Heat & Glo LifeStyle BE-41 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 ............................................... 6 Approval Listings and Codes ..............................................[...]

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    4 BE-41 (NG , LP) Exploded Part s Diagram / Vue éclatée des pièces Service P arts * Part number list on following page. * La liste des numéros de pièce se trouve à la page suivante. 2 3 1 8 9 10 5 7 6 Log Set Assembly 4[...]

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    5 ITE M / PIÈCE ST A NDING PILO T A ND DSI I G NITI O N CO M M ON P A RTS / UNE VEI LLEUSE ET A LLUM A GE DSI PIÉ CES COM M UNES SERI A L # / N ° DE SÉ RIE PAR T N U MB E R / N° DE PI ÈCE Piez o I gn i to r / Al lu m age Pi éz o 418- 513 B u r n e r O r if ice N G ( #3 8) / O r if ice de b rû l eu r G N (#38 ) 057-80 0 Bu rn er O rifice LP [...]

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    6 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 MODEL: BE-41 LABORA T OR Y : Underwriters Laboratories TYPE: Direct V ent Gas Fireplace Heater ST ANDARD: ANSI Z21.88CGA2.33 Installation Codes The firep[...]

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    7 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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    8 The Heat-N-Glo W arranty will be voided by , and Heat-N-Glo disclaims any responsibility for , the following actions:  Installation of any damaged fireplace or vent system component.  Modification of the fireplace or direct vent system.  Installation other than as instructed by Heat-N-Glo.  Improper positioning of the gas logs or the [...]

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    9 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 .................... 91 4 Floor .......[...]

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    10 Framing should be constructed of 2 X 4 lumber or heavier . A . ............... 42  B . ......... 38 1/2 C . ............... 2 2  D . ............... 4 2  E . ......... 25 5/8 Figure 3. Framing Dimensions A B C Step 2. Framing the Fireplace Fireplace framing can be built before or after the fireplace is set in place. Framing should[...]

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    11 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 . DV -3 6D 5 3/4” (14 6mm ) 8 3/4” (22 2mm ) 1 1 3/4” (298mm) DV -48D 7 3/8” (187m m ) 8 5/8” (220m m ) 8 1/2” (216 mm) 6 7/16” (16 4mm ) 1 1 1/16” (28 1mm ) 6 1/2” (165m[...]

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    12 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 models are approved to use D-series direct vent pipe components and terminations (see Figures 4 and 5). Ap- proved vent system components are labeled for identifica- tion. This pipe is tested and listed as an approved com[...]

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    13 HORIZONT AL VENTING Kit No. H Max. Run DVK-01D DVK-01TRD 24" (610 mm) Figure 8. Corner Installation NOTE: BE-41 model is tested and approved to use 45° elbows in corner installations. However , 90 ° elbows will result in better per- formance. Figure 6. Straight Up V ertical V enting NOTE: On vertical venting configurations where the verti[...]

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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 1 1. V enting with T wo 90° Elbows VENTING WITH TWO (2) 90° ELBOWS V H H + H 1 1´ MIN. (305 mm) 2´ MAX. (610 mm) 5´ MAX. (1.52m) 2´ MIN. (610 mm) 4´ MAX. (1.22 m) 10´ MAX. (3.1m) 3´ MIN. (914 mm) 6´ MAX. (1.86 m) 15´ MAX. (4.65m) 4´ MIN. (1.22 m) 8´ MAX. (2.48 m) 20´ MAX. (6.2m) V+H+H 1 = 40´ MAX. (12.4 m) H = 8´ MAX. (2.4[...]

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    16 Figure 13. V enting with three 90° elbows VENTING WITH THREE (3) 90° ELBOWS 1´MIN. (305mm) 2´MAX. (610mm) 5´MAX. (1.52m) 2´MIN. (610mm) 4´MAX. (1.22m) 10´MAX. (3.1m) 3´MIN. (914mm) 6´MAX. (1.86m) 15´MAX. (4.65m) 4´MIN. (1.22m) 8´MAX. (2.48m) 20´MAX. (6.2m) V+H+H 1 +H 2 = 40 ´ MAX. (12.4 m) H = 8´ MAX. (2.48 m) H+H 1 +H 2 = 20´ M[...]

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    17 VENTING WITH THREE (3) 90° ELBOWS V (FT .) H (FT . ) 1' MIN. (305mm) 5' MAX. (1.52m) 2' MIN. (610mm) 10' MAX. (3.1m) 3' MIN. (914mm) 15' MAX. (4.65m) 4' MIN. (1.22m) 20' MAX. (6.2m) NOTE: H + H 1 = 20' MAX. (6.2m) V + V 1 + H + H 1 = 40' MAX. (12.4m) V (FT .) H + H 1 (FT .) 1' MIN. (305mm) [...]

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    18 ! B. Inst alling V ent Component s After determining which set of starting collars will be used (top or rear), follow venting instructions accordingly . V enting Out the Rear V ent Remove the installed rear seal cap from the rear starting collars by cutting the strap at each end. (see Figure 15). Follow the vent configuration tables accordingly [...]

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    19 2. Continue Adding V ent Component s  Continue adding vent components, locking each succeed- ing component into place.  Ensure that each succeeding vent component is secure- ly fitted and locked into the preceding component in the vent system.  90° elbows may be installed and rotated to any point around the preceding components vert[...]

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    20  Position the firestops on both sides of the hole previ- ously cut and secure the firestops with nails or screws.  The heat shields of the firestops MUST BE placed to- wards the top of the hole.  Continue the vent run through the firestops. Figure 19. 12" x 12" Hole and V ent Pipe Figure 20. Heat Shield, Interior & Exterio[...]

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    21 ! 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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    22 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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    23 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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    24 Step 4. Positioning, Leveling, and Securing the Fireplace  Place the fireplace into position.  Level the fireplace from side to side and 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 how to [...]

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    25 Figure 29. Gas Supply Line  At the gas line access hole, use insulation to re-pack the space around the gas pipe.  Insert insulation from the outside of the fireplace and pack the insulation tightly to totally seal between the pipe and the outer casing. Step 6. The Gas Supply Line NOTE: Have the gas supply line installed i n accordance w i[...]

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    26 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 PREVENT ACCIDENT AL FIREPLACE OPERA TION. For Standing Pilot Ignition Wiring Appliance Requirements  This appliance DOES NOT require 1 10-120 V AC to operate. WA[...]

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    27 Step 9. Finishing Figure 35 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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    28 ! Follow these steps: 1. Release four glass clips and set the glass assembly aside. CAUTION: The log assembly is fragile. Handle with care. NOTE: See S tep 9 when replacing the log set in an existing fireplace. 2. Carefully cut the cable tie holding the log assembly in place and discard the tie. Do not leave any part of the tie in the fireplace [...]

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    29 ! ! Figure 38 Figure 37 5. The grate is located in the lower cav- ity . Remove the screw holding the grate in place and discard the screw . 6. Position the grate into the cutout in the refractory . Hook the grate into po- sition using the tabs on the bottom of the grate. Make sure the grate is pulled forward on the refractory (see Figure 37). 7.[...]

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    30 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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    31 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[...]