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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AND
OWNER’S MANUAL
POWER-VENT
HIGH-EFFICIENCY
FIREPLACE WITH
BAY WINDOW
MODELS
PV-28SV50-(BN,BP)-1
PV-28SV55-(CN,CP,GN,GP)-1
™
Installer: Leave this manual with the EFFECTIVE DATE
appliance.
MAY 2007
Consumer: Retain this manual for future
reference.
WARNING: If the information in these in-
structions are not followed exactly, a fire or ex-
plosion may result causing property damage,
personal injury or loss of life.
This appliance is NOT to be installed in Canada.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE Important Safety Information ......................................................................................................................................... 3 Safety Information for Users of LP-Gas ......................................................................................................................... 4 Requirements for Massachusetts .......................................................................................................
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION THIS IS A HEATING APPLIANCE DO NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE WITHOUT FRONT PANEL INSTALLED. • Due to high temperatures the appliance should be lo- • Installation and repair should be done by a QUALI- cated out of traffic and away from furniture and draper- FIED SERVICE PERSON. The appliance should be in- ies. spected before use and at least annually by a qualified service person. More frequent cleaning may be required • Children and adults should be alerted to the hazar
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SAFETY INFORMATION FOR USERS OF LP-GAS Propane (LP-Gas) is a flammable gas which can cause fires and bers of your household. Someday, there may not be a minute to explosions. In its natural state, propane is odorless and colorless. lose, everyone’s safety will depend on knowing exactly what to You may not know all the following safety precautions which can do. If, after reading the following information, you feel you still protect both you and your family from an accident. Read them need more i
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REQUIREMENTS FOR MASSACHUSETTS For all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment installed 3. SIGNAGE. A metal or plastic identification plate shall be in every dwelling, building or structure used in whole or in part permanently mounted to the exterior of the building at a for residential purposes, including those owned or operated by the minimum height of eight (8) feet above grade directly in line Commonwealth and where the side wall exhaust vent termination with the exhaust vent t
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GAS SUPPLY Consult the current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 CAN/ Installing a New Main Gas Cock CGA-B149 (.1 or .2) installation code. Each appliance should have its own manual gas cock. A manual main gas cock should be located in the vicinity of the Recommended Gas Pipe Diameter unit. Where none exists, or where its size or location is not ad- Pipe Length Schedule 40 Pipe Tubing, Type L equate, contact your local authorized installer for installation or Inside Diameter Outside Diamete
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INTRODUCTION Introduction Qualified Installing Agency Always consult your local Building Department regarding regu- Installation and replacement of gas piping, gas utilization equip- lations, codes or ordinances which apply to the installation of a ment or accessories and repair and servicing of equipment shall be direct vent wall furnace. performed only by a qualified agency. The term “qualified agen- cy” mean any individual, firm, corporation or company which Instructions to Installer either in
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS - GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION 1. This installation must conform with local codes or, in the ab- Note: Under no circumstances should the appliance be in- sence of local codes with NFPA54. stalled under conditions which would not allow for easy removal of the appliance to carry out routine 2. Provide adequate clearances around the product for servic- inspection and service to the appliance, to do so will ing and ensure there are no obstructions to the combustion void t
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CLEARANCES FOR DIRECT VENT 1. Pick a location on a wall with a clear space in the room. In The bottom of the exhaust vent terminal and the air intake shall selecting a location for installation, it is necessary to provide be located at least 12” (305mm) above grade and must be vented adequate accessibility clearances for servicing and proper outside. installation. Be sure to locate the unit close enough to a 110 WARNING: The nearest point of the vent cap should be VAC wall receptacle to prop
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CLEARANCES FOR SINGLE FLUE The bottom of the exhaust vent terminal and the air intake shall 1. Pick a location on a wall with a clear space in the room. In be located at least 12” (305mm) above grade and must be vented selecting a location for installation, it is necessary to provide outside. adequate accessibility clearances for servicing and proper installation. Be sure to locate the unit close enough to a 115 WARNING: The nearest point of the vent cap should be a VAC wall receptacle to
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SPECIFICATIONS Heater with Pedestal and Single Flue Adaptor 1 Flue Outlet 1 1/2” PVC Pipe 2 Air Inlet 3 Electric Cord 4 3/8” Flare Connection (Inside) 5 Single Flue Adaptor Model #PVVK-SH (required) Figure 3 22618-12-0707 Page 11
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SPECIFICATIONS - (continued) Heater without pedestal 1 Flue Outlet 1 1/2” PVC Pipe 2 Air Inlet 3 Electric Cord 4 3/8” Flare Connection (Inside) 5 Single Flue Adaptor Model #PVVK-SH (required) Figure 4 Page 12 22618-12-0707
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SPECIFICATIONS - (continued) Fireplace Insert with Mantel Surround with Slim Top Panel 1 Flue Outlet 1 1/2” PVC Pipe 2 Air Inlet 3 Electric Cord 4 3/8” Flare Connection (Inside) 5 Single Flue Adaptor Model #PVVK-SH (Required) 6 Surround Model #PVE-1 7 Top Cover Kit, Slim Model #PV2H Caution: Do not block louver in surround. Note: Verify fireplace opening dimensions using Figure 9, page 15. Figure 5 22618-12-0707 Page 13
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SPECIFICATIONS - (continued) Fireplace Insert with Mantel Surround with Short Top Panel 1 Flue Outlet 1 1/2” PVC Pipe 2 Air Inlet 3 Electric Cord 4 3/8” Flare Connection (Inside) 5 Single Flue Adaptor Model #PVVK-SH (Required) 6 Surround Model #PVE-1 8 Top Cover Kit, Short Model #PV4H Caution: Do not block louver in surround. Note: Verify fireplace opening dimensions using Figure 9, page 15. Figure 6 Page 14 22618-12-0707
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CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES Freestanding Models A B B C C Figure 7 Figure 8 Freestanding Units A Rear Wall to Heater 0” (2” Single Flue and 1 1/4” Direct Vent for Serviceability) B Side Wall to Heater 0” (4” recommended for serviceability) C Corner Installation 0” D Mantel Clearance See Figure 11 Fireplace Insert CEILING 8” 6” COMBUSTIBLE TRIM AND MANTELS ALLOWED IN SHADED AREA 40 ” 4” 24 ” 18 ” 12 ” Single Flue Requires surround for combustion air. Do not cover surround louver. Figure 9 Mantel an
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ROUGH FRAMING DIMENSIONS A - 13 /34” MIN. CO-LINEAR 8 1/2” WHEN USING DIRECT VENTING PVVK-24H/PVVK-48H NOTE: DIMENSIONS FOR USE WITH SHORT TOP PV4H. THIS IS RECOMMENDED FOR UNIT SERVICEABILITY. B - 25 1/8” C - 28” NOTE: IF TRIM AROUND HEATER IS NECESSARY, THE SURROUND KIT PVE-1 MUST BE USED, AND SUBTRACT 1” FROM (A) DIMENSION. Figure 12 INSERT INTO MASONRY FIREPLACE A - 12 3/4” MIN. SHORT TOP PV4H 17 13/16” MIN. SLIM TOP PV2H USING PVE-1 SURROUND KIT B - 25 1/8” MIN. DIRECT VENT 2
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WALL CLEARANCES Figure 14 22618-12-0707 Page 17
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LOG SET INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Log Installation All Logs The gas log set (front left log, front right log, center log and rear The positioning of the logs is critical to the safe and clean opera- log) is pre-set and installed in the factory. Only the top left log and tion of this heater. Sooting and other problems may result if the top right log are packaged separately inside the firebox for instal- logs are not properly and firmly positioned in the appliance. lation by the installer. 6. Pri
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VENT EXAMPLES FOR SINGLE FLUE Max Vent Run - 40ft. Equivalent With Three (3) 90° Elbows Special Note: The vent terminal 90° elbow and first 90° elbow off back of the heater, when within 6” (15.2cm), do not contrib- ute to the overall vent length measurement. For each 45° elbow installed in the horizontal run, the length of the horizontal run MUST be reduced by 1.5 feet (45cm). This does not apply if the 45° elbows are installed on the vertical part of the vent system. Reduce the length of the
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VENT EXAMPLES FOR SINGLE FLUE (cont.) V = 40’ Total = 40’ Figure 20 Venting for Existing Fireplace Installation H = 36’ V = 1’ (1) - 90° = 3’ Total = 40’ SINGLE FLUE ADAPT OR MODEL #PVVK-SH Figure 21 Single Flue - Venting with Shroud Installed Figure 19 Shroud Kit Model# PVSH Single Flue - Vertical Vent Run Page 20 22618-12-0707
