Spark Fire Ribbon Slim 26" User manual

Installation & Operation Manual
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermar-
ket, permanently located manufactured home
(USA only) or in a mobile home, where not pro-
hibited by local codes.
This appliance is for use only with the type of
gas indicated on the rating plate. This appli-
ance is not convertible for use with other gases,
unless a certified conversion kit is used.
Ce manual est disponsible en Français sur demande.
WARNING: If the information in these in-
structions is not followed exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing property dam-
age, personal injury or loss of life.
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
neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas sup-
plier’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.
- Do not store or use gasoline or other flam-
mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.
This manual specifies the installation and opera-
tion requirements for the Slim 26 Fireplace
(Maxitrol) Model Nos. SL-26N, SL-26P.
Report # 361-F-01-5
SPARK Fire Ribbon
Direct Vent Slim 26”

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AVERTISSEMENT: Assurez-vous de bien suivre
les instructions données dans cette notice pour
réduire au minimum le risque d’incindie ou
d’explosion ou pour éviter tout dommage
matériel, toute blessure ou la mort.
- Ne pas entreposer ni utilizer d’essence ni
d’autres vapeurs ou liquides inflammables dans
le voisinage de cet appareil ou de tout autre
appareil.
- QUE FAIRE SI VOUS SENTEZ UNE ODEUR DE
GAZ:
Ne pas tenter d’allumer d’appareil.
Ne touchez à aucan interrupteur. Ne pas
vous servir des téléphones se trouvant
dans le bâtiment où vous trouvez.
Appelez immédiatement votre
fournisseur de gaz depuis un voisin.
Suivezles instructions du fournisseur.
Si vous ne pouvez rejoindre le fournisseur
de gaz, appelez le service des incindie.
- L’installation et l’entretien doivent être assurés
par un installateur ou un service d’entretien
qualifié ou par le fournisseur de gaz.
Cet appareil peut être installé dans une maison
préfabriquée (mobile) déjà installée à demeure
si kes règlements locaux le permettent.
Cet appareil doit être uniquement avec las type
de gaz indiqué sur la plaque signalétique. Cet
appareil ne peut être converti à d’autres gaz,
sauf si une trousse de conversion est utilisée.
Ne pas utiliser cet appareils’il a été plongé,
meme partiellement, dans l’eau. Appeler un
technician qualifié pour inspecter l’appareail et
remplacer toute partie du système de commande
et toute commande qui a été plongée dans /’eau.
Attention. Au moment de l’entretien des com-
mandes, étiquetez tous les fils avant de les dé-
brancher. Des erreurs de la câblage peuvent en-
traîner un fonctionnement inadequate et dan-
gereux.
S’assurer que l’appareil fonctionne adéquate-
ment une fois l’entretien terminé.
AVERTISSEMENT. Ne pas utiliser l’appareil
si le panneau frontal en verre n’est pas en place,
est craqué ou brisé. Confiez le remplacement du
panneau à un technician agree.
INSTALLATEUR: Laissez cette notice avec l’appareil.
COMSOMMATEUR: Conservez cette notice pour consultation ultérieur.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 4
SPECIFICATIONS 5
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 6
MASSACHUSETTS REQUIREMENTS 7
VENTING 8
ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION 16
GAS CONNECTION 20 & 26
LIGHTING AND OPERATION 32
MAXITROL CONTROL SYSTEM 34
MAINTENANCE 40
MAINTENANCE LOG FORMS 42
REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST 43
CONTROL SCHEMATIC 44
INSTALLATION RECORD FORM 45
WARRANTY INFORMATION 46
TABLE OF CONTENTS
WE STRONGLY SUGGEST THAT YOU READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE BE-
GININNG THE INSTALLATION OF THE SLIM 26 DIRECT VENT GAS FIREPLACE. AL-
THOUGH THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ALL DIRECT VENT
GAS FIREPLACES ARE SIMILAR, EACH SPECIFIC PRODUCT HAS ITS OWN UNIQUE SET-
UP AND INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS THAT MUST BE FOLLOWED EXACTLY. PLAN
YOUR INSTALLATION IN ADVANCE BY CAREFULLY REVIEWING ALL THE INFORMA-
TION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 or the Canadian Installation Code, CAN/CGA B149.
A manufactured home (USA only) or mobile home OEM installation must conform with the Manufactured
Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 or when such a standard is not applica-
ble, the Standard for Manufactured Home Installations, ANSI/BCSBCS A225.1, or Standard for Gas
Equipped Recreational Vehicles and Mobile Housing, CSA Z240.4.
The appliance and its appliance main gas valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system
during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa).
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).
The installation must provide for adequate ventilation air to the appliance.
This gas appliance must not be connected to a chimney flue serving a separate solid-fuel burning appliance.
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, or the Canadian Electrical Code,
CSA C22. 1.
The appliance area must be kept clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable
vapors and liquids.
The flow of combustion and ventilation air must not be obstructed.
Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualifed service technician
to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been
under water.
Due to high temperatures, the 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 temperatures 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 screen or guard removed for servicing an appliance must be replaced prior to operating the appliance.
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 the control compartments,
burners and circulating air passageways of the appliance be kept clean.
WARNING: Do not operate the appliance with the glass door assembly removed, or if the glass is
cracked or broken. Replacement of the glass should be done by a qualified service
person.
WARNING: Use only glass assembly, P/N 26-510 which includes the glass panel, frame and gasket.
Do not use substitute materials. Do not strike or slam the glass front. Do not use
abrasive cleaners. Do not clean when hot.

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SPECIFICATIONS
INPUT Natural Gas Propane (LP)
Input Rating-Btu/hr 19,000 19,000
Min. Input-Btu/hr 11,000 11,000
Orifice-DMS 5/64” #55
GAS SUPPLY
Manifold Pressure 4.8”w.c. / 1.2kPa 10.0”w.c. / 2.5kPa
Min. Supply Pressure 5.5”w.c. / 1.4kPa 11.0”w.c. / 2.8kPa
Max. Supply Pressure 10.0”w.c. / 2.5kPa 13.0”w.c. / 3.3kPa
EFFICIENCY
Maximum Observed Steady State Efficiency - % 78.8 79.5
Steady State Efficiency - % 65.0 61.4
Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) - % 64.2 60.5
Canadian p.4 Efficiency - % 55.1 50.0
NOTE: The maximum achievable steady state efficiency can vary depending on how the fireplace is installed and operated.
It is recommended that the pilot flame be turned off if the appliance will not be in use for an extended
period of time.
This appliance is equipped for use with the fuel type indicated on the rating plate.
This appliance has been certified by OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc. to ANSI Z21.88a-2007 • CSA 2.33a-
2007Vented Gas Fireplace Heaters and CAN/CGA-2.17-M91, Gas-Fired Appliances for Use At High
Altitudes.
The Slim 26 is approved for installation at elevations up to 2000 feet in the U.S. and 1370 meters (4500
feet) in Canada without change. If your installation is at an elevation greater than these, consult with the
local authority having jurisdiction for gas product installations to determine their specific requirements for
high altitude installations.
27 1/4”
(692mm)
38 3/4””
(984mm)
7 5/8””
(193mm)
SLIM 26 OVERALL DIMENSIONS

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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION
Fireplace to L. Side Wall 6” (152mm) Fireplace to Ceiling 8” (203mm)
Fireplace to R. Side Wall 6” (152mm) Fireplace to Rear Wall 0” (0mm)*
Fireplace to Corner Wall 6” (152mm) Fireplace to Floor 3” (76mm)**
Vent Pipe to Adjacent Materials 1.5” (38mm)
*Mounting plate bosses contact the wall
**The minimum required clearance to be maintained from the fireplace to combustible flooring is meas-
ured from the top surface of carpeting, tile, etc.
Several issues must be addressed when selecting a suitable location for your Slim 26 fireplace. The mini-
mum clearances to combustible construction are listed below. In addition, access to the gas supply must be
considered. The location of the fireplace will also affect the venting requirements and you must be certain
the location will allow compliance with the venting requirements shown on page 8. You must also insure
that your installation provides adequate accessibility clearance for servicing and proper operation.
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 the control compartment,
burners and circulating air passageways of the appliance be kept clean.
CORNER (SHOWN USING OPTIONAL CORNER KIT)
WALLS
A = 6” (152mm)
B = 6” (152mm)
B B
A A
C = 8” (203mm)
D = 3” (76mm)
CEILING
C
FLOOR D
E = 5/16” (8mm)
WALL
E
AIR SPACE BEHIND MOUNTING PLATE

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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
The gas fireplace is shipped with a 3/8” tube OD (male) connection. The gas supply piping should have a
separate gas shutoff valve and a 1/8” NPT plugged tapping upstream of the valve. The stove and its main
control valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that
system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa). The stove must be isolated from the gas supply pip-
ing system by closing the main control valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply system at test
pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa). After the gas supply has been connected, use a commercial
gas leak detector or apply a soapy water solution to all the fittings to check for gas leaks. Never use a
flame to test for leaks.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
This product must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter when installed within the Com-
monwealth of Massachusetts. If this appliance is installed in a dwelling, building or structure used in
whole or in part for residential purposes and the installation includes a horizontal vent termination
that is less than seven (7) feet above the finished grade in the area of the venting, including but not
limited to decks and porches, a hard-wired carbon monoxide detector with an alarm and battery
back-up must be installed on the floor level of the dwelling, building or structure where the appli-
ance is to be installed.
Additionally, a hard-wired or battery operated carbon monoxide detector with an alarm must be in-
stalled on each additional level of the dwelling, building or structure served by the appliance. It shall
be the responsibility of the property owner to secure the services of qualified licensed professionals
for the installation of hard-wired carbon monoxide detectors.
In the event that the horizontally vented appliance is installed in a crawl space or attic, the hard-
wired carbon monoxide detector with alarm and battery back-up may be installed on the next adja-
cent floor level.
In the event that this requirement cannot be met at the time of completion of the installation of the
appliance, the owner shall have a period of thirty (30) days to comply with the requirement. How-
ever, during said thirty (30) day period, a battery operated carbon monoxide detector with alarm
must be installed.
Each carbon monoxide detector as required in accordance with the above provisions must comply
with NFPA 720 and be ANSI/UL 2034 and IAS certified.
In addition when the vent termination is less than seven (7) feet above finished grade a metal or plas-
tic identification plate must be permanently mounted to the exterior of the building at a minimum
height of eight (8) feet above grade directly in line with the exhaust vent terminal. The sign shall
read, in print size no less than one-half (1/2) inch in size, “GAS VENT DIRECTLY BELOW. KEEP
CLEAR OF ALL OBSTRUCTIONS”.
A COPY OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS PLUS ALL VENTING INSTRUCTIONS WHICH IN-
CLUDE PARTS LISTS, AND/OR ALL VENTING DESIGN INSTRUCTIONS MUST REMAIN
WITH THE STOVE AT THE COMPLETION OF THE INSTALLATION.
ATTENTION INSTALLERS: Mark below which venting system was used in the installation. These
instructions must remain with the Slim 26 Installation & Operation Manual.
Simpson DuraVent GS/PRO®Selkirk Direct-Temp®Security Secure Vent™
AmeriVent Direct™ Metal Fab Direct Vent ICC Direct Vent

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VENTING
The Slim 26 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace has been tested and listed for installation with 4” X 6 5/8” Simpson
DuraVent GS/Pro®, Selkirk Direct-Temp®, Security Secure Vent™, AmeriVent Direct™, Metal Fab Direct Vent
and ICC EXCELDirectventing components. Although you may use the pipe components (straight pipe, el-
bows, etc.) from any of the listed manufacturers, you may only use the vent terminations (caps) listed in
the chart on page 9. For installations where a snorkel is needed, please note that only three snorkels are ap-
proved for use. Please plan your installation accordingly.
For all specific venting installation requirements, follow the installation instructions included by the venting
manufacturer with the venting system components you have chosen.
Please note:
 For venting configurations that include no vertical rise, a total horizontal vent run of up to 30 inches
(and including one 45° elbow) is allowed. However, if your installation has room to add a vertical pipe
section, we suggest adding at least one foot of vertical rise to the system.
 For venting configurations that include vertical rise, it is assumed that the installation will include at
least one 90° elbow. Up to three additional 90° elbows (or equivalent 45° elbows) may also be used.
The total venting may not exceed 20 feet of vertical rise and/or 10 feet horizontal run. Refer to the
venting charts starting on pages 10 & 11 for specific details while you plan your installation. Note:
The number of elbows impacts the maximum allowable horizontal vent run.
 Many installations will involve venting directly through standard 2 X 4 or 2 X 6 construction exterior
wall to a horizontal vent termination (cap). The vent starter pipe has been designed to accommodate
those two common installations without the use of any additional venting components other than a stan-
dard horizontal cap. See the chart on page 9 for a list of approved vent caps.
 A special corner installation kit (Part Number CK-26-1) is also available that will allow the Slim 26
fireplace to be mounted in a corner without constructing a 45° partition wall. This kit is available from
your Slim 26 dealer and has its own installation instructions. Please refer to those instructions for spe-
cific details regarding the installation using the kit.
 If the fireplace will be installed on an interior wall or other location that precludes venting directly
through an outside wall to a horizontal vent cap, or if the distance to the outside wall exceeds 30”, one
or more elbows will be required to allow addition of the required vertical venting to the installation.
When vertical venting is required, the fireplace venting may be terminated with either a vertical or hori-
zontal vent cap depending on the specifics of the installation. Refer to the venting charts starting on
pages 10 & 11 for specific venting requirements and see the chart on page 9 for a list of approved vent
caps before you plan your installation.
 A minimum clear space of 1 1/2” must be maintained around the vent pipe where it penetrates the first
combustible wall adjacent to the fireplace (either the outside wall for the direct-through-the-wall instal-
lation or the partition wall for the 45° or other interior wall installations). The special vent pipe heat
shields that are provided with the Slim 26 must also be installed in the first wall adjacent to the fire-
place. A minimum clear space of 1 1/2” must also be maintained where the vent pipe penetrates any
other interior wall, exterior wall, ceiling or roof.
 The Slim 26 may also be installed in front of an exiting fireplace opening utilizing special co-linear
venting components available from the venting manufacturers. These systems split and then recombine
the co-axial air and exhaust and allow the use of flexible venting. This makes it easier to run the vent-
ing through the narrow fireplace damper opening to the top of the chimney. Refer to the vent manufac-
turers’ instructions. Use the vertical venting column (0 feet Horizontal Run) in the venting charts to
determine the required restrictor settings depending on the height of chimney.

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Just as with any other vented device, vertical vent rise creates draft (negative pressure) in the firebox as the
exhaust gases heat up. If this draft becomes excessive, it can affect the performance or appearance of the
fire. The Slim 26 fireplace includes air and exhaust restrictors that are used to balance the draft in the fire-
place to the optimal level for installations where excessive draft might occur. The venting charts on pages
10 and 11 provide an easy means for determining whether your specific installation requires inlet air or ex-
haust restrictors or both. To make the determination about whether air or exhaust restrictors are needed, a
venting chart worksheet is provided on page 12. Follow the instructions and fill in the worksheet for your
particular installation. This will allow you to determine the recommended restrictor settings for your exact
installation. Although this might appear to be a complicated process at first glance, it is really quite
straight-forward and the result will be a fire that looks and performs as intended. Several examples of
worksheet calculations are shown on page 13 to help guide you.
Please be sure to note that:
1. There are separate venting charts for Natural Gas and LP Gas. Refer to the appropriate chart for your
fuel type to determine your specific restrictor requirements. The settings in the charts have been deter-
mined based on extensive testing.
2. Determine the total vertical vent rise and total horizontal vent run for your installation. All measure-
ments are made from the center of the vent opening in the back of the fireplace.
3. If your fireplace will not be venting directly though an outside wall to a horizontal termination or if
more than 30” of horizontal vent run is required, some vertical vent rise will be required for the fire-
place to function and vent properly. Elbows will also be required for those installations. However, in-
stallations are limited to a maximum of four 90° elbows (or 45° elbow equivalents).
4. Note: Two 45° elbows equal one 90° elbow.
5. The recommended restrictor settings in the venting charts allow up to two 90° elbows (or 45° elbow
equivalents) to be used without affecting the restrictor settings. Additional elbows will require that you
calculate a new equivalent horizontal run for your installation to account for the additional flow resis-
tance caused by the extra elbows. For the purposes of calculating the equivalent horizontal vent run,
each additional 90° elbow is equivalent to three feet of horizontal vent run. The total horizontal vent
run including elbow equivalents can not exceed 10 feet.
6. The maximum vertical vent rise can not exceed 20 feet.
7. There are two exhaust restrictors that are provided with your Slim 26 fireplace. They are labeled “A”
and “B”. The A restrictor provides less exhaust restriction than B.
8. An air restrictor plate is also provided with your fireplace. It is a ring with bendable tabs that can be
set to adjust the amount of restriction in the air supply system. Once the appropriate number tabs are
bent open (in accordance with the requirements for your installation), the plate is inserted between the
fireplace and the vent starter pipe.
USING THE VENTING CHARTS
 The location of the vent termination must meet the requirements of the current edition of ANSI Z223.1/
NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code or CAN B419.1, Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code and the
requirements shown on page 15 of this manual.

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0 1 2 2½ 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
20 B NU B NU B NU B NU B NU B NU B NU B NU B NU B NU B NU B NU 20 19 B NU B NU B NU B NU B NU B NU B NU B NU B NU B NU B NU B NU 19 18 B NU B NU B NU B NU B NU B NU B NU B NU B NU B NU B NU B NU 18 17 B NU B NU B NU B NU B NU B NU B NU B NU B NU B NU B NU B NU 17 16 B NU B NU B NU B NU B NU B NU B NU B NU B NU B NU B NU B NU 16 15 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 15 14 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 14 13 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 13 12 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 12 11 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 11 10 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 10
9 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 9 8 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 8 7 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 7 6 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 6 5 A NU A NU A NU A NU A NU A NU A NU A NU A NU A NU A NU 5 4 NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU 4 3 NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU 3 2 NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU 2 1 NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU 1 0 NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU 0
0 1 2 2½ 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
VERTICAL RISE IN FEET
HORIZONTAL RUN IN FEET
EXHAUST RESTRICTOR
A or B
NU = NOT USED
AIR RESTRICTOR
1—6 TABS OPEN
NU = NOT USED
KEY
VERTICAL TERMINA-
TIONS NOT ALLOWED
NOT ALLOWED
NATURAL GAS VENTING CHART

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0 1 2 2½ 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
20 B 3 B 3 B 3 B 3 B 3 B 3 B 3 B 3 B 3 B 3 B 3 B 3 20 19 B 2 B 3 B 3 B 3 B 3 B 3 B 3 B 3 B 3 B 3 B 3 B 3 19 18 B 2 B 3 B 3 B 3 B 3 B 3 B 3 B 3 B 3 B 3 B 3 B 3 18 17 B 2 B 2 B 2 B 2 B 2 B 2 B 2 B 2 B 2 B 2 B 2 B 2 17 16 B 2 B 2 B 2 B 2 B 2 B 2 B 2 B 2 B 2 B 2 B 2 B 2 16 15 B 2 B 2 B 2 B 2 B 2 B 2 B 2 B 2 B 2 B 2 B 2 B 2 15 14 B 1 B 2 B 2 B 2 B 2 B 2 B 2 B 2 B 2 B 2 B 2 B 2 14 13 B 1 B 4 B 4 B 4 B 4 B 4 B 4 B 4 B 4 B 4 B 4 B 4 13 12 B 1 B 4 B 4 B 4 B 4 B 4 B 4 B 4 B 4 B 4 B 4 B 4 12 11 B 1 B 4 B 4 B 4 B 4 B 4 B 4 B 4 B 4 B 4 B 4 B 4 11 10 B 1 B 5 B 5 B 5 B 5 B 5 B 5 B 5 B 5 B 5 B 5 B 5 10
9 B 5 B 5 B 5 B 5 B 5 B 5 B 5 B 5 B 5 B 5 B 5 9 8 B 5 B 5 B 5 B 5 B 5 B 5 B 5 B 5 B 5 B 5 B 5 8 7 B 5 B 5 B 5 B 5 B 5 B 5 B 5 B 5 B 5 B 5 B 5 7 6 B 5 B 5 B 5 B 5 B 5 B 5 B 5 B 5 B 5 B 5 B 5 6 5 B 4 B 4 B 4 B 4 B 4 B 4 B 4 B 4 B 4 B 4 B 4 5 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 4 3 A 3½ A 3½ A 3½ A 3½ A 3½ A 3½ A 3½ A 3½ A 3½ A 3½ A 3½ 3 2 A NU A NU A NU NU 3½ NU 3½ NU 3½ NU 3½ NU 3½ NU 3½ NU 3½ NU 3½ 2 1 NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU 1 0 NU NU NU NU NU NU NU NU 0
0 1 2 2½ 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
VERTICAL RISE (FEET)
HORIZONTAL RUN (FEET)
NOT ALLOWED
EXHAUST RESTRICTOR
A or B
NU = NOT USED
AIR RESTRICTOR
1—6 TABS OPEN
NU = NOT USED
KEY
LP GAS VENTING CHART
VERTICAL TERMINA-
TIONS NOT ALLOWED

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VENTING CHART WORKSHEET
A. FUEL TYPE: NATURAL GAS LP GAS (PROPANE)
B. TOTAL VERTICAL VENT RISE (MEASURED FROM HORIZONTAL CENTERLINE OF VENT
OPENING ON THE BACK OF THE FIREPLACE TO THE HORIZONTAL CENTERLINE OF THE
VENT CAP (FOR HORIZONTAL VENT CAPS) OR TO THE FLANGE ON THE CAP (FOR VERTI-
CAL CAPS)): _____________ FEET
C. TOTAL HORIZONTAL VENT RUN (MEASURED FROM THE VERTICAL CENTERLINE OF
THE VENT OPENING ON THE BACK OF THE FIREPLACE TO THE FLANGE ON THE CAP (FOR
HORIZONTAL CAPS) OR TO THE VERTICAL CENTERLINE OF THE CAP (FOR VERTICAL
CAPS)): _____________ FEET
NOTE: THE VERTICAL VENT RISE AND HORIZONTAL VENT RUN ARE THE OFFSETS IN THE LO-
CATIONS OF VENT CAP RELATIVE TO THE VENT OPENING ON THE FIREPLACE. VENT PIPE
THAT RUNS AT 45° HAS BOTH A VERTICAL RISE AND HORIZONTAL RUN. SNORKEL CAPS HAVE
BUILT-IN VERTICAL RISE THAT MUST BE COUNTED.
D. TOTAL NUMBER OF 90° ELBOWS: _______ NOTE: SNORKELS COUNT AS 2- 90° ELBOWS
E. TOTAL NUMBER OF 45° ELBOWS: _______
TERMINATION (CAP) TYPE: HORIZONTAL VERTICAL SNORKEL
VENT BRAND:
Simpson DuraVent GS/Pro®Selkirk Direct-Temp®Security Secure Vent™
AmeriVent Direct™ Metal Fab Direct Vent ICC EXCELDirect
VENT CAP MODEL NO: _______________ NOTE: SEE APPROVED VENT CAPS ON PAGE 8
EXHAUST AND AIR INLET RESTRICTORS CALCULATOR
A. Fuel Type ________
B. Total Vertical Vent Rise: ________ feet
C. Total Horizontal Vent Run (Actual): ________ feet
D. 90° Elbows Needed: ________
E. 45° Elbows Needed: ________
F. Total 90° Elbows Equivalent: D +(E x ½) = ________
G. 90° Elbows in Excess of 2: F - 2 = ________
H. Additional Horiz. Feet Equivalent: G x 3 = ________ feet
I. Horizontal Vent Run (Equivalent): C + H = ________ feet
Find _____ Chart Settings for:
B._________ feet Vertical Rise and I.__________ feet Horizontal Run (Equivalent).
Exhaust Restrictor Required: N Y IF YES: A or B
Air Restrictor Required: N Y IF YES: Number of Tabs Open: _______

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A. Fuel: Natural Gas
B. Total Vertical Vent Rise: 12 feet
C. Total Horiz. Vent Run (Actual): 0 feet
D. 90° Elbows Needed: 1
E. 45° Elbows Needed: 0
F. Total 90° Elbows Equivalent : 0
G. 90° Elbows in Excess of 2: 0
H. Additional Horiz. Feet Equivalent 0
I. Total Horizontal Vent Run (Equivalent): 0
Use Natural Gas Chart Settings for:
12 feet Vertical Rise, 0feet Horizontal Run.
Exhaust Restrictor Used: A
Air Restrictor Tabs Open: 4
A. Fuel: Natural Gas
B. Total Vertical Vent Rise: 6feet
C. Total Horizontal Vent Run (Actual): 6 feet
D. 90° Elbows Needed: 3
E. 45° Elbows Needed: 0
F. Total 90° Elbows Equivalent: 3+(0 x ½) = 3
G. 90° Elbows in Excess of 2: 3 - 2 = 1
H. Additional Horiz. Feet Equivalent: 1 X 3 = 3
I. Total Horiz. Vent Run (Equivalent) 6 + 3 = 9
Use Natural Gas Chart Settings for:
6feet Vertical Rise, 9 feet Horizontal Run.
Exhaust Restrictor Required: A
Air Restrictor Tabs Open: 4
A. Fuel: LP Gas
B. Total Vertical Vent Rise: 10 feet
C. Total Horizontal Vent Run (Actual): 7 feet
D. 90° Elbows Needed: 2
E. 45° Elbows Needed: 2
F. F. Total 90° Elbows Equivalent:2+(2 x ½) = 3
G. 90° Elbows in Excess of 2: 3 - 2 = 1
H. Additional Horiz. Feet Equivalent: 1 x 3 = 3
I. Total Horiz. Vent Run (Equivalent): 7 + 3 = 10
Use LP Gas Chart Settings for:
10 feet Vertical Rise, 10 feet Horizontal Run.
Exhaust Restrictor Required: B
Air Restrictor Tabs Open: 5
A. Fuel: LP Gas
B. Total Vertical Vent Rise: 2feet
C. Total Horizontal Vent Run (Actual): 10 feet
D. 90° Elbows Needed: 2
E. 45° Elbows Needed: 0
F. Total 90° Elbows Equivalent: 2+(0 x ½) = 2
G. 90° Elbows in Excess of 2: 2 - 2 = 0
H. Additional Horiz. Feet Equivalent: 0 x 3 = 0
I. Total Horiz.Vent Run (Equivalent): 10 + 0 = 10
Use LP Gas Chart Settings for:
2 feet Vertical Rise, 10 feet Horizontal Run.
Exhaust Restrictor Used: Restrictor Not Used
Air Restrictor Tabs Open: 3½
A. Fuel: Natural Gas
B. Total Vertical Vent Rise: 0feet
C. Total Horiz. Vent Run (Actual): 0 feet
D. 90° Elbows Needed: 0
E. 45° Elbows Needed: 0
F. Total 90° Elbows Equivalent : 0
G. 90° Elbows in Excess of 2: 0
H. Additional Horiz. Feet Equivalent 0
I. Total Horizontal Vent Run (Equivalent): 0
Use Natural Gas Chart Settings for:
0feet Vertical Rise, 0feet Horizontal Run.
Exhaust Restrictor Used: Restrictor Not Used
Air Restrictor Tabs Open: Restrictor Not Used
A. Fuel: LP Gas
B. Total Vertical Vent Rise: 1feet
C. Total Horizontal Vent Run (Actual): 3 feet
D. 90° Elbows Needed: 2
E. 45° Elbows Needed: 0
F. F. Total 90° Elbows Equivalent:2+(0 x ½) = 2
G. 90° Elbows in Excess of 2: 2 - 2 = 0
H. Additional Horiz. Feet Equivalent: 0 x 3 = 0
I. Total Horiz. Vent Run (Equivalent): 3 + 0 = 3
Use LP Gas Chart Settings for:
1 feet Vertical Rise, 3feet Horizontal Run.
Exhaust Restrictor Used: Restrictor Not Used
Air Restrictor Tabs Open: Restrictor Not Used
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VENTING
HORIZONTAL
TERMINATION
VERTICAL
TERMINATION
The illustration below shows some of the many ways the Slim 26 fireplace may be installed in the home.
This includes interior and exterior wall installations, corner installations and horizontal and vertical vent
terminations.

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VENT TERMINAL CLEARANCES
Venting terminals shall not be recessed into a wall or siding.

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ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION
UNPACKING AND INSTALLING THE SLIM 26 WALL MOUNT FIREPLACE
The fireplace components are shipped in three cartons. By
now, you will have opened the top of the first carton and re-
moved the glass protector and this manual. The second carton
contains the vent starter pipe, vent heat shields and air and ex-
haust restrictors. The third carton contains the fireplace sur-
round.
1. Using the adjacent illustrations as a guide, first lift and re-
move Tube 1 from the carton containing the firebox. Care-
fully unpack the contents of the tube and set aside. This
should include the bag of glass burner media, the remote
control handset, a hardware bag and two relief doors with
gaskets.
2. Next lift and remove Tube 2 from the carton. Carefully
remove the contents of the tube. This includes the four
decorative panels that will be attached to the fireplace dur-
ing assembly.
3. Next, remove all remaining packing material from the car-
ton.
4. Lift the firebox and the fireplace mounting plate as a unit
up and out of the carton. The best place to lift is at sides.
Remove the fireplace mounting template from the face of
the fireplace. You should now have all of the parts as
shown in the illustration below.
5. Next, unpack the vent starter pipe (with attached gasket),
the inner and outer telescoping vent heat shields and the air
and exhaust restrictors from the second carton and set aside
for later use.
6. Finally, unpack the fireplace surround from the third carton
and set aside on a soft surface for later use.
GLASS PROTECTOR
LIFT OFF FIRST
TUBE 1 TUBE 2
MANUAL
WALL TEMPLATE
TUBE 1
LIFT AND REMOVE “TUBE 1” FROM CARTON.
REMOVE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FROM TUBE:
1. GLASS BURNER MEDIA 2. REMOTE CONTROL
3. HARDWARE BAG 4. RELIEF DOORS W/GASKETS
TUBE 2
LIFT AND REMOVE “TUBE 2” FROM CARTON.
REMOVE THE DECORATIVE PANELS FROM TUBE:
1. LEFT PANEL 2. RIGHT PANEL W/TOUCH PAD
3. TOP PANEL 4. BOTTOM PANEL
MANUAL
WALL TEMPLATE
TOP PANEL
BOTTOM PANEL
RIGHT PANEL
LEFT PANEL
RELIEF DOORS
GLASS
BURNER
MEDIA
HARD-
WARE
PACK
REMOTE CONTROL
MANUAL
MANUAL

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Before you begin the fireplace mounting process there are several important installation requirements that
must be met. Careful planning will make the installation easier to accomplish and will reduce the chances of
encountering problems after you start.
1. The fireplace is designed to be wall-mounted using four lag bolts to secure the fireplace mounting plate to
the wall structure. The mounts are located 16” on center and 24” on center to correspond with standard
building construction. If your home has non-standard construction or the location you have chosen for the
fireplace does not have wall studs that correspond to location of the fireplace mounts, modifications to the
wall structure will be needed. It is critical that the four lag bolts that are provided for mounting the fire-
place are firmly imbedded into the wall structure at all four locations.
2. A hole must be provided in the wall for the vent to pass through. The hole must be large enough to provide
1 1/2” clearance around the outside of the vent pipe and to allow for installation of the vent heat shields
that are provided with the fireplace. Follow the hole size requirements that are provided below exactly to
avoid problems. If the location you have chosen does not allow for 1 1/2” clearance to wooden framing in
the wall, modifications to the wall structure must made to obtain the needed vent pipe clearance.
3. All required minimum clearances to adjacent combustible materials (including side walls, ceiling and
floor) must be achieved with the position you have chosen. See the clearance information on page 6. The
listed clearances are measured from the outermost front edges of the fireplace surround and not from the
fireplace body or mounting plate. In addition the requirements for clearance to combustible materials in-
side the house, there are specific requirements and limitations that must be met for the location of the vent
terminal relative to doors, windows, corners, eaves, gas supply components and other structural elements
of the house. Please see page 15 for those specific requirements. Again, plan the installation in advance
to avoid problems.
4. The gas supply line must be located within a specific area behind the fireplace.
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ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION
Once you are certain that the location you have chosen meets all the necessary mounting and safety require-
ments, you can begin the installation.
1. Tape or pin the installation template to the wall
in the position where the fireplace is to be
mounted. Note: It is important that the fire-
place is mounted in a level position. Use a
spirit level placed on the cross-hairs in the up-
per mounting holes on the template and adjust
the template position until the mounting holes
are level. Refer to the adjacent illustration.
2. Next, carefully transfer the location of the two
upper and two lower mounting holes that you
will use for your installation. Use a sharp nail,
awl or pin to pierce the template on the mount-
ing hole cross-hairs to insure an accurate trans-
fer to your wall.
3. Next transfer the location for the center of the
vent pass-through hole on the wall. Also trans-
fer at least one point on the diameter of the vent
pass-through circle. This will make it easier to scribe the circle later.
4. Finally, transfer the location of the gas supply line.
5. Remove the template and circle the transferred locations with a pencil or marker.
Vent Pass-Through (Parallel Wall Installation on an Outside Wall)
1. An unobstructed wall pass-through is required to allow for a safe installation of the fireplace vent com-
ponents. This will necessitate removal of a portion of the interior wall covering (e.g., sheetrock or plas-
ter and lath), outer wall sheathing and outer wall covering and any adjacent internal wall materials (like
insulation).
2. Scribe a 9 5/8” diameter hole around the vent pass-through center mark using a compass.
3. Use a long drill (1/8” diameter) that is held square and level to the inside wall to transfer the vent pass-
through center location from the inner wall covering through to the outer wall sheathing and outer wall
covering.
4. Carefully cut the inner wall covering along the scribed line and remove the circular wall piece. Note: It
is important to locate electrical wiring in the wall before beginning the installation process. An electri-
cian should be consulted if there is any question about wiring locations. Failure to locate and protect
wiring during the installation process my result in electrical shock or fire.
5. Remove any insulation materials from wall in the area defined by the pass-through hole.
6. Building codes in your area may require that you add blocking above and below the vent opening. The
blocking should be above and below the 9 5/8” vent opening you made in the wall and should not ob-
struct that opening. The blocking should extend to adjacent wall studs.
7. Next, mark and cut a 9 5/8” diameter hole through the outer wall covering and sheathing using the lo-
cating hole you drilled in Step 2.
8. Follow the instructions included with the vent termination (cap) to remove the appropriate amount of
outer wall covering (siding) or to install the vinyl siding shield if used. Do not install the chimney cap
at this point.
VENT PASS-
THROUGH
LEVEL
24” OC
16” OC
GAS SUPPLY
CUTOUT
MOUNTING
HOLES

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ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION
Vent Pass-Through (Parallel Wall Installation on an Interior Partition Wall)
1. An unobstructed wall pass-through is required to allow for a safe installation of the fireplace vent com-
ponents. This will necessitate removal of a portion of the interior wall covering (e.g., sheetrock or
plaster and lath), on both sides of the partition wall and any adjacent internal wall materials (like insu-
lation).
2. Scribe a 9 5/8” diameter hole around the vent pass-through center mark using a compass.
3. Use a long drill (1/8” diameter) that is held square and level to the inside wall to transfer the vent pass-
through center location from the inner wall covering through to the wall covering on the back side of
the partition wall.
4. Carefully cut the inner wall covering along the scribed line and remove the circular wall piece. Note:
It is important to locate electrical wiring in the wall before beginning the installation process. An elec-
trician should be consulted if there is any question about wiring locations. Failure to locate and protect
wiring during the installation process my result in electrical shock or fire.
5. Remove any insulation materials from wall in the area defined by the pass-through hole.
6. Building codes in your area may require that you add blocking above and below the vent opening. The
blocking should be above and below the 9 5/8” vent opening you made in the wall and should not ob-
struct that opening. The blocking should extend to adjacent wall studs.
7. Next, mark and cut a 9 5/8” diameter hole through the wall covering on the back side of the partition
wall using the locating hole you drilled in Step 2.
8. When installing the fireplace on a partition wall, the venting may be penetrating one or more interior
walls, an exterior wall, the ceiling or the roof.
9. It is important to lay out the locations of all vent pass-through’s before you begin the installation to in-
sure that the venting will line-up correctly and that the walls and ceiling meet the needed clearances to
the vent pipe.
10. The vent pass-through in the partition wall where the fireplace is mounted must be done in accordance
with the instructions for a parallel wall installation on an outside wall, following steps 1 through 6.
Vent Pipe Heat Shields
Special telescoping double heat shields for the vent pipe are provided with the Slim 26 fire-
place. These heat shields are a critical part of a safe installation. They are designed to pro-
tect combustible materials in the wall immediately behind the fireplace. The only excep-
tion to this is if the corner installation kit (Part Number CK-26-1) is used. With the corner
kit, the heat shields are installed where the venting passes through the first adjacent side
wall. See the instructions included with the corner kit for specific details.

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Gas Supply Line
1. Once the vent pass-through (or pass-through’s) are finished, the gas supply line should be installed. The
supply line should exit the wall that the fireplace will be installed on at the location specified on the in-
stallation template We suggest the installation of a shut-off valve in the supply line between the wall
and the connection to the fireplace. Your professional gas installer or local gas company will determine
the specific requirements for the gas supply line as the requirements may vary in different locations. In
every case, the installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 or the Canadian Installation Code, CAN/CGA B149.
Installing the Fireplace Mounting Plate on the Wall
1. The fireplace mounting plate is attached to the
wall structure using four 1/4” X 1 1/2” long lag
bolts and large diameter washers that are provided
with the fireplace. It is important to use the in-
cluded hardware as the full weight of the fireplace
is supported by the mounting plate.
2. Drill a 5/32” diameter pilot hole at each of the
mounting hole locations that you marked using the
template. The pilot holes should be the full depth
of the lag bolts. Be sure that there is solid wood at
each mounting location. If not, the wall should be
reconstructed to provide the needed support.
3. Before the mounting plate can be lagged to the
wall the two tabbed sections of the telescoping
vent pipe heat shields that you set aside earlier
must be attached to the mounting plate. Each heat
shield half is held in place with three sheet metal screws (provided). The inner shield half (smaller di-
ameter) is installed from the front of the mounting plate. Slide the inner heat shield half through the
vent pipe opening in the mounting plate. Align the
three tabs with the pilot holes in the mounting
plate (as shown in the adjacent illustration) and
install the three screws.
4. The outer vent pipe heat shield half (larger diame-
ter) is installed on the rear of the mounting plate.
Slip the outer shield half over the inner shield and
align and install the three screws. See the adjacent
illustration.
5. The fireplace mounting plate is now ready to be
lagged to the wall structure.
6. With a helper pick up and align the mounting plate
over the gas supply line and line up with the four
mounting lag bolt pilot holes. These holes are in
recessed bosses. Use either the 16” or 24” on cen-
ter holes depending on the construction of the
wall.
7. Using the lag bolts and washers provided with the
fireplace, install the top lag bolts (with washers)
first, followed by the lower ones. Use a 7/16” socket wrench to tighten the lag bolts.
INNER VENT PIPE SHIELD
(Smaller Diameter)
OUTER VENT PIPE SHIELD
(Larger Diameter)
ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION