ODGR Series Outdoor Gas Fireplace

General Information

This gas appliance should be installed by a qualified installer in accordance with local building codes and with current CSA-B149.1Installation codes for Gas Burning Appliances and Equipment.

FOR U.S.A Installations follow local codes and/or the cur- rent National Fuel Gas Code. ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.

In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, all gas fittings and installation of this heater shall only be done by a licensed gas fitter or licensed plumber.

FOR SAFE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

1.This appliance gives off high temperatures and should be located out of high traffic areas and away from furniture.

2.Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of the high surface temperatures of this appliance 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 appliance.

4.Under no circumstances should this appliance be modified. Parts having to be removed for servicing should be replaced prior to operating this appliance again.

5.Installation and any repairs to this appliance should be car- ried out by a qualified service person. A professional service person should be contacted to inspect this appliance an- nually. Make it a practice to have all of your gas appliances 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 ap- pliance 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 unit.

7.Keep the area around your appliance clear of combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapor and liquids. This appliance should not be used as a drying rack for cloth- ing, nor should Christmas stockings or decorations be hung in the area of it.

8.Under no circumstances should any solid fuels (wood, coal, paper or cardboard etc.) be used in this appliance.

9.The flow of combustion and ventilation air must not be ob- structed in any way.

10.Whether the appliance is installed directly on carpeting, vinyl tile or any combustible material other than wood, this appli- ance must be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the appliance.

11.This appliance requires adequate ventilation and combus- tion air to operate properly.

12.Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system or gas control that has been under water.

13.Inspect the burner before each use of the appliance. The burner must be replaced prior to operation if there is evi- dence the burner is damaged. Use only burner specified by

manufacturer.

LP-cylinder enclosures, if provided by the consumer must con- form to the design parameters as detailed below.

Enclosures for LP-Gas Supply Systems

Enclosures for LP-gas supply cylinders shall be ventilated by openings at the level of the cylinder valve and at floor level. The effectiveness of the opening(s) for purposes of ventilation shall be determined with the LP-gas supply cylinder(s) in place. This shall be accomplished by one of the following:

a.One side of the enclosure shall be completely open; or

b.For an enclosure having four sides, a top and a bottom:

1.At least two ventilation openings at cylinder valve level shall be provided in the side wall, equally sized, spaced at 180 degrees (3.14rad), and unobstructed. Each opening shall have a total free area of not less than 1/2 square inch per pound (3.2 sq. cm/kg) of stored fuel capacity and not less than a total free area of 10 square inches (64.5 sq. cm).

2.Ventilation opening(s) shall be provided at floor level and shall have a total free area of not less than 1/2 square inch per pound (3.2 sq. cm/kg) of stored fuel capacity and not less than a total free area of 10 square inches (64.5 sq. cm). If ventilation openings at floor level are in a side all, there shall be at least two openings. The bottom of the openings shall be at floor level and the upper edge no more than 5 inches (127 mm) above the floor. The open- ings shall be equally sized, spaced at 180 degrees (3.14 rad) and unobstructed.

3.Every opening shall have minimum dimensions so as to permit the entrance of a 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) diameter rod.

Cylinder valves shall be readily accessible for hand operation. A door on the enclosure to gain access to the cylinder valves is acceptable, provided it is non-locking and can be opened without the use of tools.

There shall be a minimum clearance of 2 inches (51 mm) between the lower surface of the floor of the LP-gas supply cylinder enclosure and the ground.

The design of the appliance shall be such that (1) the LP-gas supply cylinder(s) can be connected, disconnected and the connections inspected and tested outside the cylinder enclo- sure; and (2) those connections which could be disturbed when installing the cylinder(s) in the enclosure can be leak tested inside the enclosure.

Description

The ODGR Series are radiant fireplaces. Do not burn wood or other materials in these appliances. Each model is available with standing pilot for use with Natural or Propane gas units.

Report to your dealer any parts damaged in shipment.

Adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided. The flow of combustion and ventilation air MUST NOT be obstruct- ed.

Provide adequate clearances around the air opening into the combustion chamber; and adequate accessibility clearance for servicing and proper operation. NEVER obstruct the front open- ing of the appliance.

This fireplace is not designed to be water tight. Therefore, when installing this unit against an exte- rior wall, the wall must be finished before setting unit in place.

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