Superior CF5500-CMP, CF5500-CMN, CF6500-CMN, CF6500-CMP User Manual

INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS

STANDARD SERIES

Unvented Decorative Gas Fireplaces
P/N 904538 REV. E 02/2004

MODELS

CF5500-CMN CF6500-CMN
CF5500-CMP CF6500-CMP

RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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.

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATION NOT TO SCALE.

FOR USE ONLY WITH DECORATIVE TYPE UNVENTED ROOM
HEATERS.

DO NOT BUILD A WOOD FIRE.

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.

WARNING: DO NOT BURN WOOD OR OTHER MATERIAL IN
THESE APPLIANCES.

CAREFULLY REVIEW THE INSTRUCTIONS SUPPLIED WITH
THE DECORATIVE TYPE UNVENTED ROOM HEATER FOR
THE MINIMUM FIREPLACE SIZE REQUIREMENT.

DO NOT INSTALL THE APPLIANCE IN THIS FIREBOX, UN­LESS THIS FIREBOX MEETS THE MINIMUM DIMENSIONS
REQUIRED FOR THE INSTALLATIONS.

This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air
(oxygen) from the room in which it is installed.
Provisions for adequate combustion and ventila­tion air must be provided. Refer to Combustion
and Ventilation Air Section, Page 3.

Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out
of traffic and away from furniture or draperies.

Do not place clothing or other materials on or near this appli­ance.

IMPORTANT: READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONS
COMPLETELY BEFORE INSTALLING YOUR UNVENTED ROOM
HEATERS.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

General Information......................... page 2

Inventory ......................................... page 2

Tools and Building Supplies ............ page 2

Installation Applications .................. page 2

Important Safety Information .......... page 2

Codes .............................................. page 3

Combustion and Ventilation Air ....... page 3

Location of Fireplace ....................... page 4

Clearances ....................................... page 4

Preinstallation.................................. page 5

Installation Steps ............................. page 5

Framing Dimensions........................ page 6

Connecting Gas Line........................ page 6

Electrical Wiring – Optional Blower . page 7

Gas Pressure Check......................... page 7

Finished Wall Details ....................... page 8

Log Installation ................................ page 8

Flame Appearance ........................... page 10

Optional Equipment ......................... page 11

Forced Air Kit ................................... page 11

Cleaning and Servicing .................... page 13

Accessories/Components ................ page 14

Appliance Specifications .................. page 15

Troubleshooting Guide .................... page 16

Lighting Instructions ....................... page 17

Replacement Parts List.................... page 18

Replacement Parts .......................... page 19

Warranty.......................................... page 20

This installation manual will help you obtain a
safe, efficient, dependable installation for your
CF-5500 or CF-6500 appliance. Please read
and understand these instructions completely
before beginning your installation.

This document covers four models of Catalytic
Fireplaces. Instructions are provided for all
models and many alternative installations for
each. Therefore, certain details may not be
applicable to your model and may not be re­quired for your application.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The Catalytic Fireplaces covered in this manual
feature ceramic fiber split logs which glow
realistically when the heater is operating.

The Millivolt appliances covered in this manual
are manually controlled and can be incremen­tally adjusted through a range between High
and Low settings.

Input of the CF5500 Millivolt appliance is 24,000
BTU/hr maximum modulated to 19,000 BTU/hr
at the low flame setting for both natural and
propane gas models.

Input of the CF6500 Millivolt appliance is 31,000
BTU/hr maximum modulated to 24,000 BTU/hr
at the low flame setting for natural gas models.
Input for propane gas models is 29,000 BTU/hr
maximum modulated to 22,000 BTU/hr at the
low flame setting.

Both CF5500 and CF6500 models feature a
spark ignition system (piezo) that allows the
appliances pilot gas to be lit without the use of
matches or batteries. This manual systems
provides continued service in the event of a
power outage.

These appliances are fitted with a specially
designed pilot oxygen depletion sensor (ODS)
which responds to the amount of oxygen avail­able in the room and shuts the appliances off
before the oxygen level drops below 18.5%.
The pilot can be re-lit only when fresh air is
available. Refer to the Combustion and Ventila­tion Air section.

The Catalytic Fireplace Models covered in this
manual designed to be built into a framed wall,
and finished out with standard construction
materials and practices.

Inventory

Unvented Gas Fireplace
Gas connection fittings
Installation and Operating Instructions

Tools and Building Supplies
Normally Required

Tools Should Include:

Phillips screwdriver
Hammer
Saw and/or Sabersaw
Measuring tape
Electric drill and bits
Pliers
Square
Piping complying with local codes
Pipe wrench
Tee joint
Pipe compound

Building Supplies Should Include:

Framing materials
Wall finishing materials
Caulking materials (noncombustible)
Fireplace surround materials

Check the inventory list to be sure that you have
all the necessary parts in usable condition. Also
check for concealed damage.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THESE INSTRUC­TIONS WITH THE OWNER.

OWNER: PLEASE RETAIN THESE INSTRUC­TION FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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 FROM FIRE,
BURNS, EXPLOSION OR CARBON MON­OXIDE POISONING.

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 too the appli­ance and have it serviced by a qualified profes­sional, as it may not be operating correctly.

WARNING: DO NOT USE A BLOWER
INSERT, HEAT EXCHANGER INSERT OR
OTHER ACCESSORY NOT APPROVED FOR
USE WITH THIS HEATER.

IMPORTANT: BEFORE STARTING YOUR
HEATER INSTALLATION, READ THESE IN­STALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY,
IN THEIR ENTIRETY TO BE SURE YOU UN­DERSTAND THEM COMPLETELY. FAILURE
TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD
CAUSE AN APPLIANCE MALFUNCTION RE­SULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE.

IMPORTANT: THE INSTALLATION MUST CON­FORM WITH LOCAL CODES OR, IN THE AB­SENCE OF LOCAL CODES WITH THE NATIONAL
FUEL GAS CODE, ANSI Z223.1.

• Due to high temperatures, the appliance

should be located out of traffic and away from
furniture and draperies.

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NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATION NOT TO SCALE.

• Children and adults should be alerted to the
hazards of high surface temperatures and should
stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition.

• Young children should be carefully super­vised when they are in the same room with the
appliance.

• Do not place clothing or other flammable
material on or near the appliance.

• Never operate this appliance without first
ensuring that the glass enclosure panel is se­curely in place.

• Do not burn solid fuels in this listed unvented
gas room heater.

• Installation and repair should only be com­pleted by a qualified service person. The appli­ance should be inspected before use and at
least annually by a professional service person.
More frequent cleaning may be required due to
excessive lint from carpeting, bedding mate­rial, etc. It is important that control compart­ments, burners and circulating air passage­ways of the appliance be kept clean.

• Allow the appliance to cool before servicing.
Always shut off the gas to the appliance while
performing service work.

• Do not install these appliances in a bedroom
or bathroom as all units exceed maximum
allowable BTU/hr input of 10,000.

• The appliance and its individual shut-off valve
must be disconnected from the gas supply
piping system while performing any tests of the
gas supply piping system at pressures in ex­cess of ¹⁄₂ psig.

• 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.

• Keep appliance area clear and free from
combustible materials, gasoline and other flam­mable vapors and liquids.

• Do not use this appliance if any part has been
under water. Immediately call a qualified ser­vice technician to inspect the appliance and to
replace any part of the control system and any
gas control which has been under water.

• Operation of these catalytic systems at alti­tude will result in sporadic nuisance outages of
the pilot system due to lack of sufficient oxygen,
increasing in frequency as the altitude increases
above 4,500 feet. Although this situation is not
dangerous, pilot outages cannot be tolerated.

• These catalytic appliances are rated for
use at altitudes no greater than 5,500 feet. Do
not install and use this appliance in locations
in excess of this altitude.

• Ensure that the appliance is clean when

operating. Excessive dust accumulation on the
burner and logs will increase the amount of
carbon monoxide formation and could lead to
carbon monoxide poisoning and death.

• Provide adequate clearances around air open­ings and adequate accessibility clearance for
service and proper operation. Never obstruct
the front openings of the appliance.

• These appliances are designed to operate on
natural or propane gas only. The use of other
fuels will degrade the performance of this sys­tem and may be dangerous.

• Do not tamper with the appliance in any way.
Any modifications will result in a voided war­ranty and could result in CO poisoning or death.

CODES

These appliances comply with American Na­tional Safety Standards and are tested and
listed by IAS Services to AGA/ANSI Z21.11.2b­1995 as an “Unvented Room Heater.”

Adhere to all local codes or in their absence the
latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code
ANSI Z223.1 or NFPA54 which can be obtained
from The American National Standards Insti­tute, Inc. (1430 Broadway, New York, NY,

10018) or National Fire Protection Association,
Inc. (Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA, 02269).
All electrical wiring must be in accordance with
local codes or in the absence of local codes the
latest edition of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70.

COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR

These heaters shall not be installed in a con­fined space. The heater may be located in
unusually tight construction provided the
space is unconfined, or if confined, is pro­vided with two permanent openings commu­nicating directly with an additional room(s)
of sufficient volume so that the combined
volume of all connected spaces meets the
criteria for an unconfined space, (National
Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 1992, Section

5.3). Generally 50 ft3 per 1,000 BTU input of
all operating appliances in the space.

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATION NOT TO SCALE.

The National Fuel Gas Code defines a con­fined space as a space whose volume is less
than 50 ft

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per 1,000 BTU/Hr (4.8 m3 per kw)
of the aggregate input rating of all appliances
installed in that space and an unconfined
space as a space whose volume is not less
than 50 ft3 per 1,000 BTU/Hr (4.8 m3 per kw)
of the aggregate input rating of all appliances
installed in that space. Rooms communicat­ing directly with the space in which the appli­ances are installed, through openings not
furnished with doors, are considered a part of
the unconfined space.

Unusually tight construction is defined as con­struction where:

a. wall and ceilings exposed to the outside
atmosphere have a continuous water vapor
retarder with a rating of one perm or less with
openings gasketed or sealed, and

b. weather stripping has been added on oper­able windows and doors, and

c. caulking or sealants are applied to areas such
as joints around window and door frames,
between sole plates and floors, between wall­ceiling joints, between wall panels, at penetra­tions for plumbing, electrical, and gas lines,
and at other openings.

Use the following equations to determine if you
have a confined or unconfined space.

1. Determine the volume of space — ft3.

Length x Width x Height = _____ ft

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(Include adjoining rooms with doorless pas­sageways or ventilation grills between
rooms.)

Example: 24' (L) x 16' (W) x 8' (H) = 3072 ft

2. Divide the volume of space by 50 ft3 to

determine the maximum BTU/hr the space
can support.

______ (volume of space – ft3)/ 50 ft3 x
1000 = (Maximum BTU/hr the space can
support)

Example: 3072 ft3 / 50 ft3 x 1000 = 61.44
or 61,440 BTU/hr the space can support.

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3. Add the BTU/hr of all the fuel burning appli-

ances in the space.

Vent-Free heater (Max.) ______ BTU/hr
Gas appliance #1* ______ BTU/hr
Gas appliance #2 + ______ BTU/hr

Total = ______ BTU/hr

Example:

CF6500 Catalytic heater 29,000 BTU/hr
Gas appliance #1 34,000 BTU/hr
(water heater)

Total = 63,000 BTU/hr

* Do not include direct-vent gas appliances.
Direct-vent is sealed combustion and draws
combustion air from the outdoors.

4. Compare the maximum BTU/hr the space

can support with the actual amount of BTU/
hr used.

_________ BTU/hr

(max. the space can support)

_________ BTU/hr

(actual amount of BTU/hr used)

Example:

61,440 BTU/hr

(max. the space can support)

63,000 BTU/Hr

(actual amount of BTU/hr used)

The space in the above example is a confined
space because the actual BTU/hr used is more
than the maximum BTU/hr the space can sup­port. You must provide additional fresh air.

WARNING: IF THE AREA IN WHICH THE
HEATER MAY BE OPERATED IS SMALLER
THAN THAT DEFINED AS AN UNCON­FINED SPACE OR IF THE BUILDING IS OF
UNUSUALLY TIGHT CONSTRUCTION,
PROVIDE ADEQUATE COMBUSTION AND
VENTILATION AIR BY ONE OF THE METH­ODS DESCRIBED IN THE NATIONAL FUEL
GAS CODE, ANSI Z223.1 1992, SECTION

5.3 OR APPLICABLE LOCAL CODES.

Your options are:

a. Rework equations adding the space of ad-

joining room(s). If the extra volume pro­vides an unconfined space, then remove
door or add ventilation grills between rooms.
Refer to National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1
1992, Section 5.3.

b. Vent room directly to the outdoors. Refer to

National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 1992,
Section 5.3.

c. Install a lower BTU/hr heater, such as the

24,000 BTU/hr CF5500, to make the area an
unconfined space.

If the actual BTU/hr used is less than the
maximum BTU/hr the space can support, then
the space is an unconfined space. You will need
no additional fresh air ventilation for an uncon­fined space.

LOCATION OF FIREPLACE

Carefully select the best location for installation
of your Catalytic Fireplace. The following fac­tors should be taken into consideration:

• Clearance to side wall, ceiling, woodwork
and windows.

• Location must not be affected by drafts
caused by kitchen exhaust fans, return air reg­isters for forced air furnaces/air conditioners,
windows or doors.

• Installation must provide adequate combus­tion air.

• Do not install these appliances in a sleeping
room or bathroom.

• Never obstruct the front opening of the heater
or restrict the flow of combustion air.

• Minimize modifications to existing construc­tion. Refer to

• This appliance may be installed in an after­market* manufactured (Mobile) Home, where
not prohibited by state or local codes.
*Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for pur­pose of resale, from the manufacturer.

• 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.

Figure 1

for location suggestions.

To ensure even heat distribution, it is best to
position the heater centrally against the longest
wall of the room. Make sure there is adequate
ventilation where the heater is installed. The
gas appliance will shut off if the oxygen level
falls below 18.5%.

These appliances are uniquely suited for instal­lations requiring a utility shelf positioned di­rectly above the fireplace. Utility shelves like
these are commonly used for locating televi­sion sets and decorative plants.

To provide for the lowest possible shelf sur­face, combustible materials used to support a
utility shelf directly above these appliances
should be positioned just above the appliance
top spacers. The minimum height from the
base of the CF5500 to the underside of com­bustible materials used to construct a utility
shelf is 37” (940 mm). The minimum height
from the base of the CF6500 to the underside of
combustible materials used to construct a util­ity shelf is 42” (1067 mm).

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.

If the appliance is to be elevated above floor
level, a solid continuous platform must be
constructed.

WARNING: MAINTAIN MINIMUM CLEAR­ANCES.

Do not install in the vicinity of gasoline or other
flammable liquids. The heater must be kept
clear and free from these combustible materi­als and may not be located near where they are
stored.

Clearances

WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL THESE
APPLIANCES IN SLEEPING QUARTERS,
OR IN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES.

Figure 1

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NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATION NOT TO SCALE.

WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL THESE
APPLIANCES:

• WHERE CURTAINS, FURNITURE,
CLOTHING OR OTHER FLAMMABLE
OBJECTS ARE LESS THAN 42" FROM
THE FRONT OF THE UNVENTED ROOM
HEATER.

• IN HIGH TRAFFIC AREAS.

• IN WINDY OR DRAFTY AREAS.

Ensure the minimum clearances shown in

ures 2, 3 and 4 thru 9

(whatever applicable) are

maintained.

Minimum clearance to combustibles are:

Appliance: side and back - 0"

floor - 0"
adjacent wall - 6"
ceiling - 37 ¹⁄₂” (953 mm)

Combustible
Finished Wall
Materials

12"

(305mm)

10''

(254mm)

11 ¹⁄₄"

8''

(203mm)

6''

(152mm)

2"

(51mm)

7 ¹⁄₂"

(286mm)

CF5500 and CF6500 Models

Top of Hood

16 ⁵⁄₈"

(422mm)

14 ³⁄₄"

(375mm)

13"

(330mm)

(191mm)

Figure 2

A hearth extension is not required with this
appliance. If a hearth extension is used, do not
block the lower control compartment door. Any
hearth extensions used is for appearance only
and does not have to conform to standard
hearth extension installation requirements.

Note: Combustible wall finish materials and/or
surround materials must not be allowed to
encroach the area defined by the appliance
front face (black sheet metal). Never allow
combustible materials to be positioned in front
of or overlapping the appliance front face.

A combustible mantel shelf projecting a maxi­mum of 8" (203 mm) from the wall may be
installed a minimum distance of 13"
(330 mm) from the top of the hood (

Fig-

Spacer

¹⁄₄" Gap
Required

Top of Appliance

Figure 3

).

6" Clearance
to Combustible
Side Wall

Max. Projection (See Fig 2)

37 ¹⁄₂" Min.

to Ceiling

Combustible
Mantel

(953 mm)

(See Fig 2)

Figure 3

PREINSTALLATION

Check that all listed parts have been received.

Carefully inspect the heater case and contents
for shipping damage and immediately inform
the dealer from whom you purchased the gas
fireplace if any damage is found.

The appliance is shipped with all gas controls
and components installed and pre-wired. Re­move the shipping carton, exposing the op­tional (if installed) front glass door frame. Re­move wood slats and remove and discard the
wood slat mount brackets. Loosen and remove
the three (3) ¹⁄₄"-20 x 1" Phillips pan head
screws at the three (3) tabs located along the
door frame top edge. Tilt the glass door frame
assembly outward and disengage the three (3)
tabs along the bottom of the door from the three
(3) brackets at the bottom of the firebox open­ing. Remove the door and set the panel aside
protecting it from inadvertent damage. Retain
the three (3) screws for use on reassembly.

Check Gas Type

This appliance can only be connected to the gas
type specified on the appliance data plate. This
appliance can not be modified in the field for a
different gas type. If the gas type to be used is
not the one specified contact the dealer to
obtain the correct gas appliance.

Note: Illustrations shown in this manual reflect
“typical” installations with nominal dimensions
and are for design and framing reference only.
Actual installations may vary due to individual
design preferences. However, always maintain
minimum clearances to combustible materials
and do not violate any specific installation re­quirements.

Note: The following steps represent the normal
sequence of installation. Each installation is
unique, however, and might require a different
sequence.

CAUTION: HEATERS CREATE WARM AIR CUR­RENTS. THESE CURRENTS MOVE HEAT TO
WALL SURFACES NEXT TO HEATER. INSTALL­ING HEATER NEXT TO VINYL OR CLOTH WALL
COVERINGS OR OPERATING HEATER WHERE
IMPURITIES IN THE AIR (SUCH AS TOBACCO
SMOKE) EXISTS, MAY DISCOLOR WALLS.

Step 1. Position heater in desired location

(onto surround base or into prepared framing)
and secure.

Step 2. Plumb gas line. (Gas connections should
only be performed by an experienced, licensed/
certified tradesman.)

Step 3. Assemble logs and test flame appear­ance.

Step 4. Complete finish wall material, surround
and optional hearth extension to your individual
taste.

INSTALLATION STEPS

WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW FANS TO
BLOW DIRECTLY INTO THE FIREPLACE.
AVOID ANY DRAFTS THAT ALTER
BURNER FLAME PATTERNS.

WARNING: DO NOT USE A BLOWER IN­SERT, HEAT EXCHANGER INSERT OR
OTHER ACCESSORY NOT APPROVED
FOR USE WITH THIS HEATER.

This appliance must not be operated without
a front glass panel installed.

Do not burn solid fuels in this listed unvented
gas room heater.

Step 1. Frame CF5500 appliance enclosures
as illustrated in
CF6500 appliance enclousures as illustrated
in

Figures 7, 8 and 9

Note: The framed depth (15

³⁄₄

" for a corner CF5500 and 19
for a CF6500) 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 dimension must be measured from the
drywall surface.

Figures 4, 5 and 6

.

¹⁄₂

" for a flat wall, 29

¹⁄₂

" and 33

. Frame

⁷⁄₈

"

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATION NOT TO SCALE.

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Note: Framing dimensions in Figures 4 - 9 are calculated for a nailing flange depth of

3"

(76 mm)

CF6500 - 8¹⁄₂"
(216 mm)
CF5500 - 7¹⁄₂"
(191 mm)

¹⁄₂

" (13 mm).

Outside Wall

Figure 4

41"

(1041mm)

37" (940mm)

Back Wall of
Chase/Enclosure
Including Finishing
Materials If Any.

37" (940mm)

58 ¹₂" (1473mm)

Back Wall of
Chase/Enclosure
Including Finishing
Materials If Any.

15¹⁄₂"

(394mm)

CF5500

13 ¹₂"

(343mm)

29"

(737mm)

CF5500

Outside Wall

Figure 7

47 ⁷₈"

(1216mm)

41" (1041mm)

Back Wall of
Chase/Enclosure
Including Finishing
Materials If Any.

41" (1041mm)

67 ³₄" (1721mm)

Back Wall of
Chase/Enclosure
Including Finishing
Materials If Any.

19 ¹⁄₂"

(495mm)

CF6500

14 ¹₄"

(362mm)

33 ⁷₈"

(860mm)

CF6500

Figure 10

Step 3. Remove the nailing flanges from the

lower control compartment and install in place
with three (3) screws each. Align with the
three holes on each side of the appliance (see

Figure 11

).

Nailing Flange

Figure 5

37 ¹⁄₄"

(946 mm)

15 ¹⁄₂"

(394 mm)

37"

(940 mm)

CF5500

Figure 6

The header may be in direct contact with the top
metal spacers, but must not rest on them or be
notched to fit around them.

Step 2. Route a ¹⁄₂" (13 mm) gas line along the
left or right side framing (

see Figure 10

).

Figure 8

42 ³⁄₈"

(1076 mm)

19 ¹⁄₂"

(495 mm)

41"

(1041 mm)

CF6500

Figure 9

All appliances have a 3" long ³⁄₈" NPT nipple
installed at the valve. To quickly and easily
complete the gas line routing, use the gas flex
line kit, Model GFLV.

Figure 11

All units come complete from the factory with
an installed hood. Ensure that the hood is
installed. If required, position the hood in the
open area above the appliance door covering
the diverter baffles. Insert the tabs, on each end
of the hood, into the bracket at each end. Bend
the two tabs over to secure.

Step 4. Position appliance into prepared fram­ing, secure with 6d nails at the nailing flange
along each side.

Step 5. Connecting Gas Line – Make gas line
connections. All codes require a shut-off valve
mounted in the supply line.

Figure 12

illus­trates two methods for connecting the gas
supply. Installation methods and materials
must be in compliance with local codes.

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NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATION NOT TO SCALE.