Superior CF5500-CMN User's Manual
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1. Figure 19 Gas Control Knob Piezo Ignitor Honeywell Millivolt Valve Figure 20 NOTE DIAGRAMS amp ILLUSTRATION NOT TO SCALE Gas Control Knob Spark Ignitor The flame height and BTU input may be altered by rotating the flame control valve from low to high CAUTION DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REDUCE OR ALTER THE FLAME BY POSITIONING THE GAS VALVE IN OTHER THAN THE FULL ON POSITION The air shutter on the venturi tube has been set at the factory for both natural and propane gas models refer to Figure 22 for air shutter set tings Orifice Air Shutter Opening Burner Manifold Air Shutter Opening Not Adjustable CF 5500 CF 6500 Natural Gas 146 Open Propane Gas 1 Open Natural Gas we Open Propane Gas e Open Figure 22 Flame Appearance REFER TO THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LOCATED AT THE BACK OF THIS MANUAL BEFORE LIGHTING THE HEATER T0 OBSERVE THE FLAMES Note Instructions are also found on the pull out panel located in the ower control compart ment of the appliance Note The door switch must be held closed for burner operation when testing Flames from the pilot and main burner should be visually checked when the appliance is installed In addition a periodic visual check of the flames should be made throughout the life of the appliance The pilot flame should alw2. Honeywell Millivolt Valve Gas Control Knob Spark Ignitor 10 Close the side louver Note Knob cannot be turned from PILOT to OFF unless the knob is pushed in slightly Do not force Note If the gas valve is turned directly from the ON to OFF position the valve will latch in the OFF position for 60 seconds TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Turn remote wall switch OFF The pilot will remain lit for 4 Depress gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise normal service ATTN to OFF Do not force For complete shutdown turn remote wall switch to OFF 5 Close the side louver Access the left side louver 17 REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST MILLIVOLT CF5500 CMN CF5500 CMP CF6500 CMN CF6500 CMP DESCRIPTION Part No Part No Part No Part No Gas Fireplace Assembly 128231 128232 128551 128552 Bar Louver Black 024504 024504 104951 104951 Hood Black Clean Face 108951 108951 108971 108971 Screw 000861 000861 000861 000861 Replacement Glass Panel with Gasket 064099 064099 064101 064101 Door Switch 094468 094468 094468 094468 Pan Burner Assembly 128281 128281 128661 128661 Log Grate 126461 126461 128831 128831 Log Set Split Complete 904555 904555 904556 904556 Log Rear Right 903923 903923 904563 904563 Log Rear 903921 903921 904561 904561 Log Front 903922 903922 904562 904562 Log Front Right 903924 903924 904564 904564
3. e Ensure that the appliance is clean when operating Excessive dust accumulation on the burner and logs will increase the amount of carbon monoxide formation and could lead to carbon monoxide poisoning and death e Provide adequate clearances around air open ings and adequate accessibility clearance for service and proper operation Never obstruct the front openings of the appliance e These appliances are designed to operate on natural or propane gas only The use of other fuels will degrade the performance of this sys tem and may be dangerous e Donottamper with the appliance in any way Any modifications will result in a voided war ranty and could result in CO poisoning or death CODES These appliances comply with American Na tional Safety Standards and are tested and listed by IAS Services to AGA ANSI Z21 11 2b 1995 as an Unvented Room Heater Adhere to all local codes or in their absence the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 or NFPA54 which can be obtained from The American National Standards Insti tute Inc 1430 Broadway New York NY 10018 or National Fire Protection Association Inc Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 All electrical wiring must be in accordance with local codes or in the absence of local codes the latest edition of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR These heaters shall not be installed in a con fined space The hea
4. page 6 Electrical Wiring Optional Blower page 7 Gas Pressure Check page 7 Finished Wall Details page 8 Log Installation 8 Flame Appearance 10 Optional Equipment page 11 Forced Air Kit page 11 Cleaning and Servicing page 13 Accessories Components page 14 Appliance Specifications page 15 Troubleshooting Guide page 16 Lighting Instructions page 17 Replacement Parts List page 18 Replacement Parts page 19 Warraniy page 20 This installation manual will help you obtain a safe efficient dependable installation for your CF 5500 or CF 6500 appliance Please read and understand these instructions completely before beginning your installation This document covers four models of Catalytic Fireplaces Instructions are provided for all models and many alternative installations for each Therefore certain details may not be applicable to your model and may not be re quired for your application GENERAL INFORMATION The Catalytic Fireplaces covered in this manual feature ceramic fiber split logs which glow realistically when the heater is operating The Millivolt appliances covered in this manual are manually controlled and
5. tion and retest as described above D When the gas lines are tested and leak free observe the individual tongues of flame on the burner Make sure all ports are open and pro ducing flame evenly across the burner If any ports are blocked or partially blocked clean out the ports An external regulator must be used on all pro pane L P G heaters in addition to the regula tor within the gas valve to reduce the supply tank pressure to 13 w c maximum WARNING CONNECTING DIRECTLY TO AN UNREGULATED PROPANE TANK CAN CAUSE AN EXPLOSION Step 6 Wiring The wiring diagram is detailed in Figure 14 Refer to Figure 15 to field wire optional wall switch All electrical wiring must be in accordance with local codes or in the absence of local codes the latest edition of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 The heater must be electrically grounded Step 7 Installing the Optional Remote Wall Switch The standard millivolt system comes from the factory wired as shown in Figure 14 Select a convenient location for the remote wall switch and connect the wiring to the appliance Figure 15 CAUTION DO NOT CONNECT THE OP TIONAL REMOTE SWITCH TO A 120V POWER SUPPLY Note The optional rocker switch is mounted to the appliance and wired in the same way as the remote wall switch NOTE DIAGRAMS amp ILLUSTRATION NOT TO SCALE Standard Wiring Diagram If any of the original wire as supplied must be replac
6. Venturi Tube 097506 097506 097506 097506 Gasket 900272 900272 900272 900272 Bag of Rockwool Ember Coals 125013 125013 125013 125013 Refractory Liner Rear 903502 903502 903499 903499 Refractory Liner Side Panel 903500 903500 903497 903497 S amp BS O Go Ny o gt Or Ps Go PO j 4a a a a Se oY a co l N co al Po a ii k a l a a ka se co S i N co ajl GAS CONTROLS MILLIVOLT CF5500 CMN CF5500 CMP CF6500 CMN CF6500 CMP DESCRIPTION Part No Part No Gas Valve SIT 901916 901917 Gas Valve Honeywell 67L0101 67L0201 Piezo Igniter 111061 111061 Orifice CF5500 903461 901694 Orifice CF6500 903883 901699 Pilot Assembly ODS 901914 901915 Regulator 903218 112081 REPLACEMENT PARTS Ov 9 MES V s N S gt NOTE DIAGRAMS amp ILLUSTRATION NOT TO SCALE ANINNEN NNN NNN NNN N NXN ty N N N SS 22 see 2 LX ee XX W UNY EW X s X AX TRS RS RERNE ooo OO 2 RY 4 XS AA Ao 2 2 XS 2 OO L AN ZN LS N ZN LS Wy N N Catalytic Gas Fireplace Manufacturer s Limited Warranty 10 Years THE
7. BTU hr used is more than the maximum BTU hr the space can sup port You must provide additional fresh air WARNING IF THE AREA IN WHICH THE HEATER MAY BE OPERATED IS SMALLER THAN THAT DEFINED AS AN UNCON FINED SPACE OR IF THE BUILDING IS OF UNUSUALLY TIGHT CONSTRUCTION PROVIDE ADEQUATE COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR BY ONE OF THE METH ODS DESCRIBED IN THE NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE ANSI 2223 1 1992 SECTION 5 3 OR APPLICABLE LOCAL CODES Your options are a Rework equations adding the space of ad joining room s If the extra volume pro vides an unconfined space then remove door or add ventilation grills between rooms Refer to National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 1992 Section 5 3 b Vent room directly to the outdoors Refer to National Fuel Gas Code ANSI 2223 1 1992 Section 5 3 c Install a lower BTU hr heater such as the 24 000 BTU hr CF5500 to make the area an unconfined space If the actual BTU hr used is less than the maximum BTU hr the space can support then the space is an unconfined space You will need no additional fresh air ventilation for an uncon fined space LOCATION OF FIREPLACE Carefully select the best location for installation of your Catalytic Fireplace The following fac tors should be taken into consideration e Clearance to side wall ceiling woodwork and windows e Location must not be affected by drafts caused by kitchen exhaust fans return air reg isters for forced air
8. CLAIMS AGAINST WARRANTY SFC reserves the right to investigate any and all claims against this Warranty and to decide upon method of settlement SUPERIOR FIREPLACE COMPANY NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR WORK DONE WITHOUT WRITTEN CONSENT SFC shall in no event be responsible for any warranty work done without first obtaining SFC s written consent DEALERS HAVE NO AUTHORITY TO ALTER THIS WARRANTY SFC employees and dealers have no authority to make any warranties nor to authorize any remedies in addition to or inconsistent with those stated above HOW TO REGISTER A CLAIM AGAINST WARRANTY In order for any claim under this Warranty to be valid SFC must be notified of the claimed defect in writing to SFC attention Customer Service Department 1110 West Taft Avenue Orange California 92865 as soon as reasonably possible after the defect is discovered Claims against this Warranty in writing should include the date of installation and a description of the defect OTHER RIGHTS This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state SENN LON NL NS SASS ASS NSS OLN 7 NCCC N TPR MET REA 0 Z2 AWA xQ BRS DRA ASS 2 RO XS J ZC ZS NR IRI RIP ie N 2 RRR ERRE ROR RE Z QAWANA SEY The manufacturer reserves the right to make c
9. Figure 19 safety to drop out 5 Frequent burner outage A Pilot flame may be too low or Clean and or adjust pilot flame for maximum flame impinge problem blowing high causing the valve ment on thermopile Figure 19 safety to drop out LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS MILLIVOLT FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE A This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand e Do not use any phone in your building When lighting the pilot follow these instructions exactly e immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone BEFORE OPERATING smell all around the appliance area for e fyour gas supplier cannot be reached call the fire department gas Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor C Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob Never use tools If the knob will not push in or turn by hand WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS do not try to repair it call a qualified service technician Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or an explosion Extinguish any open flame Open windows Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the Do not light any appliance appliance and to replace any part of the control system and Do not
10. and Maintenance in structions on page 12 of this manual for flame adjustment procedures Appliance Operation WARNING THE LOWER CONTROL COM PARTMENT AREA AND LOWER CONTROL COMPARTMENT ACCESS DOOR ARE EX TREMELY HOT WHEN THE APPLIANCE IS IN OPERATION EXERCISE EXTREME CARE WHEN ACCESSING THIS AREA TOUCH ONLY THE FAR ENDS OF THE LOWER CONTROL COMPARTMENT DOOR WHEN OPENING WHILE THE APPLIANCE IS HOT Step 11 Checking the System With gas line installed run initial system checkout before closing up the front of the unit Follow the pilot lighting instructions on pages 17 Note Instructions are also found on the pull out panel located in the lower control compart ment of the appliance To light the burner turn ON the optional remote wall switch if installed and rotate the gas valve control knob counterclockwise to the ON position Note The door switch must be held closed for burner operation when testing When first lighting the appliance it will take a few minutes for the line to purge itself of air Once purging is complete the pilot and burner will light and operate as indicated in the instruc tion manual Subsequent lightings of the appli ance will not require such purging Inspect the pilot flame remove logs if necessary handling carefully The pilot flame should be steady not lifting or floating Flame should be blue in color with traces of orange at the outer edge The last 3
11. appliance Replace the wall switch and cover plate of this kit with the components of the RCK and you can have true remote control of your direct vent appliance turning it on and off from your favorite easy chair The wall switch kit should be installed along with the appliance Refer to Figure 15 and Step 7 for detailed installation instructions Rocker Switch Switch Kit An optional rocker switch kit can be installed directly on all CF series appliances to provide for On and Off operation in lieu of a wall switch This kit is designed to install in the lower control compartment out of view and is perfect for use in high volume areas such as lobbies and model homes where limited access to the appliance On Off switch is desirable This kit can be retrofitted to previously installed appliances and may be temporarily installed in place of other switch circuitry 11 Screen Panel Kit An optional screen panel can be installed on the CF door This screen panel is easy to install using the provided hardware The screen panel can be installed with both ceramic and tem pered glass in the door This kit can be retrofit ted to previously installed appliances The screen panel kit may not be used in conjunction with the one piece decorative arch kits Remote Control Kit The Model RCK adds the convenience of re mote control for your appliance The kit in cludes a wireless hand held transmitter and a receiver that replaces the wall swit
12. cool before servicing Always shut off the gas to the appliance while performing service work e Do not install these appliances in a bedroom or bathroom as all units exceed maximum allowable BTU hr input of 10 000 e The appliance and its individual shut off valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system while performing any tests of the gas supply piping system at pressures in ex cess of 1 2 psig e The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shut off valve during any pressure test ing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1 2 psig e Keep appliance area clear and free from combustible materials gasoline and other flam mable vapors and liquids e Donotuse this appliance if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified ser vice technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water e Operation of these catalytic systems at alti tude will result in sporadic nuisance outages of the pilot system due to lack of sufficient oxygen increasing in frequency as the altitude increases above 4 500 feet Although this situation is not dangerous pilot outages cannot be tolerated e These catalytic appliances are rated for use ataltitudes no greater than 5 500 feet Do not install and use this appliance in locations in excess of this altitude
13. touch any electrical switches any gas control which has been under water LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS STOP Read the safety information above on this page 6 Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas If you then smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety information above on this Access left side louver page If you do not smell gas go to the next step Turn remote wall switch to OFF Push in gas control knob slightly and turn counterclockwise to PILOT Verify main line shut off valve is open Pushin control knob all the way and hold in Immediately Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise light the pilot by triggering the spark ignitor pushing red to OFF button until pilot lights Continue to hold the control knob in for about 1 1 2 minutes after the pilot is lit Release knob and Gas Control Knob Flame NM Knob it will pop back up Pilot should remain lit If it goes out a SIT Milivolt repeat steps 5 through 8 e i 6l 1 k e If knob does not pop up KS when released stop and immediately call your o service technician or gas Piezo Ignitor z supplier If pilot will not stay lit after e several tries turn the control knob to OFF and call your o o service technician or gas supplier gt 20 9 Turn gas control knob counterclockwise to ON
14. 10 mm of the pilot generator thermopile should be engaged with the pilot flame Replace logs if removed for pilot inspection Step 11 Installing the Glass Door Frame Retrieve the glass door frame visually Position the door frame in front of the firebox opening with the joint in the gasket down Locate the three 3 tabs at the bottom edge of the door frame into the three 3 brackets at the base of the fireplace front opening Lean the door frame back towards the fireplace ensuring that the frame seats evenly as it draws shut Install the three 3 1 4 20 x 1 Phillips pan head screws removed previously and tighten to se cure Ensure that the tab on the bottom of the door frame engages the door switch Make sure the screws are tightened equally to avoid torquing the door Figure 25 Screws Figure 25 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT An incomparable package of options are avail able for use with these appliances These op tions can both customize the operation of these unique appliances and enhance their beauty and charming appeal All options are available in kit form are easy to install and are packaged complete with all required parts and instruc tions Some of the option kits need to be fitted prior to completing the installation of the appli ance The following paragraphs detail the kit options available for use with the appliances covered in this manual These outstanding optional items can be added indiv
15. 60mm a 41 1041 mm gt 67 3 4 1721mm CF6500 pi 1216mm Figure 8 ff f N 42 36 1076 mm qu 19 495 mm 41 1041 mm lt jq CF6500 Figure 9 All appliances have a 3 long 3s NPT nipple installed at the valve To quickly and easily complete the gas line routing use the gas flex line kit Model GFLV NOTE DIAGRAMS amp ILLUSTRATION NOT TO SCALE gt CF6500 872 216 mm CF5500 T 191 mm Figure 10 Step 3 Remove the nailing flanges from the lower control compartment and install in place with three 3 screws each Align with the three holes on each side of the appliance see Figure 11 Nailing Flange Figure 11 All units come complete from the factory with an installed hood Ensure that the hood is installed If required position the hood in the open area above the appliance door covering the diverter baffles Insertthe tabs on each end of the hood into the bracket at each end Bend the two tabs over to secure Step 4 Position appliance into prepared fram ing secure with 6d nails at the nailing flange along each side Step 5 Connecting Gas Line Make gas line connections All codes require a shut off valve mounted in the supply line Figure 12 i
16. Flex Line Kit GFLV SPK 5000 Brass Square BSK 5 Remote Control Kit RCK Screen Panel Kits SPK 6000 MM Decorative VF5 PBH I Volcanic Stone DVS Brass Hood Kit VF6 PBH Wall Switch Kit WSK VF5 BRLK 1 Piece Decorative DAT 5000 1 Rocker Switch Kit RS Brass Louver Kits VF6 BRLK Arch Frame Kit DAT 6000 1 Bottom Brick Liner Bottom Brick Liner CF 5500 BBL 5 CF 6500 BBL 6 Thermostat WTK 14 NOTE DIAGRAMS amp ILLUSTRATION NOT TO SCALE CF5500 SPECIFICATIONS 37 940 mm 31 15 800 mm 381 mm a 30 762 mm Y at g 30 4mm Front View CF5500 gt C asmm 3 31 940 mm 800 mm 3 95 mm Gas Line 203 mm J Box i Opening a 1 Left Side 3 1 3 y Only vy __ 76 mm 89 mm Y lt 15 394 mm Left Side View Right Side View 0pposite mm o 15 394 mm 914 mm Top View Figure 28 CF6500 SPECIFICATIONS 42 Ye 1070 mm 36 56 20 930 508 mm lt 34 864 mm Y _ Be Aam 06m Front View CF6500 Y 5y 140 mm 1 2 sea lt 13 mm 42 Ve 1070 mm 36 930 mm 3 34 11 95 mm Gas Line 279 mm 06 Opening Left S
17. HEATER INSTALLATION READ THESE IN STALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY IN THEIR ENTIRETY TO BE SURE YOU UN DERSTAND THEM COMPLETELY FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD CAUSE AN APPLIANCE MALFUNCTION RE SULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY AND OR PROPERTY DAMAGE IMPORTANT THE INSTALLATION MUST CON FORM WITH LOCAL CODES OR IN THE AB SENCE OF LOCAL CODES WITH THE NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE ANSI 2223 1 e Due to high temperatures the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies e Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperatures and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition e Young children should be carefully super vised when they are in the same room with the appliance e Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or near the appliance e Never operate this appliance without first ensuring that the glass enclosure panel is se Curely in place e Donotburn solid fuels in this listed unvented gas room heater e Installation and repair should only be com pleted by a qualified service person The appli ance should be inspected before use and at least annually by a professional service person More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting bedding mate rial etc It is important that control compart ments burners and circulating air passage ways of the appliance be kept clean e Allow the appliance to
18. INSTALLATION 2 SUPERIOR INSTRUCTIONS STANDARD SERIES Unvented Decorative Gas Fireplaces P N 904538 REV E 02 2004 MODELS CF5500 CMN CF6500 CMN CF5500 CMP CF6500 CIMP RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ONLY WITH DECORATIVE TYPE UNVENTED ROOM FOR FUTURE REFERENCE HEATERS DO NOT BUILD A WOOD FIRE We suggest that our gas hearth products be installed and serviced by profes sionals who are certified in the U S by the National Fireplace Institute NFI as NFI Gas Specialists WARNING IMPROPER INSTALLATION ADJUSTMENT AL TERATION SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE IN JURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE REFER TO THIS MANUAL FOR ASSISTANCE OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CON SULT A QUALIFIED INSTALLER SERVICE AGENCY OR THE GAS SUPPLIER WARNING DO NOT BURN WOOD OR OTHER MATERIAL IN WARNING IF THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL IS NOT FOLLOWED EXACTLY A FIRE OR EXPLO SION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE wwwunficertified org CAREFULLY REVIEW THE INSTRUCTIONS SUPPLIED WITH THE DECORATIVE TYPE UNVENTED ROOM HEATER FOR THE MINIMUM FIREPLACE SIZE REQUIREMENT FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance DO NOT INSTALL THE APPLIANCE IN THIS FIREBOX UN LESS THIS FIREBOX MEETS THE MINIMUM DIMENSIONS REQUIRED FOR THE INSTALLATIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY What to do if you smell gas This is an unvented gas fired he
19. WARRANTY The manufacturer warrants the components of this Catalytic Gas Fireplace manufactured by SFC INC hereinafter SFC to be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the time of manufacture REMEDY AND EXCLUSIONS The coverage of this Warranty is limited to all components of the Catalytic Gas Fireplace manufactured by SFC SFC warrants the components of this factory built system manufactured by SFC to be free from defects in material and workmanship at the time of manufacture 1 During the first five years of this warranty SFC will at its option and except for the components listed in subparagraphs a through e below provide replacement or repair components of the factory built gas insert manufactured by SFC at no charge and will also pay for reasonable labor costs incurred in replacing or repairing such components If repair or replacement is not commercially practicable SFC will at its option refund the purchase price of the gas insert and chimney components and accessories With respect to the components listed below the remedies of this paragraph 1 are available only for the period of time indicated Thereafter however until the expiration of 10 years from the date of installation SFC will provide replacement parts at no charge but will not pay any labor costs All replacement parts will be shipped F 0 B factory a Gas logs ember coals brass tone finishes paint and fiber ceramic simulated brick side panels are not wa
20. ack bar Figure 18 Next install the main log assembly b over the pin located at the back of the left log rack bar The charred right nose of the main log rests directly on the burner pan positioned against the extension protruding from the right log rack bar and the end of the short second from the right log rack bar Figure 18 Position the front log assembly c over the pin located at the front of the left log rack bar and the back pin of the short second from the right log rack bar Install the remaining right front log d over he last two pins located at the front of the right log rack bar and the short log rack bar respectively The installation of the logs should be complete and resemble Figure 18 Step 10 Checking the System After the gas line is installed logs are in place and the system is leak checked run initial system checkout before closing up the front of the unit Follow the pilot lighting instructions on pages 16 and 17 Note Instructions are also found on the pullout panel located on the bottom surface of the appliance When first lighting the appliance it will take a few minutes for the line to purge itself of air Once purging is complete the pilot and burner will light and operate as indicated in the in struction manual Subsequent lightings of the appliance will not require such purging Inspect the pilot flame remove logs if necessary handling carefully The flame shoul
21. ater It uses air oxygen from the room in which it is installed Provisions for adequate combustion and ventila tion air must be provided Refer to Combustion and Ventilation Air Section Page 3 DO NOT light any appliance DO NOT touch any electrical switches DO NOT use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow your gas suppliers instructions e If your gas supplier cannot be reached call the fire department Do not place clothing or other materials on or near this appli ance Due to high temperatures the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture or draperies Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas sup plier IMPORTANT READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY BEFORE INSTALLING YOUR UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS TABLE OF CONTENTS General Information page 2 Inventory aie page 2 Tools and Building Supplies page 2 Installation Applications page 2 Important Safety Information page 2 CodeS inaianei niea page 3 Combustion and Ventilation Air page 3 Location of Fireplace page 4 Clearances a 4 Preinstallation 5 Installation Steps 5 Framing Dimensions page 6 Connecting Gas Line
22. ation of local building codes This Warranty does not cover any damages occurring from the use of any components not manufactured or supplied by SFC 2 The Unvented Gas Room Heater must be subjected to normal use The gas inserts are designed to burn either natural or propane gas only Burning conventional fireplace fuels such as wood coal or any other solid fuel will cause damage to the gas insert will produce excessive temperatures and will result in a fire hazard LIMITATION ON LIABILITY lt is expressly agreed and understood that SFC sole obligation and purchaser s exclusive remedy under this warranty under any other warranty expressed or implied or in contract tort or otherwise shall be limited to replacement repair or refund as specified above In no event shall SFC be responsible for any incidental or consequential damages caused by defects in its products whether such damage occurs or is discovered before or after replacement or repair and whether or not such damage is caused by SFC s negligence Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you The duration of any implied warranty with respect to this Superior gas insert is limited to the duration of the foregoing warranty Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above may not apply to you INVESTIGATION OF
23. ays be present when the heater is in operation and should just envelope the tip of the thermo couple Figure 23 The main burner flames must not impinge on the logs with the excep tion of the charred areas flame appearance should be as shown in Figure 24 Thermopile Natural Pilot NN Propane Pilot Thermocouple Figure 23 WARNING NO ADJUSTMENTS ARE TO BE MADE TO THE ODS PILOT SYSTEM TAMPERING WITH THIS SYSTEM WILL VOID THE WARRANTY AND CAN BE EX TREMELY HAZARDOUS A pilot flame that does not envelope the ther mocouple tip will cause the main burner to function improperly If the pilot flame does not envelope the thermocouple tip as shown in Figure 23 contact your service representative In normal operation after 15 minutes the fol lowing main burner flame appearance should be observed Figure 24 High Flame Figure 24 NOTE DIAGRAMS amp ILLUSTRATION NOT TO SCALE Rear Burner Flames The rear flames rising in front of center and rear logs should be yellow and extend about 2 1 2 3 above the large logs for natural gas and 1 1 2 2 above for propane gas Front Burner Flames The flames at the front of the main burner will be blue becoming yellowish as they hit the bark like texture on the front face of the front base log Low flame setting observable characteristics are approximately 2 to 2 1 2 shorter than the flames are on high Refer to the Operation
24. can be incremen tally adjusted through a range between High and Low settings Input of the CF5500 Millivolt appliance is 24 000 BTU hr maximum modulated to 19 000 BTU hr at the low flame setting for both natural and propane gas models Input of the CF6500 Millivolt appliance is 31 000 BTU hr maximum modulated to 24 000 BTU hr at the low flame setting for natural gas models Input for propane gas models is 29 000 BTU hr maximum modulated to 22 000 BTU hr at the low flame setting Both CF5500 and CF6500 models feature a spark ignition system piezo that allows the appliances pilot gas to be lit without the use of matches or batteries This manual systems provides continued service in the event of a power outage These appliances are fitted with a specially designed pilot oxygen depletion sensor ODS which responds to the amount of oxygen avail able in the room and shuts the appliances off before the oxygen level drops below 18 5 The pilot can be re lit only when fresh air is available Refer to the Combustion and Ventila tion Air section The Catalytic Fireplace Models covered in this manual designed to be built into a framed wall and finished out with standard construction materials and practices Inventory Unvented Gas Fireplace Gas connection fittings Installation and Operating Instructions Tools and Building Supplies Normally Required Tools Should Include Phillips screwdriver Hammer Saw and or Sabersaw Meas
25. ch This special receiver permits either manual or re mote control modes Both receiver and trans mitter operate on standard 9 volt batteries not included Refer to the RCK installation instruc tion for specific details Brass Hood Kit An attractive brass hood is available to be used on the CF appliance These hoods are designed to be fitted to the face of the appliance above the door In addition to providing an aesthetically pleasing appearance to your appliance installa tion the hood reduces heat effects to decora tive mantles and finish materials located di rectly above the fireplace opening The hood kit includes the necessary attaching hardware This kit can be retrofitted to previously installed appliances Brass Square Surround Kit Decorative brass square surround kits are avail able for use with these appliances The BSK 5 and BSK 6 are designed to attach directly to the front face of the appliance at its extreme edges The brass square surround kits provide a pic ture frame finish for the appliance 2 1 2 wide Use the BSK 5 with CF5500 appliances and the BSK 6 with CF6500 appliances The brass square surround kit can be retrofitted onto previously installed appliances Brass Louver Kit Decorative brass louvers are available for use these appliances These louvers are designed to replace the standard black louvers that are provided with the appliance The brass louver louver kit includes three 3 plated lou
26. combustibles are Appliance side and back 0 floor 0 adjacent wall 6 ceiling 37 1 2 953 mm Combustible Finished Wall Materials 16 422mm 144 375mm TO 13 ba 330mm A Va Gap Required Top of Appliance Top of Hood Ty 286mm CF5500 and CF6500 Models Figure 2 A hearth extension is not required with this appliance If a hearth extension is used do not block the lower control compartment door Any hearth extensions used is for appearance only and does not have to conform to standard hearth extension installation requirements Note Combustible wall finish materials and or surround materials must not be allowed to encroach the area defined by the appliance front face black sheet metal Never allow combustible materials to be positioned in front of or overlapping the appliance front face A combustible mantel shelf projecting a maxi mum of 8 203 mm from the wall may be installed a minimum distance of 13 330 mm from the top of the hood Figure 3 6 Clearance to Combustible Side Wall Max Projection See Fig 2 37 1 Min to Ceiling 3 953 mm Combustible Mantel o See Fig 2 Figure 3 PREINSTALLATION Check that all listed parts have been received Carefully inspect the heater case and contents for shipping damage and immediately inform the dealer from whom you purchased the gas fireplace if any damage
27. d be steady not lifting or float ing Flame should be blue in color with traces of orange at the outer edge For natural gas units the last 34 10 mm of the pilot generator thermopile and the top Ye 3 2 mm min tip of the quick drop out thermo couple should be engulfed in the pilot flame Figure 19 y Min e Thermopile Pilot Flame Ye Min Natural Shown On propane models the last 34 10mm of the pilot generator should be engulfed in the pilot flame The propane thermocouple is attached to the side of the pilot burner tube Replace logs if removed for pilot inspection Tolightthe pilot manually depress and hold the door safety switch Figure 27 and rotate the control knob counterclockwise to the PILOT position and press in and light by pressing the piezo button refer to lighting instructions on page 17 and Figure 20 Note The door safety switch must be held closed and the rocker switch must be ON for burner operation Figure 21 Door Swtich Rocker Swtich Optional Figure 21 To obtain proper operation it is imperative that the main burner characteristics are steady The flame should produce a clear bright or ange yellow flame No smoke or soot elements should be visible If questionable check with your service man or gas supplier The flames should not impinge on the logs reposition them if necessary Flame Adjustment Knob
28. e not ob structed see Figure 22 Cleaning and Servicing WARNING TURN OFF THE APPLIANCE AND ALLOW TO COOL BEFORE CLEAN ING WARNING ALWAYS TURN OFF THE GAS SUPPLY TO THE PILOT BEFORE CLEAN ING BEFORE RE LIGHTING REFER TO THE LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS ARE ALSO FOUND ON THE PULL OUT PANEL LO CATED IN THE APPLIANCE LOWER CON TROL COMPARTMENT ONLY LIMITED CLEANING WILL BE REQUIRED UNDER THE NORMAL USE OF THE APPLIANCE THE EXTERNAL CASE SHOULD BE OCCA SIONALLY DUSTED AND WIPED WITH A DAMP SOAPY CLOTH Clean the glass only when necessary Wipe surface with a clean dampened soft cloth Follow with a dry soft towel as desired Take care not to scratch the glass surface WARNING DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS NEVER CLEAN THE GLASS WHEN IT IS HOT lf after a period of use the flames start to exhibit unusual shapes and behavior or the burners fail to ignite smoothly then the burner holes may require some cleaning If this oc curs it is preferable to contact your nearest dealer to service the appliance Alternatively at least annually the glass enclo sure panel should be removed and the inside of the firebox and the control compartments cleaned using a vacuum cleaner to remove dust Remove the top and bottom logs gently handling by holding each log at each end and set on a piece of paper or cloth to avoid getting any debris on carpet or floor Use the vacuum cleaner to remove
29. ed it must be replaced with Type AWM 105 C 18 GA wire Thermopile Door Switch For On Off Switch Attachment Figure 14 Optional Wiring Diagram If any of the original wire as supplied must be replaced it must be replaced with Type AWM 105 C 18 GA wire Thermopile 1 Optional ON OFF Rocker Switch Door Switch Field Wired Figure 15 Step 8 Installing the Optional Forced Air Blower Kit Wiring An electrical outlet box is provided for the installation of the FAB 1100 forced air blower kit optional Electrical power must be provided to this box to operate the blower Route a 3 wire 120Vac power line with control switch to the lower right rear corner of the appliance Make connections to the receptacle as shown in Figure 16 IMPORTANT Ground lead must be connected to the green screw located on the junction box cover plate Failure to do so will prevent the appliance from operating The appliance must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or in the absence of local codes the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 latest edition In Canada the current CSA C22 1 Cana dian Electrical Code Ground Wire Connection White Supply 120 Vac 60 Hz Black Supply Red Wire OFF ON Blower Wall Switch Fireplace Junction Box Blower Wiring Diagram Blowe
30. furnaces air conditioners windows or doors e Installation must provide adequate combus tion air e Do not install these appliances in a sleeping room or bathroom e Never obstructthe front opening of the heater or restrict the flow of combustion air e Minimize modifications to existing construc tion Refer to Figure 7 for location suggestions e This appliance may be installed in an after market manufactured Mobile Home where not prohibited by state or local codes Aftermarket Completion of sale not for pur pose of resale from the manufacturer e This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate This appli ance is not convertible for use with other gases Figure 1 NOTE DIAGRAMS amp ILLUSTRATION NOT TO SCALE To ensure even heat distribution it is best to position the heater centrally against the longest wall of the room Make sure there is adequate ventilation where the heater is installed The gas appliance will shut off if the oxygen level falls below 18 5 These appliances are uniquely suited for instal lations requiring a utility shelf positioned di rectly above the fireplace Utility shelves like these are commonly used for locating televi sion sets and decorative plants To provide for the lowest possible shelf sur face combustible materials used to support a utility shelf directly above these appliances should be positioned just above the appliance t
31. h installation is unique however and might require a different sequence CAUTION HEATERS CREATE WARM AIR CUR RENTS THESE CURRENTS MOVE HEAT TO WALL SURFACES NEXT TO HEATER INSTALL ING HEATER NEXT TO VINYL OR CLOTH WALL COVERINGS OR OPERATING HEATER WHERE IMPURITIES IN THE AIR SUCH AS TOBACCO SMOKE EXISTS MAY DISCOLOR WALLS Step 1 Position heater in desired location onto surround base or into prepared framing and secure Step 2 Plumb gas line Gas connections should only be performed by an experienced licensed certified tradesman Step 3 Assemble logs and test flame appear ance Step 4 Complete finish wall material surround and optional hearth extension to your individual taste INSTALLATION STEPS WARNING DO NOT ALLOW FANS TO BLOW DIRECTLY INTO THE FIREPLACE AVOID ANY DRAFTS THAT ALTER BURNER FLAME PATTERNS WARNING DO NOT USE A BLOWER IN SERT HEAT EXCHANGER INSERT OR OTHER ACCESSORY NOT APPROVED FOR USE WITH THIS HEATER This appliance must not be operated without a front glass panel installed Do not burn solid fuels in this listed unvented gas room heater Step 1 Frame CF5500 appliance enclosures as illustrated in Figures 4 5 and 6 Frame CF6500 appliance enclousures as illustrated in Figures 7 8 and 9 Note The framed depth 15 2 fora flat wall 29 for a corner CF5500 and 19 1 2 and 33 7 for a CF6500 must always be measured from a finished surface If a wall cover
32. hanges at any time without notice in design materials specifications prices and also to discontinue colors styles and products Consult your local distributor for fireplace code information Printed in U S A 1999 by SFC 1110 West Taft Avenue P N 904538 REV E 02 2004 Orange CA 92865
33. ide y a y Only Y 76 mm 89 mm Y 19 495 mm Left Side View Right Side View Opposite 28 v gt lt 724 min 19 495 mm 40 1016 mm Top View Figure 29 NOTE DIAGRAMS amp ILLUSTRATION NOT TO SCALE 15 TROUBLESHOOTING THE CF MILLIVOLT GAS CONTROL SYSTEM Note Before troubleshooting the gas control system be sure external gas shut off valve located at gas supply inlet is in the ON position SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 Spark ignitor will not light A Defective ignitor Check for spark at electrode and ODS if no spark and pilot after repeated no spark at electrode electrode wire is properly connected replace ignitor triggering of black button B Defective or misaligned electrode Using a match light pilot If pilot lights turn off pilot and at pilot spark at electrode trigger the red button again If pilot lights an improper gas mixture caused the bad lighting and a longer purge period is recommended If pilot will not light check gap at electrode and pilot should be 14 to have a strong spark If gap measures replace ODS system Figure 19 C Gas supply pressure errant Check inlet gas pressure It should be within the limits as marked on the rating plate D Pilot orifice plugged Clean or replace ODS orifice 2 Pilot will not stay lit after A Defective pilot generator thermo Check pilot fla
34. idually or in sets of two or more to custom ize your appliance to fit your homes unique needs Kit model numbers are provided on page 14 along with descriptive illustrations The appliances covered in this manual are heater rated and produce a great deal of heat Decorative brass trim pieces and hoods may tarnish because of their proximity to the heater Opening and front face Tarnishing of these pieces is normal unavoidable and should be expected Forced Air Kit The FAB 1100 assembly Figure 26 provides a forced air circulation feature for your appli ance This kit mounts directly into the lower intake chamber behind the blower shield with an electrical connection made at the recep tacle provided Figure 27 The appliance must have an independent 120Vac power line incorporated at the time of installation Place the blower against the back wall of the appli ance within its chamber behind the blower shield The blower shield has to be removed for blower insertion and replaced before the installation is complete The instructions pro vided with the blower kit detail all wiring and Operation concerns The blower shield located at the back of the appliance lower control compartment isolates the blower chamber from the control area in front The blower shield is secured in place with two screws that must be removed and retained for reuse Pull the bottom of the shield forward and bring the top down to remove the shield horizonta
35. ing such as drywall is to be attached to the rear wall then the dimension must be measured from the drywall surface Note Framing dimensions in Figures 4 9 are calculated for a nailing flange depth of 1 2 13 mm Back Wall of eae i ncluding Finishin O ae Materials If Any Back Wall of PT ncluding Finishin Outside Wall Material If Any 15 394mm P 37 940mm e CF5500 Figure 4 Back Wall of Chase Enclosure Including Finishing Materials If Any 41 1041mm 13 343mm 29 A 737mm 37 940mm gt a 58 1 2 1473mm CF5500 Figure 5 cA A FT 37 1a 946 mm U 15 12 lt 394 mm 37 940 mm CF5500 Figure 6 The header may be in direct contact with the top metal spacers but must not rest on them or be notched to fit around them Step 2 Route a 1 2 13 mm gas line along the left or right side framing see Figure 10 19 495mm was 41 1 041mm CF6500 Figure 7 Back Wall of Chase Enclosure Including Finishing Materials If Any 14 44 362mm 33 7 A 8
36. is found The appliance is shipped with all gas controls and components installed and pre wired Re move the shipping carton exposing the op tional if installed front glass door frame Re move wood slats and remove and discard the wood slat mount brackets Loosenand remove the three 3 1 4 20 x 1 Phillips pan head screws at the three 3 tabs located along the door frame top edge Tilt the glass door frame assembly outward and disengage the three 3 tabs along the bottom ofthe door from the three 3 brackets at the bottom of the firebox open ing Remove the door and set the panel aside protecting it from inadvertent damage Retain the three 3 screws for use on reassembly Check Gas Type This appliance can only be connected to the gas type specified on the appliance data plate This appliance can not be modified in the field for a different gas type If the gas type to be used is not the one specified contact the dealer to obtain the correct gas appliance Note I lustrations shown in this manual reflect typical installations with nominal dimensions and are for design and framing reference only Actual installations may vary due to individual design preferences However always maintain minimum clearances to combustible materials and do not violate any specific installation re quirements NOTE DIAGRAMS amp ILLUSTRATION NOT TO SCALE Note The following steps represent the normal sequence of installation Eac
37. llus trates two methods for connecting the gas supply Installation methods and materials must be in compliance with local codes Gas Flex Line Kit Model GFLV Y NPT x 3 Flare Fitting 3 4 Flex Tubing Vo x 3 2 Flare Shut Off Valve Gas Valve Gas Stub ore z Nipple Standard with all Units sZ 3 Union 3 Close Nipple 3 2 Shut Off Valve 1 2 x 3 2 Reducer Figure 12 The gas control valve is located in the lower controlcompartment To accessthe valve open the lower control compartment door Figure 13 Thecontrolvalvehasa3 4 NPT thread inlet port and is fitted with a 3 76 mm long nipple 3 NPT on both ends Plan the connections accordingly Control Valve T j R Lower Control Compartment Door Figure 13 Secure all joints tightly using appropriate tools and sealing compounds ensure propane resis tant compounds are used in propane applica tions Turn on gas supply and test for gas leaks using a soapy water solution Never use an open flame to check for leaks A Mix a 50 dish soap 50 water solution B Light the appliance refer to safety and lighting instructions on page 17 C Brush all joints and connections with the soapy water solution to check for leaks If bubbles are formed or gas odor is detected turn the gas control knob to the OFF position Either tighten or refasten the leaking connec
38. lly flat against the appliance bottom and below the gas controls piping and wiring The blower may be in serted around the right side of the gas controls after any intervening connecting field installed gas line has been re routed or removed Place the blower within the chamber Refer to the diagrams provided with the blower Kit and reinstall the blower shield Ensure the blower wire is routed through the notch in the bottom edge of the shield Access to the blower chamber at the rear of the lower control compartment in CF 5500 appli ances is restricted due to its compact design by the interfering tubing of the gas controls assembly To provide clearance for the blower the spudplate assembly must be lifted up slightly to allow the blower to be inserted into its chamber under it To allow the spudplate to be lifted remove the four screws securing it to the appliance firebox floor The screws must be accessed from within the firebox Refer to Page 5 and Step 11 for door removal and replacement refer to Step 9 for log removal handling and placement instructions NOTE DIAGRAMS amp ILLUSTRATION NOT TO SCALE Figure 26 Blower Motor Grounded to Appliance Motor Plug Appliance Junction Box Figure 27 Wall Switch Kit An optional wall switch kit can be installed along with all CF appliances The kit consists of a standard UL wall switch with cover plate This kit provides for remote wall operation of the
39. m It is especially important to insulate outside chase cavity between studs and under floor on which appliance rests if floor is above ground level WARNING DO NOT ADD EXTRALOGS OR ORNAMENTS SUCH AS PINE CONES VER MICULITE OR ROCK WOOL USING THESE ADDED ITEMS CAN CAUSE SOOTING WARNING DO NOT PLACE ANY LAVA ROCK ON LOGS OR BURNERS THIS MAY CAUSE SOOTING Step 9 Ember Coal Rockwool and Log In stallation The logs are packaged in a carton packed inside the firebox Remove the ce ramic fiber coals from their packaging and spread evenly in the area in front of the burner Place the rockwool over the front half of the burner ports avoiding the two groups of five larger holes refer to Figure 17 Place ember coals in the confined area in front of the burner and behind the appliance front lip Reinstall the log grate removed in preparing the insert Secure the grate with the two 2 screws previously removed WARNING FAILURE TO POSITION THE PARTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE DIAGRAMS OR FAILURE TO USE ONLY PARTS SPECIFICALLY APPROVED WITH THIS HEATER MAY RESULT IN PROP ERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY Carefully position and center the fiber logs onto the burner in the manner illustrated Fig ure 18 Positioning pins indicate log location The flames should not impinge on the logs Install the logs beginning with the right rear log first a Engage it as shown over the pin located at the back of the right log r
40. me it must impinge on thermocouple Figure carefully following the couple 79 Clean and or replace or adjust ODS for maximum flame lighting instructions on thermocouple Ensure that the connection between the valve and thermocouple are tight and secure 3 Pilot burning no gas to A Wall switch or wires defective Check wall switch and wires for proper connections Jumper burner Valve knob ON wire across terminals at wall switch if burner comes on Wall Switch ON replace defective wall switch If okay jumper wires across wall switch wires at valve if burner comes on wires are faulty or connections are bad B Thermopile may not be generating Check thermopile with millivolt meter Take reading at ther sufficient millivoltage mopile terminals of gas valve Should read 325 millivolts minimum with optional wall switch OFF Replace faulty ODS system if reading is below specified minimum C Plugged burner orifice Check burner orifice for stoppage and remove D Defective door switch located at Remove door frame see instructions lower right corner of door frame Remove two 2 screws from switch mounting bracket pull switch out Jumper wire across terminals of door switch If burner comes on door switch is defective Replace 4 Frequent pilot outage A Pilot flame may be too low or Clean and or adjust pilot flame for maximum flame impinge problem blowing high causing the pilot ment on thermocouple
41. nal misuse or deliberately fragmenting the material could be hazardous to health by inhaling These CF appliances are intended for use as a gas heater as described in these instructions and should not be used for any other purpose Repair and work involving replacing parts should only be carried out by a qualified ser vice person Always shut off the gas supply and allow the appliance to cool before beginning any service work Always check for gas leaks after servicing If any major repair or service is required the qualified service person must contact the SFC INC service department before proceeding REPLACEMENT PARTS Exploded views of the appliances with num bered parts and parts lists can be found on pages 18 and 19 All parts should be ordered through your SFC distributor or dealer Parts will be shipped at prevailing prices at time of order When ordering repair parts always give the following information 1 The model number of the appliance 2 The serial number of the appliance 3 The part number 4 The description of the part 5 The quantity required 6 The installation date of the appliance If you encounter any problems or have any questions concerning the installation of this system please contact your distributor For the name of your nearest distributor contact SFC 1110 West Taft Avenue Orange CA 92865 13 ACCESSORIES AND COMPONENTS Forced Air Kit FAB 1100 CO Sensor Kit CMSK Gas
42. ng joints between wall panels at penetra tions for plumbing electrical and gas lines and at other openings Use the following equations to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space 1 Determine the volume of space ft Length x Width x Height ft Include adjoining rooms with doorless pas sageways or ventilation grills between rooms Example 24 L x 16 W x8 H 3072ft 3 2 Divide the volume of space by 50 ft to determine the maximum BTU hr the space can support volume of space ft 50 ft x 1000 Maximum BTU hr the space can support Example 3072 ft 50 ft x 1000 61 44 or 61 440 BTU hr the space can support 3 Add the BTU hr of all the fuel burning appli ances in the space Vent Free heater Max BTU hr Gas appliance 1 BTU hr Gas appliance 2 BTU hr Total BTU hr Example CF6500 Catalytic heater 29 000 BTU hr Gas appliance 1 water heater 34 000 BTU hr Total 63 000 BTU hr Do not include direct vent gas appliances Direct vent is sealed combustion and draws combustion air from the outdoors Compare the maximum BTU hr the space can support with the actual amount of BTU hr used BTU hr max the space can support BTU hr actual amount of BTU hr used Example 61 440 BTU hr max the space can support BTU Hr actual amount of BTU hr used 63 000 The space in the above example is a confined space because the actual
43. o encourage the dissipation of smoke and fumes 5 Upon each lighting of the appliance conden sation may occur and fog the inside of the glass enclosure panel This condition is normal and will disappear as the glass surface heats 6 Always keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible materials gasoline and other flammable liquids 7 Remember these appliances have a con tinuous burning pilot flame Exercise caution when using products with combustible vapors WARNING OBSERVE CAUTION NEAR THE GLASS ENCLOSURE PANEL THE GLASS MAY SHATTER UNEXPECTEDLY OR IF STRUCK WITH AN OBJECT 8 CAUTION DO NOT OPERATE THIS APPLI ANCE WITH A BROKEN GLASS PANEL Where broken glass exists the complete glass enclo sure panel must be replaced See the Replace ment Parts List on page 18 for correct replace ment part numbers Glass enclosure panel re moval and installation instructions are described on pages 5 and 10 respectively Maintenance CAUTION DO NOT OPERATE THE APPLIANCE WITH A BROKEN DAMAGED OR MISSING CATALYTIC COMPONENT The appliance should be inspected before use and at least annually by a professional service person Replace the catalytic component if CO levels measured at the appliance vent outlet exceed 1 1000 of 1 after 10 Min of burn ing Replacement of the catalytic component should only be completed by a qualified ser vice person at least every 20 years Ensure the air shutter openings ar
44. op spacers The minimum height from the base of the CF5500 to the underside of com bustible materials used to construct a utility shelf is 37 940 mm The minimum height from the base of the CF6500 to the underside of combustible materials used to construct a util ity shelf is 42 1067 mm The appliance should be mounted on a fully supported base extending the full width and depth of the unit The appliance may be located on or near conventional construction materials However if installed on combustible materials such as carpeting vinyl tile etc a metal or wood barrier covering the entire bottom sur face must be used If the appliance is to be elevated above floor level a solid continuous platform must be constructed WARNING MAINTAIN MINIMUM CLEAR ANCES Do not install in the vicinity of gasoline or other flammable liquids The heater must be kept clear and free from these combustible materi als and may not be located near where they are stored Clearances WARNING DO NOT INSTALL THESE APPLIANCES IN SLEEPING QUARTERS OR IN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES WARNING DO NOT INSTALL THESE APPLIANCES e WHERE CURTAINS FURNITURE CLOTHING OR OTHER FLAMMABLE OBJECTS ARE LESS THAN 42 FROM THE FRONT OF THE UNVENTED ROOM HEATER IN HIGH TRAFFIC AREAS IN WINDY OR DRAFTY AREAS Ensure the minimum clearances shown in Fig ures 2 3 and 4 thru 9 whatever applicable are maintained Minimum clearance to
45. r Lower Outlet Bipolar erminal Mating Connectors Note Supply wires may be alternatively connected to the outlet using the screw terminals however the black supply wire must be ganged wired to the same terminal that the pre wired black wire is attached to and the white supply wire must be connected to the opposite side of the outlet Figure 16 Evenly Spread Dime Sized Pieces Of Rockwool Over 85 Of This Area Small Burner Holes No Rockwool Material Behind This Point Front Figure 17 The forced air blower kit may be mounted at initial appliance installation or at any time thereafter Follow the instructions provided with the blower kit Keep Both Of These Five Hole Pattern Areas Free Of Rockwool Materials Ember Chunks In This Confinement Finished Wall Details It is sometimes best to frame the appliance after it has been positioned in place Frame with 2 x 4s or heavier lumber Always frame in accordance with local building codes NOTE DIAGRAMS amp ILLUSTRATION NOT TO SCALE Note The header may rest on the top spacers but must not be notched to fit around them In order to install the appliance facing flush with the finished wall position the framework to accommodate the thickness of the finished wall Refer to Figures 2 and 3 If you live in a cold climate seal all cracks around your appliance with noncombustible material and wherever cold air could enter the roo
46. rranted with the exception of defects in material or workmanship b Unvented Gas Room Heater electrical components such as fan motors and blowers electrical cord and electrical switches one year from the date of installation components such as gas valves pilot assembly igniter micro door switch and CO Sensor kit one year from the date of installation pered glass one year from the date of installation yst assembly 2 years parts and labor 3 5th year parts only from the date of installation This warranty covers only parts and labor as provided above In no case shall SFC be responsible for materials components or construction which are not manufactured or supplied by SFC or for the labor necessary to install repair or remove such materials components or construction QUALIFICATIONS TO THE WARRANTY The Unvented Gas Room Heater Warranty outlined above is further subject to the following qualifications 1 The Unvented Gas Room Heater must be installed in accordance with SFC installation instructions and local building codes The Warranty on this Unvented Gas Room Heater covers only the component parts manufactured by SFC The use of components manufactured by others with this Unvented Gas Room Heater except for a listed venting system as prescribed in the installation instructions could create serious safety hazards may result in the denial of certification by recognized national safety agencies and could be in viol
47. stalling the appliance WARNING CHILDREN AND ADULTS SHOULD BE ALERTED TO THE HAZARDS OF HIGH SURFACE TEMPERATURES USE CAUTION AROUND THE APPLIANCE TO AVOID BURNS OR CLOTHING IGNITION YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE SUPER VISED WHEN THEY ARE IN THE SAME ROOM AS THE APPLIANCE OPERATION AND CARE OF YOUR APPLIANCE 1 Appliance operation is controlled through an on off switch Separate switches may provide independent control for the optional forced air kit and fireplace operation see Optional Equipment 2 To light the appliance refer to the lighting instructions located at the back of this manual Note Instructions are also found on the pull out panel located in the lower control compart ment of the appliance 3 Flame Adjustments These appliances are equipped with a two stage High HI Low LO gas control valve This valve provides for easy flame height adjustment To adjust the burner between the HI and LO settings rotate the HI LO knob located in the center of the valve front face clockwise and counter clockwise respectively 4 When lit for the first time the appliance will emit a slight odor for an hour or two This is due to the burn in of the internal paints and lubricants used in the manufacturing process Additionally when lit for the first time this appliance may produce smoke this is normal and should be expected For the first few hours operate the appliance with doors and windows open t
48. ter may be located in unusually tight construction provided the space is unconfined or if confined is pro vided with two permanent openings commu nicating directly with an additional room s of sufficient volume so that the combined volume of all connected spaces meets the Criteria for an unconfined space National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 1992 Section 5 3 Generally 50 ft 3 per 1 000 BTU input of all operating appliances in the space The National Fuel Gas Code defines a con fined space as a space whose volume is less than 50 ft 3 per 1 000 BTU Hr 4 8 m3 per kw of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space and an unconfined Space as a Space whose volume is not less than 50 ft 3 per 1 000 BTU Hr 4 8 m per kw of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space Rooms communicat ing directly with the space in which the appli ances are installed through openings not furnished with doors are considered a part of the unconfined space Unusually tight construction is defined as con struction where a wall and ceilings exposed to the outside atmosphere have a continuous water vapor retarder with a rating of one perm or less with Openings gasketed or sealed and b weather stripping has been added on oper able windows and doors and c caulking or sealants are applied to areas such as joints around window and door frames between sole plates and floors between wall ceili
49. the embers from the base and walls of the firebox and from around the burners More frequent cleaning may be re quired due to excessive lint from carpeting material etc It is important that control com partments burners and circulating air pas sageways of the heater be kept clean Replace the logs as detailed in Step 9 Log Assembly Place Rockwool on screen of front burner CAUTION REPLACE THE GLASS ENCLOSURE PANEL BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE RE FER TO STEP 11 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Even though your CF appliance gives a very realistic appearance of a wood burning fire it must not be used for burning wood or other similar materials To avoid damage to the appli ance or possible personal injury matches pa per garbage or any other material must not be placed or thrown on top of the logs or into the flames Always ensure that the appliance glass enclosure panel is firmly fixed in place Do not remove the glass enclosure panel during nor mal operation of the appliance To avoid personal injury do not touch hot surfaces when the appliance is operating Close supervision of children is necessary when the appliance is in use SPECIAL WARNINGS Do not open the louvered control compartment access panel from the middle when unit is hot Only the ends of the louvers are cool to the touch The glowing logs are manufactured from bonded ceramic fiber which is commonly used material in the heating industry worldwide Intentio
50. uring tape Electric drill and bits Pliers Square Piping complying with local codes Pipe wrench Tee joint Pipe compound Building Supplies Should Include Framing materials Wall finishing materials Caulking materials noncombustible Fireplace surround materials Check the inventory list to be sure that you have all the necessary parts in usable condition Also check for concealed damage IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION INSTALLER PLEASE LEAVE THESE INSTRUC TIONS WITH THE OWNER OWNER PLEASE RETAIN THESE INSTRUC TION FOR FUTURE REFERENCE WARNING FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATING IN STRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THIS DOCU MENT WILL RESULT IN AN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED AND OPERATING APPLI ANCE VOIDING ITS WARRANTY ANY CHANGE TO THIS APPLIANCE AND OR ITS OPERATING CONTROLS IS DANGER OUS IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR USE OF THIS APPLIANCE CAN CAUSE SERI OUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM FIRE BURNS EXPLOSION OR CARBON MON OXIDE POISONING Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning are similar to the flu with headaches dizziness and or nausea If you have these signs obtain fresh air imme diately Turn off the gas supply too the appli ance and have it serviced by a qualified profes sional as it may not be operating correctly WARNING DO NOT USE A BLOWER INSERT HEAT EXCHANGER INSERT OR OTHER ACCESSORY NOT APPROVED FOR USE WITH THIS HEATER IMPORTANT BEFORE STARTING YOUR
51. vers and a fourth black louver that simply snap into place They provide a touch of elegance to the CF appliance This kit can be retrofitted to previously installed appliances Wall Thermostat Kit A wall thermostat kit is available for use with these appliances The wall thermostat is de signed to be wired directly to the appliance millivolt gas control circuit and provide auto matic On Off control of the appliance to main tain a desired temperature within the room Decorative Volcanic Stone The decorative volcanic stone Model DVS can be used to enhance the look of your appliance Spread the decorative volcanic stone evenly around the bottom of the firebox One Piece Arch Kit A one piece complete door arch kit is available for use with these CF appliances The kitis easy to install and does not require hardware to attach itto the standard door frame This kitcan be retrofitted to previously installed appliances The one piece decorative arch kit can not be used in conjunction with the screen panel kit Gas Flex Line with Valve A gas flex line kit is available to aid in attaching this appliance to the gas supply This kit can only be used where local codes permit The kit includes a 1 2 NPT to 3 flare in line shut off valve a 12 flex line 3 female flare through and a flare to 3 NPT fitting The components of this kit are rated for both natural and propane gas This kit is designed to be used as an aid in in
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