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Heat-N-Glo BE-41 Installer's Manual

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Model:
BE-41
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 2000,
Heat-N-Glo, a division of Hearth Technologies Inc.
20802 Kensington Boulevard, Lakeville, MN 55044
This product is covered by one or more of the following patents: (United States) 4,112,913; 4,408,594; 4,422,426; 4,424,792; 4,520,791; 4,793,322;
4,852,548; 4,875,464; 5,000,162; 5,016,609; 5,076,254 5,191,877; 5,218,953; 5,328,356; 5,429,495; 5,452,708; 5,542,407; 5,613,487; (Australia)
543790; 586383; (Canada) 1,123,296; 1,297,746; 2,195,264; (Mexico) 97-0457; (New Zealand) 200265; 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.
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.
Please contact your Heat-N-Glo dealer for any
questions or concerns. For the number of your
nearest Heat-N-Glo dealer, please call 952-985-6000.
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Installers Guide
Underwriters
Laboratories Listed
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  • Page 1 Printed in U.S.A. Copyright 2000, Please contact your Heat-N-Glo dealer for any questions or concerns. For the number of your Heat-N-Glo, a division of Hearth Technologies Inc. 20802 Kensington Boulevard, Lakeville, MN 55044 nearest Heat-N-Glo dealer, please call 952-985-6000.

  • Page 2: Safety And Warning Information

    SAFETY AND WARNING INFORMATION These units MUST use one of the vent systems READ and UNDERSTAND all instructions carefully described in the Installing the Fireplace section of before starting the installation. FAILURE TO the Installers Guide. NO OTHER vent systems or FOLLOW these installation instructions may result components MAY BE USED.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Appliance Certification..............6 Installation Codes ................6 High Altitude Installations ............... 6 Section 2: Getting Started ............7 Introducing the Heat-N-Glo Gas Fireplaces ........7 Pre-installation Preparation ............7 Section 3: Installing the Fireplace ..........9 Step 1 Locating the Fireplace ........... 9 Step 2 Framing the Fireplace..........

  • Page 4: Section 1: Approvals And Codes

    Codes High Altitude Installations Appliance Certification The Heat-N-Glo fireplace models discussed in this Installers U.L. Listed gas fireplaces are tested and approved for Guide have been tested to certification standards and listed elevations from 0 to 2,000 feet in the U.S.A. and from 0 to 4,500 feet in Canada.

  • Page 5: Section 2: Getting Started

    Introducing the Heat-N-Glo Gas Fireplaces The vent system components and trim doors are shipped Heat-N-Glo direct vent gas fireplaces are designed to oper- ate with all combustion air siphoned from outside of the in separate packages. The gas logs may be packaged building and all exhaust gases expelled to the outside.
  • Page 6 When planning a fireplace installation, it’s necessary to The Heat-N-Glo Warranty will be voided by, and Heat-N-Glo determine: disclaims any responsibility for, the following actions: • Where the unit is to be installed. • Installation of any damaged fireplace or vent system component.

  • Page 7: Section 3: Installing The Fireplace

    Minimum Clearances from the Fireplace to Combustible Materials Inches Glass Front ......36 ....914 Installing the Fireplace Floor ........0 ....... 0 Rear ........1/2 ..... 13 Sides ......... 1/2 ..... 13 Step 1. Locating the Fireplace Top ........3 1/2 ....89 Ceiling* ......

  • Page 8: Step 2 Framing The Fireplace

    Step 2. Framing the Fireplace CAUTION: MEASURE FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS AND Fireplace framing can be built before or after the fireplace is set in place. Framing should be positioned to accommo- VERIFY FRAMING METHODS AND WALL COVERING date wall coverings and fireplace facing material. The dia- DETAILS BEFORE FRAMING.
  • Page 9 6 7/16” (164mm) 8 1/2” (216mm) 8 1/2” (216mm) 11 1/16” 5 7/8” 7 3/8” (281mm) (187mm) (149mm) 6 1/2” 5 1/16” (165mm) (129mm) 8 5/8” 8 5/8” (220mm) (220mm) 11 15/16” (303mm) DV-90D DV-48D DV-36D DV17/24D DV-12/17D 17-24 (432-610mm) 35 3/4”...

  • Page 10: Step 3 Installing The Vent System

    Step 3. Installing the Vent System A. Vent System Approvals Identifying Vent Components The vent systems installed on this gas fireplace may in- These models are approved to use D-series direct vent pipe clude one, two, or three 90° elbow assemblies. The rela- components and terminations (see Figures 4 and 5).
  • Page 11 45-DEGREE ELBOW Figure 6. Straight Up Vertical Venting NOTE: BE-41 model is tested and approved to use 45° elbows in corner installations. NOTE: On vertical venting configurations where the vertical However, 90° elbows will result in better per- component is over 10 feet, you may want to install the formance.
  • Page 12 VENTING WITH ONE (1) 90° ELBOW 1' MIN. (305mm) 2' MAX. (610mm) 2' MIN. (610mm) 4' MAX. (1.22m) 3' MIN. (914mm) 6' MAX. (1.86m) 4' MIN. (1.22m) 8' MAX. (2.4m) V+H=40' MAX. (12.4m) H = 8' MAX. (2.4m) NOTE: On vertical venting configurations where the vertical component is over 10 feet, you may want to install the vertical baffle (VERT-BAF) improve flame appearance.
  • Page 13 VENTING WITH TWO (2) 90° ELBOWS H + H 1´ MIN. (305 mm) 2´ MAX. (610 mm) 5´ MAX. (1.52m) 2´ MIN. (610 mm) 4´ MAX. (1.22 m) 10´ MAX. (3.1m) 3´ MIN. (914 mm) 6´ MAX. (1.86 m) 15´ MAX. (4.65m) 4´...
  • Page 14 VENTING WITH THREE (3) 90° ELBOWS H + H 1´MIN. (305mm) 2´MAX. (610mm) 5´MAX. (1.52m) 2´MIN. (610mm) 4´MAX. (1.22m) 10´MAX. (3.1m) 3´MIN. (914mm) 6´MAX. (1.86m) 15´MAX. (4.65m) 4´MIN. (1.22m) 8´MAX. (2.48m) 20´MAX. (6.2m) +V+H+H = 40 MAX.(12.4 m) H = 8´MAX.(2.48 m) H+H = 20´MAX.(6.2 m) ´...
  • Page 15 VENTING WITH THREE (3) 90° ELBOWS V (FT.) H (FT.) 1' MIN. (305mm) 5' MAX. (1.52m) 2' MIN. (610mm) 10' MAX. (3.1m) 3' MIN. (914mm) 15' MAX. (4.65m) 4' MIN. (1.22m) 20' MAX. (6.2m) NOTE: H + H = 20' MAX. (6.2m) V + V + H + H = 40' MAX.

  • Page 16: Installing Vent Components

    B. Installing Vent Components 1. Attach the First Vent Component to the Starting Collars After determining which set of starting collars will be used (top or rear), follow venting instructions accordingly. To attach the first vent component to the starting collars of the fireplace: Venting Out the Rear Vent Remove the installed rear seal cap from the rear starting...
  • Page 17 2. Continue Adding Vent Components For Vertical Runs - The vent system must be supported every eight (8) feet (2.4m) above the fireplace flue outlet by • Continue adding vent components, locking each succeed- wall brackets. ing component into place. To install support brackets for vertical runs: •...
  • Page 18 • Position the firestops on both sides of the hole previ- For Vertical Runs - One ceiling firestop is REQUIRED at ously cut and secure the firestops with nails or screws. the hole in each ceiling through which the vent passes. To install firestops for vertical runs that pass through ceilings: •...

  • Page 19: Vent Termination

    If the area above the ceiling is NOT an attic, position and WARNING: THE TERMINATION CAP MUST BE PO- secure the ceiling firestop on the ceiling side of the previously SITIONED SO THAT THE ARROW IS POINTING UP. cut and framed hole. For roundcap termination kits: •...
  • Page 20 openable fixed closed J or K 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 =AIR SUPPLY INLET =AREA WHERE TERMINAL IS NOT PERMITTED =VENT TERMINAL 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 = 3 ft. (U.S.A.) = 12" ....clearances above grade, veran- 6 ft.
  • Page 21 To seal the roof hole, and to divert rain and snow from the For Vertical Terminations - To locate the vent and install the vent sections: vent system: • Locate and mark the vent centerpoint on the underside • Attach a flashing to the roof using nails, and use a non- of the roof, and drive a nail through the centerpoint.

  • Page 22: Positioning, Leveling, And Securing The Fireplace

    Step 4. Positioning, Leveling, and Step 5. The Gas Control Systems Securing the Fireplace WARNING: THIS UNIT IS NOT FOR USE WITH The diagram below shows how to properly position, level, SOLID FUEL. and secure the fireplace. The type of gas control system used with this model is: Standing Pilot Ignition.

  • Page 23: Step 6 The Gas Supply Line

    Step 6. The Gas Supply Line Step 7. Gas Pressure Requirements NOTE: Have the gas supply line installed in accordance Pressure requirements for Heat-N-Glo gas fireplaces with local building codes by a qualified installer ap- are shown in the table below.

  • Page 24: Step 8 Wiring The Fireplace

    BLACK S2 WHITE T2 RED T1 THERMOPILE OPTIONAL REMOTE GAS VALVE OPTIONAL WALL SWITCH BLACK S1 Figure 30. Standing Pilot Ignition Wiring Diagram Step 8. Wiring the Fireplace Optional Accessories Optional fan and remote control kits require that 110-120 NOTE: Electrical wiring must be installed by a licensed VAC be wired to the factory installed junction box before electrician.

  • Page 25: Step 9 Finishing

    Step 9. Finishing FINISH WALL MATERIAL MAY BE DRYWALL Figure 35 shows the minimum vertical and corresponding - TOP AND SIDES maximum horizontal dimensions of fireplace mantels or other combustible projections above the top front edge of the fireplace. See Figures 2 and 3 for other fireplace clearances. Only non-combustible materials may be used to cover the black fireplace front.

  • Page 26: Positioning The Logs

    Positioning the Logs BEFORE FIRING THE UNIT Follow these steps: 1. Release four glass clips and set the glass assembly aside. CAUTION: The log assembly is fragile. Handle with care. NOTE: See Step 9 when replacing the log set in an existing fireplace. Figure 34 2.
  • Page 27 5. The grate is located in the lower cav- ity. Remove the screw holding the grate in place and discard the screw. 6. Position the grate into the cutout in the refractory. Hook the grate into po- sition using the tabs on the bottom of the grate.

  • Page 28: Placing The Ember Material

    You’ve reviewed all safety warnings, you’ve checked the Glass Specifications: fireplace for gas leaks, you know the vent system is BE-41: 24 1/2 X 35 1/2 TEMPERED unobstructed, and you’ve checked for faulty components. Now you’re ready to light the fireplace.

  • Page 29: Section 4: Maintaining And Servicing Your Fireplace

    Maintaining and Servicing Your Fireplace Fireplace Maintenance Although the frequency of your fireplace servicing and main- tenance will depend on use and the type of installation, you should have a qualified service technician perform an appli- ance check-up at the beginning of each heating season. See the table below for specific guidelines regarding each fireplace maintenance task.

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