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- Page 1 SPARK FIRE RIBBON VENT FREE GAS FIREPLACES MODELS: VF-26NG, VF-26LP, VF-46NG, VF-46LP Report #0361GF005S...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Information Room Volume for Vent Free Specifications Assembly & Installation Lighting & Operation Maintenance Maintenance Log Replacement Parts List Control Schematic Installation Record Warranty Information... -
Page 3: Important Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous. Improper installation or use of the heater can cause serious injury or death from fire, burns, explosion or carbon monoxide poisoning. Do not allow fans to blow directly into the fireplace. Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns. - Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Correct installation of the fire media, proper location of the heater, and annual cleaning are necessary to avoid potential problems with sooting. Sooting, resulting from improper installation or operation, can settle on surfaces outside the fireplace. See media placement instructions for proper installation.
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Page 5: Room Volume For Vent Free
ROOM VOLUME FOR VENT FREE CODES Adhere to all local codes or, in their absence, the latest edition of THE NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE ANSI Z223.1 or NFPA54 which can be obtained from… American National Standards Institute, Inc. National Fire Protection Association, Inc. 1430 Broadway New York, NY 10018 Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA 02269 ADEQUATE COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR... - Page 6 The final determination of the suitability of any particular kit must be made by the installer. If an outside air supply is desired it should be added to the room in which the SPARK Fire Ribbon Vent Free Gas Fireplace is installed, not to the chase enclosing the fireplace.
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Page 7: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS NATURAL GAS SPECIFICATION CHART INPUT Slim 26 VF Slim 46 VF Input Rating BTU/Hr. 26,000 37,000 Min. Input BTU/Hr. 16,000 23,000 Orifice Size - DMS GAS SUPPLY Slim 26 VF Slim 46 VF Manifold Pressure 4.8”w.c. / 1.2kPa 3.9”w.c. / 1.0kPa (High) Manifold Pressure 2.3”w.c. - Page 8 8” OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: Several issues must be addressed when selecting a suitable location for your SPARK Fire Ribbon Vent Free Gas Fireplace. The minimum clearances to combustible construction is listed on the following page. In addition, access to the gas supply must be considered and room volume for vent free combustion (see pages 4 &...
- Page 9 SPECIFICATIONS MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION Slim 26 VF Slim 46 VF Fireplace to Left Side Wall - (Dimension “A”) 6” 6” Fireplace to Right Side Wall - (Dimension “A”) 6” 6” Fireplace to Corner Side Wall - (Dimension “B”) 6”...
- Page 10 SPECIFICATIONS CERTIFICATION OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc. has certified that the SPARK Fire Ribbon Vent Free Gas Fireplace meet the ANSI Z21.11.2-2013 standard. These appliances are approved for installation in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters has issued approved these appliances.
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Page 11: Assembly & Installation
ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION UNPACKING AND INSTALLING THE SPARK FIRE RIBBON GAS FIREPLACE The fireplace components are shipped in two cartons. By now, you will have opened the top of the first carton and removed the front face protector and this Manual. The second carton contains the fireplace surround assembly. - Page 12 ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION Before you begin the fireplace mounting process there are several important installation requirements that must be met. Careful planning will make the installation easier to accomplish and will reduce the chances of encountering problems during installation. The fireplace is designed to be wall-mounted using four lag bolts to secure the fireplace mounting plate to the wall structure.
- Page 13 ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION GAS SUPPLY LINE The supply line should exit the wall that the fireplace will be installed on at the location specified on the installation template we suggest the installation of a shut-off valve in the supply line between the wall and the connection to the fireplace.
- Page 14 ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION You are now ready to install the fireplace on the mounting plate, this will require a helper as the fireplace is quite heavy. While looking in from the sides, guide the upper and lower mounting tabs on the back of the fire-place into the corresponding brackets on the mounting plate.
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Page 15: Gas Connection
ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION GAS CONNECTION Verify that the gas type is correct for the fireplace by looking at the rating plate that is attached to the right side of the fire-place, adjacent to the control battery pack. Note: The fireplace is shipped from the factory equipped to burn the fuel listed on the rating plate. - Page 16 ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION INSTALLING OR REPLACING THE BATTERIES The valve control module is powered by four “AA” batteries. The batteries are mounted within the Valve Receiver Module located on the right side of the fireplace attached to a drop-down mounting bracket for easy accessibility.
- Page 17 ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION PLACING THE BURNER GLASS MEDIA The burner glass media poly-bag that you set aside when you unpacked the fireplace contains the correct amount of glass material to cover the burner. DO NOT add any additional media to the media supplied with your fireplace.
- Page 18 ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION INSTALLING OUTER PANELS The four outer decorative panels are secured to the fire-place with Philips head screws. The top and bottom panels are secured to the fireplace mounting plate with sheet metal screws. All other screws are Philips head machine screws. Install the top panel first.
- Page 19 ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE FIREPLACE SURROUND WITH INTEGRATED SCREEN The decorative surround with integrated screen for the fireplace is held in place by four brackets. Two are located on the top of the fireplace and two on the bottom. There are mating brackets and catch plates on the surround itself.
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Page 20: Lighting & Operation
LIGHTING & OPERATION WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. When lighting this appliance, follow these instructions exactly. A. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device that automatically lights the pilot. Do not try to light the pilot by hand. - Page 21 LIGHTING & OPERATION OPERATING YOUR FIREPLACE FOR THE FIRST TIME When operating your new fireplace for the first time, some vapors may be released due to the curing compounds used in the manufacture of the appliance. They may cause a slight odor and could cause the flames to be the full height of the firebox, or even slightly higher, for the first few hours of operation.
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Page 22: How To Ensure Your Fireplace Cannot Be Turned On Inadvertently
REMOTE HANDSET OPERATION HOW TO TURN YOUR FIREPLACE OFF (INCLUDING PILOT) Familiarize yourself with each of these methods before operating your fireplace. Handset and Wall Switch: Press and hold the OFF button for a second (either on the handset or the wall switch). - Page 23 REMOTE HANDSET OPERATION...
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Page 28: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE ANNUAL MAINTENANCE A qualified service agency should conduct an annual inspection and maintenance of your SÓLAS Wall Mount Vent Free Gas Fireplace including the overall installation and venting to keep it running safely. The following procedures should be per-formed only by a qualified service person. The gas supply should be turned off and the stove should be completely cool whenever a maintenance procedure is performed. -
Page 29: Maintenance Log
MAINTENANCE LOG We strongly recommend that you keep a log of the regular maintenance that is performed on your fireplace. We have provided the forms below to make it easy. Simply ask your qualified service per-son to fill out one of the maintenance record forms below, each time the fireplace is serviced. This will help insure that all of the required maintenance procedures have been completed, at least annually. -
Page 30: Replacement Parts List
Firebox Enamel Panel - Right 46VF-203 Burner Module (NG) 46VF-301 Burner Module (LP) 46VF-302 For replacement parts and customer service contact your SPARK MODERN FIRES dealer or: SPARK Modern Fires (T) 866-938-3846 99B Greenwood Ave. (F) 203-798-8661 Bethel, CT 06801... -
Page 31: Control Schematic
CONTROL SCHEMATIC Caution: Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing the controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Verify proper operation after servicing. -
Page 32: Installation Record
INSTALLATION RECORD The installer should complete the form below that describes the details of the installation. Having this written record of installation information available will greatly expedite trouble-shooting should any problem arise with your stove. The installer should keep a duplicate of this form for their records. Date Purchased: _____________________________________________ Dealer:... -
Page 33: Warranty Information
WARRANTY INFORMATION... - Page 34 V1 / 6-16-15...
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