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YELLOW FLAME DESIGN
UNVENTED (VENT-FREE)
PROPANE/LP GAS LOG HEATER
IManuaily-Controlled Models Also Designed Certified as Vented Decorative Appliance)
Thin apphance may be installed in an aftermarket* manufactured (mobile) home, where
not prohibited by state or local codes. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas
indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases.
* Aftermarket: Completion of safe, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacture
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SECTION PAGE CONTENTS Safety Information................................................................................... 2 Product Identification .............................................................................. 4 Local Codes ............................................................................................. 4 Unpacking ................................................................................................ 4 Product Features ....................................
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WARNINGS Continued SAFETY WARNING: Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous. " 1. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. Thi: INFORMATION appliance is not convertible for use with other gases, Continued 2. Do not place propane (LP) supply tank(s) inside any structure. Locate propane (LP) supply tank(s) outdoors. 3. To prevent performance problems, do not use propane fuel tank ofless than 100 lbs. capacity. 4. If you smell gas • shut o
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PRODUCT Crossover Log Log. IDENTIFICATION Front Log Ignitor Contr¢ Figure 1 - Vent-Free Gas Log Heater Install and use heater with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local LOCAL CODES codes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223, also known as NFPA 54*. *Available from: Ameriean National Standards Institute, Inc. 1430 Broadway New York, NY 10018 National Fire Protection Association, Inc. Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA 02269 Note: Where listed vented decorative
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AIR FOR WARNING COMBUSTION This heater shall not be installed in a confined space unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation AND air. Read the following instructions to insure proper fresh air for this and other fuel-burning appliances in your home. VENTILATION Today's homes are built more energy efficient than ever. New materials, increased insulation, and new construction methods help reduce heat loss in homes. Home owners weather strip and caulk around windows and
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DETERMINING AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION AIR FOR Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space- COMBUSTION Use this work sheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space. AND Space: Includes the room in which you will install heater plus any adjoining rooms with doorless passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms. VENTILATION 1. Determine the volume of the space (length x width x height). Continued Length x Width x Height = cu. ft. (volume of space) Example: Space
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AIR FOR WARNING COMBUSTION If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than that defined as an unconfined space, provide adequate combus- AND tion and ventilation air by one of the methods described in the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, 1992, Section 5.3 or appli- VENTILATION cable local codes. Continued VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space. When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space, you mus
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INSTALLING t A qualified service person must NOTICE install heater. Follow all local codes. NOTICE State or local codes may only allow operation of this appliance in a vented configuration. Check your state or local codes. WARNING Before installing in a solid fuel burning fireplace, the chimney flue and firebox must be cleaned of soot, creosote, ashes and loose paint by a qualified chimney cleaner. Creosote will ignite if highly heated. Inspect chimney flue for damage. If damaged, operate heater
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INSTALLING INSTALLATION AND CLEARANCES (Vent-Free Operation Only) Continued Maintain the minimum clearances. If you can, provide greater clear- WARNING ! ances from floor, ceiling, and adjoining wall. MINIMUM FIREPLACE CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS Log Size Side Wall Ceiling 16• 42" 18,24,30 LOG SIZING REQUIREMENTS Log Minimum Firebox Size Size Height Depth Front Width 18" 17" 14" 20" 24" 17" 14= 26" 30" 17" 14" 32" Carefully follow the instructions below. This will ensure safe installation
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INSTALLING NOTICE Continued You may use this heater as a vented product. If so, you must always run heater with chimney flue damper open. If running heater with damper open, non-combustible material above fire- place opening is not needed. Go to Installing Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented Operation, page 13. Minimum Non-Combustible Material Clearances If Not Using Mantel Note: If using a mantel, go to page 11. If not using a mantel, follow the informa- tion on this page. You must have non-combu
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Minimum Non-Combustible Material Clearances (Continued) INSTALLING If Using Mantel Continued You must have non-combustible material(s) above the fireplace opening. Non- combustible materials (such as slate, marble, tile, etc.) must be at least 1/2 inch thick. With sheet metal, you must have non-combustible material behind it. Non- combustible material must extend at least 8" up (for all models). If non-combus- tible material is less than 12", you must install the fireplace hood accessory (24" an
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Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance When Using a Hood INSTALLING If minimum clearances in Figure 6 are not met, you must have a hood. When Continued using a hood there are still certain minimum mantel clearances required. Follow minimum clearances shown in Figure 7 when using hood. Mantel Sheff Underside of Mantel Sheff L m'_m All minimum distances are in inches Minimum Non- CombuslJble Log Set Material 12" 15" 18" !0"<--18", 24", 30" Models r r Top of Fireplace k Opening HOOd Distances to (GA6
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INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP ACCESSORY FOR INSTALLING VENTED OPERATION ContMued Note: When used as a vented heater, appliance must be installed only in a solid- fuel burning fireplace with a working flue and constructed of non-combustible material. If your heater is a manually controlled model, you may use this heater as a vented product. There are three reasons for operating your heater in the vented mode. 1. The fireplace does not meet the clearance to combustibles requirements for vent-free operat
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INSTALLING HEATER BASE ASSEMBLY INSTALLING WARNING Continued You must secure this heater to fireplace floor. If not, heater will move when you adjust controls. Moving heater may cause a gas leak. WARNING if installing in a sunken fireplace, special care is needed. You must raise the fireplace floor to allow access to heater control panel. This will insure adequate air flow and guard against soot- ing. Raise fireplace floor with non-combustible material. Make sure material is secure. CAUTION Do
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INSTALLING Continued Mo2g Figure 12 - Attaching Base Assembly to Fireplace Floor CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY NOTICE A qualified service person must connect heater to gas supply. Follow all local codes. CAUTION Never connect heater directly to the propane supply. This heater requires an external regulator (not supplied). Install the external regulator between the heater and propane supply. Installation Items Needed Before installing heater, make sure you have the items listed below. • external regul
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The installer must supply an external regulator. The external regulator will reduce INSTALLING incoming gas pressure. You must reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11 and Continued 14 inches of water. If you do not reduce incoming gas pressure, heater regulator damage could occur. Install external regulator with the vent pointing down as shown in Figure 13. Pointing the vent down protects it from freezing rain or sleet. T Propane Supply Tank E erna, \ Reou,ator *
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INSTALLING CAUTION Contmued Avoid damage to regulator. Hold gas regulator with wrench when connecting it to gas piping and/or fittings. A.G.A. Design-Certified Manual Shutoff Valve From With 1/8" NPT Tap* Gas Meter // Gas Hose (if allowed // Approved Flexible (5" W.C*** to ,_ / by local codes) 10.5" W.C, Pressure) / 3" Minimum Sediment Figure 14 - Gas Connection Trap * Purchase theoptional A.G.A. design-certified manual shutoff valve from your dealer See Accessories, page 33. _'* Minimum inlet p
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3. Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air of INSTALLING opening propane supply tank valve. Con_nued. 4. Check all joints of gas supply piping system. Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints• Bubbles forming show a leak. 5. Correct all leaks at once. 6. Reconnect heater and manual shutoff valve to gas supply. Check reconnected fittings for leaks. Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG 1. Close manual shutoff valve (seeFigure 15). 2. Pressurize supply pi
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INSTALLING LOGS INSTALLING Continued WARNING Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury. Each log is marked with a number. These numbers will help you identify the log when installing. It is very important to install these logs exactly as instructed. Do not modify logs. Only use logs supplied with beater. 1. Locate pegs on the bottom of back log (#1). Slide th
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OPERATING 1 FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING / HEATER. WARNING Manually- If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life, Controlled Models A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will s
