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UNVENTED GAS LOG
HEATER or
VENTED DECORATIVE
APPLIANCE
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
MODELS: TPB18, TPB24 and TPB30
Natural Gas or Propane/LPG
Control Type: Milli-Volt
WARNINGS
This appliance may be installed
If the information in this manual is not followed exactly,
in an aftermarket, permanently
a fi re or explosion may result causing property damage,
located, manufactured (mobile)
personal injury or loss of life.
home, where not prohibited by
local codes.
– Do not store o
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CONTENTS Important Safety Information ..................................3 Electrical Wiring (Milli-volt) ...................................21 Connecting Remote Receiver ............................22 Getting Started ..........................................................5 Checking System Operation ..............................22 Product Features and Specifi cations ....................6 Charred Timber Log Placement ...........................23 Natural Gas ................................
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION INSTALLER OWNER Please leave these instructions with the appliance. Please retain these instructions for future reference. IMPORTANT Read these instructions carefully before installing or trying to operate this vent-free gas heater. • 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 fi re, burns, explosion or carbon monoxide poisoning. • Do not allow fans to blow directly i
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Continued from page 3 16. Keep room area clear and free from combustible materi- 25. Never burn solid fuels in a fireplace where a unvented als, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids. room heater is installed. 17. Unvented gas heaters are a supplemental zone heater. 26. Always have a fireplace screen in place when the appli- They are not intended to be the primary heating appli- ance is in operation and, unless other provisions for ance. combustion air ar
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GETTING STARTED MAKE SURE YOU HAVE RECEIVED ALL PARTS: Check your packing list to verify that all listed parts have been received. You should have the following: • Unvented Gas Log Burner Assembly • Two (2) Plastic Bags Containing Crushed Volcanic Rock • Installation/Operating Instructions • Two (2) Anchoring Screws • Ceramic Fiber Logs / Refractory Logs • Rock wool • Grate Assembly • On/Off Log Switch Assembly The following options may be used with the milli-volt controlled heater. These
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PRODUCT FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS NATURAL GAS 1 NOTE: An external regulator is required to reduce supply pressure to a maximum of 10 /2" W.C. on natural gas systems operating at higher pressure. Gas Rate MILLI-VOLT Model Number Control Max BTU/Hr Min BTU/Hr Regulator Pressure Setting: 3.5" w.c. TPB18NV Milli-Volt 28,000 19,000 Pilot Regulator: 3.5" w.c. TPB24NV Milli-Volt 38,000 26,000 1 Gas Inlet Pressure: Max 10 /2" w.c. TPB30NV Milli-Volt 38,000 26,000 Min. 5" w.c. PROPANE/LPG Note:
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GENERAL INSTALLATION INFORMATION CODES Adhere to all local codes or, in their absence, the latest edition of THE NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE ANSI Z223.1 or NFPA54 which can be obtained from… American National Standards Institute, Inc. 1430 Broadway New York, NY 10018 or National Fire Protection Association, Inc. Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA 02269 ADEQUATE COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR This heater shall not be installed in a confined space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provid
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GENERAL INSTALLATION INFORMATION Counter Fireplace H W Figure 1 - Example of a Large Room with 1/2 Wall Divider The following formula can be used to determine the maximum heater rating per the definition of unconfined space: (L1 + L2) Ft x (W) Ft x (H) Ft. BTU BTU /Hr x 1000 /Hr = 50 Consider two connecting rooms with an open area between, with the following dimensions: 1 L1 = 15 /2 Ft., L2 = 12 Ft., W = 12 Ft., H = 8 Ft. 1 (15 /2 + 12) x (12) x (8) BTU BTU /Hr = /Hr x 1000 = 52800 50 If th
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C A FIREPLACE AND HEARTH DIMENSIONS This appliance is for installation only in a solid-fuel burning masonry or UL127 factory- built fi replace, vent free appliance, or in listed ventless fi rebox enclosure. It has been design certifi ed for these installations. Exception: DO NOT install this appliance in a factory-built fi replace that includes instructions stating it has not been tested or should not be used with unvented gas logs. Use manufacturer's installation and clearance requirements as
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PLACEMENT IN A FIREPLACE WITH A RESTRICTIVE BARRIER IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THIS GAS LOG SET The following are guidelines for placing a gas log set in a fireplace that has a restrictive barrier along the bottom front open- ing of the fireplace. Some examples of barriers are glass/screen door frames and sunken/recessed fireplaces. Height of Restriction (X) Minimum Depth of Fireplace/Firebox 1 No restriction 13 / 4" 1 0 to 1 /2" 16" 1 From 1 /2" to 3" 16" Greater than 3" ANY
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CLEARANCES AND HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS The dimensions shown in Figures 4 through 12 and defi ned in the fi replace manufacturer's instructions are minimum clearances to maintain when installing this heater. Left and right clearances are determined when facing the front of the heater. When heater is installed into a ventless fi rebox, minimum clearances, as specifi ed by the ventless fi rebox manufacturer, must be met. Follow these instructions carefully to ensure safe installation. Failure to follow
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CLEARANCES and HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS Heat resistant material (minimum requirements) with no wooden mantel or other combustible projection: To install the gas logs into a fireplace with no wooden mantel, shelf or other combustible projection above the fireplace opening, measure the heat resistant material height, per Figure 5, then see TABLE A. Heat resistant materials such as slate and marble must be at least 1/2” thick. Sheet metal should not be installed onto combustible material. IMPORTANT:
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CLEARANCES and HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS Heat resistant material (minimum requirements) with wooden mantel or other combustible projection: To install the heater with a wooden mantel, shelf or other combustible projection above, first measure the heat resistant mate- rial shown in Figure 6, then refer to Table B. 8" or More of Heat Resistan Material Hood Heater in Fireplace or Firebox Figure 6 - Measuring Heat Resistant Material for Mantel HEAT RESISTANT REQUIREMENTS FOR SAFE INSTALLATION WITH WOODEN
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CLEARANCES AND HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS 10" 8" 6" 1 2 /2" Heat Resistant Material 1 5 8" 14" 20 /2"24 /8"28" 1 Example: A mantel may project from the wall a maximum of 2 /2" at a mini- mum of 14" above the opening, and a maximum of 6" at a minimum Heater in 1 of 20 /2" above the opening. Fireplace or Firebox Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearance with No Hood -TPB18 12" 10" 8" 6" 1 2 /2" Heat Resistant Material 1 5 1 8" 14 /2"18 /8"22 /2" 26" Hood 1 Example: A mantel may project from the wall a maxi
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CLEARANCES AND HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS 10" or less Heat Resistant Material 12" min. 28" Heater in Fireplace or Example: The bottom of the mantel may project from the wall a maxi- Firebox mum of 10" at a minimum of 28" above the opening. Figure 9 - Minimum Mantel Clearance with No Hood — TPB24/30 7" 6" Figure 10 is an example of an unsafe mantel installation. This mantel projects 4" at 8" above the opening, exceeding the 1 maximum acceptable distance of 2 /2" The mantel also proj- 1 ects 7" at 14
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FLOOR CLEARANCE 3 The gas log heater must be installed at least 1 /8" above any combustible flooring material, such as carpeting or tile, which is closer than 14" to the base of the fireplace. The minimum distance must be maintained from the top surface of carpeting, tile, etc. See Figure 11. OR The gas log heater may be installed nearer to the floor if a minimum of 14" of noncombustible material such as slate or marble is installed between the base of the fireplace and the combustible floori
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FIREPLACE PREPARATION BEFORE FULLY INSTALLING THE UNIT: • Turn OFF the gas supply to the fireplace or firebox. • Seal any fresh air vents and/or ash clean-out doors located on the floor or wall of the fireplace. If left unsealed, drafting may cause pilot outage or sooting. Use a heat resistant sealant. Do not seal the chimney flue damper. Before installing in a solid fuel burning fi replace, The chimney fl ue and fi rebox must be cleaned of soot, creosote, ashes and loose paint by a qualifi ed
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INSTALLING VENTED APPLICATIONS PLACING AND SECURING APPLIANCE You must secure the gas log heater to the fi replace fl oor. If not, the entire unit may move when you adjust the controls. Movement of unit may cause shifting of the gas logs which leads to sooting and improper burning. Grate movement could cause a gas leak. Special care is required if you are installing the unit into a sunken fi replace. You must raise the fi replace fl oor to allow access to gas log controls. This will insure adequat
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CONNECTING THE GAS NOTICE: A qualifi ed 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 sulfi de 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 fl ow rate (BTU/Hr). Undue pressure loss will occur i
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CHECKING GAS PRESSURE 3 The heater gas inlet connection is a /8" NPT at the valve. On all control type units, the inlet connection is on the right side of unit. Connecting directly to an To connect from the opposite side, route the pipe around the back unregulated propane/LPG tank portion of the unit. can cause an explosion. When tightening up 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 g
