Style selections SSEB18RT User manual

WARNING: IF THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL IS NOT FOLLOWED
EXACTLY, A FIRE MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL
INJURY, OR LOSS OF LIFE.
– Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable vapors and liquids in 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 neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas
supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the re department.
– Installation and service must be performed by a qualied installer, service agency
or the gas supplier.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket, permanently located manufactured
(mobile) home, where not prohibited by local codes. This appliance is for use with the
type of gas indicated on the rating plate only. This appliance is not convertible for use
with other gases.
This is an unvented gas-red heater. It uses air (oxygen) from the room in which it is
installed. Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided.
Refer to Air For Combustion and Ventilation section on page 8 of this manual.
INSTALLER : DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL - LEAVE FOR HOMEOWNER'S
FUTURE REFERENCE.
WARNING: This appliance is
equipped for (Natural and
Propane) gas. Field
conversion is not permitted
other than between natural
or propane gases.
LS-SSEB30RT501
Questions, problems, missing parts? Before returning to your retailer, call our
customer service department at 1-866-573-0674, 8:00 a.m -4:30 p.m., EST,
Monday - Friday or e-mail [email protected].
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VENT-FREE GAS LOGS
MODEL #SSEB18RT, SSEB24RT, SSEB30RT
ITEM # 0110999, 0112970, 0114757
CAUTION - FOR YOUR SAFETY

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Information.........................................................................................................................3
Product Features...........................................................................................................................6
Air For Combustion and Ventilation...............................................................................................8
Installation ...................................................................................................................................11
Installing Logs..............................................................................................................................21
Operation.....................................................................................................................................23
Care and Maintenance................................................................................................................29
Troubleshooting...........................................................................................................................31
Replacement Parts......................................................................................................................34
WARNING: Read the installation & operation instructions before using this appliance.
IMPORTANT: Read instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation. Failure to
follow these instructions may result in a possible re hazard and will void the warranty.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
ITEM # 0110999
Input Rating 25,000 BTU/Hr 25,000 BTU/Hr
Gas Type Natural LP/Propane
Ignition Electronic Piezo Electronic Piezo
Manifold Pressure 4 in. W.C. 9 in. W.C.
Inlet Gas Pressure *For purposes of input adjustment
Maximum 10.5 in. W.C. 14 in. W.C.
Minimum* 5 in. W.C. 11 in. W.C.
ITEM # 0112970 0114757
Input Rating 35,000 BTU/Hr 35,000 BTU/Hr 35,000 BTU/Hr 35,000BTU/Hr
Gas Type Natural LP/Propane Natural LP/Propane
Ignition Electronic Piezo Electronic Piezo Electronic Piezo Electronic Piezo
Manifold Pressure 4 in. W.C. 9 in. W.C. 4 in. W.C. 9 in. W.C.
Inlet Gas Pressure *For purposes of input adjustment
Maximum 10.5 in. W.C. 14 in. W.C. 10.5 in. W.C. 14 in. W.C.
Minimum* 5 in. W.C. 11 in. W.C. 5 in. W.C. 11 in. W.C.

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SAFETY INFORMATION
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, re, explosion, electrical shock, and carbon monoxide poisoning.
Only a qualied installer, service agent, or local gas supplier may install and service this product.
WARNING: Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
WARNING: This appliance is for use with only the type of gas indicated on the rating plate.
This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases.
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the u
with headaches, dizziness, or nausea. If you have these signs, the heater may not be
working properly. Get fresh air immediately! Have heater serviced. Some people are more
affected by carbon monoxide than others. These include pregnant women, people with heart or
lung disease, people who are anemic, those under the inuence of alcohol, and those living in
high altitudes.
NATURAL AND PROPANE/LP GAS: Natural and Propane/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 operating
this heater safely.
WARNING: Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous.
WARNING: Do not allow fans to blow directly into heater. Avoid any drafts that alter
burner ame patterns.
WARNING: Do not use a blower insert, heat exchange insert or other accessory not
approved for use with this heater.
Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of trafc and away from furniture
and draperies. Do not place clothing or other ammable material on or near the appliance. The
log set becomes very hot while running heater. Keep children and adults away from the hot
surface to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Heater will remain hot for a short time after shut off.
Allow surface to cool before touching.
WARNING: Carefully supervise young children when they are in the same room with the
heater.
WARNING: Make sure a replace screen is in place before running the log set.
WARNING: Do not install in bedrooms or bathrooms.
WARNING: Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline,
and other ammable vapors and liquids.

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1. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) inside any structure. Propane/LP supply tank(s)
must be placed outdoors.
2. This heater should not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom unless installed as a
vented appliance.
3. Solid fuels should not be burned in a replace in which vent-free log set is installed.
4. Do not add extra logs or ornaments such as pine cones, vermiculite, or rock wool. Using
these added items can cause sooting. Do not add lava rock around base. Rock and de-
bris could fall into the control area of heater. After servicing, always replace screen
before operating heater.
5. If replace has glass doors, never operate this heater with glass doors closed. If you
operate heater with doors closed, heat will build up inside replace and cause glass to
burst. If replace opening has vents at the bottom, you must open the vents before
operating log set. Always operate heater with glass doors fully open.
6. This log heater is designed to be smokeless. If logs ever appear to be smoking, turn off
heater and call a qualied service technician.
Note: During initial operating, slight smoking could occur due to log curing and heater
burning off manufacturing residues.
7. To prevent the creation of sooting, follow the instructions (see Care and Maintenance,
page 29).
8. Before using furniture polish, wax, carpet cleaner, or similar products, turn heater off. If
heated, the vapor from these products may create a white powder residue within burner
box or on adjacent walls and furniture.
9. This heater needs fresh, outside air ventilation to run properly. This heater has an
Oxygen Depletion Sensor (ODS) safety shutoff system. The ODS shuts down the
heater if not enough fresh air is available. (See Air For Combustion And Ventilation,
pages 8-10)
10. To prevent performance problems, do not use propane/LP fuel tank of less than
100 lbs. capacity.
11. Do not run heater where ammable liquids or vapors are used or stored under
dusty conditions.

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QUALIFIED INSTALLING AGENCY
Only a qualied agency should perform installation and replacement of gas piping, gas
utilization equipment or accessories, and repair and servicing of equipment. The term
“qualied agency” means any individual, rm, corporation, or company that either in
person or through a representative is engaged in and is responsible for:
a) Installing, testing, or replacing gas piping or
b) Connecting, installing, testing, repairing, or servicing equipment; that is experienced
in such work; that is familiar with all precautions required; and that has complied with
all the requirement of the authority having jurisdiction.
12. Do not use heater if any part has been underwater. Immediately call a qualied
service technician to inspect the room heater and replace any part of the control
system and any gas control which has been underwater.
13. Turn off and let cool before servicing. Only a qualied service technician should
service and repair heater.
14. Operating heater above elevations of 4,500 ft. could cause pilot outage.
15. Do not use this heater if any log is broken. Do not operate heater if a log is chipped
(dime-size or larger).
16. Do not use this heater to cook food or burn paper or other objects.

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SAFETY PILOT
This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system.
The ODS/pilot shuts off the heater if there is not enough fresh air.
PIEZO IGNITION SYSTEM
This heater is equipped with an electronic piezo control system. This system requires
one (1) AAA battery (provided).
2 GAS OPTIONS CAPABLE
Your heater is equipped to operate on either propane or natural gas. The heater is
shipped from the factory ready for connecting to propane. The heater can easily be
changed to natural gas by having your qualied installer follow the instructions on page
18 and the markings on the heater.
State of Massachusetts: The installation must be made by a licensed plumber or gas
tter in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Sellers of unvented propane or natural
gas-red supplemental room heaters shall provide to each purchaser a copy of
527 CMR 30 upon sale of the unit.
In the State of Massachusetts, unvented propane or natural gas-red space heaters shall
be prohibited in bedrooms and bathrooms.
In the State of Massachusetts the gas cock must be a T-handle type. The State of
Massachusetts requires that a exible appliance connector cannot exceed three feet
in length.
LOCAL CODES
Install and use heater with care. Follow all codes. In the absence of local codes, use the latest
edition of The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, also known as NFPA 54*.
*Available from:
American National Standard Institute, Inc National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
1430 Broadway 1 Batterymarch Park
New York, NY 10018 Quincy, MA 02269-9101
This heater is designed for vent-free operation. State and local codes in some areas prohibit the
use of vent-free heaters.
PRODUCT FEATURES
This log set has been tested and approved to ANSI Z21.11.2 standard for Unvented Heaters
and can be operated with the flue damper closed. State and local codes in some areas
prohibit the use of vent-free heaters.

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WATER VAPOR: A BY-PRODUCT OF UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS
Water vapor is a by-product of gas combustion. An unvented room heater produces
approximately one (1) ounce (30 mL) of water for every 1,000 BTUs (.3 kw) of gas input
per hour. An unvented room heater is recommended as a supplemental heater (a room)
rather than a primary heat source (an entire house). In most supplemental heat
applications, the water vapor does not create a problem. In most applications, the water
vapor enhances the low humidity atmosphere experienced during cold weather.
The following steps will help ensure that water vapor does not become a problem:
1. Be sure the heater is the proper size for the application, including adequate
combustion air and circulation air.
2. If there is high humidity, a dehumidier may be used to help lower the water vapor
content of the air.
3. Do not use an unvented room heater as the primary heat source.
PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION
Before beginning assembly or operation of the product, make sure all parts are present.
Compare parts with package contents list. If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt
to assemble, install or operate the product. Contact customer service for replacement parts.
Estimated Assembly Time: 1to 2 hours
Tools Required for Assembly:
Before installing heater, make sure you have the the following:
• Hardware package (provided with heater)
• Approved exible gas hose (not provided) if allowed by local codes
• Sealant (resistant to natural or propane/LP gas, not provided)
• Electric drill with 3/16- in. drill bit
• Phillips screwdriver
• External regulator (supplied by installer)
• Piping (check local codes)
• Equipment shutoff valve
• Test gauge connection
• Sediment trap
• Tee joint
• Pipe wrench
UNPACKING
1. Remove logs and burner base assembly from carton. NOTE: Do not pick up burner base
assembly by burners as this could damage heater. Always handle base assembly by grate.
2. Remove all protective packaging applied to logs and heater for shipment.
3. Check all items for any shipping damage. If damaged, promptly inform dealer where you
purchased the heater.

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AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION
WARNING: This heater should not be installed in a conned space or unusually tight
construction unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation
air. Read the following instructions to ensure proper fresh air for this and other fuel burning
appliances in your home.
PRODUCING ADEQUATE VENTILATION
This heater shall not be installed in a room or space unless the required volume of indoor
combustion air is provided by the method described in the NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE,
ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, the INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, or applicable local codes.
The following are excerpts from National Fuel Gas Code, NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1,Section
5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation. All spaces in homes fall into one of the three
following ventilation classications:
1. Unusually Tight Construction
2. Unconned Space
3. Conned Space
The information on pages 8 through 9 will help you classify your space and provide
adequate ventilation.
Conned and Unconned Space
The National Fuel Gas Code, ANS Z223.1 denes a conned space as a space whose
volume is less than 50 cu. ft. per 1,000 BTU/hr (4.8 m^3 per kw) of the aggregate input
rating of all appliances installed in that space and an unconning space as a space
whose volume is not less than 50 cu. ft. per 1,000 BTU/hr (4.8 m^3 per kw) of the
aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space. Rooms connecting
directly with the space in which the appliances are installed*, through openings not
furnished with doors, are considered a part of the unconned space.
This heater shall not be installed in a conned space or unusually tight construction
unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation air.
* Adjoining rooms are connecting only if there are doorless passageways or
ventilation grills between them
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 dened as construction where:
a) walls and ceilings exposed to the outside atmosphere have a continuous water vapor
retarder with a rating of one perm (6x10-11kg per pa-sec-m2) or less with openings
gasketed or sealed and
b) weather stripping has been added on windows that can be opened and on doors and
c) caulking or sealants are applied to areas such as joints around window and door frames,
between sole plates and oors, 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 10). If your home does not meet all of the
three criteria above, proceed to “Determining Fresh-Air Flow For Heater Location”.

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DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION
Determining if You Have a Conned or Unconned Space
Use this worksheet to determine if you have a conned or unconned space.
Space: Includes the room in which you will install heater plus any adjoining rooms with
doorless passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms.
1. Determine the volume of the space Length × Width × Height = cu. ft. (volume of space)
Example: Space size 20 ft. (length) × 16 ft.(width) × 8 ft. (ceiling height) = 2560 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. Divide the space volume by 50 cu. ft. to determine the maximum BTU/hr the space
can support.
_______ (volume of space) ÷ 50 cu. ft.= (Maximum BTU/hr the space can support)
Example: 2560 cu. ft. (volume of space) ÷ 50 cu. ft. = 51.2 or 51,200 (maximum
BTU/hr the space can support)
3. Add the BTU/hr of all fuel burning appliances in the space.
Vent-free heater _________ BTU/hr
Gas water heater* ________BTU/hr
Gas furnace _____________BTU/hr
Vented gas heater ________BTU/hr Example:
Gas heater logs __________BTU/hr Gas water heater 30,000 BTU/hr
Other gas appliances*+ ____BTU/hr Vent-free heater + 26,000 BTU/hr
Total = ____BTU/hr Total = 56,000 BTU/hr
*Do not include direct-vent gas appliances. Direct-vent draws combustion air from the
outdoors and vents to the outdoors.
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 : 51,200 BTU/hr (maximum the space can support)
56,000 BTU/hr (actual amount of BTU/hr used)
The space in the above example is a conned space because the actual BTU/hr used is
more than the maximum 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 adjoining room. If the extra space
provides an unconned space, remove door to adjoining room or add ventilation
grills between rooms. See “Ventilation Air From Inside Building,” page 10.
b) Vent room directly to the outdoors. See “Ventilation Air From Outdoors”, page 10.
c) Install a lower BTU/hr heater if lower BTU/hr size makes room unconned. If the
actual BTU/hr used is less than the maximum BTU/hr the space can support, the
space is an unconned space. You will need no additional fresh air ventilation.

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WARNING: If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than that dened as
an unconned 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, ANS Z223.1, Section 5.3 or applicable local codes.
Ventilation Air From Outdoors
Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation
grills or duct. You must provide two
permanent openings: one within 12 in. of
the ceiling and one within 12 in. of the oor.
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 NFPA
54/ANS Z223.1. Air for Combustion and
Ventilation for required size of ventilation
grills or ducts.
Ventilation Air From Inside Building
This fresh air would come from adjoining
unconned space. When ventilating to an
adjoining unconned space, you must
provide two permanent openings: one
within 12 in. of the wall connecting
the two spaces (see options 1 and 2,
Fig. 1). You can also remove door into
adjoining room (see option 3, Fig. 1).
Follow the National Fuel Gas Code
NFPA 54/ANS Z223.1. 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. Rework worksheet, adding the space
of the adjoining unconned space. The
combined spaces must have enough fresh
air to supply all appliances in both spaces.
Fig. 1 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building
Fig. 2 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors
WARNING: If the area in which the heater may be operated does not meet the required
volume for indoor combustion air, combustion and ventilation air shall be provided by one
of the methods described in the NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, the
INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, or applicable local codes.
Ventilation
Grills
Into Adjoining
Room,
Option 1
Or
Remove
Door
Into
Adjoining
Room,
Option 3
Ventilation Grills
Into adjoining Room,
Option 2
12 in.
Outlet
Air
Ventilated
Attic
To Attic
To
Crawl
Space
Outlet
Air
Inlet
Air
Inlet Air Ventilated
Crawl Space

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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 primary 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.
WARNING: A qualied technician must install heater. Follow all local codes.
CAUTION: This heater creates warm air currents. These currents move heat to wall surfaces
next to heater. Installing heater next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating heater where
impurities (such as tobacco smoke, aromatic candles, cleaning uids, oil or kerosene lamps,
etc.) in the air exist, may cause walls to discolor.
WARNING: Maintain the minimum clearances. If possible, provide greater clearances from
the oor, ceiling, and adjoining wall than required.
IMPORTANT: Vent-free heaters add moisture to the air. Although this is benecial, installing
heater in rooms without enough ventilation air may cause mildew to form from too much
moisture. See Air for Combustion and Ventilation, pages 8 through 10.
WARNING: Before installing in a solid ue burning rebox, the chimney ue and rebox
must be cleaned of soot, creosote, ashes and loose paint by a qualied chimney cleaner.
Creosote will ignite if highly heated. A dirty chimney ue may create and distribute soot
within the house. Inspect chimney ue for damage.
Minimum Fireplace Clearance to Combustible Materials
Log size Side wall Ceiling
18 in., 24 in., 30 in. 16 in. 42 in.
WARNING: Seal any fresh air vents or ash clean-out doors located on the oor or wall
of replace to prevent drafting caused by pilot outage or sooting. Use a heat-resistant
sealant. Do not seal chimney ue damper.
NOTICE: State or local codes may only allow operation of this appliance in a vented
conguration. Check your state or local codes.
WARNING: This appliance is designed for installation in only a solid-fuel burning masonry
or UL 127 factory-built replace or in a listed ventless rebox enclosure. Exception: DO
NOT install this appliance in a factory-built replace that includes instructions stating it
has not been tested or should not be used with unvented gas logs.

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CHECK GAS TYPE
Make sure your gas supply is correct for your log set. If supply is not correct, do not install
heater. Call dealer where you purchased heater for proper gas log set.
LOG SIZING REQUIREMENTS
Log Size Minimum Firebox Size
Height Depth Front Width Rear Width
SSEB18RT 20 in. 14 in. 24 in. 19 in.
SSEB24RT 20 in. 15 in. 28 in. 23 in.
SSEB30RT 20 in. 15 in. 34 in. 26 in.
MINIMUM CLEARANCE FOR SIDE
Combustible Material, Side Wall, and Ceiling.
A. Clearance from the side of the replace opening to any combustible material and
wall should follow diagram in Fig. 3.
B. Clearance from the top of the replace opening to the ceiling must not be less than
42 inches.
MINIMUM NONCOMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL CLEARANCE
If Not Using Mantel
You must have noncombustible material(s) above the replace opening. Noncombustible
materials (such as slate, marble, tile, etc.) must be at least 1/2 in. thick. With sheet metal,
you must have noncombustible material behind it, such as a noncombustible replace hood
accessory. See Fig. 4.
NOTICE: This heater may be used as a vented product. If so, you must always operate
log set with chimney ue damper open. If running log set with damper open, noncombustible
material above replace opening is not needed. Go to Installing Damper Clamp Accessory for
Vented Operation, page 15.
Fig. 3 - Minimum Clearance for
Combustible to Wall
Fig. 4 - Heat resistant material (slate,
marble, tile,etc.) above replace
Heat Resistant
Material
FIREBOX
INCHES
The log set should be placed against or as near as possible to the rear wall of the
replace.

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If Using Mantel
You must have noncombustible material(s) (such as slate, marble, tile, etc.) at least 1/2 in.
thick. With sheet metal, you must have noncombustible material behind it. Noncombustible
material must extend at least 8 inches up. If noncombustible material is less than 12 in., you
must install the replace hood accessory. Even if noncombustible material is
more than 12 in., you may need the hood accessory to deect heat away from mantel shelf.
See Fig. 4, 5 and 6 for minimum clearances requirements.
IMPORTANT: If these minimum clearances are not met, you must operate heater with
chimney ue damper open. Go to “Installing Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented
Operation,” page 15.
MANTEL CLEARANCES
In addition to meeting noncombustible material clearances, you must also meet required
clearances between replace opening and mantel shelf. If the clearances listed below are
not met, you will need a hood.
Determining Mantel Clearances
If you meet minimum clearance requirements between mantel shelf and top of replace
opening, a hood is not necessary (see Fig. 5).
Noncombustible
Material Distance Requirements for Safe Installation
8 in. or more Noncombustible material okay.
Less than 8 in.
Noncombustible material must be extended to at least 8 in. See be-
tween 8 in. and 12 in. above. If you can not extend material, you must
operate heater with ue damper open.
Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance
When Using a Hood
If minimum clearances in Fig. 6 are not met, you must have a hood. When using a hood there
are still certain minimum mantel clearances required. Follow minimum clearances shown in
Fig. 6 when using a hood.
24 in. Model
Log set
18 in. Model
Top of
Fireplace
Opening
Underside of
Mantel Shelf
All minimum
distances are
in inches
Mantel Shelf
Minimum Non-
Combustible
Material
Distances to
Underside of
Mantel
Minimum
Non-
Combustible
Material
Height
Log set
18 in., 24in.,
Models
Top of Fireplace
Opening
Underside of
Mantel Shelf
Mantel Shelf
Minimum Non-
Combustible
Material
Hood Distances to
Underside of
Mantel
All minimum
distances are in
inches
Fig. 5 - Minimum mantel clearances
without using hood
Fig. 6 - Minimum mantel clearances when
using hood

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NOTICE: Surface temperature of adjacent walls and mantels become hot during operation.
Walls and mantels above the rebox may become too hot to touch. If installed properly, these
temperatures meet the requirement of the national product standard. Follow all minimum
clearances shown in this manual.
NOTICE: If your installation does not meet the minimum clearances shown, you must do one of
the following: Operate the logs with the ue damper open only. Raise the mantel to an
acceptable height.
FLOOR CLEARANCES
a) If installing appliance on oor level, you must maintain the minimum distance of 14
in. to combustibles (see Fig. 7).
b) If combustible materials are less than 14 in. to the replace, you must install
appliance at least 5 in. above the combustible ooring (see Fig. 8).
Fig. 7- Minimum replace
clearances if installed at oor level
Combustible
Material
14 in.
Min
Noncombustible
Material
Fig. 8 - Minimum replace clearances
above combustible ooring
Combustible
Material
5 in.
Min
Hearth
Fig. 9 - Attach Damper to Fireplace
Damper
Damper
Clamp
Damper

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INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP ACCESSORY FOR VENTED OPERATION
NOTE: When used as a vented heater, appliance must be installed only in a solid-fuel burning
replace with a working ue constructed of noncombustible material. You may use this heater
as a vented product. There are three reasons for operating your heater as a vented model:
1. The replace does not meet the clearance requirements for vent-free operation.
2. State or local codes do not permit vent-free operation.
3. You prefer vented operation.
If reasons number 1 or 2 above apply to you, you must permanently open chimney ue damp-
er. You must install the damper clamp accessory (provided). This will ensure vented operation
(see Fig. 9). The damper clamp will keep damper open.
See chart below for the minimum permanent ue opening you must provide. Attach
damper clamp so the minimum permanent opening will be maintained at all times.
Chimney Height (ft.) Minimum Permanent Flue Opening (sq. in)
6 ft to 15 ft 39 sq. in.
15 ft to 30 ft 29 sq. in.
Area of Various Standard Round Flues
Diameter (in.) Area (sq. in.)
5 in. 20 sq. in.
6 in. 29 sq. in.
7 in. 39 sq. in.
8 in. 51 sq. in.

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CAUTION: Two gas line installation at the same time is forbidden. Do not open the cover while
the machine is running.
Heater is pre-set at factory for propane gas; no changes are required for connecting to propane.
Only a qualied installer or service technician can perform gas selection and connecting to gas
supply. Overtightening of inlet gas line can cause a crack in the internal regulator.
CAUTION: To avoid gas leakage at the inlet of regulator, a qualied installer or service
technician must use steel or metal hex plug with sealant.
For changing from propane to natural gas supply
1. Overturn chassis (see Fig. 10).
2. For NATURAL GAS, press in knob using a at screwdriver with a blade the width of a quarter
and turn knob clockwise
until the knob locks into the NG position (see Fig. 11).
3. Remove steel or metal hex plug (with wrench provided) from natural gas inlet of regulator
and install into LP inlet of regulator, use thread sealant to assure there are no leaks.
For changing from natural gas supply to propane supply
1. Overturn chassis (see Fig. 10).
2. For PROPANE GAS, press in knob using a at screwdriver with a blade the width of a
quarter and turn knob counterclockwise
until the knob locks into the LP position (see
Fig. 12). Selection valve must be locked into either the LP position or the NG position.
3. Remove steel or metal hex plug from LP gas inlet of regulator and install into NG inlet of
regulator, use thread sealant to assure there are no leaks.
Selection valve must be locked in the NG position. Do not operate heater between locked
positions!
Fig. 10
Fig. 12
Fig. 11
GAS SELECTION
NATURAL GAS
PROPANE GAS
PLUG
NATURAL GAS
PROPANE GAS
PLUG

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Fig. 13 - Attaching Flexible Gas
Hose to Heater Gas Regulator
Fig. 14-A - External Regulator with
Vent Pointing Down For NG
Fig. 14-B - External Regulator
with Vent Pointing Down For LP
A CSA/AGA design-certied equipment shutoff
valve with 1/8-inch NPT tap is an acceptable
alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase
the optional CSA/AGA design-certied equipment
shutoff valve.
The installer must supply an external regulator for
liquid propane. The external regulator is provided
by the gas supplier for natural gas. The external
regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure. You
must reduce incoming gas pressure to minimum
allowable on rating label. If you do not reduce
Fig. 15 - Gas Connection
incoming gas pressure, heater regulator damage
could occur. Install external regulator with the vent
down as shown in Fig. 14. Pointing the vent down
protects it from freezing rain or sleet.
Installation must include equipment shutoff valve,
union, and plugged 1/8-in. NPT tap. Locate NPT
tap within reach for test gauge hook up. NPT tap
must be upstream from heater (see Fig. 15). To
prevent performance problems, Propane/LP tank
of less than 100 lb. capacity is not recommended.
IMPORTANT: Install an equipment shutoff
valve in an accessible location. The equipment
shutoff valve is for turning on or shutting off the
gas to the appliance. Apply pipe joint sealant
lightly to male threads. This will prevent excess
sealant from going into pipe. Excess sealant in
pipe could result in clogged heater valves.
CAUTION: Use only a new, black iron or
steel pipe. Internally-tinned copper tubing may
be used in certain areas. Check your local
codes. Use pipe 1/2-in. diameter or greater to
allow proper gas volume to heater. If pipe is too
small, loss of pressure will occur.
CAUTION: Use pipe joint sealant that is
resistant to natural gas (NG) or liquid petroleum
(LP) gas.
We recommend that you install a sediment
trap in the supply line as shown in Fig.15.
Place sediment trap where it is within reach for
cleaning and where trapped matter is not likely
to freeze. A sediment trap traps moisture and
contaminants.
This keeps them from going into heater controls.
If sediment trap is not installed or is installed
incorrectly, heater may not run properly.
IMPORTANT: Hold pressure regulator with
wrench when connecting it to gas piping
and/or ttings.
*Purchase the optional CSA design-certied
equipment shutoff valve from your dealer.
Fitting
Heating Gas
Regulator
Flexible Gas Hose
(if allowed by local codes)
Gas meter
External
Regulator
Vent Pointing
Down
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
External
Regulator
Vent Pointing
Down
3 in. Minimum
Test
Gauge
Connection *
Sediment
Trap
Tee Joint
Reducer
Bushing to
1/8 in. NPT
1/8 in. NPT
Plug Tap
Tee Joint
Pipe Nipple
Gap
3/8 in. NPT
Pipe Nipple
Ground Joint
Union
Equipment
Shutoff
ValveInlet Pipe From Gas
Meter (11 in. W. C. to
14 in. W. C. Pressure)

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CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY
WARNING: A qualied technician must connect heater to gas supply. Follow all local
codes.
WARNING: This appliance requires 1/2-in. NPT (National Pipe Thread) inlet connection to
the pressure regulator.
WARNING: Never connect heater to private (non-utility) gas wells. This is commonly known as
well-head gas.
CAUTION: Never connect heater directly to the gas supply. This heater requires an external
regulator (not supplied). The external regulator between the gas supply and heater must be
installed. Gas supplier provides external regulator for natural gas.
1. Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to tting threads. Connect approved exible gas hose to gas
regulator of heater (see Fig. 13).
Note: Never apply pipe sealant to are tting threads.
2. Locate masonry screws in hardware package.
3. Position heater base assembly in replace.
4. Place logs in their proper position on heater base.
5. Center heater base and logs front-to-front and side-to-side in replace.
6. Carefully remove logs without moving heater base.
7. Mark screw locations through holes in mounting brackets (see Fig. 12). If installing in a
brick-bottom replace, mark screw locations in mortar joint of bricks.
8. Remove heater base from replace.
9. Drill holes at marked locations using 3/16-in. drill bit.
10. Attach base assembly to replace oor using two masonry screws (in hardware package)
(see Fig. 16).
Fig. 16 - Attaching Heater Base to Fireplace Floor
Masonry screw

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CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS
WARNING: Test all gas piping and connections for leaks after installing or servicing. Correct
all leaks immediately.
WARNING: Never use an open ame to check for a leak. Apply a mixture of liquid soap and
water to all joints. If bubbles form, there may be a leak. Correct all leaks immediately.
Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System
Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG ( 3.5kPa )
1. Disconnect heater with its appliance main gas valve (control valve) and equipment shutoff
valve from gas supply piping system. Pressures in excess of 1/2 PSIG will damage heater
regulator.
2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where equipment shutoff valve was connected.
3. Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening gas supply
tank valve.
4. Check all joints of gas supply piping system. Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas
joints. If bubbles form, there may be a leak.
5. Correct all leaks immediately.
6. Reconnect heater and equipment shutoff valve to gas supply. Check reconnected
ttings for leaks.
Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)
1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Fig. 17).
2. Pressure supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening gas supply tank
valve.
3. Check all joints from gas meter to equipment shutoff valve (see Fig.18). Apply mixture
of liquid soap and water to gas joints. If bubbles form, there may be a leak.
4. Correct all leaks immediately.
Pressure Testing Heater Gas Connections
1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Fig. 17).
2. Open gas supply tank valve.
3. Make sure control knob of heater is in the OFF position.
4. Check all joints from equipment shutoff valve to control valve (Fig. 18). Apply mixture of
liquid soap and water to gas joints. If bubbles form, there may be a leak.
5. Light heater (see Operation, page 24). Check all other internal joints for leaks.
6. Turn off heater (see "To Turn Off Gas to Appliance," page 25).
Fig. 17 - Equipment Shut -off Valve Fig. 18 - Checking Gas Joints
Equipment
Shutoff Valve
Open
Closed
Control Valve Location
Equipment Shut Off Valve

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INSTALLING REMOTE RECEIVER
The remote receiver operates on four 1.5V AA-size batteries (included). Use ALKALINE
batteries for longer battery life and maximum microprocessor performance.
IMPORTANT: New or fully charged batteries are essential for proper operation of the
remote receiver as the solenoid power consumption is higher than standard remote control
systems.
1. Remove battery cover along the direction shown on the battery box, and install four
1.5V AA-size batteries into the box. (See Fig. 20)
2. Rotate the log set, according with the color red wire to red, black on black, one-to
one connected to receiver and AF-1110 valve. (See Fig. 21)
3. With receiver wired to the valve, place receiver to the side of the log set. (See Fig. 22)
Fig. 20 Fig. 21
Black Wire
Red Wire
PLACING EMBER MATERIAL
Seperate the ember material into small light
pieces smaller than the size of a dime. Place
the pieces around the small round gas ports
starting in the front of the burner and working
your way towards the back of the burner. Do not
place ember material on the slotted
burner ports or the carry over ports leading to
the left and right rear burner slots,
WARNING:
• Use only ember material provided with log set.
• Do not add additional ember material
• Place ember material on front burner port
only Do NOT PLACE EMBER MATERIAL ON
SLOTTED MIDDLE OR BACK BURNERS.
Fig. 22
Fig. 19 - Placing Ember Material
Ember Material