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TM UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) GAS FIREPLACE
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
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Shown with optional cabinet mantel, Shown with optional hearth
hearth base, and trim accessories. base accessory.
CGEFP33PR, CGEFP33NR, EFP33PR, EFP33NR,
VTGF33NR, and VTGF33PR
Gas Fireplace with Total Control System (TCS)
WARNING: Improper installation,
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol-
adjustment, alterati
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 SAFETY INFORMATION TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION ............................................................ 2 SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................... 32 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ..................................................... 3 SERVICE HINTS....................................................................... 32 TECHNICAL SERVICE ............................................................. 32 LOCAL CODES ............
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SAFETY INFORMATION 3 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION 3 SAFETY INFORMATION Continued 1. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on 16. To prevent performance problems with propane/LP units, do the rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with not use propane/LP fuel tanks of less than 100 lb. capacity. other gases. 17. Provide adequate clearances around air openings. 2. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) inside any structure. Locate propane/LP supply tank(s) outdoo
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LOCAL CODES 4 UNPACKING PRODUCT FEATURES LOCAL CODES PRODUCT FEATURES OPERATION Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas This vent-free fireplace is clean burning. It requires no outside Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54*. venting. There is no heat loss out a vent or up a chimney. Heat is generated by both realistic flames and glowing embers. When used *Available from: without the optional blower, the fire
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AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION 5 Providing Adequate Ventilation 5 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Unusually tight construction is defined as construction WARNING: This heater shall not be installed in a where: confined space or unusually tight construction un- a. walls and ceilings exposed to the outside atmosphere less provisions are provided for adequate combus- have a continuous water vapor retarder with a rating tion and ventilation air. Read the following instruc- -11 2 of one perm
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AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Determining Fresh-Air Flow For Heater Location 6 Ventilation Air AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued A. Rework worksheet, adding the space of an adjoining room. If the DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR extra space provides an unconfined space, remove door to adjoining HEATER LOCATION room or add ventilation grills between rooms. See Ventilation Air From Inside Building. Determining if You Have a Confined or B. Vent room directly to the outdoors. See Venti
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AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION 7 Ventilation Air (Cont.) 7 INSTALLATION AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND INSTALLATION VENTILATION Continued NOTICE: This heater is intended for use as supple- Ventilation Air From Outdoors mental heat. Use this heater along with your primary heating system. Do not install this heater as your Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts. You must primary heat source. If you have a central heating provide two permanent openings: one within 12" of the ceili
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INSTALLATION 8 Check Gas Type Electrical Hookup Installation Clearances Installation Sequence Removing Fireplace Screen And Floor Assembly INSTALLATION Continued CHECK GAS TYPE INSTALLATION SEQUENCE Use the correct gas type (natural or propane/LP) for your unit. If After unpacking fireplace (see Unpacking, page 4), we suggest that your gas supply is not correct, do not install fireplace. Call dealer you install your fireplace system in the following sequence: where you bought fireplace for prope
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INSTALLATION 9 Removing Fireplace Screen And Floor Assembly (Cont.) 9 Electrical Connections for Power Cord Relocating Wall Switch INSTALLATION Continued Hole in Floor Hole in Outer Flexible Gas Line Support Bracket Casing Bushings Power Cord Figure 7 - Routing Power Cord Screws RELOCATING WALL SWITCH Fireplace Floor Assembly Note: The decorative wall switch plate supplied is white. The wall Figure 6 - Removing Fireplace Floor Assembly (VTGF33N/PR switch plate may be painted to match your deco
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INSTALLATION Relocating Wall Switch (Cont.) 10 INSTALLATION Continued For Mantel Installation Mounting Wall Switch to Wall for Recessed Fireplace If fireplace is to be installed into a mantel, (see Conventional 7. Create three openings on wall according to Template 1, page Fireplace Installation, pages 18 and 19) the wall switch may be 45. This is best done by making a pattern to work with on your mounted on either side of the mantel, facing to the side. Do not wall. Carefully cut page 45/46 fro
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INSTALLATION 11 Relocating Wall Switch (Cont.) 11 Installing Variable Speed Blower Accessory INSTALLATION Continued 16. Position switch/plate assembly vertically over wall openings 13. Position switch/plate assembly vertically over opening with with decal lettering upright (see Figure 13). decal lettering upright. Make sure wires freely pass through wall without binding. Align holes in wall plate with 1/8" pilot 17. Insert mounting screws, removed in step 2 of Relocating Wall holes in mantel wal
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INSTALLATION Installing Variable Speed Blower Accessory (Cont.) 12 INSTALLATION Continued 5. Be certain that all wire terminals are securely attached to ter- 10. Peel off backing paper and stick supplied wiring diagram de- minals on blower motor and that the screw retaining the green cal near center of firebox bottom (Figure 17, page 13). ground wire is tight. 11. If gas connections have been made and checked, replace fire- 6. Place control knob provided on plastic control shaft of speed place
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INSTALLATION 13 Installing Variable Speed Blower Accessory (Cont.) 13 Installing Thermostatic Blower Accessory INSTALLATION Continued 2. Using screw provided, attach green ground wire from speed control cord to blower housing. Tighten screw securely (see Figure 18). 3. Place the blower against lower rear wall of firebox outer wrap- per with the exhaust port directed upward. Align the holes in top mounting tabs of blower with holes in wall of wrapper (see Figure 19, page 14). Using two #8 screws
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INSTALLATION Installing Thermostatic Blower Accessory (Cont.) 14 INSTALLATION Continued 10. Place control knob provided on plastic control shaft of speed 13. Check to make sure that the power cord and all wires are com- control (see Figure 20). pletely clear of the blower wheel and that there are no other foreign objects in blower wheel. 11. Mount the speed control onto the front leg of the left floor support bracket using 2 screws provided (see Figure 20). CAUTION: Never touch the blower wheel
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INSTALLATION 15 Installing Thermostatic Blower Accessory (Cont.) 15 Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location INSTALLATION Continued If any of the original wire as supplied with the appliance must be 15. If gas connections have been made and checked, replace fireplace replaced, it must be replaced with 105˚C wire or it's equivalent. floor assembly in fireplace. Feed flexible gas supply line into fire- place base area while replacing fireplace floor assembly. Make sure Operating the Blower the
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INSTALLATION Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location (Cont.) 16 Connecting Fireplace To Gas Supply INSTALLATION Continued We recommend that you install a sediment trap in supply line as Installation Items Needed shown in Figure 25. Locate sediment trap where it is within reach for Before installing fireplace, make sure you have the items listed below. cleaning. Install in piping system between fuel supply and fireplace. • external regulator (supplied by installer, for propane/LP units only)
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INSTALLATION 17 Connecting Fireplace To Gas Supply (Cont.) 17 Checking Gas Connections INSTALLATION Continued CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY WARNING: Test all gas piping and connections Installation Items Needed for leaks after installing or servicing. Correct all leaks • 5/16" hex socket wrench or nut-driver at once. • Phillips screwdriver • sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not provided) WARNING: Never use an open flame to check for 1. If fireplace screen and
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INSTALLATION Checking Gas Connections (Cont.) 18 Conventional Fireplace Installation INSTALLATION Continued CONVENTIONAL FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas Connections Conventional installation of fireplace involves installing fireplace 1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 27). along with corner, face, or cabinet mantel with hearth base accesso- 2. Open main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural ries against a wall in your home. Follow instructions below to
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INSTALLATION 19 Conventional Fireplace Installation (Cont.) 19 Built-In Fireplace Installation INSTALLATION Continued BUILT-IN FIREPLACE INSTALLATION 11. Carefully insert fireplace into cabinet mantel (see Figure 33). Built-in installation of this fireplace involves installing fireplace Be careful not to scratch or damage hearth base, cabinet man- into a framed-in enclosure. This makes the front of fireplace flush tel, or any laminate trim on hearth base. Remove protective with wall. If installi
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INSTALLATION Built-In Fireplace Installation (Cont.) 20 Assembling And Attaching Optional Brass Trim INSTALLATION Continued Wall board or facing material (above Mantel Shelf firebox) may be of 8. Attach fireplace to wall studs using nails or wood screws combustible material, 10" through holes in nailing flange (see Figure 36). including decorative 8" mantel ornaments or 9. Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Con- other similar projec- 6" nections, pages 17 and 18. tions off of
