Superior MNF24ONM, MNF24OPM, MNF30OPM, MNF30ONM Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

Installation and Operation Instructions

Superior® Vented Gas Log and Burner Set

P/N 900465-01 Rev. A 01/2016

Models

MNF24ONM MNF24OPM MNF30ONM MNF30OPM

For use with log sets

PFS

Report No. 10-87

®

US

LMF24GTA/B
LMF30GTA/B
LMF36GTA/B

LMF24MOA/B
LMF30MOA/B
LMF36MOA/B

WHEN USED AS AN OUTDOOR APPLIANCE

DANGER

CARBON MONOXIDE WARNING

• 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 such as a camper, tent,
car or home.

WARNING: No not store gasoline or other fl ammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other

WARNING: For Outdoor Use Only.

DANGER

IF YOU SMELL GAS:

1. Shut off gas to appliance.

2. Extinguish any open fl ame.

3. If odor continues, keep away from the
appliance and immediately call your gas
supplier or fi re department.

appliance. An LP-cylinder not connected for use shall not be stored in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or

property damage. Read the installation, operating and maintenance instructions thoroughly before install­ing or servicing this equipment.

WHEN USED AS INDOOR VENTED APPLIANCE

WARNING:

FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result in serious injury, death, or property damage.

- Do not store or use gasoline or other fl ammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appli­ance.

- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

• Do not try to light any appliance.

• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

• Leave the building immediately.

• 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 fi re department.

- Installation and service must be performed by a qualifi ed installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety ..................................................................................2

Product Identifi cation ...........................................................3

Local Codes.........................................................................4

Optional Remote Control Accessories ................................4

Unpacking............................................................................4

Product Features .................................................................4

Installation ...........................................................................4

Operation ...........................................................................15

Inspecting Burners.............................................................16

Cleaning and Maintenance ................................................16

SAFETY

WARNING: Improper inst allatio n, adjustm ent, al ­teration, se r vic e or maint enanc e can c ause injury or
property damage. Refer to this manual for correct in­stallation and operational procedures. For assistance
or additional information consult a qualifi ed installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.

WARNING: This appliance i s for inst alla tion o nly
in a solid-fuel-burning masonry or UL1 27 factory-built
fi replace or in a listed outdoor fi replace. Do not install
this appliance in an unvented fi replace indoors.

WARNING: Fireplace must be operated only with

doors fully open.

This applianc e may be installed in an af termarket,*
permanently located, manufactured (mobile) home,
where not prohibited by local codes.

This applian ce is only for use with t he type of gas
indicated on t he rating plate. This app liance is not
convertible for use with other gases.

* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale,

WARNING: This product contains and/or generates
chemical s known to the state of Ca lifornia to cause
cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm.

IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual ca ref ully an d
completely before trying to assemble, operate or ser­vice this appliance. Improper use of this appliance can
cause serious in jury or death from bur n s, fi re, explo-
sion, electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning.

DANGER: Carbon monoxi de poisoning may lead
to death!

from the manufacturer

Specifi cations ....................................................................18

Wiring Diagram ..................................................................18

Troubleshooting .................................................................19

Accessories .......................................................................23

Parts ..................................................................................24

Replacement Parts ............................................................28

Service Hints .....................................................................28

Technical Service...............................................................28

Warranty ............................................................................31

Natural and Propane/LP
agent is added to these gases. 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 underst and all warnings. Keep
this manual for reference. It is your guide to safe and proper
operation of this fi replace.

WARNING: Any change to this appliance or its

controls can be dangerous.

Solid fuels shal l not be bu rne d in a fi repl ace wh ere a
decorative appliance is installed.

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

Do not place clo thin g or ot her fl ammable material on
or near the appliance. Never place any objects on the
appliance.

Appliance base assembly becomes very hot when run­ning appliance . Keep childr en and adu lts away f rom hot
surface to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Appliance
will remain hot for a time after shutdown. Allow surface
to cool before touching.

Carefully supervise young children when they are in the
room with appliance. When using the hand-held remote
accessory, keep s elector switch in the OF F position to
prevent children from turning on burners with remote.

You must operate this appliance with the fi replace
screen and hood in place. Make sure fi replace screen
and hood are in pl ace befor e running app liance. Th e
fi replace screen shall have openings for introduction
of combustion air.

gases are odorless. An odo r-making

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon m on ­oxide poisoning resemble the fl u, with headaches, d izziness
or nausea. If you have these signs, the fi replace may not be
working properly. Get fresh air at once! Have fi replace ser-
viced. Some people are more affected by carbon monoxide
than others. These include pregnant women, people with
heart or lung disease or anemia, those under th e infl uence
of alcohol and those at high altitudes.

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Keep the app li a n c e a r ea c l e a r a n d f ree from combus­tible mat erial s, gasolin e and oth er fl amm abl e vap ors
and liquids.

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Continued

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 neighbor’s

phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions

• if you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fi re depart-

ment

4. This appliance shall not be installed in a bedroom or bath­room, unless installed as a vented appliance. See Installing
Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented Operation, Page 7.
This gas log set may not be installed as a vented appli­ance in a bedroom or bathroom in the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts.

5. Before installing in a solid fuel-burning fi replace, the chim-
ney fl ue and fi rebox must be cleaned of soot, creosote,
ashes and loose paint by a qualifi ed chimney cleaner.
Creosote will ignite if highly heated. A dirty chimney fl ue
may create and distribute soot within the house. Inspect
chimney fl ue for damage. If damaged, repair fl ue and
fi rebox before operating appliance.

6. If fi replace has glass doors, never operate this appliance
with glass doors closed. If you operate appliance with doors
closed, heat buildup inside fi replace will cause glass to
burst. Make sure there are no obstructions across open­ings of fi replace.

7. To prevent the creation of soot, follow the instructions in
Cleaning and Maintenance, Page 16.

8. Before using furniture polish, wax, carpet cleaner or similar
products, turn appliance off. If heated, the vapors from these
products may create a white powder residue within burner
box or on adjacent walls and furniture.

9. Do not use this appliance as a wood burning appliance.
Use only the logs provided with the appliance. Do not burn
solid fuels in this appliance.

10.Do not run appliance

• where fl ammable liquids or vapors are used or stored

• under dusty conditions

11.Do not use this appliance to cook food or burn paper or
other objects.

12.Do not use this appliance if any part has been exposed to
or under water. Immediately call a qualifi ed service tech-
nician to inspect the room appliance and to replace any
part of the control system and any gas control which has
been under water.

13.Do not operate appliance if any log is broken.

14.Turn appliance off and let cool before servicing, installing
or repairing. Only a qualifi ed service person should install,
service or repair appliance.

15.This appliances must not be connected to any external
electrical source.

16.Operating appliance above elevations of 4,500 feet may
cause pilot outage.

17.To prevent performance problems, do not use propane/
LP fuel tank of less than 100 lb. capacity (propane/LP
units only).

18.Provide adequate clearances around air openings.

19.Do not operate fi replace if any log is broken.

If used with MFEB accessory ember burner, this appli­ance shall only be installed in a wood burning fi replace.

WARNING: This appliance shall not be installed in a
room or space unless the required volume of indoor
combustion air is proved by the method described in
the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, the

International Fuel Gas Code.

Any part removed for servicing the appliance must be
replaced prior to operating the appliance.

When installing as a vented appliance in a manufactured
home or mobile home, the installation must conform
with the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety
Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 or when standard is
not applicable, with Manufacture Home Installations

Standard, ANSI/NCSBCS A225.1/NFPZ 501A.

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

Control
Knob

Flame Adjustment Knob

Figure 1 - Product Identifi cation

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LOCAL CODES

INSTALLATION

Install and use appliance with care. Follow all local codes. In
the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of The Na-
tional Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFP A 54* or CSA B149.1.

*Available from:

American National Standards Institute, Inc.

25 West 43rd Street, 4th fl oor

New York, NY 10036

National Fire Protection Association, Inc.

1 Batterymarch Park

Quincy, MA 02169-7471

State of Massachusetts: The installation must be made
by a licensed plumber or gas fi tter in the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts.

Sellers of unvented propane or natural gas-fi red supplemen-
tal room appliances 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.

OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL

ACCESSORIES

There are optional remote controls that can be purchased
separately for Remote-Ready Models Only:

• wall switch

• hand-held ON/OFF remote
See Accessories, Page 23.

UNPACKING

CAUTION: Do not remove the data plates

from the grate assembly. The data plates con­tain important warranty and safety information.

1. Remove logs and appliance base assembly from carton(s).

2. Remove all protective packaging applied to logs and ap­pliance for shipment.

3. Check appliance for any shipping damage. If appliance is
damaged, promptly inform dealer where you purchased the
appliance.

PRODUCT FEATURES

OPERATION

This appliance is dual listed as a vented decorative gas
appliance to ANSI Z21.60 for use indoors in wood burning
fi replaces and as an outdoor decorative gas appliance to
ANSI Z21.97. When operated as an outdoor decorative gas
appliance, it must be installed outdoors in a site built wood
burning fi replace or a UL 127 listed wood burning fi replace
designed for outdoor use or in an unvented outdoor fi replace.

If optional accessory MFEB is used, the fi replace in which
the appliance is installed must have a working vent/fl ue as
described within these instructions.

ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM

This appliance has an electronic igniter to light appliance
fuel supply.

WARNING: A qualifi ed service person must

install appliance. Follow all local codes.
NOTICE: State or local codes may only allow

operation of this appliance in a vented con­fi guration. Check your state or local codes.

WARNING: Make sure the selector switch is

in the OFF position before installing appliance.

WARNING: Never install the appliance

• in a recreational vehicle

•

where curtains, furniture, clothing or other fl am-
mable objects are less than 36" from front, 42"
from top of appliance; for side clearances see

Figure 2, Page 5

• in high traffi c areas

• in windy or drafty areas

OUTDOOR ENCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS

This appliance is considered to be installed outdoors if in­stalled with shelter no more inclusive than:

1. With walls on all sides, but with no overhead cover;

2. Within a partial enclosure which includes an overhead cover
and no more than two side walls. These side walls may be
parallel, as in a breezeway or at right angles to each side; or

3. Within a partial enclosure which includes an overhead cover
and three side walls; as long as 30% or more of the horizontal
periphery of the enclosure is permanently open.

This appliance must be installed in an approved fi replace.
When installed indoors or either indoors or outdoors with
optional ember burner MFEB, the appliance must be installed
in a wood burning fi replace with the fl ue damper in the open
position. This appliance may only be installed in a fi replace
with no fl ue when installed in an approved outdoor fi replace.
When installed in an outdoor fi replace with no fl ue, optional
ember burner MFEB may not be used.

CHECK GAS TYPE

Use the correct type of gas (natural or propane/LP). If your gas
supply is not the correct gas type, do not install appliance. Call
dealer where you bought appliance for proper type appliance.

WARNING: This appliance is equipped for

either natural gas or propane/LP gas but not
both. Gas type is indicated on the rating plate.

Field conversion is not permitted.

INST ALLATION AND CLEARANCES

WARNING: Maintain the minimum clear-

ances. If you can, provide greater clearances
from fl oor, ceiling and adjoining wall.

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MINIMUM FIREPLACE CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE

MATERIALS

Side Wall 16", Ceiling 42"

Floor 5", Front: 36"

LOG SIZING REQUIREMENTS

Log
Size

LMF24GTA/B

LMF24MOA/B

LMF30GTA/B

LMF30MOA/B

LMF36GTA/B

LMF36MOA/B

Height Depth

Minimum Firebox Size

Front

Width

29" 15.5" 32.5" 22.75"

29" 15.5" 39" 26.75"

29'' 20'' 47'' 33''

Rear*

Width

Minimum Noncombustible Material Clearances
If Not Using Mantel

NOTE: If using a mantel proceed to If Using Mantel. If not
using a mantel, follow these instructions.

You must have noncombustible material(s) above the fi replace
opening. Noncombustible materials (such as slate, marble, tile,
etc.) must be at least 1/2" thick. With sheet metal, you must
have noncombustible material behind it. Noncombustible
material must extend at least 8" up (for all models). If noncom­bustible material is less than 12", you must install the fi replace
hood accessory. See Figure 3 for minimum clearances.

Noncombustible

Requirements for Safe Installation
Material Distance
(A)

1

2" or more Noncombustible material OK.

* When optional MFEB (MAGNIFLAME EMBER BURNER KIT) is
used with these burner systems, the minimum fi rebox sizes are
different. See MFEB instructions for minimum fi rebox sizes if this
accessory is used.

Carefully follow the instructions below. This will ensure safe
installation into a masonry, UL127-listed manufactured fi re-
place or listed outdoor fi rebox.

Minimum Clearances For Side Combustible Material,
Side Wall and Ceiling

A. Clearances from the side of the fi replace cabinet to any

combustible material and wall should follow diagram in
Figure 2.

Example: The face of a mantel, bookshelf, etc. is made of

combustible material and protrudes 3-1/2" from the wall.
This combustible material must be 4" from the side of the
fi replace cabinet (see Figure 2).

NOTE: When installing your gas logs into a manufactured

fi rebox, follow fi rebox manufacturer’s instructions for mini-
mum clearances to combustible materials.

B. Clearances from the top of the fi replace opening to the ceil-

ing should not be less than 42".

Example

*

*Minimum 16" from Side Wall

Figure 2 - Minimum Clearance for Combustible to Wall

Between 8" and 12"

Install fi replace hood accessory

(GA6050 - see Accessories, Page 23).

Less than 8"

Noncombustible material must be ex-

tended to at least 8". See Between 8"

and 12", above. If you cannot extend

material, you must operate appliance

with fl ue damper open.

Heat Resistant
Material

(A)

Figure 3 - Heat Resistant Material (Slate, Marble, Tile,

etc.) Above Fireplace

If Using Mantel

Y ou must have noncombustible material(s) above the fi replace
opening. Noncombustible materials (such as slate, marble,
tile, etc.) must be at least 1/2" thick. With sheet metal, you
must have noncombustible material behind it. Noncombus­tible material must extend at least 8" up (for all models). If
noncombustible material is less than 12", you must install the
fi replace hood accessory. Even if noncombustible material is
more than 12", you may need the hood accessory to defl ect
heat away from your mantel shelf. See Figure 3 and Figures

4 and 5, Page 6, for minimum clearances.
IMPORTANT: If you cannot meet these minimum clearances,

you must operate appliance with chimney fl ue damper open.
Go to Installing Damper Clamp Accessory for V ented Opera-
tion, Page 7.

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MANTEL CLEARANCES

In addition to meeting noncombustible material clearances,
you must also meet required clearances between fi replace
opening and mantel shelf. If you do not meet the clearances
listed below, you will need a hood.

Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance

If you meet minimum clearance between mantel shelf and
top of fi replace opening, a hood is not required (see Figure

4, Page 6).

Minimum Non­Combustible
Material

10"

8"

6"

2

1

/2

"

(A)

12"

Mantel Shelf

18" 20" 22" 24"

Underside of
Mantel Shelf

All minimum
distances are
in inches

NOTICE: Surface temperatures of adjacent
walls and mantels become hot during opera­tion. Walls and mantels above the fi rebox 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.

NOTICE: If your installation does not meet the
minimum clearances shown, you must do one
of the following:

• operate the logs only with the fl ue damper
open

• raise the mantel to an acceptable height

• remove the mantel

Top of Fireplace

Minimum Non­Combustible
Material Height

Distances to
Underside of
Mantel

Opening

Figure 4 - Minimum Mantel Clearances Without Using Hood

Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance When Using a
Hood

If minimum clearances in Figure 4, are not met, you must have
a hood. When using a hood there are still certain minimum
mantel clearances required. Follow minimum clearances
shown in Figure 5, when using hood.

Mantel Shelf

8"

12" 15" 18" 20"

Min.

Underside

of Mantel

Shelf

Minimum
Noncombustible
Material

12"

10"

8"

6"

2

1

/2

"

FLOOR CLEARANCES

A. If installing appliance on the fl oor level, you must maintain the

minimum distance of 14" to combustibles (see Figure 6).

B. If combustible materials are less than 14" to the fi replace,

you must install appliance at least 5" above the combustible
fl ooring (see Figure 7).

Combustible

14"

Material

Min.

Noncombustible Material

Figure 6 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances If Installed at

Floor Level

Top of
Fireplace
Opening

Figure 5

Hood (GA6050

or GA6053)

Distances to
Underside of

Mantel

- Minimum Mantel Clearances When Using Hood

Minimum clearance requirements include any projections such as shelves, window
sills, mantels, etc. above the appliance.

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Hearth

Combustible
Material

5"
Min.

Figure 7 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances Above

Combustible Flooring

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INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP ACCESSORY FOR
VENTED OPERATION

NOTE: When used as a vented indoor appliance, appliance
must be installed only in a solid-fuel-burning fi replace with
a working fl ue and constructed of noncombustible material.

For Massachusetts Residents Only: Installation of this gas
log set as a vented indoor appliance in the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts requires the damper be permanently removed
or welded in the fully open position.

You must install the damper clamp accessory (to order, see

Accessories, Page 23). This will ensure vented operation
(see Figure 8). The damper clamp will keep damper open.

Installation instructions are included with clamp accessory.
See chart below for minimum permanent fl ue opening you

must provide. Attach damper clamp so the minimum perma­nent fl ue opening will be maintained at all times.

INST ALLING APPLIANCE BASE ASSEMBL Y

W ARNING: Y ou must secure this appliance

to fi replace fl oor. If not, appliance will move
when you adjust controls. Moving appliance
may cause a gas leak.

WARNING: If installing in a sunken fi replace,
special care is needed. You must raise the fi re-
place fl oor to allow access to appliance control
panel. This will ensure adequate air fl ow and
guard against sooting and controls being dam­aged. Raise fi replace fl oor with noncombustible
material. Make sure material is secure.

Area of Various Standard Round Flues

Diameter Minimum Required Area

5" 20 sq. inches

6" 29 sq. inches
7" 39 sq. inches
8" 51 sq. inches

Chimney Height Minimum Permanent Flue Opening

6' to 15' 39 sq. inches
15' to 30' 29 sq. inches

Damper
Clamp

Damper

Damper
Clamp

Damper

Damper

Installation Items Needed

• hardware package (provided with appliance)

• approved fl exible gas hose and fi ttings provided (if allowed
by local codes)

• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not provided)

• electric drill with 3/16” masonry drill bit

NOTE: Install optional MRC Series receiver and hand-held
remote control kit (see Accessories, Page 23) before install-
ing gas log appliance. See installation instructions included
with the kit.

1. Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads of the 1/2

NPT side of gas fi tting elbow (provided) and connect to inlet
side of gas control. Remove gas fi tting from fl exible gas
hose (provided) before connecting to elbow (see Figure

9).

2. Position appliance base assembly in fi replace.

3. Mark screw locations through holes in front panel of base

(see Figure 10, Page 8). If installing in a brick-bottom
fi replace, mark screw locations in mortar joint of bricks.

4. Remove appliance base from fi replace.

5. Drill holes at marked locations using 3/16" drill bit.

6. Attach base, through holes in back side panels of base, to

fi replace fl oor using masonry screws provided in hardware
package (see Figure 10, Page 8).

7. Connect to gas supply. See Connecting To Gas Supply.

Masonry Fireplace

Figure 8 - Attaching Damper Clamp

WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL IN

SLEEPING ROOM OF MOBILE HOMES.

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Gas Control

Figure 9 - Attaching Flexible Gas Hose to Appliance

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Flexible Gas Hose
(Provided with VGC
Series Models Only)
(Install if allowed by
local codes)

Elbow, 1/2 NPT x
3/8 Flare

INSTALLATION

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Masonry Screw

Figure 10 - Attaching Base to Fireplace Floor

(Model Shown May Vary from Actual Model)

CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY

WARNING: This appliance requires a 1/2"

NPT (National Pipe Thread) inlet connection
to the pressure regulator.

WARNING: A qualifi ed service person must
connect appliance to gas supply. Follow all
local codes.

CAUTION: Never connect propane/LP ap­pliance directly to the propane/LP supply.
This appliance requires an external regulator
(not supplied). Install the external regulator
between the appliance and propane/LP supply .

WARNING: Never connect natural gas ap­pliance to private (non-utility) gas wells. This
gas is commonly known as wellhead gas.

Installation Items Needed

Before installing appliance, make sure you have the items
listed below.

• external regulator (supplied by installer)

• piping (check local codes)

• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)

• equipment shutoff valve *

• test gauge connection *

• sediment trap

• tee joint

• pipe wrench

• approved fl exible gas line with gas connector (if allowed by
local codes) (not provided

* An equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an ac­ceptable alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the
optional equipment shutoff valve from your dealer.

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For propane/LP units, the installer must supply an external
regulator. The external regulator will reduce incoming gas
pressure. Y ou must reduce incoming gas pressure to between
1 1" and 14" of water . If you do not reduce incoming gas pres­sure, appliance regulator damage could occur. Install external
regulator with the vent pointing down as shown in Figure 1 1.
Pointing the vent down protects it from freezing rain or sleet.

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 appli­ance. 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 appli­ance (see Figure 12, Page 9).

IMPORTANT: Install equipment shutoff valve in an acces-
sible 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 appliances.

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 appliance valves.

WARNING: Use pipe joint sealant that is
resistant to liquid petroleum (LP) gas.

We recommend that you install a sediment trap in supply
line as shown in Figure 12. Locate sediment trap where it is
within reach for cleaning. Install in piping system between fuel
supply and appliance. Locate sediment trap where trapped
matter is not likely to freeze. A sediment trap traps moisture
and contaminants. This keeps them from going into appliance
controls. If sediment trap is not installed or is installed wrong,
appliance may not run properly.

Propane/LP
Supply Tank

Figure 11 - External Regulator With Vent Pointing Down

External
Regulator
with Vent
Pointing
Down

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Equipment Shutoff Valve
With 1/8" NPT Tap*

Approved Flexible
Gas Hose (if allowed
by local codes)

Gas Control

3" Minimum

Pipe Cap Tee
Nipple Joint

Sediment Trap

PROPANE/LP

From External

Regulator

(11" W.C.**

to 14" W.C.

Pressure)

NATURAL

From Gas

Meter

(5" W.C.**

to 10.5"

W.C.

Pressure)

Figure 12 - Gas Connection

* Purchase the optional equipment shutoff valve from your

dealer.

**Minimum inlet gas supply pressure for purpose of input

adjustment.

CAUTION: Avoid damage to gas control.

Hold gas control with wrench when connect­ing it to gas piping and/or fi ttings.

CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS

W ARNING: Test all gas piping and connec-

tions, internal and external to unit, for leaks
after installing or servicing. Correct all leaks
at once.

WARNING: Never use an open fl ame to

check for a leak. Apply a noncorrosive leak
detection fl uid to all joints. Bubbles forming
show a leak. Correct all leaks at once.

5. Correct all leaks at once.

6. Reconnect appliance and equipment shutoff valve to gas
supply. Check reconnected fi ttings for leaks.

Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)

1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 13).

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/LP (see Figure 14 or Figure 15, Page

10). Apply noncorrosive leak detection fl uid to all joints.
Bubbles forming show a leak.

4. Correct all leaks at once.

PRESSURE TESTING APPLIANCE GAS
CONNECTIONS

1.

Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 13).

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 appliance is in the OFF position.

4. Check all joints from gas meter to equipment shutoff valve
for natural gas or propane/LP supply to equipment shutoff
valve for propane/LP (see Figure 14, Page 9 or Figure
15, Page 10). Apply noncorrosive leak detection fl uid to all
joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.

Open

Equipment
Shutoff
Valve

Closed

Figure 13 - Equipment Shutoff Valve

CAUTION: Make sure external regulator has
been installed between propane/LP supply and
appliance. See guidelines under Connecting
to Gas Supply, Page 8.

PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEM
Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)

1. Disconnect appliance with its appliance main gas valve
(control valve) and equipment shutoff valve from gas supply
piping system. Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig will damage
appliance 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 fl uid to all joints. Bubbles forming show
a leak.

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Supply Tank

Equipment
Shutoff Valve

Control Valve
Location

Figure 14- Checking Gas Joints (Propane/LP Only)

INSTALLATION

Continued

Equipment Shutoff Valve

Gas Meter

Control Valve
Location

Figure 15 - Checking Gas Joints (Natural Gas Only)

5. Correct all leaks at once.

6. Light appliance (see Operation, Page 15). Check all other
internal joints for leaks.

7.

Turn off appliance (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, Page
15 for Remote Ready models).

INSTALLING SWITCH

The AUTO/OFF/ON switch for this log set is installed into
the small single log accompanying this log set. This switch
needs to be used only if remote or wall switch is not being
used.
Connect the wires to the valve from the switch assembly as
shown in Figure 16.

INSTALLING OPTIONAL REMOTE ACCESSORIES

Installing Remote Receiver

Remote control accessories are available separately (see
Accessories, Page 23). Read instructions shipped with re-

mote control along with instructions below before attempting
installation.

1. If unit is already installed in fi replace, continue with these
instructions. If unit has not been installed in fi replace, go
to step 6 and continue installation of remote accessory.

W ARNING: Turn off appliance and let cool

before handling any part of appliance. Make
sure gas is turned of to unit.

2. Carefully remove logs and set aside.

3. Locate mounting screws on sides of appliance base as­sembly and remove screws. Set screws aside for reinstal­lation.

4. Disconnect gas line from appliance base as shown in
Figure 9, Page 7.

WARNING: A qualifi ed service person must
connect and disconnect gas to appliance. Fol­low all local codes.

5. Remove appliance base from fi replace.

6. If installed, disconnect AUTO/OFF/ON switch wire from
control valve at TPTH and TH locations (see Figure 17).

7. Connect wires from hardware pack (with remote receiver
bracket) to control valve at the TPTH and TH locations as
shown in Figure 17. Connect other ends of these wires
to remote receiver wires.

NOTE: Make sure excess wire does not interfere with

burner or pilot.

8.

If appliance was removed from fi replace before installation

of remote accessory, see Installing Appliance Base As-
sembly on Page 7 to reinstall appliance into fi replace. Test
gas connection for leaks (see Checking Gas Connections,

Page 9).

9. If logs were removed from appliance for install remote ac­cessory, replace logs (see Installing Logs, and Volcanic

Stone, Page 11).

10.Place remote receiver on fi replace fl oor next to control
valve. Make sure the remote receiver and wires are not on
or touching either gas burner on the log set.

Installing Batteries for Remote Receiver and Hand Held
Remote Control

Follow instructions accompanying remote control accesory
to install batteries.

NOTE: Only use alkaline batteries.

10

Control Valve

Figure 16 - Connecting Wires

To OFF
Terminal on
Switch

T o AUTO
Terminal
on Switch

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