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INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
STANDARD SERIES
Unvented Decorative Gas Fireplaces
P/N 904538 REV. E 02/2004
MODELS
CF5500-CMN CF6500-CMN
CF5500-CMP CF6500-CMP
FOR USE ONLY WITH DECORATIVE TYPE UNVENTED ROOM
RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS
HEATERS.
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
DO NOT BUILD A WOOD FIRE.
WARNING: IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT, AL-
TERATION, SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE IN-
JURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. REFER TO THIS MANUAL.
FOR ASSISTANCE OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CON-
SULT A QUALIFIED INSTALLE
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Input of the CF5500 Millivolt appliance is 24,000 Check the inventory list to be sure that you have TABLE OF CONTENTS BTU/hr maximum modulated to 19,000 BTU/hr all the necessary parts in usable condition. Also General Information ......................... page 2 at the low flame setting for both natural and check for concealed damage. propane gas models. Inventory ......................................... page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Tools and Building Supplies ............ page 2 Input
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• Children and adults should be alerted to the • These catalytic appliances are rated for The National Fuel Gas Code defines a con- hazards of high surface temperatures and should use at altitudes no greater than 5,500 feet. Do fined space as a space whose volume is less 3 3 stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition. not install and use this appliance in locations than 50 ft per 1,000 BTU/Hr (4.8 m per kw) in excess of this altitude. of the aggregate input rating of all appliances • Young c
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b. Vent room directly to the outdoors. Refer to 3. Add the BTU/hr of all the fuel burning appli- To ensure even heat distribution, it is best to ances in the space. National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 1992, position the heater centrally against the longest Section 5.3. wall of the room. Make sure there is adequate ventilation where the heater is installed. The Vent-Free heater (Max.) ______ BTU/hr c. Install a lower BTU/hr heater, such as the gas appliance will shut off if the oxygen level Gas a
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Note: The following steps represent the normal 6" Clearance WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL THESE to Combustible sequence of installation. Each installation is Side Wall APPLIANCES: unique, however, and might require a different • WHERE CURTAINS, FURNITURE, sequence. CLOTHING OR OTHER FLAMMABLE Max. Projection (See Fig 2) OBJECTS ARE LESS THAN 42" FROM CAUTION: HEATERS CREATE WARM AIR CUR- 37 ¹⁄₂" Min. THE FRONT OF THE UNVENTED ROOM to Ceiling RENTS. THESE CURRENTS MOVE HEAT TO (953 mm) WALL SURFACES NE
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Note: Framing dimensions in Figures 4 - 9 are calculated for a nailing flange depth of ¹⁄₂" (13 mm). Back Wall of Back Wall of Chase/Enclosure Chase/Enclosure Including Finishing Including Finishing Outside Wall Outside Wall Materials If Any. Materials If Any. 15¹⁄₂" 19 ¹⁄₂" (394mm) (495mm) CF6500 - 8¹⁄₂" (216 mm) 41" (1041mm) 37" (940mm) CF5500 - 7¹⁄₂" 3" (191 mm) (76 mm) CF5500 CF6500 Figure 4 Figure 7 Figure 10 Back Wall of Back Wall of Step 3. Remove the nailing flanges from the Chase/Enclo
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Gas Flex Line Kit, Model GFLV Standard Wiring Diagram If any of the original wire as supplied must be replaced, it ³₈" NPT x ³₈" must be replaced with Type AWM 105°C – 18 GA. wire. ¹₂" x ³₈" Flare Flare Fitting Gas Valve Shut-Off Valve ³₈" Flex Tubing TPTH TP TH Blu Blk ³₈" Nipple, Standard Wht with all Units Red Thermopile * Door Blk Switch ³₈" Union Red Gas Stub ³₈" Close Nipple * For On/Off Switch Attachment. ³₈" Shut-Off Valve ¹₂" x ³₈" Reducer Figure 14 Figure 12 Optional Wiring
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Note: The header may rest on the top spacers OFF/ON Blower but must not be notched to fit around them. Wall Switch In order to install the appliance facing flush with To Fuse or Circuit Breaker Black the finished wall, position the framework to 120V Receptacle AC accommodate the thickness of the finished wall } White 60Hz (Refer to Figures 2 and 3 ). Fireplace Junction Box Blower Wiring Diagram If you live in a cold climate, seal all cracks around your appliance with noncombustible Ground Wire m
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T O O O L I P O N O L T N Step 10. Checking the System – After the gas On propane models the last ³⁄₈" (10mm) of the pilot generator should be engulfed in the pilot line is installed, logs are in place and the system is leak checked, run initial system flame. The propane thermocouple is attached a. checkout before closing up the front of the to the side of the pilot burner tube. unit. Follow the pilot lighting instructions on pages 16 and 17. Replace logs if removed for pilot inspection. Note:
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Thermopile Rear Burner Flames – The rear flames rising in The flame height and BTU input may be altered by rotating the flame control valve from low to front of center and rear logs should be yellow high. and extend about 2 ¹⁄₂ – 3" above the large logs Pilot for natural gas and 1 ¹⁄₂ – 2 ¹⁄₂” above for Flame propane gas. CAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REDUCE OR Thermocouple ALTER THE FLAME BY POSITIONING THE GAS VALVE IN OTHER THAN THE FULL “ON” Front Burner Flames – The flames at the front POSITIO
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The last ³⁄₈" (10 mm) of the pilot generator The appliances covered in this manual are (thermopile) should be engaged with the pilot heater rated and produce a great deal of heat. flame. Decorative brass trim pieces and hoods may tarnish because of their proximity to the heater Replace logs if removed for pilot inspection. opening and front face. Tarnishing of these pieces is normal, unavoidable and should be Step 11. Installing the Glass Door Frame – expected. Retrieve the glass door frame visu
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Screen Panel Kit Wall Thermostat Kit Note: Instructions are also found on the pull- out panel located in the lower control compart- ment of the appliance. An optional screen panel can be installed on the A wall thermostat kit is available for use with CF door. This screen panel is easy to install these appliances. The wall thermostat is de- 3. Flame Adjustments – These appliances using the provided hardware. The screen panel signed to be wired directly to the appliance can be installed with bot
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Alternatively, at least annually, the glass enclo- Intentional misuse or deliberately fragmenting Maintenance sure panel should be removed and the inside of the material could be hazardous to health by the firebox and the control compartments inhaling. CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE THE APPLIANCE cleaned using a vacuum cleaner to remove WITH A BROKEN, DAMAGED OR MISSING dust. Remove the top and bottom logs, gently These CF appliances are intended for use as a CATALYTIC COMPONENT. handling by holding ea
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ACCESSORIES AND COMPONENTS Forced Air Kit FAB-1100 CO Sensor Kit CMSK Gas Flex Line Kit GFLV SPK-5000 Brass Square BSK-5 Screen Panel Kits SPK-6000 Remote Control Kit RCK Surround Kits BSK-6 Decorative VF5-PBH Wall Switch Kit WSK Volcanic Stone DVS Brass Hood Kit VF6-PBH 1-Piece Decorative DAT-5000-1 VF5-BRLK Rocker Switch Kit RS Brass Louver Kits VF6-BRLK Arch Frame Kit DAT-6000-1 Bottom Brick Liner Bottom Brick Liner Thermostat WTK (CF-5500) BBL-5 (CF-6500) BBL-6 14 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATI
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CF5500 SPECIFICATIONS CF6500 SPECIFICATIONS 37" 42 ¹⁄₈" (940 mm) (1070 mm) 31 ¹⁄₂" 15" 36 ⁵⁄₈" 20" (800 mm) (381 mm) (930 mm) (508 mm) 30" (762 mm) 34" (864 mm) 36" (914 mm) 40" (1016 mm) Front View Front View (CF5500) (CF6500) 5 ¹⁄₂" 5 ¹⁄₂" (140 mm) (140 mm) ¹⁄₂" ¹⁄₂" (13 mm) (13 mm) 37" 31 ¹⁄₂" 42 ¹⁄₈" (940 mm) (800 mm) (1070 mm) 36 ⁵⁄₈" (930 mm) 3 ³⁄₄" 3 ³⁄₄" (95 mm) (95 mm) 8" 11" J Box (203 mm) (279 mm) Gas Line J Box Gas Line Opening Opening Opening Opening (Left Side (Left Side Only) 3 ¹
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TROUBLESHOOTING THE CF MILLIVOLT GAS CONTROL SYSTEM Note: Before troubleshooting the gas control system, be sure external gas shut off valve (located at gas supply inlet) is in the “ON” position. SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Spark ignitor will not light A. Defective ignitor Check for spark at electrode and ODS; if no spark and pilot after repeated (no spark at electrode). electrode wire is properly connected, replace ignitor. triggering of black button. B. Defective or misaligned
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T O O O L I P O N O L T N LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS – MILLIVOLT FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. • Do not use any phone in your building. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. • Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. • If your gas supplier cannot b
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REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST — MILLIVOLT CF5500-CMN CF5500-CMP CF6500-CMN CF6500-CMP No. DESCRIPTION Part No. Qty. Part No. Qty. Part No. Qty. Part No. Qty. 1. Gas Fireplace Assembly 128231 1 128232 1 128551 1 128552 1 2. Bar, Louver (Black) 024504 4 024504 4 104951 4 104951 4 3. Hood (Black), Clean Face 108951 1 108951 1 108971 1 108971 1 4. Screw 000861 3 000861 3 000861 3 000861 3 5. Replacement Glass Panel with Gasket 064099 1 064099 1 064101 1 064101 1 6. Door Switch 094468 1 094468 1 094468 1 09
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REPLACEMENT PARTS 9 3 a. 2 b. 8 c. 1 d. 7 13 11 10 7 22 6 21 12 2 24 20 5 23 (SIT Valve Shown) 4 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATION NOT TO SCALE. 19
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Catalytic Gas Fireplace Manufacturer's Limited Warranty 10 Years THE WARRANTY The manufacturer warrants the components of this Catalytic Gas Fireplace manufactured by SFC, INC. (hereinafter, SFC) to be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the time of manufacture. REMEDY AND EXCLUSIONS The coverage of this Warranty is limited to all components of the Catalytic Gas Fireplace manufactured by SFC. SFC warrants the components of this factory-built system manufactured by SFC to be free f
