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RAIS GABO Installation & Operation Manual

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Installation & Operation Manual
RAIS GABO Direct Vent Gas Stove
WARNING: If the information in these in-
structions is not followed exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing property dam-
age, personal injury or loss of life.
- Do not store or use gasoline or other flam-
mable 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 sup-
plier'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.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermar-
ket, permanently located manufactured home
(USA only) or in a mobile home, where not pro-
hibited by local codes.
This appliance is for use only with the type of gas
indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is
not convertible for use with other gases, unless a
certified conversion kit is used.
Ce manual est disponsible en Français sur demande.
Report # 138-S-09b-5
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.

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  • Page 1 Installation & Operation Manual RAIS GABO Direct Vent Gas Stove WARNING: If the information in these in- structions is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property dam- age, personal injury or loss of life. - Do not store or use gasoline or other flam- mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
  • Page 2 : Assurez-vous de bien suivre AVERTISSEMENT les 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. 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    INSTALLATION RECORD FORM WE STRONGLY SUGGEST THAT YOU READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE BE- GININNG THE INSTALLATION OF THE GABO GAS STOVE. ALTHOUGH THE BASIC RE- QUIREMENTS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ALL DIRECT VENT GAS HEATERS ARE SIMILAR, EACH SPECIFIC PRODUCT HAS ITS OWN UNIQUE SET-UP AND INSTALLA- TION REQUIREMENTS THAT MUST BE FOLLOWED EXACTLY.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 or the Canadian Installation Code, CAN/CGA B149. 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 applica- ble, the Standard for Manufactured Home Installations, ANSI/BCSBCS A225.1, or Standard for Gas Equipped Recreational Vehicles and Mobile Housing, CSA Z240.4.

  • Page 5: Specifications

    Gas Fireplace Heaters and CAN1-2.17-M91, Gas-Fired Appliances for Use At High Altitudes. The GABO is approved for installation at elevations up to 2000 feet in the U.S. and 1370 meters (4500 feet) in Can- ada without change. If your installation is at an elevation greater than these, consult with the local authority having jurisdiction for gas product installations to determine their specific requirements for high altitude installations.

  • Page 6: Installation

    INSTALLATION Several issues must be addressed when selecting a suitable location for your GABO. The minimum clear- ances to combustible construction are listed below. In addition, access to the gas supply must be consid- ered. The location of the stove will also affect the venting requirements and you must be certain the loca- tion will allow compliance with the venting requirements shown on pages 8 –...

  • Page 7: Massachusetts Requirements

    CLUDE PARTS LISTS, AND/OR ALL VENTING DESIGN INSTRUCTIONS MUST REMAIN WITH THE STOVE AT THE COMPLETION OF THE INSTALLATION. ATTENTION INSTALLERS: Mark below which venting system was used in the installation. These instructions must remain with the GABO Installation & Operation Manual. ® ®...

  • Page 8: Venting

    Examples are shown page 9. Use these as a guide for your particular installation. Note: The GABO is shipped from the factory with inlet air restrictor and exhaust baffle set for 2 feet of vertical rise and 1 foot of horizontal run and for natural gas.
  • Page 9 VENTING Example 1 Fuel = Propane (LP) EXHAUST BAFFLE Vertical Rise = 22 feet 3 ¾ Horizontal Run = 3 feet Elbows = 3 AIR INLET Equivalent Horizontal Run = (3 + 4(Elbow 2) + 4(Elbow 3)) = 11 feet Air Restrictor Setting = 3 ¾...
  • Page 10 VENTING NATURAL GAS VENTING VENTING NOT ALLOWED 4 - F ⅛ 3 ¾ - F ⅛ 3 ¾ - F + 3 ½ - F + 3 ½ - F + 3 - F + 3 ½ - F + 3 ½...
  • Page 11 VENTING PROPANE (LP) GAS VENTING VENTING NOT ALLOWED 4 - F ⅛ 3 ¾ - F ⅛ 3 ½ - F ⅛ 3 ¾ - F + 3 ½ - F + 3 ¼ - F + 3 ¾ - F 3 ½...

  • Page 12: Vent Termination

    VENT TERMINATION The Gabo Gas Stove can be vented in rear exit with up to 18” of horizontal pipe (and no vertical pipe) util- izing a standard horizontal vent termination. However, in order for the stove to operate properly, the gas input rate to the stove must be reduced by down-sizing the main fuel orifice that came installed in the stove.

  • Page 13: Electrical Connections & Wiring Diagram

    VENTING VENT TERMINAL CLEARANCES (Refer to illustration on page 12) Venting terminals shall not be recessed into a wall or siding. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS The Gabo Gas Stove may be CONTROL WIRING connected to an optional mil- DIAGRAM livolt thermostat or remote controller.

  • Page 14: Assembly

    UNPACKING AND PLACING THE GABO By now, you will have removed the shipping carton from the base pallet. The GABO is shipped in a spe- cially designed shipping carton Cut the strapping that secures the stove to the pallet and remove the wooden cribbing from the top of the stove.
  • Page 15 ASSEMBLY LOGS AND EMBERS Carefully unpack each of the three logs and the em- ber chunk from the log and accessory box. The logs and ember chunk are somewhat fragile and will not survive being dropped from any significant height. If you haven’t already done so, remove any protec- tive cover material from the top of the burner.
  • Page 16 ASSEMBLY Place the left cross log next. Use the raised platform at the left rear corner of the burner top to support the end of the cross log. The split charred end of the log faces toward the front. Place the pin socket over the front alignment pin hole in the arch log.

  • Page 17: Conversion To Rear Vent

    Top or Rear Vent The GABO has provisions for either top or rear venting but is shipped from the factory set-up for top vent- ing. The rear position is sealed with a special cover plate. If your installation requires rear-venting, you will need to reverse the positions of the starter sec- tion and the cover plate.

  • Page 18: Gas Connection

    GAS CONNECTION The GABO is shipped from the factory with a flexible gas connector that has a 1/2” NPT female connec- tion. The gas supply piping should have a separate gas shut-off valve and a 1/8” NPT plugged tapping up- stream of the valve.

  • Page 19: Air Inlet And Exhaust Outlet Restrictors

    AIR INLET AND EXHAUST OUTLET RESTRICTORS The GABO is equipped with externally adjustable restrictors for both the inlet air and the exhaust outlet. This makes it possible to fine tune the direct vent system for the specific conditions of your installation.

  • Page 20: Fine-Tuning

    However, no more than one full increment of adjustment should be made. If no change in the flame appearance is noted after that, there may be an installation problem. Consult with a RAIS representative. If you are burning propane and observe that the flames are tall and sooty: First, check the position of the primary burner air adjuster.

  • Page 21: Lighting And Operation

    LIGHTING AND OPERATION LIGHTING THE FIRE 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. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly.
  • Page 22 LIGHTING AND OPERATION PILOT AND MAIN BURNER OPERATION Follow the lighting instructions on page 21. When the pilot is CORRECT PILOT lit and operating properly, it should look like the adjacent illus- FLAMES tration. One flame will be directed at the pilot thermocouple, a second flame is directed at the pilot thermopile and the third will be emanating toward the burner.

  • Page 23: Fuel Conversion

    FUEL CONVERSION The GABO Gas Stove is shipped from the factory equipped to burn natural gas. If you will be burning pro- pane (LP) gas you must convert the stove by replacing the burner orifice and valve regulator and adjusting the pilot fuel selector plate and primary burner air setting.
  • Page 24 See adjacent illustration of the fuel conversion label. In some circumstances, it may be necessary to convert the stove back to natural gas. Contact your installer or Rais dealer for assistance. Replace the Burner and Complete the Stove Assembly Re-install the burner by positioning it inside the firebox several inches above its final location and lowering the right end down first so that the burner inlet guide engages over the primary air adjuster box.

  • Page 25: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE A qualified service agency should conduct an annual inspection and maintenance of your GABO including the overall installation and venting to keep it running safely. The following procedures should be per- formed only by a qualified service person. The gas supply should be turned off and the stove should be completely cool whenever a maintenance procedure is performed.

  • Page 26: Maintenance Log Forms

    AIR FLOW The GABO utilizes a convection air heat exchange system to maximize heat delivered from the stove. It is important that air flows freely through the convection air system and out the front and side air grills. Do not place objects under the stove that will block the convection air inlet flow or in front of any air outlet.

  • Page 27: Parts List

    PARTS - EXPLODED VIEW 8303505 REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST *This is a quick response thermocouple. Replace it only with Part No. 8303565 For replacement parts and customer service, contact your RAIS dealer or: RAIS Inc. 133 Elm Street Winooski, VT 05404...

  • Page 28: Installation Record Form

    The installer should complete the form below that describes the details of the installation. Having this writ- ten 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. Manufactured by: RAIS a/s Industrivej 20 DK-9900 Frederikshavn Denmark www.rais.com...

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