Martin Fireplaces VFCS20SNV User's Manual
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1. 20 Checking the Burner Flame 20 Operating 21 For Your Safety Read Before Lighting 22 Milli Volt Control Lighting Instructions 22 To Turn Off Gas to Heater 22 Match Lighting Instructions 23 Cleaning and 23 Troubleshooting 24 Replacement Parts 26 AA UA AA 26 Burner 1 27 Back Cover 58D6003 INSTALLER Please leave these instructions with the owner WARNING IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION OWNER Please retain these instructions for future reference IMPORTANT Read these instructions carefully before installing or trying to operate this vent free gas heater e Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous Improper installation or use of the heater can cause serious injury or death from fire burns explosion or carbon monoxide poisoning Do not allow fans to blow directly into the stove Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns not use a blower insert heat exchanger insert or other accessory not approved for use with this heater where applicable Due to high temperatures the appliance sho2. READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS CONTENTS Important Safety Information 3 Product Features 5 DimensSionS 6 Getting 7 Product 8 Ignition Controls 8 PO AE 8 Thermal Generator 8 General Installation Information 9 COIG 9 Adequate Combustion and Ventilation Air 9 Clearances Height Requirements 11 Removing Unit from 13 Connecting the 14 Checking Gas 15 Connecting Remote Receiver 15 Electrical 16 Connecting Optional Wall Switch WET TINO EEE 16 Checking System Operation 16 Installing Thermostat Sensor 17 Operating Thermostat 17 2 Log 18 Installing Logs 18 Rock Wool Installation 19 Flame 20 Checking Pilot Flame
3. Model Number Type Max BTU Hr Min BTU Hr VFCS20SNV G EBL ES EMB Milli Volt 10 000 6 000 VFCS30SNV G EBL ES EMB Milli Volt 32 000 20 000 PROPANE LPG Note An external regulator is required to reduce supply pressure to a maximum of 13 w c MILLIVOLT PRESSURE Regulator Pressure Setting 10 w c Gas Inlet Pressure Maximum 13 w c Minimum 11 w c Type Max BTU Hr Min BTU Hr Model Number VFCS20SPV G EBL ES EMB Milli Volt 10 000 6 000 VFCS30SPV G EBL ES EMB Milli Volt 32 000 26 000 IGNITION CONTROLS Piezo ignitor allows ignition of the pilot without the use of matches Milli Volt control has four 4 positions OFF All gas to the burner is shut off at the valve IGN Valve position to light maintain a standing pilot ON Valve position to turn burners ON OFF with remote switch thermostat LOW HI Variable position to control flame height heat output Both front and rear burners are in operation to provide realistic glow and yellow flame PILOT ODS The gas log heater is fitted with a specially designed safety pilot ODS assembly light which senses the amount of oxygen available in the room and shuts the gas log heater off if the oxygen level begins to drop below a satisfactory level The pilot can only be relit when adequate fresh air is available THERMAL GENERATOR The millivolt gas log pilot is fitted with a millivolt thermopile generator to provide power for remote activation 8 5
4. eee ee oe eo HEARTH amp HEATING UNVENTED GAS CAST IRON STOVE INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MODELS VFCS20SNV VFCS30SNV VFCS20SPV VFCS30SPV Natural Gas or Propane LPG Milli Volt Control MADE IN This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located manufactured mobile home where not prohibited by local codes This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases This is an unvented gas fired heater It uses air oxygen from the room in which it is installed Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided Refer to page 8 ya YT X AUT rs WARNINGS If the information in this manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or loss of life Donot store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS e Do not try to light any appliance e Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building e Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier
5. 3 5 kPa The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its equipment shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1 2 psig 3 5 kPa Do not use this room heater if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the room heater and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water Never burn solid fuels in an unvented room heater fire place or stove Do not set kettles or humidifying devices on top of stove The stove door screen must be closed when the appli ance is operating The screen shall have openings for induction of combustion air 58D6003 PRODUCT FEATURES Store Break Away Handle Here wi a ef _ ale N 127 X YA 9 Optional Thermostat Sensor Off Pilot On Knob Q 2 2 gt 9 5 N 22 Or yr oL Figure 1 Cast Iron Stove 58D6003 DIMENSIONS a AMH Figure 2 Dimensions VFCS20S VFCS30S 6 58D6003 GETTING STARTED MAKE SURE YOU HAVE RECEIVED ALL PARTS Check your packing list to verify that all listed parts have been received You should have the following e Cast Iron Stove with Burner Assembly e Installation Operating Instructions e Ceramic Fiber Logs e Touch up Paint Millivolt con
6. De Back Log 5801901 Bottom Left Log 58D1902 Bottom Right Log 5801903 Left Top Log 5801904 Right Top Log 5801905 Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this appliance may result in property damage or personal injury 2 2 lt 26 58D6003 REPLACEMENT PARTS BURNER ASSEMBLY Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this appliance may result in property damage or personal injury 2 2 lt 58D6003 27 REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH YOUR RETAILER BURNER ASSEMBLY Piezo Ignition Module Piezo Switch Piezo Wire Front Burner Rear Burner Control Valve Front Burner Injector Rear Burner Injector ODS Pilot Assembly On Off Control Knob Hi Lo Control Knob On Off Switch VF Valve Tube VF Rear Burner Tube VF Front Burner Tube 5 16 Union Tee Accessories Flex Connector Wall Switch Kit Wall Thermostat Kit Hand Held Remote Hand Held Thermostat Remote Thermostat Control Sensor 28 VFCS20 VFCS30 Description Propane Natural Propane _ 45D0077 45D0077 45D0077 45D0077 Flexcon 30 MVWS MVWTS RCM RCT 45D0078 45D0078 45D0078 45D0078 00K0632 00K0632 00K0632 00K0632 33D0070 33D0071 58D0193 58D0193 5800435 5800435 1400467 1400468 1400467 140046
7. brush or pipe cleaners Failure to keep air intake holes clean will result in sooting and poor combustion e External case should be dusted and wiped with a moist cloth ANNUAL CLEANING INSPECTION Refer to parts diagram for location of items discussed below e Inspect and clean burner air intake holes Remove lint or particles with vacuum brush or pipe cleaners Failure to keep air intake holes clean will result in sooting and poor combustion e Inspect and clean all burner ports e Inspect ODS pilot for operation and accumulation of lint at air intake holes e Verify flame pattern and log placement for proper operation e Verify smooth and responsive ignition of main burner and rear burner e Replace AA battery in ignition module 58D6003 23 TROUBLESHOOTING 2 2 lt Turn appliance OFF and allow to cool before servicing Only a qualified service person should service and repair the heater Note All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY When ignitor button is pressed 1 Ignitor electrode positioned wrong 1 Replace ignitor there is no spark at ODS pilot 2 Ignitor electrode is broken 2 Replace ignitor 3 Ignitor electrode not connected to ignitor 3 Reconnect ignitor cable cable 4 Ignitor cable pinched or wet Keep ignitor cable 4 Free ignitor cable if pinched by any dry metal or tubing 5 Broken ignitor cable 5 Replace ignitor ca
8. first time it may be necessary to press in the control knob for 30 seconds or longer to allow air to bleed out of the gas piping 7 With the control knob pushed in push in and release the piezo ignitor button to light the pilot 8 Continue pushing the control knob in for a further 10 seconds to prevent the flame detector from shutting off the gas while the probe is warming up Release the control knob 9 Turn gas control knob counterclockwise r to the ON position 10 After the pilot has been lit for one minute the burners can be turned on Turn the ON OFF switch to ON position or adjust thermostat to desired setting NOTE To use the thermostat function if installed the control knob must be set to ON and ON OFF switch must be in the OFF position 11 Ifthe gas logs will not operate follow the instructions service technician or gas supplier o Turn Off Gas To Heater below and call your On Off Switch Ignitor Pilot Control Located on Side of Stove Figure 23 Pilot Figure 24 Control Cover Plate for Milli Volt TO TURN OFF GAS TO HEATER 1 Turn control knob clockwise to OFF position to completely shut off the heater 2 If applicable Turn ON OFF switch to OFF position and or set thermostat if present to lowest setting 3 If applicable Turn off all electric power to the heater 22 58D6003 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS and CLEANING AND SERVICING MATCH LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Open stove door R
9. from paint or curing process of logs 1 Turning control knob to HIGH position when burner is cold 2 Air in gas line 3 Dirty or partially clogged burner orifices 1 LP regulator shut down due to inlet pressure too high Press in control knob fully 2 After ODS pilot lights keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds Fully open manual shutoff valve Handa tighten thermocouple connection until snug then tighten 1 4 turn more Contact local gas company This prob lem could be caused by either low gas pressure or a dirty or partially clogged ODS pilot Replace pilot Replace control valve Contact qualified service person 2 Replace burner orifice Clean orifice Contact local gas company 2 Clean burner or replace burner orifice Clean burner or replace burner orifice 2 Replace burner Replace gas regulator Problem will stop after a few hours of operation Open a window for the first few hours Log heater is intended to be smokeless Turn OFF heater and call qualified ser vice person Turn control knob to LOW position and let warm up for a minute Operate burner until air is removed from line Have gas line checked by local gas company Clean burner or replace burner orifice Verify LP tank regulator is installed and set at 11 to 13 w c 25 REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH YOUR RETAILER LOGS
10. natural See Figure 19 for correct pilot flame If the pilot flame does not touch the thermocouple then the burners cannot function reliably See Figure 20 for incorrect shape of pilot flame MILLI VOLT CONTROL Thermocouple for Natural Thermocouple for Natural Thermocouple for LP for LP Figure 19 Correct Appearance of Pilot Flame Figure 20 Incorrect Appearance of Pilot Flame 58D6003 19 FLAME APPEARANCE CHECKING BURNER FLAME In normal operation at full rate after 15 minutes the following flame appearances should be observed The left and right rear flames should be yellow and extend 1 2 above middle logs The yellow flames should not contact the logs There should be glowing embers on the front surface of the middle log Note The flames and embers will be an opaque orange color during the burn off time Middle Log Middle Log Figure 21 Correct Flame Appearance OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns Do not allow fans to blow directly into the stove Do not place a blower inside the burn area of the stove Ceiling fans may create drafts that alter flame patterns Sooting and improper burning will result During manufacturing fabricating and shipping various components of this appliance are treated with certain oils films or bonding agents These chemicals are not harmful but may produce annoying smoke and smells as they are burned off during the initial operation
11. of the appliance possibly causing headaches or eye or lung irritation This is a normal and temporary occurrence The initial break in operation should last two to three hours with the burner at the highest setting Provide maximum ventila tion by opening windows or doors to allow odors to dissipate Any odors remaining after this initial break in will be slight and will disappear with continued use 20 58D6003 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING If you do not follow these instruction exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or loss of life A This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the pilot If the piezo is not working properly see Match Lighting Instructions page 24 B BEFORE OPERATING smell all around the appliance area for gas Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas 15 heavier than air and will settle on the floor WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not attempt to light any appliance Do not touch any electric switch do not use any phone in your building e Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions e If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department 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 don t try to repair it Call a qualified service technici
12. 1 NFPA54 Section 5 3 or applicable local codes 2 2 lt 10 58D6003 CLEARANCES HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS The dimensions shown in Figure 4 are minimum clearances to maintain in installing this heater Left and right clearances are determined when facing the front of the heater Follow these instructions carefully to ensure safe installation Failure to follow instructions exactly can create a fire hazard The appliance cannot be installed on a carpet tile or other combustible material other than wood flooring the appliance shall be installed on a metal wood or noncombustible material panel extending full width and depth of the appliance WARNING Ceilin Ceiling gt Sid Side Wall Wall Mantel Minimum Minimum in Front to Either 8 Side Wall 00 Minimum to Either Side Wall Corner Installation Wall Installation Figure 4 Minimum Clearance to Walls and Ceiling Mantel Clearance from Side Measured from Top Corner Top of Unit Rear Measured __ Measured From Top from Floor Protrusion Left from Back Corners 58D6003 11 CLEARANCES HEIGHT REQUIRMENTS Figure 5 Placing Stove in Alcove Tested Minimum Alcove Dimensions Height From Hearth A VF20 Note Maintain minimum side and back c
13. 10 Test Port OUT The valve regulator controls the burner pressure which should be checked at the pressure test point If outlet pressure is low check inlet pressure against data plates or manual Turn captured slotted screw counter clockwise 2 or 3 turns and then place tubing to pressure gauge over test point Use test point OUT closest to control knob After taking pressure reading be sure and turn captured screw clockwise firmly to re seal Do not over torque Check for gas leaks Figure 10 Pressure Test Point Location Milli Volt Control NOTE Remove control panel to access gas valve and ignitor battery module CONNECTING REMOTE RECEIVER 1 Remove cover on control panel to show opening for remote receiver See Figure 11 i NS 2 Cut cable to length approximately 12 for placement in the fireplace Remote Receiver J 2 3 Strip back 4 of the insulation from free end of each gt 2 wire Do not cut off wire connector Soo 4 Connect two 25 female connectors to the wires at free P end of the cable 5 Insert the wire connector into the receiver If remote does not have plug in connector strip back 4 of insulation Cover Insert wire into terminal and tighten screws 6 Connect the connectors to the two 25 male connectors located on the left side when facing the unit See Figure 11 Do not let the wire touch the grate or burners 7 Slide remote receiver in the opening of cont
14. 8 5800061 5800056 5800061 6203005 1400473 1400474 1400473 1400474 4300094 4300094 4300094 4300094 4300095 4300095 4300095 4300095 3200232 3200232 3200232 3200232 5800427 5800427 5800428 5800428 5800429 5800429 4300181 4300181 5806003 58D6003 NOTES 29 NOTES 30 58D6003 NOTES 58D6003 31 MARTIN HEARTH amp HEATING LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY Martin Hearth amp Heating warrants its products to be free of defects in material and workmanship and backs each product with a Limited Lifetime Warranty This warranty is to the original purchaser of a Martin Hearth amp Heating product and is not transferable LIFETIME WARRANTY Covered under this warranty are the stove body combustion chamber door frame gold plating manufacturing defects only glass thermal breakage only heat exchange system and burner This coverage includes parts and reasonable labor during the first five years of ownership and parts only thereafter FIVE YEAR WARRANTY Ceramic fiber logs firebrick panels and secondary air tubes are covered for a period of five years from the date of pur chase TWO YEAR WARRANTY Gas valves pilot assemblies thermopiles thermocouples regulators electrical components cast iron grates and blowers are covered for a period of two years from the date of purchase EXCLUSIONS Items that are not covered under this warranty include but are not limited to damage or chipping to any
15. 8D6003 GENERAL INSTALLATION INFORMATION Do not install the heater e Where curtains furniture clothing or other flammable objects are less than 42 from the front of the heater In high traffic areas 2 2 lt In windy or drafty areas CODES Adhere to all local codes or in their absence the latest edition of THE NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE ANSI Z223 1 or NFPA 234 which be obtained from American National Standards Institute Inc 1430 Broadway New York NY 10018 or National Fire Protection Association Inc Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 ADEQUATE COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR This heater shall not be installed in a confined space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation air The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI 2223 1 54 defines a confined space as a space whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1 000 BTU per hour 4 8 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 cubic feet per 1 000 BTU per hour 4 8 m per kw of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space Rooms communicating directly with the space in which the appliances are installed through openings not furnished with doors are considered a part of the unconfined space UNUSUALLY TIGHT CONSTRUCTION IS DEFINED AS CONSTRUCTION WH
16. CLOSED ia check shown in chart by connecting meter ae test leads to terminals as indicated THERMOPILE 1 amp 2 OPEN 0 OUTPUT OR MORE A COMPLETE MILLIVOLT SYSTEM CHECK Reading Thermostat contacts CLOSED Control Knob ON Main Burners should turn ON a If the reading is more than 175 millivolts and the automatic valve still does not come on replace the valve b If the closed circuit reading A reading is less than 175 millivolts determine cause for low reading proceed as follows B THERMOPILE OUTPUT READING CHECK B Reading Thermostat contacts OPEN Main burner OFF Check gas pressure to the unit If gas pressure is within minimum and maximum on data plate then replace pilot If the minimum millivolt reading is not obtainable replace pilot 16 58D6003 ELECTRICAL WIRING MILLI VOLT 4 Remove adhesive backing from plastic clip Press Valve clip to bottom of valve Clip thermo bulb into plastic clip See Figure 13 Reattach faceplate or reinstall base 6 Install knob to shaft of t stat sensor See Figure 13 page 17 Thermo rE Bulb SX EF Plastic Clip Figure 13 Clipping Thermo Bulb into Plastic Clip OPERATING THERMOSTAT SENSOR 1 Follow millivolt lighting instructions on lighting plate attached to unit or in homeowner s manual 2 With control knob in the ON position make sure the ON OFF switch is in the OFF position See Figure 16 3 un
17. ERE a walls and ceilings exposed to the outside atmosphere have a continuous water vapor retarder with a rating of 1 perm 10 kg per pa sec m7 or less with openings gasketed or sealed b weather stripping has been added on openable 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 ceiling joints between wall panels at penetrations for plumbing electrical and gas lines and at other openings 58D6003 9 GENERAL INSTALLATION INFORMATION Counter gt lron Stove Figure 3 Example of a Large Room with 1 2 Wall Divider The following formula can be used to determine the maximum heater rating per the definition of unconfined space BTU Hr 14 E W Ftx Ft x 4999 Consider two connecting rooms with an open area between with the following dimensions Li 151 2 Ft Le 12 Ft W 12 Ft H 8 Ft BTU Hr 151 2 12 x 12 8 x 1000 52800 BTU Hr 50 If there were a door between the two rooms the calculation would be based only on the room with the heater BTU Hr 151 2 x 12 x 8 x 1000 29760 BTU Hr 50 If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than that defined as an unconfined space or if the building is of unusually tight construction provide adequate combustion and ventilation air by one of the methods described in the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223
18. an Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion D Do not use this appliance if any part of it has been under water Immediately call a qualified service tech nician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control that has been under water Data and Instruction Plates Located on Back of Burner Optional Remote Receiver Hi Lo Knob 2 22 9 Off Pilot On Knob Optional OF Thermostat Sensor Figure 22 Location of Piezo Ignitor Control Knobs and Switch on Milli volt Unit 58D6003 21 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MILLI VOLT and THERMOSTAT CONTROL LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS STOP Read the safety information label 2 Make sure the manual shutoff valve is fully open 3 This gas log set is equipped with an ignition device piezo which automatically lights the pilot If piezo ignitor does not light the pilot refer to instructions for Match Lighting Instructions page 24 4 Turn gas control knob clockwise to the OFF position set the thermostat to the lowest setting and turn ON OFF switch to OFF position 5 Wait 5 minutes to clear out any gas Then smell for gas including near the floor If you smell gas STOP Follow the instructions under What To Do If You Smell Gas page 29 6 From OFF position turn the gas control knob counterclockwise KOO to IGN position Push in control knob for 5 seconds NOTE If you are running the heater for the
19. ble 6 Bad piezo ignitor 6 Replace piezo ignitor 7 No battery power auto spark 7 Replace battery Appliance produces unwanted 1 Appliance burning vapors from paint hair 1 Ventilate room Stop using odor causing odors spray glues etc products while heater is running 2 Gas leak 2 Locate and correct all leaks 3 Initial burn off 3 Ventilate room and turn unit on high until odor is gone Odor should be gone after 2 to 3 hours of continuous use Appliance shuts off during use 1 Not enough fresh air is available for ODS pilot 1 Open window and or door for ventila to operate tion 2 Low line pressure 2 Contact local gas company 3 ODS pilot is partially clogged 3 Clean ODS pilot 4 Defective Thermopile 4 Check pilot flame Check wire connec tions Check thermopile output should be 500 milli volts across TH TP and TP Terminals with ON OFF switch off 5 Restrictions in incoming air flow 5 Check for obstructions on bottom of unit Check for improper log placement Gas odor even when control knob 1 Gas leak 1 Locate and correct all leaks is in OFF position 2 Control valve defective 2 Replace control valve When ignitor button is pressed 1 Gas supply turned off or appliance shutoff 1 Turn on gas supply or open manual there is spark at ODS pilot but valve closed shutoff valve no ignition 2 Air in gas lines when installed 2 Continue holding down control knob Repeat igniting operation unt
20. bligations or liability in connection with the sale or use of the appliance In states that do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or do not allow exclusion of indirect damages those limitations of exclusions may not apply to you You may also have additional rights not covered in this Limited Warranty Martin Hearth amp Heating reserves the right to investigate any and all claims against the Limited Warranty and decide upon the method of settlement Technical Services Department 2813 W Mall Drive Unit B Florence Alabama 35630 1 866 500 5671 www martinhearthandheating com November 2004 P N 5806003 Rev 2
21. component surfaces gasketing refractory material or trim It does not cover installation or operational problems related to venting systems inadequate draft inadequate gas pressure adjustments to the appliance the cost of inspection components which have been altered or modified labor costs removal and re installation costs shipping to or from the factory or authorized service center shipping damage damage from improper use or neglect installation damage damage from unauthorized service incidental or consequential damage or negative pressure caused by mechanical systems such as furnaces fans clothes dryers etc TERMS This warranty shall be void if the appliance is not installed a by qualified installer in accordance with the installation instruc tions provided with the appliance and state and local codes The warranty shall also be void if the appliance is not operated and maintained in accordance with the operating instructions supplied with the appliance All service work must be performed by an authorized service representative Any part or parts which we deem defective will be repaired or replaced at Martin Hearth amp Heating s option through an authorized dealer or service provider This warranty is expressly in lieu of other warranties express or implied including the warranty of merchantability of fitness for purpose and of all other obligations or liabilities Martin Hearth amp Heating does not assume for it any other o
22. emove any items necessary for easy access to the pilot for example logs screens etc 2 Follow appropriate lighting instructions found previously Light a match and hold the flame to the end of the pilot and ignite the pilot 3 After control knob has been released and pilot stays lit reinstall any items that were removed for pilot access Close and latch stove door 4 Replace ignitor battery If ignitor still does not work then call a qualified service technician for repair or replacement of the piezo ignitor CLEANING AND SERVICING Annual inspection and cleaning by your dealer or qualified service technician is recommended to prevent malfunction and or sooting Turn off heater and allow to cool before cleaning Disconnect electrical power before cleaning or servicing 2 Z lt Remove logs handling carefully by holding gently at each end Gloves are recommended to prevent skin irritation from ceramic fibers If skin becomes irritated wash gently with soap and water Refer to manual for correct log placement PERIODIC CLEANING See parts diagram for location of items discussed below Do not use cleaning fluid to clean logs or any part of heater e Brush logs with soft bristle brush or vacuum with brush attachment e Vacuum loose particles and dust from the front and rear burners control and piezo covers and grate weldment e Inspect and clean burner air intake holes Remove lint or particles with vacuum
23. g Valve Pipe CF Locations that the Pressure CP Tapping Point May Be Installed 8 Supply Stainless Flexible Tube Manual Shutoff Valve nlet Figure 9 Gas Connection IMPORTANT Hold heater valve firmly with a wrench to prevent movement when connecting to inlet pipe CHECK GAS TYPE The gas supply must be the same as stated on the heater s rating plate If the gas supply is different DO NOT INSTALL THE HEATER Contact your dealer for the correct model 2 lt Always use an external regulator for all propane LPG heaters and high pressure to two pound systems only to reduce the supply tank pressure to a maximum of 13 w c This is in addition to the internal regulator in the heater valve 14 58D6003 CHECKING GAS PRESSURE and CONNECTING REMOTE RECEIVER The heater gas inlet connection is 3 8 NPT at the valve The inlet is located on left side of stove Remove front control plate to better access the inlet Connecting directly to an unregulated propane L P G tank can cause an When tightening up the joint to the valve hold the valve securely explosion with a wrench to prevent movement WARNING Test all gas joints from the gas meter to the heater valve for leaks using a gas analyzer or soap and water solution after completing connection DO NOT USE AN OPEN FLAME Check the gas pressure with the appliance burning and the control set to HIGH MILLIVOLT CONTROL FIGURE
24. il air is removed 3 ODS pilot is clogged 3 Replace ODS pilot assembly or get it serviced 4 Gas regulator setting is not correct LPG 4 Replace gas regulator at tank 24 58D6003 2 2 lt OBSERVED PROBLEM TROUBLESHOOTING If the gas quality is bad your pilot may not stay lit the burners may produce soot and the heater may backfire when lit If the gas quality or pressure is low contact your local gas supplier immediately REMEDY ODS pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released Burner does not light after ODS pilot is lit Burner backfires during com bustion Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Logs appear to smoke after ini tial operation Heater produces a whistling noise when burner is lit No gas to pilot 58D6003 POSSIBLE CAUSE 1 Control knob not fully pressed in 2 Control knob not pressed in long enough 3 Appliance shutoff valve not fully open 4 Thermocouple connection loose at control valve 5 Pilot flame not touching thermocouple which allows thermocouple to cool causing pilot flame to go out 6 Thermocouple damaged 7 Control valve damaged 1 Inlet gas pressure is too low 2 Burner orifice diameter is too small 3 Burner orifice is clogged 1 Manifold pressure is too low 2 Burner orifice is clogged 1 Burner orifice is clogged or damaged 2 Burner is damaged 3 Gas regulator defective 1 Vapors
25. it is now being controlled by the thermostat sensor The sensor will now cycle the burners on and off You can adjust how often the unit cycles by turning the control knob on the sensor Ignitor Hi Lo Knob Pilot Figure 16 Control Knob in ON Position and ON OFF Switch in OFF Position 58D6003 17 LOG PLACEMENT Before you begin This unit is supplied with four ceramic fiber logs Do not handle these logs with your bare hands Always wear gloves to prevent skin irritation from ceramic fibers After handling the logs wash your hands gently with soap and water to remove any traces of fibers The positioning of the logs are critical to the safe and clean operation of this heater Sooting and other problems may result if the logs are not properly and firmly positioned in the appliance Never add additional logs or embellishments such as pine cones vermiculite or rock wool to the heater Only use the logs supplied with the unit Failure to position the parts in accordance with diagrams below or to use only parts specifically approved for this heater may result in property damage or personal injury WARNING INSTALLING LOGS ON GRATE See Figure 17 1 Install back log 1 rear log support bracket 2 Install left bottom log 2 on left log support bracket in front of back log 3 Install right bottom log 3 on right log support bracket in front of back log 4 Install top left log 4 o
26. learances when placing stove in alcove 12 58D6003 REMOVING UNIT FROM CRATE 1 Remove two 2 straps See Figure 6 Plastic 2 Open plastic bag and slide to bottom of unit See Figure 7 3 Lift up on ash lip and pivot down to open control door See Figure 8 4 Liftup on front Pivot bottom of front out Remove front See Figure 8 5 Lift screen to remove 6 Remove log box from inside of unit 7 Liftunit off pallet Lift unit up high enough to clear upright supports unit is sitting on Note You will need at least two 2 strong people to lift unit off of pallet Pallet Control Door Hearth Door 58D6003 13 CONNECTING THE GAS NOTICE A qualified gas appliance installer must connect the heater to the gas supply Consult all local codes Use new black iron or steel pipe Internally tinned copper or copper tubing can be used per National Fuel Code section 2 6 3 providing gas meets hydrogen sulfide limits and where permitted by local codes Gas piping system must be sized to provide minimum inlet pressure Listed on Data Plate at the maximum flow rate BTU Hr Undue pressure loss will occur if the pipe is too small A manual shutoff valve must be installed upstream of the appliance Union tee and plugged 1 NPT pressure tapping point should be installed upstream of the appliance See Figure 9 Z mn lt To Heater Pipe Couplin
27. n top of left bottom log 5 Install top right log 5 on top of right bottom log Back Log 1 gt a During initial operation of the new eJ heater burning logs will give off a paper Left Log burning smell and orange flames will be Support Bracket present Simply open the windows for afew hours to vent the odor Rear Log Support Bracket WA Right Log Support Bracket Figure 17 Installing Logs to Grate 18 58D6003 ROCK WOOL INSTALLATION psam 1 Break rock wool into dime sized pieces Qe Y h YA g DY 2 Place rock evenly across rock wool tray and front burner as shown in Figure 18 Rock wool depth must not be more than 1 Do not place rock wool past the bend in rock wool tray Do not place rock wool on rear burner Bend in Rock Rock wool must be placed Wool Tray correctly Placing rock wool in wrong area will create high carbon monoxide Rock Wool 2 2 lt 05 00270 LS 069 LOSSY XO Q Rock Wood Tray FLAME APPEARANCE Flames from the pilot front and rear burner should be visually checked as soon as the heater is installed In addition periodically check the flames visually during operation CHECKING PILOT FLAME The pilot flame must always be present when the heater is in operation It should just touch the top of the ther mocouple tip for
28. rol panel Use two screws provided to attach remote receiver to the control panel See Figure 11 8 Replace Cover See Figure LI Figure 11 Installing Remote Receiver NOTE Do not place remote in combustion chamber 58D6003 15 ELECTRICAL WIRING MILLI VOLT The milli volt valve is a self powered combination gas control THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE 110 VAC TO OPERATE ODS Pilot Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation Verify proper operation after servicing 2 mn lt Millivolt Valve On Off Switch Spade Terminal Optional Wall Switch Wall Thermostat aia Thermostat Sensor or 2 TP TH Remote 3 TH Switch gp Figure 12 Wiring Diagram file CONNECTING OPTIONAL WALL SWITCH OR THERMOSTAT 1 Use 18 awg two wire cable 15 feet maximum length 2 At one end of the cable connect both wires to the wall switch or thermostat At the other end connect one wire to TP TH and one wire to TH or connect the wall switch thermostat to the two male 0 25 terminals on the left side of the unit The color of the wires does not matter CONNECT CHECKING SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK TO METER THERMOSTAT METER ae TEST TEST LEADS TO CONTACTS READING The millivolt system and individual compo TERMINALS SHOULD BE nents may be checked with a millivolt meter having a 0 1000mv range Conduct each A COMPLETE vee 7
29. s heaters are a supplemental zone heater They are not intended to be a primary heating appli ance Unvented gas heaters emit moisture into the living area In most homes of average construction this does not pose a problem In houses of extremely tight construction addition mechanical ventilation is recommended During manufacturing fabricating and shipping various components of this appliance are treated with certain oils films or bonding agents These chemicals are not harmful but may produce annoying smoke and smells as they are burned off during the initial operation of the appliance possibly causing headaches or eye or lung irritation This is a normal and temporary occurrence The initial break in operation should last two to three hours with the burner at the highest setting Provide maximum ventilation by opening windows or doors to allow odors to dissipate Any odors remaining after this initial break in period will be slight and will disappear with continued use 20 PAR 22 23 24 29 26 Input ratings are shown in BTU per hour and for elevations up to 2 000 feet For elevations above 2 000 feet input ratings should be reduced 4 percent for each 1 000 feet above sea level Refer to the National Fuel Gas Code The appliance and its appliance main gas valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1 2 psig
30. throom or bedroom unless approved for bedroom use Correct installation of the ceramic fiber logs proper location of the heater and annual cleaning are neces sary to avoid potential problems with sooting Sooting resulting from improper installation or operation can settle on surfaces outside the fireplace See log placement instructions for proper installation Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns Do not allow fans to blow directly into fireplace Do not place a blower inside burn area of firebox Ceiling fans may create drafts that alter burner flame patterns Sooting and improper burning will occur Caution Candles incense oil lamps etc produce combustion by products including soot Vent free appli ances will not filter or clean soot produced by these types of products In addition the smoke and or aromatics scents may be reburnt in the vent free appliance which can produce odors It is recommended to minimize the use of candles incense etc while the vent free appliance is in Operation Continued on page 4 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Continued from page 3 15 16 LA 18 19 This is an unvented gas fired heater It uses air oxygen from the room in which it is installed Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be pro vided See page 8 Keep room area clear and free from combustible materi als gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids Unvented ga
31. trolled heater designed to be operated with optional devices for ON OFF functions e Hand Held Remote with Receiver Manual or Thermostat e Wall Switch with 15 Wire e Wall T stat with 15 Wire Stove Mounted Thermostat Control Gloves are recommended when handling ceramic fiber logs to prevent skin irritation from loose fibers Logs are fragile handle with care Z un lt Carefully inspect the contents for shipping damage If any parts missing or damaged immediately inform the dealer from whom you purchased the appliance Do not attempt to install any part of the appliance unless you have all parts in good condition WHAT YOU WILL NEED FOR INSTALLATION You must have the following items available before proceeding with installation e External regulator for propane L P G e Pipe sealant approved for use with propane L P G or high pressure natural gas 1 to 2 PSI system Resistant to sulfur compounds e Piping which complies with local codes e Manual shutoff valve Sediment trap recommended e Tee joint e Pipe wrench or appropriate wrench set e Screwdrivers 58D6003 7 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS NATURAL GAS NOTE An external regulator is required to reduce supply pressure to a maximum of 101 2 w c on Natural Gas systems operating at higher pressure MILLIVOLT PRESSURE Regulator Pressure Setting 3 5 Pilot Regulator 3 5 w c Gas Inlet Pressure Max 10 1 2 w Min 5 w c
32. uld be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies Children and adults should be alerted to the hazard of high surface temperature and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room with the apliance Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or near the appliance Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing an appliance must be replaced prior to operating the heater Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service person To prevent malfunction and or sooting an unvented gas heater should be cleaned before use and at least annually by a professional service person More frequent cleaning may be required due to exces sive lint from carpeting bedding material etc It is imperative that control compartments burners and circulating air passageways be kept clean 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 immediately Have the heater serviced as it may not be operating properly 58D6003 10 11 12 13 14 The installation must conform with local codes or in the absence of local codes with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA54 This unit complies with ANSI Z21 11 2 2001 Unvented Heaters Do not install heater in a ba
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