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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. Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. 4001609 50-3054 Version Française: www.enviro.com/fr.html...
Safety Precautions WARNING: FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result in serious injury, death, or property damage. - 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 •...
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Safety Precautions FOR SAFE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF YOUR “ENVIRO” HEATER, PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: • All ENVIRO gas-fired appliances must be installed in FOR YOUR SAFETY accordance with their instructions. Carefully read all the • Installation and service must be performed by a qualified instructions in this manual first.
Table of Contents Safety Precautions......................2 Table of Contents......................4 Codes And Approvals....................5 Specifications......................6 Dimensions.....................6 Rating Label Location..................6 Operating Instructions....................7 Lighting and Turning Off Instructions..............7 Pilot Light......................8 Air Shutter (Venturi)...................8 Remote Controls....................8 Burner Lighting....................9 Blower Speed (Optional) ..................9 Normal Sounds During Operation................9 Maintenance And Service....................10 Routine Maintenance..................10 Cleaning The Glass....................10...
CAN/CGA 2.17-M91 (R2014) GAS FIRED APPLIANCES FOR HIGH ALTITUDES CSA P.4.1-02 TESTING METHOD FOR MEASURING ANNUAL FIREPLACE EFFICIENCY This ENVIRO Q2L Fireplace: • Has been certified for use with either natural gas or propane (see rating label). • Is not for use with solid fuels.
Specifications imensions Line Figure 1. Q2L Dimensions - Top Vent Figure 2. Q2L Dimensions - Rear Vent & L ating abeL ighting nstRuctions ocation To access the rating label and lighting instructions flip down the control cover. The plates are attached to a length of chain and are never to be tampered with or removed.
Operating Instructions For Your Safety, Read Safety Precautions And Lighting Instructions Before Operating WARNING: IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT, CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OF LOSS OF LIFE. ighting anD uRning nstRuctions FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING...
Operating Instructions iLot ight 1. Turn off the gas to the fireplace. If not recently done, remove the glass and let the unit air out for at least five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Turn on gas to the heater. Leak test all joints with soapy water.
After the unit has gone through the first burn, turn the unit OFF, including the pilot, and let the unit get completely cold. Then remove the glass and clean it with a good gas fireplace glass cleaner, available at your local Enviro dealer. See “M DATE: 7/17/2014 aIntenance ”...
The glass must be purchased from an ENVIRO dealer. No substitute materials are allowed. Remove the door (see page 11). The replacement glass will come with a new gasket installed. Remove any silicone remnants from the door.
Maintenance And Service Leaning ecoRatiVe uRfaces Painted and porcelain faces should be wiped with a damp cloth periodically. If a plated face has been purchased, it should be unpacked/unwrapped carefully to avoid getting anything on the surface of the finish, including cleaners, polish and finger prints. It is important to note that fingerprints and other marks can leave a permanent stain on plated finishes.
Maintenance And Service uRneR emoVaL The burner may need to be removed for a few reasons, including cleaning under the burner or to be replaced all together. Proceed only when the unit has completely cooled down. Step 1: Remove the glass door as shown in the M aIntenance anD erVIce...
Maintenance And Service Conversion Kit Installation: Turn control knob on the gas valve to the “OFF” position and shut the gas supply off at the shut-off valve upstream of the unit. CAUTION: The gas supply must be shut off prior to disconnecting the electrical power and before proceeding with the conversion.
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Maintenance And Service Red o-ring Red o-ring is visible is not visible g) Re-attach the black protection cap that was removed in step a (Figure A`). LPG Configuration Figure D. O-ring on valve screw. Reinstall the air diverters, burner tube, grate, and the ceramic log set as indicated in this manual. Reconnect the main gas line if it was disconnected and open the shut-off valve at the gas line to the unit.
Initial Installation QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY ntRoDuction This section of the owner’s manual is for the use of qualified technicians only. Fireplace placement, hearths, facing, mantels, and venting terminations will be covered, as well as the gas and electric systems. There are several installation safety guidelines that must be adhered to. Please carefully read the safety precautions at the front of this manual.
Initial Installation QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY onVeRsion For smaller openings the Q2L can be converted from a top vent to a rear vent unit. DV Adaptor Exhaust Tube Must use 1/4” 8-32 Bolts Cover Plate Figure 14. Upper Mounting Holes Step 1: Using a T-20 screwdriver remove the DV Adaptor, Exhaust Tube, and cover plate (12 screws total) as shown in Figure 13.
Initial Installation QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY oRneR nstaLLation The dimensions for installing a fireplace in the corner of a room are given in Figures 17 and 18. Refer to “I ” for allowable pipe lengths. nItIal nstallatIon llowaBle axIal onFIGuratIons Do not interfere with the structural integrity of the walls. 16 1/4 34 9/16 Figure 17.
Initial Installation QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY & n antLe ombustibLe LeaRances When installing the Q2L as a zero clearance fireplace the correct clearances and materials must be used: : A minimum 10” of non-combustible facing material, with a R-Value no less than 0.26, must boVe be used above the unit (in front of the included steel framing plate).
Initial Installation QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY Minimum Mantle Clearances 12” MANTLE 49” 48” 47” 46” 45” 44” 43” 2” MANTLE 42” M A N T L E D E P T H Figure 19. Mantle Clearances Note: Mantle height dimensions are based from the bottom of the appliance. iRect WARNING: This appliance has been designed to draw room air for proper heat circulation from the bottom of the unit, and out the top front.
Initial Installation QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY eRmination estRictions Fixed Closed Fixed Openable Closed Openable Termination Cap Air Supply Inlet Gas Meter Restriction Zone (Termination not allowed) Figure 20. Vent Termination Restrictions, refer to Table 3 Table 3: Vent Termination Clearances Letter Canadian Installation US Installation Description...
Initial Installation QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY enting LeaRances A 1” (25 mm) clearance to combustibles must be maintained around any vertical vent pipe. Around a horizontal vent pipe, the clearance to combustibles should be 2” (51 mm) above and 1½” (38 mm) on the sides and bottom.
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Initial Installation QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY EXCEPTION TO WARNING: This product has been evaluated by Intertek for using a Direct Vent GS starting collar in conjunction with Secure Vent, Direct-Temp, AmeriVent Direct, and EXCELDirect venting systems. Use of these systems with the Direct Vent GS starting collar is deemed acceptable and does not affect the Intertek WH listing of the appliance.
Initial Installation QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY oRizontaL eRmination The Q2L can be installed in rear vent applications with no vertical rise within the parameters as shown in Figures 22 and 23. If any vertical rise is required a top vent configuration should be used. Approved horizontal termination 12”...
Initial Installation QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY LLowabLe xiaL onfiguRations Figures 24 shows the range of venting options for top vented configurations only using either vertical or horizontal terminations; any layout that remains within the shaded area is acceptable. Having the fewest number of elbows is ideal as they tend to disrupt air movement. Using 45˚ elbows is preferable to using 90˚...
Initial Installation QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY oRizontaL eRmination NOTES: 1. Horizontal pipes must not be level. For every 12” (305 mm) of horizontal travel (away from the stove), there should be at least ¼” (6.4 mm) of vertical travel. Never allow the vent to run downward, as this could cause high temperatures or even present the possibility of a fire.
Initial Installation QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY NOTE: For Simpson Duravent only, place a bead of Mil-Pac or Rutland No 78 Stove and Gasket Cement on the outer edge of the inner exhaust pipe (non-flared end). Push the pipe sections together, then twist about ¼...
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Initial Installation QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY Step 5. Cut hole in the roof centered on the small hole placed in the roof from Step 2. The hole should be of sufficient size to meet minimum requirements for Clearance to Combustibles, as specified. Continue to assemble lengths of pipe and elbows necessary to reach from the ceiling support box up through the roof line.
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Initial Installation QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY NOTES: (1) If an offset is necessary in the attic to avoid obstructions, it is important to support the vent pipe every 3’ (914 mm), to avoid excessive stress on the elbows, and possible separation. Wall straps are available for this purpose (see Figure 28).
Initial Installation QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY onnection anD esting WARNING: Only persons licensed to work with gas piping may make the necessary gas connections to this appliance. GAS LINE CONNECTION • This stove is equipped with a certified flexible pipe located on the right side of the unit terminating in a 3/8”...
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Initial Installation QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY LectRicaL equiRements This Q2 will operate without external electrical power. This model has a Millivolt gas control which uses the pilot flame to generate enough electricity to operate the main burner. This appliance when equipped with a blower, must be electrically connected and grounded in accordance with local codes or in the absence of local codes, with the current CSA C22.1 CANADIAN ELECTRICAL CODE Part 1, SAFETY STANDARDS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, OR THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANSI / NFPA 70 in the U.S.
Initial Installation QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY LectRicaL equiRements Optional Fan Kit (50-2981): The fan will not operate if the appliance is cold. Once the unit is lit and the fan is set to the desired level, the fan will automatically turn on upon reaching operating temperature. The fan will automatically turn off after the appliance has cooled down.
Secondary Installation 50-2981): nstaLLation PtionaL Optional Fan Kit 50-2981 This appliance when installed, must be electrically connected and grounded in accordance with local codes or in the absence of local codes, with the current CSA C22.1 CANADIAN ELECTRICAL CODE. Part 1, SAFETY STANDARDS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, or THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANSI / NFPA 70 in the USA.
Secondary Installation (50-3051): afety cReen nstaLLation The safety screen supplied with the 3/8 #8-32 T-20 Screws x 16 unit must be assembled first before End Cover it can be installed. When installed, the screen should not extrude out Left Mounting Hook any farther than the surround if the cabinet extensions are installed (See...
Secondary Installation abinet extensions The Q2L needs to be recessed into the construction enclosure in order for the safety screen to be flush with the surroundings to provide a more cosmetically appealing look. By assembling the cabinet extensions the unit can be pushed further into the wall while still maintaining a construction edging for facing materials such as tile or drywall.
Secondary Installation aneL nstaLLation PtionaL These instruction are applicable to both the Q2 brick liner set (50-2977) and the Q2 enamel porcelain liner set (50-2978). Step 1: Be sure the fireplace is cool. Remove the door, the log set (if installed), log grate, burner tube, and the upper and lower air diverters.
Secondary Installation Rate anD nstaLLation The placement of the logs is not arbitrary. If they are positioned incorrectly, the flames can be “pinched” and will not burn correctly. All of the logs come with either a notch or ledge, which make alignment easier. Using the pictures provided, carefully set the logs in place (see Figures 41 through 45).
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Secondary Installation Step 3: Install the small finger-shaped log into position. There is a notch cut out on the underside the will locate the log on the grate. Be sure the log rests in the center of the two grate arms and points straight up onto the ember bed.
Trouble Shooting Problem Possible Cause Solution The main burner does not The gas valve may not be on. • Check that the gas control knob is in the “ON” position. ignite when called for. Thermostat is not calling for • Adjust the thermostat several degrees above ambient heat.
Table 10: Q2 Parts List Reference Part Description Part Number Number Door Release Tool 50-2510 Convection Fan Only 50-2493 Enviro Gel Decal 50-322 Control Cover w/ Decal 50-3022 Control Panel w/ Decal 50-2989 FPI Fan Controller (69.5V) 115V W/FS Knob EC-039A Q2L Owner’s Manual 50-3054 S.I.T.
Exclusions conditions herein set forth, this product against defects in material and workmanship An expanded list of exclusions is available at www.enviro.com/help/warranty.html during the specified warranty period starting from the date of original purchase at retail. This warranty does not cover: In the event of a defect of material or workmanship during the specified warranty period, ...
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