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Check the inventory list to be sure that you have
all the necessary parts in usable condition. Also
check for concealed damage.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THESE INSTRUC-
TIONS WITH THE OWNER.
OWNER: PLEASE RETAIN THESE INSTRUC-
TION FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
WARNING: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH
THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATING IN-
STRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THIS DOCU-
MENT WILL RESULT IN AN IMPROPERLY
INSTALLED AND OPERATING APPLI-
ANCE, VOIDING ITS WARRANTY. ANY
CHANGE TO THIS APPLIANCE AND/OR
ITS OPERATING CONTROLS IS DANGER-
OUS. IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR USE
OF THIS APPLIANCE CAN CAUSE SERI-
OUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM FIRE,
BURNS, EXPLOSION OR CARBON MON-
OXIDE POISONING.
Input of the CF5500 Millivolt appliance is 24,000
BTU/hr maximum modulated to 19,000 BTU/hr
at the low flame setting for both natural and
propane gas models.
Input of the CF6500 Millivolt appliance is 31,000
BTU/hr maximum modulated to 24,000 BTU/hr
at the low flame setting for natural gas models.
Input for propane gas models is 29,000 BTU/hr
maximum modulated to 22,000 BTU/hr at the
low flame setting.
Both CF5500 and CF6500 models feature a
spark ignition system (piezo) that allows the
appliances pilot gas to be lit without the use of
matches or batteries. This manual systems
provides continued service in the event of a
power outage.
These appliances are fitted with a specially
designed pilot oxygen depletion sensor (ODS)
which responds to the amount of oxygen avail-
able in the room and shuts the appliances off
before the oxygen level drops below 18.5%.
The pilot can be re-lit only when fresh air is
available. Refer to the Combustion and Ventila-
tion Air section.
The Catalytic Fireplace Models covered in this
manual designed to be built into a framed wall,
and finished out with standard construction
materials and practices.
Inventory
Unvented Gas Fireplace
Gas connection fittings
Installation and Operating Instructions
Tools and Building Supplies
Normally Required
Tools Should Include:
Phillips screwdriver
Hammer
Saw and/or Sabersaw
Measuring tape
Electric drill and bits
Pliers
Square
Piping complying with local codes
Pipe wrench
Tee joint
Pipe compound
Building Supplies Should Include:
Framing materials
Wall finishing materials
Caulking materials (noncombustible)
Fireplace surround materials
TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Information......................... page 2
Inventory ......................................... page 2
Tools and Building Supplies ............ page 2
Installation Applications .................. page 2
Important Safety Information .......... page 2
Codes .............................................. page 3
Combustion and Ventilation Air ....... page 3
Location of Fireplace ....................... page 4
Clearances ....................................... page 4
Preinstallation.................................. page 5
Installation Steps ............................. page 5
Framing Dimensions........................ page 6
Connecting Gas Line........................ page 6
Electrical Wiring – Optional Blower . page 7
Gas Pressure Check......................... page 7
Finished Wall Details ....................... page 8
Log Installation................................ page 8
Flame Appearance ........................... page 10
Optional Equipment ......................... page 11
Forced Air Kit................................... page 11
Cleaning and Servicing .................... page 13
Accessories/Components ................ page 14
Appliance Specifications.................. page 15
Troubleshooting Guide .................... page 16
Lighting Instructions ....................... page 17
Replacement Parts List.................... page 18
Replacement Parts .......................... page 19
Warranty.......................................... page 20
WARNING: DO NOT USE A BLOWER
INSERT, HEAT EXCHANGER INSERT OR
OTHER ACCESSORY NOT APPROVED FOR
USE WITH THIS HEATER.
This installation manual will help you obtain a
safe, efficient, dependable installation for your
CF-5500 or CF-6500 appliance. Please read
and understand these instructions completely
before beginning your installation.
This document covers four models of Catalytic
Fireplaces. Instructions are provided for all
models and many alternative installations for
each. Therefore, certain details may not be
applicable to your model and may not be re-
quired for your application.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Catalytic Fireplaces covered in this manual
feature ceramic fiber split logs which glow
realistically when the heater is operating.
The Millivolt appliances covered in this manual
are manually controlled and can be incremen-
tally adjusted through a range between High
and Low settings.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of
carbon monoxide poisoning are similar to the
flu with headaches, dizziness and/or nausea.
If you have these signs, obtain fresh air imme-
diately. Turn off the gas supply too the appli-
ance and have it serviced by a qualified profes-
sional, as it may not be operating correctly.
IMPORTANT: BEFORE STARTING YOUR
HEATER INSTALLATION, READ THESE IN-
STALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY,
IN THEIR ENTIRETY TO BE SURE YOU UN-
DERSTAND THEM COMPLETELY. FAILURE
TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD
CAUSE AN APPLIANCE MALFUNCTION RE-
SULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
IMPORTANT: THE INSTALLATION MUST CON-
FORM WITH LOCAL CODES OR, IN THE AB-
SENCE OF LOCAL CODES WITH THE NATIONAL
FUEL GAS CODE, ANSI Z223.1.
• Due to high temperatures, the appliance
should be located out of traffic and away from
furniture and draperies.