Gas Conversion Kits

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

Packaging

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Introduction

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General Information

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Location

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Appliance and Vent Clearances

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Vent Termination Clearances

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Typical Installation Sequence

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Detailed Installation Steps

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Step 1.

Framing

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Step 2. Routing Gas Line

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Fireplace Specifications

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Step 3. Install the Venting System . page

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Vertical Termination Systems

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Vent Section Length Chart

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Vertical Vent Tables and Figures

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Horizontal Termination System

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Horizontal Vent Tables and Figures . page

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Venting Using Flexible Vent Pipe

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Step 4.

Field Wiring

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Step 5. Optional Blower Kit Wiring

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Step 6. Connecting Gas Line

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Step 7.

Installing Logs

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Step 8.

Checking Unit Operation

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Step 9. Installing Glass Door

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Step 10. Burner Adjustments

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Step 11. Hood Installation

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Finishing Requirements

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Cold Climate Insulation

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Installation Accessories

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Gas Conversion Kits

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This installation manual will help you obtain a safe, efficient, dependable installation for your appliance and vent system.

Please read and understand these instructions before beginning your installation.

PACKAGING

The assembled vented gas fireplace heater is packaged with:

1-one log set shrink-wrapped to the in- side surface of the front glass enclo- sure panel.

2 - one plastic bag containing the literature package which consists of the homeowner's care and operation instructions, installation instructions and warranty; plastic bag lo- cated in the control area.

3 - one vent restrictor for use in top vent appli- cations; restrictor is taped to the inside of the cabinet bottom.

4 - one hood wrapped in plastic taped to the front of the top unit standoffs.

5 - one bag of glowing embers located in the control area.

INTRODUCTION

These vented gas fireplace heaters are sealed combustion, air circulating gas fireplaces de- signed for residential applications. These appli- ances must be installed with the Secure Vent™ and /or Secure Flex™ vent systems routed to the outside atmosphere.

Millivolt appliances are designed to operate on natural or propane gas. A millivolt gas control valve with piezo ignition system provides safe, efficient operation. External electrical power is required to operate the optional blower if in- stalled in these units.

Electronic appliances are designed to operate on natural or propane gas. An electronic inter- mittent pilot ignition system provides safe, efficient operation. External electrical power is required to operate these units.

These millivolt and electronic versions of these appliances are listed by Omni Test Laboratories for installation in bedrooms and mobile homes.

Installation must conform to local codes. In the absence of local codes, installation must com- ply with the current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1. (In Canada, the current CAN-1 B149 installation code.) Electrical wiring must comply with the National Electrical Code ANSI/ NFPA 70 - (latest edition). (In Canada, the current CSA C22-1 Canadian Electrical Code.)

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.

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.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Note: Installation and repair should be per- formed by a qualified service person. The appli- ance should be inspected annually by a quali- fied professional service technician. More fre- quent inspections and cleanings may be re- quired 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 instruc- tions d'installation et d'utilisation qui accompagnent l'appareil.

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

These appliances are designed to operate on natural or propane gas only.

TYPICAL INSTALLATION

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