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  • Page 1

    Report No. 50-S-1 1b-5 INST ALLA TION AND OPERA TION MANUAL W ARNINGS • Hot! Do not touch! The glass and surfaces of this appliance will be hot during operation and will retain heat for a while after shutting off the appliance. Severe burns may result. • Carefully supervise children in the same room as appliance. FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or[...]

  • Page 2

    2 T able of Contents C autions & s afety .......................................................................................... 3 o rifiCe s ize / a l titude a djustment ......................................................................... 4 C odes & a pprov als .......................................................................[...]

  • Page 3

    3  FOR YOUR SAFETY do not install or operate your Vin - tage™ gas stove without first reading & understanding this manual. Any installation or operation of the appli- ance deviating from that which is stated in this manual WILL void the warranty & may be hazardous.  INST ALLA TION & REP AIR SHOULD ONL Y BE DONE BY A QUALIFIE[...]

  • Page 4

    4 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. Orifice Size/Altitude Adjustment For altitudes above 2,000 feet (In Canada 4,500 FT/1370 M),the orifice should be de-rated by 4% for every 1,000 feet to maintain the proper ratio of gas to air . Improper orifice sizing may result in damage and unsafe conditions. Chang - ing the orifice sho[...]

  • Page 5

    5 Inspection The state or local gas inspector of the side wall horizontally vented gas fuel ed equip ment sha ll not appr ove the ins talla tion unl ess, upo n inspec tion, the inspector obser ves carbon monoxide detectors and signage installed in accordance with the provisions of 248 CMR 5.08(2)(a)1 through 4. Exemptions Th e f oll owi ng eq uip m[...]

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    6 Pre-Installation f ea tures Installation Options Residential Vented vertical and horizontal Manufactured (mobile) home Natural gas (NG) or propane (LP) Bedrooms Optional wall-mounted or remote thermostat Venting This stove can be vented with Security™ Secure Vent™ pipe*. Coaxial pipe diameters are 6-5/8” outer and 4” inner . The combustio[...]

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    7 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 14-3/4” (375mm) 22-1/2” (572mm) 27-3/8” (695mm) d imensions The gas line screws into the gas valve at the back of the stove 5” in from the right side of the stove and 4-3/16” up from the base of the unit. p rep aring y our v int age ™ s tove f or i nst alla tion Read all instructio[...]

  • Page 8

    8 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. Alcove Option 1 Alcove Option 3 Alcove Option 2 Carpet Leg 1-1/2” (38mm) Maximum Corner Installation C learanCes to C ombustibles Min imu m clear anc es to com bust ibl e mater ial s show n here are in in ches (m illi met ers ). See pa ge 7 fo r p ipe cle ara nces . Parallel Installation f l[...]

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    9 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. Installation b affle & l og s et i nst allation Baffle The cast iron baffle is wrapped in foam and shipped between the outside of the firebox and the outer shell of the stove. Remove the foam and install the baffle in the rectangula[...]

  • Page 10

    10 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. s ide -i nsert i nst alla tion Follow these steps to install the side stone or cast iron inserts in the Vintage™ gas stove: 1. Remove the cast iron top and set it aside. 2. Remove the cast iron upper piece A - see Figure 14. Complete this step by unscrewing the (2) 5/32 hex-head screws labe[...]

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    11 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. v ent i nst allation v enting : The Vintage™ gas stove has been tested and listed as a direct vent heater system by OMNI-T est Laboratories, Beaverton, Oregon and is recommended for use with Security™ Secure Vent pipe*. Important: • Read all instructions carefully before starting the in[...]

  • Page 12

    12 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. v ent p arts l ist Direct vent pipe Security™ Secure Vent™ * may be used with the Vintage™ gas stove. Please see the lists below to verify the components available from each direct vent pipe manufacturer . Snorkel terminations are available for applications which may require vertical ri[...]

  • Page 13

    13 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. s norkel t ermina tions For installations requiring a vertical rise on the exterior of the building, 14-inch and 36-inch tall snorkel terminations are available. When using a snorkel, the stove can be vented directly out the back. There is a vent starter collar fastened to the stove (to vent [...]

  • Page 14

    14 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. f lue r estriCtors This stove uses balanced flue technology to ensure proper combustion. As such, flue restrictors may need to be in - stalled depending on the vent configuration of your stove. The drawings on page 15 show all the allowable pipe con - figurations for the Vintage™ gas st[...]

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    15 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 8’ Max. Restrictor Position # 4 Restrictor Position # 3 Restrictor Position # 3 Restrictor Position # 2 No Restrictor 18” Section of Pipe h orizont al t erminations The shaded areas in the diagram below show all allow- able combinations of vent configurations with horizontal terminations[...]

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    16 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. e xterior h orizont al v ent t ermination C learanCe r equirements V V V V V F C B B A B H M I X V D V A A A V L B J X E V A G *18” 18” B C C C * S e e It e m D i n t h e T ex t Be lo w . C e n t e r L i ne o f T er mi na ti on E x t e r i or W a l l H o r i z o nt a l T er m in a ti o n [...]

  • Page 17

    17 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. Gas Line Installation This stove must be connected to the gas line in accordance with local codes and/or the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 (In Canada, the current CAN/CSA B149.1 installa - tion code). The gas line screws into the gas valve at the back of the stove 5” in from the right[...]

  • Page 18

    18 Operating Instructions p re -l ighting C heCklist Be sure to check these items before the initial lighting of the stove: c The stove gas label corresponds to the gas supply available - that is “natural gas” for natural gas or “LP gas” for LP gas. c Gas pressure has been checked carefully - see page 17. c All gas fittin[...]

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    19 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE 1. T urn off the "ON/OFF" rocker switch and/or thermostat (if installed) to its lowest setting. 2. T urn off electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed. 3. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to "OFF ." Do no[...]

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    20 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. q uiet o pera tion As the Vintage™ gas stove is burning, a number of normal operational sounds may be heard. The flow of gas through the gas valve and orifice may make a rushing or whistling noise. If this noise is objectionable, it can be reduced by turning down the flame. T urning down[...]

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    21 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. Millivolt Control Schematic Thermopile ON/OFF Rocker Switch, Thermostat, or Remote Thermostat Piezo Igniter Thermocouple Pilot Gas Line Sparker Pilot Hood Pilot Assembly Gas Inlet Pressure T aps T erminal 3 T erminal 1 T erminal 2 Th erm ost at W ir e Wi re Siz e Ma xim um Len g th 12 Ga ge 1[...]

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    22 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. Maintenance and Ser vicing m aintenanCe C heCklist : The following should only be performed by a qualified service technician. Caution: Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Verify proper operation after serv[...]

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    23 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. g lass /d oor m aintenanCe Cleaning: When cooled, the glass may be cleaned with a clean, soft cloth and Windex. For cleaning white condensa - tion from the interior glass use KEL KEM gas stove glass cleaner available from your stove dealer . Use of caustic or abrasive cleaners may damage glas[...]

  • Page 24

    24 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. f uel C onversion Converting the stove between natural gas and LP can be ac- complished by either changing the cassette (valve and pilot assembly) or installing a conversion kit (regulator , burner orifice, and pilot orifice). Only a qualified ser vice technician should perform the convers[...]

  • Page 25

    25 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. T roubleshooting NOTE: When troubleshooting the gas control system, be sure the external gas shut off valve, located at the gas sup- ply inlet is in the “ON” position. IMPORT ANT : Call your gas supplier or plumber for additional help with any gas control problem. Valve system troubleshoo[...]

  • Page 26

    26 Part Number Description H6031 Cassette Assembly , NG (if LP , also requires 75190 Conversion Kit) H5936 Burner Assembly 37536 Pilot Assembly NG H2830 Pilot Assembly LP H5942 Gas Control Valve, NG (if LP , also requires H5945 LP Regulator) H5943 Regulator , NG H5945 Regulator , LP H5955 Orifice, Main Burner , #40 NG H5962 Orifice, Main Burner ,[...]

  • Page 27

    27 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. Lighting Label CAUT ION: YOU R CO UNTR Y GAS APP LIAN CE MU ST AL W A YS BE OPER A TED WITH GLAS S DOO R IN PLAC E. STO P! R ead t he s afet y inf orma tion abov e bef ore proce edin g. 1. Open t he l ower door . Ma ke su re g as su pply shut -off cock s ar e op en an d ON /OFF Rock er S witc[...]

  • Page 28

    28 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. VIN VENTED GAS FIREPLACE HEA TER - NOT FOR USE WITH SOLID FUEL MA Y BE INST ALLED IN RESIDENTIAL BEDROOMS AND MANUFACTURED (MOBILE) HOMES. TESTED TO ANSI Z21.88-2005/CSA 2.33-2005 “VENTED GAS FIREPLACE HEA TERS”, UL307b, CSA P .4.1-02, AND CGA 2.17-M91. THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE INST ALLED I[...]

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    29 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. WARRANTY Y our gas stove is covered by a limited warranty (provided with ap pliance) . Please read the warranty to be familiar with its coverage. Retain this manual. File it with your other documents for future refer - ence. PRODUCT REFERENCE INFORMA TION We recommend that you record the foll[...]

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    Printed in U.S.A. © Lennox Hearth Products 2007 P/N 775,227M REV . A 05/2007 Lennox™ reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in design, materials, specifications, prices and also to discontinue colors, styles and products. Consult your local distributor for fireplace code information. 1110 West T aft Avenue • Orange, [...]