TOA Electronics B-40RMN, B-40RMP, B-40REN, B-40REP User Manual

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HOMEOWNER'S CARE AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

STANDARD SERIES

36" B-VENTED GAS APPLIANCES P/N 725,008M REV. F 05/2004

MODELS

Millivolt Models Electronic Models B-40RMN B-40REN B-40RMP B-40REP

WH Report No. J20006722

WARNING: IF THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL IS NOT FOLLOWED EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.

FOR YOUR SAFETY: Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

FOR YOUR SAFETY: What to do if you smell gas:

• DO NOT light any appliance.

• DO NOT touch any electrical switches.

• DO NOT use any phone in your building.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone.

Follow your gas suppliers instructions.

• If your gas supplier cannot be reached, call the fire department.

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

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.

AVERTISSEMENT: ASSUREZ-VOUS DE BIEN SUIVRE LES INSTRUCTIONS DONNÉ DANS CETTE NOTICE POUR RÉDUIRE AU MINIMUM LE RISQUE D'INCENDIE OU POUR ÉVITER TOUT DOMMAGE MATÉRIEL, TOUTE BLESSURE OU LA MORT.

POUR VOTRE SÉCURITÉ: Ne pas entreposer ni utiliser d'essence ni d'autre vapeurs ou liquides inflammables dans le voisinage de cet appareil ou de tout autre appareil.

POUR VOTRE SÉCURITÉ: Que faire si vous sentez une odeur de gaz:

• Ne pas tenter d'allumer d'appareil.

• Ne touchez à aucun interrupteur. Ne pas vous servir des téléphones se trouvant dans le batiment où vous vous trouvez.

• Evacuez la piéce, le bâtiment ou la zone.

• Appelez immédiatement votre fournisseur de gaz depuis un voisin. Suivez les instructions du fournisseur.

• Si vous ne pouvez rejoindre le fournisseur de gaz, appelez le service dos incendies.

L'installation et service doit être exécuté par un qualifié installeur, agence de service ou le fournisseur de gaz.

CONGRATULATIONS!

In selecting this SUPERIOR B-vented gas appliance you have chosen the finest and most dependable fireplace to be found anywhere. A beautiful, prestigious, alternative to a wood burning fireplace. Welcome to a Family of tens of thousands of satisfied SUPERIOR Fireplace Owners.

Please read and carefully follow all of the instructions found in this manual. Please pay special attention to the safety instructions provided in this manual. The Homeowner's Care and Operation Instructions included here will assure that you have many years of dependable and enjoyable service from your SUPERIOR product.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction ..................................... page 2

General Information......................... page 2

Operation/Care of Your Appliance.... page 3

Combustion Air Controls ................. page 4

Maintenance .................................... page 5

Manual Limit Switch ........................ page 5

Millivolt Appliance Checkout............ page 6

Electronic Appliance Checkout......... page 6

Log Placement................................. page 7

Maintenance Schedule..................... page 6

Wiring Diagrams.............................. page 8

Warranty.......................................... page 8

Product Reference Information ....... page 8

Replacement Parts .......................... page 8

Lighting Instructions – Millivolt ....... page 10

Lighting Instructions – Electronic .... page 12

Troubleshooting Guide – Millivolt ..... page 14

Troubleshooting Guide – Electronic .. page 15

Replacement Parts List ..................... page 16

Accessory Components ................... page 18

INTRODUCTION

The millivolt appliances are designed to operate on either natural or propane gas. A millivolt gas control valve with piezo ignition system provides safe, efficient operation.

The electronic appliances are designed to operate on either natural or propane gas. An electronic intermittent pilot system provides safe, efficient operation. External electrical power is required to operate these units.

These appliances comply with National Safety Standards and are tested and listed by Warnock Hersey (Report No. J20006722) to ANSI Z21.50 - 2000 (in Canada, CSA 2.22 - 2000), and CAN/CGA-2.17-M91 in both USA and Canada, as vented gas fireplaces.

Installation must conform to local codes. In the absence of local codes, installation must comply with the current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 (NFPA 54). (In Canada, the current CAN/CGA B149 installation code.)

Electrical wiring must comply with local codes. In the absence of local codes, installation must be in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70 - (latest edition). (In Canada, the current CSA C22.1 Canadian Electric Code.)

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ALTER OR MODIFY THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE APPLIANCE OR ITS COMPONENTS. ANY MODIFICATION OR ALTERATION MAY VOID THE WARRANTY, CERTIFICATION AND LISTINGS OF THIS UNIT.

WARNING: IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT, ALTERATION, SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. REFER TO THIS MANUAL. FOR ASSISTANCE OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONSULT A QUALIFIED INSTALLER, SERVICE AGENCY OR THE GAS SUPPLIER.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Note: Installation and repair should be per-

formed by a qualified service person. The appliance should be inspected annually by a qualified professional service technician. More frequent inspections and cleanings may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, etc. It is imperative that the control compartment, burners and circulating air passage ways of the appliance be kept clean.

S'assurer que le brùleur et le compartiment des commandes sont propres. Voir les instructions d'installation et d'utilisation qui accompagnent l'apareil.

Provide adequate clearances around air openings and adequate accessibility clearance for service and proper operation. Never obstruct the front openings of the appliance.

Due to high temperatures the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies. Locate furniture and window coverings accordingly.

WARNING: THESE FIREPLACES ARE VENTED DECORATIVE GAS APPLIANCES. DO NOT BURN WOOD OR OTHER MATERIAL IN THESE APPLIANCES.

These appliances are designed to operate on natural or propane gas only. The use of other fuels or combination of fuels will degrade the performance of this system and may be dangerous.

Input of appliance is 15,000 BTU/HR.

Gas Orifice

Type Size Elevation

Natural

Propane

Nominal operating pressures for the manifold side of the gas control system are; 3.5 inches water column (0.87 kPa) for natural gas models and 10 inches water column (2.49 kPa) for propane gas models.

Do not use these appliances if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified, professional service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any parts of the control system and any gas control which have been under water.

Ne pas se servir de cet appareil s'il a été plongé dans l'eau, complètement ou en partie. Appeler un technicien qualifié pour inspecter l'appareil et remplacer toute partie du système de contrôle et toute commande qui ont été plongés dans l'leau.

#49

(.073)

(.045)

0 - 4500'

(0 - 1370 m)

0 - 4500'

(0 - 1370 m)

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Gas Controls on Valve

SIT Valve Shown

Removable Access Panel

Millivolt appliances may be fitted at time of manufacture with either a Honeywell millivolt gas control valve or as SIT millivolt gas control valve. Both valves have been tested with and approved for use with these appliances and are listed accordingly.

Test gage connections are provided on the front of the millivolt gas control valve (identified IN for the inlet and OUT for the manifold side). A ¹⁄₈" NPT test gage connection is provided at the inlet and outlet side of the electronic gas control valve.

Minimum inlet gas pressure to the appliance is

5.0 inches water column (1.24 kPa) for natural gas and 11 inches water column (2.74 kPa) for propane for the purpose of input adjustment.

Maximum inlet gas supply pressure to the appliance is 10.5 inches water column (2.61 kPa) for natural gas and 13.0 inches water column (3.23 kPa) for propane.

The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system (by closing its individual manual shut-off valve) during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than ¹⁄₂ psig (3.5 kPa).

The appliance and its individual shut-off valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at pressures in excess of ¹⁄₂ psig (3.5 kPa).

These appliances must not be connected to a chimney or flue serving a separate solid fuel burning appliance.

WARNING: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THIS DOCUMENT WILL RESULT IN AN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED AND OPERATING APPLIANCE, VOIDING ITS WARRANTY. ANY CHANGE TO THIS APPLIANCE AND/OR ITS OPERATING CONTROLS IS DANGEROUS. IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR USE OF THIS APPLIANCE CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FORM FIRE, BURNS, EXPLOSION OR CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING.

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning are similar to the flu with headaches, dizziness and/or nausea. If you have these signs, obtain fresh air immediately. Turn off the gas supply to the appliance and have it serviced by a qualified professional, as it may not be operating correctly.

WARNING: B-VENT APPLIANCES ARE NOT DESIGNED TO OPERATE IN NEGATIVELY PRESSURED ENVIRONMENTS (PRESSURE WITHIN THE HOME IS LESS THAN PRESSURES OUTSIDE). SIGNIFICANT NEGATIVELY PRESSURED ENVIRONMENTS CAUSED BY WEATHER, HOME DESIGN, OR OTHER DEVICES MAY IMPACT THE OPERATION OF THESE APPLIANCES. NEGATIVE PRESSURES MAY RESULT IN POOR FLAME APPEARANCE, SOOTING, DAMAGE TO PROPERTY AND/ OR SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY. DO NOT OPERATE THESE APPLIANCES IN NEGATIVELY PRESSURED ENVIRONMENTS.

WARNING: CHILDREN AND ADULTS SHOULD BE ALERTED TO THE HAZARDS OF HIGH SURFACE TEMPERATURES. USE CAUTION AROUND THE APPLIANCE TO AVOID BURNS OR CLOTHING IGNITION. YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE CAREFULLY SUPERVISED WHEN THEY ARE IN THE SAME ROOM AS THE APPLIANCE.

WARNING: DO NOT PLACE CLOTHING OR OTHER FLAMMABLE MATERIALS ON OR NEAR THIS APPLIANCE.

AVERTISSEMENT: SURVEILLER LES ENFANTS. GARDER LES VÊTEMENTS, LES MEUBLES, L'ESSENCE OU AUTRES LIQUIDES À VAPEUR INFLAMMABLES LOIN DE L'APPAREIL.

OPERATION AND CARE OF YOUR APPLIANCE

1. Appliance operation may be controlled

through a remotely located optional wall switch. Separate switches may provide independent control for the remote controlled fireplace operation (optional equipment). In lieu of remote or remote wall switch operation, the appliance must be operated directly through the controls located on the front of the valve located within the control compartment under the removable access panel,

Figure 1

Operation of millivolt and electronic gas control systems are different. Before lighting and operating your appliance determine if you have a millivolt or electronic appliance.

to access the gas control compartment. Millivolt appliances will be fitted with one of the two gas control valves shown in

Appliances with electronic systems will be fitted with the electronic valve shown in Familiarize yourself with the differing controls for the valve your appliance uses.

To light millivolt appliances refer to the detailed lighting instructions found in both English and French on pages 10 and 11 of these instructions respectively. Millivolt and electronic

appliance lighting instructions may also be found on the pull out labels attached to the gas control valve located within the gas control compartment. See

appropriate location for the spark ignitor used with your appliance.

If your appliance is equipped with an optional remote wall switch or remote control kit the appliance main burner may be turned on and off with the wall switch or remote control. If the appliance is not equipped with a wall or remote control, the main burner must be turned off and on with the gas control knob. Turn the knob counter-clockwise from the PILOT position to ON to light the main burner, and clockwise from ON to PILOT to turn off the main burner.

To light electronic appliances refer to the detailed lighting instructions found in both English and French on pages 12 and 13 of these instructions respectively. Millivolt and elec-

tronic appliance lighting instructions may also be found on the pull out labels attached to the gas valve located within the gas control compartment. If your appliance is equipped with an

optional remote wall switch or remote control kit the appliance main burner may be turner on and off with the wall switch or remote control.

Figure 2

Refer to Figure

Figure 2

to locate the

Figure 3

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IN OUT

SIT Millivolt Valve

Spark Ignitor

Honeywell Millivolt Valve

Figure 2

Gas Control Knob

WARNING: FIREPLACES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL ACCESSORY DOORS SHOULD BE OPERATED ONLY WITH THE DOORS FULLY OPEN OR FULLY

TPTH TP TH

CLOSED (

FIGURE 4

). THIS APPLIANCE MAY ONLY BE FITTED WITH DOORS CERTIFIED FOR USE WITH THE APPLIANCE.

Spark Ignitor

AVERTISSEMENT: POUR UTILISATION UNIQUEMENT AVEC LES PORTES EN VERRE CERTIFIÊES AVEC L'APPAREIL.

OFF

ON/OFF Switch

PSI

Inlet Pressure Port

Electronic Gas Control Valve

Manifold Pressure Port

CONTROL

IG N

IT E

Honeywell Electronic

Figure 3

If the appliance is not equipped with a wall switch or remote control, the main burner must be turned off and on with the gas control switch. Toggle the switch from ON to OFF to operate the main burner from ON to OFF.

2. When lit for the first time, this appliance will emit a slight odor for an hour or two. This is due to the “burn-in” of internal paints and lubricants used in the manufacturing process.

3. Keep lower control compartment clean by vacuuming or brushing at least twice a year. More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding materials, etc. It is important that control compartments, burners and circulating air passageways of the appliance be kept clean.

Gas Valve

4. Always turn off gas to the pilot (millivolt

appliances) before cleaning. Before re-lighting, refer to the lighting instructions in this manual. Instructions are also found on a pullout panel located on the floor of the appliance.

5. Always keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable liquids.

6. Remember, Millivolt appliances have a continuous burning pilot flame. Exercise caution when using products with combustible vapors.

7. Clean the optional glass doors only when necessary. Wipe surface with clean, dampened, soft cloth. Follow with dry, soft towel as desired. Take care not to scratch the glass surface.

WARNING: DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS. NEVER CLEAN THE GLASS WHEN IT IS HOT.

CAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TOUCH THE DOORS WITH YOUR HANDS WHILE THE FIREPLACE IS IN USE. ALWAYS USE DOOR HANDLES. DOORS WILL BECOME VERY HOT WHEN FIREPLACE IS IN USE.

Fully Open or

Fully Closed

Figure 4

COMBUSTION AIR CONTROLS

Many appliances are equipped when installed with an outside combustion air vent system that is designed to provide the appliance with outside make-up air for combustion when in operation.

Combustion Air Actuator

Figure 5

The actuator for combustion air system is standard on all appliances but must not be operated if the complete system is not installed. Refer to

Figures 5 and 6

. When the complete outside combustion air vent system is installed, the installer will remove the actuator locking screw.

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Combustion Air Actuator

Remove Locking Screw and “Pop” Actuator to the Left Before Initial Use

Pull Forward to Open, Push Back to Close

Figure 6

If your screw is not removed and you have reason to believe that you have a complete outside combustion system, contact your distributor to have your appliance inspected for the presence of the complete system. DO NOT assume that you have this system in place because you have an actuating lever present on your appliance front face.

WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THE COMBUSTION AIR ACTUATOR UNLESS A COMPLETE OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR VENT SYSTEM HAS BEEN INSTALLED WITH YOUR APPLIANCE.

To provide outside combustion air to your appliance while it is in operation, locate the combustion air actuator along the right side of the appliance opening (

To operate, push the end of the actuator to the left as shown in its "locked" position. Pull the actuator forward to open the combustion air door, and push it back to close.

refer to Figure 5

Figure 6

, until it "pops" free of

Manual

Reset

Limit

Switch

Lintel Extension

Figure 7

MANUALLY-RESET BLOCKED FLUE SAFETY SWITCH

This appliance is equipped with a manuallyreset blocked flue safety switch. Refer to

Figure 7

operation, the flame goes out (independently of the burner on/off wall switch), it may be due to the operation of this safety limit switch. First allow the appliance to cool. Then reset the safety switch by pushing the red reset button on the back of the switch.

To access the blocked flue safety switch, remove the limit switch bracket, with switch and low voltage wires attached. Push the red reset button and then reinstall limit switch bracket.

The appliance should then relight and remain lit. If this does not occur, turn off the appli- ance and call a qualified service technician.

for its location. If during appliance

Limit Switch Bracket

Bracket Screw

Maintenance

The appliance and venting system should be thoroughly inspected before initial use and at least annually by a qualified service technician. Proper maintenance and use will require more frequent, less extensive inspections and servicing by the homeowner.

Generally, annual inspections should be performed by a qualified service technician. More frequent periodic inspections and cleanings should be performed by the homeowner. Any discrepancies discovered by the homeowner should result in a call to a qualified service technician to effect the repair or correction.

Refer to the maintenance schedule for maintenance tasks, procedures, periodicity and by whom they should be performed.

IMPORTANT: TURN OFF GAS AND ANY ELECTRICAL POWER BEFORE SERVICING THE APPLIANCE.

To "lock" the combustion air door closed, ensure the actuator is pushed all the way back, then push the end of the actuators to the right until the step in the actuator moves behind the appliance front face within the slotted opening.

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Millivolt Appliance Checkout

The pilot flame should be steady, not lifting or floating. Flame should be blue in color with traces of orange at the outer edge.

The top ³⁄₈" (9 mm) at the pilot generator (thermopile) should be engulfed in the pilot flame. The flame should project 1" (25 mm) beyond the hood at all three ports

(Figure 8 )

Electronic Appliance Checkout

Light the burner, refer to the Lightilng Instructions in this manual. Ensure the ignitor lights the pilot. The pilot flame should engulf the flame rod as shown in

Figure 8.

Figure 9

With proper care and maintenance, your appliance will provide many years of enjoyment. If you should experience any problem, first refer to the trouble shooting guide in this manual. If problem persists, contact your Superior distributor.

MILLIVOLT

ELECTRONIC

Pilot Nozzle

Hood

Pilot Nozzels

Proper Flame

Adjustment

Ignitor Rod

³⁄₈" Min (9 mm)

Thermopile

3/8 To 1/2 Inch

(9 mm to 13 mm)

Ground Electrode

Flame Sensor

Hot Surface Igniter

Log Placement

WARNING: LOGS GET VERY HOT AND WILL REMAIN HOT UP TO ONE HOUR AFTER GAS SUPPLY IS TURNED OFF. HANDLE ONLY WHEN LOGS ARE COOL. TURN OFF ALL ELECTRICITY TO THE APPLIANCE BEFORE YOU INSTALL GRATE AND LOGS.

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT MEANT TO BURN WOOD. ANY ATTEMPT TO DO SO COULD CAUSE IRREPARABLE DAMAGE TO YOUR APPLIANCE AND PROVE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR SAFETY.

WARNING: THE SIZE AND POSITION ON THE LOG SET WAS ENGINEERED TO GIVE YOUR APPLIANCE A SAFE, RELIABLE AND ATTRACTIVE FLAME PATTERN. ANY ATTEMPT TO USE A DIFFERENT LOG SET IN THE FIREPLACE WILL VOID THE WARRANTY AND WILL RESULT IN INCOMPLETE COMBUSTION, SOOTING, AND POOR FLAME QUALITY.

These appliances are fitted with a pair of decorative non-combustible concrete logs that are wired in place on the log grate at the factory. Normally these logs never have to be repositioned. Occasionally they may be removed for cleaning, or just the front log may be removed to provide greater access to the pilot assembly and the control compartment below.

To remove the logs, untie the wires securing he logs to the grate. These wires are only required for shipping and should be completely cut away before repositioning the logs on the grate. Refer to

Figure 9

for log placement. Align the rear log with the slots on its bottom engaging the grate tines. Position the front log, centered on the grate and with the rear log behind it.

Decorative volcanic stone is available to enhance the look of the fireplace presentation. Decorative volcanic stone should be spread evenly through non-uniformly over the entire bottom surface of the firebox to provide the look of an ember bed.

Figure 8

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