EarthCore Isokern MAXIMUS Linear Series Installation, Operation, Maintenance And Owner's Manual

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Isokern
Open Front Gas Fireplace and Chimney System
Installation, Operation, Maintenance and Owner's Manual
IMPORTANT: This manual contains assembly rules, installation steps and guidelines, and use and maintenance instructions for
Isokern MAXIMUS Linear Series gas appliances. This manual must become the property of and be reviewed by all current and
future users of this product. It is the responsibility of the distributor, general contractor and the installer of this product that the
instructions in this manual are followed exactly and, further that the allowed gas log appliance used in this product be installed
in strict accordance with the gas log manufacturer's listing and explicit installation and operation instructions.
Be Sure to Read Entire Manual Before Beginning Construction.
Contents of this manual may change without prior notification.
WARNING:
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
Failure to follow safety warning 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.
• Leave the building immediately.
• 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.
• 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.
THESE FIREPLACES ARE DESIGNED for USE with:
PROPANE (LP) or NATURAL GAS (NG), ONLY
THIS MANUAL CAN ONLY BE REPRODUCED IN ITS ENTIRETY
MAXIMUS Linear Series
®
Isokern Models 82L48, 82L72, 82L96 & 82L120
A PRODUCT OF EARTHCORE
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference
INDUSTRIES, LLC
®
Do not install the Isokern MAXIMUS Linear Series
Gas Fireplace in a manufactured home or mobile
home or recreational vehicle.
This appliance complies with National Safety and
is tested and listed to ANSI/CSA Z21.50 – 2019 as
vented gas fireplaces.
Installation must conform to local codes. Check
local codes prior to installation. In the absence of
local codes, installation must conform with
current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1.
PFS Report No. 09-79
SAP No. 506022-03
USA: ANSI Z21.50 - 2019
Canadian: CSA 2.22- 2019
Issued: January 2020
Revision: 000
©2020 Earthcore Industries, LLC

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  • Page 1 IMPORTANT: This manual contains assembly rules, installation steps and guidelines, and use and maintenance instructions for Isokern MAXIMUS Linear Series gas appliances. This manual must become the property of and be reviewed by all current and future users of this product. It is the responsibility of the distributor, general contractor and the installer of this product that the instructions in this manual are followed exactly and, further that the allowed gas log appliance used in this product be installed in strict accordance with the gas log manufacturer’s listing and explicit installation and operation instructions.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Earthcore Industries Isokern Maximus Linear Series Gas Fireplace 01/2020 Table of Contents Isokern Maximus Linear Rating Plate ......2 Enervex MFD - General Information ......31 General Information ............. 3 Enervex RS Chimney Fan - General Information ..32 Safety Instructions ............ 4-5 Enervex MFD &...
  • Page 3: General Information

    Isokern Maximus Linear Series Models 82L48, 82L72, 82L96 and 82L120 are tested and listed by PFS Corp., USA Report No. 09-79 to ANSI Z21.50 - 2019 and Canadian Standard CSA 2.22 - 2019. The Isokern Maximus Linear Series are top-vented, gas only fireplaces that are listed for use only with the ISOKERN Gas Log appliance listed in this installation manual.
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    1. Always check local building codes governing fireplaces and fireplace installations. The Isokern Maximus Linear Series installation must comply with all local, regional, state and national codes and regulations. 2. The Isokern Maximus Linear Series fireplaces are listed for use with the decorative gas log appliance listed in this manual only.
  • Page 5 21. The Isokern Maximus Linear Series is not intended to heat an entire home or to be used as a heat source. 22. Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperature and should stay away from this appliance to avoid burns or clothing ignition.
  • Page 6: Maximus Linear 82L48 Drawings

    Earthcore Industries Isokern Maximus Linear Series Gas Fireplace 01/2020 Isokern Maximus Linear Series 48” (82L48) Front View Side View 1281 [50 3/8"] 1281 [50 7/16"] [29 13/16"] 416.5 [16 3/8"] [16 7/16"] 1148 [45 3/16"] [18 7/8"] 63 [2 1/2"] 547 [21 9/16"]...
  • Page 7: Maximus Linear 82L48 Components

    Earthcore Industries 01/2020 Isokern Maximus Linear Series Gas Fireplace Isokern Maximus Linear Series 48” (82L48) Component Part# Description 28” Isokern LINEAR Base Plate 53” 4” Isokern LINEAR Smoke Dome (QTY. 2) 16” 53” 3” 25¼” Isokern LINEAR Side Sloping (Qty. 2) 16”...
  • Page 8: Maximus Linear 82L72 Drawings

    Earthcore Industries Isokern Maximus Linear Series Gas Fireplace 01/2020 Isokern Maximus Linear Series 72” (82L72) Front View Side View Steel angle: 6” x 6” x 1/2” cut to span firebox opening. 1281 This item is not [50 3/8"] included in the...
  • Page 9: Maximus Linear 82L72 Components

    Earthcore Industries 01/2020 Isokern Maximus Linear Series Gas Fireplace Isokern Maximus Linear Series 72” (82L72) Component Part# Description Component Part# Description 28” 9½” Isokern LINEAR Isokern LINEAR Base Plate (Qty. 2) Backwall (Qty. 2) 43” 38½” 4” 9½” Isokern LINEAR Isokern LINEAR Smoke Dome (Qty.
  • Page 10: Maximus Linear 82L96 Drawings

    Earthcore Industries Isokern Maximus Linear Series Gas Fireplace 01/2020 Isokern Maximus Linear Series 96” (82L96) Front View Side View Steel angle: 6” x 6” x 1/2” cut to span firebox opening. This item is not included in the 1281 components and [50 3/8"]...
  • Page 11: Maximus Linear 82L96 Components

    Earthcore Industries 01/2020 Isokern Maximus Linear Series Gas Fireplace Isokern Maximus Linear Series 96” (82L96) Component Part# Description Component Part# Description 28” Isokern LINEAR Isokern LINEAR Back wall (Qty. 25) Base Plate 29-5/8” 9½” " " 43” (160) BACKWALL (7', 8' MAGNUM+)
  • Page 12: Maximus Linear 82L120 Drawings

    Earthcore Industries Isokern Maximus Linear Series Gas Fireplace 01/2020 Isokern Maximus Linear Series 120” (82L120) Front View Side View Steel angle: 6” x 6” x 1/2” cut to span firebox opening. This item is not 1281 included in the [50 3/8"]...
  • Page 13: Maximus Linear 82L120 Components

    Earthcore Industries 01/2020 Isokern Maximus Linear Series Gas Fireplace Isokern Maximus Linear Series 120” (82L120) Component Part# Description Component Part# Description 28” Isokern LINEAR Isokern LINEAR Back wall (Qty. 4) 31-1/8” 9½” " Base Plate " 49” (162) BACKWALL; MIDDLE (7',8',10' MAGNUM+) QTY: 10 9½”...
  • Page 14: Required Clearance To Combustibles

    Earthcore Industries Isokern Maximus Linear Series Gas Fireplace 01/2020 Required Clearance to Combustibles The Maximus Linear Series fireplaces and chimney systems are tested and listed for installation with “clearance to combustibles” as follows: Zero inch (0”) clearance to the combustible floor; (Isokern Base Plate must be used) Zero inch (0”) clearance at the Isokern firebox front and smoke dome sides and front.
  • Page 15: Calculating Flooring Loads

    LINEAR 96 @ 108-1/4” x 28” = 21.04 sq. ft. LINEAR 120 @ 131-3/4” x 28” = 25.62 sq. ft. Earthcore is not responsible for structural floor support details for this fireplace system. Unless otherwise noted all floor framing drawings in this manual are merely illustrations to indicate the presence of an underlying floor system.
  • Page 16: Rough Framing Dimensions

    Earthcore Industries Isokern Maximus Linear Series Gas Fireplace 01/2020 Rough Framing Dimensions TYPICAL INSTALLATION FRAMING DIMENSIONS FIGURE 4 Linear Width - A Height - B Depth - C Model 48 56" 51” 29 1/2” Model 72 89” 51” 29 1/2”...
  • Page 17: General Assembly Instructions

    Isokern components as they are fitted together. NOTE: It is important that a 1/2” bead of Earthcore Adhesive is piped onto all the components’ contact surfaces, about 1/2” in from all edges (Figure 7).
  • Page 18: Maximus Linear Assembly Instructions

    For all “raised hearth” construction where concrete blocks Adhesive are used to create the raised platform, it is necessary to use the base plate. Be sure to Earthcore Adhesive the concrete block platform together. CMU used for base plate support should be rated ASTM 90.
  • Page 19 (Figure 11). Look for some Earthcore Adhesive to squeeze out along the joints of all contact surfaces as a sign that the joint is thoroughly sealed with the approved Earthcore Adhesive.
  • Page 20 The steel angle sits in this notch. The ends of the steel angle should not protrude beyond the outer firebox side wall. Earthcore Adhesive is not needed between the steel and the notch in the top of the side wall.
  • Page 21 Isokern Maximus Linear Series Gas Fireplace Isokern Maximus Linear Assembly Instructions 7. Set the rear smoke dome components across the damper beam in a bed of Earthcore Adhesive and flush with the back face of the back damper beam lintel.
  • Page 22 Isokern Maximus Linear Assembly Instructions 9. Set the top plates into position and apply Earthcore Adhesive on top of the smoke dome wall assembly. One side of the top plate shows a thickened center. This side is the bottom face. The flue hole in the top plate is centered in the smoke dome from side to side but is offset from front to back, the center being ten and three-fourths inches (10 3/4”) from the back of the firebox (Figure 25).
  • Page 23: Assembled Linear Units

    Earthcore Industries 01/2020 Isokern Maximus Linear Series Gas Fireplace Assembled - LINEAR 48” Assembled - LINEAR 72”...
  • Page 24 Earthcore Industries Isokern Maximus Linear Series Gas Fireplace 01/2020 Assembled - LINEAR 96” Assembled - LINEAR 120”...
  • Page 25: Access Modification

    Access Modification - Combustion Air Kits, Gas & Electrical Line Feed 4” Combustion air inlet kits are recommended by FIGURE 17 Earthcore and may help improve fireplace operation in homes tightly sealed and with other ventilating appliances Flex Duct To Fireplace (All Parts Noncombustible) installed (Figures 17 and 18).
  • Page 26: B-Vent Metal Chimney - General Information

    Earthcore Industries Isokern Maximus Linear Series Gas Fireplace 01/2020 B-Vent Metal Chimney - General Information The Maximus Linear Series Fireplaces are tested and listed for use with the specified factory-built metal B-Vent Chimney Systems. The design and installation require that the system use the Metal-Fab Type B Gas Vent Chimney System.
  • Page 27: B-Vent Metal Chimney & Components

    Earthcore Industries 01/2020 Isokern Maximus Linear Series Gas Fireplace B-Vent Metal Chimney & Components Component Part# Description Component Part# Description 12M12 B-Vent 12" Length 12MGR B-Vent Guy Ring 12M18 B-Vent 18" Length 12M24 B-Vent 24" Length 12M3 B-Vent 3' Length...
  • Page 28: B-Vent Metal Chimney Installation

    Earthcore Industries Isokern Maximus Linear Series Gas Fireplace 01/2020 B-Vent Metal Chimney Installation 1. Mount Anchor Plate with down draft diverter: Chimneys for Isokern LINEAR fireplaces begin with an Anchor Plate with down draft diverter. It is important that the surface of the Isokern chimney has a level surface on which to attach the Anchor Plate. If the top of the Isokern does not have a level surface, then it will need to be modified accordingly.
  • Page 29 Earthcore Industries 01/2020 Isokern Maximus Linear Series Gas Fireplace B-Vent Metal Chimney Installation 3. If the B-Vent must penetrate the ceiling between floors, cut a hole in the ceiling 2 inches larger than the outside diameter (OD) of the outer casing. The B-Vent is to be centered in this opening. When installed, check to make sure the one inch (25.4 mm) clearance to combustible has been maintained.
  • Page 30: Enervex Rs Chimney Fan & Mfd Components

    Earthcore Industries Isokern Maximus Linear Series Gas Fireplace 01/2020 Enervex RS Chimney Fan & MFD Components Component Part# Description Component Part# Description 221.0300.3012 MFD 12 in. Steel Chimney Adapter for RS 12 and 14 101.0499.1200 Enervex RS 12 Chimney Fan w/ controls 101.0699.1200...
  • Page 31: Enervex Mfd - General Information

    Earthcore Industries 01/2020 Isokern Maximus Linear Series Gas Fireplace Enervex MFD - General Information The ENERVEX MFD is a low profile, automated fireplace damper. It is for use in conjunction with an ENERVEX ADC100 control and RS model chimney fan as part of the EcoDamper System. or with an ADC150 control and RS model chimney fan as part of the IntelliDraft System.
  • Page 32: Enervex Rs Chimney Fan - General Information

    Earthcore Industries Isokern Maximus Linear Series Gas Fireplace 01/2020 Enervex RS Chimney Fan - General Information The RS Chimney Fan is a chimney top mounted ventilator that is designed to provide large flue gas volume capacities. It is designed and intended for use with residential gas or oil fired central space heating systems, for volume water heating or for combination space heating/volume water heating.
  • Page 33: Enervex Mfd & Rs Chimney Fan - Installation Instructions

    Earthcore Industries 01/2020 Isokern Maximus Linear Series Gas Fireplace Enervex MFD & RS Chimney Fan - Installation Instructions FIGURE 25 1. Before installing the MFD on the chimney, a power cable should be wired to the actuator and the actuator cover should be secured.
  • Page 34: Enervex Mfd & Rs Chimney Fan - Wiring Diagram

    Earthcore Industries Isokern Maximus Linear Series Gas Fireplace 01/2020 Enervex MFD & RS Chimney Fan - Wiring Diagram FIGURE 27 COMPONENT LIS PART ID PART # DESCRIPT SC121204M MODIFIED 12X12X4 GAS VALVE ENCLOS PSE-C7-531 84" PILOT ASSEMBLY SIT0.855.006 SIT PROFLAME2 855 MODULATING VALV SIT0.584-308 SIT PROFLAME2 MODULATING VALVE C...
  • Page 35: Firebrick Installation

    Backwall and Sidewalls and 2-1/4” thick firebrick on the Floor. Thicker firebrick may be used as an option. The pattern for the firebrick lining is an owner option. The ISOSET mortar by Earthcore is to be used when lining the Isokern Fireplace.
  • Page 36 Earthcore Industries Isokern Maximus Linear Series Gas Fireplace 01/2020 Firebrick Installation - Maximus Linear Open Front Unit 1. Starting approximately 1/2” from the rear of the firebox, FIGURE 28 lay one course of “full” sized firebrick. Ensure a gap of approximately 1/2”...
  • Page 37: Flush Wall Finish Detail

    Isokern Smoke Dome. Be sure to fill this gap with Earthcore Adhesive in conjunction with placement of the code required noncombustible finish facing material that is set across the top of the firebox opening.
  • Page 38: Clearance To Combustible Trim

    Earthcore Industries Isokern Maximus Linear Series Gas Fireplace 01/2020 Clearance to Combustible Trim Mantle and Mantle Shelf Clearances: FIGURE 32 FIGURE 32 All combustible trim projecting less than one and one-half inch (1 1/2”) must be kept eight inches (8”) from the sides of the fireplace opening.
  • Page 39: Isoflames Linear Burner - Safety Instructions

    Earthcore Industries 01/2020 Isokern Maximus Linear Series Gas Fireplace Isoflames Linear Burner - Safety Instructions WARNING: This appliance assembly contains burner orifices specifically for the input gas specified on the burner and box, as well as the BTU rating specified in this manual. Modifying or failure to use the factory orifice may cause property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
  • Page 40 Earthcore Industries Isokern Maximus Linear Series Gas Fireplace 01/2020 Isoflames Linear Burner - Safety Instructions 17. This decorative gas appliance reaches high temperature. Keep children and adults away from hot surfaces to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Fireplace will remain hot for a time after shutdown. Allow surfaces to cool before touching.
  • Page 41: Isoflames Liner Burner Rating Plate

    These include pregnant women, people with heart or lung diseases or anemia, people at high altitude or under the influence of alcohol. Earthcore Industries strongly recommends the use of a carbon monoxide detector/alarm device wherever gas fired appliances are in use.
  • Page 42: Isoflames Linear Burner - Components List

    Earthcore Industries Isokern Maximus Linear Series Gas Fireplace 01/2020 Isoflames Linear Burner - Components List ② ① NOTE: model ISF LB shown ③ Top view ④ ⑤ ⑥ Bottom view ⑨ ⑦ Note: Flex connector shown with flared fittings ⑧...
  • Page 43: Isoflames Linear Burner - Specifications

    Earthcore Industries 01/2020 Isokern Maximus Linear Series Gas Fireplace Isoflames Linear Burner - Specifications TABLE 2 Burner Specifications Minimum Fireplace Dimension (in) Burner Model Width Nat. Gas L.P. Gas Depth Height Front Rear High High ISF24LB 17.5 ISF36LB 17.5 ISF60LB 17.5...
  • Page 44: Gas Line & Valve Box Installation

    Earthcore Industries Isokern Maximus Linear Series Gas Fireplace 01/2020 Gas Line & Valve Box Installation This appliance must be connected to the gas line in accordance with local codes and/or the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1. After connecting the gas line, all joints in the line and connections at the valve should be checked for leaks before final positioning of the unit.
  • Page 45: Valve Box & Burner Wiring Diagram

    California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For a copy of the home owner’s care and operation manual, go to www.earthcore.co or call 1-800-642-2920. FIGURE 36...
  • Page 46: Burner Installation

    Earthcore Industries Isokern Maximus Linear Series Gas Fireplace 01/2020 Burner Installation Prior to installation: Shut off main gas supply to fireplace. The ISOFLAMES Linear Burner system shall be installed by qualified professional service technician. To ensure proper performance of the appliance the owner’s installation manual must be followed carefully.
  • Page 47 VALVE CONTROL Earthcore Industries 01/2020 Isokern Maximus Linear Series Gas Fireplace BURNER (ISF36LB SHOWN) Burner Installation 1. Connect all burner segments according to burner model diagram Page 55. Make sure all connections are tightly secured. BURNER CAVITY 2. Place burner assembly in center of fireplace floor or cavity.
  • Page 48: Burner Component Connection

    Earthcore Industries Isokern Maximus Linear Series Gas Fireplace 01/2020 36” Burner Connection - ISF36LB For Isokern Maximus Linear 82L48 ISF36LB Box No. Part No. E-18BP4 E-12BP1 ⑧ ④ 60” Burner Connection - ISF60LB For Isokern Maximus Linear 82L72 ISF60LB Box No.
  • Page 49 Earthcore Industries 01/2020 Isokern Maximus Linear Series Gas Fireplace 72” Burner Connection - ISF72LB For Isokern Maximus Linear 82L96 ISF72LB Box No. Part No. E-18BP4 ⑤ E-18BP5 E-12BP2 E-12BP3 E-BPC ⑩ ⑬ ⑨ ④...
  • Page 50 Earthcore Industries Isokern Maximus Linear Series Gas Fireplace 01/2020 96” Burner Connection - ISF96LB For Isokern Maximus Linear 82L120 ISF96LB ⑫ Box No. Part No. E-18BP2 E-18BP3 E-12BP2 E-12BP3 E-12BP4 E-12BP5 ③ E-BPC ⑩ ⑬ ⑨ ② ⑪...
  • Page 51: Burner Lighting Instructions

    Earthcore Industries 01/2020 Isokern Maximus Linear Series Gas Fireplace Burner Lighting Instructions Installer Instructions D. Do not use this appliance if any part has been under It is required that the set of safety instruction labels water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to...
  • Page 52: Remote Control System

    Earthcore Industries Isokern Maximus Linear Series Gas Fireplace 01/2020 Remote Control System Remote Control System The Remote allows you to command the functions of your appliance from the comfort of your chair and is configured to control the On/Off primary burner operation, its flame height through six (6) levels, and provides On/Off control of the appliance.
  • Page 53 Child Safety Lock-Ou Thermostat Transmission Room Temperatu Off/Smart Low Battery Alarm Earthcore Industries SMART 01/2020 Isokern Maximus Linear Series Gas Fireplace Thermostat Set Point Room Temperatu Off/Smart Remote Control System Temp./Level/State SMART Set Point Flame On Temp./Level/State Temperature Indicator Display Maximum Level Indicators With the system in the “OFF”...
  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    Earthcore Industries Isokern Maximus Linear Series Gas Fireplace 01/2020 Troubleshooting Issue Probable Cause Possible Solution - Verify power is ON No power - Check wiring on ignition module No spark on pilot and gas valve are correct - Check pilot wiring assembly is...
  • Page 55: Glass Media Options

    Earthcore Industries 01/2020 Isokern Maximus Linear Series Gas Fireplace Glass Media Options Component Part# Description RFG-10-PB 1/2” REFLECTIVE POSEIDON BLUE FIRE GLASS (10 LB JAR) RFG-10-TC 1/2” REFLECTIVE TERRA COPPER FIRE GLASS (10 LB JAR) RFG-10-VB 1/2” REFLECTIVE VESPER BLACK...
  • Page 56: Optional Log Sets

    Earthcore Industries Isokern Maximus Linear Series Gas Fireplace 01/2020 Optional Log Sets Optional Log Sets can be purchased as an upgrade for the Isokern Maximus Linear Fireplace. Three different designs available for you to choose from. Western Driftwood - Cast Concrete...
  • Page 57: Warranty Card

    Earthcore Industries 01/2020 Isokern Maximus Linear Series Gas Fireplace Warranty Card Please tear out along dashed lines and send to: Earthcore Industries Attn: Technical Department 6899 Phillips Industrial Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32256 Dealer _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Date of Purchase: _____________________________ Date Of Installation: _____________________________________...
  • Page 58: Warranty & Disclaimer

    (2) place of purchase; (3) address of installation; (4) name, address and phone number of the owner; and (5) a brief description of the defect. Earthcore or any division thereof, is not responsible for any labor costs or indirect costs incurred for the replacement of defective components.

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