Superior VTDGT24NR, VTDGT30NR, VTDGT30PR, VTDGT36NRVTDGT36PR, VTDGT24PR Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

Installation and Operation Instructions

PFS

US

DANGER

Superior™ Vented Gas Log and Burner Set

P/N 127038-01 Rev. A 01/2014

®

P127038-01

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

WHEN USED AS AN OUTDOOR APPLIANCE

CARBON MONOXIDE WARNING

• This appliance can produce
carbon monoxide which has
no odor.

• Using it in an enclosed
space can kill you.

• Never use this appliance in
an enclosed space such as
a camper, tent, car or home.

Models

VTDGT24NR
VTDGT24PR

WARNING: For Outdoor Use Only.

DANGER

VTDGT30NR
VTDGT30PR

VTDGT36NR
VTDGT36PR

IF YOU SMELL GAS:

1. Shut off gas to appliance.

2. Extinguish any open flame.

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

WARNING: Do not store gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any

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

WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or
property damage. Read the installation, operating and maintenance instructions thoroughly before install­ing or servicing this equipment.

WHEN USED AS INDOOR VENTED APPLIANCE

WARNING: If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable 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.

• 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 fire department.

— Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

Product Identication ...........................................................3

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SAFETY

WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, al­teration, service or maintenance can cause injury or
property damage. Refer to this manual for correct in-

stallation and operational procedures. For assistance
or additional information consult a qualied installer,

service agency or the gas supplier.

WARNING: This appliance is for installation only

in a solid-fuel burning masonry or UL127 factory-built

replace or in a listed outdoor replace. Do not install
this appliance in an unvented replace indoors.

WARNING: Fireplace must be operated only with

doors fully open.

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

WARNING: This product contains and/or generates

chemicals known to the state of California to cause

cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm.

IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and

completely before trying to assemble, operate or ser-

vice this replace. Improper use of this replace can
cause serious injury or death from burns, re, explo­sion, electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning.

DANGER: Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead

to death!

Specications ....................................................................18

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

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

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

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

Service Hints .....................................................................27

Technical Service...............................................................27

Replacement Parts ............................................................27

Warranty ............................................................................28

Natural and Propane/LP

gases are odorless. An 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 replace.

WARNING: Any change to this appliance or its

controls can be dangerous.

Solid fuels shall not be burned in a replace where a

decorative appliance is installed.

Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be

located out of trafc and away from furniture and

draperies.

Do not place clothing or other ammable material on

or near the appliance. Never place any objects on the
appliance.

A p p l ia nc e b a se as s e m bl y b e c o m e s v e r y ho t wh en ru n ­n in g a p p l i a n c e. K e e p c h i l d re n a n d a d u l t s a wa y f ro m h o t

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 replace
screen and hood in place. Make sure replace screen

and hood are in place before running appliance. The

replace screen shall have openings for introduction

of combustion air.

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon mon-

oxide poisoning resemble the u, with headaches, dizziness
or nausea. If you have these signs, the replace may not be

working properly. Get fresh air at once! Have replace ser-
viced. Some people are more affected by carbon monoxide
than others. These include pregnant women, people with

heart or lung disease or anemia, those under the inuence

of alcohol and those at high altitudes.

Keep the appliance area clear and free from combus-

tible materials, gasoline and other 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 re depart-

ment

4. This appliance shall not be installed in a bedroom or bath­room, unless installed as a vented appliance. See Installing
Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented Operation, page 6.
This gas log set may not be installed as a vented appli­ance in a bedroom or bathroom in the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts.

5. Before installing in a solid fuel burning replace, the chim­ney ue and rebox must be cleaned of soot, creosote,
ashes and loose paint by a qualied chimney cleaner.
Creosote will ignite if highly heated. A dirty chimney ue

may create and distribute soot within the house. Inspect

chimney ue for damage. If damaged, repair ue and
rebox before operating appliance.

6. If replace has glass doors, never operate this appliance

with glass doors closed. If you operate appliance with doors

closed, heat buildup inside replace will cause glass to

burst. Make sure there are no obstructions across open-

ings of replace.

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

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

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

10.Do not run appliance

• where ammable liquids or vapors are used or stored

• under dusty conditions

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

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

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

14.Turn appliance off and let cool before servicing, installing

or repairing. Only a qualied service person should install,

service or repair appliance.

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

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

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

18.Provide adequate clearances around air openings.

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

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

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

International Fuel Gas Code.

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

When installing as a vented appliance in a manufactured
home or mobile home, the installation must conform

with the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety
Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 or when standard is
not applicable, with Manufacture Home Installations

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

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

Control
Knob

Flame Adjustment Knob

VTDGT/MF Model Series

Figure 1 - Product Identication

LOCAL CODES

INSTALLATION

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

*Available from:

American National Standards Institute, Inc.

1430 Broadway

New York, NY 10018

National Fire Protection Association, Inc.

Batterymarch Park

Quincy, MA 02269

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

Sellers of unvented propane or natural gas-red supplemen­tal room appliances shall provide to each purchaser a copy
of 527 CMR 30 upon sale of the unit.

Vent-free gas products are prohibited for bedroom and bath­room installation in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL

ACCESSORIES

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

• wall switch

• hand-held ON/OFF remote

See Accessories, page 23.

UNPACKING

CAUTION: Do not remove the data plates

from the grate assembly. The data plates con-

tain important warranty and safety information.

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

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

3. Check appliance for any shipping damage. If appliance is
damaged call INNOVATIVE HEARTH PRODUCTS at 1-800­655-2008 for replacement parts before returning to dealer.

PRODUCT FEATURES

OPERATION

This appliance is dual listed as a vented decorative gas
appliance to ANSI Z21.60 for use indoors in wood burning

replaces and as an outdoor decorative gas appliance to

ANSI Z21.97. When operated as an outdoor decorative gas
appliance, it must be installed outdoors in a site built wood

burning replace or a UL 127 listed wood burning replace
designed for outdoor use or in an unvented outdoor replace.

If optional accessory MFEB is used, the replace in which
the appliance is installed must have a working vent/ue as

described within these instructions.

ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM

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

WARNING: A qualied service person must

install appliance. Follow all local codes.

NOTICE: State or local codes may only allow

operation of this appliance in a vented con-

guration. Check your state or local codes.

WARNING: Make sure the selector switch is

in the OFF position before installing appliance.

WARNING: Never install the appliance

• in a recreational vehicle

•

where curtains, furniture, clothing or other am­mable objects are less than 36" from front, 42"

from top of appliance; for side clearances see

Figure 2, page 5

• in high trafc areas

• in windy or drafty areas

OUTDOOR ENCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS

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

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

2. Within a partial enclosure which includes an overhead cover
and no more than two side walls. These side walls may be

parallel, as in a breezeway or at right angles to each side; or

3. Within a partial enclosure which includes an overhead cover

and three side walls; as long as 30% or more of the horizontal

periphery of the enclosure is permanently open.

This appliance must be installed in an approved replace.

When installed indoors or either indoors or outdoors with
optional ember burner MFEB, the appliance must be installed

in a wood burning replace with the ue damper in the open
position. This appliance may only be installed in a replace
with no ue when installed in an approved outdoor replace.
When installed in an outdoor replace with no ue, optional

ember burner MFEB may not be used.

CHECK GAS TYPE

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

WARNING: This appliance is equipped for

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

Field conversion is not permitted.

INSTALLATION AND CLEARANCES

WARNING: Maintain the minimum clear-

ances. If you can, provide greater clearances

from oor, ceiling and adjoining wall.

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Heat Resistant
Material

(A)

MINIMUM FIREPLACE CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE

MATERIALS

Side Wall 16", Ceiling 42"

Floor 5", Front: 36"

LOG SIZING REQUIREMENTS*

Log

Size

LMF36-SC 29" 15.5" 32.5" 22.75"
LMF42-SC 29" 15.5" 39" 26.75"
LMF48-SC 29'' 20'' 47'' 33''

GT24 29'' 15.5'' 32.5'' 22.75''
GT30 29'' 15.5'' 39'' 26.75''
GT36 29'' 20'' 47'' 33''

* When optional MFEB (MAGNIFLAME EMBER BURNER KIT) is

used with these burner systems, the minimum rebox sizes are
different. See MFEB instructions for minimum rebox sizes if this

accessory is used.

Carefully follow the instructions below. This will ensure safe

installation into a masonry, UL127-listed manufactured re­place or listed outdoor rebox.

Minimum Clearances For Side Combustible Material,
Side Wall and Ceiling

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

combustible material and wall should follow diagram in
Figure 2.

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

of combustible material and protrudes 3½" from the wall.
This combustible material must be 4" from the side of the

replace cabinet (see Figure 2).

Note: When installing your gas logs into a manufactured

rebox, follow rebox manufacturer’s instructions for mini­mum clearances to combustible materials.

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

ing should not be less than 42".

*Minimum 16" from Side Wall

Figure 2 - Minimum Clearance for Combustible to Wall

Minimum Firebox Size

Height Depth

Example

Front

Width

INSTALLATION

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 replace

opening. Noncombustible materials (such as slate, marble, tile,
etc.) must be at least 1/2" thick. With sheet metal, you must

Rear

Width

*

have noncombustible material behind it. Noncombustible
material must extend at least 8" up (for all models). If noncom-

bustible material is less than 12", you must install the replace

hood accessory. See Figure 3 for minimum clearances.

Noncombustible
Material Distance
(A)

1

2" or more Noncombustible material OK.

Between 8" and 12"

Less than 8"

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

If Using Mantel

You must have noncombustible material(s) above the 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

replace hood accessory. Even if noncombustible material is
more than 12", you may need the hood accessory to deect

heat away from your mantel shelf. See Figure 3 and Figures
4 and 5, page 6, for minimum clearances.

IMPORTANT: If you cannot meet these minimum clearances,

you must operate appliance with chimney ue damper open.

Go to Installing Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented Opera­tion, page 7.

Requirements for Safe Installation

Install replace hood accessory

(GA6050 or GA6053 see Accessories,
page 23).

Noncombustible material must be ex­tended to at least 8". See Between 8"
and 12", above. If you cannot extend
material, you must operate appliance

with ue damper open.

etc.) Above Fireplace

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14"
Min.

Combustible
Material

Noncombustible Material

Minimum Non­Combustible
Material

Minimum Non­Combustible
Material Height

Distances to
Underside of
Mantel

Top of Fireplace
Opening

Underside of
Mantel Shelf

12"

(A)

18" 20" 22" 24"

All minimum
distances are
in inches

2

1

/2

"

6"

8"

10"

Mantel Shelf

Minimum
Noncombustible
Material

8"
Min.

12" 15" 18" 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

Hearth

5"
Min.

Combustible
Material

INSTALLATION

Continued

MANTEL CLEARANCES

In addition to meeting noncombustible material clearances,

you must also meet required clearances between 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 replace opening, a hood is not required (see Figure

4, page 6).

Figure 4 - Minimum Mantel Clearances Without Using

Hood

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

become hot to the touch. If installed properly,
these temperatures meet the requirement of the

national product standard. Follow all minimum
clearances shown in this manual.

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

• operate the logs only with the ue damper

open

• raise the mantel to an acceptable height

• remove the mantel

FLOOR CLEARANCES

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

the minimum distance of 14" to combustibles (see Figure

6).

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

you must install appliance at least 5" above the combustible

ooring (see Figure 7).

Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance When Using a

Hood

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

Figure 5 - Minimum Mantel Clearances When Using

6

Hood

Figure 6 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances If Installed at

Figure 7 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances Above

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Floor Level

Combustible Flooring

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INSTALLATION

Continued

INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP ACCESSORY FOR
VENTED OPERATION

Note: When used as a vented indoor appliance, appliance

must be installed only in a solid-fuel burning replace with
a working ue and constructed of noncombustible material.

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

You must install the damper clamp accessory (to order, see
Accessories, page 23). This will insure vented operation (see
Figure 8). The damper clamp will keep damper open. Instal­lation instructions are included with clamp accessory.

See chart below for minimum permanent ue opening you

must provide. Attach damper clamp so the minimum perma-

nent ue opening will be maintained at all times.

INSTALLING APPLIANCE BASE ASSEMBLY

WARNING: You must secure this appliance

to replace oor. If not, appliance will move
when you adjust controls. Moving appliance

may cause a gas leak.

WARNING: If installing in a sunken replace,

special care is needed. You must raise the re­place oor to allow access to appliance control
panel. This will insure adequate air ow and

guard against sooting and controls being dam-

aged. Raise replace oor with noncombustible

material. Make sure material is secure.

Area of Various Standard Round Flues

Diameter Minimum Required Area

5" 20 sq. inches

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

Chimney Height Minimum Permanent Flue Opening

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

Damper
Clamp

Damper

Damper
Clamp

Damper

Damper

Installation Items Needed

• hardware package (provided with appliance)

• approved exible gas hose and ttings provided (if allowed

by local codes)

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

• electric drill with 3/16” masonry drill bit

Note: Install optional MRC Series receiver and hand-held
remote control kit (see Accessories, page 23) before install­ing gas log appliance. See installation instructions included

with the kit.

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

NPT side of gas tting elbow (provided) and connect to inlet
side of gas control. Remove gas tting from exible gas

hose (provided) before connecting to elbow (see Figure

9).

2. Position appliance base assembly in replace.

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

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

4. Remove appliance base from replace.

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

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

replace oor using masonry screws provided in hardware

package (see Figure 10, page 8).

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

Masonry Fireplace

Manufactured Fireplace

Figure 8 - Attaching Damper Clamp

WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL IN

SLEEPING ROOM OF MOBILE HOMES.

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

Elbow, 1/2 NPT x
3/8 Flare

Gas Control

Figure 9 - Attaching Flexible Gas Hose to Appliance

Gas Regulator

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Masonry Screw

Figure 10 - Attaching Base to Fireplace Floor

(Model Shown May Vary from Actual Model)

CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY

INSTALLATION

Continued

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 11. 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 appli-

ance. If pipe is too small, undue loss of volume

will occur.

WARNING: This appliance requires a 1/2"

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

WARNING: A qualied service person must

connect appliance to gas supply. Follow all

local codes.

CAUTION: Never connect propane/LP re-

place 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 re­place to private (non-utility) gas wells. This
gas is commonly known as wellhead gas.

Installation Items Needed

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

• external regulator (supplied by installer)

• piping (check local codes)

• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)

• equipment shutoff valve *

• test gauge connection *

• sediment trap

• tee joint

• pipe wrench

• approved exible gas line with gas connector (if allowed by

local codes) (not provided)

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

Installation must include an equipment shutoff valve, union
and plugged 1/8" NPT tap. Locate NPT tap within reach for
test gauge hook up. NPT tap must be upstream from appli­ance (see Figure 12, page 9).

IMPORTANT: Install equipment shutoff valve in an accessible
location. The equipment shutoff valve is for turning on or shut­ting off the gas to the appliance.

Check your building codes for any special requirements for

locating equipment shutoff valve to 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 appliance valves.

WARNING: Use pipe joint sealant that is

resistant to liquid petroleum (LP) gas.

Propane/LP
Supply Tank

Figure 11 - External Regulator With Vent Pointing Down

External
Regulator
with Vent
Pointing
Down

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INSTALLATION

Continued

Equipment Shutoff Valve
With 1/8" NPT Tap*

Approved Flexible
Gas Hose (if allowed
by local codes)

Gas Control

3" Minimum

Pipe Cap Tee
Nipple Joint

Sediment Trap

PROPANE/LP

From External

Regulator

(11" W.C.**

to 14" W.C.

Pressure)

NATURAL

From Gas

Meter

(5" W.C.**

to 10.5"

W.C.

Pressure)

Figure 12 - Gas Connection

* Purchase the optional equipment shutoff valve from your

dealer.

**Minimum inlet gas supply pressure for purpose of input

adjustment.

We recommend that you install a sediment trap in supply
line as shown in Figure 12. Locate sediment trap where it is
within reach for cleaning. Install in piping system between fuel
supply and appliance. Locate sediment trap where trapped

matter is not likely to freeze. A sediment trap traps moisture

and contaminants. This keeps them from going into appliance
controls. If sediment trap is not installed or is installed wrong,
appliance may not run properly.

CAUTION: Avoid damage to gas control.

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

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 noncor-

rosive leak detection 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 ttings for leaks.

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

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

2. Pressurize supply piping system by either opening pro­pane/LP supply tank valve for propane/LP gas or opening
main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural
gas or using compressed air.

3. Check all joints from gas meter to equipment shutoff valve
for natural gas or propane/LP supply to equipment shutoff
valve for propane/LP (see Figure 14 or Figure 15, page

10). Apply noncorrosive leak detection uid to all joints.

Bubbles forming show a leak.

4. Correct all leaks at once.

Open

Equipment
Shutoff
Valve

CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS

WARNING: Test all gas piping and connec-

tions, internal and external to unit, for leaks

after installing or servicing. Correct all leaks
at once.

WARNING: Never use an open ame to

check for a leak. Apply a noncorrosive leak

detection 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

appliance. See guidelines under Connecting

to Gas Supply, page 8.

PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEM

Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)

1. Disconnect appliance with its appliance main gas valve
(control valve) and equipment shutoff valve from gas supply
piping system. Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig will damage
appliance regulator.

Closed

Figure 13 - Equipment Shutoff Valve

Propane/LP
Supply Tank

Equipment
Shutoff Valve

Control Valve
Location

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

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Continued

Equipment Shutoff Valve

Gas Meter

Control Valve
Location

Figure 15 - Checking Gas Joints (Natural Gas Only)

PRESSURE TESTING APPLIANCE GAS

CONNECTIONS

1.

Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 13, page 9).

2. Open main gas valve located on or near gas meter for
natural gas or open propane/LP supply tank valve.

3. Make sure control knob of appliance is in the OFF posi­tion.

4. Check all joints from gas meter to equipment shutoff valve
for natural gas or propane/LP supply to equipment shutoff
valve for propane/LP (see Figure 14, page 9 or Figure 15,

page 10). Apply noncorrosive leak detection uid to all joints.

Bubbles forming show a leak.

5. Correct all leaks at once.

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

7.

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

INSTALLING SWITCH

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

To OFF
Terminal on
Switch

INSTALLING OPTIONAL REMOTE ACCESSORIES

Installing Remote Receiver

Remote control accessories are available separately (see
Accessories, page 23). Read instructions shipped with re­mote control along with instructions below before attempting
installation.

1. If unit is already installed in replace, continue with these
instructions. If unit has not been installed in replace, go

to step 6 and continue installation of remote accessory.

WARNING: Turn off appliance and let cool

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

2. Carefully remove logs and set aside.

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

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

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

5. Remove appliance base from replace.

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

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

Note: Make sure excess wire does not interfere with burner

or pilot.

8.

If appliance was removed from replace before installation

of remote accessory, see Installing Appliance Base Assembly
on page 7 to reinstall appliance into replace. Test gas con­nection for leaks (see Checking Gas Connections, page 9).

9. If logs were removed from appliance for install remote ac­cessory, replace logs (see Installing Logs, and Lava Rock,
Page 11).

10. Place remote receiver on replace oor next to control

valve. Make sure the remote receiver and wires are not on
or touching either gas burner on the log set.

Installing Batteries for Remote Receiver and Hand Held

Remote Control

Follow instructions accompanying remote control accesory
to install batteries.

Note: Only use alkaline batteries.

Control Valve

Figure 16 - Connecting Wires

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To AUTO
Terminal
on Switch

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