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A DIVISION OF SKYTECH PRODUCTS GROUP Night Fire Outdoor 42 Gas Fireplace MODELS: NFOD42-N NFOD42-P WARNING: FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY Tested by: 919-001c 02/25/13...
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Congratulations! You are the owner of a state-of-the-art gas fireplace by firegear Outdoors. The Nightfire™ NFOD42 Outdoor fireplace has been designed to provide you with all the warmth and charm of a fire at the flick of a switch. The Night Fire™ NFOD42 Outdoor fireplace has been approved by Warnock Hersey/Intertek for both safety and efficiency.
SAFETY LABEL This is a copy of the label that accompanies each NFOD42 Outdoor Fireplace. We have printed a copy of the contents here for your review. firegear Outdoors units are constantly being improved. Check the label on the unit and if there is a difference, the label on the unit is the correct one.
INSTALLATION To prevent injury, do not allow anyone who is DO NOT USE THIS APPLIANCE IF unfamiliar with the operation to use the fireplace. ANY PART HAS BEEN UNDER WATER. IMMEDIATELY CALL A QUALIFIED Wear gloves and safety glasses for protection while doing required maintenance.
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INSTALLATION When selecting a location for your fireplace, ensure that the clearances are met. Locate appliance: This appliance must be installed in an open-air situation with natural ventilation, without stagnant a) Refer to "Locating Your Gas fireplace" section areas, where gas leakage and products of combustion are rapidly dispersed by wind and natural b) Clearances to Combustibles (Refer to convection.
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INSTALLATION • Never insulate around the body of the unit • Excessive heat retention in the firebox will lead to component failure • Correct Working Gas pressure is critical on “E” units and fireplace malfunction • Wherever possible avoid locating on a flat wall in a tight corner •...
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INSTALLATION The top, back and sides of the fireplace are defined by standoffs. The metal ends of the standoff may recessed into combustible construction. NFOD42 Clearance Requirements 11" (203mm) Side of Fireplace Opening 36" (914mm) Top of Fireplace Opening 18" (457mm) Top of Fireplace Opening 12"...
INSTALLATION Combustible mantel clearances from 12" (305mm) top of front facing are shown in the diagram on the right. Combustible Material 1" (25mm) Metal Stud (On Edge) 26-1/2” 18” Non-combustible Facing 11” Standoff To Unit 23” Base Top of Fireplace Opening 43-11/16”...
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INSTALLATION 41-1/2” ” 38-1/16” ” For facing material is over 1” (25mm)thick, use the outer cut out for your faceplate template. 40 1/4” HZO42 NFOD42 For facing material is under 1” (25mm) thick, use the inner cut out to keep construction material out of the fi rebox. 38”...
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INSTALLATION Burner Flame Sensor Pilot Ignitor NFOD42 Gas Fireplace...
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INSTALLATION The 6 Standoffs must be correctly positioned and attached before unit is slid into position. The nailing strips come attached to the unit. There is 1 plate on each side and 1 on the top that can be folded out as required. Secure the top and side nailing strips to the framing.
INSTALLATION Although this fireplace is designed to operate outdoors safely, rain and other sources of moisture may enter the hearth area, which will cause water to col- lect inside the base of the unit. To prevent excessive water collection, the installer must provide a way to drain the water from the base of the unit by building or installing a water collector before positioning the fireplace in its location.
INSTALLATION The unit comes with 10' of wire located on the left side of the unit. Install supplied electrical box in desired location. Route low voltage wire through electrical box. Connect 2 wires to switch (use supplied dielectric grease on connections) Install weather resistance cover plate to switch using 2 inner holes with screws provided.
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INSTALLATION Proflame SureFire™ Switch 0.886.001 Proflame Valve Standard Wall Switch Standard Main On/Off Switch or Optional Wall Switch NFOD42 Gas Fireplace...
HZO42 INSTALLATION PANEL INSTALLATION Before installation, panels must be handled and cleaned as per instructions noted below: Stainless Steel Panels • Stainless panels must be inspected for scratches and dimples prior to installation. All claims to be recorded at this time. Claims for damage after installation will not receive consideration.
OUTDOOR 42 INSTALLATION LOG SET INSTALLATION Installation of Refl ective Panels must be completed before installing the log set. Read the instructions below carefully and refer to the images. If the logs are broken do not use the unit until they are replaced. Broken logs can interfere with pilot operation.
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INSTALLATION OUTDOOR 42 4) Install log D on the burner as shown below. Orient log D across log E in the same way and in a similar position as depicted in Diagram 5- log D will rest up against the back panel. Diagram 5 5) Install log F on the right side of the burner as shown below.
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INSTALLATION 1) Install the heat deflector to the top inside of the firebox with 4 screws as shown below. NFOD42 Gas Fireplace...
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INSTALLATION Remove the protective coating from the faceplate before installation - see For installations where thicker finishing material is used - the optional handling instructions in panel install section. trim piece may be installed to fill the gap. Install the trim between the bottom access panel and the faceplate as To install the faceplate - line up the tabs on the faceplate with the 'C' shown below.
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INSTALLATION 1) To install the glass wind shield - slot it into the space between the burner tray cover and the bottom access panel. 1) The unit should be covered when not in use for extended periods of time. The soft fabric cover is made of weather resistant material - to protect the unit from the elements.
OUTDOOR 42 INSTALLATION ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR A STEEL STUD FRAMING KIT FOR HZO42 Follow these instructions to construct a steel stud frame for the Outdoor fi replace; Overall dimensions = 60" W x 20" D x 52-1/2" H. **Non-combustible fi nishing board not supplied with kit. Board may be purchased at your local hardware/building supply store. Tools Required 1 power drill...
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OUTDOOR 42 INSTALLATION 1) Place top/bottom (A) on the ground - fl at side down. Bend 3) Line up the screw holes of (A) with (B). Secure the tabs up to a 90° angle. each (B) with 2 wafer screws (one on each side) as shown below.
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OUTDOOR 42 INSTALLATION 6) Manoeuvre remaining (B) pieces and position in each corner 9) Position remaining 2 - (C) pieces offset from center rib as of the frame - fl at side facing out - see 2 diagrams below. shown below. 10) Position (D) on top of (C) pieces - line up screw holes and secure (D) to (C) with 12 wafer screws.
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OUTDOOR 42 INSTALLATION 12) LIne up screw holes on (E) (header) and (B) (inner vertical 14) Line screw holes on 1 (F) (corner brace) with (B) + (A) and support). Secure with 2 wafer screws on each side (4 total) secure with 4 wafer screws.
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INSTALLATION REMOTE PROPANE / LP GAS ENCLOSURES INSTALLATION GUIDELINES If the unit is permanently connected to a gas piping system • Bottom opening must provide a minimum of 1/2 from a remote supply tank, installation must be in accor- square inches (3.23 cm²) for each pound of pro- dance with local codes or, in absence of local codes, with the pane/LP contained in the tank (see example be- National fuel Gas codes ANSI Z223/1.NFPA 54.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS NFOD42 Gas Fireplace...
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The lighting plate is located on the underside of the front access panel in the unit. A) This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the pilot. FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING Do not try to light the pilot by hand. This appliance must be installed in accordance with local codes, if any;...
MAINTENANCE Always turn off the gas valve and unplug the batteries before cleaning. For relighting, refer to lighting instructions. Keep the burner and control compartment clean by brushing and vacuuming at least once a year. When cleaning the logs, use a soft clean paint brush as the logs are fragile and easily damaged. Clean appliance with a damp cloth (never when unit is hot).
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MAINTENANCE 1) Turn the unit off and allow it to cool down to room temperature. 9) Remove the front access panel by lifting up and out. 2) Turn off the gas supply to the unit. 3) Remove trim. Remove the faceplate by lifting it up and off the unit. 10) Remove the burner tray by lifting up and out.
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MAINTENANCE Slide the burner to the right and lift up and out of the firebox. Remove the 5 screws securing the Digital Fireplace Burner Control to the firebox. 14) Remove the DFBC from the unit - see instructions in manual. 15) Remove 6 screws an lift out valve tray.
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MAINTENANCE To access to the Digital firebox burner control box - follow steps 1-11 from Disconnect the yellow ground wire with green diagonal stripe for pilot the Valve assembly replacement instructions on pages 35,36. (CN2). See Diagram 4 below. Disconnect the Black Pilot sensor wire with Red Spade connector from the 'ON' on DFBC ( Disconnect the three valve wires (yellow wire with green stripe).
PARTS LIST 326-054 Pilot Hood 1) 326-552 Faceplate Assembly 326-036 Top nailing strip 326-037/F Side nailing strip 2) 326-009 Heat Deflector 326-074 Weather Cover 910-363 Wall Switch 5) 904-777 Orifice # 29 (NG) 919-001 Manual 904-434 Orifice # 47 (LP) 6) 326-574/P Valve Assembly NG 326-576/P...
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PARTS LIST 326-525 Burner Assembly NG 904-777 Orifice #29 NG 326-525 Burner Assembly LP 904-434 Orifice #47 LP 10) 911-024 Valve NG SIT 880 326-930 Twig Set 911-025 Valve LP SIT 880 12) 911-006 Pilot Assembly - NG 911-007 Pilot Assembly - LP Flame Sensor Igniter NFOD42 Gas Fireplace...
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PARTS LIST 14) 940-368/P Glass windshield 15) 326-552 Faceplate Brushed Stainless 946-676 Copper Fireglass 946-695 Garden Stones NFOD42 Gas Fireplace...
WARRANTY A DIVISION OF SKYTECH PRODUCTS GROUP The combustion chamber is covered for parts only, against defect in manufacture only, for a period of (5) fi ve years from date of purchase. The gas valve, burner tube, pilot assembly, fl ame sensor, electrode, control modules, switches and wiring for battery compartment are all covered for (2) two years on parts against defect in manufacture, from date of purchase.