Installation and Operation Instructions B-Vent Gas Heater GF 3 BV

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Installation

and Operation

Instructions

GF 3 BV

ALLAGASH

B-Vent Gas Heater

WARNING:

IF THE INFORMATION IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS

ARE NOT FOLLOWED EXACTLY, A FIRE OR

EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY

DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER

FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE

VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.

INSTALLATION:

INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MUST BE

PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER,

SERVICE AGENCY OR LICENSED GAS SUPPLIER.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

 DO NOT TRY TO LIGHT ANY APPLIANCE.

 DO NOT TOUCH ANY ELECTRICAL

SWITCHES.

 DO NOT USE THE PHONE IN YOUR

BUILDING. IMMEDIATELY CALL YOUR GAS

SUPPLIER FROM A NEIGHBORS PHONE.

 FOLLOW YOUR GAS SUPPLIERS

INSTRUCTIONS.

 IF YOU CANNOT REACH YOUR GAS

SUPPLIER, CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.

AVERTISSEMENT:

ASSUREZ-VOUS DE BIEN SUIVRE LES

INSTRUCTIONS DANS CETTE NOTICE POUR

REDUIRE AU MINIMUM LE RISQUE DINCENDIE

OU POUR EVITER TOUT DOMMAGE MATERIEL,

TOUTE BLESSURE OU MORTALITE.

NE PAS ENTREPOSER NI UTILISER DESSENCE

NI OU LIQUIDES INFLAMMABLES DANS LE

VOISINAGE DE CET APPAREIL OU DE TOUT

AUTRE APPAREIL.

LINSTALLATION LE SERVICE DOIVENT ETRE

EXECUTES PAR UN INSTALLATEUR

QUALIFIE, AGENCE DE SERVICE OU LE

FOURNISSEUR DE GAZ.

QUE FAIRE SI VOUS SENTEZ UNE ODEUR DE GAZ.

 NE PAS TENTER DALLUMER LAPPAREIL

 NE TOUCHEZ A AUCUM NTERRUPTEUR.

 NE PAS VOUS SERVIR DES TELEPHONES SE

TROUVANT DANS LE BATIMENT OU VOUS

VOUS TROUVEZ.

 APPELEZ IMMEDIATEMENT VOTRE

FOURNISSEUR DE GAZ CHEZ UN VOISIN. SUIVEZ

LES INSTRUCTIONS DU FOURNISSEUR.

 SI VOUS NE POUVEZ REJOINDRE LE

FOURNISSEUR DE GAZ, APPELEZ LE SERVICE

DES INCENDIES.

Warnock Hersey

Summary of content (24 pages)

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WARNING: IF THE INFORMATION IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE. FOR YOUR SAFETY: DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. GF 3 BV ALLAGASH B-Vent Gas Heater INSTALLATION: INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER, SERVICE AGENCY OR LICENSED GAS SUPPLIER.
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Model: Allagash B-Vent Gas Stove TABLE OF CONTENTS: WELCOME TO JØTUL .. ....................3 STANDARDS......................................................4 GENERAL INFORMATION .................. .......4 LOCATION ........ ............. 5 FLOOR PROTECTION.................. ...... 6 STOVE CLEARANCES ................ .... 6 ALCOVE................................................6 PARALLEL INSTALLATION..................6 CORNER INSTALLATION......................6 MANTEL, CEILING AND TRIM.............
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WELCOME TO JØTUL: Congratulations on the purchase of your new Jøtul gas stove. We at Jøtul are very happy you have made the decision to warm your hearth with a Jøtul product. Your new Jøtul Allagash has inherited the benefits learned from more than 140 years of producing stoves. Jøtul is the worlds largest manufacturer of solid fuel burning appliances and has been making cast iron wood and coal stoves since 1853.
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STANDARDS: The installation must conform to local codes. Your local Jøtul dealer can assist you in determining what is required in your area for a safe and legal installation. Some areas require a permit to install a gas burning appliance. Always consult your local building inspector or authority having jurisdiction to determine what regulations apply in your area.
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Hot Surfaces The Allagash gas stove will, during normal operation, reach high surface temperatures therefore: THIS APPLIANCE MUST NOT BE CONNECTED TO A CHIMNEY OR FLUE SERVING ANY OTHER APPLIANCE OF ANY KIND. · LOCATION: · · · · · · · Due to the high operating temperatures this appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies. Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperatures and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition.
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FLOOR PROTECTION: PARALLEL INSTALLATION The Allagash gas stove CANNOT be installed directly on carpeting, vinyl flooring, linoleum or Pergoã. 2 (50mm) from draft hood If it is desired to install this appliance on any combustible material OTHER THAN WOOD, a floor pad must be installed that is either metal, wood or a listed hearth pad. This floor protection must extend the full width and depth of the appliance.
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VENTING REQUIREMENTS: Any UNUSED flue or masonry enclosure can be used as a passage way for venting the Allagash: PROVIDED the flue is relined using Type B 4 vent or Listed Flexible Gas Liner. The Allagash is specifically designed to operate using 4 Type B vent pipe components or a Listed Flexible gas liner. The remaining space around the liner in a masonry or zero-clearance flue CANNOT be used to vent any other appliance.
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When decorative 6 pipe is installed to cover the venting any Listed Flexible Gas liner must be connected directly to the stoves draft hood. Allagash B-Vent gas stove vented into a masonry or prefabricated fireplace. Listed termination cap required Use of single wall connector pipe as a vent is prohibited for use with the Allagash B-Vent stove. Storm collar required A firestop is required at every floor.
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VENTING CONFIGURATIONS FOR THE ALLAGASH B-VENT Listed B-Vent termination cap required. Listed B-Vent termination cap required. Maximum total horizontal anywhere in venting configuration is 4 feet. Maximum chimney height off draft hood = 35 feet. NOTE: When installing at an altitude above 2000 the minimum vertical rise becomes 12 from the draft hood. Minimum chimney height off draft hood = 7 feet. 45° or 90° elbow Minimum chimney height off draft hood = 7 feet.
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GAS CONVERSION: The Allagash B-Vent gas stove is shipped from the factory equipped as a NATURAL GAS unit; However, the stove is shipped with the necessary gas conversion kit to convert the stove to burn PROPANE GAS. These kits contain all the necessary components needed to complete the task and ensure safe operation, including labeling that must be affixed to the stove.
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. Change the variable regulator on the valve (Hi/ Lo knob). Using a Torx t-20 screwdriver, remove the three specialty screws from the front of the valve regulator. See Figure 4. 12. Remove the regulator tower and the gasket. BE SURE TO REMOVE THE BLACK RUBBER GASKETS FROM THE VALVE!!! See Figure 4. 8. Adjust the air shutter on the burner tube to allow for the proper mixing of air and gas. See Figure 2. The correct settings: natural 1/4 open propane 1/4 open Figure 2 AIR SHUTTER BURNER TUBE 13.
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MAKING THE GAS CONNECTION: NOTE: IF THE OPTIONAL FORCED BLOWER KIT (PART # 129161) IS TO BE INSTALLED ON THE STOVE AT THE TIME OF THE INSTALLATION OR IN THE FUTURE, THE GAS SUPPLY LINE SHOULD BE INSTALLED AS CLOSE TO THE FLOOR AS POSSIBLE. USE OF A 90° ELBOW DIRECTLY OFF THE VALVE WILL ALLOW FOR PROPER CLEARANCE FOR THE BLOWER. The gas supply line connection is made to the valve just inside the left rear leg.
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The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply line by closing its individual manual gas shut-off valve (gas cock) during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system that is equal to or exceeds pressures of 1/2 psig (3.5kPa). NECESSARY INLET GAS PRESSURES (inches water column) MIN MAX NATURAL GAS 5.0 WC 7.0 WC PROPANE 11.0 WC 13.5 WC 2.2 WC 3.5 WC PROPANE 6.5 WC 10.
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Derating procedure 1.To derate this unit, install the appropriate orifice per the High Altitude chart.
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To adjust the air shutter 1.Remove the burner tube and using a phillips head screwdriver loosen the screw at the air shutter and adjust accordingly. 2.Be sure to retighten the screw that holds the air shutter setting. 3.Reassemble the stove and close the door, allow stove to burn 30 minutes on the HIGH setting, observing the flame continuously. 4.If the flame appears weak, slow, or sooty, repeat the process described above until the flame is as desired.
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INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL BLOWER: Connecting the blower wiring harness: IMPORTANT: IF THE OPTIONAL FORCED AIR BLOWER KIT (part # 129161) IS TO BE INSTALLED ON THE STOVE AT THE TIME OF THE INSTALLATION OR IN THE FUTURE, THE GAS SUPPLY LINE SHOULD BE INSTALLED AS CLOSE TO THE FLOOR AS POSSIBLE. USE OF A 90° ELBOW DIRECTLY OFF THE VALVE WILL ALLOW FOR PROPER CLEARANCE FOR THE BLOWER. Mounting the blower: 1. Locate the reflector sheild (28) on the back of the stove.
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INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL WALL THERMOSTAT OR REMOTE: SPILL SWITCH: When installing a wall mounted thermostat to the Allagash, it must be a 750 millivolt DC twowire circut thermostat. The thermostat should be placed in the same room as the heater, typically 5 off the floor. Avoid drafty areas or any area that may effect the accuracy of the thermostat. The thermostat should be connected to the Allagash using a minimum of 16 gauge wire with a maximum length of 35 feet of wire.
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CHECKING THE SYSTEM: 1. PURGING THE GAS LINE: When lighting the appliance for the first time it will take a few moments to clear the gas line of air. Once this purge is complete, the appliance will operate as described in the lighting instructions located on the stoves rating plate and the back cover of this manual. All subsequent lightings of the stove will not require such purging of the gas line. NO SMOKE OR SOOT SHOULD BE PRESENT. CHECK LOG PLACEMENT IF ANY SOOT OR SMOKE IS DETECTED.
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OPERATION OF APPLIANCE: 1. 2. The Allagash B-Vent gas stove is equipped with an On/Off/T-stat rocker switch or can be controlled using an optional wallmounted thermostat. A separate switch is provided for the optional forced air blower kit. 7. Clean the glass only when necessary. Wipe surface with a clean, dampened, soft cloth. Follow with a dry, soft towel as desired. Take care not to scratch the glass surface. WARNING: DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS ON THE GLASS. NEVER CLEAN THE GLASS WHEN IT IS HOT.
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Always replace any damaged or broken parts on the Allagash with JØTUL AUTHORIZED PARTS ONLY. These are available through your Autorized Jøtul dealer. Never use any substitute parts on your Allagash B-Vent gas stove. SERVICE LOG: First Year Name of Technician__________________ The Allagash and its venting system should be inspected annually or semi-annually by a qualified service person or agency.
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ALLAGASH B-VENT PARTS LIST Cast Iron Parts / Enamel Colors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 * 9 10 11 * * 12 13 * 14 15 16 17 18 * 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 * * * * 27 PART Left Door Right Door Front Panel Side Panel Top Bottom Plate Legs Single Short Leg Set Top Cover MATTE 10390392 10390492 10390192 102967 10390292 10390092 10192592 350074 10406592 Door Pins Glass Clips Glass Assembly Glass Panel only Gasket only (7/16 tadpole) Log Set Burner Tube Embers Log Support Air Divider Air Deflector Exhaust Baffle Firebox Latch Ke
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GF3 BV Allagash Illustrated Parts Breakdown 23 22 20 24 21 5 4 19 26 25 18 27 17 4 16 28 15 10 14 6 3 9 13 12 11 30 2 1 29 7 22
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LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY, READ BEFORE LIGHTING. WARNING: IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR LOSS OF LIFE. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lit by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. B. BEFORE LIGHTING, smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle to the floor.
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Stoves and fireplaces must be installed to conform to local and national building regulations. Before preparing for the installation of the appliance, it is important that the instructions issued with the unit are carefully read an strictly adhered to. Jøtul pursues a policy of constant product development. Products supplied may therefore differ in specification, color and type of accessories for those illustrated and described in the brochure. Jøtul vise sans cesse a ameliorer ses produits.