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WARNING:
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
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.
• Evacuate all persons from the vehicle immediately.
• Shut off the gas supply at the gas container or source.
• Do not touch any electrical switch or use any phone or radio in
the vehicle.
• Do not start the vehicle's engine or electric generator.
• Contact the nearest gas supplier or qualified service technician
for repairs.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, or qualified technician,
contact the nearest fire department.
• Do not turn on the gas supply until the gas leak(s) has been
repaired.
— Installation and service must be performed by a qualified
installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
Model # 00-NEW-EXPLORER
INSTRUCTIONS
Failure to
This appliance may be installed in an OEM installation
manufactured home (USA only) or mobile home and must
be
installed
instructions and the Manufactured Home Construction and
Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part3280, in the United
States, or the Standard for installation in Mobile Homes,
CAN/CSA Z240 MH Series, in Canada.
A manufactured home (USA only) or mobile home OEM
installation must conform with the Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280,
or, when such a standard is not applicable, the Standard
for Manufactured Home Installations, ANSI A225.I/NFPA
501A, or Standard for Gas Equipped Recreational Vehicles
and Mobile Housing, CSA 2240.4
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.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
NEWPORT
EXPLORER
INSTALATION
& OPERATING
Dickinson Marine #101 - 17728 66 Ave,
Surrey, BC, Canada, V3S 7X1
Toll Free: 1-800-659-9768
Email: info@dickinsonmarine.com
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- Page 1 Serial #: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ NEWPORT EXPLORER Model # 00-NEW-EXPLORER INSTALATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Dickinson Marine #101 - 17728 66 Ave, Surrey, BC, Canada, V3S 7X1 Toll Free: 1-800-659-9768 Email: info@dickinsonmarine.com WARNING: FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD Failure to...
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Page 2: Service Notes
All dimensions, measurements and weights are approximate. dickinsonmarine.com info@dickinsonmarine.com @dickinsonmarine @dickinsonmarine1932 /dickinsonmarine We’ d love to see your Dickinson Marine pictures & videos, please follow, tag us and share! Service notes: Appliance model: Fuel Type: Serial No.: Date of purchase:... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
9. LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS 1. INTRODUCTION Since 1932, Dickinson Marine have been among the most well known producers of marine appliances on the market. The uncompromising quality and legendary robustness of Dickinson appliances have earned them a place in the hearts of sailors and fishing crews for decades. -
Page 4: General Appliance Warnings
DO NOT operate while under the influence of drugs or alcohol Do not use any other regulator other than ones supplied by or ordered from Dickinson Marine Parts of the heater become hot when in use. To avoid burns DO NOT touch any of the hot surfaces. -
Page 5: Warranty
DICKINSON WARRANTY POLICY Dickinson Marine appliances are covered under limited warranty for a period of one year dated from the purchase of the product by the end user with proof of purchase or a registered warranty. The warranty page at the end of this manual should be copied for your records and returned to Dickinson to activate your warranty within 90 days of your purchase. -
Page 6: Conditions & Limitations
This warranty is limited to claims submitted in writing within a one-year period following the date of purchase. If any part of your new product fails because of a manufacturing defect within the warranty period Dickinson offers to replace said parts free of charge, provided, however, that such parts have not been improperly repaired, altered or tampered with or subjected to misuse, abuse or exposed to corrosive conditions. -
Page 7: About This Appliance 7
2. ABOUT THIS APPLIANCE Protective window Firebox is sealed grate shields against water vulnerable entry, resists individuals from splashes & accidental burns moisture (See Fireplace (See Fireplace Maintenance, page 33) Maintenance, page 33) Combustion Resists blowouts tested for use in wind speeds up to 5000 feet up to 60km/h above sea level... - Page 8 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS The Explorer propane fireplace How important is the chimney? The Dickinson Model Explorer is a direct vent propane gas The length and shape of your chimney is the most important fireplace approved for manufactured home, mobile home and consideration when choosing a spot to install your fireplace.
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Page 9: Dimensions & Clearances
ALL MEASUREMENTS IN INCHES CAP MUST BE min. 20 INCHES AWAY FROM VENTS OR DIMENSIONS & CLEARANCES REFUELING POINTS min. 0.5 INCH FIG 2 CLEARANCE AROUND CAP SLEEVE HEATER MUST BE INSTALLED WITH 6.375” DEPICTED SAFETY ⌀ min. 20 INCH 2.650”... -
Page 10: Ratings & Specifications
RATINGS & SPECIFICATIONS Part no. 00-NEW-EXPLORER Model name Newport Explorer fireplace Product type Vented Gas Fireplace Heater ANSI Z21.88-2019 / CSA 2.33-2019; Conforms to THE Explorer PACKAGE CONTAINS CSA 2.17-2017; ABYC A-26-2018 Max. electrical input rating 12 Vdc, 0.4 Amp 1x direct vent propane fireplace 1x 1.5”... -
Page 11: Direct Venting
DIRECT VENTING The Fire Triangle ∆ Inside The Firebox Every fire relies on the same 3 elements to The Explorer is a direct vent sustain itself – Oxygen, gas fireplace. It produces heat Fuel and Heat. These make from within a sealed firebox by up the fire pyramid. -
Page 12: Internal Components
INTERNAL COMPONENTS EXTERNAL COMPONENTS (Not included) Battery Box High Heat Sensor *Low pressure regulator (one appliance): 19-151 **Regulator/Tank fittings kit (for 19-151 only): 19-152 #23-052 #19-161 2 stage Low pressure regulator (2 or more appliances): 19-162 Disposable propane bottle regulator kit: 19-150 ***Low pressure fuel hose (10ft/20ft): 19-100-10/19-100-20 Chimney extensions (10”... -
Page 13: Installation Guide
Failure to meet one or more of these install requirements may result in unsatisfactory or unreliable operation of the fireplace. Please note that Dickinson bear no responsibility for unsatisfactory performance damage or loss resulting from non-conforming product installations that do not meet the requirements in this manual. -
Page 14: Choosing An Optimal Install Location
If bends in the chimney are unsuitable for the installation of the Explorer. If in unavoidable, you can achieve an offset of bend of doubt, please contact Dickinson Marine with your between 1-10 inches without significantly affecting questions. -
Page 15: Chimney Assembly
CHIMNEY ASSEMBLY The efficiency of a chimney can make all the difference to the fireplace. A poorly configured chimney may cause the fireplace to become extinguished unexpectedly, refuse to light, or burn unreliably. The effectiveness of a chimney will be affected by it’s overall shape, length and install tolerances. -
Page 16: Chimney Variations
CHIMNEY VARIATIONS Where the fireplace is mounted and where the chimney will exit and connect to the chimney cap will determine the shape of the flexible chimney pipe. While the chimney pipes are flexible, the fireplace’s requirements are not. The fireplace relies entirely on the chimney for it’s exhaust and air (oxygen) intake. The exchange of these gasses takes place via the chimney and will not happen efficiently unless the chimney is configured correctly. -
Page 17: Unsupported Variations
Other appliances and models It may not be possible to replace a previous model Dickinson fireplace or other appliance with this fireplace in the same configuration. This fireplace may not support the chimney types, configurations and systems used on other appliances including other Dickinson fireplace heaters. - Page 18 CHIMNEY CAP INSTALL Chimney cap replacement part: #19-051 A. Clearances & Pitched roof v Obstacles > A cap can be installed on a surface with a pitch of The cap must be safely 20 degrees or less removed from obstacles without adaptation.
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Page 19: Mounting The Fireplace
MOUNTING THE FIREPLACE FIG 42 After cutting an exit in a spot determined to Before permanently mounting the fireplace or fulfill all install requirements, mount the cap in cutting a permanent hole for its chimney exit, place as the first step to mounting the fireplace. please make sure you’ve completely read and Mounting the cap first will make it easier to understood the safety clearance and install... -
Page 20: Mounting The Fireplace Cont'd
MOUNTING THE FIREPLACE cont’d Lower cutout FIG 48 FIG 47 Attach the lower mounting hardware and then again lift the fireplace with it’s attached wall liner up, Once the holes for attaching the top of the wall inserting the pipes into the cap. When this is done, liner have been marked, you can use the line up the fireplace/wall liner with the lower detached wall liner to line up with them and... -
Page 21: Flue Guard Install
FLUE GUARD INSTALL While much of the fireplace body will remain safely below the burn hazard threshold while the appliance is in operation, parts of the appliance install will become VERY HOT. These areas constitute potential burn hazards both during and for some time after the fireplace has been in use. The greatest burn risks are around the air discharge vents* the glass barrier or the chimney pipes. -
Page 22: Flue Guard Install Options
FLUE GUARD INSTALL OPTIONS 5-10 inch offset with S-type inch guard & offset inch flue with offset extension V-type with guard S-type guard 8 FOOT 8 FOOT from from floor floor level level FIG 57 The flue guard must be installed to shield inhabitants from the hot chimney pipe. Straight runs & slight offsets can be accomplished using a V-type flue guard (A) An S-type guard can be used to offset a chimney up to 10 inches (B, C) Any exposed chimney pipe MUST be well out of reach of vulnerable individuals and other members of the household (C, D) All chimney installations require a protective flue guard regardless... -
Page 23: Propane Gas Connection
PROPANE GAS CONNECTION When the fireplace has been correctly mounted in accordance with the instructions found on pages 18-19, and compliant to the safety clearance information for the fireplace, cap & chimney on pages 8, 15, 16 & 17, the fireplace can then be hooked up to the propane fuel source. This is a low pressure propane appliance. -
Page 24: Propane Gas Connection Options
PROPANE GAS CONNECTION OPTIONS This appliance must be installed in accordance with local codes, if any; if none, follow ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 or CSA B149.1. The diagrams below are meant to illustrate a typical installation only are not intended to be used to illustrate any particular regulatory code, insurance requirement or to override any manufacturer’s instructions on any lines, fittings or other components. -
Page 25: Propane Gas Connection Options Cont'd
PROPANE GAS CONNECTION OPTIONS cont’d This appliance must be installed in accordance with local codes, if any; if none, follow ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 or CSA B149.1. The diagrams below are meant to illustrate a typical installation only are not intended to be used to illustrate any particular regulatory code, insurance requirement or to override any manufacturer’s instructions on any lines, fittings or other components. - Page 26 SAFELY CONNECTING THE FUEL HOSE Open the bottom panel of the heater by turning the brass thumbscrew counter-clockwise until it hinges down. FIG 65 Thread your Low Pressure Propane hose with inch female flare fittings through the large Propane cut-out on the left side of inlet Gently thread the hose the bottom panel.
- Page 27 FAN WIRING Where applicable, this appliance must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or in absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.21. ‘FAR RIGHT’ tab of speed control FAN SPEED CONTROL FAN SPEED...
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Page 28: Aa Battery Install
Care must be taken when working inside the controls compartment that the exposed wires do not become detached or dislodged. Gently press any obstructing wires aside and avoid tugging or pulling on any wiring. Damage to the wiring system may damage or disable one or more of the appliance controls and render it inoperable. -
Page 29: Read This Before First Lighting
READ THIS BEFORE FIRST LIGHTING PROTECTIVE PLASTIC The stainless steel panels of the appliance come in an attractive brushed finish and are protected from scratches in shipping with a plastic film. All traces of this protective film must be removed from the appliance before first use to avoid unpleasant burning odors. -
Page 30: Fireplace Operation
4. FIREPLACE OPERATION FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. • If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire This appliance does not have a pilot. -
Page 31: Modes Of Operation
MODES OF OPERATION FAN SETTINGS GAS SETTINGS The modes of operation for the fan are depicted below. The fan The modes of operation for the gas controls are depicted must be connected to a 12v power source in order to run. The below. -
Page 32: Hot Air Vents
HOT AIR VENTS Blowing Hot Air The fireplace has two primary ways of spreading the heat it generates; it will propel heat into the space by means of its blower fan (A) or it will radiate heat upward from the vents located on the top panel (B) (A) With the fan turned ON and adjusted to the desired speed setting, the heat produced by the fireplace will be directed to emit from the vent louvre on the front of the appliance, above the window. -
Page 33: Fireplace Maintenance
5. FIREPLACE MAINTENANCE GENERAL MAINTENANCE Have the fireplace inspected annually. The inspection should 1/8” Hex include, however not be limited to, the following points; plug. Remove to connect • A visual check of the fireplace, it’s entire test gauge ventilation system and fuel connection. •... -
Page 34: Removing & Replacing The Window
IT MUST BE REPLACED WITH AN OEM GASKET Take care not to damage the window gasket. To remove the gasket from a metal surface use a sharp SUPPLIED BY DICKINSON*. IT CANNOT BE blade to gently separate it from the metal. This SUBSTITUTED WITH ALTERNATIVE MATERIALS. -
Page 35: Troubleshooting
Monday to Friday each week with all tech calls being scheduled by appointment. You can also email Dickinson with your email inquiries. Please bear in mind that enquires are handled on a first come, first serve basis, and it may not always be possible to respond to every enquiry the same day. -
Page 36: Fireplace Won't Light
FIREPLACE WON’T LIGHT CAUTION: ALWAYS FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER’S LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS APPLIANCE FOUND ON PAGE 29. FAILURE TO ADHERE TO SAFE RECOMMENDED LIGHTING PROCEDURES CAN RESULT IN INJURY, DAMAGE TO PROPERTY OR EVEN DEATH. Fireplace will not light Is the gas control knob pushed in at the Is gas connected, LOW (9:00) position... -
Page 37: Fireplace Lights But Quickly Goes Out
FIREPLACE LIGHTS BUT QUICKLY GOES OUT CAUTION: ALWAYS FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER’S LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS APPLIANCE FOUND ON PAGE 29. FAILURE TO ADHERE TO SAFE RECOMMENDED LIGHTING PROCEDURES CAN RESULT IN INJURY, DAMAGE TO PROPERTY OR EVEN DEATH. Fireplace lights but quickly goes out Does the fireplace go out... -
Page 38: Fireplace Goes Out Unexpectedly While On
FIREPLACE GOES OUT UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE ON CAUTION: ALWAYS FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER’S LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS APPLIANCE FOUND ON PAGE 29. FAILURE TO ADHERE TO SAFE RECOMMENDED LIGHTING PROCEDURES CAN RESULT IN INJURY, DAMAGE TO PROPERTY OR EVEN DEATH. Fireplace becomes extinguished after being Is gas connected, filled and open? -
Page 39: Fan Not Working Correctly
FAN NOT WORKING CAUTION: ALWAYS FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER’S LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS APPLIANCE FOUND ON PAGE 29. FAILURE TO ADHERE TO SAFE RECOMMENDED LIGHTING PROCEDURES CAN RESULT IN INJURY, DAMAGE TO PROPERTY OR EVEN DEATH. Fan is not Does the speed Does the fan Does fan turn working... -
Page 40: Appendix
APPENDIX TIP: take a picture of the controls compartment before disassembling anything to assist in later reassembly Page Directory Cleaning the propane orifice Clean thermocouple/Valve Connection Adjust & inspect burner Gas knob making contact with front panel Sparker Probe Adjustment Replacing Thermocouple Replacing Fan Replacing High Heat Sensor... -
Page 41: Cleaning The Propane Orifice
TIP: take a picture of the controls compartment before APPENDIX disassembling anything to assist in later reassembly 1.1 Cleaning the propane orifice FIG 86 Use 0.78” (2mm) allen key to Keep rubber undo FAN & washers on panel screws control Location of knobs. -
Page 42: Cleaning The Thermocouple/Valve Connection
TIP: take a picture of the controls compartment before APPENDIX disassembling anything to assist in later reassembly 1.2 Cleaning thermocouple-valve connection The thermocouple-valve connection is located inside • the controls compartment. Use a 5/16” wrench to loosen the thermocouple • fitting where it screws into the propane control valve DO NOT bend, twist or pinch the thermocouple. -
Page 43: Adjust & Inspect Burner
TIP: take a picture of the controls compartment before APPENDIX disassembling anything to assist in later reassembly 1.3 Adjust & Inspect Burner 3.250” (82.5mm) .125” (3.2mm) FIG 91 FIG 91 To correct an uneven burner slot, careful pressure can be applied to it with tools. Use pliers to squeeze the slot narrower if needed, or a flat head screwdriver to lever the slot The size of the opening in the burner or its ‘slot’... -
Page 44: Gas Knob Making Contact With Front Panel
TIP: take a picture of the controls compartment before APPENDIX disassembling anything to assist in later reassembly 1.4 Gas Knob Making Contact With Front Panel If the knobs for the gas and fan supply are accidentally switched, or the front panel of the fireplace has been reassembled incorrectly, the gas knob may hit the front panel of the appliance when engaged. -
Page 45: Sparker Probe Adjustment
TIP: take a picture of the controls compartment before APPENDIX disassembling anything to assist in later reassembly 1.5 Sparker Probe Adjustment SHUT OFF GAS SUPPLY AND DISCONNECT See page 33, Removing and Replacing the window, BEFORE SERVICING. for instructions on how to access the inside of the firebox. -
Page 46: Replace Thermocouple
TIP: take a picture of the controls compartment before APPENDIX disassembling anything to assist in later reassembly 1.6 Replace Thermocouple Follow the steps as described below to remove and replace the thermocouple on the fireplace. Take great care when manipulatin g and installing a new thermocouple that absolutely no kinks or pinches be introduced to the copper tube –... -
Page 47: Fan Replacement
TIP: take a picture of the controls compartment before APPENDIX disassembling anything to assist in later reassembly 1.7 Fan Replacement Only use the replacement fan • recommended for this appliance by the manufacturer Disconnect appliance from • electrical power before servicing The fan is held in by 3 long •... -
Page 48: Replace High Heat Sensor
TIP: take a picture of the controls compartment before APPENDIX disassembling anything to assist in later reassembly 1.8 Replace High Heat Sensor The high heat sensor is found in the rear left of the controls compartment (A) The sensor is attached with 2 x nuts & bolts. When replacing the sensor removal of the left side panel of the fireplace is recommended as it will make disassembly and reattaching much easier. -
Page 49: Replace Sparker Probe
TIP: take a picture of the controls compartment before APPENDIX disassembling anything to assist in later reassembly 2.0 Replace FIG 118 Sparker Probe Sparker Before replacing a sparker it’s first necessary Probe to troubleshoot its operation to determine Location whether or not replacing it will fix the problem. See pages 35 &... -
Page 50: Replace Speed Control
TIP: take a picture of the controls compartment before APPENDIX disassembling anything to assist in later reassembly 2.2 Replace Speed Control Disconnect all electric power from the appliance before servicing. Remove the front panel of the appliance to access speed control (see page 33) Detach old speed control wiring. -
Page 51: Replace Gas Valve Cont'd
TIP: take a picture of the controls compartment before APPENDIX disassembling anything to assist in later reassembly 2.3 replace Gas Valve cont’d The next step involves detaching the panel housing the controls and gas manifold from the firebox. To make this easier, you can remove the blower fan from the controls panel first Disconnect the thermocouple (see page 45) and the sparker (see page 48) before attempting to remove the control panel... -
Page 52: Glossary Of Terms
GLOSSARY OF TERMS Bells The inverted bowl-shaped chimney cap elements A secure outdoor compartment where propane bottles and split Propane locker connections can be safely kept Blowout The action of a fireplace being extinguished by high winds psi (pounds per square inch) is the standard tire pressure measurement used in the USA BTU/hr Btu’s per hour (Btuh) is the benchmark used to estimate the... -
Page 53: List Of Illustrations
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS PAGE # DESCRIPTION PAGE # DESCRIPTION TITLE FIREPLACE RENDERING AC CONNECTION CHIMNEY CAP DC CONNECTION TOP VIEW WIRING TERMINAL BLOCK SIDE VIEW BATTERY INSTALLATION FRONT VIEW PROTECTIVE PLASTIC BOTTOM VIEW GAS CONTROL FIRE TRIANGLE ignition BUTTON DIRECT VENT FAN MODE OFF BATTERY BOX FAN MODE MEDIUM... - Page 54 All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced without permission in writing from Dickinson Marine. Dickinson also reserves the right to modify or change without notice, any materials, applications, equipment, accessories, and/or prices. All dimensions, measurements and weights are approximate.
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