Magnum SP-40-ZC Installation And Operation Manual

MAGNUM ZC GAS

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL

The Magnum ZC Zero Clearance Wood/Gas burning appliance can be adapted for use either with
Wood or Gas. Particular attention needs to be paid to the following guidelines for installation and
operation of your Magnum ZC appliance.

! Installation requirements of the Magnum ZC appliance are the same whether you are installing

it for wood or gas.

! 2100-degree metal insulated or metal air-cooled venting must be used with wood and/or gas.
! All clearance requirements are the same for gas as it is for wood burning.
! Do not burn wood in a Magnum ZC that has been changed over to gas unless the gas log kit has

been removed by a professional service man trained to work on the Magnum ZC appliance.

! Do not operate the Magnum ZC gas equipped appliance until you have read and understand the

operations section of this manual.

INSTALLATION OF THE SP-40-ZC GAS LOG

IMPORTANT: THE MAGNUM SP-40-ZC GAS LOG KIT MUST

BE INSTALLED BY A TRAINED GAS TECHNICIAN

Tools needed: small flat screwdriver - #2 Phillips head screwdriver - hammer - punch - gas piping
wrenches including pipe cutters, testing equipment and pressure testing equipment - electric or portable
drill with drill bits and nut drivers - knife or hack saw blade

INSTALLATION: If you are installing the SP-40-ZC gas log kit in a Magnum ZC appliance that has
been in operation as a wood burning appliance you will need to do the following.

! make sure that the chimney has been cleaned and checked for defects
! cover the floor in front of the Magnum ZC to make sure that the carpet etc does not get dirty
! vacuum out the entire firebox to get rid of ash and smoke buildup
! take out the bottom and side firebrick and put them in a box for storage in case the homeowner

wants to have the unit changed back to wood at some time in the future.

! take off the Fireplace doors and put them in a secure place or open them wide open.

Whether you are installing the gas option in a new unit or existing Magnum ZC appliance you will
need to run a gas line into the bottom area of the unit. This can be accomplished by running the gas
line through one of the combustion air access inlets located on each side of the Magnum ZC. ( you can
locate these by opening the lower grill and looking to the left or right side of the unit ) See Fig. 1. You
will see a 5" diameter opening in the steel cabinet that has insulation covering the access. Take a knife
or hack saw blade and cut a hole through the insulation the size of the gas line.

Fig. 1

Access for the gas line can be
seen by opening the lower grill.

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Note:

The gas line will have to be located on the left front side of the unit so make sure that you run
the line around the bottom of the unit to the front left side with enough length to hook onto the gas
valve that will be located in the center front of the unit.

There are (3) 1" diameter holes that will have to be drilled. The hole on the far right of the unit also
has to be drilled all the way through the inner firebox and through the combustion air pan. This will
give you access to the bottom of the unit where the gas line and wiring will be routed. See Fig. 2.

Drill the right 1” dia. Hole 2” in from the right side
and back 3 ½” from the front door flange. The (2) 1”

Inside of Firebox (3)
1” Dia. knockout

holes for the air inlet are located 9” from each side
and 3 ½” back from the front door flange. Drill these
holes only through the inner firebox, not through the
combustion air pan.
Take the SP-40-ZC gas log kit out of the box and

Combustion Air Pan

Gas Line access to burner
through bottom of pan.

Fig. 2

check to make sure that all of the parts are enclosed.

The kit should include:

Main burner pan - (2) bags
of sand for natural gas or (2) bags of vermiculite for
LP gas - (1) bag of burning embers - logs - valve

assembly - spark igniter - hardware package ( includes valve assembly bracket, spark igniter
bracket, attaching screws )

NOTE:

Make sure that none of the parts are mixed up with the packaging and get thrown out. Sift
through the packaging carefully and then set the parts out of the way so that they do not get stepped on
and broken.
Assemble the valve to the valve assembly bracket using the (2) # 10-24 X 3/8" long screws provided
and the (2) # 10 washers. Place the washers over the screws and align the gas valve so that the gas
inlet is facing to the left. Tighten the screws securely.

Align the bracket on the combustion air pan located on the front center of the unit directly in from the
lower grill. Use the (2) #10 self drilling and tapping screws provided to attach the bracket. Fig. 4.

Attaching holes (2)

Valve Assembly Bracket

pilot gas line

Valve Bracket Spark
Valve Igniter

Bracket

Fig. 4

main gas line to
burner

Gas
Inlet

Gas Valve

Valve Attaching
screws (2)

Next attach the spark igniter bracket using the
(2) #10 self drilling and tapping screws

Fig. 3

provided. The bracket needs to be located to
the far right of the Combustion Air pan. See

fig. 4. When locating the bracket make sure
that it is not in the way of the gas lines or the electrical box located on the inside right side of the
cabinet.

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You can attach the spark igniter to the bracket hand tightening the plastic nut to make sure that it does

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not get over tightened or stripped. Make sure that the wire for the spark igniter is in place on the back
of the spark igniter.

Attach the gas line to the inlet of the gas valve. ( this should be on the left side ) It is highly
recommended that you install a drip in the line right before the valve to assure that water and junk does
not get into the valve. Make sure that the line is cleaned and blown out to assure that there are no
filings or pipe dope that will get into the valve. Make sure that you install a shutoff within the required
distance of the unit. ( see the instructions included with the SP-40-ZC log set )

IMPORTANT: You must pressure test the line before hooking onto the valve. Excess pressure
will destroy the valve. Make sure that the inlet pressure is reduced to the correct pressure before
hooking up the gas line to the valve. ( see the instructions included with the SP-40-ZC log set. )

Attach the pilot assembly to the gas pan on the right side using the screws provided. Make sure that
the pilot and igniter assembly is in the correct position. See Fig. 5

Route the spark igniter wire to the spark igniter whichever way is the best. Either you can hook it up
first down below and then hook it up the pilot assembly or reverse.

Route the pilot gas line and the main burner gas line to the right side of the valve, clean and debur ends

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and attach to the valve.
Make sure that all fittings are checked for cracks and leaks.

Attach the millivolt wiring as shown in the gas log instruction sheet.

Check the gas pressure as shown in the gas log instruction sheet.

Pour the sand or vermiculite in the pan and place the logs as shown. Do not test fire the system until
all fittings are checked for leaks.

Run the gas log for 30 minutes or more to make sure that all operations are working properly.
Go over the operation instructions with the customer to assure that they understand the system.

Front of unit

Gas log placement

SP-40-ZC Gas Log Assembly

Fig. 6

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