Superior LMF24GTA Installation And Operation Instruction Manual

Superior LMF24GTA Installation And Operation Instruction Manual

Unvented (vent-free) gas log heater

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P/N 900463-01 Rev. C 01/2019
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
fireplace or in a listed ventless firebox enclosure. It is design-certified for these installations in accordance
with ANSI Z21.11.2. Exception: DO NOT install this appliance in a factory-built fireplace that includes
instructions stating it has not been tested or should not be used with unvented gas logs.
This is an unvented gas-fired 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 flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appli-
ance.
- 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 fire department.
- Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
Installation and Operation Instructions
Superior
Models
MNF24INM
MNF24IPM
PFS
®
C
US
For use with log sets
Report No. 10-87
Unvented (Vent-Free) Gas Log Heater
®
MNF30INM
MNF30IPM
LMF24GTA/B
LMF30GTA/B
LMF36GTA/B
P900463-01
MNF24INV
MNF30INV
MNF24IPV
MNF30IPV
LMF24MOA/B
LMF30MOA/B
LMF36MOA/B

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  • Page 1 MNF24IPM MNF30IPM MNF24IPV MNF30IPV ® For use with log sets Report No. 10-87 LMF24GTA/B LMF24MOA/B LMF30GTA/B LMF30MOA/B LMF36GTA/B LMF36MOA/B 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.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety ..............2 Cleaning and Maintenance ........ 30 Product Identification ........... 5 Specifications ............ 31 Local Codes............5 Wiring Diagram ..........31 Optional Remote Control Accessories ....5 Troubleshooting ..........32 Unpacking............5 Parts ..............36 Product Features ..........6 Replacement Parts ..........
  • Page 3 SAFETY Continued IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s Due to high temperatures, the ap- manual carefully and completely pliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and before trying to assemble, operate draperies. or service this heater. Improper use of this appliance can cause serious Do not place clothing or other injury or death from burns, fire, ex-...
  • Page 4 SAFETY Continued appliance is in operation. If you operate Installation and repair should be appliance with doors closed, heat buildup done by a qualified service person. inside fireplace will cause glass to burst. The appliance should be inspected Make sure there are no obstructions across before use and at least annually by openings of fireplace.
  • Page 5: Product Identification

    PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Left Side Right Side Chassis Control Knob Glowing Embers Flame Adjustment Knob Front Figure 1 - Product Identification LOCAL CODES NOTE: Do not pick up appliance base assembly by burners. This could damage Install and use appliance with care. Follow all appliance.
  • Page 6: Product Features

    PRODUCT FEATURES OPERATION SAFETY DEVICE This appliance is clean burning. It requires This appliance has a pilot with an Oxygen no outside venting. There is no heat loss out Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff a vent or up a chimney. Heat is generated by system.
  • Page 7 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued whether the space in which the heater is being Vent-free fireplace __________ Btu/Hr installed is confined or unconfined space. The Gas water heater* __________ Btu/Hr standard method defines a confined space as Gas furnace __________ Btu/Hr a space whose volume is less than 50 cubic Vented gas heater...
  • 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 36" from front, 42" from top Minimum Firebox Size of appliance; for side clearances Front Rear* Size Height Depth Width Width see Figure 4, Page 10 LMF24GTA/B • in high traffic areas 29" 15.5" 32.5" 22.75" LMF24MOA/B • in windy or drafty areas LMF30GTA/B 29"...
  • Page 10 INSTALLATION Continued NOTE: When installing your gas logs into Noncombustible Requirements for a manufactured firebox, follow firebox 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 fireplace rial OK.
  • Page 11 INSTALLATION Continued MANTEL CLEARANCES NOTICE: Surface temperatures In addition to meeting noncombustible mate- of adjacent walls and mantels be- rial clearances, you must also meet required come hot during operation. Walls clearances between fireplace opening and and mantels above the firebox mantel shelf.
  • Page 12 INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP Damper Clamp ACCESSORY FOR VENTED OPERATION Damper NOTE: When used as a vented appliance, appliance must be installed only in a solid- Damper fuel-burning fireplace with a working flue and Clamp constructed of noncombustible material. For Massachusetts Residents Only: Instal- lation of this gas log set as a vented appliance Damper...
  • Page 13 INSTALLATION Continued Masonry Screw Installation Items Needed • hardware package (provided with appli- ance) • approved flexible gas hose and fittings provided (if allowed by local codes) • sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not provided) • electric drill with 3/16” masonry drill bit NOTE: Install optional MRC Series receiver and hand-held remote control kit (see Ac- cessories, Page 40) before installing gas...
  • Page 14 INSTALLATION Continued Installation Items Needed Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male NPT Before installing appliance, make sure you threads. This will prevent excess sealant from have the items listed below. going into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe could result in clogged appliance valves. •...
  • Page 15 INSTALLATION Continued We recommend that you install a sediment 3. Pressurize supply piping system by either opening propane/LP supply tank valve trap in supply line as shown in Figure 14, for propane/LP gas or opening main gas Page 14. Locate sediment trap where it is valve located on or near gas meter for within reach for cleaning.
  • Page 16 INSTALLATION Continued Equipment Shutoff Valve Connect the wires to the valve from the switch assembly as shown in Figure 18. INSTALLING OPTIONAL REMOTE Gas Meter ACCESSORIES (REMOTE READY MODELS) Installing Remote Receiver Remote control accessories are available separately (see Accessories, Page 40). Read Control Valve instructions shipped with remote control along Location...
  • Page 17 INSTALLATION Continued 9. If logs were removed from appliance for install remote accessory, replace logs (see Installing Logs, Embers and Volcanic Stone, Page 18). 10. Place remote receiver on fireplace floor next to control valve. Make sure the remote receiver and wires are not on or touching Battery Housing either gas burner on the log set.
  • Page 18 Burner System Slide the log in place as shown in Figures. LMF24GTA/B 2. Find the back left log (LMF24GTA/B MFN24INM, 24INV, LMF30GTA/B o r L M F 2 4 M O A / B m o d e l s : D - 0 6 0 ,...
  • Page 19 4. Find the charred log (D-020). See Figures the back edge of the pan. 27, 27A, and 27B. The log has a slot in the 3. Find the front left log (LMF24GTA/B bottom that fits over the square grate and or LMF24MOA/B models: D-059,...
  • Page 20 The left side of the shown in figures. burner tube fits into the notch on the back 5. Find the middle split log (LMF24GTA/B side of this log. The log is placed properly or LMF24MOA/B models: D-063,...
  • Page 21 8. Find the back top log (LMF24GTA/B o r L M F 2 4 M O A / B m o d e l s : D - 0 6 2 ,...
  • Page 22 INSTALLATION Continued EMBER PLACEMENT Two ember materials are supplied with this WARNING: All previously ap- log set. Platinum Bright Embers give a bright plied loose material must be re- glow appearing as hot coals. Should embers moved prior to reapplication. need replacing, see Accessories, Page 40.
  • Page 23: Operation

    OPERATION REMOTE READY MODELS LIGHTING OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: FOR YOUR SAFETY • If fireplace has glass doors, never READ BEFORE LIGHTING operate this appliance with glass WARNING: If you do not fol- doors closed. If you operate ap- low these instructions exactly, pliance with doors closed, heat a fire or explosion may result buildup inside fireplace will cause...
  • Page 24 REMOTE READY MODELS OPERATION Continued 6. Press in and turn control knob counter- NOTE: AUTO is only functional when using GWMT1 or GWMS2 optional ac- clockwise to the PILOT position. cessories. If hand-held remote control is Press in control knob for five (5) seconds (see Figure 35).
  • Page 25 REMOTE READY MODELS NOTE: The burner may light if hand-held remote was on when selector switch was last OPERATION turned off. You can now turn burner on and off Continued with hand-held remote control unit. IMPORTANT: Do not leave selector switch in TO TURN OFF GAS the REMOTE or ON position when pilot is not TO APPLIANCE...
  • Page 26 VARIABLE REMOTE MODELS OPERATION Continued LIGHTING 7. With control knob pressed in, press and release igniter button. This will light pilot. INSTRUCTIONS The pilot is attached to the front burner. If needed, keep igniter button pressed in NOTICE: During initial opera- until pilot lights.
  • Page 27 VARIABLE REMOTE MODELS OPERATION Continued Pilot HAND-HELD Burner REMOTE OPERATION BATTERIES WARNING: Make sure your Igniter selector switch is in OFF posi- Electrode tion before installing or chang- Figure 40 - Pilot (Natural/ Propane/LP) ing batteries in your hand-held remote or receiver. TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE For installing or replacing batteries in remote...
  • Page 28 VARIABLE REMOTE MODELS OPERATION Continued OPERATING REMOTE CONTROL FLAME HEIGHT This function allows you to control height WARNING: Fireplace can (see Figure 44). of flames through 5 levels turn on suddenly. Keep away Select manual flame height function by press- ing MODE button until a flame is shown in from burner.
  • Page 29: Inspecting Burners

    VARIABLE REMOTE MODELS OPERATION Continued INSPECTING BURNERS To activate this function, press THERMOSTAT button until the word SMART appears to the Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame right of temperature bulb graphic on display. patterns often. Use UP/DOWN arrow button to set desired room temperature.
  • Page 30: Cleaning And Maintenance

    CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 5. Blow air into the primary air holes on the WARNING: Turn off appliance injector holder. and let cool before cleaning. 6. In case any large clumps of dust have now been pushed into the burner repeat steps 3 and 4.
  • Page 31: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS MNF24INM MNF24IPM MNF24INV MNF24IPV MNF30INM MNF30IPM MNF30INV MNF30IPV • Rating (Variable): 29,000/40,000 Btu/Hr • Rating (Variable): 29,000/40,000 Btu/Hr • Type Gas: Natural • Type Gas: Propane/LP • Ignition: Electronic • Ignition: Electronic • Manifold Pressure: 3.4" W.C. • Manifold Pressure: 7.9" W.C. •...
  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off appliance and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair appliance. 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 33 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY ODS/pilot lights but flame 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 in 2. After ODS/pilot lights, keep long enough control knob pressed in 30 3.
  • Page 34 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Yellow flame in front burner 1. Not enough air 1. Check burner(s) for dirt during burner combustion and debris. If found, clean burner(s) (see Cleaning and Maintenance, Page 30) 2. Gas regulator defective 2.
  • Page 35 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. Fol- low the gas supplier’s instructions.
  • Page 36: Parts

    PARTS REMOTE-READY VARIABLE CONTROL MODELS MNF24INM MNF24INV MNF24IPM MNF24IPV MNF30INM MNF30INV MNF30IPM MNF30IPV Cat. No. Model WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance F2088 MNF24INM with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may result in property damage F2091 MNF24IPM or personal injury.
  • Page 37 PARTS REMOTE-READY VARIABLE CONTROL MODELS MNF24INM MNF24INV MNF24IPM MNF24IPV MNF30INM MNF30INV MNF30IPM MNF30IPV This list contains replaceable parts used in your appliance. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on Page 40 of this manual. Only kits supplied by IHP shall be used in the installation of this appliance. Use of non-approved accessory/part kit(s) can result in poor performance and safety hazards.
  • Page 38 PARTS LOG SET MODELS LMF24GTA/B, LMF30GTA/B, AND LMF36GTA/B This list contains replaceable parts used in your appliance. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on Page 40 of this manual. LMF24GTA/B LMF30GTA/B, LMF36GTA/B CAT. NO. Log Id. # CAT.
  • Page 39 PARTS LOG SET MODELS LMF24MOA/B, LMF30MOA/B, AND LMF36MOA/B This list contains replaceable parts used in your appliance. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on Page 40 of this manual. LMF24MOA/B LMF30MOA/B LMF36MOA/B CAT. NO. Log Id. # CAT.
  • Page 40: Replacement Parts

    PARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your appliance. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts below. PARTS AVAILABLE, NOT SHOWN - ALL MODELS J3658 Warning Plate J3846 Lighting Instruction Plate J3664 Caution Decal J3689 Hardware Kit 80L42 Volcanic Stone J8174...
  • Page 41 ACCESSORIES Continued FIREPLACE HOOD, BLACK Cat No. F1764, Model GA6050 For all models. Helps deflect heat away from mantel or wall above fireplace. Fits openings 28" to 48" wide. VOLCANIC STONE Cat No. 80L42, Model FDVS For all models. Order when addi- tional volcanic stone is desired.
  • Page 42 ACCESSORIES Continued ON/OFF REMOTE AND RECEIVER WITH WHITE WALL PLATE GAS APPLIANCE INSTALLATION KIT Cat. No. F2236, Model RCKIT4001 Cat. No. F0249, Model CIKA For all Remote-Ready Models. Allows the fireplace to be turned on and off by using a hand-held remote control.
  • Page 43: Warranty

    ® Limited Three Year Warranty THE WARRANTY Innovative Hearth Products Limited Three Year Warranty ("IHP") warrants your Superior brand Gas Log Set ("Product") to be free from defects in materials and workmanship ® at the time of manufacture. The logs and grate carry the Limited Three Year Warranty. After installation, if covered components manufactured by IHP are found to be defec- tive in materials or workmanship during the Limited Three Year Warranty period and while the Product remains at the site of the original installation, IHP will, at its option, repair or replace the covered components.
  • Page 44 SuperiorFireplaces.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 IHP reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in design, materials, specifications, prices and also to discontinue colors, styles and products.

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