Astria Fireplaces Alpha32ZMN Installation & Operation Instructions

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P/N 126879-01 REV. D 12/2019
P126879-01
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-fi red 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 6 of this manual.
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fi re or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
– Do not store or use gasoline or other fl ammable 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 fi re department.
– Installation and service must be performed by a qualifi ed installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
Installation and Operation Instructions
Unvented (Vent-Free) Radiant Faced and Louvered
Fireplace System with Logs and Thermostat Blower
Models
PFS
®
US
Report No. F12-047
For use with log set (required option)
Alpha32ZMN
Alpha32ZMP
BisonMtn18
Alpha36ZMN
Alpha36ZMP
BisonMtn24

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  • Page 1 Installation and Operation Instructions Unvented (Vent-Free) Radiant Faced and Louvered Fireplace System with Logs and Thermostat Blower P/N 126879-01 REV. D 12/2019 Models ® Alpha32ZMN Alpha32ZMP Alpha36ZMN Alpha36ZMP P126879-01 Report No. F12-047 For use with log set (required option) BisonMtn18 BisonMtn24 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 Please carefully read and follow all instructions in this manual. Pay Product Identifi cation ................4 special attention to all warnings and safety information. Local Codes ..................4 Unpacking ....................
  • Page 3 SAFETY Continued Fireplaces become very hot when running fi replace. DANGER: Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death! WARNING: Young children should be carefully Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide poison- supervised when they are in the same room with the ing resemble the fl...
  • Page 4: Product Identification

    SAFETY 16. Operating fi replace above elevations of 4,500 feet could cause Continued pilot outage. 17. To prevent performance problems, do not use propane/LP fuel 1. WARNING: This appliance is only for use with the type of gas tank of less than 100 lbs. capacity (propane/LP only). indicated on the rating plate.
  • Page 5: Local Codes

    LOCAL CODES UNPACKING Install and use appliance with care. The installation CAUTION: Do not remove the data must conform with local codes or in the absence plates attached to the heater base as- of local codes, to the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA54*.
  • Page 6: Air For Combustion And Ventilation

    AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Unusually tight construction is defi ned as con- WARNING: This heater shall not be struction where: installed in a room or space unless the a. walls and ceilings exposed to the outside atmosphere have a continuous water vapor required volume of indoor combustion retarder with a rating of one perm (6 x 10 air is provided by the method described...
  • Page 7 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR Compare the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support with the actual amount of Btu/Hr used. FIREBOX LOCATION _________ Btu/Hr (maximum the space can Determining if You Have a Confi ned or Unconfi ned support) Space Using the Standard Method _________ Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr...
  • Page 8 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills Ventilation Air From Inside Building or ducts. You must provide two permanent open- This fresh air would come from an adjoining un- ings: one within 12"...
  • Page 9: Installation

    INSTALLATION Use the dimensions shown for rough openings to NOTICE: This appliance is intended for create the easiest installation. See Built-In Fireplace supplemental heating. Use this appliance Installation, Page 12. along with your primary heating system. Do IMPORTANT: Vent-free heaters add moisture to the not install this appliance as your primary air.
  • Page 10 INSTALLATION Continued ASSEMBLING AND ATTACHING OPTIONAL Trim PERIMETER TRIM Hanging Screws IMPORTANT: If you are recessing the fi rebox in a wall, do not attach trim at this time. See Built-In Fireplace Installation, Page 12. NOTE: These instructions show assembling and Hanging attaching trim to fi...
  • Page 11 INSTALLATION Continued 5. Route fl exible gas line through access hole in MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE hearth base. MATERIALS 6. Center cabinet mantel on hearth base (see Figure Top 0", Left and Right Sides 16", 10, Page 12). Make sure mantel is fl ush against Bottom and Rear 0", Front 36"...
  • Page 12 INSTALLATION Continued 1. Frame in rough opening. Use dimensions shown in Figure 13 for the rough opening. If Cabinet Mantel installing in a corner, use dimensions shown in Figure 14, Page 13, for the rough opening. 2. Install gas piping into fi replace location. This installation includes an approved fl...
  • Page 13 INSTALLATION Continued Rough Opening Dimensions for Built-in Installation Front Width Model Height Depth (Inside to Inside) Nails or 32" 34-7/8" 36-3/4" 16-1/4" Wood 36" 41-1/2" 40-1/2" 20-3/4" Screws Depth Nailing Flange (Minimum) Figure 15 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall Studs Height Wall board or facing Mantel Shelf...
  • Page 14 INSTALLATION Continued Installation Items Needed NOTICE: Surface temperatures of ad- Before installing fi replace, make sure you have the jacent walls and mantels become hot items listed below. during operation. Walls and mantels • external regulator for propane/LP unit only (sup- above the fi...
  • Page 15 INSTALLATION Continued External CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY Propane/LP Regulator Supply Tank Installation Items Needed • 5/16" hex socket wrench or nut-driver • Phillips screwdriver • sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not pro- vided) 1. Remove fi replace screen. Remove two screws that hold fi...
  • Page 16 INSTALLATION Continued PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEM The appliance and its appliance main gas valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa). The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its equipment shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the...
  • Page 17 INSTALLATION Continued PRESSURE TESTING FIREPLACE GAS INSTALLING LOGS CONNECTIONS 1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 21). WARNING: Failure to position 2. Open main gas valve located on or near gas the parts in accordance with these meter for natural gas or open propane/LP supply diagrams or failure to use only parts tank valve.
  • Page 18 INSTALLATION Continued 2. Place front left and front right logs as shown in Alpha36 Right Figure 25. Ember Bed Log Hole Underneath Right Front Log Left Front Grate Prong Figure 27 - Installing Right Ember Bed Log 5. The left middle log has a groove on the bottom to sit on the chassis and has to sit on the tab on the back of the left front log as shown in Figure 28.
  • Page 19 INSTALLATION Continued 7. The rear middle log should fi t between the ramp Left Top Log log and the rear burner. The left and right middle Rear Log logs have recessed areas for the rear middle log to sit into (see Figure 30). Be careful not to push Left the rear burner out of position while installing Middle...
  • Page 20 INSTALLATION Continued 11. Place the top rear log onto the rear log as shown. WARNING: ALL PREVIOUSLY AP- The rear log has a projection that will fi t into the recess area on the bottom of the top rear log (see PLIED LOOSE MATERIAL MUST BE RE- Figure 34).
  • Page 21 INSTALLATION Continued Ember Chunk #1 Ember Chunk #2 Flat Front Burner Ember Chunk #3 Figure 35 - Ember Chunk Placement Alpha36 Series Flat Front Burner Ember Material Figure 36 - Platinum Bright Embers Glowing Embers (rockwool) Figure 37 - Placement of Glowing Embers (shown with Platinum Bright Embers) WARNING: You must operate this Bracket fi...
  • Page 22: Operation

    OPERATION FOR YOUR SAFETY LIGHTING READ BEFORE LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: If you do not follow WARNING: You must operate this these instructions exactly, a fi re or fi replace with the fi replace screen in explosion may result causing property place.
  • Page 23 OPERATION Continued 7. With control knob pressed in, press and release TO TURN OFF GAS igniter button. This will light pilot. The pilot is TO APPLIANCE attached to the front burner. If needed, keep pressing igniter button until pilot lights. 1.
  • Page 24: Inspecting Burners

    INSPECTING BURNERS Check pilot fl ame pattern and burner fl ame pat- Figure 43 shows the correct burner fl ame. terns often. The front ember burner should have a small blue fl ame. When the ember material is applied, the PILOT FLAME PATTERN embers will glow red and the fl...
  • Page 25: Cleaning And Maintenance

    CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 4. Check the injector holder located at the end of the WARNING: Turn off fi replace and burner tube again. Remove any large particles let cool before cleaning. of dust, dirt, lint, or pet hair with a soft cloth or vacuum cleaner nozzle.
  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualifi ed 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. NOTE: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY...
  • Page 27 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY ODS/pilot lights but fl ame 1. Control knob not fully pressed in 1. Press in control knob fully goes out when control knob 2. Control knob not pressed in long is released enough 2.
  • Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Moisture/condensation 1. Not enough combustion/ventila- 1. Refer to Air for Combustion and noticed on windows tion air Ventilation requirements (Page Heater produces a whistling 1. Turning control knob to HI position 1. Turn control knob to LO position noise when burners are lit when burners are cold and let warm up for a minute...
  • Page 29: Wiring Diagram

    TROUBLESHOOTING Continued WARNING: If you smell gas • Shut off gas supply. • 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.
  • Page 30: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model Alpha32ZMN Model Alpha32ZMP • Rating (Variable): 17,000/25,000 Btu/Hr • Rating (Variable): 17,000/25,000 Btu/Hr • Type Gas: Natural Gas Only • Type Gas: Propant/LP Only • Ignition: Piezo • Ignition: Piezo • Pressure Manifold: 3.5" W.C. • Pressure Manifold: 7.9" W.C.
  • Page 31: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES Purchase these appliance accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, contact IHP at Astria.us.com for referral information. You can also write to the address listed on the back Page of this manual. Only kits supplied by IHP shall be used in the installation of this appliance. Use of non-approved accessory/part kit(s) can result in poor performance and safety hazards.
  • Page 32: Parts

    PARTS LOG BASE ASSEMBLY MODELS ALPHA32ZMN, ALPHA32ZMP, ALPHA36ZMN AND ALPHA36ZMP WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifi cally approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury.
  • Page 33 PARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your fi replace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on Page 30 of this manual. WARNING: Contact an IHP dealer to obtain any of these parts. Never use substitute materials not approved by IHP.
  • Page 34 PARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your fi replace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on Page 30 of this manual. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. F3390 Bracket, Pilot • F3143 Bracket, Pilot • • F3142 Bracket, Pilot •...
  • Page 35 PARTS FIREPLACE MODELS ALPHA32ZMN, ALPHA32ZMP, ALPHA36ZMN AND ALPHA36ZMP This list contains replaceable parts used in your fi replace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on Page 30 of this manual. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. J4188 Panel Closure Smooth (radiant), 32"...
  • Page 36 PARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on Page 30 of this manual. BisonMtn18 and BisonMtn24 (Bison Mountain) Logs PART NUMBER 32" (BisonMtn18) 36" (BisonMtn24) DESCRIPTION J6631 J6641 Log, Ramp J6632...
  • Page 37: Warranty

    Innovative Hearth Products Astria ® Brand Gas Fireplace Limited Lifetime Warranty THE WARRANTY Innovative Hearth Products ("IHP") Limited Lifetime Warranty warrants your Astria ® brand gas fireplace ("Product") to be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the time of manufacture. The product body, firebox and barrier carry the Limited Lifetime Warranty. Ceramic glass carries the Limited Lifetime Warranty against thermal breakage only.
  • Page 38 Astria.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 Innovative Hearth Products (IHP) reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in design, materials, specifi cations, prices and also to discontinue colors, styles and products.

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