Superior Fireplaces BGE18NR, BGE2436NR, BGE18PR, BGE2436PR Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

Installation and Operation Instructions

PFS

US

P126829-01

Unvented (Vent-Free) Gas Log Heater

P/N 126829-01 REV. C 01/2019

®

Report No. F09-100

Models

BGE18NR

For use with log sets

LBG18BM LBG18SM LBG36SM

LBG24BM LBG24SM
LBG30BM LBG30SM

BGE18PR

BGE2436NR BGE2436PR

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
fireplace or in a listed ventless firebox enclosure. It is design-certified for these installations in accordance
with ANSI Z21.11.2. Exception: DO NOT install this appliance in a factory-built fireplace that includes
instructions stating it has not been tested or should not be used with unvented gas logs.

This is an unvented gas-fired 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 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.

• 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 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 ........................................... 5

Local Codes......................................................... 5

Unpacking............................................................ 5

Product Features ................................................. 6

Air For Combustion and Ventilation ..................... 6

Installation ........................................................... 9

Operation ........................................................... 24

Inspecting Burners............................................. 26

Cleaning and Maintenance ................................ 27

Troubleshooting ................................................. 29

Wiring Diagram .................................................. 33

Replacement Parts ............................................ 33

Service Hints ..................................................... 33

Technical Service............................................... 33

Accessories ....................................................... 34

Specications .................................................... 36

Burners and Log Sets ........................................ 36

Parts .................................................................. 37

Warranty ............................................................ 43

SAFETY

WARNING: FIRE, EXPLOSION, AND ASPHYXIATION HAZARD

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

replace or in a listed ventless re­box enclosure. It is design-certied

for these installations in accordance
with ANSI Z21.11.2. Exception:
DO NOT install this appliance in a

factory-built 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 product
can expose you to chemicals
including Carbon Black, which is
known to the State of California
to cause cancer, and Carbon
Monoxide, which is known to
the State of California to cause
birth defects or other reproduc­tive harm. For more information
go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

WARNING: This is an unvented

gas-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.

* 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, op-

erate or service this replace.
Improper use of this replace

can cause serious injury or
death from burns, re, explo­sion, electrical shock and carbon
monoxide poisoning.

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of

carbon monoxide 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 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
inuence of alcohol and those at high altitudes.

Natural and Propane/LP gases are odorless.
An odor-making agent is added to these gases.
The odor helps you detect a gas leak. How-

ever, 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 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 place log

scraps or volcanic stone on burner.

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 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

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

and hood are in place before running

heater. The replace screen shall

have openings for introduction of
combustion air.

WARNING: Do not allow fans

to blow directly into the replace.

Avoid any drafts that alter burner

ame patterns. Ceiling fans can

Keep the appliance area clear and
free from combustible materials,

gasoline and other ammable vapors

and liquids.

create drafts that alter burner ame

patterns. Altered burner patterns can
cause sooting.

Solid-fuels shall not be burned in a

replace in which an unvented room

heater is installed.

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SAFETY

Continued

Installation and repair should be

done by a quali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 re department

4. This heater shall not be installed in a bed-

room or bathroom, unless installed as a

vented appliance. See Installing Damper
Clamp Accessory for Vented Operation,

Page 12. 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 heater.

6. Do not burn solid-fuel in a masonry or

UL127 factory-built replace in which a

vent-free room heater is installed.

7. If replace has glass doors, never operate

this heater with glass doors closed. Any

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glass doors shall be fully opened when the
appliance is in operation. If you operate

heater with doors closed, heat buildup
inside replace will cause glass to burst.

Make sure there are no obstructions

across openings of replace.

8. To prevent the creation of soot, follow the
instructions in Cleaning and Maintenance,

Page 27.

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 and furniture.

10. This heater needs fresh, outside air ven­tilation to run properly. This heater has an
Oxygen Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety
shutoff system. The ODS shuts down the
heater if enough fresh air is not available.
See Air for Combustion and Ventilation,

Page 6. If heater keeps shutting off, see

Troubleshooting, Page 29.

11. Do not run heater

• where 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 heater if any part has been ex­posed to or under water. Immediately call

a quali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 servic-

ing, installing or repairing. Make sure the

selector switch is in the OFF position. Only

a qualied service person should install,

service or repair heater.

16. Make sure the selector switch is in the
OFF position when you are away from
home for long periods of time.

17. Remote-ready heaters must not be con­nected to any external electrical source.

18. Operating heater above elevations of

4,500 feet may cause pilot outage.

19. To prevent performance problems, do not

use propane/LP fuel tank of less than 100
lb. capacity (propane/LP units only).

20. Provide adequate clearances around air
openings.

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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

Left Side

Front

Log Set

Igniter

Base Assembly

Figure 1 - Product Identication

LOCAL CODES

Install and use appliance with care. Follow all

local codes. In the absence of local codes, use

the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54*.

*Available from:

American National Standards Institute, Inc.

25 West 43rd Street, 4th oor

National Fire Protection Association, Inc.

New York, NY 10036

1 Batterymarch Park

Quincy, MA 02169-7471

UNPACKING

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

Rear Burner

Right Side

Flame Adjustment
Knob

Control
Knob

NOTE: Do not pick up appliance base as-

sembly by burners. This could damage the
appliance. Always handle base assembly
by grate.

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

3. Check appliance for any shipping dam-

age. If appliance is damaged, promptly

inform dealer where you purchased the
appliance.

CAUTION: Do not remove
the data plates from the grate
assembly. The data plates
contain important warranty
and safety information.

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS REQUIREMENTS

These appliances are approved for installation in the US state of Massachusetts if the fol­lowing additional requirements are met:

• Un-vented Room Heaters shall be installed in accordance with 527 CMR 30.

• Installation and repair must be done by a plumber or gas tter licensed in the Common­wealth of Massachusetts.

• The 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-red supplemental room heaters shall provide

to each purchaser a copy of 527 CMR 30 upon sale of the unit.

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PRODUCT FEATURES

OPERATION

This 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 both realistic

ames and glowing coals. This heater is de­signed for vent-free operation with 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 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 fuel­burning appliances in your home.

Today’s homes are built more energy ef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

ef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 replaces, clothes dryers

and some fuel-burning appliances draw air
from the house to operate. You must provide
adequate fresh air for these appliances. This
will ensure proper venting of vented fuel­burning appliances.

PROVIDING ADEQUATE
VENTILATION

The following are excerpts from National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Air for
Combustion and Ventilation.

All spaces in homes fall into one of the three

following ventilation classications:

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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 heater has an electronic igniter to light
heater fuel supply.

1. Unusually Tight Construction

2. Unconned Space

3. Con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 dened as

construction where:
a. walls and ceilings exposed to the out-

side atmosphere have a continuous
water vapor retarder with a rating of

one perm (6 x 10

less with openings gasketed or sealed
and

b. weather stripping has been added on

openable windows and doors and

c. caulking or sealants are applied to

areas such as joints around window
and door frames, between sole plates

and 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.

Conned and Uncon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

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Continued

installed is conned or unconned space. The
standard method denes a conned space as

a space whose volume is less than 50 cubic

feet per 1,000 Btu/hr (4.8 m3 per kw) of the ag-

gregate input rating of all appliances installed

in that space and an unconned space as

a space whose volume is not less than 50

cubic feet per 1,000 Btu/hr (4.8 m3 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 un­conned space.

Where the air inltration rate of a structure is
known, the Known Air In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 conned
or uncon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 Conned or
Unconned Space Using the Standard

Method

Use this work sheet to determine if you have

a conned or unconned space.

Space: Includes the room in which you will install

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 replace __________ Btu/Hr
Gas water heater* __________ Btu/Hr
Gas furnace __________ Btu/Hr

Vented gas heater __________ Btu/Hr
Gas replace logs __________ Btu/Hr
Other gas appliances* + _________ Btu/Hr
Total = _________ Btu/Hr
* Do not include direct-vent gas appliances.

Direct-vent draws combustion air from the
outdoors and vents to the outdoors.

Example:

Gas water heater __________ Btu/Hr
Vent-free replace + _________ Btu/Hr

Total = _________ Btu/Hr

4.

Compare the maximum Btu/Hr the space can
support with the actual amount of Btu/Hr used.

_______ Btu/Hr (maximum can support)
_______ Btu/Hr (actual amount used)
Example: 51,200 Btu/Hr (maximum the

73,000 Btu/Hr (actual amount of

The space in the above example is a con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 unconned space, remove door to adjoin­ing 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 replace, if lower Btu/

Hr size makes room unconned.

If the actual Btu/Hr used is less than the maxi-

mum Btu/Hr the space can support, the space is
an unconned space. You will need no additional

fresh air ventilation.

space can support)

Btu/Hr used)

40,000
33,000
73,000

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AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION

Outlet
Air

Ventilated
Attic

Outlet
A

ir

Inlet
Air

Inlet Air

Ventilated

Crawl Space

To

Crawl

Space

To Attic

Or

Remove
Door into
Adjoining

Room,
Option

3

Ventilation Grills

Into Adjoining Room,

Option 2

Ventilation

Grills Into
Adjoining

Room,

Option 1

12"

12"

Continued

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.

VENTILATION AIR

Ventilation Air From Inside Building

This fresh air would come from an adjoining

unconned space. When ventilating to an
adjoining unconned space, you must provide

two permanent openings: one within 12" of the

ceiling and one within 12" of the 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 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.

Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors

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 qualied ser­vice person must install heater.
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: 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 qualified chimney cleaner.
Creosote will ignite if highly

heated. A dirty chimney ue may

create and distribute soot within
the house. Inspect chimney and

rebox ue for damage. If dam­aged, repair ue and rebox

before operating heater.

WARNING: Any outside air
ducts and/or ash dumps in the

replace shall be permanently

closed at time of appliance in­stallation.

WARNING: Seal any fresh
air vents or ash clean-out doors
located on oor or wall of re­place. If not, drafting may cause
pilot outage or sooting. Use a
heat-resistant sealant. Do not

seal chimney ue damper.

WARNING: Never install the

heater

• in a bedroom or bathroom
unless installed as a vented
appliance, see Page 12

• in a recreational vehicle

• where curtains, furniture,

clothing or other ammable

objects are less than 36"
from the front and 42" from
top heater, For side clear­ances see Figure 4 Page 10

• in high trafc areas

• in windy or drafty areas

CAUTION: This heater cre-

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 u­ids, oil or kerosene lamps, etc.) in

the air exist, may discolor walls
or cause odors.

IMPORTANT: Vent-free heaters add moisture

to the air. Although this is benecial, installing

heater in rooms without enough ventilation
air may cause mildew to form from too much
moisture. See Air for Combustion and Ventila-
tion, Page 6.

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INSTALLATION

Continued

CHECK GAS TYPE

Use the correct type of gas (natural or propane/
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: Do not allow fans

to blow directly into the rebox.

Avoid any drafts that alter burner

ame patterns. Ceiling fans can

create drafts that alter burner

ame patterns. Altered burner

patterns can cause sooting.

INSTALLATION AND CLEARANCES
FOR VENT-FREE OPERATION

WARNING: Maintain the
minimum clearances. If you can,
provide greater clearances from

oor, ceiling and adjoining wall.

Minimum Fireplace Clearance to

Combustible Materials

Side Wall 16", Ceiling 42", Floor 5",

LOG SIZING REQUIREMENTS

Log Set

Model

No.

LBG18SM 17" 13.5" 20" 14"

LBG24SM 17" 13.5" 26" 18"

LBG30SM 21'' 13.5'' 32'' 22''

LBG36SM 21'' 13.5'' 38'' 27.5''

LBG18BM 17'' 14.5'' 26'' 20''

LBG24BM 17'' 14.5'' 29'' 22''

LBG30BM 21'' 14.5'' 32'' 22''

Front 36"

Minimum Firebox Size

Height Depth

Front

Width

Rear*
Width

Carefully follow these instructions. This will

ensure safe installation into a masonry,
UL127-listed manufactured replace or listed
vent-free 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 4.

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 replace cabinet (see Figure 4).

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 ceiling should not be less
than 42".

NOTICE: Manual control heaters
may be used as a vented product.
If so, you must always run heater

with chimney ue damper open.

If running heater with damper
open, noncombustible material

above 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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*

Combustible to Wall

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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 the infor­mation on this page.

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 (24",

30" and 36" Models Only). See Figure 5 for
minimum clearances.

Noncombustible

Material

Distance (A)

1

2" or more Noncombustible material

Between 8" and 12"

Less than 8"

Requirements for Safe

Installation

OK.

24", 30" or 36" Models:
Install replace hood ac­cessory (GA6050 - see

Accessories, Page 34).
18" Model: Noncombus­tible material OK.

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 ue damper open.

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 noncombus-

tible material is less than 12", you must install
the replace hood accessory (24", 30" and

36" Models Only). Even if noncombustible

material is more than 12", you may need the
hood accessory to deect heat away from

your mantel shelf. See Figures 5 and 6 and
Figure 7, Page 12, for minimum clearances.

IMPORTANT: If you cannot meet these

minimum clearances, you must operate
heater with chimney ue damper open. Go

to Installing Damper Clamp Accessory for
Vented Operation, Page 12.

MANTEL CLEARANCES

In addition to meeting noncombustible mate-

rial 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 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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Marble, Tile, etc.) Above Fireplace

Figure 6 - Minimum Mantel Clearances

Without Using Hood

Minimum
Noncombustible
Material

8"
Min.

12" 15" 18"

All minimum
distances are
in inches

Log Sets
18", 24",
30" & 36"
Models

20"

2

1

/2

"

6"

8"

10"

12"

Distances to
Underside of
Mantel

Hood
(GA6050 or
GA6053)

Top of
Fireplace
Opening

Underside of
Mantel Shelf

Mantel Shelf

14"
Min.

Combustible
Material

Noncombustible Material

Hearth

5"
Min.

Combustible
Material

INSTALLATION

Continued

Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance
When Using a Hood

If minimum clearances in Figure 6, Page 11,
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.

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 ue damper open

• raise the mantel to an ac­ceptable height

• remove the mantel

Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances

When Using Hood

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FLOOR CLEARANCES

A. If installing appliance on the 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 replace, you must install ap­pliance at least 5" above the top surface

of combustible ooring including tile and

carpet (see Figure 9).

Figure 8 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances

If Installed at Floor Level

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 replace with a working ue and con­structed 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 manually-controlled model,

you may use this heater as a vented product.
There are three reasons for operating your
heater in the vented mode.

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INSTALLATION

Continued

1. The 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.

If reasons number 1 or 2 apply to you, you
must permanently open chimney ue damper.

You must install the damper clamp accessory
(to order, see Accessories, Page 34). This
will ensure vented operation (see Figure 10).
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 permanent ue open­ing will be maintained at all times.

Area of Various Standard Round Flues

Diameter Area

5" 20 sq. inches
6" 29 sq. inches
7" 39 sq. inches
8" 51 sq. inches

Chimney Height

6' to 15' 39 sq. inches

15' to 30' 29 sq. inches

Minimum Permanent

Flue Opening

INSTALLING HEATER BASE
ASSEMBLY

WARNING: You must secure

this heater to replace oor. If

not, heater will move when you
adjust controls. Moving heater
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 heater control panel. This

will ensure adequate air ow

and guard against sooting and
controls being damaged. Raise
replace oor with noncombus­tible 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.

Damper
Clamp

Damper

Damper
Clamp

Damper

Masonry Fireplace

Figure 10 - Attaching Damper Clamp

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Damper

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IMPORTANT: Make sure the heater burners

are level. If heater is not level, heater will not

work properly.

Installation Items Needed

• hardware package (provided with heater)

• approved exible gas hose and ttings (if

allowed by local codes)

• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not

provided)

• electric drill with 3/16” masonry drill bit

NOTE: Install optional Receiver and Hand­Held Remote Control Kit (see Accessories,
Page 34) before installing gas log heater. See
installation instructions included with the kit.

INSTALLATION

Continued

1. Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male

threads of gas tting (provided). Connect
approved exible gas hose to inlet side of

gas control (see Figure 11).

IMPORTANT: Hold gas regulator with

wrench when connecting flexible gas
hose.

2. Position heater base assembly in
fireplace.

3. Mark screw locations through holes in
front panel of base (see Figure 12). If

installing in a brick-bottom replace, mark

screw locations in mortar joint of bricks.

4. Remove heater base from replace.

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

6. Attach base, through holes in front panel
of base, to replace oor using masonry

screws provided in hardware package

(see Figure 12).

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

Gas Control

Flexible Gas Hose

(if allowed by local
codes)

CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY

WARNING: This appliance

requires a 3/8" NPT (National
Pipe Thread) inlet connection to

the pressure regulator.

WARNING: A qualied ser­vice person must connect heater
to gas supply. Follow all local
codes.

CAUTION: Never connect

propane/LP replace directly

to the propane/LP supply. This
heater requires an external regu-

lator (not supplied). Install the

external regulator between the
heater and propane/LP supply.

WARNING: Never connect

natural gas replace to private
(non-utility) gas wells. This gas

is commonly known as wellhead
gas.

Figure 11 - Attaching Flexible Gas Hose

to Heater Gas Regulator

Masonry

Screw

Figure 12 - Attaching Base to Fireplace

Floor

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Installation Items Needed

Before installing heater, 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)

* An equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT

tap is an acceptable alternative to test
gauge connection. Purchase the optional
equipment shutoff valve from your dealer.

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INSTALLATION

Continued

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 13. Point-

ing 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 heater. If
pipe is too small, undue loss of
volume will occur.

Propane/LP
Supply Tank

Figure 13 - External Regulator With Vent

Pointing Down

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

Figure 14).
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 heater valves.

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External
Regulator
with Vent
Pointing
Down

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Equipment Shutoff Valve
With 1/8" NPT Tap*

Approved Flexible

Gas Hose (if

allowed by local
codes)

3" Minimum

Pipe Cap Tee

Gas

Control

Figure 14 - Gas Connection

* Purchase the optional equipment shutoff

valve from your dealer.

**Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input

adjustment.

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"

Pressure)

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 14.
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: Avoid damage to
gas control. Hold gas control
with wrench when connecting

it to gas piping and/or ttings.

W.C.

INSTALLATION

Continued

CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS

WARNING: Test all gas piping
and connections, internal and
external to unit, for leaks after
installing or servicing. Correct
all leaks at once.

WARNING: Never use an

open ame to check for a leak.

Apply a noncorrosive leak detec-

tion 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.

PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY
PIPING SYSTEM

Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG

(3.5 kPa)

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

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

ttings for leaks.

Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than

1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)

1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Fig-

ure 15).

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 16 or 17).

Apply noncorrosive leak detection uid to

all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.

4. Correct all leaks at once.

Equipment
Shutoff
Valve

Figure 15 - Equipment Shutoff Valve

Propane/LP
Supply Tank

Figure 16 - Checking Gas Joints

(Propane/LP Only)

Equipment Shutoff Valve

Gas Meter

Control Valve Location

Figure 17 - Checking Gas Joints (Natural

Gas Only)

Open

Closed

Equipment
Shutoff Valve

Control Valve
Location

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INSTALLATION

Continued

PRESSURE TESTING HEATER GAS
CONNECTIONS

1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Fig-

ure 15, Page 16).

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 gas valve (see Figure 16 or 17).

Apply noncorrosive leak detection uid to

all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.

5. Correct all leaks at once.

6. Light heater (see Operation, Page 24
depending on your model). Check all other
internal joints for leaks.

7. Turn off heater (see To Turn Off Gas to

Appliance, Page 25, depending on your

model).

INSTALLING LOGS

WARNING: Failure to posi­tion the parts in accordance
with these diagrams or failure

to use only parts specically

approved with this heater may
result in property damage or
personal injury.

BGE Series Burner System -

Log Compatibility Chart

Burner Sys-

tem Models

BGE18NR,

BGE18PR

BGE2436NR,

BGE2436PR

Fiber Log

Models

LBG18SM LBG18BM

LBG24SM
LBG30SM
LBG36SM

Concrete

Log Models

LBG24BM
LBG30BM

Log Support Brackets

If installing a LBG36SM, attach log support

brackets before installing logs. These brack-

ets are provided with the BG(E)2436 series

burner systems.

1. Install left bracket to left side of chassis
using 2 screws provided (see Figure 18).

2. Install right bracket to right front of chassis
using 2 screws provided (see Figure 18).
This bracket will also be used as remote
control bracket if remote is installed.

Chassis

Left Log
Support
Bracket

Right Log
Support

Right Front of Chassis

Figure 18 - Installing Log Support

Brackets

Bracket

INSTALLING SWITCH

A AUTO/OFF/ON switch and wire assembly is
supplied with this burner system. This switch
needs to be used only if remote or wall switch
is not being used. Place the wire assembly
and switch into the switch log. Remove the
jumper wire from the control valve and then
connect the wires to the valve from the switch
assembly as shown in Figure 19.

To OFF Terminal
on Switch

To AUTO

Control Valve

Figure 19 - Connecting Wires

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Terminal
on Switch

INSTALLATION

Continued

FIBER LOG MODELS

LBG(18,24,30,36)SM

NOTE: Your appliance may vary from model
shown but log placement will be the same.

1. Place bottom log in center of the base
assembly as shown in Figure 21. The

log must sit at on the black metal sheet

and behind the left metal tab as shown in
Figure 20.

5. Place middle right log over front right and
bottom logs as shown in Figure 22. Be
sure hole in middle right log seats over
pin in bottom log.

6. Place middle left log over front left and
bottom logs as show in Figure 22. Be
sure hole in middle left log seats over pin
in front left log.

Ramp

Metal Tab

Figure 20 - Installing Log Set

2. Rest rear log in back corner sections of
base assembly as shown in Figure 21.
Make sure log is completely vertical and

not leaning in toward burner where ame

will touch the log.

3. Position front right log against right side
of grate prongs (see Figure 21).

4. Position front left log against left side of
grate prongs (see Figure 21).

Front Left
Log

Log

Rear Log

Middle
Left Log

Pin on Front
Left Log

Figure 22 - Installing Log Sets

7. For LTF36SM, the front right and left

logs are longer and are supported with
brackets on each end
Place left and right small front logs under
left bracket and beside right bracket.

Left Small
Front Log

Bracket

Middle Right Log

Bottom
Log

(see Figure 23)

.

Grate

Prongs

Bottom Log

Base Assembly

Figure 21 - Installing Log Set

Left Control
Cover Log

Front
Right Log

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Right Control
Cover Log

Figure 23 - Installing LBG36SM Model

Bracket

Right Small Front Log

Control Cover Logs

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INSTALLATION

Continued

8. For LBG36SM, position left and right

control cover logs as shown in Figure

24. These may be placed as desired to

hide controls.

LBG(18,24,30)SM MODELS

Screw

Air Shield

Figure 25 - Removing Air Shield

LBG36SM MODELS

Figure 24 - Correct Log Placement

CONCRETE LOG MODELS LBG

(18,24,30) BM

NOTE: Your appliance may vary from model
shown but log placement will be the same.

1. Before placing any logs on the chassis you

will need to remove the Air Shield located
on the left side near the rear burner as
shown in Figure 25. The Air Shield is held

in place with one screw, remove the Air

Shield and place the screw back into the
hole in the chassis. Place the Air Shield
with your owner's manual and keep.

2. Place ber ramp log in center of chassis

as shown in Figure 26. The ber ramp
log can be identied by the shape and

much lighter weight when compared to

the other logs. The log must sit at on the

black sheet metal and behind the left metal
tab as shown. Make sure the side marked
''BOTTOM'' is setting down.

Ramp Log

Metal
Tab

Figure 26 - Installing Fiber Ramp Log

3. Place front left (18" D-064, 24" D-057 & 30"
D-038) and front right (18" D-065, 24" D-058
& 30" D-039) logs as shown in Figure 27.

Right Front Log

Left Front
Log

Figure 27 - Installing Left/Right Front Logs

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INSTALLATION

Continued

4. Place left ember bed log (18" D-073, 24"
& 30" D-048) as shown in Figure 28. The

log has groove on one side that sets on the
ember bed pan. The back side of this log
needs to rest against the front of the base

assembly. Make sure the ame from the

ember pan does not touch the ember bed
log.

Left Ember
Bed Log

Figure 28 - Installing Left Ember Bed Log

5. The right ember bed log 24" & 30'' (D-

047) has a hole in the log that sets on

the grate nger and the other end rest on
the replace oor, place log as shown in

Figure 29. The right ember bed logs for
18" (D-072) has a groove on the side that
sets on the ember bed pan and the back
of the log needs to rest against the front

of the base. Make sure the ame from the

ember pan does not touch the ember bed
log. The back side of this log needs to rest

against the front of the base assembly,
make sure the ame from the ember pan

does not touch the ember bed log.

6. The left middle log (18" D-066, 24" & 30"

D-040) has a groove on the bottom to sit
on the chassis and has to sit on the tab on
the back of the left front log as shown in
Figure 30.

Left Middle
Log

Figure 30 - Installing Left Middle Log

7. The right middle log (18" D-067, 24" & 30"

D-041) has a groove on the bottom to sit on
the chassis and has to sit on the tab on the
back of the right front. The right middle log

should have a recess area that ts around

the ramp log as shown in Figure 31.

Right Middle
Log

Right Ember
Bed Log

Hole
Underneath

Grate Prong

Figure 29 - Installing Right Ember Bed Log

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Figure 31 - Installing Right Middle Log

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INSTALLATION

Continued

8. The rear middle log (18" D-068, 24" &

30" D-042) should t between the ramp

log and the rear burner. The left and right
middle logs have recessed areas for the
rear middle log to sit into (See Figure 32).
There may be a small gap between the rear

middle log and the ramp log, this is normal..

Be careful not to push the rear burner out
of position while installing this log.

Rear
Middle Log

Figure 32 - Installing Rear Middle Log

9. Rest the rear log (18" D-069, 24" & 30"

D-043) on the chassis behind the rear
burner as shown in Figure 33. The bot­tom of the rear log will sit into the rear log
supports.

10. Place the left top log (D-046) onto the rear
log and the left middle log. Make sure to
place the projection on the bottom of the
left top log into the recessed areas on the
rear and left middle logs (see Figure 34).

Left Top Log

Rear Log

Left
Middle
Log

Figure 34 - Installing Left Top Log

11. Rest the middle crossover log (18" D-070,

24" & 30" D-044) onto the right middle log

and the left front log (see Figure 35). Make
sure to match the projection on the bottom
of the crossover log with the recess area in
the right middle log and the left front log.

Middle
Crossover
Log

Rear Log

Figure 35 - Installing Middle Crossover

Figure 33 - Installing Rear Log

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Log

INSTALLATION

Continued

12. Place the top rear log (18" D-071, 24" &

30" D-045) onto the rear log as shown. The

rear log has a projection that will t into the

recess area on the bottom of the top rear
log (see Figure 36).

Top Rear
Log

Rear Log

Figure 36 - Installing Top Rear Log

EMBER PLACEMENT - BGE SERIES
BURNER SYSTEMS

WARNING: Do not operate
unit without ember material
correctly in place as shown in
Figures 38 & 39. Do NOT place
ember material anywhere else on
the unit. Use only ember material
supplied with unit. Excessive
or incorrectly placed ember
material may produce carbon
monoxide or soot. If replace­ment embers are needed, the
replacement embers must be
purchased from IHP. See Page
37 for part numbers.

WARNING: Do not use any
other ember material not sup­plied with this unit.

WARNING: All previously
applied loose material must be
removed prior to reapplication.

If replacement embers are needed,
the replacement embers must be
purchased from IHP. See Page 37
for part numbers.

1. Ember Chunk Placement. The

BGE2436 burner systems include three
ember chunks that are designed to t

over shoulder screws on the ember pan
burner. The bottom of each ember chunk
has a hole for securing the ember chunk
in place when it is placed over a shoulder
screw. Place the ember chunks as shown
in Figure 37 on Page 23 by placing the
ember chunk with the number "1" on

the left, "2" in the center, and "3" on the

right. These numbers are embossed on

the back of each piece for identication
purposes. Please note that BGE18 burner

systems do not include ember chunks.

2. Two ember materials are supplied with
this log set. Platinum Bright Embers give
a bright glow appearing as hot coals.
Follow instructions for the ember material
you choose. Should embers need replac­ing, see Parts, Page 37.

Platinum Bright Ember placement. Add

embers to front, at burner. Gently remove

embers from bag. Separate pieces of
ember material and place on surface of

at burner just behind horizontal ports as

shown in Figure 38.

Glowing Embers (rockwool) place-

ment. Place glowing ember material on

front at burner in areas away from ports

as shown in Figure 39.

3. Add volcanic stone and small decorative
logs around base of heater if desired. DO

NOT place volcanic stone or additional
logs on front burner or on logs. Plac-

ing any material on unit other than ember
material on front burner may result in pro­duction of carbon monoxide or soot. Use
volcanic stone to hide wires from switch/
log to control valve. Place switch/log so
the switch is easy to access.

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INSTALLATION

Continued

Ember Chunk #1

Ember Material

Figure 39 - Placement of Glowing Embers for BGE Series

Ember Chunk #2

Figure 37 - Ember Chunk Placement BGE2436 Series

Figure 38 - Platinum Bright Embers for BGE Series

Glowing Embers (rockwool)

(shown with Platinum Bright Embers)

Ember Chunk #3

Flat Front Burner

Flat Front Burner

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OPERATION

FOR YOUR SAFETY

READ BEFORE LIGHTING

WARNING: If you do not fol-

low these instructions exactly,

a 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 oor because some

gas is heavier than air and will settle

on the 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 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 quali-

ed service technician or gas supplier.

Force or attempted repair may result

in a re or explosion.

D. Do not use this appliance if any part

has been under water. Immediately call

a quali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.

WARNING:

• If replace has glass doors,

never operate this heater with
glass doors closed. If you
operate heater with doors
closed, heat buildup inside

replace will cause glass to

burst. Make sure there are no
obstructions across open-

ings of replace.

• You must operate this heater
with a fireplace screen in

place. Make sure replace

screen is closed before run­ning heater.

NOTE: Homeowners generally prefer to operate
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 ames
of the HI heat setting but will nd the heat output

excessive. You can open the chimney 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.

1. STOP! Read the safety information.

2. Make sure equipment shutoff valve is fully
open.

3. Press in and turn control knob clockwise

to the OFF position (see Figure 40).

Control Knob

LIGHTING

INSTRUCTIONS

NOTICE: During initial operation
of new heater, burning logs will
give off a paper-burning smell.
Orange ame will also be pres­ent. Open damper or window to
vent smell. This will only last a
few hours.

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Igniter
Button

Flame
Adjustment
Knob

Figure 40 - Control Knob and Igniter

Button Location

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OPERATION

Continued

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 ve (5) minutes to clear out any gas.
Then smell for gas, including near the
oor. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow B
in the safety information, Page 24. If you
don’t smell gas, go to the next step.

6. Press in and turn control knob counter­clockwise to the PILOT position.

Press in control knob for ve (5) seconds

(see Figure 40, Page 24).

NOTE: You may be running this heater

for the rst time after hooking up to gas

supply. If so, the control knob may need
to be pressed in for 30 seconds or less.
This will allow air to bleed from the gas
system.

7. With control knob pressed in, press and

release igniter button. This will light pilot.
The pilot is attached to the front burner. If

needed, keep pressing igniter button until

pilot lights.

NOTE: If pilot does not stay lit, contact a

qualied service person or gas supplier

for repairs. Until repairs are made, light
pilot with match. To light pilot with match,
see Manual Lighting Procedure.

8. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 sec-

onds after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds,

release control knob.

• If control knob does not pop out when

released, contact a qualified service

person or gas supplier for repairs.

NOTE: If pilot goes out, repeat steps 4

through 8.

9. Slightly push in and turn control knob coun­terclockwise to the ON position.

11. Set ame adjustment knob to any level

between HI and LO.

12. You may shut off the burners and keep
the pilot lit by doing one of the following:

a. Turn control knob clockwise to

the PILOT position.

b.

Use remote control manual OFF button.

Pilot
Burner

Figure 41 - Pilot (Propane/LP)

Pilot Burner

Figure 42 - Pilot (Natural)

Igniter
Electrode

Igniter
Electrode

TO TURN OFF GAS

TO APPLIANCE

1. Turn control knob clockwise to the
OFF position.

2. If Using Optional Hand-Held Remote:
Set selector switch in the OFF position to
prevent draining battery.

3. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Fig-

ure 16 or 17, Page 16).

MANUAL LIGHTING

PROCEDURE

1. Follow steps 1 through 6 under Lighting
Instructions, Page 24.

2. Depress control knob and light pilot with
match.

3. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 sec-

onds after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds,

release control knob. Now follow steps 9
through 11, Lighting Instructions, Page 25.

CAUTION: Do not try to ad­just heating levels by using the
equipment shutoff valve.

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INSPECTING BURNERS

Check pilot ame pattern and burner ame

patterns often.

PILOT FLAME PATTERN

Figure 43 shows a correct pilot ame pattern.
Figure 44 shows an incorrect pilot ame pat-

tern. The incorrect pilot ame is not touching

the thermocouple. This will cause the thermo-

couple to cool. When the thermocouple cools,

the heater will shut down.

If pilot ame pattern is incorrect, as shown

in Figure 44.

• turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to Ap-
pliance, Page 25.

• see Troubleshooting, Page 29

NOTE: The pilot ame on natural gas units will
have a slight curve, but ame should be blue

and have no yellow or orange color.

Propane/LP Gas PilotNatural Gas Pilot

Thermocouple

Pilot Burner

WARNING: If incorrect

burner ame occurs, your heater

could produce increased levels
of carbon monoxide.

NOTICE: Do not mistake or-

ange ames with yellow tipping.
Dirt or other ne particles are

burned by heater, causing brief

patches of orange ame.

Middle burner ame

should be blue
with the ramp/log
glowing orange/red

Bright yellow rear

burner ame;
ame will be blue

next to the burner

Thermocouple

Figure 43 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern

(Your pilot may vary from pilots shown)

Propane/LP Gas PilotNatural Gas Pilot

Thermocouple

Figure 44 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern

(Your pilot may vary from pilots shown)

Pilot Burner

Thermocouple

BURNER FLAME PATTERN

Figure 45 shows correct burner ame pat-
tern. Figure 46 shows incorrect burner ame
pattern.

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Small blue ame on ember

burner with no yellow tipping

Figure 45 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern

If front burner ame pattern is incorrect, as

shown in Figure 45.

• turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to Ap-

pliance, Page 25

• see Troubleshooting, Page 29

Yellow
tipping
on ember
burner

Figure 46 - Incorrect Burner Flame

Dark orange
rear burner

ame

Pattern

Yellow or
dark orange
middle

burner ame

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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 qualied service person.

Heater may need more frequent
cleaning due to excessive lint
from carpeting, pet hair, bedding
material, etc.

WARNING: Failure to keep

the primary air opening(s) of
the burner(s) clean may result

in sooting and property damage.

BURNER ORIFICE HOLDER AND
PILOT AIR INLET HOLE

The primary air inlet holes allow the proper
amount of air to mix with the gas. This pro-

vides a clean burning 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 qualied service person.

We also recommend that you keep the burner
tube and pilot assembly clean and free of dust
and dirt. To clean these parts 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 unit, including pilot. Allow unit to

cool for at least thirty minutes.

2. Inspect burner, pilot and primary air inlet
holes on orice holder for dust and dirt

(see Figure 47).

3. Blow air through the ports/slots and holes
in the burner.

4. Check orice 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.

Orice Holder

Ports/Slots

Burner
Tube

Primary Air
Inlet Holes

Figure 46 - Orice Holder On Outlet

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Burner Tube

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Continued

5. Blow air into the primary air holes on the

orice holder.

6. In case any large clumps of dust have now
been pushed into the burner repeat steps
3 and 4, beginning on Page 27.

Clean pilot assembly also. A yellow tip on the

pilot ame indicates dust and dirt in the pilot

assembly. There is a small pilot air inlet hole

about 2" from where the pilot ame comes out

of the pilot assembly (see Figure 48). With

the unit off, lightly blow air through the air inlet

hole. You may blow through a drinking straw
if compressed air is not available.

Pilot Air
Inlet Hole

Pilot Assembly

Figure 47 - Pilot Inlet Air Hole (Your pilot

may vary from pilot shown)

LOGS

• If you remove logs for cleaning, refer to In­stalling Logs, Page 17, to properly replace

logs.

• Replace log(s) if broken or chipped (dime-

sized or larger).

MAIN BURNER

Periodically inspect all burner ame holes with
the heater running. All slotted burner ame
holes should be open with yellow ame pres­ent. All round burner ame holes should be
open with a small blue ame present. Some
burner ame holes may become blocked by
debris or rust, with no ame present. If so,
turn off heater and let cool. Remove blockage,
blocked burner ame holes will create soot.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a

quali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 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY

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 ignition

1. Igniter electrode not con­nected to igniter cable

2. Igniter cable pinched or
wet

3. Broken igniter cable

4. Bad igniter

5. Igniter electrode posi­tioned wrong

6. Igniter electrode broken

7. Battery not installed, bat­tery power low or bat­tery not installed correctly
(electronic ignition models
only)

1. Gas supply turned off or

equipment shutoff valve
closed

2. Control knob not in PILOT
position

3. Control knob not pressed
in while in PILOT position

4. Air in gas lines when in­stalled

5. Depleted gas supply (pro­pane/LP only)

6. ODS/pilot is clogged

7. Gas regulator setting is not

correct

1. Reconnect igniter cable

2. Free igniter cable if
pinched by any metal or
tubing. Keep igniter cable
dry

3. Replace igniter cable

4. Replace igniter

5. Replace pilot assembly

6. Replace pilot assembly

7. Install new alkaline bat­tery in electronic igniter.
Verify battery is installed
correctly

1. Turn on gas supply or open
equipment shutoff valve

2. Turn control knob to PILOT
position

3. Press in control knob while
in PILOT position

4. Continue holding down
control knob. Repeat ig­niting operation until air is
removed

5. Contact local propane/LP
gas company

6. Clean ODS/pilot (see

Cleaning and Mainte­nance, Page 27) or re-

place ODS/pilot assembly

7. Replace gas regulator

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Continued

OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY

ODS/pilot lights but ame

goes out when control knob
is released

One or both burners do not
light after ODS/pilot is lit

Delayed ignition of one or
both burners

Burner backfiring during
combustion

1. Control knob not fully
pressed in

2. Control knob not pressed
in long enough

3. Safety interlock system
has been triggered

4. Equipment shutoff valve
not fully open

5. Pilot flame not touching

thermocouple, which al­lows thermocouple to cool,
causing pilot ame to go

out. This problem could be
caused by one or both of
the following:

A) Low gas pressure
B) Dirty or partially clogged

ODS/pilot

6. Thermocouple connection
loose at control valve

7. Thermocouple damaged

8. Control valve damaged

1. Inlet gas pressure is too
low

2. Burner orice(s) clogged

3. Mislocated crossover tube

4. Wire disconnected from
gas control

1. Manifold pressure is too
low

2. Burner orice(s) clogged

3. Mislocated crossover tube

1. Burner orice is clogged

or damaged

2. Damaged burner

3. Gas regulator defective

1. Press in control knob fully

2. After ODS/pilot lights, keep

control knob pressed in 30
seconds

3. Wait one minute for safety
interlock system to reset.
Repeat ignition operation

4. Fully open equipment
shutoff valve

5. A) Contact local natural or
propane/LP gas company

B) Clean ODS/pilot (see

Cleaning and Mainte­nance, Page 27) 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

1. Contact local natural or
propane/LP gas company

2. Clean burner(s) (see

Cleaning and Mainte­nance, Page 27) or re-

place burner orice(s)

3. Contact qualied service

person

4.

See Wiring Diagram,

Page 28

1. Contact local natural or
propane/LP gas company

2. Clean burner(s) (see

Cleaning and Mainte­nance, Page 27) or re-

place burner orice(s)

3. Contact qualied service

person

1. Clean burner (see Clean-

ing and Maintenance,
Page 27) or replace burner

orice

2. Replace damaged burner

3. Replace gas regulator

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Continued

OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY

Yellow ame in front burner

during burner combustion

Slight smoke or odor during
initial operation

Heater produces a whistling
noise when burners are lit

White powder residue form­ing within burner box or on
adjacent walls or furniture

Moisture/condensation no­ticed on windows

Heater produces a clicking/
ticking noise just after burners
are lit or shut off

1. Not enough air

2. Gas regulator defective

1. Residues from manufac­turing processes and logs
curing

1. Turning control knob to HI
position when burners are
cold

2. Air in gas line

3. Air passageways on heat­er blocked

4. Dirty or partially clogged

burner orice(s)

1. When heated, vapors from
furniture polish, wax, car­pet cleaners, etc. may turn

into white powder residue

1. Not enough combustion/
ventilation air

1. Metal expanding while
heating or contracting
while cooling

1. Check burner(s) for dirt

and debris. If found, clean

burner(s) (see Cleaning
and Maintenance, Page

27)

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 burners until air is
removed from line. Have
gas line checked by local
natural or propane/LP gas
company

3. Observe minimum instal­lation clearances (see

Pages 9 through 11)

4. Clean burners (see Clean­ing and Maintenance,
Page 27) or replace burner

orice(s)

1. Turn heater off when us-

ing furniture polish, wax,

carpet cleaners or similar
products

1. Refer to Air for Combustion
and Ventilation require­ments (Page 6)

1. This is normal with most
heaters. If noise is ex-

cessive, contact qualied

service person

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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 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 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY

Heater produces unwanted
odors

Heater shuts off in use (ODS
operates)

Gas odor even when control

knob is in OFF position

Gas odor during combustion 1. Foreign matter between

Log set cycles to pilot, but

room temperature drops to a
lower than ideal level before
log set comes back on

1. Heater burning vapors

from paint, hair spray,
glues, cleaners, chemi­cals, new carpet, etc. (See

IMPORTANT statement
above)

2. Low fuel supply (propane/
LP only)

3. Gas leak. See Warning
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 Warning
statement at top of page

2. Control valve or gas con­trol defective

control valve and burner

2. Gas leak. See Warning
statement at top of page

1. Optional Hand-held re­mote control is too close
to heater (Remote-Ready
Models Only)

1. Open window to ventilate
room. Stop using odor
causing products while
heater is running

2. Refill supply tank (pro­pane/LP only)

3. Locate and correct all
leaks (see Checking Gas

Connections, Page 16)

1. Open window and/or door
for ventilation

2. Contact local natural or
propane/LP gas company

3. Clean ODS/pilot (see

Cleaning and Mainte­nance, Page 27)

1. Locate and correct all
leaks (see Checking Gas

Connections, Page 16)

2. Replace control valve or
gas control

1. Take apart gas tubing and
remove foreign matter

2. Locate and correct all
leaks (see Checking Gas

Connections, Page 16)

1. Move hand-held remote
control unit farther away
from the heater

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WIRING DIAGRAM

Thermopile

TH

TP

TPTH

TPTH

Figure 49 - Wiring Diagram - SIT Millivolt

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 37-41 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.

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.

SERVICE HINTS

When Gas Pressure Is Too Low

• pilot will not stay lit

• burners will have delayed ignition

• appliance will not produce speci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.

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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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MODE

SET

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 deect heat away from

mantel or wall above replace. Fits openings

28" to 48" wide.

RECEIVER AND HAND-HELD
THERMOSTAT REMOTE CONTROL KIT
Cat. No. F1078, Model TRC

For all models. Allows the replace to be

operated in a manually or thermostatically

controlled mode. You can turn the replace

on and off without ever leaving the comfort
of your easy chair.

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.

ON/OFF REMOTE AND RECEIVER WITH
WHITE WALL PLATE
Cat. No. F2236, Model RCKIT 4001

For all Remote-Ready Models. Allows the

replace to be turned on and off by using a

hand-held remote control.

VOLCANIC STONE

Cat. No. 80L42, Model FDVS

For all models. Order when additional volca­nic stone is desired.

EMBER KITS
Platinum Embers

Cat. No J6207

Glowing Embers (rockwool)
Cat. No J6208

WALL-MOUNT THERMOSTAT 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.

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ACCESSORIES

Continued

WALL-MOUNT ON/OFF SWITCH

Cat. No. F0245, Model GWMS2
For all models. Allows the gas log heater to

be turned on and off with a wall switch.

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

Damper
Clamp

Damper

LOG SCRAPS / FLOOR MEDIA KIT-1

Cat. No. F0250, Model VTA-LS5-1

LOG SCRAPS / FLOOR MEDIA KIT-2

Cat. No. F0251, Model VTA-LS5-2

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

Cat. No. F1760, Model GA6080

For all models. Permanently opens chimney

ue damper for vented operation.

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SPECIFICATIONS

BGE18PR

• Rating (Variable): 21,000/28,000 Btu/Hr

• Type Gas: Propane/LP

• Ignition: Electronic

• Manifold Pressure: 7.9" W.C.

• Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water):
Max - 14" W.C., Min* - 11" W.C.

BGE18NR

• Rating (Variable): 19,000/28,000 Btu/Hr

• Type Gas: Natural

• Ignition: Electronic

• Manifold Pressure: 3.4" W.C.

• Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water):
Max - 10.5" W.C., Min* - 5" W.C.

*For purpose of input adjustment

GLOW RAMP™ BURNERS

Cat. No. Model Description

F0040 BGE18NR 18" Millivolt, Ramp Burner, Embers, Natural Gas
F0044 BGE18PR 18" Millivolt, Ramp Burner, Emberss, Propane Gas
F0048 BGE2436NR 24" Millivolt, Ramp Burner, Emberss, Natural Gas
F0051 BGE2436PR 24" Millivolt, Ramp Burner, Embers, Propane Gas

F0053 LBG18BM 18" Boulder Mountain™, Concrete Log Set
F0054 LBG24BM 24" Boulder Mountain, Concrete Log Set
F0055 LBG30BM 30" Boulder Mountain, Concrete Log Set
F0056 LBG18SM 18" Smokey Mountain™, Ceramic Fiber Log Set
F0057 LBG24SM 24" Smokey Mountain, Ceramic Fiber Log Set
F0058 LBG30SM 30" Smokey Mountain, Ceramic Fiber Log Set
F1714 LBG36SM 36" Smokey Mountain, Ceramic Fiber Log Set

BGE2436PR

• Rating (Variable): 27,000/39,000 Btu/Hr

• Type Gas: Propane/LP

• Ignition: Electronic

• Manifold Pressure: 7.9" W.C.

• Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water):
Max - 14" W.C., Min* - 11" W.C.

BGE2436NR

• Rating (Variable): 25,000/39,000 Btu/Hr

• Type Gas: Natural

• Ignition: Electronic

• Manifold Pressure: 3.4" W.C.

• Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water):
Max - 10.5" W.C., Min* - 5" W.C.

LOG SETS

NOTES:

• 18" log sets can only be used with 18" burners.

• 24", 30" and 36" log sets can only be used with 24" burners.

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REMOTE-READY CONTROL MODELS
BGE18NR, BGE18PR, BGE2436NR, BGE2436PR

WARNING: Failure to position
the parts in accordance with these
diagrams or failure to use only
parts specifically approved with
this heater may result in property
damage or personal injury.

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8

19

13

12

6

14

3

2

1

21

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28

35

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KEY
NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION BGE18NR BGE18PR BGE2436NR BGE2436PR QTY.

J3720 Wire Harness • • • • 1
J3658 Warning Plate • • • • 1
J3846 Lighting Instruction Plate • • • • 1
J3664 Caution Decal • • • • 1
J3689 Hardware Kit • • • • 1
80L42 Volcanic Stone, FDVS • • • • 1
J6504 Left Ember Chunk #1 • • 1
J6505 Middle Ember Chunk #2 • • 1
J6506 Right Ember Chunk #3 • • 1
J6208 Glowing Embers (rockwool) • • • • 1
J6207 Platinum Embers • • • • 1
J3656 Switch • • • • 1
J3793 Wire Harness • • • • 1

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7

22

30

30

27

13

24

23

20

34

PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN

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33

18

26

17

9

10

5

36

4

25

11

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This list contains replaceable parts used in your appliance. When ordering parts, follow the

PARTS

instructions listed under Replacement Parts on Page 33 of this manual.

KEY
NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION BGE18NR BGE18PR BGE2436NR BGE2436PR QTY.

1 J3571 Cable Igniter • • • • 1
2 J3635 Pilot Tube LP • • 1

J3637 Pilot Tube NG • • 1
3 J3654 Pilot Regulator • • 1
4 J3660 Pilot Tubing • • 1
5 J3671 Orice, 0.0750 • • 1

J3674 Orice, 0.0400 • 1

J3679 Orice, 0.0470 • 1
6 J3674 Orice, 0.0400 • 1

J3677 Orice, 0.0595 • 1

J3678 Orice, 0.0720 • 1

J3679 Orice, 0.0470 • 1
7 J4725 Orice Elbow • • 1

J4726 Orice Elbow • 1

J8079 Orice, 0.0280 • 1
8 J3830 Pilot, ODS LP • • 1

J3831 Pilot, ODS NG • • 1
9 J3836 Gas Valve NG • • 1

J3837 Gas Valve LP • • 1
10 J3842 Knob Extension Pilot • • • • 1
11 J3843 Knob Extension HI-LO • • • • 1
12 ** Plate, NG Conversion • • 1
13 J4596 Electronic Igniter • • • • 1
14 J4818 Front Ramp Burner • • 1

J4819 Front Ramp Burner • • 1
15 J4923 Rear Ramp Burner • • 1

J4924 Rear Ramp Burner • • 1
16 J4842 Pilot Bracket • • • • 1
17 J4846 Heat Shield • • • • 1
18 J8174 Flex Tube • • • • 1
19 J5674 Air Shield • 1
20 J3547 Captive Washer Nut • • • • 2
21 J6144 Igniter Bracket • • • • 1
22 J5456 Burner Gasket • • • • 1
23 J5416 Venturi • • • • 1
24 J4886 Air Shutter • • • • 1
25 J5418 Elbow • • • • 1
26 J3564 Elbow • • • • 1
27
28 ** Assembly, Ramp Base • • • • 1
29 RP125468-01 Burner Inlet Tube • • 1

J6488 Burner Inlet Tube • • 1
30 J6397 Pan Burner Bracket • • • • 2
31 J6398 Pan Burner Assembly • • 1

J6399 Pan Burner Assembly • • 1
32 RP125489-01 Air Shield • • 1

RP125489-02 Air Shield • • 1
33 F3177 Valve Support Bracket • • • • 1
34 F3178 Valve Support Bracket • • • • 1
35 J6127 Orice Holder • 1
36 J6490 Log Support Bracket • • 1
37 J5535 Log Support Bracket • • 1

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2

3

4

5

6

7

PARTS

LOG MODELS

LBG18SM, LBG24SM, LBG30SM (SMOKEY MOUNTAIN)

This list contains replaceable parts used in your appliance. When ordering parts, follow the

instructions listed under Replacement Parts on Page 33 of this manual.

KEY

NO.

1 J5708 J5714 J5720 Front Right Log 1
2 J5707 J5713 J5719 Front Left Log 1

MODEL NUMBER

DESCRIPTION QTYLBG18SM LBG24SM LBG30SM

3 J5705 J6554 J6554 Middle Right Log 1
4 J5706 J5712 J5718 Middle Left Log 1
5 J5704 J5716 J5716 Bottom Log (Remote) 1
6 J5709 J5715 J5721 Rear Log 1
7 J6747 J6747 J6747 Switch Log 1

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LOG MODELS

LBG36SM (SMOKEY MOUNTAIN)

This list contains replaceable parts used in your appliance. When ordering parts, follow the

instructions listed under Replacement Parts on Page 33 of this manual.

3

4

1

7

9

10

11

MODEL NUMBER

KEY
NO.

DESCRIPTION QTYLBG36SM

1 J5716 Bottom Log 1
2 J6554 Middle Right Log 1
3 J5718 Middle Left Log 1
4 J5722 Front Left Log 1
5 J5723 Front Right Log 1
6 J5724 Back Log 1
7 J5725 Left Small Front Log 1
8 J5726 Right Small Front Log 1
9 J5727 Left Control Cover Log 1
10 J5728 Right Control Cover Log 1
11 J6747 Switch Log 1

6

2

5

8

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PARTS

LOG MODELS LBG18BM, LBG24BM, LBG30BM (BOULDER MOUNTAIN)

This list contains replaceable parts used in your appliance. When ordering parts, follow the

instructions listed under Replacement Parts on Page 33 of this manual.

10

12

9

11

8

1

6

2

7

3

13

4

5

LOG MODELS

LBG18BM, LBG24BM, LBG30BM

Cross reference log numbers.

KEY

LBG18BM LOG ID

No.

1 J6631 NONE J6641 NONE J6641 NONE Log, Ramp 1
2 J6632 D-064 J6642 D-057 J6652 D-038 Log, Left Front 1
3 J6633 D-065 J6643 D-058 J6653 D-039 Log, Right Front 1
4 J6634 D-073 J6644 D-048 J6644 D-048 Log, Left Front Ember Bed 1
5 J6635 D-072 J6645 D-047 J6645 D-047 Log, Right Front Ember Bed 1
6 F2943 D-066 J6646 D-040 J6646 D-040 Log, Left Middle 1
7 F2944 D-067 K2008 D-041 K2008 D-041 Log, Right Middle 1
8 J6636 D-068 J6647 D-042 J6647 D-042 Log, Rear Middle 1
9 J7518 D-069 J6648 D-043 J6648 D-043 Log, Rear 1
10 J6637 D-046 J6637 D-046 J6637 D-046 Log, Left Top 1
11 J6638 D-070 J6650 D-044 J6650 D-044 Log, Middle Crossover 1
12 J6639 D-071 J6651 D-045 J6651 D-045 Log, Top Rear 1
13 J5669 NONE J5669 NONE J5669 NONE Log, LBGBM Switch 1

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No.

LBG30BM LOG ID

No.

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Innovative Hearth Products

®

Superior

Brand Gas Log Set

Limited Three Year Warranty

THE WARRANTY

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 first 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, fire, flood 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 fire 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 inefficiency 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 specified 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 fitness for a particular
use or purpose, and there is no implied condition of fitness 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 modification 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 benefits 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 first 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 notified of the claimed defect in writing within 90 days of the date of failure. Notices should be directed to the
IHP Warranty Department at 1769 East Lawrence Street; Russellville, AL 35654 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, specifications, prices and also to discontinue colors, styles and
products. Consult your local distributor for fireplace code information.

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