Superior B-40RMN, B-40RMP, B-40REN, B-40REP User Manual
RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
STANDARD SERIES
36" B-VENTED GAS APPLIANCES
P/N 700,003M REV. H 05/2004
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located, manufactured
home (USA only) or mobile home, where not
prohibited by local codes. 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, unless a certified kit is used.
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.
FOR YOUR SAFETY: Do not store or use gasoline
or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
FOR YOUR SAFETY: What to do if you smell gas:
• DO NOT light any appliance.
• DO NOT touch any electrical switches.
• DO NOT use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor’s phone. Follow your gas suppliers
instructions.
• If your gas supplier cannot be reached, call the
fire department.
Installation and service must be performed by a
qualified installer, service agency or the gas
supplier.
WH Report No. J20006722
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
MODELS
Millivolt Models Electronic Models
B-40RMN B-40REN
B-40RMP B-40REP
AVERTISSEMENT: ASSUREZ-VOUS DE BIEN SUIVRE
LES INSTRUCTIONS DONNÉ DANS CETTE NOTICE POUR
RÉDUIRE AU MINIMUM LE RISQUE D'INCENDIE OU
POUR ÉVITER TOUT DOMMAGE MATÉRIEL, TOUTE
BLESSURE OU LA MORT.
POUR VOTRE SÉCURITÉ: Ne pas entreposer ni utiliser
d'essence ni d'autre vapeurs ou liquides inflammables
dans le voisinage de cet appareil ou de tout autre
appareil.
POUR VOTRE SÉCURITÉ: Que faire si vous sentez une
odeur de gaz:
• Ne pas tenter d'allumer d'appareil.
• Ne touchez à aucun interrupteur. Ne pas vous servir
des téléphones se trouvant dans le batiment où
vous vous trouvez.
• Evacuez la piéce, le bâtiment ou la zone.
• Appelez immédiatement votre fournisseur de gaz
depuis un voisin. Suivez les instructions du
fournisseur.
• Si vous ne pouvez rejoindre le fournisseur de gaz,
appelez le service dos incendies.
L'installation et service doit être exécuté par un qualifié
installeur, agence de service ou le fournisseur de gaz.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ..................................... page 2
General Information......................... page 2
Location .......................................... page 3
Clearances ....................................... page 3
Appliance Specifications .................. page 4
Gas Vent Rule .................................. page 4
Framing Specifications .................... page 5
Typical Installation Sequence .......... page 5
Installation ....................................... page 5
Vent System Installation .................. page 6
Field Wiring ..................................... page 7
Connecting Gas Line........................ page 7
Outside Air Kit Installation ............... page 8
Log and Rockwool Installation ........ page 9
Appliance Operation ........................ page 9
Manual Llimit Switch ....................... page 9
Millivolt Appliance Checkout............ page 10
Electronic Appliance Checkout......... page 10
Adjustments .................................... page 10
Finishing Requirements ................... page 11
Cold Climate Insulation.................... page 11
Installation Accessories ................... page 11
Gas Conversion Kits.................. page 12
The electronic appliances are designed to operate on either natural or propane gas. An
electronic direct intermittent pilot system provides safe, efficient operation. External electrical power is required to operate these units.
These appliances comply with National Safety
Standards and are tested and listed by Warnock Hersey (Report No. J20006722) to ANSI
Z21.50 - 2000 (in Canada, CSA 2.22 - 2000),
and CAN/CGA-2.17-M91 in both USA and
Canada, as vented gas fireplaces.
Installation must conform to local codes. In the
absence of local codes, installation must comply with the current National Fuel Gas Code,
ANSI Z223.1 (NFPA 54). (In Canada, the current CAN/CGA B149 installation code.) Electrical wiring must comply with local codes. In the
absence of local codes, installation must be in
accordance with the National Electrical Code,
NFPA 70 - (latest edition). (In Canada, the
current CSA C22.1 Canadian Electric Code.)
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ALTER OR MODIFY
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE APPLIANCE OR
ITS COMPONENTS. ANY MODIFICATION OR
ALTERATION MAY VOID THE WARRANTY,
CERTIFICATION AND LISTINGS OF THIS UNIT.
WARNING: IMPROPER INSTALLATION,
ADJUSTMENT, ALTERATION, SERVICE
OR MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE INJURY
OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. REFER TO THIS
MANUAL. FOR ASSISTANCE OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONSULT A
QUALIFIED INSTALLER, SERVICE
AGENCY OR THE GAS SUPPLIER.
GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING: THESE FIREPLACES ARE
VENTED DECORATIVE GAS APPLIANCES.
DO NOT BURN WOOD OR OTHER MATERIAL IN THESE APPLIANCES.
These appliances are designed to operate on
natural or propane gas only. The use of other
fuels or combination of fuels will degrade
the performance of this system and may be
dangerous.
Input of appliance is 15,000 BTU/HR.
Gas Orifice
Type Size Elevation
Natural
Propane
Nominal operating pressures for the manifold
side of the gas control system are; 3.5 inches
water column (0.87 kPa) for natural gas models
and 10 inches water column (2.49 kPa) for
propane gas models.
Do not use these appliances if any part has been
under water. Immediately call a qualified, professional service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any parts of the control
system and any gas control which have been
under water.
Ne pas se servir de cet appareil s'il a été plongé
dans l'eau, complètement ou en partie. Appeler
un technicien qualifié pour inspecter l'appareil
et remplacer toute partie du système de contrôle
et toute commande qui ont été plongés dans
l'leau.
#49
(.073)
(.045)
0 - 4500'
(0 - 1370 m)
0 - 4500'
(0 - 1370 m)
This installation manual will help you obtain a
safe, efficient, dependable installation for your
appliance and vent system.
Please read and understand these
instructions before beginning your
installation.
INTRODUCTION
The millivolt appliances are designed to operate on either natural or propane gas. A millivolt
gas control valve with piezo ignition system
provides safe, efficient operation.
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Note: Installation and repair should be per-
formed by a qualified service person. The appliance should be inspected annually by a qualified professional service technician. More frequent inspections and cleanings may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting,
bedding material, etc. It is imperative that the
control compartment, burners and circulating
air passage ways of the appliance be kept clean.
S'assurer que le brùleur et le compartiment des
commandes sont propres. Voir les instructions d'installation et d'utilisation qui
accompagnent l'apareil.
Provide adequate clearances around air openings and adequate accessibility clearance for
service and proper operation. Never obstruct
the front openings of the appliance.
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located, manufactured home (USA only) or mobile home,
where not prohibited by local codes. 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, unless a certified kit is used.Cet
appareil peut être installé dans un maison
préfabriquée (É.-U. seulement) ou mobile
déjà installée à demeure si les réglements
locaux le permettent.
Cet appareil doit être utilisé uniquement
avec les types de gaz indiqués sur la plaque
signalétique. Ne pas l'utiliser avec d'autres
gaz sauf si un kit de conversion certifié est
installé.
Millivolt appliances may be fitted at time of
manufacture with either a Honeywell millivolt
gas control valve or as SIT millivolt gas control
valve. Both valves have been tested with and
approved for use with these appliances and are
listed accordingly.
Test gage connections are provided on the
front of the millivolt gas control valve (identified IN for the inlet and OUT for the manifold side). A ¹⁄₈" NPT test gage connection is
provided at the inlet and outlet side of
the electronic gas control valve.
Minimum inlet gas pressure to the appliance is
5.0 inches water column (1.24 kPa) for natural
gas and 11 inches water column (2.74 kPa) for
propane for the purpose of input adjustment.
Maximum inlet gas supply pressure to the
appliance is 10.5 inches water column (2.61
kPa) for natural gas and 13.0 inches water
column (3.23 kPa) for propane.
The appliance must be isolated from the gas
supply piping system (by closing its individual manual shut-off valve) during any
pressure testing of the gas supply piping
system at test pressures equal to or less
than ¹⁄₂ psig (3.5 kPa).
The appliance and its individual shut-off
valve must be disconnected from the gas
supply piping system during any pressure
testing of that system at pressures in excess
of ¹⁄₂ psig (3.5 kPa).
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of
carbon monoxide poisoning are similar to the
flu with headaches, dizziness and/or nausea. If
you have these signs, obtain fresh air immediately. Turn off the gas supply to the appliance
and have it serviced by a qualified professional, as it may not be operating correctly.
WARNING: B-VENT APPLIANCES ARE NOT
DESIGNED TO OPERATE IN NEGATIVELY
PRESSURED ENVIRONMENTS (PRESSURE
WITHIN THE HOME IS LESS THAN PRESSURES OUTSIDE). SIGNIFICANT NEGATIVELY PRESSURED ENVIRONMENTS
CAUSED BY WEATHER, HOME DESIGN,
OR OTHER DEVICES MAY IMPACT THE
OPERATION OF THESE APPLIANCES.
NEGATIVE PRESSURES MAY RESULT IN
POOR FLAME APPEARANCE, SOOTING,
DAMAGE TO PROPERTY AND/OR SEVERE
PERSONAL INJURY. DO NOT OPERATE
THESE APPLIANCES IN NEGATIVELY PRESSURED ENVIRONMENTS.
WARNING: CHILDREN AND ADULTS
SHOULD BE ALERTED TO THE HAZARDS
OF HIGH SURFACE TEMPERATURES. USE
CAUTION AROUND THE APPLIANCE TO
AVOID BURNS OR CLOTHING IGNITION.
YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE CAREFULLY SUPERVISED WHEN THEY ARE IN
THE SAME ROOM AS THE APPLIANCE.
These appliances are equipped with an integral combustion air door and actuator arm.
Combustion air kits are optional and must be
installed before removing the securing screw
allowing the movement of the combustion air
actuator arm
Figure 1
(see Step 7).
Typical Locations
LOCATION
In selecting the location, the aesthetic and
functional use of the appliance are primary
concerns. However, vent system routing to
the exterior and access to the fuel supply are
also important. Due to high temperatures the
appliance should be located out of traffic and
away from furniture and draperies. Consideration should be given to traffic ways, furniture,
draperies, etc., due to elevated surface temperatures. The location should also be free of
electrical, plumbing or other heating/air conditioning ducting.
These appliances must not be connected to a
chimney or flue serving a separate solid fuel
burning appliance.
Do not place clothing or other materials on or
near this appliance.
WARNING: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH
THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THIS DOCUMENT WILL RESULT IN AN IMPROPERLY
INSTALLED AND OPERATING APPLIANCE, VOIDING ITS WARRANTY. ANY
CHANGE TO THIS APPLIANCE AND/OR
ITS OPERATING CONTROLS IS DANGEROUS. IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR USE
OF THIS APPLIANCE CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FORM FIRE,
BURNS, EXPLOSION OR CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING.
WARNING: DO NOT PLACE CLOTHING
OR OTHER FLAMMABLE MATERIALS
ON OR NEAR THIS APPLIANCE.
AVERTISSEMENT: SURVEILLER LES
ENFANTS. GARDER LES VÊTEMENTS,
LES MEUBLES, L'ESSENCE OU AUTRES
LIQUIDES À VAPEUR INFLAMMABLES
LOIN DE L'APPAREIL.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MAY ONLY
BE FITTED WITH DOORS CERTIFIED FOR
USE WITH THE APPLIANCE.
AVERTISSEMENT: POUR UTILISATION
UNIQUEMENT AVEC LES PORTES EN
VERRE CERTIFIÊES AVEC L'APPAREIL.
The appliance should be mounted on a fully
supported base extending the full width and
depth of the unit. The appliance may be located
on or near conventional construction materials. However, if installed on combustible materials, such as carpeting, vinyl tile, etc., a
metal or wood barrier covering the entire bottom surface must be used.
These appliances may be used for bedroom
installations in the United States and are listed
accordingly. These units may not be installed
in bedrooms in Canada.
CLEARANCES
Minimum clearance to combustibles for the
appliance is as follows: sides and back - 0" (0
mm), floor - 0" (0 mm), adjacent wall - 0" (0
mm), ceiling - 64" (1626 mm).
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
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APPLIANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Venting
5"
(127 mm)
2"
(51 mm)
5 ³⁄₄"
(146 mm)
Appliance Top
Spacer
6 ¹⁄₄"
(159 mm)
Junction Box
Left Side
Alternate Gas
14"
(356 mm)
(102 mm)
20 ¹⁄₄"
(514 mm)
2 ¹⁄₂"
(64 mm)
Line Access
4"
(851 mm)
33 ¹⁄₂"
36"
(914 mm)
38"
(965 mm)
Front
Combustion
Air Inlet
9 ⁵⁄₁₆"
(238 mm)
6 ¹⁄₄"
(159 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
7 ¹⁄₄"
(184 mm)
6"
(152 mm)
(235 mm)
(64 mm)
Gas Line
Access
14"
(356 mm)
Right Side
33 ¹⁄₂"
(851 mm)
9 ¹⁄₄"
2 ¹⁄₂"
32"
(813 mm)
Gas Vent Rule – Gas vent caps are not permit-
ted within 8 feet (2.4 mm) of a vertical wall or
similar obstruction. Gas vent caps that are
located 8' or more from a portion of a building
which extends at an angle greater than 45°
upward from the horizontal may terminate in
accordance with Table 1
(Figure 3 )
, provided
that in no case shall any discharge opening on
the cap be less than 2' (610 mm) horizontally
from the roof surface (National Fuel Gas Code
ANSI Z223.1 (NFPA 54) 7.6.2) (CAN/CGA
B149).
X
12
Roof Pitch is X/12
Minimum Height from Roof
to Lowest Discharge Opening
Figure 3
Minimum Height
Roof Slope
from Roof to Lowest
Discharge Opening
Feet Meters
Flat to 6/12 1' 0" 0.3
Over 7/12 to 9/12 2' 0" 0.6
Over 10/12 to 12/12 4' 0" 1.2
Over 13/12 to 16/12 6' 0" 1.8
Over 17/12 to 21/12 8' 0" 2.4
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Figure 2
Appliance
Top Spacer
4 ⁵⁄₈"
(118 mm)
28 ³⁄₁₆"
(716 mm)
38"
(965 mm)
Top View
14"
(356 mm)
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
Note: Venting terminals shall not be recessed
into a wall or siding.
Table 1
Multiple Terminations – These appliances may
vent adjacent to and at the same level with any
other gas appliances (including direct-vent
appliances) provided that there is at least 2 ft.
(0.6m) between the proximal edges of the vent
caps. These appliances may be vented adjacent to a chimney vent servicing a solid fuel
fireplace provided the B-vent cap is at least 2
ft. (0.6m) away from the nearest point of the
chimney opening.
FRAMING SPECIFICATIONS
Header
H
Corner Installation
Back Wall of Chase/Enclosure
Including Finishing Materials
D
C
A
E
if any
G
Rough
Framing Face
(Unfinished Shown)
PRE-INSTALLATION NOTES
The fireplace may be installed directly on a
combustible floor or raised on a platform of an
appropriate height. Do not place fireplace on
carpeting, vinyl or other soft floor coverings. It
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may, however, be placed on flat wood, plywood, particle board or other hard surfaces. Be
sure fireplace rests on a solid continuous floor
or platform with appropriate framing for support and so that no cold air can enter the room
from under the fireplace.
Figure 4
Figure 5
Rough
Framing Face
(Unfinished Shown)
Figure 6
B
A
Fireplace Framing
Back Wall of Chase/Enclosure
Including Finishing Materials
C
A
Inside Chase
Back Wall of Chase/Enclosure
Including Finishing Materials
C
A
if any
(Unfinished Shown)
if any
Outside Chase
G
Rough
Framing Face
G
Figure 7
Framing Dimensions
A 38 ¹⁄₂" 978 mm
B 33 ³⁄₄" 857 mm
C 28 ³⁄₁₆" 716 mm
D 14" 356 mm
E 55" 1397 mm
F 27 ¹⁄₂" 699 mm
G 13 ¹⁄₂" 343 mm
H 38 ⁷⁄₈" 987 mm
Note: All framing dimensions calculated for 1/2"
dry wall at the appliance face. If sheathing the
chase or finishing with other thickness materials,
calculations will need to be made.
TYPICAL INSTALLATION SEQUENCE
The typical sequence of installation follows,
however, each installation is unique resulting in
variations to those described.
1. Construct the appliance framing.
2. Route gas supply line to appliance location.
3. Install nailing flanges and position the appli-
ance.
4. Install the vent system and exterior termination.
5. Field wire and install operating control switch.
6. Make connection to gas supply.
The fireplace may be positioned and then the
framing built around it, or the framing may be
constructed and the fireplace positioned into
the opening.
Usually, no special floor support is needed for
the fireplace, however, to be certain:
1. Estimate the total weight of the fireplace
system and surround materials such as brick,
stone, etc., to be installed.
2. Measure the square footage of the floor
space to be occupied by the system, surrounds
and hearth extensions.
3. Note the floor construction, i.e. 2 x 6’s, 2 x
8’s or 2 x 10’s, single or double joists, type and
thickness of floor boards.
4. Use this information and consult your local
building code to determine if you need additional support.
If you plan to raise the fireplace and hearth
extension, build the platform assembly then
position fireplace and hearth extension on top.
Secure the platform to the floor to prevent
possible shifting.
INSTALLING THE FIREPLACE
Step 1. Frame appliance enclosure as illus-
trated in
Note: The framed depth, 13
a framed wall, must always be measured from
a finished surface. If a wall covering such as
drywall is to be attached to the rear wall, then
the 13
the drywall surface. It is important that this
dimension be exact.
Figures 4 through 7 on page 5
¹⁄₂
" (343 mm) from
¹⁄₂
" (343 mm) must be measured from
.
7.
Install (optional) outside Air Kit.
8. Check log position.
9. Checkout appliance operation.
10. Adjust burner to ensure proper flame ap-
pearance.
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
If the appliance is to be elevated above floor
level, a solid continuous platform must be
constructed.
The header may rest on the top metal spacers,
but must not be notched to fit around them.
Consult all local codes.
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