Comfort Flame Biltmore18LTP Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

Unvented (vent-free) gas log heaters

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WELCOME HOME TO WARMTH
P/N 900555-00 Rev. NC 12/2015
P900555-00
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-fired 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 5 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 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.
• 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 fire department.
- Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
Installation and Operation Instructions
TM
Biltmore
Models
PFS
®
C
US
Report No. F09-126
Unvented (Vent-Free) Gas Log Heaters
TM
Biltmore18LTN
Biltmore18LTP
DUAL BURNER BILTMORE SPLIT OAK
18" AND 24"
THERMOSTATICALLY-CONTROLLED MODELS
LOG AND BURNER SETS:
BILTMORE18LTN/P AND BILTMORE24LTN/P
Biltmore24LTN
Biltmore24LTP

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  • Page 1 Unvented (Vent-Free) Gas Log Heaters WELCOME HOME TO WARMTH P/N 900555-00 Rev. NC 12/2015 Models Biltmore24LTN Biltmore18LTN ® Biltmore24LTP Biltmore18LTP P900555-00 Report No. F09-126 DUAL BURNER BILTMORE SPLIT OAK 18" AND 24" THERMOSTATICALLY-CONTROLLED MODELS LOG AND BURNER SETS: BILTMORE18LTN/P AND BILTMORE24LTN/P INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Thank you for your purchase. We appreciate your TABLE OF CONTENTS business! Safety ..................... 2 Local Codes ................... 4 Please carefully read and follow all instructions in this manual. Pay Product Identification ..............4 special attention to all warnings and safety information. Unpacking ..................
  • Page 3 SAFETY Continued 1. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the WARNING: Any change to this heater or its con- rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with other trols can be dangerous. gases.
  • Page 4: Local Codes

    LOCAL CODES Install and use appliance with care. Follow all local codes. In the COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS REQUIREMENTS absence of local codes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54*. These appliances are approved for installation in the US state of Massachusetts if the following additional requirements are met: *Available from: American National Standards Institute, Inc.
  • Page 5: Product Features

    PRODUCT FEATURES OPERATION SAFETY PILOT This heater is clean burning. It requires no outside venting. There is no heat This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensing (ODS) loss out a vent or up a chimney. Heat is generated by realistic dancing, yel- safety shutoff system.
  • Page 6 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION If the actual Btu/Hr used is less than the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support, the space is an unconfined space. You will need no Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Using additional fresh air ventilation.
  • Page 7: Installation

    AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts. You must provide two permanent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and Ventilated Outlet one within 12" of the floor. Connect these items directly to the out- Attic doors or spaces open to the outdoors.
  • Page 8 INSTALLATION Continued CHECK GAS TYPE NOTICE: Manual control heaters may be used as Use the correct gas type (natural or propane/LP) for your unit. If your a vented product. If so, you must always run heater gas supply is not correct, do not install heater. Call dealer where you with chimney flue damper open.
  • Page 9 INSTALLATION Continued Mantel Shelf 12" Underside of Heat Resistant 10" Mantel Shelf Material 8" 6" 2 1 /2" All minimum distances are in inches Minimum Non- Log set Log Set Combustible Material 8" 12" 15" 18" 20" 18" and 24" Models Models Min.
  • Page 10 INSTALLATION Continued FLOOR CLEARANCES INSTALLING HEATER BASE ASSEMBLY A. If installing appliance on the floor level, you must maintain the minimum distance of 14" to combustibles (see Figure 8). CAUTION: Do not remove the data plates attached B. If combustible materials are less than 14" to the fireplace, you to the heater base assembly.
  • Page 11 INSTALLATION Continued Installation Items Needed • hardware package (provided with heater) • approved flexible gas hose (not provided) (if allowed by local codes) Masonry • sealant resistant to propane (propane/LP) gas, not provided Screw • electric drill with 3/16" drill bit •...
  • Page 12 INSTALLATION Continued Installation Items Needed IMPORTANT: Install equipment shutoff valve in an accessible loca- Before installing heater, make sure you have the items listed below. tion. The equipment shutoff valve is for turning on or shutting off • external regulator (supplied by installer) the gas to the appliance.
  • Page 13 INSTALLATION Continued CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS Equipment WARNING: Test all gas piping and connections, Open Shutoff Valve internal and external to unit, for leaks after installing or servicing. Correct all leaks at once. Closed WARNING: Never use an open flame to check for a leak.
  • Page 14 INSTALLATION Continued PRESSURE TESTING HEATER GAS CONNECTIONS 1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 15). Front Log 2. Open main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas (#1) or open propane/LP supply tank valve. 3. Make sure control knob of heater is in the OFF position. 4.
  • Page 15 INSTALLATION Continued Crossover Log Crossover Log (#5) Crossover Log (#4) Crossover Log (#4) Pins (#6) Back Log (#3) Middle Log Middle Log (#2) (#2) Front Log (#1) Figure 20 - Installing Crossover Log #4 (Biltmore24LTN/LTP Shown) Figure 22 - Installing Crossover Log #5 and Log #6 Crossover Log (Biltmore18LTN/LTP Only) (#5)
  • Page 16: Operation

    OPERATION THERMOSTAT-CONTROLLED MODELS NOTE: Homeowners generally prefer to operate their heater with FOR YOUR SAFETY the chimney damper closed. This will put all the heat into the room. READ BEFORE LIGHTING However, there may be times you will desire the full flames of the HI heat setting but will find the heat output excessive.
  • Page 17: Cleaning And Maintenance

    OPERATION Continued THERMOSTAT-CONTROLLED MODELS THERMOSTAT Igniter CONTROL OPERATION Pilot Burner Electrode The thermostat control knob can be set to any comfort level between HI and LO. The thermostat will gradually modulate the heat output and flame height from higher to lower settings or pilot, in order to maintain the comfort level you select.
  • Page 18 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Continued BURNER INJECTOR HOLDER AND PILOT AIR INLET HOLE The primary air inlet holes allow the proper amount of air to mix with Ports/Slots the gas. This provides a clean burning flame. Keep these holes clear Burner Tube of dust, dirt, lint and pet hair.
  • Page 19: Replacement Parts

    REPLACEMENT PARTS See pages 24 and 25 for a complete replacement parts list. Use only 4. The description of the part. parts supplied from the manufacturer. 5. The quantity required. 6. The installation date of the appliance. Normally, all parts should be ordered through your IHP distributor or dealer.
  • Page 20: 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. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS •...
  • Page 21 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Burner doesn't light after ODS/pilot is lit 1. Burner orifice clogged 1. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Maintenance, page 17) or replace burner orifice 2. Inlet gas pressure is too low 2. Contact local propane/LP or natural gas com- pany Delayed ignition of burner 1.
  • Page 22: Optional Positioning Of Thermostat Sensing Bulb

    OPTIONAL POSITIONING OF THERMOSTAT SENSING BULB FOR MASONRY AND FACTORY-BUILT METAL FIREPLACE 2. With 5/16” hex driver or socket, loosen the thermostat screw. If your log set cycles to pilot, but the room temperature drops to a Carefully slide the thermostat sensing bulb out of the retaining lower than ideal comfort level before the log set comes back on, you clamp (see Figure 31).
  • Page 23: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS DUAL BURNER BILTMORE SPLIT OAK MODELS Biltmore18LTP Biltmore18LTN • 16,000/30,000 Btu/hr (Variable) • 16,000/30,000 Btu/hr (Variable) • Gas Type: Propane/LP • Gas Type: Natural • Ignition: Piezo • Ignition: Piezo • Manifold Pressure: 8" W.Cs. • Manifold Pressure: 3.5" W.C.
  • Page 24: Parts

    PARTS THERMOSTATICALLY-CONTROLLED BILTMORE SPLIT OAK MODELS BILTMORE18LTN, BILTMORE18LTP, BILTMORE24LTN AND BILTMORE24LTP Cat. No. Model Peg positions F2575 Biltmore18LTN vary according to model. F2576 Biltmore18LTP F2577 Biltmore24LTN F2578 Biltmore24LTP ComfortFlame.US.com 900555-00 NC...
  • Page 25 PARTS THERMOSTATICALLY-CONTROLLED BILTMORE SPLIT OAK MODELS This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 19 of this manual. WARNING: Contact an IHP dealer to obtain any of these parts. Never use substitute materials not approved by IHP.
  • Page 26: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES Purchase these appliance accessories from your local dealer. If they can VOLCANIC STONE Cat. No. 80L42, Model FDVS not supply these accessories, contact IHP at ComfortFlame.US.com for referral information. You can also write to the address listed For all models. Order when additional volcanic stone is desired. on the back page of this manual.
  • Page 27: Warranty

    THE WARRANTY Innovative Hearth Products Limited One Year Warranty ("IHP") warrants your Comfort Flame brand Gas Log Set ("Product") to be free from defects in materials and work- manship at the time of manufacture. The logs and grate carry the Limited One Year Warranty. After installation, if covered components manufactured by IHP are found to be defective in materials or workmanship during the Limited One Year Warranty period and while the Product remains at the site of the original installation, IHP will, at its option, repair or replace the covered components.
  • Page 28 ComfortFlame.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, specifications, prices and also to discontinue colors, styles and products.

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