Nordyne VFGL-18MSP-3, VFGL-28MSN-3, VFGL-24MSN-3, VFGL-24MSP-3, VFGL-28MSP-3 Installation And Operation Instructions Manual
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N S T A L L A T I O N
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N S T R U C T I O N S
Installation
And Operation
Instructions
Unvented Gas Log
Room Heaters
VFGL-18MSN-3 Series*
VFGL-18MSP-3 Series*
VFGL-24MSN-3 Series*
VFGL-24MSP-3 Series*
VFGL-28MSN-3 Series*
VFGL-28MSP-3 Series*
VFGL-18VSN-3 Series
VFGL-18VSP-3 Series
VFGL-24VSN-3 Series
VFGL-24VSP-3 Series
VFGL-28VSN-3 Series
VFGL-28VSP-3 Series
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 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.
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 combustion and
ventilation air section, page 3.
Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of
traffic and away from furniture or
draperies.
Do not place clothing or other materials on or near this appliance.
PLEASE RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATION NOT TO SCALE.
*Note: Manual control models are also design
certified for use as vented gas log sets.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Information......................... page 2
Inventory ......................................... page 2
Tools Required ................................ page 2
Important Safety Information .......... page 2
Codes .............................................. page 3
Combustion and Ventilation Air ....... page 3
Preinstallation.................................. page 4
Clearances ....................................... page 4
Installation ....................................... page 6
Gas Pressure Check......................... page 7
Flame Appearance ........................... page 7
Operation ......................................... page 8
Cleaning and Servicing .................... page 8
Replacement Parts .......................... page 8
Accessories ..................................... page 9
Heater Specification Chart ............... page 10
Heater Technical Detail Chart........... page 10
Troubleshooting Guide .................... page 11
Operating Instructions – Manual ..... page 12
Operating Instructions – Millivolt .... page 14
Replacement Parts List.................... page 16
Warranty.......................................... page 20
GENERAL INFORMATION
These Unvented Gas Log Room Heaters incorporate unitized ceramic fiber logs which glow
realistically when the heater is operating.
The log sets covered in this document are
manually controlled heater rated units. These
units are equiped with either a standard manual
gas valve or a millivolt gas valve. The control
knob is set to the desired position, which maintains a continuous gas burning rate.
A spark ignition system (piezo) allows the gas
pilot to be lit without the use of matches or
batteries and permits operation of the heater
during a power outage.
These heaters are fitted with a specially designed pilot utilizing an oxygen depletion sensor (ODS) which responds to the amount of
oxygen available in the room and shuts the
heater off before the oxygen level drops below
18%. The pilot can be relit only when fresh air
is available. Refer to the Combustion and Ventilation Air section.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR INSTALLATION ONLY IN A SOLID FUEL
BURNING FIREPLACE WITH A WORKING
FLUE OR AN APPROVED VENTLESS FIREBOX ENCLOSURE.
Minimum Fireplace (Firebox) Size
Log Set Height Depth Width
18" Models 16" 14" 20" Front
19" Rear
24" Models 16" 14" 35" Front
27" Rear
28" Models 16" 14" 38" Front
30" Rear
Table 1
Do not install these Unvented Gas Log Room
Heaters in a bedroom or a bathroom as all
units exceed maximum allowable BTU/hr input of 10,000.
Check the inventory list to be sure that you have
all the necessary parts in usable condition. Also
check for concealed damage.
Inventory
Unvented gas log room heater
Two (2) screws
Bag of decorative volcanic rock
Ceramic fiber logs
Installation and Operating Instructions
Tools and Supplies Normally Required
External regulator (Propane models only)
Manual shut-off valve
Sediment trap
Piping complying with local codes
Pipe compound
Pipe wrench
Tee joint
Screwdriver
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE OWNER.
OWNER: PLEASE RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTION FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
IMPORTANT: READ THESE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR TRYING TO OPERATE THIS HEATER.
WARNING: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH
THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THIS DOCUMENT WILL RESULT IN AN IMPROPERLY
INSTALLED AND OPERATING APPLIANCE, VOIDING ITS WARRANTY. ANY
CHANGE TO THIS APPLIANCE AND/OR
ITS OPERATING CONTROLS IS DANGEROUS. IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR USE
OF THIS APPLIANCE CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM FIRE,
BURNS, EXPLOSION OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of
carbon monoxide poisoning are similar to
the flu with headaches, dizziness and/or nausea. If you have these signs, obtain fresh air
immediately. Turn off the gas supply to the
appliance and have it serviced by a qualified
professional, as it may not be operating
correctly.
• Due to high temperatures, the heater should
be located out of traffic and away from furniture
and draperies.
• Children and adults should be alerted to the
hazard 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 with the
heater.
• Do not place clothing or other flammable
material on or near the heater.
• Any safety screen or guard removed for
servicing the heater must be replaced prior to
operating the heater.
• Installation and repair should be done by a
qualified service person. The heater 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
important that control compartments, burners
and circulating air passageways of the heater
be kept clean.
• Allow the heater to cool before servicing.
Always shut off the gas to the heater while
performing service work.
• Do not install the heater in a bedroom or
bathroom.
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NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATION NOT TO SCALE.
• The installation must conform with local
codes or, in the absence of local codes with the
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1.
• The heater and its individual shut-off valve
must be disconnected from the gas supply
piping system while performing any tests of the
gas supply piping system at pressures in excess of
1/2 psig.
• The heater must be isolated from the gas
supply piping system by closing its individual
manual shut-off valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test
pressures equal to or less than
1/2 psig.
• Keep heater area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.
• Do not use this heater if any part has been
under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the room heater and
to replace any part of the control system and
any gas control which has been under water.
• Input ratings are shown in BTU per hour and
are for elevations up to 4,800 feet. Do not install
this heater at an elevation above 4,800 feet if the
gas supply has not been derated for that elevation. Consult your local gas supplier. (For operation at elevations above 4,800 feet, equipment ratings shall be reduced at the rate of 4
percent for each 1,000 feet above sea level
before selecting appropriately sized equipment.)
• Ensure that the heater is clean when operating. Excessive dust accumulation on the burner
and/or logs will increase the amount of carbon
monoxide formation and could lead to carbon
monoxide poisoning and/or death.
CODES
Adhere to all local codes or in their absence the
latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code
ANSI Z223.1 or NFPA54 which can be obtained
from The American National Standards Institute, Inc. (1430 Broadway, New York, NY,
10018) or National Fire Protection Association,
Inc. (Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA, 02269).
State or local codes may only allow operation of
this appliance (manual version only) in a vented
configuration. Check your state or local codes.
Superior Unvented Gas Log Room Heaters are
certified by AGA to ANSI Z21.11.2 standard.
These gas log room heaters may be used as a
space heat source for a room in conjunction with
an approved unvented firebox. Additionally,
manually controlled units are design certified by
AGA to ANSI 21.60 as a vented gas log set.
As such manually controlled units may be used
as vented gas log set in any wood-burning
fireplace that has been properly constructed to
code, and in the case of factory built fireplaces,
installed in compliance with manufacturers listing and installation instruction.
Use of the manually controlled log sets covered
by this manual in a properly vented woodburning fireplace which has had the damper
blocked open as detailed in these installation
instructions preclude consideration of the combustion and ventilation air and clearance to
combustible restrictions discussed herein.
COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR
This heater shall not be installed in a confined
space or unusually tight construction unless
provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation air.
The National Fuel Gas Code defines a confined
space as a space whose volume is less than
50 ft3 per 1,000 BTU/Hr (4.8 m3 per kw) of the
aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space and an unconfined space
as a space whose volume is not less than 50 ft
per 1,000 BTU/Hr (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.
Unusually tight construction is defined as construction where:
a. wall and ceilings exposed to the outside
atmosphere have a continuous water vapor
retarder with a rating or one perm or less with
openings gasketed or sealed, and
b. weather stripping has been added on operable 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 wallceiling joints, between wall panels, at penetrations for plumbing, electrical, and gas lines,
and at other openings.
Use the following equations to determine if you
have a confined or unconfined space.
1. Determine the volume of space — ft
Length x Width x Height = _____ ft
(Include adjoining rooms with doorless passageways or ventilation grills between
rooms.)
Example: 24' (L) x 16' (W) x 8' (H) = 3072 ft
2. Divide the volume of space by 50 ft3 to
determine the maximum BTU/Hr the space
can support.
______ (volume of space – ft
(Maximum BTU/Hr the space can support)
Example: 3072 ft3 / 50 ft3 = 61.44
or 61,440 BTU/Hr the space can support.
3. Add the BTU/Hr of all the fuel burning appli-
ances in the space.
Vent-Free heater _______ BTU/Hr
Gas appliance #1* _______ BTU/Hr
Gas appliance #2 + _______ BTU/Hr
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Total = _______ BTU/Hr
Example:
Vent-free heater 32,000 BTU/Hr
Gas appliance #1 35,000 BTU/Hr
(water heater)
Total = 67,000 BTU/Hr
* Do not include direct-vent gas appliances.
Direct-vent is sealed combustion and draws
combustion air from the outdoors.
4. Compare the maximum BTU/Hr the space
can support with the actual amount of BTU/
Hr used.
_________ BTU/Hr
(max. the space can support)
_________ BTU/Hr
(actual amount of BTU/Hr used)
Example:
61,440 BTU/Hr
(max. the space can support)
67,000 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.
3
.
3
3
)/ 50 ft3 =
3
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATION NOT TO SCALE.
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Your options are:
a. Rework equations adding the space of ad-
joining room(s). If the extra volume provides
an unconfined space, then remove door or
add ventilation grills between rooms. Refer
to National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1,
Section 5.3.
b.Vent room directly to the outdoors. Refer to
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, Section 5.3.
When local codes require the damper to be
fixed open, a damper stop must be installed to
prevent full closure of the fireplace damper and
provide a minimum 29 square inch flue opening at all times. Refer to accessories for damper
clamp.
If damper clamp is not available, the damper
may be fixed open in the following manner.
Drill a hole in the end of the damper. Screw in
a bolt of sufficient size and adjust to provide the
minimum 29 square inches of flue opening.
Follow these instructions carefully to ensure
safe installation. Failure to follow these requirements may create a fire hazard.
Step 1. Sidewall Clearances: The sides of the
fireplace opening must be at least 16" from any
combustible side wall (
Figure 1
).
42"
Min.
c. Install a lower BTU/Hr heater, such as a
24,000 BTU/Hr, to make the area an unconfined space.
If the actual BTU/Hr used is less than the
maximum BTU/Hr the space can support, then
the space is an unconfined space. You will need
no additional fresh air ventilation for an unconfined space.
WARNING: IF THE AREA IN WHICH THE
HEATER MAY BE OPERATED IS SMALLER
THAN THAT DEFINED AS AN UNCONFINED
SPACE OR IF THE BUILDING IS OF UNUSUALLY TIGHT CONSTRUCTION, PROVIDE ADEQUATE COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR BY ONE OF THE METHODS
DESCRIBED IN THE NATIONAL FUEL GAS
CODE, ANSI Z223.1, SECTION 5.3 OR
APPLICABLE LOCAL CODES.
PREINSTALLATION
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.
Note: Illustrations shown in this manual reflect
“typical” installations with nominal dimensions
and are for reference only. Actual installations
may vary due to individual design preferences.
However, always maintain minimum clearances
to combustible materials and do not violate any
specific installation requirements. Refer to Figures 1 through 7 for clearances.
Note: The following steps represent the normal
sequence of installation. Each installation is
unique, however, and might require a different
sequence.
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CAUTION: HEATERS CREATE WARM AIR CURRENTS. THESE CURRENTS MOVE HEAT TO
WALL SURFACES NEXT TO HEATER. INSTALLING HEATER NEXT TO VINYL OR CLOTH WALL
COVERINGS OR OPERATING HEATER WHERE
IMPURITIES IN THE AIR (SUCH AS TOBACCO
SMOKE) EXISTS, MAY DISCOLOR WALLS.
• Turn off gas supply to the fireplace or firebox.
• Position heater in fireplace or firebox.
• Connect gas line.
• Secure heater.
• Assemble logs and test flame.
• Sprinkle volcanic rock over base plate in front
of and below the main burner.
Check Gas Type
This heater can only be connected to the gas
type specified on the heater rating plate. This
heater can not be modified in the field for a
different gas type. If the gas supply differs, DO
NOT INSTALL the heater. Contact your dealer to
obtain the correct heater.
CLEARANCES
WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL THIS GAS
HEATER:
• IN SLEEPING QUARTERS, BATHROOMS, A MOBILE HOME, OR A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE.
• WHERE CURTAINS, FURNITURE,
CLOTHING OR OTHER FLAMMABLE OBJECTS ARE LESS THAN 42" FROM THE
FRONT OF THE GAS HEATER.
• IN HIGH TRAFFIC AREAS.
• IN WINDY OR DRAFTY AREAS.
Ensure the minimum clearances shown in
Figures 1 through 7
right clearances are determined when facing
the front of the heater.
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATION NOT TO SCALE.
are maintained. Left and
16"
Min.
Figure 1
Step 2. Ceiling Clearance: The ceiling must be
at least 42" from the top of the heater opening
(
Figure 1
).
Step 3. Noncombustible materials (minimum
requirements): To install the room heater with-
out wood mantels, shelves or other combustible projections directly above the opening of
the fireplace (firebox) refer to
Table 2.
Note that at least 8" of noncombustible
Figure 2
and
material must be installed above the heaters
described in this manual.
Noncombustible materials, such as slate and
marble, must be at least 1/2" thick.
Noncombustible
Material
A
Heater in Fireplace
or Firebox
Figure 2
8" or More of
Noncombustible
Material
Adjustable
Canopy
Heater in Fireplace
or Firebox
Figure 3
Noncombustible Material Requirements with No Mantel Installed
Combustible
Material
5" Min.
Combustible
Material
Can be less
than 5"
14" Min.
(A) Noncombustible Material Measurement Requirements for Safe Installation
12" or more Adjustable canopy not required.
8" minimum to 12" Install adjustable canopy, P/N 053751 or
P/N 053752 (
Figure 3
Less than 8" Extend noncombustible material to at least
8" and install adjustable canopy (
or
Extend noncombustible material to a height
of at least 12".
).
Figure 3
Example: The bottom of the mantel may project
from the wall a maximum of 2
of 8" above the opening. The top shelf of the
mantel may project a maximum of 6" at a
¹₂
minimum of 14
).
" above the opening.
12"
10"
8"
6"
2 ¹⁄₂"
14 ¹⁄₂"
8"
Min.
¹₂
" at a minimum
26"
22 ¹⁄₂"
18 ⁵⁄₈"
Table 2
Noncombustible Material Heights and Mantel Location
Requirements for Safe Installation
with Wood Mantel, Shelf or
Noncombustible Material Measurement Other Combustible Projection
12" or more Adjustable canopy not required. Observe pro-
files shown in
8" minimum to 12" Install adjustable canopy and observe pro-
files shown in
or
Extend heat resistant material to at least 12"
and observe profiles shown in
Table 3
Step 4. Wood mantel, shelf or combustible
projection requirements: To install a wood
mantel, shelf or other combustible projection
directly above the fireplace (firebox), refer to
Table 3
and to
Figures 4 and 5
for installation
Example: The bottom of the mantel may project
from the wall a maximum of 2
of 28" above the opening. The top shelf of the
mantel may project a maximum of 6" at a
minimum of 34
profiles.
If your mantel profile is unsafe, you may either:
• Raise the mantel to an acceptable height, or
• Remove the mantel.
Heat Resistant
Material
Figure 4
.
Figure 5
.
¹₂
¹₂
" above the opening.
10"
8"
6"
2 ¹⁄₂"
34 ¹⁄₂"
28"
12"
Figure 4
" at a minimum
Ceiling
42"
38 ⁵⁄₈"
Hood (Canopy)
Heat Resistant
Material
Figure 5
Step 5. Floor clearance: If combustible floor-
ing materials, such as carpeting or asphalt tile,
are to be located within 14" of the fireplace or
firebox opening, the room heater base must be
at least 5" above the combustible flooring material (
Figure 6
).
.
Figure 6
The room heater base may be lower than 5"
above the combustible flooring materials if the
combustible flooring materials are more than
14" from the fireplace or firebox opening (
ure 7
).
Fig-
Figure 4
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATION NOT TO SCALE.
Figure 7
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INSTALLATION
WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW FANS TO
BLOW DIRECTLY INTO THE FIREPLACE.
AVOID ANY DRAFTS THAT ALTER
BURNER FLAME PATTERNS.
WARNING: DO NOT USE A BLOWER INSERT, HEAT EXCHANGER INSERT OR
OTHER ACCESSORY NOT APPROVED
FOR USE WITH THIS HEATER.
This appliance must not be operated without a
fireplace screen installed. Fireplace screens
must not impair the free flow of combustion air
to the appliance.
Do not burn solid fuels in any fireplace equipped
with this listed unvented gas room heater.
WARNING: INSTALLED DECORATIVE
GLASS DOOR ENCLOSURES MUST BE
FULLY OPENED WHEN OPERATING THIS
LISTED UNVENTED GAS ROOM HEATER.
Any outside air ducts and/or ash dumps that are
part of the original solid fuel burning fireplace
system must be fully closed and sealed at the
time of installation of this listed unvented gas
room heater.
WARNING: SPECIAL CARE IS REQUIRED
IF YOU ARE INSTALLING THE UNIT INTO
A SUNKEN FIREPLACE. YOU MUST RAISE
THE FIREPLACE FLOOR TO ALLOW ACCESS TO GAS LOG CONTROLS. THIS WILL
INSURE ADEQUATE AIR FLOW AND
GUARD AGAINST SOOTING. RAISE THE
FIREPLACE FLOOR USING NONCOMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
A qualified gas appliance installer must install
this heater.
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.
Step 1. Placement of Heater – Center the
heater in the fireplace or firebox. Make certain
the grate front feet sit inside the front edge of
the fireplace or firebox.
To avoid any movement of the heater during
operation, attach the grate to the floor of the
fireplace or firebox using the screws provided.
Slots along the back flange of the log set are
provided. After centering the grate correctly,
mark the positions of the bottom of the slots on
the fireplace/firebox floor. Drill two (2) ⁹⁄₆₄"
diameter holes with masonry drill approximately
¹⁄₂" deep.
Preliminarily anchor the grate to the fireplace/
firebox floor with the two (2) screws provided
(
Figure 8
). Loosen screws and proceed with
the installation.
Anchor Screw
(Both Sides)
Alternate
Location
Figure 8
Step 2. Connecting Gas Line – A qualified gas
appliance installer must connect the gas room
heater to the gas supply.
Consult all local codes.
Route gas line using techniques and materials
prescribed by local and/or national codes. Only
use pipe of ¹⁄₂" or greater diameter to allow full
gas volume to the gas fireplace. Undue pressure loss will occur if the pipe is too small.
An ANSI approved manual shut-off valve and
union must be installed upstream of the heater
within the fireplace cavity when rigid pipe is
used.
Ensure that a sediment trap is installed upstream of the heater within the structures piping system to prevent moisture and contaminants from passing through the pipe to the
heater controls and burners (
Figure 9
). Failure
to do so could prevent the heater from operating reliably.
Regulator
Fireplace or
Firebox Wall
3"
Union
Sediment
Shut-Off
Fireplace or
Firebox Wall
Trap
Manual
Valve
Wall
Shut-Off
Key
Down
Figure 9
An external regulator must be used on all propane (L.P.G.) heaters, in addition to the regulator fitted to the heater, to reduce the supply tank
pressure to 13" w.c. (maximum).
WARNING: CONNECTING DIRECTLY TO
AN UNREGULATED PROPANE TANK MAY
CAUSE AN EXPLOSION.
The heater gas inlet connection is ³⁄₈" NPT at the
regulator, located on the right side facing the
heater. If a left side connection is required, the
connection pipe may be piped under the rear of
the appliance to end at the left hand side for
connection to the inlet.
When tightening up the joint to the regulator
hold the regulator securely with a wrench to
prevent the regulator from moving.
Checking Gas Connections: Test all gas joints
from the gas meter to the gas fireplace regulator for leaks using soap and water solution after
completing connection. DO NOT USE AN OPEN
FLAME.
A. Mix a 50% dish soap, 50% water solution.
B. Light the appliance (see safety and lighting
instructions on pages 12 and 14).
C. Brush all joints and connections with the
soapy water solution to check for leaks. If
bubbles are formed, or gas odor is detected,
turn the gas control knob to the “OFF” position.
Either tighten or refasten the leaking connection and retest as described above.
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IMPORTANT: HOLD HEATER REGULATOR
WITH A WRENCH TO PREVENT MOVEMENT
WHEN CONNECTING TO INLET PIPING
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATION NOT TO SCALE.
D. When the gas lines are tested and leak free,
observe the individual tongues of flame on the
burner. Make sure all ports are open and producing flame evenly across the burner. If any
ports are blocked, or partially blocked, clean
out the ports.
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