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SPARK MODERN FIRES
UNVENTED (VENT -FREE) GAS FIREPLACE
WITH ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION 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.
— 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
• 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 neighborʼs phone. Follow the
gas supplierʼs 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 is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses
air (oxygen) from the room in which it is
installed. Provisions for adequate combus-
tion and ventilating air must be provided.
Refer to page 4, Air for Combustion and
Ventilation.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
Version française de ce manuel est disponible à partir du site WEB : www.sparkfires.com
MODELS: 57(N,P)
WARNING: Improper installation, adjust-
ment, alteration, service, or maintenance
can cause injury or property damage. Refer
to this manual for correct installation and
operational procedures. For assistance or
additional information consult a qualified in-
staller, service agency, or the gas supplier.
This heater shall not be installed in a room
or space unless the required volume of the
indoor combustion air is provided by the
method described in the National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, the Internatio-
nal Fuel Gas Code, or applicable local codes
This appliance may be installed in an
aftermarket,* permanently located, manu-
factured (mobile) home, where not prohib-
ited by local codes.
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.
* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from
the manufacturer
Report # 321-F-10-5

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  • Page 1 SPARK MODERN FIRES ™ UNVENTED (VENT -FREE) GAS FIREPLACE WITH ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM MODELS: 57(N,P) OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Report # 321-F-10-5 WARNING: Improper installation, adjust- WARNING: If the information in this manual ment, alteration, service, or maintenance is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion can cause injury or property damage.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service person. The appliance should be inspected before use and at least annually by a professional service person. More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, etc.
  • Page 3: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: This product con- WARNING: Do not allow fans tains and/or generates chemicals to blow directly into the fireplace. known to the state of California Avoid any drafts that alter burner to cause cancer or birth defects flame patterns. Ceiling fans can or other reproductive harm.
  • Page 4: Local Codes , Specifications

    SAFETY INFORMATION 11. Do not use fireplace if any part has been exposed to or under water. Immediately call Continued a qualified service technician to inspect the 1. This appliance is only for use with the type of fireplace and to replace any part of the control gas indicated on the rating plate.
  • Page 5: Locating Firebox

    29.75" 17.31" 29.75" 32.75" 8.15" TOP VIEW GAS LINE ACCESS, BOTH SIDES 18" Model 57P Model 57N Btu ( Variable) 23 ,000 - 34,000 Mode P Btu ( V ariable) 24 ,000 - 34,000 Type Gas Natural Gas Type Gas...
  • Page 6: Air For Combustion And Ventilation

    AIR FOR COMBUSTION Unusually tight construction is defined as construction where: AND VENTILATION a. walls and ceilings exposed to the out- side atmosphere have a continuous WARNING: This firebox shall water vapor retarder with a rating of not be installed in a confined one perm (6 x 10 kg per pa-sec-m ) or...
  • Page 7 AIR FOR COMBUSTION Compare the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support with the actual amount of Btu/Hr used. AND VENTILATION _________ Btu/Hr (maximum the space can support) Continued _________ Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr used) DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW Example: 63,360 Btu/Hr (maximum the space can support) FOR HEATER LOCATION 79,000 Btu/Hr (actual amount of...
  • Page 8: Installation

    AIR FOR COMBUSTION Ventilated AND VENTILATION Outlet Attic Continued Outlet VENTILATION AIR To Attic Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining un- Crawl Space confined space. When ventilating to an adjoining Inlet unconfined space, you must provide two perma- nent openings: one within 12"...
  • Page 9 INSTALLATION CLEARANCES INSTALLATION Continued Carefully follow the instructions below. This will WARNING: Maintain the ensure safe installation. minimum clearances. If you Note: Your fireplace is designed to be installed can, provide greater clearances using the clearances speciafied on page 14. from floor, ceiling and adjoining Use the dimensions shown for rough openings to wall.
  • Page 10: Framing

    PLEASE NOTE: Natural stone products may react to heat by discoloring or cracking. Spark Modern Fires is not responsible for any damages due to covering materials used. If tiles are to be applied covering the fireplace must be used as a substrate.
  • Page 11 THREE WAYS TO ALLOW AIR FLOW TO FRONT AIR VENT OPTION 1 FACING WITH ONE LAYER OF NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL IE: DUROCK, CEMENT BOARD, GRANITE, MARBLE, STONE min 4 9 " NON COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL minimum 4 9 " wide X 30 " high 18 "...
  • Page 12 OPTION 2 FACING WITH TWO LAYERS MATERIALS OF NON-COMBUSTIBLE IE: DUROCK, CEMENT BOARD, GRANITE, MARBLE, STONE SECOND LAYER FIRST LAYER min 4 9 " min 49" NON COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL minimum 4 9 " wide X 30 " high min 30 " min 30 "...
  • Page 13 OPTION 3 FACING WITH THICK LAYER OF NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL ALLOWING AIR FLOW FROM BEHIND SURROUND VIEW FROM BACK OF SURROUND NOTCH OUT BACK OF FACE MATERIAL TO ALLOW MINIMUM 13 SQUARE INCHES OF AIR FLOW SIDE VIEW NON COMBUSTIBLE AIRFLOW FROM BEHIND SURROUND INTO AIR VENT ALLOW MINIMUM 13 SQUARE INCHES OF AIR FLOW...
  • Page 14 INSTALLATION Continued Clearance to Combustibles Back ....0 .5 " Sides....0 .5" Bottom.....*) Left Wall ..2 " Right Wall ..2" Top Standoffs... 0" *) IMPORTANT: Floor must be non-combustible . Otherwise a minimum 1" thick cement board must be placed under the fireplace . ELECTRICAL WIRING This fireplace requires 110V AC electrical supply for normal operation in order to power up supplied 7V AC/ DC...
  • Page 15 INSTALLATION Continued WARNING: Never connect natural gas fireplace to private (non-utility) gas wells. This gas is commonly known as wellhead gas. Installation Items Needed Before installing fireplace, make sure you have the items listed below. • external regulator for propane/LP unit only (supplied by installer) •...
  • Page 16 INSTALLATION Continued NOTICE: Most building codes WARNING: Use pipe joint do not permit concealed gas sealant that is resistant to liquid connections. A flexible gas line petroleum (LP) gas. is provided to allow accessibility from the fireplace (see Figure 7). We recommend that you install a sediment trap in The flexible gas supply line con- supply line as shown in Figure 6, page 12.
  • Page 17 INSTALLATION Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than Continued 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS IMPORTANT: The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its equipment shutoff valve during any WARNING: Test all gas pip- pressure testing of the gas supply piping ing and connections, internal system at test pressures equal to or less than...
  • Page 18 INSTALLATION Continued OPTIONAL MEDIA TRAY PLACEMENT Locate optional media tray Place media tray on the support b rackets as sho wn Fill the tray with media supplied. Do not place media on burner or block air flow between burner and tray...
  • Page 19 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS �������� ��������� 6 � +�� ������ �������� ������ to ��� ��������� ��� ���� ������ ���� ������ �� ���� ������ � �� ��� �� ��� ������ �� ! ������ �� ����� ������� ������ �� ��� �������� "�!�#�$�"��! %&$���' & �"# �# %(��!"�� )&� �...
  • Page 20 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Manually ������� �� ��� � ������ ������ &'� ������ ������0 ����� ���� �� If ����� ���� ��� ���( ������� � )����$��� ����� � � ������ �����*�� ����� �� � � &' ��������� ��������� ���*��� ������ �� ��� �������� $�� �������� % �� ���� ����� � � ���� +����� ��...
  • Page 21 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS /� ����� ��� ��1����� .�� �� �������� ��� ����� ������� ����� If y �� ����� ��� ��1����� key ����� ��� ������ ������ �� �� ��� ��� ����� �� �� F, ��� ����� ���� ���� �� �� ��� ���� ��������� ! ������ "����" ����...
  • Page 22 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS � * +������ � *�� ,������ � ����� ����� ���� -����.�� ������������ ������� �� �� ����� ��� � ��� ���� ���� � ��� �������� ��������� ������� �� � ��� ����� ����� ���� ������ � ������� ��� ����� ������ ��4 ���� �� ���� ��1 ������� 2������� 3����� � ��������� �� ��� ������ � ���...
  • Page 23: Inspecting Burners

    CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE INSPECTING BURNERS MAIN BURNER Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pat- Periodically inspect all burner holes with the terns often. heater running. Some burner holes may become blocked by PILOT FLAME PATTERN debris or rust, with no flame present. If so, turn off Figure 17 shows a correct pilot flame heater and let cool.
  • Page 24 CLEANING AND 4. Check the injector holder located at the end of the burner tube again. Remove any large MAINTENANCE particles of dust, dirt, lint or pet hair with a soft cloth or vacuum cleaner nozzle. WARNING: Turn off fireplace 5.
  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle or similar object to clean ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/pilot unit. Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY...
  • Page 26 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY � � ��������� ������� �� �� �� � ���� ��������� ����� ������ �� ����� ��� � ��� ���� out ��� �� � ���� ��� �� �� �� �� �� fl ��� ��� �������� �� ! "������ ��� �#����� / $� f ���...
  • Page 27 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY �� �� ��� �� ������� �� ������� �� ���� ��� �� ���� �������� ��� �� �������� � ���� � ��������� ������� a �� ����������� ���� 24 � �� ������� ��� �� ������� �� �� ������� ��� �� ������� ������� ��� �� �...
  • Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued WARNING: If you smell gas • Shut off gas supply. • 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.
  • Page 29: Proflame Wiring Diagram

    Proflame Wiring Diagram This diagram shows replaceable SIT Proflame parts used in your fireplace ( please, refer to pages 31). 120 Volt AC INPUT 7 Volt DC STABILIZED SUPPLY OUTPUT DC SUPPLY Orange Green Pilot Receiver 14 Pin Connector SPLIT FLOW RECEIVER 885 PROFLAME GROUND...
  • Page 31 PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your firebox. All replacement parts should be ordered from your installer or from Spark Modern Fires at 1-8669-383-846 or on-line at www.sparkfires.com PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 5 7 P QTY . W800003N...
  • Page 32: Warranty Information

    This warranty is expressly in lieu of other warranties, express or implied, including the warranty of merchanta- bility of fitness for purpose and of all other obligations or liabilities. Spark Modern Fires does not assume for it any other obligations or liabilities in connection with sale or use of the appliance. It states that do not allow limi- tations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or do not allow exclusion of indirect damage, those limitations of exclusions may not apply to you.

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