ORTAL Clear 110 Tunnel User manual

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ORTAL Heating Solutions Ltd.
INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL
Instruction for Burner 100 Models:
Clear 110, Minimal 110, Clear 100 RS/LS/TS, Clear 110 Tunnel, Minimal 110
Tunnel, Stand Alone 110, Clear 130, Minimal 130, Clear 130 RS/LS/TS, Clear
130 Tunnel, Space Creator 120, Stand Alone 130, Minimal 130 Tunnel
The Ortal direct vent appliances have been tested and approved by CSA for safety and
efficiency for use with either Natural Gas (NG) or Propane (LP).

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page
Introduction to Ortal and Company Profile 3
Warnings 4
Models, Dimensions and Configurations 6
Product Specifications 20
Gas Pressure and Power Output 20
Installation Instructions and Checklist 21
Locating Your Gas Fire Place 22
Minimum Clearance to Combustible Materials 22
Install Vent System (also see Appendix A) 29
Restrictors & Vent Arrangement 31
Routing of Gas Line 32
Control Connection 32
Burner Inspection 33
Handling the Glass (also see Appendix D) 33
Interior Design Media 36
Insulation for Cold Climate 37
Operating Instructions and Warnings 38
Mertik Electronics Control System (also see Appendix B and C) 38
General Maintenance Instructions 39
Burner Maintenance 40
Pilot and Thermocouple Maintenance 40
Vent Maintenance 40
Nozzle Details 41
Manufacturer and Supplier Information 43
Label 44
List of Appendices 45
NOTE: Diagrams and illustrations are not to scale.

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INTRODUCTION
Company Profile
WelcometoOrtalandOrtalUSA.OrtalHeatingSolutionshasbeenoneoftheleaders
andinnovatorsinfireplacetechnologyforover20years.Ortalexpandeditsmarketto
includeContinentalEuropeandtheUnitedKingdomandmostrecently,throughOrtal
USA,OrtalisproudtospantheglobewithfireplaceproductsintheUnitedStatesand
Canada.OrtalandOrtalUSAwelcomesyouasavaluedcustomersandnewownerof
anOrtaldirectventappliance.
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Specializinginindoorgasfireplaces,Ortal’sdesignsmakeupaninseparablepartofthe
livingspaceinhomesandothersettings.Infusingbothformandfunctionourdirect
ventfireplaceheatersaredesignedtobeaestheticallypleasing.OrtalUSAoffersa
varietyofstandardmodelsanddesignconcepts,eachonebeingefficientandsafe.
Ortal’sbalancefluedirectventfireplacesmeetCSAstandardsforsafetyandefficiency.
Thereisnocontactofhotsurfaceswiththewallsortheroofofthebuilding.
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OrtalHeatingSolutionsgivesmeticulousattentiontothemoststringentdesign
requirements,qualityofmaterials,finishesandcomplementaryservicefortheentire
heatingsystem.Thecompanyconstantlyupdatesitsknowledgeofthelatest
innovationsandworldwidetrends.
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OrtalUSAinvitesyourqueriesandrequestsforcustomdesignarewelcome.
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Thefollowinginstallationandoperationmanualisforyou,yourarchitect’sandyour
installer’suse.PleasekeepitreadilyavailableandalwayscontactOrtalUSAwithany
questionsyoumayhave.
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WeappreciateyouforchoosingOrtalUSAforyourfireplaceneeds.
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Thankyou,

Ortal and Ortal USA

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WARNINGS
WARNING:
The direct vent system appliance must be installed as an OEM installation in
manufactured homes (USA only) or an aftermarket permanently located, or a mobile
home, where not prohibited by local codes and must be installed in accordance with
Manufacturer's instructions and the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety
Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280, in the United States, or the Standard for Installation
in Mobile Homes, CAN/CSA Z240 MH Series, in Canada.
If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal injury or death.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
appliance.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Make yourself fully aware of all the following instructions and the many features of the
Ortal direct vent gas fireplace appliance.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
OWNER: Keep this manual for future reference.

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WARNING: Glass Handling
The glass must ONLY be removed by an authorized &/or qualified installer. The
authorized technician should ONLY remove the glass with the glass vacuum holders
supplied by the manufacturer. Lower the glass to rest in the special
wooden/polyurethane support provided, and fit the second support to the upper edge of
the glass. This is to prevent damage to the glass edges.
Step 1. Place the support on the floor below the glass to be removed.
Step 2. Remove the glass using the vacuum holder, and immediately place it in the
support.
Step 3. Place the second support on the upper edge of the glass. The glass can
now be rested safely.
WARNING: Electrical Grounding
These Direct Vent appliances must be electrically grounded in accordance with the
local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with National Electric code, ANSI/NFPA
70, or the Canadian Electric Code, CSA C22.1.
WARNING: Gas Appliance
This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. These
appliances are not convertible for use with other gases, unless a certified kit is used
and the conversion is performed by an authorized qualified technician.
Applicable standards are Vented Gas fireplace heaters ANSI Z21.88 / CSA 2.33a and
gas-fired appliances for use at high altitudes CAN/CGA 2.17-M91.
WARNING: Installation and Service
Installation and service must be performed by an authorized qualified installer service
agency or gas supplier.
Any alteration to the product that causes soot or carbon to form and results in damage
is not the responsibility of the manufacturer.
In the case of models supplied with a door fitted in the frame of the heater, ONLY an
authorized qualified installer may open this door. The end user must NOT open the
door, as this may be unsafe and may result in voiding the manufacturer’s warranty.

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MODELS
All the models referenced in this manual are equipped with the same basic
equipment including: the burner, gas valve, safety equipment, etc.
ALL the warnings and instructions apply to ALL the models.
1. Consult the authority having jurisdiction to determine the need
for a permit PRIOR to starting the installation.
2. It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure that this fireplace
is installed in compliance with the manufacturer’s instructions
and all the applicable codes.
3. Before starting, take careful note of ALL the WARNINGS in this
manual.
Dimensions and Configurations
Dimensions provided in the diagrams are shown in “millimeters” and “[inches]”.
All vents for this series, Burner 100, are DuraVent 5/8”. Adaptors are not required.
Model Page
Clear 110 7
Minimal 110 8
Clear 100 RS/LS/TS 9
Clear 110 Tunnel 10
Minimal 110 Tunnel 11
Stand Alone 110 12
Clear 130 13
Minimal 130 14
Clear 130 RS/LS/TS 15
Clear 130 Tunnel 16
Space Creator 120 17
Stand Alone 130 18
Minimal 130 Tunnel 19

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Model
Clear 110
(Front)

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Minimal 110

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Clear 110 RS/LS
(2-Sides)
Clear 110 TS
(3-Sides)

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Clear 110 Tunnel

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Minimal 110 Tunnel

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Stand Alone 110

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Clear 130
(Front)

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Minimal 130

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Clear 130 RS/LS
Clear 130 TS

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Clear 130 Tunnel

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Space Creator 120

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Stand Alone 130

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Minimal 130 Tunnel

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Product Specifications
The appliance has been certified for use with either natural gas (NG) or propane gas
(LP), and NOT for use with solid fuels.
These appliances are approved for indoor use. For indoor installation they must be
installed maintaining required clearances. Installation is recommended in living spaces
such as bedrooms, living rooms, great rooms, etc. The appliance is not approved for
closet installation.
The appliance must be installed according Ortal USA requirements in addition to any
local codes that may apply. If none exist then the current CSA installation code must be
followed:
USA, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54
Canada, CSA B149
The appliance must be properly connected to a Dura Vent chimney venting system.
GasPressuresandPowerOutput
InletPressuresManifoldPressuresPoweroutput
Burner 100 Models GasMax.Min.Max.Min.Max. Min.
7.0”
WC

7.0”
WC

5”
WC

2.1”
WC

37,000
BTU/hr

22,800
BTU/hr

Natural
Gas(NG)
1.74
kPa
1.74
kPa
1.24 0.52
kPakPa
10.8
kW
6.68
kW
11.0”
WC


11.0”
WC


10.8”
WC


7.3”
WC


28,500
BTU/hr


22,900
BTU/hr


Clear 110
Minimal 110
Clear 110 RS/LS/TS
Clear 110 Tunnel
Minimal 110 Tunnel
Stand Alone 110
Clear 130
Minimal 130
Clear 130 RS/LS/TS
Clear 130 Tunnel
Space Creator 120
Stand Alone 130
Minimal 130 Tunnel
Propane
(LP)

2.73
kPa
2.73
kPa
2.69
kPa
1.81
kPa
8.36
kW
6.72
kW