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Spark modern fires FIRE RIBBON 54 FR-N Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

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Owner's Operation and Installation Manual
WARNING: If the information in this manual
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.
This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses
air (oxygen) from the room in which it is
installed. Provisions for adequate combus-
tion and ventilating air must be provided.
Refer to page 4, Air for Combustion and
Ventilation.
FIRE RIBBON
Unvented (Vent-Free) Gas Fireplace
MODEL 54
FR-N, FR-P
WARNING: Improper installation, adjust-
ment, 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 in-
staller, service agency, or the gas supplier.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the
appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future
reference.
This fireplace has been tested and approved
by OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc. under ANSI
Z21.11.2a 2008 Unvented Gas-Fired Room
Heaters.
This appliance may be installed in an
aftermarket,* permanently located, manu-
factured (mobile) home, where not prohib-
ited by local codes.
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.
* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from
the manufacturer
Tested &
Portland
Listed By
Oregon USA
US
OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc.
Report No. 321-S-08-5

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  • Page 1 FIRE RIBBON Unvented (Vent-Free) Gas Fireplace Owner’s Operation and Installation Manual MODEL 54 FR-N, FR-P Tested & Portland Listed By Oregon USA OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc. Report No. 321-S-08-5 WARNING: Improper installation, adjust- WARNING: If the information in this manual ment, alteration, service, or maintenance is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion can cause injury or property damage.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION Safety Information ............2 Local Codes ..............3 Locating Firebox ............4 Product Dimensions ............4 Air For Combustion and Ventilation ......4 IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to Installation ..............7 assemble, operate, or service this fireplace.

  • Page 3: Local Codes

    8. This fireplace needs fresh air ventilation to run prop- Do not place clothing or other flammable erly. This fireplace has an Oxygen Depletion Sensing material on or near the appliance. Never (ODS) safety shutoff system. The ODS shuts down place any objects on the heater.

  • Page 4: Locating Firebox

    LOCATINg FIREBOx AIR FOR COMBuSTION ANd VENTILATION PLANNING Carefully plan where you will install the firebox. This will WARNING: This heater shall not be save time and money later during the installation process. installed in a room or space unless the Before installing, consider the following: required volume of indoor combustion air 1.

  • Page 5: Ventilation Air From Inside Building

    VENTILATION AIR Unusually Tight Construction The air that leaks around doors and windows may provide Ventilation Air From Inside Building enough fresh air for combustion and ventilation. However, in This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined buildings of unusually tight construction, you must provide space.
  • Page 6 AIR FOR COMBuSTION 4. Compare the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support with the actual amount of Btu/Hr used. ANd VENTILATION ____ Btu/Hr (max. the space can support) Continued ____ Btu/Hr (actual amt. of Btu/Hr used) DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW Example: 63,300 Btu/Hr (maximum the space can sup- port) FOR FIREPLACE LOCATION 73,000 Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr used)

  • Page 7: Installation

    INSTALLATION CHECK GAS TYPE Use the correct gas type (natural or propane/LP) for your fireplace. If your gas supply is not correct, do not install NOTICE: This appliance is intended for fireplace. Call dealer where you bought fireplace for proper supplemental heating.

  • Page 8: Built-In Fireplace Installation

    INSTALLATION WARNING: Never connect natural gas Continued fireplace to private (non-utility) gas wells. This gas is commonly known as wellhead NOTICE: If installing on combustible floor- gas. ing other than wood (carpet, vinyl flooring, Installation Items Needed vinyl tile, etc.), a metal or wood panel ex- tending the full length and depth of the unit Before installing fireplace, make sure you have the items must be installed under the fireplace.
  • Page 9 CAUTION: Use pipe joint sealant that is CAUTION: Use only new, black iron or steel pipe. Internally-tinned copper tubing resistant to liquid petroleum (LP) gas. may be used in certain areas. Check your local codes. Use pipe of 1/2" diameter We recommend that you install a sediment trap in supply or greater to allow proper gas volume to line as shown in Figure 6.

  • Page 10: Checking Gas Connections

    INSTALLATION Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) Continued 1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 8). CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS 2. Pressurize supply piping system by either opening propane/LP supply tank valve for propane/LP gas or Note: If fireplace is fully assembled, you must first remove opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter of the floor tray and heat shield before checking gas connec-...

  • Page 11: Operating Fireplace

    OPERATINg FIREPLACE 7. Set remote receiver switch to OFF position. REMOTE FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not follow these Figure 9a - Remote Receiver Switch in OFF Position instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal 8.

  • Page 12: Remote Control

    4. Connect the AC/DC wall adapter to the DFC’s DC- 2. If necessary, remove access panel from the appliance jack connector on the main wiring harness and plug to access manual shutoff valve on gas line. it into the main power supply. 3.

  • Page 13: Room Thermostat

    2. Press the up-arrow key to increase the flame height. Note: If you press the up-arrow while the remote system is ON but the flame is OFF, the flame will come on in the high position. A single “beep” from the receiver will confirm the command.

  • Page 14: Smart Thermostat

    Smart Thermostat Low Battery Power Detection (Transmitter Operation- Proflame GTM, GTMF, & Receiver GTMFS only) The life span of the receiver batteries depends upon The Smart Thermostat function adjusts the flame height various factors: battery quality, number of appliance ig- in accordance to the difference between the set point nitions, number of thermostat set point changes, etc.

  • Page 15: Inspecting Burners

    Command Definitions Pilot IPI/CPI Receiver Slider Command Fireplace Switch Position Name State “OFF” “REMOTE” Opened, IPI Turn-OFF Flames OFF & “OFF received” Opened, IPI Turn-ON Pilot & Main “ON” Burner Flames “REMOTE” & “ON received” “OFF” “REMOTE” Closed, CPI Pilot-ON Pilot Flame ON &...

  • Page 16: Cleaning And Maintenance

    CLEANINg ANd 6. In case any large clumps of dust have now been pushed into the burner repeat steps 3 and 4. MAINTENANCE Clean the pilot assembly also. A yellow tip on the pilot flame indicates dust and dirt in the pilot assembly. There WARNING: Turn off fireplace and let cool is a small pilot air inlet hole about two inches from where before cleaning.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Help is available by emailing to info@sparkfires.com or calling 866-938-3846. WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servic- ing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle, or similar object to clean ODS/pilot.
  • Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY ODS/pilot lights but flame 1. Equipment shutoff valve 1. Fully open equipment shut- goes out not fully open off valve 2. Pilot flame not touching 2. A) Contact local propane/LP flame sensor, which al- gas company lows flame sensor to cool, causing pilot flame to go...
  • Page 19 TROUBLESHOOTING continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Burner backfiring during 1. Burner orifice is clogged or 1. Clean burner (see Cleaning combustion damaged and Maintenance, page 16) or replace burner orifice 2. Damaged burner 2. Replace damaged burner 3. Gas regulator defective 3.
  • Page 20 TROUBLESHOOTING continued WARNING: If you smell gas • Shut off gas supply. • 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.

  • Page 21: Wiring Diagram

    WIRINg dIAgRAM Note: For proper operation of optional accessories, the wires from the switch to the control must be connected exactly as shown. Figure 24 - Wiring Diagram SPECIFICATIONS Model FR-N Model FR-P Btu (Variable) ........25,000/34,000 Btu (Variable) ........24,000/34,000 Type Gas ..........Natural Gas Type Gas ..........

  • Page 22: Parts List And Illustrated Parts Breakdown

    PaRTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your firebox. For parts, call 866-938-3846 or email to info@sparkfires.com PART NuMBER FR-N FR-P dESCRIPTION QTY. 0.885.001 – Proflame valve w/stepper motor NG - 3.5” to 1.6” – 0.885.002 Proflame valve w/stepper motor LP - 10.0”...
  • Page 23 ILLUSTRaTED PaRTS BREaKDOWN...

  • Page 24: Installation Record

    The installer should keep a duplicate of this form for their records. Accurate com- pletion of this form is required for warranty coverage and for any technical support by Spark Modern Fires. Date Purchased:...

  • Page 25: Warranty Information

    After installation, if any of the components manufactured by Spark Modern Fires in the ap- pliance are found to be defective in materials or workmanship, Spark Modern Fires will, at its option, replace or repair the defective components at no charge to the original owner. Spark Modern Fires will also pay for reasonable labor cost incurred in replacing or repairing such components for a period of two years from date of installation.

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