Heat & Glo LifeStyle 6000XLSB manual

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    1 - 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.  Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow t[...]

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    2 These units MUST use one of the vent systems described in the Installing the Fireplace section of the Installers Guide . NO OTHER vent systems or components MA Y BE USED . This gas fireplace and vent assembly MUST be vented directly to the outside and MUST NEVER be attached to a chimney serving a separate solid fuel burning appliance. Each gas ap[...]

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    3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety and W arning Information ................................................ 2 Service Parts Lists ..................................................................... 4 Section 1: Approvals and Codes ............................................... 8 Approval Listings and Codes ..............................................[...]

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    8 Appliance Certification The Heat-N-Glo fireplace models discussed in this Installers Guide have been tested to certification standards and listed by the applicable laboratories. Certification MODELS: 7000XLS, 6000XLSB LABORA T OR Y : Underwriters Laboratories TYPE: Direct V ent Gas Fireplace Heaters ST ANDARD: ANSI Z21.88CSA2.33 Installation C[...]

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    9 2 Getting St arted Introducing the Heat-N-Glo Gas Fireplaces Heat-N-Glo direct vent gas fireplaces are designed to oper- ate with all combustion air siphoned from outside of the building and all exhaust gases expelled to the outside. The information contained in this Installers Guide , unless noted otherwise, applies to all models and gas control[...]

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    10 Figure 1. Diagram of the 7000XLS and 6000XLSB[...]

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    11 3 Inst alling the Fireplace Step 1. Locating the Fireplace The diagram below shows space and clearance require- ments for locating a fireplace within a room. ABCD E 42 22 36 51 72 Minimum Clearances from the Fireplace to Combustible Materials Inches mm Glass Front ........................ 3 6 .................... 9 1 4 Floor .....[...]

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    12 Figure 4. D-Series Direct V ent Component Specifications (5-inch inner pipe / 8 5/8-inch outer pipe) NOTE: PIPES OVERLAP 1-3/8 INCHES (34.93mm) A T EACH JOINT . D V - 3 6 D 5 3/4” (14 6mm) 8 3/4” (22 2mm) 1 1 3/4” (29 8mm) DV - 12D DV -09D DV - 06 D D V - 4 8 D D V - 9 0 D 7 3 / 8 ” ( 1 8 7 m m ) 6 5 / 3 2 ” ( 1 5 6 m m ) 1 1 5 / 8 ”[...]

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    13 HORIZONT AL VENTING Kit No. H Max. Run DVK-01D DVK-01TRD 24" (610 mm) NOTE: 7000XLS & 6000XLSB models are not approved to use 45° elbows in corner installations. Use 90° elbows. Figure 6. Corner Installation Figure 5. V ent System Components and T ermination Kit s Step 3. Inst alling the V ent System A. V ent System Approvals These mo[...]

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    14 V H 1' MIN. (305mm) 2' MAX. (610mm) 2' MIN. (610mm) 4' MAX. (1.22m) 3' MIN. (914mm) 6' MAX. (1.86m) 4' MIN. (1.22m) 8' MAX. (2.4m) V+H=40' MAX. (12.4m) H = 8' MAX. (2.4m) NOTE: On vertical venting configurations where the vertical component is over 10 feet, you may want to install the vertical ba[...]

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    15 Figure 9. V enting with three 90° elbows VENTING WITH THREE (3) 90° ELBOWS 1´ MIN. (305 mm) 2´ MAX. (610 mm) 6´ MAX. (1.82 m) 2´ MIN. (610 mm) 4´ MAX. (1.22 m) 12´ MAX. (3.65 m) 3´ MIN. (914 mm) 6´ MAX. (1.86 m) 18´ MAX. (5.485 m) 4´ MIN. (1.22 m) 8´ MAX. (2.48 m) 24´ MAX. (7.31 m) V 1 +V+H+H 1 = 40 ´ MAX. (12.4m) 8´ MAX. (2.48m)[...]

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    16 B. Inst alling V ent Component s The glass must be taken off again for positioning the logs when the unit is finally installed in place and finished around it. Re-install the glass door . Attach vent system to the top starting collars. 1. A ttach the First V ent Component to the Starting Collars T o attach the first vent component to the startin[...]

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    17 2. Continue Adding V ent Component s W ARNING: INST ALLA TI ON OF THE 7000XLS FIREPLACE REQUIRES THE USE OF HEA T SHIELD 570-290 ABOVE THE FIRST 90 0 ELBOW IN THE VENTING SYSTEM THA T MAKES A TRANSI- TION FROM VERTICAL TO HORIZONT AL. (HEA T SHIELD NOT REQUIRED FOR 6000XLSB). Figure 1 1 T o Inst all the Heat Shield: 1. Determine if the heat shie[...]

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    18 For V ertical Runs - The vent system must be supported every eight (8) feet (2.4m) above the fireplace flue outlet by wall brackets. T o install support bracket s for vertical runs:  Attach wall brackets to the vent pipe and secure the wall bracket to the framing members with nails or screws. Figure 14. Installing Support Brackets 4. Install [...]

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    19 For V ertical Runs - One ceiling firestop is REQUIRED at the hole in each ceiling through which the vent passes. T o install firestops for vertical runs that pass through ceilings:  Position a plumb bob directly over the center of the verti- cal vent component.  Mark the ceiling to establish the centerpoint of the vent.  Drill a hole or[...]

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    20 ! C. V ent T ermination For Horizont al T erminations - T o attach and secure the termination to the last section of horizontal vent:  Rotate and interlock the ends as described at the begin- ning of the Installing V ent Components section.  The termination kit should pass through the wall firestops from the exterior of the building.  A[...]

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    21 V =VENT TERMINAL X =AIR SUPPL Y INLET =AREA WHERE TERMINAL IS NOT PERMITTED * 30 minimum for vinyl clad soffits. * * a vent shall not terminate directly above a sidewalk or paved driveway which is located between two single family dwellings and serves both dwellings. *** only permitted if veranda, porch, deck or balcony is fully open on a min[...]

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    22 For V ertical T erminations - T o locate the vent and install the vent sections:  Locate and mark the vent centerpoint on the underside of the roof, and drive a nail through the centerpoint.  Make the outline of the roof hole around the centerpoint nail.  The size of the roof hole framing dimensions depend on the pitch of the roof. Ther[...]

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    23 Step 4. Positioning, Leveling, and Securing the Fireplace  Place the fireplace into position.  Level the fireplace from side to side and from front to back.  Shim the fireplace with non-combustible material, such as sheet metal, as necessary .  Secure the fireplace to the framing by nailing or screwing. ! ! The diagram below shows ho[...]

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    24 Figure 25. Gas Supply Line  Insert insulation from the outside of the fireplace and pack the insulation tightly to totally seal between the pipe and the outer casing.  At the gas line access hole the gap between the supply piping and gas access hole can be plugged with non- combustible insulation to prevent cold air infiltration. Step 6. T[...]

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    25 Step 8. Wiring the Fireplace NOTE: Electrical wiring must be installed by a licensed electrician. CAUTION: DISCONNECT REMOTE CONTROLS IF AB- SENT FOR EXTENDED TIME PERIODS. THIS WILL PRE- VENT ACCIDENT AL FIREPLACE OPERA TION. For Standing Pilot Ignition Wiring Appliance Requirements  This appliance DOES NOT require 1 10-120 V AC to operate. [...]

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    26 Step 9. Finishing Figure 28 shows the minimum vertical and corresponding maximum horizontal dimensions of fireplace mantels or other combustible projections above the top front edge of the fireplace. See Figures 2 and 3 for other fireplace clearances. Only non-combustible materials may be used to cover the black fireplace front. W ARNING: WHEN F[...]

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    27 Inst alling the T rim Combustible materials may be brought up to the specified clearances on the side and top front edges of the fireplace, but MUST NEVER overlap onto the front face. The joints between the finished wall and the fireplace top and sides can only be sealed with a 300° F . (149° C) minimum sealant. W ARNING: WHEN FINISHING THE FI[...]

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    28 Step 1 1. Before Lighting the Fireplace Before lighting the fireplace, be sure to do the following: Remove all paperwork from underneath the fireplace. Review safety warnings and cautions  Read the Safety and Warning Information section at the beginning of this Installers Guide . Double-check for gas leaks  Before lighting the fireplace, d[...]

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    29 4 Maint aining and Servicing Y our Fireplace Fireplace Maintenance Although the frequency of your fireplace servicing and main- tenance will depend on use and the type of installation, you should have a qualified service technician perform an appli- ance check-up at the beginning of each heating season. See the table below for specific guideline[...]