Vanguard Heating 107156-01E User Manual

Variable Manually-

Controlled Model

VSGF28PVA

Thermostatically-

Controlled Model

VSGF28PTC

with Split Oak Logs

UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

Shown with

optional cabinet

mantel, hearth base, and trim

accessories.

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.

— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable

vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

• Do not try to light any appliance.

• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

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

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

—

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

This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket,* permanently located, manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by local codes.

WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures. For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.

WARNING: This is an unvented gasfired 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

tilation

manual.

Air for Combustion and Ven-

section on page 4 of this

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

Save this manual for future reference.

TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY INFORMATION ............................................................ 2

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ..................................................... 3

LOCAL CODES........................................................................... 4

UNPACKING............................................................................... 4

PRODUCT FEATURES .............................................................. 4

AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION ........................... 4

INSTALLATION ........................................................................... 7

OPERA TING FIREPLACE ........................................................ 14

INSPECTING BURNERS.......................................................... 18

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ............................................ 19

SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNINGS

IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate, or service this fireplace. Improper use of this fireplace can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, electrical shock, and carbon monoxide poisoning.

DANGER: Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead

to death!

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide

poisoning resemble the flu, with headaches, dizziness, or nausea. If you have these signs, the fireplace may not be working properly. Get fresh air at once! Have fireplace 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 influence of alcohol, and those at high altitudes.

Propane/LP Gas: Propane/LP gas is odorless. An odor-making

agent is added to the gas. The odor helps you detect a gas leak. However, the odor added to the gas can fade. Gas may be present even though no odor exists.

Make certain you read and understand all warnings. Keep this manual for reference. It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this fireplace.

WARNING: Any change to this heater or its

controls can be dangerous.

TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................. 20

TECHNICAL SERVICE ............................................................. 23

SERVICE HINTS....................................................................... 23

REPLACEMENT PARTS .......................................................... 23

WIRING DIAGRAM ................................................................... 23

SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................... 23

ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN AND PARTS LIST ....... 24

ACCESSORIES ........................................................................ 32

OWNER’S REGISTRATION FORM.......................................... 35

WARRANTY INFORMATION...................................... Back Cover

WARNING: Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert, or other accessory not approved for use with this fireplace.

Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies.

Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or near the appliance. Never place any objects on the heater.

Fireplace front and screen become very hot when running fireplace. Keep children and adults away from hot surfaces to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Fireplace will remain hot for a time after shutdown. Allow surfaces to cool before touching.

Carefully supervise young children when they are in the room with fireplace. 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 fireplace with the fireplace screen and hood in place. Make sure fireplace screen and hood are in place before running fireplace.

WARNING: Do not allow fans to blow directly into the fireplace. Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns. Ceiling fans can create drafts that alter burner flame patterns. Altered burner patterns can cause sooting.

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Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and liquids.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

1. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases.

2. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) inside any structure. Locate propane/LP supply tank(s) outdoors.

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 fire department

4. This fireplace shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom.

5. Do not use this fireplace as a wood-burning fireplace. Use only the logs provided with the fireplace.

6. Do not add extra logs or ornaments such as pine cones, vermiculite, or rock wool. Using these added items can cause sooting. Do not add lava rock around base. Rock and debris could fall into the control area of fireplace.

7. This fireplace is designed to be smokeless. If logs ever appear to smoke, turn off fireplace and call a qualified service person.

Note:

During initial operation, slight smoking could occur due

to log curing and fireplace burning manufacturing residues.

8. To prevent the creation of soot, follow the instructions in Clean- ing and Maintenance, page 19.

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

10. This fireplace needs fresh air ventilation to run properly . This fireplace has an Oxygen Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system. The ODS shuts down the fireplace if not enough fresh air is available. See Air for Combustion and Ventilation, pages 4 through 6. If fireplace keeps shutting off, see Trouble- shooting, pages 20 through 22.

11. Do not run fireplace

• where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored

• under dusty conditions

12. Do not use this fireplace to cook food or burn paper or other objects.

13. Do not use fireplace if any part has been exposed to or under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the fireplace and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water.

14. Do not operate fireplace if any log is broken. Do not operate fireplace if a log is chipped (dime-sized or larger).

15. Turn fireplace off and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair fireplace.

16. Operating fireplace above elevations of 4,500 feet could cause pilot outage.

17. T o prevent performance problems, do not use propane/LP fuel tanks of less than 100 lbs. capacity.

18. Provide adequate clearances around air openings.

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

Crossover Log

Middle Log

Front Log

Front Burner

Figure 1 - Log Base Assembly, Split Oak Set

Top Louver Assembly

Fireplace Hood

Firebox Support

Screen Assembly

Bottom Louver Assembly

Figure 2 - Fireplace

Rear Log

Rear Burner

Top Outer Casing

Optional Blower Assembly (Not Included)

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LOCAL CODES

UNPACKING PRODUCT FEATURES AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION

LOCAL CODES

Install and use fireplace 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.

1430 Broadway

New York, NY 10018

National Fire Protection Association, Inc.

Batterymarch Park

Quincy, MA 02269

UNPACKING

BLOWER ASSEMBLY (VSGF28PTC)

This fireplace has a blower assembly. The blower operates thermostatically and has a variable speed control. The blower circulates heated air from the fireplace into the room. Use of blower is optional. Optional blower accessories are available for model VSGF28PVA.

THERMOSTAT CONTROL (VSGF28PTC)

This fireplace has a thermostat sensing bulb and a control valve. The thermostat controls the heat output and flame height. This maintains a consistent room temperature. Even the lowest setting provides realistic flames and glowing embers from two burners. Selecting higher comfort settings allows fireplace to run longer, producing greater heat output. At lower comfort settings, the fireplace will run less. This results in increased heating comfort. This can also result in lower gas bills.

WARNING: Do not remove the data plates attached to the heater base assembly. The data plates contain important warranty and safety information.

1. With utility knife, cut the carton all the way around above the staples on the bottom tray. Lift the carton of f the heater. Remove packing. hand side of the heater front. Lift the heater off the bottom tray .

2. Locate two screws above top corners of the fireplace screen. Remove and discard these screws. Lift fireplace screen up and pull out to remove.

3. Remove protective packaging applied to logs, log base assembly, and fireplace.

4. Remove fireplace hood from carton insert.

5. Check all items for any shipping damage. If damaged, promptly inform dealer where you bought fireplace.

Note:

The hood is located in the packing on the right

PRODUCT FEATURES

OPERATION

This vent-free fireplace 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 flames and glowing embers. When used without the blower, the fireplace requires no electricity making it ideal for emergency backup heat.

SAFETY DEVICE

This fireplace has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system. The ODS/pilot is a required feature for ventfree room heaters. The ODS/pilot system shuts off the fireplace if there is not enough fresh air.

VARIABLE MANUAL CONTROL (VSGF28PVA)

This fireplace has a variable manual control valve which allows the user to choose the heat setting that best suits his needs. Any setting between low and high may be selected by simply turning the control knob.

AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION

WARNING: This heater shall not be installed in a confined space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation air. Read the following instructions to insure proper fresh air for this and other fuelburning appliances in your home.

Today’s homes are built more energy efficient than ever. New materials, increased insulation, and new construction methods help reduce heat loss in homes. Home owners weather strip and caulk around windows and doors to keep the cold air out and the warm air in. During heating months, home owners want their homes as airtight as possible.

While it is good to make your home energy efficient, 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, fireplaces, clothes dryers, and fuel burning appliances draw air from the house to operate. You must provide adequate fresh air for these appliances. This will insure proper venting of vented fuel-burning appliances.

PIEZO IGNITION SYSTEM

This fireplace has a piezo ignitor. This system requires no matches, batteries, or other sources to light fireplace.

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AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION

Providing Adequate Ventilation

Determining Fresh-Air Flow for Heater Location

PROVIDING ADEQUATE VENTILATION

The following are excerpts from National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Section 5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation.

All spaces in homes fall into one of the three following ventilation classifications:

1. Unusually Tight Construction

2. Unconfined Space

3. Confined Space

The information on pages 4 through 6 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 defined as construction where:

a. walls and ceilings e xposed to the outside atmosphere

have a continuous water vapor retar der with a rating of one perm (6 x 10 openings gasketed or sealed

b. weather stripping has been added on openable win-

dows and doors

c. caulking or sealants are applied to areas such as

joints around window and door frames, between sole plates and floors, between wall-ceiling joints, between wall panels, at penetrations for plumbing, electrical, and gas lines, and at other openings.

If your home meets all of the three criteria above, you must provide additional fresh air. See

From Outdoors

, page 6

If your home does not meet all of the three criteria above, proceed to

Location

Determining Fresh-Air Flow for Fireplace

, column 2.

Confined Space and Unconfined Space

The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 defines a confined space as a space whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 m3 per kw) of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space and an unconfined space as a space whose volume is not less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour (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 unconfined space.

* Adjoining rooms are communicating only if there are doorless passageways or ventilation grills between them.

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kg per pa-sec-m2) or less with

and

Ventilation Air

DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION

Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space

Use this work sheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space. Space: Includes the room in which you will install heater 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:

height) = 2560 cu. ft. (volume of space) If additional ventilation to adjoining room is supplied with grills or open-

ings, 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 = (Maximum Btu/Hr the space

Example:

Btu/Hr the space can support)

3. Add the Btu/Hr of all fuel burning appliances in the space.

* Do not include direct-vent gas appliances. Direct-vent draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors.

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

__________________ Btu/Hr (maximum the space can support) __________________ Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr used)

Example:

Space size 20 ft. (length) x 16 ft. (width) x 8 ft. (ceiling

can support)

2560 cu. ft. (volume of space) x 20 = 51,200 (maximum

Vent-free heater _____________ Btu/Hr Gas water heater* _____________ Btu/Hr Gas furnace _____________ Btu/Hr Vented gas heater _____________ Btu/Hr Gas fireplace logs _____________ Btu/Hr Other gas appliances* + _____________ Btu/Hr Total = _____________ Btu/Hr

Example:

Gas water heater _____________ Btu/Hr Vent-free heater + _____________ Btu/Hr Total = _____________ Btu/Hr

51,200 Btu/Hr (maximum the space can support) 73,000 Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr used)

40,000 28,000 68,000

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Determining Fresh-Air Flow for Heater Location (Cont.) Ventilation Air

AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION

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The space in the above example is a confined 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 unconfined space, remove door to adjoining room or add ventilation grills between rooms. See V entilation Air Fr om

Inside Building. B. Vent room directly to the outdoors. See V entilation Air F r om Outdoors. C. Install a lower Btu/Hr heater, if lower Btu/Hr size makes room

unconfined. If the actual Btu/Hr used is less than the maximum Btu/Hr the space can

support, the space is an unconfined space. You will need no additional fresh air ventilation.

Ventilation

Grills

Into Adjoining

Room,

Option 1

Remove Door into Adjoining

Room, Option

12"

Ventilation Grills

Into Adjoining Room,

Option 2

12"

WARNING: If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than that defined as an unconfined space or if the building is of unusually tight construction, provide adequate combustion and ventilation air by one of the methods described in the

National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 Section 5.3

or applicable local codes

VENTILATION AIR

Ventilation Air From Inside Building

This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space. When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space, you must provide two permanent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the floor on the wall connecting the two spaces (see options 1 and 2, Figure 3). You can also remove door into adjoining room (see option 3, Figure 3). Follow the National Fuel

Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Section 5.3, 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 floor. 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, Section 5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation

for required size of ventilation grills or ducts.

IMPORTANT:

attic if attic has a thermostat-controlled power vent. Heated air entering the attic will activate the power vent.

Do not provide openings for inlet or outlet air into

Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building

Outlet Air

Inlet Air

Figure 4 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors

Ventilated Attic

Ventilated

Crawl Space

To Attic

Crawl

Space

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INSTALLATION

Check Gas Type

Electrical Hookup

Installing Hood

NOTICE: This heater is intended for use as supplemental heat. 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 qualified service person must install fireplace. Follow all local codes.

WARNING: Never install the fireplace

• in a bedroom or bathroom

• in a recreational vehicle

• where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flam-

mable objects are less than 42 inches from the front, top, or sides of the fireplace

• in high traffic areas

• in windy or drafty areas

WARNING: Models VSGF28PTC grounded electrical plug. This plug helps protect you against electrical shock. Only connect plug to a properly grounded, three-prong receptacle. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug.

have a three-prong,

IMPORTANT:

this is beneficial, installing fireplace in rooms without enough ventilation air may cause mildew to form from too much moisture. See Air for Combustion and Ventilation, pages 4 through 6.

IMPORTANT:

level, log set will not work properly.

Vent-free heaters add moisture to the air. Although

Make sure the fireplace is level. If fireplace is not

CHECK GAS TYPE

Use only propane/LP gas. If your gas supply is not propane/LP gas, do not install fireplace. Call dealer where you bought fireplace for proper type fireplace.

ELECTRICAL HOOKUP

(Model VSGF28PTC or VSGF28PVA with GA3750 or GA3650T Series Blower)

This fireplace has a blower assembly with an electrical cord. The electrical cord is five feet in length. You must locate fireplace within reach of a 120-volt grounded electrical outlet. If not, you must install an electrical outlet within reach of fireplace power cord. outlet accessory may be used for built-in installation when a blower is installed. This same information applies if installing optional blower accessories to Model VSGF28PVA.

The GA3555

INSTALLING HOOD

Install hood to rail already installed in fireplace as shown in Figure 5. Use 3 Phillips screws provided.

CAUTION: This fireplace creates warm air currents. These currents move heat to wall surfaces next to fireplace. Installing fireplace next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating heater where impurities (such as, but not limited to, tobacco smoke, aromatic candles, cleaning fluids, oil or kerosene lamps, etc.) in the air exist, may discolor walls or cause odors.

Note:

Your fireplace is designed to be used in zero clearance installations. Wall or framing material can be placed directly against any exterior surface on the rear, sides, or top of your fireplace, except where standoff spacers are integrally attached. If standoff spacers are attached to your fireplace, these spacers can be placed directly against wall or framing materials.

Use the dimensions shown for rough openings to create the easiest installation (see Built-In Fireplace Installation, page 10).

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Rail

Hood

Screw

Figure 5 - Installing Hood

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INSTALLATION

Assembling and Attaching Optional Brass Trim Installation Clearances Conventional Fireplace Installation

INSTALLATION

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ASSEMBLING AND ATTACHING OPTIONAL BRASS TRIM (Included with Mantel Accessory)

IMPORTANT:

brass trim at this time. See page 10 for built-in fireplace installation.

Note:

The instructions below show assembling and attaching brass

trim to fireplace.

1. Remove packaging from three pieces of brass trim.

2. Locate four brass screws, two adjusting plates with set screws,

and two shims in the hardware packet.

3. Align shim under adjusting plate as shown in Figure 6.

4. Slide one end of adjusting plate/shim in slot on mitered edge

of top brass trim (see Figure 6).

5. Slide other end of adjusting plate/shim in slot on mitered edge

of side brass trim (see Figure 6).

6. While firmly holding edges of brass trim together, tighten both

set screws on the adjusting plate with slotted screwdriver.

7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 for other side.

8. Tighten trim hanging screws (#10 x 6.25 shoulder) into holes

in cabinets. Place the assembled trim onto fireplace cabinet. Align hanging notches on trim with hanging screws on side of fireplace (see Figure 7). Push trim firmly into place, sliding hanging notches over hanging screws.

Side Brass Trim

Figure 6 - Assembling Brass Trim

If you are recessing the firebox in a wall, do not attach

Set Screws Adjusting Plate

Slot

Shim

Mitered Edge

Trim Hanging Screws

Assembled Brass Trim

Top Brass Trim

Slot

Hanging Notches on Trim

INSTALLATION CLEARANCES

WARNING: Maintain the minimum clearances. If you can, provide greater clearances from floor, ceiling, and adjoining wall.

Carefully follow the instructions below. This will ensure safe installation.

Minimum Clearances For Side Combustibleaterial, Side Wall, and Ceiling

A. Clearances from the side of the fireplace cabinet to any com-

bustible material and wall should follow diagram in Figure 8.

Example:

combustible material and protrudes 3 1/2" from the wall. This combustible material must be 4" from the side of the fireplace opening (see Figure 8).

B. Clearances from the top of the fireplace opening to the ceiling

should not be less than 42 inches.

*Minimum 16 inches from Side Wall

Figure 8 - Minimum Clearance for Combustible to Wall

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

Example

CONVENTIONAL FIREPLACE INSTALLATION

Conventional installation of this fireplace involves installing fireplace along with the corner or cabinet mantel with hearth base accessories against a wall in your home (see Accessories, page 32 and 33). Follow the instructions below to install the fireplace in this manner.

Note:

The instructions below show installation using the cabinet

mantel and the G3000F/G3001U/G3004W/G3006F/G3007U series hearth base accessories. The hearth base accessory shown is optional for this installation. You can install fireplace and cabinet/ corner mantel directly on the floor. The corner mantel accessory cannot be installed with the G3000F/G3001U/G3004W/G3006F/ G3007U hearth base. The corner mantel can be paired with the G3008F/G3009U/G3010F corner hearth base. If mounting fireplace and cabinet or corner mantel to the floor, an optional G3005 Slim Base kit may be installed.

Figure 7 - Attaching Brass Trim to Fireplace

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1. Assemble cabinet mantel, hearth base, and trim accessories. Assembly instructions are included with each accessory.

2. When installing blower, install a properly grounded, 120 volt three-prong electrical outlet at fireplace location if an outlet is not there. If possible, locate outlet so cabinet mantel will cover it when installed (see Figure 9).

3. Install gas piping to fireplace location. This installation includes an approved flexible gas line (if allowed by local codes) after the equipment shutoff valve. The flexible gas line must be the last item installed on the gas piping. See Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location, page 11.

4. Place hearth base accessory against wall at installation location. Cut an access hole in hearth top to run gas line to fireplace (see Figure 9). Make sure to locate access hole so cabinet mantel will cover it when installed. base to floor using wood screws. Countersink screw heads and putty over.

5. Route gas line through access hole in hearth base.

6. Center cabinet mantel on hearth base (see Figure 10). Make sure mantel is flush against wall.

7. Break off nailing flanges (see Figure 11) with hammer or pliers.

8. Place cardboard or other protective material on top of hearth base. Carefully set fireplace on protective material, with back of fireplace inside mantel opening.

9. If blower is installed, route blower electrical cord through access holes in either side of fireplace. moved if necessary. Plug electrical cord into electrical outlet.

10. Carefully insert fireplace into cabinet mantel (Figure 12). Be careful not to scratch or damage hearth base, cabinet mantel, or any laminate trim on hearth base. Remove protective material from top of hearth base and from front of fireplace (if any).

Note:

You can secure fireplace to hearth or floor. Open lower louver. Locate screw holes in bottom of base. Tighten wood screws through these holes and into hearth or floor.

11. Attach gas line from fireplace gas regulator to gas supply. See Connecting Fireplace to Gas Supply, page 12.

12. Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Connec- tions, pages 12 and 13.

Note:

You can secure

Note:

Bushing may be

INSTALLATION

Conventional Fireplace Installation (Cont.)

Figure 10 - Installing Cabinet Mantel

Figure 11 - Location of Nailing Flanges

Cabinet Mantel

Nailing Flanges

Rigid Pipe and

Hearth Base

Figure 9 - Placing Hearth Base Accessory Against Wall

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Electrical Outlet

Gas Line Access Hole

Figure 12 - Inserting Fireplace Into Cabinet Mantel

Built-In Fireplace Installation

INSTALLATION

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BUILT-IN FIREPLACE INSTALLATION

Built-in installation of this fireplace involves installing fireplace into a framed-in enclosure. This makes the front of fireplace flush with wall. If installing a mantel above the fireplace, you must follow the clearances shown in Figure 16 . Follow the instructions below to install the fireplace in this manner.

Actual Framing

INSTALLATION

Height 32 Front Width 34 Depth 16

/8" 33"

/16" 35 1/2"

/16" 17 3/4"

5. Plug electrical cord into electrical outlet installed in step 2.

6. Carefully insert fireplace into rough opening.

7. Attach flexible gas line to gas supply. See Connecting Fire- place to Gas Supply, page 12.

8. Attach fireplace to wall studs using nails or wood screws through holes in nailing flange (see Figure 15).

9. Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Con- nections, pages 12 and 13.

10. Install brass trim after final finishing and/or painting of wall (see Figure 7, page 8).

1. Frame in rough opening. Use dimensions shown in Figure 13 for the rough opening.

If installing in a corner, use dimensions shown in Figure 14, page 10 for the rough opening. The height is 33" which is the same as the wall opening above.

2. If using blower, install and properly ground GA3555, threeprong 120 volt electrical outlet, in fireplace. Follow instructions included in kit.

3. Install gas piping into fireplace location. This installation includes an approved flexible gas line (if allowed by local codes) after the equipment shutoff valve. The flexible gas line must be the last item installed on the gas piping. See Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location, page 11.

4. Carefully set fireplace in front of rough opening with back of fireplace inside wall opening.

/4"

33"

35 1/2"

Figure 13 - Rough Opening for Installing in Wall

Nails or Wood Screws

Nailing Flanges

Figure 15 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall Studs

Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation

If placing mantel above built-in fireplace, you must meet minimum clearance between mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening.

If your installation does not meet the below minimum clearances, you must:

• raise the mantel to an acceptable height, OR

• remove the mantel.

Minimum NonCombustible Material

10" 8" 6" 2 1/2"

13"

16"

Mantel Shelf

Note:

All Vertical measurements are from top of fireplace opening to bottom of mantel shelf.

19"

21"

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Figure 16 - Minimum Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation

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INSTALLATION

Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location

INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE LOCATION

WARNING: This appliance requires a 1/2" NPT (National Pipe Thread) inlet connection to the pressure regulator.

WARNING: A qualified service person must connect fireplace to gas supply. Follow all local codes.

CAUTION: Never connect heater directly to the propane/LP supply. This heater requires an external regulator (not supplied). Install the external regulator between the heater and propane/LP supply.

Installation Items Needed

Before installing fireplace, 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 (optional)

• tee joint

• pipe wrench * A CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap

is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the optional CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve from your dealer. See Accessories, pages 32 and 33.

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 inches 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 17. Pointing the vent down protects it from freezing rain or sleet.

External Regulator

Vent Pointing Down

Figure 17 - External Regulator with Vent Pointing Down

IMPORTANT:

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 fireplaces.

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 fireplace valves.

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 18. Locate sediment trap where it is within reach for cleaning. Install in piping system between fuel supply and fireplace. Locate sediment trap where trapped matter is not likely to freeze. A sediment trap traps moisture and contaminants. This keeps them from going into fireplace gas controls. If sediment trap is not installed or is installed wrong, fireplace may not run properly.

Install equipment shutoff valve in an accessible

CSA Design-Certified Equipment Shutoff Valve With 1/8" NPT Tap*

Propane/LP Supply Tank

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

Installation must include an equipment shutoff valve, union, and plugged 1/8" NPT tap. Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up. NPT tap must be upstream from fireplace (see Figure 17).

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3" Minimum

Pipe Tee Nipple Cap Joint

Sediment Trap

Figure 18 - Gas Connection

* Purchase the optional CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve from your dealer. See Accessories, pages 32 and 33.

** Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input adj.

From External Regulator (11"w.c.** to 14"w.c. Pressure)

INSTALLATION

Connecting Fireplace to Gas Supply Checking Gas Connections

INSTALLATION

Continued

CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY

Installation Items Needed

• 5/16" hex socket wrench or nut-driver

• Phillips screwdriver

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

1. Remove fireplace screen. Remove two screws that hold fireplace screen in place for shipping. These screws are located near top of screen. Discard screws. Lift fireplace screen up and pull out to remove.

2. Remove screws that attach log base assembly to fireplace (see Figure 19). Carefully lift up log base assembly and remove from fireplace (see Figure 19).

Note:

If adding the G8000 series brick liner accessory, install it

now. Follow instructions in G8000 accessory kit.

CAUTION: Do not pick up log base assembly by burners. This could damage burners. Only handle base by grates.

3. Route gas line (provided by installer) from equipment shutoff through one of the access holes.

NOTICE: Most building codes do not permit concealed gas connections. A flexible gas line is provided to allow accessibility from the fireplace (see Figure 20). The flexible gas supply line connection to the equipment shutoff valve should be accessible.

4. Attach flexible gas line to gas supply (see Figure 20). Check connection of flexible gas line attached to gas regulator of fireplace (see Figure 20).

5. Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Con- nections.

6. Replace log base assembly back into fireplace. Feed flexible gas line into fireplace base area while replacing log base assembly. Make sure the entire flexible gas line is in fireplace base area. Reattach log base assembly to fireplace with screws removed in step 2.

To Fireplace Gas Regulator

Equipment Shutoff Valve Provided by Installer

Figure 20 - Attaching Flexible Gas Lines Together

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Flexible Gas Line from Equipment Shutoff Valve

To External Regulator

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CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS

WARNING: Test all gas piping and connections for leaks after installing or servicing. Correct all leaks at once.

WARNING: Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once.

Figure 19 - Removing Log Base Assembly From Fireplace

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Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System

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

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

2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where equipment shutoff valve was connected.

3. Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening propane/LP supply tank valve.

4. Check all joints of gas supply piping system. Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.

5. Correct all leaks at once.

6. Reconnect fireplace and equipment shutoff valve to gas supply. Check reconnected fittings for leaks.

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