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VENTED GAS FIREPLACE
INSTALLATION AND OWNER’S OPERATION MANUAL
4" B-VENT DECORATIVE GAS FIREPLACES
MODELS
(V)CB36N(E) AND (V)CB36P(E)
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol-
lowed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the 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 e
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Information ............................................... Inspecting Burners............................................. Product Identification ........................................... 4 Cleaning and Maintenance ................................ 3 Local Codes......................................................... 4 Specifications .................................................... 4 Product Features ................................................. 5 Tr
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SAFETy INFORMATION Do not place clothing or other Continued flammable material on or near This fireplace is a vented product. This fireplace the appliance. Never place any will not produce any gas leakage into your home if objects on or around fireplace. properly installed. This fireplace must be installed by a qualified (certified or licensed) service person. Fireplace reaches high tempera- If this unit is not properly installed by a qualified tures. Keep children and adults service pe
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SAFETy INFORMATION PRODUCT Continued IDENTIFICATION 4. Never install the fireplace 4" B-Vent Top Louver Panel Flue Collar • ina recreational vehicle • in windy or drafty areas where curtains or Nailing other combustible (flammable) objects can Flange make contact with the fireplace front • in high traffic areas Glass 5. Do not modify this fireplace under any circum- Door stances. Any parts removed for servicing must Assembly be replaced prior to operating fireplace. 6.
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When deciding the location of your fireplace, PRODUCT FEATURES follow these rules: These are a few facts that can help you understand • Do not connect this fireplace to a chimney flue and enjoy your vented decorative fireplace: servicing a separate solid fuel burning fireplace • The (V)CB36N(E) and (V)CB36P(E) series or appliance. of vented decorative fireplaces may be recessed • Do to high temperatures, do not locate this into an exterior chase, an interior flush wal
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Note: To prevent damage to ceramic logs and PRE-INSTALLATION glass panels you may want to remove them before PREPARATION positioning and framing the unit. To access firebox, Continued see Louver Panels and Glass Door,page 16. • A hearth extension is not required with this CLEARANCES appliance. If one is installed, it is for aesthetic Minimum clearances to combustibles for fireplace: purposes only and does not have to meet stan- Back, Sides, Floo
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PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Continued These dimensions allow for 1" 3 14 /4" clearance at sides and back of (37.5 cm) fireplace. However, 0" clearance is also 21" (53.3 cm) permitted at all sides when framed. To Center of Top Vent 5 28 /8" 3 (72.7 cm) 14 /4" (37.5 cm) to Nailing Flanges 1 12 /4" (31 cm) to Opening 3 56 /4" (144 cm) Figure 6 - Framing Clearances for Corner Installation MANTEL CLEARANCES Figure 8, page 8, shows projected mantel depths WARNING: When finishing at various hei
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PRE-INSTALLATION INSTALLATION PREPARATION PRECAUTIONS Continued NOTICE: Failure to follow these in- structions will void the warranty. Outer • Wear gloves andsafety glasses for protection Surround • Use extreme caution when using ladders or Combustible Material May when on roof tops Be Used • Be aware of electrical wiring locations in walls and ceilings The following actions will void the warranty on 1 Safe 1 / " 2 Zone this product: (3.8 cm) 1 1 5 /4" 3 / " 33° 2 • Insta
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In each case the offsets must be supported and VENTING INSTALLATION firestops must be positioned wherever the vent Continued must pass through a sub-floor, ceiling joist or This appliance may be vented through a manu- an attic overhang. The vent pipe must terminate factured chimney liner system if all are listed, vertically into a listed type vent cap and extend a inspected and approved by local codes and/or sufficient height through an approved ro
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If the appliance is not venting properly, shut it VENTING INSTALLATION off and notify your installer or a qualified service Continued agencyto inspect theventing system. Lowest Listed Discharge ELECTRICAL SUPPLY CONNECTION Vent Cap Opening CAUTION: Disconnect the 8 Ft. Min. Listed electrical power to the supply x Gas Vent circuit before attempting to con- 12 Roof Pitch x/12 nect or service this appliance. Listed Clearance H (Min) Roof Pitch H (Min.) A prewired junction box
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2. Route 15 foot wire through hole openings with VENTING INSTALLATION bushings provided on either side of fireplace Continued cabinet. 9. Strip back outer Romex to about 4" and con- 3. Connect one bare wire end to each of terminals nect black, white and green wires accordingly of GWMS2 wall switch. using 3 wire nut connectors. 4. Installwall switch and cover in wall. 10. Tuck tailing wires into junction box and replace IMPORTANT: Do not use any other wire than tha
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INSTALLING OPTIONAL WIRELESS INSTALLING OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL - MODEL WRC CONTROLS (Electronic Ignition) Continued Installing and Activating the Remote 6. Use clips to mount receiver on remote mount- Receiver ing bracket as shown in Figure 16. 1. Open bottom louver and locate plug recep- Plastic Mounting tacle. The plug receptacle is located either on Clips the right orleft side ofcabinet. 2. The WRC model receiver does not require a battery. Receiver can be installed
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24 VAC Ignition Control Module MV PV TH P/MV GND TR O INSTALLING OPTIONAL CONTROLS Continued WIRING DIAGRAMS NOTICE: This appliance is equipped with a vent safety shutoff switch which will shut down the appliance in case of a venting problem. Do not bypass the vent safety shutoff switch. If the appliance should shut down, have a qualified installer, service agency, or your gas supplier inspect the vent before operating. CAUTION: label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing control
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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION CAUTION: Use only new, CHECK GAS TYPE black iron or steel pipe. Inter- Use only the correct type of gas (natural or pro- nally-tinned copper tubing may pane/LP). If your gas supply is not the correct gas be used in certain areas. Check type, do not install fireplace. See dealer where you purchased your fireplace for proper gas type your local codes. Use pipe of fireplace or tro purchase gas conversion kit (see 1/2" diameter or greater to allow Accessories, page 3
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4. Check all gas connections for leaks (see FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Checking Gas Connections). Continued To Gas Supply We recommend that you install a sediment trap/ Equipment (Natural) drip leg in supply line as shown in Figure 23. Lo- Shutoff Valve cate sediment trap/drip leg where it is within reach for cleaning. Install in piping system between fuel supply and fireplace. Locate sediment trap/drip leg To External where trapped matter is not likely to free
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PRESSURE TESTING FIREPLACE GAS FIREPLACE INSTALLATION CONNECTIONS Continued 1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 25). Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 2. Open propane/LP supply tank valve for pro- 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) pane/LP fireplace or main gas valve located on 1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 25). or near gas meter for natural gas fireplace. 2. Pressurize supply piping system by either 3. Make sure control knob of fireplace is in the opening propane/LP supply
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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued Spring Clips Removing Louver Panels Remove the top and bottom louver panels by si- multaneously pulling both top end spring latches towards the center of the appliance until they are disengaged from the locating holes (see Figure 28). Repeat for bottom spring latches and pull the lou- vers outward. To install or replace items removed, simply reverse the procedures above. 1. Lift Up Panel at Lower Rail Louver Panel Spring
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4. Break ember material into quarter sized pieces FIREPLACE INSTALLATION and place a single layer along the full length Continued of ember tray to hide bottom edge of base log. INSTALLING LOGS AND GLOWING (see Figure 32). EMBERS 5. Replace glass door and louver panels (see A 4 piece ceramic log set comes packed inside the Removing/Replacing Glass Door, page 17). unit firebox. Removal of glass door is necessary to unpack and assemble logs and add hearth treat- WARNING: The
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N O T 6. The pilot is located by the main burner and OPERATING FIREPLACE should not require accessing for lighting. MANUAL IGNITION Sy STEM 7. Turn gas control knob counterclockwise to PILOT. FOR YOUR SAFETY 8. Push in gas control knob all the way and READ BEFORE LIGHTING hold. Immediately light the pilot by re- peatedly pressing the piezo ignitor until a WARNING: If you do not fol- flame appears. Continue to hold for about low these instructions exactly, one (1) minute after the pilot
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OPERATING FIREPLACE NOTICE: During initial operation Continued of a new heater, the burning of MANUAL LIGHTING residues from the manufacturing PROCEDURE process of the firebox and logs 1. Remove glass door (see Removing/Replacing will produce a paper-burning smell Glass Door, page 17). and orange flames. Open a window 2. Follow steps 1 through 8 under Lighting for the first few hours of operation Instructions, page 19). to adequately vent this smell. 3. Press gas control knob and light
