Heat & Glo LifeStyle PIER-TVFL Assembly instructions

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Models:
PIER-TVFL
ST-42TVFL
Installers Guide
455-900G 2/04
-Do not store or use gasoline or other flam-
mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.
-What to do if you smell gas
•Do not try to light any appliance.
•Do not touch any electrical switch.
•Do not use any phone in your building.
•Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's in-
structions.
•If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the
fire department.
-Installation and service must be performed by a
qualified installer, service agency, or the gas
supplier.
WARNING: IMPROPER INSTALLA-
TION, ADJUSTMENT, ALTERATION,
SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN
CAUSE INJURYOR PROPERTY DAM-
AGE. REFER TO THIS MANUAL. FOR
ASSISTANCE ORADDITIONAL INFOR-
MATION CONSULT AQUALIFIED IN-
STALLER,SERVICEAGENCY,ORTHE
GAS SUPPLIER.
READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR
OPERATING THIS APPLIANCE. THISINSTALLERS
GUIDE MUST BE LEFT WITH THE APPLIANCE
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Please contact your Heat-N-Glo dealer with any
questions or concerns. For the number of your nearest
Heat-N-Glo dealer, please call 1-888-427-3973.
Printed in U.S.A. Copyright 2004,
Heat-N-Glo, a brand of Hearth & Home Technologies Inc.
20802 Kensington Boulevard, Lakeville, MN 55044
WARNING: IF THE INFORMATION
IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS IS NOT
FOLLOWED EXACTLY, AFIRE OR
EXPLOSION MAYRESULT CAUS-
ING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PER-
SONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
This product is covered by one or more of the following patents: (United States) 4,112,913; 4,408,594; 4,422,426; 4,424,792; 4,520,791; 4,793,322;
4,852,548; 4,875,464; 5,000,162; 5,016,609; 5,076,254 5,191,877; 5,218,953; 5,328,356; 5,429,495; 5,452,708; 5,542,407; 5,613,487; (Australia) 543790;
586383; (Canada) 1,123,296; 1,297,746; 2,195,264; (Mexico) 97-0457; (New Zealand) 200265; or other U.S. and foreign patents pending.
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SAFETY AND WARNING INFORMATION
READ and UNDERSTAND all instructions carefully before starting the installation.
FAILURE TO FOLLOWthese installation instructions may result in a possible fire
hazard and will void the warranty.
Prior to the first firing of the fireplace, READ the Using Your Fireplace section of the
Owners Guide.
DO NOT USE this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately CALL a
qualified service technician to inspect the unit and to replace any part of the control
system and any gas control which has been underwater.
THIS UNIT IS NOT FOR USE WITH SOLID FUEL.
Installation and repair should bePERFORMED by a qualified service person. The
appliance and venting system should beINSPECTED before initial use and at least
annually by a professional service person. More frequent cleaning may be required due
to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, etc. It isIMPERATIVE that the unit’s
control compartment, burners, and circulating air passagewaysBE KEPT CLEAN to
provide for adequate combustion and ventilation air.
Always KEEP the appliance clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and
other flammable vapors and liquids.
NEVER OBSTRUCT the flow of combustion and ventilation air. Keep the front of the
appliance CLEAR of all obstacles and materials for servicing and proper operations.
Due to the high temperature, the appliance should beLOCATED out of traffic areas
and away from furniture and draperies. Clothing or flammable materialSHOULD NOT
BE PLACED on or near the appliance.
Children and adults should beALERTED to the hazards of high surface temperature
and shouldSTAYAWAYto avoid burns or clothing ignition. Young children should be
CAREFULLYSUPERVISED when they are in the same room as the appliance.
These unitsMUST use one of the vent systems described in the Installing the Fireplace
section of theInstallers Guide.NO OTHERvent systems or componentsMAYBE USED.
This gas fireplace and vent assembly MUST be vented directly to the outside and
MUST NEVER be attached to a chimney serving a separate solid fuel burning
appliance. Each gas applianceMUST USE a separate vent system. Common vent
systems arePROHIBITED.
INSPECT the external vent cap on a regular basis to make sure that no debris is
interfering with the air flow.
The glass door assembly MUST be in place and sealed, and the trim door assembly
MUST be in place on the fireplace before the unit can be placed into safe operation.
DO NOT OPERATE this appliance with the glass door removed, cracked, or broken.
Replacement of the glass door should be performed by a licensed or qualified service
person. DO NOT strike or slam the glass door.
The glass door assembly SHALL ONLYbe replaced as a complete unit, as supplied
by the gas fireplace manufacturer. NO SUBSTITUTE material may be used.
DO NOT USE abrasive cleaners on the glass door assembly. DO NOT ATTEMPT to
clean the glass door when it is hot.
Turn off the gas before servicing this appliance. It is recommended that a qualified
service technician perform an appliance check-up at the beginning of each heating
season.
Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing must be replaced before operating
this appliance.
DO NOT place furniture or any other combustible household objects within 36 inches
of the fireplace front.
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Table of
Contents
Safety and Warning Information ....................2
Service Parts List...............................................4
Section 1: Approvals and Codes................ 10
Appliance Certification..........................................10
Installation Codes .................................................10
High Altitude Installations ......................................10
Section 2: Getting Started .............................11
Introducing the Heat-N-Glo Gas Fireplaces .........11
Pre-installation Preparation ..................................11
Section 3: Installing the Fireplace .............. 14
Step 1 Locating the Fireplace............................14
Step 2 Framing the Fireplace............................15
Step 3 Negative Pressure Make-up Air..............16
Step 4 Installing the Vent System ......................18
A. Vent System Approvals ......................18
B. System Components.........................18
C. Bedroom Installation in Canada ........20
D. Vent Termination ................................20
Step 5 Positioning, Leveling, and
Securing the Fireplace...........................21
Step 6 The Gas Control Systems .....................21
Step 7 The Gas Supply Line..............................22
Step 8 Gas Pressure Requirements .................23
Step 9 Wiring the Fireplace...............................24
Step 10 Finishing .................................................25
Step 11 Installing Trim, Logs & Ember Material ..27
Installing the Trim ...................................27
Positioning the Logs ...............................27
Placing the Ember Material ....................28
Step 12 Before Lighting the Fireplace .................29
Step 13 Lighting the Fireplace.............................29
After the Installation ..............................................29
Section 4: Maintaining and Servicing
Your Fireplace ............................. 30
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Systems registered
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Approval Listings
and Codes Appliance Certification
The Heat-N-Glo fireplace models discussed in this
Installers Guide have been tested to certification
standards and listed by the applicable laboratories.
CERTIFICATION
MODEL LABORATORY TYPE STANDARD
Pier-TVFL Underwriters B- Vent ANSI Z21.50•CGA2.22
ST-42TVFL Laboratories Decorative
Installation Codes
The fireplace installation must conform to local codes. Before installing the
fireplace, consult the local building code agency to ensure that you are in
compliance with all applicable codes, including permits and inspections.
In the absence of local codes, the fireplace installation must conform to the
National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 (in the United States) or the CAN/CGA-
B149 Installation Codes (in Canada). The appliance must be electrically
grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes with
the National Electric Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70 (in the United States), or to the
CSA C22.1 Canadian Electric Code (in Canada).
This model (natural gas and propane) can be installed in a bedroom (in the United
States) which has a total volume of unconfined space appropriate to the particular
installation. Refer to the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA54 (current
edition). The Uniform Mechanical Code - (current edition), and local Building
Officials for the options allowed in obtaining an effective bedroom volume of
unconfined space.
This model (natural gas and propane) can be installed in a bedroom (in Canada)
if a thermostat (Model WH-STAT) is installed with the unit. Consult local code
authorities. Detailed installation instructions for Model WH-STAT are included
with the kit.
High Altitude Installations
U.L. Listed gas appliances are tested and approved without requiring changes for
elevations from 0 to 2,000 feet in the U. S. A. and in Canada.
Wheninstallingthisappliance atanelevationabove2,000feet, itmaybenecessary
to decrease the input rating by changing the existing burner orifice to a smaller
size. Input rate should be reduced by 4% for each 1000 feet above a 2000 foot
elevationintheU.S.A.or10%forelevationsbetween2000and4500feetinCanada.
If the heating value of the gas has been reduced, these rules do not apply. To
identify the proper orifice size, check with the local gas utility.
If installing this appliance at an elevation above 4,500 feet (in Canada), check with
local authorities.
Consult your local gas utility for assistance in determining the proper orifice for
your location.
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Getting
Started
Introducing the
Heat-N-Glo
Gas Fireplaces
Heat-N-Glo B-type vent gas fireplaces are designed to
operate with all exhaust gases expelled to the outside
of the building.
The information contained in this Installers Guide,
unless noted otherwise, applies to all models and gas
control systems.
Gas fireplace diagrams, including the dimensions, are
shown in this section.
Pre-installation
Preparation This gas fireplace and its components are tested and
safe when installed in accordance with this Installers
Guide. Report to your dealer any parts damaged in
shipment, particularly the condition of the glass. Do
not install any unit with damaged, incomplete, or
substitute parts.
The vent system components are shipped in separate
packages. The gas logs are packed separately and
must be field installed. Read all of the instructions
before starting the installation. Follow these
instructions carefully during the installation to
ensure maximum safety and benefit. Failure to
follow these instructions will void the owner’s
warranty and may present a fire hazard.
The Heat-N-Glo Warranty will be voided by, and Heat-
N-Glo disclaims any responsibility for, the following
actions:
•Installation of any damaged fireplace or vent system
component.
•Modification of the fireplace or vent system.
•Installation other than as instructed by Heat-N-Glo.
•Improper positioning of the gas logs or the glass
door.
•Installation and/or use of any component part not
manufactured and approved by Heat-N-Glo not
withstanding any independent testing laboratory or
other party approval of such component part or
accessory.
ANY SUCH ACTION MAY POSSIBLY CAUSE A
FIRE HAZARD.