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Heat-N-Glo ST-38GTV Installer's Manual

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Model:
ST-38GTV
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.
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.
Please contact your Heat-N-Glo dealer with any
questions or concerns. For the number of your
nearest Heat-N-Glo dealer, please call 952-985-6000.
Printed in U.S.A. Copyright 2001,
Heat-N-Glo, a division of Hearth Technologies Inc.
20802 Kensington Boulevard, Lakeville, MN 55044
1
Installers Guide
456-980B 3/01

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Summary of Contents for Heat-N-Glo ST-38GTV

  • Page 1 • Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switch. • Do not use any phone in your building. Please contact your Heat-N-Glo dealer with any • Immediately call your gas supplier from a questions or concerns. For the number of your neighbor's phone.

  • 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

    Approvals and Codes High Altitude Installations Appliance Certification The Heat-N-Glo fireplace model discussed in this Installers Warnock Hersey Listed gas fireplaces are tested and Guide has been tested to certification standards and listed approved for elevations from 0 to 2,000 feet in the U.S.A.

  • Page 5: Section 2: Getting Started

    Getting Started Introducing the Heat-N-Glo Gas Fireplaces Warranty Heat-N-Glo “B” vent gas fireplaces are designed to operate The Heat-N-Glo Warranty will be voided by, and Heat-N-Glo with all exhaust gases expelled to the outside. disclaims any responsibility for, the following actions: The information contained in this Installers Guide, unless •...
  • Page 6 GAS VALVE VALVE ACCESS PLATE PIEZO IGNITOR TOP LEDGE SPACER PIPE CLAMP VENT COLLAR HOOD 1/2" SPACERS SIDE REFRACTORY GAS VALVE OUTSIDE AIR ACCESS GLASS DOOR LABELS GAS LINE BLOWER GRATE ACCESS ACCESS ELECTRICAL ACCESS Figure 1. Diagram of the ST-38GTV...

  • Page 7: Section 3: Installing The Fireplace

    * The clearance to the ceiling is measured from the top of the unit, excluding the stand-offs (see Figure 13). Model Minimum Clearances from the B-Type Vent Pipe ST-38GTV 39 5/8 38 3/4 21 1/16 to Combustible Materials Inches NOTE: DIMENSIONS SHOWN IN INCHES Vertical Sections.

  • Page 8: Step 3 Negative Pressure Make-Up Air

    NOTE: This fireplace will operate correctly only if adequate ventilation is provided to allow proper draft to the fireplace system. Heat-N-Glo assumes no responsibility for the improper performance of the fireplace system caused by inadequate draft due to environmental conditions, down...

  • Page 9: Step 4 Installing The Vent System

    LISTED NON-COMBUSTIBLE TERMINATION CONSTRUCTION Model ST-38GTV is approved to use 5-inch (127mm) diameter B-type vent. B-type vent must be used when the vent system is within combustible construction. LISTED This model may also use single wall rigid or flexible gas...

  • Page 10: Bedroom Installation In Canada

    C. Bedroom Installation in Canada Step 5. Positioning, Leveling, and Securing the Fireplace This model MUST NOT be vented into a vent system installed exterior to a building. The part of the vent system The diagram below shows how to properly position, level, above the roof line can be exterior to the building.

  • Page 11: Step 6 The Gas Controls System

    Step 6. The Gas Controls System NOTE: Before the first firing of the fireplace, the gas supply line should be purged of any trapped air. WARNING: THIS UNIT IS NOT FOR USE WITH NOTE: Consult local building codes to properly size SOLID FUEL.

  • Page 12: Step 8 Gas Pressure Requirements

    Step 8. Gas Pressure Requirements WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT 110-120 VAC TO THE GAS CONTROL VALVE OR WALL SWITCH Pressure requirements for Heat-N-Glo gas fireplaces OR THE APPLIANCE WILL MALFUNCTION are shown in the table below. AND THE VALVE WILL BE DESTROYED.
  • Page 13 120 VOLT HOUSE WIRING WHITE GROUND BLACK #6 X 1/2" SCREW WALL SWITCH GROUND OR SPEED CONTROL SCREW UPPER WALL JUNCTION MOUNTING BOX (NOT SUPPLIED) BRACKET (B) GROUND SCREW OIL HOLES FIREPLACE JUNCTION BOX BLOWER OUTER MOTOR CASTING BLOWER ASSEMBLY INNER CASTING ELECTRICAL...

  • Page 14: Step 10 Finishing

    Hearth Extensions Step 10. Finishing A hearth extension may be desirable for aesthetic reasons. Figure 13 shows the minimum vertical and corresponding However, ANSI or CAN/CGA testing standards do not require maximum horizontal dimensions of fireplace mantels or other hearth extensions for gas fireplace appliances. combustible projections above the top front edge of the fireplace.

  • Page 15: Step 12 Before Lighting The Fireplace

    Once the purging is complete, the fireplace will light and will operate normally. Heat-N-Glo fireplaces manufactured with tempered glass Subsequent lightings of the fireplace will not require this may be installed in hazardous locations such as bathtub purging of air from the gas supply lines, unless the gas enclosures as defined by the CPSC.

  • Page 16: 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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