Heat & Glo LifeStyle ST-38GTV 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 Safety and Warning Information ..................................... 2 Service Parts List ............................................................ 4 Section 1: Approvals and Codes .................................... 6 Appliance Certification ........................................................ 6 Installation Codes .......................[...]

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    4 ST -38GTV Exploded Parts Diagram / V ue éclatée des pièces * Part number list on following page. * La liste des numéros de pièce se trouve à la page suivante. Service P arts 2 4 5 3 6 1 7 5[...]

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    5 ST -38GTV Service Parts List / Liste des pièces de rechange IMPORT AN T : THIS IS DA TED INFORMA TION. The most current information is located on your dealers VIP site. When ordering, supply serial and model numbers to ensure correct service parts. / IMPORT ANT : L'information fournie dans cette brochure n'est valide que pendant une co[...]

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    6 Appliance Certification The Heat-N-Glo fireplace model discussed in this Installers Guide has been tested to certification standards and listed by the applicable laboratories. Certification MODEL: ST -38GTV LABORA T OR Y : Warnock Hersey Listed TYPE: B V ent Decorative ST ANDARD: ANSI Z21.50CGA2.22 Installation Codes The fireplace instal[...]

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    7 2 Getting St arted Introducing the Heat-N-Glo Gas Fireplaces Heat-N-Glo B vent gas fireplaces are designed to operate with all exhaust gases expelled to the outside. The information contained in this Installers Guide , unless noted otherwise, applies to all models and gas control systems. Gas fireplace diagrams, including the dimensions, ar[...]

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    8 Figure 1. Diagram of the ST -38GTV 19 5 /16 (491m m ) 22 1 /6 (560mm) VENT CO LLAR 1 1 1/32 (280 m m) 38 1 /4 (972mm) GAS LINE ACCESS 8 (2 0 3mm) 1 1 (279m m) 31 1 /2 (800mm) 38 5 /8 (981mm) 35 3 /4 (908mm) 3 (7 6m m) ELEC TRICA L AC CESS 5 5/8 (143m m) LEFT SIDE FRON T RIGH T SIDE PIPE C LA MP 1/ 2" SPACERS BLOW ER ACCES S LABELS GLA SS DOO[...]

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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. Minimum Clearances from the Fireplace to Combustible Materials Inches mm Glass Front .......................... 3 6 ................. 9 1 4 Floor ....................................... 0 ..[...]

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    10 Negative Pressure warning : When negative pressure is present, an atmospherically vented fireplace (with a draft hood) may not function properly and it may down draft. In the case of a gas appliance, spillage of the combustion gases may occur . This may create a dangerous carbon monoxide situation in the house. The causes of negative pressure to[...]

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    11 ! ! Step 4. Inst alling the V ent System A. V ent System Approvals Model ST -38GTV is approved to use 5-inch (127mm) diameter B-type vent. B-type vent must be used when the vent system is within combustible construction. This model may also use single wall rigid or flexible gas vent IF and ONL Y IF the vent system is installed within non-combust[...]

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    12 Step 5. Positioning, Leveling, and Securing the Fireplace The diagram below shows how to properly position, level, and secure the fireplace. Figure 7. Proper Positioning, Leveling and Securing of a Fireplace  Place the fireplace into position (see Figure 7).  Level the fireplace from side to side and from front to back.  Shim the firepl[...]

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    13 ! Figure 9. 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 7. The Gas Supply Line NOTE: Have the gas supply line installed in accordance wit[...]

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    14 ! Step 9. Wiring the Fireplace NOTE: Electrical wiring must be installed by a licensed electrician. CAUTION: DISCONNECT REMOTE CONTROLS IF YOU ARE ABSENT 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[...]

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    15 Figure 1 1. Fan Wiring Diagram OU TER CAS TING IN NER CASTING BLO WER FLANGE LOWER MOUNTING FLA NGE BLO WER ASSEMBL Y #6 X 1/2" SCRE W UPPER MOUNTING BRACKET ( B) OIL H O LE S BLOWER ASSEMBL Y ELECTR ICAL JUNCTION BO X MOTOR 120 VOL T HOUSE W IRING GR OUN D WHIT E BLACK GR OUN D SCREW WAL L S W I T CH OR SP E ED CONTROL W ALL JU N CTI ON BO[...]

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    16 CAUTION: IF JOINTS BETWEEN THE FINISHED W ALLS AND THE FIREPLACE SURROUND (TOP AND SIDES) ARE SEALED, A 300° F . MINIMUM SEALANT MA TE- RIAL MUST BE USED. THESE JOINTS ARE NOT RE- QUIRED TO BE SEALED. ONL Y NON-COMBUSTIBLE MA TERIAL (USING 300° F . MINIMUM ADHESIVE, IF NEEDED) CAN BE APPLIED AS F ACING T O THE FIRE- PLACE SURROUND. SEE THE DIA[...]

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    17 Step 12. 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, do[...]

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    18 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[...]