Spark modern fires RETRO-2', RETRO-3', RETRO-5', RETRO-6', RETRO-7' Owner's Operation And Installation Manual
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APPROVED
Z21.60b-2004 /
CSA 2.26b-2004
SPARK MODERN FIRES
RETROFIT FIRE RIBBON
VENTED DECORATIVE APPLIANCE
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
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Installation and service must be performed
by a qualified installer, service agency, or
the gas supplier.
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Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
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WHA
T 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.
WARNING: If the information in this
manual is not followed exactly, a fire
or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal inju
ry, or
loss of life.
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
install
ation only in
a solid-fuel burning masonry or UL127 factory-
built
fireplace, constructed of noncombustible material,
and connected to a working flue (see page 4
for
minimum flue opening)
.
WARNING: This is a gas-
fired appliance. It uses air
(oxyge
n) from the room in which it is installed.
Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation
air
must be provided.
INSTALLER:
Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER:Retain t
his manual for future reference
2
SAFETY
INFORMATION
WARNINGS
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning:
Early signs of carbon monoxide
poi
soning resemble the flu, with
headaches, dizziness, or nausea. If
you have these signs, the fire
Ribbon
may not be working
properly.
Get fresh air at once!
Have Fire
Ribbon
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 and Propane /LP Gas:
Natural
and propane /LP gases are
odorless. An odor making agent is
added to the gas. The odor h
elps
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 F
ire
Ribbon
.
1. This appliance, as supplied, is
only for use with the type of
gas indicated on the rating
plate.
2.
If you smell gas
:
shut off gas supply
do not try to light any
appli
-
a
nce
do not touch any electrical
switch; do not use any phone
in your building
immediately call to 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
3.
Never install the Fire
Ribbon
:
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 Fire
Ribbon
in the high traffic areas
in windy or drafty areas
4. Before installing in a solid
fuel burning fireplace, the
ch
imney flue and firebox
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 the F
ire
Ribbon
with a fireplace screen
in place. Make sure fireplace
screen is closed before
running
the F
ire
Ribbon
.
6.
Fire
Ribbon
is designed to be
smokeless. If it ever
appears
to smoke, turn off appliance
and call a qualified service
person.
NOTE:
During initial
opera
-tion, slight smoking
could occur due to unit curing
and the burning of
manufacturing residues.
7.
To reduce the creation of soot,
follow the instructions in
Cleaning and Maintenance
,
page
9.
8. Do not allow fans to blow
directly into the fireplace.
Avoid any drafts that alter
burner flame patterns, as it
could increase
soothing
.
9. Do not use a blower insert,
heat exchanger insert or other
accessory not approved for
use with this Fire
Ribbon
.
10. This Fire
Ribbon
needs fresh,
outside air ventilation to run
properly.
11
. Keep the appliance area clear
and free from combustible
materials, gasoline and other
flammable vapors and liquids.
12
. Do not burn solid fuel in the
fireplace after installing the
F
ire
Ribbon
. Do not use this
appliance to cook food or
burn paper or other objects.
13. Fire
Ribbon
becomes hot
when in use. Keep children
and adults away from hot
surface to avoid burns or
clothing ignition. Fire
Ribbon
will remain hot for a time
after shut-down. Allow
surface to cool before
touching.
14
. Carefully supervise young
children when they are in the
room with Fire
Rib
bon
.
WARNING:
Any change
to this F
ire
Ribbon
or its
controls can be dangerous.
WARNING: Keep flue
open when operating unit
.
IMPORTANT: Read
this
owner’s manual carefully
and completely before trying
to assemble, operate, or
service this F
ire
Ribbon
.
Improper use of this unit can
cause serious injury or
death from burns, fire,
explosion, electrical shock,
and carbon monoxide
poisoning.
DANG
ER: Carbon mo-
noxide poisoning may lead
to death!
3
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 of the
control system and any gas
control which has been under
water
.
16
. Turn the R
ibbon
off and let
cool before servicing,
installing, or repairing. Only a
qualified service person
should install, service, or
repair Fire
Ribbon
.
LOCAL CODES
Install and use F
ire
Ribbon
with
care. Follow local codes. In the
absence of local codes, use t
he
latest edition of The National Fuel
Gas Code ANSZ223.1, 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.
PRODUCT
ASSEMBLY
1.
Remove
Burner Assembly
,
Front Cover,
Access Panel
and Burner Media from
packaging
(see Parts List
,
page 14
).
2. Connect the Burner Assembly
to gas supply using
supplied
flex connector and shutoff
valve.
3. Evenly fill the media
compartment
with burner
media (broken tempered
glass) fully covering the
burner as shown on a picture.
If you are
NOT
planning to
add optional topping media,
then fill the media
compartment in full and
proceed to the step 5.
NOTE:
If you are planning to
add some topping media
(optional colored glass or lava
rock), leave approximately ¾”
not filled on top of burner
media and proceed to the next
step.
4.
Place and evenly distribute
topping media (optional
colored glass or lava rock) on
top of burner
media
as shown
on a picture.
Make sure that pilot opening
is not blocked with excess of
media
.
5. Carefully leak test all
connections following the
procedure on page 5.
6. Having free access to the
valve and manifold
compartment of the Burner
Assemb
ly turn ON the
appliance following the
procedure on page 7.
Make sure the flame is even
along the burner and
appliance is fully operational
and safe for use. Turn OFF
the appliance and let it cool
before proceeding to the next
step.
7. C
over
manifold and valve
compartment of the Burner
Assembly with
Front
Cover
making sure that access
window is located above the
valve as shown on a picture.
Cover the window with
Access Panel as shown on
a
picture.
WARNING: Failure to position
the parts in accordance with
these diagrams or failure to
use only parts specially
approved with this appliance
may result in property
damage or personal injury.
4
INSTALLATION
NOTE:
This vented appliance
must be installed only in a solidfuel
burning fireplace with a
working flue and constructed of
noncombustible material. The
installation of appliances designed
for manufactured home (U.S.
only) or mobile home installation
must conform with the Standard
CAN/CSA Z240 MH, Mobile
Housing,
in Canada, or with the
Manufactured Home Construction
and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR,
Part 3280, in the USA, or when
such a standard is not applicable,
ANSI/NCSBCS A225.1/NFPA 501A,
Manufactured Home Installations
Standard.
The fireplace must include a
working flue and venting system
with minimum opening.
Please,
make sure that the following
technical data related to proper
installation of the F
ire
Ribbon
are
applicable before
install
ation is
attempted
.
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 the end and place it at th
e
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 F
ire
Ribbon
.
INSTALLING DAMPER
CLAMP
Secure the damper stop clamp
provided to the leading edge of
the damper as shown
below
. 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: Do not remove
the metal data plates
attached to the F
ire
Ribbon
.
These plates contain
important information.
NOTICE:
Installation, ser-
vice, and repair of this ap-
pliance must be performed
by a
qualified install
er,
service agency, company or
gas supplier experienced
with this type of gas
appliances. Only factory
authorized components listed in this
instructi
on may
be u
sed in accordance with
the manufacturer’s
instruct
-
tions and all codes and
requirements of the autho-
rity having jurisdiction. Any
modifications to this
appli
-
ance
or use of unauthorized
components or accessory
items will void the manufacturer’s warranty,
and may
result in a hazardous
condition.
WARNING: Before
install
-
ling 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 highl
y heated. A
dirty chimney flue may
create and distribute soot
within the house. Inspect
chimney flue for damage.
Minimum firebox size:
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Height
18”
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Depth
14”
-
Width
/Model:
RETRO-2 ……..…..28”
RETRO-3 ……..…..40”
RETRO-4 ……..…..52”
RETRO-5 ……..…..64”
RETRO-6 ……..…..72”
RETRO-7 ……..…..84”
RETRO-8 ……..…100”
Fuel Pressure Specification:
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Inlet (NG)
4.5.-10.5”w.c.
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Manifold (NG) 3.5”w.c.
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Inlet (LP)
11-13”w.c.
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Manifold (LP) 10”w.c.
5
A.G.A. Design-Certified
Manual
Shutoff Valve
With 1/8” NPT Tap
Cap Pipe Nipple Tee Joint
Sediment Trap (Optional for Propane/LP Installation)
3” Minimum
Approved Flexible
Gas Hose
C
ONNECTING TO GAS
SUPPLY
Installation Items Needed
Before installing
the F
ire
Ribbon
,
make sure you have all items
listed bellow:
piping (check local codes)
sealant (resistant to propane/LP)
manual shutoff valve
(included)
adjustable (crescent) wrench or
pliers
sediment trap
tee joints
pipe wrench
Installation must include a manual
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
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 cl
ogged burner injector.
Install sediment trap in supply line
as shown
below.
Locate sediment
trap where it is within reach for
cleaning and trapped matter is not
likely to freeze. A sediment trap
traps moisture and contamina
nts.
This keeps them from going into
F
ire
Ribbon
controls. If sediment
trap is not installed or is installed
wrong, unit may not run properly.
CHECKING GAS
CONNECTION
Test Pressures in Excess Of
1/2
PSIG
1.
Disconnect
F
ire
Ribbon
and
its individual manual shutoff
valve from gas supply piping
system.
2. Cap off open end of gas pipe
where manual 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 a mixture of liquid soap and water
on all joints. Bubbles forming
show a leak. Correct all leaks
at once.
5. Reconnect Fire
Ribbon
and
manual shutoff valve to gas
supply. Check re
connected
fittings for leaks.
Test Pressures Equal To or
Less Than 1/2 PSIG
1.
Close manual shutoff valve.
2. Pressurize supply piping sys-
tem by either using compressed air or opening main gas
valve located on or near gas
meter.
3. Check all joints from gas
met
er to manual shutoff valve.
Apply a mixture of liquid
soap and water on all joints.
Bubbles
forming show a leak
.
4.
Correct all leaks at once.
.
CAUTION:
Use pipe joint
sealant that is resistant to
liquid petroleum (LP) gas.
WARNING:
A
quali
fied
service person must connect
appliance
to gas sup-
ply. Follow all local codes.
CAUTION:
Use only new,
black
iron or
steel pipe.
Internally
tinned copper
tubing may be used in
certain areas. Use pipe of
1/2" diameter or greater to
allow proper gas volume to
F
ire
Ribbon
. If pipe is too
small, undue loss of pres-
sure will occur.
WARNING:
Test all gas
piping and connect
ions for
leaks after installing or
servicing. Correct all leaks
at once.
WARNING:
Never use an
open flame to check for a
leak. Apply a mixture of
liquid soap and water on
all
joints. Bubbles
forming
show a leak. Correct all
leaks at once.
From Gas Meter (5” W.C. to
10.5” W.C. pressure)
FIRE RIBBON RETROFIT BURNER
6
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
4"
BURNER TUBE
MODEL #
RETRO 2 - NG/LP
RETRO 3 - NG/LP
OVERALL
LENGTH (L)
24"
36"
see chart below
FIREPLACE
WIDTH (min)
28"
40"
MEDIA BURNER TRAY
(L)
INPUT RATE (BTU/Hr)
N.G. L.P.
41,000
61,000
CONTROL ACCESS PANEL
# ORIF.
33,500
54,000
2
3
PILOT
10"
ORIF. SIZE
N.G. L.P.
44 55
44 55
RETRO 4 - NG/LP
RETRO 5 - NG/LP
RETRO 6 - NG/LP
RETRO 7 - NG/LP
RETRO 8 - NG/LP
48"
60"
72"
84"
96"
Minimum fireplace depth required = 14” Minimum fireplace height required = 18”
52"
64"
76"
90"
100"
82,000
102,000
116,000
129,000
142,000
72,000
90,000
110,000
128,000
146,500
4
5
6
7
8
43 55
43 55
43 55
43 55
43 55
7
LIGHTING INSTRUCTION
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING
LIGHTING PILOT FOR THE FIRST TIME
WARNING
Never use an open flame to check for gas leak.
If you do not follow these instruction exactly,
a fire or explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury or loss of life.
A.This appliance iha pilot which must be lit with built-in ignitor while following these
instructions exactly.
B. BEFORE OPERATING smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the oor because
some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the oor.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electric 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.
C. Use only your hand to push in, or turn the gas control knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not push in or
turn by hand, don't try to repair it. Call a qualied service technician. Force or attempted repair may result in
a re or explosion.
D. Do not use this appliance if any part of it has been under water. Immediately call a qualied service technician
to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control that has been under
water.
INITIAL LIGHTING
Purge air from the supply line as follows:
• Open main shutoff valve.
• Unscrew main pressure test point.
• Leave inlet test screw open until gas comes in.
• When gas is owing, tighten inlet screw immediately.
LEAK TESTING
1. Follow the pipe from the gas supply line connection to the gas valve. Check connection for leaks with soap
and water mixture.
DANGER
2. Next check for gas leaks at the burner with soap and water mixture.
3. Check the pilot for gas leaks with soap and water mixture.
L100001 35
7. Depress fully and hold pilot gas knob.
Repeatedly push spark ignitor button to light pilot.
Keep knob fully depressed for a few seconds. Release
and check that pilot continues to burn.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
Check for gas leaks in each of the following locations:
• Pipe from the gas supply line connection to the gas valve
• Burner connections, pilot • Field made joints / gas shutoff valve
• All joints on valve and control body • Factory made joints, each joint and connection
LIGHTING PILOT FOR THE FIRST TIME
WARNING
Never use an open flame to check for gas leak.
DANGER
1. STOP! Read the safety information on previous page.
2. Remove lower cover.
3. Turn the gas control knob to the "OFF" position.
4. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. If you then smell gas, STOP! Follow "B" in the safety
information on the previous page. If you don't smell gas, go to the next step.
5. Locate the Pilot Assembly on the back of Fire Ribbon
6. Depress and turn pilot gas knob counterclockwise to "PILOT" position.
• If the pilot does not stay lit, repeat steps 1 and 2.
• If the pilot knob does not pop up when released, STOP and immediately call service technician or gas supplier
• If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries, turn the gas control knob to "OFF" position
and call your service technician or gas supplier.
WARNING
Knob at Pilot Position
8
APPROVED LEAK TESTING METHOD
You may check for gas leaks with the following methods only:
Continued
• Soap and water solution
• An approved leak testing spray
• Electronic sniffer
If using a soap and water solution to test
for leaks, DO NOT spray solution onto
control body.
NOTE: Remove any excessive pipe compound from
the connections. Excessive pipe compound can set
off electronic sniffers.
WA
Thermopile
Pilot Assembly
Ignitor Electrode
O
N
O
FF
Continued
LIGHTING BURNER
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
2. Replace lower cover.
T
MAIN BURNER SWITCH
The “ON/OFF” switch for the main burner can be found behind the cover.
This switch allows you to turn on and to turn off the main burner without
using the gas valve knob. Make sure the button is in the “ON” position to light
thmain burner.
LIGHTING THE BURNER
Depress and turn the knob counterclockwise to the “ON” position.
It will take less than four (4) seconds for the burner to ignite.
PILOT POSITION
Depress and turn knob to pilot position to keep burner off while maintaining the
pilot light.
On/Off Switch
On Position
1. Remove lower cover. Depress and turn knob clockwise to “OFF” position.
9
Pilot Position
Off Position
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
VENTING SYSTEM
Have the venting system of the solid fuel burning fireplace inspected and cleaned
annually by a qualified agency.
1
10
0
WARNING
Turn off gas before servicing fireplace. It
is recommended that a qualified service
technician perform these check-ups at the
beginning of each heating season.
BURNER, PILOT AND CONTROL COMPARTMENT
Keep the control compartment clean by vacuuming or brushing at least twice a year.
Make sure the burner porting, pilot air opening and burner air opening are free of obstructions at all times.
PILOT FLAME
The ames from the pilot should be visually checked as soon as the unit is installed
and periodically during normal operation. The pilot ame must always be present
when the replace is in operation. The pilot ame has two distinct flames, one
engulng the thermopile and the other
reaching to the main burner.
Thermopile
BURNER
Inspect area around the injector. Remove any lint or foreign material with a brush
or vacuum.
Pilot Flame
WARNING:Turn off Fireribbon
and let cool before servicing. Only
a qualified service person should
service and repair this appliance.
Note:
All troubleshooting items are listed in
order of operation.
POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
TROUBLESHOOTING
Unit is smoking / sooting excessively
(
Note:
It is natural and unavoidable for
appliance sets to produce moderate
levels of carbon (soot) where flames
contact the media. This is especially
true with propane/LP gas.)
Burner is excessively noisy
(
Note:
The movement and combustion of
gas will create low, unavoidable levels of
noise.)
Burner flame is too low or too high
Remote does not function
1. Poor fuel quality
2. Fireplace venting system not drafting
properly
3. Excessive flame impingement or blockage
4. Improper fuel/air mixture
5. Excessive gas supply/pressure
1. Passage of air/gas across irregular surfaces
2. Excessive gas pressure on natural gas
units
1. Incorrect gas supply or pressure
2. Blocked burner orifice or burner manifold ports
3. Improper burner orifice size
1. Battery is not installed. Battery power
is low
1. Contact local natural or propane/LP gas
company
2. Adjust damper wide open and/or have
fireplace and venting professionally
cleaned and checked
3.Separate the stones to allow more flame
passage
4. Remove any foreign items from the
flame pattern and/or check for proper
orifice sizing
5. Preheat flue in very cold weather
1. Relieve any tight bends or kinks in gas
supply line
2.Check/reset gas regulator pressure
1. Check for proper gas supply pressure
2. Free burner orifice and manifold ports
of any burrs, paint, or other blockage
3. Verify proper burner orifice sizing (see
page 6)
1.Replace batteries in receiver and
remote control
11
Continued
OBSERVED PROBLEM
When ignitor button is pressed, there is no
spark at pilot
When ignitor button is pressed, there is
spark at pilot but no ignition
Pilot lights but flame goes out when control
knob is released
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Ignitor electrode not connected to ignitor cable
2. Ignitor cable pinched or wet
3. Bad ground on piezo ignitor
4. Broken ignitor cable
5. Bad piezo ignitor
6. Ignitor electrode broken
7. Ignitor electrode positioned wrong
1. Gas supply turned off or manual shutoff
valve closed
2. Control knob not in PILOT position
3. Control knob not pressed in while in
PILOT position
4. Air in gas lines when installed
5. Pilot adjustment screw closed
6. Pilot is clogged
7. Low gas pressure
1. Control knob not fully pressed in
2. Control knob not pressed in long enough
3. Manual shutoff valve not fully open
4.Pilot flame not touching thermopile,
which allows thermopile to cool,
causing pilot flame to go out. This problem could be caused by one or both of
the following:
A) Low gas pressure
B) Dirty or partially clogged pilot
5.Thermopile connection loose at control valve
6.Thermopile damaged
7. Control valve damaged
REMEDY
1. Reconnect ignitor cable
2. Free ignitor cable if pinched by any
metal or tubing. Keep ignitor cable dry
3. Scrape away paint on bracket for better
contact with ground on piezo ignitor
4. Replace ignitor cable
5. Replace piezo ignitor
6. Replace electrode
7. Reposition electrode
1. Turn on gas supply or open manual
shutoff valve
2. Turn control knob to PILOT position
3. Press in control knob while in PILOT
position
4. Continue holding down control knob.
Repeat igniting operation until air is removed
5. Adjust pilot flame for approximately
1" blue flame
6. Clean pilot (see Cleaning and Mainte-
nance, page 100) or replace pilot assembly.
7.Replace gas control
1. Press in control knob fully
2. After pilot lights, keep control knob
pressed in 30 seconds
3. Fully open manual shut-off valve
4. A) Contact local natural gas company
B) Clean pilot (see Cleaning and Mainte-
nance, page 10) or replace pilot assembly
5. Hand tighten until snug, then tighten
1/4 turn more
6.Replace thermopile
7. Replace control valve
Burner does not light after pilot is lit
Delayed ignition burner
12
1. Burner orifice clogged
2. Inlet gas pressure is too low
3. Burner orifice diameter is too small
4.Thermopile leads disconnected or improperly connected
1. Pilot flame needs adjusting
1. Clean burner orifice
2. Contact local natural or propane/LP gas
company
3. Replace burner orifice
4. Reconnect leads
1. Adjust pilot flame for approximately
1" blue flame
WARNING: If you smell gas
• Shut off gas supply.
• 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.
Continued
IMPORTANT:
Cleaning supplies, paint, paint remover, cigarette smoke, cements and glues, new
carpet or textiles, etc., create fumes. These fumes may mix with combustion air
and create odors. These odors will disappear over time.
OBSERVED PROBLEM
Fireribbon produces unwanted odors
Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF
position
Gas odor during combustion
Operating unit where impurities in air exist may create odors.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1.Unit burning vapors from paint, hair
spray, glues, cleaners, chemicals, new
carpet, etc. (See
ment above)
2. Gas leak. See Warning statement at
top of page
1. Gas leak. See Warning statement at
top of page
2. Control valve defective
1. Gas leak. See Warning statement at
top of page
IMPORTANT
state-
REMEDY
1. Open flue to maximum. Stop using odor
causing products while unit is running
2. Locate and correct all leaks (see Check-
ing Gas Connections, page 5)
1. Locate and correct all leaks (see Check-
ing Gas Connections, page 5)
2. Replace control valve
1. Locate and correct all leaks (see Check-
ing Gas Connections, page 5)
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ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST
13
6
12
5
4
3
1
2
7
10
8
11
14
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SE E NE XT P AGE
FOR PART DESCRIPTION
PARTS LIST
This list contains replaceable parts used in your firebox
Part Number according to the Fire Ribbon Model
for Natural Gas (and LP
)
Key
#
Part Description
RETRO-2’ RETRO-3’ RETRO-4’ RETRO-5’ RETRO-6’ RETRO-7’ RETRO-8’
Q-
ty
1
Burner Assembly
R100012 R100013 R100014 R100015 R100016 R100017 R100018
1
(R200012)
(R200013)
(R200014)
(R200015)
(R200016)
(R200017)
(R200018)
2
Main Gas Valve
R100020 R100020 R100020 R100020 R100020 R100020 R100020
1
(R200020)
(R200020)(R200020)
(R200020)
(R200020)
(R200020)
(R200020)
3
Valve Bracket
R100021 R100021 R100021 R100021 R100021 R100021 R100021
1
4
Pilot Assembly
R100022 R100022 R100022 R100022 R100022 R100022 R100022
1
(R200022)
(R200022)
(R2000
22)
(R200022)
(R200022)
(R200022)
(R200022)
5
Burner Flex Connector
R100023
R100023
R100023
R100023
R100023
R100023
R100023
1
6
Wire Assembly
R100024 R100024 R100024 R100024 R100024 R100024 R100024
1
7
Tubing Assembly
R1
00025 R100025 R100025 R100025 R100025 R100025 R100025
1
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PARTS LIST
(Continued)
This list contains replaceable parts used in your firebox
Part Number according to the Fire Ribbon Model for
Natural Gas (and LP)
Key
#
Part Description
RETRO-2’ RETRO-3’ RETRO-4’ RETRO-5’ RETRO-6’ RETRO-7’ RETRO-8’
Q-ty
8
Orifice / Air Mixer
R
100044
2
(R200055)
R100044
3
(R200055)
R100043
4
(R200055)
R10004
3
5
(R200055)
R100043
6
(R200055)
R100043
7
(R200055)
R100043
8
(R200055)
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PARTS LIST
(Continued)
This list contains replaceable part
s used in your firebox
Part Number according to the Fire Ribbon Model for Natural Gas (and LP)
Key
#
Part Description
RETRO-2’ RETRO-3’ RETRO-4’ RETRO-5’ RETRO-6’ RETRO-7’ RETRO-8’
Q-ty
9
Burner Manifold
R100032 R100033 R100034 R100035
R100036 R100037 R100038
1
(R200032)
(R200033)
(R200034)
(R200035)
(R200036)
(R200037)
(R200038)
10 Front Cover
R100102 R100103 R100104 R100105 R100106 R100107 R100108
1
11
12
Access Panel
Spark Igniter
R100026
C100014
R100
026
C100014
R100026
C100014
R100026
C100014
R100026
C100014
R100026
C100014
R100026
C100014
1
1
13 ON/OFF Switch
C100018 C100018 C100018 C100018 C100018 C100018 C100018
1
xxx Damper Clamp (not shown)
F100037 F100037 F100037 F100037 F100037 F100037 F100037
1
xxx Glass Burner Media
(not shown)
F200503 F200503 F200503 F200503 F200503 F200503 F200503 N/A
xxx Top Media (many available)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
xxx Remote Control (Optional
)
RCB
RCB
RCB
RCB
RCB
RCB
RCB
1
NOTE:
Specifications, finishes and dimensions are subject to change
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NOTES
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
The following components are warranted for life to the original owner, subject to proof of purchase: Fire
Ribbon Burner Assembly.
BASIC WARRANTY
Spark Modern Fires warrants the components and materials in your gas appliance to be free from manufacturing
and material defects for a period of two years from date of installation. After installation, if any of the components manufactured by Spark Modern Fires in the appliance are found to be defective in materials or workmanship, Spark Modern Fires will, at its option, replace or repair the defective components at no charge to the original owner. Spark Modern Fires will also pay for reaonable labor costincurred in replacing or repairing such components for a period of two years from date of installation. Any products presented for warranty repair must be
accompanied by a dated proof of purchase.
This Limited Lifetime Warranty will be void if the appliance is not installed by a qualified installer in accordance with installation instructions. The Limited Lifetime Warranty will also be void if the appliance is not ope-
rated and maintained according to the operating instructions supplied with the appliance, and does not extend to (1)
firebox/burner assembly damaged by accident, neglet, misuse, abuse, alterations, negligence of others, including the installation thereof by unqualified installers, (2) the costs of removal, reinstallation or transportation of
defective parts on the appliance, or (3) indentical or consequential damage. All service work must be performed
by an authorized service representative.
This warranty is expressly in lieu of other warranties, express or implied, including the warranty of merchantability of fitness for purpose and of all other obligations or liabilities. Spark Modern Fires does not assume for it
any other obligations or liabilities in connection with sale or use of the appliance. It states that do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or do not allow exclusion of indirect damage, those limitations of
exclusions may not apply to you. You may also have additional right not covered in the Limited Lifetime War-
ranty. Spark Modern Fires reserves the right to investigate any and all the claims against this Warranty and decide upon method of settlement. For information about this warranty contact:
Spark Modern Fires
53 Chestnut Woods Rd.
Redding, CT 06896
U.S.A.
Rev.1 09/07
WARRANTY INFORMATION
KEEP THIS FOR WARRANTY
Model
Serial No.
Date Purchased
Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory.
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