Superior Fireplaces BXI2518MN Installation And Operation Instruction Manual

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P/N 127116-01 Rev D 12/2016

P127116 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

WARNING: If the information in these instruc-

tions is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion

may result causing property damage, personal

injury or death

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 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

fire department.

— Installation and service must be performed by

a qualified installer, service agency or the gas

supplier.

PFS

Report No. 09-170

Installateur : Laissez cette notice avec l'appareil.

Consommateur : Conservez cette notice pour consultation ultérieure.

instructions données dans cette notice pour réduire au

minimum le risque d'incindie ou d'explosion ou pour

éviter tout dommage matériel, toute blessure ou la mort.

RISQUED'INDENDIE OU D'EXPLOSION

Le non-respect Des avertissements de sécurité pourrait

d'entraîner des blessures graves, la mort ou des dom-

mages matériels.

— Ne pas entreposer ni utilizer d'essence ni d'autres

vapeurs ou liquides inflammables dans le voisinage de

cet appareil ou de tout autre appareil.

— QUE FAIRE SI VOUS SENTEZ UNE ODEUR DE GAZ:

• Ne pas tenter d'allumer d'appareil.

• Ne touchez à aucan interrupteur. Ne pas vous servir des

téléphones se trouvant dans le bâtiment où vous trouvez.

• Sortez immédiatement de bâtiment.

• Appelez immédiatement votre fournisseur de gaz depuis

un voisin. Suivez les instructions du fournisseur.

• Si vous ne pouvez rejoindre le fournisseur de gaz, appelez

le service des incindies.

— L'installation et l'entretien doivent être assurés par un

installateur ou un service d'entretien qualifié ou par le

fournisseur de gaz.

Installation and Operation Instructions

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Models

BXI2518MN

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Page 1 P/N 127116-01 Rev D 12/2016 ® Models Report No. 09-170 P127116 01 BXI2518MN BXI2518MP INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance. Installateur : Laissez cette notice avec l’appareil. CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference. Consommateur : Conservez cette notice pour consultation ultérieure.
Page 2: Safety And Your Fireplace
SAFETY AND YOUR FIREPLACE See attached color flyer for proper color representation DANGER HOT GLASS WILL CAUSE BURNS. DO NOT TOUCH GLASS UNTIL COOLED. NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO TOUCH GLASS. A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns from the hot viewing glass is pro- vided with this appliance and shall be installed for the protection of children and other at-risk individuals.
Page 3 La sécurité et votre Safety and Your Seguridad y su poêles au gaz Gas Stove chimenea All parts of your Toutes les parties de ¡Todas las partes de la votre poêles au gaz IHP IHP gas stove get chimenea IHP se ponen deviennent EXTRÊMEMENT EXTREMELY HOT! MUY CALIENTES!
Page 4: Important Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Informa- L’information de sûreté Información importante de tion importante seguridad 1. WARNING: Do not operate appliance 1. AVERTISSEMENT. Ne pas utiliser l’appareil 1. ADVERTENCIA: No opere el artefacto con el with the glass front removed, cracked si le panneau frontal en verre n’est pas en frente de vidrio quitado, agrietado o roto.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Thank you for your purchase. We appreciate your TABLE OF CONTENTS business! Safety and your Fireplace ...............2 Please carefully read and follow all instructions in this manual. Pay Safety .....................5 special attention to all warnings and safety information. Local Codes ...................7 Following these safety, care, and operation instructions will help Product Features ................7 ensure many years of dependable and enjoyable service from your...
Page 6 SAFETY Continued This stove complies with the National Safety Standards and is listed Installation and repair should be done by a qualified and tested by the PFS Corporation to ANSI Z21.50 standard as service person. The appliance should be inspected vented gas stove.
Page 7: Operation
SAFETY Continued 12. Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air in any Carefully supervise young children when they are in way. Provide adequate clearances around air openings into the the room with stove combustion chamber along with adequate accessibility clearance for servicing and proper operation.
Page 8: Product Identification
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Cast Iron Stove Barrier Kit Body J7943 Piezo Igniter Control Valve f i r e - p a r t s . c o m Cast Iron Stove Body Vent Opening Rear Cover Stove Front Pilot Assembly Blower with Burner Adjustment Knob (Optional...
Page 9: Pre-Installation Preparation
PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Ceiling WARNING: A qualified installer or service person must install stove and burner system. Follow all lo- cal codes. 42" (1067 mm) CAUTION: This stove with burner system creates warm air currents. These currents move heat to wall surfaces next to stove.
Page 10: Installation Precautions
UNPACKING 1. Lift off corrugated box enclosing stove body crating. Top of Wood Frame Enclosure 2. Remove screws fastening back and top of wood frame enclosure. STOVE TOP Two or more people must carefully lift stove up and out of wooden crate.
Page 11 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLATION OF LISTED B-1 VENT Round Top WARNING: Installation should only be made by Storm Collar qualified persons who are familiar with the safety Flashing Roof procedures required for the installation of the product, Support who are equipped with the proper tools and testing instruments, and who have achieved proper certifica- tion of licensing.
Page 12 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING VENT SYSTEM INTO CHASE A chase is a vertical box-like structure built to enclose venting that runs along the outside of a building. A chase is not required for such venting. NOTICE: Treatment of firestops and construction of the chase may vary from building type to building type.
Page 13 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued CHIMNEYS • Complete familiarity with chimney condition, height, size, clearance to combustibles and other factors is essential. NOTICE: Consult the authority having jurisdiction in your area regarding masonry chimney venting applications. NOTICE: A complete chimney inspection by a qualified person should be performed.
Page 14: High Altitude Installation
VENTING INSTALLATION Continued HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATION CAUSES OF SPILLAGE AND CORRECTIVE ACTION Incorrect Vent Sizing Your IHP B-vent burner system has been tested and approved for If the vent is too small or too short, spillage may occur. If the vent is operation at altitudes in the USA from 0-2000 feet.
Page 15: Check Gas Type
INSTALLATION For propane/LP connections only, the installer must supply an external NOTICE: This burner system is intended for use as regulator. The external regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure. supplemental heat. Use this burner system along with You must reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11" and 14" of your primary heating system.
Page 16: Checking Gas Connections
INSTALLATION Continued Equipment Shutoff Valve with CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS 1/8" NPT Tap* WARNING: Test all gas piping and connections, Natural - From Gas Meter (5" W.C. to internal and external to unit, for leaks after installing 10.5" W.C. Pressure ) or servicing.
Page 17 INSTALLATION Continued PRESSURE TESTING BURNER SYSTEM GAS CONNECTIONS Equipment Open Shutoff Valve 1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 17). 2. Open propane/LP supply tank valve for propane/LP burner system or main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas burner system.
Page 18 INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING BARRIER KIT J7943 TO CAST IRON STOVE BODY face of cast iron body first, (the frame has two notches on top, the right notch must fit over the door catch) then insert If the barrier becomes damaged, the barrier shall be replaced the bottom portion between the slit from cast iron chassis with the manufacturer’s barrier for this appliance.
Page 19 INSTALLATION Continued BURNER SYSTEM ASSEMBLY REMOVING/REPLACING GLASS DOOR INSTALLING B-VENT BURNER SYSTEM INTO STOVE BODY 1. Carefully lift burner system and place into stove body from the rear of stove. 2. Discard center grate top of stove and replace with center grate top provided with Cast Iron Stove Body.
Page 20 INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING LOGS, VOLCANIC STONE, AND GLOWING EMBERS WARNING: Failure to position the parts in ac- cordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this burner system may result in property damage or personal injury. It is very important to install these logs exactly as instructed in Fig- ures 28 through 32.
Page 21: Operation
INSTALLATION Continued OPERATION Volcanic Stone may be placed along sides and front inside burner FOR YOUR SAFETY system bottom. This may not be visible when you have replaced READ BEFORE LIGHTING the front of stove. It is not necessary to use all of the Volcanic Stone provided.
Page 22: Manual Lighting Procedure
OPERATION Continued 10. Turn gas control counterclockwise to ON. OPTIONAL REMOTE 11. Turn on all electric power to the burner system. OPERATION 12. Turn the ON/OFF switch to ON position. Note: All remote control accessories must be purchased separately 13. Close lower panel. (see Accessories, page 29).
Page 23: Pilot Assembly
INSPECTING BURNERS Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often. BURNER FLAME PATTERN Burner flames will be steady; not lifting or floating. Flame patterns will PILOT ASSEMBLY be different from unit to unit and will vary depending on installation The pilot assembly is factory preset for the proper flame height.
Page 24: Glass Door
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE PILOT AND BURNERS WARNING: Turn off burner system and let cool • Remove ember material before cleaning burners and replace when before cleaning. cleaning is complete. • Burner and controls should be cleaned with compressed air to remove dust, dirt, or lint.
Page 25: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off stove and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair stove. 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 26 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Burner does not light after pilot is lit. 1. Burner orifice clogged. 1. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte- nance, page 24) or replace burner orifice. 2. Inlet gas pressure is too low. 2.
Page 27 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. • Leave the building immediately •...
Page 28: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS BXI2518MN BXI2518MP • Rating: 30,000 Btu/Hr • Rating: 28,000 Btu/Hr • Gas Type: Natural Gas • Gas Type: Propane/LP Gas • Manifold Pressure: 3.5" W.C. • Manifold Pressure: 10" W.C. • Minimum Inlet Supply Pressure: 5." W.C. • Minimum Inlet Supply Pressure: 11" W.C.
Page 29: Service Hints
SERVICE HINTS REPLACEMENT PARTS See Pages 30 to 31 for a complete replacement parts list. Use only When Gas Pressure Is Too Low parts supplied from the manufacturer. • pilot will not stay lit • burner will have delayed ignition Normally, all parts should be ordered through your IHP distributor or dealer.
Page 30: Parts
PARTS MODEL CAT. NO. BXI2518MN F1785 BXI2518MP F1786 23-3 23-1 23-4 f i r e - p a r t s . c o m 23-2 J7943 To be installed in Cast Iron Stove Body Superiorfireplaces.US.com 127116-01_D...
Page 31 PARTS MODELS BXI2518MN (F1785), BXI2518MP (F1786) This list contains replaceable parts used in your burner system. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 29 of this manual. WARNING: Contact an IHP dealer to obtain any of these parts. Never use substitute materials not approved by IHP.
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Page 35: Warranty
Innovative Hearth Products Superior Brand Gas Fireplaces, Stoves and Inserts ® 20 Year Limited Warranty THE WARRANTY Innovative Hearth Products ("IHP") 20 Year Limited Warranty warrants your Superior Brand gas ﬁ replace, Stove or Insert ("Product") to be free from defects in materials ®...
Page 36 Superiorfireplaces.US.com Record the following important information about your fireplace: Fireplace model number Fireplace serial number Date fireplace was Installed Type of gas fireplace uses Dealer name f i r e - p a r t s . c o m P127116 01 Innovative Hearth Products 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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