Spark modern fires 57N User manual

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
Report # 321-F-10-5
SPARK MODERN FIRES
™
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 neighborʼs phone. Follow the
gas supplierʼs 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.
This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses
air (oxygen) from the room in which it is
installed. Provisions for adequate combus-
tion and ventilating air must be provided.
Refer to page 4, Air for Combustion and
Ventilation.
This appliance may be installed in an
aftermarket,* permanently located, manu-
factured (mobile) home, where not prohib-
ited by local codes.
This appliance is only for use with the type
of gas indicated on the rating plate. This
appliance is not convertible for use with
other gases.
WARNING: Improper installation, adjust-
ment, alteration, service, or maintenance
can cause injury or property damage. Refer
to this manual for correct installation and
operational procedures. For assistance or
additional information consult a qualified in-
staller, service agency, or the gas supplier.
This heater shall not be installed in a room
or space unless the required volume of the
indoor combustion air is provided by the
method described in the National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, the Internatio-
nal Fuel Gas Code, or applicable local codes
* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from
the manufacturer
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) GAS FIREPLACE
WITH ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM
MODELS: 57(N,P)
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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 compartments, burners
and circulating air passageways of the appliance be
kept clean.
Safety Information .............................................. 3
Local Codes
, Specifications ................................ 4
Locating Firebox ................................................ 5
Product Specifications........................................ 5
Air For Combustion and Ventilation ................... 6
Installation .......................................................... 8
Framing ............................................................. 1
0
Operating Fireplace .....................................
. ..... 1 9
This unit was tested and listed to ANSI
Z21.11.2-2011
by OMNI-Test Laboratories.
Inspecting Burners ...........................................
23
Cleaning and Maintenance ................................2
4
Troubleshooting .................................................2 5
Proflame Wiring Diagram ...................................2 9
llustrated Parts Breakdown and Parts List ........ 30
Warranty Information ........................... Back Cover
WARNING
This appliance is equiped for (natural or propane) gas.
Field conversion is not permitted.
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING: This product con-
tains and/or generates chemicals
known to the state of California
to cause cancer or birth defects
or other reproductive harm.
IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s
manual carefully and completely
before trying to assemble,
operate or service this heater.
Improper use of this heater can
cause serious injury or death
from burns, fire, explosion,
electrical shock and carbon
monoxide poisoning.
DANGER: Carbon monoxide
poisoning may lead to death!
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of
carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with
headaches, dizziness or nausea. If you have these
signs, the heater may not be working properly. Get
fresh air at once! Have heater serviced. Some
people are more affected by carbon monoxide than
others. These include pregnant women, people with
heart or lung disease or anemia, those under the
influence of alcohol and those at high altitudes.
Natural and Propane/LP Gas: Natural and pro-
pane/LP gases are odorless. An odor-making agent
is added to the gas. The odor helps you detect a gas
leak. However, the odor added to the gas can fade.
Gas may be present even though no odor exists.
Make certain you read and understand all warnings.
Keep this manual for reference. It is your guide to
safe and proper operation of this heater.
WARNING: Any change to
this heater or its controls can
be dangerous.
WARNING: Do not use a
blower insert, heat exchanger
insert or other accessory not ap-
proved for use with this heater.
WARNING: Do not allow fans
to blow directly into the fireplace.
Avoid any drafts that alter burner
flame patterns. Ceiling fans can
create drafts that alter burner
flame patterns. Altered burner
patterns can cause sooting.
Due to high temperatures, the
appliance should be located out
of traffic and away from furniture
and draperies.
Do not place clothing or other
flammable material on or near
the appliance. Never place any
objects on the heater.
Children and adults should be
alerted to the hazard of high
surface temperatures and sho-
uld stay away to avoid burns or
clothing ignition.Young children
should be carefully supervised
when they are in the same room
with the appliance.
When using the optional hand-
held remote accessory, keep
selector switch inside firebox
in the OFF position to prevent
children from turning on burners
with remote.
Keep the appliance area clear
and free from combustible ma-
terials, gasoline and other flam-
mable vapors and liquids.

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1. This appliance is only for use with the type of
gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance
is not convertible for use with other gases.
2. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) in-
side any structure. Locate propane/LP supply
tank(s) outdoors (propane/LP units only).
3. If you smell gas
• shut off gas supply
• 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
neighborʼs phone. Follow the gas supplierʼs
instructions
• if you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
the fire department
4. This fireplace shall not be installed in a bed-
room or bathroom.
5. Do not use this fireplace as a wood-burning
fireplace.
6. To prevent the creation of soot, follow the
instructions in
Cleaning and Maintenance
section.
7. Before using furniture polish, wax, carpet
cleaner or similar products, turn heater off. If
heated, the vapors from these products may
create a white powder residue within burner
box or on adjacent walls or furniture.
8. This fireplace needs fresh air ventilation to run
properly. This fireplace has an Oxygen Deple-
tion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system. The
ODS shuts down the fireplace if enough fresh
air is not available. See Air for Combustion
9. Do not run fireplace
• where flammable liquids or vapors are used
or stored
• under dusty conditions
10. Do not use this fireplace to cook food or burn
paper or other objects.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Continued
11. Do not use fireplace if any part has been
exposed to or under water. Immediately call
a qualified service technician to inspect the
fireplace and to replace any part of the control
system and any gas control which has been
under water.
12. Turn fireplace off and let cool before servicing.
Only a qualified service person should service
and repair fireplace.
13. Operating fireplace above elevations of 4,500
feet could cause pilot outage.
14.
To prevent performance problems in propane/LP
units, do not use propane/LP fuel tanks of less
than 100 lbs. capacity (propane/LP units only).
15. Provide adequate clearances around air
openings.
LOCAL CODES
Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all local
codes. In the absence of local codes, use the lat-
est edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA 54*.
*Available from:
American National Standards Institute, Inc.
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
State of Massachusetts: The installa-
tion must be made by a licensed plumber
or gas fitter in the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts.
Sellers of unvented propane or natural
gas-fired supplemental room heaters shall
provide to each purchaser a copy of 527
CMR 30 upon sale of the unit.
Vent-free gas products are prohibited for
bedroom and bathroom installation in the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Keep the appliance area clear
and free from combustible ma-
terials, gasoline and other flam-
mable vapors and liquids.
shutting off, see Troubleshooting, page 21.
and V
entilation, page 6. If fireplace keeps

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LOCATING FIREBOX
PLANNING
Carefully plan where you will install the firebox. This will save time and money later when you install the
firebox. Before installation, consider the following:
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
RIGHT SIDE VIEW
32.75"
29.75"
48"
32.75"
FRONT VIEW
TOP VIEW GAS LINE ACCESS, BOTH SIDES
36"
18"
17.31" 29.75"
8.15"
Type Gas Propane/LP
Ignition
Electronic
Manifold Pressure 10.0"
W.C.Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water)
Mode
P
Orifice size 1.75 mm
Shipping Weight 135 lbs.
Orifice size #34
Shipping Weight 135 lbs.
Btu ( V
ariable) 24 ,000 - 34,000 Btu ( Variable)
23 ,000 - 34,000
Type Gas
Natural Gas
Ignition
Electronic
Manifold Pressure 3.5"
W.C.Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water)
Maximum
10.5"
Minimum 5.0"
Maximum 13 .0 "
Minimum*
11.0"
2. Everything needed to complete installation.
3. Proper air for combustion and ventilation.
1. Where the firebox will be located. Allow for wall and ceiling clearances (see Installation Clear-
ances, page 9.
Model 57P
Model 57N

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AIR FOR COMBUSTION
AND VENTILATION
WARNING: This firebox shall
not be installed in a confined
space or unusually tight con-
struction unless provisions are
provided for adequate combus-
tion and ventilation air. Read the
following instructions to insure
proper fresh air for this and
other fuel-burning appliances
in your home.
Todayʼs homes are built more energy efficient
than ever. New materials, increased insulation and
new construction methods help reduce heat loss
in homes. Home owners weather strip and caulk
around windows and doors to keep the cold air out
and the warm air in. During heating months, home
owners want their homes as airtight as possible.
While it is good to make your home energy effi-
cient, your home needs to breathe. Fresh air must
enter your home. All fuel-burning appliances need
fresh air for proper combustion and ventilation.
Exhaust fans, fireboxes, clothes dryers and fuel
burning appliances draw air from the house to
operate. You must provide adequate fresh air for
these appliances. This will insure proper venting
of vented fuel-burning appliances.
PROVIDING ADEQUATE
VENTILATION
The following are excerpts from National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Section 5.3,
Air for Combustion and Ventilation.
All spaces in homes fall into one of the three fol-
lowing ventilation classifications:
1. Unusually Tight Construction
2. Unconfined Space
3. Confined Space
Unusually Tight Construction
The air that leaks around doors and windows
may provide enough fresh air for combustion and
ventilation. However, in buildings of unusually
tight construction, you must provide additional
fresh air.
Unusually tight construction is defined as
construction where:
a. walls and ceilings exposed to the out-
side atmosphere have a continuous
water vapor retarder with a rating of
one perm (6 x 10-11 kg per pa-sec-m2) or
less with openings gasketed or sealed
and
b. weather stripping has been added on
openable windows and doors and
c. caulking or sealants are applied to
areas such as joints around window
and door frames, between sole plates
and floors, between wall-ceiling joints,
between wall panels, at penetrations
for plumbing, electrical and gas lines
and at other openings.
If your home meets all of the three criteria
above, you must provide additional fresh
air. See Ventilation Air From Outdoors,
page 8.
If your home does not meet all of the three
criteria above, proceed to Determining
Fresh-Air Flow for Heater Location, page 7.
Confined and Unconfined Space
The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA
54 defines a confined space as a space whose
volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu
per hour (4.8 m3 per kw) of the aggregate input
rating of all appliances installed in that space and
an unconfined space as a space whose volume is
not less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour
(4.8 m3 per kw) of the aggregate input rating of
all appliances installed in that space. Rooms com-
municating directly with the space in which the
appliances are installed*, through openings not
furnished with doors, are considered a part of the
unconfined space.
* Adjoining rooms are communicating only if
there are doorless passageways or ventilation grills
between them.
you classify your space and provide adequate
ventilation.
The information on pages 8 through 13 will help

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AIR FOR COMBUSTION
AND VENTILATION
Continued
DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW
FOR HEATER LOCATION
Determining if You Have a Confined or
Unconfined Space
Use this work sheet to determine if you have a
confined or unconfined space.
Space: Includes the room in which you will
install heater plus any adjoining rooms with door-
less passageways or ventilation grills between
the rooms.
1. Determine the volume of the space (length x
width x height).
Length x Width x Height =__________cu. ft.
(volume of space)
Example: Space size 22 ft. (length) x 18 ft.
(width) x 8 ft. (ceiling height) = 3168 cu. ft.
(volume of space)
If additional ventilation to adjoining room is
supplied with grills or openings, add the volume
of these rooms to the total volume of the space.
2. Multiply the space volume by 20 to determine
the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support.
__________ (volume of space) x 20 = (Maxi-
mum Btu/Hr the space can support)
Example: 3168 cu. ft. (volume of space) x 20 =
63,360 (maximum Btu/Hr the space can support)
3. Add the Btu/Hr of all fuel burning appliances in
the space.
Vent-free fireplace ___________ Btu/Hr
Gas water heater* ___________ Btu/Hr
Gas furnace ___________ Btu/Hr
Vented gas heater ___________ Btu/Hr
Gas fireplace logs ___________ Btu/Hr
Other gas appliances* + __________ Btu/Hr
Total = __________ Btu/Hr
* Do not include direct-vent gas appliances. Di-
rect-vent draws combustion air from the outdoors
and vents to the outdoors.
Example:
Gas water heater __________ Btu/Hr
Vent-free fireplace + ________ Btu/Hr
Total = ________ Btu/Hr
4. Compare the maximum Btu/Hr the space can
support with the actual amount of Btu/Hr used.
_________
Btu/Hr (maximum the space can support)
_________ Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr used)
Example: 63,360 Btu/Hr (maximum the space
can support)
79,000 Btu/Hr (actual amount of
Btu/Hr used)
The space in the above example is a confined space
because the actual Btu/Hr used is more than the maxi-
mum Btu/Hr the space can support. You must provide
additional fresh air. Your options are as follows:
A. Rework worksheet, adding the space of an adjoin-
ing room. If the extra space provides an unconfined
space, remove door to adjoining room or add
ventilation grills between rooms. See Ventilation
C. Install a lower Btu/Hr fireplace, if lower Btu/Hr
size makes room unconfined.
If the actual Btu/Hr used is less than the maxi-
mum Btu/Hr the space can support, the space is
an unconfined space. You will need no additional
fresh air ventilation.
WARNING: If the area in which
the heater may be operated is
smaller than that defined as
an unconfined space or if the
building is of unusually tight
construction, provide adequate
combustion and ventilation air
by one of the methods described
in the National Fuel Gas Code,
ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 Section 5.3
or applicable local codes.
40,000
39,000
79,000
Air From Inside Building, pag e 8 .
B. Vent room directly to
tion Air From Outdoors, page .
the outdoors. See Ventila-
8

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VENTILATION AIR
Ventilation Air From Inside Building
This fresh air would come from an adjoining un-
confined space. When ventilating to an adjoining
unconfined space, you must provide two perma-
nent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and
one within 12" of the floor on the wall connecting
the two spaces (see options 1 and 2, Figure �). You
can also remove door into adjoining room (see
option 3, Figure �). Follow the National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Section 5.3, Air for
Combustion and Ventilation for required size of
ventilation grills or ducts.
AIR FOR COMBUSTION
AND VENTILATION
Continued
Ventilation Air From Outdoors
Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or
ducts. You must provide two permanent openings:
one within 12" of the ceiling and one within 12"
of the floor. Connect these items directly to the
outdoors or spaces open to the outdoors. These
spaces include attics and crawl spaces. Follow the
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54,
Section 5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation for
required size of ventilation grills or ducts.
IMPORTANT: Do not provide openings for inlet
or outlet air into attic if attic has a thermostat-
controlled power vent. Heated air entering the attic
will activate the power vent.
Figure 2 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors
Figure 1- Ventilation Air from Inside
Building
Outlet
Air
Ventilated
Attic
Outlet
A
ir
Inlet
Air
Inlet Air Ventilated
Crawl Space
To
Crawl
Space
To Attic
INSTALLATION
NOTICE: This heater is intended
for use as supplemental heat.
Use this heater along with your
primary heating system. Do not
install this heater as your pri-
mary heat source. If you have a
central heating system, you may
run system’s circulating blower
while using heater. This will help
circulate the heat throughout the
house. In the event of a power
outage, you can use this heater
as your primary heat source.
WARNING: A qualified service
person must install fireplace.
Follow all local codes.
WARNING: Never install the
fireplace
• in a bedroom or bathroom
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture,
clothing or other flammable
objects are less than
• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas
12
12
Ventilation Grills
Into Adjoining
Room, Option 2
Ventilation Grills
Into Adjoining
Room,
Option 1
Or
Remove
Door into
Adjoining
Room,
Option 3
"
"
36 inches
from the front, top or sides of
the heater

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CAUTION: This fireplace cre-
ates warm air currents. These
currents move heat to wall sur-
faces next to fireplace. Installing
fireplace next to vinyl or cloth
wall coverings or operating
heater where impurities (such
as, but not limited, to tobacco
smoke, aromatic candles, clean-
ing fluids, oil or kerosene lamps,
etc.) in the air exist, may discolor
walls or cause odors.
Note: Your fireplace is designed to be installed
using the clearances speciafied on page 14.
Use the dimensions shown for rough openings to
create the easiest installation. See Built-In Fire-
place Installation, page 10.
IMPORTANT: Vent-free heaters add moisture to
the air. Although this is beneficial, installing fire-
place in rooms without enough ventilation air may
cause mildew to form from too much moisture. See
Air for Combustion and Ventilation, page 6.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the fireplace is level.
If fireplace is not level, it will not work
properly.
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use the correct gas type (natural or propane/LP)
for your fireplace. If your gas supply is not cor-
rect, do not install fireplace. Call dealer where you
bought fireplace for proper type fireplace.
WARNING: This appliance
is equipped for (natural or pro-
pane/LP) gas. Field conversion
is not permitted.
INSTALLATION Continued
INSTALLATION CLEARANCES
WARNING: Maintain the
minimum clearances. If you
can, provide greater clearances
from floor, ceiling and adjoining
wall.
Carefully follow the instructions below. This will
ensure safe installation.
.
accessibility for purposes of
servicing and proper operation
A minimum 36" clearance
must be maintained in front of
the appliance to allow adequate
Figure 6 - Clearances







12" minimum

12"
maximum
depth
COMBUSTIBLE MANTEL
42 " minimum
Minimum
8 "
from both
side walls
to the ceiling
Figure 23 - Minimum Clearances
to Combustible Constructions

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INSTALLATION
Continued NOTICE: Surface temperatures
of adjacent walls and mantels be-
come hot during operation. Walls
and mantels above the firebox
may become hot to the touch.
If installed properly, these tem-
peratures meet the requirement
of the national product standard.
Follow all minimum clearances
shown in this manual.
PLEASE NOTE: Framing may need to be recessed from 3/4" to 1-1/2" depending on layers and type of facing material used during installation.
INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO
FIREPLACE LOCATION
WARNING: This appliance
requires a 1/2" NPT (National
Pipe Thread) inlet connection to
the pressure regulator.
WARNING: A qualified service
person must connect fireplace
to gas supply. Follow all local
codes.
CAUTION: Never connect pro-
pane/LP fireplace directly to the
propane/LP supply. This fireplace
requires an external regulator
(not supplied). Install the external
regulator between the fireplace
and propane/LP supply.
INSIDE CHASE INSTALLATION
18.5"
RECESSED INSTALLATION
18.5"
0.50"
0.50"
VENT FREE FIRE RIBBON
FRAMING DIMENSIONS
FASTENING TABS IN USE
COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIAL
NON COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIAL AREA
FACING DIMENSIONS
MINIMUM NON COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
AREA
3 3 "
0.50"
4 9 "
4 9 "
4
8 "
4
8 "
4
9 "
I MPORTANT:Allow foramini-
m
um space of 1/2" x 26" for air
f low to the front louvers of the
f ireplace frombelowwhen co-
v
ering the face.
0.625 "
must be used as a substrate.
heat by discoloring or cracking. Spark Modern Fires is
not responsible for any damages due to covering materials
used. If tiles are to be applied covering the fireplace
face,
alayer of cement board
PLEASE NOTE: Natural stone products may react to
min.30 "
min. 4 9 "
18"
36.5"

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Figure 4.1 - Installation of facing materials ( Case #1)
IE: DUROCK, CEMENT BOARD, GRANITE,
MARBLE, STONE
OF NON-COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIAL
OPTION 1
NON COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
min 49"
NON COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
minimum 49" wide X 30" high
FACING WITH ONE LAYER
THREE WAYS TO ALLOW AIR FLOW
TO FRONT AIR VENT
LEAVE MINIMUM 1/2" X 26" SLOT
CLEAR FOR THE LOUVER AREA
min 30"
18"
36.5"

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Figure 4.2 - Installation of facing materials ( Case #2)
COVER WITH SECOND LAYER OF FACE MATERIAL.
SECOND LAYER
LEAVE THE LOUVER AREA CLEAR WITH FIRST LAYER OF FACE MATERIAL
FIRST LAYER
TOP VIEW
ALLOW AIRFLOW
SIDE VIEW
ALLOW AIRFLOW
OF NON-COMBUSTIBLE
MARBLE, STONE
OPTION 2
NON COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
NON COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
IE: DUROCK, CEMENT BOARD, GRANITE,
min 49"min 49"
ALLOW FOR MINIMUM 13 SQUARE INCHES OF AIR FLOW. ALLOW FOR MINIMUM 13 SQUARE INCHES OF AIR FLOW.
min 30"
minimum 49" wide X 30" high
min 30"
MATERIALS
FACING WITH TWO LAYERS
18 "
36.5 "
18 "
36.5 "

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Figure 4.3- Installation of facing materials ( Case #3)
OPTION 3
NON COMBUSTIBLE
AIRFLOW FROM BEHIND
SURROUND INTO AIR VENT
SIDE VIEW
NON COMBUSTIBLE
ALLOW MINIMUM 13 SQUARE
INCHES OF AIR FLOW
NOTCH OUT BACK OF FACE
MATERIAL TO ALLOW MINIMUM 13
SQUARE INCHES OF AIR FLOW
ALLOWING AIR FLOW FROM BEHIND SURROUND
FACING WITH THICK LAYER OF NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
VIEW FROM BACK OF SURROUND

ELECTRICAL WIRING
WARNING
Label all wires before disconnecting when
servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause
improper and dangerous operation.
CAUTION
Electrical connections should only be performed by a qualified, licensed electrician.
Main power must be off when connecting to main electrical power supply or performing
service. All wiring shall be in compliance with all local, city, and state codes. The
appliance, when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance with local
codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code ANSI/ NFPA
70 (latest edition) and Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1.
INSTALLATION
Continued
This fireplace requires 110V
AC electrical supply for normal operation in order to
power up supplied
7V AC/ DC adapter which is required to operate Remote Control.
However, during power outage situation, its electronic system (DFC board) can be
temporary powered with 9V DC batery and main valve can be operated manually
using ON/OFF position of the remote control (or optional
Manual Switch if installed).
Please, call manufacturer for directions how to find additional DC terminals inside of the fireplace.
Clearance to
Combustibles
14
*) IMPORTANT:
Floor must be non-combustible. Otherwise a minimum
1" thick cement board must be placed under the fireplace.
Back ...............0 .5 "
Sides...............0
.5"
Bottom.............*)
Left Wall .... ...... 2 "
Right Wall ........ 2"
Top
Standoffs... 0"

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INSTALLATION
Continued
WARNING: Never connect
natural gas fireplace to private
(non-utility) gas wells. This
gas is commonly known as
wellhead gas.
Installation Items Needed
Before installing fireplace, make sure you have
the items listed below.
• external regulator for propane/LP unit only
(supplied by installer)
• piping (check local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)
• equipment shutoff valve *
• test gauge connection *
• sediment trap (optional)
• tee joint
• pipe wrench
• approved flexible gas line with gas connector
(if allowed by local codes) (not provided)
as shown in Figure 5. Pointing the vent down
protects it from freezing rain or sleet.
* Purchase the optional CSA design-certified
equipment shutoff valve from your dealer.
** Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input
adjustment.
Figure 6 - Gas Connection
Sediment Trap
CSA Design-Certified
Equipment Shutoff Valve
With 1/8" NPT Tap*
3" Minimum
Cap Pipe Tee
Nipple Joint
CAUTION: Use only new,
black iron or steel pipe. Inter-
nally-tinned copper tubing may
be used in certain areas. Check
your local codes. Use pipe of
1/2" diameter or greater to allow
proper gas volume to fireplace.
If pipe is too small, undue loss
of volume will occur.
Installation must include an equipment shutoff
valve, union and plugged 1/8" NPT tap. Locate
NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up.
NPT tap must be upstream from fireplace.
IMPORTANT:
Install equipment shutoff valv
e
in an accessible location. The equipment shutoff
valve is for turning on or shutting off the gas to
the appliance.
Check your building codes for any special re-
quirements for locating equipment shutoff valve
to fireplaces
.
Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male NPT
threads. This will prevent excess sealant from
going into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe could result
in clogged fireplace valves. Never use sealant on
flare threads.
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
External
Regulator
Figure 5 - External Regulator With Vent
Pointing Down
Vent
Pointing
Down
SHUTOFF VALVE
A CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve
with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to
test gauge connection. Purchase the optional CSA
design-certified equipment shutoff valve from your
dealer.
For propane/LP units, the installer must supply
an external regulator. The external regulator will
reduce incoming gas pressure. You must reduce
incoming gas pressure to between 11 and 13 inches
of water. If you do not reduce incoming gas pres-
sure, heater regulator damage could occur. Install
external regulator with the vent pointing down
Natural Gas
From Gas Meter
(5" W.C.** to 10.5"
W.C. Pressure)
Propane/LP
From External
Regulator
(11" W.C.** to 13"
W.C. Pressure)

NOTICE: Most building codes
do not permit concealed gas
connections. A flexible gas line
is provided to allow accessibility
from the fireplace (see Figure 7).
The flexible gas supply line con-
nection to the equipment shutoff
valve should be accessible.
INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 7 - Attaching Flexible Gas Lines
Together
Flexible Gas Line
from Fireplace
Gas Regulator
To Fireplace
Gas Regulator
Equipment
Shutoff Valve
Provided by
Installer
Propane/LP
To External
Regulator
Natural Gas
To Gas Meter
WARNING: Use pipe joint
sealant that is resistant to liquid
petroleum (LP) gas.
We recommend that you install a sediment trap in
supply line as shown in Figure 6, page 12. Locate
sediment trap where it is within reach for clean-
ing. Install in piping system between fuel supply
and fireplace. Locate sediment trap where trapped
matter is not likely to freeze. A sediment trap traps
moisture and contaminants. This keeps them from
going into fireplace gas controls. If sediment trap
is not installed or is installed wrong, fireplace may
not run properly.
CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS
SUPPLY
1. Remove access panel.
2. Route gas line (provided by installer) from
equipment shutoff valve to fireplace. Route
flexible gas supply line through one of the
access holes.
3. Attach the flexible gas line to gas supply as
per Figure 7. Check tightness of flexible gas
line attached to gas regulator of fireplace and
check all gas connections for leaks ( see
Checking Gas Connections, page 16).
CHECKING GAS PRESSURE
1. Check gas type. The gas supply must be the same as
stated on the appliance’s rating decal. If the gas supply
is different from the replace, STOP! Do not install the
appliance. Contact your dealer immediately.
2. To ease installation, a 30" (mm) ex line with manual
shut-off valve has been provided with on this appliance.
Install and attach
1
/ 2 " gas line onto shut-off valve.
Outlet Pressure Tap
Pilot Adjustment
Inlet Pressure Tap
Do not use open flame to check for gas leaks.
WARNING
3. After completing gas line connection, purge air from
gas line and test all gas joints from the gas meter to the
replace for leaks. Use a solution of 50/50 water and
soap or a gas sniffer.
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4.
To check gas pressures at valve,
turn captured
screw counter clockwise 2 or 3 turns and then
place tubing to pressure gauge over test point.
IMPORTANT: Turn unit to high. After taking
pressure reading, be sure and turn captured
screw clockwise firmly to reseal. Do not
overtorque. Check test points for gas leaks!

CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS
WARNING: Test all gas pip-
ing and connections, internal
and external to unit, for leaks
after installing or servicing. Cor-
rect all leaks at once.
WARNING: Never use an
open flame to check for a leak.
Apply a noncorrosive leak
detection fluid to all joints.
Bubbles forming show a leak.
Correct all leaks at once.
CAUTION: Make sure exter-
nal regulator has been installed
between propane/LP supply and
fireplace. See guidelines under
Connecting Fireplace to Gas
Supply.
PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY
PIPING SYSTEM
Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG
(3.5 kPa)
2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where equipment
shutoff valve was connected.
3. Pressurize supply piping system by either
opening propane/LP supply tank valve for
propane/LP gas or opening main gas valve
located on or near gas meter for natural gas
or using compressed air.
4. Check all joints of gas supply piping system.
Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all
joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Reconnect fireplace and equipment shutoff
valve to gas supply. Check reconnected fittings
for leaks.
INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 8 - Equipment Shutoff Valve
Open
Closed
Equipment
Shutoff Valve
2. Pressurize supply piping system by either
opening propane/LP supply tank valve for
propane/LP gas or opening main gas valve
located on or near gas meter for natural gas
or using compressed air.
3. Check all joints from gas meter to equipment
shutoff valve for natural gas or propane/LP
supply to equipment shutoff valve for propane/
LP . Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid
to all joints. Bubbles forming shows a leak.
4. Correct all leaks at once.
PRESSURE TESTING FIREPLACE GAS
CONNECTIONS
1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 8).
2. Open main gas valve located on or near gas
meter for natural gas or open propane/LP
supply tank valve.
3. Make sure control knob of fireplace is in the
OFF position.
4. Check all joints from equipment shutoff valve
to gas control valve . Apply noncorrosive leak
detection fluid to all joints. Bubbles forming
show a leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Light fireplace (see Operating Fireplace, page
7. Turn off fireplace (see To Turn Off Gas to
Appliance).
19. Check all other internal joints for leaks.
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Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than
1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)
1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 8).
IMPORTANT: The appliance must be isolated
from the gas supply piping system by closing
its equipment shutoff valve during any
pressure testing of the gas supply piping
system at test pressures equal to or less than
1/2 psi (3.5 kPa).
CAUTION: Verify proper operation
after servicing.
1. IMPORTANT: The appliance and its
appliance main gas valve must be
disconnected from the gas supply
pipingsystem during any pressure
testing of that system at test pressures
in excess of 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa).

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Continued
INSTALLATION
1. Locate optional media tray
2.
Place media tray on the support brackets as sho wn
3. Fill the tray with
media supplied. Do not place media on burner or
block air flow between burner and tray
OPTIONAL MEDIA TRAY PLACEMENT

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REMOTE
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
6      to  
7           
       If  
   "    
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           
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0         
   :     
           
     
r   
  
  
   
:
       
        
 n  to
Wiring Diagram on page 29
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       
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1 access panel (i.e inner cover or optional media )
2 Make sure that fresh set of   are installed 
        
  
If necessary, c   
       

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
 
 If        
      
        
         
       
         
      
     

        
     
 i   
   
 
          
        
 
 If       
       
       
    
 If , r media tray or a 
 

   
      
          
         
       

      n  

           
        
          
   
        
       
5         
      

  
         
        

      
     
         
  d       
Fig. 1: Proflame Transmitter.
Blue LCD display
ON/OFF Key
THERMOSTAT Key
UP/DOWN Arrow
Key MODE Key
Manually    
Manually    
      now 

     
    
that    °        
 