Astria Fireplaces Sheridan18NM Installation And Operation Instruction Manual

Unvented (vent-free) gas log heater

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P/N 126810-01 REV. B 05/2017
P126810-01
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
f i r e - p a r t s . c o m
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.
WARNING: This appliance is for installation only in a solid-fuel burning masonry or UL127 factory-built
fi replace or in a listed ventless fi rebox enclosure. It is design-certifi ed for these installations in accordance
with ANSI Z21.11.2. Exception: DO NOT install this appliance in a factory-built fi replace that includes
instructions stating it has not been tested or should not be used with unvented gas logs.
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:
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 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.
• Leave the building immediately.
• 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) Gas Log Heater
Models
PFS
®
US
Report No. F09-131
Sheridan18NM
Sheridan18PM
Sheridan24PM
Sheridan24NM

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  • Page 1 Installation and Operation Instructions Unvented (Vent-Free) Gas Log Heater Models P/N 126810-01 REV. B 05/2017 ® Sheridan18NM Sheridan18PM Sheridan24PM Sheridan24NM Report No. F09-131 P126810-01 INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance. CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference. f i r e - p a r t s . c o m This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located, manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by local codes.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety ..............2 Troubleshooting ..........22 Product Identifi cation ........... 5 Specifi cations ............ 26 Local Codes............5 Wiring Diagram ..........26 Unpacking............5 Replacement Parts ..........26 Product Features ..........6 Service Hints ............. 26 Air For Combustion and Ventilation ..... 6 Technical Service..........
  • Page 3 SAFETY Continued IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s WARNING: Do not place log manual carefully and completely scraps or volcanic stone on burner. before trying to assemble, operate or service this heater. Improper use of Due to high temperatures, the ap- this heater can cause serious injury pliance should be located out of or death from burns, fi...
  • Page 4 SAFETY Continued operate heater with doors closed, heat Installation and repair should be buildup inside fi replace will cause glass to done by a qualifi ed service person. burst. Make sure there are no obstructions The appliance should be inspected across openings of fi...
  • Page 5: Product Identification

    PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Log Set LEFT Assembly SIDE Electronic Igniter Control Knob Flame Adjustment FRONT Knob RIGHT Selector SIDE Switch Remote Receiver Chassis Hand-Held Assembly Remote Control Figure 1 - Product Identifi cation LOCAL CODES 2. Remove control cover fl oor media compo- f i r e - p a r t s .
  • Page 6: Product Features

    PRODUCT FEATURES OPERATION SAFETY DEVICE This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion This heater is clean burning. It requires no outside Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system. The ODS/ venting. There is no heat loss out a vent or up a pilot is a required feature for vent-free room heat- chimney.
  • Page 7 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued installed is confi ned or unconfi ned space. The 3. Add the Btu/Hr of all fuel burning appliances in the space. standard method defi nes a confi ned space as a space whose volume is less than 50 cubic Vent-free fi...
  • Page 8: Installation

    AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation Ventilation Air From Inside Building grills or ducts. You must provide two perma- This fresh air would come from an adjoining nent openings: one within 12"...
  • Page 9 INSTALLATION Continued LP). If your gas supply is not the correct gas WARNING: Before installing in type, do not install appliance. Call the dealer where you purchased the appliance for proper a solid fuel burning fi replace, the type appliance. chimney fl...
  • Page 10 INSTALLATION Continued NOTE: When installing your gas logs into Noncombustible Requirements for a manufactured fi rebox, follow fi rebox Material Distance Safe Installation manufacturer’s instructions for minimum clearances to combustible materials. 12" or more Noncombustible mate- B. Clearances from the top of the fi replace rial OK.
  • Page 11 If Using Mantel Mantel Shelf You must have noncombustible material(s) 10" above the fi replace opening. Noncombus- 8" Underside of Mantel Shelf tible materials (such as slate, marble, tile, 6" 2 1 /2" etc.) must be at least 1/2" thick. With sheet metal, you must have noncombustible ma- All minimum distances are...
  • Page 12 INSTALLATION Continued FLOOR CLEARANCES NOTICE: Surface temperatures A. If installing appliance on the fl oor level, of adjacent walls and mantels be- you must maintain the minimum distance come hot during operation. Walls of 14" to combustibles (see Figure 8). and mantels above the fi...
  • Page 13 INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP Damper Clamp ACCESSORY FOR VENTED OPERATION Damper NOTE: When used as a vented heater, ap- pliance must be installed only in a solid-fuel Damper burning fi replace with a working fl ue and con- Clamp structed of noncombustible material.
  • Page 14 INSTALLATION Continued Installation Items Needed WARNING: Never connect • control cover kit (provided with heater) natural gas fi replace to private • approved fl exible gas hose (provided) (if allowed by local codes) (non-utility) gas wells. This gas • sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not is commonly known as wellhead provided) gas.
  • Page 15 INSTALLATION Continued CAUTION: Use only new, WARNING: Use pipe joint black iron or steel pipe. Inter- sealant that is resistant to liquid nally-tinned copper tubing may petroleum (LP) gas. be used in certain areas. Check We recommend that you install a sediment your local codes.
  • Page 16 INSTALLATION Continued PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY PRESSURE TESTING HEATER GAS PIPING SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG Figure 14). (3.5 kPa) 1. Disconnect appliance with its appliance 2. Open main gas valve located on or near main gas valve (control valve) and equip- gas meter for natural gas or open pro- ment shutoff valve from gas supply piping...
  • Page 17: Operation

    OPERATION FOR YOUR SAFETY LIGHTING READ BEFORE LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: If you do not fol- WARNING: low these instructions exactly, • If fi replace has glass doors, a fi re or explosion may result never operate this heater with causing property damage, per- glass doors closed.
  • Page 18 OPERATION Continued 9. Slightly push in and turn control knob 1. STOP! Read the safety information on Page 17. counterclockwise to the ON posi- tion. 2. Make sure equipment shutoff valve is ful ly open. 10. Wait one minute and switch selector switch to the ON po si tion to light burners.
  • Page 19 OPERATION Continued MANUAL LIGHTING REMOTE CONTROL PROCEDURE OPERATION - OPTIONAL 1. After lighting, let pilot flame burn for 1. Fol low steps 1 through 6 under Light ing about one minute. Turn control knob In struc tions, Page 17. to ON position. Adjust flame adjust- 2.
  • Page 20: Inspecting Burners

    INSPECTING BURNERS Check pilot fl ame pattern and burner fl ame BURNER FLAME PATTERN patterns often. Figure 22 shows correct burner fl ame pattern. PILOT FLAME PATTERN NOTICE: Do not mistake orange Figure 20 shows a correct pilot fl ame pattern. fl...
  • Page 21: Cleaning And Maintenance

    CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 4. Check the injector holder located at the end of the burner tube again. Remove WARNING: Turn off appliance any large particles of dust, dirt, lint or pet and let cool before cleaning. hair with a soft cloth or vacuum cleaner nozzle.
  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off appliance 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 23 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY ODS/pilot lights but fl ame 1. Control knob not fully 1. Press in control knob fully goes out when control knob pressed in is released 2. Control knob not pressed 2. After ODS/pilot lights, keep in long enough control knob pressed in 30 sec onds...
  • Page 24 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Orange fl ame in burner during 1. Not enough air 1. Check burner for dirt and burner com bus tion debris. If found, clean burner (see Cleaning and Main te nance, Page 21) 2.
  • Page 25 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 26: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model Sheridan18NM Model Sheridan24NM • Input Rating: 24,000/36,000 Btu/Hr • Input Rating: 25,000/39,000 Btu/Hr • Fuel: Natural Gas • Fuel: Natural Gas • Ignition: Electronic • Ignition: Electronic • Manifold Pressure: 3.5" W.C. • Manifold Pressure: 3.5" W.C. • Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water): •...
  • Page 27: Parts

    PARTS MODELS SHERIDAN18NM, SHERIDAN18PM, SHERIDAN24NM AND SHERIDAN24PM CAT. NO. MODEL F0090 Sheridan18NM F0091 Sheridan18PM F0092 Sheridan24NM F0093 Sheridan24PM WARNING: Failure to po- sition the parts in accordance f i r e - p a r t s . c o m with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifi...
  • Page 28 PARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your fi replace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on Page 26 of this manual. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. Grate Assembly • • • • J4680 Valve-Bracket Assembly •...
  • Page 29: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES Purchase these appliance accessories from VENT-FREE FIREBOXES your local dealer. If they can not supply these Available in 32", 36", and 42" models. 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.
  • Page 30 ACCESSORIES Continued ROOM TEMP MODE RECEIVER AND HAND-HELD THERMOSTAT REMOTE CONTROL KIT Cat. No. F1078, Model TRC For all models. Allows the fi replace to be WALL-MOUNT THERMOSTAT SWITCH operated in a manually or thermostatically Cat. No. F2040, Model GWMT1 controlled mode.
  • Page 31: Warranty

    Innovative Hearth Products ® Astria Brand Gas Log Set & Outdoor Gas Fire Pit Limited Three Year Warranty THE WARRANTY Innovative Hearth Products Limited Three Year Warranty ("IHP") warrants your Astria ® brand Gas Log Set or Outdoor Gas Fire Pit ("Product") to be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the time of manufacture.
  • Page 32 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 f i r e - p a r t s . c o m IHP reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in design, materials, specifi...

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