Empire Comfort Systems VFL20IN3 series User manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AND OWNER'S MANUAL
UNVENTED
GAS FIREPLACE
MODELS
VFL20IN3(0,1,2,3)10(N,P)-1
VFL20IN3(0,1,2,3)(N,P)-1
VFL20IN7(0,1,2,3)(N,P)-1
VFL28IN3(0,1,2,3)(N,P)-1
VFL28IN7(0,1,2,3)(N,P)-1
GAS-FIRED
Loft Vent Free Fireplace Insert
— Donotstoreorusegasolineorotherammable
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
redepartment.
— Installationandservicemustbeperformedbya
qualiedinstaller,serviceagencyorthegassup-
plier.
WARNING:Iftheinformationintheseinstructions
are not followed exactly, a re or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal injury
or loss of life.
Installer: Leavethismanualwiththeappliance.
Consumer: Retainthismanualforfuturereference.
EMPIRE
EMPIRE
Comfort Systems
Shown without required front.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket,
permanently located, manufactured (mobile) home,
wherenotprohibitedbylocalcodes.
This appliance is only for use with the type of gas
indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not
convertibleforusewithothergases.
Thisisanunventedgas-redheater.Itusesair(oxy-
gen)fromtheroominwhichitisinstalled.Provisions
foradequatecombustionandventilationairmustbe
provided. Refer to page 15.
WARNING:Ifnotinstalled,operatedand maintained
in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions,
thisproductcouldexposeyoutosubstancesinfuel
or from fuel combustion which can cause death or
serious illness.
WATER VAPOR:A BY-PRODUCT OF UNVENTED ROOM
HEATERS
Water vapor is a by-product of gas combustion. An
unventedroomheaterproducesapproximatelyone(1)
ounce(30ml)ofwaterforevery1,000BTU's(.3KW's)
of gas input per hour. Refer to page 15.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Quick Start Guide - Intermittent Pilot Systems......................................................3-4
Safety Information for Users of LP-Gas ...................................................................6
Important Safety Guidelines.....................................................................................7
Introduction ..............................................................................................................8
Specications ...........................................................................................................9
Installation in a Fireplace .......................................................................................10
Fireplace Insert Dimensions................................................................................... 11
Built-In Fireplace Installation ..................................................................................12
VFL20IN Fireplace with Surround Dimensions ......................................................13
VFL28IN Fireplace with Surround Dimensions ......................................................14
Water Vapor: A By-Product of Unvented Room Heaters ........................................15
Provisions for Adequate Combustion & Ventilation Air......................................15-16
Gas Supply........................................................................................................17-18
Clearances ........................................................................................................18-20
Combustible Materials............................................................................................21
Alternate On/Off Switch Installation .......................................................................22
Decorative Accessory Installation ..........................................................................23
Millivolt Control Valve Lighting Instructions ............................................................24
10,000 BTU Millivolt Control Valve Lighting Instructions........................................25
Intermittent Pilot Lighting Instructions ....................................................................26
Intermittent Pilot Operating Instructions .................................................................27
Intermittent Pilot Remote Electronic Ignition and Control System.....................28-31
Intermittent Pilot Wiring Diagram ...........................................................................32
Operation Instructions/Flame Appearance.............................................................33
Pilot Flame Characteristics ...............................................................................34-35
Cleaning and Servicing ..........................................................................................35
Wiring .....................................................................................................................36
Maintenance...........................................................................................................36
Troubleshooting......................................................................................................37
Master Parts Distributor List...................................................................................38
How To Order Repair Parts ....................................................................................38
VFL20IN Parts List .................................................................................................39
VFL28IN Parts List .................................................................................................40
Exploded View .......................................................................................................41
Surround Fronts ................................................................................................42-43
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QuickStartGuide-IntermittentPilotSystems
To START the Fireplace:
If the pilot is NOT lit:
1. Atthesametime,pressthe“OFF”andhighamebuttonsandreleaseoncethereisan
audible “beep” sound.
2. The pilot will ignite on the sixth beep. You may hear a clicking sound around the same
time as that beep, this is normal.
3. There will be a total of 14 beeps. The main burner will ignite approximately 15 seconds
after the pilot.
If the pilot IS lit.
1. Toignitetheburner,pressthehighamebutton(therewillbeabeep)forapproximately
5 seconds until there is a soft click, then release the button.
ToADJUSTtheFlameHeight
1. Pressandholdtheupperrightbuttonforahigherame.
2. Pressandholdthelowerrightbuttonforalowerame.Note:Ifyouholdthelowerright
buttonfortoolong,theamesonthemainburnerwillgoout,buttheignitorwillstaylit.
To SHUT OFF the Fireplace
1. To completely shut off the burner and ignitor, press and hold the “OFF” button until the
unit“beeps.”Theameswillgoontheburneroutonceanylingeringgasisusedup.
2. Toshutofftheburnerbutkeeptheignitoron,pushthelowamebutton(bottomright)for
10 seconds and then release.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, SEE OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS.
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Whenused without adequatecombustion and ventilationair,
heatermaygiveoffCARBONMONOXIDE,anodorless,poison-
ous gas.
Do not install heater until all necessary provisions are
madeforcombustionandventilationair.Consultthewrit-
teninstructionsprovidedwiththeheaterforinformation
concerningcombustionandventilationair.Intheabsence
of instructions, refer to the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA 54, Air for Combustion and Ventilation, or
applicablelocalcodes.
ThisheaterisequippedwithaPILOT LIGHT SAFETY SYSTEM
designed to turn off the heater if not enough fresh air is
available.
DO NOT TAMPER WITH PILOT LIGHT SAFETY SYSTEM!
If heater shuts off, do not relight until you provide fresh air.
Ifheaterkeepsshuttingoff,haveitserviced.Keepburnerand
controlcompartmentclean.
CARBONMONOXIDEPOISONINGMAYLEADTODEATH.
Earlysignsofcarbonmonoxidepoisoningresembletheu,with
headache, dizziness and/or nausea. If you have these signs,
heatermaynotbeworkingproperly.Get fresh air at once! Have
heater serviced.
Somepeople—pregnantwomen,personswithheartorlung
disease,anemia,thoseundertheinuenceofalcohol,thoseat
highaltitudes—aremoreaffectedbycarbonmonoxidethan
others.
Thepilotlightsafetysystemsensesthedepletionofoxygenat
its location. If this heater is installed in a structure having a high
verticaldimension,thepossibilityexiststhattheoxygensupply
atthehigherlevelswillbelessthanthatattheheater.Inthistype
ofapplication,afantocirculatethestructureairwillminimize
thiseffect.Theuseofthisfanwillalsoimprovethecomfortlevel
inthestructure.Whenafanisusedtocirculateair,itshouldbe
locatedsothattheairowisnotdirectedattheburner.
WARNING
DANGER: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE: Addresses practices not related to personal injury.
• An unvented room heater having an input rating of
morethan6,000Btuperhourshallnotbeinstalledina
bathroom
• Anunventedroomheaterhavinganinputratingofmore
than10,000Btuperhourshallnotbeinstalledinabedroom
orbathroom.
• Duetohightemperatures,theapplianceshouldbelocated
outoftrafcandawayfromfurnitureanddraperies.
• Childrenandadultsshouldbealertedtothehazardofhigh
surfacetemperatureandshouldstayawaytoavoidburns
or clothing ignition.
• Youngchildrenshouldbecarefullysupervisedwhenthey
areinthesameroomwiththeappliance.
• Donot place clothing or otherammablematerial on or
near the appliance.
• Installationandrepairshouldbedonebya QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSON. Thisapplianceshouldbeinspected
beforeuseandatleastannuallybyaprofessionalservice
person.Morefrequentcleaningmayberequireddueto
excessivelintfromcarpeting,beddingmaterials,etc.It
is imperative that control compartments, burners and
circulating air passageways of the appliance be kept
clean.
• DONOTusethisroomheaterifanyparthasbeenunder
water.Immediatelycallaqualiedservicetechnicianto
inspecttheroomheaterandtoreplaceanypartofthe
controlsystemandanygascontrolwhichhasbeenunder
water.
• Youmustoperateheaterwithreplacescreenclosedin
place.Donotcloseglassdoorswhileoperatingheater.
• Donotplacetrash,logsorotherarticlesonthelogset
during operation.
• Duringmanufacturing,fabricatingandshipping,various
components of this appliance are treated with certain
oils, lms or bonding agents. These bonding agents
arenotharmfulbutmayproduceannoyingsmokeand
smellsastheyareburnedoffduringinitialoperationof
theappliance.Thisisanormaltemporaryoccurrence.
Awindowshouldbeopenedduringtheinitialbakeout
period.
• Correct installation of the ceramic ber logs, proper
location of the heater and annual cleaning are necessary to
avoidpotentialproblemswithsooting.Sooting,resulting
from improper installation or operation, can settle on
surfacesoutsidethereplace.Seeinstructionsforproper
installation.
• WARNING:Donotallowfanstoblowdirectlyintothe
fireplace. Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame
patterns.
• WARNING:Donotuseablowerinsert,heatexchanger
insertorotheraccessorynotapprovedforusewiththis
heater.
• WARNING!Thisreplaceneedsfreshairforventilation
to run properly. This replace has an ODS (oxygen
depletion sensor) which will shut down the heater if
adequatefreshairisnotavailable.Seetroubleshooting
section in the instructions.
• Keep appliance area clear and free from combustible
materials, gasoline and other ammable vapors and
liquids.
• WARNING:Failuretokeeptheprimaryairopening(s)
oftheburner(s)cleanmayresultinsootingandproperty
damage.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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Somepeoplecannotsmellwell.Somepeoplecannotsmellthe
odorofthechemicalputintothegas.Youmustndoutifyou
cansmelltheodorantinpropane. Smoking can decrease your
ability to smell. Being around an odor for a time can affect your
sensitivity or ability to detect that odor. Sometimes other odors in
the area mask the gas odor. People may not smell the gas odor
or their minds are on something else. Thinking about smelling a
gas odor can make it easier to smell.
TheodorantinLP-gasiscolorless,anditcanfadeundersome
circumstances.For example, if there is an underground leak, the
movementofthegasthroughsoilcanltertheodorant.Odorants
in LP-Gas also are subject to oxidation. This fading can occur if
there is rust inside the storage tank or in iron gas pipes.
The odorant in escaped gas can adsorb or absorb onto or into walls,
masonry and other materials and fabrics in a room. That will take
some of the odorant out of the gas, reducing its odor intensity.
LP-Gas may stratify in a closed area, and the odor intensity could
vary at different levels. Since it is heavier than air, there may be
more odor at lower levels. Always be sensitive to the slightest gas
odor. If you detect any odor, treat it as a serious leak. Immediately
go into action as instructed earlier.
Propane(LP-Gas)isaammablegaswhichcancauseres
andexplosions.Initsnaturalstate,propaneisodorlessand
colorless.Youmaynotknowallthefollowingsafetyprecau-
tionswhich can protect both youand your family from an
accident.Readthemcarefullynow,thenreviewthempointby
pointwiththemembersofyourhousehold.Somedaywhen
theremaynotbeaminutetolose,everyone'ssafetywilldepend
onknowingexactlywhattodo.If,afterreadingthefollowing
information,youfeelyoustillneedmoreinformation,please
contact your gas supplier.
• Learn to recognize the odor of LP-gas. Your local LP-Gas
Dealer can give you a "Scratch and Sniff" pamphlet. Use it to
ndoutwhatthepropaneodorsmellslike.Ifyoususpectthat
your LP-Gas has a weak or abnormal odor, call your LP-Gas
Dealer.
• Ifyouarenotqualied,donotlightpilotlights,performservice,
or make adjustments to appliances on the LP-Gas system. If
youarequalied,consciouslythinkabouttheodorofLP-Gas
prior to and while lighting pilot lights or performing service or
making adjustments.
• Sometimesabasementoraclosed-uphousehasamusty
smell that can cover up the LP-Gas odor. Do not try to light
pilot lights, perform service, or make adjustments in an area
where the conditions are such that you may not detect the
odor if there has been a leak of LP-Gas.
• Odorfade,duetooxidationbyrustoradsorptiononwallsof
new cylinders and tanks, is possible. Therefore, people should
be particularly alert and careful when new tanks or cylinders
are placed in service. Odor fade can occur in new tanks, or
reinstalledoldtanks,iftheyarelledandallowedtosettoo
longbefore relling. Cylinders and tanks which have been
out of service for a time may develop internal rust which will
cause odor fade. If such conditions are suspected to exist,
a periodic sniff test of the gas is advisable. If you have any
questionaboutthegasodor,callyourLP-gas dealer. A
periodic sniff test of the LP-gasisagoodsafetymeasure
under any condition.
• If,atanytime,youdonotsmelltheLP-Gasodorantandyou
think you should, assume you have a leak. Then take the same
immediate action recommended above for the occasion when
you do detect the odorized LP-Gas.
• Ifyouexperienceacomplete"gasout,"(thecontainerisun-
dernovaporpressure),turnthetankvalveoffimmediately.
If the container valve is left on, the container may draw in
someairthroughopeningssuchaspilotlightorices.Ifthis
occurs, some new internal rusting could occur. If the valve is
left open, then treat the container as a new tank. Always be
sure your container is under vapor pressure by turning it off
at the container before it goes completely empty or having it
relledbeforeitiscompletelyempty.
• Do not operate electric switches, light matches, use your
phone. Do not do anything that could ignite the gas.
• Geteveryoneoutofthebuilding,vehicle,trailer,orarea.Do
that IMMEDIATELY.
• Closeallgastankorcylindersupplyvalves.
• LP-Gasisheavierthanairandmaysettleinlowareassuch
as basements. When you have reason to suspect a gas leak,
keep out of basements and other low areas. Stay out until
reghtersdeclarethemtobesafe.
• Useyourneighbor'sphoneandcallatrainedLP-Gasservice
personandthe redepartment.Even thoughyou maynot
continue to smell gas, do not turn on the gas again. Do not
re-enter the building, vehicle, trailer, or area.
• Finally,lettheservicemanandreghterscheckforescaped
gas. Have them air out the area before you return. Properly
trained LP-Gas service people should repair the leak, then
check and relight the gas appliance for you.
SOME POINTS TO REMEMBER
NO ODOR DETECTED - ODOR FADE
LP-GAS WARNING ODOR
Ifagasleakhappens,youshouldbeabletosmellthegasbecauseoftheodorantputintheLP-Gas.
That'syoursignaltogointoimmediateaction!
SAFETY INFORMATION FOR USERS OF LP-GAS

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ProperPrimaryAirowintoBurner
For proper burner operation and ame appearance, the ow of
primary air into the venturi tube, located on the rear of the burner,
mustnotbereduced.Thisowofairisreducedifdirt,lintorother
obstructions build-up around or inside the venturi. Any obstruction
intheventuritubeareamustberemoved.Theowofairintothe
venturiisalsoreducedifthegasoriceisn’tcenteredintheventuri
inlet and/or is not aligned with the venturi. Any misalignment of the
burneroricemaybecorrectedbybendingtheshuttercapholding
theoricetotheinletoftheventuritube.
CeilingFans, Portable Fansor Logs Installed NearColdAir
Returns
Ceiling fans or oscillating oor type fans need to be monitored
during the operation of vent-free logs. If the air blows directly
intotheamecausingittodisrupttheame,disrupttheame,it
should be turned off or redirected. Ceiling fans could be reversed
topossiblyeliminateameimpingement,andtheoorfancould
be redirected. Upon installation, be aware of any cold air returns
or vents in the proximity of the log set. Any draft created around
avent-freelogsetcancausetheametoimpingeonthelogand
create a sooting situation.
WARNING
Donotallowfanstoblowdirectlyintothereplace.Avoidany
draftsthatalterburneramepatterns.
WARNING
Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert or other
accessory not approved for use with this heater.
Candles
Avoid the use of scented or decorative candles while the log set is
in operation. Candles produce a residue in the air that creates a
soot like substance. Burning candles while the log set is operating
magniestheproblem.Itshouldbenotedthatcandles,ingeneral,
produce soot. The amount of time burned and the quantity of
candles burned will determine the amount of soot produced and
deposited.
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

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Notice: Duringinitialringofthisunit,itspaintwillbakeout,and
smoke will occur. To prevent triggering of smoke alarms, ventilate
the room in which the unit is installed.
Installation on Rugs and Tile
If this appliance is installed directly on carpeting, tile or other
combustiblematerialotherthanwoodooringtheapplianceshall
be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and
depth of the appliance.
Thebasereferredtoabovedoesnotmeanthere-proofbaseas
used on wood stoves. The protection is for rugs that are extremely
thick and light colored tile.
Solid-fuels shall not be burned in a masonry or UL 127 factory-
builtreplaceinwhichanunventedroomheaterisinstalled.
QualiedInstallingAgency
Installation and replacement of gas piping, gas utilization equipment
or accessories and repair and servicing of equipment shall be
performedonlybyaqualiedagency.Theterm"qualiedagency"
meansanyindividual,rm,corporationorcompanywhicheitherin
person or through a representative is engaged in and is responsible for
(a)theinstallationorreplacementofgaspipingor(b)theconnection,
installation, repair or servicing of equipment, who is experienced in
such work, familiar with all precautions required and has complied
with all the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.
State of Massachusetts: The installation must be made by
a licensed plumber or gas tter in the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts.
Sellersofunventedpropaneornaturalgas-redsupplemental
room heaters shall provide to each purchaser a copy of 527
CMR 30 upon sale of the unit.
In the Sate of Massachusetts, unvented propane and natural
gas-redspaceheatersshallbeprohibitedinbedroomsand
bathrooms.
The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of
local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1.*
*Available from the American National Standards Institute, Inc. 1430
Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10018.
High Altitudes
Foraltitudes/elevationsabove2,000feet(610m),ratingsshouldbe
reducedattherateof4percentforeach1,000feet(305m)above
sea level. Contact the manufacturer or your gas company before
changingspud/oricesize.
Well Head Gas Installations
Some natural gas utilities use "well head" gas. This may affect the
Btu output of the unit. Contact the gas company for the heating value.
Contact the manufacturer or your gas company before changing
spud/oricesize.
WARNING
Thisapplianceisequippedfor(naturalgasorpropane)gas.Field
conversion is not permitted.
Instructions to Installer
1. Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after
installation.
2. Installermusthaveownerlloutandmailwarrantycardsupplied
with unvented room heater.
3. Installer should show owner how to start and operate unvented
room heater.
Always consult your local Building Department regarding regulations,
codes or ordinances which apply to the installation of an unvented
room heater.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* manufactured
(mobile)home,wherenotprohibitedbystateorlocalcodes.
*Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from
the manufacturer.
This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the
rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with other
gases.
WARNING
ANY CHANGE TO THIS HEATER OR ITS CONTROLS CAN
BE DANGEROUS.
Improperinstallationoruseoftheheatercancauseserious
injuryordeathfromre,burns,explosionorcarbonmonoxide
poisoning.
ThisseriesisdesigncertiedinaccordancewithAmericanNational
Standard Z21.11.2 by the Canadian Standards Association
Laboratories as an Unvented Room Heater and should be installed
according to these instructions.
Any alteration of the original design, installed other than as
shown in these instructions or use with a type of gas not
shownontheratingplateistheresponsibilityoftheperson
andcompanymakingthechange.
Millivolt 3 Series Only
750MillivoltSystem
When you ignite the pilot, the thermocouple produces millivolts
(electricalcurrent)whichenergizesthemagnetinthegasvalve.
After 30 seconds to 1 minute time period you can release the gas
controlknobandthepilotwillstayON.Allowyourpilotameto
operateanadditionalone(1)totwo(2)minutesbeforeyouturnthe
gas control knob from the PILOT position to the ON position. This
timeperiodallowsthemillivolts(electricalenergy)tobuild-uptoa
sufcientlevelallowingthegascontroltooperateproperly.
Important
All correspondence should refer to complete Model Number, Serial
Number and type of gas.
INTRODUCTION

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Accessories for VFL(20,28)IN3 (Millivolt) Models
RemoteControl
Accessories
Description
FRBC Battery Operated Remote Control
FRBTC Battery Operated Remote Control with
Thermostat
FRBTP Battery Operated Programmable Remote
Control
FREC Electric Remote Control
FWS-1 Wall Switch
TRW RemoteWallThermostat(Wireless)
TMV Wall Thermostat, Millivolt - Reed Switch
VFL20IN3* LP NAT
Input Btu/hr Maximum 20,000 20,000
Btu/hr Minimum 16,000 13,000
Orice #55 #48
Air Shutter Opening 3/16" Fully Closed
VFL20IN7* LP NAT
Input Btu/hr Maximum 20,000 20,000
Btu/hr Minimum 14,000 13,000
Orice #55 #48
Air Shutter Opening 3/16" Fully Closed
VFL20IN3*10 LP NAT
Input Btu/hr Maximum 10,000 10,000
Btu/hr Minimum 10,000 10,000
Orice #64 #53
Air Shutter Opening Fully Closed Fully Closed
VFL28IN3* LP NAT
Input Btu/hr Maximum 28,000 28,000
Btu/hr Minimum 23,000 19,000
Orice 1.55 #40
Air Shutter Opening 3/16" Fully Closed
VFL28IN7* LP NAT
Input Btu/hr Maximum 28,000 28,000
Btu/hr Minimum 23,000 19,000
Orice 1.55 #40
Air Shutter Opening 3/16" Fully Closed
VFL20IN units require the use of one of the following surrounds:
SurroundKit Description
DF20GBL Decorative Front, Tempered Glass, Black
DF20MBL Decorative Front, Metal Frame, Black
DF20LBL DecorativeFront,Louver,GlassFrame(In-
cludes6x6Surround)
VFL28IN units require the use of one of the following surrounds
Surround Kit Description
DF28GBL Decorative Front, Tempered Glass, Black
DF28MBL Decorative Front, Metal Frame, Black
DF28LBL DecorativeFront,Louver,GlassFrame(In-
cludes6x6Surround)
VFL20IN Optional Accessories
PartNumber Description
FBB7 Variable Speed Blower
DG18BKP Decorative Glass Black Polished
DG18BUC Decorative Glass Blue Clear
DG18CLF Decorative Glass Frost
VFL28IN Optional Accessories
PartNumber Description
FBB7 Variable Speed Blower
DG24BKP Decorative Glass Black Polished
DG24BUC Decorative Glass Blue Clear
DG24CLF Decorative Glass Frost
VFL(20,28)IN7 Accessory
SH1BL AC Power Adaptor for IP Units
SPECIFICATIONS

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1. Before beginning, check to make sure there is no hidden dam-
age to the unit. Take a minute and plan out the gas and electri-
calroute.Itisbesttostartwiththegaslinerst,followedby
the electrical supply requirements.
2. Minimum replace opening requirements are shown in
Figure 2 of this installation manual. The rebrick (refrac-
tory),glassdoors,screenrails,screenmeshandloggrates
can be removed from a factorybuiltreplace in order to gain
minimum gas insert opening requirements prior to installing
thegasreplaceinsert.   
Caution:Determinethe totalthickness ofnishing materials
(i.e. stone, brick or marble) so that the proper dimensions
canbemaintainedforinstallingthereplaceanddecorative
fronts.
3. This insert requires no hearth extensions. Combustible ma-
terial on the oor may be installed up to the insert. Do not
obstructthelowerlouveroftheinsert.Theoriginalreplace
cannot be returned to solid fuel in this condition.
4. Thesidewalls,topandoorstructuresofthereboxmaynot
bealteredwiththeexceptionofremovablebafesanddamp-
ers.Smokeshields,shelves andbafes maybe removedif
attached with mechanical fasteners. The original replace
cannot be returned to solid fuel in this condition.
5. The insert surround is tested and approved with this gas in-
sert and may cover existing air circulation vents or grills on the
solidfuelreplaceitisinstalledinto.Ifthesurrounddoesnot
cover the entire ventilation grill surface, the exposed grill area
should be left open.
Notice:Cuttingofsheetmetalpartsofareplaceinorderto
installthereplaceinsertisprohibited.
Notice:Thefollowingstatementisalsoprovidedonasepa-
ratelabelplateintheinstructionpacket.Priortoinstallation
ofthereplaceinsert,theinstallermustmechanicallysecure
thiswarningplatetotheinsideofthereplaceforfutureref-
erence as required.
WARNING
Thesolidfuelreplacehasbeenconvertedforusewithgas
onlyandcannotbeusedforburningwoodorsolidfuelsun-
lessalloriginalpartshavebeenreplacedandthereplace
hasbeenreapprovedbytheauthorityhavingjurisdiction.
See "Positioning, Leveling and Securing Insert" below.
6. Install the insert without the surround panels attached and
make all gas venting and electrical connections.
Ifthefactorybuiltreplacedoesnothavegasaccessholes
provided,anaccessholeof11/2”diameter(37.5mm)or
lessmaybedrilledthroughthelowersidesorbottomof
the rebox in a proper workmanship like manner. This
accessholemustbepluggedwithanon-combustiblein-
sulationafterthegassupplylinehasbeeninstalled.
7. Thesurround panel assembly isinstalledafter the replace
has been installed with all the gas and electrical connections
completed. Refer to instructions included with the surround
panel kit.
Ensuretherearenoobstructionstosideairpassagesof
decorativetrimonceinstalledoninsert.
Positioning, Leveling and Securing Insert
1. Place the insert into position
Notice: Thefrontangesoftheinsert(withoutsurroundpanels)
should be set at approximately 1" in front of the face of
thereplace.
2. Level the insert from side to side and front to back.
3. If necessary, use the leveling bolts included in the instruction
pack. Screw the legs into the nuts installed in the bottom of
the insert. Turn legs in until insert is level.
Notice: The best way to access the leveling bolt locations is
toremovetheburnerandreboxbottom.
INSTALLATION IN A FIREPLACE