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INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL
MODELS: BI-26N-SS, BI-26P-SS
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.
CLOTHING OR OTHER FLAMMABLE MATERIAL SHOULD NOT
BE PLACED ON OR NEAR THE APPLIANCE.
KEEP THE ROOM AREA CLEAR AND FREE FROM
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, GASOLINE, AND OTHER
FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS.
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
TWENTY6 SLIM-LINE
BUILT-IN DIRECT-VENT
GAS FIREPLACE with COOL ZONE
Report #F19-217
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.
A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns
from the hot viewing glass is provided with this
appliance and must be installed for the protection
of children and other at-risk individuals.
solasfires.com
DANGER
HOT GLASS
WILL CAUSE BURNS.
DO NOT TOUCH GLASS
UNTIL COOLED.
NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN
TO TOUCH GLASS.
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- Page 1 TWENTY6 SLIM-LINE BUILT-IN DIRECT-VENT GAS FIREPLACE with COOL ZONE INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL MODELS: BI-26N-SS, BI-26P-SS 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.
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Page 2: Installation Record
Date Purchased: _____________________________________________________ Dealer: _____________________________________________________________ Date Installed: _______________________________________________________ Installer: ____________________________________________________________ Fireplace Model: TWENTY6 SLIM-LINE BUILT-IN Serial Number: _______________________________________________________ Brand of Venting Used: ________________________________________________ Model # of Vent Cap Used: _____________________________________________ Fuel: (circle one) Natural Gas (NG) Propane (LP) -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Congratulations on your purchase Installation Record .............2 of a SÓLAS Fireplace! Important Safety Information ...........5 We welcome you to the SÓLAS family of gas fireplaces. Massachusetts Requirements .........8 Each of our products are skillfully designed and expertly Gas Connection ..............8 manufactured in the USA. - Page 4 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...
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Page 5: Important Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION The installation must conform with local codes or, in Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel located out of traffic and away from furniture and Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, or the Natural Gas draperies. - Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Fireplace Keep Furniture and Other Objects 36" from Fireplace 36" (91.44cm) Installation and repair should be done by a WARNING: Do not operate the appliance with qualified service technician. The appliance should the glass door assembly removed, or if the glass be inspected before use and at least annually by is cracked or broken.
- Page 7 CERTIFICATION This appliance has been certified by PFS TECO to ANSI Z21.88- elevation greater than these, consult with the local authority 2016/CSA 2.33-2016 Vented Gas Fireplace Heaters and CAN/ having jurisdiction for gas product installations to determine CGA-2.17-2017, Gas-Fired Appliances for Use At High Altitudes. their specific requirements for high altitude installations.
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Page 8: Massachusetts Requirements
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS The gas fireplace is shipped with a 3/8" tube OD (male STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS flare) connection. The gas supply piping should have a separate gas shutoff valve and a 1/8" NPT plugged tapping The installation must be completed by a licensed upstream of the valve. -
Page 9: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS TWENTY6 SPECIFICATION CHART NATURAL GAS PROPANE INPUT Input Rating 19,000 BTU/Hr. 19,000 BTU/Hr. Min. Input Rating 11,000 BTU/Hr. 11,000 BTU/Hr. Orifice-DMS 5/64" NATURAL GAS PROPANE GAS SUPPLY Manifold Pressure 4.8"w.c. / 1.2kPa 10.0"w.c. / 2.5kPa Min. Supply Pressure 5.5"w.c. / 1.4kPa 11.0"w.c. - Page 10 SPECIFICATIONS Dimension Dimension Description SLIM TWENTY6 A (Min) Minimum Fireplace Cavity Height 66" (1676mm) A (Max) Maximum Fireplace Cavity Height 132" (3353mm) Fireplace Cavity Width 37 19/32" (950mm) Fireplace Cavity Depth 11 9/64" (283mm) Glass Viewing Area Width 31 9/16" (802mm) Glass Viewing Area Height 16 1/32"...
- Page 11 TWENTY6 PLENUM OUTLET TRIM 13406 * The 5” Flex pipe required for this installation can be purchased from SOLAS or from a third-party supplier. Should you choose to purchase from a third-party supplier, the 5” flex used must be 2-ply thick 3003 Aluminum liner.
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Page 12: Clearances
CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES Dimension Dimension Description SLIM TWENTY6 A (Min) Minimum Fireplace Cavity Height 66” (1676mm) A (Max) Maximum Fireplace Cavity Height 132” (3353mm) Fireplace Cavity Width 37 19/32” (950mm) Fireplace Cavity Depth 11 9/64” (283 mm) • 1.50” (38mm) clearance to combustibles is required •... - Page 13 CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES 3.00 (76mm) MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO CEILING COMBUSTIBLE MANTEL 12.00 (305mm) MAXIMUM 3.00 (78mm) MINIMUM 6.00 (152mm) MINIMUM FROM BOTH WALLS ATTENTION: WARNING Before proceeding with your installation, determine Follow these instructions carefully to ensure safe if you plan to use either the Power Vent kit (PV- installation.
- Page 14 FINISHING INFORMATION & PLANNING NOTE: SÓLAS can only offer guidance as to the type of NOTE: For a Minimal “Clean” look, we recommend using materials that can be safely used during the installation materials that have been tested for specific high heat of your fireplace and cannot comment on, or be applications and are designed not to crack or chip such responsible for, any finishing material’s propensity for...
- Page 15 FINISHING INFORMATION & PLANNING The following actions will void the warranty on your WARNING fireplace: Read all instructions completely and thoroughly before attempting installation. Failure to do so • Installation and service by non-qualified or could result in serious injury, property damage, or unlicensed technician.
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Page 16: Electrical & Plumbing Info
INSTALLATION INFORMATION ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING The electrical and plumbing access panel is located on the right side of the unit. 1. Remove the (3) #10 sheet metal screws using a 5/16" nut driver that hold the utility access panel to the fireplace. 2. -
Page 17: Comfort Blower Info
INSTALLATION INFORMATION COMFORT BLOWER Your SÓLAS fireplace is equipped with a Comfort We recommend during the annual service on your Blower to help efficiently move heat into your living fireplace Comfort Blower, use a vacuum and/or space. compressed air to remove any dust, pet hair etc. When servicing your fireplace, first shut off power The Comfort Blower has 4 speed levels controlled to it. -
Page 18: Venting
VENTING The SÓLAS TWENTY6 Slim-Line Built-In Gas • If the fireplace will be installed on an interior wall Fireplace has been tested and listed for installation or other location that precludes venting directly with 4” X 6 5/8” Simpson DuraVent GS/Pro®, Selkirk through an outside wall to a horizontal vent cap, or Direct-Temp®, Security Secure Vent™, AmeriVent... - Page 19 USING THE VENTING CHARTS The location of the vent termination must meet the requirements of the current edition of ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code or CAN B419.1, Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code and the requirements shown on page 25 of this manual.
- Page 20 LP GAS VENT CHART VERTICAL VENT RUN (FEET) S Ó L AS C O N TE MPO RA RY F IR E...
- Page 21 NATURAL GAS VENT CHART VERTICAL VENT RUN (FEET) solasfires.com...
- Page 22 VENTING CHART WORKSHEET VENTING WORKSHEET FOR INSTALLER Use this worksheet to determine the equivalent horizontal run for use with the vent charts on pages 23 and 24. The information contained within this worksheet may also be useful during installation or in the event that you need technical assistance from SÓLAS.
- Page 23 VENTING CHART WORK SHEET EXAMPLES Side View EXAMPLE 1 – TWENTY6 Slim-Line Built-In 5 ft A. Total Vertical Vent Rise: __________ feet B. Total Horizontal Vent Run: __________ feet 1 ft C. Total Number of 90° Elbows in excess of 1: __________ (Snorkel terminations are counted as (2) 90°...
- Page 24 Termination Power vent runs of up to 130ft with (8) 90⁰ elbows are permitted when using the SOLAS Self-Calibrating Power Vent Kit. Refer to power vent instructions for additional power vent installation and operation information. S Ó L AS C O N TE MPO RA RY F IR E...
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Page 25: Assembly & Installation
VENTING Covered Covered Alcove Detail Alcove Detail Vinyl Siding 2’ 2’ 2’ 2’ 29.5’’ 17.5’’ 17’’ 1 1.5’’ Must use Vinyl Siding Termination Shield VENT TERMINAL LOCATIONS CANADA* U.S.A.** A = Clearance to the termination frame above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or balcony 12" (30 cm) 12"... - Page 26 Start with the carton that contains the vent starter pipe, vent heat shields and air and exhaust restrictors. 1. Before beginning, locate the TWENTY6 Slim-Line Built-In Vent Adapter kit. Box Contents Inner...
- Page 27 STARTER PIPE INSTALLATION 6. The exhaust restrictor is installed by placing it through 7. Place the Air restrictor between the gasket and the vent the exhaust outlet pipe and resting it on the internal starter pipe. Using a 5/16” nut driver, secure the vent baffle in the firebox.
- Page 28 STARTER PIPE INSTALLATION 9. Install the outer heat shield, align the three tabs with the 3 pilot holes in the firebox heat shield access panel. Using a 5/16” nut driver, secure the outer heat shield using 3x #10 sheet metal screws provided. 10.
- Page 29 INSTALLATION DETAIL A 12. Place the unit in position within the combustible 13. Once the studs have been cut to length, insert the studs fully in the collector stud brackets as shown in framing shown on page 12. The 2x4 steel studs (not “Detail A”...
- Page 30 INSTALLATION 14. The 5” diameter flex duct will now be installed. The 15. Once the duct length has been calculated, stretch the duct length can be calculated using either of the ducts to the length calculated in step #5 and secure to following equations: the collector using the 5”...
- Page 31 INSTALLATION DETAIL B 16. Install the plenum as shown below, the front studs 18. Once the plenum has been installed, connect the will be inserted into the plenum stud brackets until ducts to the plenum and secure to the collector they make contact with the plenum (as shown in using the 5”...
- Page 32 INSTALLATION Installing the Outer Vent Heat Shields and Vent Termination (Parallel Installation on Outside Wall) 20. Before you install the horizontal vent termination, 24. Slide the vent termination (cap) into the siding recess you must first install the second halves of the two (or vinyl siding shield) until it bottoms out.
- Page 33 INSTALLATION Installing the Outer Vent Heat Shields (Partition Wall Installation) 1. Before you install the additional vent pipe and elbow(s) that will complete the venting installation, you must first install the second sections of the vent pipe heat shields to protect the combustible materials around the vent pipe pass-through in the partition wall that the fireplace is mounted on.
- Page 34 INSTALLATION PLACING THE BURNER GLASS MEDIA The burner glass media poly-bag that you set aside when you unpacked the fireplace contains the correct amount of glass material to cover the burner. DO NOT add any additional media to the media supplied with your fireplace.
- Page 35 INSTALLATION Removing the Glass Assembly 1. Use the pull tabs on the air screen to pull it up and out 3. The (10) Philips head screws that retain the screen will of the fireplace. now be exposed, using a Philips head screwdriver, remove these screws.
- Page 36 INSTALLATION 4. Once the (10) Philips screws are removed, lift the 6. Once the (4) ¼-20 bolts have been removed, lift the screen up, then tilt the bottom out of the fireplace glass frame up, then tilt the bottom out of the fireplace to remove.
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Page 37: Lighting & Operation
LIGHTING & OPERATION FIRST FIRE INSTRUCTIONS SERVICING If any attention is required for your appliance, contact your When operating your new fireplace for the first time, some dealer quoting the model number and serial number. This vapors may be released due to the curing compounds used in the manufacture of the appliance. - Page 38 LIGHTING & OPERATION WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions Flame exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, technicianal injury or loss of life. Flame When lighting this appliance, follow instructions exactly. A. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device that Pilot Light automatically lights the pilot.
- Page 39 SÓLAS ONE-TOUCH REMOTE OPERATION SÓLAS ONE-TOUCH REMOTE PAIRING SET-UP The Control Module and the Remote must be paired before the first use. This has been completed for you at the factory. Refer to the section below if the Control Module and Remote lose synchronization. 1.
- Page 40 SÓLAS ONE-TOUCH REMOTE OPERATION HOW TO TURN YOUR FIREPLACE OFF (INCLUDING PILOT) Familiarize yourself with each of these methods before Main Display operating your fireplace. Remote and Wall Touch Pad: Press and hold the ON-OFF button for a second (either on the Remote or the optional Countdown Thermostatic Timer...
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Page 41: Remote Operation
SÓLAS ONE-TOUCH REMOTE OPERATION ONE-TOUCH REMOTE MAIN DISPLAY OVERVIEW Child Proof Time Signal Indicator Thermostatic Mode Battery Status Countdown Timer Comfort Blower °F or °C Light (not used) Program Mode Split Flow Mode (not used) Temperature Auxiliary Feature (not used) DO NOT leave the Remote on the hearth, mantel, or on top of the fireplace. - Page 42 SÓLAS ONE-TOUCH REMOTE OPERATION TO TURN ON FIREPLACE TO TURN OFF FIRE • Press to turn OFF. CAUTION When the pilot is off, it will WHEN PILOT IGNITION IS CONFIRMED, MOTOR take 2 minutes before it TURNS AUTOMATICALLY TO MAXIMUM FLAME can be lit again.
- Page 43 SÓLAS ONE-TOUCH REMOTE OPERATION SETTING CELSIUS OR FAHRENHEIT CHILD PROOF To change between °C and °F, press and hold Your Remote can be set to lock out all commands to the simultaneously. fireplace, except OFF. To turn Child Proof ON: Note: When Remote is in °C 1.
- Page 44 SÓLAS ONE-TOUCH REMOTE OPERATION MODES OF OPERATION NOTE: The set temperature for Thermostatic Mode is the temperature for the ON time in Program Mode. Manual Mode Changing the Thermostatic Mode set temperature The ON/OFF status of the fireplace, as well as flame also changes the ON time temperature in height, are manually controlled by the user.
- Page 45 SÓLAS ONE-TOUCH REMOTE OPERATION LOW BATTERY INDICATION PROGRAM MODE (Continued) Off Time Setting (PROGRAM 1) CAUTION , 1, OFF are displayed. ALL is Do not use a screwdriver or other metallic object displayed briefly. Hour flashes. to remove the batteries from the Control Module 2.
- Page 46 SÓLAS ONE-TOUCH REMOTE OPERATION ERROR DURATION OF MESSAGE SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CODE DISPLAY • No gas supply • No pilot flame within 30 sec • Air in pilot supply line 4 seconds • Note: After 3 failed ignition • No spark sequences, F06 shown •...
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Page 47: Gas Conversion
GAS CONVERSION SÓLAS appliances are shipped from the factory ready for Natural Gas and are field convertible to Propane when a SÓLAS gas conversion kit is used. Gas conversions must be performed by a qualified service technician, or licensed gas fitter where local code requires. - Page 48 GAS CONVERSION 4. When converting to propane, remove collar on 7. Using a 10mm wrench, remove the pilot gas line and burner inlet tube. When converting to natural gas swap the pilot orifice with the one supplied in the install collar over burner inlet tube and secure with conversion kit.
- Page 49 GAS CONVERSION GAS FLOW ADJUSTMENT 3. The entire gas valve assembly is on flexible connectors which allows you to lift it out of the fireplace as shown. It is required you adjust the gas valve when converting Be sure all wires and gas lines are free when pulling the fireplace.
- Page 50 GAS CONVERSION GAS CONVERSION LABEL INSTRUCTIONS 1. When converting this fireplace, use a permanent marker to complete the supplied gas conversion label then affix it to the right side of fireplace above the control module as pictured below. S Ó L AS This fireplace has been converted in the field.
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Page 51: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE ANNUAL MAINTENANCE CLEANING GLASS AND PORCELAIN ENAMEL PANELS A qualified service agency should conduct an annual inspection and maintenance of your SÓLAS Gas Fireplace including the overall installation and venting to keep WARNING: Never clean the Glass or Enamel Panels it running safely. - Page 52 MAINTENANCE BATTERY REPLACEMENT 5. Replace the battery cover, slide control module back into the fireplace and tighten silver thumb screw. 6. To reinstall the safety screen, reverse the steps on CONTROL MODULE BATTERIES page 35. Inside your fireplace, there are (4) AA batteries installed inside of the control module.
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Page 53: Maintenance Log
MAINTENANCE LOG We strongly recommend that you keep a log of the regular maintenance that is performed on your SÓLAS fireplace. We have provided the maintenance form below to make it easy. Simply ask your qualified service technician to fill out one of the maintenance record forms below each time the fireplace is serviced. -
Page 54: Replacement Parts List
REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST PART NAME PART NAME Pilot Head NG/LP M26-501N / M26-501 P Burner Orifice (NG) 26N-509 Pilot Thermocouple* M26-502* Burner Orifice (LP) 26P-509 Pilot Injector (NG) 26N-503 Burner Glass Media – Clear 26-511 Pilot Injector (LP) 26P-503 Burner Module (NG) 26N-901 SÓLAS One-Touch Control Module S-504... -
Page 55: Control Schematic
CONTROL SCHEMATIC Comfort Blower Pilot Assembly 8 Wire Connecting Cable GV60 Gas Valve Thermocouple Thermo Current Yellow Cable Interrupter Block Thermo Current Red Cable Electrode (Ignition) Cable ON-OFF Power Cord DOWN Control Module Module for additional function Wall Touch Pad* Connecting Cable (Optional) Receiver - Module... -
Page 56: 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 57 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...
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