Lennox FIRESTAR MERIT GC3 Installation And Operation Manual

Merit series b-vent fireplace

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P/N 775,225M REV. C 03/2010
Portland
US
Ce manuel d'installation est disponible en francais, s implement en faire
la demande. Numéro de la pièce 775,225CF.
WARNING
HOT GLASS WILL
CAUSE BURNS.
DO NOT TOUCH GLASS
UNTIL COOLED.
NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO
TOUCH GLASS.
This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for
use with other gases, unless a certified kit is used.
WARNING: If the information in these instructions is
not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal injury or death.
- 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 quali-
fied installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
INSTALLATEUR: Laissez cette notice avec l'appareil.
CONSOMMATEUR: Conservez cette notice pour consulta-
tion ultérieure.
OTL Report No. 050-S-07b-5

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION

B-Vent
FIRESTAR™
MODELS
GC3
AVERTISSEMENT
UNE SURFACE VITRÉE CHAUDE PEUT
NE PERMETTEZ JAMAIS À UN ENFANT
DE TOUCHER LA SURFACE VITRÉE.
AVERTISSEMENT: Assurez-vous de bien suivre 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.
- QUE FAIRE SI VOUS SENTEZ UNE ODEUR DE GAZ:
• Ne pas tenter d'allumer d'appareil.
• Ne touchez à aucan interrupteur. Ne pas vous servir
des téléphones se trouvant dans le bâtiment où vous
trouvez.
• Appelez immédiatement votre fournisseur de gaz
depuis un voisin. Suivez les instructions du fournis-
seur.
• Si vous ne pouvez rejoindre le fournisseur de gaz,
appelez le service des incindies.
- L'installation et l'entretien doivent être assurés par un
installateur ou un service d'entretien qualifié ou par
le fournisseur de gaz.
CAUSER DES BRÛLURES.
LAISSER REFROIDIR LA SURFACE
VITRÉE AVANT D'Y TOUCHER.

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  • Page 1: Installation And Operation

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION B-Vent ™ FIRESTAR™ P/N 775,225M REV. C 03/2010 MODELS Portland OTL Report No. 050-S-07b-5 Ce manuel d’installation est disponible en francais, s implement en faire la demande. Numéro de la pièce 775,225CF. WARNING AVERTISSEMENT HOT GLASS WILL UNE SURFACE VITRÉE CHAUDE PEUT CAUSE BURNS.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Operating Instructions ..........15-19 Pre-Lighting Checklist ........... 15 Thank you for selecting a Lennox Hearth Products gas fireplace insert as the answer to your home heating needs. Lighting Instructions ..........15 Flame Color and Behavior ........16 Replacing Burner Orifices ........
  • Page 3: Safety And Warning Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY AND WARNING WARNING INFORMATION Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing the appliance must be replaced prior to operating WARNING the appliance. Young children should be carefully supervised when AVERTISSEMENT they are in the same room as the appliance. Tod- dlers, young children and others may be susceptible Tout écran ou protecteur retiré...
  • Page 4  T hese appliances are vented gas appliances. Do not burn wood  F OR YOUR SAFETY do not install or operate this appliance without or other material in these appliances. first reading and understanding this manual. Any installation or operation of the appliance deviating from that which is stated  T his appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on in this manual WILL void the warranty and may be hazardous.
  • Page 5: Orifice Size/Altitude Adjustment

    If there are any questions or if you need further exhaust gases must be vented outside the structure. Combustion air substantiation either write to or call your Lennox Hearth Products dealer. is drawn from outside the structure. When installing in a factory built If you have further questions, please contact Lennox Hearth Products.
  • Page 6: Pre-Installation

    The insert can be converted to burn LP (liquid propane) by installing a conversion kit. Only Lennox Hearth Products conversion kits can be used to convert from NG to LP or LP to NG. Contact your Lennox 1 Top Surround Hearth Products dealer for details.
  • Page 7 Insert Dimensions Minimum Fireplace Cavity See Figures 1, 2 and 3 showing insert dimensions and minimum fireplace firebox dimensions to aid you in determining proper fit into existing fireplace. 23-3/4” (603mm) 11-3/8” (289mm) 9-7/8” 4” (102mm) (251mm) Figure 3 Minimum Fireplace Opening Required 20-3/8”...
  • Page 8: Clearances To Combustibles

    Minimum Clearances to Combustibles Clearances Minimum clearances include any projections such as shelves, window sills, mantels, spacers/standoffs or surfaces to com- Mantel bustible construction etc. above the appliance. Paint or lacquer used to finish the mantel must be heat resistant in order to avoid discoloration.
  • Page 9: Installation

    The following vent liner lar into guide brackets until draft tube kits are available from retaining screw can be reinstalled in its Lennox Hearth Products original hole. (see Figure 7 and table below). Draft Tube...
  • Page 10: Zero Clearance Fireplace Installation

    Zero Clearance Fireplace Installation The size and position of the log set is critical to achieve a safe, reliable and attractive flame pattern. Any attempt to use a differ- This insert may be installed in a masonry or factory built/zero clearance ent log set in the fireplace will void the warranty and will result (ZC) fireplace.
  • Page 11: Surround Panels Installation

    Log Installation Continued (GC3) Surround Installation Install per the following instructions (refer to Figure 13). 4. Position the top twig, with the charred end forward, on the pin in the top of the rear log and the pin in the top of the right front log (see The FireStar™...
  • Page 12: Lower Front Filler Panel

    Lower Front 2” Filler Panel To check manifold pressure (with the insert burning at the high burn setting) insert a small phillips screwdriver into the tap and turn a half The FireStar™ insert comes with a 2” panel to fill the space between the turn counter-clockwise.
  • Page 13: Lp And Natural Gas Supplies

    Safety / Listing label attached to the appliance. This appliance can only be operated using propane gas (LP) if a certified fuel conversion kit provided by Lennox Hearth Products is Air Control Panel installed by a qualified service technician.
  • Page 14: Attaching Safety In Operation Warnings

    3. Si no puede encontrar las etiquetas, sírvase llamar Lennox Hearth Products or your nearest Lennox taire. En cas de doute, collez l’étiquette en anglais. a Lennox Hearth Products o al distribuidor de Hearth Products dealer to receive additional 3. Si vous ne trouvez pas les étiquettes, veuillez Lennox Hearth Products más cercano para recibir...
  • Page 15: Operating Instructions

    - Fingerprints or other marks are cleaned (while the insert is cool) from any gold or nickel surfaces with denatured alcohol and CAUTION: YOUR Lennox Hearth Products gas INSERT MUST a soft cloth. Marks left on these surfaces may become etched ALWAYS BE OPERATED WITH GLASS IN PLACE.
  • Page 16: Flame Color And Behavior

    TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Millivolt Pilot Gas Pilot Hood (Refer to controls shown in Figures 16a and 16b) 1. Turn off the "ON/OFF" rocker switch and/or thermostat (if 3/8” to 1/2” installed) to its lowest setting. 2. Turn off electric power to the appliance if service is to be per- formed.
  • Page 17: Paint Curing

    Optional Wall Thermostat For altitudes above 2,000 ft. (610M) the appliance should be derated by four (4%) percent every 1,000 ft. (305M). If an optional wall thermostat is to be installed, install the thermostat per To operate safely, your Firestar gas insert must have the proper burner the manufacturers instructions (provided with the thermostat).
  • Page 18: Pilot Adjustment

    Pilot Adjustment The thermostat, remote control and rocker switch will turn the burner on and off independently. Be sure to set the rocker switch to the “OFF” position when using the thermostat or remote control and set the ther- All pilots are burned and checked at the factory prior to shipment. mostat or remote control to the lowest temperature when you wish to (Note: If upon initial insert installation the pilot flame flickers or will use the rocker switch only, otherwise one may override the other.
  • Page 19: Millivolt Wiring Diagram

    Millivolt Wiring Diagram CAUTION: Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause Valve Terminals improper and dangerous operation. ATTENTION: Au moment de l'entretien des commandes, étiquetez tous les fils avant de Valve Snap Switch Terminal 1 les débrancher.
  • Page 20: Glass Door Removal

    This replacement • The glass door(s) of this appliance must only be unit is available from your Lennox Hearth Products dealer. Do not use replaced as a complete unit as provided by the substitute parts or materials.
  • Page 21: Blower Wiring Diagram

    Blower Wiring Diagram Pan Snap Switch Fan Speed Control Speed Control Wire (Red) Speed Control Snap Switch Snap Switch Connection Wire (Red) Connection Wire (Black) Wire (White) Speed Control Connection Speed Control Connection Wire Speed control Connection Wire (Black) (White) Blower Speed Control ConnectionWire (White) Speed Control Connection Wire (Black)
  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: When troubleshooting the gas control system, be sure the external gas shut off valve, located at the gas supply inlet is in the “ON” position. IMPORTANT: Call your gas supplier or plumber for additional help with any gas control problem. Valve system troubleshooting should only be accomplished by a qualified service technician.
  • Page 23: Replacement Parts

    Door Latch Conversion Kit) H5863 Volcanic Stone Contact an Authorized Lennox Hearth Products dealer to obtain any of H5985 Decorative Gold Bar On Lower Stove Body these parts. Never use substitute materials. Use of non-approved parts can result in poor performance and safety hazards.
  • Page 24: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES - Firestar™ (GC3) Remote Wall Controls Control Thermostat Surround Panel kits (Required) (ref. form #775262M) Cat. No. Model Description 75072 FSTR-FP2941-B Black Trim 29” X 41” 70005 RT-AC Remote Thermostat AC (ref. form #775280M) 75073 FSTR-FP2948-B Black Trim 29” X 48”...
  • Page 25: Insert Labels

    FACTORY EQUIPPED FOR Manufactured by: FABRIQUÉ PAR: CET APPAREIL EST MUNI D’ÉQUIPEMENT POUR L’USAGE DU GAZ NATUREL. SI LENNOX HEARTH PRODUCTS NATURAL GAS. IF CONTROL PANEL LENNOX HEARTH PRODUCTS L’ÉTIQUETTE DU PANNEAU DES COMMANDES CONTREDIT CETTE ÉTIQUETTE, PO BOX 987...
  • Page 26: To Turn Off Gas To Appliance

    D. DO NOT use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water. DANGER: VOTRE APPAREIL AU GAZ LENNOX DOIT ÊTRE OPÉRÉ AVEC DES PORTES DE VERRE. Robertshaw Vanne OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ATTENTION! Lisez les consignes de sécurité...
  • Page 27 NOTES...
  • Page 28: Product Reference Information

    Fuel Type (Check one) c Natural Gas c Propane Gas (LP) Lennox Hearth Products reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in design, materials, specifications, prices and also to discontinue colors, styles and products. Consult your local distributor for fireplace code information.

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