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kozy heat PRINCETON PRC-36 Installation And Operating Manual

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M O D EL S :
# P R C - 3 6 / # P R C - 3 6 - R F
'P R I N C ETO N '
D i r e c t V e n t G a s F i r e p l a c e
INSTALLATION AND
OPERATING MANUAL
US Patent #6004493
INSTALL THIS FIREPLACE CORRECTLY CAN CAUSE SERIOUS STRUCTURAL
Report No. 216-F-10-5
READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLATION. FAILURE TO
AND FIRE HAZARDS AND MAY VOID YOUR WARRANTY
www.kozyheat.com
WARNING: If the information in these instructions
is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may
result, causing property damage, personal injury
or loss of life.
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 electrical switches; do not use the
phone in your building.
Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor's phone. Follow your gas supplier's
instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
Installation & service must be performed by a qualified
installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.
This appliance is only for use with the type(s) of gas
indicated on the rating plate and may be installed in an
aftermarket permanently located, manufactured (mobile)
home, where not prohibited by local codes. See owner's
manual for details. This appliance is supplied with a
conversion kit.
IMPORTANT:
:
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May 2007

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  • Page 1 WARNING: If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result, causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable M O D EL S : vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any # P R C - 3 6 / # P R C - 3 6 - R F other appliance.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    DIRECT VENT CHIMNEY INSTALLATION ..................14-15 KOZY HEAT #800 SERIES FLEXIBLE TERMINATION KIT INSTALLATION ..... . . 14-15 FAN INSTALLATION .
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT: READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING THIS FIREPLACE MODEL #PRC-36 PRINCETON’ DIRECT VENT GAS FIREPLACE This fireplace has been tested to and complies with ANSI Z21.88B-2003 CSA 2.33B-2003 “VENTED GAS FIREPLACE HEATERS” by OMNI-Test Laboratories, Beaverton, OR. Installation must conform with local building codes or in the absence of local building codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/ NFPA 54 - Current Edition, or the Natural or Propane Installation Code, CSA...

  • Page 4: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Height ........32" Height to top of stand-off ..... 42" Front width .

  • Page 5: Minimum Clearances

    INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS: Minimum clearances from the fireplace to combustible materials: From face top: 10 " From left & right sides & back: 1/2" From face sides: 1/4" Fireplace bottom to flooring: 0" Fireplace top to ceiling: 31" Fireplace side to adjacent sidewall: 10" Fireplace front: 36"...

  • Page 6: Typical Installation Options

    THIS FIREPLACE IS APPROVED FOR USE WITH THE FOLLOWING 5" X 8" DIRECT VENT SYSTEMS: SIMPSON DURA-VENT DV-GS, AMERI-VENT, AND SELKIRK METALBESTOS. THIS FIREPLACE IS ALSO APPROVED FOR USE WITH THE KOZY HEAT #800 SERIES FLEXIBLE VENT SYSTEM FOR HORIZONTAL VENTING APPLICATIONS.

  • Page 7: Minimum / Maximum Venting Requirements

    VENTING SPECIFICATIONS: IMPORTANT: Flame height and appearance will vary depending upon venting configuration and type of fuel used. HORIZONTAL TERMINATIONS: IMPORTANT: The horizontal heat shield included with this fireplace must be installed when using a 45-degree elbow to horizontally position the vent system. Minimum: 45-degree elbow at start followed by 6"...

  • Page 8: Horizontal Venting

    MINIMUM HORIZONTAL VENTING IMP0RTANT: THE KOZY HEAT WALL PASS-THRU, PART #800-WPT MUST BE USED ON ALL HORIZONTAL VENT RUNS. THE MINIMUM WALL THICKNESS FOR THIS PASS-THRU IS 4 ½" AND THE MAXIMUM WALL THICKNESS IS 7 ½". Minimum horizontal venting NOTE: Horizontal Vent Heat shield must be installed when using a 45-degree elbow to horizontally position the vent system.

  • Page 9: Termination Cap Location

    TERMINATION VENT CAP LOCATION: This gas appliance must not be connected to a chimney flue serving another type of appliance. GENERAL: Terminations against vinyl siding must use a vinyl siding protector. Follow instructions included. DO NOT RECESS TERMINATION KIT INTO OUTSIDE BUILDING MATERIALS - i.e.: brick, stone, siding, etc.. If necessary, extend framing so that termination kit will be exposed once building materials are installed.

  • Page 10: Vertical Venting

    W HEN VERTICALLY TERM INATING, THE M INIM UM CHIM NEY HEIGHT ABOVE THE ROOF LINE IS DETERM INED BY THE FOLLOW ING CHART: Roof Pitch Minimum Chimney Height Roof Pitch Minimum Chimney Height Flat to 6/12 1 ft. 13/12 to 16/12 6 ft.

  • Page 11: Determine Location

    IMPORTANT: The horizontal vent heat shield must be installed when using a 45-degree elbow to horizontally position the vent system or when using the #800 series Kozy Heat flexible vent system for horizontal terminations. Refer to page #12 of this manual for instruction on attaching the horizontal vent heat shield.

  • Page 12: Rough-In Dimensions

    VERTICAL TERMINATIONS: Follow vent pipe manufacturer’s installation instructions for vertical terminations. A minimum 1" clearance on all sides of vertical vent pipe sections must be maintained. The horizontal vent heat shield is not used for vertical venting configurations. CAUTION: COLD AIR TRANSFER AREA. THE SURROUNDING CHASE OF THE FIREPLACE MUST COMPLY WITH ALL CLEARANCES AS OUTLINED IN THIS MANUAL AND BE CONSTRUCTED IN COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL BUILDING CODES.

  • Page 13: Prepare The Fireplace

    PREPARE THE FIREPLACE STAND-OFF ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION The top stand-off brackets must be formed and correctly positioned prior to positioning the fireplace into the framed opening. Figure 8A. The top stand-off brackets are attached to the top of the fireplace in a flat state when the fireplace is shipped. Remove the screws securing each stand-off bracket and remove from the fireplace.

  • Page 14: Position The Fireplace

    VERTICAL VENT APPLICATIONS This fireplace is approved for use with the Simpson Dura-Vent, Ameri-Vent and the Selkirk Metalbestos 5" x 8" direct vent systems for vertical vent applications. There is no additional adaptor necessary to begin installing the chimney components. POSITION THE FIREPLACE Place the fireplace into position.

  • Page 15: Direct Vent Chimney Installation

    All clearances and venting requirements as specified in this manual must be followed. HORIZONTAL TERMINATIONS: IMPORTANT: The Kozy Heat wall pass-thru, part #800-WPT, must be used on all horizontal vent applications regardless of which vent system you are using. INSTALLATION OF #800 SERIES DIRECT VENT TERMINATION KIT(S) IMPORTANT: The flex pipe is permanently attached to the exterior plate.
  • Page 16 Minimum venting requirements: A minimum of 37 7/8" to the top of the vent pipe and 40 7/8" to the top of the framed opening from the floor or hearth the fireplace is setting on is required. Refer to pages #5 - #9 for complete venting requirements &...

  • Page 17: Fan Installation

    MODEL #PRC-36 ONLY: OPTIONAL FAN INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS NSTALLATION OF THIS FAN SH OU LD B E DON E ONLY BY A QU ALIFIED INSTALLER IMPORTANT: If a fan is going to be installed, it is easier to complete before the millivolt board is connected to the gas line.

  • Page 18: Installation Instructions

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE FIREPLACE PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OF THIS FAN. REFER TO THE CORRESPONDING INSTALLATION MANUAL PAGES FOR ASSISTANCE IF NECESSARY. Upper hood, upper louver & lower grill, if installed. Refer to Slide to the left. Slide to the right.

  • Page 19: Model #Prc-36-Rf

    NSTALLATION OF THIS FAN W IRING SHOULD BE DONE ONLY BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER IMPORTANT: A fan assembly is pre-installed and wired to the RF gas valve in the PRC-36-RF models. The wiring must be done prior to enclosing the sides of the fireplace. An electrical box & romex connector are pre- installed on a removable panel on the right side of the fireplace.

  • Page 20: Gas Line Specifications

    If a gas conversion to LP GAS is necessary, the appropriate gas conversion kit, #S5271A for Model #PRC-36 and #H5271L-RF for Model #PRC-36-RF, is included in the fireplace components packet. The conversion shall be carried out in accordance with the requirements of the provincial authorities having jurisdiction and in accordance with the requirements of the ANSI Z223.1 installation code.

  • Page 21: Secure The Millivolt Board

    Pressure check taps for both the manifold (outgoing) & inlet (incoming) pressures are located in front of the gas valve. The left pressure tap is the manifold pressure and the right pressure tap is the incoming pressure. Follow instructions on page #27 for Model PRC-36 and page #30 for Model PRC-36RF for checking these pressures. (H) SECURE THE MILLIVOLT BOARD: This fireplace is equipped with the millivolt board, burner, log grate, pilot shield, &...

  • Page 22: Log Installation

    LOG INSTALLATION The PRC-500 log set includes 11 logs, 1 bag klinkers and 1 pkg. rock wool burning embers. The logs are numbered on the bottom side - refer to the instructions below for proper placement. Figure 17A Position base log P1 over the pilot shield on the burner, setting the backside of the log against the flange at the back. Pull the log forward until it reaches the backside of the burner port holes.

  • Page 23: Thermostat - Wall Switch - Remote Control Installation (Model #Rpc-36 Only)

    MODEL PRC-36 ONLY: THERMOSTAT - WALL SWITCH - REMOTE INSTALLATION CAUTION: DO NOT CONNECT HIGH VOLTAGE (115V) W IRE TO THE GAS VALVE! If desired, a thermostat (wireless style available), wall switch, or remote control assembly may be used to turn the fireplace ‘OFF’...

  • Page 24: Complete The Installation

    THIS STEP SHOULD ONLY BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER OR SERVICE TECHNICIAN: A) Perform lighting and shutdown procedures as described on pages #25-#26 for PRC-36 models and pages #28-#29 for PRC- 36-RF models. This should be done prior to re-installing the glass so that any necessary adjustments can be made and proper operation verified.
  • Page 25 Re-Install the glass. A) Place the glass assembly onto the front of the fireplace and secure with the spring-loaded handles FIRST AT THE TOP, THEN AT THE BOTTOM of the firebox. CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE GLASS ASSEMBLY FROM FALLING OFF WHEN INSTALLING ON THE FIREPLACE, SECURE THE TOP GLASS LATCH BRACKETS FIRST, THEN THE BOTTOM.

  • Page 26: Model #Prc-36

    MODEL #PRC-36 ONLY: LIGHTING AND SHUTDOWN PROCEDURES NOTE: Prior to lighting, check all fittings for leakage. This is accomplished by applying soapy water on all connections made. If there is any leakage, bubbles will appear at the point of connection. If bubbles occur, tighten the fittings until the bubbles no longer appear.
  • Page 27 Push in the control knob all the way and hold in. Press the BLACK piezo igniter button (B). The pilot will generally light with two or three pushes on the igniter. Hold the knob in for about one (1) minute after the pilot is lit. Release knob and it will pop back out.

  • Page 28: Manifold & Incoming Pressure Check Procedures

    MODEL #PRC-36 ONLY: PRESSURE TEST - MANIFOLD & INLET PRESSURE IMPORTANT NOTICE: A pressure check tap for both the manifold (outgoing) and inlet (incoming) pressure has been incorporated into the valve by S.I.T. Controls. The left pressure tap is the manifold pressure and the right pressure tap measures the incoming pressure.

  • Page 29: Model #Prc-36-Rf Lighting & Shutdown

    MODEL #PRC-36-RF ONLY: LIGHTING AND SHUTDOWN PROCEDURES NOTE: Prior to lighting, check all fittings for leakage. This is accomplished by applying soapy water on all connections made. If there is any leakage, bubbles will appear at the point of connection. If bubbles occur, tighten the fittings until the bubbles no longer appear.
  • Page 30 *If knob does not pop out when released, stop and immediately call your service technician or gas supplier. *If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries, turn the gas control knob to "OFF" and call your service technician or gas supplier. Push the control knob on the gas valve in slightly and turn counterclockwise to the "ON"...

  • Page 31: Manifold & Incoming Pressure Check Procedures

    MODEL #PRC-36RF ONLY: PRESSURE TEST - MANIFOLD & INLET PRESSURE IMPORTANT NOTICE: A pressure check tap for both the manifold (outgoing) and inlet (incoming) pressure has been incorporated into the valve by HONEYWELL Controls. The left pressure tap is the manifold pressure and the right pressure tap measures the incoming pressure.

  • Page 32: Cleaning & Maintenance Requirements

    The fan should be disconnected from electrical current, and cleaned (vacuumed) every six months. The bearings are sealed and require no oiling. PRC-36 Pilot PRC-36-RF Pilot VENT SYSTEM Annual examination of the venting system by a qualified Burner Orifice agency is required.

  • Page 33: Millivolt Board Removal / Installation

    Model #PRC-36: Disconnect any wall switch, remote control or thermostat wires from the top & bottom terminals on the gas valve. Model #PRC-36-RF: Unplug the fan cord from the duplex receptacle, then disconnect the (2) wires from the fan cord. Note the wires will remain connected to the back of the gas valve.
  • Page 34 14. Remove the adjustable venturi mounting spacers as shown. Save for re-installation of the millivolt board. 15. Loosen and remove the (8) screws securing the board. Figure 25C. Spacers 16. Carefully lift the board up and remove from the firebox. Figure 25C Remove (8) screws securing millivolt board.
  • Page 35 11. Model #PRC-36: Re-connect any wall switch, remote control or thermostat wires onto the top & bottom terminals on the gas valve marked ‘TH’. 12. Model #PRC-36-RF: Re-connect the wires from the valve to the fan cord. Refer to wiring diagram, Figure 15, page #18, then plug the 3-prong plug on the fan cord into the duplex receptacle.

  • Page 36: Trouble Shooting

    Pilot hood misdirecting pilot flame Check pilot flame location. Flame must be burning from thermocouple (or Generator - RF valve). on generator(s) and thermocouple (PRC-36). Refractory panels not positioned Secure refractory panels with high-temp sealant, against firebox back & sides.
  • Page 37 Wall switch, remote control or thermostat not Connect properly or disconnect connected properly or turned to wrong setting. See and use ON/OFF switch only. Figures 18A & 18B, page #22. (Model PRC-36) Burner won't stay lit. Generator wires loose on Reposition wires and tighten screws valve terminals.

  • Page 38: Replacement Parts Lists

    REPLACEMENT PARTS Replacement parts are available through your local dealer. Contact them for availability and pricing. MILIIVOLT BOARD AND PARTS - PRC-36 PRC-770 Princeton Millivolt Board - Natural Gas 700-203 Manual Shut off Valve PRC-771 Princeton Millivolt Board - LP Gas 700-213B 18"...
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  • Page 40: Warranty Policy

    LIFETIME WARRANTY IS EXTENDED AS FOLLOWS: Hussong Manufacturing warranties to the original purchaser that the firebox, heat exchanger, fiber logs, burner tube and glass of this Kozy Heat fireplace will not be defective in material or workmanship under normal use and service for as long as you own this product.

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