Pacific energy The Mirage A Series User manual

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SERIES A
IMPORTANT: THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE TO REMAIN WITH THE HOMEOWNER
VENTED ROOM HEATER
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
-- Do not store or use 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 any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
- Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbour’s phone. Follow the
gas supplier’s instructions.
- 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.
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Contents
CAUTION ....................................................................................... 3
SAFETY.......................................................................................... 3
MAINTENANCE ............................................................................. 3
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................... 4
OPERATING .................................................................................. 5
BURNER ........................................................................................ 5
CONTROL ...................................................................................... 5
GAS FLAME ADJUSTMENT ......................................................... 5
GAS SUPPLY ................................................................................. 6
ELECTRICAL ................................................................................. 6
BLOWER OPERATION.................................................................. 6
CLEARANCES ............................................................................... 6
INSTALLATION AND VENTING .................................................... 7
FLOOR PROTECTION................................................................... 7
LOG SET ........................................................................................ 8
REPLACEMENT PARTS ............................................................... 9
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CAUTION
FOR YOUR SAFETY - Do not install or operate your Pacific Energy
Mirage without first reading and understanding this manual. Any
installation or operational deviation from the following instructions
voids the Pacific Energy Gas Stove Warranty and may prove
hazardous.
This appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected
from gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that
system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psig. (3.5 kPa)
This appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system
by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure
testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or
less than 1/2 psig. (3.5 kPa)
SAFETY
Due to high temperatures, this gas appliance should be
located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies.
Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high
surface temperature and should stay away to avoid burns or
clothing ignition.
Young children should be carefully supervised when they
are in the same room as the appliance.
Clothing or other flammable material should not be placed
on or near the appliance.
Any grill, panel or door removed for servicing the unit must
be replaced prior to operating. Failure to do so may create a
hazardous condition.
Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service
person. The appliance should be inspected before 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 is imperative that control compart-
ments, burners and circulating air passageways of the appli-
ance be kept clean.
It is Pacific Energy’s policy that no responsibility is assumed by the
Company or by any of its employees or representatives for any
damages caused by an inoperable, inadequate, or unsafe condition
which is the result, either directly or indirectly, of any improper
operation or installation procedures.
MAINTENANCE
Caution: Turn off gas and electrical power supply and allow ample
time for unit to cool before servicing appliance. It is recommended
that this appliance and venting should be inspected at least once a
year by a qualified service person.
Do not use this heater if any part has been under water. Immediately
call a qualified service technician to inspect the heater and to replace
any part of the control system and any gas control which has been
under water.
Annual Inspection:
a) Clean louvres and air passage ways of excessive lint build-up
from carpeting, bedding material, etc. The flow of combustion and
ventilation air must not be obstructed.
b) Remove glass panel and log set. Inspect logs and burner
assembly for lint and soot build-up. If excessive build-up of soot is
present, have a qualified serviceman inspect and adjust unit for
proper combustion. Clean logs and burner with a vacuum cleaner,
paying close attention to port on burner.
c) Check the pilot system for proper operation. (See Fig. #1)
d) Check that the chimney flue and its outlet are open and free from
blockage or debris.
e) Check glass panel gasket, replace if necessary.
Note: The appliance area must be kept clear and free from
combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapours and
liquids.
Periodically:
a) Viewing glass may be cleaned with glass cleaner.
b) Exterior porcelain enamel finish may be cleaned with soap and
water.
Note: Never use abrasives to clean this appliance.
ELECTRODE
BURNER
THERMOPILE
PILOT FLAME
Fig. # 1
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FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING
If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
WARNING:
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. STOP! Read the safety information above on this page.
2. Set thermostat to lowest setting.
3. Turn off all electric power to the appliance.
4. Turn burner control dial clockwise to “Off” position.
5. Partially depress and turn gas control dial clockwise
past “Pilot” to “Off” position.
Note: Knob cannot be turned from “Pilot” to “off” unless knob
is pushed in slightly. Do not force.
6. Allow sufficient length of time (minimum 5 minutes) for any
gas in the combustion chamber to escape. If you still smell
gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety information on above
on this page. If you don’t smell gas, go to the next step.
7. Turn gas control knob back to “Pilot” position.
8. Depress gas control knob fully and hold while you ignite
pilot with the rotary igniter. Once the pilot ignites, continue
depressing knob for approximately 1/2 minute. If pilot does
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
1. Set thermostat to lowest setting.
2. Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be
performed.
A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand.
When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly.
B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for
gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas
is heavier than air and will settle on the floor.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
- Do not try to light any appliance.
- Do not touch any electric switch; do not use any phone in
your building.
- Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbour’s
phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
- If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control
knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not push in or turn
by hand, don’t try to repair it, call a qualified service
technician. Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or
explosion.
D. Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water.
Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the
appliance and to replace any part of the control system and
any gas control which has been under water.
MAIN VALVE
Gas control knob
shown in OFF position
PILOT
BURNER
THERMOPILE
not stay lit, repeat steps 4 through 7, allowing a longer
period before releasing gas control knob.
- If gas control knob does not pop up when released, stop
and immediately call your service technician or gas
supplier.
- If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries, turn the gas
control dial to “off” and call your service technician or gas
supplier.
9. To normally light the pilot, use the rotary igniter.
10. To light pilot by hand, remove front glass panel. Locate
pilot just behind the front log and to the right. Repeat steps
5 through 8, lighting the pilot
with a match instead of rotary
igniter.
11. Replace front glass panel.
12. Turn gas control knob counter-clockwise to “On”
position.
13. Turn on all electric power to the appliance.
14. Set thermostat to desired setting.
Note: Sufficient time must be allowed for air to escape from
lines if the unit is being lit for the first time.
3. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise
to “Off”. Do not force.
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OPERATING
Once a pilot light has been established, the unit may be operated
one of two ways:
Manual:
1) Turn burner control dial to desired setting. (Set to Hi, Med, or
Low only - do not operate in between settings. See Fig. # 2) To
turn unit off, turn burner control dial to “OFF” position.
Remote:
Optional wall switch is required. (Fig. # 3)
1) Turn burner control dial to desired setting. (Set to Hi, Med, or
Low only - do not operate in between settings. See Fig. # 2.) The
unit may be turned on or off via wall switch.
Extend Shutdown:
1) Partially depress and turn gas control dial clockwise past
“PILOT” to “OFF” position.
To re-light unit, see “lighting instructions” section.
Note: When lit for the first time, the appliance will emit a slight odour
for a couple of hours. This is due to the curing of paints, sealants
and lubricants in the manufacturing process. This condition is
temporary. Open doors and windows to ventilate area.
GAS FLAME ADJUSTMENT
The air shutter on the burner venturi tube controls the primary
combustion air to the gas burner. Although it is preset at the factory,
some adjustment may be necessary to obtain desired flame and to
eliminate carbon deposits. (See Fig. # 4 for proper flame pattern)
Natural gas: 3/16” open
Propane gas: 5/16” open
To Adjust: (See Fig. # 5)
1) Remove bottom front louver and shield.
2) Loosen set screw and turn air shutter until proper flame is
achieved.
3) Tighten set screw.
Caution: Proper air shutter setting is a must. The flame should be
just orange and “lazy”. It should NEVER be set to create sooting on
internal parts and glass. Open air shutter gradually until sooting
stops.
BURNER
CONTROL
LOW
MED
HIGH
OFF
Fig. # 2
Burner Control Dial
shown in OFF position
Fig. # 3
Fig. # 4
DO NOT CLOSE PAST THIS POINT
ORIFICE
SET SCREW
AIR SHUTTER
AIR SHUTTER OPENING
REAR
VIEW
ORIFICE
AIR SHUTTER
MINIMUM AIR STOP
Fig. # 5
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Consult local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the
current CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code and in the USA with
the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 (Latest Edition)
BLOWER OPERATION
The circulating air blower is thermostatically controlled and will not
operate if appliance is cold. A few minutes after the appliance is lit
and the variable speed control set at a desired setting, the blower will
automatically turn on. The blower will automatically turn off a few
minutes after the appliance is shut down.
CLEARANCES
The minimum clearances from the appliance to combustibles are
shown on Fig. # 8. For purpose of servicing, a 12" right side (side
with controls) clearance is recommended. Adequate clearances
around air openings and combustion air supply are required.
Sidewall to Appliance 3 in (76 mm)
Rearwall to Appliance 1 in. (25 mm)
Corner to Appliance 2 in. (51 mm)
Mantel to Appliance 20 in. (305 mm)
Maximum
Mantel Extension 6 in. (152 mm)
Single Wall Vent Pipe 6 in. (152 mm)
GAS SUPPLY
The Mirage Gas Appliance comes equipped with a 3/8" N.P.T. Male
inlet for easy gas connection. This connection is located under the
burner assembly.
Correct gas pressure requirement:
Natural Gas Propane
Min Pressure 5.0" wc 11.0" wc
(For purpose of input adjustment)
Max Pressure 10.5" wc 13.0" wc
Manifold Pressure 3.5" wc 10.0" wc
To remove burner assembly:
1) Lift glass up by the bottom tabs, until it clears the bottom shelf
and remove.
2) Remove all logs from firebox, taking care not to damage them.
3) Remove 2 screws located in the front bottom holding burner in
place (see Fig. # 6)
4) Lift burner up on the left side, just enough to slide whole
assembly to the left to disconnect from the orifice.
5) Remove burner through front opening.
To replace burner assembly:
Reverse above procedure.
Gas supply piping may enter the cabinet from any side. Proper gas
line diameter must be used to assure proper operation. A pressure
test port (1/8 inch N.P.T. plugged tapping) must be provided for
checking gas pressure. This port must be located immediately
upstream of the gas supply connection to the appliance.
ELECTRICAL
No electrical connection is required for the gas system operation.
The self generating pilot provides current for the optional remote wall
switch. (See fig. # 4 for proper installation of remote wall switch.)
Circulating air blower electrical rating: 115V, 60HZ, 80 watts. (See
Fig. # 7 for blower wiring diagram) For your protection against shock
hazard, use only a properly grounded outlet that will accept a three-
pronged plug. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong.
Fig # 6
Remove Screws
Fig # 7
BLOWER
G (green)
L2 (black)
L1 (white)
SPEED
CONTROL
SNAP DISC
SWITCH
3"
1"
Minimum Clearance
to Combustibles
2"
2"
3"3"
1"
Fig. # 8
115 VOLTS
60 Hz
0.5 AMPERES
If any of the original
wire must be replaced,
it must be replaced with
type GTF wire or its
equivalent.
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EXISTING MASONRY CHIMNEY: (Fig. # 11)
Alternate method of venting a Mirage is with a masonry chimney.
The chimney must be cleaned and checked that it is in safe working
condition. Reline the chimney using an approved 4" flue liner and
install in accordance with its own instructions.
FLOOR PROTECTION
The Mirage free-standing unit may be installed on a combustible
floor. If the appliance is to be directly installed on carpeting, non-
ceramic tile or other combustible material other than wood flooring,
this appliance must be installed on a metal or wood panel extending
the full depth and width of this unit.
INSTALLATION AND VENTING
Caution: A gas appliance must not be connected to a chimney flue
servicing a separate solid fuel burning appliance.
This appliance MUST be properly connected to a venting
system. This heater is equipped with a vent safety shutoff
system designed to protect against improper venting of
combustion products.
WARNING: Operation of this heater when not connected to a
properly installed and maintained venting system or tampering with
the vent safety shutoff system can result in carbon monoxide (CO)
poisoning and possible death.
Note: This appliance has a draft hood built in, and when installed
according to these instructions, the draft hood is in the same
atmospheric pressure zone as the combustion air inlet to the
appliance. Adequate combustion and ventilation air must be
provided for safe and proper operation.
The Mirage Gas Appliance installation and venting must
conform to the current CAN/CGA-B149 installation code (in
Canada) or the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 -1988 (in
the USA), and approved per local codes. Only qualified (li-
censed or trained) personnel should install this product.
VENT PIPE
The horizontal section of the vent pipe must not exceed 8feet and
the vertical section of the vent pipe must not be less than 6feet.
NEW INSTALLATION: (Fig. # 9 and 10)
The Mirage Gas Appliance must be connected to a listed gas vent
system. Vent installation must conform with local codes, or, in the
absence of local codes, with the National Building Code. Type “B”
gas vent, 4 inch round or oval vent with 1 inch clearance to
combustibles must be used.
Follow venting instructions supplied with the vent for clearances and
installation requirements.
Fig. # 10
Fig # 9
Fig. # 11
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Back Log
Middle Log
Front Log
Top Log
Fig. #12
Fig # 13
Step 1
Back Log Placement
Step 2
Middle Log Placement
Step 3
Front Log Placement
Step 4
Top Log Placement
LOG SET
Unpack and inspect log set. There should be a total of 4 logs as
shown in Fig. # 12. All gas and venting connections should be made
before installing log set.
LOG SET ASSEMBLY: (See Fig. # 13)
1) Place the back log on rear tabs of burner assembly, with flat side
facing rear and the bark side forward. The tabs should fit into
notches of log.
2) Place the large middle log on centre tabs of burner assembly.
Locate log on top of tabs with flat part down, hollow part facing
rear and bark side facing forward.
3) Front log locates on channel in front of burner. Flat part down
and curve up on the left side.
4) The top “Y” log bridges across from the front log to the large
centre log. The top log has to be locked into notches on the front
log and middle log. For proper position see step 4 of Figure 11.
Note: Improper placement of logs may cause sooting on internal
parts and glass.
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MAIN BODY .................................................................. 1
TOP PANEL .................................................................. 2
LEFT SIDE PANEL ....................................................... 3
CONTROL SIDE PANEL .............................................. 4
CONTROL DOOR ........................................................ 5
PEDESTAL COVER ..................................................... 6
'MIRAGE' LOGO ........................................................... 7
TOP LOUVER ............................................................... 8
BOTTOM LOUVER ....................................................... 9
FRONT TRIM .............................................................. 10
GLASS PANEL ........................................................... 12
HANDLES (2) ............................................................. 13
GLASS GASKET KIT .................................................. 14
BAFFLE ...................................................................... 15
LOG SET COMPLETE ............................................... 16
SMALL FRONT LOG .................................................. 17
LARGE MIDDLE LOG ................................................. 18
MEDIUM BACK LOG .................................................. 19
TOP LOG .................................................................... 20
REPLACEMENT BLOWER ........................................ 21
RHEOSTAT C/W RETAINING NUT ........................... 22
RHEOSTAT KNOB ..................................................... 23
SNAP DISC SWITCH ................................................. 24
BLOWER WIRING HARNESS ................................... 25
CORD ......................................................................... 26
CORD STRAIN RELIEF ............................................. 27
CONTROL PANEL ..................................................... 28
ROTARY IGNITER ..................................................... 29
IGNITER KNOB .......................................................... 30
GAS CONTROL VALVE - NAT. GAS ......................... 31
GAS CONTROL VALVE - LP ..................................... 32
BURNER CONTROL VALVE - NAT. GAS ................. 33
BURNER CONTROL VALVE - LP .............................. 34
GAS CONTROL KNOB .............................................. 35
GAS CONTROL KNOB EXTENSION ........................ 36
BURNER CONTROL KNOB ....................................... 37
CONNECTOR FITTING .............................................. 38
INLET PIPE ................................................................. 39
BURNER SUPPLY TUBE ........................................... 40
ORFICE CONNECTOR FITTING ............................... 41
ORIFICE - NAT. GAS ................................................. 42
ORIFICE - LP .............................................................. 43
VENTURI TUBE ......................................................... 44
VENTURI GASKET .................................................... 45
BURNER ASSEMBLY ................................................ 46
PILOT ASSEMBLY - NAT. GAS ................................. 47
PILOT ASSEMBLY - LP .............................................. 48
PILOT ORIFICE - NAT. GAS ...................................... 49
PILOT ORIFICE - LP .................................................. 50
THERMOPILE ............................................................ 51
PILOT SUPPLY TUBE ................................................ 52
BUSHING ................................................................... 53
WIRE STRAIN RELIEF ............................................... 54
WIRE NUT .................................................................. 55
CONTROL BRACKET ................................................ 56
ORIFICE HOLDER ..................................................... 57
1/4 SPACER ............................................................... 58
CONTROL PANEL BRACKET ................................... 59
3/8 SPACER ............................................................... 60
LOUVER SHIELD ....................................................... 61
PEDESTAL ................................................................. 62
SPILL SWITCH ........................................................... 63
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Fig. # 14 and 15
(WHEN ORDERING, INCLUDE PART NUMBER WITH DESCRIPTION)
DESCRIPTION PART NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO.
Hearth Model Kit:
The Mirage F-S model may be converted to a Hearth model using kit # HM92. Refer to installation
instructions accompanying the kit.
All parts may be ordered from your nearest Pacific Energy Gas Stove dealer. Contact Pacific
Energy for the location of the dealer nearest you.
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Fig. # 14
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Fig. # 15
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Cobble Hill, B.C. V0R 1L0
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