Superior GHC-GRD-5500 User Manual
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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.
For GHC/GRD-5500
WH Report No. J20046562
For GHC/GRD-6500
WH Report No. J20046564
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.
B-VENT
GHC-5500/6500 AND
GRD-5500/6500 SERIES
B-VENTED GAS FIREPLACES
P/N 700,027M REV. E 07/2004
MODELS
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P0055-CHG2-EP0055-CHG
N0055-DRG2-EN0055-DRG
P0055-DRG2-EP0055-DRG
N0056-CHGNE0056-CHG
P0056-CHGPE0056-CHG
N0056-DRGNE0056-DRG
P0056-DRGPE0056-DRG
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 vaperurs 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:
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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.
• 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.
• Appeflez 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
installer, agence de service ou le fournisseur de gaz.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Packaging ........................................ page 2
Introduction ..................................... page 2
General Information......................... page 2
Location .......................................... page 3
Appliance Specifications - 5500 ...... page 4
Appliance Specifications - 6500 ...... page 5
Venting ............................................ page 6
Clearances ....................................... page 6
Framing Specifications .................... page 6
Typical Installation Sequence .......... page 7
Pre-Installation Notes ...................... page 7
Installation ....................................... page 8
Field Wiring ..................................... page 9
Connecting Gas Line........................ page 11
Outside Air Kit Installation ............... page 11
Log and Rockwool Installation ........ page 12
Appliance Operation ........................ page 12
Millivolt Appliance Checkout............ page 12
Electronic Appliance Checkout......... page 13
Safety Limit Switch Operation ......... page 13
Adjustments .................................... page 14
Finishing Requirements ................... page 14
Cold Climate Insulation.................... page 16
Installation Accessories ................... page 16
Gas Conversion Kits.................. page 16
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.
PACKAGING
The assembled vented gas fireplace is packaged with:
1 - one cartoned log set located in firebox area.
2 - one bag of glowing embers (rockwool)
located in the bottom compartment.
3 - one envelope containing the literature
package which consists of the homeowner's
manual, installation instructions, and warranty; envelope is located in the control area.
4 - wall switch for burner operation taped to
top of unit.
INTRODUCTION
The GHC-5500/6500N, P models are circulating system appliances; the GRD-5500/6500N,
P models are radiant heat system appliances;
both types utilize a millivolt gas control valve
and a piezo ignition system. There is no need
for an external power source to operate these
systems. They are designed to operate on
either natural or propane gas.
The GHC-5500NE-2, PE-2 and GHC-6500EN,
EP models are circulating system appliances;
the GRD-5500NE-2, PE-2 and GRD-6500EN,
EP models are radiant heat system appliances;
both utilize an electronic gas control valve
along with an intermittent ignition system.
These systems require an external power source
in order to operate. They are designed to operate on either natural or propane gas.
These appliances comply with National Safety
Standards and are tested and listed by Warnock
Hersey (Report No. J20046562 - for 5500
series; J20046564 - for 6500 series models)
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
Note: Installation and repair should be performed 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.
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.
For elevations of 0-2000 ft. (0-610 m.) the
GHC/GRD-5500 input is 24,000 BTU/HR for
both natural and propane gases, the GHC/
GRD-6500 input is 27,000 BTU/HR for both
natural and propane gases.
Table 1
shows the units' factory-installed
gas orifice size for installations at elevations
of 0-2000 feet (0-610 meters).
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Table 1
Table 2
shows the units' gas orifice size for
installations at elevations greater than 2000 ft.
(0-610 m.). These orifices must be ordered
separately using the kit numbers listed in table 2.
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Table 2
Nominal operating pressures for the manifold
side of the gas control system are; 3.5 inches
water column (6.54 MmHg) for natural gas
models and 10 inches water column (18.69
MmHg) for propane gas models.
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NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
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.
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.
AVERTISSEMENT: SURVEILLER LES
ENFANTS. GARDER LES VÊTEMENTS,
LES MEUBLES, L'ESSENCE OU AUTRES
LIQUIDES À VAPEUR INFLAMMABLES
LIN DE L'APPAREIL.
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'lau.
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 Robertshaw millivolt
gas control valve or Robertshaw electronic gas
control valve. Both valves have been tested
with and approved for use with these appliances and are listed accordingly.
A ¹⁄₈" NPT test gage connection is provided on
either gas control valve adjacent to the outlet to
the main burner.
Minimum inlet gas pressure to the appliance is
4.5 inches water column (1.12 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).
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.
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.
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.
These appliances are equipped with an integral combustion air door and actuator arm.
Combustion air kits are optional. Install as
shown in
step 7 on page 11
.
LOCATION
Typical Locations
Figure 1
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.
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.
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).
WARNING: DO NOT PLACE CLOTHING
OR OTHER FLAMMABLE MATERIALS
ON OR NEAR THIS APPLIANCE.
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
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.
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APPLIANCE SPECIFICATIONS GHC/GRD-5500
1 ¹⁄₂"
(38 mm)
21"
(533 mm)
GHC-5500
(845 mm)
35 ⁷⁄₈" (911 mm)
Front View
33 ¹⁄₄"
4 ¹⁄₄"
(108 mm)
34 ¹⁄₂"
(876 mm)
6 ¹⁄₂"
(165 mm)
7 "
(178 mm)
21"
(533 mm)
GRD-5500
33 ¹⁄₄"
(845 mm)
35 ⁷⁄₈" (911 mm)
Front View
4 ¹⁄₄"
(108 mm)
34 ¹⁄₂"
(876 mm)
8 ¹⁄₂"
(216 mm)
(25.4 mm)
Combustion
Air Inlet
16" (406 mm)
6 ¹⁄₂"
(165 mm)
1"
10 ¹⁄₂"
(267 mm)
Left View
38 ³⁄₄"
(984 mm)
4 ¹⁄₂"
(114 mm)
27 ³⁄₄" (705 mm)
35 ⁷⁄₈" (911 mm)
10 "
(254 mm)
16" (406 mm)
Right View
Gas Inlet
Line
Top Spacers (4)
15 "
(381 mm)
8 ¹⁄₂"
(216 mm)
8 ¹⁄₂"
(216 mm)
(25.4 mm)
Combustion
Air Inlet
6 ¹⁄₂"
(165 mm)
1"
9 ¹⁄₂"
(241 mm)
15" (381 mm)
Left View
38 ³⁄₄"
(984 mm)
4 ¹⁄₂"
(114 mm)
27 ³⁄₄" (705 mm)
35 ⁷⁄₈" (911 mm)
9 "
(229 mm)
15" (381 mm)
Right View
Gas Inlet
Line
(216 mm)
Top Spacers (4)
15 "
(381 mm)
8 ¹⁄₂"
Top View
Top View
Figure 2
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NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
APPLIANCE SPECIFICATIONS GHC/GRD-6500
6 ³⁄₈"
(162 mm)
1 ¹⁄₂"
(38 mm)
21 ¹⁄₂"
(546 mm)
(533 mm)
GHC-6500
21"
16 ¹⁄₄"
(413 mm)
40 ⁵⁄₈" (1032 mm)
Front View
32" (813 mm)
37 ³⁄₄" (959 mm)
39 ⁷⁄₈" (1013 mm)
4 ¹⁄₄"
(108 mm)
36 ¹⁄₄"
(921 mm)
6 ¹⁄₂"
(165 mm)
8 ³⁄₄"
(222 mm)
21"
(533 mm)
GRD-6500
16 ¹⁄₄"
(413 mm)
40 ⁵⁄₈" (1032 mm)
Front View
32" (813 mm)
37 ³⁄₄" (959 mm)
4 ¹⁄₄"
(108 mm)
36 ¹⁄₄"
(921 mm)
¹⁄₂"
(13 mm)
Spacer
10 ¹⁄₂"
(267 mm)
(25.4 mm)
Combustion
Air Inlet
6 ¹⁄₂"
(165 mm)
20" (508 mm)
7 ³⁄₄"
(197 mm)
1"
(191 mm)
Left View
7 ¹⁄₂"
Nailing
Flange
(1029 mm)
5"
(127 mm)
31" (787 mm)
40 ¹⁄₂"
Nailing
Flange
4 ¹⁄₈"
(105 mm)
(13 mm)
Spacer
¹⁄₂"
6 ¹⁄₂"
(165 mm)
(454 mm)
Right View
¹⁄₂"
(13 mm)
Gas Inlet
Line
17 ⁷⁄₈"
Top Spacers (4)
(454 mm)
17 ⁷⁄₈"
¹⁄₂"
(13 mm)
Spacer
5"
(127 mm)
¹⁄₂"
(13 mm)
Spacer
10 ¹⁄₂"
(267 mm)
(16 mm)
Combustion
Air Inlet
6 ¹⁄₂"
(165 mm)
19" (483 mm)
7 ³⁄₄"
(197 mm)
⁵⁄₈"
(191 mm)
Left View
7 ¹⁄₂"
Nailing
Flange
(1029 mm)
5"
(127 mm)
31" (787 mm)
40 ¹⁄₂"
Nailing
Flange
4 ¹⁄₈"
(105 mm)
(13 mm)
Spacer
¹⁄₂"
6 ¹⁄₂"
(165 mm)
17 ⁷⁄₈"
(454 mm)
Right View
¹⁄₂"
(13 mm)
Gas Inlet
Line
(127 mm)
Top Spacers (4)
17 ⁷⁄₈"
(454 mm)
¹⁄₂"
(13 mm)
Spacer
5"
Figure 3
40 ⁵⁄₈" (1032 mm)
Top View
1 ⁵⁄₈"
(41 mm)
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
40 ⁵⁄₈" (1032 mm)
Top View
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Venting
APPLIANCE CLEARANCES
Gas Vent Rule – Gas vent caps are not permitted
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 the
Figure 4
table in
, 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
Table 3
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*
clearances to a sidewall and for mantel clearances.
**Note: The nailing tabs and the area directly behind the nailing tabs are exempt
from the clearances described in the above table. See Figure 9 on page 8.
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Minimum Height
from Roof to Lowest
Roof Slope
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
Note: Venting terminals shall not be recessed
into a wall or siding.
Figure 4
FRAMING SPECIFICATIONS
Use Only 2x4 or Larger
Lumber
Header
E
D
*C
*Note: The framed depth - dimension “C”- from 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 dimension “C” must be measured from the
drywall surface. It is important that this dimension be exact.
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Left or Right Side - 5500
Right Side Only - 6500
Note: If the Outside Combustion
Air Kit is to be installed, it must
be installed before the appliance
is framed and enclosed in the
finishing walls.
Gas Supply Line
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NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
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