Superior NMC004-TD manual Congratulations, Table Of Contents, General Information, Introduction

CONGRATULATIONS!

In selecting this SUPERIOR Direct-Vent Gas Appliance you have chosen the finest and most dependable fireplace to be found anywhere. A beautiful, prestigious, alternative to a wood burning fireplace. Welcome to a Family of tens of thousands of satisfied SUPERIOR Fireplace Owners.

Please read and carefully follow all of the instructions found in this manual. Please pay special attention to the safety instructions provided in this manual. The Homeowner's Care and Operation Instructions included here will assure that you have many years of dependable and enjoyable service from your SUPERIOR product.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Note: Installation and repair should be per- formed by a qualified service person. The appliance should be inspected annually by a qualified professional service technician. More frequent inspections and cleanings may be required 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.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Information	page	2
Operation/Care of Your Appliance ....	page	3
Gas Control/Compartment Access ...	page	3
Variable Flame Adjustment
(Millivolt)	page	4
Glass Cleaning	page	4
Maintenance	page	4
Maintenance Schedule	page	5
Front Glass Enclosure Panel,
Removal and Installation	page	6
Burner Adjustments	page	6
Flame Appearance and Sooting	page	6
Adjustment	page	6
Log Placement	page	7
Glowing Embers Placement	page	7
Millivolt Appliance Checkout	page	8
Electronic Appliance Checkout	page	8
Wiring Diagrams	page	8
Warranty	page	9
Replacement Parts	page	9
Product Reference Information	page	9
Accessory Components	page	9
Millivolt Lighting Instructions	page	12
Electronic Lighting Instructions	page	14
Millivolt Troubleshooting Guide	page	16
Electronic Troubleshooting Guide	page	17
Replacement Parts List	page	18

INTRODUCTION

The Fireplace models covered in this manual are Direct-Vent sealed combustion gas fire- place heaters designed for residential applica- tion. Direct-Vent appliances operate with the combustion chamber completely isolated from the inside atmosphere. All air for combustion is brought in from the outside and exhaust gases are vented through the same Direct Vent, vent system.

The millivolt appliances are designed to oper- ate on either 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 electrically powered components if installed. Electrical power must be wired during appliance installation.

The electronic appliances are designed to op- erate on either natural or propane gas. An electronic intermittent pilot system provides safe, efficient operation. External electrical power is required to operate these units.

These appliances comply with National Safety Standards and are tested and listed by Omni Test Laboratories (Report No. 116-F-17-4) to ANSI Z21.88-2002 (in Canada, CSA-2.33- 2002), and CAN/CGA-2.17-M91 in both USA and Canada, as vented gas fireplace heaters.

Installation must conform to local codes. In the absence of local codes, installation must comply with the current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 (NFPA 54). (In Canada, the current CAN/CGA B149 installation code.) Elec- trical wiring must comply with local codes. In the absence of local codes, installation must be in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70 - (latest edition). (In Canada, the current CSA C22.1 Canadian Electric Code.)

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.

WARNING: IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT, ALTERATION, SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. REFER TO THIS MANUAL. FOR ASSISTANCE OR ADDI- TIONAL INFORMATION CONSULT A QUALIFIED INSTALLER, SERVICE AGENCY OR THE GAS SUPPLIER.

S'assurer que le brùleur et le compartiment des commandes sont propres. Voir les in- structions 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.

Due to high temperatures the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furni- ture and draperies. Locate furniture and win- dow coverings accordingly.

WARNING: THESE FIREPLACES ARE VENTED HEATERS. DO NOT BURN WOOD OR OTHER MATERIAL IN THESE APPLIANCES.

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

On Millivolt models the Input of the appliance can be varied from 13,500 to 17,500 BTU/HR. On Electronic models the input is fixed at 17,500 BTU/HR.

Model No.	Orifice size
	Natural	Propane
DT-400	#45	0.048
DR-400		inch

Maximum manifold pressure is 3.5 in. w.c. (0.87 kPa) for natural gas and 10 in. w.c. (2.49 kPa) for LP/Propane gas.

Do not use these appliances if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified, professional service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any parts of the control system and any gas control which have been under water.