Pacific energy TOFINO i20 SIT Installation Instructions Manual

Pacific energy TOFINO i20 SIT Installation Instructions Manual

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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 death.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapours 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.
Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbour'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.
This appliance may be installed in an after-
market permanently located, manufactured
home (USA only) or 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
unless a certified kit is used.
This appliance is suitable for installation in a
bedroom or bed sitting room.
Visit www.pacificenergy.net for the most recent version of this manual
041119-56
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
TOFINO
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL: TOFINO i20
(SIT & Maxitrol G6R versions)
SERIES: A
DIRECT VENT GAS INSERT
TOFINO
100000328-50

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 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 death. TOFINO FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table Of Contents Important Note for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: ..3 Gas valve for Maxitrol Configuration ........21 Caution ..................4 Maxitrol controller .............21 Safety ..................5 Maxitrol gas valve .............21 WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS ........5 Gas Pressure Check / Output / Efficiency .......
  • Page 3: Important Note For The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts

    Important Note for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: From Massachusetts Rules and Regulations 248 5.08: For all side wall 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 seven (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.
  • Page 4: Caution

    Caution FOR YOUR SAFETY - Do not install or operate your Pacific Energy fireplace without first reading and understanding this manual. Any installation or operational deviation from the following instruc- tions voids the Pacific Energy Fireplace Warranty and may prove hazardous.
  • Page 5: Safety

    Safety • Due to high temperatures, this gas appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies. • Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperatures and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition. •...
  • Page 6: First Fire

    First Fire When lit for the first time, the fireplace will emit a slight odour for a couple of hours. This is due to the curing of paints, sealants and lubricants used in the manufacturing process. This condition is temporary. Open doors and windows to ventilate area. Odour caused by the curing process may cause discomfort to some individuals.
  • Page 7: Fireplace Dimensions

    Fireplace Dimensions Figure 1: Tofino Dimensions. Tofino i20 SIT Tofino i20 Maxitrol 4” 4” 6” 6” 15 5/8” 14 3/4” 17 3/8” Use dimension “C” 30 1/4” 30 1/4” 18” 18” 13 1/4” 13 1/2” 19 3/8” 19 3/8” 21”...
  • Page 8: Tofino Insert Backing Plate Dimensions

    Tofino Insert Backing Plate Dimensions Tofino i20 HEIGHT / WIDTH REGULAR 26” 38” OVERSIZED 28” 42” 4-SIDED FULL FRAME 27 1/8” 35 1/4” Figure 2: Tofino Surround dimensions. i20 TOFINO 041119-56 100000328...
  • Page 9: Existing Fireplace Preparation

    Existing Fireplace Preparation Note: SIT controlled installations require that an electrical outlet be installed either into an existing fireplace cavity before the Tofino is installed, or alternatively, the power cord can access a pre-existing power outlet elsewhere in the room by way of knock-out openings located on either side of the backing plate.
  • Page 10: Clearances To Combustibles

    Clearances to Combustibles Mantel Clearances 30” from fireplace floor to mantel Mantel Depth Mantel Depth 14” Hearth Clearance Mantel Clearance 0” Objects in front of Appliance 36” Hearth Clearance Under Appliance Figure 4: Mantel clearance. 0” Horizontal Clearances Horizontal clearance to adjacent sidewall combustibles. Refer to Figure 5. 18”...
  • Page 11: Adjustable Leveling Bolts

    Adjustable Leveling Bolts Adjustable leveling bolts This fireplace comes with two leveling bolts (Figure 6) used to adjust the angle of the front of the fireplace relative to the wall in which it’s installed. The bolts are pre- Side to side levelling installed.
  • Page 12: Venting

    Venting Only certified venting systems or components may be installed with this fireplace. Only the following vent terminals should be used for the Tofino i20. Max Vent Height 40’ (12.2m) Tofino i20 Min. Vent Height Manufacturer Model Model number 10’ (3m) Duravent High wind DVA-CL33...
  • Page 13: Flue Adapter

    Flue adapter The Tofino i20 uses 3” flex tubing for both the air intake and air exhaust. The Tofino i20 ships with a flue adapter which fits onto the top of the firebox and is affixed with a connection bolt (Figure 13). The flex tubing extending down from the chimney attaches to the flue adapter.
  • Page 14: Sit Control Overview

    SIT Control Overview Figure 15: Proflame - SIT remote control device. Figure 14: SIT electrical controller. The SIT Proflame controller (Figure 14) is used along with the SIT Proflame gas valve (See “Figure 39” on page 20) . The use of the SIT Proflame controller requires a remote control device (provided) unique to the SIT Proflame configuration.
  • Page 15: Door Installation/Removal

    Door Installation/Removal Figure 18: Glass door and hooks. Figure 19: Unlocking the glass door. Approx. 3/4” Figure 20: Locking the glass door. Figure 21: Door handles in closed position. Removal 1. Remove the decorative front and backing plate from the front of the fireplace, “Surround Installation/ Removal Instructions”...
  • Page 16: Panel Installation

    Panel Installation The panel sets are delicate and should be handled with care. The baffle and panel support bracket (Figure 22) retains the side panels, supports the front end of the ceramic glass baffle, and has a shield which directs the light from the ceiling of the firebox (available on i20s models only) down onto the log set (model dependent).
  • Page 17: Installation

    Figure 26: Rear panel in place. Figure 27: Upper corner. Installation 1. With the above mentioned support bracket and bolts removed, hang the rear panel onto the posts protruding from the rear wall (Figure 25 and Figure 26). 2. Gently place the base of either of the two side panels along the edge of the firebox floor and wall. Then slowly tilt the top part of the panels up into the edge of the wall and ceiling.
  • Page 18: Baffle

    Baffle Ceramic glass baf e Front baf e support Rear ceramic glass baf e & rear panel support posts Figure 30: Ceramic glass baffle. Figure 31: Inserting baffle into the upper corner. The baffle is made of ceramic glass which allows for the use of a halogen lamp feature. The halogen lamp is only available on units using the SIT Proflame configuration, the Maxitrol configuration does not include the use of a halogen lamp.
  • Page 19: Electrical Supply

    Electrical Supply Knock-out for power cord Figure 34: Electrical connection. Figure 35: Knock-out for power cord. Note: SIT controlled installations require that an electrical outlet be installed either into an existing fireplace cavity before the Tofino is installed, or alternatively, the power cord can access a pre-existing power outlet elsewhere in the room by way of knock-out openings located on either side of the backing plate (Figure 35).
  • Page 20: Gas Valve For Sit Configuration

    Gas Valve for SIT Configuration Figure 38: SIT control center. Figure 39: SIT Gas valve. SIT controller SIT gas valve The SIT controller is mounted The SIT gas valve assembly is onto a caddy which is located on mounted onto a caddy which is the left hand side of the fireplace located on the right hand side for easy access.
  • Page 21: Gas Valve For Maxitrol Configuration

    Gas valve for Maxitrol Configuration Maxitrol controller The Maxitrol controller is mounted onto a caddy which is located on the left hand side of the fireplace for easy access. Remove the surround to gain access to the controller. Figure 40: Maxitrol electrical controller in its caddy. Maxitrol gas valve The Maxitrol gas valve assembly is mounted onto a caddy which...
  • Page 22: Gas Pressure Check / Output / Efficiency

    Gas Pressure Check / Output / Efficiency Please refer to following page for gas pressure testing procedure. SIT Valve Maxitrol Valve Gas pressure requirements Gas pressure requirements Input Pressure Natural Gas Propane Input Pressure Natural Gas Propane Minimum 5.0” WC 12.5”...
  • Page 23: Gas Pressure Testing Procedure

    Gas Pressure Testing Procedure Note: This section covers gas pressure testing for both SIT and Maxitrol gas valves. Note: To test the gas pressure, turn off the gas supply to the appliance before loosening test point screws. Verify gas pressures with the fireplace lit and at the highest setting. 1.
  • Page 24: Damper Adjustment

    Damper Adjustment Closed Open Figure 46: Damper adjustment. Note: Be aware that the damper adjustment mechanism may be hot if the fireplace has been burning for any length of time. Tofino fireplaces come with an adjustable vent damper. This damper is located behind the air deflector at the rear of the inner firebox.
  • Page 25: Venturi Adjustment

    Venturi Adjustment Venturi closed Opened Closed Figure 48: Tofino venturi adjustments. Figure 49: Venturi closed. Venturi opened The Tofino has two burners and therefore, two venturis. The venturis are easily accessible and adjustable without having to remove the door. To adjust the venturis: 1.
  • Page 26: Glass Media Installation

    Glass Media Installation 1. With the interior panels and the ceramic glass baffle installed, place the glass burner tray (Figure 51) inside and over the burners and secure in place (total of 10 screws to be used). The panel spacer tabs will hold the panels against the firebox walls to allow for adequate air flow around the perimeter of the burner tray.
  • Page 27: Split Log Set Installation

    Split Log Set Installation Left side Right side base piece base piece Center base piece Figure 55: Log set base pieces. Figure 57: Log number 2. Figure 56: Log number 1. Figure 58: Log number 3. Figure 59: Log number 4. Figure 61: Log number 6.
  • Page 28: Log Set Installation

    Log set Installation Note: Panel set must be installed before the Split log set installation begins. 1. Begin by placing the air deflector / 1st log support (Figure 64) behind the rear burner and up against the rear wall (Figure 65). Position so that the lip faces toward the front of the fireplace. Fasten the deflector down with supplied screws.
  • Page 29 Figure 67: Right side mesh guard. Figure 68: Right side mesh guard in place. 3. Place the front mesh guard (Figure 69) along the leading edge of the front burner as shown in (Figure 70) and secure with supplied screws. Figure 69: Front mesh guard.
  • Page 30 Figure 72: Installing left side base piece. Figure 71: Front base piece. 4. Install the front base piece (Figure 55) as shown in Figure 71. Make sure that indent on the bottom inside edge fits over the pilot assembly. 5. Install the left side base piece (Figure 55) as shown in Figure 72. 6.
  • Page 31 Support spacer over left-hand side post Figure 75: Support spacer over post. Figure 76: 1st log placement. Rear wall Figure 77: Log one position on air Figure 78: Ember pieces spread on top of burner trays. deflector - 1st log support. 7.
  • Page 32 Place extra ember pieces here to hide gaps Pilot location Air gaps Figure 79: Front tray filled lightly with ember pieces Figure 80: Air gaps. and pilot location. 10. Place log number two (Figure 57) so that the post protruding from the bottom of the log can be inserted into the hole of the left base piece.
  • Page 33 Figure 83: 4th log placement. Figure 84: 5th log placement. 13. Place the 5th log (Figure 60) so that the bottom end of the log rests against the right wall panel and on top of the front base piece. Position the upper end so that the longer branch is cradled in the crook of the 4th log (Figure 84).
  • Page 34: Driftwood Log Set Installation

    Driftwood Log Set Installation Screw Ember pieces retainer Air de ector / 1st log support Air de ector / 1st log support Ember pieces retainer (lip edge faces to the front of unit) Figure 86: Ember pieces retainer and air deflector-1st Figure 87: Gap between air deflector and burner.
  • Page 35 Figure 90: Side mesh guard. Figure 89: Front mesh guard in place. 3. Place and secure with a single screw, the side mesh guard (Figure 90) on the right hand side of the firebox as shown in Figure 91. Front mesh guard Side mesh guard Figure 91: Front and side mesh guards in place.
  • Page 36 4. Position the base pieces (Figure 92) as follows: Place the left and right base pieces so that their leading edges are parallel to the leading edge of the front burner (Figure 93). Follow this by placing the center base piece so that it covers the pilot assembly. Move all 3 pieces so that the front and side pieces are touching each other (Figure 94).
  • Page 37 Figure 96: Ember pieces in burner tray. 6. Fill the burner trays with enough ember material to cover the bottom of the burner trays (Figure 96). 7. Locate the Driftwood log set (Figure 97) and install as follows: Figure 97: Driftwood log set. 100000328 041119-56 i20 TOFINO...
  • Page 38 Figure 98: First log placement. Figure 99: 2nd log placement. 8. Place the 1st log (Figure 97) on top of the air deflector / 1st log support tray so that is up against the rear wall (Figure 98). The left hand side of the log should be tucked into the left rear corner of the firebox. 9.
  • Page 39 Figure 102: Fifth log placement. Figure 103: Sixth log placement. 12. Place the 5th log on top of both the 2nd and 3rd log and up against the right hand wall (Figure 102). 13. Finish log set installation by placing the 6th log so that one end lays on the left base piece and the other end lays on top of the 3rd log piece.
  • Page 40: Manual Switch Installation For Sit Units

    Manual Switch Installation for SIT Units The manual ON/OFF switch for the fireplace comes semi-installed (Figure 106). All that is needed is to install the switch itself to the surround backing plate. To install ON/OFF Switch 1. Check that the ON/OFF Switch cable is plugged into the SIT module (jack X8) as shown in Figure 105. Connector X8 Figure 105: SIT manual switch connection at SIT module.
  • Page 41 2. With the surround backing plate positioned in front of the fireplace, position the switch in behind the open slot in the backing plate and screw into place (Figure 107). 3. Install the surround backing plate and surround. REMOTE Figure 106: Pre-installed ON OFF switch SIT assembly. Figure 107: On Off switch for SIT units.
  • Page 42: Manual Switch Installation For Maxitrol Units

    Manual Switch Installation for Maxitrol Units The manual ON/OFF switch for the fireplace comes semi-installed. All that is needed is to install the switch itself to the surround backing plate. Figure 109: Switch connector at control module. Figure 108: Pre-installed ON OFF switch assembly.
  • Page 43 3. Use a 2mm Allen key to fasten the switch to the backing plate. Figure 111: Attaching switch to backing plate. ON / OFF Flame UP/Down 4. Install the surround backing plate and surround (Figure 112). Figure 112: On Off switch location for Maxitrol units. 100000328 041119-56 i20 TOFINO...
  • Page 44: Pairing The Sit Remote Handset And Receiver

    Pairing the SIT Remote Handset and Receiver 1. Install 4 AA batteries into the battery holder located behind the electronic control module on the pull - out caddy (Figure 113). Note: Batteries are not required if the fireplace is connected to an AC power source. 2.
  • Page 45: Pairing The Maxitrol Remote Handset And Receiver

    Pairing the Maxitrol Remote Handset and Receiver 1. Insert batteries four double “AA” batteries into the receiver module (Figure 116). 2. Install 3 AAA batteries into the Maxitrol remote handset (Figure 117). 3. The receiver must learn the handset code: Remove the decorative front followed by the backing plate (Figure 119 and Figure 120).
  • Page 46: Surround Installation/Removal Instructions

    Surround Installation/Removal Instructions Figure 119: Standard Front. Figure 120: Backing plate. Installation 1. Attach the ON/OFF Switch face plate to the backing plate before seating the backing plate onto the fire- place. 2. Place the backing plate onto the fireplace by inserting its four hooks into the four slots on the fireplace frame (Figure 121).
  • Page 47: Artisan Front Trim Installation

    Artisan Front Trim Installation The Artisan Front comes with a trim piece which mounts between the Artisan Front and the Backing plate. To Install the trim piece and Backing Plate the Artisan Front: Trim for Artisan Front 1. Mount the backing plate to the fireplace as shown in on page 46.
  • Page 48: Lighting Instructions

    Lighting Instructions Due to high surface temperatures, keep children, clothing and furniture away. Keep burner and FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING control compartment clean. See installation and operating instructions accompanying the appliance. WARNING: - Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbour's phone. Follow If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a the gas supplier's instructions.
  • Page 49: Maintenance

    Replacement door can be obtained from your nearest Pacific Energy Fireplaces dealer. The size required is dependent on which version of Tofino is installed. Use original Tofino door only.
  • Page 50: Wiring Diagram For Sit Proflame

    Wiring Diagram for SIT Proflame Caution: Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Verify proper operation after servicing. LAMP COMFORT i20 TOFINO 041119-56 100000328...
  • Page 51: Wiring Diagram For Maxitrol

    Wiring Diagram for Maxitrol Main Burner 8 Wire Cable Pilot Burner Combination Interrupter Block Control Thermocurrent Cable SW Thermocurrent Cable TC Ignition Cable Receiver ON/OFF Flame UP/DOWN Antenna RESET Button Figure 129: Maxitrol wiring diagram. 100000328 041119-56 i20 TOFINO...
  • Page 52: Tofino I20 Rating Label

    Tofino i20 Rating Label SIT Version WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. This appliance equipped for altitudes 0 - 4500 ft. (0 - 1372 m) / Cet unité est conçu pour des altitudes variant entre Refer to the owner’s information manual provided with this appliance.
  • Page 53: Rating Label Location

    Rating label location The rating label for the Tofino is located on the left-hand outside wall of the insert. Figure 130: Rating label location. 100000328 041119-56 i20 TOFINO...
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  • Page 56 © 2019 Copyright Pacific Energy Fireplace Products LTD. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is prohibited except as allowed under the copyright laws. For technical support, please contact your retailer Web site: www. pacificenergy.net 2975 Allenby Rd., Duncan, BC V9L 6V8...

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