Owner`s manual

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REV 5 - 0806111314

L-F2-09908

OWNER’S

MANUAL

DESIGN CERTIFIED

Vent-Free Room Heater Standard

ANSI Z21.11.2b-2007

and

Vented Decorative Appliance

ANSI Z21.60b-2004

ROBERT H. PETERSON CO. • 14724 East Proctor Avenue • City of Industry, CA 91746

ROBERT H. PETERSON CO.

G18-2 (SEE-THRU) SERIES GAS LOG SETS FOR TWO-SIDED FIREPLACE

Burner Systems:

G18-2-16/18-12(M)(P)

G18-2-16/18-15(M)(P)

G18-2-24-12(M)(P)

G18-2-24-15(M)(P)

Log Sets:

EFV-2-16/18 Evening Fire

EFV-2-24 Evening Fire

ESV-2-16/18 Evening Split

ESV-2-24 Evening Split

Important: Read these instructions carefully

and completely before starting

installation of the log set.

This is an unvented gas-ﬁ red heater. It uses

air (oxygen) from the room in which it is

installed. Provisions for adequate combustion

and ventilation air must be provided. Refer to

section entitled VENTILATION AND CONFINED

SPACE INFORMATION.

This appliance is designed as an attended

appliance. Adults must be present when the unit

is operating. Do not leave this unit burning when

unattended or while anyone is sleeping.

Installation, service, and the provisions for combustion

and ventilation air MUST conform with local codes

and with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/

NFPA 54, or the CSA B149.1, Natural Gas And

Propane Installation Code.

This appliance may be installed in an

aftermarket, permanently located,

manufactured (mobile) home where not

prohibited 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

gasses.

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.

CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.

Do not store or use gasoline or other ﬂ ammable

vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any

other appliance.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

• Open a window.

• Do not try to light any appliance.

• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not

use any phone in the building.

• Immediately call the gas supplier from a

neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s

instructions.

• If you cannot reach the gas supplier, call the

ﬁ re department.

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.

This appliance is only for use

with the type of gas indicated

on the rating plate.

Installation and service must be performed

by a qualiﬁ ed professional installer, service

agency, or the gas supplier.

Summary of content (30 pages)

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ROBERT H. PETERSON CO. ® Burner Systems: G18-2-16/18-12(M)(P) G18-2-16/18-15(M)(P) G18-2-24-12(M)(P) G18-2-24-15(M)(P) Log Sets: EFV-2-16/18 Evening Fire EFV-2-24 Evening Fire ESV-2-16/18 Evening Split ESV-2-24 Evening Split OWNER’S MANUAL DESIGN CERTIFIED to Vent-Free Room Heater Standard ANSI Z21.11.2b-2007 and Vented Decorative Appliance ANSI Z21.
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CONTENTS G18 SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS LOG SET NOTES PAGE PRE-INSTALLATION AND FIREPLACE PREPARATION SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION INSTALLATION SAFETY INFORMATION INSTALLATION SAFETY GUIDELINES OPERATIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION VENTILATION AND CONFINED SPACE SAFETY INFORMATION MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES LOGS - PARTS LIST BURNER PARTS LIST WHEN USED AS A VENTED DECORATIVE APPLIANCE CONNECTING THE GAS TO THE BURNER SYSTEM LEAK TESTING INSTALLATION CHECKING GAS PRESSURE LAVA-FYRE GRANULESTM PLA
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G18 SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS APPROVED INSTALLATIONS Subject to minimum fireplace size requirements specified below: min. 42" min. 42" 1. Solid-fuel-burning fireplaces; A) Prefabricated fireplaces listed to UL-127 min 6" Rear opening B) All other masonry fireplaces Height 2. Universal-listed vent-free fireplaces. Height Depth Front Front opening width Depth Front Note: Installation in any other fireplace is prohibited and will void any approvals and warranties.
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LOG SET NOTES PAGE Please use this page to record any information about your log set that you may want to have at hand.
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PRE-INSTALLATION AND FIREPLACE PREPARATION SAFETY CAUTION: Installation and repair must be done by a qualified professional installer. Installer: Carefully read these instructions before installing this gas burner system. Be sure you understand all safety precautions and warnings contained in this manual. A. 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 gasses. B.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ANSI Z21.11.2-2007 UNVENTED ROOM HEATER GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION A. WARNING: CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING MAY LEAD TO DEATH. When used without fresh air, gas appliances may give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poisonous gas. Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning are similar to the flu, with headaches, dizziness, and/or nausea. If you have these signs, the gas appliance may not be installed correctly, or may not be working properly.
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INSTALLATION SAFETY INFORMATION INSTALLATION SAFETY GUIDELINES A. Carefully inspect the burner and log cartons for shipping damage. If any parts are missing/ damaged, call your dealer. Do not attempt to install the appliance unless all parts are in good condition. B. Correct installation of the glass or the ceramic refractory log set and proper placement and installation of burner assembly, including ember placement and Lava Granule placement, are crucial to safe operation of your set.
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OPERATIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION OPERATING YOUR UNVENTED GAS APPLIANCE SAFELY AND CORRECTLY A. SOLID FUEL MUST NOT BE BURNED in a fireplace where this vent-free gas appliance is installed. B. GLASS DOORS MUST BE FULLY OPEN when this vent-free gas appliance is operating. This appliance MUST NOT BE ON if glass doors are closed, as it can lead to sooting, burner outages, and possibly explosion, causing damage or injury. C. WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW DRAFTS INTO OR AROUND THE FIREPLACE.
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OPERATIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION (Cont.) OPERATING YOUR UNVENTED GAS APPLIANCE SAFELY AND CORRECTLY M. This appliance is intended for supplemental heating, and is not to be used as a primary heating source. Water vapor produced by vent-free gas logs can create moisture problems in a home when operated for extended periods of time. If condensation begins to occur, open your damper or a window.
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VENTILATION AND CONFINED SPACE SAFETY INFORMATION IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO OPEN A WINDOW SLIGHTLY (1"- 2") OR OTHERWISE INCREASE VENTILATION. Conditions requiring this include, but are not limited to: 1. 2. 3. 4. Installation in a confined space. Installation in a tightly constructed home. Installation at high altitudes. Certain medical or physical conditions of the homeowner that may be adversely impacted by combustion products created by burning natural or propane gas.
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MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES control of the gas log manufacturer. These include paint or finish composition, previous exposure to heat, methods and quality of construction, airflow patterns, glass doors, fans, or blowers, etc. Because of these variables, we cannot guarantee that heat warping or discoloration will never occur. The potential for heat warping or discoloration may exist no matter what item(s) you are burning in the fireplace, including wood. The dimensions shown in Fig.
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LOGS - PARTS LIST WARNING Failure to position these parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this unvented gas log set may result in property damage or personal injury. ITEM NO. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. PART NO.
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BURNER PARTS LIST G18-2 16/18-12(M)(P) Contact your local Real-Fyre® dealer for parts and accessories. 14 9 7 8 Remote kit with remote instructions included 5 6 1 13 3 Front 2 5 12 4 11 3 10 Note: Photos not to scale ITEM NO. 1. 2. or 3. 4. or 5. 6. 7. Rear DESCRIPTION ITEM NO. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Grate assembly Valve assembly (propane) Valve assembly (natural) Ember burner ODS pilot (propane) ODS pilot (natural) Main burner Connector kit, 30" Glowing Embers 14.
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BURNER PARTS LIST (Cont.) G18-2 16/18-15(M)(P) Contact your local Real-Fyre® dealer for parts and accessories. 14 9 7 8 Remote kit with remote instructions included 5 6 13 3 1 2 Front 5 12 4 10 3 11 Rear Note: Photos not to scale ITEM NO. 1. 2. or 3. 4. or 5. 6. 7. DESCRIPTION ITEM NO. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Grate assembly Valve assembly (propane) Valve assembly (natural) Ember burner ODS pilot (propane) ODS pilot (natural) Main burner Connector kit, 30" Glowing Embers 14.
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BURNER PARTS LIST (Cont.) G18-2-24-12(M)(P) 8 11 13 12 Remote kit with remote instructions included 7 2 10 14 6 1 Front 2 7 9 2 3 6 4 Rear Note: Photos not to scale ITEM NO. 1. 2. or 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 5 Contact your local Real-Fyre® dealer for parts and accessories. DESCRIPTION ITEM NO. 9. or 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
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BURNER PARTS LIST (Cont.) Contact your local Real-Fyre® dealer for parts and accessories. G18-2-24-15(M)(P) 8 11 12 13 Remote kit with remote instructions included 7 10 6 14 1 Front 2 3 7 9 4 6 5 Rear Note: Photos not to scale ITEM NO. 1. 2. or 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. ITEM NO. 9. or 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
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WHEN USED AS A VENTED DECORATIVE APPLIANCE This appliance is for installation in a solid-fuel burning fireplace (masonry fireplace or manufactured fireplace) with a working flue and constructed of noncombustible material. These gas logs may be installed as vented decorative log sets in compliance with ANSI Z21.60b-2004 and National Fuel Gas Code, Section 6.6. The minimum permanent free opening of the fireplace chimney or chimney damper must be at least 28 sq. in.
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INSTALLATION W A R N I N G Do not connect this appliance directly to a high-pressure natural gas line or an unregulated propane tank. I M P O R T A N T Check the gas pressure with the gas log set burning and the control set to HIGH. The gas log set and its main gas valve must be disconnected from the gas-supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psig.
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INSTALLATION (Cont.) LAVA-FYRE GRANULESTM PLACEMENT Lava-Fyre GranulesTM are provided as an aesthetic enhancement to the G18-2 unvented gas log set. Spread the granules on the floor of the firebox, around the front and both sides of the unvented gas log set. Note: Do not cover burner with granules; use the supplied embers only. Important: Be sure that no granules enter the main burner or interfere with the burning of the log set.
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INSTALLATION (Cont.) LOG PLACEMENT STEPS Each log in the Real-Fyre® heater gas log set is numbered to aid in the log placement procedures. Each log also has seating notches that stabilize the logs together in their correct position. 16/18" LOG SET 16/18" LOG SET 1. Both bottom logs are equipped with specific indentations for both the valve (Log #1) and the ODS pilot (Log #2). Position the logs according to these cutaways, as shown in Fig. 20-1. 1 2 2 1 2.
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INSTALLATION (Cont.) CAUTION: BURN HAZARD. Logs will remain hot for some time after use. You must maintain the log layout as shown to ensure proper operation of the log set. If you need to reposition any log to maintain the proper layout, use heat-resistant gloves or allow logs adequate time to cool before handling. After setting the logs into position as described on the previous page, ensure each is properly and firmly seated.
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FOR YOUR SAFETY, READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result, causing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. The Peterson Real-Fyre® gas log set has an ODS pilot that must be lit by hand. When lighting the ODS pilot, follow these instructions exactly. C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not push in or turn by hand, don’t try to repair it.
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE A. Always shut off the gas to the vent-free gas log set while performing service work. B. Allow the vent-free gas log set to cool before servicing. C. Installation and repair must be done by an NFI Certified or other qualified service person. The gas log set should be inspected regularly to prevent burner shutdown, sooting, odors, etc.
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE (Cont.) CLEANING THE ODS PILOT Periodic cleaning and maintenance of the vent-free gas log set is recommended to ensure that the log set operates properly. Cleaning of the ODS pilot system is an important part of the maintenance program. This ODS pilot cleaning procedure must be performed by a qualified professional service technician familiar with the specific characteristics of the log set. 1. Turn the vent-free gas log set to the OFF position and allow it to cool.
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OPERATING THE LOG SET - LIGHTING AND EXTINGUISHING (Cont.) FOR YOUR SAFETY, READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result, causing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE G18-12 (M)(P) BURNER SYSTEM 1. Locate your Series 12 control valve (p. 15). Turn the control knob (Fig. 25-4) from the OFF position (see Fig. 25-1) slightly counterclockwise to PILOT (see Fig. 25-2).
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LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS - SERIES 15 VALVE FOR YOUR SAFETY, READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result, causing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. Do not use this appliance if any part has been underwater. Immediately call for a qualified professional service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control that has been underwater.
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TROUBLESHOOTING POSSIBLE CAUSE 1 SOLUTIONS BURNER SHUTTING DOWN DURING OPERATION A. Insufficient or excessive gas pressure A1. Check gas pressure (check with local gas company). For natural gas, pressure must be minimum 5" w.c. at fireplace with burner operating. Maximum inlet gas pressure is 10.5", w.c. Reading at inlet pressure tap (farthest to valve inlet) on remote-capable valves burners should be 5" w.c. (minimum). With the knob on high, maximum inlet pressure is 10.5" w.c. A2.
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TROUBLESHOOTING (Cont.) POSSIBLE CAUSE 2 SOLUTIONS ODS PILOT WILL NOT LIGHT A. ODS pilot flame lifting off thermocouple/generator A. Check gas pressure. B. Piezo spark not lighting ODS pilot B. Check to make sure piezo is sparking when turning ignitor control knob. (Note: You may need to turn ignitor several times to ignite ODS pilot.) See LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS section. C. Gas supply off/manual shutoff valve closed C. Turn on gas supply or open manual shutoff valve. D. Air in gas line D.
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TROUBLESHOOTING (Cont.) POSSIBLE CAUSE 9 SOLUTIONS SOOTING A. Low gas pressure A. Check gas pressure. B. Drafts in room B. Eliminate drafts by closing heating and air conditioning vents, returns, and outside air vents. Fans blowing directly into fireplace should be turned off when set is operating. C. Air shutters blocked C. Burner air shutters are blocked with debris. Vacuum debris in and around burner area. D. Log placement D.
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WARRANTY PETERSON VENT-FREE GAS LOG SETS LIMITED WARRANTY All Peterson vent-free ceramic refractory gas logs are WARRANTED for as long as you own them (lifetime). All Peterson vent-free fiber ceramic gas logs are WARRANTED for SEVEN (7) YEARS. All Peterson vent-free burner component parts, except valves, ODS pilots, and controls, are WARRANTED for TEN (10) YEARS. All Peterson valves, ODS pilots, and controls are covered by a ONE (1) YEAR Limited Warranty (excluding batteries).