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Heat & Glo GEM36 Installer's Manual

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Model:
GEM36
WARNING: IF THE INFORMATION
IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS IS NOT
FOLLOWED EXACTLY, A FIRE OR
EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUS-
ING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PER-
SONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
- Do not store or use gasoline or other flam-
mable 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 fire department.
- Installation and service must be performed by a
qualified installer, service agency, or the gas
supplier.
Printed in U.S.A. Copyright 2005,
Heat & Glo, a brand of Hearth & Home Technologies Inc.
20802 Kensington Boulevard, Lakeville, MN 55044
This product may be covered by one or more of the following patents: (United States) 4593510, 4686807, 4766876, 4793322, 4811534, 5000162, 5016609, 5076254, 5113843, 5191877, 5218953, 5263471,
5328356, 5341794, 5347983, 5429495, 5452708, 5542407, 5601073, 5613487, 5647340, 5688568, 5762062, 5775408, 5890485, 5931661, 5941237, 5947112, 5996575, 6006743, 6019099, 6048195,
6053165, 6145502, 6170481, 6237588, 6296474, 6374822, 6413079, 6439226, 6484712, 6543698, 6550687, 6601579, 6672860, 6688302B2, 6715724B2, 6729551, 6736133, 6748940, 6748942, D320652,
D445174, D462436; (Canada)1297749, 2195264, 2225408; or other U.S. and foreign patents pending.
READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR
OPERATING THIS APPLIANCE. THIS INSTALLERS
GUIDE MUST BE LEFT WITH APPLIANCE FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.
Please contact your Heat & Glo dealer with any
questions or concerns. For the number of your nearest
Heat & Glo dealer, please call 1-888-427-3973.
Heat & Glo • GEM36 • 370-900 Rev. O • 2/05
Installers Guide
WARNING: IMPROPER INSTALLA-
TION, ADJUSTMENT, ALTERATION,
SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN
CAUSE INJURY OR PROPERTY DAM-
AGE. REFER TO THIS MANUAL. FOR
ASSISTANCE OR ADDITIONAL INFOR-
MATION CONSULT A QUALIFIED IN-
STALLER, SERVICE AGENCY, OR THE
GAS SUPPLIER.
1. This appliance may be installed in an af-
termarket, permanently located, manufac-
tured (mobile) home, where not prohibited
by local codes.
2. 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.
Underwriters
Laboratories Listed
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  • Page 1: Service Parts Lists

    6053165, 6145502, 6170481, 6237588, 6296474, 6374822, 6413079, 6439226, 6484712, 6543698, 6550687, 6601579, 6672860, 6688302B2, 6715724B2, 6729551, 6736133, 6748940, 6748942, D320652, D445174, D462436; (Canada)1297749, 2195264, 2225408; or other U.S. and foreign patents pending. Heat & Glo • GEM36 • 370-900 Rev. O • 2/05...

  • Page 2: Safety And Warning Information

    DO NOT place furniture or any other combustible Young children should be CAREFULLY SUPERVISED household objects within 36 inches of the fireplace when they are in the same room as the appliance. front. Heat & Glo • GEM36 • 370-900 Rev. O • 2/05...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Step 13 Lighting the Fireplace ..........28 After the Installation ..............28 Climate Control ................28 Section 4: Maintaining and Servicing Your Fireplace ..29 = Contains updated information. Heat & Glo • GEM36 • 370-900 Rev. O • 2/05...

  • Page 4: Section 1: Approvals And Codes

    (in the United States), or to the CSA C22.1 Canadian Electric Code (in Canada). These models may be installed in a bedroom or bed-sitting room in the U.S.A. and Canada. Heat & Glo Quality Systems registered by SGS ICS Heat & Glo • GEM36 • 370-900 Rev. O • 2/05...

  • Page 5: Section 2: Getting Started

    If the fireplace is to be installed on carpeting or tile, or on any combustible material other than wood flooring, the fireplace should be installed on a metal or wood panel that extends the full width and depth of the fireplace. Heat & Glo • GEM36 • 370-900 Rev. O • 2/05...
  • Page 6 TOP STANDOFFS TOP VENT COLLARS HEAT-ZONE KNOCKOUTS TRIM DOOR HEAT-OUT KNOCKOUT ORIFICE RATNG PLATES ACCESS PANEL AND LABELS ELECTRICAL GAS LINE ACCESS ACCESS CONTROLS Figure 1. Diagram of the GEM36 Heat & Glo • GEM36 • 370-900 Rev. O • 2/05...

  • Page 7: Section 3: Installing The Fireplace

    The back of the fireplace may be recessed 17 1/2” (437.5 mm) Sides ......... 1 ....25 into combustible construction. For minimum clearances, see the direct vent termination clearance diagrams on pages 19 and 20 in this manual. Heat & Glo • GEM36 • 370-900 Rev. O • 2/05...

  • Page 8: Step 2 Framing The Fireplace

    1/2” CLEARANCE FROM BACK OF FIREPLACE TO COMBUSTIBLE 1/2” CLEARANCE FROM BOTH SIDES OF FIREPLACE TO COMBUSTIBLE Note: Remove cover plate (if present). FRAMING MEMBER 1/2” CLEARANCE TO FRAMING MEMBER 1/2” CLEARANCE Figure 3. Framing Dimensions Heat & Glo • GEM36 • 370-900 Rev. O • 2/05...
  • Page 9 1-1/4 TYP DVP48 8-9/16 1/2 TYP 12-9/16 NOTE: PIPES OVERLAP 1-1/4 INCHES AT EACH JOINT. Figure 4. DVP-Series Direct Vent Component Specifications (5-inch inner pipe / 8-inch outer pipe) Heat & Glo • GEM36 • 370-900 Rev. O • 2/05...

  • Page 10: Step 3 Installing The Vent System

    STORM COLLAR TERMINATION ROOF FLASHING HORIZONTAL TERMINATION WALL FIRESTOP PIPE LENGTH 90 DEGREE CEILING ELBOW FIRESTOP Terminations Kits PVK-80 DVP-TVHW DVP-TRAP SERIES Figure 5. Vent System Components and Termination Kits Heat & Glo • GEM36 • 370-900 Rev. O • 2/05...
  • Page 11 3” exhaust collars as shown. FLUE RESTRICTOR FLUE RESTRICTOR PILOT SHIELD BEND PILOT SHIELD UP 3/8” TO ALLOW AIR FLOW TO FEED THE PILOT FLAME Figure 7 Figure 10 Heat & Glo • GEM36 • 370-900 Rev. O • 2/05...
  • Page 12 (1.06m) 9’ MAX. (2.73m) 4.5' MIN. (1.37m) 12´ MAX. (3.64m) V+H+H = 64' MAX.(19.5m) = 24´ MAX. (7.3m) +H = 64' MAX.(19.5m) Figure 12. Venting with Two 90° Elbows Heat & Glo • GEM36 • 370-900 Rev. O • 2/05...
  • Page 13 9' MAX. (2.73m) 4.5' MIN. (1.37m) 12' MAX. (3.64m) H +H = 20' MAX. (6.2m) +H +H = 64' MAX. (19.5m) NOTE: Figure 13. Venting with three 90° elbows Heat & Glo • GEM36 • 370-900 Rev. O • 2/05...

  • Page 14: Installing Vent Components

    3. Install Support Brackets RING Refer to Cinch Pipe and Termination Cap installation instructions. Figure 14. Fiberglass Rope Ring Refer to Cinch Pipe (DVP) and Termination Cap installation instructions. Heat & Glo • GEM36 • 370-900 Rev. O • 2/05...
  • Page 15 SHIELD IF TOO SHORT JOIST EXTERIOR FIRESTOP INTERIOR FIRESTOP CEILING NAILS (4 REQUIRED) CEILING FIRESTOP Figure 18. Ceiling Firestop (Ceiling Side) Figure 16. Heat Shield, Interior & Exterior Firestops Heat & Glo • GEM36 • 370-900 Rev. O • 2/05...

  • Page 16: Vent Termination

    ING. VENT TERMINATION CLEARANCES MUST BE FOLLOWED TO AVOID FIRE DANGER. SEE VENT TERMINATION MINIMUM CLEARANCES DI- AGRAM ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE. 7 1/4” (184mm) Figure 20. Trapezoid Termination Cap Heat & Glo • GEM36 • 370-900 Rev. O • 2/05...
  • Page 17 Figure 21. Vent Termination Minimum Clearances CAUTION: IF EXTERIOR WALLS ARE FINISHED WITH VINYL SIDING, IT IS SUGGESTED THAT A VINYL PROTECTOR KIT BE INSTALLED. Heat & Glo • GEM36 • 370-900 Rev. O • 2/05...

  • Page 18: Step 4 Positioning, Leveling, And Securing The Fireplace

    (for outside terminations). • Secure the fireplace to the framing by nailing or screwing. Heat & Glo • GEM36 • 370-900 Rev. O • 2/05...

  • Page 19: Step 5 Installing The Optional Heat-Out Or Heat-Zone Kits

    3 screws. NOTE: Do this BE- FORE final positioning of the fireplace. 3. Determine the location for the air register/fan housing assembly. Reference the Heat-Zone kit instructions for the remaining installations steps. Heat & Glo • GEM36 • 370-900 Rev. O • 2/05...

  • Page 20: Step 7 The Gas Supply Line

    • Insert insulation from the outside of the fireplace and pack the insulation tightly to totally seal between the pipe and the outer casing. Heat & Glo • GEM36 • 370-900 Rev. O • 2/05...

  • Page 21: Step 9 Wiring The Fireplace

    Optional remote control kits require that 110-120 VAC be wired to the factory installed junction box before the fire- place is permanently installed. Heat-Zone and Heat-Out kits are approved with this fire- place as heat management accessories. Heat & Glo • GEM36 • 370-900 Rev. O • 2/05...

  • Page 22: Step 10 Finishing

    Dimensions of Combustibles above Fireplace struction in front of the fireplace. This hearth must be constructed of non-combustible material and extend the width of the fireplace. Heat & Glo • GEM36 • 370-900 Rev. O • 2/05...

  • Page 23: Facing Requirements

    FACING TEMPLATE rials are installed. Figure 32. Position of board and template Heat & Glo • GEM36 • 370-900 Rev. O • 2/05...

  • Page 24: Step 11 Installing Trim, Logs And Ember Material

    (2) that secure it behind the burner surface. Slide the adjustable shutter towards the rear of the fireplace (closed position). Lift the burner up and towards you to remove. Figure 33 Heat & Glo • GEM36 • 370-900 Rev. O • 2/05...

  • Page 25: Step 12 Before Lighting The Fireplace

    MORE HEAT: Pull handle down and push back to close the damper. LESS HEAT: Pull handle forward and push up to open the damper. GAP MAINTAINER CLIP AIR SHUTTER HANDLE BAFFLE CONTROL LEVER Figure 36. Figure 37. Heat & Glo • GEM36 • 370-900 Rev. O • 2/05...

  • Page 26: Section 4: Maintaining And Servicing Your Fireplace

    By: Qualified service technician. Task: Make a visual check of the straight flame sensor rod (see Figure 25). Use emery cloth to carefully remove any existing film or white deposits. Heat & Glo • GEM36 • 370-900 Rev. O • 2/05...

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