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Enviro Q3L Owner's Manual

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Q3L
D I R E C T V E N T F I R E P L A C E - N O V A
OWNER'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. Installation and service must be performed by a qualified
installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
4001609
50-3104
Version Française: www.enviro.com/fr.html

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  • Page 1 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. Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. 4001609 50-3104 Version Française: www.enviro.com/fr.html...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions WARNING: FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result in serious injury, death, or property damage. - Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. - WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS •...
  • Page 3 Safety Precautions FOR SAFE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF YOUR “ENVIRO” HEATER, PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: • All ENVIRO gas-fired appliances must be installed in • A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns from the accordance with their instructions. Carefully read all the hot viewing glass is provided with this appliance and shall instructions in this manual first.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Safety Precautions......................2 Table of Contents......................4 Codes And Approvals....................5 Specifications......................6 Dimensions.....................6 Rating Label Location..................6 Operating Instructions....................7 Lighting and Turning Off Instructions..............7 Pilot Light......................8 Air Shutter (Venturi)...................8 Remote Controls....................8 Burner Lighting....................9 Blower Speed ....................9 Normal Sounds During Operation................9 Maintenance And Service....................10 Routine Maintenance..................10 Cleaning The Glass....................10 Cleaning The Firebox..................10...

  • Page 5: Codes And Approvals

    This appliance has been tested by INTERTEK and found to comply with the established VENTED GAS FIREPLACE HEATER standards in CANADA and the USA as follows: VENTED GAS FIREPLACE HEATER (Q3L; NATURAL GAS, PROPANE GAS) TESTED TO: ANSI Z21.88-2014/CSA 2.33-2014 VENTED GAS FIREPLACE HEATERS CAN/CGA 2.17-M91 (R2009) GAS FIRED APPLIANCES FOR HIGH ALTITUDES...

  • Page 6: Specifications

    Specifications imensions 34 7/16" (874mm) 18 5/8" (473mm) 29 13/16" (757mm) 24 1/4" (616mm) 33 3/4" 31 1/4" (858mm) 26" (794mm) (660mm) 5 15/16" 16 1/8" Line (151mm) 11/4" (410mm) 25 15/16" (33mm) (658mm) 16 3/4" (426mm) 29 15/16" (760mm) Figure 2.

  • Page 7: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions For Your Safety, Read Safety Precautions And Lighting Instructions Before Operating WARNING: IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT, CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OF LOSS OF LIFE. ighting anD uRning nstRuctions FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING...

  • Page 8: Pilot Light

    Operating Instructions iLot ight 1. Turn off the gas to the fireplace. If not recently done, remove the glass and let the unit air out for at least five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Turn on gas to the heater. Leak test all joints with soapy water.

  • Page 9: Burner Lighting

    After the unit has gone through the first burn, turn the unit OFF, including the pilot, and let the unit get completely cold. Then remove the glass and clean it with a good gas fireplace glass cleaner, available at your local Enviro dealer. See “M DATE: 7/17/2014...

  • Page 10: Maintenance And Service

    The glass must be purchased from an ENVIRO dealer. No substitute materials are allowed. Remove the door (see page 12). The replacement glass will come with a new gasket installed. Remove any silicone remnants from the door.

  • Page 11: Cleaning Decorative Surfaces

    Maintenance And Service Leaning ecoRatiVe uRfaces Painted and porcelain faces should be wiped with a damp cloth periodically. If a plated face has been purchased, it should be unpacked/unwrapped carefully to avoid getting anything on the surface of the finish, including cleaners, polish and finger prints. It is important to note that fingerprints and other marks can leave a permanent stain on plated finishes.

  • Page 12: Glass Door Removal

    Maintenance And Service Lass emoVaL Figure 9. Upper Door Latch Figure 10. Door Removal Motion The door needs to be removed for sceduled cleaning and other options. To remove the glass door use your two index fingers to pull the spring latches up over the two door tabs. Once released, pivot the door out and pull it up off the bottom door retainers.

  • Page 13: Access Door

    Kit Parts List for all Q3L Models: 1 - Orifice (NG - #32 DMS or LP - #50 DMS) as marked 1 - Pilot Injector (NG 0.62 mm; LP 0.35 mm) as marked...
  • Page 14 Maintenance And Service Conversion Kit Installation: Turn control knob on the gas valve to the “OFF” position and shut the gas supply off at the shut-off valve upstream of the unit. CAUTION: The gas supply must be shut off prior to disconnecting the electrical power and before proceeding with the conversion.
  • Page 15 Maintenance And Service g) Re-attach the black protection Red o-ring Red o-ring cap that was removed in step is visible is not visible a (Figure A). NG Adjuster Shown LP Adjuster has slots LPG Configuration Figure D. O-ring on valve screw. Convert the Venturi Adjuster supplied with your kit.

  • Page 16: Initial Installation

    Initial Installation QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY ntRoDuction This section of the owner’s manual is for the use of qualified technicians only. Fireplace placement, hearths, facing, mantels, and venting terminations will be covered, as well as the gas and electric systems. There are several installation safety guidelines that must be adhered to. Please carefully read the safety precautions at the front of this manual.

  • Page 17: Placement And Framing

    Initial Installation QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY Lacement anD Raming Table 3. Framing Dimensions. Framing Dimensions Depth 18” 457mm Width ” 879mm Height ” 1105mm Gas Inlet (Front) 6” 152mm Gas Inlet (Height) ” 33mm The location for the fireplace can be along a wall, raised, at floor level, or in a corner.

  • Page 18: Corner Installation

    Initial Installation QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY oRneR nstaLLation The dimensions for installing a fireplace in the corner of a room are given in Figure 17. Refer to “I nItIal ” for allowable pipe lengths. nstallatIon llowaBle axIal onFIGuratIons Do not interfere with the structural integrity of the walls. Shown below are minimum clearences; increasing these dimensions is allowable as long as vent length remains in the allowable range.

  • Page 19: Framing Plate Installation

    A steel framing plate is included with your Q3L-S. The plate does not come installed on the unit but it attaches very easily with a 1/4” hex driver as shown below. This plate is used as a supportive surface to fill in the air gap above the unit in the installation construction.

  • Page 20: Mantle And Non-Combustible Clearances

    Initial Installation QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY & n antLe ombustibLe LeaRances When installing the Q3 as a zero clearance fireplace the correct clearances and materials must be used: : A minimum 9 3/4” (248mm) of non-combustible facing material must be used above boVe the firebox opening (in front of the included steel framing plate).

  • Page 21: Direct Vent

    Initial Installation QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY Minimum Mantle Clearances 12” MANTLE 50½” 48½” 46½” 44½” 42½” 40½” 38½” 3” MANTLE 2” MANTLE 36½” 2” MANTLE 34½” M A N T L E D E P T H Figure 19. Mantle Clearances Note: Mantle height dimensions are based from the bottom of the appliance.

  • Page 22: Vent Termination Restrictions

    Initial Installation QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY eRmination estRictions Fixed Closed Fixed Openable Closed Openable Termination Cap Air Supply Inlet Gas Meter Restriction Zone (Termination not allowed) Figure 20. Vent Termination Restrictions, refer to Table 4 Table 4: Vent Termination Clearances Letter Canadian Installation US Installation Description...

  • Page 23: Venting Clearances

    Initial Installation QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY enting LeaRances A 1” (25 mm) clearance to combustibles must be maintained around any vertical vent pipe. Around a horizontal vent pipe, the clearance to combustibles should be 2” (51 mm) above and 1½” (38 mm) on the sides and bottom.
  • Page 24 Initial Installation QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY EXCEPTION TO WARNING: This product has been evaluated by Intertek for using a Direct Vent GS starting collar in conjunction with Secure Vent, Direct-Temp, AmeriVent Direct, and EXCELDirect venting systems. Use of these systems with the Direct Vent GS starting collar is deemed acceptable and does not affect the Intertek WH listing of the appliance.

  • Page 25: Horizontal Termination -No Rise

    Initial Installation QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY oRizontaL eRmination It is recommended to have some vertical rise in your venting to maintain fireplace performance but it is not always ideal for many construction configurations. If the Q3 is to be installed with no vertical vent rise then follow the parameters shown in Figures 22 and 23.

  • Page 26: Allowable Co-Axial Vent Configurations

    Initial Installation QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY LLowabLe xiaL onfiguRations Figures 24 shows the range of venting options using either vertical or horizontal terminations; any layout that remains within the shaded area is acceptable. Having the fewest number of elbows is ideal as they tend to disrupt air movement.

  • Page 27: Horizontal Termination

    Initial Installation QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY oRizontaL eRmination NOTES: . IF YOU ARE USING A VENT CONFIGURATION WITH NO VERTICAL RISE THEN IT IS RECOMMENDED TO INSTALL A WINDGUARD IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE TERMINATION CAP (DuraVent 46DVA-WG). 2. Horizontal pipes must not be level.

  • Page 28: Vertical Termination

    Initial Installation QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY NOTE: For Simpson Duravent only, place a bead of Mil-Pac or Rutland No 78 Stove and Gasket Cement on the outer edge of the inner exhaust pipe (non-flared end). Push the pipe sections together, then twist about ¼...
  • Page 29 Initial Installation QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY Step 5. Cut hole in the roof centered on the small hole placed in the roof from Step 2. The hole should be of sufficient size to meet minimum requirements for Clearance to Combustibles, as specified. Continue to assemble lengths of pipe and elbows necessary to reach from the ceiling support box up through the roof line.
  • Page 30 Initial Installation QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY NOTES: (1) If an offset is necessary in the attic to avoid obstructions, it is important to support the vent pipe every 3’ (914 mm), to avoid excessive stress on the elbows, and possible separation. Wall straps are available for this purpose (see Figure 28).

  • Page 31: Gas Line Connection And Testing

    Initial Installation QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY onnection anD esting WARNING: Only persons licensed to work with gas piping may make the necessary gas connections to this appliance. GAS LINE CONNECTION • This stove is equipped with a certified flexible pipe located on the right side of the unit terminating in a 3/8”...
  • Page 32 Initial Installation QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY LectRicaL equiRements This unit will operate without external electrical power. This model has a Millivolt gas control which uses the pilot flame to generate enough electricity to operate the main burner. This appliance when equipped with a blower, must be electrically connected and grounded in accordance with local codes or in the absence of local codes, with the current CSA C22.1 CANADIAN ELECTRICAL CODE Part 1, SAFETY STANDARDS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, OR THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANSI / NFPA 70 in the U.S.

  • Page 33: Electrical Requirements

    Initial Installation QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY LectRicaL equiRements The fan will not operate if the appliance is cold. Once the unit is lit and the fan is set to the desired level, the fan will automatically turn on upon reaching operating temperature. The fan will automatically turn off after the appliance has cooled down.

  • Page 34: Secondary Installation

    Secondary Installation Rate anD nstaLLation The placement of the logs is not arbitrary. If they are positioned incorrectly, the flames can be “pinched” and will not burn correctly. All of the logs come with either a notch or ledge to make alignment easier. Using the pictures provided, carefully set the logs in place (see Figures 34 through 38).
  • Page 35 Secondary Installation Step 3: Install the small finger-shaped log into position. There is a notch cut out on the underside the will locate the log on the grate. Be sure the log rests in the center of the two grate arms and points straight up onto the smooth pad on the ember bed.

  • Page 36: Trouble Shooting

    Trouble Shooting Problem Possible Cause Solution The main burner does not The gas valve may not be on. • Check that the gas control knob is in the “ON” position. ignite when called for. Thermostat is not calling for • Adjust the thermostat several degrees above ambient heat.

  • Page 37: Parts List

    Table 11: Q3 Parts List Reference Part Description Part Number Number Door Release Tool 50-2510 Convection Fan Only 50-2493 Enviro Gel Decal 50-322 Control Cover w/ Decal 50-3137 Control Panel w/ Decal 50-2989 FPI Fan Controller (69.5V) 115V W/FS Knob EC-039A Q3 Owner’s Manual 50-3104 S.I.T.

  • Page 38: Parts Diagram

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  • Page 39: Notes

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  • Page 41: Warranty

    Exclusions conditions herein set forth, this product against defects in material and workmanship An expanded list of exclusions is available at www.enviro.com/help/warranty.html during the specified warranty period starting from the date of original purchase at retail. This warranty does not cover: In the event of a defect of material or workmanship during the specified warranty period, ƒ...

  • Page 42: Installation Data Sheet

    NATURAL GAS (NAT) PROPANE(LPG) _________________________________________ INLET GAS PRESSURE:_________in wc PHONE:___________________________________ MAIN BURNER ORIFICE:__________# DMS PILOT ORIFICE #_________OR________in diam. INSTALLER’S SIGNATURE: _________________________________________ MANUFACTURED BY: SHERWOOD INDUSTRIES LTD. 6782 OLDFIELD RD. SAANICHTON, BC, CANADA V8M 2A3 www.enviro.com September 2, 2015 C-14549 Page 42...

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