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MINNETONKA
Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
MODELS: #55345
#55345-RF
INSTALLATION AND
OPERATING MANUAL
US Patent #6004493
READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLATION. FAILURE TO INSTALL THIS FIREPLACE
CORRECTLY CAN CAUSE SERIOUS STRUCTURAL AND FIRE HAZARDS AND MAY VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
WARNING: If the information in these instructions is
not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result,
causing property damage, personal injury or loss of
life.
♦ Do not store 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 electrical switches; do not use the phone in
your building.
♦ Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's
phone. Follow your gas supplier's instructions.
♦ If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
Installation & service must be performed by a qualified
installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.
This appliance may be located in an aftermarket permanently
located, manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited
by local codes.
This appliance is only for use with the type(s) of gas indicated
on the rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use
with other gases, unless a certified kit is used. An LP Gas
Conversion kit is included with this fireplace.
IMPORTANT:
www.kozyheat.com
April 2008
MTK-R13

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  • Page 1 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace ♦ Do not store gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. MODELS: #55345 #55345-RF WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: INSTALLATION AND ♦ Do not try to light any appliance.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    THERMOSTAT - WALL SWITCH - REMOTE CONTROL INSTALLATION……………………………….………………………….23 COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION…………………………………………………………………..………………………………...24-25 MODEL #55345 LIGHTING AND SHUTDOWN………...………………………………………………………………………...26-27 MANIFOLD AND INCOMING PRESSURE CHECK PROCEDURES……………………………………….….28 MODEL #55345-RF LIGHTING AND SHUTDOWN…………..….…………………………...……………………………..……..29-30 MANIFOLD AND INCOMING PRESSURE CHECK PROCEDURES……………………………..…………..31 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS……………………………….….……………………………………………….32 MILLIVOLT BOARD REMOVAL / INSTALLATION…………………………………….…………………………………………….33-35 TROUBLESHOOTING…………………………………………….…………………..………………………………………………...36-37 REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST………………………………….…………….……………………………………………………………38...
  • Page 3 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS REQUIREMENTS NOTE: The following requirements reference various Massachusetts and national codes not contained in this manual. For all sidewall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment installed in every dwelling, building or structure used in whole or in part for residential purposes, including those owned or operated by the Commonwealth and where the side wall exhaust vent termination is less than (7) feet above finished grade in the area of the venting , including but not limited to decks and porches, the following requirements shall be satisfied: INSTALLATION OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS...
  • Page 4 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS REQUIREMENTS MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS- GAS EQUIPMENT VENTING SYSTEM PROVIDED When the manufacturer of Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas equipment provides a venting system de- sign or venting system components with the equipment, the instructions provided by the manufacturer for installation of the equipment and the venting system shall include: Detailed instructions for the installation of the venting system design or the venting system components;...

  • Page 5: Safety Requirements / Specifications

    ♦ Materials used for finishing the fireplace. ♦ Optional accessories used: Fan, wall switch, remote control, thermostat, etc. (Model #55345) NOTE: When the fireplace is installed directly on carpeting, tile or other combustible materials other than wood flooring, it must be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the fireplace.
  • Page 6 SPECIFICATIONS Height……………………………………….34-1/2” Height to top of stand-off…………………...44-1/2” Front width………………………………….40-7/8” Back width…………………………………..29-1/4” Depth………………………………………..21-3/8” Refer to Diagrams for additional measurements Stand-off Stand-off 8" Intake Collar 5" Exhaust Collar 1 1 2 " Electrical Access Thermostat Gas Line Wire Access Access Page 4...

  • Page 7: Minimum Clearances

    #MTK-CFK Minnetonka Clean Face Kit. Minimum clearances from the fireplace to combustible materials: Please refer to instructions included with kit.

  • Page 8: Typical Installation Options

    PASS-THRU, PART #800-WPT MUST BE USED ON and framed opening location for horizontal venting differ if ALL HORIZONTAL VENT RUNS. THE MINIMUM installing the optional #MTK-CFK Minnetonka Clean Face WALL THICKNESS FOR THIS PASS-THRU IS 4-1/2” Kit. Please refer to instructions included with kit.

  • Page 9: Minimum / Maximum Venting Requirements

    VENTING SPECIFICATIONS IMPORTANT: Flame height and appearance will vary depending upon venting configuration and type of fuel used. Venting requirements apply to both Natural & LP gas. HORIZONTAL TERMINATIONS: IMPORTANT: The horizontal heat shield included with this fireplace must be installed when using a 45-degree elbow to horizontally position the vent system.
  • Page 10 MINIMUM HORIZONTAL VENTING IMPORTANT: THE KOZY HEAT WALL PASS-THRU, PART #800-WPT, MUST BE USED ON ALL HORIZONTAL VENT RUNS. THE MINIMUM WALL THICKNESS FOR THIS PASS-THRU IS 4-1/2” AND THE MAXIMUM WALL THICKNESS IS 7-1/2”. Minimum horizontal venting NOTE: Horizontal Vent Heat shield must be installed when using a 45-degree elbow to horizontally position the vent system.

  • Page 11: Termination Vent Cap Location

    TERMINATION VENT CAP LOCATION This gas appliance must not be connected to a chimney serving any other appliance Terminations against vinyl siding must use a vinyl siding protector. Follow instructions included. DO NOT RECESS TERMINATION KIT INTO OUTSIDE BUILDING MATERIALS - i.e.: brick, stone, siding, etc. If necessary, extend framing so that termination kit will be exposed once building materials are installed.

  • Page 12: Vertical Venting

    MINIMUM VERTICAL VENT TERMINATION CLEARANCES Roof Pitch H (Min.) Ft. H (Min.) m Flat to 6/12 0.30 Over 6/12 to 7/12 1.25 0.38 Over 7/12 to 8/12 0.46 DISCHARGE OPENING APPROVED CAP Over 8/12 to 9/12 0.61 *8' MIN Over 9/12 to 10/12 0.76 Over 10/12 to 11/12 3.25...

  • Page 13: Determine Location

    Kozy Heat #800 series flexible vent tion for horizontal venting differ if installing the system. optional #MTK-CFK Minnetonka Clean Face Kit. Please refer to instructions included with kit. To achieve the minimum horizontal venting requirements for RIGID PIPE APPLICATIONS, a minimum of 36-1/2”...

  • Page 14: Rough-In Dimensions

    Rough in the wall enclosure. FIGURE 7B. tion for horizontal venting differ if installing the optional #MTK-CFK Minnetonka Clean Face Kit. IMPORTANT: Framing dimensions should allow for wall Please refer to instructions included with kit.

  • Page 15: Prepare The Fireplace

    PREPARE THE FIREPLACE STAND-OFF ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION The top stand-off brackets must be formed and correctly positioned prior to positioning the fireplace into framed opening. The top stand-off brackets are attached to the fireplace top in a flat state for shipping. Remove and save the (4) screws securing brackets, the brackets and (4) screws located under brackets from the top of fireplace.

  • Page 16: Position The Fireplace

    HORIZONTAL VENT APPLICATIONS: This fireplace is approved for use with the Simpson Dura-vent 5” x 8” direct vent system, the Selkirk metalbestos 5” x 8” direct vent system, and the Kozy Heat #800 flexible direct vent system for horizontal vent applications. No additional adaptor is necessary to begin installing the chimney components.

  • Page 17: Direct Vent Chimney Installation

    VENT SYSTEM INSTALLATION: Install the vent system components for your specific venting configuration. Follow the vent system manufacturer’s installation instructions in conjunction with the venting requirements in this installation manual. HORIZONTAL & VERTICAL TERMINATIONS: All fire stops, support brackets, etc. must be used as specified by the vent system manufacturer.
  • Page 18 Gently stretch the 5” & 8” flexible aluminum pipes on the termination kit (#844 or #845) and on each extension kit, if used, the length required so when all the sections are connected together, the vent system length for your installation is attained. IMPORTANT: DO NOT STRETCH THE EXTENSION KIT BEYOND 6’.

  • Page 19: Fan Installation

    MODEL #55345 ONLY: OPTIONAL FAN KIT INSTALLATION: INSTALLATION OF THIS FAN SHOULD BE DONE ONLY BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER IMPORTANT: If a fan is going to be installed, it is easier to complete before the millivolt board is connected to the gas line.

  • Page 20: Installation Instructions

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE FIREPLACE PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OF THIS FAN. REFER TO THE CORRESPONDING PAGES IN THIS INSTALLATION MANUAL Slide to the left Slide to the right FOR ASSISTANCE IF NECESSARY. Upper hood, upper louver & lower grill, if installed. Refer to page #24 if necessary.

  • Page 21: Model #55345-Rf

    INSTALLATION OF THIS FAN SHOULD BE DONE ONLY BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER IMPORTANT: A fan assembly is pre-installed and wired to the RF gas valve in Model #55345-RF. The wiring must be done prior to enclosing the sides of the fireplace. An electrical box & romex connector are pre-installed on a removable panel on the right side of the fireplace.

  • Page 22: Gas Line Specifications

    The minimum inlet gas supply pressure: 5.0 inches W.C. (7.0 inches W.C. recommended) The maximum inlet gas supply pressure: 10.5 inches W.C. Manifold pressure: Model #55345: High - 3.8 inches W.C. Lo - 1.1 inches W.C. Model #55345-RF: High - 3.5 inches W.C.

  • Page 23: Secure The Millivolt Board

    Pressure check tabs for both the manifold (outgoing) & inlet (incoming) pressures are located in front of the gas valve. The left pressure tab is the manifold pressure and the right pressure tab is the incoming pressure. Follow instructions on page #28 for Model #55345 and page #31 for Model #55345-RF for checking these pressures.

  • Page 24: Log Installation

    LOG INSTALLATION The MTK-500 log set includes 12 logs, 1 bag of klinkers & 2 pkgs. rock wool burning embers. The logs are numbered on the bottom side. Refer to the instructions below for proper placement. Position base log #1 onto the burner, setting the backside of Position logs #7, #8, &...

  • Page 25: Thermostat - Wall Switch - Remote Control Installation

    MODEL #55345 THERMOSTAT - WALL SWITCH - REMOTE INSTALLATION CAUTION: DO NOT CONNECT HIGH VOLTAGE (115V) WIRE TO THE GAS VALVE! If desired, a thermostat (wireless style available), wall switch, or remote Thermostat Wiring Diagram control assembly may be used to turn the fireplace ‘OFF’ and ‘ON’.

  • Page 26: Complete The Installation

    THIS STEP SHOULD ONLY BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER OR SERVICE TECHNICIAN: Perform lighting and shutdown procedures as described on pages #26 - #27 for Model #55345 and pages #29 - #30 for Model #55345-RF. This should be done prior to re-installing the glass so that any necessary adjustments can be made and proper operation verified.
  • Page 27 Re-install the glass. Place the glass assembly onto the front of the fireplace and secure with the spring-loaded handles FIRST AT THE TOP, THEN AT THE BOTTOM of the firebox. CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE GLASS ASSEMBLY FROM FALLING OFF WHEN INSTALLING ON THE FIREPLACE, SECURE THE TOP GLASS LATCH BRACKETS FIRST, THEN THE BOTTOM.

  • Page 28: Model #55345

    MODEL #55345: LIGHTING AND SHUTDOWN PROCEDURES NOTE: Prior to lighting, check all fittings for leakage. This is accomplished by applying soapy water on all connections made. If there is any leakage, bubbles will appear at the point of connection. If bubbles occur, tighten the fittings until the bubbles no longer appear.
  • Page 29 The pilot will generally light with two or three pushes on the igniter. Hold the knob in for about one (1) minute after the pilot is lit. Release knob and it will pop back out. Pilot should remain lit. If it goes out, repeat steps 4 through 8. ∗...

  • Page 30: Manifold And Incoming Pressure Check Procedures

    MODEL #55345: PRESSURE TEST - MANIFOLD & INLET PRESSURE IMPORTANT NOTICE: A pressure check tap for both the manifold (outgoing) and inlet (incoming) pressure has been incorporated into the valve by S.I.T Controls. The left pressure tap is the manifold pressure and the right pressure tap measures the incoming pressure.

  • Page 31: Model #55345-Rf Lighting And Shutdown

    MODEL #55345-RF: LIGHTING AND SHUTDOWN PROCEDURES NOTE: Prior to lighting, check all fittings for leakage. This is accomplished by applying soapy water on all connections made. If there is any leakage, bubbles will appear at the point of connection. If bubbles occur, tighten the fittings until the bubbles no longer appear.
  • Page 32 The pilot will generally light with two or three pushes on the igniter. Hold the knob in for about one (1) minute after the pilot is lit. Release knob and it will pop back out. Pilot should remain lit. If it goes out, repeat steps 4 through 8. ∗...

  • Page 33: Manifold And Incoming Pressure Check Procedures

    MODEL #55345-RF: PRESSURE TEST— MANIFOLD & INLET PRESSURE IMPORTANT NOTICE: A pressure check tap for both the manifold (outgoing) and inlet (incoming) pressure has been incorporated into the valve by Honeywell Controls. The left pressure tap is the manifold pressure and the right pressure tap measures the incoming pressure.

  • Page 34: Cleaning And Maintenance Requirements

    The fan should be disconnected from electrical current, and cleaned (vacuumed) every six months. The bearings are sealed and require no oiling. Burner Orifice VENT SYSTEM Annual examination of the venting system by qualified agency is #55345 #55345-RF required. Pilot Pilot IF THE VENT-AIR INTAKE SYSTEM IS DISASSEMBLED...

  • Page 35: Millivolt Board Removal / Installation

    4. Model #55345: Disconnect any wall switch, remote control or thermostat wires from the top & bottom terminals on the gas valve. 5. Model #55345-RF: Unplug the fan cord from the receptacle, then disconnect the (2) wires from the fan cord. Note the wires will re- main connected to the back of the gas valve.

  • Page 36: Millivolt Board Installation

    14. Remove the adjustable venturi mounting spacers as shown. Save for re-installation of the millivolt board. 15. Loosen and remove the (8) screws securing the millivolt board. Figure 25C. 16. Carefully lift the board up and remove from the firebox. Spacers Figure 25C MILLIVOLT BOARD INSTALLATION:...
  • Page 37 12. Model #55345: Re-connect any wall switch, remote control or thermostat wires onto the top & bottom terminals on the gas valve marked ‘TH’. 13. Model #55345-RF: Reconnect the wires from the valve to the fan cord. Refer to wiring diagram, Figure 15D, page #19. Plug the 3-prong plug on the fan cord into the receptacle.

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting Guide

    Pilot hood misdirecting pilot flame from thermocouple Check pilot flame location. Flame must be burning on (or Generator - RF valve) generator(s) and thermocouple (Model #55345) Refractory panels not positioned against firebox back Secure panels with high-temp sealant, especially & sides...
  • Page 39 Relight pilot Regulator valve not turned ‘ON’ Turn valve to ‘ON’ Model #55345: Rocker switch not turned ‘ON’ Press switch to the ‘ON’ position Model #55345: Rocker switch wires not connected Check wiring diagram Figure 26 to ensure that all wires...

  • Page 40: Replacement Parts List

    Manual Shut-of valve 700-023 On/Off Rocker Switch 700-213 18” Flexible Gas Line- Black 700-086N S.I.T. Valve - Natural Gas (#55345 only) 700-223 6” Flexible Gas Line - Valve to Burner connection 700-087 S.I.T. Valve - LP Gas 700-228 3/4” Male ‘T’...

  • Page 41: Warranty Policy

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