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Cara DR
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Safety Precautions FOR SAFE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF YOUR “ENVIRO” HEATER, PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: • All ENVIRO gas-fired appliances must be installed in FOR YOUR SAFETY accordance with their instructions. Carefully read all the • Installation and service must be performed by a qualified instructions in this manual first. Consult the building authority installer, service agency or gas supplier. having jurisdiction to determine the need for a permit prior to com
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Table of Contents Safety Precautions.....................................................................................................2 Table of Contents......................................................................................................3 Codes And Approvals.................................................................................................4 Specifications............................................................................................................
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Codes And Approvals DIRECT VENT ONLY: This type is identified by the sufix DV. This appliance draws all of its air for combustion from outside the dwelling, through a specially designed vent pipe system. REAR VENT DV Certified for installation from 0-2000 ft (0-610 m). In the USA: The appliance may be installed at higher altitudes. Please refer to your American Gas Association guidelines which state: the sea level rated input of Gas Designed Appliances installed at elevations above 2000 (61
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Specifications WARNING: Operation of this heater when not connected to a properly installed and maintained venting system can result in carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and possible death. Rating LabeL Location: The Rating Label is located on the inside surface of the pedestal control door. Dimensions: 3 17 /8” (441mm) 1 21 /2” 7 (546mm) 16 /8” (426mm) 1 36 /2” 5 32 /16” (927mm) (821mm) 3 1 15 /4” 21 /2” (400mm) (546mm) Figure 1: Cara DR Exterior Dimensions. 5
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L O I P T O L TP TH TP TH I P F F Operating Instructions For Your Safety, Read Safety Precautions And Lighting Instructions Before Operating. WARNING: IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT, CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OF LOSS OF LIFE. PiLot Lighting instRuctions: Hot while operating. Do not touch, severe burns may result. CAUTION: Keep children, clothing, furniture, gasoline or other flammable vapors away. CAUTION: Do not oper
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Operating Instructions For Your Safety, Read Safety Precautions And Lighting Instructions Before Operating Low High On/Off Ignitor Fan Remote Control Receiver (optional) Off Car a Figure 4: Cara DR Control Panel. aiR shutteR: The air shutter is controlled by sliding the air shutter adjustment screw (shown in Figure 5) either forwards or backwards. The adjustment screw, for the primary air, is located on the bottom of the firebox. The air shutter nut can be accessed by removing the contro
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Operating Instructions For Your Safety, Read Safety Precautions And Lighting Instructions Before Operating The ideal flame will be blue at the base and light orange above. The flames should be of medium height. If the flames look like this (refer to Figure Figure 43 or Front Cover), no adjustment is needed. If the flames are fairly short and mostly blue, the fireplace is getting too much air. Therefore, the air shutter should be closed slightly until the correct flames are achieved. Flames
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Maintenance And Service Routine maintenance: At least once a year, run through the following procedures to ensure the system is clean and working properly. Check the burner to see if all the ports are clear and clean. Check the pilot to make sure it is not blocked by anything. The pilot flame should be blue with little or no yellow on the tips. Warning: Clearances must be sufficient to allow access for maintenance and service Warning: Failure to position the parts in accordance with this manua
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Maintenance And Service Replacing the glass: IMPORTANT: Do not operate with the glass front removed, cracked or broken. The glass in the fireplace is a high temperature ceramic. If the glass is damaged in any way, a factory replacement door is required (see Parts List). Wear gloves when handling the damaged glass door assembly to prevent personal injury. When the glass door assembly is being transported, it must be wrapped in newsprint and tape and/or a strong plastic bag. Removal and repla
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Maintenance And Service To install the burner: 1. Insert the mixing tube into the mixing tube box (refer to Figure 8 or 9). 2. When the burner is resting in the Bring front lip of burner firebox ensure that the front edge of to front edge of firebox. the burner is lined up with the front lip of the firebox (see Figure 10 or Figure 10: Align Log Set Burner With Firebox. 11). 3. Re-install the log set or rock set (see secondary instaLation - Log set instaLLation or secondary instaLation -
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Maintenance And Service Fuel conveRsion: TO BE INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE AGENCY ONLY Please read and understand these instructions before installing. Warning: This conversion kit shall be installed by a qualified service agency in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and all applicable codes and requirements of the authority having jurisdiction. If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire, explosion or production of carbon monoxide may result c
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Maintenance And Service 7. Convert the SIT gas valve: a) Remove the extension knobs from the valve. b) Remove the black protection cap from the HI/LO knob by hand shown in Figure 18. 5 c) Insert a /32” or 4 mm Allen wrench into the hexagonal key-way of the screw (see Figure 19), rotate it counter- clockwise until it is free and extract it. d) Check that the screw is clean and if necessary remove Fuel dirt. Conversion T ab on Pilot Figure 17: Fuel Conversion Tab on Pilot. e) Flip the screw (re
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Adjacent Wall Initial Installation QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY WARNING: Operation of this heater when not connected to a properly installed and maintained venting system can result in carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and possible death. PreParation For installation: • If you are converting to a Cara DR unit, follow the instructions in this Manual, especially referencing the Conversion and Venting sections. • Remove the packaging from the appliance, and check to make sure there is no damage. If da
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Initial Installation QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY Planning Your installation: The Cara DR is only for horizontal rear vent installations. The maximum horizontal is 2’ (61 cm) and the slope on the vent must be 1¼” per foot (3.2 cm per 30 cm). No vent restrictor is required and no elbows are allowed. When planning your installation, it will be necessary to select the proper length of vent pipe for your particular requirements. It is important to note when passing through a wall, the maximum all
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Initial Installation QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY vent termination restriCtions: N O H D E B C B Fixed B G Closed L Fixed F Openable Closed G Openable M J K B A I A Termination Cap Air Supply Inlet Restriction Zone G Gas Meter (Termination not allowed) Figure 24: Vent Termination Restrictions, refer to Table 7. Table 7: Vent termination clearances, refer to Figure 24. 1 2 Letter Canadian Installation US Installation Description A 12 in (30 cm) Clearance above grade, verandah, porch, deck, or balco
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Initial Installation QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY InstallatIon of applIance: 1. This unit has been shipped as a top-vented freestanding unit and must be converted to a o Rotate 180 rear vented unit before installed. a. Carefully remove the trivet and the stovetop. Place on a soft surface as not to damage the V enting finish. Gasket b. Remove the four (4) ¼” screws that hold the flue collar elbow to the unit body. c. Carefully remove the elbow being sure not to damage the gasket that is glue
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Initial Installation QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY the termination and the wall. The arrow on the vent termination 10" should be pointing up, insure that the proper clearances to (254mm) combustible materials are maintained. 5. Before connecting the horizontal run of the vent pipe to the vent 10" termination, slide the black decorative wall thimble cover over the (254mm) vent pipe. 6. Slide the appliance and vent assembly towards the wall, carefully inserting the vent pipe into the cap assembly
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Initial Installation QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY (b) For buildings with vinyl siding, a vinyl siding standoff, Siding should be installed between the vent cap and the exterior Exterior W all wall (see Figure 29). Attach the vinyl siding standoff to the Dry W all horizontal termination. The vinyl siding standoff prevents excessive heat from possibly melting the vinyl siding material. W all Thimble Note that the horizontal vent termination bolts onto the flat Inside F inished Collar portion of
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L O I P T O L TP TH TP TH I P F F Initial Installation QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY Gas lIne connectIon and testInG: WARNING: Only persons licensed to work with gas piping may make the necessary gas connections to this appliance. Inlet Manifold Pressure Tap GAS LINE CONNECTION Pressure Tap • This stove is equipped with a certified flexible pipe located on the right side of the unit terminating in a ⅜” male NPT fitting. Consult your local authorities codes or the CAN/CGA B 149 (1
