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Solas COOL ZONE Supplemental Installation Manual

For use with thirty8 built-in direct-vent gas fireplaces

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SUPPLEMENTAL INSTALLATION MANUAL
To be used with the THIRTY8 Built-In Installation & Operation Manual
FACTORY INSTALLED OPTION, FOR USE WITH MODELS: BI-38N-C, BI-38P-C, BI-38N-T, BI-38P-T
WARNING
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
Failure to follow safety warnings 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.
• 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.
DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURES, THE APPLIANCE SHOULD BE
LOCATED OUT OF TRAFFIC AND AWAY FROM FURNITURE
AND DRAPERIES.
CHILDREN AND ADULTS SHOULD BE ALERTED TO THE
HAZARD OF HIGH SURFACE TEMPERATURE AND SHOULD
STAY AWAY TO AVOID BURNS OR CLOTHING IGNITION.
YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE CAREFULLY SUPERVISED
WHEN THEY ARE IN THE SAME ROOM WITH THE APPLIANCE.
DO NOT PLACE CLOTHING OR OTHER FLAMMABLE
MATERIAL ON OR NEAR THE APPLIANCE.
WARNING Improper installation, adjustment, services or
maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to
this manual. For assistance or additional information, consult
a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with appliance | CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference
COOL ZONE
FOR USE WITH THIRTY8 BUILT-IN
DIRECT-VENT GAS FIREPLACES
Ce manual est disponsible en Francais sur demande.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket, 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.
WARNING
DO NOT cover or place objects in front of the cool wall
plenum outlet. DISCHARGE TEMPERATURES ARE HOT!
Locate outlet plenum out of reach and away from high traffic
areas.
WARNING
Dust or particles caught in the cool zone airflow may cause
staining or streaking on light colored ceilings or walls when
exiting the plenum outlet. Keeping as large a distance as
possible between the outlet the outlet and the ceiling will
mitigate this issue.
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  • Page 1 DO NOT PLACE CLOTHING OR OTHER FLAMMABLE MATERIAL ON OR NEAR THE APPLIANCE. WARNING Dust or particles caught in the cool zone airflow may cause WARNING Improper installation, adjustment, services or staining or streaking on light colored ceilings or walls when maintenance can cause injury or property damage.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    GAS FIREPLACE. ALTHOUGH THE BASIC This manual only contains information regarding REQUIREMENTS INSTALLATION the Cool Zone Technology. Refer to the product OF ALL DIRECT VENT GAS FIREPLACES ARE manual for all other aspects of the installation and SIMILAR, EACH SPECIFIC PRODUCT HAS ITS operation of your SÓLAS Fireplace.
  • Page 3 Félicitations pour votre achat d’un SÓLAS ! Nous vous souhaitons la bienvenue dans la famille des foyers au gaz SÓLAS. Chacun de nos produits est habilement conçu et fabriqué de manière experte aux États-Unis. Nous sommes très fiers de chaque foyer que nous fabriquons. Chaque produit est entièrement testé...
  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION The installation must conform with local codes or, in Due to high temperatures, the appliance should the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel be located out of traffic and away from furniture Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, or the Natural Gas and draperies.
  • Page 5: Certification

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Installation and repair should be done by a CERTIFICATION qualified service technician. The appliance should • This appliance has been certified by PFS TECO be inspected before use and at least annually by to ANSI Z21.88-2016/CSA 2.33-2016 Vented Gas a professional service technician.
  • Page 6 13055-01 THIRTY8 PLENUM OUTLET TRIM – White 13055-08 BI-38N-T COOL ZONE 5" FLEX PIPE* (50ft) (Optional) FLX-5-50 FLX-5-50 * 50FT OF 5" DIAMETER, 2-PLY THICK, 3003 ALUMINUM FLEX LINER (0.34LBS/FT) IS REQUIRED FOR THE COOL-ZONE INSTALLATION, YOU MAY CHOOSE TO ORDER FLX-5-50 DIRECT FROM SÓLAS OR SOURCE A COMPARABLE ALTERNATIVE OF THE...
  • Page 7 COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS PLENUM PLENUM OUTLET TRIM 2X4 STEEL STUDS ARE NOT INCLUDED WITH COOL-ZONE KIT 5" FLEX PIPE SCREEN COLLECTOR WITH TRIM ASSEMBLY solasfires.com...
  • Page 8: Specifications

    MAXIMUM CENTERLINE OF VIEWING AREA TO H (MAX) 113.55" (2,884mm) CENTERLINE OF PLENUM OUTLET COOL ZONE PLENUM OUTLET WIDTH 39.87" (1,013mm) COOL ZONE PLENUM OUTLET HEIGHT 3.10" (79mm) S ÓL AS CO NTE M PO R ARY F I R E...
  • Page 9: Clearance To Combustibles

    CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES NOTE: THE FOLLOWING CLEARANCES AND DIMENSIONS ARE FOR COOL-ZONE INSTALLATIONS ONLY, FOR NON-COOL-ZONE INSTALLATIONS REFER TO THE THIRTY8 INSTALLATION MANUAL. COOL ZONE COMBUSTIBLE STUD DIMENSIONS Dimension Dimension Description THIRTY8 A (MIN) MINIMUM FIREPLACE CAVITY HEIGHT 67.64" (1,718mm)
  • Page 10 CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES NOTE: THE FOLLOWING CLEARANCES AND DIMENSIONS ARE FOR COOL-ZONE INSTALLATIONS ONLY, FOR NON-COOL-ZONE INSTALLATIONS REFER TO THE THIRTY8 INSTALLATION MANUAL. MANTEL, SIDE WALL, AND CEILING DIMENSIONS Dimension Dimension Description THIRTY8 MINIMUM INSIDE CORNER CLEARANCE 6.00" (152mm) NON-COMBUSTIBLE ZONE IMMEDIATELY ABOVE VIEWING AREA, 6.00"...
  • Page 11: Installation Information

    Only a qualified, licensed, installer/service technician shall install the THIRTY8 Fireplace and NOTE: All electrical wiring, gas plumbing, or Cool Zone. The installer must follow the following vent installation required by the appliance safety rules: must be done prior to final finishing. The unit shall be test burned on high for at least 30 •...
  • Page 12: Installation

    Can Top Blanking Plate 2. Remove the “Thermal Control Plate” by removing the 5x #10 sheet metal screws using a 5/16” nut driver. This component will not be used with the Cool Zone. Remove and Discard the Thermal Control Plate...
  • Page 13 INSTALLATION 3. The top of the firebox, including relief doors should now be visible. 4. Install the “Collector Base” securing with 14x #10 sheet metal screws removed during step #1 using a 5/16” nut driver. Install the Collector Base solasfires.com...
  • Page 14 INSTALLATION 5. Place the “Collector Plate Assembly” on top of the “Collector Base” installed in step #4, align the 10x predrilled sheet metal screw holes. Secure the “Collector Plate Assembly” with 10x #10 sheet metal screws using a 5/16” nut driver. S ÓL AS CO NTE M PO R ARY F I R E...
  • Page 15 INSTALLATION 6. The (3x) 2x4 steel studs (not included) will be installed next. The stud length, dimensions “F” on page #8 can be calculated using either of the following equations: English (inches): F = A – 39.58 Metric (millimeters): F = A – 1005 *Refer to page 8 for dimensions “A”...
  • Page 16 INSTALLATION 8. The 5” diameter flex duct will now be installed. The duct length can be calculated using either of the following equations: Duct Length Equation: English (inches): Duct Length = F – 3.06 Metric (millimeters): Duct Length = F – 78 *Refer to step 6 on Page 15 for dimension “F”...
  • Page 17 Before continuing to step 12, refer to the THIRTY8 installation manual regarding lighting the unit for the first time. SOLAS advises that all installations should be tested after the unit is installed but before walls are completely enclosed to confirm normal operation.
  • Page 18: Installation Record

    INSTALLATION RECORD The installer should complete the form below that describes the details of the installation. Having this written record of installation information available will greatly expedite trouble-shooting should any problem arise with your stove. The installer should keep a duplicate of this form for their records.
  • Page 19: Warranty Information

    WARRANTY INFORMATION THE WARRANTY SÓLAS, LLC, a division of Progressive Manufacturing, Inc. (“SÓLAS”), Limited Lifetime Damage to stainless steel, gold, nickel or porcelain enameled surfaces caused by Warranty warrants your SÓLAS brand gas fireplace (“Product”) to be free from defects fingerprints, scratches, melted items, or other external sources left on these surfaces in materials and workmanship at the time of manufacture.
  • Page 20 We recommend that our gas hearth products be installed and serviced by professionals who are certified in the U.S. by the National Fireplace Institute® (NFI) as NFI Gas Specialists. www.NFIcertified.org RECORD YOUR PRODUCT INFORMATION Model #: ________________________ Serial Number: ______________________________ Date Purchased: __________________ Date Installed: _______________________________ THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING solasfires.com...