Superior DR500 User Manual
DR-500 MODEL SHOWN
RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
HOMEOWNER'S CARE AND
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
DIRECT-VENT
500/600/800 SERIES
VENTED GAS FIREPLACE HEATERS - DIRECT VENT MODELS
P/N 725,032M REV. H 11/2004
MODELS
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NMC005-DPMC006-TDNEC005-DPEC006-TD
PMC005-DNMC006-RDPEC005-DNEC006-RD
NMC005-TDPMC006-RDNEC005-TDPEC006-RD
PMC005-TDNMC008-DPEC005-TDNEC008-D
NMC005-RDPMC008-DNEC005-RDPEC008-D
PMC005-RDNMC008-TDPEC005-RDNEC008-TD
NMC006-DPMC008-TDNEC006-DPEC008-TD
PMC006-DNMC008-RDPEC006-DNEC008-RD
NMC006-TDPMC008-RDNEC006-TDPEC008-RD
OTL Report No. 116-F-13-4
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 & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
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.
1
CONGRATULATIONS!
GENERAL INFORMATION
In selecting this SUPERIOR Direct-Vent Gas Appliance you have chosen the finest and
most dependable fireplace to be found anywhere. A beautiful, prestigious, alternative to
a wood burning fireplace. Welcome to a Family of tens of thousands of satisfied
SUPERIOR Fireplace Owners.
Please read and carefully follow all of the instructions found in this manual. Please pay
special attention to the safety instructions provided in this manual. The Homeowner's
Care and Operation Instructions included here will assure that you have many years of
dependable and enjoyable service from your SUPERIOR product.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ..................................... page 2
General Information......................... page 2
Operation/Care of Your Appliance.... page 3
Control Compartment Access .......... page 3
Variable Flame Adjustment .............. page 4
Glass Cleaning ................................. page 4
Maintenance .................................... page 4
Maintenance Schedule..................... page 5
Front Glass Enclosure Panel,
Removal and Installation ............... page 6
Burner Adjustments......................... page 6
Flame Appearance and Sooting ....... page 6
Adjustment ...................................... page 6
Log Placement................................. page 7
Rockwool Placement ....................... page 8
Vermiculite Placement ..................... page 8
Volcanic Stone Placement ............... page 8
Millivolt Appliance Checkout ........... page 8
Electronic Appliance Checkout ........ page 8
Wiring Diagrams ............................. page 9
Warranty .......................................... page 9
Replacement Parts .......................... page 9
Product Reference Information ....... page 9
Accessory Components ................... page 10
Lighting Instructions – Millivolt ...... page 12
Lighting Instructions – Electronic ... page 14
Troubleshooting Guide – Millivolt ..... page 16
Troubleshooting Guide – Electronic .. page 17
Replacement Parts List ..................... page 18
INTRODUCTION
The Fireplace models covered in this manual
are Direct-Vent sealed combustion vented gas
fireplace heaters designed for residential application. Direct-Vent appliances operate with
the combustion chamber completely isolated
from the inside atmosphere. All air for combustion is brought in from the outside and
exhaust gases are vented through the same
direct vent, vent system.
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. External
electrical power is required to operate the
optional electrically powered components if
installed. Electrical power must be wired
during appliance installation.
The electronic appliances are designed to operate on either natural or propane gas. An
electronic 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 OmniTest Laboratories (Report No. 116-F-13-4) to
ANSI Z21.88-2002 (in Canada, CSA-2.33-
2002), and CAN/CGA-2.17-M91 in both USA
and Canada, as vented gas fireplace heaters.
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.
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'appareil.
Provide adequate clearances around air openings and adequate accessibility clearance for
service and proper operation. Never obstruct
the front openings of the appliance.
Due to high temperatures the appliance should
be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies. Locate furniture and window coverings accordingly.
WARNING: THESE FIREPLACES ARE
VENTED HEATERS. DO NOT BURN
WOOD OR OTHER MATERIAL IN THESE
APPLIANCES.
These appliances are designed to operate on
natural or propane gas only.
Input of millivolt models is variable. These
rates are shown in the following table:
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Electronic models have a fixed rate gas valve.
Input of electronic models is shown in the
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NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
The following table shows the units' orifice size
for the elevations indicated.
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Maximum manifold pressure is 3.5 in. w.c.
(0.87 kPa) for natural gas and 10 in. w.c.
(2.49 kPa) for LP/Propane gas.
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.
Test gage connections are provided on the
front of the millivolt gas control valve (identified OUT for the manifold side and IN for inlet
pressure. A ¹⁄₈" NPT test gage connection is
provided on the electronic gas control valve
adjacent to the outlet to the main burner.
Minimum inlet gas pressure to these appliances
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 these
appliances 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).
These appliances must not be connected to a
chimney or flue serving a separate solid fuel
burning appliance.
Any safety guard or screen removed for servicing the appliance must be replaced prior to
operating the appliance.
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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 to the appliance
and have it serviced by a qualified professional, as it may not be operating correctly.
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.
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.
OPERATION AND CARE OF YOUR
APPLIANCE
Appliance operation may be controlled through
a remotely located optional wall switch. Separate switches may provide independent control
for the remote controlled fireplace operation
(optional equipment).
In lieu of remote or remote wall switch operation, the appliance must be operated directly
through the controls located on the front of the
valve located within the control compartment
which is located behind the control compartment access panel below the appliance front
glass enclosure panel. See
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
Figure 1.
Control
Compartment
Access Panel
Piezo Ignitor
Control Compartment Access -
Millivolt Control Valve Shown
Honeywell Millivolt
Gas Valve Shown
Figure 1
Gas Controls/Control Compartment Access
The gas controls can be found behind the control
compartment access panel. To open the control
compartment access panel, actuate the springloaded magnetic catches securing the panel, by
gently depressing the outer top corners of the
panel until the catches "pop" the door free, allowing it to swing out and down to open.
Operation of millivolt and electronic gas control systems are different. Before lighting and
operating your appliance determine if you have
a millivolt or electronic appliance. See
for access to the control compartment.
Millivolt appliances will be fitted with the gas
control valve shown in
4 (Honeywell) on page 4
electronic systems will be fitted with the electronic valve shown in
Familiarize yourself with the gas control valve
that your appliance uses.
Millivolt Appliances -
To light millivolt appliances refer to the detailed
lighting instructions found on
glish) and page 13
ance lighting instructions may also be found
on the pull-out lighting instruction labels
attached to the gas control valve. Refer to
Figure 3 (SIT) or Figure
. Appliances with
Figure 2 on page 4
(French)
. Millivolt appli-
Figure 2 (SIT), 3 (Honeywell) on page 4
the location of the piezo ignitor.
Millivolt appliances may be fitted with an optional
burner ON/OFF Rocker Switch. The optional ON/
OFF Rocker switch will be installed in the bracket
just beneath the gas control valve. Once the pilot
is lit, the ON/OFF rocker switch will control the
appliance ON/OFF operation. To operate: Toggle
the switch between its ON and OFF positions.
If your millivolt appliance is equipped with an
optional remote wall switch or remote control
kit and the pilot is lit, the appliance main burner
may be turned on and off with the wall switch
or remote control.
Figure 1
.
page 12 (En-
for
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Electronic Appliances -
To light electronic appliances refer to the detailed lighting instructions found in both English and French on
pages 14 and 15
instructions respectively. Electronic appliance
lighting instructions may also be found on
the pull out lighting instruction labels attached to the gas control valve. If your elec-
tronic appliance is equipped with an optional
remote wall switch or remote control kit the
appliance main burner may be turned on and
off with the wall switch or remote control.
If your electronic appliance is not equipped
with a wall switch or remote control, the main
burner must be turned off and on with the gas
control switch. Toggle the switch from ON to
OFF to operate the main burner .
OFF
ON
ON/OFF Switch
IN
PSI
Manifold Pressure Port
CONTROL
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Honeywell Electronic Gas Valve
Figure 2
Variable Flame Height Adjustment
( Millivolt Appliances only)
1. All Millivolt appliances are equipped with a
variable gas control valve. Flame height for
these models may be adjusted through a range
between fixed low and high settings, alternately, while the appliance is in operation. Adjust the flame height as desired after lighting
the appliance by rotating the variable adjustment control knob located on the front of the
valve
(refer to Figure 3 - SIT, 4 - Honeywell)
2. When lit for the first time, this appliance will
emit a slight odor for an hour or two. This is
due to the “burn-in” of internal paints and
lubricants used in the manufacturing process.
3. Keep lower control compartment clean by
vacuuming or brushing at least twice a year.
More frequent cleaning may be required due
to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding materials, etc. It is important that control compartments, burners and circulating air passageways of the appliance be kept clean.
4. Always turn off gas to the pilot (millivolt
appliances) before cleaning. Before re-lighting, refer to the lighting instructions in this
manual. Instructions are also found on a pullout panel located on the floor of the appliance.
4
of these
Inlet
Pressure
Port
Electronic
Gas Control
Valve
Variable Flame Height Adjustment
Manifold Pressure Port
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Optional Burner ON/OFF
Rocker Switch Location
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Pressure Port
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Height Adjustment
Piezo Ignitor
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Rocker Switch Location
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5. Always keep the appliance area clear and
free from combustible materials, gasoline and
other flammable liquids.
6. Remember, Millivolt appliances have a continuous burning pilot flame. Exercise caution
when using products with combustible vapors.
.
Glass Cleaning
It will be necessary to clean the glass periodically. During start-up it is normal for condensation to form on the inside of the glass. This
can cause lint, dust and other airborne particles to cling to the glass surface. Also initial
paint curing may deposit a slight film on the
glass. It is therefore recommended that the
glass be cleaned two or three times with a nonammonia household cleaner and warm water
(a gas fireplace glass cleaner is recommended).
After that the glass should be cleaned two or
three times during each heating season, depending on the circumstances present.
Note: Clean glass after first two weeks of
operation.
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
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Main Gas
Control Knob
Factory-Installed Blower ON/OFF
Rocker Switch Location
Piezo Ignitor
Optional ON/OFF Rocker Switch
Main Gas
Control Knob
Location (One of Two Places)
Honeywell Millivolt Gas Valve
WARNING: DO NOT USE ABRASIVE
CLEANERS. NEVER CLEAN THE GLASS
WHEN IT IS HOT.
CAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TOUCH THE
FRONT ENCLOSURE GLASS WITH YOUR
HANDS WHILE THE FIREPLACE IS IN USE.
Maintenance
The appliance and venting system should be
thoroughly inspected before initial use and at
least annually by a qualified service technician. However, more frequent periodic inspections and cleanings should be performed by
the homeowner. Homeowner must contact a
qualified service technician at once if any
abnormal condition is observed.
Refer to the maintenance schedule for maintenance tasks, procedures, periodicity and by whom
they should be performed. Always verify proper
operation of the appliance after servicing.
IMPORTANT: TURN OFF GAS AND ANY
ELECTRICAL POWER BEFORE SERVICING
THE APPLIANCE.
SIT Millivolt Gas Valve
Maintenance Schedule
Annually (Before the onset of the Burning Season)
Maintenance Task Accomplishing Person Procedure
Inspecting/Cleaning Burner, Logs
and Controls
Check Flame Patterns and Flame Height
Inspecting/Cleaning Pilot and Burner
Checking Vent System
Appliance Checkout
Replacing Rockwool Ember Materials
Qualified Service Technician
Qualified Service Technician
Qualified Service Technician
Qualified Service Technician
Qualified Service Technician
Homeowner/Qualified Services Technician
Inspect valve and ensure it is properly operating.
Check piping for leaks. Vacuum the control
compartment, fireplace logs and burner area.
Refer to
Figure 7 (D, DT, DR-500), 8 (D,
DT,DR-600) or 9 (D,DT,DR-800) on page 7
and verify the flame pattern and height displayed
by the appliance conforms to the picture. Flames
must not impinge on the logs.
Refer to
Figure 10 (SIT Millivolt), Figure
11 (Honeywell Millivolt) or Figure 12 (Elec-
tronic) on page 8
. Remove any surface
build-up on pilot and burner assembly. Wipe
the pilot nozzles, ignitor/flame rod and hood.
Ensure the pilot flame engulfs the flame
sensor as shown.
Inspect the vent system at the top and at the
base (within the firebox) for signs of blockage
or obstruction. Look for any signs of dislocation of the vent components.
Perform the appropriate appliance checkout
procedure detailed in this manual.
Remove old ember materials and vacuum the
screened rockwool placement area. Place new
rockwool as described in this document.
Periodically (After the Burning Season)
Maintenance Task Accomplishing Person Procedure
Cleaning Firebox Interior
Check Flame Patterns and Flame Height
Checking Vent System
Cleaning Front Glass Enclosure Panel
Homeowner
Homeowner
Homeowner
Homeowner
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
Carefully remove logs, Rockwool and volcanic stone if used. Vacuum out interior of the
firebox. Clean firebox walls and log grate.
Replace logs, Rockwool and volcanic stone
as detailed in this manual.
Refer to
Figure 7 (D, DT, DR-500), 8 (D,
DT,DR-600) or 9 (D,DT,DR-800) on page 7
and verify the flame pattern and height displayed by the appliance conforms to the picture.
Flames must not impinge on the logs.
Inspect the vent system at the top and at the
base (within the firebox) for signs of blockage or obstruction. Look for any signs of
dislocation of the vent components.
Clean as necessary following the directions
provided in this manual. DO NOT TOUCH OR
ATTEMPT TO CLEAN GLASS WHILE HOT.
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Front Glass Enclosure Panel, Removal
and Installation.
WARNING: NEVER OPERATE THE APPLIANCE
WITHOUT THE GLASS ENCLOSURE PANEL IN
PLACE AND SECURE. DO NOT OPERATE APPLIANCE WITH THE FRONT GLASS PANEL
CRACKED, BROKEN OR MISSING. REPLACEMENT PANELS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH
YOUR LOCAL LENNOX DEALER AND MUST BE
INSTALLED BY A LICENSED OR QUALIFIED
SERVICE TECHNICIAN.
These are direct-vent appliances. They are
designed to operate only with the front glass
enclosure panel properly installed. Generally, the glass enclosure panel should not be
removed except to gain access to the components within the firebox, and the appliance may only be operated without the front
glass enclosure panel in place for very brief
periods of time during initial appliance checkout and adjustment.
During this appliance checkout and adjustment period, a potential safety hazard exists
- EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION to prevent
the occurrence of any burn injuries from the
exposed flames or hot surfaces. Also note,
that while the front glass enclosure panel is
removed, the flame appearance will appear to
be smaller than normal.
WARNING: HANDLE THE GLASS WITH EXTREME CARE! TEMPERED GLASS IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO DAMAGE (SCRATCHES, FOR
EXAMPLE) – HANDLE GLASS DOOR (GLASS
ENCLOSURE PANEL) GENTLY WHILE REINSTALLING IT.
WARNING: NO NOT ATTEMPT TO SUBSTITUTE
THE MATERIALS USED ON THIS DOOR, OR
REPLACE CRACKED OR BROKEN GLASS WITH
ANY MATERIALS OTHER THAN THOSE PROVIDED BY THE APPLIANCE MANUFACTURER.
THE GLASS DOOR OF THIS APPLIANCE MUST
ONLY BE REPLACED AS A COMPLETE UNIT
AS PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURER. DO
NOT ATTEMPT TO REPLACE BROKEN,
CRACKED OR CHIPPED GLASS SEPARATELY.
Refer to
enclosure panel as follows:
1. Remove the top louver assembly or radiant
panel.
2. Open the hinged drop-down control compartment access panel.
3. Locate the two (2) latches at the top of the
control compartment and disengage them
from the door frame's bottom Vee-flange,
pulling down on their handles to open them.
Figure 5
and remove the front glass
4. Swing the bottom of the door out and raise
it slightly to lift the top flange of the door frame
away from the appliance.
Top Flange
Door Frame
Glass Door
Latch
Bottom Vee-flange
Door Frame
Latch
Firebox Floor
Figure 5
To install the front glass enclosure panel,
proceed as follows:
1. Retrieve the glass door frame. Visually
inspect the gasket on the backside of the
panel. The gasket surface must be clean, free
of irregularities and seated firmly.
2. Position the door frame in front of the
firebox opening and engage the top flange
over the lip at the top of the firebox opening.
3. Swing the door down and back. Ensure the
gasket seats evenly as the door draws shut.
Engage the Vee-flange at the bottom of the
door with the latches and close the latches to
secure the door.
4. Reinstall the top louver assembly or radiant
panel.
Burner Adjustments
The following paragraphs address burner adjustment concerns and procedures.
Flame Appearance and Sooting
Proper flame appearance is a matter of taste.
Generally most people prefer the warm glow of
a yellow to orange flame. Appliances operated
with air shutter openings that are too large will
exhibit flames that are blue and transparent.
These weak, blue and transparent flames are
termed anemic. If the air shutter opening is too
small sooting may develop.
Sooting is indicated by black puffs developing
at the tips of very long orange flames. Sooting
results in black deposits forming on the logs,
appliance inside surfaces and on exterior surfaces adjacent to the vent termination.
Sooting is caused by incomplete combustion in
the flames and a lack of combustion air entering
the air shutter opening. To achieve a warm
yellow to orange flame with an orange body that
does not soot, the shutter opening must be
adjusted between these two extremes. No smoke
or soot should be present. Reposition the logs if
the flames impinge on any of them.
If the logs are properly positioned and sooting
conditions exist, the air shutter opening on the
main burner tube should be adjusted. Normally,
the more offsets in the vent system, the greater
the need for the air shutter to be opened further.
WARNING: AIR SHUTTER ADJUSTMENT
SHOULD ONLY BE PERFORMED BY A
QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
TECHNICIAN.
ENSURE THAT THE FRONT GLASS PANEL IS IN
PLACE AND SEALED DURING ADJUSTMENT.
Adjustment
CAUTION: THE ADJUSTMENT ROD AND
NEARBY APPLIANCE SURFACES ARE HOT.
EXERCISE CAUTION TO AVOID INJURY WHILE
ADJUSTING FLAME APPEARANCE.
To adjust the flame, move the adjustment rod
(located in the lower control area) up or down
to increase or reduce the air shutter opening,
respectively. Initially, always position the air
shutter to the factory setting (the minimum air
opening position) as shown in
page 7
. This can be done by pulling the adjust-
ment rod all the way down. Allow the burner to
operate for at least 15 minutes. Observe the
flame continuously. If it appears weak or sooty
as previously described, adjust the air shutter
by pushing or pulling on the adjustment rod
until the flame appearance is as desired.
The adjustment rod and associated adjustable
air shutter is patented technology. Flame adjustments can be made quickly and accurately
to taste without the need of disassembling the
appliance and waiting for 30 minutes after each
adjustment.
Propane models may exhibit a flame pattern
that may candle or appear stringy. If this is
problematic or persists as the appliance is
continually operated, adjust the air shutter
closed as described in the previous paragraphs.
Operate the appliance for a period of time as the
effect diminishes, ensuring that the appliance
does not develop sooty flames.
When satisfied that the appliance operates properly, proceed to finish the installation. Leave the
control knob in “ON” position and turn the
remote switch “OFF.” Close the lower control
compartment door.
Figure 6 on
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NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
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