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OWNER’S MANUAL With Installation and Operation Instructions for the TUCSON Gas-Fired B-Vent Fireplace Heater Manufactured by: HearthStone 317 Stafford Avenue Morrisville, Vermont 05661 WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
The combination Your Tucson will provide you with years of of natural stones with cast iron gives the Tucson practical and convenient service. However, as a pleasing look which can be maintained with with any gas appliance, the unit must be properly minimum care.
Children should be carefully supervised when in the same area as the Tucson heater. Do not leave DO NOT OPERATE HEATER IF ANY children unattended in the vicinity of this unit.
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SERVICE CAUTION Any shield, door, safety screen component removed for servicing will be replaced prior to operating. If you believe your Tucson is not performing properly in any way what so ever, immediately discontinue operation until the unit has been inspected and approved for continued operation by qualified service personnel.
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WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS * DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT THIS GAS HEATER OR ANY APPLIANCE * EXTINGUISH ANY OPEN FLAME * DO NOT TOUCH ANY ELECTRICAL SWITCH * DO NOT PLUG IN OR UNPLUG ANY APPLIANCE * DO NOT USE ANY PHONE IN YOUR BUILDING * OPEN WINDOWS IN THE ROOM AND VACATE THE BUILDING * TURN OFF THE MAIN GAS SUPPLY...
1 - Warranty Validation Form 1 - Bag Charcoal Embers (2oz) Unpack and Inspect For Damage The Tucson is packaged by the manufacturer to withstand shipment without damage under most With the top stones and grill removed and set circumstances. However, damage can occur...
R e q u i r e m e n t s F l o o r Due to high surface temperatures, the Tucson Protection The Tucson can be installed on a should be located out of traffic and away from non-combustible surface or wood floor. For furniture and draperies.
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QUINCY, MA 02269 Clearance to Combustibles 6 Figure 3: Minimum Wall Clearance Horizontal or Figure 1: Corner Clearance To Combustibles Figure 2: Stove Pipe & Stove Top Clearance To Figure 4: Vertical Exit Clearance To Combustibles...
(12 m) in length. In either case, be sure to leave or living space as the Tucson, typically 5' (1.5 m) a small coil of wire behind the Tucson so that the off the floor and away from influences that would...
ANSI Z223.1 or CAN1-B149 for instructions Switch and clearances to combustibles. The Tucson can The Tucson has a draft hood as part of its rear be connected to an existing, properly constructed assembly. The draft hood must not be altered masonry or prefabricated chimney so long as the or obstructed.
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Tucson can be vented using a power vent. A power vent is Should the Tucson fail to establish or lose draft essentially while in operation, hot exhaust gasses will spill into...
The unit must be installed and connected in at test pressures in excess of ½ psig. The Tucson accordance with local codes, or in the absence of must be isolated from the gas supply piping...
11 Log Set Placement removing and replacing the log set from the unit during routine cleaning or service of the unit, take Place care not to damage the logs and to position the ment log set per instructions above. Also, take care Within not to chip the enamel on the door and door frame when removing and replacing the log set.
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Log Set Placement 12 Log Set Placement 12 3) Gently place the Rear Log(1) in the firebox against the center of the back wall. Removal of Log Set 4) Gently place the Middle Log(2) in the fire box against the front of the Rear Log. There are slots CAUTION: Log set and charcoal embers on the underside that fit in between the burner retain heat and can be very hot! Allow 2 to 3...
Each Tucson is slowly. Once this break-in procedure has been tested prior to shipment by the manufacturer, so completed, the Tucson can be burned at will with ignition should take place without failure.
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Lighting the Stove 14 WARNING: THE GAS CONTROL HAS AN Prepare for the lighting procedure by adjusting INTERLOCK DEVICE. AFTER SHUTTING the thermostat to its lowest setting or OFF OFF ALL GAS FLOW, THE PILOT position. If the gas control knob is not in the BURNER CANNOT BE RELIT UNTIL THE OFF position, turn the knob fully clockwise to THERMOCOUPLE...
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* If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries, turn the gas control knob “OFF” and call a qualified service technician or Lighting the Tucson supplier. Once the pilot has been lit, and the gas control 8. Turn the gas control knob knob turned to the “ON”...
remains lit regardless of the thermostat setting. To turn the pilot off, turn the gas control valve fully clockwise to the “OFF” position. Once the unit is lit, observe the flame pattern and adjust as necessary. Initial Adjustments 16 INITIAL ADJUSTMENTS Allow the unit to operate for 10 minutes to allow the entire unit to reach temperature and for the Variable Output Control...
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DAILY OPERATION not so large as to create excessive noise or The Tucson gas-fired heater is easily operated by consume excessive gas. However, it can be the homeowner once installed and adjusted by adjusted by means of the pilot light adjustment qualified service personnel.
Maintenance 18 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND CARE The firebox should receive periodic cleaning to The Tucson requires minimal routine maintenance prevent the accumulation of dust, lint and other and care. The unit should always be cool and off debris. To clean the firebox, set the thermostat when being cleaned.
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Figure 15 fig. 15. Regularly check to insure the area around the Tucson is kept free and clear from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids. Check that the flow of combustion and ventilation air is not obstructed. Once a year...
Authorized HearthStone Dealer. 2710-511 front door 5710-170 door hinge with bracket Step 1. Allow the Tucson to cool completely. 5710-180 door latch bracket Remove the existing gasket by grasping one end 2710-560 glass ret frame and pulling firmly.
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For replacement parts, or for information about parts or service, contact your local HearthSt one dealer. For the name of the dealer nearest you, phone or write: Manufactured by: HearthStone 317 Stafford Avenue Morrisville, Vermont 05661 For installations from 610-1370 meters (2000-4500 ft.) The orifice size for natural and propane gas are 41 and 54 respectively.
21 Specifications Specifications Listed gas-fired B-vent fireplace heater. Model: Tucson B-Vent gas fireplace heater Tested to: ANSI Z21.88-1998, CSA 2.33-M98 Certified for Canada Approved for mobile home installation Testing Agency: Intertek Testing Services NA Inc. (ITS) Natural Gas Input rating (Btu/hr) 0-1370 m...
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60 HZ Specifications 22 Electrical Diagram for the Tucson Direct Vent...
23 Troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action 1. Pilot will not light. A. Insufficient gas A. Using the piezo sparker, try to light the pilot. If it will not pressure, or air in the light, check the inlet gas pressure. pilot line.
Original Purchaser (referred to as the “Stove” for simplicity) against any of the occurrences listed in this document that result from defects in material or workmanship. All obligations of HearthStone under this document commence on the date the Original Purchaser purchases the Stove (the “Purchase Date”).
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A defect in any part of the Stove if the Original Purchaser fails to comply with HearthStone’s or a Dealer’s request to ship the part or the Stove to HearthStone or a Dealer, as the case may be. THE WARRANTIES CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE GIVEN...
Purchaser to either return the defective part, or the entire Stove (if needed), with shipping prepaid, to HearthStone or a Dealer or allow a Dealer to make a service call at the place where the Stove is located. In the event the Original Purchaser refuses to allow a Dealer to make a service call, HearthStone or a Dealer, as the case may be, will request that the Original Owner return the defective part, or the entire Stove (if needed), with shipping prepaid, to HearthStone or a Dealer.