FMI CGMFN Safety guide
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WARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol-
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) GAS
MINI COMPACT FIREPLACE
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
MANUAL MODELS CGMFN AND CGMFP
REMOTE-READY MODELS VGMRN AND VGMRP
Base Accessory
PFS
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SAFETY INFORMATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Information ............................................... 2
Local Codes......................................................... 4
Unpacking............................................................ 4
Product Identication........................................... 5
Product Features................................................. 5
Optional Remote Control Accessories................. 5
Assembly............................................................. 5
Air for Combustion and Ventilation ...................... 6
Installation ........................................................... 9
Operating Fireplace........................................... 18
Inspecting Burners............................................. 23
Cleaning and Maintenance................................ 24
Troubleshooting................................................. 25
Specications .................................................... 29
Wiring Diagram.................................................. 29
Service Hints ..................................................... 29
Technical Service............................................... 29
Replacement Parts............................................ 29
Illustrated Parts Breakdown and Parts List........ 30
Accessories ....................................................... 34
Warranty................................................Back cover
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teration, service or main-
tenance can cause in-
Refer to this manual for
correct installation and
For assistance or addi-
tional information con-
WARNING: This is an
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from the room in which
and ventilation air must
Air
for Combustion and Ven-
tilation
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stalled in an aftermarket,*
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Early signs of
carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the u,
with headaches, dizziness or nausea. If you
have these signs, the replace may not be
working properly. Get fresh air at once! Have
replace serviced. Some people are more af-
fected by carbon monoxide than others. These
include pregnant women, people with heart or
lung disease or anemia, those under the inu-
ence of alcohol and those at high altitudes.
Natural and
propane/LP gases are odorless. An odor-
making agent is added to the gas. The odor
helps you detect a gas leak. However, the
odor added to the gas can fade. Gas may be
present even though no odor exists.
Make certain you read and understand all
warnings. Keep this manual for reference. It
is your guide to safe and proper operation of
this replace.
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WARNING: Do not allow fans
SAFETY INFORMATION
Continued
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away from hot surfaces to avoid
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dren when they are in the room
hand-held remote accessory
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1. 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.
2. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s)
inside any structure. Locate propane/LP
supply tank(s) outdoors.
3. If you smell gas
• shut off gas supply
• 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
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SAFETY INFORMATION
Continued
17. Operating replace above elevations of
4,500 feet could cause pilot outage.
18. Do not operate fireplace if any log is
broken. Do not operate replace if a log
is chipped (dime-sized or larger).
19. To prevent performance problems, do not
use propane/LP fuel tank of less than 100
lbs. capacity.
20. Provide adequate clearances around air
openings.
LOCAL CODES
Install and use replace with care. Follow all
local codes. In the absence of local codes,
use the latest edition of The National Fuel
Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54*.
*Available from:
American National Standards Institute, Inc.
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
State of Massachusetts: The installa-
tion 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.
Vent-free gas products are prohibited for
bedroom and bathroom installation in
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
UNPACKING
CAUTION:Donotremovedata
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1. Remove replace and hood from carton.
Log is wrapped and inside replace. Do
not remove at this time.
2. Remove all protective packaging applied
to replace for shipment.
3. Make sure replace includes one hard-
ware packet.
4. Check replace for any shipping damage.
If replace is damaged, promptly inform
dealer where you bought replace.
4. This replace shall not be installed in a
bathroom.
5. Do not use this replace as a wood-burn-
ing replace. Use only the logs provided
with the replace.
6. Do not add extra logs or ornaments such
as pine cones, vermiculite or rock wool.
Using these added items can cause soot-
ing. Do not add lava rock around base.
Rock and debris could fall into the control
area of replace.
7. This replace is designed to be smokeless.
If logs ever appear to smoke, turn off re-
place and call a qualied service person.
Note: During initial operation, slight smok-
ing could occur due to log curing and re-
place burning manufacturing residues.
8. To prevent the creation of soot, follow the
instructions in Cleaning and Maintenance,
page 24.
9. Before using furniture polish, wax, carpet
cleaner or similar products, turn replace
off. If heated, the vapors from these prod-
ucts may create a white powder residue
within burner box or on adjacent walls or
furniture.
10. This replace needs fresh air ventilation to
run properly. This replace has an Oxygen
Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff
system. The ODS shuts down the re-
place if not enough fresh air is available.
See Air for Combustion and Ventilation,
page 6. If replace keeps shutting off, see
Troubleshooting, page 25.
11. Keep all air openings in front and at bottom
of heater clear and free of debris. This will
insure enough air for proper combustion.
12. Do not run replace
• where ammable liquids or vapors are
used or stored.
• under dusty conditions.
13. Do not use this replace to cook food or
burn paper or other objects.
14. Never place any objects in the replace
or on logs.
15. Do not use replace if any part has been
under water. Immediately call a qualied
service technician to inspect the room
replace and to replace any part of the
control system and any gas control which
has been under water.
16. Turn off fireplace and let cool before
servicing. Only a qualied service person
should service and repair replace.
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PRODUCT
IDENTIFICATION
Piezo
Ignitor
Screen
Access
Door
Log
Control
Knob
Figure 1 - Vent-Free Mini Compact
Fireplace
PRODUCT FEATURES
This replace has a pilot with an Oxygen
Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff
system. The ODS/pilot is a required feature
for vent-free room replaces. The ODS/pilot
shuts off the replace if there is not enough
fresh air.
ELECTRONIC IGNITOR
This heater has an electronic ignitor to light
heater fuel supply.
OPTIONAL REMOTE
CONTROL ACCESSORIES
There are four optional remote controls that
can be purchased separately for Remote-
Ready Models only:
• wall switch
• hand-held ON/OFF remote
• wall thermostat
• hand-held thermostat remote
See Accessories, page 34.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: Always have
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Tools Required:
• Phillips screwdriver
• 5/16" hex wrench
• slotted screwdriver
• scissors
1. Remove two screws that hold replace
screen in place for shipping. These
screws are located near top of screen.
Discard screws. Lift replace screen up
and pull out to remove (see Figure 2, page
6). Set screen aside until installation has
been completed.
2. Remove all packaging from inside of unit.
3. Remove bubble wrap from logs and
discard.
Brick
Liners
Electronic
Ignitor
Screen
Access Door
Log
Control
Knob
Brick
Liners
Remote
Control
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Screen
Shoulder
Screw
Figure 3 - Assembling Hood
Figure 2 - Removing and Replacing
Screen
AIR FOR COMBUSTION
AND VENTILATION
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Today’s homes are built more energy efcient
than ever. New materials, increased insulation
and new construction methods help reduce
heat loss in homes. Home owners weather
strip and caulk around windows and doors
to keep the cold air out and the warm air in.
During heating months, home owners want
their homes as airtight as possible.
While it is good to make your home energy
efcient, your home needs to breathe. Fresh
air must enter your home. All fuel-burning ap-
pliances need fresh air for proper combustion
and ventilation.
Exhaust fans, replaces, clothes dryers and
fuel burning appliances draw air from the
house to operate. You must provide adequate
fresh air for these appliances. This will insure
proper venting of vented fuel-burning appli-
ances.
The following are excerpts from National Fuel
Gas Code. ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Section
5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation.
All spaces in homes fall into one of the three
following ventilation classications:
1. Unusually Tight Construction
2. Unconned Space
3. Conned Space
The information on pages 6 through 8 will help
you classify your space and provide adequate
ventilation.
4. Check installation of brick liners. Brick
liners are in four pieces: 2 sides, 1 back
and 1 top.
5. Place hood under top edge of rebox
opening. Use 3 screws from hardware kit
to mount hood to rebox (see Figure 3).
ASSEMBLY
Continued
Hood
Screw
Top Trim
Panel
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The air that leaks around doors and windows
may provide enough fresh air for combus-
tion and ventilation. However, in buildings of
unusually tight construction, you must provide
additional fresh air.
construction where:
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2
and
and
If your home meets all of these three
Ventilation Air From
Outdoors
If your home does not meet all of the
Deter-
mining Fresh-Air Flow For Fireplace
Location
The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/
NFPA 54 defines a confined space as a
space whose volume is less than 50 ft3per
1,000 Btu/hr (4.8 m3/kw) of the aggregate
input rating of all appliances installed in that
space and an unconned space as a space
whose volume is not less than 50 ft3per
1,000 Btu/hr (4.8 m3/kw) of the aggregate
input rating of all appliances installed in
that space. Rooms communicating directly
with the space in which the appliances are
installed*, through openings not furnished
with doors, are considered a part of the
unconned space.
* Adjoining rooms are communicating only if
there are doorless passageways or ventilation
grills between them.
AIR FOR COMBUSTION
AND VENTILATION
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DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW
Use this work sheet to determine if you have
a conned or unconned space.
Includes the room in which you will install
replace plus any adjoining rooms with door-
less passageways or ventilation grills between
the rooms.
1. Determine the volume of the space (length
x width x height).
Length x Width x Height =__________cu. ft.
(volume of space)
Example: Space size 16 ft. (length) x 14 ft.
(width) x 8 ft. (ceiling height) = 1792 cu. ft.
(volume of space)
If additional ventilation to adjoining room
is supplied with grills or openings, add the
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: 1792 cu. ft. (volume of space) x 20
= 35,840 (maximum Btu/Hr the space can
support)
3. Add the Btu/Hr of all fuel burning appliances
in the space.
Vent-free replace _________ Btu/Hr
Gas water heater* _________ Btu/Hr
Gas furnace _________ Btu/Hr
Vented gas heater _________ Btu/Hr
Gas replace logs _________ Btu/Hr
Other gas appliances* + _________ Btu/Hr
Total = _________ Btu/Hr
* Do not include direct-vent gas appliances.
Direct-vent draws combustion air from the
outdoors and vents to the outdoors.
Example:
Gas water heater _________ Btu/Hr
Vent-free replace + _________ Btu/Hr
Total = _________ Btu/Hr
4. Compare the maximum Btu/Hr the space
can support with the actual amount of Btu/Hr
used.
______ Btu/Hr (maximum the space can
support)
_______ Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr used)
Example: 35,840 Btu/Hr (maximum the
space can support)
40,000 Btu/Hr (actual amount of
Btu/Hr used)
30,000
10,000
40,000
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The space in the example is a conned space
because the actual Btu/Hr used is more than the
maximum Btu/Hr the space can support. You
must provide additional fresh air. Your options
are as follows:
A. Rework worksheet, adding the space of an
adjoining room. If the extra space provides an
unconned space, remove door to adjoining
room or add ventilation grills between rooms.
See Ventilation Air From Inside Building.
B. Vent room directly to the outdoors. See
Ventilation Air From Outdoors.
C. Install a lower Btu/Hr replace, if lower Btu/Hr
size makes room unconned.
If the actual Btu/Hr used is less than the maximum
Btu/Hr the space can support, the space is an
unconned space. You will need no additional
fresh air ventilation.
WARNING: If theareainwhich
in the National Fuel Gas Code,
ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 Section 5.3
This fresh air would come from an adjoining
unconfined space. When ventilating to an
adjoining unconned space, you must provide
two permanent openings: one within 12" of the
ceiling and one within 12" of the oor on the
wall connecting the two spaces (see options 1
and 2, Figure 4). You can also remove door into
adjoining room (see option 3, Figure 4). Follow
the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/
NFPA 54, Section 5.3, Air for Combustion
and Ventilation for required size of ventilation
grills or ducts.
Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation
AIR FOR COMBUSTION
AND VENTILATION
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grills or ducts. You must provide two perma-
nent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling
and one within 12" of the oor. Connect these
items directly to the outdoors or spaces open
to the outdoors. These spaces include attics
and crawl spaces. Follow the National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Section
5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation for
required size of ventilation grills or ducts.
IMPORTANT: Do not provide openings for
inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a thermo-
stat-controlled power vent. Heated air entering
the attic will activate the power vent.
Figure 4 - Ventilation Air from Inside
Building
Or
Remove
Door into
Adjoining
Room,
Option 3
V e ntilation Grills
Into Adjoining Room,
Option 2
12"
12"
V e ntilation
Grills
into
Adjoining
Room,
Option 1
Figure 5 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors
Outlet
Air
V e ntilated
Attic
Outlet
Air
Inlet
Air
Inlet Air V e ntilated
Crawl Space
T o
Crawl
Space
T o Attic
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INSTALLATION
NOTICE: This heater is intended
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WARNING: Never install the
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currents move heat to wall sur-
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intheairexist,maydiscolorwalls
IMPORTANT: Vent-free replaces add mois-
ture to the air. Although this is benecial,
installing replace in rooms without enough
ventilation air may cause mildew to form from
too much moisture. See Air for Combustion
and Ventilation, page 6.
Note: Your replace is designed to be used in
zero clearance installations. Wall or framing ma-
terial can be placed directly against any exterior
surface on the rear, sides or top of your replace,
except where standoff spacers are integrally at-
tached. If standoff spacers are attached to your
replace, these spacers can be placed directly
against wall or framing materials.
Note: When installing replace directly on
carpeting, tile or other combustible material,
other than wood ooring, the replace shall be
installed on a metal or wood panel extending
the full width and depth of the replace.
Use the dimensions shown for rough openings
to create the easiest installation (see Built-In
Fireplace Installation, page 10).
Use the correct gas type (natural or propane/
LP) for your unit. If your gas supply is not
correct, do not install replace. Call dealer
where you bought replace for proper type
replace.
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INSTALLATION ITEMS
Before installing replace, make sure you
have the items listed below.
• external regulator (supplied by installer, for
propane/LP units only)
• piping (check local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)
• equipment shutoff valve *
• test gauge connection*
• ground joint union
• sediment trap
• tee joint
• pipe wrench
* An equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT
tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge
connection. Purchase the optional equipment
shutoff valve from your dealer. See Acces-
sories, page 34.
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INSTALLATION
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WARNING: Maintain the
minimum clearances shown
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If your replace is to be used with an optional
mantel, the installation instructions included
with your mantel shows an CSA approved
method of attaching the replace/mantel sys-
tem to a wall. IMPORTANT: Only use optional
cabinet or corner mantels specied in this
manual. Purchase the optional mantel from
your dealer (see Accessories, page 34).
If your replace is to be recessed into the wall,
see Built-In Fireplace Installation to secure
your replace into the wall.
CAUTION: If you install the
For convenience and efciency, install re-
place
• where there is easy access for operation,
inspection and service
• in coldest part of room
A. Clearances from the side of the replace
cabinet to any combustible material and
wall should follow diagram in Figure 6.
Example: The face of a mantel, bookshelf,
etc. is made of combustible material and
protrudes 3 1/2" from the wall. This com-
bustible material must be 4" from the side
of the replace opening (see Figure 6).
B.
Clearances from the top of the replace
opening to the ceiling should not be less
than 36".
C. For mantel clearances, see Figure 9 on
page 12.
Figure 6 - Minimum Clearance for
Combustible to Wall
*Minimum 16" from Side Wall
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Example
MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
Left and
Bottom and
Rear Front
36" 6" 0" 36"
Built-in installation of this replace involves
installing replace into a framed-in enclosure.
This makes the front of replace ush with
wall. Fireplace face will extend past sides
and top of replace approximately 1". This will
cover the rough edges of the wall opening. If
installing a built-in mantel above the replace,
you must follow the clearances shown in Fig-
ure 9, page 12. To install the replace in this
manner, use the following instructions.
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INSTALLATION
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Actual Framing
Height 23 3/4"22 1/4"
Front Width 19 3/4"17 1/2"
Depth 8 7/8"8 7/8"
Bottom 0" 0"
1. Frame in rough opening. Use dimensions
shown in Figure 7 for the rough opening.
If installing in a corner, use dimensions
shown in Figure 8 for the rough opening.
The height is 22 1/4" which is the same as
the wall opening above.
2. Install gas piping to replace location. This
installation includes an approved exible
gas line (if allowed by local codes) after
the equipment shutoff valve. The exible
gas line must be the last item installed on
the gas piping.
3. If you have not assembled rebox, follow
instructions on page 6.
4. Carefully set replace in front of rough
opening with back of replace inside wall
opening.
5. Attach exible gas line to replace gas
regulator. See Connecting Fireplace to
Gas Supply, page 14.
6. Check all gas connections for leaks. See
Checking Gas Connections, page 15.
17
1/2
"
22
1/4
"
8
7/8
"
Figure 8 - Rough Opening for Installing
in Corner
Figure 7 - Rough Opening for Installing
in Wall
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7
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8
"
21
1
/
8
"
42
1
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4
"
17
1
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2
"
IMPORTANT: When nishing your rebox,
combustible materials such as wall board,
gypsum board, sheet rock, drywall, plywood,
etc. may be butted up next to the sides and
top edge of the rebox. Combustible materials
should never overlap the rebox front facing.
WARNING: Do not allow any
WARNING: Do not allow
WARNING: Never modify or
cover the louvered slots on the
Mantel Clearances for Built-In
Installation
If placing mantel above built-in replace, you
must meet minimum clearance between man-
tel shelf and top of replace opening.
minimum clearances shown in
NOTICE: If your installation
does not meet the minimum
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Mantel Shelf
3 1/4"
6"
9"
18"
3/4"
1"
3"
9"
Note:
All vertical
measurements
are from top of
fireplace
opening to
bottom of
mantel shelf. All
measurements
are in inches.
Figure 9 - Minimum Mantel Clearances
for Built-In Installation
Refer to instructions provided with the mantel
for assembly. Refer to the following instruc-
tions for system installation. Refer to instruc-
tions on page 6 for hood assembly.
1. Assemble cabinet mantel as shown in
accessory instruction sheet.
2. Place hearth base against wall at installation
location. Cut an access hole in hearth base
to run gas line to replace (see Figure 10).
Make sure to locate access hole so cabinet
mantel will cover it when installed. Note: You
can secure base to oor using wood screws.
Countersink screw heads and putty over.
3. Route exible gas line through access
hole in hearth base.
4. Center cabinet mantel on hearth base
(see Figure 11). Make sure mantel is ush
against wall and centered left to right on
base.
5. Use hardware provided with mantel ac-
cessory to attach mantel assembly to
base (see mantel instruction sheet).
6. Attach exible gas line to replace gas
regulator. See Connecting to Gas Supply,
page 13.
7. Check all gas connections for leaks. See
Checking Gas Connections, page 15.
8. Carefully insert fireplace into cabinet
mantel (see Figure 12). Be careful not to
scratch or damage hearth base or cabinet
mantel (see manual instruction sheet.
Side of Firebox
Figure 10 - Placing Hearth Base Against Wall
Hearth
Base
Electrical
Outlet
Pipe and Gas
Shutoff Valve
Figure 11 - Installing Cabinet Mantel onto
Hearth Base
Cabinet
Mantel
Hearth
Base
Figure 12 - Installing Fireplace into
Mantel Assembly
Cabinet
Mantel
Hearth Base
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INSTALLATION
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WARNING: Never connect
IMPORTANT: For natural gas, check gas line
pressure before connecting replace to gas
line. Gas line pressure must be no greater
than 14" of water. If gas line pressure is higher,
heater regulator damage could occur.
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For propane/LP units, the installer must supply
an external regulator. The external regulator
will reduce incoming gas pressure. You must
reduce incoming gas pressure to between
11" and 14" of water. If you do not reduce
incoming gas pressure, replace regulator
damage could occur. Install external regula-
tor with the vent pointing down as shown in
Figure 13. Pointing the vent down protects it
from freezing rain or sleet.
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
External Regulator
Figure 13 - External Regulator With Vent
Pointing Down
Vent Pointing Down
CAUTION: Use only new,
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Installation must include an equipment shutoff
valve, union and plugged 1/8" NPT tap. Locate
NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up.
NPT tap must be upstream from heater (see
Figure 14, page 14).
IMPORTANT: Install equipment shutoff valve
in an accessible location. The equipment
shutoff valve is for turning on or shutting off
the gas to the appliance.
Check your building codes for any special
requirements for locating equipment shutoff
valve to replaces.
Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male NPT
threads. This will prevent excess sealant from
going into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe could
result in clogged replace valves.
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INSTALLATION
Continued
We recommend that you install a sediment
trap in supply line as shown in Figure 14. Lo-
cate sediment trap where it is within reach for
cleaning. Install in piping system between fuel
supply and heater. Locate sediment trap where
trapped matter is not likely to freeze. A sediment
trap traps moisture and contaminants. This
keeps them from going into replace controls.
If sediment trap is not installed or is installed
wrong, replace may not run properly.
* Purchase the optional equipment shutoff
valve from your dealer. See Accessories,
page 34.
Figure 14 - Gas Connection
Equipment Shutoff
Valve With 1/8" NPT
Tap*
3" Minimum
Approved
Flexible Gas
Line
Pipe Nipple Cap Tee Joint
From External
Regulator (11"
W.C.** to 14"
W.C. Pressure)
NATURAL
From Gas Meter
(5" W.C.** to
10.5" W.C.
Pressure)
Sediment Trap
Installation Items Needed
• Phillips screwdriver
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not
provided)
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Figure 15 - Attaching Flexible Gas Line
to Equipment Shutoff Valve
Flexible Gas Line
from Fireplace Gas
Regulator Provided
With Fireplace
To Gas Regulator
(Manual-Controlled
Models) or Control
Valve (Remote-
Ready Models) Equipment
Shutoff Valve
To External
Regulator
NATURAL
To Gas Supply
1. Route exible gas line, included, from
fireplace control to equipment shutoff
valve through side or rear access holes
in outer casing (see Figure 1, page 5).
2. Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male
threads of gas connector attached to
exible gas line/equipment shutoff valve
(see Figure 15).
3. Check all gas connections for leaks. See
Checking Gas Connections.
4. Feed exible gas line into replace base
area while replacing branch support. Make
sure the entire exible gas line is in replace
base area.
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INSTALLATION
Continued
and connections, internal and
external to unit, for leaks after
a noncorrosive leak detection
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CAUTION: Make sure exter-
under Connecting to Gas Sup-
ply
1. Disconnect appliance with its appliance
main gas valve (control valve) and equip-
ment shutoff valve from gas supply piping
system. Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig
will damage heater regulator.
2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where equip-
ment shutoff valve was connected.
3. Pressurize supply piping system by either
opening propane/LP supply tank valve
for propane/LP gas or opening main gas
valve located on or near gas meter for
natural gas or using compressed air.
4. Check all joints of gas supply piping system.
Apply noncorrosive leak detection uid to
all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Reconnect fireplace and equipment
shutoff valve to gas supply. Check recon-
nected ttings for leaks.
1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Fig-
ure 16).
2. Pressurize supply piping system by either
opening propane/LP supply tank valve
for propane/LP gas or opening main gas
valve located on or near gas meter for
natural gas or using compressed air.
3. Check all joints from gas meter to equip-
ment shutoff valve for natural gas or pro-
pane/LP supply to equipment shutoff valve
for propane/LP (see Figures 17 or 18).
Apply noncorrosive leak detection uid to
all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
4. Correct all leaks at once.
Figure 16 - Equipment Shutoff Valve
Open
Closed
Equipment
Shutoff Valve
Figure 17 - Checking Gas Joints
(Propane/LP Only)
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
Equipment
Shutoff Valve Gas Valve
Equipment
Shutoff Valve
Gas
Meter
Figure 18 - Checking Gas Joints (Natural
Gas Only)
Gas Regulator or
Gas Control Valve
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INSTALLATION
Continued
CONNECTIONS
1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure
16, page 15).
2. Open main gas valve located on or near
gas meter for natural gas or open pro-
pane/LP supply tank valve.
3. Make sure control knob of replace is in
the OFF position.
4. Check all joints from equipment shutoff
valve to gas regulator (Manual-Controlled
Models) or to gas control valve (Remote-
Ready Models) (see Figures 17 or 18,
page 15). Apply noncorrosive leak de-
tection uid to all joints. Bubbles forming
show a leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Light replace (see Operating Fireplace,
page 18). Check all other internal joints
for leaks.
7. Turn off replace (see To Turn Off Gas to
Appliance, page 20 for Manual-Controlled
Models or page 21 for Remote-Ready
Models).
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INSTALLATION
Continued
WARNING: Read and fol-
WARNING: Do not connect
this thermostat to any electrical
1. Disconnect jumper wire from control valve
(see Figure 19).
2. Connect one terminal of 25 ft. wire to
“TPTH” terminal on control valve (see
Figure 19).
3. Connect remaining wire terminal to the
“TH” terminal on the control valve. Make
sure that wire terminals are in the positions
on your unit as pictured in Figure 19.
4. Route the 25 ft. wire to a convenient loca-
tion to mount your thermostat (no outside
wall). IMPORTANT: The wire may be
shortened but must not be lengthened.
The thermostat should be mounted 54"
above the oor in a location where there
is good air circulation. Avoid heat sources
such as lamps, direct sunlight, replace
or heat and air conditioning ducts.
5. Gently remove the cover of the thermostat
from the base. Grasp the sides of the
cover rmly and pull to separate from the
base.
6. Feed the electrical wires through the rect-
angular slots on each side of the base (see
Figure 20).
WARNING: Do not con-
7. Connect one bare wire end to each termi-
nal (“W” and “R”) of the thermostat base
(see Figure 21).
Figure 19 - Connecting Wire Terminals
One terminal
of 25 ft. wire
Control
Valve
Jumper Wire
8. Install the base onto the wall with the
provided screws.
9. Move the temperature adjustment back
and forth to insure the bimetal is free from
restrictions.
10. Replace the cover onto the base. (Upon
installation, the thermostat must be al-
lowed to stabilize at room temperature
for a minimum of 30 minutes for proper
operation).
11. Set switch on replace to Auto position.
12. Set the temperature adjustment to the
desired setting. This thermostat has been
electronically calibrated at the factory. No
adjustment or leveling is necessary.
Figure 20 - Back View of Thermostat
Base
Feed wires through rectangular slots
W
R
Figure 21 - Thermostat Base Terminals
“W” and “R”
Terminal “W”
Terminal “R”
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WARNING: Read and fol-
WARNING: Do not connect
this switch to any electrical
1. Connect one terminal of 25 ft. wire to
“TPTH” terminal on control valve (see
Figure 19, page 17).
2. Connect remaining wire terminal to the
“TH” terminal on the control valve. Make
sure that wire terminals are in the posi-
tions on your unit as pictured in Figure
19, page 17. If wires are not “crossed”
the thermostat will not work.
3. Route the 25 ft. wire to a convenient loca-
tion to mount your wall switch (no outside
walls).
WARNING: Do not connect
-
IMPORTANT: The wire may be shortened but
must not be lengthened.
4. Connect one bare wire end to each of the
terminals of the provided wall switch.
5. Install the wall switch and cover in the
wall.
INSTALLING LOG SET AND SCREEN
1. Remove log packaging material and discard
packaging. Gently place log over the burner
(see Figure 22). Do not allow log to contact
ame. If ame contacts log, soot will be
created.
2. Reattach screen by placing the notches
in the screen frame over the shoulder
screws and pushing down.
INSTALLATION
Continued
Log
Shoulder Screw
Screen
Figure 22 - Installing Log and Screen
OPERATING FIREPLACE
MANUAL-CONTROLLED
MODELS
FOR YOUR SAFETY
READ BEFORE LIGHTING
WARNING: If you do not fol-
low these instructions exactly,
-
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
-
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OFF
PILOT
ON
OPERATING FIREPLACE
Continued
LIGHTING
INSTRUCTIONS
-
-
-
to
Follow “B” in the safety information,
Note:
-
Note:
Troubleshooting-
Manual Lighting
Procedure
Note:
CAUTION: Do not try to ad-
Figure 23 - Control Knob In The OFF
Position
Piezo Ignitor
Control Knob
Figure 24 - Natural Gas Pilot
Thermocouple Ignitor Electrode
Pilot Burner
Thermocouple
Ignitor
Electrode Pilot
Burner
Figure 25 - Propane/LP Gas Pilot
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OPERATING FIREPLACE
Continued
to
TO TURN OFF GAS
to
MANUAL LIGHTING
Light-
ing Instructions
Lighting Instruc-
tions
REMOTE-READY MODELS
FOR YOUR SAFETY
READ BEFORE LIGHTING
WARNING: If you do not fol-
low these instructions exactly,
-
-
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
-
LIGHTING
INSTRUCTIONS
-
WARNING: Burner will come
on automatically within one min-
ute when control valve is in the
-
wise
Figure 26 - Control Knob and Ignitor
Button Location (Shown as Supplied -
No Control Options)
Control Knob Electronic Ignitor
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