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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL NORDIK 29i Model #NDK-29-i Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Insert English and French installation manuals are available through your local dealer. Visit our website www.kozyheat.com. Les manuels d’installation en français et en anglais sont disponibles chez votre détaillant local. Visitez www.kozyheat.com.
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Hussong Mfg. Co., Inc. Rev. 2 — November 2022 NDK-29-i Report No. 22-815 Starting Serial Number: 22 N29i00001 45...
Hussong Manufacturing welcomes you as a new owner of a Kozy Heat gas fireplace. Kozy Heat products are designed with superior components and materials, assembled with care by trained craftsmen who take pride in their work. To ensure you receive a quality product, the burner and valve assembly are 100 percent test-fired, and the complete fireplace is thoroughly inspected be- fore packaging.
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Hussong Mfg. Co., Inc. Rev. 2 — November 2022 NDK-29-i Report No. 22-815 Starting Serial Number: 22 N29i00001 45...
1.0 Introduction 1.1 Appliance Certification 1.3.2 Approved Carbon Monoxide Detectors Laboratory: PFS in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin Each carbon monoxide detector as required in accordance with the above provisions shall comply with NFPA 720 and be Standards: ANSI/UL 2034 listed and IAS certified. •...
2.4 Parts Assembly Overview WARNING: Failure to position these parts in accordance with these diagrams, or failure to use only specified approved parts with this appliance, may result in property damage or personal injury Figure 2.2, Parts assembly overview Table 2.1, Parts Overview Fireplace Insert Right Burner Assembly Glass Frame Assembly...
2.5 Safety Barrier Dimensions WARNING: A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns from the hot viewing glass is provided with this appliance and shall be installed for the protection of children and other at-risk individuals. IMPORTANT: Consider the height of hearth finish ma- terial when building a fireplace platform.
• If the metal floor is removed, the insert must be placed directly on metal base of metal fireplace using the Kozy Heat Floor Protector Kit (#RT29-FLP). • Figure 3.2, Existing opening guide Mechanically attach ‘THIS UNIT HAS BEEN MODIFIED’...
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3.2.2 Chimney Specifications WARNING: Any chimney clean-outs must fit properly. This fireplace insert is to be installed into a solid fuel ma- sonry or factory built non-combustible fireplace that has been installed in accordance with the national, provincial, state, and local building codes. The existing chimney must be comprised of one of the following: •...
4.0 Termination Location 4.1 Chimney Vent Termination Clearances 4.2 Co-Linear to Co-Axial Vent Terminations WARNING: This appliance must not share or be connect- WARNING: This appliance must not share or be connect- ed to a chimney flue serving any other appliance. ed to a chimney flue serving any other appliance.
5.0 Installation Preparation NOTE: This gas fireplace insert is approved for installa- 5.4 Electrical Wiring tion in masonry and factory-built solid fuel burning fire- • places. Provisions must be made to provide electrical power for appliance operation. ATTENTION: Any removed parts must be capable of re- •...
Table 6.1, Approved Vent Systems 3x3 Vertical Co-Linear Vent Manufacturer Vent Cap Part Number American Metal Products (Ameri- DVCC33 Vent) 940033HWS 940033 Simpson DuraVent 46DVA-CL33H 46DVA-CL33P Kozy Heat 816-CAP Metal Fab 4DVT33F Olympia VDV-RCL33 VDV-VCCH33 Figure 6.1, Vent system length VDV-CC33 Selkirk 4DT-CC33 Hussong Mfg.
6.2 Kozy Heat #816 and #816-CAP • #816 includes one roll of 35’ (10.97 m) of expanda- ble 3” flexible pipe. • #816-CAP is (1) round termination cap. IMPORTANT: Proper operation of this insert requires the exhaust pipe and combustion air pipe to be con- nected to their correct flue collar, on both the termina- tion kit and the gas fireplace insert vent adapter.
6.3 Co-linear to Co-axial Combined Venting IMPORTANT: Maximum horizontal vent runs of 24” (609mm) require a 1” (25mm) rise per 12” (305mm) run. Care should be taken when installing the flexible vent pipes to avoid a tight bend that may cause abrasion or damage to the flexible pipes.
6.4 Remove Vent Adapter 6.5 Run Vent System Remove the vent adapter at the top of appliance by NOTE: If offsets are present in existing chimney, place a sliding the vent adapter back out of channels. Refer weighted rope around the pipe ends to guide them to the following instructions for vent system attach- through the chimney.
6.6 Connect Vent Pipe to Vent Adapter 6.7 Place and Secure Appliance IMPORTANT: Proper operation of this insert requires the Slide the gas fireplace insert into existing fireplace exhaust pipe and combustion air pipe to be connected to opening until the channels on top of the appliance their correct flue collar, on both the termination kit and are aligned with the vent adapter.
6.8 Outdoor Covered Fireplace Installation 6.8.2 Requirements • An outdoor covered fireplace installation allows a fire- The continuous insulated building envelope and place to be installed in an outdoor covered area, where weatherproof membrane is not to be interrupted by the appliance is protected from direct precipitation.
7.0 Gas Line Connection 7.2.1 Gas Line Access Position 7.1 Gas Conversion The gas line access hole cover may be positioned to run ATTENTION: The conversion shall be carried out in ac- the gas line through the left side or through the back. cordance with the requirements of the provincial author- ities having jurisdiction and in accordance with the re- ...
8.0 Facing and Finishing 8.1 Facing and Finishing Requirements IMPORTANT: Adequate accessibility clearances for servicing and proper operation must be maintained. 8.1.1 Adjacent Sidewall Requirements • The adjacent sidewall minimum clearance is 4” (102mm) from the appliances sides. See Figure 8.1. •...
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Figure 8.4, Mantel Requirements Hussong Mfg. Co., Inc. Rev. 2 — November 2022 NDK-29-i Report No. 22-815 Starting Serial Number: 22 N29i00001 45...
8.3 Safety Barrier Installation 8.2 Shroud Installation Locate the (4) slots on the glass frame (2 on each CAUTION: Trim panels or surrounds must not seal ventila- side). tion openings in existing fireplace that this appliance is installed in. Draft relief openings must not be covered or ...
9.0 Gas Fireplace Insert Setup 9.1 Glass Assembly WARNING: Do not operate this fireplace with the glass re- moved, cracked, or broken. Replacement of the glass as- sembly should be done by a licensed or qualified service person 9.1.1 Remove Glass Assembly WARNING: Do not remove the glass assembly when hot.
9.2 Light Kits CAUTION: Disconnect all electrical power from the fireplace before performing this task. ATTENTION: If converting to propane, complete the conver- sion before installing any light kit components. Follow in- structions provided with the conversion kit (sold separately). NOTE: To avoid damage and prolong the life of the halogen bulbs, never touch with bare hands.
9.3 Panel Installation 9.3.2 RT29-BG900 • 1. Install 16-guage backer plates on each side of the fire- If converting to propane, complete the conversion before installing any refractory or black glass panels. Follow in- box. Tilt bottom of plate in first. The backer plates will structions included with the kit.
9.4 #NK29-500 Log Set Installation 4. Place log #N29-3 onto log #N29-1 aligning hole in the bottom of log #N29-3 with the corresponding pin on log CAUTION: Do not place logs or klinkers directly over #N29-1. burner port holes. Improper log and klinker placement 5.
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9.4.1 Rockwool Installation • After installation of the log set you can apply rockwool across logs N29-5, N29-6, left & right burner screen and rear burner. See Figure 9.9 for clarification of left and right burn- er screen. • Use a small brush to brush the rockwool across the locations referenced above.
9.5 Control Board Removal and Installation WARNING: If burner and/or pilot have been burning, use appropriate protection to avoid burns or dam- age to personal property before removing any com- ponents. DO NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE WITH- OUT THE SEALING GASKET (LOCATED UNDER THE CONTROL BOARD) IN PLACE.
10.0 Electrical Information WARNING: Do not use this fireplace if any part has been 10.2 Wiring Requirements under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician • This system requires 120 VAC of electricity and/or batter- to inspect this appliance and to replace any part of the con- ies to operate.
11.1 Setup Proflame 2 IFC Module 11.3 Reset the System for Manual Operation Set the main ON/OFF rocker switch in the OFF posi- 1. Access the toggle switch and remote learn button on the tion. left side of the unit by removing the safety barrier screen by lifting up and out of its slots.
11.6 Control System 7 Day Timeout 11.7.1.2 Remote Control ON/OFF Key • If you have your Proflame 2 system set to CPI 1. Press the remote control ON/OFF key to turn the sys- (continuous pilot ignition) with 7 consecutive days tem OFF.
11.9 Remote Control Operation Figure 11.3, Remote control overview 11.9.1 Temperature Display 11.9.2 Key Lock 1. With the system in the OFF position, simultaneously press This function locks the keys to avoid unsupervised operation. the thermostat key and the mode key to change degrees Once activated, a lock icon will appear on the LCD screen.
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11.9.3 Pilot Ignition Selection (IPI/CPI) 11.9.6 Remote Control Flame Adjustment This control system has (6) flame levels. If the smart thermo- This system has the option of a continuous (standing) pilot. stat operation is activated, then the manual adjustment of the This features allows the system to change from a spark-to- flame height will be disabled.
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11.9.6.1 Deactivate Flame Modulation 11.9.7.2 Smart Thermostat Verify all (3) AAA batteries are installed in the remote The smart thermostat function will adjust the flame height control battery bay. based on the set temperature and the actual room tempera- ture. The smart thermostat function automatically adjusts the Remove (1) AAA battery.
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11.9.8 Fan Speed Control 11.9.9 Top Accent Light Kit Fan speed can be adjusted through (6) speeds. To activate this The top light intensity can be adjusted through (6) levels. function, Press the mode key to index to the light icon. ...
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11.9.10 Ember Bed Light Kit (auxiliary) 11.9.10.2 Deactivation AUX (Ember Bed Light Kit) The auxiliary function controls ON/OFF function the ember Verify all (3) AAA batteries are installed in the remote bed light kit. To activate this function, control battery bay. 1.
12.0 Pressure Testing and Burner Adjustments 12.1 Pressure Testing Table 12.1 Inlet Pressures NOTE: The appliance and its appliance main gas valve Fuel Natural Gas Propane must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system Gas Supply Min-Max Min-Max during any pressure testing of the system at test pres- sures in excess of 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa).
12.2 Flame Appearance Adjustment WARNING: To avoid property damage or personal injury, allow the fireplace ample time to cool before making any adjustments. Burner flame appearance and characteristics are affected by altitude, fuel quality, venting configuration, and other factors. After installation, this appliance may need addi- tional adjustments to achieve optimum flame appearance and visual aesthetics.
12.3 Air Intake Restrictor Positioning • To adjust the air restrictor, loosen the two screws securing the restrictor. Figure 12.4, Air intake restrictor plate Hussong Mfg. Co., Inc. Rev. 2 — November 2022 NDK-29-i Report No. 22-815 Starting Serial Number: 22 N29i00001 45...
13.0 Troubleshooting ATTENTION: Troubleshooting must be performed by a qualified technician. Before proceeding with the steps in the following trouble- shooting guide, • Verify proper 120VAC power supply to the control • Verify inlet pressure meets the recommended inlet pres- module.
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Issue Cause Solution Main Burner flame will not light ON/OFF rocker switch in OFF position Switch rocker switch to ON position. Gas supply turned off Check for multiple shut-offs in the supply line. Verify gas supply is turned on. Low gas supply Consult with plumber or gas supplier.
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Issue Cause Solution Flame burns blue and lifts off Improper venturi setting The venturi air shutter may need to be close slightly to burner allow less air into the gas mix. Refer to section 12.2.1, BURNER VENTURIS on page 43. Incorrect vent cap installation Adjust if necessary.
14.0 Maintenance ATTENTION: Installation and repair should only done by a qualified service person. The appliance should be inspected before use and at least annually by a professional service person. More frequent cleaning might be required due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, et cetera. It is imperative that control compartments, burners, and cir- culating air passageways of the appliance be kept clean.
14.4 Glass Assembly 14.5 Burner and Pilot System CAUTION: Do not operate appliance with the glass as- The burner assembly may be removed for easier access to the sembly removed, cracked, or broken. Use protective control compartment. See Section 9.5 Control Board Removal gloves to handle any broken or damaged glass assembly and Installation on page 32 for instructions.
15.0 Replacement Parts List Replacement parts are available through your local dealer. Contact your local dealer for availability and pricing. The following warning is for replacement parts for this appliance. ⚠ WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, which is [are] known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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Glass and Glass Parts Light Kits Glass with Gasket—17-1/4” x 26 7/8” 701-023T 20W Halogen Bulb 600-676 1 1/8” Glass Gasket with Adhesive 900-006 Light Kit—Ember Bed NK29-LKT Replacement Valance RT29-005 Light Kit—Top NK34-TLK 1.5lb. Ember Bed Crushed Glass 600-697 Safety Barriers Shrouds Arched Mission Screen Front...
Hussong Manufacturing Company, Inc. (Hussong Mfg.) All parts and material except the items listed in the 30 day warrants this Kozy Heat gas appliance from the date of warranty and any exclusions or limitations that may apply purchase to the original purchaser, that it is free of defects in materials and workmanship at the time of manufacture.
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Limited Lifetime Warranty EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS (continued) 10. It is expressly agreed and understood that this warranty is Hussong Mfg.’s sole obligation and purchaser’s exclusive reme- dy for defective fireplace equipment. Hussong Mfg. is free of liability for any damages caused by this appliance, as well as inconvenience expenses and materials.