Minnetonka 55345 User manual

MINNETONKA
Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
MODELS: #55345
#55345-RF
INSTALLATION AND
OPERATING MANUAL
♦ Do not store 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 electrical switches; do not use the phone in
your building.
♦ Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s
phone. Follow your gas supplier’s instructions.
♦ If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
Installation & service must be performed by a qualified
installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.
WARNING: If the information in these instructions is
not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result,
causing property damage, personal injury or loss of
life.
This appliance may be located in an aftermarket permanently
located, manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited
by local codes.
This appliance is only for use with the type(s) of gas indicated
on the rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use
with other gases, unless a certified kit is used. An LP Gas
Conversion kit is included with this fireplace.
IMPORTANT:
READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLATION. FAILURE TO INSTALL THIS FIREPLACE
CORRECTLY CAN CAUSE SERIOUS STRUCTURAL AND FIRE HAZARDS AND MAY VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
April 2008
MTK-R13
www.kozyheat.com
US Patent #6004493
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.

INDEX
DESCRIPTION PAGE
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS / SPECIFICATIONS………………………………………………………………………………………….3
MINIMUM CLEARANCES………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….4-5
TYPICAL INSTALLATION OPTIONS………………………………...……………………………………………………………………..6
VENTING REQUIREMENTS……………….……………….……………………………………………………………………………6-10
MINIMUM / MAXIMUM VENTING REQUIREMENTS………….………….……………...7
HORIZONTAL VENTING………………….…………………...………………………….7-8
TERMINATION CAP LOCATION……….………………...………………………………...9
VERTICAL VENTING………………….……………………………………………………10
DETERMINE LOCATION…………………….………………..………………………………………………………………………..11-12
VENT SYSTEM FRAMING………..…………………..…………………………………...11
ROUGH-IN DIMENSIONS………………….………………………………………………12
PREPARE THE FIREPLACE………………….………………………………………………………………………………………..13-14
POSITION THE FIREPLACE…………………….………………………………………………………………………………………...14
REMOVE THE GLASS ASSEMBLY……………………………………………………………..…...…………………………………...14
DIRECT VENT CHIMNEY INSTALLATION………………….……………..………………………………………………………...15-16
FAN INSTALLATION………………………………….………………………..……………………………………………………….17-19
MODEL #55345…………….………...……..…………………………………………...17-18
MODEL #55345-RF………..……….…………...…………………………………………..19
GAS LINE SPECIFICATIONS………………………………….……….………………………………………………………………20-21
SECURE THE MILLIVOLT BOARD……………………..………………………………………………………………………………...21
ADJUST COMBUSTION AIR INTAKE SHIELD - VERTICAL TERMINATIONS ONLY…………….…………….………………….21
LOG INSTALLATION……………………………………………………………….……………………………...………………………..22
THERMOSTAT - WALL SWITCH - REMOTE CONTROL INSTALLATION……………………………….………………………….23
COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION…………………………………………………………………..………………………………...24-25
MODEL #55345 LIGHTING AND SHUTDOWN………...………………………………………………………………………...26-27
MANIFOLD AND INCOMING PRESSURE CHECK PROCEDURES……………………………………….….28
MODEL #55345-RF LIGHTING AND SHUTDOWN…………..….…………………………...……………………………..……..29-30
MANIFOLD AND INCOMING PRESSURE CHECK PROCEDURES……………………………..…………..31
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS……………………………….….……………………………………………….32
MILLIVOLT BOARD REMOVAL / INSTALLATION…………………………………….…………………………………………….33-35
TROUBLESHOOTING…………………………………………….…………………..………………………………………………...36-37
REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST………………………………….…………….……………………………………………………………38
WARRANTY POLICY………………………………………...………………………………………………………………………….39-40

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS REQUIREMENTS
NOTE: The following requirements
reference various Massachusetts and
national codes not contained in this
manual.
For all sidewall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment installed in every dwelling, building or structure used in whole or
in part for residential purposes, including those owned or operated by the Commonwealth and where the side wall exhaust
vent termination is less than (7) feet above finished grade in the area of the venting , including but not limited to decks and
porches, the following requirements shall be satisfied:
INSTALLATION OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS
At the time of installation of the side wall horizontal vented gas fueled equipment, the installing plumber or gas-fitter shall
observe that a hard wired carbon monoxide detector with an alarm and battery back-up is installed on the floor level where
the gas equipment is to be installed. In addition, the installing plumber or gas-fitter shall observe that a battery operated or
hard wired carbon monoxide detector is installed on each additional level of the dwelling, building or structure served by
the side wall horizontal vented gas fueled equipment. It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to secure the ser-
vices of qualified licensed professionals for the installation of hard wired carbon monoxide detectors.
In the event that the side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment is install in a crawl space or attic, the hard wired
carbon monoxide detector with alarm and battery back-up may be installed on the next adjacent floor level.
In the event that the requirements of this subdivision can not be met at the time of completion of installation, the owner
shall have a period of thirty (30) days to comply with the above requirements; provided, however, that during said thirty
(30) day period, a battery operated carbon monoxide detector with an alarm shall be installed.
APPROVED CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS
Each carbon monoxide detector as required in accordance with the above provisions shall comply with NFPA 720 and be
ANSI/UL 2034 listed and IAS certified.
SIGNAGE
A metal or plastic identification plate shall be permanently mounted to the exterior of the building at a minimum of eight (8)
feet above grade directly in line with the exhaust vent terminal for the horizontally vented gas fueled heating appliance or
equipment. The sign shall read, in print no less the one-half inch (1/2) in size, “GAS VENT DIRECTLY BELOW.
KEEP CLEAR OF ALL OBSTRUCTIONS”.
INSPECTION
The state or local gas inspector of the side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment shall not approve the installation
unless, upon inspection, the inspector observes carbon monoxide detectors and signage installed in accordance with the pro-
visions of 248 CMR 5.08 (2) (a) 1 through 4.
EXEMPTIONS
The following equipment is exempt from 248 CMR 5.08 (2) (a) 1 through 4:
The equipment listed in Chapter 10 entitled “Equipment Not Required To Be Vented” in the most current edition
of NFPA 54 as adopted by the Board; and
Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment installed in a room or structure separate
from the dwelling, building or structure used in whole or in part for residential purposes.
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COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS REQUIREMENTS
MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS- GAS EQUIPMENT VENTING SYSTEM PROVIDED
When the manufacturer of Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas equipment provides a venting system de-
sign or venting system components with the equipment, the instructions provided by the manufacturer for installation of
the equipment and the venting system shall include:
Detailed instructions for the installation of the venting system design or the venting system components; and
A complete parts list for the venting system design or venting system.
MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS- GAS EQUIPMENT VENTING SYSTEM NOT PROVIDED
When the manufacturer of Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas equipment does not provide the parts for
venting the flue gases, but identifies “special venting systems”, the following requirements shall be satisfied by the manu-
facturer:
The referenced “special venting systems” instructions shall be included with the appliance or equipment
installation instructions and;
The “special venting systems” shall be Product Approved by the Board, and the instructions for that system shall
include a parts list and detailed installation instructions.
A copy of all installation instructions for all Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment, all
venting instructions, all parts lists for venting instructions, and/or all venting design instructions shall remain with the ap-
pliance or equipment at the completion of the installation.
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IMPORTANT:
READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING THIS FIREPLACE
‘MINNETONKA’ DIRECT VENT GAS FIREPLACE
This fireplace has been tested to and complies with ANSI Z21.88a-2007·CSA 2.33a-2007 “VENTED GAS FIREPLACE HEATERS” by
OMNI-Test Laboratories, Beaverton, OR. Installation must conform with local building codes or in the absence of local codes, with
the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z233.1/NFPA 54 -Current Edition, or the Natural or Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
INSTALLATIONS
WARNING: This Product Must Be Installed By A Licensed
Plumber Or Gas Fitter When Installed Within The
Commonwealth Of Massachusetts.
IMPORTANT: Installation of a CO detector is required in the
fireplace room.
WARNING:
DO NOT REPLACE THIS BURNER ASSEMBLY WITH ANY OTHER
SIZED BURNER. REPLACEMENT WITH AN UNAUTHORIZED
BURNER CAN RESULT IN TEMPERATURES EXCEEDING THE
LIMITS FOR THIS UNIT, AND VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
IMPORTANT: NON-COMBUSTIBLE FACING MATERIAL MAY BE
APPLIED OVER THE FACE. TO PREVENT THE FACING
MATERIAL FROM FALLING OFF DUE TO EXPANSION OF THE
FACE WHEN HEATED, DO NOT ATTACH FACING MATERIAL
DIRECTLY TO THE FACE OF THE UNIT. DO NOT OBSTRUCT
THE FLOW OF VENTILATION AIR.
CONSULT YOUR LOCAL OR NATIONAL INSTALLATION CODES TO
ASSURE THAT ADEQUATE COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR
IS AVAILABLE.
WARNING: Do not use this fireplace if any part has been under
water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect
this appliance and to replace any part of the control system and
any gas control which has been under water.
INSPECT THE FIREPLACE & ALL COMPONENTS
Inspect the fireplace, vent system & all components. Contact your dealer if any parts are damaged or missing. Do not install the fireplace
with damaged, incomplete, or substitute parts.
PLANNING THE INSTALLATION
Prior to installation of this fireplace, the following must be considered:
♦ Location of fireplace.
♦ Configuration of vent system.
♦ Gas piping.
♦ Electrical wiring (for fan, optional on Model #55345).
♦ Framing.
♦ Hearth height, width & depth. NOTE: A hearth is not required.
♦ Materials used for finishing the fireplace.
♦ Optional accessories used: Fan, wall switch, remote control, thermostat, etc. (Model #55345)
NOTE: When the fireplace is installed directly on carpeting, tile or other combustible materials other than wood flooring, it must be installed
on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the fireplace. The minimum for the support platform under the fireplace is 40
7/8” wide by 21 3/8” deep.
If masonry is to be used (optional), prepare the necessary foundation for the masonry load. When masonry construction is being used, a
lintel must be used over the top of the fireplace to support the added weight.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Height……………………………………….34-1/2”
Height to top of stand-off…………………...44-1/2”
Front width………………………………….40-7/8”
Back width…………………………………..29-1/4”
Depth………………………………………..21-3/8”
Refer to Diagrams for additional measurements
Stand-off
112"
Electrical
Access
Gas Line
Access
Stand-off
8" Intake Collar
5" Exhaust Collar
Thermostat
Wire Access
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Top of Fireplace
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum clearances from the fireplace to combustible materials:
From face top……………………………….10”
From left & right sides & back……………..1/2”
Surround sides………………………………1/4”
Bottom to flooring……………………………0”
Top to ceiling………………………………...31”
Side to adjacent sidewall…………………...12”
MANTEL REQUIREMENTS*
Combustible Material:
Fireplace top to 10” mantel: 15” minimum*
Projection: 3/4” maximum projection allowed
a minimum of 10” from fireplace top.
*Mantel height must be raised 1” for every additional 1” of depth.
See chart at right for mantel requirements. Only non-combustible
Material allowed in shaded area from 0” - 15” from the top of
The fireplace.
HEARTH REQUIREMENTS - Figures 2A & 2B
When the fireplace is installed on carpet, tile, or other combustible material, it must be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width
& depth of the fireplace.
The minimum platform size is 40-7/8” wide X 21-3/8” deep.
HEARTH EXTENSIONS:
If a hearth extension is desired, combustible materials may be used.
Figure 2A
Figure 2B
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IMPORTANT: Framing dimensions, clearances
to combustibles above and below fireplace along
with mantel clearances and framed opening loca-
tion for horizontal venting differ if installing the
optional #MTK-CFK Minnetonka Clean Face Kit.
Please refer to instructions included with kit.

VENT SYSTEM CLEARANCES:
Dura-Vent or Selkirk Metalbes- Horizontal Sections: Top: 3”
Sides & Bottom: 1”
Vertical Sections: All sides: 1”
#800 Series Flex Vent System: Top: 3”
Sides & Bottom: 1”
IMPORTANT: THE KOZY HEAT WALL THIMBLE
PASS-THRU, PART #800-WPT MUST BE USED ON
ALL HORIZONTAL VENT RUNS. THE MINIMUM
WALL THICKNESS FOR THIS PASS-THRU IS 4-1/2”
AND THE MAXIMUM WALL THICKNESS IS 7-1/2”.
VENTING REQUIREMENTS:
THIS FIREPLACE IS APPROVED FOR USE WITH THE SIMPSON DURA-VENT DV-GS 5” X 8” DIRECT VENT SYSTEM & SELKIRK METALBESTOS DIRECT VENT
CHIMNEY SYSTEM 5” X 8” DIRECT VENT SYSTEM FOR HORIZONTAL & VERTICAL TERMINATIONS.
THIS FIREPLACE IS ALSO APPROVED FOR USE WITH THE KOZY HEAT #800 SERIES FLEXIBLE VENT SYSTEM FOR HORIZONTAL VENTING APPLICATIONS.
THIS FIREPLACE IS DESIGNED TO BE USED WITH ANY OF THE ABOVE VENT SYSTEMS WITHOUT THE USE OF AN ADDITIONAL ADAPTOR.
Contact your dealer for the appropriate venting components for your specific application.
Refer to the vent system manufacturer’s installation manual for complete installation instructions. Installation must conform with the venting requirements &
restrictions as outlined in this manual.
IMPORTANT: Consult the local and national installation codes to assure that adequate combustion and ventilation air is available.
TYPICAL INSTALLATION OPTIONS:
Typical Horizontal Installation - Figure 3C
Typical Corner Installation
Figure 3C
Clearance to Combustible Material diagram - Figure 3D
Typical Vertical Installation - Figure 3B
1/2” Clearance at side
to combustible material
1/2” Clearance at back
to combustible material
1/2” Clearance at side
to combustible material
1/4” Clearance
to framing
Framing
1/4” Clearance
to framing
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IMPORTANT: Framing dimensions, clearances to combusti-
bles above and below fireplace along with mantel clearances
and framed opening location for horizontal venting differ if
installing the optional #MTK-CFK Minnetonka Clean Face
Kit. Please refer to instructions included with kit.

VENTING SPECIFICATIONS:
IMPORTANT: Flame height and appearance will vary depending upon venting configuration and type of fuel used. Venting requirements
apply to both Natural & LP gas.
HORIZONTAL TERMINATIONS:
IMPORTANT: The horizontal heat shield included with this fireplace must be installed when using a 45-degree elbow
to horizontally position the vent system.
Minimum: 45-degree elbow at start followed by 6” section, then termination cap.
Maximum: US INSTALLATIONS: 45-degree elbow at start followed by a maximum 10 ft.
CANADA INSTALLATIONS: 0 - 2000 ft.: 45-degree elbow at start followed by a maximum 10 ft.
2000 - 4500 ft.: Must de-rate burner orifices: Natural Gas: #56 & #35
LP Gas: #69 & #52
45-degree elbow at start followed by maximum 10 ft.
VERTICAL TERMINATIONS: Minimum: 45-degree elbow at start followed by 2 ft.
Maximum: 45-degree elbow at start followed by a maximum 30 ft.
ELBOWS: FOR EACH ADDITIONAL ELBOW USED AFTER THE FIRST ELBOW, 3 FT. MUST BE SUBTRACTED FROM THE MAXIMUM
VENTING ALLOWED. NOTE: (2) 45-DEGREE ELBOWS MAY BE USED IN PLACE OF (1) 90-DEGREE ELBOW.
HORIZONTAL & VERTICAL COMBINATION: 30 ft.: 15 ft. maximum horizontal / 15 ft. maximum vertical
Horizontal / Vertical Combination: 30’.
15’ Max. Horizontal / 15’ Max. Vertical
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MINIMUM HORIZONTAL VENTING
IMPORTANT: THE KOZY HEAT WALL PASS-THRU, PART #800-WPT, MUST BE USED ON ALL HORIZONTAL
VENT RUNS. THE MINIMUM WALL THICKNESS FOR THIS PASS-THRU IS 4-1/2” AND THE MAXIMUM
WALL THICKNESS IS 7-1/2”.
Minimum horizontal venting
NOTE: Horizontal Vent Heat shield must be installed when
using a 45-degree elbow to horizontally position the
vent system.
Minimum corner installation
NOTE: Horizontal Vent Heat Shield is
not used on corner venting
configurations.
Figure 4B
Figure 4A
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