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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety .................................................................. 2
Local Codes......................................................... 4
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Product Features................................................. 5
Pre-installation..................................................... 6
Location of Termination Cap................................ 8
Requirements for the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts................................................. 9
Venting Installation ............................................ 10
Fireplace Installation.......................................... 16
Operation........................................................... 24
Inspecting Burners............................................. 25
Gas Control Module System.............................. 26
Cleaning and Maintenance................................30
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Replacement Parts............................................ 31
Technical Service............................................... 31
Service Hints ..................................................... 31
Troubleshooting................................................. 32
Wiring Diagram.................................................. 35
Parts.................................................................. 36
Accessories....................................................... 39
Warranty..............................................Back Cover

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in fresh air for combustion through the outer
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service person.
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burners and circulating air passages
clean. More frequent cleaning may be
needed due to excessive lint and dust
from carpeting, bedding material, etc.
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have venting system cleaned or repaired.
See Cleaning and Maintenance, page 30.
7. Do not use any solid fuels (wood, coal,
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place nameplate.
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local codes or, in the absence of local
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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT FEATURES
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important to allow for proper operation.
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of your house provided all local codes and
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REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COMMONWEALTH OF
MASSACHUSETTS
For all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled
equipmentinstalledineverydwelling,buildingor
structure used in whole or in part for residential
purposes,includingthoseownedoroperatedby
theCommonwealth and where thesidewallex-
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including but not limited to decks and porches,
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INSTALLATION OF CARBON
MONOXIDE DETECTORS
Atthe time ofinstallationof the side wallhorizon-
tal vented gas fueled equipment, the installing
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wired carbon monoxide detector with an alarm
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where the gas equipment is to be installed. In
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observethatabatteryoperatedorhardwiredcar-
bon monoxide detector with an alarm is installed
oneachadditionallevelofthedwelling,buildingor
structureservedbythesidewallhorizontalvented
gasfueledequipment.Itshallbetheresponsibility
of the property owner to secure the services of
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of hard wired carbon monoxide detectors.
In the event that the side wall horizontally
vented gas fueled equipment is installed
in a crawl space or an attic, the hard wired
carbon monoxide detector with alarm and
battery back-up may be installed on the next
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In the event that the requirements of this
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completion of installation, the owner shall
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operated carbon monoxide detector with an
alarm shall be installed.
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Each carbon monoxide detector as required
inaccordance with theaboveprovisions shall
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SIGNAGE
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permanently mounted to the exterior of the
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above grade directly in line with the exhaust
vent terminal for the horizontally vented gas
fueled heating appliance or equipment. The
signshallread,inprintsizenolessthan1/2" in
size, "GAS VENT DIRECTLY BELOW. KEEP
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INSPECTION
The state or local gas inspector of the side
wallhorizontallyvented gas fueled equipment
shallnotapprove the installation unless,upon
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monoxide detectors and signage installed in
accordance with the provisions of 248 CMR
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vented gas fueled equipment installed in a
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system components with the equipment, the
instructions provided by the manufacturer for
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uctApproved by the Board, and the instruc-
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structions, all parts lists for venting instruc-
tions, and/or all venting design instructions
shall remain with the appliance or equipment
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PRE-INSTALLATION
LOCATION AND SPACE
REQUIREMENTS
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that rafters and wall studs are not in the way
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carpeting,vinyltileoranycombustiblemate-
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air vent where excessive snow or ice build
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CLEARANCES
Minimum clearances to combustibles for the
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place. Figure 3 shows framing for see-thru
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ance. Steel framing may be necessary or
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Figure 2 - Framing Clearances for One
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TERMINATION CAP AIR SUPPLY INLET GAS METER RESTRICTED AREA
(TERMINATION PROHIBITED)
A = clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or
balcony [*12" (30.5 cm) minimum]
B = clearance to window or door that may be opened
[6" (15 cm) min. for 10,000 Btu or less; 9" (23 cm) in US
if between 10,000 and 50,000, 12" (30 cm) in Canada
if between 10,000 and 100,000; 12" (30 cm) in US if
greater than 50,000, 36" (91 cm) in Canada if greater
than 100,000]
C = clearance to permanently closed window
[minimum 12" (30.5 cm) recommended to prevent
condensation on window]
D = vertical clearance to ventilated soffit located above the
terminal within a horizontal distance of 24" (61 cm) from
the center-line of the terminal [18" (45.7 cm) minimum]
E = clearance to unventilated soffit [12" (30.5 cm) minimum]
F = clearance to outside corner (see below)
G = clearance to inside corner (see below)
H = *not to be installed above a meter/regulator assembly
within 36" (91.4 cm) horizontally from the center line
of the regulator
I = clearance to service regulator vent outlet [*72" (182.9 cm)
minimum]
J = clearance to non-mechanical air supply inlet to building
or the combustion air inlet to any other fireplace
[6" (15 cm) min. for 10,000 Btu or less; 9" (23 cm) in US
if between 10,000 and 50,000, 12" (30 cm) in Canada
if between 10,000 and 100,000; 12" (30 cm) in US if
greater than 50,000, 36" (91 cm) in Canada if greater
than 100,000]
K = clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet [*In Canada,
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10 ft. (3 m) horizontally]
L = † clearance above paved side-walk or a paved driveway
located on public property [*84" (213.3 cm) minimum]
M = clearance under veranda, porch, deck
[*12" (30.5 cm) minimum ‡]
N = clearance above a roof shall extend a minimum of
24" (61 cm) above the highest point when it passes
through the roof surface and any other obstruction within
a horizontal distance of 18" (45.7 cm)
† vent shall not terminate directly above a side-walk or paved driveway which is located between two
single family dwellings and serves both dwellings*
‡ only permitted if veranda, porch, deck or balconey is fully open on a minimum of 2 sides beneath the floor*
* as specified in CAN/CSA B149 (.1 or .2) Installation Codes (1991) for Canada and U.S.A.
Note: Local codes or regulations may require different clearances
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for recessed location
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recessed location -
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Noncombustible - 24" (61 cm)
E = Clearance from corner in
recessed location-
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Noncombustible - 2" (5.1 cm)
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VENTING INSTALLATION
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pipe components and terminations.
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separate solid fuel or gas burning appliance.
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either horizontally through an outside wall or
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using the following guidelines:
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tally on an outside wall, you may install
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such as vinyl, wood, stucco, etc.
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bustibles are 1" on all sides except on the
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ance from the top of the pipe. Where the
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wall, 1" air space clearance is required.
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INSTALLATION PLANNING
There are two basic types of direct vent
installation:
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zontal installations using round termination
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termine the route your horizontal venting
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venting has been installed. Some instal-
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tions.Figures 11 and 12onpage 13 show
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horizontal termination that will help you
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pipeassembly will penetrate outsidewall.
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line of horizontal vent pipe. Mark wall for
an 11 1/2" x 11 1/2" square hole. Cut and
frame square hole in exterior wall where
vent will be terminated. If wall being pen-
VENTING INSTALLATION
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Figure 8 - Vent Pipe Connections
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5. 1RQFRPEXVWLEOH([WHULRU:DOO Position
horizontal vent cap in center of the 8 1/2"
round hole and attach to exterior wall
with four wood screws provided. Before
attaching vent cap to exterior wall, run a
bead of non-hardening mastic (pliable
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seal between it and outside wall.
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bereplacedwith appropriate fasteners for
stucco, brick, concrete or other types of
sidings (see Figure 10).
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siding, stucco or wood exteriors, a siding
standoff may be installed between vent
cap and exterior wall. Siding standoff
prevents excessive heat from damaging
siding materials. Siding material must be
cut to accommodate standoff. Bolt vent
cap to standoff. Apply non-hardening
mastic around outside edge of standoff.
Position standoff/cap assembly in the
center of 11 1/2" square hole and attach to
exterior wall with provided wood screws
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Figure 10 - Installing Horizontal Vent Cap
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Wood
Screw
Vent Cap
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(Combustible Exterior Wall)
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Fit Standoff
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Figure 13 - Typical Horizontal
Termination Cap Mounting with
Additional Siding Standoff Installed
Siding
Standoff
Screws
High Wind
Termination
Apply
Mastic to
Outside
Edge of
Standoff
Exterior Wall with Vinyl Siding
11 1/2" x 11 1/2"
Framed Opening
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Minimum Air
Space Around
Outer Pipe When
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with horizontal termination with a chart of
critical minimum and maximum dimensions
which MUST be met.
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Installation
Note: Vertical restrictor must be installed in
all vertical installations.
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framingwill obstruct ventingsystem,con-
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instructions for required clearances (air
space) to combustibles when passing
throughceilings, walls, roofs,enclosures,
attic rafters, etc. Do not pack air spaces
with insulation. Also note maximum
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Figure 15 - Offset with Wall Strap and 45°
Elbows
45° Elbow
Wall Strap
Roof Flashing
Ceiling Firestop
3. Cut a hole in the roof using locating hole
as a center point. (Cover any exposed
open vent pipes before cutting hole in
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may be larger depending on pitch of roof.
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pipe to combustible materials. Frame
opening as shown in Figure 89 page 12.
4. Connect a section of pipe and extend up
through hole.
Note: If an offset is needed to avoid
obstructions, you must support vent pipe
every 3 feet. Use wall straps for this pur-
pose(seeFigure14). Whenever possible,
use45°elbowsinsteadof90°elbows.The
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where vent will penetrate ceiling. Drill a
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locating hole as a center point. Opening
should be framed to 11 1/2" x 11 1/2" inside
dimensions, as shown inFigure8 onpage
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If area above is a living space, install
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7. Twist-lock vent cap onto last section of
vent pipe.
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closets, you must enclose pipe. You may frame
and sheetrock enclosure with standard construc-
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any required air spaces with insulation.
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code requirements described in Figure 6
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similar factors may cause poor draft or
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* An equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT
tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge
connection. Purchase the equipment shutoff
valve from your retailer.
For propane/LP connection only, the installer
must supply an external regulator. The exter-
nal regulator will reduce incoming gas pres-
sure.Youmustreduce incoming gas pressure
to between 11" and 14" of w.c. pressure. If
you do not reduce incoming gas pressure,
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protects it from freezing rain or sleet.
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valve,unionandplugged1/8"NPTtap.Locate
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with 1/8" NPT Tap*
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sediment trap/drip leg where trapped matter
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