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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.
• 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 licensed 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 licensed installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with appliance | CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference
INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL
MODELS: ST-26N, ST-26P
TWENTY6
WALL MOUNT DIRECT VENT
GAS FIREPLACE
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 certifi ed 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.
solasfi res.com
Report #F19-217
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 WALL MOUNT DIRECT VENT GAS FIREPLACE INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL MODELS: ST-26N, ST-26P 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.
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Page 2: 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 3: Table Of Contents
Programmable Thermostatic Remote notice. SÓLAS LLC grants no warranty, implied or stated, (see page 41) for the installation or maintenance of your appliance, and assumes no responsibility for any consequential damage(s). © 2023 Copyright SÓLAS LLC. solasfires.com... - 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
National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70, or the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22. 1. The appliance area must be kept clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids. solasfires.com... - Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 6" 6" Fireplace Keep Furniture and Other Objects 6" from sides and 36" from front of Fireplace 36" (91.44cm) Installation and repair should be done by a WARNING: Do not operate the appliance with licensed 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: 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 High 4.8"w.c. / 1.2kPa 10.0"w.c. / 2.5kPa Manifold Pressure Low 1.25"w.c. -
Page 9: Clearances
FLOOR D = 3" 76 mm CORNER AIR SPACE B = 6" 152 mm Shown with optional corner Kit) E = ⁄ " 9.5mm Space behind the * Mounting Mounting Plate) plate bosses contact the wall solasfi res.com... -
Page 10: Massachusetts Requirements
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS The gas fireplace is shipped with a ⁄ " tube OD (male STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS flare) connection. The gas supply piping should have a separate gas shuto valve and a ⁄ " NPT plugged tapping The installation must be completed by a licensed upstream of the valve. -
Page 11: Venting
TWENTY6 fireplace to be mounted in a corner without constructing a 45° partition wall. This kit is available from your SÓLAS dealer and has its own installation instructions. Please refer to those instructions for specific details regarding the installation using the kit. solasfires.com... - Page 12 2. Determine the total vertical vent rise and total Available for all SÓLAS Wall-Mount DV Models horizontal vent run for your installation. All measure- Learn more @ solasfi res.com ments are made from the center of the vent opening in the back of the fi replace.
- Page 13 NATURAL GAS VENT CHART VERTICAL VENT RUN (FEET) VERTICAL VENT RUN (FEET) solasfires.com...
- Page 14 LP GAS VENT CHART VERTICAL VENT RUN (FEET) VERTICAL VENT RUN (FEET) S Ó L AS C O N TE MPO RA RY F IR E...
- Page 15 E. 90 Elbow Horizontal Equivalent: C x 3 = _________ F. 45 Elbows Horizontal Equivalent: D x 1.5 = _________ G. Total Horizontal Equivalent: B + E + F = _________ NOTE: Prior to enclosing the wall cavity, test fire the fireplace to ensure it is fully operational. solasfires.com...
- Page 16 VENTING EXAMPLES Side View EXAMPLE 1 – TWENTY6 A. Total Vertical Vent Rise: __________ feet 5 ft 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° elbows) D.
- Page 17 130ft with (8) 90 elbows are The optional TWENTY6 corner kit is a great space saver. Corner Installation Kit CK-26-1 permitted when using SOLAS Self-Calibrating Power Vent Kit. Refer to power vent instructions for additional power vent installation and operation information. solasfires.com...
- Page 18 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"...
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Page 19: Assembly & Installation
6. Finally, unpack the fireplace surround from the third carton and set aside on a soft surface for later use. Box 3 Contents Inner & Outer Pass- Starter Through Heat Shields Pipe Wall Template Manual Gasket Restrictors solasfires.com... - Page 20 ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION Before you begin the fireplace mounting process there are several important installation requirements that must be met. Careful planning will make the installation easier to accomplish and will reduce the chances of encountering problems after you start. Note: It is important to locate electrical wiring, plumbing, etc.
- Page 21 It is important that the fireplace is mounted in a level position. Use a level placed on the cross-hairs in the upper mounting holes or the top line on the template and adjust the template position until the mounting holes are level. Refer to the above illustration. solasfires.com...
- Page 22 ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION 2. Next, carefully transfer the location of the two upper 4. Finally, transfer the location of the gas supply line. and two lower mounting holes that you will use for your installation. Use a sharp nail, awl or pin to pierce the template on the mounting hole cross-hairs to insure an accurate transfer to your wall.
- Page 23 4. Carefully cut the gas supply opening, identified on the template. 5. Remove any insulation materials from wall in the area defined by the pass-through hole. solasfires.com...
- Page 24 ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION 6. Building codes in your area may require that you 4. Carefully cut the inner wall covering along the add blocking above and below the vent opening. scribed line and remove the circular wall piece. The blocking should be above and below the 9 ⁄ ” Note: It is important to locate electrical wiring in vent opening you made in the wall and should not the wall before beginning the installation process.
- Page 25 Mounting Plate Front 4 Lag Bolt Hole Locations bosses. Use either the 16” or 24” on center holes depending on the construction of the wall. Inner Vent Pipe Shield (Smaller Diameter, install on the front of the Mounting Plate) solasfires.com...
- Page 26 ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION Installing the Fireplace Mounting Plate on the Wall 10. The next step is to install the vent starter pipe onto the fireplace. (continued) 11. Remove the glass panel and glass frame assembly from NOTE: It may be helpful to put a light coating of dish or the front of the firebox by loosening and removing the hand soap on the lag bolts to reduce resistance when four ⁄...
- Page 27 fireplace pipe until the outer pipe flange makes contact with the starter pipe gasket. Be sure that the holes in the starter pipe flange align with the gasket and pilot holes. Air Restrictor > Installing the Vent Starter Pipe & Gasket solasfires.com...
- Page 28 ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION Installing the Fireplace (con't) 20. Place the vent starter pipe gasket on the back of the 22. If the air restrictor ring is required, first determine fireplace aligning the holes in the gasket with the pilot the number of tabs that must be bent open. Before holes on the rear of the fireplace.
- Page 29 If they are not, adjust the fireplace until they are. 28. The image below is a view before installing Vent Termination Cap. 4 Mounting Plate Brackets 26. While looking in from the sides, guide the upper and solasfires.com...
- Page 30 ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION Installing the Outer Vent Heat Shields and Vent Termination (Parallel Installation on Outside Wall) 1. Before you install the horizontal vent termination, 5. 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 31 4. You will find it helpful to leave access to the area behind the partition wall to facilitate installation of the vent components. The pipe sections may have twist lock connections which will be di cult to execute without good access. solasfires.com...
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Page 32: Gas Connection
ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION Gas Supply Line Once the vent pass-through (or pass-throughs) are Gas Shut-O finished, the gas supply line should be installed. The supply line should exit the wall that the fireplace will be installed on at the location specified on the installation template We suggest the installation of a shut-o valve in the supply line between the wall and the connection to the fireplace. - Page 33 flow but not so large that you can’t control the flow. 3. You will notice that the burner surface is designed Burner Tray with turned-up edges that form a tray to hold the glass media. solasfires.com...
- Page 34 ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION Placing the Burner Glass Media (continued) 4. Starting at one end, pour the glass media onto the burner tray, keeping the pouring spout on the poly bag toward the center of the burner to avoid spillage of glass pieces over the sides of the burner. See the adjacent photos.
- Page 35 3. Once the bottom edge is in place, move your fingers out of the way and press the top of the frame against the firebox while pushing down to be sure the frame is fully engaged in the frame retainer. solasfires.com...
- Page 36 ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION Installing the Outer Panels 3. Locate the fastener hole at the top front edge of the outer left side panel and align with the PEM nut in the The outer top and bottom panels are secured to the front of the top panel.
- Page 37 10. Only trim kit(s) supplied by the manufacturer shall be used in the installation of this appliance. 3. Move the surround with integrated screen into place, generally centering the surround opening over the glass panel. Keep the bottom of the surround tipped slightly away from the fireplace. solasfires.com...
- Page 38 ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION 4. While looking behind the surround with integrated 6. Carefully swing the bottom of the surround with screen, guide the two surround brackets onto the integrated screen toward the base of the fireplace until forward detent of the mating brackets on the fireplace each of the L brackets on the surround are aligned with top.
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Page 39: Lighting & Operation
To access the plate, remove the surround and grab the plate and slide it up to read it. There is important information on both sides of the plate. NOTE: The Wall Touch Pad is not compatible with the SÓLAS Self-Calibrating Power Vent System. solasfi res.com... - Page 40 LIGHTING & OPERATION Flame WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fi re 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.
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Page 41: Remote Operation
Remote or Control Module. The remote control system is now ready to use. NOTE: The batteries in your SÓLAS One-Touch remote control and control module are to be replaced annually. RESET Button SÓLAS One-Touch Control Module Part #S-504 solasfires.com... - Page 42 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 fi replace. 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...
- Page 43 DO NOT leave the Remote on the hearth, mantel, or on top of the fireplace. Use the Remote wall mount holder provided. The SÓLAS One-Touch Remote Control comes with a wall bracket. Mount the wall bracket in the same room as the fireplace. Approximately 8-10 feet from the fireplace. solasfires.com...
- Page 44 SÓLAS ONE TOUCH REMOTE OPERATION TO TURN ON FIREPLACE TO TURN OFF FIRE • Press to turn OFF. CAUTION When the pilot is o , it will WHEN PILOT IGNITION IS CONFIRMED, MOTOR take 2 minutes before it TURNS AUTOMATICALLY TO MAXIMUM FLAME can be lit again.
- Page 45 NOTE: The Countdown Timer only works in Manual and 4. To select hour press Thermostatic modes. Maximum countdown time is 9 hours and 50 minutes. 5. Press simultaneously. Minutes fl ash. 6. To select minutes press 7. To confi rm, press simultaneously or wait. solasfi res.com...
- Page 46 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 fi replace, as well as fl ame also changes the ON time temperature in height, are manually controlled by the user.
- Page 47 fi replace automatically turns down to pilot. Benefi t SÓLAS products are designed with a focus on safety and environmental responsibility. This will help save fuel and is an environmental benefi t. Program the temperature and timer modes to maximize your heating e ciency. solasfi res.com...
- Page 48 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 49: Gas Conversion
4. Remove the 2 Phillips head screws from the outer edges of the bottom outer panel. 2. Remove front glass panel and frame. Refer to page 35 (Installing the Front Glass Panel and Frame section) Reverse steps starting with Step 5 and end with Step 1. solasfires.com... - Page 50 GAS CONVERSION 5. Locate and remove the (4) #10 sheet metal screws 7. With the burner out of the fireplace, using a 9/16” that hold the burner into the firebox. These are deep socket, remove the orifice and replace it with located on the outer edges below the burner.
- Page 51 NG or LP accordingly. Reinstall and to prevent leaks around the orifice. If not seated tighten. properly this will cause an unusually high pilot flame. Pilot orifice correctly seated solasfires.com...
- Page 52 GAS CONVERSION 2. Confirm inlet pressure of gas (right pressure tap on 6. With the fireplace set on the lowest flame level, set valve) is between 5.5" w.c. to 10.0" w.c. for natural the low manifold pressure by adjusting the 4mm allen gas and 11"...
- Page 53 With a permanent marker, check o the fuel type you are converting to. This Fireplace has been This Fireplace has been converted. converted. See conversion label in fireplace. See conversion label in fireplace. solasfi res.com...
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Page 54: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE ANNUAL MAINTENANCE CLEANING GLASS AND PORCELAIN ENAMEL PANELS A licensed 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 55 SÓLAS recommends using a name brand such as Duracell or Energizer. The batteries should last one full season, depending on usage. Remove the batteries in the o -season to extend battery life. solasfires.com...
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Page 56: 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 licensed service technician to fill out one of the maintenance record forms below each time the fireplace is serviced. -
Page 57: Replacement Parts List
*This is a quick response thermocouple. Replace it only with SÓLAS Part Number M26-502. **Not Compatible with SÓLAS Self-Calibrating Power Vent Kit For Replacement Parts and customer service, contact your SÓLAS Dealer or; SÓLAS, LLC 452 Sunapee Street, Newport, NH 03773 P (603) 298-5169 sales@solasfires.com solasfires.com... -
Page 58: Control Schematic
For Replacement Parts and customer service, dangerous operation. Verify proper operation after contact your SÓLAS Dealer or; servicing. SÓLAS, LLC 452 Sunapee Street, Newport, NH 03773 P (603) 298-5169 sales@solasfi res.com S Ó L AS C O N TE MPO RA RY F IR E... -
Page 59: Warranty Information
90 days of the date of failure. Notices should be or application of the Product. directed to the SÓLAS Warranty Department. Visit our website at www.solasfires.com/ warranty. Discoloration and some minor expansion, contraction, or movement of certain parts and resulting noise is normal and not a defect, and, therefore, not covered under warranty. - Page 60 We recommend that our gas hearth products be installed and serviced by professionals who are certifi ed in the U.S. by the National Fireplace Institute® (NFI) as NFI Gas Specialists. www.NFIcertifi ed.org RECORD YOUR PRODUCT INFORMATION Model #: ________________________ Serial Number: ______________________________ D te Purch sed: __________________ Date Installed: _______________________________ THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING solasfires.com...
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