Quadra Fire Indoor Fireplace QVI 30FB User Guide

Owner’s Manual  
Installation and Operation  
Model:  
QVI-30FB  
READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR  
OPERATING THIS APPLIANCE. THIS INSTALLERS  
GUIDE MUST BE LEFT WITH APPLIANCE FOR  
FUTURE REFERENCE.  
WARNING: IMPROPER INSTALLA-  
TION, ADJUSTMENT, ALTERATION,  
SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN  
CAUSE INJURY OR PROPERTY DAM-  
AGE. REFER TO THIS MANUAL. FOR  
ASSISTANCE OR ADDITIONAL INFOR-  
MATION CONSULT A QUALIFIED IN-  
STALLER, SERVICE AGENCY, OR THE  
GAS SUPPLIER.  
WARNING: IF THE INFORMATION  
IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS IS NOT  
FOLLOWED EXACTLY, A FIRE OR  
EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUS-  
ING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PER-  
SONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.  
1. This appliance may be installed in an af-  
termarket, permanently located, manufac-  
tured (mobile) home, where not prohibited  
by local codes.  
- Do not store or use gasoline or other flam-  
mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this  
or any other appliance.  
-
What to do if you smell gas  
• Do not try to light any appliance.  
• Do not touch any electrical switch.  
• Do not use any phone in your building.  
2. 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, unless a certified kit is used.  
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a  
neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's  
instructions.  
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call  
the fire department.  
In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts:  
• installation must be performed by a licensed  
plumber or gas fitter;  
- Installation and service must be performed by a  
qualified installer, service agency, or the gas  
supplier.  
See Table of Contents for location of additional  
Commonwealth of Massachusetts requirements.  
Please contact your Quadra-Fire dealer with  
any questions or concerns. For the location  
of your nearest Quadra-Fire dealer, please  
Printed in U.S.A. Copyright 2007  
Quadra-Fire, a brand of Hearth & Home Technologies  
1445 North Highway, Colville, WA 99114  
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TABLE OF CONTENTS  
Safety and Warning Information ................................................ 2  
Service Parts Lists ..................................................................... 4  
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Section 1: Approvals and Codes ............................................... 7  
Appliance Certification................................................................... 7  
Installation Codes.......................................................................... 7  
HighAltitude Installations ............................................................... 7  
Requirements for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts ............ 8  
Section 2: Getting Started ......................................................... 9  
Introducing the Quadra-Fire Gas Appliances ................................ 9  
Pre-installation Preparation ........................................................... 9  
Venting and Installation .................................................................. 9  
Section 3: Installing the Insert ................................................ 12  
Step 1 Installing the Vent System............................................ 12  
Step 2 Positioning, Leveling, and Securing the Insert ............. 16  
Step 3 The Gas Control Systems ........................................... 16  
Step 4 The Gas Supply Line ................................................... 16  
Step 5 Gas Pressure Requirements ...................................... 17  
Step 6 Wiring the Appliance .................................................... 17  
Step 7 Installing Logs and Ember Material .............................. 19  
Shutter Settings ........................................................... 19  
Positioning the Logs .................................................... 19  
Placing the Ember Material.......................................... 19  
Step 8 Installing Trim Surround ............................................... 19  
Step 9 Before Lighting theAppliance ...................................... 20  
Step 10 Lighting theAppliance .................................................. 21  
After the Installation ..................................................................... 21  
Section 4: Maintaining and Servicing Your Appliance ........ 22  
Section 5: Troubleshooting .................................................... 23  
Limited Lifetime Warranty ........................................................... 25  
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Service Parts  
QVI-30FB  
Service Parts Diagram  
8
20  
9
10  
19  
12  
11  
18  
13  
17  
14  
15  
Log Set Assembly  
16  
6
5
1
4
7
2
3
Part number list on following page.  
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Service Parts List  
QVI-30FB  
IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. The most current information is located on your  
dealers' VIP site. When ordering, supplyserial and model numbers to ensure correct service  
parts.  
AVAILABLE  
TO SHIP IN  
24 HOURS  
ITEM  
DESCRIPTION  
SERIAL #  
PART NUMBER  
LOGS-QVI30FB  
SRV2020-140  
SRV2020-141  
SRV2020-142  
SRV340-704  
SRV340-706  
SRV340-705  
SRV740-707  
783-108A  
Log Set Assembly  
Y
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Log 1  
Log 2  
Log 3  
Log 4  
Log 5  
Log 6  
Log 7  
Slide Plate Assembly  
2019-201  
Slide Plate Handle  
783-147A  
Pre 002952745  
Post 002952745  
9
Baffle Assembly  
2020-046  
10  
Burner NG, LP  
2020-024  
Y
434-0450  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
Andirion  
2020-025  
Grate Assembly  
Glass Door Assembly  
Rheostat Knob  
Valve Cover Plate  
Piezo Ignitor  
GLA-FBINB  
100-512  
Y
Y
783-120  
291-513  
Y
Y
Y
100-510A  
Rheostat Assembly  
Junction Box  
040-250A  
GFK-160A  
778-185  
Blower Assembly  
Cover Plate  
107-531  
Temp sensor  
Y
Y
2020-059  
Wiring Assembly  
Vent Pipe Assembly  
Glass Latch Assembly  
Mineral Wool  
768-380A  
386-122A  
Y
050-721  
MYSTIC-EMBERS  
Vermiculite Embers  
Gasket Assembly  
783-430A  
Contains pilot Gasket, pilot bracket and air passage gaskets  
Thermocouple  
Thermopile  
Pilot tube  
446-511  
Y
Y
Y
060-512  
SRV485-301  
SRV-PACK  
NGK-QVI30FB  
LPK-QVI30FB  
446-505  
Patch Kit  
Conversion Kit NG  
Y
Y
Y
Conversion Kit LP  
Pilot Orifice NG  
Pilot Orifice LP  
Regulator NG  
Regulator LP  
446-517  
Y
Y
Y
060-518  
060-519  
Additional service part numbers appear on following page.  
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Service Parts  
QVI-30FB  
Valve Assembly Parts Diagram  
Standing Pilot ValveAssembly  
6
7
1
8
2
9
3
4
5
10  
IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. The most current information is located  
on your dealers' VIP site. When ordering, supply serial and model numbers to ensure  
correct service parts.  
AVAILABLE  
TO SHIP IN  
24 HOURS  
ITEM  
DESCRIPTION  
Flex Ball Valve Assembly  
SERIAL #  
PART NUMBER  
302-320A  
060-522  
1
Y
Y
Y
Valve NG  
2
Valve LP  
060-523  
3
Pilot control Knob  
Flame Control Knob  
Valve Bracket  
571-530  
571-531  
4
5
773-145  
Pilot Assembly NG  
Pilot Assembly LP  
Orifice NG (#31A)  
Orifice LP (#49A)  
Bracket, Orifice  
Bracket, Pilot  
485-510A  
485-511A  
506-800  
Y
Y
Y
Y
6
7
065-801  
8
9
778-169  
783-170  
Flexible Gas Connector  
477-301A  
10  
Y
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Approvals and  
Codes  
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Appliance Certification  
High Altitude Installations  
U.L. Listed gas appliances are tested and approved with-  
out requiring changes for elevations from 0 to 2,000 feet in  
the U. S. A. and in Canada.  
The Quadra-Fire appliance discussed in this Installers Guide  
has been tested to certification standards and listed by the  
applicable laboratories.  
When installing this appliance at an elevation above 2,000  
feet, it may be necessary to decrease the input rating by  
changing the existing burner orifice to a smaller size. Input  
rate should be reduced by 4% for each 1000 feet above a  
2000 foot elevation in the U.S.A. or 10% for elevations  
between 2000 and 4500 feet in Canada. If the heating value  
of the gas has been reduced, these rules do not apply. To  
identify the proper orifice size, check with the local gas  
utility.  
Certification  
MODEL:  
QVI-30FB  
LABORATORY: Underwriters Laboratories  
TYPE:  
STANDARD:  
Vented Gas Fireplace Heaters  
ANSI Z21.88-2002•CSA2.33-2002•UL307B  
Installation Codes  
If installing this appliance at an elevation above 4,500 feet  
(in Canada), check with local authorities.  
The appliance installation must conform to local codes.  
Before installing the appliance, consult the local building  
code agency to ensure that you are in compliance with all  
applicable codes, including permits and inspections.  
In the absence of local codes, the fireplace installation must  
conform to the National Fuel Gas CodeANSI Z223.1 (in the  
United States) or the CAN/CGA-B149 Installation Codes  
(in Canada). The appliance must be electrically grounded  
in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local  
codes with the National Electric Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70  
(in the United States), or to the CSAC22.1 Canadian Electric  
Code (in Canada).  
These models may be installed in a bedroom or bed-sitting  
room in the U.S.A. and Canada.  
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Inspection  
NOTE: The following requirements reference various  
Massachusetts and national codes not contained in  
this document.  
The state or local gas inspector of the side wall horizontally  
vented gas fueled equipment shall not approve the installa-  
tion unless, upon inspection, the inspector observes carbon  
monoxide detectors and signage installed in accordance with  
the provisions of 248 CMR 5.08(2)(a)1 through 4.  
Requirements for the Commonwealth of  
Massachusetts  
Exemptions  
The following equipment is exempt from 248 CMR 5.08(2)(a)1  
through 4:  
For all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment  
installed in every dwelling, building or structure used in  
whole or in part for residential purposes, including those  
owned or operated by the Commonwealth and where the  
side wall exhaust vent termination is less than seven (7)  
feet above finished grade in the area of the venting, includ-  
ing but not limited to decks and porches, the following  
requirements shall be satisfied:  
The equipment listed in Chapter 10 entitled “Equipment  
Not Required To Be Vented” in the most current edition  
of NFPA 54 as adopted by the Board; and  
Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas fu-  
eled equipment installed in a room or structure separate  
from the dwelling, building or structure used in whole or  
in part for residential purposes.  
Installation of Carbon Monoxide Detectors  
At the time of installation of the side wall horizontal vent-  
ed gas fueled equipment, the installing plumber or gasfit-  
ter shall observe that a hard wired carbon monoxide de-  
tector with an alarm and battery back-up is installed on  
the floor level where the gas equipment is to be installed.  
In addition, the installing plumber or gasfitter shall observe  
that a battery operated or hard wired carbon monoxide  
detector with an alarm is installed on each additional level  
of the dwelling, building or structure served by the side  
wall horizontal vented gas fueled equipment. It shall be  
the responsibility of the property owner to secure the ser-  
vices of qualified licensed professionals for the installa-  
tion of hard wired carbon monoxide detectors.  
MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS  
Gas Equipment Venting System Provided  
When the manufacturer of ProductApproved side wall hor-  
izontally vented gas equipment provides a venting system  
design or venting system components with the equipment,  
the instructions provided by the manufacturer for installa-  
tion of the equipment and the venting system shall include:  
Detailed instructions for the installation of the venting  
system design or the venting system components; and  
A complete parts list for the venting system design or  
venting system.  
In the event that the side wall horizontally vented gas fu-  
eled equipment is installed in a crawl space or an attic,  
the hard wired carbon monoxide detector with alarm and  
battery back-up may be installed on the next adjacent  
floor level.  
In the event that the requirements of this subdivision can  
not be met at the time of completion of installation, the  
owner shall have a period of thirty (30) days to comply  
with the above requirements; provided, however, that dur-  
ing said thirty (30) day period, a battery operated carbon  
monoxide detector with an alarm shall be installed.  
Gas Equipment Venting System NOT Provided  
When the manufacturer of a Product Approved side wall  
horizontally vented gas fueled equipment does not provide  
the parts for venting the flue gases, but identifies “special  
venting systems”, the following requirements shall be sat-  
isfied by the manufacturer:  
The referenced “special venting system” instructions shall  
be included with the appliance or equipment installation  
instructions; and  
Approved Carbon Monoxide Detectors  
The “special venting systems” shall be ProductApproved  
by the Board, and the instructions for that system shall  
include a parts list and detailed installation instructions.  
Each carbon monoxide detector as required in accordance  
with the above provisions shall comply with NFPA720 and  
be ANSI/UL 2034 listed and IAS certified.  
A copy of all installation instructions for all Product Ap-  
proved side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment,  
all venting instructions, all parts lists for venting instruc-  
tions, and/or all venting design instructions shall remain  
with the appliance or equipment at the completion of the  
installation.  
Signage  
A metal or plastic identification plate shall be permanent-  
ly mounted to the exterior of the building at a minimum  
height of eight (8) feet above grade directly in line with the  
exhaust vent terminal for the horizontally vented gas fu-  
eled heating appliance or equipment. The sign shall read,  
in print size no less than one-half (1/2) inch in size, “GAS  
VENT DIRECTLY BELOW. KEEP CLEAR OF ALL OB-  
STRUCTIONS”.  
See Gas Connection section for additional Common-  
wealth of Massachusetts requirements.  
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Getting Started  
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Introducing the Quadra-Fire Gas Appliances  
WARNING: A HEARTH OR HEARTH EXTEN-  
SION (IF PRESENT) MUST COMPLY WITH EI-  
THER OF THE FOLLOWING: 1) THE SOLID-  
!
Quadra-Fire direct vent gas appliances are designed to  
operate with all combustion air siphoned from outside of  
the building and all exhaust gases expelled to the outside.  
FUEL BURNING FIREPLACE MANUFACTURER’S  
SPECIFICATION, OR 2) LOCAL BUILDING CODES  
REQUIRED BYAUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION.  
The information contained in this Installers Guide, unless  
noted otherwise, applies to all models and gas control  
systems. Gas appliance diagrams, including the dimensions,  
are shown in this section.  
WARNING: THE SOLID FUEL FIREPLACE HAS  
BEEN CONVERTED FOR USE WITH GAS  
!
ONLY AND CANNOT BE USED FOR BURNING  
WOOD OR SOLID FUELS UNLESS ALL ORIGINAL  
PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED AND THE FIRE-  
PLACE HAS BEEN REAPPROVED BY THE AUTHOR-  
ITY HAVING JURISDICTION.  
Pre-install Preparation  
This gas insert fireplace and its components are tested  
and safe when installed in accordance with this Installers  
Guide. Report to your dealer any parts damaged in shipment,  
particularly the condition of the glass. Do not install any  
unit with damaged, incomplete, or substitute parts.  
4. The solid fuel fireplace’s flue damper must be fully locked  
in the open position or removed for installation.  
The vent system components and trim surrounds are shipped  
in separate packages. The gas logs are packaged  
separately and must be field installed.  
5. The chimney must be cleaned and in good working or-  
der and constructed of noncombustible materials.  
6. Make sure that all chimney cleanouts fit properly so air  
cannot leak into the chimney.  
Read all of the instructions before starting the instal-  
lation. Follow these instructions carefully during the  
installation to ensure maximum safety and benefit.  
Failure to follow these instructions will void the own-  
er’s warranty and may present a fire hazard.  
7. To assure top performance, safety and efficiency, inserts  
must be installed with an approved flue liner as per CAN/  
CGA B-149 or National Fuel Code ANSI Z223 and these  
instructions.  
8. Install the insert without the trim surround and make all  
gas, venting, and electrical connections.  
The Hearth & Home Technologies Warranty will be voided  
by, and Hearth & Home Technologies disclaims any  
responsibility for, the following actions:  
• Installation of damaged fireplace or vent system component.  
• Modification of the fireplace or direct vent system.  
• Installation other than as instructed by Hearth & Home  
Technologies.  
• Improper positioning of the gas logs or the glass door.  
• Installation and/or use of any component part not manu-  
factured and approved by Hearth & Home Technologies,  
not withstanding any independent testing laboratory or other  
party approval of such component part or accessory.  
9. Install decorative trim surround. The surround is tested  
AND approved with this gas insert AND may cover exist-  
ing air circulation vents or grills on the solid fuel fireplace  
into which it is installed. Should the surround not cover  
all ventilation grill surfaces, the grill should be left open.  
NOTE: DECORATIVE TRIM SURROUND HAS BEEN  
TESTED AND APPROVED TO COVER EXISTING AIR  
CIRCULATION VENTS OR GRILLS.  
Only trim kit(s) supplied by the manufacturer shall  
be used in the installation of this appliance.  
ANYSUCHACTIONMAYPOSSIBLYCAUSEAFIREHAZARD.  
VENTINGAND INSTALLATION  
1. Village Collection gas inserts are designed for recessed in-  
stallations into solid fuel masonry or factory built non-com-  
bustible fireplaces that have been installed in accordance  
with the National, Provincial, State and local building codes.  
2. Minimum fireplace opening requirements are shown in  
Figure 1 of this installation manual. The firebrick (refrac-  
tory) can be removed from a factory built fireplace in or-  
der to gain minimum gas insert opening requirements.  
WARNING: Only the surround, as supplied,  
may be used to cover integral grills on the  
!
solid fuel burning fireplace. No other components  
such as shrouds, sheet metal plates, etc. may be  
used to seal off vents. Remote grills or openings  
outside of the surround MUST NOT be covered or  
sealed.  
3. The metal floor of the solid fuel firebox may be removed  
to facilitate the installation of the insert. CLEARANCE  
TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL UNDER THE INSERT  
IS 1/4”. YOU MUST USE THE LEVELING LEGS TO  
RAISE THE INSERT A MINIMUM OF 1/4” IF THE IN-  
SERT IS TO SIT ON COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL. The  
side walls and top structure of the firebox may not be  
altered with the exception of removable baffles and damp-  
ers. The original fireplace may never be returned to solid  
fuel in this condition.  
If the factory built fireplace has no gas ac-  
!
cess holes provided, an access hole of 1” di-  
ameter (25mm) or less may be drilled through the  
lower sides or bottom of the combustion cham-  
ber in a proper workmanship like manner.  
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INLET AIR STARTING COLLAR  
SURROUND  
EXHAUST STARTING  
COLLAR  
DOOR  
ON/OFF  
SWITCH  
GLASS  
ASSEMBLY  
RATING PLATE  
GAS CONTROL  
VALVE  
ELECTRICAL JUNCTION  
BOX ACCESS  
GAS ACCESS  
B
TOP VIEW  
C
2”  
(50.8mm)  
A
QVI-30FB MINIMUM FIREPLACE SIZE  
Location  
Inches  
Millimeters  
A
B
C
*
Front Width  
30-1/4  
768  
Rear Width  
Depth  
19  
483  
359  
572  
14-1/8  
22-1/2  
Height  
* NOTE: If exhaust collar on insert and fireplace damper do not line up, add 4  
inches (102mm) to minimum fireplace height for bends in vent pipe.  
Figure 1.  
Diagram of insert and minimum fireplace dimensions  
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Dimensions in brackets  
are millimeters.  
A
5-9/16  
[142]  
B
2-1/2  
[64]  
REF  
4
2-1/16  
[52]  
[102]  
13-3/4  
[350]  
3-1/8  
[80]  
C
ø 2-13/16 (2)  
[71]  
D
F
H
E
G
1-1/16  
[28]  
GAS INLET  
ELECTRICAL  
ACCESS  
(IF EQUIPPED)  
1-9/16  
[40]  
3-9/16  
[91]  
6-5/8  
[169]  
QVI-30FB MODEL DIMENSIONS  
Location  
Inches  
Millimeters  
A
B
C
D
E
F
18  
457  
6-1/2  
29-3/8  
26-1/16  
20-5/8  
14-5/8  
22-1/8  
21-1/4  
165  
746.1  
661  
524  
371  
G
H
562  
540  
Figure 2.  
Diagram and model dimensions  
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Installing the Insert  
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A vertical vent termination system installed on this model  
will require one (1) length of 3” stainless steel liner, one (1)  
length of 3-inch flexible vent pipe for the combustion air,  
one (1) length of 3-inch flexible vent pipe for the exhaust air  
and one (1) Termination Cap.  
Step 1. Installing the Vent System  
Vent System Installation Precautions  
Before starting installation of vent kits, the installer should  
read these instructions and the Vent Kit Instructions to  
ensure that a proper vent installation is completed.  
NOTE: The damper of the existing chimney may need to be  
removed to allow installation of the flexible-vent pipe.  
Consult your local building codes before beginning the  
installation.  
WARNING: THIS FIREPLACE HAS BEEN  
!
CONVERTED FOR USE WITH A GAS  
FIREPLACE INSERT ONLYAND CANNOT BE USED  
FOR BURNING WOOD OR SOLID FUELS UNLESS  
ALL ORIGINAL PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED,  
AND THE FIREPLACE REAPPROVED BY THE  
AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION.  
WARNING: THIS GAS INSERT AND VENT AS-  
SEMBLYMUST BE VENTED DIRECTLYTO THE  
!
OUTSIDE AND MUST NEVER BE ATTACHED TO A  
CHIMNEY SERVING A SEPARATE SOLID FUEL  
BURNING APPLIANCE. EACH GAS APPLIANCE  
MUST USEASEPARATE VENT SYSTEM. COMMON  
VENT SYSTEMS ARE PROHIBITED.  
NOTE: The above label, located in the instruction package,  
must be affixed to the existing fireplace prior to installation.  
Vent SystemApprovals  
For zero clearance factory built woodburning fireplaces, the  
use of kit LINK-ZC-ADPB in place of the standard square  
flashing will allow you to mount the adaptor and cap on  
class-A metal pipe.  
Fireplace QVI30-FB is approved with vent termination kits  
LINK-DV-30, LINK-DV-30B, LINK-DV4-30 and LINK-DV4-30B  
as shown in Figures 4 & 5.Approved vent system termina-  
tions are labeled for identification. 3-inch diameter listed  
flexible aluminum and stainless steel gas vent is used for  
both the incoming combustion air and exhaust vent pipes.  
NO OTHER VENTING SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS MAY  
BE USED. Detailed installation instructions are included  
with each vent termination kit and should be used in con-  
junction with this manual.  
Connecting the Vent Pipe  
Install the 3” flexible vent pipe(s) down through the chimney.  
Secure the end of the flexible vent pipe for exhaust to the  
provided 3’ section of stainless steel flexible vent pipe.A3”  
collar is factory installed on one end for mating the two  
ends of flexible pipe.  
Horizontal Venting  
WARNING: THE 3’ SECTION OF STAINLESS  
STEELFLEXIBLE PIPE MUST BEATTACHED DI-  
RECTLY TO THE EXHAUST COLLAR OF THE UNIT.  
!
The vent system on this model CANNOT be terminated  
horizontally.  
Vertical Venting  
Attach either 4’ or 30’ section of intake liner to the intake  
collar on the collar slide-plate using 3 screws. This assembly  
may be removed from the unit to aid installation. Slide insert  
into position, while pulling intake collar assembly towards  
The vent pipes MUST be connected to the proper collars  
on the unit AND the exhaust vent pipe MUST be connected  
to the termination cap or the unit will not operate. The com-  
bustion air vent pipe CAN be connected to the termination  
cap (LINK -DV30, LINK -DV30B) or it can terminate inside  
the chimney (LINK-DV4-30, LINK-DV4-30B). The bottom  
opening of the chimney must be sealed around the vent  
pipes if the combustion air vent is NOT connected to the  
termination cap. See Figures 4 and 5.  
the front of the unit.  
Slide the gas insert into place, and  
position any excess flexible vent pipe back up into the  
This assembly will be secured in place when the  
chimney.  
pull handle can be secured into position.  
NOTE: The minimum vertical rise (exhaust vent) is 14 feet  
and the maximum vertical rise is 50 feet. These dimensions  
are measured from the starting collars of the unit to the end  
of the last section of vent pipe. See dimension V in Figure 4.  
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Attach the flashing and termination cap  
to the top of the flexible vent pipe and set  
the cap in place. See Figures 4 and 5.  
HORIZONTAL OVERHANG  
CAUTION: TO AVOID DOWNDRAFTS  
AND/OR COLD AIR PROBLEMS, IT IS  
RECOMMENDED TO SEAL OFF THE  
AREA BETWEEN THE TERMINATION  
CAP AND THE TOP OF THE SOLID-  
FUEL CHIMNEY OPENING INTO  
WHICH THE VENT CAP HAS BEEN IN-  
STALLED.  
VERTICAL WALL  
2 FT.  
MIN.  
2 FT. MIN.  
LOWEST  
DISCHARGE  
OPENING  
TERMINATION CAP  
X
WHEN USING THE LINK-DV4-30 VENT  
SYSTEM, IT IS REQUIRED TO SEAL  
AROUND THE FLEXIBLE VENT PIPES  
IN THE DAMPER AREA. SEE FIGURE 4.  
USE FIBERGLASS INSULATION OR  
OTHER SUITABLE NON-COMBUSTI-  
BLE MATERIAL.  
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ROOF PITCH IS X/ 12  
H (MIN.) - MINIMUM HEIGHT FROM ROOF  
TO LOWEST DISCHARGE OPENING  
WARNING: MAJOR U.S.  
BUILDING CODES SPECIFY  
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MINIMUM CHIMNEY AND/OR  
VENT HEIGHT ABOVE THE ROOF  
TOP. THESE MINIMUM HEIGHTS  
ARE NECESSARY IN THE INTEREST  
OF SAFETY. SEE THE FOLLOWING  
DIAGRAM FOR MINIMUM HEIGHTS,  
PROVIDED THE TERMINATION CAP  
IS AT LEAST 2-FEET FROM A VER-  
TICAL WALL AND 2-FEET BELOW  
AHORIZONTAL OVERHANG.  
Roof Pitch  
H (min.) ft.  
1.0  
flat to 6/12  
6/12 to 7/12  
1.25  
1.5  
over 7/12 to 8/12  
over 8/12 to 9/12  
over 9/12 to 10/12  
over 10/12 to 11/12  
over 11/12 to 12/12  
over 12/12 to 14/12  
over 14/12 to 16/12  
over 16/12 to 18/12  
over 18/12 to 20/12  
over 20/12 to 21/12  
2.0  
2.5  
3.25  
4.0  
NOTE: This also pertains to vertical vent  
systems installed on the outside of the  
building.  
5.0  
6.0  
7.0  
7.5  
8.0  
Figure 3. Minimum Height from Roof to Lowest  
Discharge Opening  
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This option shows both exhaust and inlet  
air vent pipes attached to the adaptor.  
TERMINATION  
CAP  
FLASHING  
INLET AIR COLLAR  
EXHAUST COLLAR  
EXHAUST  
VENT PIPE  
V= 14 FT. MINIMUM  
50FT. MAXIMUM  
3 INCH COLLAR  
(Factory installed to  
stainless steel section)  
WARNING: DO NOT  
BLOCK PIPE END WITH  
INSULATION OR ANY OTHER  
SEALING MATERIAL  
STAINLESS STEEL  
PIPE - 3 FT. MIN.  
REQUIRED (INCLUDED)  
SEAL DAMPER  
AREA  
INLET AIR  
VENT PIPE  
COLLAR ATTACHMENT  
BRACKET  
Figure 4.  
WARNING: THE EXHAUST VENT PIPE MUST  
ONLY BE CONNECTED TO THE EXHAUST  
STARTING COLLAR OF THE UNIT AND THE  
CENTER COLLAR OF THE TERMINATION CAP.  
THE INLET AIR PIPE MUST ONLY BE  
CONNECTED TO THE INLET AIR COLLAR OF  
THE UNIT AND EITHER ATTACHED TO THE  
INLETAIR COLLAR OF THE TERMINATION CAP  
OR TERMINATED IN THE CHIMNEY.  
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A 3 FOOT SECTION OF STAINLESS STEEL  
FLEXIBLE LINER MUST BE ATTACHED  
DIRECTLY TO THE EXHAUST COLLAR ON  
COLLAR SLIDE PLATE.  
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Note: Inspect for exhaust  
collar gasket to insure  
positive exhaust seal.  
LOCKING  
TABS  
ALTERNATIVE INSTALLATION  
FOR VENTING THROUGH  
WOOD-BURNING  
CLASS A PIPE  
LOCKING  
HANDLE  
TERMINATION  
CAP  
(SQUARE FLASHING  
REMOVED)  
EXHAUST VENT PIPE SUPPLIED  
WITH TERMINATION KIT  
INLET AIR VENT COLLAR  
(LINK-DV30 SHOWN)  
OPTIONAL  
LINK-ZC-ADPB  
(For Flashing Class-A Pipe)  
SLIDING  
PLATE  
CLASS A  
WOOD PIPE  
INLET AIR VENT PIPE  
3 INCH  
COLLAR  
STAINLESS STEEL  
ADAPTER FOR EXHAUST  
(MUST BE INSTALLED)  
Figure 5. Typical configuration of vent liners.  
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Step 2. Positioning, Leveling, and  
Securing the Insert  
Step 4. The Gas Supply Line  
Remote Control  
NOTE: Have the gas supply line installed in accordance  
with local building codes by a qualified installer  
approved and/or licensed as required by the locality.  
(In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts installation  
must be performed by a licensed plumber or gas  
fitter).  
The receiver for the remotes must be installed BETWEEN  
the base pan of the insert and the firebox of the wood-burn-  
ing fireplace (see photo below).  
EXISTING SIDE  
REFRACTORY  
REMOTE  
NOTE: Before the first firing of the fireplace, the gas  
supply line should be purged of any trapped air.  
RECEIVER  
UNIT  
NOTE: Consult local building codes to properly size  
the gas supply line leading to the 1/2 inch (13 mm)  
hook-up at the unit.  
This gas fireplace is designed to accept a 1/2 inch  
(13 mm) gas supply line. To install the gas supply line:  
EXISTING BOTTOM  
OFFIREPLACE  
• A listed (and Commonweatlh of Massachusetts approved)  
1/2 inch (13mm) tee-handle manual shut-off valve and a  
listed flexible gas connector are connected to the 1/2  
inch (13mm) inlet of the control valve. NOTE: If substi-  
tuting for these components, please consult local codes  
for compliance.  
• Place the insert into position.  
• Level the insert from side to side and from front to back.  
Use the leveling legs if necessary to set each corner of  
the base. The levelling legs are mounted behind the fan  
cover plate. For location of fan cover plate, see Figure  
11 on page 17.  
• Locate the gas line access hole in the outer casing of  
the fireplace.  
• Insert the gas supply line through the gas line hole and  
connect it to the shut-off valve.  
Step 3. The Gas Control System  
• When attaching the pipe, support the control so that the  
lines are not bent or torn.  
WARNING: THIS UNIT IS NOT FOR USE WITH  
SOLID FUEL.  
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• After the gas line installation is complete, all connec-  
tions must be tightened and checked for leaks with a  
commercially-available, non-corrosive leak check solu-  
tion. Be sure to rinse off all leak check solution following  
testing.  
These models use a standing pilot ignition type of gas con-  
trol system.  
Standing Pilot Ignition System  
This system includes millivolt control valve, standing pilot,  
thermopile/thermocouple flame sensor, and piezo ignitor.  
WARNING: DO NOT USE AN OPEN FLAME TO  
CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS.  
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WARNING: 110-120 VAC MUST NEVER BE  
CONNECTED TO A CONTROL VALVE IN A  
MILLIVOLT SYSTEM.  
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STANDING PILOT  
GAS  
SHUT-OFF  
FLEXIBLE  
GAS LINE  
CONTROLS  
Figure 6. Gas Controls System  
Figure 7. Gas Supply Line  
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Step 5. Gas Pressure Requirements  
WARNING: MUST USE THE CORD SUPPLIED  
WITH THE J-BOX.  
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Pressure requirements for these gas appliances are shown  
in the table below.  
This appliance REQUIRES 110-120 VAC to operate. It is  
equipped with a blower.  
Pressure  
Natural Gas  
Propane  
NOTE: Electrical wiring must be installed by a li-  
censed electrician.  
Minimum  
Inlet Pressure  
5.0 inches  
w.c.  
11.0 inches  
w.c.  
CAUTION: DISCONNECT REMOTE CONTROLS IF AB-  
SENT FOR EXTENDED TIME PERIODS. THIS WILL PRE-  
VENT ACCIDENTALAPPLIANCE OPERATION.  
Maximum Inlet  
Gas Pressure  
14.0 inches  
w.c.  
14.0 inches  
w.c.  
Manifold  
Pressure  
3.5 inches  
w.c.  
10.0 inches  
w.c.  
For Standing Pilot Ignition Wiring  
Appliance Requirements  
Inlet and outlet pressure taps are provided on the front face  
of the gas control for a test gauge connection to measure  
the manifold pressure. Use a small flat blade screwdriver to  
crack open the screw in the center of the tap. Position a  
rubber hose over the tap to obtain the pressure reading.  
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT 110-120 VAC  
TO THE GAS CONTROLVALVE OR THE WALL  
SWITCH OR THE APPLIANCE WILL MALFUNC-  
TIONAND THE VALVE WILL BE DESTROYED.  
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THE FIREPLACE AND ITS INDIVIDUAL SHUT-OFF  
VALVE MUST BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE GAS  
SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEMAND ISOLATED DURINGANY  
PRESSURE TESTING OF THE SYSTEM AT TEST  
PRESSURES EQUAL TO OR IN EXCESS OF ONE-HALF  
(1/2) PSIG (3.5 KPA).  
Wall Switch  
Position the wall switch in the desired position on the wall.  
An assembly of 18 ft of 20 AWG is provided with the appli-  
ance to connect the wall switch to the appliance. Instead of  
the supplied assembly, wire with a length of 25 ft or less and  
a gauge of 20 AWG through 14 AWG is acceptable. The  
wire needs a jacket with a temperature rating of 140oF (60oC)  
or higher. At the appliance connect the wire to the ON/OFF  
switch pigtails.  
Step 6. Wiring the Fireplace  
Use of the electrical junction box provided is required if  
using a blower or remote. Plug the cord into a convenient  
outlet. An electrician may install an outlet box inside the  
fireplace. Place the outlet in the lower, back corner of the  
fireplace. Make sure fan doesn’t touch back wall. Optional  
remote controls are available and should be installed along  
the side of the insert (see Step 2. Positioning, Leveling and  
securing the Insert).  
CAUTION: LABEL ALL WIRES PRIOR TO DISCONNEC-  
TION WHEN SERVICING CONTROLS. WIRING ERRORS  
CAN CAUSE IMPROPERAND DANGEROUS OPERATION.  
VERIFY PROPER OPERATION AFTER SERVICING.  
THERMOCOUPLE  
THERMOPILE  
ON  
OFF  
ROCKER  
SWITCH  
RED T1  
GAS  
VALVE  
WHITE T2  
OPTIONAL WALL SWITCH  
THERMOSTAT OR REMOTE  
Figure 8. Standing Pilot Ignition Wiring Diagram  
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To service or clean:  
INSERT STRAIN RELIEF  
AROUND CORD IN THIS END  
FROM OUTSIDE OF UNIT  
• Remove the ground wire of the fan can clip on the side of  
the base pan.  
FEED PLUG  
THROUGH HOLE  
SIDEWALL  
• Remove the blower in between the bend up tabs.  
• Install and wire the blower per instruction shipped with  
the fan.  
• Reinstall the blower in reverse order. Make sure the fan  
does not make contact with the back wall.  
JUNCTION  
BOX  
SCREW  
PROVIDED  
Figure 9.  
Junction box installation  
COVER  
FAN  
PLATE  
Serving the blower  
On units already installed removal of decorative front, sur-  
round and gas insert is required.  
• Detach flexible liner from the top of unit.  
• Remove the four screws on the coverplate (see Figure 11).  
• Bend up the tabs on the base pan (see Figure 10).  
GROUND  
WIRE  
Figure 11.  
REMOTE  
RECEPTACLE  
VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL  
JUNCTION BOX  
BLK  
BLK  
BLOWER RECEPTACLE  
BLK  
BLK  
BLK  
BLK  
BLK  
WHT  
WHT  
BLK  
GROUND  
BLOWER  
TEMPERATURE  
SENSOR SWITCH  
BLK  
GRN  
WHT  
110-120 VAC  
REMOTE  
OUTLET  
FAN  
JUNCTION  
BOX  
FAN  
OUTLET  
NOTE: IFANY OF THE ORIGINALWIRE AS SUP-  
PLIED WITH THE APPLIANCE MUST BE RE-  
PLACED, IT MUST BE REPLACED WITH TYPE  
1050 C RATED WIRE.  
TEMPERATURE  
SENSOR SWITCH  
SPEED CONTROL  
(RHEOSTAT)  
GROUND WIRE  
(ATTACH TO ANY  
METAL SURFACE)  
BEND UP  
TABS  
Figure 10. Fan Wiring Diagram  
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Step 7. Installing Logs and Ember Material  
BURNER PAN  
Shutter Settings  
Burner  
NG  
LP  
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QVI-30FB  
3/8”  
Full Open  
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Positioning the Logs  
The logs have been packaged separately. Refer to the  
installation instructions that accompany this manual. Save  
the log instructions with this manual.  
EMBER MATERIAL  
(TOP SURFACE,  
AND FRONT)  
If sooting occurs, the logs or glowing embers might need  
to be repositioned slightly to avoid excessive flame  
impingement.  
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Figure 13. Placement of the Ember Material  
Placing the Ember Material  
Place a dime size piece of GLOWING EMBER mate-  
rial near port holes in burner top, sides and front (see  
Figure 13).  
Two separate bags of ember material are shipped with this  
gas appliance. The bag labeled Glowing Ember (050-721)  
is standard glowing ember material. To place the ember  
material:  
Space dime size ember pieces about a 1/2 inch apart.  
Never press embers into burner ports. Do not cover burner  
ports. Place dime size pieces around front and sides of  
burner pan.  
Remove the glass door from the unit (see Figure 12).  
Save the remaining ember materials for use during fire-  
place servicing. The embers provided are sufficient for 2  
to 4 applications.  
Place MYSTIC EMBERS over burner surface and around  
base of the burner, do not cover any burner port holes.  
Can be used on floor of firebox for a realistic ash-bed.  
PULL AND  
RELEASE  
CLIPS TO OPEN  
Replace the glass door on the fireplace.  
Re-install and latch the decorative front.  
Figure 12. Glass Assembly  
Step 8. Installing Trim  
Surrounds  
Combustible materials MUST  
NEVER overlap onto the front  
face.  
LOCATING  
TABS  
FIREBOX  
1. Find the coiled low voltage wires  
and ON/OFF switch attached to  
outer right side of the insert (see  
Figure 14).  
2. Disconnect the ON/OFF switch  
from the low voltage wire leads,  
and insert the ON/OFF switch  
through the hole at the upper  
right corner of the surround - it  
will be retained in the hole.  
ON/OFF  
SWITCH  
SURROUND  
WITH TRIM  
Figure 14.  
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3. Attach the low voltage wires to the ON/OFF switch lo-  
cated on the front of surround.  
Step 9. Before Lighting the Appliance  
Before lighting the appliance, be sure to do the following:  
Remove all paperwork from the fireplace.  
Review safety warnings and cautions  
4. Attach surround assembly by securing four corners with  
screws provided (see Figure 14.) Reposition the fireplace  
if necessary. Refer to surround instructions provided with  
the decorative surround.  
• Read the Safety and Warning Information section at  
the beginning of this Installers Guide.  
NOTE: PLACE THE THREE INSULATION PIECES INTO  
THE CAVITIES AT THE BACK OF THE SURROUND BE-  
FORE POSITIONING THE INSERT INTO THE FACTORY-  
BUILT OR MASONRY FIREPLACE. THIS INSULATION  
WILL HELP SEAL FOR COLD AIR LEAKS.  
Double-check for gas leaks  
• Before lighting the appliance, double-check the unit for  
possible gas leaks.  
Double-check vent terminations for obstructions.  
• Before lighting the appliance, double-check the unit for  
possible obstructions that could be blocking the vent ter-  
minations.  
Double-check for faulty components  
12” MAX.  
• Any component that is found to be faulty MUST BE re-  
placed with an approved component. Tampering with the  
appliance components is DANGEROUS and voids all war-  
ranties.  
MANTEL  
A small amount of air will be in the gas supply lines. When  
first lighting the appliance, it will take a few minutes for the  
lines to purge themselves of this air. Once the purging is  
complete, the appliance will light and will operate normally.  
12” MIN.  
Subsequent lightings of the fireplace will not require this  
purging of air from the gas supply lines, unless the gas  
valve has been turned to the OFF position, in which  
case the air would have to be purged.  
TOP OF  
UNIT  
NOTE: The fireplace should be run 3 to 4 hours on the initial  
start-up. Turn it off and let it cool completely. Remove and  
clean the glass. Replace the glass and run the fireplace for  
an additional 8 hours. This will help to cure the products  
used in the paint and logs.  
During this break-in period it is recommended that some  
windows in the house be opened for air circulation. This will  
help avoid setting off smoke detectors, and help eliminate  
any odors associated with the fireplace’s initial burning.  
Figure 15  
Figure 15 shows the minimum vertical and corresponding  
maximum horizontal dimensions of mantels or other com-  
bustible projections above the gas fireplace.  
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Step 10. Lighting the Appliance  
unobstructed, and you’ve checked for faulty components.  
Now you’re ready to light the appliance.  
You’ve reviewed all safety warnings, you’ve checked the  
appliance for gas leaks, you know the vent system is  
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS  
STANDING PILOT CONTROLS  
FOR YOUR SAFETY  
READ BEFORE LIGHTING  
1. To access controls, open the lower grille.  
WARNING: IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE  
INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY, A FIRE OR  
EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING  
PROPERTYDAMAGE, PERSONALINJURY, OR  
LOSS OF LIFE.  
2. Turn the gas control valve knob to the OFF position. To do this, you  
must turn the knob clockwise  
press in and continue turning clockwise  
to the PILOT position, and then  
to the OFF position.  
NOTE: Knob cannot be turned from “PILOT” to “OFF” unless knob is  
pushed in slightly. Do not force.  
3. WAIT AT LEAST FIVE (5) MINUTES TO CLEAR OUT ANY GAS. If  
you have unsuccessfully tried to light the fireplace, wait longer, espe-  
cially if you are using LP gas. Then smell for gas, including near the  
floor. If you then smell gas, STOP! Follow "B" in the safety informa-  
tion on previous page. If you don't smell gas, go to the next step.  
STANDING PILOT IGNITION  
A. This appliance (standing pilot version) has a pilot  
that must be lighted by hand. When lighting the  
pilot, follow these instructions exactly.  
4. The pilot should not require accessing for lighting pur-  
poses. The pilot is located inside the combustion chamber.  
If it is necessary to access the pilot, remove the trim  
door and glass door.  
B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appli-  
ance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the  
floor because some gas is heavier than air and  
will settle to the floor.  
THERMOCOUPLE PILOT THERMOPILE  
5. To put the control in the PILOT position, turn the control knob counter-  
clockwise  
to the PILOT position.  
6. To light the pilot press the control knob and then press the red or black  
piezo button once every second. The piezo makes a clicking sound. It  
may be necessary to repeat this step. If the pilot does not light after  
10 seconds, go back to step 2. The control knob should be held down  
for a MINUTE after pilot ignition.  
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS  
• Do not try to light any appliance.  
• Do not touch any electric switch; do not use any  
phone in your building.  
• If the control knob does not pop out when released, STOP! Shut off  
the gas supply to the fireplace control valve, and IMMEDIATELY call  
your service technician or gas supplier.  
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neigh-  
bor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instruc-  
tions.  
• If the pilot will not stay lit after two tries, turn the control knob to the  
“OFF” position and call your service technician or gas supplier.  
7. After the pilot has been lit, the burner can be turned on by turning the  
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire  
department.  
knob counter-clockwise  
to the “ON” position.  
8. Set the ON/OFF switch to the “ON” position.  
9. Close the lower grille.  
C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas  
control knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not  
push in or turn by hand, don’t try to repair it, call  
a qualified service technician. Force or attempt-  
ed repair may result in a fire or explosion.  
TO TURN OFF  
GASAPPLIANCE  
1. Open the lower grille.  
D. Do not use this appliance if any part has been  
under water. Immediately call a qualified service  
technician to inspect the appliance and to replace  
any part of the control system and any gas con-  
trol which has been under water.  
2. Set ON/OFF switch to “OFF”.  
3. Turn the valve control knob clockwise  
to the “Pilot” position,  
then depress knob and continue turning to “OFF” position.  
4. Close the lower grille.  
Additionally, for the first few minutes after each lighting, vapor  
may condense and fog the glass and flames may be blue.  
After a few minutes this moisture will disappear and within  
15-30 minutes the flames should become yellow.  
When you light your fireplace, you may notice:  
This gas appliance produces heat which does have an associ-  
ated odor or smell. If you feel this odor is excessive it may  
require the initial 3-4 hour continuous burn on high followed by  
a second burn up to 12 hours to fully drive off any odor from  
paint and lubricants used in the manufacturing process.  
Noise caused by metal expanding and contracting as it heats  
up and cools down, similar to the sound produced by a furnace  
or heating duct. This noise does not affect the operation or  
longevity of your fireplace.  
During this break-in period it is recommended that some  
windows in the house be opened for air circulation. This will  
help avoid setting off smoke detectors, and help eliminate  
any odors associated with the fireplace’s initial burning.  
After the Installation  
LEAVE THIS INSTALLATION MANUALWITH THE  
APPLIANCE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.  
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Maintaining and Servicing YourAppliance  
4
Appliance Maintenance  
Although the frequency of servicing and maintenance will  
depend on use and the type of installation, you should have  
a qualified service technician perform an appliance check-  
up at the beginning of each heating season. See the table  
below for specific guidelines regarding each fireplace main-  
tenance task.  
IMPORTANT: TURN OFF THE GAS BEFORE SERVICING  
YOUR FIREPLACE.  
Replacing old ember material  
Frequency: Once annually, during the checkup.  
By: Qualified service technician.  
MAKE SURE THE FLAMES  
ARE STEADY—NOT  
LIFTING OR FLOATING.  
Task: Brush away loose ember material near the burner.  
Replace old ember material with new dime-size and shape  
pieces of Golden Ember (DE-93) and Glowing Ember (050-  
721). New ember material should be placed alternately on  
top of the burner - a layer of Golden Ember, a layer of  
Glowing Ember, and so on. Save the remaining ember  
material and repeat this procedure at your next servicing.  
For more information, see Placing Ember Material.  
Figure 16. Burner Flame Patterns  
Checking Vent System  
Frequency: Before initial use and at least annually  
thereafter, more frequently if possible.  
By: Qualified service technician/Home owner.  
Task: Inspect the external vent cap on a regular basis to  
ensure that no debris is interfering with the flow of air. Inspect  
entire vent system for proper function.  
Cleaning Burner and Controls  
Frequency: Once annually.  
By: Qualified service technician.  
Task: Brush or vacuum the control compartment, fireplace  
logs and burner areas surrounding the logs.  
Checking Flame Patterns, Flame Height  
Cleaning Glass Door  
Frequency: After the first 3 to 4 hours of use. As neces-  
sary after initial cleaning.  
Frequency: Periodically.  
By: Qualified service technician/Home owner.  
Task: Make a visual check of your fireplace’s flame patterns.  
Make sure the flames are steady - not lifting or floating.  
See Figure 16. The thermopile/thermocouple (standing pilot)  
tips should be covered with flame. See Figure 6.  
By: Home owner.  
Task: Remove and clean glass after the first 3 to 4 hours of  
use. After the initial cleaning, clean as necessary, particu-  
larly after adding new ember (flame colorant) material. Film  
deposits on the inside of the glass door should be cleaned  
off using a household glass cleaner. NOTE: DO NOT handle  
or attempt to clean the door when it is hot and DO  
NOT use abrasive cleaners.  
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With proper installation, operation, and maintenance your gas fireplace will  
provide years of trouble-free service. If you do experience a problem, this  
troubleshooting guide will assist a qualified service person in the diagnosis  
of a problem and the corrective action to be taken. This troubleshooting  
guide can only be used by a qualified service technician.  
Troubleshooting  
5
Symptom  
Possible Cause  
Corrective Action  
1. After repeated  
triggering of the red  
or black piezo button,  
the spark ignitor will  
not light the pilot.  
a. Defective ignitor.  
Check the spark at the electrode and pilot. If no spark and electrode wire is  
properly connected, replace the ignitor.  
b. Defective pilot or  
misaligned electrode  
(spark at electrode).  
Using match, light the pilot. If the pilot lights, turn off the pilot and trigger the red or  
black piezo button again. If the pilot lights, an improper gas/air mixture caused the  
bad lighting and a longer purge period is recommended. If the pilot will not light,  
ensure the the gap at the electrode and pilot is one-eighth (1/8) inch to have a  
strong spark. If the gap is OK, replace the pilot.  
c. No gas or low gas  
pressure.  
Check the remote shut-off valvess from the fireplace. Usually, there is a valve near  
the gas main. There can be more than one (1) valve between the fireplace and the  
main.  
d. No LP in tank.  
Check the LP (propane) tank. You may be out of fuel.  
2. The pilot will not  
stay lit after carefully  
following the lighting  
instructions.  
a. Defective  
thermocouple.  
Check that the pilot flame impinges on the thermocouple. Clean and/or adjust the  
pilot for maximum flame impingement.  
Ensure that the thermocouple connection at the gas valve is fully inserted and tight  
(hand tighten plus 1/4 turn).  
Disconnect the thermocouple from the valve, place one millivolt meter lead wire on  
the tip of the thermcouple and the other meter lead wire on the thermocouple  
copper lead. Start the pilot and hold the valve knob in. If the millivolt reading is less  
than 15mV, replace the thermocouple.  
b. Defective valve.  
If the thermocouple is producing more than 15 millivolts, replace faulty valve.  
3. The pilot is  
a. ON/OFF switch or  
wires defective.  
Check the ON/OFF switch and wires for proper connections. Place the jumper  
wires across the terminals at the switch. If the burner comes on, replace the  
defective switch. If the switch is OK, place the jumper wires across the switch wires  
at the gas valve. If the burner comes on, the wires are faulty or connections are  
bad.  
burning, there is no  
gas burner, the valve  
knob is in the ON  
position, and the  
ON/OFF switch is in  
the ON position.  
b. Thermopile may  
not be generating  
sufficient millivoltage.  
If the pilot flame is not close enough physically to the thermopile, adjust the pilot  
flame.  
Be sure the wire connections from the thermopile at the gas valve terminals are  
tight and that the thermopile is fully inserted into the pilot bracket.  
Check the thermopile with a millvolt meter. Take the reading at TH-TP&TP  
terminals of the gas valve. The meter should read 325 millivolts minimum, while  
holding the valve knob depressed in the pilot position, with the pilot lit, and the  
ON/OFF switch in the OFF position. Replace the faulty thermopile if the reading is  
below the specified minimum.  
With the pilot in the ON position, disconnect the thermopile leads from the valve.  
Take a reading at the thermopile leads. The reading should be 325 millivolts  
minimum. Replace the thermopile if the reading is below the minimum.  
c. Defective valve.  
Turn the valve knob to the ON position. Place the ON/OFF switch in the ON  
position. Check the millivolt meter a the thermopile terminals. The millivolt meter  
should read greater than 125mV. If the reading is acceptable, and if the burner  
does not come on, replace the gas valve.  
d. Plugged burner  
orifice.  
Check the burner orifice for stoppage. Remove stoppage.  
e. Wall switch or  
wires are defective.  
Follow the corrective action in Symptom and Possible Cause 1.a above. Check  
the switch and wiring. Replace where defective.  
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Troubleshooting (continued)  
Symptom  
Possible Cause  
Corrective Action  
4. Frequent pilot  
outage problem.  
a. Pilot flame may be too high or  
too low, or blowing (high),  
Clean and adjust the pilot flame for maximum flame impingement on  
thermocouple. Follow lighting instructions carefully.  
causing pilot safety to drop out.  
5. The pilot and main a. No LP in tank.  
Check the LP (propane) tank. Refill the fuel tank.  
burner extinguish  
while in operation.  
b. Inner vent pipe leaking exhaust Check for gas leaks.  
gases back into the system.  
c. Glass too loose and air tight  
packet leaks in corners after  
usage.  
Tighten the corner.  
d. Bad thermopile or  
thermocouple.  
Replace if necessary.  
e. Improper vent cap installation.  
a. Flame impingement.  
Check for proper installation and freedom from debris or blockage.  
Adjust the log set so that the flame does not excessively impinge on it.  
Adjust the air shutter at the base of the burner.  
6. Glass soots.  
b. Improper venturi setting.  
c. Debris around venturi.  
Inspect the opening at the base of the burner. NO MATERIAL SHOULD  
BE PLACED IN THIS OPENING.  
7. Flame burns blue  
and lifts off burner.  
a. Insufficient oxygen being  
supplied.  
Ensure that the vent cap is installed properly and free of debris. Ensure  
that the vent system joints are tight and have no leaks.  
Ensure that no debris has been placed at the base of, or in the area of  
the air holes in the center of the base pan beneath the burner.  
Ensure that the glass is tightened properly on the unit, particularly on top  
corners.  
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Lifetime Warranty  
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY  
The Hearth & Home Technologies limited Lifetime Warranty guarantees that the following components will work as  
designed for the lifetime of the stove or Hearth & Home Technologies will repair or replace them. These items  
include but are not limited to steel and cast iron components, all gas burners, gas logs, combustion chambers,  
heat exchanger systems, stainless steel firebox components, plating, doors, glass damaged by thermal breakage,  
steel baffle supports, steel and ceramic baffles and manifold tubes. Labor is for the first five years.  
THREE YEAR WARRANTY  
Our EZ Clean firepots are covered under Hearth & Home Technologies three-year warranty program. Labor is for  
3 years.  
TWO YEAR WARRANTY  
All electrical components such as but not limited to blowers, wiring, vacuum switches, speed controls, control  
boxes, thermodisc switches, igniters, pilot assembly, gas valves, thermostats and remotes are covered under  
Hearth & Home Technologies two-year warranty program. Effective April, 2005 igniters are also covered under the  
two year warranty. Labor is for two years.  
ONE YEAR WARRANTY  
Porcelain and powdercoat finishes are warranted against manufacturer defects for one year. Labor to repair or  
replace these parts is covered for one year, reimbursed per our warranty service fee schedule.  
CONDITIONS  
This warranty is nontransferable and is made to the original retail purchaser only provided that the purchase was  
made through an authorized dealer of Hearth & Home Technologies. It must be installed and operated at all times  
in accordance with the Installation and Operating Instructions furnished with this product, as well as any applicable  
local and national codes. Any alteration, willful abuse, accident, or misuse of the product shall nullify this warranty.  
Labor to repair or replace items covered under the limited Lifetime Warranty will be covered for the first five years per  
our warranty service fee reimbursement schedule. Parts covered under the limited Lifetime Warranty will be covered  
for the lifetime of the appliance up to a maximum of ten (10) years after Hearth & Home Technologies discontinues  
the model and two  
(2) years for optional accessories. Adjustments, regular maintenance, cleaning and temporary repairs do not  
qualify for a service call fee and will not be covered. The replacement of consumer replaceable items and installation  
of upgraded component parts do not quality for a service call fee, and will not be covered.  
This limited Lifetime Warranty does not extend to or include surface finish on the appliance, door gasketing, glass  
gasketing, glass, firebrick, pellet logs, kaowool or other ceramic insulating materials. It does not cover installation  
or operational-related problems such as overfiring, use of corrosive driftwood, downdrafts or spillage caused by  
environmental conditions, nearby trees, buildings, hilltops, mountains, inadequate venting or ventilation, excessive  
offsets, or negative air pressures caused by mechanical systems such as furnaces, fans, clothes dryers, etc.  
Any installation, construction, transportation, or other related costs or expenses arising from defective part(s),  
repair, replacement, etc., will not be covered by this warranty, nor will Hearth & Home Technologies assume  
responsibility for them. Further, Hearth & Home Technologies will not be responsible for any incidental, indirect, or  
consequential damages, except as results in damage to the interior or exterior of the building in which this appliance  
is installed. This limited Lifetime Warranty does not apply to the venting components, hearth components or other  
accessories used in conjunction with the installation of this product not manufactured by Hearth & Home  
Technologies  
This warranty is void if the stove has been overfired or operated in atmospheres contaminated by chlorine, fluorine,  
or other damaging chemicals, the stove is subjected to prolonged periods of dampness or condensation, or there  
is any damage to the stove or other components due to water or weather damage which is the result of, but not  
limited to, improper chimney or venting installation. Hearth & Home Technologies may, at its discretion, fully  
discharge all obligations with respect to this warranty by either repairing or replacing the unit, or refunding the  
wholesale price of the defective part(s).  
This limited Lifetime Warranty is effective on all appliances sold after May 1, 2002 and supersedes any and all  
warranties currently in existence.  
250-8620J  
12/05  
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