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Installation Instructions & Homeowner's Manual
WARNING! IF THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL IS NOT FOLLOWED EXACTLY, A FIRE OR
EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
* Do not try to light any appliance.
* Do not touch any electric switch
* Do not use any phone in your building.
* Immediately call your gas supplier from
your neighbours phone. Follow the gas
suppliers instructions.
* If you cannot reach your gas supplier call
the fire department.
INSTALLER: DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL - LEAVE FOR HOMEOWNER
Free-Standing
Fireplaces
MODEL A232
FOR YOUR SAFETY
DO NOT STORE
OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER
FLAMMABLE VAPOURS AND LIQUIDS
IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY
OTHER APPLIANCE.
* INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MUST BE
PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER,
SERVICE AGENCY OR YOUR GAS SUPPLIER.
10002734
6/00 Rev. 0
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Page 1: For Your Safety
* If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department. INSTALLER: DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL - LEAVE FOR HOMEOWNER Free-Standing Fireplaces MODEL A232 FOR YOUR SAFETY DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPOURS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Fan Kit ... 6 General Information on Assembling the Vent Pipes ... 7 Venting Instructions ... 7 Venting of the A232 Fireplace ... 7 Common Flue Installation ... 7 Retrofitting to an Existing Brick Chimney ... 8 Vent Safety System ... 8 Proper Vent Performance ... -
Page 3: Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS This gas fireplace should be installed by a qualified installer in accordance with local building codes and with current CAN / CGA-B149 (. 1 or .2) Installation codes for Gas Burning Fireplaces and Equipment. FOR U.S.A Installations follow local codes and/or the current National Fuel Gas Code. -
Page 4: Fireplace Dimensions
FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS MODEL A232 MODEL A232 25" 635mm 1/8" 613mm 16" 406mm 20" 508mm 19" 483mm 21" 533mm 3/4" 806mm 3/4" 451mm 5/8" 752mm 9" 229mm 1/4" 133mm – – – – – – - 4 -... -
Page 5: Gas Specifications
4,500 ft. (1,370mm). Maintain the manifold pressure at 3.5 inches W.C. for Natural Gas and 10 inches W.C. for LP gas.) A232 CERTIFIED TO ANSI.Z21.88b-1999 / CSA 2.33b - M99 Vented Gas Fireplace Heaters GAS INLET & MANIFOLD PRESSURES... -
Page 6: Installation Of Remote Switch For Rn/Rp Gas Valve
SWITCH FOR RN/RP GAS VALVE Install on/off switch assembly on either the rear right or left side of the A232 Gas Fireplace. 1. Remove the screw at the back of the cabinet top either on the left or the right side of the fireplace. -
Page 7: General Information On Assembling The Vent Pipes
Note: Please refer to installation instructions supplied by chimney manufacturer prior to commencing installation. The A232 may be installed using 4" diameter single wall vent up to an existing masonry chimney.(Fig. 14) This vent should then be connected to a 4" liner running the full height of the chimney, as it is mandatory in most jurisdictions that the chimney be lined. -
Page 8: Retrofitting To An Existing Brick Chimney
Retrofitting To An Existing Brick Chimney It is strongly recommends installing an approved chimney liner in an existing brick chimney. This will maximize the potential draft of the chimney and lessen the effects of slow chimney start up. This is important because many homes (including older renovated ones) have become much tighter with respect to air exchange (a home breathing). -
Page 9: Operating Instructions
LOUVRE REMOVAL A232 To remove louvres first remove the two (2) screws (Fig. 17) fastening the louvre assembly to the fireplace. Lift the louvre assembly straight out sliding the back guides out of the fireplace body. -
Page 10: Glass Cleaning
Clean glass after first two weeks of operation. INSTALLATION OF LOGS & BURNER LAVA ROCK A232 1 . Remove front glass. (See "Glass Removal" section) 2. Remove logs from packaging. 3. Place rear log (KR4) on rear bracket (ensure log is... -
Page 11: Flame Adjustment & Characteristics
Fig. 20a Turn clockwise to increase flame height. Fig. 20b A232 - 11 - FLAME CHARACTERISTICS It is important to periodically perform a visual check of the pilot and the burner flames. Compare them to the pictorials illustrated below (Fig. -
Page 12: Lighting And Operating Instructions
LIGHTING AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. This fireplace has a pilot which must be lit manually. When lighting the pilot follow these instructions exactly. -
Page 13: Troubleshooting Gas Control (Sit 630)
TROUBLE SHOOTING THE GAS CONTROL SYSTEM Note: Before trouble shooting the gas control system, be sure external gas shut off is in the "On" position. WARNING: BEFORE DOING ANY GAS CONTROL SERVICE WORK, REMOVE GLASS FRONT. SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES 1. Spark ignitor will not light A. -
Page 14: Troubleshooting Gas Control (Honeywell)
TROUBLE SHOOTING THE GAS CONTROL SYSTEM HONEYWELL MILLIVOLT VALVE START • GAS SUPPLY ON PILOT LIGHTS WITH PIEZO IGNITOR PILOT STAYS LIT PILOT LIGHTS MAIN BURNER SYSTEM OK. CHECK • SUPPLY LINE HOOKED UP • SHUTOFF VALVE OPEN • LOCKOUT HAS ENGAGED. WAIT 60 SECONDS AND TRY AGAIN. -
Page 15: Replacement Parts List
Front Louvre Assembly Access Door with Handle Latch Remote Switch Remote Wire Harness with Terminals Vent Safety Switch Vent Safety Switch Wiring Harness A232 10000160 57897 10000198 57904 57803 SEE RATING PLATE FOR ORIFICE SIZE SEE RATING PLATE FOR ORIFICE SIZE... -
Page 16: Replacement Parts Pictorial
REPLACEMENT PARTS 9 a/b 36 a/b 21a,b #1 - COMPLETE LOG SET -- A232 - 16 - 3a/b 5/6a/b 7a/b 10 a/b 25a/b 8 a/b 12 17 24 a/b... -
Page 17: Options
OPTIONS REMOTE CONTROL For units with RN/RP valves MRC1 - On/Off Button Remote Control MRC2 - Temperature Control Remote MRC3 - Temperature Control w/digital display & 24 hour programmable clock - Wall Mounted Thermostat - 17 -... - Page 18 LIMITED WARRANTY & EXTENDED LIFE TIME PROTECTION BASIC WARRANTY: The CFM Majestic, Inc.™ (hereinafter referred to collectively as the "Company") warrants that your new Vermont Castings Gas Appliance is free from manufacturing and material defects for a period of one year from date of installation, subject to the following conditions and limitations.