Pacific energy TOFINO i30s Installation Instructions Manual

Pacific energy TOFINO i30s Installation Instructions Manual

Tofino series direct vent gas insert

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INSTALLER:
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CONSUMER:
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WARNING: If the information in these
instructions is not followed exactly a fire
or explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury or death.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapours 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
neighbour's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the
fire department.
Installation and service must be performed by
a qualified installer, service agency or the gas
supplier.
This appliance may be installed in an after-
market permanently located, manufactured
home (USA only) or mobile home, where not
prohibited by local codes.
This appliance is only for use with the type of
gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance
is not convertible for use with other gases
unless a certified kit is used.
This appliance is suitable for installation in a
bedroom or bed sitting room.
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130717-44
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
TOFINO
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL: TOFINO i30s
(SIT & Maxitrol versions)
SERIES: A
DIRECT VENT GAS INSERT
TOFINO
TOFINO i30m
5055.990-A

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  • Page 1 This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases MODEL: TOFINO i30s unless a certified kit is used. TOFINO i30m (SIT & Maxitrol versions) This appliance is suitable for installation in a bedroom or bed sitting room.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table Of Contents Important Note for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts ..3 Electrical Supply ..............19 Caution ..................4 Gas Supply ................19 Safety ..................5 Gas Valve for SIT Configuration ..........20 WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS ........5 SIT controller ..............
  • Page 3: Important Note For The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts

    Important Note for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: From Massachusetts Rules and Regulations 248 5.08: For all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment installed in every dwelling, building or structure used in whole or in part for residential purposes, including those owned or operated by the Commonwealth and where the side wall exhaust vent termination is less than seven (7) feet above finished grade in the area of the venting, including but not limited to decks and porches, the following requirements shall be satisfied.
  • Page 4: Caution

    Caution FOR YOUR SAFETY - Do not install or operate your Pacific Energy fireplace without first reading and understanding this manual. Any installation or operational deviation from the following instruc- tions voids the Pacific Energy Fireplace Warranty and may prove hazardous. This appliance and its individual shut off valve must be disconnected from gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).
  • Page 5: Safety

    Safety Due to high temperatures, this gas appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies. Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperatures and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room as the appliance.
  • Page 6: First Fire

    First Fire When lit for the first time, the fireplace will emit a slight odour for a couple of hours. This is due to the curing of paints, sealants and lubricants used in the manufacturing process. This condition is temporary. Open doors and windows to ventilate area. Odour caused by the curing process may cause discomfort to some individuals.
  • Page 7: Fireplace Dimensions

    Fireplace Dimensions Figure 1: Tofino Dimensions. Tofino i30 SIT Tofino i30 Maxitrol 4” 4” 6” 6” 15 1/4” 15 3/4” 17 3/8” Use dimension “C” 33 3/16” 33 3/16” 20 3/8” 20 3/8” 16” 16” 21 5/8” 21 5/8” 24” 24”...
  • Page 8: Tofino Insert Backing Plate Dimensions

    Tofino Insert Backing Plate Dimensions Tofino i30 HEIGHT / WIDTH REGULAR 26” 38” OVERSIZED 28” 42” Figure 2: Tofino Surround dimensions. i30 TOFINO 130717-44 5055.990-A...
  • Page 9: Existing Fireplace Preparation

    Existing Fireplace Preparation Note: SIT controlled installations require that an electrical outlet be installed into existing fireplace cavity before insert is installed. The Tofino Gas inserts are certified to be installed into pre-existing approved fireplace. The minimum existing opening fireplace requirements are listed in Figure 3 below. Dimension i30 SIT i30 Maxitrol...
  • Page 10: Clearances To Combustibles

    Clearances to Combustibles Mantel Clearances 35” Mantel Depth Mantel Depth 14” Hearth Clearance Mantel Clearance 0” Objects in front of Appliance 36” Hearth Clearance Under Appliance Figure 4: Mantel clearance. 0” Horizontal Clearances Horizontal clearance to adjacent sidewall combustibles. Refer to Figure 5 18”...
  • Page 11: Adjustable Leveling Bolts

    Adjustable Leveling Bolts Adjustable leveling bolts This fireplace comes with two leveling bolts used to adjust the angle of the front of the fireplace relative to the wall in which it’s installed (Figure 6). The bolts are pre- Side to side levelling installed.
  • Page 12: Venting

    Venting Installation Advisory The i30 comes from the factory with a 3” intake and a 4” exhaust configuration. Whenever possible, this configuration should be used. However, a 4” to 3” optional reducer (Figure 11) can be used on the exhaust for venting lengths between 10’...
  • Page 13 Only certified venting systems or components may be installed with this fireplace. Max Vent Height 40’ (12.2m) Only the following vent terminals should be used for the Tofino i30. Min. Vent Height Manufacturer Model Model # venting length 10’ (3m) Duravent high wind terminal DVA-CL33 10’...
  • Page 14: Sit Control Overview

    SIT Control Overview Figure 15: Proflame - SIT remote control device. Figure 14: SIT Proflame controller module. The SIT Proflame controller (Figure 14) is used along with the SIT Proflame gas valve (See “Figure 38” on page 20) . The use of the SIT Proflame controller requires a remote control device (provided) unique to the SIT Proflame configuration.
  • Page 15: Door Installation/Removal

    Door Installation/Removal Figure 18: Glass door and hooks. Figure 19: Unlocking the glass door. Approx. 3/4” Figure 21: Locking the glass door. Figure 20: Door handles in closed position. Removal 1. Remove the decorative front and backing plate from the front of the fireplace, “Surround Installation/ Removal Instructions”...
  • Page 16: Panel Installation

    Panel Installation The panel sets are delicate and should be handled with care. The baffle and panel support bracket (Figure 22) retains the side panels, supports the front end of the ceramic glass baffle, and has a shield which directs the light from the ceiling of the firebox (available on i30s mod- els only) down onto the log set (model dependent).
  • Page 17: Installation

    Figure 26: Rear panel in place. Figure 27: Upper corner. Installation 1. With the above mentioned support bracket and bolts removed, hang the rear panel onto the posts pro- truding from the rear wall (Figure 25 and Figure 26). 2. Gently place the base of either of the two side panels along the edge of the firebox floor and wall. Then slowly tilt the top part of the panels up into the edge of the wall and ceiling.
  • Page 18: Baffle

    Baffle Ceramic glass baffle Front baffle support Rear ceramic glass baffle & rear panel support posts Figure 30: Ceramic glass baffle. Figure 31: Inserting baffle into the upper corner. The baffle is made of ceramic glass which allows for the use of a halogen lamp feature. The halogen lamp is only available on units using the SIT Proflame configuration, the Maxitrol configuration does not include the use of a halogen lamp.
  • Page 19: Electrical Supply

    Electrical Supply Note: Installation (SIT units only. See “Existing Fireplace Preparation” on page 9) requires that an electrical out- let be installed into existing fireplace cavity before insert is installed. NOTE: The appliance, when installed must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1.
  • Page 20: Gas Valve For Sit Configuration

    Gas Valve for SIT Configuration Figure 37: SIT control center. Figure 38: SIT Gas valve. SIT controller SIT gas valve The SIT controller is mounted The SIT gas valve assembly is onto a caddy which is located on mounted onto a caddy which is the left hand side of the fireplace located on the right hand side for easy access.
  • Page 21: Gas Valve For Maxitrol Configuration

    Gas valve for Maxitrol Configuration Maxitrol controller The Maxitrol controller is mounted onto a caddy which is located on the left hand side of the fireplace for easy access. Remove the surround to gain access to the controller. Figure 39: Maxitrol electrical controller in its caddy. Maxitrol gas valve The Maxitrol gas valve assembly is mounted onto a caddy which...
  • Page 22: Gas Pressure Check / Output / Efficiency

    Gas Pressure Check / Output / Efficiency Please refer to following page for gas pressure testing procedure. SIT Valve Maxitrol Valve Gas pressure requirements Gas pressure requirements Input Pressure Natural Gas Propane Input Pressure Natural Gas Propane Minimum 5.0” WC 12.5”...
  • Page 23: Gas Pressure Testing Procedure

    Gas Pressure Testing Procedure Note: This section covers gas pressure testing for both SIT and Maxitrol gas valves. Note: To test the gas pressure, turn off the gas supply to the appliance before loosening test point screws. Verify gas pressures with the fireplace lit and at the highest setting. 1.
  • Page 24: Damper Adjustment

    Damper Adjustment Closed Open Figure 45: Damper adjustment. Note: Be aware that the damper adjustment mechanism may be hot if the fireplace has been burning for any length of time. Tofino fireplaces come with an adjustable vent damper. This damper is located behind the air deflector at the rear of the inner firebox.
  • Page 25: Venturi Adjustment

    Venturi Adjustment Venturi closed Opened Closed Figure 47: Tofino venturi adjustments. Figure 48: Venturi closed. Venturi opened The Tofino has two burners and therefore, two ven- turis. The venturis are easily accessible and adjust- able without having to remove the door. To adjust the venturis: 1.
  • Page 26: Glass Media Installation

    Glass Media Installation 1. With the interior panels and the ceramic glass baffle installed, place the burner tray (Figure 50) inside and over the burners and secure in place (total of 10 screws to be used). Place the decorative front edge plate (Figure 51) so that it hooks over the edge of the burner tray.
  • Page 27: Split Log Set Installation

    Split Log Set Installation Left side Right side base piece base piece Front base piece Figure 54: Log set base pieces. Figure 56: Log number 2. Figure 55: Log number 1. Figure 57: Log number 3. Figure 58: Log number 4. Figure 60: Log number 6.
  • Page 28: Log Set Installation

    Log set Installation Note: Panel set must be installed before the Traditional log set installation begins. 1. Begin by placing the air deflector / 1st log support (Figure 62) behind the rear burner and up against the rear wall (Figure 63). Fasten the deflector down with supplied screws. Once the deflector is secured, there should be a gap of approximately 1/2 inch between the deflector and the burner (Figure 64).
  • Page 29 Figure 66: 1st log placement. 3. Place number one log (Figure 55) on top of the air deflector with its rear side flat against the rear panel. 4. Place the front vermiculite retainer (Figure 67) along the front edge of the front burner. Secure with supplied screws.
  • Page 30 Figure 71: Front and side retainers in place. Figure 70: Side retainer in place. 6. Once the front and side retainers are in place (Figure 70 and Figure 71), the log base pieces can be installed. 7. Install the three base pieces (Figure 54) as shown in Figure 72. The base pieces, in addition to adding an aesthetic dimension to the overall appearance, help to complete an enclosure for holding the vermiculite / glowing ember material pieces on top of the burners.
  • Page 31 Place extra vermiculite here to hide gaps in base pieces Pilot location Air gaps Figure 75: Air gaps. Figure 74: Vermiculite surrounding pilot. 9. Distribute a thin layer of vermiculite (about 1/4”) onto the front burner tray (Figure 74). Place extra vermic- ulite over the small gaps between the front base piece and the two side base pieces.
  • Page 32 Post for 5th log Figure 78: 4th log position. Figure 79: 5th log position. 12. The 4th log has posts on both the top side and the bottom side. Place the 4th log so that the bottom post fits into the slot on the right hand base piece (Figure 78). 13.
  • Page 33: Manual Switch Installation For Sit Units

    Manual Switch Installation for SIT Units The manual ON/OFF switch for the fireplace comes semi-installed (Figure 82). All that is needed is to install the switch itself to the surround backing plate. To install ON/OFF Switch 1. Check that the ON/OFF Switch cable is plugged into the SIT module (jack X8) as shown in Figure 81. Connector X8 Figure 81: SIT manual switch connection at SIT module.
  • Page 34 2. With the surround backing plate positioned in front of the fireplace, position the switch in behind the open slot in the backing plate and screw into place Figure 83. 3. Install the surround backing plate and surround. REMOTE Figure 83: On Off switch for SIT units. Figure 82: Pre-installed ON OFF switch SIT assembly.
  • Page 35: Manual Switch Installation For Maxitrol Units

    Manual Switch Installation for Maxitrol Units The manual ON/OFF switch for the fireplace comes semi-installed. All that is needed is to install the switch itself to the surround backing plate. Figure 85: Switch connector at control module. Figure 84: Pre-installed ON OFF To install ON/OFF Switch switch assembly.
  • Page 36 3. Use a 2mm Allen key to fasten the switch to the backing plate. (Figure 87). Figure 87: Attaching swith to backing plate. ON / OFF Flame UP/Down 4. Install the surround backing plate and sur- round (Figure 88). Figure 88: On Off switch location for Maxitrol units. i30 TOFINO 130717-44 5055.990-A...
  • Page 37: Surround Installation/Removal Instructions

    Surround Installation/Removal Instructions Figure 90: Backing plate. Figure 89: Decorative front. Installation 1. Attach the ON/OFF Switch face plate to the backing plate before seating the backing plate onto the fireplace. 2. Place the backing plate onto the fireplace by inserting its four hooks into the four slots on the fireplace frame (Figure 91).
  • Page 38: Lighting Instructions

    CAUTION: Due to high surface temperatures, keep children, clothing and furniture away. Keep burner and Lighting Instructions control compartment clean. See installation and operating instructions accompanying the FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING appliance. A cause de la temperature elevee des parios, tenir eloignes les enfants, les vetements et les meubles.
  • Page 39: Maintenance

    Maintenance CAUTION: PILOT Turn off gas and electrical power supply (if applicable) and allow ample time for unit to cool before servicing appliance. It is recommended that the fireplace and its venting should be inspected at least once a year by a qualified service person. FLAME SENSOR PILOT FLAME Glass Door:...
  • Page 40: Wiring Diagram For Sit Proflame

    Wiring Diagram for SIT Proflame Caution: Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Verify proper operation after servicing. LAMP COMFORT Figure 96: SIT wiring diagram. i30 TOFINO 130717-44 5055.990-A...
  • Page 41: Wiring Diagram For Maxitrol

    Wiring Diagram for Maxitrol Main Burner 8 Wire Cable Pilot Burner Combination Interrupter Block Control Thermocurrent Cable SW Thermocurrent Cable TC Ignition Cable Receiver ON/OFF Flame UP/DOWN Antenna RESET Button Figure 97: Maxitrol wiring diagram. 5055.990-A i30 TOFINO 130717-44...
  • Page 42: Tofino I30 Rating Label

    ANSI Z21.88-2016 / CSA 2.23-2016 Vented Gas Fireplaces/Heaters. Cet Appareil est Équipé Pour Utilise Avec : converti CAN/CGA 2.17-M91 Gas-Fired Appliance For Use At High Altitudes. TOFINO i30s Install in accordance with the current standard Mobile Homes,CAN/CSA Z240 MH (in CANADA), and the NATURAL GAS LP-GAS Manufacturer’s Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280, or the current Standard...
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