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.
Improper adjustment, alteration, service, maintenance, or installation of this
heater or its controls can cause death or serious injury.
Read and follow instructions and precautions in User’s Information Manual
provided with this heater.
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 re-
box 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.
WARNING: Vent-free products are
prohibited for bedroom and bathroom
installation in the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts.
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.
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 product contains
and/or generates chemicals known
to the state of California to cause
cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for
purpose of resale, from the manufacturer
DANGER: Carbon monoxide
poisoning may lead to death!
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SAFETY
Continued
IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s
manual carefully and completely
before trying to assemble, operate or
service this fi replace. Improper use
of this fi replace can cause serious
injury or death from burns, fi re, ex-
plosion, electrical shock and carbon
monoxide poisoning.
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 gases: Natural and
Propane/LP gases are odorless. An odormaking 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 fi replace.
WARNING: Any change to this
heater or its controls can be dangerous.
WARNING: Do not use a blower
insert, heat exchanger insert or other
accessory not approved for use with
this heater.
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.
WARNING: Do not place log
scraps or volcanic stone on burner.
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 heater.
Heater base assembly becomes very
hot when running heater. Children
and adults should be alerted to the
hazard of high surface temperature
and should stay away to avoid burns
or clothing ignition. Heater will remain
hot for a time after shutdown. Allow
surface to cool before touching.
Young children should be carefully
supervised when they are in the same
room with the 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 heater with
a fi replace doors or screen in place
and fully closed. Unless provided
by other means, screens shall have
openings for introduction of combustion air.
Keep the appliance area clear and
free from combustible materials,
gasoline and other fl ammable vapors
and liquids.
Solid-fuels shall not be burned in a
fi replace in which an unvented room
heater is installed.
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SAFETY
Continued
Installation and repair should be done
by a qualifi ed service person. The appliance should be inspected before use
and at least annually by a professional
service person. More frequent cleaning
may be required due to excessive lint
from carpeting, bedding material, etc. It
is imperative that control compartments,
burners, and circulating air passageways
of the appliance be kept clean.
1. WARNING: 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 unless installed
as a vented appliance. See Installing
Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented
Operation, Page 12.
5. WARNING:
fuel burning fi replace, 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 an distribute soot within the
house. Inspect chimney fl ue for damage.
If damaged, repair fl ue before operating
heater.
6. Do not burn solid fuel in a masonry or
UL127 factory-built fi replace in which a
vent-free room heater is installed.
If fi replace has glass doors, never operate
7.
this heater with glass doors closed. If you
operate heater with doors closed, heat
buildup inside fi replace will cause glass to
Before installing in a solid
burst. Make sure there are no obstructions
across openings of fi replace.
8. T o prevent the creation of soot, follow the
instructions in Cleaning and Maintenance,
Page 21.
9. Before using furniture polish, wax, carpet
cleaner or similar products, turn heater
off. If heated, the vapors from these products may create a white powder residue
within burner box or on adjacent walls or
furniture.
10. This heater needs fresh, outside air ventilation to run properly. This heater has an
oxygen depletion sensing (ODS) pilot light
safety system. The ODS shuts down the
heater if not enough fresh air is available.
See Air for Combustion and Ventilation, Page 6. If heater keeps shutting off, see
T roubleshooting, Pages 22-25.
11. Do not run heater
• where fl ammable liquids or vapors are
used or stored
• under dusty conditions
12. Do not use this heater 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 heater if any log is broken.
Do not operate heater if a log is chipped
(dime-sized or larger).
15. Turn heater off and let cool before servicing or repairing. Make sure the selector
switch is in the OFF position. Only a qualifi ed service person should install, service
or repair heater.
16. Make sure selector switch is in the OFF
position when you are away from home
for long periods of time.
17. This heater does not need to be connected
to any external electrical source.
18. T o 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.
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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Log Set
Assembly
Electronic
Igniter
Control
Knob
Flame
Adjustment
Knob
Selector
Switch
Hand-Held
Remote Control
Figure 1 - Product Identifi cation
Remote
Receiver
Chassis
Assembly
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
2. Remove control cover fl oor media compo-
nents.
3. Remove all protective packaging applied
to log set for shipment.
4. 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
UNPACKING
1. Remove log set assembly from carton.
NOTE: Do not pick up heater base as-
sembly by burners. This could damage
heater. Always handle base assembly by
grate.
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.
information.
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PRODUCT FEATURES
OPERATION
This heater is clean burning. It requires no outside
venting. There is no heat loss out a vent or up a
chimney. Heat is generated by realistic fl ames
and glowing ceramic logs/coals. This heater is
designed for vent-free operation with fl ue damper
closed. It has been tested and approved to ANSI
Z21.11.2 standard for unvented heaters. State
and local codes in some areas prohibit the use
of vent-free heaters. This heater may also be
operated as a vented decorative (ANSI Z21.60)
product by opening the fl ue damper.
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/NFPA 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. Y ou must provide adequate
fresh air for these appliances. This will ensure
proper venting of vented fuel-burning appliances.
PROVIDING ADEQUA TE VENTILA TION
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:
SAFETY DEVICE
This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion
Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system. The ODS/
pilot is a required feature for vent-free room heaters. The ODS/pilot shuts off the heater if there
is not enough fresh air.
ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM
This system has an electronic igniter. This
system requires no matches or other sources
to light heater. Receiver requires 4 AA batteries
(included), hand-held remote control requires a
12-volt battery and a 3-volt button cell battery
for the LCD display (both included).
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 outside
atmosphere have a continuous water
vapor retarder with a rating of one perm
(6 x 10
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, below.
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
-11
kg per pa-sec-m2) or less with
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AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION
Continued
installed is confi ned or unconfi ned space. The
standard method defi nes a confi ned space as
a space whose volume is less than 50 cubic
3
feet per 1,000 Btu/hr (4.8 m
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/HrGas water heater* __________Btu/Hr
Gas furnace __________Btu/Hr
Vented gas heater __________Btu/Hr
Gas fi replace logs __________Btu/HrOther 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
Compare the maximum Btu/Hr the space can
4.
support with the actual amount of Btu/Hr used.
_______ Btu/Hr (maximum 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 fi replace, if lower Btu/
Hr size makes room unconfi ned.
If the actual Btu/Hr used is less than the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support, the space is
an unconfi ned space. Y ou will need no additional
fresh air ventilation.
40,000
33,000
73,000
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AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION
A
Continued
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.
VENTILA TION AIR
Ventilation Air From Inside Building
This fresh air would come from an adjoining
unconfined 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
Crawl Space
Ventilated
To Attic
To
Crawl
Space
Outlet
ir
Inlet
Air
Outlet
Air
Inlet Air
Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors
12"
Ventilation
Grills
Into Adjoining
Room,
Option 1
Or
Remove
Door into
Adjoining
Room,
Option
3
Ventilation Grills
Into Adjoining Room,
Option 2
12"
Figure 2 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building
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INSTALLATION
NOTICE: This appliance is intended for supplemental heating. Use this heater along with
your primary heating system. Do
not install this heater as your primary heat source. If you have a
central heating system, you may
run system’s circulating blower
while using heater. This will help
circulate the heat throughout the
house. In the event of a power
outage, you can use this heater
as your primary heat source.
WARNING: A qualifi ed ser-
vice person must install heater .
Follow all local codes.
NOTICE: State or local codes
may only allow operation of this
appliance in a vented confi gura-
tion. Check your state or local
codes.
WARNING: Make sure the
selector switch is in the OFF
position before installing heater.
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 heater.
W ARNING: Never install the
heater
• in a bedroom or bathroom
unless installed as a vented
unit, see Page 12
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture, clothing or other fl ammable objects
are less than 42" from the front,
top or sides of the heater
• in high traffi c areas
• in windy or drafty areas
CAUTION: This heater cre-
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.
ates warm air currents. These
currents move heat to wall surfaces next to heater. Installing
heater next to vinyl or cloth wall
coverings or operating heater
where impurities (such as, but
not limited to, tobacco smoke,
aromatic candles, cleaning fl u-
ids, oil or kerosene lamps, etc.) in
the air exist, may discolor walls
or cause odors.
IMPORTANT: V ent-free heaters add moisture
to the air. Although this is benefi cial, installing
heater in rooms without enough ventilation
air may cause mildew to form from too much
moisture. See Air for Combustion and Ventilation, Page 6.
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INSTALLATION
Continued
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 the 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
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
Minimum Firebox Size Center
Front
Log Size HeightDepth
18"17"14"24"20"
24"17"14"28"22"
*Measured at 14" depth
Width
Rear*
Width
Carefully follow the instructions below. This
will ensure safe installation into a masonry,
UL127-listed manufactured fi replace or listed
vent-free fi rebox enclosure.
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).
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".
NOTICE: Nonthermostat control
heaters may be used as a vented
product. If so, you must always run
heater with chimney fl ue damper
open. If running heater with
damper open, noncombustible
material above fi replace opening
is not needed. Go to Installing
Damper Clamp Accessory for
Vented Operation, Page 12.
Maintain adequate clearances for accessibility for purposes
of servicing and proper operation.
Example
*Minimum 16" from Side Wall
Figure 4 - Minimum Clearance for
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INSTALLATION
Heat Resistant
Material
(A)
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"/36"
Models
18" Model
2 1/2"
6"
8"
10"
Mantel Shelf
Continued
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" Model Only).
See Figure 5 for minimum clearances.
Noncombustible
Material Distance
Requirements for
Safe Installation
(A)
1
2" or moreNoncombustible mate-
rial OK.
Between 8" and 12"
24" or 30" Models:
Install fi replace hood ac-
cessory (GA6050 - see
Accessories, Page 31).
18" Model: Noncombustible material OK.
Less than 8"
Noncombustible material must be extended
to at least 8". See
Between 8" and 12",
above. If you cannot
extend material, you
must operate heater
with fl ue damper open.
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"
Model 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 Figure 5, 6 and 7, Pages 11-12,
for minimum clearances.
IMPORTANT: If you cannot meet these
minimum clearances, you must operate
heater with chimney fl ue damper open. Go
to Installing Damper Clamp Accessory for
Vented Operation, Page 12.
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 5 - Heat Resistant Material (Slate,
Minimum clearance requirements include any projections such
as shelves, window sills, mantels, etc. above the appliance.
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Figure 6 - Minimum Mantel Clearances
Without Using Hood
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INSTALLATION
Minimum
Noncombustible
Material
8"
Min.
12" 15" 18"
Log Sets
18", 24",
& 30"
Models
20"
2
1
/2
"
6"
8"
10"
12"
Distances to
Underside of
Mantel
Hood (GA6050)
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
hood there are still certain minimum mantel
clearances required. Follow minimum clearances shown in Figure 7, when using hood.
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 14"
to the fi replace, you must install appliance
at least 5" above the combustible fl ooring
(see Figure 9).
Combustible
14"
Min.
Noncombustible Material
Figure 8 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances
If Installed at Floor Level
Material
Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances
When Using Hood
NOTICE: Surface temperatures
of adjacent walls and mantels
become hot during operation.
Walls and mantels above the
firebox 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
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Hearth
5"
Min.
Combustible
Material
Figure 9 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances
Above Combustible Flooring
INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP
ACCESSORY FOR VENTED
OPERATION
NOTE: When used as a vented heater, appliance must be installed only in a solid-fuel
burning fi replace with a working fl ue and con-
structed of noncombustible material.
For Massachusetts Residents Only: Installation of this gas log set as a vented appliance
in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires the damper be permanently removed
or welded in the fully open position.
If your heater is a non-thermostaticallycontrolled model, you may use this heater as
a vented product. There are three reasons
for operating your heater in the vented mode.
1. The fi replace does not meet the clearance
to combustibles requirements for ventfree operation.
2. State or local codes do not permit ventfree operation.
3. You prefer vented operation.
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INSTALLATION
Continued
If reasons number 1 or 2 apply to you, you
must permanently open chimney fl ue damper .
Y ou must install the damper clamp accessory
(to order, see Accessories, Page 31). This
will ensure vented operation (see Figure 10).
The damper clamp will keep damper open.
Installation instructions are included with
clamp accessory.
Damper
Clamp
Damper
Damper
Clamp
Damper
Damper
WARNING: If installing in a
sunken fi replace, special care
is needed. You must raise the
fi replace fl oor to allow access
to heater 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
is secure.
CAUTION: Do not pick up
heater base assembly by burners.
This could damage heater. Only
handle base assembly by grates.
Masonry Fireplace
Figure 10 - Attaching Damper Clamp
See chart below for minimum permanent fl ue
opening you must provide. Attach damper
clamp so the minimum permanent fl ue open-
ing will be maintained at all times.
Area of Various Standard Round Flues
DiameterArea
5"20 sq. in.
6"29 sq. in.
7"39 sq. in.
8"51 sq. in.
Chimney
Height
6' to 15'39 sq. in.
15' to 30'29 sq. in.
Manufactured Fireplace
Minimum Permanent
Flue Opening
INSTALLING HEATER BASE
ASSEMBLY
W ARNING: Y ou must secure
this heater to fi replace fl oor. If
not, heater will move when you
adjust controls. Moving heater
may cause a gas leak or log
misplacement.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the heater burners
are level. If heater is not level, heater will not
work properly.
Installation Items Needed
• control cover kit (provided with heater)
• approved fl exible gas hose (provided) (if
allowed by local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not
provided)
• pipe wrench
NOTE: Install optional remote control accessories (see Accessories, Page 32) before
installing gas log heater.
1. Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male
threads of gas fitting (not provided).
Connect approved fl exible gas hose to
inlet side of gas control (see Figure 11). IMPORTANT: Hold gas fi tting with wrench
when connecting fl exible gas hose.
Position heater assembly in fi replace.
2.
3. Connect to gas supply. See Connecting
to Gas Supply.
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INSTALLATION
Continued
Flexible
Gas Hose
(if allowed
by local
codes)
Figure 11 - Attaching Flexible Gas Hose
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 heater
to gas supply. Follow all local
codes.
Gas Control
to Heater Gas Regulator
Installation Items Needed
Before installing heater, make sure you have
the items listed below.
• external regulator (for propane/LP units
only, 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 connec-
tor (if allowed by local codes) (provided)
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, heater 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: Never connect
propane/LP fi replace directly
to the propane/LP supply. This
heater requires an external regulator (not supplied). Install the
external regulator between the
heater and propane/LP supply.
WARNING: Never connect
natural gas fi replace to private
(non-utility) gas wells. This gas
is commonly known as wellhead
gas.
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
External
Regulator
Vent
Pointing
Down
Figure 12 - External Regulator With Vent
Pointing Down
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INSTALLATION
Continued
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 heater. 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 heater (see
in an accessible location. The equipment
shutoff valve is for turning on or shutting off
the gas to the appliance.
To Gas Control
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 13.
Locate sediment trap where it is within reach
for cleaning. Install in piping system between
fuel supply and heater. Locate sediment trap
where trapped matter is not likely to freeze.
A sediment trap traps moisture and contaminants. This keeps them from going into heater
controls. If sediment trap is not installed or is
installed wrong, heater may not run properly .
CAUTION: A void damage to
regulator. Hold gas regulator
with wrench when connecting
it to gas piping and/or fi ttings.
CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS
Natural Gas
From Gas Meter
Approved
Flexible Gas
Hose (if allowed
by local codes)
3" Minimum
Cap Pipe T ee
Nipple Joint
Sediment Trap
Figure 13 - Gas Connection
** Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input
adjustment.
Check your building codes for any special
requirements for locating equipment shutoff
valve to fi replaces.
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 heater valves.
(5" W.C.** to 10.5"
W.C. Pressure)
Propane/LP Gas
From External
Regulator
(11" W.C.** to
14" W.C.
Pressure)
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.
CAUTION: Make sure external regulator has been installed
between propane/LP supply
and heater. See guidelines under Connecting to Gas Supply,
Page 14.
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INSTALLATION
Continued
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 heater 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.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Reconnect heater and equipment shutoff
valve to gas supply. Check reconnected
fi ttings for leaks.
PRESSURE TESTING HEATER GAS
CONNECTIONS
1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see
Figure 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 heater is in the
OFF position.
4. Check all joints from equipment shutoff
valve to control valve (see Figure 15 or
16). Apply noncorrosive leak detection fl uid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a
leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Light heater (see Operation, Page 17).
Check all other internal joints for leaks.
7. Turn off heater (see To Turn Off Gas to
Appliance, Page 18).
Equipment Shutoff Valve
Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than
1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)
1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see
Figure 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
16). Apply noncorrosive leak detection
fl uid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a
leak.
4. Correct all leaks at once.
Open
Equipment
Shutoff Valve
Closed
Figure 14 - Equipment Shutoff Valve
Gas Meter
Control Valve
Location
Figure 15 - Checking Gas Joints for
Natural Gas
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
Figure 16 - Checking Gas Joints
(Propane/LP Only)
Equipment
Shutoff Valve
Control Valve
Location
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OPERATION
FOR YOUR SAFETY
READ BEFORE LIGHTING
W ARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly,
a fi re or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
A. This appliance has a pilot which must
be lighted by hand. When lighting the
pilot, follow these instructions exactly .
B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around
the appliance area for gas. Be sure to
smell next to the fl oor because some
gas is heavier than air and will settle
on the fl oor.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electric 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.
C. Use only your hand to push in or turn
the gas control knob. Never use tools.
If the knob will not push in or turn by
hand, don’t try to repair it, call a qualifi ed service technician or gas supplier .
Force or attempted repair may result in
a fi re or explosion.
D. Do not use this appliance if any part
has been under water. Immediately
call a qualifi ed service technician to
inspect the appliance and to replace
any part of the control system and
any gas control which has been under
water.
LIGHTING
INSTRUCTIONS
W ARNING:
• If fi replace has glass doors,
never operate this heater with
glass doors closed. If you operate heater with doors closed,
heat buildup inside fi replace
will cause glass to burst. Make
sure there are no obstructions
across openings of fi replace.
• You must operate this heater
with a fi replace screen in place.
Make sure fi replace screen is
closed before running heater .
NOTICE: During initial operation
of new heater , burning logs will
give off a paper-burning smell.
Orange fl ame will also be pres-
ent. Open damper or window to
vent smell. This will only last a
few hours.
NOTICE: During initial operation
of new heat er, metallic components may emit an odor as paint
and assembly compounds are
heated and cure. Be sure to provide adequate fresh air if odors
are detected.
NOTE: Homeowners generally prefer to op er ate their heater with the chimney damper
closed. This will put all the heat into the room.
However, there may be times you will desire
the full fl ames of the HI heat setting but will fi nd the heat output ex ces sive. You can open
the chim ney damper (if you have one) fully or
partially to release some of the heat.
WARNING: Damper handle
will be hot if heater has been
running.
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OPERATION
Continued
1. STOP! Read the safety information on
Page 17.
2. Make sure equipment shutoff valve is ful ly
open.
3. Set selector switch in the OFF po si tion.
4. Press in and turn control knob clock wise
to the OFF position see Figure 17.
WARNING: Burners will
come on automatically within
one minute when the selector
switch is in the ON position after
the pilot is lit.
5. Wait fi ve (5) minutes to clear out any gas.
Then smell for gas, in clud ing near the
fl oor. If you smell gas, STOP! Fol low “B”
in the safety information, Page 17. If you
don’t smell gas, go to the next step.
6. Press in and turn control knob coun ter clock wise
Press in control knob for fi ve (5) seconds
see Figure 17.
NOTE: You may be running this heat er
for the fi rst time after hook ing up to gas
supply. If so, the con trol knob may need
to be pressed in for 30 sec onds or more.
This will allow air to bleed from the gas
system.
7. With control knob pressed in, press igniter
button. This will light pilot. The pilot is attached to the front burner. If needed, keep
press ing igniter button until pilot lights.
NOTE: If pilot does not stay lit, con tact a
qualifi ed service person or gas sup pli er for
repairs. Until repairs are made, light pilot
with match. To light pilot with match, see
Man u al Light ing Procedure, Page 19.
8. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds,
release control knob.
• If control knob does not pop out when
released, contact a qualified ser vice
person or gas supplier for re pairs.
NOTE: If pilot goes out, repeat steps 4
through 8.
to the PILOT po si tion.
9. Slightly push in and turn control knob
counterclockwise
to the ON posi-
tion.
10. Wait one minute and switch selector
switch to the ON po si tion to light burners.
11. Set fl ame adjustment knob to any lev el
be tween HI and LO.
12. T o leave pilot lit and shut of f burners only ,
turn control knob clockwise to the PILOT
position, use remote control manual OFF
button, then set selector switch in the OFF
position.
CAUTION: Do not try to ad just heating levels by using the
equipment shutoff valve.
WARNING: Make sure
selector switch is in to OFF
position when you are away
from home for long periods
of time. Appliance will come
on automatically with selector
switch in the ON position.
TO TURN OFF GAS
TO APPLIANCE
Shutting Off Heater
1. Turn control knob clockwise
OFF po si tion.
Set selector switch in the OFF po si tion.
2a.
2b. When using the Hand-Held Re mote: Set
selector switch in the OFF po si tion to
pre vent drain ing battery
.
3. Close equipment shut off valve (see Figure
14, Page 16).
Control Knob
T
O
L
I
P
F
F
O
O
N
Selector Switch
O
L
H
I
to the
AUTO
OFF
ON
Igniter Button
Figure 17 - Control Knob and Igniter
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Flame Adjustment Knob
Button Locations
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OPERATION
Continued
MANUAL LIGHTING
PROCEDURE
1. Fol low steps 1 through 6 under Light ing
In struc tions, Page 17-18.
2. Depress control knob and light pilot with
match.
3. Keep control knob pressed in for 30
seconds after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds, release control knob. Now follow
steps 9 through 1 1, Lighting In struc tions, Page 18.
Propane/LPNatural
Figure 18 - Pilot (Remote Shown)
REMOTE CONTROL
OPERATION
1. After lighting, let pilot flame burn for
about one minute. Turn control knob
to ON position. Adjust flame adjustment knob anywhere between HI
and LO. Set toggle selector switch to
AUTO. Slide remote selector switch
to REMOTE position (see Figure 19).
NOTE: The burner may light if hand-held
remote was on when selector switch was
last turned off. Y ou can now turn burner on
and off with hand-held remote control unit.
IMPORTANT: Do not leave the selector
switch in the REMOTE or ON position
when the pilot is not lit. This will drain the
battery.
2. Press ON/OFF button to turn burners on
and off. When turning burners off, the pilot
will remain lit.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to press ON/OFF
buttons on hand-held remote control unit
for up to 3 seconds to assure proper
operation.
Control Knob
N
O
O
F
F
T
O
P
I
L
Igniter
Button
O
L
H
I
Flame
Adjustment
Knob
Switch
AUTO
OFF
ON
OFF REMOTE ON
Selector Switch
in AUTO Position
Figure 19 - Control Knob and Igniter
Button Locations for Remote Control
Remote Control Specifi cations
Batteries: (See instructions with remote for
removing and installing batteries)
Transmitter requires 12V (A-23) and 3V button
cell for LCD (both included)
Remote receiver requires 4 AA (1.5V) alkaline
batteries (included)
Operating Frequency: 303.875 MHz
Remote Selector
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INSPECTING BURNERS
Check pilot fl ame pattern and burner fl ame
patterns often.
PILOT FLAME PATTERN
Figure 20 shows a correct pilot fl ame pattern.
Figure 21 shows an incorrect pilot fl ame pat-
tern. The incorrect pilot fl ame is not touching
the thermocouple. When the thermocouple
cools, the heater will shut down.
If pilot fl ame pattern is incorrect, as shown
in Figure 21
• turn heater of f (see To Turn Off Gas to Ap-
pliance, above or Page 18)
• see Troubleshooting, Pages 22-25
NOTE: The pilot fl ame on natural gas units will
have a slight curve, but fl ame should be blue
and have no yellow or orange color.
Pilot Burner
BURNER FLAME PATTERN
Figure 22 shows correct burner fl ame pattern.
NOTICE: Do not mistake orange
flames with yellow tipping.
Dirt or other fi ne particles are
burned by heater, causing brief
patches of orange fl ame.
If burner fl ame pattern is incorrect, as shown
in Figure 23
• turn appliance off (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance,Page 18
• see Troubleshooting, Pages 22-25
Yellow Flames
with Orange
Streaks
Thermocouple
Figure 20 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern
(Your Pilot May Differ from Pilots Shown)
Thermocouple
Figure 21 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern
(Your Pilot May Differ from Pilots Shown)
Thermocouple
Pilot Burner
Thermocouple
Figure 22 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern
Dark Orange
Flames
Figure 23 - Incorrect Burner Flame
Pattern
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Turn off heater
and let cool before cleaning.
CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burners and circulating
air passageways of heater clean.
Inspect these areas of heater
before each use. Have heater
inspected yearly by a qualifi ed
service person. Heater may need
more frequent cleaning due to
excessive lint from carpeting, pet
hair , bedding material, etc.
4. Check the injector holder located at the
end of the burner tube again. Remove
any large particles of dust, dirt, lint or pet
hair with a soft cloth or vacuum cleaner
nozzle.
5. Blow air into the primary air holes on the
injector holder.
6. In case any large clumps of dust have now
been pushed into the burner repeat steps
2 and 3.
Port Slots
Injector Holder
WARNING: Failure to keep
the primary air opening(s) of
the burner(s) clean may result
in sooting and property damage.
BURNER INJECTOR HOLDER AND
PILOT AIR INLET HOLE
The primary air inlet holes allow the proper
amount of air to mix with the gas. This provides
a clean burning fl ame. Keep these holes clear
of dust, dirt, lint and pet hair. Clean these air inlet holes prior to each heating season. Blocked
air holes will create soot. We recommend that
you clean the unit every three months during
operation and have heater inspected yearly by
a qualifi ed service person.
We also recommend that you keep the burner
tube clean and free of dust and dirt. We recommend using compressed air no greater
than 30 PSI. Your local computer store,
hardware store or home center may carry
compressed air in a can. If using compressed
air in a can, please follow the directions on
the can. If you don't follow directions on the
can, you could damage the pilot assembly.
1. Shut off the unit, including the pilot. Allow
the unit to cool for at least thirty minutes.
2. Inspect burner and primary air inlet
holes on injector holder for dust and
dirt (see Figure 24 and 25).
3. Blow air through the ports/slots and holes
in the burner.
Burner
Tube
Primary Air
Inlet Opening
(at Bottom)
Figure 24 - Injector Holder on Outlet
Burner Tube
Figure 25 - Pilot Air Inlet Hole (Your Pilot
May Differ from Pilots Shown)
Injector
Pilot Air
Inlet Hole
Pilot Air
Inlet Hole
Pilot Air
Inlet Hole
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TROUBLESHOOTING
W ARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a
qualifi ed service person should service and repair heater.
CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle or similar object to clean
ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/pilot unit.
NOTE: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation.
OBSERVED PROBLEMPOSSIBLE CAUSEREMEDY
When igniter button is
pressed, there is no spark at
ODS/pilot
When igniter button is
pressed, there is spark at
ODS/pilot but no ig ni tion
1. Igniter electrode not con nect ed to igniter ca ble
2. Igniter cable pinched or
wet
3. Electronic igniter battery is
weak
4. Broken igniter cable
5. Bad electronic igniter
6. Igniter electrode po si tioned wrong or broken
1. Gas supply turned off or
equipment shutoff valve
closed
2. Control knob not in PI LOT
po si tion
3. Control knob not pressed
in while in PI LOT po si tion
4. Air in gas lines when in stalled
5. Depleted gas supply (propane/LP only)
1. Reconnect igniter cable
2. Free igniter cable if
pinched by any metal or
tubing. Keep igniter ca ble
dry
3. Replace battery
4. Replace igniter cable
5. Replace electronic igniter
6. Replace pilot assembly
1. Turn on gas supply or open
equipment shutoff valve
2. Turn control knob to PI LOT
position
3. Press in control knob while
in PI LOT po si tion
4. Continue holding down
control knob. Repeat ig nit ing op er a tion until air
is re moved
5. Contact local propane/LP
gas com pany
6. ODS/pilot is clogged
7. Gas regulator setting is not
correct
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6. Clean ODS/pilot (see
Cleaning and Main te nance, Page 21) or re-
place ODS/pilot as sem bly
7. Replace gas regulator
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Continued
OBSERVED PROBLEMPOSSIBLE CAUSEREMEDY
ODS/pilot lights but fl ame
goes out when control knob
is released
1. Control knob not fully
pressed in
2. Control knob not pressed
in long enough
3. Safety interlock system
has been trig gered
4. Equipment shutoff valve
not fully open
5. Pilot flame not touch ing
ther mo cou ple, which al lows ther mo cou ple to cool,
caus ing pilot fl ame to go
out. This prob lem could
be caused by one or both
of the fol low ing:
A) Low gas pressure
B) Dirty or partially clogged
ODS/pilot
6. Ther mo cou ple con nec tion
loose at con trol valve
7. Thermocouple dam aged
8. Control valve damaged
1. Press in control knob fully
2. After ODS/pilot lights, keep
control knob pressed in 30
sec onds
3. Wait one minute for safety
in ter lock sys tem to reset.
Repeat ignition operation
4. Fully open equipment
shutoff valve
5. A) Contact local natural or
pro pane/LP gas company
B) Clean ODS/pilot (see
Cleaning and Main te nance, Page 21) or re-
place ODS/pilot assembly
6. Hand tighten until snug,
then tighten 1/4 turn more
7. Replace pilot assembly
8. Replace control valve
Burner does not light after
ODS/pilot is lit
Delayed ignition of burner1. Manifold pressure is too
Burner backfiring dur ing
com bus tion
1. Inlet gas pressure is too
low
2. Burner orifi ce clogged
3. Mislocated crossover tube
4. Remote selector in OFF
position
5. Wire disconnected from
gas control
low
2. Burner orifi ce clogged
3. Mislocated crossover tube
1. Burner orifi ce is clogged
or damaged
2. Damaged burner
3. Gas regulator defective
1. Contact local natural or
pro pane/LP gas company
2. Clean burner (see Clean-
ing and Main te nance,
Page 21) or re place burner
orifi ce
3. Contact qualifi ed service
person
4. Put remote selector in ON
position
See W iring Diagram, Page 26
5.
1. Contact local natural or
pro pane/LP gas company
2. Clean burner (see Clean-
ing and Main te nance,
Page 21) or replace burner
orifi ce
3. Contact qualifi ed service
person
1. Clean burner (see Clean-
ing and Main te nance,
Page 21) or replace burner
ori fi ce
2. Replace damaged burner
3. Replace gas regulator
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Continued
OBSERVED PROBLEMPOSSIBLE CAUSEREMEDY
Orange fl ame in burner during
burner com bus tion
Slight smoke or odor during
initial op er a tion
Heater produces a whis tling
noise when burner is lit
White powder residue forming within burn er box or on
adjacent walls or furniture
1. Not enough air
2. Gas regulator defective
Residues from manu fac tur ing
1.
pro cess es and logs curing
1. Turning control knob to HI
po si tion when burner is
cold
2. Air in gas line
3. Air passageways on heat er blocked
4. Dirty or partially clogged
burner orifi ce
1. When heated, vapors from
furniture pol ish, wax, carpet cleaners, etc. may turn
into white powder residue
1. Check burner for dirt and
debris. If found, clean
burner (see Cleaning and
Main te nance, Page 21)
2. Replace gas regulator
1. Problem will stop after a
few hours of operation
1. Turn control knob to LO
position and let warm up
for a minute
2. Operate burner until air is
re moved from line. Have
gas line checked by lo cal
nat u ral or propane/LP gas
com pany
3. Observe minimum in stal la tion clear anc es (see
Pages 10 through 12)
4. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Main te nance,
Page 21) or replace burner
orifi ce
1. Turn heater off when using furniture polish, wax,
carpet cleaners, or similar
products
Moisture/con den sa tion no ticed on win dows
Remote does not function1. Battery is not installed.
Heater produces a click ing/
tick ing noise just after burners
are lit or shut off
1. Not enough com bus tion/
ven ti la tion air
Battery power is low
1. Metal expanding while
heating or con tract ing
while cooling
1. Refer to Air for Com bus- tion and Ven ti la tion re quire ments (Page 6)
Replace batteries in receiver
1.
and hand-held remote control
1. This is normal with most
heaters. If noise is excessive, contact quali fied
ser vice per son
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Continued
WARNING: 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.
IMPORTANT: Operating heater where impurities in air exist may create odors. Cleaning sup-
plies, paint, paint remover, cigarette smoke, cements and glues, new carpet or textiles, etc.,
create fumes. These fumes may mix with combustion air and create odors. These odors will
disappear over time.
OBSERVED PROBLEMPOSSIBLE CAUSEREMEDY
Heater produces un wanted
odors
Heater shuts off in use (ODS
operates)
Gas odor even when control
knob is in OFF position
1. Heater burning vapors
from paint, hair spray,
glues, cleaners, chem i cals, new carpet, etc. (See
IM POR TANT state ment
above)
2. Low fuel supply (propane/
LP only)
3. Gas leak. See Warn ing
statement at top of Page
1. Not enough fresh air is
available
2. Low line pressure
3. ODS/pilot is partially
clogged
1. Gas leak. See Warn ing
statement at top of Page
2. Control valve or gas control defective
1. Open window to ventilate
room. Stop us ing odor
causing prod ucts while
heater is running
2. Refill supply tank (propane/LP only)
3. Locate and correct all
leaks (see Check ing Gas
Con nec tions, Page 15)
1. Open window and/or door
for ven ti la tion
2. Contact local natural or
pro pane/LP gas company
3. Clean ODS/pilot (see
Cleaning and Main te nance, Page 21)
1. Locate and correct all
leaks (see Check ing Gas
Con nec tions, Page 15)
2. Replace control valve or
gas control
Gas odor during combustion1. Foreign matter be tween
con trol valve and burner
2. Gas leak. See Warn ing
statement at top of Page
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1. Take apart gas tubing and
remove for eign mat ter
2. Locate and correct all
leaks (see Check ing Gas
Con nec tions, Page 15)
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SPECIFICATIONS
Models VF18NBTB
• Input Rating: 24,000/36,000 Btu/Hr
• Fuel: Natural Gas
• Ignition: Electronic
• Manifold Pressure: 3.5" W.C.
• Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water):
Max. - 10.5" W.C, Min. - 5.0 W.C *
• Shipping Weight: 32 lbs.
Models VF18PBTB
• Input Rating: 24,000/36,000 Btu/Hr
• Fuel: Propane/LP Gas
• Ignition: Electronic
• Manifold Pressure: 10" W.C.
• Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water):
Max.- 14" W.C, Min. - 11" W.C *
• Shipping Weight: 32 lbs.
* For purpose of input adjustment
WIRING DIAGRAM
A
U
T
O
OFF
ON
Models VF24NBTB
• Input Rating: 25,000/39,000 Btu/Hr
• Fuel: Natural Gas
• Ignition: Electronic
• Manifold Pressure: 3.5" W.C.
• Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water):
Max. - 10.5" W.C, Min. - 5.0 W.C *
• Shipping Weight: 34 lbs.
Models VF24PBTB
• Input Rating: 25,000/39,000 Btu/Hr
• Fuel: Propane/LP Gas
• Ignition: Electronic
• Manifold Pressure: 10" W.C.
• Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water):
Max.- 14" W.C, Min. - 11" W.C *
• Shipping Weight: 34 lbs.
CAUTION: Label all wires prior to
disconnection when servicing controls.
Wiring errors can cause improper and
dangerous operation. Verify proper
operation after servicing.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
See Pages 27-30 for a complete replacement parts
list. Use only parts supplied from the manufacturer.
Normally, all parts should be ordered through your
IHP distributor or dealer. Parts will be shipped at
prevailing prices at time of order.
NEVER USE SUBSTITUTE MATERIALS. USE OF
NON-APPROVED PARTS CAN RESULT IN POOR
PERFORMANCE AND SAFETY HAZARDS.
SERVICE HINTS
When Gas Pressure Is Too Low
• pilot will not stay lit
• burners will have delayed ignition
• appliance will not produce specifi ed heat
• propane/LP gas supply may be low
You may feel your gas pressure is too low. If
so, contact your local propane/LP or natural
gas supplier.
Thermopile
When ordering repair parts, always give the following information:
1. The model number of the appliance.
2. The serial number of the appliance.
3. The part number.
4. The description of the part.
5. The quantity required.
6. The installation date of the appliance.
If you encounter any problems or have any questions concerning the installation or application of
this appliance, please contact your dealer.
TECHNICAL SERVICE
You may have further questions about installation, operation, or troubleshooting. Please
contact your IHP dealer for any questions or
concerns. When contacting your dealer please
have your model and serial numbers of your
appliance ready. You can also visit our web site
at SuperiorFireplaces.us.com.
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PARTS
MODELS VF18NBTB AND VF18PBTB
WARNING: Failure to position the parts
in accordance with these diagrams or failure
to use only parts specifi cally approved with
this heater may result in property damage
or personal injury.
CAT. NO.MODEL
F1715VF18NBTB
F1716VF18PBTB
7
24
10
8
6
23
15
18
14
2
13
16
12
10
11
25
19
5
20
3
9
4
6
25
21
1
6
17
Installed in BTB
Models Only
#17 Remote Control
and Receiver
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PARTS
This list contains replaceable parts used in your fi replace. When ordering parts, follow the
instructions listed under Replacement Parts on Page 26 of this manual.
22J4736Compression Nut/Sleeve••1
23J4691NG Air Shutter•1
24J4733Compression Nut/Sleeve••1
25J4710Screw••4
PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN
J3658Warning Plate••1
J3846Lighting Instruction Plate••1
F3348Warning Plate Fastener••1
J3662Caution Decal••1
80L42Volcanic Stone, FDVS••1
J4533Gas Flex Line 18"••1
J4789Log Scrap Kit #1••1
J4792Log Scrap Kit #2••1
VF18NBTB
VF18PBTB
** Not a fi eld replaceable part.
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PARTS
MODELS VF24NBTB AND VF24PBTB
CAT. NO.MODEL
F1717VF24NBTB
F1718VF24PBTB
3
5
6
9
2
13
14
15
18
17
#17 Remote Control
and Receiver
12
16
6
Installed in BTB
Models Only
10
25
11
19
20
22
21
23
4
1
10
8
7
24
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PARTS LIST
This list contains replaceable parts used in your fi replace. When ordering parts, follow the
instructions listed under Replacement Parts on Page 26 of this manual.
22J4736Compression Nut/Sleeve••1
23J4691NG Air Shutter•1
24J4733Compression Nut/Sleeve••1
25J4710Screw••4
PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN
J3658Warning Plate••1
J3846Lighting Instruction Plate••1
F3348Warning Plate Fastener••1
J3662Caution Decal••1
80L42Volcanic Stone, FDVS••1
J4533Gas Flex Line 18"••1
J4789Log Scrap Kit #1••1
J4792Log Scrap Kit #2••1
VF24NBTB
VF24PBTB
** Not a fi eld replaceable part.
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ACCESSORIES
Purchase these appliance accessories from
your local dealer. If they can not supply these
accessories, contact IHP at SuperiorFireplaces.us.com for referral information. You
can also write to the address listed on the
back page of this manual.
Only kits supplied by IHP shall be used in
the installation of this appliance. Use of
non-approved accessory/part kit(s) can
result in poor performance and safety
hazards.
FIREPLACE HOOD, BLACK
Cat. No. F1764, Model GA6050
For all models. Helps defl ect heat away from
mantel or wall above fi replace. Fits openings
28" to 48" wide.
VENT-FREE FIREBOXES
Available in 32", 36" and 42" models.
VOLCANIC STONE
Cat. No. 80L42, Model FDVS
For all models. Order when additional volca-
nic stone is desired.
DECORATIVE ASH BED / CONTROL
COVER KIT (SIX PACK)
Cat. No. F1759, Model CDABKA-6
DECORATIVE ASH BED / CONTROL
COVER KIT
Cat. No. F0246, Model CDABKA
Damper
Clamp
Damper
DAMPER CLAMP
(Required in vented applications)
Cat. No. F1760, Model GA6080
For all models. Per ma nent ly opens chim ney
fl ue damper for vent ed operation. This is
included with all models.
FLOOR MEDIA KIT
Cat. No. F1762, Model FM100
For all models. Includes volcanic stone,
burner embers, and burner cinders
GAS APPLIANCE INSTALLATION KIT
Cat. No. F0249, Model CIKA
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ACCESSORIES
Continued
F
TEMPSETONROOM
OFF
MODE
SET
RECEIVER AND HAND-HELD
THERMOSTAT REMOTE CONTROL KIT
Cat. No. F1078, Model TRC
For all models. Allows the fi replace to be
operated in a manually or thermostatically
controlled mode. You can turn the fi replace
on and off without ever leaving the comfort
of your easy chair.
WALL-MOUNT THERMOST A T SWITCH
Cat. No. F2040, Model GWMT1
For all models. The desired comfort setting
can be selected on the wall thermostat and
the log heater will automatically cycle from
pilot to the heat setting selected. Includes
thermostat assembly, 25' of wire and two
mounting screws.
ON/OFF REMOTE AND RECEIVER WITH
WHITE WALL PLATE
Cat. No. F2236, Model RCKIT 4001
For all Remote-Ready Models. Allows the
fi replace to be turned on and off by using a
hand-held remote control.
MODE
PROG
SET
RECEIVER AND REMOTE CONTROL KIT
Cat. No. F1079, Model TSRC
For all Remote-Ready Models. Allows the
burner system to be operated in a manually
or thermostatically controlled mode. Remote
is programmable for your convenience and
has a large bright LCD Touch Screen for
easy use.
WALL-MOUNT ON/OFF SWITCH
Cat. No. F0245, Model GWMS2
For all models. Allows the gas log heater to
Innovative Hearth Products Limited Three Year Warranty ("IHP") warrants your Superior® brand Gas Log Set ("Product") to be free from defects in materials and workmanship
at the time of manufacture. The logs and grate carry the Limited Three Year Warranty. After installation, if covered components manufactured by IHP are found to be defective in materials or workmanship during the Limited Three Year Warranty period and while the Product remains at the site of the original installation, IHP will, at its option,
repair or replace the covered components. If repair or replacement is not commercially practical, IHP will, at its option, refund the purchase price or wholesale price of the
IHP product, whichever is applicable. IHP will also pay IHP prevailing labor rates, as determined in its sole discretion, incurred in repairing or replacing such components.
THERE ARE EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS to this Limited Three Year Warranty as described herein.
COVERAGE COMMENCEMENT DATE
Warranty coverage begins on the date of purchase. In the case of new home construction, warranty coverage begins on the date of fi rst occupancy of the dwelling or six
months after the sale of the Product by an independent IHP dealer, whichever occurs earlier. The warranty shall commence no later than 24 months following the date of
product shipment from IHP, regardless of the installation or occupancy date.
EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS
This Limited Three Year Warranty applies only if the Product is installed in the United States or Canada and only if operated and maintained in accordance with the printed
instructions accompanying the Product and in compliance with all applicable installation and building codes and good trade practices.
This warranty is non-transferable and extends to the original owner only. The Product must be purchased through a listed supplier of IHP and proof of purchase must be
provided. The following do not carry the Limited Three Year Warranty but are warranted as follows:
Gas components – Repair or replacement for one year from the date of installation.
Remote control – Repair or replacement for one year from the date of installation.
Labor coverage – Prevailing IHP labor rates apply for the warranty period of the component.
Parts not otherwise listed carry a 90 day warranty from the date of installation.
Whenever practicable, IHP will provide replacement parts, if available, for a period of 10 years from the last date of manufacture of the product.
IHP will not be responsible for: (a) damages caused by normal wear and tear, accident, riot, fi re, fl ood or acts of God; (b) damages caused by abuse, negligence, misuse, or
unauthorized alteration or repair of the Product affecting its stability or performance (The Product must be subjected to normal use. The Product is designed to burn either
natural or propane gas only. Burning conventional fuels such as wood, coal or any other solid fuel will cause damage to the Product, will produce excessive temperatures
and could result in a fi re hazard.); (c) damages caused by failing to provide proper maintenance and service in accordance with the instructions provided with the Product;
(d) damages, repairs or ineffi ciency resulting from faulty installation or application of the Product.
This Limited Three Year Warranty covers only parts and labor as provided herein. In no case shall IHP be responsible for materials, components or construction which are
not manufactured or supplied by IHP or for the labor necessary to install, repair or remove such materials, components or construction. Additional utility bills incurred due to
any malfunction or defect in equipment are not covered by this warranty. All replacement or repair components will be shipped F.O.B. from the nearest stocking IHP factory.
LIMITATION ON LIABILITY
It is expressly agreed and understood that IHP’s sole obligation and the purchaser’s exclusive remedy under this warranty, under any other warranty, expressed or implied,
or in contract, tort or otherwise, shall be limited to replacement, repair, or refund, as specifi ed herein.
In no event shall IHP be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by defects in the Product, whether such damage occurs or is discovered before or after
replacement or repair, and whether such damage is caused by IHP’s negligence. IHP has not made and does not make any representation or warranty of fi tness for a particular
use or purpose, and there is no implied condition of fi tness for a particular use or purpose.
IHP makes no expressed warranties except as stated in this Limited Three Year Warranty. The duration of any implied warranty is limited to the duration of this expressed
warranty.
No one is authorized to change this Limited Three Year Warranty or to create for IHP any other obligation or liability in connection with the Product. Some states and
provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. The provisions of
this Limited Three Year Warranty are in addition to and not a modifi cation of or subtraction from any statutory warranties and other rights and remedies provided by law.
INVESTIGATION OF CLAIMS AGAINST WARRANTY
IHP reserves the right to investigate any and all claims against this Limited Three Year Warranty and to decide, in its sole discretion, upon the method of settlement.
To receive the benefi ts and advantages described in this Limited Three Year Warranty, the appliance must be installed and repaired by a licensed contractor approved by IHP.
Contact IHP at the address provided herein to obtain a listing of approved dealers/distributors. IHP shall in no event be responsible for any warranty work done by a
contractor that is not approved without fi rst obtaining LHP's prior written consent.
HOW TO REGISTER A CLAIM AGAINST WARRANTY
In order for any claim under this warranty to be valid, you must contact the IHP dealer/distributor from which you purchased the product. If you cannot locate the dealer/
distributor, then you must notify IHP in writing. IHP must be notifi ed of the claimed defect in writing within 90 days of the date of failure. Notices should be directed to the
IHP Warranty Department at 1508 Elm Hill Pike, Suite 108; Nashville, TN 37210 or visit our website at WWW.SUPERIORFIREPLACES.US.COM.
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Record the following important information about your appliance:
Appliance model number
Appliance serial number
Date appliance was Installed
Type of gas appliance uses
Dealer name
IHP reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in design,
materials, specifi cations, prices and also to discontinue colors, styles and
products. Consult your local distributor for fi replace code information.