Requirements For The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts - Superior Fireplaces BRT4000 Assembly, Installation And Operation Instructions

Innovative Hearth Products
BRT40ST See-Through B-Vent Gas Fireplaces
The appliance, when installed, must be electri-
cally grounded and wired in accordance with
local codes or, in the absence of local codes,
with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA
70 - latest edition, or the Canadian Electrical
Code, CSA C22.1 - latest edition.
Provide adequate clearances around air open-
ings and adequate accessibility clearance for
service and proper operation. Never obstruct
the front or back openings of the appliance.
These appliances are designed to operate
on natural gas only. The use of other fuels or
combination of fuels will degrade the perfor-
mance of this system and may be dangerous.
These fireplaces are designed as decorative appli-
ances and are not intended for use as area heaters.
They must Not be equipped with wall thermostats
or remote controls with thermostat functions.
These appliances must not be connected to a
chimney or flue serving a separate solid fuel
burning appliance.
The appliance area be kept clear and free from
combustible materials, gasoline and other
flammable vapors and liquids.
Millivolt Models - The millivolt appliances are
manually controlled and feature a spark igniter
(piezo) that allows the appliance's pilot gas to
be lit without the use of matches or batteries.
This system provides continued service in the
event of a power outage. A manually-modulated
gas valve is standard. Flame appearance and heat
output can be controlled at the gas valve. The BTU
Input for these appliances is shown in Table 1.
Input (BTU) Gas Valves (all models)
All Models Fuel Type Input Rate (BTU / HR)
Millivolt Natural 37,500 high - 30,000 low
Millivolt Propane 34,000 high - 27,000 low
Table 1
Gas Pressure - All Models
Tables 2 and 3 show the appliances' inlet and
manifold gas pressure requirements:
Inlet Gas Supply Pressure
Fuel # Minimum
4.5" WC
Natural Gas
(1.12 kPa)
11.0" WC
Propane*
(2.74 kPa)
Table 2
Manifold Gas Supply Pressure
Fuel # Low
Natural 2.2" WC
Gas (0.55 kPa)
6.3" WC
Propane*
(1.57 kPa)
Table 3
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Test gauge connections are provided on the
front of the millivolt gas control valve (identi-
fied IN for the inlet and OUT for the manifold
side). The control valves have a 3/8" (10mm)
NPT thread inlet and outlet side of the valve
(refer to Figure 1).
Propane tanks are at pressures that will cause
damage to valve components. Verify that the
tanks have step down regulators to reduce the
pressure to safe levels.
The appliance and its appliance main gas
valve must be disconnected from the gas
supply piping system during any pressure
testing of that system at test pressures in
excess of 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa).
The appliance must be isolated from the
gas supply piping system by closing its
equipment shutoff valve during any pressure
testing of the gas supply piping system at
test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psi
(3.5 kPa).
Orifice Sizes - Sea Level to High Altitude
(All Models)
These appliances are tested and approved for
installation at elevations of 0-4500 feet (0-1372
meters) above sea level using the standard burner
orifice sizes (marked with an "*" in Table 4). For
elevations above 4500 feet, contact your gas
supplier or qualified service technician.
Deration - At higher elevations, the amount
of BTU fuel value delivered must be reduced
by either:
• Using gas that has been derated by the gas
company.
• By changing the burner orifice to a smaller
size as regulated by the local authorities
having jurisdiction and by the (USA) National
Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1 - latest
edition or, in Canada, the CAN/CGA-B149.1
codes - latest edition.
Install the appliance according to the regulations
of the local authorities having jurisdiction and,
Maximum
in the USA, the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA
10.5" WC
54 / ANSI Z223.1 - latest edition or, in Canada,
(2.62 kPa)
the CAN/CGA-B149.1 - latest edition.
13.0" WC
Flame breadth, height and width will diminish
(3.24 kPa)
4% for every 1,000 feet of altitude.
*if field converted
In Canada - CAN/CGA-2.17-M91 (R2009) (high
altitude): THE CONVERSION SHALL BE CAR-
RIED OUT BY A MANUFACTURER'S AUTHO-
High
RIZED REPRESENTATIVE, IN ACCORDANCE
3.5" WC
WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE MANU-
(0.87 kPa)
FACTURER, PROVINCIAL OR TERRITORIAL
AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION AND
10.0" WC
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS
(2.49 kPa)
OF THE CAN/CGA-B149.1 OR CAN/CGA-B149.2
*if field converted
INSTALLATION CODES.
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
General Information
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Burner Orifice Sizes (all models)
Natural
Elevation
Gas
Feet (meters)
drill size (inches)
0-4500
#32 (0.116") * 1.65mm (.065")
(0-1372)
37L82 •
* Standard size installed at factory
**If field converted.
Table 4
• Part /Cat. Number
Gas Valve Diagrams
See Figure 1 for Millivolt models.
HI/LO Variable
Inlet Pressure Tap
Flame Height
Manifold Pressure Tap
Adjustment
Main Gas Control Knob
Pilot Adjustment
OFF/PILOT/ON
Screw
Figure 1 -
SIT Millivolt Gas Valve
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COMMON-
WEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
These appliances are approved for installation in
the US state of Massachusetts if the following
additional requirements are met:
• Install this appliance in accordance with
Massachusetts Rules and Regulations 248
C.M.R. Sections 4.00 through 8.00.
• Installation and repair must be done by a
plumber or gas fitter licensed in the Com-
monwealth of Massachusetts.
• The flexible gas line connector used shall
not exceed 36 inches (92 centimeters) in
length.
• The individual manual shut-off must be a
T-handle type valve.
Propane
Gas**
drill size (inches)
**
74L88 •