Superior TF18NE, TF18PE, TF2430NE, TF2430PE Installation And Operation Instructions Manual
Installation and Operation Instructions
Superior® Unvented (Vent-Free) Gas Log Heaters
P/N 126818-01 REV. C 08/2016
P126818-01
PFS
Report No. F11-017
®
US
Models
TF18NE TF18PE TF2430NE TF2430PE
For use with log sets
LTF18MM LTF18RS LTF18WT
LTF24MM LTF24RS LTF24WT
LTF30MM LTF30RS LTF30WT
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located, manufactured (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.
WARNING: This appliance is for installation only in a solid-fuel burning masonry or UL127 factory-built
fi replace or in a listed ventless fi rebox enclosure. It is design-certifi ed for these installations in accordance
with ANSI Z21.11.2. Exception: DO NOT install this appliance in a factory-built fi replace that includes
instructions stating it has not been tested or should not be used with unvented gas logs.
This is an unvented gas-fi red 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 Air for Combustion and Ventilation
section on Page 6 of this manual.
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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety .................................................................. 2
Product Identifi cation ........................................... 5
Local Codes......................................................... 5
Unpacking............................................................ 5
Product Features ................................................. 6
Air For Combustion and Ventilation ..................... 6
Installation ........................................................... 8
Operation ........................................................... 24
Inspecting Burners............................................. 30
Cleaning and Maintenance ................................ 31
SAFETY
WARNING: Improper
installation, adjustment,
alteration, service or maintenance can cause 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.
Wiring Diagram .................................................. 32
Specifi cations .................................................... 32
Troubleshooting ................................................. 33
Parts .................................................................. 40
Replacement Parts ............................................ 45
Service Hints ..................................................... 45
Technical Service............................................... 45
Accessories ....................................................... 46
Warranty ............................................................ 47
WARNING: This is an
unvented gas-fi red 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 Air for
Combustion and Ventilation section on Page 6 of
this manual.
WARNING: This appliance is for installation
only in a solid-fuel-burning
masonry or UL127 factorybuilt fi replace or in a listed
ventless fi rebox enclosure.
It is design-certified for
these installations in accordance with ANSI Z21.11.2.
Exception: DO NOT install
this appliance in a factorybuilt fi replace that includes
instructions stating it has
not been tested or should
not be used with unvented
gas logs.
This appliance may be
installed in an aftermarket,* permanently located,
manufactured (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.
* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for
purpose of resale, from the manufacturer
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SAFETY
Continued
WARNING: This product contains and/or generates chemicals
known to the state of California
to cause cancer or birth defects
or other reproductive harm.
IMPORT ANT: Read this owner’s
manual carefully and completely
before trying to assemble, operate or service this appliance.
Improper use of this appliance
can cause serious injury or
death from burns, fi re, explo-
sion, electrical shock and carbon
monoxide poisoning.
DANGER: Carbon monoxide
poisoning may lead to death!
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of
carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the fl u,
with headaches, dizziness or nausea. If you
have these signs, the fi replace may not be
working properly. Get fresh air at once! Have
fi replace serviced. Some people are more affected by carbon monoxide than others. These
include pregnant women, people with heart
or lung disease or anemia, those under the
infl uence of alcohol and those at high altitudes.
Natural and Propane/LP
odor-making 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 understand all
warnings. Keep this manual for reference. It
is your guide to safe and proper operation of
this appliance.
gases are odorless. An
WARNING: Any change to
this heater or its controls can
be dangerous.
WARNING: Do not allow fans
to blow directly into the fi replace.
Avoid any drafts that alter burner
fl ame patterns. Ceiling fans can
create drafts that alter burner fl ame
patterns. Altered burner patterns
can cause sooting.
Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of
traffi c and away from furniture and
draperies.
Do not place clothing or other
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 children and adults away from
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 selector
switch in the OFF 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 place before running
appliance. The fi replace screen shall
have openings for introduction of
combustion air.
WARNING: Do not use a
blower insert, heat exchanger
insert or other accessory not approved for use with this heater .
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Keep the appliance area clear and
free from combustible materials,
gasoline and other fl ammable
vapors and liquids.
SAFETY
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 department
4. This heater shall not be installed in a
bedroom or bathroom.
5. Before installing in a solid fuel-burning fi re-
place, the chimney 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. Do not burn solid-fuel in a fi replace in
which a vent-free room appliance is installed.
7. If fi replace has glass doors, never operate
this appliance with glass doors closed.
Any glass doors shall be fully opened
when the appliance in operation. 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.
8. To prevent the creation of soot, follow the
instructions in Cleaning and Maintenance,
Page 31.
9. 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.
10. This appliance needs fresh, outside air
ventilation to run properly. This appliance
has an Oxygen Depletion Sensing (ODS)
safety shutoff system. The ODS shuts
down the appliance if enough fresh air is
not available. See Air for Combustion and
Ventilation, Page 6. If appliance keeps
shutting off, see Troubleshooting, Page
33.
11. Do not run appliance
• where fl ammable liquids or vapors are
used or stored
• under dusty conditions
12. Do not use this appliance to cook food or
burn paper or other objects.
13. Do not use this room heater if any part
has been under water. Immediately call
a qualifi ed service technician to inspect
the room heater and to replace any part
of the control system and any gas control
which has been under water.
14. Do not operate appliance if any log is
broken. Do not operate appliance if a log
is chipped (dime-sized or larger).
15. Turn appliance off and let cool before
servicing, installing or repairing. Only a
qualifi ed service person should install,
service or repair appliance.
16. Make sure the remote is set to the OFF
position when you are away from home
for long periods of time.
17. Operating appliance above elevations of
4,500 feet may cause pilot outage.
18. To prevent performance problems, do
not use propane/LP fuel tank of less than
100 lb. capacity (propane/LP units only).
19. Provide adequate clearances around air
openings.
Y oung children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room
as the appliance. Toddlers, young children and others may be susceptible
to accidental burns. A physical barrier is recommended if there are at-risk
individuals in the house. To restrict access to a fi replace or stove, install
an adjustable safety gate to keep toddlers, young children and other at-risk
individuals out of the room and away from hot surfaces.
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Left
Side
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Right
Side
Chassis
Front
Glowing
Embers
Figure 1 - Product Identifi cation
LOCAL CODES
Install and use appliance with care. Follow all
local codes. In the absence of local codes, use
the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54*.
*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
Quincy, MA 02269
UNPACKING
1. Remove logs and appliance base assembly from carton(s).
NOTE: Do not pick up appliance base as-
sembly by burners. This could damage the
appliance. Always handle base assembly
by grate.
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.
CAUTION: Do not remove
the data plates from the grate
assembly. The data plates
contain important warranty
and safety information.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS REQUIREMENTS
These appliances are approved for installation in the US state of Massachusetts if the following additional requirements are met:
• Un-vented Room Heaters shall be installed in accordance with 527 CMR 30.
• Installation and repair must be done by a plumber or gas fi tter licensed in the Common-
wealth of Massachusetts.
• The fl exible gas line connector used shall not exceed 36 inches (92 centimeters) in length.
• The individual manual shut-off must be a T-handle type valve.
• Unvented appliances may NOT be installed in bedrooms or bathrooms.
• A working smoke detector must be installed in the area where vent-free appliances are
installed.
Seller of unvented propane or natural gas-fi red supplemental room heaters shall provide
to each purchaser a copy of 527 CMR 30 upon sale of the unit.
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PRODUCT FEATURES
OPERATION
This appliance is clean burning. It requires
no outside venting. There is no heat loss out
a vent or up a chimney. Heat is generated by
both realistic fl ames and glowing coals. This
appliance is designed for vent-free operation
with fl ue damper closed. It has been tested
and approved to the ANSI Z21.11.2 standard
for unvented appliances. State and local codes
in some areas prohibit the use of vent-free
appliances.
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION
WARNING: This heater shall
not be installed in a room or space
unless the required volume of
indoor combustion air is provided
by the method described in the
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
Z223.1/NFP A 54, the International
Fuel Gas Code, or applicable local
codes. Read the following instructions to ensure proper fresh air
for this and other fuel-burning
appliances in your home.
Today’s homes are built more energy effi cient
than ever. New materials, increased insulation
and new construction methods help reduce
heat loss in homes. Homeowners apply
weather strip and caulk around windows and
doors to keep the cold air out and the warm air
in. During heating months, homeowners want
their homes as airtight as possible.
While it is good to make your home energy
effi cient, your home needs to breathe. Fresh
air must enter your home. All fuel-burning appliances need fresh air for proper combustion
and ventilation.
Exhaust fans, some fi replaces, clothes dryers
and some fuel-burning appliances draw air
from the house to operate. You must provide
adequate fresh air for these appliances. That
will ensure proper venting of vented fuel-burning
appliances.
PROVIDING ADEQUA TE
VENTILATION
The following are excerpts from National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Air for
Combustion and Ventilation.
All spaces in homes fall into one of the three
following ventilation classifi cations:
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SAFETY DEVICE
This appliance has a pilot with an Oxygen
Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff
system. The ODS/pilot is a required feature
for vent-free room appliances. The ODS/pilot
shuts off the appliance if there is not enough
fresh air.
ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM
This appliance has an electronic Igniter to light
appliance fuel supply.
1. Unusually Tight Construction
2. Unconfi ned Space
3. Confi ned Space
The information on Pages 6-8 will help you
classify your space and provide adequate
ventilation.
Unusually Tight Construction
The air that leaks around doors and windows
may provide enough fresh air for combustion
and ventilation. However, in buildings of unusually tight construction, you must provide
additional fresh air.
Unusually tight construction is defi ned as
construction where:
a. walls and ceilings exposed to the out-
side atmosphere have a continuous
water vapor retarder with a rating of
one perm (6 x 10
less with openings gasketed or sealed
and
b. weather stripping has been added on
openable windows and doors and
c. caulking or sealants are applied to
areas such as joints around window
and door frames, between sole plates
and fl oors, between wall-ceiling joints,
between wall panels, at penetrations
for plumbing, electrical and gas lines
and at other openings.
If your home meets all three criteria above,
you must provide additional fresh air. See
Ventilation Air From Outdoors, page 8.
If your home does not meet all three criteria
above, proceed to Determining Fresh-Air Flow
For Heater Location, Page 7.
Confi ned and Unconfi ned Space
The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/
NFPA54 allows two methods for determining
whether the space in which the heater is being
installed is confi ned or unconfi ned space. The
-11
kg per pa-sec-m2) or
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Continued
standard method defi nes a confi ned space as
a space whose volume is less than 50 cubic
feet per 1,000 Btu/hr (4.8 m
3
per kw) of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed
in that space and an unconfi ned space as
a space whose volume is not less than 50
3
cubic feet per 1,000 Btu/hr (4.8 m
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 unconfi ned space.
Where the air infi ltration rate of a structure is
known, the Known Air Infi ltration Rate Method
may be used. Follow The National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 to use this
method to determine if the space is confi ned
or unconfi ned.
* Adjoining rooms are communicating only if
there are doorless passageways or ventilation
grills between them.
DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW
FOR HEATER LOCATION
Determining if You Have a Confi ned or
Unconfi ned Space Using the Standard
Method
Use this work sheet to determine if you have
a confi ned or unconfi ned space.
Space: Includes the room in which you will install
fi replace plus any adjoining rooms with doorless passageways or ventilation grills between
the rooms.
1. Determine the volume of the space (length
x width x height).
Length x Width x Height =__________cu. ft.
(volume of space)
Example: Space size 20 ft. (length) x 16 ft.
(width) x 8 ft. (ceiling height) = 2560 cu. ft.
(volume of space)
If additional ventilation to adjoining room
is supplied with grills or openings, add the
volume of these rooms to the total volume
of the space.
2. Multiply the space volume by 20 to determine
the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support.
________ (volume of space) x 20 = (Maxi-
mum Btu/Hr the space can support)
Example: 2560 cu. ft. (volume of space) x 20
= 51,200 (maximum Btu/Hr the space can
support)
3. Add the Btu/Hr of all fuel-burning appliances
in the space.
Vent-free fi replace __________ Btu/Hr
Gas water heater* __________Btu/Hr
Gas furnace __________ Btu/Hr
Vented gas heater __________ Btu/Hr
Gas fi replace logs __________ Btu/Hr
Other gas appliances* + _________ Btu/Hr
Total = _________ Btu/Hr
* Do not include direct-vent gas appliances.
Direct-vent draws combustion air from the
outdoors and vents to the outdoors.
Example:
Gas water heater __________ Btu/Hr
Vent-free fi replace + _________ Btu/Hr
Total = _________ Btu/Hr
4. Compare the maximum Btu/Hr the space
can support with the actual amount of Btu/
Hr used.
______Btu/Hr (maximum the space can
support)
______Btu/Hr (actual amount used)
Example: 51,200 Btu/Hr (maximum the
space can support)
73,000 Btu/Hr (actual amount of
Btu/Hr used)
The space in the above example is a confi ned
space because the actual Btu/Hr used is more
than the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support. You must provide additional fresh air. Your
options are as follows:
A. Rework worksheet, adding the space of an
adjoining room. If the extra space provides
an unconfi ned space, remove door to adjoin-
ing room or add ventilation grills between
rooms. See Ventilation Air From Inside
Building, Page 8.
B. Vent room directly to the outdoors. See
Ventilation Air From Outdoors, Page 8.
C. Install a lower Btu/Hr heater, if lower Btu/Hr
size makes room unconfi ned.
If the actual Btu/Hr used is less than the maxi-
mum Btu/Hr the space can support, the space is
an unconfi ned space. You will need no additional
fresh air ventilation.
40,000
33,000
73,000
WARNING: If the area in which
the heater may be operated does
not meet the required volume for
indoor combustion air, combustion
and ventilation air shall be provided
by one of the methods described in
the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA 54, the International
Fuel Gas Code, or applicable local
codes.
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AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION
A
Or
Remove
Door into
Adjoining
Room,
Option
3
Ventilation Grills
Into Adjoining Room,
Option 2
Ventilation
Grills Into
Adjoining
Room,
Option 1
12"
12"
Continued
VENTILA TION AIR
Ventilation Air From Inside Building
This fresh air would come from an adjoining
unconfi ned space. When ventilating to an
adjoining unconfi ned space, you must provide
two permanent openings: one within 12" of the
ceiling and one within 12" of the fl oor on the
wall connecting the two spaces (see options
1 and 2, Figure 2). You can also remove door
into adjoining room (see option 3, Figure 2).
Follow the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA 54, Air for Combustion and
Ventilation for required size of ventilation
grills or ducts.
Ventilation Air From Outdoors
Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation
grills or ducts. You must provide two permanent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling
and one within 12" of the fl oor. Connect these
items directly to the outdoors or spaces open
to the outdoors. These spaces include attics
and crawl spaces. Follow the National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Air for
Combustion and Ventilation for required size
of ventilation grills or ducts.
IMPORTANT: Do not provide openings
for inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a
thermostat-controlled power vent. Heated air
entering the attic will activate the power vent.
Ventilated
Attic
Ventilated
Crawl Space
To Attic
To
Crawl
Space
Outlet
ir
Inlet
Air
Outlet
Air
Inlet Air
Figure 2 - Ventilation Air from Inside
Building
INSTALLATION
NOTICE: This appliance is intended for use as supplemental
heat. Use this appliance along
with your primary heating system. Do not install this appliance
as your primary heat source. If
you have a central heating system, you may run system’s circulating blower while using appliance. This will help circulate
the heat throughout the house.
In the event of a power outage,
you can use this appliance as
your primary heat source.
Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors
WARNING: A qualifi ed ser-
vice person must install appliance. Follow all local codes.
WARNING: Any outside air
ducts and/or ash dumps in the
fi replace shall be permanently
closed at time of appliance installation.
WARNING: Seal any fresh
air vents or ash clean-out doors
located on fl oor or wall of fi re-
place. If not, drafting may cause
pilot outage or sooting. Use a
heat-resistant sealant. Do not
seal chimney fl ue damper.
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INSTALLATION
Continued
W ARNING: Before installing
in a solid fuel-burning fi replace,
the chimney fl ue and fi rebox
must be cleaned of soot, creosote, ashes and loose paint by
a qualified chimney cleaner.
Creosote will ignite if highly
heated. A dirty chimney fl ue may
create and distribute soot within
the house. Inspect chimney and
fi rebox fl ue for damage. If dam-
aged, repair fl ue and fi rebox
before operating appliance.
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 purchased the 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
FOR VENT-FREE OPERATION
W ARNING: Never install the
appliance
• in a bedroom or bathroom
• in a recreational vehicle
where curtains, furniture, cloth-
•
ing or other fl ammable objects
are less than 36" from front, 42"
from top of appliance; for side
clearances see Figure 4, Page 10
• in high traffi c areas
• in windy or drafty areas
CAUTION: This appliance
creates warm air currents. These
currents move heat to wall surfaces next to appliance. Installing
appliance next to vinyl or cloth
wall coverings or operating appliance where impurities (such as,
but not limited to, tobacco smoke,
aromatic candles, cleaning fl uids,
oil or kerosene lamps, etc.) in the
air exist, may discolor walls or
cause odors.
IMPORTANT: Vent-free appliances add
moisture to the air. Although this is benefi cial,
installing appliance in rooms without enough
ventilation air may cause mildew to form from
too much moisture. See Air for Combustion
and Ventilation, Page 6.
WARNING: Maintain the
minimum clearances. If you can,
provide greater clearances from
fl oor, ceiling and adjoining wall.
MINIMUM FIREPLACE CLEARANCE TO
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
Side Wall 16", Ceiling 42"
Floor 5", Front: 36"
LOG SIZING REQUIREMENTS
Log
Size
18" 19" 14" 28" 20"
24" 19" 14" 32" 22"
30" 19" 14" 40" 30"
Carefully follow the instructions below. This
will ensure safe installation into a masonry,
UL127-listed manufactured fi replace or listed
vent-free 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 4,
Page 10.
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
4, Page 10).
Minimum Firebox Size
Height Depth
Front
Width
Rear*
Width
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Minimum NonCombustible
Material
Minimum NonCombustible
Material Height
Distances to
Underside of
Mantel
Top of Fireplace
Opening
Underside of
Mantel Shelf
12"
8"
(A)
18"
14"
20"
17"
22"
19"
24"
20"
All minimum
distances are
in inches
Log Set
24"/30" Models
18" Model
2
1
/2
"
6"
8"
10"
Mantel Shelf
Heat Resistant
Material
(A)
INSTALLATION
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NOTE: When installing your gas logs into
a manufactured fi rebox, follow fi rebox
manufacturer’s instructions for minimum
clearances to combustible materials.
B. Clearances from the top of the fi replace
opening to the ceiling should not be less
than 42".
Example
*
*Minimum 16" from Side Wall
Figure 4 - Minimum Clearance for
Combustible to Wall
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 (24" and 30" Models
Only). See Figure 5 for minimum clearances.
Noncombustible
Material Distance (A)
1
2" or more Noncombustible material
Between 8" and 12"
Less than 8"
Requirements for Safe
Installation
OK.
24" or 30" Models: Install
fi replace hood accessory
(GA6050 - see Accessories, Page 46).
18" Model: Noncombustible material OK.
Noncombustible material
must be extended to at
least 8". See Between 8"
and 12", above. If you can-
not extend material, you
must operate appliance
with fl ue damper open.
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Figure 5 - Heat Resistant Material (Slate,
Marble, Tile, etc.) Above Fireplace
If Using Mantel
You must have noncombustible material(s)
above the fi replace opening. Noncombus-
tible 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 (24"
and 30" Models Only). Even if noncombustible
material is more than 12", you may need the
hood accessory to defl ect heat away from
your mantel shelf. See Figures 5 and 6 and
Figure 7, Page 11, for minimum clearances.
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 6).
Figure 6 - Minimum Mantel Clearances
Without Using Hood
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Minimum
Noncombustible
Material
8"
Min.
12" 15" 18"
All minimum
distances are
in inches
Log Sets
18", 24",
30" & 36"
Models
20"
2
1
/2
"
6"
8"
10"
12"
Distances to
Underside of
Mantel
Hood
(GA6050 or
GA6053)
Top of
Fireplace
Opening
Underside of
Mantel Shelf
Mantel Shelf
Continued
Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance
When Using a Hood
If minimum clearances in Figure 6, are not
met, you must have a hood. When using a
14" to the fi replace, you must install ap-
pliance at least 5" above the top surface
of combustible fl ooring including tile and
carpet (see Figure 9).
hood there are still certain minimum mantel
clearances required. Follow minimum clear-
ances shown in Figure 7, when using hood.
Combustible
14"
Min.
Noncombustible Material
Material
Figure 8 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances
If Installed at Floor Level
Hearth
Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances
5"
Min.
Combustible
Material
When Using Hood
Figure 9 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances
NOTICE: Surface temperatures
of adjacent walls and mantels become hot during operation. Walls
INST ALLING APPLIANCE BASE
ASSEMBLY
Above Combustible Flooring
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
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.
shown in this manual.
WARNING: If installing in a
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
FLOOR CLEARANCES
A. If installing appliance on the fl oor level,
you must maintain the minimum distance
of 14" to combustibles (see Figure 8).
B. If combustible materials are less than
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sunken fi replace, special care
is needed. You must raise the
fi replace 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 noncombus-
tible material. Make sure material
Minimum clearance requirements include any projections such
as shelves, window sills, mantels, etc. above the appliance.
INSTALLATION
Continued
CAUTION: Do not pick up
appliance base assembly by
burners. This could damage
appliance. Only handle base
assembly by grates.
is secure.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the appliance burn-
ers are level.
Installation Items Needed
• hardware package (provided with appliance)
• approved fl exible gas hose and fi ttings (only
provided with TF burner system series) (if
allowed by local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not
provided)
• electric drill with 3/16” masonry drill bit
1. Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male
threads of the 3/8 NPT side of gas fi tting
and connect to inlet side of gas control.
Remove gas fi tting from fl exible gas hose
(provided) before connecting to elbow
(see Figure 10).
2. Position appliance base assembly in
fi replace.
3. Mark screw locations through holes in
front panel of base (see Figure 11). 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 pan-
els of base, to fi replace fl oor using masonry
screws provided in hardware package (see
Figure 1 1).
7. Connect to gas supply. See Connecting
To Gas Supply.
Appliance Gas
Regulator
Masonry Screw
Figure 11 - Attaching Base to Fireplace
Floor
CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY
WARNING: This appliance
requires a 3/8" NPT (National
Pipe Thread) inlet connection to
the pressure regulator.
WARNING: A qualifi ed ser-
vice 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.
Flexible Gas Hose (if
allowed by local codes)
Figure 10 - Attaching Flexible Gas Hose
to Appliance Gas Regulator
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INSTALLATION
Continued
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 con-
nector (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.
For propane/LP units, the installer must
supply an external regulator. The external
regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure.
You must reduce incoming gas pressure to
between 11" 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 12. 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.
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.
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
Figure 12 - External Regulator With Vent
Pointing Down
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)
Equipment Shutoff Valve
With 1/8" NPT Tap*
3" Minimum
External
Regulator
with Vent
Pointing
Down
Approved
Flexible Gas
Hose (if allowed
by local codes)
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 13).
IMPORTANT: Install equipment shutoff valve
in an accessible location. The equipment
shutoff valve is for turning on or shutting off
the gas to the appliance.
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Tee Cap Pipe
Joint Nipple
Sediment Trap
Figure 13 - Gas Connection
* Purchase the optional equipment shutoff
valve from your dealer.
**Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input
adjustment.
Gas
Regulator
INSTALLATION
Continued
We recommend that you install a sediment
trap in supply line as shown in Figure 13,
Page 13. 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.
CAUTION: A void damage to
gas control. Hold gas control
with wrench when connecting it
to gas piping and/or fi ttings.
CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS
WARNING: Test all gas piping
and connections, 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.
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.
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 Fig-
ure 14).
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 15 or
Figure 16, Pages 14-15). Apply noncor-
rosive leak detection fl uid to all joints.
Bubbles forming show a leak.
4. Correct all leaks at once.
Open
Equipment
Shutoff
Valve
CAUTION: Make sure external regulator has been installed
between propane/LP supply
and appliance. See guidelines
under Connecting to Gas Sup-
ply, Page 12.
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
(3.5 kPa) will damage appliance regulator.
2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where equipment shutoff valve was connected.
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Figure 14 - Equipment Shutoff Valve
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
Figure 15 - Checking Gas Joints
(Propane/LP Only)
Equipment
Shutoff Valve
Control Valve
Location
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Gas Meter
S1 Button
Continued
Equipment Shutoff Valve
Control Valve
Location
Figure 16 - Checking Gas Joints (Natural
Gas Only)
PRESSURE TESTING APPLIANCE GAS
CONNECTIONS
1.
Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure
14, Page 14).
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 15, Page 14 or
Figure 16, Page 15). Apply noncorrosive
leak detection fl uid to all joints. Bubbles
forming show a leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Light appliance (see Operation, Page 24).
Check all other internal joints for leaks.
7.
Turn off appliance (see To Turn Off Gas to
Appliance, Page 24.
Connect Battery Plug Here
Figure 17 - Control Module
TOUCH PAD INSTALLATION
Locate the touch pad wire harness and the
touch pad control (see Figure 18). They are
shipped from the factory in the clear plastic
bag with your owner’s manual. Connect the
black plastic connectors together as shown
in Figure 19. Connect the remaining end
with the white plastic connector to the control
module in the socket marked TOUCH LED
(see Figure 20).
NOTE: The touch pad includes a red LED
display light. If the LED remains on, the black
plug is connected upside down. You must
unplug the touch pad control from the touch
pad wire harness, turn over, and reconnect.
Touch Pad Wire
Touch Pad Control
Harness
POWER SUPPLY AND BATTERY
INSTALLATION
It is helpful to have a fl ashlight so you can
see the connections as described below. Locate the battery power supply. It is the black
box with the red and black wires. Locate the
control module (see Figure 17). Connect the
battery power supply to the control module
by plugging the battery power supply to the
mating receptacle on the control module. The
receptacle is located on the side of the black
control module next to the word “SUPPLY”
which is molded in the control module’s black
housing (see Figure 17). Be certain to push
the plug fully into the receptacle. Install batteries in the battery power supply and hand
held remote control.
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Figure 18 - Touch Pad Wire Harness and
Touch Pad Control
Figure 19 - Touch Pad Control Cable
Figure 20 - Connecting end of Touch Pad
Cable
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