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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AND
OWNER'S MANUAL
The Classic Cast Iron Stoves
CAST IRON
UNVENTED ROOM HEATER
MODEL
CIVF-25-21
EFFECTIVE DATE
AUGUST 2006
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket,
permanently located, manufactured (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 appliance is not
convertible for use with other gases.
Installer: Leave this manual with the appli-
ance.
WARNING: If t
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE Important Safety Information .................................................................................................3 Safety Information for Users of LP Gas .................................................................................4 Introduction .......................................................................................
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION THIS IS A HEATING APPLIANCE DO NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE WITHOUT FRONT PANEL INSTALLED. • An unvented room heater having an input rating of more than Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing an appli- 6,000 Btu per hour shall not be installed in a bathroom. ance must be replaced prior to operating the heater. • An unvented room heater having an input rating of more • DO make a periodic visual check of pilot and burners. Clean than 10,000 Btu per hour shall
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SAFETY INFORMATION FOR USERS OF LP-GAS Propane (LP-Gas) is a flammable gas which can cause fires by point with the members of your household. Someday when and explosions. In its natural state, propane is odorless and there may not be a minute to lose, everyone's safety will depend colorless. You may not know all the following safety precau- on knowing exactly what to do. If, after reading the following tions which can protect both you and your family from an information, you feel you still need
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INTRODUCTION Always consult your local Building Department regarding Notice: During initial firing of this unit, its paint will bake out, and regulations, codes or ordinances which apply to the installation smoke will occur. To prevent triggering of smoke alarms, ventilate of an unvented room heater. the room in which the unit is installed. This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* permanently Qualified Installing Agency located, manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by Ins
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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 The following steps will help insure that water vapor does not heater produces approximately one (1) ounce (30ml) of water for become a problem. every 1,000 BTU's (.3KW's) of gas input per hour. 1. Be sure the heater is sized properly for the application, including ample combustion air and circulation air. Unvented room heaters must be used as supplemental heat (a 2. If high hu
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Check all local codes for requirements, especially for the size and type of gas supply line required. Recommended Gas Pipe Diameter Pipe Length Schedule 40 Pipe Tubing, Type L Inside Diameter Outside Diameter Nat. L.P. Nat. L.P. 0-10 feet 1/2” 3/8” 1/2” 3/8” 0-3 meters 12.7mm 9.5mm 12.7mm 9.5mm 10-40 feet 1/2” 1/2” 5/8” 1/2” 4-12 meters 12.7mm 12.7mm 15.9mm 12.7mm 40-100 feet 1/2” 1/2” 3/4” 1/2” 13-30 meters 12.7mm 12.7mm 19mm 12.7mm 100-150 feet 3/4” 1/2” 7/8” 3/4” 31-46 meters 19mm 12.7mm 22
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CLEARANCES Clearances (Figures 2, 3 and 4) When facing the front of the appliance the following minimum clearances to combustible construction must be maintained. Top of appliance (ceiling) 24 inches Rear Wall 2 inches Side Wall 6 inches Heater Corners (45° angle) to Wall 4 inches Floor 0 inches Provide adequate clearances around air openings. Adequate accessibility clearances for purposes of servicing and proper operation must be provided. Installation on Rugs and Tile If this applia
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APPLIANCE HARDWARE PACKAGE Appliance Hardware Package Parts List Part Description Part Quantity Number Supplied 1/4-20 x 1" Phillips Head Bolt R-3188 4 1/4-20 x 3/8" Phillips Head Bolt R-3646 16 1/4-20 x 1/2" Leveling Bolt R-3747 4 No. 10 x 1/2" Hex Washer Head R-2737 10 Screw 1/4-20 Washer Head Nut R-3185 4 Leg Pad "A" (see Figure 6) CI-008 2 Leg Pad "B" (see Figure 6) CI-009 2 1-1/4" x 1/2" Retaining Tab (see CI-007 4 Figure 8) 1/4" x 9/32 Washer (Not Shown) R-1150 8 Figure 5 16938-3-0806 Pag
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ASSEMBLY OF STOVE CASTING Assembly of Stove Casting (Figures 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12) Detailed Instructions Follow Attention: Included in the hardware package are (8) 1/4" inside 3. Refer to Figure 6, the leg pads will have the letter "A" and "B" diameter washers. A 1/4" washer may be used with a 1/4-20 x 3/8" stamped into the metal. Place leg pad "A" and leg pad "B" at the bottom of each casting side. Leg pad "A" attaches to the bolt when assembling the stove casting parts. If a bolt hole
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7. Refer to Figure 7, the rear cover has (4) keyholes for attachment to the casting sides. Stand the casting sides on the floor with 8. Position the completed portion of the casting in the approximate the (2) bolts attached half-way into the edges of the rear cover location for installation as the completed assembly will be positioned at the rear. The large diameter holes in the keyholes heavy. of the rear cover will be toward the floor. Working with one 9. Refer to Figure 8, remove protecti
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ASSEMBLY OF STOVE CASTING (continued) 11. Refer to Figure 9, attach casting front to casting by using the (4) retaining tabs on the casting front. The (2) top, retaining tabs on the casting front will be placed behind the (2) top, locator tabs on the front of the casting sides. The (2) bottom, retaining tabs will be inserted into the (2) 9/16" slots on the front, leg pads. Place the top, retaining tabs behind the top, locator tabs as you pivot inward the bottom of the casting front in orde
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OPTIONAL STONE INLAY INSTALLATION Whenever the standard grill top is replaced with a stone inlay you 6. Place the casting top onto the casting. The casting top nests into must install the top shield and heat shield, which are provided with the casting. the stone inlay. 7. Insert center stone inlay, left stone inlay and right stone inlay Installation of Optional Stone Inlay into casting top. 1. Remove left grill, center grill and right grill from casting top. 8. Installation of stone inlay is c
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LOG PLACEMENT 1. Remove screen front from inner body by removing (2) 10 x 1/2" screws. 2. Remove logs from interior of firebox. Remove all protective packaging from logs and interior of firebox. 3. Place front log onto two (2) front pins on inner bottom. 4. Place rear log onto two (2) rear pins on rear log support. 5. Place top log onto two (2) pins on rear log. 6. Replace and attach screen front onto inner body with (2) 10 x 1/2" screws from Step 1. 7. Log placement is completed. Refe
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LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not push in or turn B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance ar
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PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS 2. Blow air pressure through the holes indicated by the arrows. Figure 15 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. The correct flame This will blow out foreign materials such as dust, lint and spider will be blue and will extend beyond the thermocouple and ther- webs. Tighten nut B also by grasping nut A. mopile. The flame will surround the thermocouple and thermopile just below the tip. A slight yellow flame may occur where the pilot flame and main burner flame meet.
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MAIN BURNER FLAME CHARACTERISTICS Cleaning and Maintenance / Main Burner Figure 18 shows a correct main burner flame pattern. Figure 19 Warning: Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning shows an incorrect main burner flame pattern. After use, cleaning of the main burner may be required for the If main burner flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 19 proper flame. The main burner may be cleaned by applying air • See Troubleshooting, pages 20-21. pressure to the ports on the main bu
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WIRING Wiring of ON/OFF/REMOTE Switch with 750 Millivolt Wall CIVF-25 ON/OFF/REMOTE Switch Thermostat Accessory and Another Accessory CIVF-25 is equipped with an ON/OFF/REMOTE switch which Connect the green and red, stripped and bare, wires on the ON/OFF/ is located on the wire channel. A wire harness is attached to the REMOTE switch wire harness to the 750 millivolt wall thermostat ON/OFF/REMOTE switch. The red, black and green (wires) female AND to the remote receiver that is a component
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Wiring Diagram (Figure 21) Figure 21 MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT: Turn off gas before servicing appliance. It is recommended that a qualified service technician perform these check-ups at the beginning of each heating season. • Clean Burner and Control Compartment Keep the control compartment, logs and burner area surrounding the logs clean by vacuuming or brushing at least twice a year. Cleaning Procedure (Figure 22) 1. Turn off pilot light at gas valve. 2. Remove screen front. [(2) 10 x 1/2"
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TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOMS - POSSIBLE CAUSES AND CORRECTIONS IMPORTANT: Operating heater where impurities in air exist may create odors. Cleaning supplies, paint, paint remover, cigarette smoke, cements and glues, new carpet or textiles, etc., create fumes. These fumes may mix with combustion air and create odors. 1. When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at ODS/ 5. Pilot burning, no gas to burner, valve knob "ON", on/off pilot. switch "ON." a. Ignitor electrode positioned wro
