Quadra Fire Indoor Fireplace QV36DC A User Guide

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Owner’s Manual  
Installation and Operation  
Model:  
QV36DC-A  
CAUTION  
DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL  
Important operating and Read, understand and follow  
Leave this manual with  
party responsible for use  
and operation.  
maintenance instruc-  
tions included.  
these instructions for safe  
installation and operation.  
WARNING  
WARNING: If the information in these  
instructions is not followed exactly, a re  
or explosion may result causing property  
damage, personal injury, or death.  
HOT SURFACES!  
Glass and other surfaces are hot during  
operation AND cool down.  
Hot glass will cause burns.  
DO NOT touch glass until it is cooled  
• NEVER allow children to touch glass  
• Keep children away  
• Do not store or use gasoline or other am-  
mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of  
this or any other appliance.  
• CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room as  
replace.  
• What to do if you smell gas  
• Alert children and adults to hazards of high temperatures.  
- Do not try to light any appliance  
High temperatures may ignite clothing or other ammable  
materials.  
- Do not touch any electrical switch. Do not  
use any phone in your building.  
• Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other ammable  
- Immediately call your gas supplier from a  
neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas suppli-  
er’s instructions.  
materials away.  
This appliance has been supplied with an integral barrier  
to prevent direct contact with the xed glass panel. DO  
NOT operate the appliance with the barrier removed.  
- If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call  
Contact your dealer or Hearth & Home Technologies if the  
barrier is not present or help is needed to properly install one.  
the re department.  
• Installation and service must be performed  
by a qualied installer, service agency, or the  
gas supplier.  
In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts installation must be  
performed by a licensed plumber or gas tter.  
See Table of Contents for location of additional Commonwealth  
of Massachusetts requirements.  
This appliance may be installed as an OEM installation in  
manufactured home (USA only) or mobile home and must be  
installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions  
and the manufactured home construction and safety standard,  
Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 or Standard for Installation in Mobile  
Homes, CAN/CSA Z240MH.  
Installation and service of this appliance should be  
performed by qualied personnel. Hearth & Home  
Technologies suggests NFI certied or factory-trained  
professionals, or technicians supervised by an NFI  
certied professional.  
This appliance is only for use with the type(s) of gas indicated  
on the rating plate.  
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TABLE OF CONTENTS  
Safety and Warning Information .................................................2  
Service Parts Lists .......................................................................4  
Section 1: Approvals and Codes ................................................7  
Appliance Certication....................................................................7  
Installation Codes...........................................................................7  
High Altitude Installations ...............................................................7  
Electrical Codes..............................................................................7  
Requirements for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts...............8  
Section 2: Getting Started ...........................................................9  
Introducing the Quadra-Fire Gas Fireplaces..................................9  
Pre-installation Preparation............................................................9  
Section 3: Installing the Fireplace ............................................11  
Constructing the Fireplace Chase................................................11  
Step 1 Locating the Fireplace...................................................11  
Step 2 Framing the Fireplace...................................................12  
Step 3 Installing the Vent System.............................................14  
A. Vent System Approvals............................................14  
B. Installing Vent Components.....................................21  
C. Vent Termination......................................................24  
Step 4 Positioning, Leveling, and  
Securing the Fireplace..................................................27  
Step 5 The Gas Control System...............................................27  
Step 6 The Gas Supply Line ....................................................28  
Step 7 Gas Pressure Requirements.........................................28  
Step 8 Wiring the Fireplace......................................................29  
Step 9 Finishing........................................................................30  
Step 10 Installing Trim, Logs, and Ember Material.....................31  
Installing the Trim..........................................................31  
Refractory Kit Placement ..............................................31  
Positioning the Logs......................................................32  
Shutter Settings ............................................................32  
Placing the Ember Material...........................................32  
Glass Specications......................................................32  
Step 11 Before Lighting the Fireplace........................................32  
Step 12 Lighting the Appliance...................................................33  
Step 13 Climate Control .............................................................34  
After the Installation .....................................................................34  
Section 4: Maintaining and Servicing Your Fireplace............34  
Section 5: Troubleshooting. .....................................................35  
ÎLimited Lifetime Warranty. ........................................................37  
Contact Information .....................................................................39  
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Î = Contains updated information.  
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Approvals and  
Codes  
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Appliance Certication  
High Altitude Installations  
The replace model discussed in this Owner’s Manual  
has been tested to certication standards and listed by the  
applicable laboratories.  
U.L. Listed gas appliances are tested and approved without  
requiring changes for elevations from 0 to 2,000 feet in the  
U. S. A. and in Canada.  
When installing this appliance at an elevation above 2,000  
feet, it may be necessary to decrease the input rating by  
changing the existing burner orice to a smaller size. Input  
rate should be reduced by 4% for each 1000 feet above  
a 2000 foot elevation in the U.S.A. or 10% for elevations  
between 2000 and 4500 feet in Canada. If the heating  
value of the gas has been reduced, these rules do not  
apply. To identify the proper orice size, check with the  
local gas utility.  
Certication  
MODELS: QV36DC-A  
LABORATORY: Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL)  
TYPE: Vented Gas Fireplace Heaters  
STANDARD: ANSI Z21.88a-2007 • CSA 2.33a-2007  
Installation Codes  
If installing this appliance at an elevation above 4,500 feet  
(in Canada), check with local authorities.  
The replace installation must conform to local codes.  
Before installing the replace, consult the local building  
code agency to ensure that you are in compliance with all  
applicable codes, including permits and inspections.  
In the absence of local codes, the replace installation must  
conform to the National Fuel Gas CodeANSI Z223.1 (in the  
United States) or the CAN/CGA-B149 Installation Codes  
(in Canada). The appliance must be electrically grounded  
in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local  
codes with the National Electric Code ANSI/NFPA No.  
70 (in the United States), or to the CSA C22.1 Canadian  
Electric Code (in Canada).  
Electrical Codes  
NOTICE: This appliance must be electrically wired and  
grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence  
of local codes, with National Electric Code ANSI/NFPA  
70-latest edition or the Canadian Electric Code CSA  
C22.1.  
• A 110-120 VAC circuit for this product must be protected  
with ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection, in compliance  
with the applicable electrical codes, when it is installed in  
locations such as in bathrooms or near sinks.  
This model may be installed in a bedroom or bed-sitting  
room in the U.S.A. and Canada.  
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Inspection  
Note: The following requirements reference various  
Massachusetts and national codes not contained in this  
document.  
The state or local gas inspector of the side wall horizon-  
tally vented gas fueled equipment shall not approve the  
installation unless, upon inspection, the inspector ob-  
serves carbon monoxide detectors and signage installed  
in accordance with the provisions of 248 CMR 5.08(2)(a)1  
through 4.  
Requirements for the Commonwealth of  
Massachusetts  
For all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment  
installed in every dwelling, building or structure used in  
whole or in part for residential purposes, including those  
owned or operated by the Commonwealth and where the  
side wall exhaust vent termination is less than seven (7)  
feet above nished grade in the area of the venting, in-  
cluding but not limited to decks and porches, the following  
requirements shall be satised:  
Exemptions  
The following equipment is exempt from 248 CMR  
5.08(2)(a)1 through 4:  
• The equipment listed in Chapter 10 entitled “Equipment  
Not Required To Be Vented” in the most current edition  
of NFPA 54 as adopted by the Board; and  
• Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas fu-  
eled equipment installed in a room or structure separate  
from the dwelling, building or structure used in whole or  
in part for residential purposes.  
Installation of Carbon Monoxide Detectors  
At the time of installation of the side wall horizontal vented  
gas fueled equipment, the installing plumber or gas tter  
shall observe that a hard wired carbon monoxide detector  
with an alarm and battery back-up is installed on the oor  
level where the gas equipment is to be installed. In addi-  
tion, the installing plumber or gas tter shall observe that  
a battery operated or hard wired carbon monoxide detec-  
tor with an alarm is installed on each additional level of  
the dwelling, building or structure served by the side wall  
horizontal vented gas fueled equipment. It shall be the  
responsibility of the property owner to secure the services  
of qualied licensed professionals for the installation of  
hard wired carbon monoxide detectors.  
MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS  
Gas Equipment Venting System Provided  
When the manufacturer of Product Approved side wall  
horizontally vented gas equipment provides a venting  
system design or venting system components with the  
equipment, the instructions provided by the manufacturer  
for installation of the equipment and the venting system  
shall include:  
• Detailed instructions for the installation of the venting  
system design or the venting system components; and  
In the event that the side wall horizontally vented gas fu-  
eled equipment is installed in a crawl space or an attic,  
the hard wired carbon monoxide detector with alarm and  
battery back-up may be installed on the next adjacent  
oor level.  
• A complete parts list for the venting system design or  
venting system.  
Gas Equipment Venting System NOT Provided  
In the event that the requirements of this subdivision can  
not be met at the time of completion of installation, the  
owner shall have a period of thirty (30) days to comply  
with the above requirements; provided, however, that dur-  
ing said thirty (30) day period, a battery operated carbon  
monoxide detector with an alarm shall be installed.  
When the manufacturer of a Product Approved side wall  
horizontally vented gas fueled equipment does not pro-  
vide the parts for venting the ue gases, but identies  
“special venting systems”, the following requirements  
shall be satised by the manufacturer:  
• The referenced “special venting system” instructions  
shall be included with the appliance or equipment in-  
stallation instructions; and  
Approved Carbon Monoxide Detectors  
Each carbon monoxide detector as required in accor-  
dance with the above provisions shall comply with NFPA  
720 and be ANSI/UL 2034 listed and IAS certied.  
• The “special venting systems” shall be Product Ap-  
proved by the Board, and the instructions for that sys-  
tem shall include a parts list and detailed installation  
instructions.  
Signage  
A metal or plastic identication plate shall be permanent-  
ly mounted to the exterior of the building at a minimum  
height of eight (8) feet above grade directly in line with the  
exhaust vent terminal for the horizontally vented gas fu-  
eled heating appliance or equipment. The sign shall read,  
in print size no less than one-half (1/2) in. in size, “GAS  
VENT DIRECTLY BELOW. KEEP CLEAR OF ALL OB-  
STRUCTIONS”.  
A copy of all installation instructions for all Product Ap-  
proved side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equip-  
ment, all venting instructions, all parts lists for venting  
instructions, and/or all venting design instructions shall  
remain with the appliance or equipment at the completion  
of the installation.  
See Gas Connection section for additional Common-  
wealth of Massachusetts requirements.  
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Getting Started  
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Introducing Quadra-Fire Gas Fireplaces  
The Hearth & Home Technologies Warranty will be voided  
by, and Hearth & Home Technologies disclaims any  
responsibility for, the following actions:  
Quadra-Fire direct vent gas replaces are designed to op-  
erate with all combustion air siphoned from outside of the  
building and all exhaust gases expelled to the outside.  
• Installation of any damaged replace or vent system  
component.  
The information contained in this Owner’s Manual, unless  
noted otherwise, applies to all models and gas control sys-  
tems. Gas replace diagrams, including the dimensions,  
are shown in this section.  
• Modication of the replace or direct vent system.  
• Installation other than as instructed by Hearth & Home  
Technologies.  
• Improper positioning of the gas logs or the glass door.  
• Installation and/or use of any component part not manu-  
factured and approved by Hearth & Home Technologies,  
not withstanding any independent testing laboratory or  
other party approval of such component part or acces-  
sory.  
Pre-installation Preparation  
This gas replace and its components are tested and safe  
when installed in accordance with this Owner’s Manual.  
Report to your dealer any parts damaged in shipment,  
particularly the condition of the glass. Do not install any  
unit with damaged, incomplete, or substitute parts.  
ANY SUCH ACTION MAY POSSIBLY CAUSE A FIRE  
HAZARD.  
The vent system components and trim doors are shipped  
in separate packages. The gas logs may be packaged  
separately and must be eld installed.  
When planning a replace installation, it’s necessary to  
determine:  
Where the unit is to be installed.  
The vent system conguration to be used.  
Gas supply piping.  
Read all of the instructions before starting the instal-  
lation. Follow these instructions carefully during the  
installation to ensure maximum safety and benet. Fail-  
ure to follow these instructions will void the owner’s  
warranty and may present a re hazard.  
Electrical wiring.  
Framing and nishing details.  
Whether optional accessories—devices such as a fan,  
wall switch, or remote control—are desired.  
If the replace is to be installed on carpeting or tile, or on  
any combustible material other than wood ooring, the  
replace should be installed on a metal or wood panel that  
extends the full width and depth of the replace.  
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28 1/2 [724mm]  
14 1/4  
[362mm]  
21 1/2 [548mm]  
8 5/8 [219mm]  
VENT COLLARS  
11 5/8 [297mm]  
8 5/8  
[219mm]  
VENT  
ELECTRICAL  
ACCESS  
COLLARS  
GAS LINE  
ACCESS  
34 5/8  
[879mm]  
38  
[965mm]  
25 1/4  
[642mm]  
26 7/8  
[682mm]  
2 1/8  
[55mm]  
3 1/2  
[90mm]  
36 1/8  
[916mm]  
12 3/4  
[323mm]  
41 1/8  
[1044mm]  
6 7/8 [174mm]  
TOP  
STANDOFFS  
HOOD  
RATING  
PLATE AND  
LABELS  
ELECTRICAL  
ACCESS  
GAS  
LINE  
ACCESS  
GAS  
CONTROLS  
Figure 1. Diagram of the QV36DC-A  
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1” MIN. (25mm)  
B
A
Installing the Fireplace  
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Constructing the Fireplace Chase  
A chase is a vertical box-like structure built to enclose the  
gas replace and/or its vent system. Vertical vents that run  
on the outside of a building may be, but are not required  
to be, installed inside a chase.  
D
E
C
CAUTION: TREATMENT OF FIRESTOP SPACERS AND  
CONSTRUCTION OF THE CHASE MAY VARY WITH THE  
TYPE OF BUILDING. THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT  
SUBSTITUTES FOR THE REQUIREMENTS OF LOCAL  
BUILDING CODES. THEREFORE, YOUR LOCAL BUILD-  
ING CODES MUST BE CHECKED TO DETERMINE THE  
REQUIREMENTS FOR THESE STEPS.  
1/2” MIN. (13mm)  
A
42”  
B
22”  
C
36”  
D
51”  
E
72”  
Figure 2. Fireplace Dimensions, Locations,  
and Space Requirements  
Factory-built replace chases should be constructed in the  
manner of all outside walls of the home to prevent cold air  
drafting problems. The chase should not break the outside  
building envelope in any manner.  
Minimum Clearances  
from the Fireplace to Combustible Materials  
Inches  
mm  
Glass Front.........................36 .................... 914  
Floor ....................................0 ........................ 0  
Rear................................... 1/2...................... 13  
Sides.................................. 1/2...................... 13  
Surround Sides* ..................0 ........................ 0  
Top....................................3 1/2 .................... 89  
Ceiling**..............................31 ..................... 787  
This means that the walls, ceiling, base plate and cantile-  
ver oor of the chase should be insulated. Vapor and air  
inltration barriers should be installed in the chase as per  
regional codes for the rest of the home. Additionally, we  
recommend that the inside surfaces be sheetrocked and  
taped for maximum air tightness.  
To further prevent drafts, the restops should be caulked  
to seal gaps. Gas line holes and other openings should  
be caulked or stuffed with insulation. If the unit is being  
installed on a cement slab, we recommend that a layer of  
plywood be placed underneath to prevent conducting cold  
up into the room.  
* See Figure 3.  
**The clearance to the ceiling is measured from the top  
of the unit, excluding the standoffs (see Figure 36).  
The distance from the unit to combustible construction  
is to be measured from the unit outer wrap surface to  
the combustible construction, NOT from the screw  
heads that secure the unit together.  
THE CHASE SHOULD BE CONSTRUCTED SO THAT  
ALL CLEARANCES TO THE FIREPLACE ARE MAIN-  
TAINED AS SPECIFIED WITHIN THIS INSTALLERS  
GUIDE.  
Minimum Clearances  
from the Vent Pipe to Combustible Materials  
Inches  
mm  
Vertical Sections...............1 ................25  
Step 1. Locating the Fireplace  
Horizontal Sections  
Top......................................3 .................75  
Bottom................................1 .................25  
Sides...................................1 .................25  
The following diagram shows space and clearance require-  
ments for locating a replace within a room.  
Clearance Requirements  
At Wall Firestops  
Top...................................2 1/2 ............ 63.7  
Bottom.............................. 1/2................13  
Sides...................................1 .................25  
The top, back, and sides of the replace are dened by  
stand-offs. The minimum clearance to a perpendicular wall  
extending past the face of the replace is one inch (25 mm).  
The back of the replace may be recessed 21 1/2 inches  
(546 mm) into combustible construction.  
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Step 2. Framing the Fireplace  
CAUTION: MEASURE FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS AND  
VERIFY FRAMING METHODS AND WALL COVERING  
DETAILS BEFORE FRAMING.  
Fireplace framing can be built before or after the replace is  
set in place. Framing should be positioned to accommodate  
wall coverings and replace facing material. The diagram  
below shows framing reference dimensions.  
Noncombustible zone is defined  
by 3” above the elbow for the  
entire width and depth (behind  
the front header) of the firebox.  
WALL  
STUD  
3”  
B
C
3 1/2”  
A
A............... 42”*  
B...........38 1/2”  
C.................22”  
D...........42 3/4”  
E. ..........27 7/8”  
Framing should be  
constructed of 2 X 4  
lumber or heavier.  
1/2” CLEARANCE FROM BACK OF FIREPLACE TO COMBUSTIBLE  
1/2” CLEARANCE  
FROM BOTH SIDES  
OF FIREPLACE  
TO COMBUSTIBLE  
E
D
S h o w s  
center of 10” x  
12” vent framing  
FRAMING  
MEMBER  
holes for top and rear  
venting. The center of the  
hole is one (1) inch (25.4mm)  
above the center of the horizontal  
vent pipe.  
0” CLEARANCE TO  
FRAMING MEMBER  
0” CLEARANCE  
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6
12  
DVP4  
DVP6  
DVP12  
14-1/4  
12-3/16  
MAX.  
2
MIN.  
24  
36  
DVP12A  
48  
9-7/8  
DVP24  
45.0  
10-1/4  
DVP45  
DVP36  
11-1/4  
7-1/4  
1-1/4 TYP  
DVP48  
1/2 TYP  
8-9/16  
12-9/16  
DVP90ST  
NOTE: PIPES OVERLAP 1-1/4 INCHES AT EACH JOINT.  
Figure 4. DVP-Series Direct Vent Component Specications (5-inch inner pipe / 8-inch outer pipe)  
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Step 3. Installing the Vent System  
Identifying Vent Components  
A. Vent System Approvals  
The vent systems installed on this gas replace may include  
one, two, or three 90°elbow assemblies. The relationships  
of vertical rise to horizontal run in vent congurations using  
90° elbows MUST BE strictly adhered to. The rise to run  
relationships are shown in the venting drawings and tables.  
Refer to the diagrams on the next several pages.  
This model is approved to use DVP-series direct vent  
pipe components and terminations (see Figures 4 and 5).  
Approved vent system components are labeled for identi-  
cation. This pipe is tested and listed as an approved com-  
ponent of the replace. The pipe is tested to be run inside  
an enclosed wall. There is no requirement for inspection  
openings at each joint within the wall. There is no required  
pitch for horizontal vent runs. NO OTHER VENTING SYS-  
TEMS OR COMPONENTS MAY BE USED.  
NOTE: Two 45° elbows may be used in place of one 90°  
elbow. Rise to run ratios in the vent system must be fol-  
lowed if 45° elbows are used.  
This model has vent starting collars on both the top and the  
back of the unit. Depending upon the installation, decide  
which ONE set of starting collars will be used to attach the  
vent system. The starting collar sealing cap must remain  
on the starting collar NOT used.  
Detailed installation instructions are included with each  
vent termination kit and should be used in conjunction with  
this Owner’s Manual. The ame and ember appearance  
may vary based on the type of fuel burned and the venting  
conguration used.  
STORM COLLAR  
ROOF FLASHING  
VERTICAL  
TERMINATION  
HORIZONTAL  
TERMINATION  
PIPE LENGTH  
WALL FIRESTOP  
90 DEGREE  
ELBOW  
CEILING  
FIRESTOP  
Terminations Kits  
(Required to have  
a minimum of 3 feet  
of vertical in the  
vent system)  
DVP-TRAP SERIES  
DVP-TVHW  
DVP-TB1  
Figure 5. Vent System Components and Termination Kits  
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CAP  
STRAIGHT UP  
VERTICAL VENTING  
V (FT.)  
40’ MAX. (12.4 M)  
NOTE: On vertical vent-  
ing congurations over  
20 feet install the ue re-  
strictor (2027-102). See  
ue restrictor installation  
instructions.  
V
ADJUSTABLE FLUE  
RESTRICTORS (2)  
Figure 7.  
- CHART -  
Vertical  
Top Vent  
NG  
Top Vent  
LP  
Rear Vent  
NG  
Rear Vent  
LP  
4’  
8’  
2-2  
2-3  
No  
Restrictor  
No  
Restrictor  
3-3  
2-3  
2-2  
No  
Restrictor  
15’  
20’  
25’  
30’  
35’  
40’  
3-4  
4-4  
4-4  
4-4  
4-4  
4-5  
3-4  
3-4  
3-4  
4-4  
4-4  
4-4  
3-3  
3-4  
3-4  
4-4  
4-4  
4-4  
2-3  
3-4  
3-4  
3-4  
3-4  
4-4  
Figure 6.  
Straight Up Vertical Venting  
Adjustable Flue Restrictor (see Figure 8).  
Flue Restrictor Instructions  
5
4
3
2
1
1. Remove screws with a 1/4 nut driver. Adjust to  
desired position per table. See Flue Restricting  
chart.  
1
2
3
4
5
Figure 8  
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HORIZONTAL VENTING  
90-DEGREE  
ELBOWS  
Kit No.  
H Max. Run  
24” (610 mm)  
DVP-TRAP  
H
45-DEGREE  
ELBOW  
Figure 9. Horizontal Installation  
NOTE: This model is tested and approved to use  
45° elbows in corner installations. However, 90°  
elbows will result in better performance.  
Figure 10. Corner Installation  
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VENTING WITH ONE (1) 90° ELBOW  
V
H
1’ MIN. (305mm)  
2’ MIN. (610mm)  
3’ MIN. (914mm)  
4’ MIN. (1.22m)  
2’ MAX. (610mm)  
4’ MAX. (1.22m)  
6’ MAX. (1.86m)  
8’ MAX. (2.4m)  
V+H=40’ MAX. (12.4m)  
H = 8’ MAX. (2.4m)  
NOTE: On vertical venting configurations  
where the vertical component is over 10 feet  
install the vertical bafe included in the manual  
bag assembly to improve ame appearance.  
V
H
Figure 11. Venting with One 90° Elbow  
VENTING WITH ONE (1) 90° ELBOW  
V (FT.)  
H (FT.)  
5’ MAX. (1.52m)  
10’ MAX. (3.1m)  
15’ MAX. (4.65m)  
20’ MAX. (6.2m)  
1’ MIN. (305mm)  
2’ MIN. (610mm)  
3’ MIN. (914mm)  
4’ MIN. (1.22m)  
H
V
V+H= 40’ MAX. (12.4MM) H = 20’ MAX. (6.2m)  
H
V
NOTE: If a 90o elbow is  
rst attached to the unit,  
the maximum horizontal  
run is 3-feet (914mm).  
NOTE: For corner installations: A 6-inch (152mm)  
section of straight pipe may need to be attached to  
the replace before a 90o elbow, to allow the vent  
pipe to clear the top standoffs.  
Figure 12. Venting with One 90° Elbow  
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VENTING WITH TWO (2)  
90° ELBOWS  
H
1
V
H
V
H
H + H1  
1´ MIN. (305 mm)  
2´ MIN. (610 mm)  
3´ MIN. (914 mm)  
4´ MIN. (1.22 m)  
2´ MAX. (610 mm)  
4´ MAX. (1.22 m)  
6´ MAX. (1.86 m)  
8´ MAX. (2.48 m)  
5´ MAX. (1.52m)  
10´ MAX. (3.1m)  
15´ MAX. (4.65m)  
20´ MAX. (6.2m)  
V+H+H1 = 40´ MAX. (12.4 m)  
H = 8´ MAX. (2.48 m)  
H+H1 = 20´ MAX. (6.2m)  
Figure 13. Venting with Two 90° Elbows  
VENTING WITH TWO (2) 90o ELBOWS  
V FT.  
H + H1 (FT.)  
5´ MAX. (1.52m)  
10´ MAX. (3.1m)  
15´ MAX. (4.65m) 4’  
1’ MIN. (305mm)  
2’ MIN. (610mm)  
3’ MIN. (914mm)  
MIN. (1.22m)  
20´ MAX. (6.2m)  
V
1
V+H+H1= 40’ MAX.(12.4m)  
V+V1+H= 40’ MAX.(12.4m)  
H+H1 = 20´ MAX. (6.2m)  
V
H
H
1
V
H
Figure 14. Venting with Two 90° Elbows  
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VENTING WITH THREE (3) 90° ELBOWS  
V
H
H + H1  
1´MIN. (305mm)  
2´MIN. (610mm)  
3´MIN. (914mm)  
4´MIN. (1.22m)  
2´MAX. (610mm)  
4´MAX. (1.22m)  
6´MAX. (1.86m)  
8´MAX. (2.48m)  
5´MAX. (1.52m)  
10´MAX. (3.1m)  
15´MAX. (4.65m)  
20´MAX. (6.2m)  
V1+V+H+H1 = 40´ MAX.(12.4 m) H = 8´MAX.(2.48 m) H+H1 = 20´MAX.(6.2 m)  
V
1
V
H
1
H
V
H
H + H1 + H2  
1´MIN. (305mm)  
2´MIN. (610mm)  
3´MIN. (914mm)  
4´MIN. (1.22m)  
2´MAX. (610mm)  
4´MAX. (1.22m)  
6´MAX. (1.86m)  
8´MAX. (2.48m)  
5´MAX. (1.52m)  
10´MAX. (3.1m)  
15´MAX. (4.65m)  
20´MAX. (6.2m)  
1
2
V+H+H +H = 40´ MAX. (12.4 m)  
H = 8´ MAX. (2.48 m) H+H1+H2 = 20´ MAX. (6.2 m)  
V
H
2
H
1
H
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VENTING WITH THREE (3) 90° ELBOWS  
H
1
V
1
V
H
V (FT.)  
H (FT.)  
1’ MIN. (305mm)  
2’ MIN. (610mm)  
3’ MIN. (914mm)  
4’ MIN. (1.22m)  
5’ MAX. (1.52m)  
10’ MAX. (3.1m)  
15’ MAX. (4.65m)  
20’ MAX. (6.2m)  
NOTE: H + H1 = 20’ MAX. (6.2m)  
V + V1 + H + H1= 40’ MAX. (12.4m)  
V
1
H
1
V
H
V (FT.)  
H + H1 (FT.)  
1’ MIN. (305mm)  
2’ MIN. (610mm)  
3’ MIN. (914mm)  
4’ MIN. (1.22m)  
5’ MAX. (1.52m)  
10’ MAX. (3.1m)  
15’ MAX. (4.65m)  
20’ MAX. (6.2m)  
H +H1 = 20’ MAX. (6.2m)  
NOTE: V+V1+H +H1 = 40’ MAX. (12.4m)  
Figure 16. Venting with three 90° elbows  
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B. Installing Vent Components  
After determining which set of starting collars will be used  
(top or rear), follow venting instructions accordingly.  
WARNING: YOU MUST LEAVE THE INSULA-  
TION IN PLACE IN THE SET OF COLLARS  
YOU ARE NOT USING.  
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Venting Out the Rear Vent  
If your vertical vent component is over 10 feet, you may  
want to install the included vertical bafe to improve ame  
appearance. Vertical bafe is located in the bag containing  
the instruction manual. Center the vertical bafe on the ve  
inch ue being used, and with self tapping screws secure  
the bafe to the inside of the rebox.  
Remove the installed rear seal cap from the rear starting  
collars by cutting the strap at each end. (see Figure 17).  
Follow the vent conguration tables accordingly.  
Remove the insulation from the REAR ve inch ue, pull  
the heat shield out from outside of the rebox.  
1. Attach the First Vent Component to the  
Starting Collars  
WARNING: THE TOP HEAT SHIELD (INSIDE THE  
FIREBOX) MUST REMAIN ATTACHED IF THE  
VENT SYSTEM IS ATTACHED TO THE REAR  
STARTING COLLARS. SEE FIGURE 17.  
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To attach the rst vent component to the starting collars  
of the replace:  
• Make sure that the berglass gasket supplied in the  
manual bag seals between the rst 8 inch (203mm)  
vent component and the outer replace wrap. Using 2  
self-tapping screws from the manual bag secure that  
gasket to the outer wrap (see Figure 18).  
Venting Out the Top Vent  
Remove the two screws in the top vent collar seal cap and  
remove the top vent collar seal cap and the two pieces of  
insulation inside the top two starting collars (See Figure  
17).  
Remove the heat shield from inside the TOP ve inch ue  
from outside of the rebox.  
FIRST VENT  
OUTER  
COMPONENT  
WRAP  
You have to take the glass off again for positioning the  
logs when the unit is nally installed in place and nished  
around it. Re-install the glass door. Attach vent system to  
the top starting collars.  
FIBERGLASS  
GASKET  
WARNING: THE REAR VENT COLLAR SEAL  
CAP MUST REMAIN ATTACHED TO THE  
!
REAR VENT COLLARS IF THE VENT SYSTEM  
IS ATTACHED TO THE TOP STARTING COL-  
LARS. SEE FIGURE 18.  
WARNING: FAILURE TO REMOVE INSULA-  
TION IN THE SET OF COLLARS YOU ARE  
USING COULD CAUSE A FIRE.  
Figure 18. Fiberglass Gasket  
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DVP PIPE:  
1. Attaching the Venting to the Fireplace  
Refer to Cinch Pipe and Termination Cap installation  
instructions.  
SEAL  
CAP  
SEAL  
CAP  
2. Assembling Vent Sections  
HEAT  
Refer to Cinch Pipe and Termination Cap installation in-  
structions.  
INSULATION  
DISCARD BOTH  
PIECES and  
SHIELD  
HEAT SHIELD  
HEAT  
SHIELD  
DISCARD  
and  
HEAT SHIELD  
WARNING: ENSURE THAT THE FIBERGLASS  
GASKET SUPPLIED WITH THE FIREPLACE  
!
SEALS BETWEEN THE FIRST VENT COMPONENT  
AND THE OUTER FIREPLACE WRAP.  
If the installation is for a termination cap attached directly  
to the replace, skip to the sections, Install Firestops and  
Vent Termination.  
CUT  
HERE  
3. Continue Adding Vent Components  
Cut the seal cap  
strap and remove white  
gasket material.  
WARNING: INSTALLATION OF THIS FIRE-  
!
PLACE REQUIRES THE USE OF A HEAT  
SHIELD ABOVE THE FIRST 900 ELBOW IN  
THE VENTING SYSTEM.  
CUT  
HERE  
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• If the combustible materials are not in place at the time  
of install the elbow heat shield may be screwed to the  
exhaust pipe (see Figure 21). Cut the tabs as shown and  
bend down. Secure the heat shield to the pipe maintain-  
ing 3” to 4” between the pipe and shield.  
To Install the Heat Shield:  
1. Determine if the heat shield is required. Do so by mea-  
suring the vertical distance between the top horizontal  
surface of the elbow to any combustible surface above.  
If the distance is more than 4 inches, the heat shield is  
NOT required. If it is 4 inches or less, the heat shield IS  
REQUIRED. Install per the following steps. See Figure  
19.  
SCREW  
COMBUSTIBLE  
3 in.  
(76mm)  
Figure 19.  
SURFACE  
3” MIN.  
(76 mm)  
HEAT  
SHIELD  
Figure 21.  
Refer to Cinch Pipe and Termination Cap installation in-  
structions.  
2. Fasten the shield in place using the pilot holes provided  
in the part. The shield should be oriented such that the 13  
1/8 inch dimension (longest dimension) is running in the  
same direction the elbow is pointing. The shield should  
be centered directly above the elbow, and positioned so  
that it creates a 1/2 inch airspace between the shield  
and the combustible surface. See Figure 20.  
• Continue adding vent components, locking each suc-  
ceeding component into place.  
• Ensure that each succeeding vent component is securely  
tted and locked into the preceding component in the  
vent system.  
• 90° elbows may be installed and rotated to any point  
around the preceding component’s vertical axis. If an  
elbow does not end up in a locked position with the  
preceding component, attach with a minimum of two (2)  
sheet metal screws.  
CORRECT  
INCORRECT  
COMBUSTIBLE SURFACE  
4. Install Support Brackets  
DIRECTION  
UP  
Refer to Cinch Pipe and Termination Cap installation in-  
structions.  
HEAT SHIELD  
90° ELBOW  
Figure 20.  
Figure 22. Adding Venting Components  
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5. Install Firestops  
For Horizontal Runs - Firestops are REQUIRED on  
both sides of a combustible wall through which the vent  
passes.  
10 in.  
INTERIOR  
WALL SHIELD  
NOTE: Model DVP-TRAP does not need an exterior  
restop on an exterior combustible wall.  
To install restops for horizontal runs that pass through  
either interior or exterior walls:  
12 in.  
• Cut a 10-inch by 12-inch (254mm X 305mm) hole through  
the wall.  
NOTE: The center of the hole is one (1) inch (25.4mm)  
above the center of the horizontal vent pipe.  
• Position the restops on both sides of the hole previously  
Figure 23. 10” x 12” Hole and Vent Pipe  
cut and secure the restops with nails or screws.  
• The heat shields of the restops MUST BE placed to-  
wards the top of the hole.  
• Continue the vent run through the restops.  
HEAT SHIELD  
TRIM HEAT  
SHIELD IF TOO  
LONG, ADD TO  
SHIELD IF TOO  
SHORT  
NOTE: There must be NO INSULATION or other  
combustibles inside the framed restop opening.  
EXTERIOR  
FIRESTOP  
INTERIOR  
FIRESTOP  
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For Vertical Runs - One ceiling restop is REQUIRED at  
If the area above the ceiling IS an attic, position and secure  
the hole in each ceiling through which the vent passes.  
the restop on top of the previously framed hole.  
To install restops for vertical runs that pass through  
ceilings:  
NOTE: Keep insulation away from the vent pipe at least  
1 inch (25mm).  
• Position a plumb bob directly over the center of the verti-  
cal vent component.  
NAILS (4 REQUIRED)  
• Mark the ceiling to establish the centerpoint of the  
vent.  
• Drill a hole or drive a nail through this centerpoint.  
• Check the oor above for any obstructions, such as wir-  
RAFTER  
ing or plumbing runs.  
• Reposition the replace and vent system, if necessary,  
to accommodate the ceiling joists and/or obstructions.  
• Cut an 10-inch X 10-inch (254mm X 254mm) hole through  
the ceiling, using the centerpoint previously marked.  
CEILING  
• Frame the hole with framing lumber the same size as  
the ceiling joists.  
CEILING FIRESTOP  
Figure 27. Attic Firestop  
10" (254mm)  
10"(254mm)  
C. Vent Termination  
Refer to Cinch Pipe and Termination Cap installation in-  
structions.  
CHIMNEY  
HOLE  
Horizontal Termination  
The termination kit should pass through the wall restops  
from the exterior of the building and interlock the ue  
sections.  
EXISTING CEILING  
JOISTS  
NEW  
FRAMING  
MEMBERS  
CEILING  
Adjust the termination cap to its nal exterior position  
on the building and interlock the ue sections.  
Figure 25. 10” x 10” Hole & New Framing Members  
WARNING: THE TERMINATION CAP MUST BE PO-  
SITIONED SO THAT THE ARROW IS POINTING UP.  
!
If the area above the ceiling is NOT an attic, position  
and secure the ceiling restop on the ceiling side of the  
previously cut and framed hole.  
WARNING: VENTING TERMINALS  
SHALL NOT BE RECESSED INTO A WALL  
!
OR SIDING. VENT TERMINATION CLEARANCES  
MUST BE FOLLOWED TO AVOID FIRE DANGER.  
SEE VENT TERMINATION MINIMUM CLEARANCES  
DIAGRAM ON FOLLOWING PAGE.  
NOTE: There must be NO INSULATION or other  
combustibles inside the framed restop opening.  
JOIST  
CEILING  
NAILS (4 REQUIRED)  
CEILING FIRESTOP  
7 1/4”  
(184mm)  
Figure 28.  
Figure 26. Ceiling Firestop (Ceiling Side)  
Trapezoid Termination Cap  
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M
N
P
R
Q
(See Note 2)  
V
T
S
S
Electrical  
Service  
V
V
D*  
V
= VENT TERMINAL  
X
= AIR SUPPLY INLET  
= AREA WHERE TERMINAL IS NOT PERMITTED  
V
A
B
= 12 inches.................clearances above grade, veranda,  
L** = 7 ft.......................... clearance above paved  
(See Note 1)  
(See Note 1)  
porch, deck or balcony  
sidewalk or a paved driveway  
located on public property  
= 12 inches.................clearances to window or door  
that may be opened, or to perma-  
M*** = 18 inches................ clearance under veranda, porch,  
deck, balcony or overhang  
nently closed window. (Glass)  
42 inches ............... vinyl soft and overhang  
D* = 18 inches.................vertical clearance to unventilated  
soft or to ventilated soft located  
S
T
=
6 inches.................clearance from sides of electri-  
(See Note 5)  
above the terminal  
cal service  
*30 inches................for vinyl clad softs and below  
= 12 inches................clearance above electrical  
electrical service  
(See Note 5)  
service  
F
=
9 inches..................clearance to outside corner  
Alcove Applications  
G
H
= 6 inches...................clearance to inside corner  
N
= 6 inches ..................non-vinyl sidewalls  
12 inches ................vinyl sidewalls  
= 3 ft. (Canada)..........not to be installed above a gas  
meter/regulator assembly within 3  
P
= 8 ft.  
feet (90 cm) horizontally from the  
center-line of the regulator  
QMIN  
3 feet  
6 feet  
9 feet  
12 feet  
RMAX  
I
= 3 ft...........................clearance to gas service regulator  
vent outlet  
1 cap  
2 caps  
3 caps  
4 caps  
2 x Q ACTUAL  
1 x Q ACTUAL  
2/3 x Q ACTUAL  
1/2 x Q ACTUAL  
J
= 9 inches (U.S.A.)  
12 inches (Canada) clearance to non-mechanical  
air supply inlet to building or the  
combustion air inlet to any other  
appliance  
QMIN = # termination caps x 3 RMAX = (2 / # termination caps) x QACTUAL  
K
= 3 ft. (U.S.A.)  
6 ft. (Canada)...........clearance to a mechanical (pow-  
ered) air supply inlet  
** a vent shall not terminate directly above a sidewalk or paved driveway  
which is located between two single family dwellings and serves both  
dwellings.  
Note 3: Local codes or regulations may require different  
clearances.  
Note 4: Termination caps may be hot. Consider their proximity to  
doors or other trafc areas.  
*** only permitted if veranda, porch, deck or balcony is fully open on a  
minimum of 2 sides beneath the oor, or meets Note 2.  
Note 5: Location of the vent termination must not interfere with  
access to the electrical service.  
Note 1: On private property where termination is less than 7 feet above a  
sidewalk, driveway, deck, porch, veranda or balcony, use of a listed cap  
shield is suggested.  
WARNING: In the U.S: Vent system termination is NOT permitted in  
screened porches. You must follow side wall, overhang and ground  
clearances as stated in the instructions.  
Note 2: Termination in an alcove space (spaces open only on one side  
and with an overhang) are permitted with the dimensions specied for  
vinyl or non-vinyl siding and softs. 1. There must be 3 feet minimum  
between termination caps. 2. All mechanical air intakes within 10 feet  
of a termination cap must be a minimum of 3 feet below the termination  
cap. 3. All gravity air intakes within 3 feet of a termination cap must be a  
minimum of 1 foot below the termination cap.  
In Canada: Vent system termination is NOT permitted in screened  
porches. Vent system termination is permitted in porch areas with  
two or more sides open. You must follow all side walls, overhang  
and ground clearances as stated in the instructions.  
Heat & Glo assumes no responsibility for the improper performance  
of the appliance when the venting system does not meet these  
requirements.  
Figure 4.4  
Minimum Clearances for Termination  
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For Vertical Terminations - To locate the vent and install  
the vent sections:  
To seal the roof hole, and to divert rain and snow from the  
vent system:  
• Locate and mark the vent centerpoint on the underside  
of the roof, and drive a nail through the centerpoint.  
• Attach a ashing to the roof using nails, and use a non-  
hardening mastic around the edges of the ashing base  
where it meets the roof.  
• Make the outline of the roof hole around the centerpoint  
nail.  
• Attach a storm collar over the ashing joint to form a  
water-tight seal. Place non-hardening mastic around the  
joint, between the storm collar and the vertical pipe.  
• The size of the roof hole framing dimensions depend on  
the pitch of the roof. There MUST BE a 1-inch (25.4mm)  
clearance from the vertical vent pipe to combustible  
materials.  
• Slide the termination cap over the end of the vent pipe  
and snap into place.  
• Mark the roof hole accordingly.  
HORIZONTAL  
OVERHANG  
• Cover the opening of the installed vent pipes.  
• Cut and frame the roof hole.  
2 FT.  
20 INCH MIN.  
VERTICAL  
MIN.  
WALL  
LOWEST  
• Use framing lumber the same size as the roof rafters  
and install the frame securely. Flashing anchored to the  
frame must withstand heavy winds.  
DISCHARGE  
OPENING  
TERMINATION  
CAP  
X
• Continue to install concentric vent sections up through  
the roof hole (for inside vent installations) or up past the  
roof line until you reach the appropriate distance above  
the roof (for outside terminations).  
12  
ROOF PITCH  
IS X/ 12  
H (MIN.) - MINIMUM HEIGHT FROM ROOF  
TO LOWEST DISCHARGE OPENING  
WARNING: MAJOR U.S. BUILDING CODES  
!
SPECIFY MINIMUM CHIMNEY AND/OR  
VENT HEIGHT ABOVE THE ROOF TOP.  
THESE MINIMUM HEIGHTS ARE NECESSARY IN  
THE INTEREST OF SAFETY. SEE FIGURE 30 FOR  
MINIMUM HEIGHTS, PROVIDED THE TERMINA-  
TION CAP IS AT LEAST TWENTY INCHES FROM  
A VERTICAL WALL AND 2-FEET BELOW A HORI-  
ZONTAL OVERHANG.  
Roof Pitch  
H (min.) ft.  
at to 6/12  
6/12 to 7/12  
1.0  
1.25  
1.5  
2.0  
2.5  
3.25  
4.0  
5.0  
6.0  
7.0  
7.5  
8.0  
over 7/12 to 8/12  
over 8/12 to 9/12  
over 9/12 to 10/12  
over 10/12 to 11/12  
over 11/12 to 12/12  
over 12/12 to 14/12  
over 14/12 to 16/12  
over 16/12 to 18/12  
over 18/12 to 20/12  
over 20/12 to 21/12  
NOTE: This also pertains to vertical vent systems  
installed on the outside of the building.  
Figure 30. Minimum Height from Roof to  
Lowest Discharge Opening  
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Step 4. Positioning, Leveling, and  
Securing the Fireplace  
Step 5. The Gas Control System  
WARNING: THIS UNIT IS NOT FOR USE  
!
The diagram below shows how to properly position,  
level, and secure the replace.  
WITH SOLID FUEL.  
The type of gas control system used with this model is  
Standing Pilot Ignition.  
Standing Pilot Ignition System  
This system includes millivolt control valve, standing pilot,  
thermopile/thermocouple ame sensor, and piezo ignitor.  
WARNING: 110-120 VAC MUST NEVER BE  
CONNECTED TO A CONTROL VALVE IN A  
!
MILLIVOLT SYSTEM.  
AILING TABS  
BOTH SIDES)  
STANDING PILOT  
Figure 31. Proper Positioning, Leveling, and  
Securing of a Fireplace  
• Place the replace into position.  
• Level the replace from side to side and from front to  
back.  
• Shim the replace with non-combustible material, such  
as sheet metal, as necessary.  
• Secure the replace to the framing by nailing or screw-  
ing.  
Figure 32.  
Gas Control System  
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Step 6. The Gas Supply Line  
NOTE: Have the gas supply line installed by a qualied  
service technician in accordance with all building codes.  
(In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts installation must  
be performed by a licensed plumber or gas tter).  
NOTE: Before the rst ring of the replace, the gas supply  
line should be purged of any trapped air.  
NOTE: Consult local building codes to properly  
size the gas supply line leading to the 1/2 inch  
(13 mm) hook-up at the unit.  
USE A WRENCH  
ON SHUT-OFF VALVE  
WHEN TIGHTENING  
GAS LINE.  
CONTROL  
VALVE  
This gas fireplace is designed to accept a 1/2 inch  
(13 mm) gas supply line. To install the gas supply line:  
• A listed (and Commonwealth of Massachusetts ap-  
proved) 1/2 inch (13 mm) tee-handle manual shut-off  
valve and a listed exible gas connector are connected  
to the 1/2 inch (13 mm) inlet of the control valve. NOTE:  
If substituting for these components please consult local  
codes for compliance.  
GAS LINE  
ACCESS HOLE  
MANUAL  
SHUT-OFF VALVE  
GAS VALVE  
FLEX  
CONNECTOR  
Figure 33. Gas Supply Line  
• Locate the gas line access hole in the outer casing of  
the replace.  
• The gas line may be run from either side of the replace  
provided the hole in the outer wrap does not exceed 2” in  
diameter and it does not penetrate the actual rebox.  
Step 7. Gas Pressure Requirements  
Pressure requirements for gas replaces are shown  
in the table below.  
• Open the replace lower grille, insert the gas supply line  
through the gas line hole, and connect it to the shut-off  
valve.  
Pressure  
Natural Gas  
Propane  
• When attaching the pipe, support the control so that the  
lines are not bent or torn.  
Minimum  
Inlet Pressure  
5.0 inches  
w.c.  
11.0 inches  
w.c.  
• After the gas line installation is complete, all connections  
must be tightened and checked for leaks with a com-  
mercially available, non-corrosive leak check solution.  
Be sure to rinse off all leak check solution following  
testing.  
Maximum Inlet  
Gas Pressure  
14.0 inches  
w.c.  
14.0 inches  
w.c.  
Manifold  
Pressure  
3.5 inches  
w.c.  
10.0 inches  
w.c.  
WARNING: DO NOT USE AN OPEN FLAME  
TO CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS.  
A connection is provided on the inlet and outlet side of the  
gas control for a test gauge connection to measure the  
manifold pressure. Use a small phillips screwdriver to crack  
open the screw in the center of the tap. Position a rubber  
hose over the tap to obtain the pressure reading.  
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• Insert insulation from the outside of the replace and  
pack the insulation tightly to totally seal between the  
pipe and the outer casing.  
The replace and its individual shut-off valve must be  
disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any  
pressure testing of the system at test pressures in excess  
of one-half (1/2) psig (3.5 kPa).  
• At the gas line access hole the gap between the supply  
piping and gas access hole can be plugged with non-  
combustible insulation to prevent cold air inltration.  
The replace must be isolated from the gas supply piping  
system by closing its individual shut-off valve during any  
pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test  
pressures equal to or less than one-half (1/2) psig (3.5  
kPa).  
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REMOTE SWITCH  
PIGTAIL  
3/16” PIGGYBACK CONNECTOR  
BLACK S2  
ON  
OFF  
ON/OFF  
SWITCH  
WHITE T2  
GAS VALVE  
RED T1  
THERMOPILE  
BLACK S1  
THERMOCOUPLE  
OPTIONAL WALL SWITCH,  
THERMOSTAT OR REMOTE  
Figure 34. Standing Pilot Ignition Wiring Diagram  
Optional Accessories  
Step 8. Wiring the Fireplace  
Optional fan and remote control kits require that 110-120  
VAC be wired to the factory installed junction box before  
the replace is permanently installed.  
NOTE: Electrical wiring must be installed by a licensed  
electrician.  
CAUTION: DISCONNECT REMOTE CONTROLS IF  
ABSENT FOR EXTENDED TIME PERIODS. THIS WILL  
PREVENT ACCIDENTAL FIREPLACE OPERATION.  
Wall Switch  
Position the wall switch in the desired position on a wall.  
Run a maximum of 25 feet (7.8 m) or less length of 18  
A.W.G. minimum wire and connect it to the replace ON/  
OFF switch pigtails  
Appliance Requirements  
This appliance DOES NOT require 110-120 VAC to  
operate.  
A110-120 VAC circuit for this product must be protected  
with ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection, in compli-  
ance with the applicable electrical codes, when it is in-  
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT 110-120  
VAC TO THE WALL SWITCH OR THE CON-  
TROL VALVE WILL BE DESTROYED.  
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stalled in locations such as in bathrooms or near sinks.  
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT 110-120  
VAC TO THE GAS CONTROL VALVE OR  
THE APPLIANCE WILL MALFUNCTION  
AND THE VALVE WILL BE DESTROYED.  
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CAUTION: LABELALL WIRES PRIOR TO DISCONNEC-  
TION WHEN SERVICING CONTROLS. WIRING ERRORS  
CAN CAUSE IMPROPER AND DANGEROUS OPERA-  
TION. VERIFYPROPEROPERATIONAFTERSERVICING.  
NOTE: IF ANY OF THE ORIGINAL WIRE  
AS SUPPLIED WITH THE APPLIANCE  
MUST BE REPLACED, IT MUST BE  
VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL  
REPLACED WITH TYPE 105° C RATED WIRE.  
BLK  
BLK  
JUNCTION BOX  
BLK  
BLOWER RECEPTACLE  
BLK  
BLK  
BLK  
BLK  
WHT  
GROUND  
WHT  
BLK  
TEMPERATURE  
SENSOR SWITCH  
BLOWER  
GRN  
BLK  
WHT  
SENSOR  
BLOWER  
SWITCH  
110-120 VAC  
“FAN”  
RECEPTACLE  
SPEED  
CONTROL  
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Step 9. Finishing  
Figure 36 shows the minimum vertical and corresponding  
maximum horizontal dimensions of replace mantels or  
other combustible projections above the top front edge  
of the replace. See Figures 2 and 3 for other replace  
clearances.  
FINISH WALL MATERIAL MAY BE  
COMBUSTIBLE - TOP AND SIDES  
NON-COMBUSTIBLE  
BOARD  
0
Only non-combustible materials may be used to cover the  
black replace front.  
WARNING: WHEN FINISHING THE FIREPLACE,  
NEVER OBSTRUCT OR MODIFY THE AIR IN-  
LET/OUTLET GRILLES IN ANY MANNER.  
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0
0
HIGH TEMPERATURE (300°F / 149°C MIN.)  
12”  
11”  
TOP & SIDE SEAL JOINT  
10”  
9”  
31”  
TO CEILING  
Figure 37. Sealant Material  
8”  
7”  
18”  
6”  
17”  
5”  
16”  
CAUTION: IF JOINTS BETWEEN THE FINISHED WALLS  
AND THE FIREPLACE SURROUND (TOP AND SIDES)  
ARE SEALED, A300°F. MINIMUM SEALANT MATERIAL  
MUST BE USED. THESE JOINTS ARE NOT REQUIRED  
TO BE SEALED. ONLY NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL  
(USING 300° F. MINIMUM ADHESIVE, IF NEEDED) CAN  
BE APPLIED AS FACING TO THE FIREPLACE SUR-  
ROUND (SEE FIGURE 39).  
4”  
15”  
14”  
3”  
13”  
12”  
11”  
2-1/2”  
10”  
9”  
4”  
1”  
1”  
TOP FRONT EDGE OF FIREPLACE  
Hearth Extensions  
Ahearth extension may be desirable for aesthetic reasons.  
However, ANSI or CAN/CGA testing standards do not  
require hearth extensions for gas replace appliances.  
Figure 36.  
Minimum Vertical and Maximum Horizontal Dimensions of  
Combustibles above Fireplace  
NOTE: There are 3 metal tabs holding the non-combustible  
board in place for shipping. These tabs are to be cut off or  
bent back before nishing around the replace front.  
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Step 10. Installing Trim, Refractory, Logs,  
and Ember Material  
Installing the Trim  
Combustible materials may be brought up to the specied  
clearances on the side and top front edges of the replace,  
but MUST NEVER overlap onto the front face. The joints  
between the nished wall and the replace top and sides  
can only be sealed with a 300° F. (149° C) minimum  
sealant.  
WARNING: WHEN FINISHING THE FIREPLACE,  
NEVER OBSTRUCT OR MODIFY THE AIR IN-  
LET/OUTLET GRILLES IN ANY MANNER.  
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Figure 39.  
Install optional marble and brass trim surround kits as  
desired. Marble, brass, brick, tile, or other non-combustible  
materials can be used to cover up the gap between the  
sheet rock and the replace.  
Do not obstruct or modify the air inlet/outlet grilles. When  
overlapping on both sides, leave enough space so that the  
bottom grille can be lowered and the trim door removed.  
Figure 40.  
Refractory Kit Placement (BRICK-292)  
CAUTION: REFRACTORY IS FRAGILE! CAREFULLY  
REMOVE THE REFRACTORY FROM THE PACKAG-  
ING.  
Remove the logs and log grate from the replace. Place  
the back wall refractory centered against the back of the  
replace on the back refractory ledge (see Figure 38).  
Figure 39.  
Position the right wall all the way to back wall. Secure in po-  
sition same as was done for the left wall (see Figure 42).  
Figure 38.  
When positioning the left wall use care in not knocking  
the back wall down. Position the left wall all the way back  
against the back wall. Using the retaining clip and screw  
included, secure the side wall refractory as shown (see  
Figures 39 and 40).  
Figure 42.  
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Positioning the Logs  
Refer to the included log instructions.  
Step 11. Before Lighting the Fireplace  
Before lighting the replace, be sure to do the following:  
Remove all paperwork from underneath the replace.  
Shutter Settings  
NG  
LP  
Check that log retaining rubber bands have been  
removed!  
Burner  
Full Open  
Full Open  
Review safety warnings and cautions  
• Read the Safety and Warning Information section at  
Placing the Ember Material  
the beginning of this Owner’s Manual.  
• Release the four glass latches on the glass frame. Re-  
move glass door from the unit.  
Double-check for gas leaks  
• Before lighting the replace, double-check the unit for  
Glowing Ember material can be placed without remov-  
ing logs. Place a single layer of dime size and thickness  
pieces on exposed area of burner front and burner  
center. Starting in front of two center logs place one  
row at a time, completely surrounding all ports in front  
of middle logs including those that extend under front  
logs. DO NOT press ember material down into ports or  
place more than a single layer on burner. Do not place  
embers on or near ports behind front logs.  
possible gas leaks.  
Double-check vent terminations and front grilles for  
obstructions.  
• Before lighting the replace, double-check the unit for  
possible obstructions that could be blocking the vent  
terminations or the front grilles.  
Double-check for faulty components  
• Any component that is found to be faulty MUST BE  
replaced with an approved component. Tampering with  
the replace components is DANGEROUS and voids all  
warranties.  
CAUTION: DO NOT COVER BURNER PORTS WITH  
EMBER MATERIAL.  
• Save the remaining ember materials for use during  
replace servicing.  
A small amount of air will be in the gas supply lines.  
When rst lighting the replace, it will take a few minutes  
for the lines to purge themselves of this air. Once the  
purging is complete, the replace will light and will operate  
normally.  
• Replace the glass door.  
• Pull out and latch the glass clips into the glass frame.  
• Install a decorative front.  
Subsequent lightings of the replace will not require this  
purging of air from the gas supply lines, unless the gas  
valve has been turned to the OFF position, in which  
case the air would have to be purged.  
Glass Specications: CERAMIC  
NOTE: The replace should be run 3 to 4 hours on the initial  
start-up. Turn it off and let it cool completely. Remove and  
clean the glass. Replace the glass and run the replace  
for an additional 8 hours. This will help to cure the product  
used in the paint and logs.  
During this break-in period it is recommended that some  
windows in the house be opened for air circulation. This will  
help avoid setting off smoke detectors, and help eliminate  
any odors associated with the replace’s initial burning.  
Step 12. Lighting the Appliance  
You’ve reviewed all safety warnings, you’ve checked the  
appliance for gas leaks, you know the vent system is  
unobstructed, and you’ve checked for faulty components.  
Now you’re ready to light the appliance.  
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LIGHTING  
INSTRUCTIONS  
FOR YOUR SAFETY  
READ BEFORE LIGHTING  
1. Turn off all electric power to the appliance.  
WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions  
exactly, a re or explosion may result causing property  
damage, personal injury or loss of life.  
2. Push in gas control knob  
slightly and turn clockwise  
to “OFF”.  
A. This appliance has a pilot which  
If you cannot reach your gas sup-  
plier, call the re department.  
NOTE: Knob cannot be turned from “PILOT” to “OFF”  
unless knob is pushed in slightly. Do not force.  
must be lighted by hand. When  
lighting the pilot, follow these  
instructions exactly.  
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 qualied service  
technician. Force or attempted  
repair may result in a re or explo-  
sion.  
3.  
Wait ve (5) minutes to clear out any gas.  
Then smell for gas, including near the oor. If you  
smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the Safety Informa-  
tion located on the left side of this label. If you don’t  
smell gas, go to next step.  
B. BEFORE LIGHTING, smell all  
around the appliance area for gas.  
Be sure to smell next to the oor  
because some gas is heavier than  
air and will settle on the oor.  
4. Find the pilot. The pilot is inside  
combustion chamber next to the  
main burner.  
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS  
D. Do not use this appliance if any  
part has been under water. Im-  
mediately call a qualied service  
technician to inspect the appliance  
and to replace any part of the  
control system and any gas control  
which has been under water.  
Do not try to light any appliance.  
Do not touch any electric switch;  
do not use any phone in your  
building.  
5. Turn knob on gas control counter clockwise  
to “PILOT”.  
Immediately call your gas supplier  
from a neighbor’s phone. Follow  
the gas supplier’s instructions.  
6. Push in control knob all the way and hold in. Im-  
mediately depress red or black piezo button. It may  
require several depressions of the red or black  
piezo button until PILOT lights. If PILOT light does  
not light after 10 seconds, return to step 3. Continue to  
hold the control knob in for about one minute after the  
pilot is lit. Release knob and it will pop back out. Pilot  
should remain lit. If it goes out, repeat steps 3 through 6.  
WARNING: CAUTION:  
Hot while in operation. Do not touch.  
DO NOT CONNECT 110 VAC TO  
THE CONTROL VALVE.  
Keep children, clothing, furniture, gaso-  
line and other liquids having ammable  
vapors away.  
If knob does not pop up when released, stop and im-  
mediately call your service technician or gas supplier.  
Improper installation, adjustment, al-  
teration, service or maintenance can  
cause injury or property damage. Re-  
fer to the owner’s information manual  
provided with this appliance.  
If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries, turn  
the gas control knob to “OFF” and call your service  
technician or gas supplier.  
Do not operate the appliance with  
panel(s) removed, cracked or broken.  
Replacement of the panel(s) should be  
done by a licensed or qualied service  
person.  
7. Turn gas control knob counterclockwise to  
“ON”.  
This appliance needs fresh air for  
safe operation and must be installed  
so there are provisions for adequate  
combustion and ventilation air.  
8. To light Burner, ip the on/off switch to the “ON”  
position, and close access grille.  
NOT FOR USE  
WITH SOLID FUEL  
9. Turn on all electric power to the appliance.  
If not installed, operated, and main-  
tained in accordance with the man-  
ufacturer’s instructions, this product  
could expose you to substances in fuel  
or fuel combustion which are known to  
the State of California to cause can-  
cer, birth defects, or other reproduc-  
tive harm.  
For use with natural gas and propane.  
A conversion kit, as supplied by the  
manufacturer, shall be used to convert  
this appliance to the alternate fuel.  
TO TURN OFF  
GAS TO APPLIANCE  
1. Turn off all electric power to the appliance if  
Also Certied for Installation in a  
Bedroom or a Bedsitting Room.  
service is to be performed.  
2. Open control access panel.  
For assistance or additional informa-  
tion, consult a qualied installer, ser-  
vice agency or the gas supplier.  
Keep burner and control compartment  
clean. See installation and operating  
instructions accompanying appliance.  
3. Move switch to “OFF” position.  
4. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clock-  
wise  
to OFF”. Do not force.  
For additional information on operating your  
Hearth & Home Technologies replace, please refer to www.replaces.com.  
5.  
Close control access panel.  
464-903G  
When you light your replace, you may notice:  
Additionally, for the rst few minutes after each lighting,  
vapor may condense and fog the glass and ames may be  
blue. After a few minutes this moisture will disappear and  
within 15-30 minutes the ames should become yellow.  
This gas appliance produces heat which does have an associated  
odor or smell. If you feel this odor is excessive it may require the  
initial 3-4 hour continuous burn on high followed by a second burn  
up to 12 hours to fully drive off any odor from paint and lubricants  
used in the manufacturing process.  
Noise caused by metal expanding and contracting as it  
heats up and cools down, similar to the sound produced  
by a furnace or heating duct. This noise does not affect the  
operation or longevity of your replace.  
During this break-in period it is recommended that some windows in  
the house be opened for air circulation. This will help avoid setting  
off smoke detectors, and help eliminate any odors associated with  
the replace’s initial burning.  
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Step 13 Climate Control  
This model is equipped with a bafe which will allow you  
to control the usable heat output. The bafe control lever  
is located at the lower left corner of the unit behind the  
lower grille.  
TOP VENTED: More Heat: Pull handle down and push  
back to close the damper. Less Heat: Pull handle forward  
and push up to open the damper.  
BAFFLE  
CONTROL  
LEVER  
REAR VENTED: More Heat: Pull handle forward and push  
up to close the damper. Less Heat: Pull handle down and  
push back to open the damper.  
Figure 43.  
After the Installation  
LEAVE THIS INSTALLATION MANUAL WITH  
THE APPLIANCE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.  
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Maintaining and Servicing Your Fireplace  
4
Fireplace Maintenance  
Checking Vent System  
Frequency: Before initial use and at least annually  
thereafter, more frequently if possible.  
By: Qualied service technician/Home owner.  
Task: Inspect the external vent cap on a regular basis  
to ensure that no debris is interfering with the ow of air.  
Inspect entire vent system for proper function.  
Although the frequency of your replace servicing and  
maintenance will depend on use and the type of installation,  
you should have a qualied service technician perform an  
appliance check-up at the beginning of each heating sea-  
son. See the table below for specic guidelines regarding  
each replace maintenance task.  
Cleaning Glass Door  
Frequency: After the rst 3 to 4 hours of use. As neces-  
sary after initial cleaning.  
IMPORTANT: TURN OFF THE GAS BEFORE SERVICING  
YOUR FIREPLACE.  
By: Home owner.  
Replacing old ember material  
Task: Remove and clean glass after the rst 3 to 4 hours  
of use. After the initial cleaning, clean as necessary, par-  
ticularly after adding new ember (ame colorant) material.  
Film deposits on the inside of the glass door should be  
cleaned off using a household glass cleaner. NOTE: DO  
NOT handle or attempt to clean the door when it is hot  
and DO NOT use abrasive cleaners.  
Frequency: Once annually, during the checkup.  
By: Qualied service technician.  
Task: Brush away loose ember material near the burner.  
Replace old ember material with new dime-size and shape  
pieces. New ember material should be placed on top of  
the burner. Save the remaining ember material and repeat  
this procedure at your next servicing. For more information,  
see Placing Ember Material.  
MAKE SURE THE  
FLAMESARE STEADY—  
NOT LIFTING OR  
FLOATING.  
Cleaning Burner and Controls  
Frequency: Once annually.  
By: Qualied service technician.  
Task: Brush or vacuum the control compartment, replace  
logs and burner areas surrounding the logs.  
Checking Flame Patterns, Flame Height  
Frequency: Periodically.  
By: Qualied service technician/Home owner.  
Task: Make a visual check of your fireplace’s flame  
patterns. Make sure the ames are steady - not lifting or  
oating. See Figure 44. The thermopile/thermocouple tips  
should be covered with ame (See Figure 32).  
Figure 44. Burner Flame Patterns  
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With proper installation, operation, and maintenance your gas replace will  
provide years of trouble-free service. If you do experience a problem, this  
troubleshooting guide will assist a qualied service person in the diagnosis  
of a problem and the corrective action to be taken. This troubleshooting  
guide can only be used by a qualied service technician.  
Troubleshooting  
5
A. Standing Pilot Ignition System  
Symptom  
Possible Causes  
Corrective Action  
1. After repeated triggering a. Defective ignitor.  
of the red or black piezo  
Check the spark at the electrode and pilot. If no spark and electrode  
wire is properly connected, replace the ignitor.  
ignitor button, the spark  
ignitor will not light the pilot.  
b. Defective pilot or misaligned  
electrode (spark at electrode).  
Using match, light the pilot. If the pilot lights, turn off the pilot and  
trigger the red piezo ignitor button again. If the pilot lights, an im-  
proper gas/air mixture caused the bad lighting and a longer purge  
period is recommended. If the pilot will not light, ensure the gap  
at the electrode and pilot is one-eighth (1/8) inch to have a strong  
spark. If the gap is OK, replace the pilot.  
c. No gas or low gas pressure.  
Check the remote shut-off valves from the replace. Usually, there  
is a valve near the gas main. There can be more than one (1) valve  
between the replace and the main.  
d. No LP in tank.  
Check the LP (propane) tank. You may be out of fuel.  
2. The pilot will not stay lit  
after carefully following the  
lighting instructions.  
a. Defective thermocouple.  
Check that the pilot ame impinges on the thermocouple. Clean  
and/or adjust the pilot for maximum ame impingement.  
Ensure that the thermocouple connection at the gas valve is fully  
inserted and tight (hand tighten plus 1/4 turn).  
Disconnect the thermocouple from the valve, place one millivolt  
meter lead wire on the tip of the thermcouple and the other meter  
lead wire on the thermocouple copper lead. Start the pilot and hold  
the valve knob in. If the millivolt reading is less than 15mV, replace  
the thermocouple.  
b. Defective valve.  
If the thermocouple is producing more than 15 millivolts, replace  
faulty valve.  
3. The pilot is burning,  
a. ON/OFF switch or wires  
defective.  
Check the ON/OFF switch and wires for proper connections. Place  
the jumper wires across the terminals at the switch. If the burner  
comes on, replace the defective switch. If the switch is OK, place the  
jumper wires across the switch wires at the gas valve. If the burner  
comes on, the wires are faulty or connections are bad.  
there is no burner ame,  
the valve knob is in the ON  
position, and the ON/OFF  
switch is in the ON position.  
b. Thermopile may not be gener- If the pilot ame is not close enough physically to the thermopile,  
ating sufcient millivoltage.  
adjust the pilot ame.  
Be sure the wire connections from the thermopile at the gas valve  
terminals are tight and that the thermopile is fully inserted into the  
pilot bracket.  
Check the thermopile with a millivolt meter. Take the reading at  
TH-TP&TP terminals of the gas valve. The meter should read 325  
millivolts minimum, while holding the valve knob depressed in the  
pilot position, with the pilot lit, and the ON/OFF switch in the OFF  
position. Replace the faulty thermopile if the reading is below the  
specied minimum.  
With the pilot in the ON position, disconnect the thermopile leads  
from the valve. Take a reading at the thermopile leads. The read-  
ing should be 325 millivolts minimum. Replace the thermopile if the  
reading is below the minimum.  
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Troubleshooting (continued)  
Symptom  
Possible Cause  
Corrective Action  
3. Continued  
c. Defective valve.  
Turn the valve knob to the ON position. Place the  
ON/OFF switch in the ON position. Check the millivolt  
meter a the thermopile terminals. The millivolt meter  
should read greater than 125mV. If the reading is ac-  
ceptable, and if the burner does not come on, replace  
the gas valve.  
d. Plugged burner orice.  
Check the burner orice for stoppage. Remove stop-  
page.  
e. Wall switch or wires are defective.  
Follow the corrective action in Symptom and Pos-  
sible Cause 1.a above. Check the switch and wiring.  
Replace where defective.  
f. High limit switch is defective or has reached its  
maximum temperature.  
Allow the unit to cool. If the burner remains lit after  
the replace warms up, the switch is good.  
4. Frequent pilot outage a. Pilot ame may be too high or too low, or blow-  
Clean thermocouple and adjust the pilot ame for  
problem.  
ing out (high pressure), causing pilot safety to drop maximum ame impingement. Follow lighting instruc-  
out.  
tions carefully.  
5. The pilot and main  
burner extinguish while  
in operation.  
a. No LP in tank.  
Check the LP (propane) tank. Rell the fuel tank.  
b. Inner vent pipe leaking exhaust gases back into Check venting system for damage. Replace/repair  
the system.  
improperly assembled pipe sections.  
c. Horizontal vent improperly pitched.  
the horizontal vent cap should slope down only  
enough to prevent any water from entering the unit.  
The maximum downward slope is 1/4 inch.  
d. Glass too loose and air tight packet leaks in  
corners after usage.  
Replace glass panel assembly.  
e. Bad thermopile or thermocouple.  
f. Improper vent cap installation.  
Replace if necessary.  
Check for proper installation and freedom from debris  
or blockage.  
6. Glass soots.  
a. Flame impingement.  
Adjust the log set so that the ame does not exces-  
sively impinge on it.  
b. Improper air shutter setting.  
c. Debris around air shutter.  
Adjust the air shutter located on the control panel.  
Inspect the opening at the base of the burner. NO MA-  
TERIAL SHOULD BE PLACED IN THIS OPENING.  
7. Flame burns blue  
and lifts off burner.  
a. Insufcient oxygen being supplied.  
Ensure that the vent cap is installed properly and free  
of debris. Ensure that the vent system joints are tight  
and have no leaks.  
Ensure that no debris has been placed at the base of,  
or in the area of the air holes in the center of the base  
pan beneath the burner.  
Ensure that the glass is tightened properly on the unit,  
particularly on top corners.  
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Quadra-Fire, a brand of Hearth & Home Technologies Inc.  
7571 215th Street West, Lakeville, MN 55044  
www.quadrare.com  
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Please contact your Quadra-Fire dealer with any questions or concerns.  
For the location of your nearest Quadra-Fire dealer,  
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This product may be covered by one or more of the following patents: (United States) 4593510, 4686807, 4766876, 4793322, 4811534, 5000162, 5016609, 5076254, 5113843, 5191877, 5218953, 5263471,  
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