Flatfire Solas Installation & Operation Manual

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Installation & Operation Manual

This appliance may be installed in an after-

market, permanently located manufactured

home (USA only) or in a mobile home, where

not prohibited by local codes.

This appliance is for use only with the type of

gas indicated on the rating plate. This appli-

ance is not convertible for use with other gases,

unless a certified conversion kit is used.

Ce manual est disponsible en Français sur demande.

Report # 361-F-01-5

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance

CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference

This manual specifies the installation and

operation requirements for the Flatfire Model

Nos. SL-26N, SL-26P.

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 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.

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Page 1 Installation & Operation Manual This manual specifies the installation and operation requirements for the Flatfire Model Nos. SL-26N, SL-26P. 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.
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 SOLAS DIRECT VENT GAS FIREPLACE. AL- THOUGH THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ALL DIRECT VENT GAS FIREPLACES ARE SIMILAR, EACH SPECIFIC PRODUCT HAS ITS OWN UNIQUE SET- UP AND INSTALLATION 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
SPECIFICATIONS INPUT Natural Gas Propane (LP) Input Rating-Btu/hr 19,000 19,000 Min. Input-Btu/hr 11,000 11,000 Orifice-DMS 5/64” GAS SUPPLY Manifold Pressure 4.8”w.c. / 1.2kPa 10.0”w.c. / 2.5kPa Min. Supply Pressure 5.5”w.c. / 1.4kPa 11.0”w.c. / 2.8kPa Max. Supply Pressure 10.0”w.c. / 2.5kPa 13.0”w.c.
Page 6: Installation
INSTALLATION Several issues must be addressed when selecting a suitable location for your fireplace. The minimum clearances to combustible construction are listed below. In addition, access to the gas supply must be con- sidered. The location of the fireplace will also affect the venting requirements and you must be certain the location will allow compliance with the venting requirements shown on page You must also insure that your installation provides adequate accessibility clearance for servicing and proper operation.
Page 7: Requirements For The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts
INSTALLATION The gas fireplace is shipped with a plugged 3/8” NPT connection. The gas supply piping should have a separate gas shutoff valve and a 1/8” NPT plugged tapping upstream of the valve. The stove and its main control valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa).
Page 8: Venting
VENTING The Solas Direct Vent Gas Fireplace has been tested and listed for installation with 4” X 6 5/8” Simpson ® ® DuraVent GS/Pro Selkirk Direct-Temp , Security Secure Vent™, AmeriVent Direct™ Metal Fab Direct Vent t venting components. Although you may the pipe components (straight pipe, elbows, and ICC EXCELDirec etc.) from any of the listed manufacturers, you may only use the vent terminations (caps) listed in the chart...
Page 9 10 feet. 6. The maximum vertical vent rise can not exceed 20 feet. 7. There are two exhaust restrictors that are provided with your Solas fireplace. They are labeled “A” and “B”. The A restrictor provides less exhaust restriction than B.
Page 10 NATURAL GAS VENTING CHART AIR RESTRICTOR EXHAUST RESTRICTOR 1— 6 TABS OPEN A or B NU = NOT USED NU = NOT USED NOT ALLOWED VERTICAL RISE IN FEET...
Page 11 LP GAS VENTING CHART AIR RESTRICTOR EXHAUST RESTRICTOR 1— 6 TABS OPEN A or B NU = NOT USED NU = NOT USED NOT ALLOWED VERTICAL RISE (FEET)
Page 12: Venting Chart Worksheet
VENTING CHART WORKSHEET A. FUEL TYPE: NATURAL GAS LP GAS (PROPANE) B. TOTAL VERTICAL VENT RISE (MEASURED FROM HORIZONTAL CENTERLINE OF VENT OPENING ON THE BACK OF THE FIREPLACE TO THE HORIZONTAL CENTERLINE OF THE VENT CAP (FOR HORIZONTAL VENT CAPS) OR TO THE FLANGE ON THE CAP (FOR VERTI- CAL CAPS)): _____________ FEET C.
Page 13 VENTING CHART WORKSHEET EXAMPLES A. Fuel: Natural Gas A. Fuel: LP Gas B. Total Vertical Vent Rise: 0 feet B. Total Vertical Vent Rise: 1 feet C. Total Horiz. Vent Run (Actual): 0 feet C. Total Horizontal Vent Run (Actual): 3 feet D.
Page 14 VENTING...
Page 15: Vent Terminal Clearances
VENT TERMINAL CLEARANCES Venting terminals shall not be recessed into a wall or siding.
Page 16: Assembly & Installation
ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION UNPACKING AND INSTALLING THE WALL MOUNT FIREPLACE The fireplace components are shipped in three cartons. By now, you will have opened the top of the first carton and re- moved the glass protector and this manual. The second carton TUBE 2 TUBE 1 contains the vent starter pipe, vent heat shields and air and ex-...
Page 17 ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION Before you begin the fireplace mounting process there are several important installation requirements that must be met. Careful planning will make the installation easier to accomplish and will reduce the chances of encountering problems after you start. 1.
Page 18 ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION Vent Pass-Through (Parallel Wall Installation on Outside Wall) 1. An unobstructed wall pass-through is required to TYPICAL EXTERIOR WALL INSTALLATION allow for a safe installation of the fireplace vent components. This will necessitate removal of a portion of the interior wall covering (e.g., sheet- rock or plaster and lath), outer wall sheathing and outer wall covering and any adjacent internal wall materials (like insulation).
Page 19 ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION wiring during the installation process my result in electrical shock or fire. 5. Remove any insulation materials from wall in the area defined by the pass-through hole. 6. Building codes in your area may require that you add blocking above and below the vent opening. The blocking should be above and below the 9 5/8”...
Page 20 ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION Vent Pass-Throughs (45° Partition Wall Installation on Interior Wall) 1. When installing the fireplace on a 45° partition wall built in an interior corner, the venting may be pene- trating one or more interior walls, an exterior wall, the ceiling or the roof.
Page 21 ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION Gas Supply Line 1. Once the vent pass-through (or pass-throughs) are finished, the gas supply line should be installed. The supply line should exit the wall that the fireplace will be installed on at the location specified on the in- stallation template We suggest the installation of a shut-off valve in the supply line between the wall and the connection to the fireplace.
Page 22 ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION Note: It may be helpful to put a light coating of dish or hand soap on the lag bolts to reduce resis- tance when tightening. 8. At this point, check to be sure that there is a 5/16” air gap between the entire flat back surface of the mounting plate and the wall surface.
Page 23 ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION 18. If your installation does require an air restrictor or exhaust restrictor or both, these must be installed before you install the vent starter pipe. Again, refer to the venting information starting on page XX to determine the specific restrictor re- quirements for your specific installation.
Page 24 ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION 12. You are now ready to install the fireplace on the mounting plate. This will require a helper as the fireplace is quit heavy. Lift the fireplace up and guide the vent pipe into the vent pipe opening in the mounting plate.
Page 25 ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION Installing the Outer Vent Heat Shields and Vent Termination (Parallel Installation on Outside Wall) 1. Before you install the horizontal vent termination, you must first install the second halves of the two telescoping vent pipe heat shields. Each shield OUTER TELE- half simply slips over the half you previously at- SCOPING SHIELD...
Page 26 ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION Vent Pipe and Horizontal Vent Termination Installa- BACK OF PARTITION WALL tion (45° Partition Wall Installation on Outside Wall) 1. The specific details of the vent configuration from the vent starter pipe on the fireplace to the horizon- OUTER TELE- tal vent termination (cap) on the exterior wall of SCOPING SHIELD...
Page 27 ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION Vent Pipe and Vent Termination Installation (Partition Wall Installation on Interior Wall) 1. The specific details of the vent configuration from the vent starter pipe on the fireplace to the horizontal or vertical vent termination (cap) when the fireplace is installed on an interior wall of the house will vary depending on the location of the fireplace on the wall, what is on the back side of the wall, where the vent termination will be located (roof or exterior wall) and on other code requirements for the loca- tion of the vent termination as shown page 15.
Page 28: Gas Connection
ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION Gas Connection. 1. Verify that the gas type is correct for the fireplace by looking at the rating plate that is attached to the right side of the fireplace, adjacent to the control battery pack. Note: The fireplace is shipped from the factory equipped to burn the fuel listed on the rating plate.
Page 29 ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION 5. The fireplace and its inlet regulator and main burner valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psi (3.5kPa). 6. The fireplace must be isolated from the gas supply piping system CONNECT THE GAS by closing the gas shut-off valve during any pressure testing of the gas SUPPLY LINE TO REGU-...
Page 30 ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION 3. Starting at one end, pour the glass media onto the burner tray, keeping the pouring spout on the polybag toward the center of the burner to avoid spillage of glass pieces over the sides of the burner.
Page 31 ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION Installing the Outer Panels 1. The four outer decorative panels are secured to the fire- place with socket head screws. The top and bottom panels are secured to the fireplace mounting plate with sheet metal screws. All other screws are socket head machine screws.
Page 32: Lighting And Operation
ASSEMBLY Installing the Fireplace Surround The decorative surround for the fireplace is held in place by four brackets. Two are located on the top of the fireplace and two on the bottom. There are mating brackets and ball catch plates on the surround itself. Refer to the adjacent illus- trations when installing the surround.
Page 33: Lighting The Fire
LIGHTING AND OPERATION LIGHTING THE FIRE FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING 1. STOP! Read the safety information above on page 20 of this manual 2. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device that automatically lights the pilot. Do not try to light the pilot by hand.
Page 34 LIGHTING AND OPERATION PILOT AND MAIN BURNER OPERATION Follow the lighting instructions on pages 20 and 21. When the pilot is lit and operating properly, it should look like the adjacent illustration. One flame will be directed at the pilot thermocouple and a second flame is directed toward the burner.
Page 35: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE A qualified service agency should conduct an annual inspection and maintenance of your 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 36: Replacement Parts List
MAINTENANCE Inspecting the Venting An inspection of both the inner and outer vent pipes and the vent terminal should be made as part of the an- nual service appointment. The venting must have no blockage and be in good repair. The vent manufac- turer’s instructions may provide specific details on vent inspection.
Page 37: Maintenance Log Forms
MAINTENANCE LOG We strongly recommend that you keep a log of the regular maintenance that is performed on your fireplace. We have provided the forms below to make it easy. Simply ask your qualified service per- son to fill out one of the maintenance record forms below, each time the fireplace is serviced. This will help insure that all of the required maintenance procedures have been completed, at least annu- ally.
Page 38: Control Schematic
CONTROL SCHEMATIC Caution: Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing the controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Verify proper operation after servicing.
Page 39: Installation Record
INSTALLATION RECORD 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.

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