Sierra Products UV360FP User Manual

SIERRA UV36OFP

OUTDOOR GAS

FIREPLACE

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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 gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the

vicinity of this or any other appliance.

- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

C Do not try to light any appliance.
C Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone

in your building.

C Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone.

Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

C 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.

WARNING: This gas fireplace is approved for outdoor installation only.

DESIGN CERTIFIED TO CSA 4.96 U.S. (2nd ED.)

OUTDOOR GAS FIREPLACE

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Sierra Products, Inc. 5061 Brooks St., Ste B Montclair, CA 91763 P/N 140790r2 03/2007

SAFETY INFORMATION

Appliance for Use with Propane Gas: Propane gas has

no odor. An odor-making agent is added to the gas. The
odor aids you in detecting a gas leak. However, the odor
added to the gas can fade. Gas may be present even
though no odor exists.
Use only propane gas. Do not convert the fireplace to use

different fuel type.
Do not place propane supply tank(s) inside any structure.
Locate propane supply tank(s) outdoors.
Make certain you read and understand all Warnings. Keep
this manual for reference. It is your guide to safe and
proper operation of this fireplace

WARNING: Any changes to this fireplace or its
controls can be dangerous.

General Safety Concerns

1. If you smell gas

C shut off gas supply
C do not try to light any appliance
C do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any

phone in your building

C immediately call your gas supplier from a

neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s
instructions

C if you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire

department

2. This fireplace shall not be installed inside a home

3. Never install the fireplace

C in a recreational vehicle
C where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other

flammable objects are less than 36 inches from
the front, top, or sides of the fireplace.

C in high traffic areas
C in windy or drafty areas

4. Do not use this fireplace as a wood-burning fireplace.
This will void all warranties.

5. Do not add extra logs or ornaments such as pine
cones, vermiculite, or rock wool. Using these added items
can cause sooting.

6. You must operate this fireplace with the fireplace
screen fully closed. Make sure fireplace screen is in place
before operating the fireplace.

11. Do not use this fireplace to cook food or burn paper
or other objects.

12. Never place any objects in the fireplace or on logs.

13. Fireplace front and screen become very hot when
running fireplace. Keep children and adults away from hot
surfaces to avoid burns or clothing ignition. The fireplace
will remain hot for a time after shut down. Allow surfaces
to cool before touching.

14. Carefully supervise young children when they are
near the fireplace.

15. Do no use fireplace if any part has been exposed to
or under water. Immediately call a qualified service
technician to inspect the fireplace and to replace any par
of the control system and gas control which has been
under water.

16. Turn fireplace off and let cool before servicing. Only
a qualified service person should service and repair the
fireplace.

17. Operating the fireplace above elevations of 2,500
feet may require derating for proper operation. Contact
your local dealer for additional information.

UNPACKING

1. Remove trim kit and prefab firebox from the
carton. Remove protective plastic wrap and
separately wrapped items. You may not want to
remove protective plastic on brass plated front
components of the fireplace until after installing.

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

3. Be sure to account for all parts as followed:

Qty.
1 Pre-built Fireplace
1 Burner Assembly (Installed)
1 Bag lava rock
1 Carton Logs - 6 pcs.

Description

7. This fireplace is designed to be smokeless. If logs
appear to smoke, turn off fireplace and call a qualified
service person. Note: During initial operation, slight
smoking will occur due to log curing and fireplace burning
manufacturing residues.

8. Avoid operating fireplace in high wind conditions. This
will alter flames and cause sooting and improper burning.
Sooting can discolor surfaces outside the fireplace.

9. This fireplace needs fresh air ventilation to run
properly. Do not limit fresh air to front of fireplace.

10. Do not run fireplace where flammable liquids or
vapors are used or stored

WARNING: If the area in which the heater may be
operated is smaller than that defined as an unconfined
space, 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.

Follow the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54/ANSI
Z223.1. regarding gas piping and connections. Local
codes may have stricter requirements. Check with local
building officials for specifics.

INSTALLING

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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.

WARNING: Never install the fireplace

C in a recreational vehicle
C where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other

flammable objects are less than 36 inches
from the front, top, or sides of the fireplace.

C in high traffic areas
C excessively windy or drafting areas

SELECTING LOCATION

To determine the safest and most efficient location for
your fireplace, you must take into consideration the
following guidelines:

1. The location must allow proper
clearances (see Installation Clearances
section)

2. Consider a location where burner would
be least effected by high winds and away
from doors and windows.

3. Select a location away from high traffic areas. Be
sure to take into consideration access to the
fireplace for service and repair.

for area separation and can also be ideal as an addition to
an existing wall.

IMPORTANT: Make sure the fireplace is level. If the
fireplace is not level moisture may collect in areas causing
corrosion.

CHECK GAS TYPE

Verify the gas type used in your home. Make certain your
gas log is marked for the proper gas type. If the gas type
is incorrect, call the dealer where you bought the fireplace
for a proper type gas log.

INSTALLATION CLEARANCES

WARNING: Maintain the minimum clearances. If
you can, provide greater clearances from floor,
ceiling, and adjoining wall.

Carefully follow the instructions below. This will ensure
safe installation.

Minimum Wall and Ceiling Clearances

A. Clearances from the back and sides of outer

surround of the fireplace to any combustible
area should not be less than ½ inches.

B. Clearances from the side of the fireplace

opening to any combustible wall should not be
less than 14 inches for a standard mantel or 12
inches for a corner installation.

C. Clearances from the top of the fireplace

opening to the ceiling should not be less than
42 inches.

Figure 1 - A Few Common Locations

A flush installation
limited or at a premium. Check local codes for any
restrictions.

Projected installations

room. A projection may be ideal for a new addition on an
existing, finished wall.

Cornered installations

normally be used and provides a wider and more efficient
range for heat dispersement.

An internal wall installation

is recommended where space is

can extend any distance into the

make use of space that may not

provides a discreet option

Figure 2 - Minimum Clearances

Clearances and projections front of fireplace

Woodwork, such as wood trims, mantels and other
combustible material, must be installed as tested per
figures 7 and 8, page 8.

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Figure 3 - Projection Clearance

Figure 4 - Side Projection Clearance

ATTACHING OPTIONAL TRIM

1. Attach the top SS trim piece onto fireplace cabinet by

loosening existing (3) #8 Phillips screws, slide trim into
place, then tightening down screws.

2. Attach the (2) side SS trim pieces onto the fireplace in

the same manner as the top piece. Note: Be sure the
angled edges fit against top trim piece.

FIG. 6 - Optional Remote (MV only)

OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

Note: Be sure to read the instructions included with
remote control unit prior to installing.

1. Install the remote control unit into remote control
bracket and using (2)#8 Phillips screws. Be sure that the
word "TOP" is on the left-hand side of the unit. Tighten
screws to a point where 2-3 threads are visible from the
rear of the bracket. This will allow enough clearance for
the remote cover to slide onto unit. If unit is loose, tighten
screws slightly until unit is snug with cover on. (Fig 6.)

2. Install remote switch onto remote unit.

3. Open hinged lower panel by releasing catch. Attach
remote assembly to inside left side of the fireplace.
Remote assembly can be secured to wall using (2)#8
Phillips screws ( Fig 7).

Figure 5 - Attaching Optional Trim

Figure 7- Mounting remote face plate

Figure 8 - Control Assembly

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