HearthStone ARIES 26 User manual

Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products, Inc. ®
AIRES 16/26/46 Series 8905, 8915, 8925
Manual: 6400-40404
R: 05/13/16
ARIES 16/26/46
Series 8905, 8915, 8925
WALL MOUNT VENT FREE GAS FIREPLACES
OEM Models# VF-16NG, VF-16LP, VF-26NG,
VF-26LP, VF-46NG, VF-46LP
Owner's Manual
Installation & Operating
Instructions
Read This Manual in Its Entirety
Operate and Maintain This Gas Heater
According to This Instruction Manual.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable 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.
Leave the building immediately.
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 or 911.
A qualified installer, service agency, or gas supplier must
perform installation and service of this appliance. In the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, all installation of gas
lines and gas fittings must be performed by a licensed
gas fitter or licensed plumber.
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INDEX
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.................................................................... 4
ROOM FOR VENT FREE...........................................................................................6
SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................................8
ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION.................................................................................. 12
GAS CONNECTION...................................................................................................13 & 15
LIGHTING AND OPERATION....................................................................................20
MAXITROL CONTROL SYSTEM...............................................................................23
MAINTENANCE..........................................................................................................29
MAINTENANCE LOG FORMS...................................................................................31
INSTALLATION RECORD...........................................................................................32
REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST................................................................................... 33
CONTROL SCHEMATIC............................................................................................34
TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................35
WARRANTY INFORMATION.....................................................................................37
WE STRONGLY SUGGEST THAT YOU READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE
BEGININNG THE INSTALLATION OF THE ORION 46 DIRECT VENT GAS FIREPLACE.
ALTHOUGH THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ALL DIRECT VENT
GAS FIREPLACES ARE SIMILAR, EACH SPECIFIC PRODUCT HAS ITS OWN UNIQUE SET-UP
AND INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS THAT MUST BE FOLLOWED EXACTLY. PLAN YOUR
INSTALLATION IN ADVANCE BY CAREFULLY REVIEWING ALL THE INFORMATION
CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL.

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POÊLE AU GAZ À VENTILATION DIRECTE
Manuel de l'Utilisateur
Lire ce Manuel en Entier
Utiliser et Entretenir ce Poêle au Gaz
selon ce Manuel d'Instructions
CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS!
Ne pas entresposer ni utiliser d’essence ni
d’autre vaperurs ou liquides inflammables dans
le voisinage de cet apprareil ou de tout autre
appareil.
QUE FAIRE SI VOUS SENTEZ UNE ODEUR
DE GAZ:
Ne pas tenter d’allumer d’appareil.
Ne touchez à aucun interrupteur. Ne pas
vous servir des téléphones se trouvant dans
le batiment où vous vous trouvez.
Quittez le bâtiment immédiatement.
Appelez immédiatement votre fournisseur de
gaz depuis un voisin. Suivez les instructions
du fournisseur.
Si vous ne pouvez rejoindre le fournisseur
de gaz, appelez le service dos incendies
L’installation et l’entretien doivent être assurés
par un installateur ou un service d’entretien
qualifié ou par le fournisseur de gaz.

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Important Safety Information
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 fire, burns,
explosion or carbon monoxide poisoning.
-Do not allow fans to blow directly into the fireplace. Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame
patterns.
-Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert or other accessory, not approved for use with
this heater.
1. Due to high temperatures, the heater should be located out of traffic and away from furniture
and draperies.
2. Children and adults should be alerted to the hazard of high surface temperature and should
stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition.
3. Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room with the
heater.
4. Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or near the heater.
5. Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing an appliance, must be replaced prior to
operating the heater.
6. Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service person. The heater should be
inspected before use and at least annually by a professional service person. More frequent
cleaning may be required due to extensive lint from carpeting, bedding material, etc. It is
imperative that control compartments, burners and circulating air passageways of the heater
be kept clean.
7. To prevent malfunction and/or sooting, an unvented gas heater should be cleaned before use
and at least annually by a professional service person.
8. CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning are similar to
the flu with headaches, dizziness and/or nausea. If you have these signs, obtain fresh air
immediately. Have the heater serviced as it may not be operating properly.
9. The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.l/NFPA54.
10. This unit was tested and listed to ANSI Z21.11.2-2011 by OMNI-Test Laboratories.
11. This appliance is approved for installation in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Board
of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters has approved these appliances.
12. Do not install this heater in a bathroom or bedroom.
13. Correct installation of the fire media, 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 fireplace. See media placement
instructions for proper installation.

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14. WARNING: Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns. Do not allow fans to blow directly
into fireplace. Do not place a blower inside burn area of firebox. Ceiling fans may create drafts
that alter burner flame patterns. Sooting and improper burning will occur.
15. Caution: Candles, incense, oil lamps, etc. produce combustion by-products including soot.
Vent Free heaters will not filter or clean soot produced by these types of products. In addition,
the smoke and/or aromatics (scents) may be reburned in the vent free heater which can
produce odors. It is recommended to minimize the use of candles, incense, etc. while the vent
free heater is in operation.
16. Keep room area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable
vapors and liquids.
17. This appliance is intended for supplemental heating.
18. Unvented gas heaters emit moisture into the living area. In most homes of average
construction, this does not pose a problem. In houses of extremely tight construction,
additional mechanical ventilation is recommended.
19. Duringmanufacturing,fabricatingandshipping,variouscomponentsofthisheaterare
treatedwith certainoils,filmsorbondingagents.Thesechemicalsarenotharmfulbutmay
produceannoying smokeandsmellsastheyareburnedoffduringtheinitialoperationofthe
heater;possiblycausing headachesoreyeorlungirritation.Thisisanormalandtemporary
occurrence.Theinitialbreak-in operationshouldlastfourtosixhourswiththeburneratthe
highestsetting.Providemaximum ventilationbyopeningwindowsordoorstoallowodorsto
dissipate. The amount of time required for the initial break-in is dependent on a number of
variables determined by your specific installation including but not limited to surfaces and
surface finishes adjacent to the fireplace which may off gas for some period of time.Any
odorsremainingafterthis initialbreak-inperiodwillbeslightandwilldisappearwith
continueduse.
20. Input ratings are shown in BTU per hour and are for elevations up to 2,000 feet. If your
installation is at an elevation greater than these, consult with the local authority having
jurisdiction for gas product installations to determine their specific requirements for high
altitude installations.
21. The heatermustbe isolated from the gas supply piping system byclosing its equipment
shutoff valveduringanypressuretestingofthe gas supply piping systemattestpressures
equaltoorless than 1/2 psi(3.5kPa).
22. Do not use this room heater if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified
service technician to inspect the heater and to replace any part of the control system and any
gas control which has been under water.
23. Never burn solid fuels in a fireplace where an unvented heater is installed.
24. WARNING: Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous.

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Room Volume for Vent Free
CODES
Adhereto all local codes or,intheirabsence,the latest edition ofTHENATIONALFUELGAS
CODE ANSI Z223.1 orNFPA54 which can be obtained from…
American National Standards Institute, Inc.
1430 Broadway New York, NY 10018
or
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA 02269
ADEQUATE COMBUSTIONAND VENTILATION AIR
This heater shall not be installed in a confined space or unusually tight construction unless
provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation air.
The National Fuel Gas Code, (ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54), defines a confined space as a space whose
volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 BTU per hour (4.8 m3per kw) of the aggregate input
rating of all appliances installed in that space. An unconfined space is defined as a space whose
volume is not less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 BTU per hour (4.8 m3 per 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
unconfined space.
UNUSUALLYTIGHT CONSTRUCTION IS DEFINED AS CONSTRUCTIONWHERE…
walls and ceilings exposed to the outside atmosphere have a continuous water vapor retarder
with a rating of 1 perm (6 x 1011 kg per pa-sec-m2) or less with openings gasketed or sealed;
weather stripping has been added on operable windows and doors, and
caulking or sealants are applied to areas such as joints around window and door frames,
between sole plates and floors, between wall-ceiling joints, between wall panels, at
penetrations for plumbing, electrical, and gas lines, and at other openings.
WARNING:
This heater shall not be installed in a room or space unless the required volume of indoor
combustion air is provided by the method described in the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA 54, the International Fuel Gas Code, or applicable local codes.

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The following formula can be used to determine the maximum heater rating (per the definition of
unconfined space) that is allowed in your space:
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Example A: Consider a room with the following dimensions: L=16ft, W=14ft, H=8ft
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Example B: Consider a room with the following dimensions: L1=16ft, W1=14ft, H1=8 which is
communicating directly with the space in a second room through openings not furnished with doors
having the following dimensions: L2=14ft, W2=12ft, H2=8
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Will my space support an ARIES Wall Mount Vent Free Gas Fireplace?
Maximum BTU/Hr. my space will support (use formula above) a) _______________
BTU/hr. of ARIES Wall Mount Vent Free Gas Fireplace b) _______________
If the answer to a) is greater than b) then your space will support the installation of a AURORA Wall
Mount Vent Free Gas Fireplace; if a) is less than b) then your space will not support a AURORA Wall
Mount Vent Free Gas Fireplace.
Bringing in Outside (or “Make-up”) Air:
Many building code jurisdictions require that outside or “make-up” air be provided when installing a
fireplace of this type. This requirement can be satisfied by the proper installation of an ‘outside air
kit’ which is not provided. The final determination of the suitability of any particular kit must be
made by the installer.
If an outside air supply is desired it should be added to the room in which the AURORA Wall Mount
Vent Free Gas Fireplace is installed, not to the chase enclosing the fireplace.
If outside air is introduced into the chase, competing air pressures could compromise the operation
of the fireplace.

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Specifications
NATURAL GAS SPECIFICATION CHART
INPUT
ARIES 16 VF
ARIES 26 VF
ARIES 46 VF
Input Rating BTU/Hr.
16,000
26,000
37,000
Min. Input BTU/Hr.
12,500
16,000
23,000
Orifice Size - DMS
#51
#46
#38
GAS SUPPLY
ARIES 16 VF
ARIES 26 VF
ARIES 46 VF
Manifold Pressure
4.8”w.c. / 1.2kPa
4.8”w.c. / 1.2kPa
3.9”w.c. / 1.0kPa
Min. Supply Pressure
5.5”w.c. / 1.4kPa
5.5”w.c. / 1.4kPa
5.5”w.c. / 1.4kPa
Max. Supply Pressure
10.0”w.c. / 2.5kPa
10.0”w.c. / 2.5kPa
10.0”w.c. / 2.5kPa
PROPANE (LP) SPECIFICATION CHART
INPUT
ARIES 16 VF
ARIES 26 VF
ARIES 46 VF
Input Rating BTU/Hr.
18,000
30,000
37,000
Min. Input BTU/Hr.
11,000
19,000
25,000
Orifice Size –DMS
#55
#52
#50
GAS SUPPLY
ARIES 16 VF
ARIES 26 VF
ARIES 46 VF
Manifold Pressure
10.0”w.c. / 2.5kPa
10.0”w.c. / 2.5kPa
10.0”w.c. / 2.5kPa
Min. Supply Pressure
11.0”w.c. / 2.8kPa
11.0”w.c. / 2.8kPa
11.0”w.c. / 2.8kPa
Max. Supply Pressure
13.0”w.c. / 3.3kPa
13.0”w.c. / 3.3kPa
13.0”w.c. / 3.3kPa
It is recommended that the pilot flame be turned off if the appliance will not be in use for an
extended period of time.
This appliance is equipped for use with the fuel type indicated on the rating plate. Field
conversion is not permitted.

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ARIES 16 VF
ARIES 26 VF
ARIES 46 VF
Dimension “A”
23 1/2”
38 1/4”
58 3/8”
Dimension “B”
30”
27 1/4”
25 1/4”
Dimension “C”
7 5/8”
7 5/8”
8”
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
Several issues must be addressed when selecting a suitable location for your ARIES Wall Mount Vent
Free Gas Fireplace. The minimum clearances to combustible construction is listed on the following
page. In addition, access to the gas supply must be considered and room volume for vent free
combustion (see pages 4 & 5).
The gas fireplace is shipped with a 3/8” tube OD (male) connection. The gas supply piping should
have a separate gas shutoff valve and a 1/8” NPT plugged tapping upstream of the valve. The
stove and its main control valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during
any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa). The stove must
be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing the main control valve during any
pressure testing of the gas supply system at test pressures equal to or greater than 1/2 psi (3.5
kPa). After the gas supply has been connected, use a commercial gas leak detector or apply a
soapy water solution to all the fittings to check for gas leaks. Never use a flame to test for leaks.

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MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION
ARIES 16 VF
ARIES 26 VF
ARIES 46 VF
Fireplace to Left Side Wall - (Dimension “A”)
6”
6”
6”
Fireplace to Right Side Wall - (Dimension “A”)
6”
6”
6”
Fireplace to Corner Side Wall - (Dimension “B”)
6”
6”
6” *
Fireplace to Ceiling (Dimension “C”)
12”
12”
12”
Fireplace to Floor (Dimension “D”)
3” **
3” **
3” **
Fireplace to Rear Wall
0” ***
0” ***
0” ***
Air Space Behind Mounting Plate (Dimension “E”)
5/16”
5/16”
3/8”
Floor to Ceiling Overall Minimum Dimension
45”
42 ¼”
40 ¼”
*Optional Corner Kit not available for the ARIES VF
**The minimum required clearance to be maintained from the fireplace to combustible flooring is measured from the top
surface of carpeting, tile, etc.
***Mounting plate bosses contact the wall.

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CERTIFICATION
OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc. has certified that the ARIES Wall Mount Vent Free Gas Fireplaces meet
the ANSI Z21.11.2-2011 standard.
These appliances are approved for installation in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Board of
State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters has issued approved these appliances.
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Assembly & Installation
UNPACKING AND INSTALLING THE ARIES VENT
FREE GAS FIREPLACE
The fireplace components are shipped in two cartons.
By now, you will have opened the top of the first carton
and removed the front face protector and this Manual.
The second carton contains the fireplace surround
assembly.
1. Using the adjacent illustrations as a guide, first
lift and remove Tube 1 from the carton
containing the firebox. Carefully unpack the
contents of the tube and set aside. This should
include the bag of glass burner media, the
remote control handset, and a hardware bag.
2. Next lift and remove Tube 2 from the carton.
Carefully remove the contents of the tube. This
includes the four decorative panels that will be
attached to the fireplace during assembly.
3. Next, remove all remaining packing material
from the carton.
4. Lift the firebox and the fireplace mounting plate
as a unit up and out of the carton. The best
place to lift is at sides. Remove the fireplace
mounting template from the face of the
fireplace. You should now have all of the parts
as shown in the illustration below.
5. Finally, unpack the fireplace surround from the
third carton and set aside on a soft surface for
later use.
Before you begin the fireplace mounting process there
are several important installation requirements that
must be met. Careful planning will make the
installation easier to accomplish and will reduce the
chances of encountering problems during installation.
1. The fireplace is designed to be wall-mounted
using four lag bolts to secure the fireplace
mounting plate to the wall structure. The
mounts are located 16” on center and 24” on
center to correspond with standard building
construction. If your home has non-standard
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for the fireplace does not have wall studs that correspond to location of the fireplace mounts,
modifications to the wall structure will be needed. It is critical that the four lag bolts that are
provided for mounting the fireplace are firmly imbedded into the wall structure at all four
locations.
2. All required minimum clearances to adjacent combustible materials (including side walls,
ceiling and floor) must be achieved with the location you have chosen. See the clearance
information on page 10. The listed clearances are measured from the outermost front edges of
the fireplace surround and not from the fireplace body or mounting plate. Again, plan the
installation in advance to avoid problems.
3. The gas supply line must be located within a specific area behind the fireplace. Use the
provided wall template as a guide when locating the gas supply line pass-through.
Once you are certain that the location you have chosen meets all the necessary mounting and safety
requirements, you can begin the
installation.
1. Tape or pin the installation template
to the wall in the position where the
fireplace is to be mounted. Note: It
is important that the fire-place is
mounted in a level position. Use a
spirit level placed on the cross-hairs
in the upper mounting holes on the
template and adjust the template
position until the mounting holes are
level. Refer to the adjacent
illustration.
2. Next, carefully transfer the location
of the two upper and two lower
mounting holes that you will use for
your installation. Use a sharp nail,
awl or pin to pierce the template on the mounting hole cross-hairs to insure an accurate
transfer to your wall.
3. Finally, transfer the location of the gas supply line.
4. Remove the template and circle the transferred locations with a pencil or marker.
GAS SUPPLY LINE
The supply line should exit the wall that the fireplace will be installed on at the location specified on
the installation template we suggest the installation of a shut-off valve in the supply line between the
wall and the connection to the fireplace. Your professional gas installer or local gas company will
determine the specific requirements for the gas supply line as the requirements may vary in different

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locations. In every case, the installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local
codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1.
INSTALLING THE FIREPLACE MOUNTING
PLATE ON THE WALL
1. The fireplace mounting plate is attached to
the wall structure using four 1/4” X 1 1/2”
long lag bolts and large diameter washers
that are provided with the fireplace. It is
important to use the included hardware as
the full weight of the fireplace is supported
by the mounting plate.
2. Drill a 5/32” diameter pilot hole at each of
the mounting hole locations that you marked
using the template. The pilot holes should
be the full depth of the lag bolts. Be sure
that there is solid wood at each mounting
location. If not, the wall should be
reconstructed to provide the needed
support.
3. With a helper pick up and align the mounting
plate over the gas supply line and line up with
the four mounting lag bolt pilot holes. These
holes are in recessed bosses. Use either the
16” or 24” on center holes depending on the
construction of the wall.
4. Using the lag bolts and washers provided
with the fireplace, install the top lag bolts
(with washers) first, followed by the lower
ones. Use a 7/16” socket wrench to tighten
the lag bolts. Note: It may be helpful to put a
light coating of dish or hand soap on the lag
bolts to reduce resistance when tightening.
5. At this point, check to be sure that there is
an air gap between the entire flat back
surface of the mounting plate and the wall
surface (see clearance chart on page 9 for
the air gap required for your model). This
gap is critical to a safe installation and if
the gap is obstructed in any way, remove
the obstruction before proceeding.

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6. Next check that the brackets on the mounting plate that actually hold the fireplace are level,
again using a spirit level. If the brackets are not perfectly level, you can adjust the right bracket
by loosening the bracket fasteners and moving the bracket until it is level with the left bracket.
Remember to tighten the bracket fasteners once you have achieved a level position. (refer to
images on following page)
7. You are now ready to install the fireplace on the mounting plate, this will require a helper as
the fireplace is quite heavy.
8. While looking in from the sides, guide the upper and lower mounting tabs on the back of the
fire-place into the corresponding brackets on
the mounting plate. When the tabs and
brackets are aligned, push the fireplace down
and in to engage the tabs in the brackets.
Note: The weight of the fireplace is carried
only on the top brackets. The bottom brackets
function simply to keep the bottom of the
fireplace from moving. Refer to the adjacent
illustration.
9. Once more, confirm that the fireplace is level
using the spirit level used in the preceding
steps. The fireplace is now ready for the gas
connection to be made.
GAS CONNECTION
1. Verify that the gas type is correct for the
fireplace by looking at the rating plate that is
attached to the right side of the fire-place,
adjacent to the control battery pack. Note: The
fireplace is shipped from the factory equipped to
burn the fuel listed on the rating plate. Fuel
conversion in the field is not allowed.
2. The gas connection should now be made from
the gas supply line to the 3/8 OD Tube fitting on
the fireplace. Only a qualified gas installer is to
make the connection.
3. The gas supply piping should have a separate
gas shut-off valve and a 1/8” NPT plugged
tapping upstream of the valve. We recommend
installing a shut-off valve between the gas supply line where it penetrates the wall / fireplace
mounting plate and the inlet on the fireplace. This will allow gas to be shut-off to the fireplace
by simply removing the fireplace surround to gain access to the shut-off valve.

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4. The fireplace and its main burner valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping
system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psi
(3.5kPa).
5. The fireplace must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing the gas shut-off
valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply system at test pressures equal to or less
than 1/2 psi (3.5kPa). After the gas supply has been connected, use a commercial gas leak
detector or apply a soapy water solution to all the fittings to check for gas leaks. Never use a
flame to test for leaks.
Installing or Replacing the Batteries
1. The valve control module is powered by four “AA”
batteries. The batteries are mounted within the
Valve Receiver Module located on the right side of
the fireplace attached to a drop-down mounting
bracket for easy accessibility. Refer to the adjacent
illustration.
2. Loosen the thumb screw on the module drop-down
mounting bracket by turning counter-clockwise until
the threads are fully disengaged from the base
bracket.
3. Rotate the Valve Receiver Module and mounting
bracket. Toward you 90 degrees.
4. Slide off the Battery compartment cover.
5. Install the 4 “AA” batteries, supplied, using the
guides inside the battery pack to show you the
correct battery orientation.
6. Replace the battery compartment cover.
Rotate the Valve Receiver Module and
mounting bracket into its home position and
tighten the thumb screw to secure.
7. The remote handset is powered by three
“AAA” batteries. The access panel is located
on the back of the handset and simply snaps
open to provide access to the battery
compartment. Install the three batteries as
shown on the label inside the remote control
battery compartment.
8. Replace the remote handset access panel.

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Placing the Burner Glass Media
The burner glass media poly-bag that you set aside when you unpacked the fireplace contains the
correct amount of glass material to cover the burner. DO NOT add any additional media to the media
supplied with your fireplace. The entire contents of the bag should be evenly distributed over the
burner tray.
1. Locate the burner in the fireplace.
Refer to the adjacent illustration.
2. Carefully clip one corner of the poly-
bag to form a pouring spout. The
opening should be large enough to
allow the glass media to flow but not
so large that you can’t control the
flow.
3. You will notice that the burner
surface is designed with turned-up
edges that form a tray to hold the
glass media.
4. Starting at one end, pour the glass
media onto the burner tray, keeping
the pouring spout on the poly-bag
toward the center of the burner to
avoid spillage of glass pieces over
the sides of the burner. See the
adjacent illustrations.
5. Once you have poured all of the
glass burner media into the burner
tray, carefully smooth the glass
pieces out so they have a uniform
depth over the entire surface of the
burner. When the burner glass
media is properly placed, it should
look like the adjacent illustrations.
Note: If a few pieces of glass escape over
the edges of the burner tray during
installation, it is not a problem. They will
simply land in the area below the burner
and will do no harm.

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INSTALLING OUTER PANELS
1. The four outer decorative panels are
secured to the fire-place with Philips
head screws. The top and bottom
panels are secured to the fireplace
mounting plate with sheet metal
screws. All other screws are Philips
head machine screws.
2. Install the top panel first. Align the
three holes along the rear edge of the
panel with pilot holes along the top
edge of the fireplace mounting plate.
3. Insert and tighten the three sheet
metal screws. A magnetic nut driver is
helpful.
4. Install the left side panel next. Align
the three holes along the rear edge of
the panel with the PEM nuts along the
edge of the fireplace mounting plate.
Insert the three Philips head screws but
do not fully tighten.
5. Locate the fastener hole at the top front
edge of the left side panel and align
with the PEM nut in the front of the top
panel. Insert the Philips head screw.
6. Make sure the edges of the panel are
aligned with the edges of the top panel
and mounting plate and tighten all four
Philips head screws.
7. Position the right side panel so it aligns with the three PEM nuts on the mounting plate and the
front PEM nut on the top panel. Align the rear and top panel edges with the adjoining parts and
insert and tighten the four Philips head screws.
8. Install the bottom panel next. Guide the rear flange on the panel upward until the mounting
holes in the flange line up with the pilot holes in the mounting plate.
9. Attach the panel to the mounting plate using sheet metal screws along the back edge of the
panel. Note: It may make installation of the sheet metal screws easier if you remove the two
lower surround mounting brackets from the front of the fireplace, replace brackets before
operating fireplace. A magnetic nut-driver will also be helpful.
10. Attach the bottom panel to the side panels by aligning the fastener holes in the bottom panel
with the PEM nuts in the front corners of the bottom flanges on the side panels. Insert and
tighten the two Philips head screws.
Only trim kit(s) supplied by the manufacturer shall be used in the installation of this appliance.

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INSTALLING THE FIREPLACE SURROUND WITH INTEGRATED SCREEN
The decorative surround with integrated screen for the fireplace is held in place by four brackets. Two
are located on the top of the fireplace and two on the bottom. There are mating brackets and catch
plates on the surround itself. Refer to the adjacent illustrations when installing the surround.
1. Unpack the surround with integrated
screen from shipping box.
2. With a helper, lift the surround with
integrated screen up and identify the top
by looking for the vertical brackets that
are visible from the rear of the surround.
3. Move the surround with integrated
screen into place, generally centering the
surround opening over the glass panel.
Keep the bottom of the surround tipped
slightly away from the fireplace.
4. While looking behind the surround with
integrated screen, guide the two
surround brackets onto the for-ward
detent of the mating brackets on the
fireplace top. You might find it easier to engage one bracket and then the other. Lower the
surround until both bracket sets are fully mated.
5. Carefully push the top of the surround with integrated screen so that the surround brackets
slide into the rear detent of the mating brackets on the fireplace top. Carefully swing the
bottom of the surround with integrated screen toward the base of the fireplace until the catch
plates on the bottom flange of the surround are aligned with the spring loaded plungers on the
bottom flanges of the lower surround mounting brackets.
6. To remove the surround with integrated screen, pull the bottom edge of the surround outward
to disengage the spring loaded plungers and then lift the top up and off the upper brackets.
7. To prevent damage to the surround with integrated screen, always set the surround with
integrated screen in a safe place while it is removed from the fireplace.

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Lighting and Operation
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. STOP! Read the safety information above on this label.
2. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device that automatically lights the pilot. Do not try to light
the pilot by hand.
3. Using the Remote Handset, or the optional Wall Switch, push the “OFF” button until you hear an
audible signal to insure the appliance is Off.
4. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas including near the floor. If you smell gas,
STOP! Follow “B” in the safety information above. If you don’t smell gas, proceed to step 5.
5. Using either the Remote Handset, or the optional Wall Switch, simultaneously press the “ON”
and “High Flame” ” buttons. An audible signal confirms the start sequence has begun.
6. Continuing beeps confirm the ignition is in process. Once lighting the pilot flame should appear as
shown in Fig.2. Once the pilot is confirmed, the main burner ignites on high.
NOTE: If the pilot does not stay lit after several tries, proceed to step 9.
7. Use the flame height adjustment buttons on either the Remote Handset or the optional Wall Switch to
adjust the flame. Press the button twice to decrease the flame height to its lowest setting, press the
button twice to increase flame height to the highest setting. Pressing the or button once will
module the flame to intermediate settings. The Remote Handset can also be used to control the
appliance thermostatically.
WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
When lighting this appliance, follow these instructions exactly:
A. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device that automatically lights the pilot. Do not try to light
the pilot by hand.
B. BEFORE OPERATING THE BURNER SYSTEM, smell around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to
smell next to the 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 the appliance.
Do not touch any electric switch; do not use any telephone in your building.
Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s telephone. Follow the gas supplier’s
instructions
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
C. Use only your hand to operate the gas controls. Never use tools. If a 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 a
fire or explosion.
D. Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service
technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system which has been under
water.