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    Heat-N-Glo Lifestyle Collection • Dakota 42/Dakota 42H • 4036-905 Rev I • 10/05 1 Owner ’ s Manual Installation and Operation Models: Dakota 42 Dakota 42H DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL CAUTION • Important operating and maintenance instructions included. • Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation. • Read, understand [...]

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    2 Heat-N-Glo Lifestyle Collection • Dakota 42/Dakota 42H • 4036-905 Rev I • 10/05 Read this manual before installing or operating this appliance. Please retain this owner ’ s manual for future reference. Congratulations on selecting a Heat-N-Glo LifeStyle Collection gas appliance—an elegant and clean alternative to wood burning appliances[...]

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    Heat-N-Glo Lifestyle Collection • Dakota 42/Dakota 42H • 4036-905 Rev I • 10/05 3 T able of Contents 1 Listing and Code Approvals A. Appliance Certifi cation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 B. Glass Specifi cations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 C. BTU Specifi cations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    4 Heat-N-Glo Lifestyle Collection • Dakota 42/Dakota 42H • 4036-905 Rev I • 10/05 1 Listing and Code Appro vals A. Appliance Certifi cation This product is listed to ANSI standards for “V ented Gas Fireplaces” and applicable sections of “Gas Burning Heating Appliances for Manufactured Homes and Recreational V ehi- cles”, and “Gas F[...]

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    Heat-N-Glo Lifestyle Collection • Dakota 42/Dakota 42H • 4036-905 Rev I • 10/05 5 A. Design and Installation Considerations Check building codes prior to installation. • Installation MUST comply with local, regional, state and national codes and regulations. • Consult insurance carrier , local building, fire offi cials or authorities hav[...]

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    6 Heat-N-Glo Lifestyle Collection • Dakota 42/Dakota 42H • 4036-905 Rev I • 10/05 C D F F B A G E Note: If this surface is inside the building’s warm air envelope... ...then this surface must be an exterior wall system. Note: • Illustrations refl ect typical installations and are FOR DESIGN PURPOSES ONL Y . • Illustrations/diagrams are[...]

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    Heat-N-Glo Lifestyle Collection • Dakota 42/Dakota 42H • 4036-905 Rev I • 10/05 7 Free Standing Installation COMBUSTIBLE STRUCTURE Minimum Clearance * * This appliance can be installed a minimum of 6 in. (152 mm) from a combustible structure unless the structure is vinyl which requires a minimum clearance of 48 in. (1219 mm) 84 in. (2134 mm) [...]

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    8 Heat-N-Glo Lifestyle Collection • Dakota 42/Dakota 42H • 4036-905 Rev I • 10/05 FP = FIREPLACE OPENING X = AIR SUPP L Y INLE T = AREA WHERE FIREPLACE IS NOT PERMITTED O N P R Q FP (See Note 2) ___________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________[...]

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    Heat-N-Glo Lifestyle Collection • Dakota 42/Dakota 42H • 4036-905 Rev I • 10/05 9 5 Appliance Pre paration Sharp Edges • Wear protective gloves and safety glasses during installation. CAUTION A. Remove Logs, Ember Bed and Shipping Cover Open the doors by sliding the handles toward the outside edges of the doors (see Figure 5.1) Remove the e[...]

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    10 Heat-N-Glo Lifestyle Collection • Dakota 42/Dakota 42H • 4036-905 Rev I • 10/05 A. Fuel Conversion Before making gas connections ensure appliance being in- stalled is compatible with the available gas type. Any natural or propane gas conversions necessary to meet the appliance and locality needs must be made by a quali- fi ed technician u[...]

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    Heat-N-Glo Lifestyle Collection • Dakota 42/Dakota 42H • 4036-905 Rev I • 10/05 1 1 W ARNING Fire Risk Explosion Risk • Gas build-up during line purge may ignite. • Purge should be performed by qualifi ed technician. • Ensure adequate ventilation. • Ensure there are no ignition sources such as sparks or open fl ames. W ARNING CHECK [...]

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    12 Heat-N-Glo Lifestyle Collection • Dakota 42/Dakota 42H • 4036-905 Rev I • 10/05 E. V alve Access Figure 6.1 Loosen Refractory Retaining Strip Figure 6.2 Lift Out Doors Figure 6.3 Remove V alve Access Panel Figure 6.4 Remove Exterior V alve Access Panel Figure 6.5 Connect Manometer • The gas valve can be accessed behind the cement refract[...]

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    Heat-N-Glo Lifestyle Collection • Dakota 42/Dakota 42H • 4036-905 Rev I • 10/05 13 Batter y polarity must be c or rect or module damage will occur . CAUTION Note: This applianc e must be elect ric ally wired and g r o u n d e d i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h l o c a l c o d e s o r, i n t h e a b s e n c e of local codes, with National Elect[...]

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    14 Heat-N-Glo Lifestyle Collection • Dakota 42/Dakota 42H • 4036-905 Rev I • 10/05 Fire Risk Do NOT obstruct air inlet or outlet grilles. Do NOT modify grilles. • Modifying or covering grilles could cause temperature rise and fi re hazard. Finishing materials must not interfere with: • Air fl ow through grilles or louvers. • Operation[...]

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    Heat-N-Glo Lifestyle Collection • Dakota 42/Dakota 42H • 4036-905 Rev I • 10/05 15 A. Remove the Shipping Materials Remove shipping materials from inside or underneath the fi rebox. B. Clean the Appliance Clean/vacuum any sawdust that may have accumulated in- side the fi rebox or underneath in the control cavity . C. Accessories Install app[...]

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    16 Heat-N-Glo Lifestyle Collection • Dakota 42/Dakota 42H • 4036-905 Rev I • 10/05 Figure 9.3 Rear Log Figure 9.4 Front Right Log Figure 9.6 Left Center Log Figure 9.5 Front Left Log Figure 9.7 Right Center Log E. Positioning the Logs • Place rear log on the grate against the appliance back wall. • Place front right log on the grate again[...]

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    Heat-N-Glo Lifestyle Collection • Dakota 42/Dakota 42H • 4036-905 Rev I • 10/05 17 Handle glass with care. • Inspect the gasket to ensure it is undamaged. • Inspect the glass for cracks, chips or scratches. • Do NOT strike, slam or scratch glass. • Do NOT operate appliance with glass door removed, cracked, broken or scratched. • Rep[...]

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    18 Heat-N-Glo Lifestyle Collection • Dakota 42/Dakota 42H • 4036-905 Rev I • 10/05 Fire Risk Burn Risk HOT! DO NOT TOUCH. SEVERE BURNS MA Y RESUL T . CLOTHING IGNITION MA Y RESUL T Glass and other surfaces are hot during operation and cool down. W ARNING • Keep children away . • CAREFULL Y SUPER VISE children in same room as appliance. ?[...]

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    Heat-N-Glo Lifestyle Collection • Dakota 42/Dakota 42H • 4036-905 Rev I • 10/05 19 B. Lighting the Appliance Intellifi re Ignition Final Inspection by _________________________________ 1. T urn off wall switch. 2. This appliance is equipped with an igni- tion device which automatically lights the burner . Do not try to light the burner by ha[...]

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    20 Heat-N-Glo Lifestyle Collection • Dakota 42/Dakota 42H • 4036-905 Rev I • 10/05 Note: This appliance should be r un three to four hours on the initial star t-up. T ur n it of f and let it cool c ompletely . Remov e and clean t he glass. Replace the glas s and run t h e a p p l i a n c e f o r a n a d d i t i o n a l 12 h o u r s . T h i s [...]

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    Heat-N-Glo Lifestyle Collection • Dakota 42/Dakota 42H • 4036-905 Rev I • 10/05 21 With proper installation, operation and maintenance your gas appliance will provide years of trouble-free service. If you do experience a problem, this troubleshooting guide will assist a qualifi ed service person in the diagnosis of a problem and the correcti[...]

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    22 Heat-N-Glo Lifestyle Collection • Dakota 42/Dakota 42H • 4036-905 Rev I • 10/05 Although the frequency of appliance servicing and maintenance will depend on use and the type of installation, a qualifi ed service technician should perform an appliance check-up at the beginning of each heating season. Fire Risk Explosion Risk Inspect extern[...]

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    Heat-N-Glo Lifestyle Collection • Dakota 42/Dakota 42H • 4036-905 Rev I • 10/05 23 A. V alve Service and Replacement Figure 12.2 Loosen Refractory Retaining Strip Retaining Strip Figure 12.3 Lift Out Doors Figure 12.4 Remove V alve Access Panel Figure 12.56 Remove Exterior Valve Access Panel Figure 12.6 T urn off Gas V alve Figure 12.1 T ools[...]

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    24 Heat-N-Glo Lifestyle Collection • Dakota 42/Dakota 42H • 4036-905 Rev I • 10/05 Figure 12.7 Remove V alve from V alve Bracket Orifice T ube Pilot T ube Figure 12.8 Disconnect Pilot and Orifi ce T ubes • Remove the two screws securing the valve to the valve bracket. • Disconnect the pilot and orifi ce tubes using a 7/16 in. and a 5/8 [...]

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    Heat-N-Glo Lifestyle Collection • Dakota 42/Dakota 42H • 4036-905 Rev I • 10/05 25 Inspect Maintenance T asks Doors, surrounds and fronts 1. Access condition of screen and replace as necessary . Recommend addition of screen if one is not present. 2. Inspect for scratches, dents or other damage and repair as necessary . 3. V erify no obstructi[...]

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    26 Heat-N-Glo Lifestyle Collection • Dakota 42/Dakota 42H • 4036-905 Rev I • 10/05 A. Appliance Dimension Diagram Dimensions are actual appliance dimensions. Use for reference only . For framing dimensions and clearances refer to Sec- tion 3. Figure 13.1 Appliance Dimensions 1 3 13 Refe re nc e M a te ri al s 48 in. (1219 mm) 42 in. (1067 mm)[...]

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    Heat-N-Glo Lifestyle Collection • Dakota 42/Dakota 42H • 4036-905 Rev I • 10/05 35 Hearth & Home T echnologies Inc. 20802 Kensington Blvd. Lakeville, MN 55044 www .fireplaces.com C. W arranty W ARRANTY FOR HEA T -N-GLO FIREPLACES The limited warranty will not become effective until you have mailed the completed warranty card to: Hearth &a[...]

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    36 Heat-N-Glo Lifestyle Collection • Dakota 42/Dakota 42H • 4036-905 Rev I • 10/05 D. Contact Information Hearth & Home T echnologies Inc. 20802 Kensington Blvd. Lakeville, MN 55044 www .fireplaces.com Please contact your Heat-N-Glo LifeStyle Collection dealer with any questions or concerns. For the number of your nearest Heat-N-Glo LifeS[...]