Astria Alpha32ZEN Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

Unvented (vent-free) radiant faced and louvered fireplace system with logs and thermostat blower

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P/N 126878-01 REV. B 05/2017
P126878-01
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located, manufactured (mobile) home,
where not prohibited 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.
This is an unvented gas-fi red heater. It uses air (oxygen) from the room in which it is installed. Provisions
for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided. Refer to Air for Combustion and Ventilation
section on Page 7 of this manual.
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 fl ammable 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.
• Leave the building immediately.
• 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 fi re department.
- Installation and service must be performed by a qualifi ed installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
Installation and Operation Instructions
Unvented (Vent-Free) Radiant Faced and Louvered
Fireplace System with Logs and Thermostat Blower
PFS
Models
®
US
Report No. F12-047
For use with log set (required option)
Alpha32ZEN
Alpha36ZEN
Alpha32ZEP
Alpha36ZEP
BisonMtn18

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  • Page 1 Installation and Operation Instructions Unvented (Vent-Free) Radiant Faced and Louvered Fireplace System with Logs and Thermostat Blower P/N 126878-01 REV. B 05/2017 Models ® Alpha32ZEN Alpha36ZEN Alpha32ZEP Alpha36ZEP P126878-01 Report No. F12-047 For use with log set (required option) BisonMtn18 INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Gas may be poisoning may lead to death! present even though no odor exists. Make certain you read and understand all warnings. Keep this manual for reference. It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this heater. Astria.us.com 126878-01B...
  • Page 3 • do not try to light any appliance ing ignition. Fireplace will remain • do not touch any electrical switch; do not hot for a time after shutdown. Allow use any phone in your building surfaces to cool before touching. Astria.us.com 126878-01B...
  • Page 4: Product Identifi Cation

    PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Left Side Top Outer Casing Top panel Log Set Assembly Fireplace Hood Right Side Magnet Base Front Assembly Burner Remote Bottom Panel Control Screen Assembly Assembly Figure 1 - Log Base Assembly Figure 2 - Fireplace Front Astria.us.com 126878-01B...
  • Page 5: Local Codes

    5. Check all items for any shipping damage. NOTE: The hood is located in the packing If damaged, promptly inform dealer where on the right hand side of the heater front. you purchased the fi replace. Lift the heater off the bottom tray. Astria.us.com 126878-01B...
  • Page 6: Product Features

    This fi replace has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system. The ODS/pilot is a required feature for vent-free room heaters. The ODS/pilot system shuts off the fi replace if there is not enough fresh air. Astria.us.com 126878-01B...
  • Page 7: Air For Combustion And Ventilation

    FOR FIREPLACE LOCATION and ventilation. However, in buildings of un- Determining if You Have a Confi ned or usually tight construction, you must provide Unconfi ned Space Using the Standard additional fresh air. Method Astria.us.com 126878-01B...
  • Page 8 The space in the example is a confi ned space because the actual Btu/Hr used is more than the Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Inside maximum Btu/Hr the space can support. You Building must provide additional fresh air. Your options are as follows: Astria.us.com 126878-01B...
  • Page 9: Installation

    See Air for Combustion and Ventila- • in high traffi c areas tion, Page 7. • in windy or drafty areas IMPORTANT: Make sure the fi replace is level. If fi replace is not level, log set will not work properly. Astria.us.com 126878-01B...
  • Page 10 See on Trim Built-In Fireplace Installation, Page 12. NOTE: These instructions show assembling and attaching trim to fi replace. Assembled Trim Figure 7 - Attaching Perimeter Trim to Fireplace Astria.us.com 126878-01B...
  • Page 11 Gas Line Hearth Base the fi replace in this manner. Access Hole 1. Assemble cabinet mantel, hearth base, Figure 9 - Placing Hearth Base and trim accessories. Assembly instruc- Accessory Against Wall tions are included with each accessory. Astria.us.com 126878-01B...
  • Page 12 If installing in a corner, use dimensions shown in Figure 14, Page 13, Figure 13, for the rough opening. Depth (Minimum) Height Nailing Flange Width (Inside to Inside) Figure 13 - Rough Opening for Installing Figure 11 - Location of Nailing Flange in Wall Astria.us.com 126878-01B...
  • Page 13: Noncombustible Facing Material

    All Times These minimum clearances replace any other recommended clearances supplied Nailing with your ANSI Z21.11.2 Flange approved gas logs. Figure 15 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall Figure 16 - Minimum Mantel Clearances Studs for Built-In Installation Astria.us.com 126878-01B...
  • Page 14 fi replace. to the propane/LP supply. This If pipe is too small, undue loss fi replace requires an external regulator (not supplied). Install of volume will occur. the external regulator between the fi replace and propane/LP supply. Astria.us.com 126878-01B...
  • Page 15 Vent Pointing Down regulator of fi replace (see Figure 20, Figure 17 - External Regulator on Page 16). Propane/LP Supply Tank with Vent 5. Check all gas connections for leaks. See Pointing Down Checking Gas Connections, Page 16. Astria.us.com 126878-01B...
  • Page 16 Check recon- from the fi replace (see Figure 20). nected fi ttings for leaks. The fl exible gas supply line con- nection to the equipment shutoff valve should be accessible. Astria.us.com 126878-01B...
  • Page 17 Figure 22 - Checking Gas Joints for Natural Gas S1 Button Equipment Shutoff Valve Propane/LP Supply Tank Gas Control Valve Connect Battery Plug Here Figure 23 - Checking Gas Joints for Propane/LP Gas Figure 24 - Control Module Astria.us.com 126878-01B...
  • Page 18 Touch Pad Control Metal Figure 28 - Installing Fiber Ramp Log Figure 26 - Touch Pad Control Cable Right Front Log Left Front Figure 27 - Connecting end of Touch Pad Cable Figure 29 - Installing Left/Right Front Logs Astria.us.com 126878-01B...
  • Page 19 The right middle log should have a recess area that fi ts around the ramp log as shown in Figure 33. Astria.us.com 126878-01B...
  • Page 20 11. Place the top rear log onto the rear log as shown. The rear log has a projection that will fi t into the recess area on the bottom of the top rear log (see Figure 38). Figure 38 - Installing Top Rear Log Astria.us.com 126878-01B...
  • Page 21 Ember Chunk #3 Flat Front Burner Figure 39 - Ember Chunk Placement Alpha36 Series Flat Front Burner Ember Material Figure 40 - Platinum Bright Embers Glowing Embers (rockwool) Figure 41 - Placement of Glowing Embers (shown with Platinum Bright Embers) Astria.us.com 126878-01B...
  • Page 22 Figure 42 - Installing Fireplace Screen this fi replace with the fi replace screen in place. Make sure fi re- place screen is in place before running fi replace. WARNING: All previously applied loose material must be removed prior to reapplication. Astria.us.com 126878-01B...
  • Page 23: Operation

    fi replace. NOTICE: During initial operation of new fi replace, burning logs will give off a paper-burning smell. Open damper or window to vent smell. This will only last a few hours. Astria.us.com 126878-01B...
  • Page 24 ROOM TEMP Zone SET TEMP Zone S M T W T F S TIME/PROG Zone PROGRAM FLAME Zone CHANNEL PROG Zone CHANNEL UNLOCK Zone MODE/SET Button DOWN Button UP Button MODE/SET Figure 43 - Touch-Screen LCD and Button Layout Astria.us.com 126878-01B...
  • Page 25 The modes may be cycled in the order above simultaneously to change between by touching the MODE Zone or pressing the degrees F and C. MODE/SET Button. • SET TEMP: While in THERMOSTAT mode, press the UP or DOWN Button Astria.us.com 126878-01B...
  • Page 26 12-hour PM format. Midnight will be displayed as 12:00am. and current time is displayed • FLAME Zone: Blank • Day/Time Setup: 1. Press and hold the MODE Zone for 5 • THERMOSTAT ON LCD Displays: seconds to enter Day/Time Setup. Astria.us.com 126878-01B...
  • Page 27 MODE Zone) or PROGRAM and ON (ON display in MODE Zone) will fl ash • Pilot fl ame will remain ON when Main 3-times (0.5-seconds OFF, 0.5-seconds Flame Cycles ON and OFF. ON) to indicate the change has been made. Astria.us.com 126878-01B...
  • Page 28 MANUAL OFF mode and send a MANUAL OFF command to the control module. If the user turns the control back ON and the room temperature is still 95F or greater, the transmitter will switch Connect Battery Plug Here Control Module Astria.us.com 126878-01B...
  • Page 29 Turn the knob clockwise to turn the accepted the order, and the fl ame will blower to the high position. Continuing to turn decrease instantly (see Figure 44). the knob will reduce the speed of the blower until it reaches a preset low speed. Astria.us.com 126878-01B...
  • Page 30: Inspecting Burners

    NOTICE: Do not mistake orange fl ames with yellow tipping. Dirt or other fi ne particles are burned by fi replace, causing brief patches of orange fl ame. Figure 49 - Incorrect Burner Flame Pattern Astria.us.com 126878-01B...
  • Page 31: Cleaning And Maintenance

    1. Shut off unit, including pilot. Allow unit to cool for at least thirty minutes. 2. Inspect burner, pilot, and primary air inlet holes on injector holder for dust and dirt (see Figure 50). 3. Blow air through the ports/slots and holes in the burner. Astria.us.com 126878-01B...
  • Page 32: Wiring Diagram

    S M T W T F S PROGRAM MODE/SET CONTROL MODULE POWER SUPPLY BOX CAUTION: Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring er- rors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Verify proper operation after servicing. Astria.us.com 126878-01B...
  • Page 33: Specifi Cations

    • Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water): • Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water): Max - 14" W.C., Min* - 11" W.C. Max - 14" W.C., Min* - 11" W.C. Alpha32ZEN Alpha36ZEN • Rating (Variable): 20,000/25,000 Btu/Hr • Rating (Variable): 22,000/33,000 Btu/Hr •...
  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    If this is the case, disconnect, align, and reconnect to the module. 5. Remote not communicating with 5. The remote communicates with control module the module periodically. It doesn't communicate with the module continuously to conserve battery power. Astria.us.com 126878-01B...
  • Page 35 16. Connect the wiring harness at the cycles of 5 beeps. The wiring control module. Replace the valve assembly from the control valve assembly if all other cause/rem- is disconnected or broken. edies fail to correct his problem. Astria.us.com 126878-01B...
  • Page 36 6. Connect valve cable correctly broken. 7. ODS pilot is clogged 7. Clean ods pilot (see Cleaning and Maintenance , Page 31) or replace ods pilot assembly. 8. Gas regulator setting is not correct 8. Replace gas regulator Astria.us.com 126878-01B...
  • Page 37 1. Short in touch pad wiring. 1. Replace touch pad and wiring ing 6 seconds then sounds 5 beeps. harness. Low battery power in remote. 1. Batteries are weak. LOW BAT- 1. Replace batteries in remote. TERY is shown in remote display. Astria.us.com 126878-01B...
  • Page 38 Burner system lights or shuts off 1. More than one burner system 1. Follow Pairing instructions on without touching the remote. is present and operating on the Page 28 to re-pair remote to same frequency. control module. Astria.us.com 126878-01B...
  • Page 39 Heater produces a clicking/ticking 1. Metal expanding while heating or 1. This is normal with most heaters. noise just after burners are lit or contracting while cooling If noise is excessive, contact shut off qualifi ed service person Astria.us.com 126878-01B...
  • Page 40 Log set cycles to pilot, but room tem- 1. Optional Hand-held remote con- 1. Move hand-held remote control perature drops to a lower than ideal trol is too close to heater unit farther away from the heater level before log set comes back on Astria.us.com 126878-01B...
  • Page 41: Replacement Parts

    ACCESSORIES Purchase these appliance accessories from Black your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, contact IHP at Astria.us.com for referral information. You can also write to Brushed Brass the address listed on the back page of this manual.
  • Page 42: Parts

    PARTS LOG BASE ASSEMBLY MODELS ALPHA32ZEN, ALPHA32ZEP, ALPHA36ZEN AND ALPHA36ZEP Cat. No. Model Description F1221 Alpha32ZEN Radiant F1223 Alpha32ZEP Radiant F1225 Alpha36ZEN Radiant F1227 Alpha36ZEP Radiant F1229 Alpha32ZEN Louvered F1231 Alpha32ZEP Louvered F1233 Alpha36ZEN Louvered F1235 Alpha36ZEP Louvered * See Page 43 for part numbers Astria.us.com...
  • Page 43 • • Shield, Air 18'' BGE • • Shield, Air 24/30/36'' BGE • • J5665 Bracket, Air Shield • • J6582 Pilot NG Electronic Copreci • • J6583 Pilot LP Electronic Copreci • • ** Not Field Replaceable Astria.us.com 126878-01B...
  • Page 44 Flex Line, 12'' .375 Tube W/Nuts • • J6599 Flex Line, 12'' .375 Tube W/Nuts • • J6508 Shield Pilot • J6504 Chunk, Left Ember • • J6505 Chunk, Middle Ember • • J6506 Chunk, Right Ember • • Astria.us.com 126878-01B...
  • Page 45 PARTS FIREPLACE MODELS ALPHA32ZEN, ALPHA32ZEP, ALPHA36ZEN AND ALPHA36ZEP This list contains replaceable parts used in your fi replace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on Page 41 of this manual. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. J4188 Panel Closure Smooth •...
  • Page 46 F2943 J6646 Log, Left Middle F2944 K2008 Log, Right Middle J6636 J6647 Log, Rear Middle J7518 J6648 Log, Rear J6637 J6637 Log, Left Top J6638 J6650 Log, Middle Crossover J6639 J6651 Log, Top Rear J6640 J6640 Log, Switch Astria.us.com 126878-01B...
  • Page 47: Warranty

    IHP in writing. IHP must be notifi ed of the claimed defect in writing within 90 days of the date of failure. Notices should be directed to the IHP Warranty Department at 1508 Elm Hill Pike, Suite 108, Nashville, TN 37210 or visit our website at WWW.ASTRIA.US.COM.
  • Page 48 Astria.us.com Record the following important information about your appliance: Appliance model number Appliance serial number Date appliance was Installed Type of gas appliance uses Dealer name IHP reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in design, materials, specifi...

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