Check pressure at the pressure test point, which is
located on the side of the gas control near the pilot outlet.
Make sure that the pressure tap is completely closed after
checking gas pressure. The pressure should be checked with
the appliance burning and the control set on high.

IMPORTANT: Loosen the pipe adapter on the flex tube
before installing to the system piping.

CHECK GAS TYPE: The gas supply must be the same as
stated on the heater’s rating plate. If the gas supply is
different, Do Not Install the heater. Contact your dealer for
the correct model.

CAUTION

All gas piping and connections must be tested for leaks
after installation is completed. To test, turn gas valve on,
then apply a soap and water solution to all connections
and joints. If bubbles appear, leak can be detected and
corrected. Never use an open flame for leak testing.

Never operate any appliance if a leak is detected!

CAUTION

Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing an
appliance must be replaced prior to operating the heater.

NOTICE

A qualified gas appliance installer must connect the
fireplace to the gas supply. Consult all local codes.

CAUTION

Use new black pipe only. Internally tinned copper
tubing can be used in some areas when permitted by
local codes. Only use pipe of 1/2” or greater diameter
to allow full gas volume to heater. Excessive pressure
loss will occur if the pipe is too small.

A manual shutoff valve, union and plugged

1

⁄8” NPT
pressure tap pointer must be installed upstream of the
heater.

A sediment trap must be installed upstream of the heater
to prevent moisture and contaminants from passing
through the pipe to the heater controls and burners. Failure
to do so could prevent the heater from operating
reliably.

For the state of Massachusetts a T-handle gas shut-off
valve must be used on a gas appliance. This T-handle gas
shut-off valve must be listed and approved by the state of
Massachusetts. This is in reference to the state of
Massachusetts state code CMR238.

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INSTALLING - GLMVF38 Burner Systems and

LOGF38 Logs

Log Installation (Part # LOGF38)

The Kingsman log set has been numbered for ease of installation

1. Place log #1 onto plate with the ODS Pilot extending through the
notch area. Position holes on under side of Log #1 with the 2 vertical
tabs on the plate and lower onto the plate.

2. Place log #4 onto plate opposite of plate with the ODS Pilot.

3. Position Log #5 onto end Pin of Log #4 as shown in diagram.

4. Position Log #3 onto center Pin of Log #4 as shown in diagram.

5. Position Log #2 onto Pin of Log #1 and position Log #2 up against
Log #4.

NOTE: LOG #5 IS TO BE POSITIONED ON THE NON FLAME SIDE.

Crushed Rock Installation

Place crushed rock onto firebox bottom
making sure not to place any rock onto the
burner or burner ports, as this will cause
carboning, delayed ignition, and will raise
Carbon Monoxide to very dangerous lev­els.

INSTALLING - Log Grate

ATTACHING LOG GRATE TO
FIREPLACE BASE

1. Position log grate into fireplace and mark screw loca-

tions on each side of mounting bracket.

2. Remove grate assembly, drill 2 holes at the marked

locations.

3. Attach grate assembly to fireplace base. (Screws not

provided.)

4. Connect to gas supply.

WARNING

You must secure this heater to fireplace base, or heater
will move when you adjust controls. Moving heater
may cause a gas leak and may result in property damage
or personal injury.

WARNING

Failure to position the parts in accordance with the dia­grams or failure to use only parts specifically approved

with this heater may result in property damage or

personal injury.

WARNING

The positioning of the logs is critical for the safe and clean operation of this heater. Sooting and other problems can
occur if the logs are not properly and firmly positioned in the heater. Never add additional logs or embellishments
such
as pine cones,vermiculite, volcanic rock or rock wool to the heater.

FIGURE 10 – Log Placement

Log Tabs

Step (1) If using the MVF40 chassis, omit this step (go
to step 2). If using MDV30 or MDV38, break glowing
embers into thumbnail size and place along the perimeter
of the burner. Do not place on middle burner (as illustrat­ed). Care should be taken not to block burner ports.

Step (2) Take Log #4 and place onto burner using the
two log tabs (located on burner pan) as a guide.

Log Pin

Log Pin

Step (3) Take Log #1 and place onto burner using the
two log tabs (located on burner pan) as a guide.

LOGF38 PLACEMENT GUIDELINES

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Step (4) Place Log #5 onto Log #4 using the log pin as a
guide. Ensure Log #5 rests on the shape of Log #4.

Log Pin

Step (5) Place Log #3 onto both Log #1 and Log #5
using the log pins as a guide.

Log Pin

Step (6) Place Log #2 onto both Log #1 and #4 using
the log pins as a guide. Ensure Log #2 does not cover
burner.

LOGF38 PLACEMENT GUIDELINES CONT.

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INSTALLING - GLMVF40 Burner Systems and

LOGC31 Logs

ATTACHING LOG GRATE TO
FIREPLACE BASE

1.• Position Log Grate into fireplace and center. For metal

base fireplaces, use 2 self-tapping hex screws and attach at
the two attachment tabs located on two of the Log Grate
Legs.

2. For solid fuel burning fireplaces with masonry bases, mark
holes and drill. Attach with two concrete type screws no
supplied.

LOGC31 LOG PLACEMENT
GUIDELINES

Kingsman Log Set has been numbered for ease of installation.

Rock kit is for decoration only, DO NOT place rocks on any
burner tubes or gas ports of a burner tube. Rocks are to be
placed on the bottom base of the fireplace and not blocking the
1” diameter hole in the bottom of the burner. LOG31C A and B
are packaged with the GLMVF40 Burner.

WARNING

You must secure this heater to fireplace base, or heater
will move when you adjust controls. Moving heater
may cause a gas leak and may result in property damage
or personal injury.

WARNING

Failure to position the parts in accordance with the dia­grams or failure to use only parts specifically approved

with this heater may result in property damage or

personal injury.

WARNING

The positioning of the logs is critical for the safe and clean operation of this heater. Sooting and other problems can
occur if the logs are not properly and firmly positioned in the heater. Never add additional logs or embellishments
such
as pine cones,vermiculite, volcanic rock or rock wool to the heater.

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LOGC31 PLACEMENT for GLMVF40 BURNER GRATE

1. Place notched area of Log #1 against the O.D.S. Pilot
as shown. Place Log 31C-A and Log 31C-B along the
grate bar as shown.

2. Place flat area of Log #2 against Tab 2 and over top of
Log #1. Locate log mounting hole on Log #3. Position
hole on Tab 3 as shown. Do not place log over the center
burner tube.

3. Locate the 2 mounting holes on the bottom of Log #4
and position them onto Tabs 4A and 4B. Place V area of
Log #5 on the grate bar and then rest Log #5 on the flat
area of Log #2.

4. Place the flat area of Log #6 on the burner pan. Lean
against Logs #4 and #5. Locate flat notched areas of Log
#2 and Log #3. Place Log #7 onto these with charred
branch in the down position.

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LOGC31 PLACEMENT for GLMVF40 BURNER GRATE

5. Place ember rocks on ember plates. (Warning: Do not place ember rocks on the burner tubes.

6. Place lava rock on the bottom of the fire box surrounding
the burner system. Sprinkle vermiculite over top of the
Lava Rock.

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FIGURE 11 - ODS Pilot, Millivolt pilot flames shown

INSTALLING - Burner System

CLEANING AND SERVICING OF BURNER / ODS PILOT

It is recommended to annually inspect and clean the unit to prevent malfunction and / or sooting. This operation should
be performed by your dealer or a qualified technician.

Remove log set, handling carefully by holding gently at each end. (Refer to Log Placement, page 16.) Gloves are
recommended to prevent skin irritation from ceramic.

Annual Cleaning / Inspection

• Do not use cleaning fluids to clean logs or any part of
the heater.

• Use a soft bristle brush or a vacuum with brush
attachment.

• Vacuum loose particles and dust from burner ports,
valve and blower compartments.

• Vacuum any accumulation of lint from primary mixing
tube.

• Inspect ODS pilot for operation, accumulation of lint at
the air inlet holes.

• Verify flame pattern and log placement for proper
operation.

• Verify that all ports ignite and cross over smoothly from
rear
to front burner.

WARNING

Turn off heater and allow to cool before cleaning. Only
a qualified service technician should service and repair
appliance.

CAUTION

Never use a wire, needle, or similar object to clean
ODS / Pilot. This can damage ODS / Pilot.

WARNING

Failure to keep primary air openings clear, may result in
sooting and property damage.

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MILLIVOLT LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

Do not wire 120 Volt power to Millivolt switches or
thermostats.

WARNING

If fireplace has glass doors, never operate the heater
with glass doors closed. If you operate heater with
doors closed, heat build-up inside fireplace will
cause glass to burst.

WARNING

A fireplace screen must be in place when the appli­ance is operating and, unless other provisions for
combustion air are provided, the screen shall have an
opening(s) for introduction of combustion air.

WARNING

Periodic examination and cleaning of the venting
system of the solid fuel burning fireplace, including
frequency of such examination and cleaning, by a
qualified agency.

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ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST for GLMVF38

GLMVF38MVN

ASSEMBLY w/BURNER

ITEM No. QTY. PART No. DESCRIPTION

1 1 38VF-113 LOG HOLDER RIGHT

2 1 38VF-114 LOG HOLDER LEFT

3 1 38VF-200 BURNER ASSEMBLY

4 1 38GL-103 LEFT COVER PLATE

5 1 38GL-102 RIGHT COVER PLATE

6 1 38GL-104 FRONT COVER PLATE
7 1 38GL-107 BURNER PAN

8 4 38GL-105 BURNER BRACKET

9 1 38GL-106 PILOT BRACKET

10 4 MISC. HEX SCREW

11 4 MISC. .500 X .200 WASHER

12 1 33VF-P8214 ODS-PILOT

13 1 33VF-P637si NOVASIT-820

14 1 33VF-P112ve 1.5 X .375 NIPPLE

15 1 1000-257 ELBO90 375 X 125

16 1 3000-921 .150 NIPPLE SIZE 1/8 x 11/2

17 1 2000-213 ELBO90-125

18 1 1000-253 750 X 125 NIPPLE

19 1 1000-255 ORIFICE

20 1 350-P217si PILOT ON/OFF EXT.

21 1 350-P218si HI/LOW EXT.

22 1 33VF-P316ve PILOT TUBE

23 2 33VF-P683ve CONNECTOR

24 1 33VF-P245M REGULATOR

25 2 33VF-P613ve COMPRESSION NUT

26 1 33VF-P316ve TUBE

NATURAL GAS

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ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST for GLMVF38MVP

GLMVF38MVP

ASSEMBLY w/BURNER

ITEM No. QTY. PART No. DESCRIPTION

1 1 38VF-113 LOG HOLDER RIGHT

2 1 38VF-114 LOG HOLDER LEFT

3 1 38VF-200 BURNER ASSEMBLY

4 1 38GL-103 LEFT COVER PLATE

5 1 38GL-102 RIGHT COVER PLATE

6 1 38GL-104 FRONT COVER PLATE
7 1 38GL-107 BURNER PAN

8 4 38GL-105 BURNER BRACKET

9 1 38GL-106 PILOT BRACKET

10 4 MISC. HEX SCREW

11 4 MISC. .500 X .200 WASHER

12 1 33VF-P8404 ODS-ML

13 1 33VF-P636si NOVASIT-820

14 1 33VF-P112ve 1.5 X .375 NIPPLE

15 1 1000-257 ELBO90 375 X 125

16 1 3000-921 .150 NIPPLE SIZE 1/8 x 11/2

17 1 2000-213 ELBO90-125

18 1 1000-253 750 X 125 NIPPLE

19 1 1000-255 ORIFICE

20 1 350-P217si PILOT ON/OFF EXT.

21 1 350-P218si HI/LOW EXT.

22 1 33VF-P316si PILOT TUBE

23 2 N/A CONNECTOR

24 1 N/A REGULATOR

25 2 N/A COMPRESSION NUT

26 1 N/A TUBE

LIQUID PROPANE

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ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST for GLMVF40

4

23

22

5

5

5

13

14

15

16

17

18

17

16

20

24

23

22

19

21

19

21

24

20

16

17

18

17

16

15

14

13

11a

10

9

12

7

8

1

6

19

2

3

ITEM NO. QTY. PART NO. (NG) PART NO. (LP) DESCRIPTION

1 1 40GL-PAN 40GL-PAN Burner Pan
2 1 40GL-BRN 40GL-BRN Burner Assembly
3 4 4200-132 4200-132 Burner Hold Down
4 1 39GL-107 39GL-107 ODS Log Support Plate
5 3 39GL-117 39GL-117 Log Support Plate
6 1 39GL-108 39GL0108 ODS Pilot Bracket
7 1 39GL-104 39GL-104 Orifice Bracket
8 1 39GL-112 39GL-112 Base Cover
9 1 39GL-102 39GL-102 Control Panel

10 1 1000-216 1000-216 Rocker Switch
11a 1 1000-214 1000-214 Piezo Igniter
11b 1 1000-215 1000-215 Pal Nut for Piezo Igniter

12 8 39GL-105 39GL-105 Grate Bar

13 1 350-P217SI 350-P217SI 1 1/2” On/Off Extension Knob

14 1 350-P218SI 350-P218SI 1 1/2” Hi/Lo Extension Knob

15 1 33VF-P637SI 33VFP636SI Vent free Gas Valve

16 1 33VF-P316VE 33VF-P316VE Alt Tubing 3/16”

17 2 33VF-P683VE Connector (Natural Gas Only)

18 1 33VF-P245M Regulator (Natural Gas Only)

19 1 33VF-P8214 33VF-P8404 ODS Pilot System

20 1 4000-P963VE 4000-P963VE 3/8 Male x 3/8 Flare Adapter

21 1 350-P3875D 350-P3875D 10” - 3/8 Flex Connector

22 1 3100-466PA 3100-466PA 3/8 Flare x 1/8 Fipt Adapter

23 1 1000-253 1000-253 1/8 Closed Nipple

24 1 1000-255 (#32) 1000-255 (#49) Orifice

11b

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NOTE: all troubleshooting items are listed in order of
operation.

Possible Cause

1. igniter electrode positioned wrong.

2. igniter electrode is broken.

3. igniter electrode not connected to igniter cable.

4. igniter cable pinched or wet.

5. Piezo-igniter nut is loose.

6. Broken igniter cable.

7. Bad piezo-igniter.

Possible Cause

1. Appliance burning vapors from paint, hair spray,
glues, etc.

2. Gas leak.

Possible Cause

1. Not enough fresh air is available for ODS/pilot
to operate.

2. Low line pressure.

3. ODS/pilot is partially clogged.

Possible Cause

1. Gas leak.

2. Control valve defective.

Possible Cause

1. Gas supply turned off or manual shutoff valve closed.

2. Control knob not in PILOT position.

3. Control knob not pressed in while in PILOT position.

4. Air in gas lines when installed.

5. ODS/pilot is clogged.

6. Gas regulator setting is not correct.

Possible Cause

1. Control knob not fully pressed in.

2. Control knob not pressed in long enough.

3. Manual shutoff valve not fully open

4. Thermocouple connection loose at valve.

Remedy

1. Replace igniter.

2. Replace igniter.

3. Reconnect igniter cable.

4. Free igniter cable if pinched by any metal or tubing.
Keep igniter cable dry.

5. Tighten nut.

6. Replace igniter cable.

7. Replace piezo-igniter.

Remedy

1. Ventilate room. Stop using odor-causing products
while heater is running

2. Locate and correct all leaks.

Remedy

1. Open window and/or door ventilation.

2. Contact local gas company.

3. Clean ODS/pilot.

Remedy

1. Locate and correct all leaks.

2. Replace control valve.

Remedy

1. Turn on gas supply or open manual shutoff valve.

2. Turn control knob while in PILOT position.

3. Press control knob in while in PILOT position.

4. Continue holding down control knob. Repeat igniting
operation until air is removed.

5. Replace ODS/pilot assembly or get it serviced.

6. Replace gas regulator.

Remedy

1. Press control knob in fully.

2. After ODS/pilot lights, keep control knob pressed in
for 30 seconds.

3. Fully open manual shutoff valve.

4. Hand tighten until snug, then tighten 1/4 turn more.

TROUBLESHOOTING

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

WARNING

When igniter button is pressed, there is no spark at ODS/Pilot.

Appliance produces unwanted odors.

Appliance shuts off in use.

Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF position.

When igniter button is pressed, there is a spark at ODS/pilot,
but no ignition.

ODS/pilot lights, but flame goes out when control knob is released.

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5. Pilot flame not touching thermocouple, which allows
thermocouple to cool, causing pilot flame to go out.
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.

Possible Cause

1. Burner orifice is clogged.

2. Burner orifice diameter is too small.

3. Inlet pressure is too low.

Possible Cause

1. Manifold pressure is too low.

2. Burner orifice is clogged.

Possible Cause

1. Burner orifice is clogged or damaged.

2. Burner is damaged.

3. Gas regulator is defective.

Possible Cause

1. Vapors from paint or curing process of logs.

Possible Cause

Possible Cause

1. Turning control knob to HI position when burner is cold.

2. Air in gas line.

3. Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice.

Possible Cause

1. LP regulator shut down due to inlet pressure being
too high.

5. Contact local gas company.

6. Replace thermocouple

7. Replace control valve.

Remedy

1. Clean burner or replace light burner orifice.

2. Replace burner orifice.

3. Contact qualified service person.

Remedy

1. Contact local gas company.

2. Clean burner or replace burner orifice.

Remedy

1. Clean burner or replace burner orifice.

2. Replace burner.

3. Replace Gas regulator.

Remedy

1. Problem will stop after a few hours of operation. Run
the heater with the damper open if you have one or open
a window for the first few hours.

Remedy

1. Log heater is intended to be smokeless. Turn off heater
and call qualified service person.

Remedy

1. Turn control knob to LO position and let warm up for a
minute

2. Operate burner until air is removed from line. Have gas
line checked by local gas company.

3. Clean burner or replace burner orifice.

Remedy

1. Verify LP tank regulator is installed and set at 11 to 13
inches w.c.

2. Replace LP regulator on heater.

One or both burners do not light after ODS/pilot is lit.

Delayed ignition of burner.

Burner backfiring during combustion.

Log appears to smoke (after initial operation).

Heater produces a whistling noise when burner is lit.

Slight smoke or odor during initial operation.

No Gas to pilot.

TROUBLESHOOTING Cont.

BASIC ONE YEAR WARRANTY

During the first year after installation, we will provide a replacement for any component part of your unit found to be defective in materials
or workmanship, including labour costs. Repair work requires prior approval by Kingsman, labour costs are based on a predetermined rate
schedule and any repair work must be done through an authorized Kingsman dealer.

LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY

The heat exchanger, combustion chamber and burner of every Kingsman product excluding the Outdoor Firepit are warranted against
materials or workmanship during the period the product is owned by the original owner. The part to be replaced must be returned to our
distributor in exchange for the replacement part. Any labor, material, freight and/or handling charges associated with any repair
or replacement pursuant to this Limited Lifetime Warranty will not be covered by this warranty.

GENERAL TERMS

In lieu of providing a replacement part, we may, at our option, provide the distributor's component purchase price from us or a credit equal
to the distributors component purchase price from us toward the purchase of any new unit which we distribute. If a credit is given
in lieu of a replacement part, the rating plate from the unit being replaced must be submitted on a warranty claim, and the unit being
replaced must be made available to our distributor for disposition.

In establishing the date of installation for any purpose, including determination of the starting date for the term of this Limited Lifetime Warranty,
reasonable proof of the original installation date must be presented*, otherwise the effective date will be based upon the date of manufacture
plus thirty (30) days.

We will not be responsible for and you, the user, will pay for: (a) damages caused by accident, abuse, negligence, misuse, riot, fire, flood,
or Acts of God (b) damages caused by operating the unit where there is a corrosive atmosphere containing chlorine, fluorine, or any other
damaging chemicals (other than in a normal residential environment) (c) damages caused by any unauthorized alteration or repair
of the unit affecting its stability or performance (d) damages caused by improper matching or application of the unit or the unit's components
(e) damages caused by failing to provide proper maintenance and service to the unit (f) any expenses incurred for erecting, disconnecting
or dismantling the unit (g) parts or supplies used in connection with service or maintenance (h) damage repairs, inoperation or inefficiency
resulting from faulty installation or application (i) electricity or fuel costs or any increase in electricity or fuel cost whatsoever including
additional or unusual use of supplemental electric heat.

We shall not be liable for any incidental, consequential, or special damages or expenses in connection with any use or failure of this unit.
We have not made and do not make any representation or warranty of fitness for a particular use or purpose, and there is no implied condition
of fitness for a particular use or purpose. We make no express warranties except as stated in this Limited Lifetime Warranty. No one is authorized
to change this Limited Lifetime Warranty or to create for us any other obligation or liability in connections with this unit. Any implied
warranties shall last for one year after the original installation. Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages or do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty or condition lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions
may not apply to you. The provisions of this limited warranty are in additions to and not a modification of or subtraction from any statutory
warranties and other rights and remedies provided by law.

Save this certificate. It gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state and province to province.

In the event your unit needs servicing, contact your dealer or contractor who installed or serviced your unit. When requesting service,
please have the model and serial number from each unit readily available. If your dealer needs assistance, the distributor is available for support
and we, in turn support the distributor's efforts.

Fill in the installation date and model and serial numbers of the unit in the space provided below and retain this limited warranty for your files.

Model No. Serial No. Date installed

Dealer or Contractor Name :

*

To receive advantage of your warranty, you must retain the original records that can establish the installation date of your unit.

LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY

This Limited Lifetime Warranty applies only while the unit remains at the site of the original
installation and only if the unit is installed inside the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii,
and Canada. The warranty applies only if the unit is installed and operated in accordance
with the printed instructions and in compliance with applicable installation and building codes
and good trade practices.

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