Raypak MAJESTIC ODGSR36ANAU, MAJESTIC ODGSR36APAU Customer Installation And Operating Instructions

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MAJESTIC OUTDOOR GAS FIREPLACE

CUSTOMER INSTALLATION

AND

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for purchasing a Majestic Outdoor Gas Fireplace

1. To operate and maintain this appliance safely and correctly, please read these instructions
thoroughly.

2. This appliance must be installed in accordance with:

a. Local Gas Fitting Regulations
b. Municipal Building Codes
c. Australian Standard for Gas Appliance Installations AS/NZS5601.1:-2010
d. Any other relevant Statutory Regulation
e. Manufacturer‟s installation instructions

3. This appliance must be serviced by a qualified person.

To suit Models:

ODGSR36ANAU & ODGSR36APAU

Gas Types: Natural Gas (NG) or Propane (LPG)

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CONTENTS

For Your Safety

General Information

Installation Instructions

General Information
Fireplace Dimensions
Clearance to Combustibles
Mantels
Mantel Chart
Hearth
Framing and Finishing
Final Finishing
Gas Specifications
Gas Inlet and Burner Pressures
High Elevations
Valve Access
Gas Fitting Line Installation

Operating Instructions

Log Installation
Lava Rock
First Firing
Flame Adjustment
Flame Characteristics
Lighting and Operating Instructions
Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Parts List

Warranty

Service & Spare Parts

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For your safety do not operate this appliance before reading this instruction book.

WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can
cause injury or property damage. For assistance or additional information consult with
Rheem Australia, your qualified installer or accredited Rheem Australia Service agency.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS?

DO NOT try to light any gas appliance.

DO NOT touch any electrical switch.

Turn off gas supply at meter.

Immediately call Rheem Service or your gas supplier or licensed gas fitter.

Note: Some gases are heavier than air and it maybe necessary to check for gas leaks at floor level.

CAUTION!

DO NOT operate this appliance before reading this instruction booklet.

DO NOT place articles or objects on or against the appliance.

DO NOT store chemicals or flammable materials near this appliance.

DO NOT spray aerosols in the vicinity of this appliance whilst it is in operation.

PRIMARILY A DECORATIVE APPLIANCE – NOT CERTIFIED AS A SPACE HEATER.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR INJURY FROM BURNS AND FOR THE PROTECTION OF YOUNG
CHILDREN OR THE INFIRM, A SECONDARY GUARD IS RECOMMENDED.

Notice to Victorian Customers:

This appliance must be installed by a licensed person as required
by the Victorian Building Act 1993. Only a licensed person will give you a compliance certificate
showing that the work complies with all relevant standards. Only a licensed person will have
insurance protecting their workmanship for 6 years. Make sure you use a licensed person to install
this heater and ask for a compliance certificate. – Message from the Victorian Plumbing Commission.

For Your Safety

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FOR SAFE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF YOUR GAS APPLIANCE PLEASE NOTE THE
FOLLOWING:

a) This appliance gives off high temperatures and should be located out of high traffic areas and

away from outdoor furniture and blinds or curtains.

b) Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperatures of this

appliance and should stay away to avoid burns or ignition of clothing.

c) Children should be carefully supervised when they are in the vicinity of the appliance.
d) Under no circumstances should this appliance be modified. Parts removed for servicing should be

replaced prior to operating this appliance again.

e) Installation and any repairs to this appliance must be carried out by a suitably qualified and

licensed service person. A professional service person should be contacted to inspect this
appliance annually.

f) Make it a practice to have your gas appliances serviced annually.
g) Control compartments, burners and air passages in this appliance should be kept clear of dust

and lint. Make sure that the gas valve and pilot light are turned off before you attempt to clean
this unit.

h) Keep the area around your appliance clear of combustible materials, gasoline and other

flammable vapour and liquids. This appliance should not be used as a drying rack for clothing etc.

i) Under no circumstances should any solid fuels (wood, coal, paper, cardboard etc.) be used in this

appliance.

j) This heater must be installed on a brick, metal or wood base extending the full width and depth

of the heater. This fireplace insert cannot be installed directly onto or into combustible

materials.

k) Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service

technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the gas control system that has
been under water.

General Information

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General Information

The gas log fires must be installed by a licensed gas fitter in accordance with requirements set out in
AS5601.1:2010 and any applicable building code regulations.

The ODGSR Series are radiant gas log fires and are designed for outdoor installation only and must
be located so it is protected from rain.

Do not burn wood or other materials in this appliance. These units are available for use on either
Propane or Natural gases. Refer to the appliance data plate for correct gas type, gas consumption,
gas pressure and injector size details.

Contact Rheem Australia if any parts are damaged or dislodged during shipment.

Ventilation Requirements

Adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided. The flow of combustion and ventilation air
MUST NOT be obstructed.

NOTE: THIS APPLIANCE MUST NOT BE INSTALLED OR USED INDOORS

This appliance shall only be used in an above ground, open-air situation with natural ventilation,
without stagnant areas, where gas leakage and products of combustion are rapidly dispersed by wind
and natural convection.

Any enclosure in which the appliance is used shall comply with one of the following:

An enclosure with walls on all sides but at least one permanent opening at ground level and no

overhead cover (and protected from rain).

Within a partial enclosure that includes an overhead cover and no more than two walls.
Within a partial enclosure that includes an overhead cover and more than two walls with at least

25% of the total wall area completely open AND at least 30% of the remaining wall area open
and unrestricted.

In the case of balconies, at least 20% of the total wall area shall be and remain open and

unrestricted.

Diagrams on the following page illustrate examples of “outdoor areas”.

Provide adequate clearances around the air opening into the combustion chamber and adequate
accessibility clearance for servicing and proper operation. NEVER obstruct the front opening of the
appliance.

This appliance is not designed to be water tight. Therefore, when installing this unit
against an exterior wall, the wall must be finished before setting the appliance in place,
and the appliance must be located in an area protected from rain.

Installation Instructions

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See examples below of Outdoor Areas:

Figure 1: Overall and framing dimensions.