ORTAL Clear 150 Tunnel User manual

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ORTAL Heating Solutions Ltd.
INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL
Instruction for Burner 135 Models:
Clear 150, Clear 150 RS/LS/TS, Clear 150 Tunnel, Space Creator 150,
Stand Alone 150, Clear 170, Clear 170 RS/LS/TS, Stand Alone 170,
Clear 170 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 16
Gas Pressure and Power Output 16
Installation Instructions and Checklist 17
Locating Your Gas Fire Place 18
Minimum Clearance to Combustible Materials 18
Install Vent System (also see Appendix A) 25
Restrictors & Vent Arrangement 27
Routing of Gas Line 28
Control Connection 28
Burner Inspection 29
Handling the Glass (also see Appendix D) 29
Interior Design Media 32
Insulation for Cold Climate 33
Operating Instructions and Warnings 34
Mertik Electronics Control System (also see Appendix B and C) 34
General Maintenance Instructions 35
Burner Maintenance 36
Pilot and Thermocouple Maintenance 36
Vent Maintenance 36
Nozzle Details 37
Manufacturer and Supplier Information 39
Label 40
List of Appendices 41
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.

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 135, are DuraVent 5/8”. Adaptors are not required.
Model Page
Clear 150 7
Clear 150 RS/LS/TS 8
Clear 150 Tunnel 9
Space Creator 150 10
Stand Alone 150 11
Clear 170 12
Clear 170 RS/LS/TS 13
Stand Alone 170 14
Clear 170 Tunnel 15

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Model
Clear 150

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Clear 150 RS/LS
Clear 150 TS

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Clear 150 Tunnel

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Space Creator 150

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Stand Alone 150

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Clear 170

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Clear 170 RS/LS
Clear 170 TS

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Stand Alone 170

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Clear 170 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 135 Models GasMax.Min.Max.Min.Max. Min.
7.0”
WC
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7.0”
WC
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3.5”
WC
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0.9”
WC

43,700
BTU/hr
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23,300
BTU/hr

Natural
Gas(NG)
1.74
kPa
1.74
kPa
0.87
kPa
0.22
kPa
12.81
kW
6.83
kW
11.0”
WC


11.0”
WC


10.7”
WC


5.8”
WC


36,900
BTU/hr


27,100
BTU/hr


C
lear 150
C
lear 150 RS/LS/TS
C
lear 150 Tunnel
S
pace Creator 150
S
tand Alone 150
C
lear 170
C
lear 170 RS/LS/TS
S
tand Alone 170
C
lear 170 Tunnel
Propane
(LP)

2.73
kPa
2.73
kPa
2.66
kPa
1.44
kPa
10.8
kW
7.95
kW

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Installation Checklist
1. Identify appliance installation location (based on the following):
a. Room location
b. Clearances to combustibles
c. Venting requirements
d. Mantle clearances
e. Framing and finishing requirements (surrounding framing and materials
to be completed after fireplace installation)
2. Put unit in place
3. Install vent
4. Make gas connections
5. Make electrical control connections to receptacle supplied with unit
6. Install standard and optional features
a. Remove glass (see instructions for handling glass on page 29)
b. Place, lay-in interior design media (see page 32)
c. Re-install glass, including sealant where there are glass to glass
connections
7. Test
a. Gas Pressure
b. Pilot
c. Burner
8. Complete framing and cover wall
a. Vent openings/louvers for air circulation
i. Above and below firebox
b. Access doors for service
i. Place spare label on interior side of access door
9. Final check
10.Before releasing unit to customer for use without installer supervision, the
installer must:
a. Ensure that the appliance is burning correctly
b. Review and explain unit operation to customer
c. Review and explain safety warnings to customer
d. Review and explain to customer that glass is hot during and after
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e. Review and explain maintenance requirements to customer
f. Review and explain warranty requirements to customer
Locating Your Gas Fireplace
When selecting a location for your fireplace
Ensure that the minimum clearances to combustible materials are met as
outlined in the next section.
Provide adequate clearances for servicing.
Minimum vent vertical and allowed horizontal lengths and number of bends must
be considered during the location selection for your fireplace.
The appliance must be installed on a flat, solid, continuous surface (e.g. wood, metal,
concrete). This may be the floor or a raised platform to enhance its visual impact. If the
appliance is going to be installed on carpeting, combustible linoleum tile or other
combustible material other than wood flooring, the appliance must be installed on a
metal or wood panel as a barrier above the combustible material extending the full width
and depth of the appliance.
Minimum Clearances to Combustibles Materials
Appliance and Vent Clearances
The appliance is approved with maintained minimum clearance to combustible materials
as shown in the diagrams provided.
Non-combustible materials, such as surrounds and other appliance trim, may be
installed on the appliance face. However, they must not cover any portion of the
removable glass panel or the control compartment.
The minimum clearances (air space) to combustible materials must be adhered to. It is
of the greatest importance that the fireplace and vent system be installed only in
accordance with these instructions.
Vertical installation clearances to combustible mantels vary according to the depth of the
mantel. Mantels constructed of non-combustible materials may be installed at any
height above the appliance opening; however, do not allow anything to hang below the
fireplace hood.
Recommendation: Ortal recommends the use of high temperature paint (rated 175° F
or higher) on the underside of the mantel.

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CLEARANCE DIAGRAMS

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