Bellfires Corner Bell Large 3 CF User manual

Corner Bell Large 3 CF
Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
Operating manual
- Do not 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:
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your
building.
• 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.
WARNING: If the information in these instructions are not
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage,
personal injury or loss of life.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket, permanently located,
manufactured home (USA only) or mobile home, where not prohibited by
local codes. This appliance is only for use with the types of gas indicated
on the rating plate. A conversion kit is supplied with the appliance.
WARNINGS
INSTALLER:
Leave this manual with
the appliance.
CONSUMER:
Retain this manual for
future reference.
A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns from the
hot viewing glass is provided with this appliance and
shall be installed for the protection of children and other
at-risk individuals.
HOT GLASS WILL
CAUSE BURNS.
DO NOT TOUCH GLASS
UNTIL COOLED.
NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN
TO TOUCH GLASS.
WARNING

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Page
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................ ... ....... ...... .......... 5
CODE APPROVAL .............................................................. .......... .. ... ...... 7
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ..................................
............... .. ........ . . ... .. .... .. . 8
INTRODUCTION ....................................................................
........... .... .. . 8
SAFETY .... ........................................................ ............................. ..... . .. ... 8
FLAME EFFECT .
............................................ ............... ..... ...... .... .. ..... ... . . 12
REMOTE CONTROL . ...................................... .......... ....... ............... ..... ... . 13
USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME .
...................... .. .. .... .. ...... .... . 27
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE .................................................................... 28
DAILY MAINTENANCE ..................................................... ....... ..... ..... . .... . 28
ANNUAL MAINTENANCE ........................................................ ....... ..... ... . 29
WARRANTY TERMS ........................................................................................ 32
CONTENTS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration,
services or maintenance can cause serious injury or property damage.
Refer to this manual.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Make yourself fully aware of all the following instructions and the many
features of the Bellfires direct vent gas fireplace appliance.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
1. This appliance reaches high temperatures. Keep children and adults away from
hot surfaces to avoid burns or clothing ignition. The appliance will remain hot for
a time after shutdown. Allow surfaces to cool before touching.
2. A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns from the hot viewing glass is
provided with this appliance and shall be installed for the protection of
children and other at-risk individuals.
3. If the barrier becomes damaged, the barrier shall be replaced with the
manufacturer’s barrier for this appliance.
4. Any safety screen, guard or barrier removed for servicing the appliance, must
be replaced prior to operating the appliance.
5. Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface
temperature and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition.
6. Young children MUST be carefully supervised when they are in the same room
as the appliance. Toddlers, young children and others may be susceptible to
accidental contact burns. The remote control handset should be kept out of
reach of children. A physical barrier is recommended if there are at risk
individuals in the house. To restrict access to a fireplace or stove, install an
adjustable safety gate to keep toddlers, young children and other at risk
individuals out of the room and away from hot surfaces.
A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns from the
hot viewing glass is provided with this appliance and
shall be installed for the protection of children and other
at-risk individuals.
HOT GLASS WILL
CAUSE BURNS.
DO NOT TOUCH GLASS
UNTIL COOLED.
NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN
TO TOUCH GLASS.
WARNING

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
7. Keep the area around your appliance clear of combustible materials, gasoline
and other flammable vapor and liquids.
8. Do not place embers, vermiculite granules, wood logs or pebbles against the pilot
light burner. Make sure that the pilot flame can burn at all times freely over the
main burner. Only in this way is proper ignition of the main burner ensured.
Ignoring these directions could lead to a dangerous situation
9. Never place anything on top of the appliance.
10. Do not use this appliance to cook food or burn paper or other objects.
11. Do not use any solid or liquid fuels in this appliance. Use only the gas type
indicated on the rating plate.
12. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate.
This appliance is convertible for use with other gases. A conversion kit is supplied
with this appliance.
13. Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency
or gas supplier.
14. DO NOT operate the appliance with glass removed, cracked or broken.
15. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners on the panels. DO NOT attempt to clean the
glass when it is hot.
16. DO NOT strike or slam the glass panel.
17. DO NOT modify the appliance under any circumstances. Any parts removed for
servicing must be replaced prior to operating the appliance.
18. Turn the appliance off and let cool before servicing, installing or repairing. ONLY
a qualified service person should install, service or repair the appliance. Have
burner system inspected annually by a qualified service person.
19. Keep control compartments, burners and circulating air passages clean. More
frequent cleaning may be needed due to excessive lint and dust. Turn off the gas
valve and appliance (OFF on remote control) before cleaning the appliance.
20. The venting system MUST checked annually by a qualified service person.
If needed, have the venting system cleaned or repaired.
21. When the appliance is installed directly on carpeting, tile or other combustible
material non-combustible, it must be set on a metal panel or hearth pad
extending at least the full width and depth of the appliance.
22. DO NOT obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air in any way. Provide
adequate clearances around air openings into the combustion chamber along
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23. DO NOT use the appliance if any part has been exposed to or has been under
water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and
replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been
submerged in water.
24. DO NOT operate the appliance if any log is broken.
25. The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes,
with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, or the Natural Gas and
Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1.
26. This appliance, when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance with
local codes or in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70, or the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1.
27. The appliance is equipped with a safety system, whereby hatches will extract
any over-pressure that arises in a controlled way. In this, the hatches (located in
the ceiling of the combustion chamber) will briefly open. This may cause a loud
noise. If this happens, immediately close the gas tap and call a qualified service
technician.
To avoid any possible personal harm when the hatches open due to an
over-pressure, always maintain a minimum distance of 40 in (100 cm) to the
appliance, when igniting and when burning.
WARNING: Never connect unit to private (non-utility) gas wells.
This gas is commonly known as well-headed gas.
CODE APPROVAL
Direct Vent type appliances draw all combustion air from outside of the dwelling through
the vent pipe.
These appliances have been tested by CSA and found to comply with the established
standards for VENTED GAS FIREPLACES in the USA and Canada as follows:
LISTED VENTED GAS FIREPLACES
Corner Bell Large 3 CF tested to:
- ANSI Z21. 88 - 2009 / CSA 2.33 - 2009 Vented Gas Fireplace Heaters
- ANSI Z21.88a - 2012 / CSA 2.33a - 2012 - Addenda 1 to ANSI Z21.88 - 2009 /
CSA 2.33 - 2009
- CSA P4.1 - 09 Testing method for measuring annual fireplace efficiency (Canada).
A manufactured home (USA only) or mobile home OEM installation must conform with
the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part
3280, or when such a standard is not applicable, the Standard for Manufactured
Home installations, ANSI/NCSBCS A225.1, or Standard for Gas Equipped
Recreational Vehicles and Mobile Housing, CSA Z240.4.
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Keep this booklet in a safe place.
SAFETY
The appliance is fully protected by means of a thermo-electric pilot light shut off in the
event of a gas escape from the main burner.
In addition, the appliance is equipped with a safety system, whereby hatches will relieve
in a controlled manner a potential developing overpressure. In this, the hatches (located
in the ceiling of the combustion chamber) will briefly open. This may cause a loud noise.
If this happens, immediately close the gas tap and call a qualified service technician.
WARNING: If the information in these instructions is not followed
exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal
injury or death.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
STOP! Read the safety instructions information above.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
Do not place embers, vermiculite granules, wood logs, pebbles, glass beads
or crushed glass against the pilot light burner. Make sure that the pilot flame
can burn at all times freely over the main burner. Only in this way is proper
ignition of the main burner ensured. Ignoring these directions could lead to
a dangerous situation.
Do not place flammable objects within 40” (100 cm) of the appliance.
Pay special attention to furnishings and ornaments around the fire.
When igniting the pilot light and burner, always keep a minimum distance
of 40” (100 cm) from the front of the appliance.
If the pilot flame goes out for any reason, wait for 5 minutes before
attempting to re-light it.
It is essential that the appliance, the complete concentric flue system and
the outlet are cleaned and inspected annually by a recognised fitter/gas
specialist. The safe operation of the appliance will thus remain guaranteed.
For this, please refer to the Installation instructions (Chapter: ANNUAL
MAINTENANCE), that are supplied separately with each appliance.
The gas fire must never be used with the door open or the door glass
removed.
Never place flammable material on the ceramic log set, pebbles or glass.
The filling of the main burner with embers, vermiculite granules, wood logs,
pebbles or glass may not under any circumstances be changed or added to.
Do not place easily-flammable materials, such as nylon clothing or
flammable liquids, in the vicinity of the gas fire.
Ensure at all times that children and other people who are not aware of the
operation of the gas appliance are only in the vicinity of the appliance
exclusively under supervision.
Use the provided barrier (fireguard) to protect the people and children
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IMPORTANT: When igniting the pilot light and burner, always
keep a minimum distance of 40” (100 cm) from the front of the appliance.
If the pilot flame goes out for any reason, wait for 5 minutes before
attempting to re-ignite it.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE OPERATING smell around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next
to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
• 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.
DO NOT use the appliance if any part has been exposed to or has been under water.
Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and replace any
part of the control system and any gas control which has been submerged in water.
Use only the remote control to operate the appliance. Never use other means. If the
remote control does not function, try changing the batteries in the remote control and/
or the batteries in the receiver (see page 26 of this manual). If, after changing the
batteries, the appliance still not works, do not try to repair it. Call a qualified service
technician. Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion.
The appliance is fully protected by means of a thermo-electric pilot light shut off in the
event of a gas escape from the main burner.
In addition, the appliance is equipped with a safety system, whereby hatches will relieve
in a controlled manner a potential developing overpressure. In this, the hatches (located
in the ceiling of the combustion chamber) will briefly open. This may cause a loud noise.
If this happens, immediately close the gas tap and call a qualified service technician.