Procom WAN18LA, WAN24LA, WAN30LA Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

NATURAL GAS LOG

VENTED DECORATIVE

APPLIANCES

Models:
WAN18LA

WAN24LA
WAN30LA

NATURAL GAS LOG SET

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

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 gas supplier.

WARNING:

This appliance is for installation only in a solid-fuel burning masonry or

factory-built fireplace, constructed of noncombustible material, and connected to a working flue.
(See page 4 for minimum flue opening)

This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not
convertible for use with other gases.

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.

WARNING: This is a gas-fired appliance. 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 on page 3 of this manual.

*Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer.

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 switches; do not

use any phones in your building.

 Immediately call your gas supplier from a

neighbor's phones. 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 gas supplier.

This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* manufactured (mobile) home, where not
prohibited by state or local codes.

Save this manual for future reference.

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15. Do not use appliance if any part
has been exposed to or under water.
Immediately call a qualified service
technician to inspect the room
appliance and to replace any part o

f

the control system (if using control
system) and any gas control which
has been under water.

16. To help prevent breakage, new logs
must be broken-in (see Curing Logs
page 6).

17. Turn log set off and let cool before
servicing, installing, or repairing.
Only a qualified service person
should install, service, or repair log
set.

SAFETY
INFORMATION

3. Never install the log set

● in a recreational vehicle

●where curtains, furniture, clothing,

or other flammable objects are
less than 42 inches from the front,
top, or sides of the log set

● in high traffic areas

● in windy or drafty areas

4. Before installing in a solid fuel
burning fireplace, the chimney flue and
fire-box must be cleaned of soot,
creosote, ashes and loose paint by a
qualified chimney cleaner. Creosote
will ignite if highly heated. Inspect
chimney flue for damage.

5. You must operate this log set with a
fire-place screen in place. Make sure
fireplace screen is closed before
running log set. If the fireplace has
glass doors, they must remain OPEN
while this log set is in operation.

6. This log set is designed to be smoke­less. If logs ever appear to smoke, turn
off appliance and call a qualified
service person. Note: During initial
operation, slight smoking could occur
due to log curing and the burning of
manufacturing residues. You may wish
to add more ventilation by opening a
window.

7. To reduce the creation of soot, follow
the instructions in the Cleaning and
Maintenance section, page 6.

8. Do not allow fans to blow directly into
the fireplace. Avoid any drafts that alter
burner flame patterns. Ceiling fans can
create drafts that alter burner flame
patterns. Altered burner patterns can
increase sooting.

9.Do not use a blower insert, heat
exchanger insert, or other accessory
not approved for use with this log set.

10.This log set needs fresh, outside air
ventilation to run properly. See the Air
for Combustion and Ventilation section,
page 3.

11. Do not run log set

● where flammable liquids or
vapors are used or stored

● under dusty conditions

12. Do not burn solid fuel in the fireplace
after installing the log set. Do not use
this log set to cook food or burn paper
or other objects.

13. Log set becomes very hot when in
use. Keep children and adults away
from hot surface to avoid burns or
clothing ignition. Log set will remain hot
for a short time after shut-down. Allow
surface to cool before touching.

14. Carefully supervise young children
when they are in the room with log set.

WARNING: Keep flue open

when operating unit.

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

1.This appliance, as supplied, is only for
use with the type of gas indicated on
the rating plate. This appliance is
convertible for use with propane/LP,
using the MANUAL ON/OFF VALVE/
SAFETY PILOT KIT.

2. If you smell gas

● shut off gas supply

● do not try to light any appliance

●do not touch any electrical switches;

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 supp lier,
call the fire department

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early
signs of carbon monoxide poisoning
resemble the flu with headaches,
dizziness, or nausea. If you have these
signs, the log set may not be working
properly. Get fresh air at once! Have
log set serviced. Some people are
more affected by carbon monoxide
than others. These include pregnant
women, people with heart or lung
disease or anemia, those under the
influence of alcohol, and those at high
altitudes.

Natural Gas: Natural gas is odorless.
An odor-making agent is added to the
gas. The odor helps you detect a gas
leak. However, the odor added to the
gas can fade. Gas may be present
even though no odor exists.

Make certain you read and understand
all warnings. Keep this manual for
reference. It is your guide to safe and
proper operation of this log set.

WARNING: Any change to this
log set or its controls can be
dangerous.

1. Remove logs, hearth kit, pan materials,
and hardware from carton.

2. Remove all protective packaging applied
to logs and base for shipment.

3. Check all items for any shipping damage.
If damaged, promptly inform dealer
where you bought the product.

CAUTION:

Do not remove the
metal data plates from the burner pan.
The data plates contain important
product information.

UNPACKING

LOCAL CODES

Install and use log set with care. Follow all
local codes. In the absence of local codes,
use the latest edition of The National Fuel
Gas Code ANS Z223.1, also known as
NFPA 54*.

*Available from:
American National Standards Institute, Inc.

1430 Broadway

New York, NY 10018

National Fire Protection Association, Inc.

Batterymarch Park

Quincy.MA 02269

DANGER: Carbon monoxide

poisoning may lead to death!

OPTIONAL PRODUCT
FEATURES

ON/OFF VALV/SAFETY PILOT KIT
AND PROPANE/LP CONVERSION

A

n optional on/off valve/safety pilot kit with

a piezo ignitor is available for this
appliance. This system requires no
matches, batteries, or other sources to
light. You must use this optional system
for LP conversion. See accessories,
page 6.

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PRODUCT
IDENTIFICATION

FLUE OPENING
SPECIFICATIONS

Note:

This vented appliance must be
installed only in a solid-fuel burning
fireplace with a working flue and
constructed of noncombustible
material.

The charts in Figure 2, page 4
indicate technical information
regarding the installation of your gas
log set. Please make sure that all of
the specifications shown are
applicable before installation is
attempted.

The fireplace must include a
working flue and venting system with
the minimum openings shown in the
Figure 2, page 4.

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
doors 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, fireplaces, 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.

NOTICE: Installation, service, and
repair of this appliance must be
performed by a qualified installer,
service agency, company or gas
supplier experienced with this type of
gas appliance. Only factory authorized
components listed in these
instructions may be used in
accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions and all codes and
requirements of the authority having
jurisdiction. Any modifications to this
kit, or use of unauthorized
components or accessory items, will
void the manufacturer's warranty, and
may result in a hazardous condition.

WARNING:

This appliance
shall not be installed in a confined
space or unusually tight
construction 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.

Figure 1 –Product Identification (WAN24LA Shown)

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 will ignite if highly
heated. A dirty chimney flue may
create and distribute soot within the
house. Inspect chimney flue for
damage.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION:

Do not remove the
metal data plates attached to the
burner pan. The data plates contain
important warranty information.

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INSTALLATION

Continued

MINIMUM FIREBOX SIZES

LOG SIZE FRONT

WIDTH

BACK

WIDTH *

DEPTH HEIGHT

WAN18LA 26" 18" 15" 18"
WAN24LA 32" 24" 15" 18"
WAN30LA 38" 31" 18" 18"

* At depth indicated

VENTING SPECIFICATIONS
FOR INSTALLATION

The fireplace chimney flue and vent
must be drafting properly. To check the
vent for proper drafting, light a tightly
rolled newspaper on one end and place
it at the inside front edge of the fireplace.
Observe the smoke and be sure the
vent is properly drawing it up the
chimney. If the smoke spills out into the
room, extinguish the flame and remove
any obstruction until proper venting is
achieved. The chimney flue must remain
open a minimum of 3" at all times during
the operation of this log set.

WARNING: A qualified service

person must connect log set to gas
supply. Follow all local codes.

CHECK GAS TYPE

Use only natural gas. If your gas supply is
not natural gas, you must install On/Off
Valve/Safety Pilot Kit (see Accessories, page

6). Call dealer where you bought log set.
If the fireplace does not have a gas supply

shutoff valve, one must be installed.

Figure 3 –Attaching Damper Clamp

CONNECTION TO GAS SUPPLY

INSTALLTION ITEMS NEEDED

Before installing log set, make sure you
have the items listed below.

● piping (check local codes)

● sealant (resistant to natural gas)

● equipment shutoff valve

● test gauge connection

● adjustable (crescent) wrench or pliers

● sediment trap

● tee joint

● pipe wrench

FUEL INLET PRESSURE
SPECIFICATIONS (W.C.)

Min. Max.
Natural Gas 5.5" 10.5"
Propane Gas 11" 13"

Figure 2 –Technical Information Charts

INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP

Secure the damper stop clamp provided
to the leading edge of the damper as
shown in Figure 3. If for any reason this
clamp doesn't work on your fireplace,
another suitable clamp or permanent
stop must be installed, or the damper
blade must be cut or removed.

CAUTION: Only use a new,
black iron or steel pipe.
Internally-tinned copper tubing
may be used in certain areas.
Check your local codes. Use pipe
of 1/2" diameter or greater to
allow proper gas volume to log
set. If pipe is too small, loss of
pressure will occur.

Installation must include an equipment
shutoff valve, union, and plugged 1/8"
NPT tap. Locate NPT tap within reach for
test gauge hook up. NPT tap must be
upstream from log set (see Figure 4).

IMPORTANT: Install equipment shutoff
valve in an accessible location. The
equipment shutoff valve is for turning on
or shutting off the gas to the appliance.

Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male
threads. This will prevent excess sealant
from going into pipe. Excess sealant in
pipe could result in a clogged burner
injector

CAUTION: Use pipe joint sealant

that is resistant to natural gas.

Install sediment trap in supply line as
shown in Figure 4. Locate sediment trap
where it is within reach for cleaning.
Locate sediment trap where trapped
matter is not likely to freeze. A sediment
trap traps moisture and contaminants.
This keeps them from going into log set
controls. If sediment trap is not installed
or is installed incorrectly, log set may not
run properly.

CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS

WARNING:

Test all gas
piping and connections for leaks
after installing or servicing.
Correct all leaks immediately.

Figure 4 –Gas connection
* Purchase the optional CSA design-certified

equipment shutoff valve from dealer. See
Accessories pages 6.

** Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of

input adjustment.

.

WARNING:

Never use an
open flame to check for a leak.
Apply a mixture of liquid soap and
water to all joints. Bubbles
forming show a leak. Correct all
leaks immediately.

BURNER ORIFICE

NUM.

(NATURAL)

NUM.

(PROPANE/LP)
WAN18LA 14 18
WAN24LA 2 24
WAN30LA 3 30

NUM. is printed on orifice

Models Btu Input

Natural Gas

Btu Input
Propane Gas

Minimum

Vent Opening
WAN18LA 35,000 30,000 8" dia.
WAN24LA 45,000 40,000 8" dia.
WAN30LA 55,000 50,000 8" dia.

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Figure 8- Connecting Gas to Appliance

Figure 9- Glowing Embers and

Vermiculite

Figure 5 –Checking Gas Joints

Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than
1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)

1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see
Figure 5).

2. Pressurize supply piping system by

either using compressed air or opening
main gas valve located on or near gas
meter.

3. Check all joints from gas meter to
equipment shutoff valve (see Figure

5). Apply mixture of liquid soap and
water to gas joints. Bubbles forming
show a leak.

4.

Correct all leaks immediately.

ADDING PAN MATERIAL

1. Open the bag of ash bed material
(vermiculite) and spread it evenly
across the burner pan to the top. You
may over-flow the front and sides of the
pan to cover the entire pan and
connecting hardware. Do not cover
control system valve.

2. Open the glowing embers and evenly
cover the ash bed material (vermiculite)
in the burner pan.

Pressure Testing Gas Supply
Piping System

Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG
(3.5 kPa)

1. Disconnect appliance with its appliance
main gas valve (control valve) and
equipment shutoff valve from gas supply
piping system. Pressures in excess of
1/2psig will damage heater regulator.

2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where
equipment shutoff valve was connected.

3. Pressurize supply piping system by either
using compressed air or opening main
gas valve located on or near gas meter.

4. Check all joints of gas supply piping
system. Apply mixture of liquid soap and
water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show
a leak.

5. Correct all leaks immediately.

6.Reconnect log set and equipment shutoff
valve to gas supply. Check reconnected
fittings for leaks.

TESTING BURNER FOR LEAKS

1. Generously apply soapy solution to
all connections.

2. Light the burner with the shutoff
valve, no more than half open, and
holding a match slightly in front of the
pan (see Lighting Instructions, page 6).

3. Inspect all connections for bubbles,
raw gas odor, or flame from any area
other than the burner (leaks). If leaks
are detected, shut off the gas valve
immediately. Tighten, or reassemble
the loose connection(s) using pipe joint
compound until burner system is leak
free.

4. When the burner is tested and leak

free, observe the individual tongues of
flame on the burner. Note: The burner
design includes more ports on the
outside of the bar. Make sure that all
ports are clear and producing flame
evenly across the burner. If any ports
appear blocked, clear them by
removing the burner manifold and
reaming the ports with a modified
paper clip or other suitable tool.

5. When finished testing, turn the gas
shutoff valve OFF to extinguish all
flames.

INSTALLATION

Continued

Installation and Gas Connection

1. Place the burner pan assembly in
the center of the fireplace floor. Make
sure the front of pan faces forward.

2. Thread the gas supply fitting to the
fireplace gas supply pipe. Use thread
sealant.

3. Install adapter fitting onto the burner
inlet fitting using thread sealant on
male threads of burner inlet fitting
(see Figure 8).

4. Install the gas connector tube to the
gas supply fitting. Carefully shape
tube to attach to adapter fitting.

WARNING: Never check

for gas leaks with open flame.

INSTALLING THE GRATE, LOGS
See Page 10-15 Logs installation

HEARTH KIT ASSEMBLY
AND INSTALLATION

Kit Assembly

Note: The following instructions

apply to dual flame "U" style
burners. Be sure all pipe threaded
connections are tight, and have
thread compound to prevent leaks.

1. Determine which side the gas line
will be coming into the fireplace.

2. Using a hammer and screw driver,
remove knock-out plug from the side
of the pan that corresponds to the
gas line (see Figure 6).

3. Unscrew burner inlet fitting from
burner manifold (see Figure 7).

4. Place burner manifold in pan with
threaded opening facing open
knock-out plug.

5. Using thread sealant (resistant to the
action of natural gas) on larger end of
fitting, screw the burner inlet fitting
through hole and into burner manifold.
Tighten using a wrench.

6. Using burner clamp, screw, and nut
provided, assemble clamp to pan.
This will hold the burner manifold in
place.

7. If using optional control system kit,

follow instructions included with kit for
installation and operation.

Figure 6 – Knock-Out Plug Locations

Figure 7 – Installing Burner