BLAZE KING PRODUCTS 9603 GAS APPLIANCE Owner's Installation and Operations Manual SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY IF YOU SMELL GAS DO NOT TRY TO LIGHT ANY APPLIANCE 1. Open Windows 2. Do not touch any electrical switch or use any phone in your building.
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Dear Customer: Thank you for purchasing the Blaze King gas appliance. It is our goal to have every purchaser of a Blaze King, a satisfied customer. This owner's manual explains the steps required to safely assemble, install, operate, and maintain your new appliance.
SPECIFICATIONS* MODEL 9603 GAS APPLIANCE RATING NATURAL GAS LP GAS REAR REAR OUTLET OUTLET OUTLET OUTLET HIGH BURN STEADY STATE EFFICIENCY INPUT RATING (BTU/HR) 0-610 m (0-2000 FT.) ALT. 38,000 36,000 38,000 36,000 ORIFICE (DMS) 0-610 m (0-2000 FT.) ALT INPUT RATING (BTU/HR) 610-1370 m (2000-4500 FT.) ALT.
If the combustion, flame pattern, startup or shut down characteristics of your stove change, it could be a sign of ice buildup in t;he vent system. If this occurs notify your Blaze King Dealer. DO NOT operate your stove if there is excessive ice buildup on the vent cap.
The combination of these warranty policies provide a very strong coverage package that we are proud to offer you, our customers. Our Blaze King tradition of building high quality products for over 25 years is really your most important assurance of quality but it's nice to know that should something fail (and it occasionally does) you are covered by a warranty policy that leads the industry.
DOOR SEAL GASKET The front door of your new Blaze King direct vent is gasketed and has been adjusted for a tight seal. As with all direct vent appliances, a tight seal is necessary for maximum performance and proper venting of combustion products.
USE ONLY SIMPSON DURAVENT TYPE GS PIPE USE DURAVENT TYPE GS TERMINATION CAPS (Must obtain the modified cap from Blaze King) Tested to ANSI Z21.88b-2003 / CSA 2.33b-2003”Vented Gas Fireplace Heater”. Acceptable for mobile (manufactured) home installations after first sale of home...
The door assembly must be supplied by Blaze King, any use of substitute materials is prohibited. The ceramic glass in the door assembly is fragile - Do not abuse, strike or slam the door this may cause damage and will void warranty.
REFER TO THE NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE AND LOCAL ZONING AND CODE AUTHORITIES FOR DETAILS ON INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS. THE BLAZE KING APPLIANCES MUST BE VENTED TO THE OUTSIDE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LATEST EDITION OF THE NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE. IN THE ABSENCE OF LOCAL CODES, THE INSTALLATION MUST CONFORM WITH NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE ANSI Z223.1 ALSO KNOWN AS NFPA 54.
The Spring Tension Lanyard is a simple safety device. It is integrated with the door latch and is not a user serviceable part of the stove. IGNITION INTERLOCK SAFETY SYSTEM Each Blaze King Pegasus direct vent stove comes with a Ignition Interlock Safety System. The system was designed to prevent a potentially dangerous Ignition Interlock operating condition (Gas buildup).
Exhaust Connector. VENTING REQUIREMENTS ♦ The Pegasus 9603 appliance utilizes Simpson Dura- Vent®, Model GS Direct Vent gas pipe. The appliance must be vented directly to the outside of the building, and never in, or attached to, a chimney serving a separate solid fuel or gas burning appliance.
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Each Pipe Joint takes off 1 1/2” when assembled together. For example, a Vertical. four foot and a 3 foot pipe together Height would measure 6 feet 10 1/2”. Vertical. Height Date Printed: Tuesday, February 08, 2005 OM-9603 PAGE 13 Revision Date: 12/15/04...
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——— ——— ——— ——— ——— ——— Denotes Horizontal ——— ——— Run max. —5 ft. 5 ft.—- ——— ——— ——— ——— ——— ——— ——— ——— —-0 ft. 0 ft.— Date Printed: Tuesday, February 08, 2005 OM-9603 PAGE 18 Revision Date: 12/15/04...
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9603 FREESTANDING REAR VENT with Z9625 kit NOTE: The Z9625 Kit reduces the 5" x 8" rear vent down to 4" x 6⅝" REAR VENT VERTICAL OR HORIZONTAL TERMINATION UP TO TWO 90 ELBOWS ♦ 8 Feet Minimum Vertical rise.
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1/4" above the surface the stove sits on. This does not include the 5/8” wood base. Traditional Model: Center of pipe is 26” above floor surface. 24” pipe section max. Date Printed: Tuesday, February 08, 2005 OM-9603 PAGE 20 Revision Date: 12/15/04...
SELKIRK DIRECT-TEMP™ INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION APPENDIX FOR BLAZE KING MODEL: 9603-**-NT Selkirk Model Direct-Temp™ direct venting system has now been added as an approved venting op- tion by our safety certification organization, Intertek Testing Services / Warnock Hersey (ITS/WH), for the above referenced direct vent gas appliances.
If there are any problems, contact your serviceman. Periodic checking of the flame pattern is necessary. The flame should look approximately like the picture. The base of the flame must not rise above the burner Date Printed: Tuesday, February 08, 2005 OM-9603 PAGE 22 Revision Date: 12/15/04...
It is recommended by Blaze King that gas connection be made by a Licensed and qualified installer. The appliance can be connected to the supply line with either rigid or approved flexible gas connection. Check with state, provincial, and local codes.
12” DEEP (8” REAR VENT) 19” DEEP FOR 4”x4” 33” WIDE 22” HIGH WARNING! Failure to use only parts specifically approved with this appliance may result in property damage or personal injury. Date Printed: Tuesday, February 08, 2005 OM-9603 PAGE 24 Revision Date: 12/15/04...
Caution: Before proceeding with the conversion the gas supply must be shut off prior to disconnecting the electrical power. BLAZE KING RECOMMENDS THIS PROCEDURE IS DONE BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. 1....Remove the 2 screws holding the regulator plate on valve. Remove regulator and gasket.
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Consult the unit data plate for proper high altitude orifice size and fill out the information sticker attached to the unit when field converting. For high altitude installations, consult the local gas distributor or the authority having jurisdiction for proper rating methods. Date Printed: Tuesday, February 08, 2005 OM-9603 PAGE 26 Revision Date: 12/15/04...
38,000 / 36,000 38,000 / 36,000 USE ONLY CONVERSION KITS LISTED BELOW (Model 9603) BLAZE KING PART#’s: NATURAL GAS- Z0739A (Rear Vent/#31main orifice) & Z0740 (Top Vent/1/8” orifice) Note manifold pressures listed above. Read lighting instructions Cycle unit on, back out brass screw a FEW turns in the appropriate pressure test nipple as indicated below.
Equivalent Orifice Sizes at High Altitudes per the current edition of ANSI Z223.1 (Includes 4% input reduction for each 1,000 feet) NATURAL GAS ORIFICE SIZE REQUIRED AT OTHER ELEVATIONS TOP VENT Orifice size for 9603 at: (Canadian stoves, 2000 ft. - 4500 ft. use #31) Sea Level 2000...
9. Push in the gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to OFF. DO NOT FORCE. 10. Turn off all electric power to the appliance if a service is to be performed. Date Printed: Tuesday, February 08, 2005 OM-9603 PAGE 29 Revision Date: 12/15/04...
Fumes and smoke may come from your stove. This is perfectly normal, and is a result from the paint and oily residue curing and burning off on different parts of the stove. Blaze King burns each stove at the factory prior to shipment, but there may be areas that are not fully cured.
Wiring errors can Black cause improper and dangerous operation. Verify proper operation after servicing. White Green AC Plug PIEZZO PUSH BUTTON IGNITOR Spark Electrode Date Printed: Tuesday, February 08, 2005 OM-9603 PAGE 31 Revision Date: 12/15/04...
2. Do not abuse the glass door such as striking or slamming shut. 3. Do not operate the stove with a broken glass door. Call your local BLAZE KING dealer or contact in the U.S.A. in Canada B.K.I INC. Valley Comfort Systems...
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