Vermont Casting A232 User Manual
Free-Standing
Fireplaces
MODEL A232
Installation Instructions & Homeowner's Manual
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
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
your neighbours phone. Follow the gas
suppliers instructions.
* If you cannot reach your gas supplier call
the fire department.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
DO NOT STORE
OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER
FLAMMABLE VAPOURS AND LIQUIDS
IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY
OTHER APPLIANCE.
* INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MUST BE
PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER,
SERVICE AGENCY OR YOUR GAS SUPPLIER.
INSTALLER: DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL - LEAVE FOR HOMEOWNER
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PLEASE READ THE INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING APPLIANCE.
IMPORTANT:
Installation Instructions.................................................................................................. 3
General Information on Assembling the Vent Pipes ................................................... 7
Operating Instructions.................................................................................................... 9
Replacement Parts List .............................................................................................. 15
Options ......................................................................................................................... 27
Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty.
Important Curing/Burn Information ....................................................................... 3
Locating Your Fireplace........................................................................................ 3
Clearance to Combustibles .................................................................................. 3
Fireplace Dimensions ........................................................................................... 4
Gas Specifications................................................................................................ 5
Preparation ........................................................................................................... 5
Gas Line Installation ............................................................................................. 5
Installation of Remote Switch for RN/RP gas valve.............................................. 6
Fan Kit .................................................................................................................. 6
Venting Instructions .............................................................................................. 7
Venting of the A232 Fireplace .............................................................................. 7
Common Flue Installation..................................................................................... 7
Retrofitting to an Existing Brick Chimney ............................................................. 8
Vent Safety System .............................................................................................. 8
Proper Vent Performance..................................................................................... 8
Combustion Air ..................................................................................................... 8
General Glass Information.................................................................................... 9
Louvre Removal ................................................................................................... 9
Trim Removal ....................................................................................................... 9
Glass Removal ..................................................................................................... 9
Glass Cleaning ................................................................................................... 10
Installation of Logs and Burner Lava Rock......................................................... 10
Maintenance ....................................................................................................... 10
Cleaning Procedure............................................................................................ 10
Flame Adjustment & Characteristics .................................................................. 11
Lighting and Operating Instructions.................................................................... 12
Troubleshooting Gas Control (SIT 630).............................................................. 13
Troubleshooting Gas Control (Honeywell).......................................................... 14
Replacement Parts Pictorial ............................................................................... 16
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
This gas fireplace should be installed by a qualified installer in
accordance with local building codes and with current CAN /
CGA-B149 (. 1 or .2) Installation codes for Gas Burning Fireplaces
and Equipment.
FOR U.S.A Installations follow local codes and/or the current
National Fuel Gas Code. ANSI Z223.1.
FOR SAFE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF
YOUR FIREPLACE PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
1. This fireplace gives off high temperatures and should
be located out of high traffic areas and away from
furniture and draperies.
2. Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of
the high surface temperatures of this fireplace and
should stay away to avoid burns or ignition of clothing.
3. Children should be carefully supervised when they are
in the same room as your fireplace.
4. Under no circumstances should this fireplace be
modified. Parts removed for servicing should be replaced prior to operating this fireplace again.
5. Installation and any repairs to this fireplace should be
carried out by a qualified service person. A professional service person should be contacted to inspect
this fireplace annually. Make it a practice to have all of
your gas fireplaces checked annually. More frequent
cleaning may be required due to excess lint and dust
from carpeting, bedding material, etc.
6. Control compartments, burners and air passages in
this fireplace should be kept clean and free of dust and
lint. Make sure that the gas valve and pilot light are
turned off before you attempt to clean this fireplace.
7. The venting system(chimney) of this fireplace should
be checked at least once a year and if needed your
venting system should be cleaned.
8. Keep the area around your fireplace clear of combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapour
and liquids. This fireplace should not be used as a
drying rack for clothing, nor should Christmas stockings or decorations be hung in the area of it.
9. Under no circumstances should any solid fuels (wood,
coal, paper or cardboard etc.)be used in this fireplace.
10.The flow of combustion and ventilation air must not be
obstructed in any way.
11.When the fireplace is installed directly on carpeting,
vinyl tile or any combustible material other than wood,
the fireplace must be installed on a metal or wood
panel extending the full width and depth of the fireplace.
12.This fireplace requires adequate ventilation and
combustion air to operate properly.
13.This fireplace must not be connected to a chimney flue
serving a separate solid fuel burning fireplace.
IMPORTANT:
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING
CAREFULLY
Remove any plastic from trim parts before turning the fireplace
ON.
It is normal for fireplaces fabricated of steel to give off some
expansion and/or contraction noises during the start up or
cool down cycle. Similar noises are found with your furnace
heat exchanger or car engine.
It is not unusual for your gas fireplace to give off some odour
the first time it is burned. This is due to the curing of the paint
and any undetected oil from the manufacturing process.
Please ensure that your room is well ventilated - open all
windows.
It is recommended that you burn youf fireplace for a least six
(6) hours the first time you use it. If optional fan kit has been
installed, place fan in the "OFF" position during this time.
LOCATING YOUR GAS FIREPLACE
12" (305mm)
A
12" (305mm)
A) *Flat on wall corner B) *Room divider
C) Island D) Cross corner
E) Flat on wall
* A & B must maintain a 12" (305mm) clearance between the wall
and side glass of fireplace.
B
C
E
D
F
Fig. 1
A minimum 12 foot vent height is required
to effectively vent this fireplace.
CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES
Adequate clearances as listed below must be
maintained for servicing and proper operation.
BACK... ...................................... 1"
SIDES.. .................................... 12"
COMBUSTIBLE FLOOR............ 0"
TOP.......................................... 36"
CORNER ............ 0" to back edges
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Flue Pipe Clearances - 6" Single Wall, 1"B" Vent.
A
FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS
MODEL A232
K
B
C
D
E
MODEL A232
A 25" 635mm
B 24
C 16" 406mm
D 20" 508mm
E 19" 483mm
1/8"
F
613mm
G
I
J
H
F 21" 533mm
1/4"
3/4"
3/4"
5/8"
806mm
451mm
752mm
133mm
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G 31
H 17
I 29
J 9" 229mm
K5
L– –
M– –
N– –
1/2" GAS SUPPLY
1/2" X 3/8" REDUCER
3/8" NIPPLE
3/8" NIPPLE
3/8" NIPPLE
3/8" X 3/8" SHUT OFF VALVE
3/8" UNION
GAS SPECIFICATIONS
GAS LINE INSTALLATION
MAX. MIN.
INPUT INPUT
MODEL FUEL GAS CONTROL B.T.U.H B.T.U.H.
A232RN Natural Gas Millivolt Hi/Lo 30,000 21,000
A2S32RP Propane Gas Millivolt Hi/Lo 30,000 22,500
The installation of your Fireplace must
conform with local codes, or in the absence
of local codes, with National Fuel Gas Code,
ANSI Z223.1 latest edition, or CAN 1 B1-149.1
and .2 Installation Code. (EXCEPTION: Do
not derate this appliance for elevations up to
4,500 ft. (1,370mm). Maintain the manifold
pressure at 3.5 inches W.C. for Natural Gas
and 10 inches W.C. for LP gas.)
A232 CERTIFIED TO
When purging gas line, the front glass must
be removed.
The gas pipeline can be brought in through the rear of the
fireplace as well as the bottom. Knockouts are provided on
the bottom behind the valve to allow for the gas pipe
installation and testing of any gas connection. It is most
convenient to bring the gas line in from the rear right
side of the valve, as this allows fan installation or
removal without disconnecting the gas line.
The gas line connection can be made with
properly tinned 3/8" copper tubing, 3/8" rigid
pipe or an approved flex connector. Since
some municipalities have some additional
local codes, it is always best to consult your
local authority and the CAN/CGA- B149 (.1 or
.2) installation code.
FOR U.S.A Installations consult the current National
Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1
Always check for gas leaks with a mild soap and
water solution. Do not use an open flame for
leak testing.
The gas control is equipped with a captured
screw type pressure test point, therefore it is not
necessary to provide a 1/8" test point up stream
of the control.
ANSI.Z21.88b-1999 / CSA 2.33b - M99
Vented Gas Fireplace Heaters
GAS INLET & MANIFOLD PRESSURES
LP (Propane)
11" wc
13" wc
10" wc
Input Minimum
Input Maximum
Manifold Pressure
NATURAL
4.5" wc
7" wc
3.5" wc
PREPARATION
The use of wall paper adjacent to this fireplace is not recommended, as the high heat
given off by this fireplace may adversely
effect the binders in the adhesive used to
apply the wallpaper.
Before beginning, remove the glass door from the fireplace
(See page 9). Also check to make sure there is no hidden
damage to the fireplace. Take a minute and plan out the
gas, vent and electrical supply.
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Typical gas supply installation
Fig. 2
When using copper or flex connector use only approved
fittings. Always provide a union when using black iron
pipe so that gas line can be easily disconnected for burner
or fan servicing. See Fig. 2. See gas specification for
pressure details and ratings.
The fireplace valve must not be subjected to any test
pressures exceeding 1/2 psi. Isolate or disconnect this or
any other gas appliance control from the gas line when
pressure testing.
DO NOT USE THIS FIREPLACE IF ANY PART
OF THIS FIREPLACE HAS BEEN UNDER
WATER. IMMEDIATELY CALL A QUALIFIED
SERVICE TECHNICIAN TO INSPECT THE
HEATER AND TO REPLACE ANY PART
CONTROL WHICH HAS BEEN UNDER
WATER.
INSTALLATION OF REMOTE
TOP VIEW
Valve
Fan speed control/
Junction box
Thermal sensor
location
Fan is installed at the back
of the pedestal
Stud
PILOT
ADJ
SWITCH FOR RN/RP GAS VALVE
OPTIONAL FAN KIT - FK24
Install on/off switch assembly on either the rear right or
left side of the A232 Gas Fireplace.
1. Remove the screw at the back of the cabinet top either on
the left or the right side of the fireplace.
2. Position switch assembly onto the back of the fireplace,
then fasten two screws as shown in Fig. 5.
3. Attach wiring under the clips on the rear casing (Fig. 5)
and install wiring through the rear opening of the fireplace
before connecting to the valve as shown in Fig. 4.
VALVE
TPTH
THERMOPILE
ON/OFF SWITCH OR
MILLIVOLT THERMOSTAT
On/off switch
assembly
Clips
TP
TH
P
I
L
T
O
TH
TP
TP
TH
Screw
(through existing hole)
Screw
Fig. 4
It will be easier to install the fan before
connecting the gas line to the fireplace.
1. Open front access door panel by pulling forward on
brass lip.
2. Guide the fan through the opening at the back of the
pedestal, with the outlet pointed up and the fan mounting
bracket facing the back of the fireplace. The fan mounts
over two studs which hold the fan just below the firebox
floor. Do not install this fan on the base. Hold the fan
in place with the two nuts provided. (Fig. 7)
3. Locate the fan speed control/junction box on screw
studs provided on base of the fireplace. Tighten with
3/8" nuts provided.
4. Install thermal sensor element on screw studs located
to the right of the gas valve on the burner base.
5. Plug in grounded service cord to a convenient wall
receptacle.
THIS FAN ASSEMBLY COMES COMPLETELY WIRED
TO ELIMINATE THE NEED FOR ELECTRICIANS. THIS
ELECTRICAL DEVICE, WHEN INSTALLED, MUST BE
ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED AND GROUNDED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES. IN THE ABSENCE
OF LOCAL CODES, WITH THE CURRENT CSA C22.1
CANADIAN ELECTRICAL CODE.
FOR U.S.A. INSTALLATION: FOLLOW LOCAL CODES
AND THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANSI/NFPA
NO.70-1984.
Wiring for milli-volt
gas valves
Fig. 5
Should this fan require servicing, the power
supply must be disconnected. For rewiring of
any replacement components see Fig. 6.
A = Speed Control
B = Temperature Sensor
C = Fan
BLACK
WHITE
GROUND
C
B
A
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
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