
2NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Packaging........................................ page 2
Introduction..................................... page 2
General Information......................... page 2
Location .......................................... page 3
Appliance and Vent Clearances....... page 4
Framing Specifications .................... page 5
Facing Requirements....................... page 6
Hearth Requirements....................... page 7
Fireplace Specifications ................... page 8
Vent Termination Clearances ........... page 9
Typical Installation Sequence .......... page 9
Detailed Installation Steps ............... page 9
Step 1. Framing ............................. page 9
Step 2. Routing Gas Line ............... page 11
Step 3. Install the Venting System. page 11
Vertical Termination Systems .......... page 11
Vent Section Length Chart............... page 12
Vertical Vent Tables and Figures...... page 15
Horizontal Termination System........ page 16
Horizontal Vent Tables and Figures . page 18
Venting Using Flexible Vent Pipe ..... page 20
Step 4. Field Wiring ....................... page 21
Step 5. Connecting Gas Line.......... page 21
Comfort Control Valve ..................... page 22
Step 6. Installing Ceramic Panels
And Logs ..................................... page 24
Step 7. Checking Unit Operation ..... page 24
Step 8. Installing Glass Door ......... page 24
Step 9. Burner Adjustments........... page 25
Finishing Requirements................... page 26
Cold Climate Insulation.................... page 26
Installation Accessories................... page 27
Gas Conversion Kits.................. page 28
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ALTER OR MODIFY
THECONSTRUCTIONOFTHEAPPLIANCEOR
ITS COMPONENTS. ANY MODIFICATION OR
ALTERATION MAY VOID THE WARRANTY,
CERTIFICATIONANDLISTINGSOFTHISUNIT.
INTRODUCTION
These fireplaces are designed, tested and listed
foroperationandinstallationwith,andonlywith,
SecureVent™DirectVentSystemComponents,
SecureFlex™FlexibleVentComponentsmanu-
facturedbySecurityChimneysInternationaland
Z-Flex™ Model GA Venting Systems, listed to
UL1777 and ULCS635 manufactured by Flex-
master Canada Limited. These approved vent
system components are labeled for identifica-
tion. DONOTuseanyothermanufacturer'svent
components with these appliances.
These appliances comply with National Safety
Standards and are tested and listed by Omni-
Test Laboratories (Report No. 116-F-02-5) to
ANSIZ21.88(inCanada,CSA-2.33),andCAN/
CGA-2.17-M91 in both USA and Canada, as
vented gas fireplace heaters.
PACKAGING
The assembled Spectra direct vent gas fire-
place heater is packaged with:
1 -one log set located in firebox area.
2 -one envelope containing the literature
packagewhichconsistsofthehomeowner's
manual, installation instructions, log set
supplement and warranty; envelope is lo-
cated in the control area.
3 -one bag of glowing embers located in the
control area.
4 -one ceramic panel set, located on top of
unit.
5 -one hand held remote control, located in
the control area.
6 -an additional one of the following items
required:
1: Cast Iron Face (Classic Arch) and
Grillwork (Black, Gold or Nickel) or
2: Arched Face (Black, Gold or Nickel) or
3: Rectangular Face (Black, Gold or
Brushed Stainless)
Each kit comes with an individual set of
installation instructions.
Note: Installation and repair should be per-
formedbyaqualifiedserviceperson.Theappli-
ance should be inspected annually by a quali-
fied professional service technician. More fre-
quent inspections and cleanings may be re-
quired due to excessive lint from carpeting,
bedding material, etc. It is imperative that the
control compartment, burners and circulating
airpassagewaysoftheappliancebekeptclean.
S'assurer que le brùleur et le compartiment
des commandes sont propres. Voir les in-
structions d'installation et d'utilisation qui
accompagnent l'appareil.
Provideadequateclearancesaroundairopen-
ings and adequate accessibility clearance for
service and proper operation. Never obstruct
the front openings of the appliance.
Please read and understand these
instructions before beginning your
installation.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Note: For combustible material refer to
Figure 48 on page 26.
Theseappliances aredesigned to operate on
natural or propane gas only.
This installation manual will help you obtain a
safe, efficient, dependable installation for your
appliance and vent system.
TheInstallation must conform to local codes
or, in the absence of local codes, with the
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA
54
, or the
Natural Gas and Propane Installa-
tionCode,CSAB149.1
. Theappliance,when
installed, must be electrically grounded in
accordance with local codes or, in the ab-
sence of local codes, with the
National Elec-
trical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
, or the
Canadian
Electrical Code, CSA C22.1
.
These appliances are listed by Omni-Test
Laboratoriesforinstallationinbedroomsand
mobile homes.
WARNING: 1) FIRE HAZARD: DO NOT
PLACE ANY COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
OVERTHEFIREPLACEOPENING. 2)DOOR
FRONT ACCESSIBILITY: ANY NON-COM-
BUSTIBLE FINISHING MATERIAL AREAS
THAT PROTRUDE MORE THAN 1" FROM
THE FACING SHOULD MAINTAIN A 9"
CLEARANCE TO THE FIREPLACE OPEN-
ING. SEEFIGURE7,PAGE6FORDETAILS.