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Parlor Vent-Free
Fireplace System
Installation & Operating Instructions
Models: PL20
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 switch; do
not use any phone in you
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Parlor Vent Free Fireplace CONTENTS Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of an MHSC Fireplace. PLEASE READ THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE! IMPORTANT: Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty. Electrical Wiring (Millivolt) ........................................ 15 Important Safety Information ..................
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Parlor Vent Free Fireplace INSTALLER OWNER Please retain these instructions for future reference. Please leave these instructions with the appliance. • 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 poisoning. • Do not allow fans to blow directly into the fireplace. Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns. • Do not use
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Parlor Vent Free Fireplace 0. Input ratings are shown in BTU per hour and are for THIS APPLIANCE MAY BE INSTALLED IN AN elevations up to ,000 feet. For elevations above ,000 AFTERMARk ET, PERMANENTLY LOCATED, feet, input ratings should be reduced 4 percent for each MANUFACTURED (MOBILE) HOME, WHERE NOT 1,000 feet above sea level. Refer to the National Fuel PROHIBITED BY LOCAL CODES. Gas Code. THIS APPLIANCE IS ONLY FOR USE WITH THE 1. The appliance and it
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PRODUCT FEATURES Parlor Vent Free Fireplace GAS SPECIFICATIONS Input BTU/hr Model Fuel Control Max. Min. PL0NV Nat. Millivolt 0,000 14,500 PL0PV LP Millivolt 0,000 17,000 NOTE: For LP models an external regulator is required to reduce supply pressure to a maximum of 13" w.c. IGNITION CONTROLS Piezo ignitor allows ignition of the pilot without the use of matches or batteries. Millivolt control has four (4) positions: OFF - All gas to the gas logs is shut off at the Hi/Lo Kno
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FIREPLACE and FRAMING DIMENSIONS Parlor Vent Free Fireplace 8 ” Rough (216 mm) Opening Depth 20 " (518 mm) 10 ” (256 mm) 10 ” 5 ” (270 mm) (130 mm) 20” (508 mm) Rough Opening Width Rough Opening Height 25 ” (651 mm) 32 ” (816 mm) 31 ” (810 mm) 11/16" 18 ” (460 mm) 10 " 4 ” (17 mm) (267 mm) Figure 2 - 19 ” (495 mm) (105 mm) Fireplace and Framing Dimensions PL20 dims 90D0093 6 14 ” (370 mm) 28 ” (732 mm) 20 " (518 mm)
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PREINSTALLATION INFORMATION Parlor Vent Free Fireplace Do not install the heater: • Gloves are recommended when handling • Where curtains, furniture, clothing, or ceramic fiber logs to prevent skin irritation other flammable objects are less than from loose fibers. Logs are fragile — 42" from the front of the heater. handle with care. • In high traffic areas. • In windy or drafty areas. GETTING STARTED Make sure you have received all parts: In planning the installation for the fireplace it
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Parlor Vent Free Fireplace COMBUSTION and VENTILATION AIR 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 spa
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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Parlor Vent Free Fireplace FIREPLACE LOCATION 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” 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 registers for
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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Parlor Vent Free Fireplace CLEARANCE and HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS Ensure that minimum clearances shown in Figures 5 and 6 are maintained. Left and right clearances are determined 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. Sidewall Clearances — The clearance from the inside of the appliance to any combustible adjacent wall should not be less than 9". Figu
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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Parlor Vent Free Fireplace If unit is to be “built in”, fireplace framing can be built before or after the appliance is set in place. BE SURE THAT ALL PACkING MATERIAL HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF THE UNIT PRIOR TO SETTING THE FIREBOX IN PLACE. Construct fireplace framing following Figure 2 on Page 6. The framing headers may rest directly on top of the firebox. The fireplace may be installed directly on a combustible floor or a raised platform of an appro- pri
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Parlor Vent Free Fireplace FIREPLACE INSTALLATION INSTALL ARCHED BRICk LINER SECURE HEATER TO FLOOR OR HEARTH NOTE: Clearance requirements as detailed in 1. Remove arched brick liner from packaging. “CLEaRanCES and HEiGHt REquiREmEntS ” section . Remove two () screws holding light fixture to bracket on Page 10 of this manual, must be met before securing attached to burners. Figure 11 the heater in place. 3. Carefully lay light fixture onto burner top. 1. Open the control access door. 4. Car
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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Parlor Vent Free Fireplace NOTICE: A qualified gas appliance installer must connect the heater to the gas supply. Consult all local codes. Use new black iron or steel pipe. Internally tinned copper or copper tubing can be used per National Fuel Code, section 2.6.3, providing gas meets hydrogen sulfide limits, and where permitted by local codes. Gas piping system must be sized to provide minimum inlet pressure (Listed on Data Plate) at the maximum flow rate (BTU/hr). U
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Parlor Vent Free Fireplace FIREPLACE INSTALLATION When tightening the joint to the valve, hold the valve securely to prevent movement. Test all gas joints from the gas meter to the heater valve for leaks using a gas analyzer or soap and water solution after completing connection. DO NOT USE AN OPEN FLAME. Check the gas pressure with the appliance burning and the control set to HIGH. Open control access door at bottom front of unit to find valve and regulator referred to below. Do not use open
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ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Parlor Vent Free Fireplace The millivolt valve is a self-powered combination gas control that DOES NOT REQUIRE 110V AC to operate. ODS Pilot On/Off Switch ODS Optional Remote Pilot or Wall Switch Valve On/Off Switch Spade Terminal TH = 3 TP = 1 TP/TH = Figure 15 - Wiring Diagram FP11a Switch Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause FP2112a improper and dangerous operation. Verify wiring diagram proper operation
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Parlor Vent Free Fireplace ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION CONNECT OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER Figure 16 1. Open bottom access door. . Connect the remote wire connectors to the TH, TH/TP connections on the valve. Figure 16 3. Stick Velcro• pads with self-adhesive backing to bottom of remote receiver and to floor of compartment behind access panel. 4. Attach remote receiver to firebox with Velcro• Velcro• pads. Control switch must face forward. NOTE: Do not place remote in combustion Remote
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ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Parlor Vent Free Fireplace CHECk SYSTEM OPERATION The millivolt system and individual components may be checked with a millivolt meter having a 0-1000 mV range. Conduct each check shown in chart below by connection meter test leads to terminals as indicated. A. COMPLETE MILLIVOLT SYSTEM CHECk (“A” Reading - Thermostat contacts CLOSED - Control knob “ON” - Main burner should turn ON) a. If the reading is more than 100 millivolts and the automatic valve still does not
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LOG PLACEMENT Parlor Vent Free Fireplace Before you begin — This unit is supplied with four (4) ceramic fiber logs. Do not handle these logs with your bare hands. Always wear gloves to prevent skin irritation from ceramic fibers. After handling the logs, wash your hands gently with soap and water to remove any traces of fibers. The positioning of the logs is critical to the safe and clean operation of this heater. Sooting and other problems may result if the logs are not properly and firmly
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LOG PLACEMENT Parlor Vent Free Fireplace Log #1 LOG PLACEMENT 1. Place Log #1 on burner by aligning notches on bottom side of each end of log with the rear corners of the burner. The light fixture should partially set in cutout of rear log. Ensure log is sitting firmly on burner and is locked in where it cannot slide forward on the burner. Figure 19 Figure 19 - Place Log #1 LG719 . Place Log # on burner by aligning hole in bottom LG719 of log with pin located at front of burner. Gently
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LOG PLACEMENT Parlor Vent Free Fireplace 3. Place Log #3 by placing rectangular notch on bottom of log onto the rectangular protrusion on top of log #. Place the other end of log #3 between the front grate and the small 'L' shaped bracket located on the right Log #3 side of the burner. Allow the end of the log to rest on the burner. Figure 21 Figure 21 - LG71 Place Log #3 LG721 4. Place Log #4 by placing rectangular notch on bottom PL20 Log 3 of log onto rectangular protrusion on front
