Superior DIRECT VENT 600 User manual

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INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
VENTED GAS FIREPLACE HEATERS - DIRECT VENT MODELS
P/N 700,005M REV. X 11/2004
RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
FOR YOUR SAFETY: Do not store or use gasoline
or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicin-
ity of this or any other appliance.
FOR YOUR SAFETY: What to do if you smell gas:
• DO NOT light any appliance.
• DO NOT touch any electrical switches.
• DO NOT use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor’s phone. Follow your gas suppliers
instructions.
• Ifyourgassuppliercannotbereached,callthe
fire department.
Installation and service must be performed by a
qualified installer, service agency or the gas
supplier.
MODELS
POURVOTRESÉCURITÉ: Nepasentreposerniutiliser
d'essencenid'autrevapeursouliquidesinflammables
dans le voisinage de cet appareil ou de tout autre
appareil.
POUR VOTRE SÉCURITÉ: Que faire si vous sentez une
odeur de gaz:
•Ne pas tenter d'allumer d'appareil.
•Netouchezàaucuninterrupteur. Nepasvousservir
des téléphones se trouvant dans le batiment où
vous vous trouvez.
•Evacuez la piéce, le bâtiment ou la zone.
•Appelez immédiatement votre fournisseur de gaz
depuis un voisin. Suivez les instructions du
fournisseur.
•Si vous ne pouvez rejoindre le fournisseur de gaz,
appelez le service dos incendies.
L'installationetservicedoitêtreexécutéparunqualifié
installeur,agencedeserviceoulefournisseurdegaz.
AVERTISSEMENT: ASSUREZ-VOUS DE BIEN SUIVRE
LESINSTRUCTIONSDONNÉDANSCETTENOTICEPOUR
RÉDUIRE AU MINIMUM LE RISQUE D'INCENDIE OU
POUR ÉVITER TOUT DOMMAGE MATÉRIEL, TOUTE
BLESSURE OU LA MORT.
DIRECT VENT
500/600/800 SERIES
WARNING:IFTHEINFORMATIONINTHISMANUAL
IS NOT FOLLOWED EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLO-
SION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAM-
AGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermar-
ket permanently located, manufactured home
(USA only) or 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, unless a certified kit is used.
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Figure 1
Electronic appliances are designed to operate
on natural or propane gas. An electronic inter-
mittent pilot ignition system provides safe,
efficient operation. External electrical power is
required to operate these units.
These appliances comply with National Safety
Standards and are tested and listed by Omni-
Test Laboratories (Report No. 116-F-13-4) to
ANSIZ21.88-2002(inCanada,CSA-2.33-2002),
and CAN/CGA-2.17-M91 in both USA and
Canada, as vented gas fireplace heaters.
Both millivolt and electronic versions of
these appliances are listed by Omni-Test
Laboratories for installation in bedrooms
and mobile homes.
Installation must conform to local codes. In the
absence of local codes, installation must com-
ply with the current National Fuel Gas Code,
ANSI Z223.1. (In Canada, the current CAN-1
B149 installation code.) Electrical wiring must
comply with the National Electrical Code ANSI/
NFPA 70 - (latest edition). (In Canada, the
current CSA C22-1 Canadian Electrical Code.)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Packaging ........................................ page 2
Introduction ..................................... page 2
General Information......................... page 2
Location .......................................... page 3
Appliance and Vent Clearances....... page 4
Vent Termination Clearances ........... page 5
Typical Installation Sequence .......... page 5
Detailed Installation Steps ............... page 5
Step 1. Framing ............................. page 5
Step 2. Routing Gas Line ............... page 5
Fireplace Specifications ................... page 8
Step 3. Install the Vent System ...... page 9
Vertical Termination Systems .......... page 10
Vent Section Length Chart ............... page 10
Vertical Vent Tables and Figures...... page 13
Horizontal Termination System ........ page 15
Horizontal Vent Tables and Figures . page 17
Venting Using Flexible Vent Pipe ..... page 20
Step 4. Field Wiring ....................... page 21
Step 5. Optional Blower Kit Wiring page 21
Step 6. Connecting Gas Line.......... page 22
Step 7. Installing Logs ................... page 22
Step 8. Checking Unit Operation ..... page 22
Step 9. Installing Glass Door ......... page 23
Step 10. Burner Adjustments ........... page 23
Step 11. Hood Installation ............... page 23
Finishing Requirements ................... page 23
Cold Climate Insulation.................... page 24
Installation Accessories ................... page 25
Gas Conversion Kits.................. page 26
TYPICAL INSTALLATION
INTRODUCTION
These vented gas fireplace heaters are sealed
combustion, air circulating gas fireplaces de-
signed for residential applications. These ap-
pliances must be installed with the Secure
Vent™ and /or Secure Flex™vent systems
routed to the outside atmosphere.
Millivolt appliances are designed to operate on
natural or propane gas. A millivolt gas control
valve with piezo ignition system provides safe,
efficient operation. External electrical power is
required to operate the optional blower if in-
stalled in these units.
Note: Installation and repair should be per-
formedby aqualifiedservice person.The appli-
ance should be inspected annually by a quali-
fied professional service technician. More fre-
quent inspections and cleanings may be re-
quired due to excessive lint from carpeting,
bedding material, etc. It is imperative that the
control compartment, burners and circulating
airpassage waysof theappliance bekeptclean.
S'assurer que le brùleur et le compartiment
des commandes sont propres. Voir les in-
structions d'installation et d'utilisation qui
accompagnent l'appareil.
Provide adequate clearances around air open-
ings and adequate accessibility clearance for
service and proper operation. Never obstruct
the front openings of the appliance.
These appliances are designed to operate on
natural or propane gas only.
Please read and understand these
instructions before beginning your
installation.
This installation manual will help you obtain a
safe, efficient, dependable installation for your
appliance and vent system.
GENERAL INFORMATION
PACKAGING
The assembled vented gas fireplace heater is
packaged with:
1 -one log set located in firebox area.
2 -one envelope containing the literature
packagewhichconsistsofthehomeowner's
manual, installation instructions, log set
supplement and warranty; envelope is lo-
cated in the control area.
3 - one ventrestrictor tobe appliedas shownon
page 9; restrictor is taped to the envelope.
4 -one hood located behind the top panel.
5 -one bag of decorative volcanic stone lo-
cated in the control area.
6 -one bag of glowing embers located in the
control area.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ALTER OR MODIFY
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE APPLIANCE OR
ITS COMPONENTS. ANY MODIFICATION OR
ALTERATION MAY VOID THE WARRANTY,
CERTIFICATIONANDLISTINGSOFTHISUNIT.

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Table 1
Test gage connections are provided on the
front of the millivolt gas control valve (iden-
tified IN for the inlet and OUT for the mani-
fold side). A ¹⁄₈" NPT test gage connection is
provided at the inlet and outlet side of
the electronic gas control valve.
Minimum inlet gas pressure to these appliances
is5.0 incheswatercolumn(1.24kPa)fornatural
gas and 11 inches water column (2.74 kPa) for
propane for the purpose of input adjustment.
Maximum inlet gas supply pressure to these
appliances is 10.5 inches water column (2.61
kPa) for natural gas and 13.0 inches water
column (3.23 kPa) for propane.
These appliances must be isolated from the gas
supplypiping system(byclosing theirindividual
manualshut-off valve) duringany pressuretest-
ing of the gas supply piping system at test
pressuresequalto or less than¹⁄₂ psig (3.5 kPa).
These appliances and their individual shut-off
valves must be disconnected from the gas
supplypipingsystem during any pressuretest-
ing of that system at pressures in excess of ¹⁄₂
psig (3.5 kPa).
Do not use these appliances if any part has
been under water. Immediately call a quali-
fied,professional servicetechnician toinspect
the appliance and to replace any parts of the
control system and any gas control which
have been under water.
Ne pas se servir de cet appareil s'il a étéplongé
dans l'eau, complètement ou en partie. Appeler
untechnicienqualifiépourinspecterl'appareil et
remplacertoute partie dusystème decontrôle et
toute commande qui ont étéplongés dans l'eau.
The millivolt appliances are manually controlled
andfeatureasparkignitor (piezo)that allowsthe
appliance's pilot gas to be lit without the use of
matches or batteries. This system provides
continuedserviceinthe eventofapower outage.
WARNING: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH
THEINSTALLATIONANDOPERATING IN-
STRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THIS DOCU-
MENT WILL RESULT IN AN IMPROP-
ERLY INSTALLED AND OPERATING AP-
PLIANCE,VOIDINGITSWARRANTY. ANY
CHANGE TO THIS APPLIANCE AND/OR
ITS OPERATING CONTROLS IS DANGER-
OUS. IMPROPERINSTALLATIONORUSE
OF THIS APPLIANCE CAN CAUSE SERI-
OUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM FIRE,
BURNS, EXPLOSION OR CARBON MON-
OXIDE POISONING.
These appliances must not be connected to a
chimney or flue serving a separate solid fuel
burning appliance.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of
carbon monoxide poisoning are similar to
thefluwithheadaches,dizziness and/ornau-
sea. If you have these signs, obtain fresh air
immediately. Turn off the gas supply to the
appliance and have it serviced by a qualified
professional, as it may not be operating
correctly.
WARNING: CHILDREN AND ADULTS
SHOULD BE ALERTED TO THE HAZARDS
OFHIGHSURFACETEMPERATURES.USE
CAUTION AROUND THE APPLIANCE TO
AVOID BURNS OR CLOTHING IGNITION.
YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE CARE-
FULLY SUPERVISED WHEN THEY ARE IN
THE SAME ROOM AS THE APPLIANCE.
WARNING: DO NOT PLACE CLOTHING
OR OTHER FLAMMABLE MATERIALS
ON OR NEAR THIS APPLIANCE.
AVERTISSEMENT: SURVEILLER LES
ENFANTS. GARDER LES VÊTEMENTS,
LES MEUBLES, L'ESSENCE OU AUTRES
LIQUIDES ÀVAPEUR INFLAMMABLES
ÀCOTE DE L'APPAREIL.
Installations at Altitudes of 0 to 4500 ft.-
Unitsare testedandapproved forelevations
of 0 to 4500 feet (0 to 1372 meters).
Installations at Altitudes above 4500 ft.-
For elevations above 4500 feet (1372
meters), install the unit according to the
regulations of the local authorities having
jurisdictionand,intheUSA,thelatestedition
ofthe NationalFuel GasCode(ANSI Z223.1)
or, in Canada, the latest edition of the
CAN1-B149.1 and .2 codes.
Electronic Models -
Electronic models have a fixed rate gas valve.
Input of electronic models is shown in the
following table:
Input of millivolt models is shown in the
following table:
All Models -
Maximum manifold pressure is 3.5 in. w.c.
(0.87 kPa) for natural gas and 10 in. w.c.
(2.49 kPa) for LP/Propane gas.
Table 1 shows the units' gas orifice size for
theelevationsindicated.
This appliance may be installed in an af-
termarket permanently located, manufac-
tured home (USA only) or mobile home,
where not prohibited by local codes. This
appliance is only for use with the type of
gas indicated on the rating plate. This ap-
pliance is not convertible for use with other
gases, unless a certified kit is used.
Cetappareilpeutêtreinstallédansunmaison
préfabriquée (É.-U. seulement) ou mobile
déjàinstallée àdemeure si les réglements
locaux le permettent.
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les types de gaz indiqués sur la plaque
signalétique. Nepasl'utiliseravecd'autresgaz
sauf si un kit de conversion certifiéest installé.
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LOCATION
In selecting the location, the aesthetic and func-
tionaluse oftheapplianceareprimary concerns.
However,ventsystemrouting totheexteriorand
access to the fuel supply are also important.
Consideration should be given to traffic ways,
furniture,draperies, etc.,due toelevatedsurface
temperatures (
see Figure 2 ).
Millivolt Models -
Millivolt models come standard with the
manually-modulated gas valve; flame ap-
pearance and heat output can be con-
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Shelf Above Fireplace With Rear Venting
Do not insulate the
space between the
appliance and the
area above it.
Shelf Height
(
see table)
Shelf Height
(
see table)
Do not insulate the
space between the
appliance and the
area above it.
Shelf Above Fireplace With Top Venting
(Rear Vent Application
HORIZONTAL VENT
without a chase)
HORIZONTAL VENT
(Rear Vent Application
With a chase)
HORIZONTAL VENT
(Top Vent
Application)
VERTICAL VENT
(Top Vent
Application)
(Rear Vent
VERTICAL VENT
Application)
APPLICATION
REAR VENT
APPLICATION
TOP VENT
APPLICATION
TOP VENT
REAR VENT
APPLICATION
TOP VENT
APPLICATION
RECESSED
INSTALLATION
TOP VENT
APPLICATION
APPLICATION
TOP VENT
APPLICATION
TOP VENT
Figure 2
Figure 3
*Note: 3 in. (75 mm) above any horizontal/
inclined vent component.
**Note: The nailing flange and the cabinet
surfacesdirectlyadjacenttotheframingmem-
ber attached to the nailing flange, are exempt
from the 1/2" clearance to combustibles de-
fined for the rest of the cabinet sides and back.
Table 2
Typical Locations
The location should also be free of electrical,
plumbingorotherheating/airconditioningduct-
ing. These direct vent appliances are uniquely
suited for installations requiring a utility shelf
positioned directly above the fireplace. Utility
shelveslikethesearecommonly usedfor locat-
ing television sets and decorative plants.
To provide for the lowest possible shelf surface
use the alternate rear vent outlet with attached
ventingroutedina waytominimizeobstructions
to the use of the space above the appliance. Do
not insulate the space between the appliance
and the area above it. See Figure 3 .The
minimum height from the base of the appliance
to the underside of combustible materials used
toconstructautilityshelfinthisfashionisshown
in the table in Figure 3 .
The appliance should be mounted on a fully
supported base extending the full width and
depthofthe unit.Theappliancemaybelocated
on or near conventional construction materi-
als. However, if installed on combustible ma-
terials, such as carpeting, vinyl tile, etc., a
metal or wood barrier covering the entire bot-
tom surface must be used.
APPLIANCE AND VENT CLEARANCES
These appliances are approved with zero clear-
ance from spacers to combustible materials on
all sides (as detailed in Table 2 ), with the
following exception: When the unit is installed
with one side flush with a perpendictular side
wall,the wallperpendicularto theopposite side
of the appliance front face must not extend
more than five inches beyond the front edge of
the unit. In addition, when the unit is recessed,
the side walls surrounding the unit must not
extend more than five inches beyond the front
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Right Side
Front Corner of
Fireplace Framing
6 ¹⁄₂"
(152 mm)
3"
(76 mm)
3"
(76 mm)
12"
(305 mm)
Termination Kit
Combustible Projection
greater than 2¹⁄₂ inches in length
Horizontal Vent Termination Clearances
Combustible Projection
2¹⁄₂ inches or less in length
18"
(457 mm)
Ventilated
Soffit Unventilated
Soffit
12
X
Roof Pitch is X/12
2 FT
MIN.
2 FT MIN.
Lowest
Discharge
Opening
H*
*H = MINIMUM HEIGHT FROM ROOF TO
LOWEST DISCHARGE OPENING OF VENT
TERMINATION HEIGHTS FOR VENTS ABOVE
FLAT OR SLOPED ROOFS
Horizontal Overhang
Vertical
Wall
Vent
Termination
Storm Collar
Concentric
Vent Pipe
Flashing
1 inch (25.4 mm) Minimum
Clearance to Combustibles
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 7
Figure 6
Note: The nailing flanges, combustible members
and screw heads located in areas directly adjacent
to the nailing flanges, are EXEMPT from the 1/2”
clearance to combustible requirements for the
firebox outer wrapper. Combustible framing may be
in direct contact with the nailing flanges and may
be located closer than 1/2”from screw heads and
the firebox wrapper in areas adjacent to the nailing
flanges. Frame the opening to the exact dimensions
specified in the framing details of this manual.
Side
Framing
Unit Nailing Flange
(No clearance to
combustible
framing is required)
Left Side Front Corner of Fireplace Shown
(Right Side Requirements the Same)
Unit Being Secured By Its Nailing Flanges
To The Framing
Horizontal Vent Termination Clearances
The horizontal vent termination must have a
minimum of 3" (76 mm) clearance to any
overhead combustible projection of 2 ¹⁄₂" (64
mm) or less. See Figure 5. For projections
exceeding 2 ¹⁄₂" (64 mm), see Figure 5 . For
additional vent location restrictions refer to
Figure 8 on page 6 .
Terminate multiple vent terminations accord-
ing to the installation codes listed at the top of
this page.
Vertical Vent Termination Clearances
VENT TERMINATION CLEARANCES
Theseinstructionsshouldbeusedasaguide-
line and do not supersede local codes in any
way. Install vent according to local codes,
these instructions, the current National Fuel
Gas Code (ANSI-Z223.1) in the USA or the
current standards of CAN/CGA-B149.1 and -
B149.2 in Canada.
Terminate single vent caps relative to building
components according to
figure 4 .
Step 3. (page 9) Install the vent system and
exterior termination.
Step 4. (page 21) Field Wiring
a. Millivolt Appliances –Install the operating
control switch (not factory provided) and bring
in electrical service line for forced air circulating
blower (optional equipment).
b. Electronic Appliances –Field wire and install
operating control switch.
Step 5. (page 21) Install blower kit (optional
equipment).
Step6.(page22) Makeconnectiontogassupply.
Step 7. (page 22) Install the logs, decorative
volcanic stone and glowing embers.
Step 8. (page 22) Checkout appliance operation.
Step9. (page23)Installglassdoorframeassembly.
Step 10. (page 23) Adjust burner to ensure
proper flame appearance.
Step 11. (page 23) Install the hoods.
See
Figure 10 on page 7 or Figure 11 on page
8
for corner framing installations. All framing
details must allow for a minimum clearance to
combustible framing members as shown in
Table 2 .
Step 2. ROUTING GAS LINE
Route a ¹⁄₂" (13 mm) gas line along the inside of
the right side framing as shown in Figure 7 .
Gas lines must be routed, constructed and
made of materials that are in strict accordance
with local codes and regulations.
All appliances are factory-equipped with a flex-
ible gas line connector and ¹⁄₂ inch shutoff
valve. (See step 6 on page 22).
Note - See Figure 34 on page 16 for the recess allow-
ances, into exterior walls, of the round, square and
small square horizontal terminations.
Side Elevation View
TYPICAL INSTALLATION SEQUENCE
The typical sequence of installation follows,
however,eachinstallationisuniqueresulting in
variations to those described.
See the page numbers references in the follow-
ing steps for detailed procedures.
Step1. (page5)Construct theappliancefram-
ing. Position the appliance within the framing
and secure with nailing brackets.
Step 2. (page 5) Route gas supply line to
appliance location.
DETAILED INSTALLATION STEPS
The appliance is shipped with all gas controls
and components installed and pre-wired. Re-
move the shipping carton, exposing the front
glass door. Remove the top panel. Remove the
cardboard from underneath the pressure re-
lief plates. Gently depress the outer top cor-
ners of the access panel until the catches "pop"
thepanelfree,allowingittoswingoutanddown
to open. Open the two latches (located under
the firebox floor) securing the glass door. Re-
move the door by tilting it outward at the
bottom and lifting it up. Set the door aside
protecting it from inadvertent damage. See
Figure 55 on page 23.
Step 1. FRAMING
Frame these appliances as illustrated in
Figure 9 on page 7, unless the appliance is
to be installed in a corner
.
The fireplace should be secured to the side
framingmembersusingtheunit'snailingflanges
- one top and bottom on each side of the
fireplace front. See
Figure 6. Use 8d nails or
their equivalent.
Iftheapplianceistobeelevatedabovefloorlevel,
asolidcontinuousplatformmustbeconstructed.
Headers may be in direct contact with the appli-
ance top spacers but must not be supported by
themornotchedtofitaroundthem. Allconstruc-
tionabovetheappliancemustbeselfsupporting.
DONOT usethe appliancefor structuralsupport.