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Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Heaters

Model 534AN (Natural Gas)

Model 534AP (Propane)

Please read this manual before installing and operating this heater

This manual should remain with the homeowner

- Do not store or use gasoline or other

flammable 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.

• 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.

- Installation and service must be performed

by a qualified installer, service agency or the

gas supplier.

This appliance may be installed in an

aftermarket permanently located,

manufactured (mobile) home, where not

prohibited by local codes.

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.

This appliance is a domestic room heating

appliance. It must not be used for any other

purpose such as drying clothes etc.

This appliance is suitable for installation in a

bedroom or bed sitting room.

Installation and Owner’s Manual

WARNING: If the information in these

instructions is not followed exactly, a

fire or explosion may result causing

property damage, personal injury or

loss of life.

Summary of content (29 pages)

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Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Heaters Model 534AN (Natural Gas) Model 534AP (Propane) Installation and Owner’s Manual Please read this manual before installing and operating this heater This manual should remain with the homeowner WARNING: If the information in these instructions 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 vicinity of this or any other appliance.
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CONTENTS 1. 2. SAFETY INFORMATION........................................................................................................................................................................ 3 OPTIONS..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 2.1. Appliance styles ..............................................................................
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1. SAFETY INFORMATION Keep curtains, clothing, furniture and other flammable materials a safe distance from all parts of the appliance and its vent system. WARNING: Do not operate the appliance with the glass front removed, cracked or broken. Replacement of the glass should be done by a licensed or qualified service person. (The whole window unit may be temporarily removed by the owner for cleaning the interior of the firebox, etc.
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2. OPTIONS Heater engine unit #534EAN is used with all natural gas installations. Heater engine unit #534EAP is used with all propane installations. 2.4. Venting options 2.4.1. 2.1. Appliance styles Standard metal front. Black – Kit #601SFB Cast iron front. Black – Kit #602CFB. One of the above kits must be used with each installation. 2.2. Optional outer trims 3 sided Black – Kit #603FSK 3 sided Champagne – Kit# 604FSK 4 sided Black – Kit #605FSK 4 sided Champagne – Kit# 606FSK 2.3.
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Mantle depth “A” Mantle clearance “B” 1” (25mm) 7” (178mm) 2” (51mm) 8” (203mm) 3” 4”-5” (76mm) (102mm- 127mm) 9” 10” (229mm) (254mm) 6” (152mm) 11” (279mm) 7” 8”–12” (178mm) (203mm-305mm) max.
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3. GENERAL 3.1. Approvals & codes These appliances are certified by C.S.A. for use in Canada and the USA. These appliances are for installation directly venting through an outside wall or through the roof. Model 534AN is for use with natural gas. Model 534AP is for use with propane. It can be converted for use with natural gas with kit #607NGK. These appliances comply with CGA P.4.1, Testing method for measuring annual fireplace efficiencies.
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4. LOCATION 4.1. Framing The framing dimensions are shown in figure 4. • A non-combustible hearth is not necessary in front of this appliance. • All combustible materials must be outside the dimensions shown in figure 4. Figure 4 Framing 4.2. Rear Vent Connection. Flat on Wall See figure 5. Requires standard vent kit #551DVK only. The horizontal vent run can not be extended by the use of any vent accessory pipes. 4.3. Rear Vent Connection. Flat on Wall with Snorkel Termination See figure 6.
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4.4. Rear Vent Connection, Vertical Vent Rise with Horizontal Rear Termination See figure 7. Can be used with either #551DVK standard vent kit or #984 Dura-vent terminal cap and accessories. Adapter #817VAK, two 90° vent elbows #990B and Duravent pipe lengths will be required. (See venting options section of this manual). The location requirements are shown in the table and graph below and figure 7.
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4.6. Corner Location, Rear Vent Connection, Horizontal Vent Run Only See figure 8. Can be used with either #551DVK standard vent kit or #984 Dura-vent terminal cap and accessories. Adapter #817VAK and 45º Dura-vent elbow # 945B will be required. (See venting options section of this manual.) 4.7. Corner Location, Rear Vent Connection, Vertical Rise, Horizontal Termination See figure 9. Can be used with either #551DVK standard vent kit or #984 Dura-vent terminal cap and accessories.
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4.9. Rear Vent Connection,Vertical Rise with Offset, Through the Roof Termination See figure 11. For situations where offset is necessary in an attic to avoid obstructions or allow useful space. Adapter #817VAK, one 90º vent elbow #990B, two 45º vent elbows #945B, Dura-vent pipe lengths, a vertical vent terminal and roof flashing will be required. Various other ceiling or roof items may be necessary depending on the particular installation (See venting options section of this manual). Note 1.
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4.10. Top Vent Connection, Horizontal Rear Termination See figure 12. Can be used with either #551DVK standard vent kit or #984 Dura-vent terminal cap and accessories. Adapter #817VAK, one 90° vent elbow #990B and Dura-vent pipe lengths will be required. (See venting options section of this manual). The location requirements are shown in the table and graph below and figure 12.
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4.11. Top Vent Connection, Horizontal side termination The vent pipe dimensional requirements in section 4.10 apply. The minimum floor location is shown in figure 14. Can be used with either #551DVK standard vent kit or #984 Dura-vent terminal cap and accessories. Adapter #817VAK, one 90° vent elbow #990B and Dura-vent pipe lengths will be required. (See venting options section of this manual). 4.12.
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4.14. Top Vent Connection, Through the Roof Termination* See figure 16. Adapter #817VAK, Dura-vent pipe lengths, a vertical vent terminal and roof flashing will be required. Various other ceiling or roof items may be necessary depending on the particular installation (See venting options section of this manual). 4.15. Top Vent Connection, Offset and Through the Roof Termination* See figure 17. For situations where offset is necessary in an attic to avoid obstructions or allow useful space.
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4.16. Vent Location • The vent terminal must be located on an outside wall or through the roof. • This direct vent appliance is designed to operate when an undisturbed airflow hits the outside vent terminal from any direction. • The minimum clearances from this terminal that must be maintained when located on an outside wall are shown in figure 18. Any reduction in these clearances could result in a disruption of the airflow or a safety hazard. Local codes or regulations may require greater clearances.
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5. SUPPLY GAS Heater engine unit #534EAN is used with all natural gas installations. Heater engine unit #534EAP is used with all propane installations. The supply pressure must be between the limits shown in section 3.2 of this manual. The supply connection is 3/8’’NPT. The opening for the gas supply line is at the rear left corner of the appliance. 6.
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Figure 19 Pack contents 16
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7. APPLIANCE PREPARATION 7.1. Window Removal See figure 20. • Turn the top three spring loaded window bolts through 900 to release the window from the firebox. • Remove the bottom three spring-loaded window bolts. • Detach the chain from the top right corner of the window. • Carefully lift the window away. Keep the window and bolts in a safe place. 7.2. Ignition Spark Check The pilot burner and electrode unit is at the left end of the burner.
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7.4. Rear Vent Outlet positioning If installing with top vent outlet ignore this stage See figure 23 1. Remove the rear outlet cover plate and seal by unscrewing 12 screws. Keep the seal and plate for fitting to the top. 2. Remove the top outer vent collar and seal by unscrewing 12 screws. 3. Remove the top inner vent collar and seal by unscrewing 8 screws. 4. Locate the inner collar and seal inside the rear outlet opening. Secure the inner collar with 8 screws. 5. Fit the outer collar over inner collar.
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7.6. Top Heat Shield & Stand-off Fitting See figures 25 & 26. 1. If installing appliance with top vent outlet remove the plate covering the vent hole in the top heat shield by unscrewing four screws. If installing with rear vent outlet, the plate must remain covering the hole. 2. Remove the screws at the top rear corner of the case sides. 3. If top vent outlet, locate the heat shield over the vent pipe adapter. 4. Support the front of the shield on the two angle supports. 5.
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7.8. Attaching Air Restrictors No restrictors are required for appliances, which only have a horizontal vent, run. If installing an appliance which has rear vent outlet connection and no vertical vent pipe rise, ignore this stage. There are three types of restrictor supplied with each #534 engine unit. They are identified in figure 28. Type “A” is for horizontal vent termination. Types “B” & “C” are for through-the-roof termination.
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7.9. Attaching Rear Ceramic Support Fit the rear ceramic support to the firebox back panel with three screws. See figure 30. Figure 30 Rear ceramic support 7.10. 1. 2. 3. Attaching to the Framing Place the heater in position in the framing. Secure the side support angles to the side studding through two holes each side with the woodscrews supplied. The top support angle should abut the wall finish but is not fixed to the framing. Check the wall finish requirements with the homeowner.
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8. INSTALLATIONS WITH HORIZONTAL TERMINATION – INSTALLING TO WALL See section 4 for full range of horizontal termination applications. 8.1. Flat On Wall Installations With Valor #551DVK Terminal 1. Cut the vent terminal pipe unit to size. See figure 32. Important! The drain hole must be clearly outside the wall. a) Measure the wall thickness. b) Add distance from case rear to wall. c) Measure this total length along the vent unit from where the termination cap joins the main terminal pipes. Mark the unit.
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8.2. Wall Opening • • • Where applicable, fit all the required Dura-vent DV GS pipes and elbows up to the wall. See the Dura-vent instructions supplied with the sections. Check the wall opening position. Make Wall Opening. If the wall is constructed of solid non-combustible materials and has no combustible surface cladding (including wood) inside or outside then the wall plates or Dura-vent thimbles will not be required. If the wall has combustible material, mark the wall for a 10”x10” square.
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9. INSTALLATIONS WITH THROUGH THE ROOF VERTICAL TERMINATION • Check the roof pitch to determine which roof flashing will be needed - see vent accessories section 2.4. • The distance from the roof to the lowest terminal discharge opening (“H” in figure 36) depends on the roof pitch and must be in accordance with the Dura-vent instructions supplied with the termination unit. Note: The venting system for these appliances is considered to be a Special Venting System.
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10. SWITCH FITTING 10.1. For wall switch as only active switch See figures 38, 39 & 40. 1. Feed the switch wires from inside the appliance case through the opening at the bottom right side of the heater case. 2. Route round the back of the valve and connect the two “L” terminals to the tabs at the left side of the control unit. See figure 38. 3. Connect the battery holder to the black connection pad. 4. If using the switch extension wires, connect the extension to the wire harness. 5. Fit the four 1.
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11. GAS SUPPLY INSTALLATION & AERATION SETTING 11.1. Gas Supply Installation 11.2. Aeration Setting Check • The gas supply pipe should enter the appliance case through the opening at the rear left side. The supply pipe should be connected to the appliance gas inlet pipe situated at the left side of the control unit. Supply line connection to the inlet pipe is 3/8”NPT.
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12. CERAMIC FUEL BED INSTALLATION 12.1. 1. 2. 3. Ceramic Walls Installation Locate the ceramic rear wall in the channel at back of the firebox and flat against the back of the firebox. See figure 47. Locate the side walls against the sides of the firebox. Make sure that they are behind the raised edges of the burner module base at the back corners. See figure 48. Remove two screws from under the top front of the firebox. Using these screws fit the port cover. See figure 49. Figure 47 Rear wall 12.2. 1.
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13. WINDOW REFITTING & CHECKING 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Refit the window with the bottom three bolts. The bolts should be screwed in securely. Refit the chain to the top right corner of the window. Refit the top three bolts securing by turning them through 90º. Pull the top of the window forward and release to check that the it opens slightly and returns in the event of a delayed ignition explosion. See figure 55. Similarly check the bottom of the window by pulling it forward and releasing. See figure 55.
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15. FRONT INSTALLATION 15.1. 1. 2. 3. 4. Additional Optional 3 or 4 Sided Trims Slide a corner connection plate into the channels in the top trim and a side trim. Butt the two trims together. Fit four grub Figure 56 Trims & corner plate attachment screws and tighten to secure the trims and corner plate. See figure 56. Repeat for the other corner(s). Attach the two trim fixing brackets to the side trims with three screws each side. The brackets must butt up to the edges of the corner connection plates.