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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Packaging .........................................Page 2
Introduction ......................................Page 2
General Information ..........................Page 2
New York City Approval .....................Page 3
Requirements for the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts .Page 4
Safety & Warning Information ..........Page 5
Cold Climate Insulation .....................Page 5
Location ............................................Page 6
Manufactured Home Requirements ..Page 6
Vent Termination Clearances ............Page 7
Appliance and Vent Clearances .........Page 9
Detailed Installation Steps .................Page 10
Typical Installation Sequence ...........Page 10
Step 1. Framing .................................Page 10
Step 2. Routing Gas Line ..................Page 10
Fireplace Specifi cations .....................Page 11
Step 3. Install the Vent System .........Page 13
Vent Restrictor Installation ................Page 13
Vertical Termination Systems ............Page 14
Vent Section Length Chart ................Page 14
Vertical Vent Figures and Tables ........Page 17
Horizontal Termination System .........Page 19
Horizontal Vent Figures and Tables ...Page 21
Venting Using Flexible Vent Pipe .......Page 24
Step 4. Field Wiring .........................Page 25
Step 5. Optional Blower Kit Wiring ..Page 26
Step 6. Connecting Gas Line ...........Page 27
Step 7. Checking Operation .............Page 28
Step 8. Install logs, Volcanic Stone
& Embers ...........................Page 28
Step 9. Installing Glass
Enclosure Panels ............................Page 29
Step 10. Burner Adjustments ............Page 29
Step 11. Hood Installation .................Page 30
Finishing Requirements ....................Page 30
Installation Accessories ....................Page 31
Gas Conversion Kits .................. Page 33
This installation manual will help you obtain a
safe, effi cient, dependable installation for the
appliance and vent system.
Please read and understand these
instructions before beginning your
installation.
The Millivolt appliances have a millivolt gas
control valve with piezo ignition system which
provides safe, effi cient operation. If any optional
accessories that will require electrical power are to
be installed, the electrical power must be provided
at the time of appliance installation.
The Electronic appliances have an electronic
intermittent pilot ignition system which provides
safe, effi cient operation. External electrical power
is required to operate these appliances.
PACKAGING
The assembled vented gas fi replace heater is
packaged with:
1 - One log set located in fi rebox area.
2 - One plastic bag of glowing embers and a
plastic bag of volcanic stone located in the
control compartment.
3 - One envelope containing the literature pack-
age, located in the fi rebox which consists
of the homeowner's manual, installation
instructions, warranty, nailing fl anges (8
for SSDVST models and 4 for SSDVPF
models).
4 - One vent restrictor (to be applied as shown
on Page 13; restrictor is taped to the enve-
lope).
5 - Hoods (2 for SSDVST models and 3 for
SSDVPF models), taped to the top of the
fi replace.
6 - Carton Support (must be removed from the
control compartment prior to fi rst burn-
ing).
INTRODUCTION
These vented gas fi replace heaters are sealed
combustion, air circulating gas fi replaces de-
signed for residential applications.
Approved Vent Components - These fi replaces
are designed, tested and listed for operation
and installation with, the following vent com-
ponents only:
• Secure Vent™ Direct Vent System Compo-
nents,
• Secure Flex™ Flexible Vent Components
manufactured by Security Chimneys Inter-
national and
• Z-FLEX™ Model GA Venting Systems listed
to UL1777 and ULCS635 manufactured by
Flexmaster Canada Limited.
These approved vent system components are
labeled for identifi cation. DO NOT use any other
manufacturer’s vent components with these
appliances. Use only the correct size venting
(4-1/2" inner & 7-1/2" outer).
These appliances comply with National Safety
Standards and are tested and listed by OMNI-
Test Laboratories, Inc. (Report No. 116-F-32-5)
to ANSI Z21.88b-2003 (in Canada, CSA-2.33b-
2003), and CAN/CGA-2.17-M91 in both USA and
Canada, as vented gas fi replace heaters.
Both millivolt and electronic versions of
these appliances are listed by OMNI-Test
Laboratories for installation in bedrooms
and Manufactured Homes.
Manufactured Homes -
See Manufactured Home Requirements on
Page 6 for additional information.
WARNING
Improper installation, adjust-
ment, alteration, service or
maintenance can cause injury
or property damage. Refer to
this manual. For assistance or
additional information consult
a qualified installer, service
agency or the gas supplier.
This appliance is only for use with the type
of gas indicated on the rating plate. This ap-
pliance is not convertible for use with other
gases, unless a certifi ed kit is used.
Cet appareil doit être utilisé uniquement
avec les types de gaz indiqués sur la plaque
signalétique. Ne pas l'utiliser avec d'autres
gaz sauf si un kit de conversion certifi é est
installé.
Misc. Codes / Standards -
The Installation must conform to local codes or,
in the absence of local codes, with the National
Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 / NFPA 54 - latest
edition, or the Natural Gas and Propane Instal-
lation Code, CSA B149.1 - latest edition.
The appliance, when installed, must be elec-
trically grounded & wired in accordance with
local codes or, in the absence of local codes,
with the National Electrical Code, ANSI / NFPA
70-latest edition, or the Canadian Electrical
Code, CSA C22.1 - latest edition.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Note: Installation and repair should be per-
formed by a qualifi ed service person. The
appliance should be inspected annually by
a qualifi ed professional service technician.
More frequent inspections and cleanings may
be required due to excessive lint from carpet-
ing, bedding material, etc. It is imperative
that the control compartment, burners and
circulating air passage ways of the appliance
be kept clean.
S'assurer que le brùleur et le compartiment des
commandes sont propres. Voir les instructions
d'installation et d'utilisation qui accompagnent
l'appareil.
Provide adequate clearances around air open-
ings and adequate accessibility clearance for
service and proper operation. Never obstruct
the front or back viewing surfaces of the ap-
pliance.
These millivolt and electronic fi replaces are
designed to operate on natural gas or propane
gas only. The use of other fuels or combination
of fuels will degrade the performance of this
system and may be dangerous.