SHERWOOD INDUSTRIES IS AN ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE COMPANY. THIS MANUAL IS PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER. PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Cara DR BY: SHERWOOD INDUSTRIES LTD OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance. CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference. FOR YOUR SAFETY: Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapours and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
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 accordance with their instructions. Carefully read all the instructions in this manual first. Consult the building authority having jurisdiction to determine the need for a permit prior to commencing the installation.
Table of Contents Safety Precautions.....................................................................................................2 Table of Contents......................................................................................................3 Codes And Approvals.................................................................................................4 Specifications............................................................................................................
Codes And Approvals DIRECT VENT ONLY: This type is identified by the sufix DV. This appliance draws all of its air for combustion from outside the dwelling, through a specially designed vent pipe system. REAR VENT DV Certified for installation from 0-2000 ft (0-610 m). In the USA: The appliance may be installed at higher altitudes.
Specifications WARNING: Operation of this heater when not connected to a properly installed and maintained venting system can result in carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and possible death. RATING LABEL LOCATION: The Rating Label is located on the inside surface of the pedestal control door. DIMENSIONS: 173/8” (441mm) 211/2” (546mm) 167/8” (426mm) 361/2” (927mm) 325/16” (821mm) 153/4” (400mm) 211/2” (546mm) Figure 1: Cara DR Exterior Dimensions.
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. PILOT LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS: CAUTION: Hot while operating. Do not touch, severe burns may result. Keep children, clothing, furniture, gasoline or other flammable vapors away.
Operating Instructions For Your Safety, Read Safety Precautions And Lighting Instructions Before Operating Low High Ignitor On/Off Fan Remote Control Receiver (optional) Off Cara Figure 4: Cara DR Control Panel. AIR SHUTTER: The air shutter is controlled by sliding the air shutter adjustment screw (shown in Figure 5) either forwards or backwards. The adjustment screw, for the primary air, is located on the bottom of the firebox. The air shutter nut can be accessed by removing the control panel.
Operating Instructions For Your Safety, Read Safety Precautions And Lighting Instructions Before Operating The ideal flame will be blue at the base and light orange above. The flames should be of medium height. If the flames look like this (refer to Figure Figure 43 or Front Cover), no adjustment is needed. If the flames are fairly short and mostly blue, the fireplace is getting too much air. Therefore, the air shutter should be closed slightly until the correct flames are achieved.
Maintenance And Service ROUTINE MAINTENANCE: At least once a year, run through the following procedures to ensure the system is clean and working properly. Check the burner to see if all the ports are clear and clean. Check the pilot to make sure it is not blocked by anything. The pilot flame should be blue with little or no yellow on the tips.
Maintenance And Service REPLACING THE GLASS: IMPORTANT: Do not operate with the glass front removed, cracked or broken. The glass in the fireplace is a high temperature ceramic. If the glass is damaged in any way, a factory replacement door is required (see PARTS LIST). Wear gloves when handling the damaged glass door assembly to prevent personal injury. When the glass door assembly is being transported, it must be wrapped in newsprint and tape and/or a strong plastic bag.
Maintenance And Service To install the burner: 1. Insert the mixing tube into the mixing tube box (refer to Figure 8 or 9). 2. When the burner is resting in the firebox ensure that the front edge of the burner is lined up with the front lip of the firebox (see Figure 10 or 11). Bring front lip of burner to front edge of firebox. Figure 10: Align Log Set Burner With Firebox. 3.
Maintenance And Service FUEL CONVERSION: TO BE INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE AGENCY ONLY Please read and understand these instructions before installing. Warning: This conversion kit shall be installed by a qualified service agency in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and all applicable codes and requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.
Maintenance And Service Fuel Conversion Tab on Pilot 7. Convert the SIT gas valve: a) Remove the extension knobs from the valve. b) Remove the black protection cap from the HI/LO knob by hand shown in Figure 18. c) Insert a 5/32” or 4 mm Allen wrench into the hexagonal key-way of the screw (see Figure 19), rotate it counterclockwise until it is free and extract it. d) Check that the screw is clean and if necessary remove dirt. Figure 17: Fuel Conversion Tab on Pilot.
Initial Installation QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY WARNING: Operation of this heater when not connected to a properly installed and maintained venting system can result in carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and possible death. PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION: • If you are converting to a Cara DR unit, follow the instructions in this Manual, especially referencing the Conversion and Venting sections. • Remove the packaging from the appliance, and check to make sure there is no damage.
Initial Installation QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY PLANNING YOUR INSTALLATION: The Cara DR is only for horizontal rear vent installations. The maximum horizontal is 2’ (61 cm) and the slope on the vent must be 11⁄4” per foot (3.2 cm per 30 cm). No vent restrictor is required and no elbows are allowed. When planning your installation, it will be necessary to select the proper length of vent pipe for your particular requirements.
Initial Installation QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY VENT TERMINATION RESTRICTIONS: N O H D E L B C B B Fixed Closed F Openable B G Fixed Openable Closed M J A Termination Cap G Air Supply Inlet G Gas Meter K I Restriction Zone A (Termination not allowed) Figure 24: Vent Termination Restrictions, refer to Table 7. Table 7: Vent termination clearances, refer to Figure 24.
Initial Installation QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY INSTALLATION OF APPLIANCE: 1. This unit has been shipped as a top-vented freestanding unit and must be converted to a Rotate 180o rear vented unit before installed. a. Carefully remove the trivet and the stovetop. Place on a soft surface as not to damage the Venting finish. Gasket b. Remove the four (4) 1⁄4” screws that hold the flue collar elbow to the unit body. c.
Initial Installation QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY the termination and the wall. The arrow on the vent termination should be pointing up, insure that the proper clearances to combustible materials are maintained. 5. Before connecting the horizontal run of the vent pipe to the vent termination, slide the black decorative wall thimble cover over the vent pipe. 6. Slide the appliance and vent assembly towards the wall, carefully inserting the vent pipe into the cap assembly.
Initial Installation QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY (b) For buildings with vinyl siding, a vinyl siding standoff, should be installed between the vent cap and the exterior wall (see Figure 29). Attach the vinyl siding standoff to the horizontal termination. The vinyl siding standoff prevents excessive heat from possibly melting the vinyl siding material.
Initial Installation QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY GAS LINE CONNECTION AND TESTING: WARNING: Only persons licensed to work with gas piping may make the necessary gas connections to this appliance. Inlet Manifold Pressure Tap GAS LINE CONNECTION Pressure Tap IN OUT I L O H TP O FF PI L OT TH ON LO PI T • The efficiency rating of this appliance is a product of the thermal efficiency rating determined under continuous operating conditions and was determined independently of any installed system.
Initial Installation QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GAS VALVE AND OPTIONAL BLOWER: The ENVIRO CARA will operate without electrical power. This model has a millivolt gas control, which uses the pilot flame to generate enough electricity to operate the main burners. The appliance when equipped with an optional blower must be electrically connected and grounded in accordance with local codes or in the absence of local codes, with the current CSA C22.
Initial Installation INSTALLATION OF OPTIONAL BLOWER: Figure 36: Optional Blower (Fan) Installation. 1. Remove the pre-assembled blower from the packaging. Inspect the blower for damage. If damage is noticed call your dealer, distributor or courier company and have components replaced. 2. Remove the side panel by pulling the panel up, slide the panel out of the bottom slots, and set aside. 3. Install the temperature sensor into the holder.
Initial Installation COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS INSTALLATION ADENDUM: These are the Special Requirements for Side-Wall Vented Appliances in Commonwealth of Massachusetts IMPORTANT: The Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires compliance with regulation 248 CMR 4.00 and 5.
Initial Installation (b) EXEMPTIONS: The following equipment is exempt from 248 CMR 5.08(2)(a)1 through 4: 1. The equipment listed in Chapter 10 entitled “Equipment Not Required To Be Vented” in the most current edition of NFPA 54 as adopted by the Board; and 2. Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment installed in a room or structure separate from the dwelling, building or structure used in whole or in part for residential purposes.
Secondary Installation INSTALLATION OF LOG SET: Right Rear Log Chunk Left Rear Log Chunk The placement of the logs is not arbitrary. If they are positioned incorrectly, the flames can be “pinched” and will not burn correctly. The burner has four (4) pins and four (4) ledges which make alignment easier. Using the pictures provided, carefully set the logs in place. NOTE: The logs are fragile and should be handled gently. Figure 37: Log Placement of Rear Log Chunks. “Y” Log 1.
Secondary Installation 5. Place the bottom of the Left Log in the ledge at the front left of the burner and rest the middle of the log against the Left Rear Log Chunk as shown in Figure 40 and 41. Center Log Left Log Figure 40: Log Placement of Left Log. 6. Place the bottom of the Center Log in the ledge at the front center of the burner and rest the middle of the log against the top of the “Y” Log as shown in Figure 41 and 42. Figure 41: Log Placement of Center Log. 7.
Secondary Installation CAUTION: NEVER OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE WITH THE GLASS DOOR REMOVED. Important note: When the unit is turned on for the first time, it should be turned onto high without the fan on for the first four (4) hours. This will cure the paint, logs, gasket material and the other products used in the manufacturing process. It is advisable to open a window or door, as the unit will start to smoke and can irritate some people.
Secondary Installation Figure 45: Rock Placement of Four Large Rocks. Figure 46: Rock Placement of Two Medium Rocks. 3. The four (4) large rocks are placed across front of burner (see Figures 45 & 46). These rocks are all the same shape, but must be rotated in different positions to fit in the cut-aways in the burner base. When there installed correctly, there should be no visible gaps between the rocks and the burner base.
Secondary Installation Important note: When the unit is turned on for the first time, it should be turned onto high without the fan on for the first four (4) hours. This will cure the paint, rockss, gasket material and the other products used in the manufacturing process. It is advisable to open a window or door, as the unit will start to smoke and can irritate some people.
Trouble Shooting Problem Possible Cause The main burner does not The gas valve may not be on. ignite when called for. Thermostat is not calling for heat. • Check that the gas control knob is in the “ON” position. • Adjust the thermostat several degrees above ambient temperature. Problem with gas valve. • Use a DC voltmeter to measure the voltage across the TPTH and TP terminals.
Parts List Reference Number 1 Part Description Part Number 120°F (49°C) Ceramic Fan Temperature Sensor EC-001 Thermopile EC-012 S.I.T. Piezo Igniter EC-023 Domestic Power Cord - 115V EC-042 Heyco Strain Relief EC-044 3 Convection Blower (Fan) - 115V EC-069 3 Cara Fan Kit 50-1545 4 Fan Controller with Knob - 115V EF-045 Dual Bulb Door Gasket - 10 ft (3.05m) 50-634 5 S.I.T. Nova Valve Convertible 50-1421 5 S.I.T. Valve Conversion Screw with O-ring 50-1450 5 S.I.T.
Parts List Reference Number 8 32 Part Description Part Number Cara Glass with Gasket - 141⁄2” x 163⁄4” (368mm x 425mm) 50-1613 9 Cara Door Latch Assembly 50-1594 10 Cara Flue Outlet Elbow & Gasket 50-1598 10 Cara Flue Outlet Gasket Only 50-1599 11 Cara PSE Pilot Assembly (PSE-C3-505) 50-1605 11 Cara PSE Thermocouple (#019G) 50-1612 12 Cara Cast Insert Rear Vent 50-1606 13 Cara Cast Stove Top 50-1608 14 Cara Cast Louvers 50-1609 15 Cara Cast Stove Bottom 50-1610 Cara Leveling
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Warranty Sherwood Industries Ltd. is the manufacturer of the VistaFlame line of heating products. At Sherwood Industries, our commitment to the highest level of quality and customer service is the most important thing we do. Each VistaFlame stove is built on a tradition of using only the finest materials and is backed by our Exclusive Lifetime Limited Warranty to the original purchaser.
Warranty 4. The stove must be operated and maintained at all times in accordance with the instructions in the Owner’s Manual. If the unit shows signs of neglect or misuse, it is not covered under the terms of this Warranty policy. Performance problems due to operator error will not be covered by the Limited Warranty policy. 5. As this is a heating appliance, some changes in colour of surface finishes may occur. This is not a flaw and as such is not covered under this warranty. 6.
Warranty 19. The paint on the Metal Brick Liner may peel. This is due to the extreme conditions applied to the paint during normal usage. It is not a flaw and is not covered under warranty.20. Sherwood Industries Ltd. is free of liability for any damages caused by the fireplace or stove, as well as inconvenience expenses and materials. The Limited Warranty does not cover incidental or consequential damages. 21.
Installation Data Sheet The following information must be recorded by the installer for warranty purposes and future reference.
