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Model:
BE-41B
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 2003
Hearth & Home Technologies Inc.
20802 Kensington Blvd., 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 Hearth & Home Technologies dealer with
any questions or concerns. For the number of your nearest Hearth
& Home Technologies dealer, please call 1-888-427-3973.
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Installers Guide
Underwriters
Laboratories Listed
381-900I 1/03

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  • Page 1 Model: Installers Guide BE-41B Underwriters Laboratories Listed READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THIS APPLIANCE. THIS INSTALLERS WARNING: IF THE INFORMATION GUIDE MUST BE LEFT WITH APPLIANCE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS IS NOT FOLLOWED EXACTLY, A FIRE OR...

  • 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

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety and Warning Information ..........2 Service Parts Lists ..............4 Section 1: Approvals and Codes ..........6 Approval Listings and Codes ............6 Appliance Certification ..............6 Installation Codes ................ 6 High Altitude Installations .............. 6 Section 2: Getting Started ............

  • Page 4: Service Parts Lists

    BE-41B Service Parts (NG, LP) Exploded Parts Diagram Beginning Manufacturing Date: 5-02 (GN, PL) Vue éclatée des pièces Ending Manufacturing Date: ______ Log Set Assembly * Part number list on following page. * La liste des numéros de pièce se...
  • Page 5 Service Parts List / Liste des pièces de rechange BE-41B IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. The most current information is located on your dealers VIP site. When ordering, supply serial and model numbers to ensure correct service parts. / IMPORTANT : L'information fournie dans cette brochure n'est valide que pendant une courte période.

  • Page 6: Section 1: Approvals And Codes

    Certification changing the existing burner orifice to a smaller size. Input rate should be reduced by 4% for each 1000 feet above a MODEL: BE-41B 2000 foot elevation in the U.S.A. or 10% for elevations LABORATORY: Underwriters Laboratories between 2000 and 4500 feet in Canada. If the heating value TYPE: Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Heater of the gas has been reduced, these rules do not apply.

  • Page 7: Section 2: Getting Started

    Getting Started Introducing the Hearth & Home Technologies The Hearth & Home Technologies Warranty will be voided by, and Hearth & Home Technologies disclaims any Gas Fireplaces responsibility for, the following actions: Hearth & Home Technologies direct vent gas fireplaces are •...
  • Page 8 3 ½ [683mm] [55mm] [90mm] 36 1/8 [916mm] 10 ¼ [259mm] 6 7/8 [174mm] [1043mm] TOP VENT COLLARS TOP STANDOFFS REAR VENT COLLARS HOOD LOUVER LOWER LOUVER RATING PLATE AND LABELS LINE ELECTRICAL ACCESS ACCESS CONTROLS Figure 1. Diagram of BE-41B...

  • Page 9: Section 3: Installing The Fireplace

    1” MIN. (25mm) Installing the Fireplace Constructing the Chase A chase is a vertical boxlike structure built to enclose the gas fireplace and/or its vent system. Vertical vents that run on the outside of a building may be, but are not required to be, installed inside a chase.

  • Page 10: Step 2 Framing The Fireplace

    Step 2. Framing the Fireplace Fireplace framing can be built before or after the fireplace is CAUTION: MEASURE FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS AND set in place. Framing should be positioned to accommo- VERIFY FRAMING METHODS AND WALL COVERING date wall coverings and fireplace facing material. The dia- DETAILS BEFORE FRAMING.
  • Page 11 6 7/16” 6 5/32” (164mm) (156mm) 8 1/2” (216mm) 8 1/2” 11 5/8” (216mm) (295mm) 11 1/16” 7 3/8” 5 7/8” (281mm) (149mm) (187mm) 6 1/2” 5 1/16” (165mm) (129mm) 8 5/8” 8 5/8” (220mm) (220mm) 11 15/16” (303mm) DV-90D DV-48D DV-36D DV-09D...

  • Page 12: Step 3 Installing The Vent System

    Step 3. Installing the Vent System A. Vent System Approvals Identifying Vent Components The vent systems installed on this gas fireplace may in- These models are approved to use D-series direct vent pipe components and terminations (see Figures 4 and 5). Ap- clude one, two, or three 90°...
  • Page 13 Flex Vent Flue Restrictor Instructions The flex vent must be supported with the spacing between 1. Remove Exhaust Shield using a 1/4” nut driver by support intervals not exceeding 4 feet, with no more than ½ removing the four screws securing it in place (see inch sag between supports.
  • Page 14 Top Vent Top Vent Rear Vent Rear Vent Vertical Restrictor Restrictor Restrictor Restrictor NOTE: BE-41B model is tested and approved to use 45° elbows in corner installations. Howev- er, 90° elbows will result in better performance. Figure 11. Corner Installation...
  • Page 15 VENTING WITH ONE (1) 90° ELBOW 1' MIN. (305mm) 2' MAX. (610mm) 2' MIN. (610mm) 4' MAX. (1.22m) 3' MIN. (914mm) 6' MAX. (1.86m) 4' MIN. (1.22m) 8' MAX. (2.4m) V+H=40' MAX. (12.4m) H = 8' MAX. (2.4m) NOTE: On vertical venting configurations where the vertical component is over 10 feet, you may want to install the vertical baffle (VERT-BAF) improve flame appearance.
  • Page 16 VENTING WITH TWO (2) 90° ELBOWS H + H 1´ MIN. (305 mm) 2´ MAX. (610 mm) 5´ MAX. (1.52m) 2´ MIN. (610 mm) 4´ MAX. (1.22 m) 10´ MAX. (3.1m) 3´ MIN. (914 mm) 6´ MAX. (1.86 m) 15´ MAX. (4.65m) NOTE: There MUST be a 25% reduction in 4´...
  • Page 17 VENTING WITH THREE (3) 90° ELBOWS H + H 1´MIN. (305mm) 2´MAX. (610mm) 5´MAX. (1.52m) 2´MIN. (610mm) 4´MAX. (1.22m) 10´MAX. (3.1m) 3´MIN. (914mm) 6´MAX. (1.86m) 15´MAX. (4.65m) 4´MIN. (1.22m) 8´MAX. (2.48m) 20´MAX. (6.2m) +V+H+H = 40 MAX.(12.4 m) H = 8´MAX.(2.48 m) H+H = 20´MAX.(6.2 m) ´...
  • Page 18 VENTING WITH THREE (3) 90° ELBOWS V (FT.) H (FT.) 1' MIN. (305mm) 5' MAX. (1.52m) 2' MIN. (610mm) 10' MAX. (3.1m) 3' MIN. (914mm) 15' MAX. (4.65m) 4' MIN. (1.22m) 20' MAX. (6.2m) NOTE: H + H = 20' MAX. (6.2m) V + V + H + H = 40' MAX.

  • Page 19: Installing Vent Components

    B. Installing Vent Components 1. Attach the First Vent Component to the Starting Collars After determining which set of starting collars will be used (top or rear), follow venting instructions accordingly. To attach the first vent component to the starting collars of the fireplace: Venting Out the Rear Vent Remove the installed rear seal cap from the rear starting...
  • Page 20 For Vertical Runs - The vent system must be supported WARNING: A 3/8 INCH (9.5 MM) BEAD OF every eight (8) feet (2.4m) above the fireplace flue outlet by STOVE CEMENT MUST BE PLACED AROUND wall brackets. THE 5 INCH (127 MM) FIREPLACE STARTING COL- To install support brackets for vertical runs: LAR BEFORE ATTACHING THE FIRST VENT COM- PONENT.
  • Page 21 • Position the firestops on both sides of the hole previ- For Vertical Runs - One ceiling firestop is REQUIRED at ously cut and secure the firestops with nails or screws. the hole in each ceiling through which the vent passes. To install firestops for vertical runs that pass through ceilings: •...

  • Page 22: Vent Termination

    If the area above the ceiling is NOT an attic, position and C. Vent Termination secure the ceiling firestop on the ceiling side of the previously For Horizontal Terminations - To attach and secure the cut and framed hole. termination to the last section of horizontal vent: •...
  • Page 23 (See Note 2) U.S. (3 FT) J or K = VENT TERMINAL = AIR SUPPLY INLET = AREA WHERE TERMINAL IS NOT PERMITTED = 9" (U.S.A.) = 12" ....... clearances above grade, veran- 12" (Canada) ..clearance to non-mechani- (See Note 1) da, porch, deck or balcony cal air supply inlet to build- ing or the combustion air in-...
  • Page 24 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 25: 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 these models: Standing Pilot Ignition and Intermittent Pilot Ignition (IPI).

  • Page 26: Step 6 The Gas Supply Line

    Step 6. The Gas Supply Line NOTE: Have the gas supply line installed in accordance Use a wrench on shut-off valve when with local building codes by a qualified installer ap- tightening gas line. proved and/or licensed as required by the locality. (In the state of Massachusetts installation must be performed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter).

  • Page 27: Step 8 Wiring The Fireplace

    BLACK S2 WHITE T2 RED T1 THERMOPILE OPTIONAL REMOTE GAS VALVE OPTIONAL WALL SWITCH BLACK S1 Figure 34. Standing Pilot Ignition Wiring Diagram Step 8. Wiring the Fireplace Optional Accessories Optional fan and remote control kits require that 110-120 NOTE: Electrical wiring must be installed by a licensed VAC be wired to the factory installed junction box before electrician.
  • Page 28 TRANSFORMER SPARK TO TRANSFORMER OUTLET PILOT IGNITOR 120 VAC JUNCTION BOX IGNITOR MODULE BLACK (IGNITOR) PLUG-IN 3V TRANSFORMER BLACK (SENSOR) BLACK LOW VOLTAGE PILOT ASSEMBLY FLAME SPARKER / SEE NOTE 1 AND VALVE ASSEMBLY SENSOR MUST BE GROUNDED GROUND TO (COMMON GROUND IGNITION FIREPLACE...

  • Page 29: Step 9 Finishing

    Step 9. Finishing FINISH WALL MATERIAL MAY BE COMBUSTIBLE - TOP AND SIDES Figure 37 shows the minimum vertical and corresponding maximum horizontal dimensions of fireplace mantels or other NON-COMBUSTIBLE combustible projections above the top front edge of the BOARD 0”...

  • Page 30: Positioning The Logs

    Positioning the Logs BEFORE FIRING THE UNIT Follow these steps: 1. Release four glass clips and set the glass assembly aside. CAUTION: The log assembly is fragile. Handle with care. NOTE: See Step 9 when replacing the log set in an existing fireplace. Figure 39 2.

  • Page 31: Shutter Settings

    5. The grate is located in the lower cav- ity. Remove the screw holding the grate in place and discard the screw. 6. Position the grate into the cutout in the refractory. Hook the grate into po- sition using the tabs on the bottom of the grate.

  • Page 32: Placing The Ember Material

    DANGEROUS and voids all war- ranties. Glass Specifications: A small amount of air will be in the gas supply lines. When BE-41B: 24 1/2 X 35 1/2 TEMPERED first lighting the fireplace, it will take a few minutes for the Hearth &...

  • Page 33: Step 12 Lighting The Fireplace

    Step 12. Lighting the Fireplace After the Installation You’ve reviewed all safety warnings, you’ve checked the LEAVE THIS INSTALLATION MANUAL WITH fireplace for gas leaks, you know the vent system is THE APPLIANCE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. unobstructed, and you’ve checked for faulty components. Now you’re ready to light the fireplace.

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