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Vent-free Fireplace Systems
Models: CFX24, CFX32
Natural Gas or LP, Millivolt
Installation and Operating Instructions
WARNINGS
If the information in this manual is not
followed 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 electrical swit
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CFX Vent Free Fireplace System CONTENTS CFX Series gas log appliances described in this manual feature the ® TRIPLE PLAY BURNER SYSTEM with exclusive triple effect technology producing a full random yellow flame, full depth ember bed and glowing logs. Important Safety Information ..................................... 3 Electrical Wiring (Milli-volt) ...................................... 18 Connect Optional Wall Switch or Thermostat ....... 18 Product Features and Specifications ..........
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CFX Vent Free Fireplace System IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION INSTALLER OWNER Please leave these instructions with the appliance. Please retain these instructions for future reference. IMPORTANT Read these instructions carefully before installing or trying to operate a vent-free gas heater in this firebox. • Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous. • Improper installation or use of the heater can cause serious injury or death from fire, burns, explosion or carbon monoxide pois
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION CFX Vent Free Fireplace System 21. The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply 18. During manufacturing, fabricating and shipping, various piping system by closing its equipment shutoff valve components of this appliance are treated with certain during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping oils, films or bonding agents. These chemicals are not system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig harmful but may produce annoying smoke and smel
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CFX Vent Free Fireplace System PRODUCT FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS IGNITION CONTROLS Piezo ignitor allows ignition of the pilot without the use of matches or batteries. Milli-Volt control has four (4) positions: OFF - All gas to the gas logs is shut off at the valve. IGN - Valve position to light/maintain a stand- HI/LO Control Knob ing pilot. On/Off Switch Control Knob ON - Valve position to turn ON/OFF log set Piezo Ignition with remote switch/thermostat. FP2750 Figure 1 - LOW/HI - Va
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FIREPLACE & SYSTEM DIMENSIONS CFX Vent Free Fireplace System H I E F A B G H C D Figure 2 - Firebox Dimensions Ref. CFX24 CFX32 1726 A 11 C\v" (299 mm) 15 Z\v" (387 mm) CFX Barrington dims B 19 C\v" (502 mm) 26" (660 mm) C 26 M\," (683 mm) 33" (838 mm) D 52 Z\x" (1334 mm) 61 >\zn" (1564 mm) E 44' (1118 mm) 50 C\v" (1289 mm) F 26 B\," (676 mm) 30 B\," (778 mm) G 4 Z\x" (114 mm) 4" (102 mm) H 15" (381 mm) 18 Z\v" (464 mm) I 11 Z\x" (292 mm) 14 M\," (378 mm) 6 20301726
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GETTING STARTED CFX Vent Free Fireplace System GETTING STARTED Do not install the heater: Make sure you have received all parts: • Where curtains, furniture, clothing, or Check your packing list to verify that all listed parts have other flammable objects are less than been received. You should have the following: 42" from the front of the heater. • Unvented gas heater • In high traffic areas. • Two (2) 90°-angle brackets • In windy or drafty areas. • Facing • Installation/operating inst
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COMBUSTION and VENTILATION AIR CFX Vent Free Fireplace System ADEQUATE COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR This heater shall not be installed in a confined space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation air. The National Fuel Gas Code, (ANSI Z223.1/NFPA54), defines a confined space as a space 3 whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 BTU per hour (4.8 m per kw) of the aggre- gate input rating of all appliances installed in that
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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION CFX Vent Free Fireplace System Carefully select the best location for installation of your unvented fireplace. The following factors should be taken into consideration. • Clearance to side wall, ceiling, woodwork and window or other combustibles. Refer to Clearances and Height Requirements section on Page 10. Minimum clearances to combustibles must be main- tained. • Location must not be affected by drafts caused by kitchen exhaust fans, ceiling fans, return air reg- ist
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CLEARANCES and HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS CFX Vent Free Fireplace System Ensure that minimum clearances shown in Figure 5 are maintained. Left and right clearances are deter- mined when facing the front of the firebox. Follow these instructions carefully to ensure safe installation. Failure to follow these requirements may create a fire hazard. 1. Sidewall Clearances — The clearance from the inside of the appliance to any combustible adjacent wall should not be less than 9". Figure 5 2. Ceiling Clear
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GENERAL INSTALLATION INFORMATION CFX Vent Free Fireplace System REMOVE SCREEN Figure 6 1. Remove bottom access door. 2. Remove fireplace screen frame panel by pushing screen frame panel up and out. Do not operate the unit without the screen frame panel installed. FP2109a Figure 6 - FP2109a Remove Fireplace Screen Frame Panel NOTE: Fireplace screen must be removed to access log box. remove screen 20301726 11 WARNING
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INSTALL MANTEL CFX Vent Free Fireplace System 1. Place base near final position. Make sure you have access to all four (4) sides. 2. Place sides in the approximate location on base. Align back edge of side with back of base. Secure joining block #1 to bottom of side using two (2) 1 Z\v” screws. Be sure joining block is flush with bottom of side piece. (Do not attach to base at this time) 3. With the aid of an assistant, and using two (2) joining block #4 and (12) 1 Z\v” screws, secure header
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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION CFX Vent Free Fireplace System FIREBOX TO MANTEL INSTALLATION 1. Slide fireplace into mantel. 2. Use the two (2) 'L' brackets provided to secure the fireplace to the mantel. Figure 9 3. When the fireplace is in the proper position, centered in mantel opening, remove the control panel door and secure fireplace through holes provided in base to the floor of the mantel using screws provided. Figure 10 'L' Brackets FP2751 'L' Brackets Figure 9 - Secure Fireplace to Mantel
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GENERAL INSTALLATION INFORMATION CFX Vent Free Fireplace System INSTALL OPTIONAL FIREBRICK PANELS 1. Remove optional firebrick panels from packaging. Check to see that you have the following: • Firebrick panels, 3 • Retainer brackets, 2 • Black screws, 2 If any part or parts are missing, contact dealer where you bought fireplace. 2. Turn off fireplace and allow to cool. 3. Remove fireplace screen (Refer to Page 11, Figure 6) and logs. 4. Place rear firebrick panel on back wall of firebox
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CONNECT THE GAS CFX Vent Free Fireplace System CHECK GAS TYPE Use proper gas type for the fireplace you are installing. If you have conflicting gas type, do not install fireplace. See dealer where you purchased the fireplace for proper fireplace for your gas type or conversion kit. INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE / BURNER SYSTEM LOCATION For propane/LP units, never connect A qualified installer or service person must fireplace directly to the propane/LP supply. connect appliance to gas s
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3" Minimum CONNECT THE GAS CFX Vent Free Fireplace System A manual shutoff valve must be installed Only persons licensed to work with gas upstream of the appliance. Union tee piping may make the necessary gas and plugged 1/8” NPT pressure tapping connections to this appliance. point should be installed upstream of the appliance. Figure 14 NOTE: The gas line connection may be made using 1/2" rigid tubing or an approved flex connector. Since some municipalities have additional local codes i
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CHECK GAS PRESSURE CFX Vent Free Fireplace System 1. Check gas type. The gas supply must be the same as stated on the appliance’s rating decal. If the gas supply is different from the fireplace, STOP! Do not install the appliance. Contact your dealer immediately. 2. To ease installation, a 24" (610 mm) flex line with manual shut-off valve has been provided with on this appliance. Install and attach 1/2" gas line onto shut-off valve. 3. After completing gas line connection, purge air from
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ELECTRICAL WIRING (MILLI-VOLT) CFX Vent Free Fireplace System The milli-volt valve is a self-powered combination gas control that DOES NOT REQUIRE 110V AC TO OPERATE. ODS Pilot On/Off Switch ODS Pilot Wall Switch Millivolt Valve On/Off Switch Spade Terminal TH = 3 Red TP = 1 TP/TH = 2 Red Figure 16 - Wiring Diagram FP2112 Switch Optional Wall Switch, Thermostat, or Remote Receiver Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous o
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FIREPLACE SKYTECH REMOTE OFF REMOTE ON ELECTRICAL WIRING (MILLI-VOLT) CFX Vent Free Fireplace System CONNECT REMOTE RECEIVER THESE INSTRUCTIONS SUPERSEDE THE SECTION ENTITLED “HEARTH MOUNT” IN THE MILLI-VOLT HAND-HELD REMOTE INSTRUCTIONS SUPPLIED WITH THE REMOTE. 1. Remove bottom louver door. 2. Connect the remote connectors located in the unit. ® 3. Apply Velcro pads with self-adhesive backing to bottom of remote receiver and to floor of compart- ment behind access panel. ® 4. Attach remot
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LOG PLACEMENT CFX Vent Free Fireplace System Before you begin — This unit is supplied with a set of three ceramic fiber logs. Do not handle these logs with your bare hands. Always wear gloves to prevent skin irritation from ceramic fibers. After handling logs, wash your hands gently with soap and water to remove any traces of fibers. The positioning of the logs is critical to Failure to position the parts in accordance the safe and clean operation of this heater. with these diagrams or failur
