Spark modern fires SS-36N, SS-48N, SS-48P, SS-36P Owner's Operation And Installation Manual
If you smell gas:
1. Shut off gas to appliance.
2. Extinguish any open flame.
3. If odor continues, keep away from
the appliance and immediately call
your gas supplier or fire department.
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OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLA T I O N MANU A L
We recommend that our products be installed
and serviced by professionals who are certified
in the U.S. by NFI (National Fireplace Institute).
Complies with
WARNING
WARNING
DANGER
CARBON MONOXIDE
HAZARD
WARNING:
For Outdoor Use Only
Report # 401-O-06-5
STAINLESS STEEL
OUTDOOR FIREPLACE
with
electronic ignition
system
Models: SS-36(N,P), SS-48(N,P)
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
2.
An LP-cylinder not connected for
useshall not be stored in the vicinity of
thisor any other aplliance.
1.
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other aplliance.
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration,
service or maintenance can cause injury or
property damage. Read the instalation, operating and maintenance instructions thoroughly
before installing or servicing this equipment.
This appliance can produce
carbon monoxide which
has
no odor. Using it in an
enclosed space can kill you.
Never use this appliance in
an enclosed space as a
camper, tent, car or home
ANSI Z21.97 - CSA 2.41-2012 "Outdoor Decorative Gas Appliances",
C
GA 2.17-M91(R2009) "Gas Fired Appliances for Use at High Altitudes"
SPARK MODERN FIRES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Information
2
............................................. 3
Local Codes
........................
................................ 4
Locating Firebox ................................................ 5
Product Specifications........................................ 5
Installation ..........................................................
7
Framing .......................................
...
.................... 10
Electrical Wiring
.......
.......
..............................
...... 18
Gas Connection .................................................. 1
9
Checking Gas Pressure .......................................
20
Placing Glass Panel and
Media Tray .................. 2
2
Lighting Instructions ........................................... 2
3
Operating Instructions ........................................ 2
4
To Turn Off Gas to Appliance .......................... 2
5
Inspecting Burners ............................................. 2
6
Cleaning and Maintenance ................................ 2
7
Troubleshooting .................................................. 2
8
Proflame Control Wiring Diagram ...................... 3
2
Illustrated Parts Breakdown ................................ 3
3
Warranty Information .............................Back Cover
SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING: This product contains and/or generates chemicals
known to the state of California
to cause cancer or birth defects
or other reproductive harm.
IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s
manual carefully and completely
before trying to assemble,
operate or service this heater.
Improper use of this heater can
cause serious injury or death
from burns, fire, explosion,
electrical shock and carbon
monoxide poisoning.
DANGER: Carbon monoxide
poisoning may lead to death!
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of
carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with
headaches, dizziness or nausea. If you have these
signs, the heater may not be working properly. Get
fresh air at once! Have heater 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 pro-
pane/LP gases are 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 heater.
WARNING: Any change to
this heater or its controls can
be dangerous.
WARNING: Do not use a
blower insert, heat exchanger
insert or other accessory not approved for use with this heater.
WARNING: 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 cause sooting.
Due to high temperatures, the
appliance should be located out
of traffic and away from furniture
and draperies.
Do not place clothing or other
flammable material on or near
the appliance. Never place any
objects on the heater.
Fireplace front becomes very
hot when running fireplace.
Keep children and adults away
from hot surfaces to avoid
burns or clothing ignition. Fireplace will remain hot for a time
after shutdown. Allow surfaces
to cool before touching.
Carefully supervise young children when they are in the room
with fireplace. When using the
optional hand-held remote accessory, keep selector switch
inside firebox in the OFF posi-
tion to prevent children from turning on burners with remote.
Keep the appliance area clear
and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.
3
4
1.
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.
2. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) inside any structure. Locate propane/LP supply
tank(s) outdoors (propane/LP units only).
3. 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
neighborʼs
phone.
Follow
the
gas
supplierʼs
instructions
•
if
you
cannot
reach
your
gas
supplier, call
the fire department
4.
This
fireplace
shall
not
be
installed
in
a bed-
room or bathroom.
5.
Do not use this fireplace as a wood-burning
fireplace.
6. To prevent the creation of soot, follow the
instructions in Cleaning and Maintenance
section.
7. Before using furniture polish, wax, carpet
cleaner
or similar products, turn heater off. If
heated, the vapors from these products may
create a white powder residue within burner
box or on adjacent walls or furniture.
8. This fireplace needs fresh air ventilation to run
properly. This fireplac
e has an Oxygen Depl
etion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system. The
ODS shuts down the fireplace if enough fresh
air is not available. See Air for Combustion
and V
entilation, page 6. If fireplace keeps
shutting off, see Troubleshooting, page 21.
9. Do not run fireplace
• where flammable liquids or vapors are used
or stored
•
under dusty conditions
10. Do not use this fireplace to cook food or burn
paper or other objects.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Continued
11. Do not 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 part of the control
system and any gas control which has been
under water.
12. Turn fireplace off and let cool before servicing.
Only a qualified service person should service
and repair fireplace.
13. Operating fireplace above elevations of 4,500
feet could cause pilot outage.
14.
To prevent performance problems in propane/LP
units, do not use propane/LP fuel tanks of less
than 100 lbs. capacity (propane/LP units only).
15.
Provide adequate clearances around air
openings.
LOCAL CODES
Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all local
codes. In the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI
Z223.1/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
State of
Massachusetts: The installa-
tion must be made by a licensed plumber
or gas fitter in the
C
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Massachusetts.
Sellers of unvented propane or natural
gas-fired supplemental room heaters shall
provide to each purchaser a copy of 527
CMR 30 upon sale of the unit.
Vent-free gas products are prohibited for
bedroom and bathroom installation in the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
WARNING: 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 cause sooting.
Keep the appliance area clear
and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.
5
RIGHT SIDE VIEW
60"
48"
2.75"
8.15"
25.75"
29.75"
FRONT VIEW
TOP VIEW
GAS LINE ACCESS, BOTH SIDES
25.75"
13.75"
18"
SS-48 FIREPLACE SPECIFICATIONS
Type Gas Propane/LP
Ignition
Electronic
Pressure Manifold 10.0"
Mode
P
Maximum 13.0"
Minimum
11.0"
W.C. Inlet Gas Pressure
(in. of water)
W.C. Inlet Gas Pressure
(in. of water)
Model
SS-
48N
Btu (V
ariable)
60,000
Type Gas
Natural Gas
Ignition
Electronic
Pressure Manifold
3.
5"
Orifice
#21
Shipping Weight 155 Lbs.
Model
SS-
48
P
Btu (Variable) 56,000
Orifice
#41
Shipping Weight 155 Lbs.
Maximum
10.5
"
Minimum
5.0"
Type Gas Propane/LP
Ignition
Electronic
Pressure Manifold 10.0"
Mode
P
Maximum 13.0"
Minimum 11.0"
RIGHT SIDE VIEW
3.75"
29.75"
48"
33.75"
FRONT VIEW
TOP VIEW
GAS LINE ACCESS, BOTH SIDES
36"
18"
29.75"
17.31"
8.15"
Model
SS-36
P
SS-36 FIREPLACE
SPECIFICA TIONS
Orifice
#49
Shipping Weight 135 Lbs.
Btu (V
ariable)
38,000
Mode
P
Shipping Weight 135 Lbs.
Model
SS-36
N
W.C. Inlet Gas Pressure
(in. of water)
W.C. Inlet Gas Pressure
(in. of water)
Btu (V
ariable)
40,000
Type Gas
Natural Gas
Ignition
Electronic
Pressure Manifold
3
.5"
Maximum
10.5
"
Minimum
5.0"
Orifice
#34
6
INSTALLATION
NOTICE: Surface temperatures
of adjacent walls and mantels become hot during operation. Walls
and mantels above the firebox
may become hot to the touch.
If installed properly, these temperatures meet the requirement
of the national product standard.
Follow all minimum clearances
shown in this manual.
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INSTALLATION
1) When selecting a location for your fi replace, ensure that the clearances are met.
2) This appliance must be installed in an open-air situation with natural ventilation, without stagnant
areas, where gas leakage and products of combustion are rapidly dispersed by wind and natural
convection.
3) Certain materials or items, when placed under or near the appliance, will be subjected to radiant
heat and could become damaged.
4) Typically an outdoor space is not enclosed but, 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.
Within a partial enclosure that includes an overhead cover and more than two walls, the following
shall apply:
• At least 25% of the total wall area is completely open, and
• At least 30% of the remaining wall area is open and unrestricted
30% or more in total of the remaining wall
area is open and unrestricted.
Open side at least 25% of total wall area
LOCATING YOUR OUTDOOR GAS FIREPLACE
Within a partial enclosure that includes an overhead cover and no more that two walls.
INSTALLATION
8
CLEARANCES
CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES
MANTEL CLEARANCES
NOTE: The combustible area above the facing must not protrude more than 3/4" from the facing. If it does, it is
considered a mantel and must meet the mantel requirements listed in this manual.
Follow these instructions carefully to ensure safe installation. Failure to follow instructions
exactly can create a fire hazard.
The appliance cannot be installed on a carpet, tile or other combustible material other
than wood flooring. If installed on carpet or vinyl flooring, the appliance shall be installed
on a metal, wood or noncombustible material panel extending full width and depth of
the appliance.
WARNING
The fireplace face may be
completely covered with
any non-combustible ma-
6
6
6
6
6
6
12"
maximum
depth
COMBUSTIBLE MANTEL
Combustibles
Clearance to
INSTALLATION
9
12
" minimum
Minimum
16"
from both side
walls
90" minimum
ceiling height
Standoff 0"
(0 mm)
terial (refer to pages 10-18).
Sides 0"
(0 mm)
Floor *
)
Back 0.5" (13 mm)
*) IMPORTANT:
Floor must be non-combustible
. Otherwise a minimum
1" thick cement board must be placed under the fireplace
.
INSIDE CHASE INSTALLATION
18.5"
RECESSED INSTALLATION
18.5"
0.50"
0.50"
60"
61
"
60"
61
"
MODEL SS-48
FRAMING DIMENSIONS
FACING DIMENSIONS
MINIMUM NON COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
AREA
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COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIAL
NON COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIAL AREA
INSTALLATION
Continued
PLEASE NOTE: Framing may need to be recessed from 3/4" to 1-1/2"
depending on layers and type of facing material used during installation.
30"
0.5"
61"
0.625"
min. 30"
min. 61"
10
IE: DUROCK, CEMENT BOARD, GRANITE,
MARBLE, STONE
OF NON-COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIAL
OPTION 1
NON COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
FACING WITH ONE LAYER
THREE WAYS TO ALLOW AIR FLOW
TO FRONT AIR VENT
min.
61
"
min. 30"
NON COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
minimum
61" wide X 30" high
LEAVE MINIMUM 1/2" X 26" SLOT
CLEAR FOR THE LOUVER AREA
ON BOTH FACES
MODEL SS-48
INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 1.1 - Installation of facing materials ( Case #1)
11
TOP VIEW
ALLOW AIRFLOW
SIDE VIEW
ALLOW AIRFLOW
OF NON-COMBUSTIBLE
MARBLE, STONE
OPTION 2
NON COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
FACING WITH TWO LAYERS
MATERIALS
IE: DUROCK, CEMENT BOARD, GRANITE,
NON COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
ALLOW FOR MINIMUM 13 SQUARE INCHES OF AIR FLOW.
ALLOW FOR MINIMUM 13 SQUARE INCHES OF AIR FLOW.
min. 30"
min.
61" m
in.
61"
min.
30"
COVER WITH SECOND LAYER OF FACE MATERIAL.
SECOND LAYER
LEAVE THE LOUVER AREA CLEAR WITH FIRST LAYER OF FACE MATERIAL
FIRST LAYER
minimum
61" wide X 30 " high
MODEL SS-48
INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 1.2 - Installation of facing materials ( Case #2)
12
WITH THICK LAYER
OF NON-COMBUSTIBLE
OPTION 3
AIRFLOW FROM BEHIND
SURROUND INTO AIR VENT
SIDE VIEW
NON COMBUSTIBLE
NON COMBUSTIBLE
MODEL SS-48
INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 1.3 - Installation of facing materials ( Case #3)
VIEW FROM BACK
OF SURROUND
FACING
MATERIAL
ALLOWING AIR FLOW FROM BEHIND SURROUND
13
Leave the louver area clear,
allow for minimum 13 sq. inches
of air flow
Leave the louver area clear,
allow for minimum 13 sq. inches
of air flow
FRAMING DIMENSIONS
INSIDE CHASE INSTALLATION
18.5"
RECESSED INSTALLATION
18.5"
0.50"
0.50"
FASTENING TABS IN USE
34
"
0.50"
49
"
49"
4
8
"
4
8
"
4
9
"
0.625
"
COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIAL
NON COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIAL AREA
34
"
49
"
MODEL SS-
36
INSTALLATION
Continued
PLEASE NOTE: Framing may need to be recessed from 3/4" to 1-1/2"
depending on layers and type of facing material used during installation.
FACING DIMENSIONS
MINIMUM NON COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
AREA
14
IE: DUROCK, CEMENT BOARD, GRANITE,
MARBLE, STONE
OF NON-COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIAL
OPTION 1
NON COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
min. 49"
min
30"
NON COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
minimum 4
9" wide X 34" high
FACING WITH ONE LAYER
THREE WAYS TO ALLOW AIR FLOW
TO FRONT AIR VENT
LEAVE MINIMUM 1/2" X 26" SLOT
CLEAR FOR THE LOUVER AREA
MODEL SS-
36
INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 2.1 - Installation of facing materials ( Case #1)
min. 34"
15
COVER WITH SECOND LAYER OF FACE MATERIAL.
SECOND LAYER
LEAVE THE LOUVER AREA CLEAR WITH FIRST LAYER OF FACE MATERIAL
FIRST LAYER
TOP VIEW
ALLOW AIRFLOW
SIDE VIEW
ALLOW AIRFLOW
OF NON-COMBUSTIBLE
MARBLE, STONE
OPTION 2
NON COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
NON COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
FACING WITH TWO LAYERS
MATERIALS
IE: DUROCK, CEMENT BOARD, GRANITE,
min. 49"
min. 49"
min. 34"
minimum 4
9" wide X 34" high
min.
34
"
ALLOW FOR MINIMUM 13 SQUARE INCHES OF AIR FLOW.
ALLOW FOR MINIMUM 13 SQUARE INCHES OF AIR FLOW.
MODEL SS-
36
INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 2.2 - Installation of facing materials ( Case #2)
16
OPTION 3
NON COMBUSTIBLE
AIRFLOW FROM BEHIND
SURROUND INTO AIR VENT
SIDE VIEW
NON COMBUSTIBLE
MODEL SS-
36
INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 2.3 - Installation of facing materials ( Case #3)
FACING WITH THICK LAYER OF NON-COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIAL
ALLOWING AIR FLOW FROM BEHIND SURROUND
ALLOW MINIMUM
13 SQUARE INCHES
OF AIR FLOW
17
Leave the louver area clear,
allow for minimum 13 sq. inches
of air flow
View from back of surround
13
ELECTRICAL WIRING
WARNING
Label all wires before disconnecting when
servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause
improper and dangerous operation.
CAUTION
Electrical connections should only be performed by a qualified, licensed electrician.
Main power must be off when connecting to main electrical power supply or performing
service. All wiring shall be in compliance with all local, city, and state codes. The
appliance, when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance with local
codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code ANSI/ NFPA
70 (latest edition) and Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1.
INSTALLATION
Continued
This fireplace requires 110V
AC electrical supply for normal operation in order to
power up supplied
7V
AC/
DC adapter which is required to operate Remote Control.
However, during power outage situation, its electronic system (DFC board) can be
temporary powered with 9V DC batery and main valve can be operated manually
using ON/OFF position of the remote control (or optional
Manual Switch if installed).
Please, call manufacturer for
directions how to find additional DC terminals inside of the fireplace.
*) IMPORTANT:
Floor must be non-combustible
. Otherwise a minimum
1" thick cement board must be placed under the fireplace
.
MODELS SS-36
and SS-48
Clearance to
Combustibles
Sides...............0"
Bottom.............*)
Side Wall ......16"
Standoffs.........0"
Back ...............0"
18
INSTALLATION
Continued
WARNING: Never connect
natural gas fireplace to private
(non-utility) gas wells. This
gas is commonly known as
wellhead gas.
Installation Items Needed
Before installing fireplace, make sure you have
the items listed below.
• external regulator for propane/LP unit only
(supplied by installer)
• piping (check local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)
• equipment shutoff valve *
• test gauge connection *
• sediment trap (optional)
• tee joint
• pipe wrench
• approved flexible gas line with gas connector
(if allowed by local codes) (not provided)
For propane/LP units, the installer must supply
an external regulator. The external regulator will
reduce incoming gas pressure. You must reduce
incoming gas pressure to between 11 and 14 inches
of water. If you do not reduce incoming gas pressure, heater regulator damage could occur. Install
external regulator with the vent pointing down
as shown in Figure 5. Pointing the vent down
protects it from freezing rain or sleet.
* Purchase the optional CSA design-certified
equipment shutoff valve from your dealer.
** Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input
adjustment.
Sediment Trap
CSA Design-Certified
Equipment Shutoff Valve
With 1/8" NPT Tap*
3" Minimum
Cap Pipe Tee
Nipple Joint
Natural Gas
From Gas Meter
(5" W.C.** to 10.5"
W.C. Pressure)
Propane/LP
From External
Regulator
(11" W.C.** to 14"
W.C. Pressure)
CAUTION: Use only 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 fireplace.
If pipe is too small, undue loss
of volume 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 fireplace.
IMPORTANT:
Install equipment shutoff valv
e
in an accessible location. The equipment shutoff
valve is for turning on or shutting off the gas to
the appliance.
Check your building codes for any special requirements for locating equipment shutoff valve
to fireplaces.
Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male NPT
threads. This will prevent excess sealant from
going into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe could result
in clogged fireplace valves. Never use sealant on
flare threads.
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
External
Regulator
Vent
Pointing
Down
SHUTOFF VALVE
A CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve
with
1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to
test gauge connection. Purchase the optional CSA
design-certified equipment shutoff valve from your
dealer.
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19
NOTICE: Most building codes
do not permit concealed gas
connections. A flexible gas line
is provided to allow
shutoff
valve should be accessible.
INSTALLATION
Continued
Flexible Gas Line
from Fireplace
Gas Regulator
To Fireplace
Gas Regulator
Equipment
Shutoff Valve
Provided by
Installer
Propane/LP
To External
Regulator
Natural Gas
To Gas Meter
WARNING: Use pipe joint
sealant that is resistant to liquid
petroleum (LP) gas.
sediment trap where it is within reach for cleaning. Install in piping system between fuel supply
and fireplace. Locate sediment trap where trapped
matter is not likely to freeze. A sediment trap traps
moisture and contaminants. This keeps them from
going into fireplace gas controls. If sediment trap
is not installed or is installed wrong, fireplace may
not run properly.
CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS
SUPPLY
1. Remove access panel.
2. Route gas line (provided by installer) from
equipment shutoff valve to fireplace. Route
flexible gas supply line through one of the
access holes.
3. Attach the flexible gas line to gas supply as
CHECKING GAS PRESSURE
1. Check gas type. The gas supply must be the same as
stated on the appliance’s rating decal. If the gas supply
is different from the replace, STOP! Do not install the
appliance. Contact your dealer immediately.
2. To ease installation, a 30" (mm) ex line with manual
shut-off valve has been provided with on this appliance.
Install and attach
1
/2" gas line onto shut-off valve.
Outlet Pressure Tap
Pilot Adjustment
Inlet Pressure Tap
4.
Do not use open flame to check for gas leaks.
WARNING
3. After completing gas line connection, purge air from
gas line and test all gas joints from the gas meter to the
replace for leaks. Use a solution of 50/50 water and
soap or a gas sniffer.
T
o check gas pressures at the valve, turn captured
screw counter clockwise 2 or 3 turns and then place
tubing to pressure gauge over test point.
Turn unit to high. After taking pressure reading,
be sure and turn captured screw clockwise
firmly to reaseal. Do not overtorque. Check
test points for gas leaks!
Figure 5 - Attaching Flexible Gas Lines
Together
per Figure 5. Check tightness of flexible gas
line attached to gas regulator of fireplace and
check all gas connections for leaks ( see
accessibility
from the fireplace (see Figure 5). The
flexible gas supply line con-
nection to the equipment
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Checking Gas Connections, page 21).
We recommend that you install a sediment trap in
supply line as shown in Figure 4, page 1
9. Locate
CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS
WARNING: Test all gas piping and connections, internal
and external to unit, for leaks
after installing or servicing. Correct all leaks at once.
WARNING: Never use an
open flame to check for a leak.
Apply a noncorrosive leak
detection fluid to all joints.
Bubbles forming show a leak.
Correct all leaks at once.
CAUTION: Make sure external regulator has been installed
between propane/LP supply and
fireplace. See guidelines under
Connecting Fireplace to Gas
Supply.
PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY
PIPING SYSTEM
Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG
(3.5 kPa)
1. Disconnect fireplace with its main gas valve
(control valve) and equipment shutoff valve
from gas supply piping system. Pressures
in excess of 1/2 psig will damage fireplace
regulator.
2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where equipment
shutoff valve was connected.
3. Pressurize supply piping system by either
opening propane/LP supply tank valve for
propane/LP gas or opening main gas valve
located on or near gas meter for natural gas
or using compressed air.
4. Check all joints of gas supply piping system.
Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all
joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Reconnect fireplace and equipment shutoff
valve to gas supply. Check reconnected fittings
for leaks.
INSTALLATION
Continued
Open
Closed
Equipment
Shutoff Valve
2. Pressurize supply piping system by either
opening propane/LP supply tank valve for
propane/LP gas or opening main gas valve
located on or near gas meter for natural gas
or using compressed air.
3. Check all joints from gas meter to equipment
shutoff valve for natural gas or propane/LP
supply to equipment shutoff valve for propane/
2. Open main gas valve located on or near gas
meter for natural gas or open propane/LP
supply tank valve.
3. Make sure control knob of fireplace is in the
OFF position.
7. Turn off fireplace (see To Turn Off Gas to
Appliance).
Figure 6 - Equipment Shutoff Valve
Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than
1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)
1.
Close equipment shutoff valve (see Figure
6).
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PRESSURE TESTING FIREPLACE GAS
CONNECTIONS
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INSTALLATION
MEDIA AND GLASS PANEL PLACEMENT
NOTE: Verify burner and remote control operation prior to installing the glass panel and media!
1. Fill the burner
tray completely with
the supplied clear glass
media
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2. Locate the glass wind shield
panel and slide down into the
support brackets. Assure the panel is
centered in the fireplace and the
support brackets are fastened
securely.
3.
Fill the tray with
media supplied. Do not
place media on burner or
block air flow between
burner and tray.
4. Your fireplace is
ready for operation.
A.This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the pilot. Do not try to light
the pilot by hand.
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. Main gas valve in this appliance is not serviceable and does not have any control knobs or switches to operate.
Do not remove heat shields covering the valve and electronic devices; do not try to repair or modify the valve
as it may result in a fire or explosion. Call a qualified service technician if you have any safety concerns.
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.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTION
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING
LIGHTING FOR THE FIRST TIME
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.
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.
If you do not follow these instruction exactly,
a fire or explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury or loss of life.
WARNING
Never use an open flame to check for gas leak.
DANGER
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Continued
APPROVED LEAK TESTING METHOD
You may check for gas leaks with the following methods only:
• Soap and water solution
• An approved leak testing spray
• Electronic sniffer
NOTE: Remove any excessive pipe compound from
the connections. Excessive pipe compound can set
off electronic sniffers.
"INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR SKYTECH MODEL: 1001 T/LCD-A"".
OPERATING 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
WA
If using a soap and water solution to test
for leaks, DO NOT spray solution onto
electronic parts.
WARNING
Never use an open flame to check for gas leak.
DANGER
1. STOP! Read the safety information on previous page.
2. Turn off all electric power to the appliance.
3. Do not attempt to light the pilot by hand.
If you don't smell gas, go to the next step.
WARNING
7. Turn the gas control manual valve to the ON position.
8. Plug supplied 7V DC adapter into 110V power outlet.
LIGHTING FOR THE FIRST TIME
5. Turn the gas control manual valve to the full OFF position.
6. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near the floor.
If you smell gas, STOP! Follow "B" in the safety information (see page 7).
9. Connect the wire to the DC input plug at the unit.
11. Locate Remote Receiver inside of the unit
(see Illustrated Parts List, page 13).
Make sure that the slider switch
13. Read and follow instructions in how to set up and to use remote control described in supplied
14. If the appliance will not operate, follow the instructions "To Turn Off Gas To Appliance" and call
your service technician or gas supplier.
of the Receiver is in "REMOTE"
(middle) position.
10. Lift and remove Heat Shield covering electronic components inside of the unit
(see Illustrated Parts List, page 13).
12. Replace Heat Shield and then replace Front Tray.
4. Remove
Optional Media
Tray
(or Floor Panel)
from the appliance (see Illustrated Parts List, page 14).
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Continued
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
Unplug 7V DC adapter from the power outlet.
3. Turn the gas control manual valve to the full OFF position.
1. Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be
performed.
2. If necessary, remove
Media
Tray from the appliance to access
manual shutoff valve on gas line.
4. If necessary, replace
Media
Tray.
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INSPECTING BURNERS
Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often.
PILOT FLAME PATTERN
.
MAIN BURNER
Periodically inspect all burner flame holes with the
heater running.
Some burner flame holes may become blocked
by debris or rust, with no flame present. If so, turn
off heater and let cool. Remove blockage. Blocked
burner flame holes may create soot.
FRONT BURNER FLAME PATTERN
• turn fireplace off (see To Turn Off Gas to Ap-
plian
c
e).
The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the
flame sensor. This will cause the flame sen-
sor to
cool. When the flame sensor cools, the
fireplace will shut down.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
.
Note: The correct pilot flame on natural gas units
will have a slight curve, but flame should be blue
and have no yellow or orange color.
If pilot flame pattern is incorrect.
Figure 7 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern
Figu r e 7 show s a c o rrect pilot fl ame.
Figure 8 shows correct burner flame pattern
withpatern with yellow flame tips and blue base.
Figure 9 shows incorrect flame pattern. The
incorrect bur ner flame pattern shows lazy orange
flame.
If bur n e r flam e p a tter n i s incorrec t , a s shown in Fig ure
9
:
Figure 8 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern
Figure
9
- Incorrect Burner Flame
Pattern caused by port blockage
IMPORTANT!
List when you order a replacement burner.
If it is evident that the burner is damaged, the
burner must be replaced prior to appliance being
put into operation. Please refer to Illustrated Parts
26
•
see T r oubleshooting, page 28
• turn fireplace off (see To T
urn Off Gas to Ap-
pl iance , p
age
23.
•
see
Troubleshooting, page 28.
CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Turn off fireplace
and let cool before cleaning.
CAUTION: You must keep
control areas, burner and circulating air passageways of
fireplace clean. Inspect these
areas of fireplace before each
use. Have fireplace inspected
yearly by a qualified service
person. Fireplace may need
more frequent cleaning due to
excessive lint from carpeting,
bedding material, pet hair, etc.
WARNING: Failure to keep
the primary air opening of the
burner clean may result in sooting and property damage.
The primary air inlet holes allow the proper amount
of air to mix with the gas. This provides a clean
burning flame. Keep these holes clear of dust, dirt,
lint and pet hair. Clean these air inlet holes prior to
each heating season. Blocked air holes will create
soot. We recommend that you clean the unit every
three months during operation and have heater
inspected yearly by a qualified service person.
We also recommend that you keep the burner
tube and pilot assembly clean and free of dust and
dirt. To clean these parts we recommend using
compressed air no greater than 30 PSI. Your local
computer store, hardware store or home center
may carry compressed air in a can. You can use a
vacuum cleaner in the blow position. If using compressed air in a can, please follow the directions on
the can. If you donʼt follow directions on the can,
you could damage the pilot assembly.
1. Shut off the unit, including the pilot. Allow
the unit to cool for at least thirty minutes.
Figure 10
- Air Mixer/Injector On
Burner
Tube (LP models only)
Clean the pilot assembly also. A yellow tip on the
pilot flame indicates dust and dirt in the pilot assembly
.
.
2. Check the air injector located at the end of
the burner tube. Remove any large
particles of dust, dirt, lint or pet hair with a
soft cloth or vacuum cleaner nozzle.
Primary Air Holes
3. Blow air into the primary air holes on the
injector
(see Figure 10).
4. In case any large clumps of dust have now been
pushed into the burner repeat steps
2 and 3.
AIR MIXER/ INJECTOR (LP MODELS)
AND PILOT
IMPORTANT!
Any guard or other protective device
removed for servicing the appliance shall be
replaced prior to operating the appliance.
Installation and repair should be done by
aqualified service person. The appliance
should be inspected before use and at least
annually by a qualified service person.
More frequent cleaning may be required as
necessary. It is imperative that the control
compartment, burners, and circulating air
passageways of the appliance are kept clean.
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POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY OBSERVED PROBLEM
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a
qualified service person should service and repair heater.
CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle or similar object to clean
ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/pilot unit.
Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation.
wet
3.
Broken ignitor cable
4. Bad ignitor
5.
Ignitor electrode broken
6. Ignitor electrode positioned
wrong
closed
3. Depleted gas supply
5. Gas regulator setting is not
correct
2. Free ignitor cable if pinched
by any metal or tubing.
Keep ignitor cable dry
3. Replace ignitor cable
4. Call for service
5. Replace pilot assembly
6. Replace pilot assembly
gas company
Cleaning and Maintenance,
5.
Replace gas control
1.
Reconnect ignitor cable
1.
Gas
supply turned off or
equipment
shutoff
valve
1.
Turn o
n gas supply or open
equipment
shutoff
valve
When remote button is
pressed, there is spark at
pilot
but no ignition
When remote button is pressed,
there is no spark at pilot
4.
P
ilot is clogged
4.
Clean pilot
(see
2
.
Ignitor cable pinched or
1
.
Ignitor electrodenot con-
nected to ignitor cable
2.
Air in gas lines when
installed
2.
Repeat
ignit
ing operation until
air is removed.
3.
Contact local propanc/LP
28
page
27)or replace
pilot
assembly
TROUBLESHOOTING
Continued
OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
the following: pilot assembly
A) Low gas pressure
B) Dirty or partially clogged
4.
Flame sensor damaged
4.
Replace pilot assembly
5.
Control valve damaged 5. Replace control valve
6.
Safety interlock system has 6.
Wait one minute for safety
been triggered
interlock system to reset.
Repeat ignition operation.
3.
Flame sensor connection
3.
Hand tighten until snug,
loose at control valve then tighten
1/4
turn more
P
ilot lights but flame
1
.
Equipment shutoff valve 1. Fully open equipment shut-
goes
out
not fully open
off valve
pilot
Burner does not light after
1
.
Inlet gas pressure is too
1.
Contact local natural or
pilot is
lit
low
propanc/LP gas company
or replace burner orifice
3
. Burners will not come on
3
.
Replace battery in transmit-
in remote position
ter and receiver
Delayed ignition
of
burner
1
.
Manifold pressure is too
1.
Contact local natural or
low
propane/LP gas company
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2. Burner orifice clogged
2.
Clean
burner
(see Cleaning
and Maintenance, page
27
)
or replace burner orifice
4
.
Wire disconnected from 4. Reconnect wire (see Wiring
gas control
Diag
ram
,
page 32)
2. Burner orifice clogged 2. Clean burner (see Cleaningand
Maintenance,
page
27
)
2. Pilotflame not touching 2. A) Contact local propane/LP
f
lame sensor, which al-
gas company
lows flame sensor to cool,
causing pilot flame to go B) Clean
pilot (see
out. This problem could be Cleaning and Maintenance,
caused by one or both of
page27) or replace
POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY OBSERVED PROBLEM
TROUBLESHOOTING
Continued
or replace burner orifice
2.
Damaged burner
2.
Replace damaged burner
3.
Gas regulator defective 3. Replace gas regulator
Slight smoke or odor during
1.
Residues from manufactur-
1.
Problem will stop after a
initial operation
ing processes few hours of operation
3. Gas regulator defective
3.
Replace gas control
ments (page 4)
gas line checked by local
natural or propane/LP gas
company
or replace burner orifice
white powder residue
2.
Battery is not installed. 2. Replace batteries in receiver
Battery power is low. and remote
control
Heater produces a whistling
noise when burner is lit
Moisture/condensation no-
1. Not enough combustion/
1
.
Refer to Airfor Combustion
ticed on windows ventilation air andVcntilation require-
1
.
Air in gas line
1
.
Operate burners until air is
removed from line. Have
White powder residue form-
1. When heated, vapors from 1.Turn heater off when using
ing within burner box or
on
furniture polish, wax, car- furniture polish, wax, clean-
adjacent walls or furniture
pet cleaners, etc. turn into ers, or similar products
Remote does not function
1. Remote receiver "locked".
1.
See instructions supplied with
eRemote Control
30
3
. Dirty or partially clogged
3
. Clean burner (see Cleaning
burner orifice and Maintenance, page
27
)
2
. Air passageways
on
heater
2
. Observe minimum installa-
blocked
lion clearances (see page 10)
2.
Not enough air
2.
Check burner for dirt and
debris.
If f
ound, clean
burner (see Cleaning and
Maintenance, page
27
)
Burner backfiring during
1. Burner orifice is clogged or
I.
Clean burner (see Cleaning
combustion damaged
a
nd Maintenance, page27)
POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY OBSERVED PROBLEM
TROUBLESHOOTING
Continued
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.
IMPORTANT: Operating fireplace where impurities in air exist may create odors. 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.
Gas odor during combustion
service person
Fireplace produces a clicking/
ticking noise just after burners
are lit or shut off
Fireplace produces unwanted
odors
Gas odor even when control
knob is in OFF position
1.
Fireplace burning vapors
1.
Open window and ventilate
from paint, hair spray, room. Stop using odor cansglues, cleaners, chemicals, ing products while fireplace
new carpet, etc. (see
is funning
IMP
ORTANT
statement above)
1.
Metal expanding while
1.
This is common with
heating or contracting most fireplaces.Ifn
oise
is
while cooling
excessive, contact qualified
1.
Gas leak.
1.Locate and
corr
ect
all leaks.
1
. Foreign matter between
1.
Take apart gas tubing and
control valve and burner remove foreign matter
2.
Low fuel supply (propane/ 2.
Refill
supply tank (propane/
LP gas only) LP gas only)
page
2.
Control valve or gas
con
-
2.
Replace control valve or gas
trol defective control
2.Gas leak. See Warning
2.Locate and correct all leaks
statement at top of
3.
Gas leak. See Warning
3. Locate and correct all leaks
statement a
bove. (see Checking Gas Connec-
31
tions, page
16
)
Proflame Wiring Diagram
1
7
1
8
4
5
Optional 6 Volt Battery Backup
18
16
17
13
15
This diagram shows replaceable SIT Proflame parts used in your fireplace
( please, refer to pages
34
-35
).
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ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN
1
2
8
9
10
11
5
4
3
3
17
17
7
12
13
6
19
16
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PARTS LIST
ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE (NOT SHOWN)
XXXXXXX XXXXXXX VARIOUS MEDIA FOR TRAY 1
QT.Y
KEY PART NUMBER
NO. SS48N SS48 P DESCRIPTION
1 W800004N W800004P BURNER ASSEMBLY 1
2 F200026 F200041 BURNER ORIFICE 1
3 C100039 C100039 TS-12 BURNER FLEX CONNECTOR 1
4
R100026 R100027 MAIN GAS VALVE
1
5
R100028 R100029 VENT-FREE PILOT ASSEMBLY 1
6
F200022-SS F200022-SS GAS VALVE MOUNT BRACKET 1
7
F200033 F200033 PILOT SCREEN 1
8 H100005 H100005 3/8"NPS X 5/16" COMP. 90 DEG. FITTING 1
9 C100084 C100084 3/8"NPS X 3/8" FLARE 90 DEG. FITTING 1
10 C100009 C100009 3/8" X 24" FLEX. CONNECTOR 1
11 F200066 F200066 SUPPLIED SHUTOFF VALVE 1
12 W800006-SS W800006-SS MEDIA TRAY 1
13 H200012 H200012 WIRE HARNESS 1
14 C100020 C100020 DUPLEX POWER OUTLET (not shown) 1
15 PCB PCB SKYTECH REMOTE CONTROL 1
16 PCB-R PCB-R SKYTECH REMOTE RECEIVER 1
17 H100140 H100140 7V AC/DC POWER ADAPTER 1
18 H100142 H100142 S.I.T. DFC CONTROL BOARD 1
19 G100004 G100004 CERAMIC GLASS PANEL 1
20 F200031 F200031 DFC MODULE COVER (not shown) 1
34
This list contains replaceable parts used in your firebox.
All replacement parts should be ordered from your installer or from
Spark Modern Fires
at
1-866.938.3846 or on-line at www.sparkfires.com
PARTS LIST
ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE (NOT SHOWN)
XXXXXXX XXXXXXX VARIOUS MEDIA FOR TRAY 1
QT.Y
KEY PART NUMBER
NO. SS36N S636 P DESCRIPTION
1 W800003N W800003P BURNER ASSEMBLY 1
2 F300026 F200049 BURNER ORIFICE 1
3 C100039 C100039 TS-12 BURNER FLEX CONNECTOR 1
4
R100026 R100027 MAIN GAS VALVE
1
5
R100028 R100029 VENT-FREE PILOT ASSEMBLY 1
6
F200022-SS F200022-SS GAS VALVE MOUNT BRACKET 1
7
F200033 F200033 PILOT SCREEN 1
8 H100005 H100005 3/8"NPS X 5/16" COMP. 90 DEG. FITTING 1
9 C100084 C100084 3/8"NPS X 3/8" FLARE 90 DEG. FITTING 1
10 C100009 C100009 3/8" X 24" FLEX. CONNECTOR 1
11 F200066 F200066 SUPPLIED SHUTOFF VALVE 1
12 W800008-SS W800008-SS MEDIA TRAY 1
13 H200012 H200012 WIRE HARNESS 1
14 C100020 C100020 DUPLEX POWER OUTLET (not shown) 1
15 PCB PCB SKYTECH REMOTE CONTROL 1
16 PCB-R PCB-R SKYTECH REMOTE RECEIVER 1
17 H100140 H100140 7V AC/DC POWER ADAPTER 1
18 H100142 H100142 S.I.T. DFC CONTROL BOARD 1
19 G100003 G100003 CERAMIC GLASS PANEL 1
20 F200031 F200031 DFC MODULE COVER (not shown) 1
35
This list contains replaceable parts used in your firebox.
All replacement parts should be ordered from your installer or from
Spark Modern Fires
at
1-866.938.3846 or on-line at www.sparkfires.com
Manufactured by:
Woodbridge Fireplace Inc.
18AStrathearn Ave., Units 25-27
Brampton, Ontario, Canada L6T4X7
REV.1 09.2013
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