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Models:
SL-950TR-C
SL-750TR-C
SL-550TR-C
WARNING: IF THE INFORMATION
IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS IS NOT
FOLLOWED EXACTLY, A FIRE OR
EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUS-
ING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PER-
SONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
- Do not store or use gasoline or other flam-
mable 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.
• 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.
Printed in U.S.A. Copyright 2004,
Heat-N-Glo, a brand of Hearth & Home Technologies Inc.
20802 Kensington Boulevard, Lakeville, MN 55044
This product is covered by one or more of the following patents: (United States) 4,112,913; 4,408,594; 4,422,426; 4,424,792; 4,520,791; 4,793,322;
4,852,548; 4,875,464; 5,000,162; 5,016,609; 5,076,254 5,191,877; 5,218,953; 5,328,356; 5,429,495; 5,452,708; 5,542,407; 5,613,487; (Australia)
543790; 586383; (Canada) 1,123,296; 1,297,746; 2,195,264; (Mexico) 97-0457; (New Zealand) 200265; or other U.S. and foreign patents pending.
READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR
OPERATING THIS APPLIANCE. THIS INSTALLERS
GUIDE MUST BE LEFT WITH APPLIANCE FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.
WARNING: IMPROPER INSTALLA-
TION, ADJUSTMENT, ALTERATION,
SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN
CAUSE INJURY OR PROPERTY DAM-
AGE. REFER TO THIS MANUAL. FOR
ASSISTANCE OR ADDITIONAL INFOR-
MATION CONSULT A QUALIFIED IN-
STALLER, SERVICE AGENCY, OR THE
GAS SUPPLIER.
1. This appliance may be installed in an af-
termarket, permanently located, manufac-
tured (mobile) home, where not prohibited
by local codes.
2. 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.
Please contact your Heat-N-Glo dealer with any
questions or concerns. For the number of your nearest
Heat-N-Glo dealer, please call 1-888-427-3973.
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Installers Guide
Underwriters
Laboratories Listed
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  • Page 1 Printed in U.S.A. Copyright 2004, Please contact your Heat-N-Glo dealer with any questions or concerns. For the number of your nearest Heat-N-Glo, a brand of Hearth & Home Technologies Inc. Heat-N-Glo dealer, please call 1-888-427-3973. 20802 Kensington Boulevard, Lakeville, MN 55044 This product is covered by one or more of the following patents: (United States) 4,112,913;...
  • Page 2: Safety And Warning Information

    SAFETY AND WARNING INFORMATION These units MUST use one of the vent systems READ and UNDERSTAND all instructions carefully described in the Installing the Fireplace section of before starting the installation. FAILURE TO the Installers Guide. NO OTHER vent systems or FOLLOW these installation instructions may result components MAY BE USED.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Appliance Certification ................10 Installation Codes .................. 10 High Altitude Installations ..............10 Section 2: Getting Started ..............11 Introducing the Heat-N-Glo Gas Fireplaces ..........11 Pre-installation Preparation ..............11 Section 3: Installing the Fireplace ............. 15 Constructing the Fireplace Chase ............15 Step 1 Locating the Fireplace ............
  • Page 4: Section 1: Approvals And Codes

    High Altitude Installations U.L. Listed gas appliances are tested and approved without The Heat-N-Glo fireplace models discussed in this Installers requiring changes for elevations from 0 to 2,000 feet in the Guide have been tested to certification standards and listed U.
  • Page 5: Section 2: Getting Started

    Getting Started Introducing the Heat-N-Glo Gas Fireplaces The Heat-N-Glo Warranty will be voided by, and Heat-N-Glo disclaims any responsibility for, the following actions: Heat-N-Glo direct vent gas fireplaces are designed to oper- • Installation of any damaged fireplace or vent system ate with all combustion air siphoned from outside of the component.
  • Page 6 39-5/8 (1007mm) ELECTRICAL ACCESS 3-9/16 2-3/16 (90mm) (55mm) 6-7/8 GAS LINE (1092mm) 5-1/16 (174mm) ACCESS (129mm) (1218mm) TOP STANDOFFS VENT CERAMIC COLLARS FIBER PAD HOOD RATING PLATE/LABELS BOTTOM GRILLE COVER ELECTRICAL CONTROLS ACCESS ACCESS Figure 1. Diagram of the SL-950TR-C...
  • Page 7 30 3/4 (781mm) 15 3/8 (13mm) (391mm) 16 3/8 15 7/8 (416mm) (403mm) 8 13/16 (224mm) Ø Ø 6 (203mm) (168mm) 37 7/8 (961mm) (1016mm) 20 3/4 34 5/8 (526mm) (879mm) 3 9/16 (90mm) 2 3/16 (55mm) 36 1/8 ELECTRICAL (917mm) ACCESS LINE...
  • Page 8 25 3/4 (653mm) 12 7/8 (326mm) 16 3/8 15 7/8 (414mm) (402mm) 8 13/16 (223mm) Ø (203mm) Ø6 5/8 (168mm) 36 7/16 (925mm) 17 1/4 31 1/8 (438mm) 32 9/16 (790mm) (828mm) 2 3/16 3 9/16 (55mm) (90mm) GAS LINE ELECTRICAL (790mm) ACCESS...
  • Page 9: Section 3: Installing The Fireplace

    Minimum Clearances from the Fireplace to Combustible Materials tion barriers should be installed in the chase as per regional codes for the rest of the home. Additionally, Heat-N-Glo rec- Inches ommends that the inside surfaces be sheetrocked and taped Glass Front ........36 ..914 for maximum air tightness.
  • Page 10: Step 2 Framing The Fireplace

    SL-550TR-C 37” 33” 16 1/4” 36 1/2” 24 3/8” 3” WALL STUD FOR SL-950TR-C ONLY: NON-COMBUSTIBLE ZONE 2-1/4” IS DEFINED BY 3” ABOVE THE ELBOW FOR THE ENTIRE WIDTH AND DEPTH (BEHIND THE FRONT HEADER) OF THE FIREBOX. Figure 5.
  • Page 11 DVP4 DVP6 DVP12 14-1/4 12-3/16 MAX. MIN. DVP12A 9-7/8 DVP24 45.0 10-1/4 DVP45 DVP36 11-1/4 7-1/4 1-1/4 TYP DVP48 8-9/16 1/2 TYP NOTE: PIPES OVERLAP 1-1/4 INCHES 12-9/16 (34.93mm) AT EACH JOINT. Figure 6. DVP-Series Direct Vent Component Specifications (5-inch inner pipe / 8-inch outer pipe)
  • Page 12 6 1/2 6 3/8 9 1/4 6 1/2 9 5/8 6 3/8 6 5/8 SL-45D 6 5/8 9 5/8 SL-90D SL-09D SL-12/17D (SL12-17D) SL-24D SL-48D SL-36D 8 3/4 12-17 23 3/4 35 3/4 47 3/4 17-24 6 1/2 11 3/4 5 3/4 6 5/8 SL-17/24D...
  • Page 13: Step 3 Installing The Vent System

    Step 3. Installing the Vent System WARNING: YOU MUST NOT MIX DVP-SERIES AND SL D-SERIES COMPONENTS IN ANY VENT A. Vent System Approvals SYSTEM CONFIGURATION. These models have vent starting collars on both the top and the back of the unit. Depending upon the installation, Identifying Vent Components decide which ONE set of starting collars will be used to Approved vent system components are labeled for identifi-...
  • Page 14 36" (914 mm) Note: You may use a 45 elbow in corner installations for models SL- 550TR-C and SL-750TR-C ONLY. Use two 90 elbows for corner installations on SL-950TR-C. Use DVP-Series components only. 90-DEGREE ELBOWS For corner installation of model SL-950TR-C.
  • Page 15 Figure 12. Venting with One 90° Elbow Use SL D-Series components only. VENTING WITH ONE (1) 90 ELBOW NATURAL GAS MODEL SL-550TR-C MODEL SL-750TR-C MODEL SL-950TR-C V (MIN.) H (MAX.) H (MAX.) H (MAX.) 2.5 FT (863mm) 2 FT (610mm) Elbow on Top 2.5 FT (863mm)
  • Page 16 H + H 1' MIN. (305 mm) 2' MAX. (610 mm) 4' MAX. (1.22m) 2' MIN. (610 mm) 4' MAX. (1.22 m) 8' MAX. (2.4m) 3' MIN. (914 mm) 6' MAX. (1.86 m) 12' MAX. (3.6m) 4' MIN. (1.22 m) 8' MAX.
  • Page 17 VENTING WITH TWO (2) 90 ELBOWS NATURAL GAS MODEL SL-550TR-C MODEL SL-750TR-C MODEL SL-950TR-C V (MIN.) H + H (MAX.) H + H (MAX.) H + H (MAX.) Elbow on Top 2.5 FT (863mm) 2.5 FT (863mm) 2 FT (610mm)
  • Page 18 VENTING WITH TWO (2) 90 ELBOWS NATURAL GAS MODEL SL-550TR-C MODEL SL-750TR-C MODEL SL-950TR-C V (MIN.) H (MAX.) H (MAX.) H (MAX.) Elbow on Top 2.5 FT (863mm) 2.5 FT (863mm) 2 FT (610mm) 1 FT (305mm) 3 FT (914mm)
  • Page 19 H + H 1' MIN. (305 mm) 2' MAX. (610mm) 4' MAX. (1.22m) 2' MIN. (610 mm) 4' MAX. (1.22m) 8' MAX. (2.48m) 3' MIN. (914 mm) 6' MAX. (1.86m) 12' MAX. (3.72m) 4' MIN. (1.22 m) 8' MAX. (2.48m) 16' MAX.
  • Page 20 VENTING WITH THREE (3) 90 ELBOWS NATURAL GAS MODEL SL-550TR-C MODEL SL-750TR -C MODEL SL-950TR-C V (MIN.) H (MAX.) H + H (MAX.) H (MAX.) H + H (MAX.) H (MAX.) H + H (MAX.) Elbow on Top 2.5 FT (863mm) 4 FT (1.22m)
  • Page 21 VENTING WITH THREE (3) 90 ELBOWS NATURAL GAS MODEL SL-550TR-C MODEL SL-750TR-C MODEL SL-950TR-C V (MIN.) H + H (MAX.) H + H (MAX.) H + H (MAX.) Elbow on Top 2.5 FT (863mm) 2.5 FT (863mm) 2 FT (610mm)
  • Page 22 90° VENTING WITH FOUR (4) ELBOWS NATURAL AND PROPANE GAS V (MIN.) H (MAX.) (MIN.) (MAX.) (MIN.) 2' (609mm) 5' (1.52m) 5' (1.52m) 5' (1.52m) 4.5' (1.37m) V + V + H + H MAX. = 40' (12.2m) Use SL D-Series components only.
  • Page 23: Installing Vent Components

    B. Installing Vent Components DVP Series Venting Only: After determining which set of starting collars will be used 1. Attaching the Venting to the Fireplace (top or rear), follow venting instructions accordingly. Refer to Cinch Pipe and Termination Cap installation in- Venting Out the Rear Vent (See Figure 21) structions.
  • Page 24 SL-D and SL-Flex Series Venting Only: 1. Attach the First Vent Component to the Starting Collars To attach the first vent component to the starting collars of the fireplace: • Lock the vent components into place by sliding the con- centric pipe sections with four (4) equally spaced interior beads into the fireplace collar or previously installed com- ponent end with four (4) equally spaced indented sections.
  • Page 25 DVP, SL-D and SL-Flex Series Venting: For Vertical Runs - One ceiling firestop is REQUIRED at the hole in each ceiling through which the vent passes. STEP 4. Install Firestops To install firestops for vertical runs that pass through ceilings: For Horizontal Runs - Firestops are REQUIRED on both sides of a combustible wall through which the vent passes.
  • Page 26: Vent Termination

    C. Vent Termination If the area above the ceiling is NOT an attic, position and secure the ceiling firestop on the ceiling side of the previously SL-Series Venting Only: cut and framed hole. For Horizontal Terminations - To attach and secure the termination to the last section of horizontal vent: •...
  • Page 27 3. All gravity air intakes within 3 feet of a termination cap must be Heat-N-Glo assumes no responsibility for the improper perfor- a minimum of 1 foot below the termination cap.
  • Page 28 For Vertical Terminations - To locate the vent and install To seal the roof hole, and to divert rain and snow from the the vent sections: vent system: • Locate and mark the vent centerpoint on the underside • Attach a flashing to the roof using nails, and use a non- of the roof, and drive a nail through the centerpoint.
  • Page 29: Positioning, Leveling, And Securing The Fireplace

    Step 4. Positioning, Leveling, and Step 5. The Gas Control Systems Securing the Fireplace WARNING: THIS UNIT IS NOT FOR USE WITH The diagram below shows how to properly position, level, SOLID FUEL. and secure the fireplace. Two types of gas control systems are used with this model: Standing Pilot Ignition and Intermittent Pilot Ignition (IPI).
  • Page 30: Step 6 The Gas Supply Line

    Step 7. Gas Pressure Requirements • Locate the gas line access hole in the outer casing of the fireplace. Pressure requirements for Heat-N-Glo gas fireplaces are • The gas line may be run from either side of the fireplace shown in the table below.
  • Page 31: Step 8 Wiring The Fireplace

    REMOTE SWITCH 3/16” PIGGYBACK CONNECTOR PIGTAIL BLACK S2 ON/OFF WHITE T2 SWITCH GAS VALVE RED T1 THERMOPILE BLACK S1 THERMOCOUPLE OPTIONAL WALL SWITCH, THERMOSTAT OR REMOTE Figure 35. Standing Pilot Ignition Wiring Diagram Step 8. Wiring the Fireplace Optional Accessories NOTE: Electrical wiring must be installed by a licensed electrician.
  • Page 32 TRANSFORMER INTERMITTENT PILOT IGNITOR 3 VAC IGNITION MODULE 3 VAC JUNCTION BOX 120 VAC JUNCTION BOX 120 VAC WALL SWITCH FAN OUTLET RECEPTACLE (NO FAN OPTION) GROUND TO FIREPLACE PLUG-IN 3V TRANSFORMER CHASSIS OPTIONAL BATTERY BACKUP OPTIONAL LOW VOLTAGE FLAME SPARKER/ REMOTE SEE NOTE 1 SENSOR...
  • Page 33: Step 9 Finishing

    CAUTION: IF JOINTS BETWEEN THE FINISHED WALLS Step 9. Finishing AND THE FIREPLACE SURROUND (TOP AND SIDES) Figure 38 shows the minimum vertical and corresponding ARE SEALED, A 300° F. MINIMUM SEALANT MATE- maximum horizontal dimensions of fireplace mantels or other RIAL MUST BE USED.
  • Page 34: Step 10 Installing Trim, Logs, And Ember Material

    3/8” clearances on the side and top front edges of the fireplace, ___________________________________________ but MUST NEVER overlap onto the front face. The joints SL-950TR-C 3/8” Full Open between the finished wall and the fireplace top and sides can only be sealed with a 300° F. (149° C) minimum sealant.
  • Page 35: Step 11 Before Lighting The Fireplace

    Double-check vent terminations and front grilles for Heat-N-Glo fireplaces manufactured with tempered glass may be installed in hazardous locations such as bathtub enclosures obstructions. as defined by the CPSC. The tempered glass has been tested • Before lighting the fireplace, double-check the unit for and certified to the requirements of ANSI Z97.1-1984 and CPSC...
  • Page 36: Section 4: Maintaining And Servicing Your Fireplace

    Maintaining and Servicing Your Fireplace Fireplace Maintenance Checking Vent System Although the frequency of your fireplace servicing and main- Frequency: Before initial use and at least annually tenance will depend on use and the type of installation, you thereafter, more frequently if possible. should have a qualified service technician perform an appli- By: Qualified service technician/Home owner.

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