Hearth and Home Technologies ESCAPE-42DV owner manual High Altitude Installations

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•Ensure that gas line does not come in contact with outer wrap of appliance. Follow local codes.

•Incoming gas line should be piped into the valve compartment and connected to the 1/2 inch connection on the manual shutoff valve.

WARNING

Fire or Explosion Hazard

•Gas buildup during line purge may ignite.

•Purge should be performed by qualified technician.

•Ensure adequate ventilation.

•Ensure there are no ignition sources such as sparks or open flames.

•A small amount of air will be in the gas supply lines. When first lighting appliance it will take a short time for air to purge from lines. When purging is complete the appliance will light and operate normally.

WARNING

CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS

Explosion Risk

Fire Risk

Asphyxiation Risk

•Check all fittings and connections.

•Do not use open flame.

•After the gas line installation is complete, all connections must be tightened and checked for leaks with a commercially-available, non-corrosive leak check solution. Be sure

to rinse off all leak check solution following testing.

Fittings and connections may have loosened during shipping and handling.

WARNING

Fire hazard.

Do NOT change the valve settings.

• This valve has been preset at the factory.

• Changing valve settings may result in fire hazard or bodily injury.

HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATIONS

U.L. Listed gas appliances are tested and approved without requiring changes for elevations from 0 to 2000 feet in the U.S.A. and Canada.

When installing this appliance at an elevation above 2000 feet, it may be necessary to decrease the input rating by changing the existing burner orifice to a smaller size. Input rate should be reduced by 4% for each 1000 feet above a 2000 foot elevation in the U.S.A., or 10% for elevations between 2000 and 4500 feet in Canada. If the heating value of the gas has been reduced, these rules do not apply. To identify the proper orifice size, check with the local gas utility.

If installing this appliance at an elevation above 4500 feet (in Canada), check with local authorities.

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Contents Hot glass will cause burns ModelWhat to do if you smell gas Homeowner Reference Information CongratulationsTable of Contents Listing and Code Approvals Requirements for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Installation of Carbon Monoxide DetectorsTools and Supplies Needed Installation to ensure maximum safety and benefitGetting Started Inspect Firebox Selecting Appliance Location Framing and ClearancesClearances Constructing the Appliance ChaseHearth Extension Mantel ProjectionsSee .4 for specific clearances Termination LocationsVent Termination Minimum Clearances Alcove Applications Vent Table Key Vent Information and DiagramsMeasuring Standards Use of ElbowsTop Vent Horizontal Termination One Elbow Vent DiagramsTwo Elbows H1+ H2Top Vent Horizontal Termination Three Elbows 12 ft V1 + V2 + H1 = 50 ft 15.2 m Max Ht Max Top Vent Vertical Termination Three ElbowsPipe Clearances to Combustibles Vent Clearances and FramingWall Penetration Framing Combustible Wall PenetrationVertical Penetration Framing Installing the Ceiling FirestopInstalling Attic Shield Securing and Leveling the Appliance Removing Non-combustible Facing Mate- rial AssemblyAppliance Preparation Attaching Non-combustible Facing Material Installing Non-combustible Facing MaterialAssembly of Vent Sections Installing Vent PipeAttaching Vent to the Firebox Assembly Assembling Pipe SectionsAssembling DVP-12A Slip Sections Assembling Minimum Installations MI SectionsHorizontal Sections Disassembly of Vent SectionsSecuring the Vent Sections Vertical Sections Heat Shield Requirements for Horizontal Termination Installing Heat Shield and Horizontal Termination CapInstalling the Horizontal Termination Cap flue of the pipe see Figure Installing Roof Flashing and Vertical Termination Cap17 Assembling the Storm Collar Around the Pipe Assembling and Installing Storm CollarFuel Conversions Gas Connection Gas InformationGas Pressures Pressure Natural Gas PropaneHigh Altitude Installations Intellifire Ignition System Wiring Recommendation for WireConnecting to the Appliance Optional Accessories RequirementsDetail a PVK-80 Motor Neutral Vacuum Switch 120VAC HOT Facing Material FinishingNon-combustible Finishing Material Requirements Finishing Materials RequirementsClean the Appliance Appliance SetupAccessories Ember PlacementStep Positioning the LogsLOG #2 SRV569-705 Two LOG #1 SRV750-706 ThreeLOG #5 SRV2012-163 LOG #3 SRV2052-701LOG #4 SRV2012-162 LOG #7 SRV2012-165 LOG #6 SRV2052-702LOG #8 SRV2012-166 Final StepAir Shutter Setting Glass AssemblyRemoving Glass Assembly Replacing Glass AssemblyBefore Lighting Appliance Operating InstructionsOn position. The ON/OFF switch may Turn off all electric power to the applianceLighting Appliance IPI Ignition Final inspection byAfter Appliance is Lit Frequently Asked QuestionsInitial Break-in Procedure Sympton Possible Cause Corrective Action TroubleshootingIntellifire Ignition System Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action Maintaining and Servicing Appliance Maintenance TasksDoors, Surrounds Inspect Maintenance TasksLocation Inches Millimeters Appliance Dimension DiagramReference Materials DVP vent components Vent Components DiagramsDVP-TRAP RF6M RF12M Part number list on following Log Set AssemblyService Parts At Depot Service Parts ListStocked Stocked IPI Valve AssemblyCONDITIONS, Exclusions & Limitation of Liability Limited Lifetime Warranty Contact Information

ESCAPE-42DV specifications

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