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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE)
GAS FIREPLACE INSERT
OWNER’S OPERATION AND
®
INSTALLATION MANUAL
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VI33NR
VI33PR
REMOTE READY
GAS FIREPLACE
INSERT
Shown with GS38
Surround Kit and
G8010 Brick Liner
Accessories
WARNING: Improper installation,
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not
adjustment, alteration, service, or
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus-
maintenance can cause injury or
ing prop
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION ............................................................ 2 WIRING DIAGRAMS................................................................. 21 LOCAL CODES ........................................................................... 3 SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................... 21 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ..................................................... 4 TROUBLESHOOTING .....
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SAFETY INFORMATION 3 LOCAL CODES 3 SAFETY INFORMATION Continued 11. Do not run fireplace insert Keep the appliance area clear and free from combus- • where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored tible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors • under dusty conditions and liquids. 12. Do not use this fireplace insert to cook food or burn paper or other objects. Carefully supervise young children when they are in the 13. Do not use fireplace insert if any part has been exposed to or
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L I P F F O L O PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION UNPACKING 4 REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES PRODUCT FEATURES PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION UNPACKING CAUTION: Do not remove the warning and instruction One Piece labels attached to the heater base assembly. These mark- Log Set ings contain important warranty and safety information. 1. With utility knife, cut the carton all the way around above the Optional staples on the bottom tray. Lift the carton off the heater. Remove Remote packing. Note: The hood is located in
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AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION 5 Providing Adequate Ventilation 5 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Unusually Tight Construction WARNING: This heater shall not be installed in a The air that leaks around doors and windows may provide enough confined space or unusually tight construction un- fresh air for combustion and ventilation. However, in buildings of less provisions are provided for adequate combus- unusually tight construction, you must provide additional fresh air. tion and ventila
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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 The space in the example in column 1 is a confined space because the actual DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR Btu/Hr used is more than the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support. You HEATER LOCATION must provide additional fresh air. Your options are as follows: Determining if You Have a Confined or A. Rework worksheet, adding the space of an adjoining room.
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AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION 7 Ventilation Air (Cont.) 7 INSTALLATION Check Gas Type AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued Ventilation Air From Outdoors WARNING: Never install the fireplace insert Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts. You must • in a bedroom or bathroom provide two permanent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and • in a recreational vehicle one within 12" of the floor. Connect these items directly to the • where curtains, furniture, clo
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INSTALLATION Electrical Hookup 8 Installing Surround Kit INSTALLATION Continued 3. Align holes in left surround side panel with screen mounting ELECTRICAL HOOKUP screw holes. Replace 5/16" screen mounting shoulder screws (Blower Accessory) removed in step 1 (see Figure 6). Do not tighten. Install Phillips This fireplace insert includes a blower assembly with an electrical screw in bottom (see Figure 6). Repeat for right side. cord. The electrical cord is five feet in length. You must locate 4.
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INSTALLATION 9 Installing Surround Kit (Cont.) 9 Installing Hood Installation Clearances INSTALLATION Continued 6. Align screw holes in side panels with holes in top panel (see Figure 9). Insert and tighten #10 Phillips screws. 7. Reinstall louver removed in step 4. 8. Carefully inspect fireplace surround assembly. Make sure each part fits properly. Firmly tighten all screws installed during assembly. CAUTION: Do not overtighten. Metal can bend, warp, or break under excessive strain. 9. Instal
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INSTALLATION Installation Clearances (Cont.) 10 Installing Gas Piping To Fireplace Location INSTALLATION Continued Mantel Clearances for Insert Installation INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE LOCATION If there is a mantel above masonry fireplace, you must meet minimum clearance between mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening (see Figure 12). WARNING: A qualified service person must con- nect fireplace Insert to gas supply. Follow all local NOTICE: Surface temperatures of adjacent walls and co
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L I P F F O L O INSTALLATION 11 Installing Gas Piping To Fireplace Location (Cont.) 11 Connecting Fireplace Insert To Gas Supply INSTALLATION Continued We recommend that you install a sediment trap in supply line as External shown in Figure 14. Locate sediment trap where it is within reach for Regulator Propane/LP cleaning. Install in piping system between fuel supply and heater. Supply Locate sediment trap where trapped matter is not likely to freeze. A Tank sediment trap traps moisture and con
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INSTALLATION Connecting Fireplace Insert To Gas Supply (Cont.) 12 Checking Gas Connections INSTALLATION Continued 4. Check all joints of gas supply piping system. Apply a noncorrosive NOTICE: Most building codes do not permit con- leak detection fluid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. cealed gas connections. A flexible gas line is pro- 5. Correct all leaks at once. vided to allow accessibility from the fireplace (see 6. Reconnect fireplace insert and equipment shutoff valve to gas Figu
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INSTALLATION 13 Checking Gas Connections (Cont.) 13 Fireplace Insert Installation Into Masonry Fireplace Assembling And Attaching Trim INSTALLATION Continued 3. Install gas piping to fireplace location. This installation includes Pressure Testing Fireplace Insert Gas an approved flexible gas line (if allowed by local codes) after Connections the equipment shutoff valve. The flexible gas line must be the 1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 17, page 12). last item installed on the gas pipi
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L I P F F O L O INSTALLATION 14 Assembling And Attaching Trim (Cont.) Installing Logs INSTALLATION Continued 8. Line up holes in surround trim with holes on side panels of 2. Install fireplace insert screen by slipping notches of fireplace in- fireplace surround assembly. Attach with screws provided (see sert screen over screws on front of fireplace insert (see Figure 25). Figure 22). WARNING: You must operate this fireplace in- 9. Move heater and surround assembly to fireplace opening. Make se
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INSTALLATION 15 Optional Wireless Hand-Held Remote Control Accessories 15 Installing 9-Volt Batteries INSTALLATION Continued OPTIONAL WIRELESS HAND-HELD REMOTE Installing 9-Volt Battery (Not Included) in Receiver CONTROL ACCESSORIES (GHRCB and GHRCTB) 1. Locate back of receiver under front burner of heater. 2. Locate the battery clip mounted on the back of the receiver. Installing Remote Receiver Unit 3. Slide a 9-volt battery through the clip. 1. Disconnect switch wires from the control valve.
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O L I P F F O H I L OPERATING FIREPLACE INSERT For Your Safety Read Before Lighting 16 Lighting Instructions OPERATING FIREPLACE INSERT 4. Press in and turn control knob clockwise to the FOR YOUR SAFETY READ OFF position. BEFORE LIGHTING 5. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near the floor. If you smell gas, STOP! Fol- WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions low “B” in the safety information in column 1. If you don’t exactly, a fire or explosion
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N O T O H L I I L P OPERATING FIREPLACE INSERT 17 Lighting Instructions (Cont.) 17 To Turn Off Gas To Appliance Manual Lighting Procedures Optional Hand-Held Remote Operation OPERATING FIREPLACE INSERT Continued 10. Wait one minute and switch selector switch to the ON posi- 1. After lighting, let pilot flame burn for about one minute. tion to light burners. Turn control knob to ON position. Adjust flame adjustment knob anywhere between HI and LO. Slide the selector switch 11. Set flame adjustmen
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OPERATING FIREPLACE INSERT Optional Hand-Held Remote Operation (Cont.) 18 Optional Blower Operation OPERATING FIREPLACE INSERT Continued THERMOSTAT SERIES (MODEL GHRCTB) Safety Features When away from home for an extended period of time or as a child The hand-held remote can be operated using either the manual safety feature to prevent accidental ignition of the fireplace, the mode (MANU) or thermostatic mode (AUTO) (see Figure 36). receiver ON/OFF/REMOTE switch should be in the OFF position. To
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INSPECTING BURNERS 19 Pilot Flame Pattern 19 Burner Flame Pattern Burner Primary Air Holes Main Burner INSPECTING BURNERS Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often. BURNER FLAME PATTERN Figure 39 shows a correct burner flame pattern. Figure 40 shows an PILOT FLAME PATTERN incorrect burner flame pattern. If burner flame pattern is incorrect, Figure 37 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 38 shows an • turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 17) incorrect pil
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning Burner Injector Holder And Pilot Air Inlet Hole 20 Logs Burner Primary Air Holes CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 3. Blow air through the ports/slots and holes in the burner. WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before 4. Check the injector holder located at the end of the burner tube cleaning. again. Remove any large particles of dust, dirt, lint, or pet hair with a soft cloth or vacuum cleaner nozzle. CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burner, 5. Blow air into t
