Mirage A Installation And Operating Instructions Manual
Direct Vent Insert
INSTALLATION
AND
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
SERIES A
DIRECT VENT
FIREPLACE INSERT
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WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
-- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
-- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
- Do not try to light any appliance.
- Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
- Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbour’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.
IMPORTANT: THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE TO REMAIN WITH THE HOMEOWNER
200598-24 DVI-INST # 5055.65
Contents
Caution....................................................................................... 3
Safety ......................................................................................... 3
Maintenance............................................................................... 3
Installation ................................................................................. 4
Clearances.................................................................................. 5
Venting ...................................................................................... 6
Rocker Switch............................................................................ 7
Gas Supply................................................................................. 8
Burner Assembly ....................................................................... 8
Brick Panels Installation.......................................................... 10
Levelling Legs ......................................................................... 10
Log Set..................................................................................... 11
Surround Assembly ................................................................. 12
First Fire................................................................................... 13
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Operation ................................................................................. 13
Primary Air Adjustment .......................................................... 13
Optional Blower ...................................................................... 15
Replacement Parts ................................................................... 16
Glass Frame Removal.............................................................. 18
Optional Radiant Overlay........................................................ 18
Appendix A.............................................................................. 19
Vent Terminal Kit .............................................................. 19
Vent Terminal Flashing Installation Guide ....................... 20
Optional Blower Kit ........................................................... 21
Louver Kit Installation Guide ............................................ 22
Safety Label........................................................................ 23
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Caution
Maintenance
FOR YOUR SAFETY - Do not install or operate your Pacific
Energy Mirage Direct Vent Gas Insert without first reading
and understanding this manual. Any installation or operational deviation from the following instructions voids the
Pacific Energy Gas Stove Warranty and may prove hazardous.
This appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be
disconnected from gas supply piping system during any
pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/
2 psig. (3.5 kPa)
This appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping
system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during
any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test
pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig. (3.5 kPa)
Note: When lit for the first time, the appliance will emit a
slight odour for a couple of hours. This is due to the curing
of paints, sealants and lubricants used in the manufacturing
process. This condition is temporary. Open doors and
windows to ventilate area. Smoke and fumes caused by the
curing process may cause discomfort to some individuals.
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Safety
Due to high temperatures, this gas appliance should be
located out of traffic and away from furniture and
draperies.
Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of
high surface temperature and should stay away to avoid
burns or clothing ignition.
Young children should be carefully supervised when they
are in the same room as the appliance.
Clothing or other flammable material should not be placed
on or near the appliance.
Any grill, panel or door removed for servicing the unit
must be replaced prior to operating. Failure to do so may
create a hazardous condition.
Installation and repair should be done by a qualified
service person. The appliance should be inspected before
use and at least annually by a professional service person.
More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive
lint from carpeting, bedding material, etc. It is imperative
that control compartments, burners and circulating air
passageways of the appliance be kept clean.
Caution: Turn off gas and electrical power supply and allow
ample time for unit to cool before servicing appliance. It is
recommended that this appliance and venting should be
inspected at least once a year by a qualified service person.
Do not use this heater if any part has been under water.
Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the
heater and to replace any part of the control system and any
gas control which has been under water.
Annual Inspection:
a) Clean louvers and air passage ways of excessive lint
buildup from carpeting, bedding material, etc. The flow of
combustion and ventilation air must not be obstructed.
b) Remove glass panel and log set. Inspect logs and burner
assembly for lint and soot buildup. If excessive buildup of
soot is present, have a qualified service person inspect and
adjust unit for proper combustion. Clean logs and burner with
a vacuum cleaner, paying close attention to burner ports.
c) Check the pilot system for proper operation. (See Fig.
#1)
d) Check that the chimney flue and its outlet are open and
free from blockage or debris.
e) Check glass panel gasket, replace if necessary.
Note: The appliance area must be kept clear and free from
combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapours and liquids.
Periodically:
a) Viewing glass may be cleaned with glass cleaner.
b) Exterior porcelain enamel finish may be cleaned with
soap and water.
Note: Never use abrasives to clean this appliance.
Fig. # 1
It is Pacific Energy’s policy that no responsibility is
assumed by the Company or by any of its employees or
representatives for any damages caused by an inoperable,
inadequate, or unsafe condition which is the result, either
directly or indirectly, of any improper operation or
installation procedures.
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Installation
The Mirage Direct Vent Gas Insert installation and venting
must conform to the current CAN/CGA-B149 installation
code (in Canada) or the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
Z223.1 -1988 (in the USA), and approved per local codes.
Only qualified (licensed or trained) personnel should
install this product.
Fig. # 3
Existing Fireplace
(Masonry or Factory Built)
The Mirage Direct Vent Gas Insert is designed to be installed
into a masonry or a factory built zero clearance fireplace. The
masonry fireplace must be built according to the requirements of the standards for chimneys, fireplaces, vents and
solid fuel burning appliances, NFPA 211 (Latest Edition) or
applicable National, Provincial, State or local codes. The
factory built zero clearance fireplace and its chimney must be
certified and meet applicable National, Provincial, State or
local codes.
In order to sufficiently accommodate the Mirage Direct Vent
Gas Insert, the minimum size of the fireplace should be 28-3/
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8 inches wide, 20-3/4 inches high and 15 inches deep (see
Fig.#2).
The fireplace and its chimney should be swept and inspected.
The existing fireplace damper (if present) should be locked
open or removed completely if the opening is too small for
two - 3" flue liners to pass through.
Fig. # 2
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Clearances
The minimum clearances from the appliance to combustible
surfaces are shown on Fig. #4 and #5. Adequate clearances
around air openings and combustion air supplies are required.
MINIMUM CLEARANCES
TO COMBUSTIBLES:
Adjacent sidewall: .......................6.0 in. (152 mm)
Ceiling to appliance:.....................50 in. (1270 mm)
Mantel to appliance:.....................18 in. (457 mm)
Maximum mantel extension: .......12 in. (305 mm)
Mantel top support
to appliance ...................................18 in. (457 mm)
Mantel side support
to appliance .....................................6 in. (150 mm)
Fig. # 4
Fig. # 5
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Venting
Fig # 7
Vent Terminal
Caution: Only Flex Liner kit (MIND.FL25) or an approved
gas vent flue liner and a Vent Terminal (MIND.VTTERM)
is approved for use with this appliance.
Also approved for use is Simpson Dura-Vent GS
termination kits, both Standard Vertical Termination cap
(#980) and the Extended Vertical Termination cap (#930)
in conjunction with the 3" Co-Linear Termination kit
(#923GK).
No other venting system or components may be used.
1) Measure chimney height and cut flex liner as required.
Mark one of the pipes with a stripe to identify combustion
air intake pipe from flue outlet pipe.
2) Attach marked flex liner pipe to the intake side (longer
collar) of vent terminal. Seal and secure with sealant and
screws provided. Attach the other pipe to the outlet side
of vent terminal. Seal and secure with sealant and screws
provided.
3) Insert both flex liners from top of the chimney, down
through the damper opening.
4) The vent terminal is sized to fit most typical chimneys.
Before attaching vent terminal to top of chimney, apply a
bead of caulking to top of clay liner. Slip vent terminal
over liner and secure in place with lateral retaining bolts.
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5) For larger chimneys, an optional flashing is available
which may be cut and fitted to suit. The flashing attaches
to the underside of the terminal with four nuts provided.
Caulk the flashing in place to seal any gaps.
Seal
Min. ........ 8' (2.4m)
Max. .......36' (10.9m)
3" Flex
Liner
The vent terminal must be sealed in place to prevent water
from entering the existing chimney.
Fig # 6
Note: The vent must be a minimum 8' long and
must not exceed a total lenght of 36'.
6) Remove the screw located above the top louver which
retains the vent connector plate on the appliance. Attach
ends of the flex liners to the collars on top of the connector
plate.
Fig # 8
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Make sure the marked inlet pipe is attached to the inlet side
Fig # 9
(marked "I"), and the unmarked pipe is attached to the
outlet side (marked "E") of the connector plate.
7) Seal and secure inlet pipe with sealant and screws provided.
8) Slip the 3 1/2" pipe clamp loosely over the end of the flex
flue pipe. Slide the pipe over the collar (marked "E") of
the vent connector plate and clamp tightly in place.
Secure in place with screws provided. No additional seal
is required.
9) Position vent connector plate over top of unit as the Insert
is pushed into the fireplace. Clip connector plate at the
back of the unit, tip down into position and attach in place
with screw previously removed. Leave the Insert extending a couple of inches out of the fireplace temporarily to
allow for proper surround placement.
Rocker Switch
No electrical connection is required for the gas system operation. The self generating pilot provides current for the
optional remote wall switch.
The installation of a wall switch allows for manual remote
operation of fireplace, and automatic operation with a wall
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thermostat. Use a switch or thermostat rated for millivolts.
Position the wall switch or thermostat so that a maximum of
25 feet of wiring from the switch to the fireplace is used. Use
18/2 thermostat wire. Connect the wall switch to the valve as
shown in Fig. #10.
Fig # 10
Optional Wall Switch or Thermostat
Rocker Switch
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Gas Supply
Burner Assembly
Caution: The gas line should be installed by a qualified
service person in accordance with all building codes. Consult
local and/or national building codes before altering the fireplace.
The Mirage Direct Vent Gas Insert comes equipped with a
flexible connector with a 3/8" N.P.T. Male inlet for easy gas
connection. This connector is attached to the control valve
under the burner assembly and may exit the gas Insert at the
bottom left front or left rear. (Fig. #11)
Proper gas line diameter must be used to assure proper
operation. A pressure test port (1/8 inch N.P.T. plugged
tapping) must be provided for checking gas pressure. This
port must be located immediately upstream of the gas supply
connection to the appliance.
Correct gas pressure requirement:
Natural Gas Propane
Min. Pressure 5.0" wc 11.0" wc
(For purpose of input adjustment)
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Max. Pressure 10.5" wc 13.0" wc
The glass frame must be removed to install the burner into the
firebox. The glass frame is held in place by two over-center
latches located under the firebox.
1) Fold down the bottom louver, if installed, to access the
over-center latch. Disengage the latches by pulling each
lever down and forward.
2) Grasp the sides of the frame and swing the bottom out to
clear. Lift it up and forward to disengage from the top and
place in a safe place to avoid damage.
3) Remove the wrapped logs and brick panels and set aside,
taking care not to damage them.
4) Remove burner assembly from the carton and inspect.
Remove the two wing nuts contained in the plastic bag in
the carton.
Manifold Pressure 3.8" wc 11.0" wc
Fig # 11
Optional Blower
Cord Exit
Wire Harness
Gas Inlet
Exit
Rear Knockout
5) Bend the flexible inlet connector so that the line extends
straight from the control valve. While placing the burner
into the firebox, feed the flex gas inlet pipe through the
front plastic bushing located in the casing side. The flex
inlet pipe should extend out of the casing side, through the
plastic bushing.
A knockout is provided at the right rear of the appliance as an
alternate exit for the flexible connector. To use this inlet,
remove the knockout from the rear of the appliance. (Fig.
#11) Remove the plastic bushing installed in the side and
reinstall into the hole at the rear of the appliance.
6) Angle the burner assembly slightly forward, and place
inside the firebox. Be sure to align the two studs on the
side of the burner with the holes provided in the firebox
bottom side ledges. (Fig. #12)
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