TOA Electronics Indoor Fireplace VFST CMN 2 User Manual

INSTALLATION AND  
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
STANDARD SERIES  
Unvented Decorative Gas Fireplaces  
P/N 903571 REV. H 12/2007  
MODELS  
VFST-CMN-2  
VFST-CMP-2  
VFPF-CMN-2  
VFPF-CMP-2  
FOR USE ONLY WITH DECORATIVE TYPE UNVENTED ROOM  
HEATERS.  
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.  
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.  
DO NOT BUILD A WOOD FIRE.  
WARNING: IMPROPERINSTALLATION, 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 INSTALLER, SERVICE AGENCY OR THE  
GAS SUPPLIER.  
US  
WARNING: DO NOT BURN WOOD OR OTHER MATERIAL IN  
THESE APPLIANCES.  
WARNING:IFTHEINFORMATIONINTHISMANUAL  
IS NOT FOLLOWED EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLO-  
SIONMAYRESULTCAUSINGPROPERTYDAMAGE,  
PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.  
CAREFULLY REVIEW THE INSTRUCTIONS SUPPLIED WITH  
THE DECORATIVE TYPE UNVENTED ROOM HEATER FOR  
THE MINIMUM FIREPLACE SIZE REQUIREMENT.  
FOR YOUR SAFETY: Do not store or use gasoline  
orotherflammablevaporsorliquidsinthevicinity  
of this or any other appliance.  
DO NOT INSTALL THE APPLIANCE IN THIS FIREBOX, UN-  
LESS THIS FIREBOX MEETS THE MINIMUM DIMENSIONS  
REQUIRED FOR THE INSTALLATIONS.  
FOR YOUR SAFETY: What to do if you smell gas:  
This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air  
(oxygen) from the room in which it is installed.  
Provisions for adequate combustion and ventila-  
tion air must be provided. Refer to Combustion  
and Ventilation Air Section, Page 3.  
DO NOT light any appliance.  
DO NOT touch any electrical switches.  
DO NOT use any phone in your building.  
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a  
neighbors phone.  
Follow your gas suppliers instructions.  
• If your gas supplier cannot be reached, call the  
fire department.  
Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out  
of traffic and away from furniture or draperies.  
Do not place clothing or other materials on or near this appli-  
ance.  
Installation and service must be performed by a  
qualified installer, service agency or the gas sup-  
plier.  
IMPORTANT: READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
COMPLETELY BEFORE INSTALLING YOUR UNVENTED ROOM  
HEATERS.  
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Do not use these appliances if any part has  
been under water. Immediately call a qualified  
professional service technician to inspect the  
applianceandtoreplaceanypartsofthecontrol  
system and any gas control which have been  
under water.  
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of  
carbonmonoxidepoisoningaresimilartothe  
flu with headaches, dizziness and/or nausea.  
If you have these signs, obtain fresh air im-  
mediately. Turn off the gas supply to the  
heater and have the Unvented Gas Heater  
serviced as it may not be operating correctly.  
New York:  
These fireplaces are approved for installation  
in the US state of New York, but not in New  
York city.  
COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR  
Test gage connections are provided on the  
front of the gas control valve (identified A for  
the manifold side and E for inlet pressure).  
These heaters shall not be installed in a con-  
fined space. The heater may be located in  
unusually tight construction provided the  
space is unconfined, or if confined, is pro-  
vided with two permanent openings commu-  
nicating directly with an additional room(s)  
of sufficient volume so that the combined  
volume of all connected spaces meets the  
criteria for an unconfined space, (National  
Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 (latest edition),  
Section 5.3). Generally 50 ft 3 per 1,000 BTU  
input of all operating appliances in the space.  
Due to high temperatures, the heater should  
belocatedoutoftrafficandawayfromfurniture  
and draperies.  
Input ratings are shown in BTU per hour and  
are for elevations up to 7,000 feet. Operating  
heateraboveelevationsof7,000feetmaycause  
ODS pilot outage.  
Children and adults should be alerted to the  
hazardofhighsurfacetemperaturesandshould  
stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition.  
Ensure that the heater is clean when operat-  
ing.Excessivedustaccumulationontheburner  
and logs will increase the amount of carbon  
monoxide formation and could lead to carbon  
monoxide poisoning and death.  
Youngchildrenshouldbecarefullysupervised  
when they are in the same room with the heater.  
Do not place clothing or other flammable  
material on or near the heater for the purpose  
of drying.  
The National Fuel Gas Code defines a con-  
fined space as a space whose volume is less  
than 50 ft 3 per 1,000 BTU/Hr (4.8 m3 per kw)  
of the aggregate input rating of all appliances  
installed in that space and an unconfined  
space as a space whose volume is not less  
than 50 ft 3 per 1,000 BTU/Hr (4.8 m3 per kw)  
of the aggregate input rating of all appliances  
installed in that space. Rooms communicat-  
ing directly with the space in which the appli-  
ances are installed, through openings not  
furnishedwithdoors,areconsideredapart of  
the unconfined space.  
CODES  
Installation and repair should be done by a  
qualified service person. The heater should be  
inspected before use and at least annually by a  
professionalserviceperson.Morefrequentclean-  
ing may be required due to excessive lint from  
carpeting, bedding material, etc. It is important  
that control compartments, burners and circulat-  
ing air passageways of the heater be kept clean.  
Adhere to all local codes or in their absence the  
latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code  
ANSIZ223.1orNFPA54whichcanbeobtained  
from The American National Standards Insti-  
tute, Inc. (1430 Broadway, New York, NY,  
10018)orNationalFireProtectionAssociation,  
Inc. (Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA, 02269).  
Massachusetts And New York Require-  
ments  
Allow the heater to cool before servicing.  
Always shut off any electricity or gas to the  
heater while performing service work.  
These appliances are approved for installation  
in the following USA locations listed in the  
following:  
Unusually tight construction is defined as con-  
struction where:  
Do not install the VFST and VFPF series  
heaters in a bedroom or bathroom.  
a. wall and ceilings exposed to the outside  
atmosphere have a continuous water vapor  
retarder with a rating or one perm or less with  
openings gasketed or sealed, and  
Massachusetts:  
The installation must conform with local  
codes or, in the absence of local codes with the  
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1.  
These fireplaces are approved for installation  
in the US state of Massachusetts if the follow-  
ing additional requirements are met-  
b. weather stripping has been added on oper-  
able windows and doors, and  
• Installation and repair must be done by a  
plumber or gas fitter licensed in the Common-  
wealth of Massachusetts.  
The heater and its individual shut-off valve  
must be disconnected from the gas supply  
pipingsystemwhileperforminganytestsofthe  
gas supply piping system at pressures in ex-  
cess of 1/2 psig.  
c. caulkingorsealantsareappliedtoareassuch  
as joints around window and door frames,  
between sole plates and floors, between wall-  
ceiling joints, between wall panels, at penetra-  
tions for plumbing, electrical, and gas lines,  
and at other openings.  
The flexible gas line connector used shall not  
exceed 36 inches (92 centimeters) in length.  
Any safety screen or guard removed for  
servicing the heater must be replaced prior to  
operating the heater.  
The individual manual shut-off must be a T-  
handle type valve.  
Usethefollowingequationstodetermineifyou  
have a confined or unconfined space.  
Vent-FreeappliancesmayNOTbeinstalledin  
bedrooms or bathrooms.  
The heater must be isolated from the gas  
supply piping system by closing its individual  
manualshut-offvalveduringanypressuretest-  
ing of the gas supply piping system at test  
pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig.  
1. Determine the volume of space — ft 3.  
• A working smoke detector must be installed  
in the area where vent-free appliances are  
installed.  
Length x Width x Height = _____ ft 3  
(Includeadjoiningroomswithdoorlesspas-  
sageways or ventilation grills between  
rooms.)  
Keep heater area clear and free from com-  
bustible materials, gasoline and other flam-  
mable vapors and liquids.  
Seller of unvented propane or natural gas-  
fired supplemental room heaters shall pro-  
vide to each purchaser a copy of 527 CMR 30  
upon sale of the unit.  
Example:16' (L)x16' (W)x8' (H)=2048ft 3  
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2. Divide the volume of space by 50 ft 3 to  
determine the maximum BTU/Hr the space  
can support.  
Your options are:  
These appliances are uniquely suited for in-  
stallations requiring a utility shelf positioned  
directlyabovethefireplace. Utilityshelveslike  
these are commonly used for locating televi-  
sion sets and decorative plants.  
a. Rework equations adding the space of ad-  
joiningroom(s).Iftheextravolumeprovides  
an unconfined space, then remove door or  
add ventilation grills between rooms. Refer  
to National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1  
1992, Section 5.3.  
______ (volume of space – ft 3)/ 50 ft 3  
=
(Maximum BTU/Hr the space can support)  
To provide for the lowest possible shelf sur-  
face, combustible materials used to support a  
utility shelf directly above these appliances  
should be positioned just above the appliance  
top spacers. The minimum height from the  
base of the appliance to the underside of com-  
bustible materials used to construct a utility  
shelf is 43-1/4” (1099 mm).  
Example: 3072 ft 3 / 50 ft 3 = 40.96  
or 40,960 BTU/Hr the space can support.  
b. Vent room directly to the outdoors. Refer to  
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 1992,  
Section 5.3.  
3. Add the BTU/Hr of all the fuel burning appli-  
ances in the space.  
If the actual BTU/Hr used is less than the  
maximumBTU/Hrthespacecansupport, then  
the space is an unconfined space. You will  
need no additional fresh air ventilation for an  
unconfined space.  
Vent-Free heater  
Gas appliance #1*  
Gas appliance #2  
_______ BTU/Hr  
_______ BTU/Hr  
+ _______ BTU/Hr  
The appliance should be mounted on a fully  
supported base extending the full width and  
depth of the unit. The appliance may be located  
on or near conventional construction materi-  
als. However, if installed on combustible mate-  
rials, such as carpeting, vinyl tile, etc., a metal  
or wood barrier covering the entire bottom  
surface must be used.  
Total = _______ BTU/Hr  
Example:  
VFST Vent-free heater 32,000 BTU/Hr  
LOCATION OF FIREPLACE  
Gas appliance #1  
(water heater)  
34,000 BTU/Hr  
Carefully select the best location for installa-  
tion of your VFST or VFPF series Unvented  
Room Heater. The following factors should be  
taken into consideration:  
Total = 66,000 BTU/Hr  
If the appliance is to be elevated above floor  
level, a solid continuous platform must be  
constructed.  
* Do not include direct-vent gas appliances.  
Direct-vent is sealed combustion and draws  
combustion air from the outdoors.  
Clearance to side wall, ceiling, woodwork  
and windows.  
WARNING: MAINTAIN MINIMUM  
CLEARANCES.  
4. Compare the maximum BTU/Hr the space  
can support with the actual amount of BTU/  
Hr used.  
Location must not be affected by drafts  
caused by kitchen exhaust fans, return air  
registers for forced air furnaces/air condition-  
ers, windows or doors.  
Donotinstallinthevicinityofgasolineorother  
flammable liquids. The heater must be kept  
clear and free from these combustible materi-  
alsandmaynotbelocatednearwheretheyare  
stored.  
_________ BTU/Hr  
(max. the space can support)  
_________ BTU/Hr  
Installation must provide adequate ventila-  
tion and combustion air.  
(actualamountofBTU/Hrused)  
Do not install the VFST or VFPF series heat-  
ers in a sleeping room or bathroom.  
Clearances  
Example:  
40,960 BTU/Hr  
(max. the space can support)  
66,000 BTU/Hr  
WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL VFST SE-  
RIES UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS IN  
SLEEPING QUARTERS, OR IN RECRE-  
ATIONAL VEHICLES.  
Never obstruct the front opening of the  
heater or restrict the flow of combustion and  
ventilation air.  
(actualamountofBTU/Hrused)  
The space in the above example is a confined  
space because the actual BTU/Hr used is more  
than the maximum BTU/Hr the space can sup-  
port. You must provide additional fresh air.  
This appliance may be installed in an after-  
market* manufactured (Mobile) Home, where  
not prohibited by state or local codes.  
WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL THE VFST  
UNVENTED ROOM HEATER:  
• WHERE CURTAINS, FURNITURE,  
CLOTHING OR OTHER FLAMMABLE  
OBJECTS ARE LESS THAN 42" FROM  
THEFRONTOFTHEUNVENTEDROOM  
HEATER.  
*Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for  
purpose of resale, from the manufacturer.  
WARNING: IF THE AREA IN WHICH THE  
HEATERMAYBEOPERATEDISSMALLER  
THAN THAT DEFINED AS AN UNCON-  
FINED SPACE, PROVIDE ADEQUATE  
COMBUSTIONANDVENTILATIONAIRBY  
ONE OF THE METHODS DESCRIBED IN  
THE NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, ANSI  
Z223.1 1992, SECTION 5.3 OR APPLI-  
CABLE LOCAL CODES.  
Minimize modifications to existing con-  
struction.  
• IN HIGH TRAFFIC AREAS.  
• IN WINDY OR DRAFTY AREAS.  
To ensure even heat distribution, it is best to  
position the heater centrally within the rooms.  
Make sure there is adequate ventilation where  
the heater is installed. The gas appliance will  
shut off if the oxygen level falls below 18%.  
Ensure the minimum clearances shown in Fig-  
ures 1 and 2 are maintained.  
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Combustible mantles may be installed above  
the appliance (as shown in Figure 2 ). The  
mantleprojectionmaybeextendedbeyond8"if  
the height above the firebox opening is in-  
creased proportionately as detailed by the in-  
crements shown.  
Carefully inspect the heater case and contents  
for shipping damage and immediately inform  
the dealer from whom you purchased the gas  
fireplace if any damage is found.  
1. Construct the appliance framing.  
2. Route gas supply line to appliance location.  
3. Install nailing flanges. Install the hoods.  
The appliance is shipped with all gas controls  
and components installed and pre-wired. Re-  
move the shipping carton, exposing the screen  
panelassembliesoroptional(ifinstalled)glass  
doors. Remove wood slats and remove and  
discard the wood slat mounting brackets.  
Loosen and remove the three (3) 1/4"-20 x 1"  
Phillips pan head screws at the three (3) tabs  
locatedalongthetopofthescreenorglassdoor  
frame top edge. Tilt the frame outward and  
disengage the three (3) tabs along the bottom  
from the three (3) brackets at the bottom of the  
firebox opening. Remove the door and set the  
panelasideprotectingitfrominadvertentdam-  
age. Retain the three (3) screws for use on  
reassembly. Repeat the procedure (if required)  
togainaccesstotheothersideoftheappliance.  
Remove the logs, packaged inside the firebox  
and also set aside.  
4.Positiontheappliancewithintheframingand  
secure with nailing brackets.  
Minimum clearance to combustibles are:  
Appliance:  
each side - 1/2”  
5. Make connection to gas supply.  
floor - 0"  
adjacent wall - 0"  
ceiling - 37-1/2” (953 mm)  
6. Assemble the Carbon Monoxide Safety  
Shutoff (COSS).  
7. Installtheoperatingcontrolswitchandbring  
in electrical service line for forced air circulat-  
ing blower (optional equipment).  
0" Clearance  
to Combustible  
Side Wall  
37-1/2"  
(953 mm)  
Min. to  
Max. Projection (See Figure 2)  
8. Mount forced air kit (optional equipment).  
9. Install the logs and Rockwool.  
Ceiling from  
Top of  
Appliance  
Door  
Combustible  
Mantel  
10. Checkout appliance operation.  
(See Figure 2)  
11. Install screen assembly or (optional) glass  
door.  
Check Gas Type  
Figure 1  
Thisappliancecanonlybeconnectedtothegas  
type specified on the appliance data plate. This  
appliance can not be modified in the field for a  
different gas type. If the gas type to be used is  
not the one specified contact the dealer to  
obtain the correct gas appliance.  
INSTALLATION STEPS  
Built-In Systems  
A hearth extension is not required with this  
appliance. If a hearth extension is used, do not  
blockthelowercontrolcompartmentdoor.Any  
hearth extensions used is for appearance only  
and does not have to conform to standard  
hearth extension installation requirements.  
WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW FANS TO  
BLOW DIRECTLY INTO THE FIREPLACE.  
AVOID ANY DRAFTS THAT ALTER  
BURNER FLAME PATTERNS.  
Note: Illustrations shown in this manual reflect  
“typical” installationswithnominaldimensions  
and are for design and framing reference only.  
Actual installations may vary due to individual  
design preferences. However, always maintain  
minimum clearances to combustible materials  
and do not violate any specific installation re-  
quirements.  
Note: Combustible wall finish materials and/or  
surround materials must not be allowed to  
encroach the area defined by the appliance  
front face (black sheet metal). Never allow  
combustible materials to be positioned in front  
of or overlapping the appliance front face.  
WARNING: DO NOT USE A BLOWER IN-  
SERT, OR OTHER ACCESSORY NOT  
APPROVEDFORUSEWITHTHISHEATER.  
Do not burn solid fuels in this listed unvented  
gas room heater.  
Combustible  
Finished Wall  
Materials  
Note:Thefollowingstepsrepresentthenormal  
sequence of installation. Each installation is  
unique, however, and might require a different  
sequence.  
Note: Appliance Dimensional Specifications  
are shown in Figure 3.  
8''  
Header  
Spacer  
(203 mm)  
Step 1. Frame the VFST appliance as illus-  
trated in Figures 4 and 5.  
CAUTION:HEATERSCREATEWARMAIRCUR-  
RENTS. THESE CURRENTS MOVE HEAT TO  
WALLSURFACESNEXTTOHEATER. INSTALL-  
INGHEATERNEXTTOVINYLORCLOTHWALL  
COVERINGS OR OPERATING HEATER WHERE  
IMPURITIES IN THE AIR (SUCH AS TOBACCO  
SMOKE) EXISTS, MAY DISCOLOR WALLS.  
21"  
(533 mm)  
Theheadermaybeindirectcontactwiththetop  
metal spacers, but must not rest on them or be  
notched to fit around them.  
2"  
(50 mm)  
14"  
(356 mm)  
Top of Appliance  
Top of Door Frame  
Step 2. Route a 1/2" (13 mm) gas line along the  
leftorrightsideframing(Figure6 ). Theprimary  
method for the SF is from the right end (when  
viewed from the control side) straight in to the  
valve. ST's may be routed as the PF's are, from  
the left using an assembly composed of a 3/8"  
streetelbow,a3/8"elbowand3/8"6"longnipple.  
VF Series  
ASSEMBLY STEPS  
Figure 2  
The typical sequence of installation follows,  
however,eachinstallationisuniqueresultingin  
variations to those described.  
PREINSTALLATION  
Check that all listed parts have been received.  
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATION NOT TO SCALE.  
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VFST APPLIANCE SPECIFICATIONS  
5-1/2"  
(140 mm)  
42-3/4"  
(1086 mm)  
37-1/4  
"
31-3/4"  
(806 mm)  
20"  
(508 mm)  
(946 mm)  
34"  
(864 mm)  
4-1/2"  
(114 mm)  
J Box/Gas Line  
Opening  
(2 Places)  
4"  
(102 mm)  
24"  
(610 mm)  
40"  
(1016 mm)  
42"  
(1067 mm)  
Left End View  
Front View  
(VFST)  
5-1/2"  
(140 mm)  
3-1/8"  
(79 mm)  
31-3/4"  
(806 mm)  
5/8"  
(16 mm)  
18"  
(458 mm)  
12"  
(504 mm)  
4"  
Gas Line  
Opening  
(102 mm)  
24"  
(610 mm)  
Top View  
Right End View  
Figure 3  
VFST FRAMING SPECIFICATIONS  
Energy Wall  
2 x 4 Outside  
Wall  
Framing Dimensions  
*
A 22-3/4" (578 mm)*  
B 43-1/4" (1099 mm) Min.  
C 43" (1092 mm) Min.  
Bracket  
Bracket  
Bracket  
Drywall  
Drywall  
Gas  
Line  
*Note: Framing dimensions  
calculated for 5/8"  
drywall finish.  
Bracket  
Drywall  
A
*
C
2 x 4 Wall  
B
Framing Top View  
Gas Line  
*1/2" (13mm) Required Air Space Clearance  
Figure 4  
Figure 5  
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATION NOT TO SCALE.  
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VFPF APPLIANCE SPECIFICATIONS  
5-1/2"  
(140 mm)  
42-3/4"  
(1086 mm)  
37"  
(940 mm)  
20"  
(508 mm)  
20"  
(508 mm)  
18"  
(457 mm)  
34"  
(864 mm)  
40"  
(1016 mm)  
Open End  
Front View  
(VFPF)  
5/8"  
(16 mm)  
3-1/8"  
(79 mm)  
31-3/4"  
(806 mm)  
18"  
(458 mm)  
4-1/2"  
(114 mm)  
4"  
(102 mm)  
Top View  
24"  
(610 mm)  
J Box/Gas Line  
Opening  
(Both Sides)  
End View  
Figure 6  
VFPF FRAMING SPECIFICATIONS  
Energy Wall  
2 x 4 Outside  
Wall  
Gas Line  
Drywall  
Framing Dimensions  
*
A 22-3/4" (578 mm)*  
B 40-1/8" (1016 mm) Min.  
C 43" (1092 mm) Min.  
Bracket  
Drywall  
Bracket  
*Note: Framing dimensions  
calculated for 5/8"  
Gas  
Line  
drywall finish.  
A
C
Framing Top View  
* 1/2" (13mm) Required Air Space Clearance  
B
Figure 7  
Figure 8  
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATION NOT TO SCALE.  
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All appliances have a 3" long 3/8" NPT nipple  
installed at the valve. To quickly and easily  
complete the gas line routing, use the gas flex  
line kit, Model GFLV.  
Gas Flex Line Kit, Model GFLV  
3/8" NPT x 3/8"  
Flare Fitting  
1/2" x 3/8" Flare  
Shut-Off Valve  
Gas Valve  
Stud  
1/2" Gas  
Plate  
Line  
3/8" Flex Tubing  
3/8" Nipple, Standard  
with all Units  
3-7/8"  
(98 mm)  
4"  
(102 mm)  
Standard  
3/8" Union  
3/8" Close Nipple  
Left Side  
Stud  
Gas Stub  
3/8" Shut-Off Valve  
1/2" x 3/8" Reducer  
1/2" Gas  
Line  
Plate  
Figure 10  
Route the gas line using techniques and mate-  
rials prescribed by local and/or national codes.  
Ifthegaslinemustberoutedfromthelefthand  
side (viewed from the gas controls), route the  
gas line around the valve and connect to the  
valve from the right hand side. The left hand  
gas line opening has been offset to allow for  
easy attachment of hard piping from the left  
hand side, when hard piping (black iron) is  
required by local codes.  
Turn on gas supply and test for gas leaks,  
using a gas leak test solution (also referred to  
as bubble leak solution).  
11-3/8"  
(289 mm)  
Note: Usingasoapywater solution(50%dish  
soap, 50% water) is an effective leak test  
solution but it is not recommended, because  
the soap residue that is left on the pipes/  
fittingscanresultincorrosionovertime. Never  
use an open flame to check for leaks.  
Primary  
4-1/8"  
(105 mm)  
Right Side (ST)  
Figure 9  
Step 3. Remove the nailing flanges from the  
lower control compartment and install in place  
withthree(3)screwseach. Alignwiththethree  
holes on each side of the appliance (refer to  
Figure 5 ).  
A. Light the appliance (refer to safety and  
lighting instructions on page 15) (See *Note).  
Foreaseininstallation,theoffsetisdesignedto  
utilize (1) a 3/8" street elbow at the valve,  
replacing the nipple provided with the appli-  
ance and oriented to the rear, (2) a 6", 3/8"  
nipple and (3) a 3/8" standard elbow returning  
to the left and aligning with a gas line routed  
through the left hand opening.  
B. Brush all joints and connections with the  
gas leak test solution to check for leaks. If  
bubbles are formed, or gas odor is detected,  
turn the gas control knob to the OFF” posi-  
tion. Either tighten or refasten the leaking  
connection and retest as described above.  
Install the hood on all units. Position the hood in  
theopenareaabovetheappliancedoor.Insertthe  
tabs, on each end of the hood, into the bracket at  
each end. Bend the two tabs over to secure.  
C. When the gas lines are tested and leak free,  
be sure to rinse off the leak testing solution.  
Step 4. Position appliance into prepared fram-  
ing, secure with 6d nails at the nailing flange  
along each side.  
D. When the gas lines are tested and leak free,  
observe the individual tongues of flame on the  
burner. Make sure all ports are open and  
producing flame evenly across the burner. If  
any ports are blocked, or partially blocked,  
clean out the ports.  
Step 5. Connecting Gas Line – Make gas line  
connections. All codes require a shut-off valve  
mounted in the supply line. Figure 10 illus-  
trates two methods for connecting the gas  
supply. Installation methods and materials  
must be in compliance with local codes.  
Control  
Valve  
Lower Control  
Compartment Door  
An external regulator must be used on all pro-  
pane (L.P.G.) heaters, in addition to the regula-  
torfittedtotheheater,toreducethesupplytank  
pressure to 13" w.c. (maximum).  
The gas control valve is located in the lower  
control compartment. To access the valve  
open the lower control compartment door  
(Figure 11 ). The control valve has a 3/8" NPT  
thread inlet port and is fitted with a 3" (76 mm)  
long nipple, 3/8" NPT on both ends. Plan the  
connections accordingly.  
Figure 11  
Secure all joints tightly using appropriate  
tools and sealing compounds (ensure pro-  
pane resistant compounds are used in  
propane applications).  
WARNING: CONNECTING DIRECTLY TO  
AN UNREGULATED PROPANE TANK CAN  
CAUSE AN EXPLOSION.  
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATION NOT TO SCALE.  
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