Comfortflame CGCFTNA Quick start guide
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WARNING: If the information in this manual is not
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
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MODELS CGCFTNA AND CGCFTPA
14,000 to 26,000 Btu/Hr with Thermostat
VENT-FREE COMPACT FIREPLACE
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
Flame
FlameTM
Comfort
Comfort
by FMI PRODUCTS, LLC
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SAFETY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety .................................................................. 2
Local Codes......................................................... 4
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Product Features................................................. 5
Unpacking............................................................ 5
Assembly............................................................. 5
Air for Combustion and Ventilation ...................... 6
Installation ........................................................... 9
Operation........................................................... 19
Inspecting Burner .............................................. 22
Cleaning and Maintenance................................ 23
Troubleshooting................................................. 24
.................................................... 28
Service Hints ..................................................... 28
Technical Service............................................... 28
Replacement Parts............................................ 28
Accessories ....................................................... 29
Parts .................................................................. 30
Warranty ..............................................Back Cover
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service, or maintenance can
Refer to this manual for correct
additional information consult
WARNING: This is an un-
Refer to Air for Combustion and
Ventilation
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known to the state of California
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Early signs
of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the
more affected by carbon monoxide than oth-
high altitudes.
Natural and
propane/LP gases are odorless. An odor-
making agent is added to these gases. The
be present even though no odor exists.
Make certain you read and understand all
is your guide to safe and proper operation of
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this heater or its controls can
WARNING: Do not allow fans
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away from hot surfaces to avoid
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dren when they are in the room
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SAFETY
Continued
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gas indicated on rating plate. This appli-
gases.
2. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s)
inside any structure. Locate propane/
LP supply tank(s) outdoors (propane/LP
only).
3. If you smell gas
use any phone in your building
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plier’s instructions
bedroom or bathroom.
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6. Do not add extra logs or ornaments such
Using these added items can cause soot-
ing. Do not add lava rock around base.
Rock and debris could fall into the control
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person.
Note: During initial operation, slight smok-
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place burning manufacturing residues.
instructions in Cleaning and Maintenance
page 23.
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furniture.
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SAFETY
Continued
Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff
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place if not enough fresh air is available.
See Air for Combustion and Ventilation
Troubleshooting
used or stored.
service technician to inspect the room
14. Turn off and unplug fireplace and let
service person should service and repair
16. Do not operate fireplace if any log is
use propane/LP fuel tank of less than 100
lbs. capacity (propane/LP only).
openings.
Figure 1 - Vent-Free Gas Compact
Fireplace
Ignitor Button
Screen
Fireplace
Cabinet
Logs
LOCAL CODES
use the latest edition of The National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54*.
*Available from:
Batterymarch Park
State of Massachusetts: The installation
must be made by a licensed plumber or
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sachusetts.
Sellers of unvented propane or natural
provide to each purchaser a copy of 527
CMR 30 upon sale of the unit.
Vent-free gas products are prohibited for
bedroom and bathroom installation in the
PRODUCT
IDENTIFICATION
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PRODUCT FEATURES
ASSEMBLY
Figure 2 - Assembling Fireplace
Log
Screen
Burner Support
Locator Tabs
Branch
Support
Shoulder
Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff
fresh air.
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THERMOSTATIC HEAT CONTROL
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matically modulate the heat output to maintain
a consistent room temperature. This results in
UNPACKING
not remove at this time.
2. Remove all protective packaging applied
LLC at 1-866-328-4537. Please do not
return product to the store.
WARNING: Always have
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1. Lift screen up and pull out to remove.
Ac-
cessories
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4. Remove log packaging material and
on burner support (see Figure 2). The log
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created.
5. Reattach screen by placing the notches
in the screen frame over the shoulder
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ASSEMBLY
Continued
1. Locate four black phillips sheet metal
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vers (see Figure 3).
Make sure hood tabs are behind louvers
Figure 3).
Figure 3 - Assembling Hood
Hood
Louver
Hood Tab
Sheet Metal
Firebox Top
Hood Tabs
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION
WARNING: This heater shall
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National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, the
International Fuel Gas Code, or
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their homes as airtight as possible.
While it is good to make your home energy
air must enter your home. All fuel-burning ap-
pliances need fresh air for proper combustion
and ventilation.
venting of vented fuel-burning appliances.
National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/ NFPA 54, Air for
Combustion and Ventilation.
All spaces in homes fall into one of the three
1. Unusually Tight Construction
ventilation.
may provide enough fresh air for combustion
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additional fresh air.
construction where:
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2
and
and
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If your home meets all of the three criteria
See Ventilation Air From Outdoors
If your home does not meet all of the three
Determining
Fresh-Air Flow For Fireplace Location
The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1.3/
NFPA 54
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gregate input rating of all appliances installed
3
of the aggregate input rating of all appliances
installed in that space. Rooms communicating
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AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION
Continued
DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW
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the rooms.
1. Determine the volume of the space (length
Length x Width x Height =__________cu. ft.
(volume of space)
Example:
(volume of space)
volume of these rooms to the total volume
of the space.
2. Multiply the space volume by 20 to determine
the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support.
________ (volume of space) x 20 = (Maxi-
mum Btu/Hr the space can support)
Example: 2560 cu. ft. (volume of space) x 20
support)
3. Add the Btu/Hr of all fuel burning appliances
in the space.
__________ Btu/Hr
__________ Btu/Hr
__________ Btu/Hr
Vented gas heater __________ Btu/Hr
__________ Btu/Hr
Other gas appliances* + _________ Btu/Hr
Total = _________ Btu/Hr
* Do not include direct-vent gas appliances.
outdoors and vents to the outdoors.
Example:
__________ Btu/Hr
_________ Btu/Hr
Total = _________ Btu/Hr
4. Compare the maximum Btu/Hr the space
Hr used.
_______
Btu/Hr (maximum the space can
support)
_______
Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr
used)
Example:
space can support)
Btu/Hr used)
space because the actual Btu/Hr used is more
than the maximum Btu/Hr the space can sup-
See Ventilation Air From Inside Building,
page 8.
B. Vent room directly to the outdoors. See
Ventilation Air From Outdoors, page 8.
If the actual Btu/Hr used is less than the maxi-
the space is
fresh air ventilation.
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WARNING:Ifthearea inwhich
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National Fuel
Gas Code,ANSI Z223.1/NFPA54,
the International Fuel Gas Code,
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA 54, Air for Combustion and
Ventilation
grills or ducts.
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION
Continued
Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation
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items directly to the outdoors or spaces open
to the outdoors. These spaces include attics
National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Air for
Combustion and Ventilation
of ventilation grills or ducts.
IMPORTANT: Do not provide openings for
inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a thermo-
Figure 5 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors
Shown with Optional Mantel
Outlet
Air
V e ntilated
Attic
Outlet
Air
Inlet
Air
Inlet Air V e ntilated
Crawl Space
T o
Crawl
Space
T o Attic
Figure 4 - Ventilation Air from Inside
Building Shown with Optional Mantel
Or
Remove
Door into
Adjoining
Room,
Option 3
Ventilation Grills
Into Adjoining Room,
Option 2
12"
12"
Ventilation
Grills into
Adjoining
Room,
Option 1
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INSTALLATION
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too much moisture. See Air for Combustion
and Ventilation, page 6.
be used in zero clearance installations. Wall
or framing material can be placed directly
except where standoff spacers are integrally
attached. If standoff spacers are attached to
directly against wall or framing materials.
to create the easiest installation (see Built-In
Fireplace Installation
Use only the correct type of gas (natural or
propane/LP). If your gas supply is not the
type heater.
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INSTALLATION ITEMS
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plied by installer)
tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge
shutoff valve from your dealer.
NOTICE: This heater is intended
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WARNING: Never install the
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currents move heat to wall sur-
smoke, aromatic candles, clean-
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WARNING: Maintain the
minimum clearances shown
or corner mantels. IMPORTANT: Only use
optional cabinet or corner mantels speci-
mantel from your dealer (see Accessories,
page 29).
INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 7 - Mounting Clearances As
Viewed From Front of Fireplace Shown
with Optional Mantel
T o p Of
Mantel Can
Be Flush
With Wall
Left
Side
CEILING
Right
Side
36"
Minimum
6"
Minimum
From
Sides Of
Fireplace
Left
Side
CEILING
36"
Minimum
FLOOR
Right
Side
0” Minimum
To Top
Surface Of
Tile Or Other
Combustible
Material
To Top
Surface Of
Tile Or Other
Combustible
Material
Figure 6 - Mounting Clearances As
Viewed From Front of Fireplace Shown
Built-In the Wall
carpeting, tile or other combustible material,
installed on a metal or wood panel extending
CAUTION: If you install the
dealer (see Accessories -
electrical outlet.
INSTALLATION
(see Accessories
opening. If installing a built-in mantel above
this manner.
Actual Framing
Height 26 7/8
Front Width 26 3/426 7/8
Depth 9 1/210 1/2
Bottom
1. Frame in rough opening. Use dimensions
opening.
opening. The height is 26 7/8
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IMPORTANT:
combustible materials
WARNING: Do not allow any
WARNING: Do not allow
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cal outlet is included with the
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do so at this time. See Installing Blower
Accessory GA3450TA, page 13.
Note: If not installing blower accessory,
you may wish to run electrical wiring to
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tion (see Accessories, page 29) Use only
approved three-wire electrical wiring.
electrical connections.
gas line must be the last item installed on
the gas piping.
instructions on page 4.
opening.
regulator. See Connecting to Gas Supply,
page 16.
9. Check all gas connections for leaks. See
Checking Gas Connections
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sory for attaching trim.
INSTALLATION
Continued
36
5/8
"
25
7/8
"
51
3/4
"
26
7/8
"
Figure 9 - Rough Opening for Installing
in Corner
26
7
/
8
"
26
7
/
8
"
3/4" Off
The Floo
r
Minimum
10
1
/
2
"
Figure 8 - Rough Opening for Installing
in Wall
Figure 10 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall
Studs
Nails or
Wood
Nailing
Flanges
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WARNING: Never modify or
cover the louvered slots on the
Installation
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Follow all minimum clearances
NOTICE:Ifyourinstallation does
not meet the minimum clear-
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INSTALLATION
Continued
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ing instructions for system installation. Refer
to instructions on page 6 for hood assembly.
to mantel if it is being used (see Installing
Optional Blower Accessory GA3450TA,
page 13).
accessory instruction sheet.
Figure 12).
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tion location. Cut an access hole in hearth
12). Make sure to locate access hole so
wood screws. Countersink screw heads
and putty over.
hole in hearth base.
5. Center cabinet mantel on hearth base (see
on base.
to attach mantel assembly to base (see
mantel instruction sheet).
regulator. See Connecting to Gas Supply,
page 16.
8. Route electrical cord(s) through access
Plug electrical cord(s) into electrical outlet.
13"
16"
19"
21"
2 1/
2
"
6"
8"
10"
Note:
A
ll vertical
measurements
are from top of
fireplace
opening to
bottom of
mantel shelf. All
measurements
are in inches.
Figure 11 - Minimum Mantel Clearances
for Built-In Installation
Mantel Shelf
Side of
Firebox
Figure 12 - Placing Hearth Base Against Wall
Hearth
Base
Electrical
Outlet
Shutoff Valve
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INSTALLATION
Continued
9. Check all gas connections for leaks. See
Checking Gas Connections, page 18.
10. Carefully insert fireplace into cabinet
mantel (see Figure 13). Be careful not to
scratch or damage hearth base or cabinet
mantel.
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Assembling Perimeter Trim). Firmly snap
in mantel assembly so the trim overlaps
mantel evenly on all three sides.
instruction sheet).
Side
Trim
Top Trim
Mitered Edge
Figure 14 - Assembling Perimeter Trim
Shim
Plate
Slot
Slot
1. Remove packaging from three remaining
pieces of trim.
packet.
in Figure 14.
Figure 15 - Removing Upper Louver
Assembly
Upper Louver
Assembly
Black
Mounting Holes
Figure 13 - Installing Fireplace into
Mantel Assembly
in slot on mitered edge of top trim (see
Figure 14).
in slot on mitered edge of side trim (see
Figure 14).
7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 for other corner.
8. Set trim assembly aside for later
installation.
remove the upper louver assembly.
1. Lift screen off heater.
3. Pull louver assembly straight out from the
cabinet. Be careful not to scratch the paint.
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page 14).
support. Rotate valve cover shield clock-
IMPORTANT: Do not remove shoulder
Slide the valve cover shield off of the shoul-
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INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 16 - Removing Valve Cover Shield
1
2
Remove
Valve
Cover
Shield
Shoulder
Branch Support
Snap Bushings Bottom Louver
Assembly
holes on outer casing. Align these 4 holes
Figure 17).
round holes in rear of valve cover shield
and through rectangular hole in front of
shield (see Figure 17).
by inserting it through bushing on outer
casing (see Figure 17). Plug fan kit into
operation.
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Note: If you are using a mantel with your
heater, use the following instructions. If your
heater is built-in, see For Built-In Installation
on page 15.
into both holes in rear of valve cover shield.
bracket assembly.
middle terminal 2 (see Figure 17).
3
2
1
Figure 17 - Installing Blower Bracket
Assembly
Wire
Harness
Assembly
Valve Cover
Shield
Box Cover Wire
Harness
Plate
Wiring Routing
Blue
Red
Cord
Note: If you do not have a short Phillips
screwdriver, the screen, log set, and
branch support must be removed so a
longer screwdriver may be used. See
Connecting Equipment Shutoff Valve to
Heater Control, page 17, steps 1 and 2.
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INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 18 - Installing Switch Plate to
Valve Cover Shield
Plate
Valve Cover
Shield
WARNING: A licensed elec-
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Removing Valve
Cover Shield, page 13. Continue installation
kit into one of the holes found on rear of
valve cover shield. The other hole is for a
strain relief clamp (not supplied) to secure
incoming electrical supply.
Installing
Blower Assembly
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tions. Pop in the plastic snap bushing found
cord/strain relief.
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ing diagram to connect incoming electri-
Figure 19).
6. Reinstall valve cover shield.
properly.
8. Reinstall upper louver assembly and hood
Red
Red
Fan Switch
(Auto/Off/On)
Blue
Blue
Thermostat
Switch
(N.O.)
Green
White
Green
White
On
11 0/115
V. A.C.
Blower
Motor
Black
Off
1
2
3
Auto
Figure 19 - Wiring Diagram For Blower
Accessory Built-In Installation
Note: When switch is in AUTO position,
fan will start after heater has run for a
few moments. Fan will continue to run
for several moments after heater has
been turned off. When switch is in the
ON position, fan will run until turned to
OFF. Reinstall upper louver assembly and
hood if previously removed, (see Figure
15, page 13). Close lower louver door.
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INSTALLATION
Continued
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WARNING: Never connect
an external regulator. The external regulator
damage could occur. Install external regula-
CAUTION: Use only new,
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Propane/LP
Supply Tank External
Regulator
Figure 21- External Regulator with Vent
Pointing Down
Vent
Pointing
Extension Cord
Use extension cord if needed. The cord must
three-hole receptacle. Make sure cord is in good
shape. It must be heavy enough to carry the
for lengths less than 50 feet.
Figure 20 - Installing Blower Bracket
Assembly
3
2
1
Assembly
Wire Harness
Cord
Valve
Cover
Shield
Box Cover
Wire
Harness
Clamp Connector
(not included)
Outlet
Receptacle
Blue
Red
Plastic
Wire Strap
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INSTALLATION
Continued
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(see Figure 22).
IMPORTANT:
valve is for turning on or shutting off gas to
the appliance.
Check your building codes for any special
going into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe could
Figure 22 - Gas Connection
From External
NATURAL
Pressure)
Pipe Cap Tee
Nipple Joint
Sediment Trap
valve from your dealer.
Figure 23 - Removing Log Base
Assembly From Fireplace
Branch
Support
Screen
Screen
Shipping
Shoulder
Flexible
Installation Items Needed
provided)
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place screen up and pull out to remove.
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lift up branch support and remove from
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through side or rear access holes in outer
casing.
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4.
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5. Check all gas connections for leaks. See
Checking Gas Connections, page 18.
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INSTALLATION
Continued
and connections, internal and
external to unit, for leaks after
WARNING: Never use an
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CAUTION: Make sure exter-
Connecting to Gas Supply,
Figure 25 - Equipment Shutoff Valve
Open
Closed
Shutoff
Valve
Figure 24 - Attaching Flexible Gas Line
to Equipment Shutoff Valve
Regulator Provided
Regulator
Valve Provided by
Installer
To External Regulator
NATURAL
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ment shutoff valve from gas supply piping.
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opening propane/LP supply tank valve
for propane/LP gas or opening main gas
valve located on or near gas meter for
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tem. Apply a noncorrosive leak detection
a leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
valve to gas supply. Check reconnected
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ure 25).
opening propane/LP supply tank valve
for propane/LP gas or opening main gas
valve located on or near gas meter for
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19). Apply a noncorrosive leak detection
a leak.
4. Correct all leaks at once.
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INSTALLATION
Continued
CONNECTIONS
2. Open main gas valve located on or near
gas meter for natural gas or open pro-
pane/LP supply tank valve.
the OFF position.
valve to thermostat gas valve (see Fig-
ures 26 and 27). Apply a noncorrosive
5. Correct all leaks at once.
Operation). Check all
To Turn Off Gas to
Appliance
8. Replace front panel.
Figure 26 - Checking Gas Joints for
Propane/LP Gas (Shown with Optional
Mantel)
Shutoff Valve
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
Figure 27 - Checking Gas Joints for
Natural Gas (Shown with Optional Mantel)
Shutoff Valve
OPERATION
FOR YOUR SAFETY
WARNING: If you do not fol-
low these instructions exactly,
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WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
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Note: If pilot does not stay lit, refer to
Troubleshooting, page 24. Also contact a
repairs. Until repairs are made, light pilot
with match. To light pilot with match, see
Manual Lighting Procedure, page 21.
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release control knob.
Note: If pilot goes out, repeat steps 3
interlock system. Wait one (1) minute
before lighting pilot again.
to desired heating level. The main burner
should light. Set control knob to any heat
CAUTION: Do not try to ad-
to
PILOT position.
OPERATION
Continued
Ignitor Button
Figure 28 - Control Knob In The OFF
Position
Thermocouple
Pilot Burner
Figure 29 - Pilot (Propane/LP Shown)
Ignitor Electrode
LIGHTING
INSTRUCTIONS
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fully open.
to OFF
position.
to PILOT position. Press in control knob for
supply. If so, the control knob may need
to be pressed in for 30 seconds or more.
This will allow air to bleed from the gas
system.
person or gas supplier for repairs.
pilot. Pilot is attached to front of burner. If
pilot lights.
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