MODELS B100TN B100TP VENT-FREE GAS FIREPLACE INSERT OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. — Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the v icinity of this or any other appliance. — WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS • Do not try to light any appliance.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety......................................................... 3 Specifications............................................. 5 Product Features........................................ 5 Local Codes............................................... 5 Unpacking.................................................. 6 Product Identification.................................. 6 Water Vapor: A By-Product Of Unvented Room Heaters...................... 6 Qualified Installing Agency.......................
SAFETY IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate, or service this heater. Improper use of this heater can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning. Failure to follow these instructions will void the warranty. Only a qualified installer, service agent, or local gas supplier may install and service this product.
SAFETY WARNING: Clothing or other flammable material should not be placed on or near the appliance. Never place any objects in the heater. WARNING: Heater becomes very hot when running. Keep children and adults away from hot surfaces to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Fireplace will remain hot for a time after shutdown. Allow surfaces to cool before touching. WARNING: You must operate this heater with screen in place.
SPECIFICATIONS Model B100TN B100TP Gas Type Natural Gas Propane Gas Maximum Input Rating 10,000 Btu/Hr 10,000 Btu/Hr Pressure Regulator Setting 3" W.C. 8" W.C. Max. 14" Inlet Gas Pressure* Max. 10.5" (inches of water) Min. 5" Min. 11" Ignition Electronic Piezo Heater Dimensions (WxHxD) • 16" × 27.7" × 10.75" Carton Dimensions (WxHxD) • 18.9" × 30.79" × 13.25" Heater Weight • 38 lbs Shipping Weight • 41.3 lbs * For purposes of input adjustment.
UNPACKING 1. 2. 3. 4. 5 6. Remove top inner pack. Tilt carton so that heater is upright. Remove protective side packaging. Slide heater out of carton. Remove protective plastic wrap. Hold the screen, lift, and pull forward. 7. Remove log set by cutting plastic ties. 8. Carefully unwrap log. 9. Check for any shipping damage. If heater or log is damaged, promptly inform your dealer where you bought the heater.
QUALIFIED INSTALLING AGENCY Only a qualified agency should install and replace gas piping, gas utilization equipment or accessories, and repair and equipment servicing.
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space. When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space, you must provide two permanent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the floor on the wall connecting the two spaces (see options 1 and 2, Figure 2). You can also remove door into adjoining room (see option 3, Figure 2). Follow the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.
INSTALLATION NOTICE: This heater is intended for use as supplemental heat. Use this heater along with your primary heating system. Do not install this heater as your primary heat source. If you have a central heating system, you may run system’s circulating blower while using heater. This will help circulate the heat throughout the house. In the event of a power outage, you can use this heater as your primary heat source. WARNING: A qualified service person must install heater. Follow all local codes.
INSTALLATION BUILT-IN FIREPLACE INSTALLATION WARNING: Do not allow any combustible materials to overlap the firebox front. WARNING: Do not allow combustible or noncombustible materials to cover any necessary openings like louvered slots. 1/4" Clearance to Facia 3/8" Clearance to Sides, Back and Top 15 5/8" 16" WARNING: Never modify or cover the louvered slots on the front of the firebox.
19" 90° 25 IMPORTANT: When finishing your firebox, combustible materials such as wall board, gypsum board, sheet rock, drywall, plywood, etc, must have 1/2" clearance to the sides and top of the firebox. Combustible materials should never overlap the firebox front facing. /18 " INSTALLATION 15 5/8" 36 1/2" Figure 8 - Rough Opening for Corner Installation CABINET MANTEL If using a cabinet mantel, assemble following the instructions included with the mantel at this time.
INSTALLATION CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY WARNING: A qualified service technician must connect heater to gas supply. Follow all local codes. CAUTION: Avoid damage to regulator. Hold gas regulator with wrench when connecting into gas piping and/or fittings. WARNING: This appliance requires a 3/8" NPT (National Pipe Thread) inlet connection to the pressure regulator. CAUTION: Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant to gas (Propane or Natural Gas).
INSTALLATION The installer must supply an external regula- Install sediment trap in supply line as shown tor. The external regulator will reduce incom- in Figure 10. Place sediment trap where it is ing gas pressure. You must reduce incoming within reach for cleaning. Place sediment trap gas pressure to between 11" and 14" of water. where trapped matter is not likely to freeze. If you do not reduce incoming gas pressure, A sediment trap traps moisture and contamiheater regulator damage could occur.
INSTALLATION CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS WARNING: Test all gas piping and connections for leaks after installing or servicing. Correct all leaks at once. WARNING: Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints. If bubbles form, there is a leak. Correct all leaks at once. PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEM Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) 1.
INSTALLATION PRESSURE TESTING HEATER GAS CONNECTIONS 1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 15, page 14). Apply a noncorrosive leak 13, page 14). detection fluid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. 2. Open main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas or open propane 5. Correct all leaks at once. supply tank valve. 6. Light heater (see Lighting Instructions on 3. Make sure control knob of heater is in the page 17). Check all other internal joints OFF position. for leaks. 4.
INSTALLATION BATTERY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: Do not dispose of batteries in fire, batteries may explode or leak. • Battery is included. • Remove battery when depleted. • Be sure to observe proper polarity (+/-) when installing or replacing the battery. Damage due to improper battery installation may void the warranty on the product. • For long periods of non-operation, remove batteries from all components for safety. Unscrew ignitor cap and install a AAA battery with the + pointing out. Replace cap.
OPERATION LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: You must operate this heater with the screen in place. Make sure screen is installed before running heater. NOTICE: During initial operation of new heater, burning logs will give off a paper-burning smell. Orange flame will also be present. Open damper or window to vent smell. This will only last a few hours. 1. STOP! Read the safety information above. 2. Unscrew ignitor cap and install a AAA battery with the + pointing out. Replace cap. 3.
OPERATION THERMOSTAT CONTROL OPERATION The thermostatic control used on this model differs from standard thermostats. Standard thermostats simply turn the burner on and off. The thermostat used on this heater senses the room temperature. At times the room may exceed the set temperature. If so, the burner will shut off. The burner will cycle back on when room temperature drops below the set temperature. The control knob can be set to any comfort level between HIGH (5) and LOW (1).
INSPECTING BURNERS IMPORTANT: Owner’s should check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pattern often. Incorrect flame patterns indicate the need for cleaning (see Care and Maintenance, page 20 through 21) or service. WARNING: Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. This includes maintenance requiring replacement or alteration of components. PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 22 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 23 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burner, and circulating air passageways of heater clean. Inspect these areas of heater before each use. Have heater inspected yearly by a qualified service technician. Heater may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, pet hair, etc. WARNING: Failure to keep the primary air opening(s) of the burner(s) clean may result in sooting and property damage.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ODS/PILOT CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle, or similar object to clean ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/pilot unit. Thermocouple Ignitor Electrode Gas Burner Use a vacuum cleaner, pressurized air, or a small, soft bristled brush to clean. A yellow tip on the pilot flame indicates dust and dirt in the pilot assembly. There is a small pilot air inlet hole about 2" from where the pilot flame comes out of the pilot assembly (see Figure 27).
TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: If you smell gas: • Shut off gas supply. • Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building. • 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. WARNING: Only a qualified service technician should service and repair heater. Make sure that power is turned off before proceeding.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action When ignitor button is 1. Low battery. 1. Replace battery. pressed in, there is no 2. Ignitor electrode is not con- 2. Reattach ignitor cable spark at ODS/pilot nected to ignitor cable. 3. Ignitor cable is pinched or 3. Free ignitor cable if pinched wet. by any metal or tubing. Keep ignitor cable dry. 4. Ignitor electrode is posi- 4. Replace electrode. tioned wrong. Ignitor electrode is broken. 5 Broken ignitor cable. 5. Replace ignitor cable. 6.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Burner(s) does not light 1. Burner orifice is clogged. after ODS/pilot is lit 1. Clean burner orifice (see Care and Maintenance, page 20). 2. Inlet gas pressure is too low. 2. Contact local gas supplier. 3. Burner orifice diameter is too 3. Replace gas train. small. Delayed ignition of 1. Manifold pressure is too low. 1. Contact local gas supplier. burner(s). 2. Burner orifice is clogged. 2. Clean burner (see Care and Maintenance, page 20).
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Heater produces a whis- 1. Turning control knob to high 1. Turn control knob to low (1) tling noise when burner (5) position when burner is position and let warm up for is lit cold. a minute. 2. Air in gas line. 2. Operate burner until air is removed from line. Have gas line checked by local gas supplier. 3. Air passageways on heater 3 Observe minimum installaare blocked. tion clearances (Figure 4, page 9) 4.
PARTS MODEL B100TN AND B100TP 2 1 4 3 This list contains replaceable parts for your heater. When ordering replacement parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 27 of this manual.
REPLACEMENT PARTS Note: Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty. PARTS UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they can’t supply original replacement parts, call Customer Service toll free at 1-866-762-4050 for referral information.
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