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Vented Gas Logs - Premium Hearth Kits
Decorative Gas Appliance For Installation In Solid Fuel Burning Fireplaces
Models: A18PHKSN, A24PHKSN, A30PHKSN, A18PHKSP, A24PHKSP, A30PHKSP
Installation, service, and repair of this appliance must
be performed by a qualified installer, service agency,
company or gas supplier experienced with this type of
gas appliance.
INSTALLER:
Read these instructions completely and carefully
prior to beginning installation. After installation, leave
f i r e - p a r t s . c o m
these instructions with the owner.
OWNER:
Read these instructions and follow the warnings.
Save this manual for future reference.
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 fire department.
When used without fresh air, gas logs may give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, poisonous gas. Some
people such as pregnant women, people with heart or lung disease, and persons at high altitudes are
more affected by carbon monoxide than others.
Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu: Headache, dizziness, and/or nausea. If you
have these signs, the gas logs may not be installed or working properly. Get fresh air at once! Have the
gas log set and chimney serviced before using it again.
A18PHKRN, A24PHKRN, A30PHKRN, A18PHKRP, A24PHKRP, A30PHKRP
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning May Lead To Death
Certified to ANSI Z21.60 and
CGA 2.26 Standards
Please record your gas log's model number
for future reference here:
Note: This model # can be found on the box or
the label attached to the back of the burner pan.
Check local codes before installing this log set. In
some areas of the country, gas log sets are
restricted.
The installation and the provisions for combustion
and ventilation air must conform with the National
Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1.
For Your Safety
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any gas appliance.
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.
3311007 11/01 Rev. 1
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- Page 1 Certified to ANSI Z21.60 and CGA 2.26 Standards Decorative Gas Appliance For Installation In Solid Fuel Burning Fireplaces Models: A18PHKSN, A24PHKSN, A30PHKSN, A18PHKSP, A24PHKSP, A30PHKSP A18PHKRN, A24PHKRN, A30PHKRN, A18PHKRP, A24PHKRP, A30PHKRP Installation, service, and repair of this appliance must Please record your gas log’s model number...
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Page 2: Technical Information
WARNING Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Read these directions thoroughly before installation. For assistance or additional information, consult your gas log dealer, qualified installer, service agency or gas supplier. WARNING WARNING Do not use this appliance or any part that has Young children are not allowed to operate this unit been under water. -
Page 3: Fireplace Specifications
Before You Begin -- Attention! A. The appliance should be inspected before use and at least annually by a professional service person. More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, etc. It is imperative that control compartments, burners and circulating air passageways of the appliance be kept clean. - Page 4 Parts List - Standard Pilot Kit Reference# Part No. Part Description Qty. 20001725 Log Leveler Grate: 20001155 18” Log Grate 20001156 24” Log Grate 20001157 30” Log Grate 20001419 Wire Screen Burner Pan 20000934 18” Burner Pan 20000935 24” Burner Pan 20000936 30”...
- Page 5 Figure 1A - Standard Pilot Kit f i r e - p a r t s . c o m...
- Page 6 Parts List - Remote Pilot Kit Reference# Part No. Part Description Qty. 20001725 Log Leveler Grate: 20001155 18” Log Grate 20001156 24” Log Grate 20001157 30” Log Grate 20001419 Wire Screen Burner Pan 20000934 18” Burner Pan 20000935 24” Burner Pan 20000936 30”...
- Page 7 Figure 1B - Remote Pilot Kit f i r e - p a r t s . c o m...
- Page 8 Pre-Installation Checklist Is the gas supply inlet pressure correct? NG: Min. 5.0” w.c./Max. 10.5” w.c. LP: Min. 11” w.c./Max. 14.0” w.c. Does the firebox meet the minimum size dimensions below? Is your fireplace plumbed with gas on the right side (facing) of the fireplace? If not, see Page 9 Is the gas supply line sized properly (Minimum 1/2”...
- Page 9 Damper Stop Installation: For Use With BR, BC, SR, and SC Series Majestic Fireplaces This Damper Stop is designed to work on all Majestic Damper Plate BR, BC, SR, and SC series fireplaces. For all other fireplaces, refer to page 10. When installing a decorative gas appliance in a fireplace, some local codes require this Damper Stop to be used so the Damper will not close completely.
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Page 10: Connection To Gas Supply
Damper Stop Installation: For Use With All Other Fireplaces The Damper Clamp provided keeps your damper from accidentally closing during operation of your set. This Damper Clamp must be installed onto your Damper at all times. NOTE: The damper clamp is designed to hold the damper plate open 3 inches. - Page 11 Leak Test Procedures Create a mixture of equal parts soap and water. Apply to all the joints of the pipe fittings from the gas supply pipe to the burner. Turn on the gas supply valve for no longer than 3-5 seconds. If bubbles appear in the soap solution applied to the joints, there is a leak.
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Page 12: Log Placement
Grate And Ember Placement 4. Open the small bag of Ceramic Lava Rock part Ceramic Lava number 57897 and place evenly over ceramic Rock plaque burner as shown in Fig. 8. 5. Open the bag of Glowing Embers and place them on top of the vermiculite, lava rock, and ceramic plaque burner as shown in Fig. -
Page 13: For Your Safety Read Before Lighting
For Your Safety Read Before Lighting WARNING: If you do not follow these directions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS • Do not try to light any appliance •... -
Page 14: Igniting The Appliance
Lighting The Pilot - SPKN/P The pilot will resist lighting on new installations and it will pop back up. Pilot should remain lit. If it due to air in the gas supply line. It may take goes out, repeat steps 3 and 4. several minutes to bleed air completely out of the 7. -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Log Set Is Smoking/Sooting Excessively It is natural and unavoidable for vented gas log sets to produce moderate levels of carbon (soot) where flame contacts the logs. The logs can be cleaned using a soft paint brush. However, if soot is produced where there is no flame impingement, one of the following may be the cause: Fireplace venting system not drafting properly: Make sure the damper is wide open at all times. - Page 16 Paragraphs apply to you. Similarly, some states do not permit the exclu- A and B, for a part found to Vermont Castings Majestic sion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so Products Company satisfaction, after examination, to be the above exclusion of such damages may not apply to you.