Sig Marine Products
#407-204 Cayer St. Coquitlam
B.C. Canada V3K 5B1
www.sigmarine.com
info@sigmarine.com
T: 800 659 9768
INSTALLLATION AND OPERATING MANUAL
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SIG MARINE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO PRODUCTS
QUALITY INSPECTED BY- Doug & Don DATE- Nov 5/2008
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Important
Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate, or
service this fireplace. Improper use of this gas appliance can cause serious injury or death
from burns, fire, explosion, carbon monoxide poisoning and oxygen depletion.
Save this manual for future reference
Contents
Warnings and Disclosures pg-2 Electrical pg-9
General Mounting Information pg-3 Lighting & Maintenance pg-10
Mounting Diagrams pg-5 Troubleshooting pg-11
Deckcap and Flexpipe Install pg-6 Part Replacement Inst. pg-12
Deckcap Diagrams pg-7 Limited Warranty pg-13
Gas Supply pg-8 Warranty Form pg-14
Heater Parts List
Description
PROPANE FIREPLACE/HEATER
1.5 inch (37.5mm) diameter x 28” aprox Inner S/S Pipe
2.5 inch (63mm) diameter x 28” aprox Outer S/S Pipe
4 spacer springs, installed inside pipe
S/S Double - Direct Vent - Flue Cap - Sealing Gasket - Inner
Dress Ring - mounting screws
S/S Back Mounting Plate (attached to heater)
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Warnings and Disclosures
- Follow all installation and operating procedures.
- The propane heater requires an installed flue for correct operation.
Do not attempt to operate the heater without the flue chimney installed correctly as required
in this manual.
- 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.
- Do not use substitute valves, burners, or fan motors
- Turn off the heater when refueling.
- Do not install this appliance in spaces containing internal combustion engines, fuel tanks, or
joints and fittings of their fuel systems.
- Use only approved materials, hose, regulators and fittings to install.
10ft Hose – ULC Type III CGA St 8.1 – Prt# 15205
20ft Hose – ULC Type III CGA St 8.1 – Prt# 15206
Propane Low Pressure Regulator UL/C.G.A – Prt# 15203
-Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance.
- Installation must conform with local codes or in the absence of codes, with current National
Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 or current CAN/CGA B149, Installation Codes.
- Manufactured or mobile home installation must conform to Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280, or, when not applicable, the
Standard for Fire Safety Criteria for Manufactured Home Installation Sites and Communities,
ANSI/NFPA 501A,(USA) or Mobile Homes Standard, CAN/CSA-Z240 MH Series, in Canada
- Main gas valve must be disconnected from gas supply system during any pressure test of
the system at pressures greater than ½ psi (3.5 kPa, 27.4mBar)
- DO NOT OPERATE THIS HEATER UNATTENDED !
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General
This direct vent heater / fireplace is a clean burning gas appliance for use on board small
vessels. The heater is furnished with a double walled vent pipe and cap. Fresh air is pulled
from outside, through the outer pipe into the combustion chamber. Exhaust gas leaves the
vessel through the inner pipe, while exchanging heat through the wall of the outer pipe to the
cabin. Hence, the heater, when properly used and maintained, does not use air from the
cabin, nor does it exhaust waste gases into the cabin.
Safety Features
Your heater is equipped with a CGA/AGA approved safety gas valve. Should the flame be
extinguished the gas will be shut-off automatically.
Manual ignition involves lighting the heater with the door open and therefore avoids any
initial build up of unburned gas.
The installation of a LPG (propane) detector is recommended for all LPG appliances.
Ignition
This unit is ignited manually. A long BBQ lighter is ideal for lighting this appliance.
Fan Assembly
This fireplace insert is equipped with fan assembly. The fan operates manually and has a
variable control. The fan circulates heated air from the fireplace into the room. Use of the fan
is optional but necessary for best heat transfer.
Mounting the heater
ATTENTION:
Do not attempt to install, operate, inspect or maintain the system until you have read through
this instruction manual carefully, have full understanding of all hazards indicated and can
use the system correctly.
When installing your new propane heater, keep in mind the following:
Locate the heater where it will maximize the heating capability. This propane heater is
equipped with a fan that will blow hot air from the top of the heater down onto the floor.
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This increases heating efficiency and provides good circulation of hot air. Mounting the
heater lower will allow for more efficient circulation of heat in the cabin.
The flue pipe of this heater is 28” long (71cm). Extensions are available in 10” (25.4cm) and
28”. The total length of the flue exhaust pipe can be 56” (2 - 28” lengths) only. Locate your
heater so the distance between the heater and the pipe conform to the available pipe lengths.
Cutting the flexible pipe to different sizes is very difficult and may destroy the pipe by
coming apart ( see installing flexible pipe).
Locate the heater to ensure easy access for operation and maintenance.
Locate the heater such that the front and sides of the heater are at least 2 inch (5 cm) away
from any surfaces.
Locate the heater such that the bottom of the heater is at least 2 inch (5 cm) from any surface
and the top of the heater is 18” (46cm) below any ceiling or deck unless extra steps are taken
to insulate the ceiling or deck.
Locate the flue cap where it is not recessed into a deck, wall or siding and where there can be
no re-entry of exhaust gasses into the vessel. The mounting flange of the thru fitting and cap
requires an area of at least 6" (15cm).
Locate keeping in mind that the top cap gets hot and hot exhaust is being emitted when the
heater is operating. If the top cap is installed in an awkward place or position it may be
necessary to protect it by installing a cap guard # S19-080 or using a weather guard # S19-200
should it be in a position that is taking on water.
Locate and run the vent pipe such that no low points occur where water or debris can
accumulate and thus block the exhaust or intake.
NOTE: The direct vent chimney is flexible and can be bent to provide any angle of offset, see
Figure 3. The minimum length recommended is the 28” or 71cm length the heater comes with
and the max is 2 lengths of 28”. Installing the thru-fitting and flue cap at an angle of no more
than 45 degree is not a problem.
Locate for easy, safe access to the source of propane gas.
We do not recommend installing the thru-fitting and flue cap with a horizontal exit but if
there is no other option the heater will work satisfactorily if the full length of the exhaust pipe
supplied (28” / 71 cm) is used to achieve the 90 degree angle. Again keep in mind that the top
cap gets hot and that hot exhaust is being emitted when the heater is operating.
Secure the heater mounting plate directly onto the mounting surface. No additional
insulation is required. Use appropriate fasteners for mounting.
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