Superior Fireplaces TF18NR Installation And Operation Instructions Manual
Unvented (vent-free) gas log heaters
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P/N 126816-01 Rev. F 12/2019
P126816-01
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located, manufactured (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.
WARNING: This appliance is for installation only in a solid-fuel burning masonry or UL127 factory-built fi replace
or in a listed ventless fi rebox enclosure. It is design-certifi ed for these installations in accordance with ANSI
Z21.11.2. Exception: DO NOT install this appliance in a factory-built fi replace that includes instructions stating
it has not been tested or should not be used with unvented gas logs.
This is an unvented gas-fi red heater. It uses air (oxygen) from the room in which it is installed. Provisions for
adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided. Refer to Air for Combustion and Ventilation section
on Page 6 of this manual.
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fi re or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
– Do not store or use gasoline or other fl ammable 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 the gas supplier's instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fi re department.
– Installation and service must be performed by a qualifi ed installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
Installation and Operation Instructions
Unvented (Vent-Free) Gas Log Heaters
Models
PFS
®
US
For use with log sets
Report No. F11-017
TF18NR
TF18PR
LTF18MM
LTF24MM
LTF30MM
TF2430NR
TF2430PR
LTF18RS
LTF18WT
LTF24RS
LTF24WT
LTF30RS
LTF30WT
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- Page 1 Installation and Operation Instructions Unvented (Vent-Free) Gas Log Heaters Models P/N 126816-01 Rev. F 12/2019 TF18NR TF18PR TF2430NR TF2430PR ® P126816-01 For use with log sets Report No. F11-017 LTF18MM LTF18RS LTF18WT LTF24MM LTF24RS LTF24WT LTF30MM LTF30RS LTF30WT INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety ................2 Wiring Diagram ............33 Product Identifi cation ............ 5 Accessories ..............34 Local Codes ..............5 Parts ................36 Unpacking ..............5 Warranty ..............41 Product Features ............6 Air For Combustion and Ventilation....... 6 Installation .............. - Page 3 SAFETY Continued Young children should be carefully super- DANGER: Carbon monoxide poisoning vised when they are in the same room with may lead to death! the appliance. When using the hand-held remote accessory, keep selector switch in Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon the OFF position to prevent children from monoxide poisoning resemble the fl...
- Page 4 SAFETY Continued The ODS shuts down the appliance if enough 1. WARNING: This appliance is only for use fresh air is not available. See Air for Combus- with the type of gas indicated on the rating tion and Ventilation, Page 6. If appliance keeps plate.
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Page 5: Product Identification
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Left Side Chassis Right Side Glowing Embers Front Control Flame Knob Adjustment Knob Figure 1 - Product Identifi cation LOCAL CODES NOTE: Do not pick up appliance base assembly by burners. This could damage the appliance. Install and use appliance with care. The installation Always handle base assembly by grate. -
Page 6: Product Features
PRODUCT FEATURES SAFETY DEVICE OPERATION This appliance is clean burning. It requires no outside This appliance has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion venting. There is no heat loss out a vent or up a Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system. The ODS/pilot chimney. - Page 7 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued Vent-free fi replace ____________ Btu/Hr space as a space whose volume is not less than Gas water heater* ____________ Btu/Hr 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu/hr (4.8 m per kw) of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed Gas furnace ____________ Btu/Hr in that space.
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Page 8: Installation
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills Ventilation Air From Inside Building or ducts. You must provide two permanent open- This fresh air would come from an adjoining un- ings: one within 12"... - Page 9 INSTALLATION Continued CHECK GAS TYPE WARNING: Before installing in a Use the correct type of gas (natural or propane/ LP). solid fuel burning fi replace, the chimney If your gas supply is not the correct gas type, do not fl ue and fi rebox must be cleaned of soot, install appliance.
- Page 10 INSTALLATION Continued NOTE: When installing your gas logs into a Noncombustible Requirements for Safe manufactured fi rebox, follow fi rebox manufac- Material Distance Installation turer’s instructions for minimum clearances to combustible materials. 12" or more Noncombustible material B. Clearances from the top of the fi replace opening to the ceiling should not be less than 42".
- Page 11 INSTALLATION Continued MANTEL CLEARANCES NOTICE: Surface temperatures of adjacent In addition to meeting noncombustible material walls and mantels become hot during clearances, you must also meet required clearances operation. Walls and mantels above the between fi replace opening and mantel shelf. If you fi...
- Page 12 INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP ACCESSORY Damper Clamp (REQUIRED FOR VENTED APPLICATIONS) NOTE: When used as a vented appliance, it must be Damper installed only in a solid-fuel-burning fi replace with a working fl ue and constructed of noncombustible Damper material.
- Page 13 INSTALLATION Continued Masonry Screw Installation Items Needed • hardware package (provided with appliance) • approved fl exible gas hose and fi ttings (only provided with TF burner system series) (if al- lowed by local codes) • sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not pro- vided) •...
- Page 14 INSTALLATION Continued Installation Items Needed WARNING: Use pipe joint sealant Before installing appliance, make sure you have the that is resistant to liquid petroleum items listed below. (LP) gas. • external regulator (supplied by installer) • piping (check local codes) Propane/LP •...
- Page 15 INSTALLATION Continued 3. Pressurize supply piping system by either CAUTION: Avoid damage to gas opening propane/LP supply tank valve for control. Hold gas control with wrench propane/LP gas or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas when connecting it to gas piping and/ or using compressed air.
- Page 16 INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING OPTIONAL REMOTE Equipment Shutoff Valve (ACCESSORY) Installing Remote Receiver Remote control accessories are available separately Gas Meter (see Accessories, Pages 34-35). Read instructions shipped with remote control along with instructions below before attempting installation. 1. If unit is already installed in fi replace, continue with these instructions.
- Page 17 Models Models Models sembly between the middle log (#2) and the grate fi ngers. The back of the front left log (#3) TF18NR LTF18-RS LTF18MM will rest against the front of the middle log (#2). TF18PR LTF18WT The notch at the end of the front left log (#3) LTF24-RS will fi...
- Page 18 INSTALLATION Continued Place the left back top log (#5) on top of the rear log (#1). Match the rectangular peg on top of the left side of the rear log (#1) with the rectangular hole on the bottom of the left back top log (#5).
- Page 19 INSTALLATION Continued Place the top right log (#9) on top of the right Place the right rear chunk log (#7) on top of the rear chunk log (#7) and front right mid log middle log (#2) and rear log (#1) as shown in (#8) as shown in Figure 29.
- Page 20 INSTALLATION Continued LTF(18,24,30)-RS LOG PLACEMENT It is very important to install the logs exactly as instructed. Do not modify logs. Only use logs sup- plied with appliance or as identifi ed for use with the appliance as shown. Place bottom ember log on base assembly as shown in Figure 33.
- Page 21 INSTALLATION Continued Place the right front log onto the base and Place the right crossover log onto the rear log grate assembly as shown in Figure 35. The and the right front log as shown in Figure 37. log has notches in the bottom for the grate. The right crossover log has notches in the bottom that will line up with the projections on the rear log and the right front log.
- Page 22 INSTALLATION Continued LTF(18,24,30)-WT LOG PLACEMENT 3. Place the front left log (#3) onto the base as- It is very important to install the logs exactly as sembly between the middle log and the grate. instructed. Do not modify logs. Only use logs sup- The back of the front left log will rest against plied with appliance or as identifi...
- Page 23 INSTALLATION Continued 5. Place the left top back log (#5) on top of the rear Right Crossover Log log. Match the rectangular projection on top of the left side of the rear log with the rectangular hole on the bottom of the left top back log. Match the metal pin on the top of the rear log with the round hole in the bottom of the left top back log.
- Page 24 INSTALLATION Continued EMBER PLACEMENT 1. Two ember materials are supplied with this log set. Platinum Bright Embers give a bright glow WARNING: Do not use any other ember appearing as hot coals. Should embers material not supplied with this unit. need replacing, see Parts, Page 37.
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Page 25: Operation
OPERATION FOR YOUR SAFETY WARNING: READ BEFORE LIGHTING • If fi replace has glass doors, never operate this appliance with glass WARNING: If you do not follow doors closed. If you operate ap- these instructions exactly, a fi re or pliance with doors closed, heat explosion may result causing property buildup inside fi... - Page 26 OPERATION Continued 5. Wait fi ve (5) minutes to clear out any gas. 12. To leave pilot lit an shut off burners only: turn Then smell for gas, including near the fl oor. If control knob clockwise to the PILOT position, or use remote control manual OFF but- you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B”...
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Page 27: Inspecting Burners
OPERATION Continued IMPORTANT: Do not leave selector switch in the OPTIONAL HAND-HELD REMOTE or ON position when pilot is not lit. This REMOTE OPERATION will drain the battery. NOTE: All remote control accessories must be NOTE: Do not hold hand-held remote for a long purchased separately (see Accessories, Pages time. -
Page 28: Cleaning And Maintenance
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 5. Blow air into the primary air holes on the injec- WARNING: Turn off appliance and tor holder. 6. In case any large clumps of dust have now been let cool before cleaning. pushed into the burner repeat steps 3 and 4. Clean pilot assembly also. -
Page 29: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off appliance and let cool before servicing. Only a qualifi ed service person should service and repair heater. CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle or similar object to clean ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/pilot unit. NOTE: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY... - Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY ODS/pilot lights but fl ame goes 1. C o n t r o l k n o b n o t f u l l y 1. Press in control knob fully out when control knob is released pressed in 2.
- Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Yellow fl ame in front burner dur- 1. Not enough air 1. Check burner(s) for dirt ing burner combustion and debris. If found, clean burner(s) (see Cleaning and Maintenance, Page 28) 2. Gas regulator defective 2.
- Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued WARNING: If you smell gas • Shut off gas supply. • 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 the gas supplier’s instructions.
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Page 33: Replacement Parts
You can also visit our web site You may feel your gas pressure is too low. If so, at SuperiorFireplaces.us.com. contact your local propane/LP or natural gas supplier. SPECIFICATIONS TF18NR TF18PR • Rating (Variable): 21,000/30,000 Btu/Hr • Rating (Variable): 24,000/30,000 Btu/Hr • Type Gas: Natural •... -
Page 34: Accessories
ACCESSORIES Purchase these appliance accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, contact IHP at Supe- riorFireplaces.us.com for referral information. You can also write to the address listed on the back Page of this manual. Only kits supplied by IHP shall be used in the installation of this appliance. - Page 35 ACCESSORIES Continued Damper Clamp Damper DAMPER CLAMP (Required in vented applications) Cat. No. F1760, Model GA6080 For all models. Permanently opens chimney fl ue damper for vented LOG SCRAPS - FLOOR MEDIA KIT - 1 operation. Cat. No. F0250, Model VTA-LS5-1 GAS APPLIANCE INSTALLATION KIT LOG SCRAPS - FLOOR MEDIA KIT - 2 Cat.
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Page 36: Parts
PARTS REMOTE-READY MODELS TF18NR, TF18PR, TF2430NR AND TF2430PR Cat. No. Model F0019 TF18NR F0020 TF18PR F0025 TF2430NR F0026 TF2430PR WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifi cally approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury. - Page 37 PARTS REMOTE-READY MODELS This list contains replaceable parts used in your appliance. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on Page 33 of this manual. WARNING: Contact an IHP dealer to obtain any of these parts. Never use substitute materials not approved by IHP.
- Page 38 PARTS LOG SET MODELS: LTF18MM, LTF24MM AND LTF30MM (MASSIVE MIXED OAK™) This list contains replaceable parts used in your appliance. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on Page 33 of this manual. PART NUMBERS DESCRIPTION LTF18MM LTF24MM LTF30MM J6405...
- Page 39 PARTS LOG SET MODELS: LTF18-RS, LTF24-RS AND LTF30-RS (RUGGED STACKED™) This list contains replaceable parts used in your appliance. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on Page 33 of this manual. PART NUMBERS LTF18-RS LTF24-RS LTF30-RS DESCRIPTION J6661 J6666...
- Page 40 PARTS LOG SET MODELS: LTF18WT, LTF24WT, LTF30WT (WILD TIMBER™) This list contains replaceable parts used in your appliance. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on Page 33 of this manual. PART NUMBERS WildTimber18 ID # WildTimber24 ID # WildTimber30 ID #...
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Page 41: Warranty
Innovative Hearth Products Superior ® Brand Gas Log Set Limited Three Year Warranty THE WARRANTY ® Innovative Hearth Products Limited Three Year Warranty ("IHP") warrants your Superior brand Gas Log Set ("Product") to be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the time of manufacture. - Page 42 SuperiorFireplaces.us.com Record the following important information about your appliance: Appliance model number Appliance serial number Date appliance was Installed Type of gas appliance uses Dealer name Innovative Hearth Products (IHP) reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in design, materials, specifi cations, prices and also to discontinue colors, styles and products.