Kingsman GLMVF38MVN Owner's Operating & Installation Manual

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VENTED & VENT-FREE GAS LOG
Owner' s Operation and Installation Manual
GLMVF38MVN, GLMVF38MVP, GLMVF40MVN, GLMVF40MVP
Vented:
Certified for USA and Canada: ANSI Z21.60/2003, ANSI Z21.60a/2003, ANSI Z21.60b/2004,
If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or
explosion my 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 any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your
building.
• 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.
This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxygen) from the room
in which it is installed. Provisions for adequate combustion and ventila-
tion air must be provided. Refer to "Air for Combustion and
Ventilation" section of this manual, page 7.)
• 2340 Logan Ave., Winnipeg, MB, Canada, Phone: (204) 632-1962 • Printed in Canada • July 27, 2009 • PART #38GL-MAN
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
Listed Certified for USA and CANADA
Vent-free:
Certified to USA standards: ANSI Z21.11.2 - 2007
CSA 2.26/2004, CSA 2.26a/2003,CSA 2.26b/2004
This appliance must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas
fitter in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and meet the
Warning
Warning
requirements of 527 CMR 30 and 248 CMR.
Improper installation, adjustment,
alteration, service, or maintenance can
cause injury or property damage. Refer
to this manual for correct installation and
operational procedures. For assistance or
additional information consult a qualified
installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.
These gas logs sets are for installation in
a masonry solid fuel burning fireplace,
a U.L. listed manufactured solid fuel
burning fireplace. The vent free gas log
sets are also AGA design, certified for
vent free Universal Fireboxes.
Minimum Fireplace Dimensions:
1
Warning
Warning
see page 11

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  • Page 1 Owner’ s Operation and Installation Manual INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance. CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference. Listed Certified for USA and CANADA GLMVF38MVN, GLMVF38MVP, GLMVF40MVN, GLMVF40MVP Vent-free: Certified to USA standards: ANSI Z21.11.2 - 2007 Vented: Certified for USA and Canada: ANSI Z21.60/2003, ANSI Z21.60a/2003, ANSI Z21.60b/2004,...
  • Page 3 PRE-INSTALLATION QUESTIONS and ANSWERS About curing of the paint Your stove or fireplace has been painted with the highest quality silicone stove paint. This paint dries quickly in 15-20 minutes when first applied at the factory. However, due to the high temperature silicone components, the paint will cure when heat is applied to the appliance as it is first used.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    GLMVF38MVP LOGF38 Liquid Propane 26,100 - 37,000 6.3” - 10” 50 3/8” Open 11/13” * The Burner and Log Set are ordered separately. Only the LOGF38 Log Set may be used with the GLMVF38MVN and GLMVF38MVP GLMVF40MVN LOGC31 Natural Gas 25,925 - 38,230 1.6”...
  • Page 5: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION WARNINGS WARNINGS DANGER Important: Read this owner’s manual carefully and com- pletely before trying to assemble, operate, or service this CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING logset. Improper use of this logset can cause serious injury MAY LEAD TO DEATH! or death from burns, fire, explosion, electrical shock, and carbon monoxide poisoning.
  • Page 6: Local Codes

    SAFETY INFORMATION WARNINGS Cont. 15. Isolate the appliance from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shut off valve during any pres- sure testing of the the gas supply piping system at test pressure equal or less than 1/2 psig. 16.
  • Page 7: Air For Combustion And Ventilation

    AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Today’s homes are built more energy efficient than ever. New materials, increased insulation, and new construction methods help reduce heat loss in homes. Home owners weather strip and caulk around windows and door s to keep the cold air out and the warm air in.
  • Page 8 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Cont. 1. Determine the volume of the space (length x width x height). Length x Width x Height = ______________ cu. ft. (volume of space) Example: Space size 22ft. (length) x 18 ft. (width) x 8 ft. (ceiling height) = 3168 cu. ft. (volume of space) If additional ventilation to adjoining room is supplied with grills or openings, add the volume of these rooms to the total volume of the space.
  • Page 9: Ventilation Air From Inside Building

    AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Cont. VENTILATION AIR FROM INSIDE BUILDING This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space. When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space, you must provide two permanent openings: one within 12” of the ceiling and one within 12” of the floor on the wall connecting the two spaces (see options 1 and 2, Figure 4).
  • Page 10: Ventilation Air From Outdoors

    AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Cont. VENTILATION AIR FROM OUTDOORS Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts. You must provide two permanent openings: one within 12” of the ceiling and one within 12” of the floor. Connect these items directly to the outdoors or spaces open to the outdoors. These spaces include attics and crawl spaces.
  • Page 11: Installing

    INSTALLING – Clearances INSTALLATION CLEARANCES (VENT FREE APPLICATION ONLY) Minimum noncombustible material above fire- place opening must be no less than shown in the figures above. Noncombustible materials (slate, marble, tile, etc.) must be at least 1/2” thick, if sheet metal is used, you must have a noncombustible material behind it.
  • Page 12: Installing Into Existing Fireplace

    INSTALLING INSTALLATION OF GLMVF38/GLMVF40 INTO WARNING EXISTING FIREPLACE If installing in Canada or as a vented logset: Before installing in a solid fuel burning fireplace, the Appliance must be installed only in a solid fuel burning chimney flue and firebox must be cleaned of soot, fireplace with a working flue and constructed of non- creosote, ashes, and loose paint by a qualified chimney combustible material.
  • Page 13: Installing Gas Line

    INSTALLING - Gas Line INSTALLING GAS LINE DANGER Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with headaches, dizziness, and / or nausea. If you have these CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING signs, the heater may not be working properly. Get fresh air at once! Turn off gas appliance.
  • Page 14 INSTALLING - Gas Line Cont. regulator. Check pressure at the pressure test point, which is CAUTION located on the side of the gas control near the pilot outlet. Make sure that the pressure tap is completely closed after Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing an checking gas pressure.
  • Page 15: Attaching Log Grate

    LOGF38 Logs Log Installation (Part # LOGF38) Crushed Rock Installation The Kingsman log set has been numbered for ease of installation Place crushed rock onto firebox bottom 1. Place log #1 onto plate with the ODS Pilot extending through the making sure not to place any rock onto the notch area.
  • Page 16: Logf38 Placement Guidelines

    LOGF38 PLACEMENT GUIDELINES Log Tabs Step (1) If using the MVF40 chassis, omit this step (go to step 2). If using MDV30 or MDV38, break glowing embers into thumbnail size and place along the perimeter of the burner. Do not place on middle burner (as illustrat- ed).
  • Page 17 LOGF38 PLACEMENT GUIDELINES CONT. Log Pin Log Pin Step (4) Place Log #5 onto Log #4 using the log pin as a Step (5) Place Log #3 onto both Log #1 and Log #5 guide. Ensure Log #5 rests on the shape of Log #4. using the log pins as a guide.
  • Page 18: Installing Glmvf40 Burner System And Logc31 Logs

    LOGC31 LOG PLACEMENT WARNING GUIDELINES Kingsman Log Set has been numbered for ease of installation. Failure to position the parts in accordance with the dia- grams or failure to use only parts specifically approved Rock kit is for decoration only, DO NOT place rocks on any with this heater may result in property damage burner tubes or gas ports of a burner tube.
  • Page 19 LOGC31 PLACEMENT for GLMVF40 BURNER GRATE 1. Place notched area of Log #1 against the O.D.S. Pilot 2. Place flat area of Log #2 against Tab 2 and over top of as shown. Place Log 31C-A and Log 31C-B along the Log #1.
  • Page 20 LOGC31 PLACEMENT for GLMVF40 BURNER GRATE 5. Place ember rocks on ember plates. (Warning: Do not place ember rocks on the burner tubes. 6. Place lava rock on the bottom of the fire box surrounding the burner system. Sprinkle vermiculite over top of the Lava Rock.
  • Page 21: Cleaning And Servicing Of Burner / Ods Pilot

    INSTALLING - Burner System CLEANING AND SERVICING OF BURNER / ODS PILOT It is recommended to annually inspect and clean the unit to prevent malfunction and / or sooting. This operation should be performed by your dealer or a qualified technician. Remove log set, handling carefully by holding gently at each end.
  • Page 22: Millivolt Lighting Instructions

    MILLIVOLT LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING WARNING If fireplace has glass doors, never operate the heater A fireplace screen must be in place when the appli- with glass doors closed. If you operate heater with ance is operating and, unless other provisions for doors closed, heat build-up inside fireplace will combustion air are provided, the screen shall have an cause glass to burst.
  • Page 23: Illustrated Parts List For Glmvf38

    ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST for GLMVF38 NATURAL GAS GLMVF38MVN ASSEMBLY w/BURNER ITEM No. QTY. PART No. DESCRIPTION 38VF-113 LOG HOLDER RIGHT 38VF-114 LOG HOLDER LEFT 38VF-200 BURNER ASSEMBLY 38GL-103 LEFT COVER PLATE 38GL-102 RIGHT COVER PLATE 38GL-104 FRONT COVER PLATE 38GL-107...
  • Page 24: Illustrated Parts List For Glmvf38

    ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST for GLMVF38MVP LIQUID PROPANE GLMVF38MVP ASSEMBLY w/BURNER ITEM No. QTY. PART No. DESCRIPTION 38VF-113 LOG HOLDER RIGHT 38VF-114 LOG HOLDER LEFT 38VF-200 BURNER ASSEMBLY 38GL-103 LEFT COVER PLATE 38GL-102 RIGHT COVER PLATE 38GL-104 FRONT COVER PLATE 38GL-107 BURNER PAN 38GL-105 BURNER BRACKET...
  • Page 25: Illustrated Parts List For Glmvf40

    ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST for GLMVF40 ITEM NO. QTY. PART NO. (NG) PART NO. (LP) DESCRIPTION 40GL-PAN 40GL-PAN Burner Pan 40GL-BRN 40GL-BRN Burner Assembly 4200-132 4200-132 Burner Hold Down 39GL-107 39GL-107 ODS Log Support Plate 39GL-117 39GL-117 Log Support Plate 39GL-108 39GL0108 ODS Pilot Bracket 39GL-104...
  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING Turn off and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified NOTE: all troubleshooting items are listed in order of service person should service and repair heater. operation. When igniter button is pressed, there is no spark at ODS/Pilot. Remedy Possible Cause 1.
  • Page 27 TROUBLESHOOTING Cont. 5. Pilot flame not touching thermocouple, which allows 5. Contact local gas company. thermocouple to cool, causing pilot flame to go out. Problem could be caused by one or both of the following: A) Low gas pressure B) Dirty or partially clogged ODS/pilot. 6.
  • Page 28: Warranty

    During the first year after installation, we will provide a replacement for any component part of your unit found to be defective in materials or workmanship, including labour costs. Repair work requires prior approval by Kingsman, labour costs are based on a predetermined rate schedule and any repair work must be done through an authorized Kingsman dealer.

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