Golden Blount BIG TEX BT24 User manual

INSTALLER! PLEASE LEAVE WITH HOMEOWNER
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
“BIG TEX” VENTED GAS LOGS
Please Note: It is important that you read instructions before installing or operating gas logs
by
Gas logs are to be burned only in approved woodburning Fireplace with adequate chimney draft. When burning, the chimney
damper must be FULLY OPEN. Log set must be installed in fireplace which operates properly when wood fires are burned.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
CHECK TO BE SURE LOG SET IS FOR PROPER GAS TYPE
Log sets are designed for use with Natural Gas, unless clearly labeled for Propane (LP). Never use Propane Gas in a log set
designed for Natural Gas, or Natural Gas in a log set designed for use with Propane Gas.
• For best results, natural gas pressure must be 7" to 10-1/2" water
column.
• To simulate real wood burning, the gas burner is designed to burn a
yellow flame. It is normal for the logs to soot-up. The soot can easily be
removed with a vacuum cleaner or a soft brush.
• A fireplace screen must be in place when the appliance is operating
and, unless other provisions for combustion air are provided, the screen
shall have an opening (s) for introduction of combustion air.
• If used with glass fireplace doors, burn with doors in open position.
• Do not burn wood or other items with log set.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas:
1. Open Windows.
2. Don’t Touch electrical switches.
3. Extinguish any open flame.
4. Immediately call your gas supplier.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
The installation, including provisions for combustion and ventila-
tion air, must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local
codes, with the national fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1-1988 and
NFPA54-1988.
The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnect-
ed from the gas supply piping system when testing at test pressures
in excess of 1/2 psig.
The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system
by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure
testing of gas-supply system at test pressures equal to
or less than 1/2 psig. This is accomplished by closing the gas sup-
ply line valve, which is required by NFPA 54, section 5.54.
The minimum inlet gas supply pressure for the purpose
of input adjustment is 7" WC for Natural Gas and 11"
WC for Propane Gas.
The maximum inlet gas supply pressure for this burner
is 10.5" for Natural Gas and 13" for Propane Gas.
GENERAL INFORMATION
IMPORTANT: MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS
LISTED IN THE CHART ON PAGE 2 OF THESE
INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE MET TO SAFELY
INSTALL AND OPERATE THIS GAS LOG SET.

MODEL # MINIMUM MINIMUM SEE-THRU OVERALL MINIMUM MINIMUM
REQUIRED REQUIRED MINIMUM HEIGHT REQUIRED REQUIRED
WIDTH DEPTH DEPTH WITH LOGS BTU GAS PIPING
BT24 34" 20" 24" 18" 80,000 1/2" I.D.
BT30 40" 20" 28" 18" 90,000 1/2" I.D.
BT36 46" 22" 28" 20" 120,000 1/2" I.D.
BT42 52" 22" 28" 24" 140,000 3/4" I.D.
BT48 58" 22" 28" 24" 160,000 3/4" I.D.
BT60 70" 22" 28" 24" 180,000 1" I.D.
BT72 82" 22" 28" 24" 220,000 1" I.D.
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“BIG TEX” SPECIFICATIONS
Components Parts
ITEM
1. 2-Stage Burner Assembly
2. Silica Sand (Used in raised rear burner – Nat. Gas)
3. Glowing Embers
4. Black Volcanic Cinders
5. Vermiculite (Used in raised rear burner – LP Gas and used
on top of lower adjustable burner – Nat. & LP Gas)
6. Gas Connector
7. Damper Clamp
8. Control Tool (Adjustable lower burner)
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5
6
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L.P. SETS MUST INCLUDE GB FACTORY INSTALLED SAFETY PILOT KIT
NOTE: “Big Tex” ceramic gas logs are
packaged in separate cartons.
Individual logs and log arranage-
ment instructions are supplied
in log cartons.
*The gas fittings supplied are for what the
factory considers a normal installation.
Some installations may require a longer
connector tube or other fittings available
in most hardware stores.
Flame Carry
Down Tube
Raised Rear
Burner
Lower
Burner
Adjustment
Valve
Lower
Adjustable
Burner

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IMPORTANT – PLEASE NOTE L.P. GAS MODELS!
MODERATE SOOT ACCUMULATION IS CONSIDERED
NORMAL FOR L.P. GAS LOGS.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR
“BIG TEX” MODELS SUPPLIED WITH
3 IN 1 GAS CONTROL VALVE OR HIGH
OUTPUT MILLIVOLT CONTROL VALVE
ARE LOCATED ON PAGE 4 OF THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
To Install Gas Log Set:
1. Attach damper clamp to fireplace damper to
prevent damper from being fully closed.
2. Position burner assembly into fireplace and
position in center and as far toward the rear
as possible (See “Big Tex” Specifications for
allowable dimensions).
3. Attach aluminum connector to gas supply
line and connect to burner assembly. Use
soapy water to check connections for leaks.
4. Pour silica sand into raised rear burner
completely covering pipe in pan. For LP Gas
models, use vermiculite instead of sand.
(Figure 3-1)
5. Place glowing ember material over sand
(vermiculite LP). (Figure 3-2)
6. Pour vermiculite over lower adjustable
burner. (Figure 3-3)
7. Place glowing ember material over
vermiculite and upward covering sheet
metal deflector. (Figure 3-4)
8. Spread the black volcanic cinders in front
of and on sides of adjustable lower burner.
(Figure 3-5)
9. Position bottom front log on grate. Front
log position should be as forward as
possible to allow proper space for flame
carry down tube. (Figure 3-6)
10. Position rest of logs on grate using log
arrangement sheet supplied with logs.
Figure 3-1 Figure 3-2
Figure 3-3 Figure 3-4
Figure 3-5 Figure 3-6
YOU ARE NOW READY TO LIGHT THE LOG SET BY TURNING THE FIREPLACE GAS VALVE ON AND USING A LONG MATCH
OR BUTANE LOG LIGHTER. LIGHT RAISED REAR BURNER FIRST BY POSITIONING MATCH OR LIGHTER JUST OVER
RAISED REAR BURNER WHILE TURNING ON GAS VALVE. AFTER RAISED REAR BURNER LIGHTS, YOU CAN USE CONTROL
TOOL FOR LOWER ADJUSTABLE BURNER TO DESIRED FLAME HEIGHT. A MODERATE FIRE DURING THE FIRST 4 HOURS
OF BURN TIME IS RECOMMENDED. DO NOT OVERFIRE AT ANYTIME.
DAMPER MUST BE IN FULL OPEN POSITION
BEFORE LIGHTING

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ALL GOLDEN BLOUNT GAS LOG PRODUCTS USING THE 3 IN 1 GAS CONTROL VALVE CAN BE EASILY CONVERTED TO AN
OFF/ON SOLENOID OR AN ADJUSTABLE MOTOR FLAME HEIGHT. ASK YOUR DEALER OR CALL 1-800-833-1139.
FOR YOUR SAFETY, READ BEFORE LIGHTING
WARNING: IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION
MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.
1. This product has a standing pilot, which must be lit by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly.
2. This installation should be installed including provisions for combustion and ventilation air, must conform with local
codes or, in the absence of local codes, to the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223 latest edition.
3. This product must be on a gas supply line that is less than 1/2 psi. and with an individual manual shut off.
4. Never operate this new system with the glass fireplace enclosures (doors) in the closed position.
5. Connecting 110-volt electrical power to this product will cause damage and will void warranty.
3 IN 1 GAS CONROL VALVE LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
Pilot Gas and Lighting Procedure
DAMPER MUST BE FULLY OPENED
1. Turn the gas control knob counter-clockwise to the
PILOT position, push the gas control valve IN and HOLD
in position. This will open the pilot valve and allow gas to
flow to the pilot burner.
2. Light the pilot burner while holding the gas control knob
in until a strong pilot flame is present (approximately 60
seconds).
3. Release the gas control knob. The gas control knob will hold in and engages the valve power unit.
4. Turn the gas control knob counter-clockwise to the ON position. The main burner valve will open and the main
burner will ignite.
Shut Off Procedure
1. To shut OFF the main burner but leaving the pilot ON, turn the gas control knob clockwise to the PILOT position.
This action will close the main gas flow.
2. To shut OFF the main burner and pilot, turn the gas control knob clockwise to the OFF position. This action will
close the main gas valve and disengages the safety pilot valve. However, the power unit must drop out before the light-
ing sequence can begin again. This may take as long as 3 minutes.
3. To relight the pilot, follow the steps in the Pilot Gas and Lighting Procedure section.
Pilot burner location
LP Gas models
Pilot burner location
Nat. Gas models
Pilot Adjustment
Gas Control Knob
Removable Plug
for ON/OFF Solenoid
or HI/LO Adjustable
Motor Installation

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HIGH OUTPUT GAS CONROL VALVE LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. “Stop!” First read the safety information at the left.
2. Turn the control to the “OFF” position. To do this, you
must turn the knob clockwise to the PILOT position
and then press in and continue turning clockwise
to the “OFF” position.
3. WAIT FIVE (5) MINUTES TO CLEAR OUT ANY GAS.
If you then smell gas, STOP! Follow step “B” in the
safety information at the left. If you don’t smell gas, go
to the next step.
4. To put the control in the pilot position, turn the control
knob counter-clockwise to the “PILOT” position.
5. To light the pilot, depress the control knob and light the
pilot using a long match or extended butane lighter. The
control knob should be held IN for 1 minute.
6. Release the control knob. The pilot should remain lit
after releasing.
7. Turn the control knob counter-clockwise to the
“ON” position and turning on switch or remote attached
to the “TH” and “TH-PG” terminals on valve.
To Turn Off Gas To Applicance
1. Turn off switch or remote.
2. Turn control knob clockwise to “PILOT”.
3. Depress control knob slightly and turn clockwise
to “OFF”.
Pilot burner location
LP Gas models
Pilot burner location
Nat. Gas models
Gas Control Knob
FOR YOUR SAFETY,
READ BEFORE LIGHTING
WARNING: If you do not follow these
instructions exactly, a fire or explosion
may result causing property damage,
personal injury or loss of life.
A. The Golden Blount Gas Log Set has a pilot which
must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot,
follow these instructions exactly.
B. BEFORE LIGHTING, smell all around the gas log set
area for gas. Be sure to smell next to floor because
some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch, do not use any
phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s
phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control
knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not push in or
turn by hand, don’t try to repair it. Call a qualified
service technician. Force or attempted repair may
result in fire or explosion.
D. Do not use the gas log set if any part has been under
water. Immediately call a qualified service technician
to inspect the gas log set and to replace any part of
the control system and any gas control which has
been under water.
E. FIREPLACE DAMPER MUST BE FULLY OPENED.

LIMITED WARRANTY
Golden Blount Gas Logs are warranted against defective materials and/or workmanship for as
long as you own them. Burner pan assemblies are guaranteed for five years from date of purchase.
Safety Pilot Assemblies are covered for one year.
This warranty does not cover parts subjected to misuse, abuse, improper handling or improper
installation. The GB warranty specifically excludes any liability for indirect, incidental or conse-
quential damage to property.
Defective logs or defective parts should be returned to your dealer or to the factory prepaid with
a copy of your sales receipt. Defective parts will be repaired or replaced at the factory’s option
and returned to you prepaid.
GOLDEN BLOUNT – 4301 WESTGROVE DRIVE – ADDISON, TX 75001