Owner`s manual

ManualsBrandsR.H. Peterson ManualsBurnerG8E-16R-12M

NO. L-F2-06807

REV 4 - 0705100745

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.

ROBERT H. PETERSON CO.

OWNER’S

MANUAL

Burner Systems:

G9-20/24/30(P)

G9-20/24/30-12(M)(P)

G9-20/24/30-15(M)(P)

Log Sets:

Golden Oak Designer (RD9)

Split Oak (S9)

Forest Oak (FO9)

DESIGN CERTIFIED

Unvented Room Heater Standard

ANSI Z21.11.2-2007

and

Vented Decorative Appliance

ANSI Z21.60b-2004

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 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 ﬁ re or explosion

may result, causing property damage,

personal injury, or loss of life.

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

Important: Read this manual carefully 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 the 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

MUST be performed by an NFI

Certified or other qualified professional installer or

service agency who is familiar with important safety

information applicable to vent-free gas log heaters,

and with current provisions of ANSI 223.1/NFPA54 and

pertainant codes.

Installation and service must be performed by a

qualiﬁ ed professional installer, service agency,

or the gas supplier.

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.

CONSUMER: Retain for future reference.

G9 SERIES VENT-FREE GAS LOG SET INSTRUCTIONS

FOR NATURAL OR PROPANE GAS

This gas log set must be installed in accordance with

local codes and ordinances, or in the absence of local

codes, with either the latest National Fuel Gas Code

(ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54), and Natural Gas and Propane

Storage and Handling Installation Code (CSA-B149.1).

Summary of content (30 pages)

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OWNER’S MANUAL ROBERT H. PETERSON CO. ® G9 SERIES VENT-FREE GAS LOG SET INSTRUCTIONS FOR NATURAL OR PROPANE GAS Burner Systems: G9-20/24/30(P) G9-20/24/30-12(M)(P) G9-20/24/30-15(M)(P) DESIGN CERTIFIED Log Sets: to Unvented Room Heater Standard ANSI Z21.11.2-2007 and Vented Decorative Appliance ANSI Z21.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS G9 SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS 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 BURNER PARTS LIST WHEN USED AS A VENTED DECORATIVE APPLIANCE (PER ANSI Z21.
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G9 SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS Fig. 3-1 APPROVED INSTALLATIONS Subject to minimum fireplace size requirements specified below: 1. Solid-fuel-burning fireplaces; A) Prefabricated fireplaces listed to UL-127 B) All other masonry fireplaces Rear width Height HEIGHT DEPTH Depth 2. Universal-listed vent-free fireplaces.
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PRE-INSTALLATION AND FIREPLACE PREPARATION SAFETY CAUTION: Installation and repair must be done by an NFI Certified or other 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 designed as an attended appliance. Adults must be present when this gas appliance is operating.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION CAUTION: Installation and repair must be done by an NFI Certified or other qualified professional installer. Installer: Carefully read these instructions before installing this gas log set. Be sure you understand all safety precautions and warnings contained in this manual. ANSI Z21.11.2-2007 UNVENTED ROOM HEATER GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION A. WARNING: CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING MAY LEAD TO DEATH.
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INSTALLATION SAFETY INFORMATION CAUTION: Installation and repair must be done by an NFI Certified or other qualified professional installer. Installer: Carefully read these instructions before installing this gas log set. Be sure you understand all safety precautions and warnings contained in this manual. INSTALLATION SAFETY GUIDELINES A.
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OPERATIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION CAUTION: Installation and repair must be done by an NFI Certified or other qualified professional installer. Installer: Carefully read these instructions before installing this gas log set. Be sure you understand all safety precautions and warnings contained in this manual. OPERATING YOUR UNVENTED GAS LOG SET SAFELY AND CORRECTLY A. SOLID FUEL MUST NOT BE BURNED in a fireplace where your vent-free gas log is installed. B.
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OPERATIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION (Cont.) CAUTION: Installation and repair must be done by an NFI Certified or other qualified professional installer. Installer: Carefully read these instructions before installing this gas log set. Be sure you understand all safety precautions and warnings contained in this manual. OPERATING YOUR UNVENTED GAS LOG SET SAFELY AND CORRECTLY O. Vent-free gas logs are supplemental zone heaters, not to be used as a primary heating source.
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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 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. If the unvented gas log set is installed in a factory-built fireplace, follow the manufacturer’s guidelines for minimum clearances to combustibles.
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BURNER PARTS LIST Series 12 valve assembly Series 12 ODS assembly 2 Manual ODS assembly 3 3 3 Manual valve assembly 1 2 Burner assembly shown here with series 15 valve installed. Series 15 ODS assembly 2 Series 15 valve assembly 2 5 3 Item Description 1. Burner assembly 2. Valve assembly (natural) or Valve assembly (propane) 3. ODS pilot (natural) or ODS pilot (propane) 4. Connector kit, 30" 5. Glowing Embers 6. Lava-Fyre Granules™ 7.
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WHEN USED AS A VENTED DECORATIVE APPLIANCE (PER ANSI Z21.60b-2004) 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 29 sq. in.
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INSTALLATION (Cont.) CONNECTING THE GAS TO THE BURNER SYSTEM Connector 1. Turn OFF the fireplace gas supply. Flex connector 2. Center the burner assembly in the fireplace. Make certain that no part of the assembly protrudes beyond the face of the fireplace. 3. Attach the large adapter fitting of the flex connector kit to the gas-supply line using pipe compound resistant to propane gas or Teflon tape. Tighten the connection.
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INSTALLATION (Cont.) CHECKING GAS PRESSURE WARNING: Do not connect this appliance directly to a high-pressure natural gas line or an unregulated propane tank. Test all gas joints from the gas meter to the valve assembly for leaks using a gas detector or half-and-half soap and water solution after completing connection. DO NOT USE AN OPEN FLAME FOR CHECKING GAS LEAKS. Important: Check the gas pressure with the unvented gas log set burning and the control set to HIGH.
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LOGS - PARTS LIST WARNING: Failure to position these parts in accordance with these instructions, or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this unvented gas log set, may result in property damage or personal injury. SPLIT OAK (S) GOLDEN OAK DESIGNER (RD) 6 7 6 7 5 3 3 4 4 5 2 2 1 1 FOREST OAK (FO) FOR ALL LOG SETS SHOWN ITEM NO. 7 6 DESCRIPTION 1. Bottom front log 20", 24", or 30" 2. Bottom rear log 17" 3. Top Y-shaped log 10" 4. Top center log 10" 5.
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INSTALLATION (Cont.) LOG PLACEMENT WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with these instructions and diagrams, or failure to use only Peterson Real-Fyre® controls, parts, and accessories that have been specifically listed or certified for use with this heater, may result in property damage or personal injury. Fig. 16-3 Fig. 16-1 Top/rear burner supports Rear log 3 4 5 2 1 Front log Fig. 16-4 series 15 valve shown 6 7 Fig.
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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 situated.
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INSTALLATION (Cont.) IMPORTANT For all valves, the air MUST be purged from the gas line before the pilot will light properly. The time taken to do this will depend on the length of gas line from the meter to the unit and the length of time since the unit or gas line was last used (in the case of non-use during warm weather, for example). It may take from 3 to15 minutes before all the air is purged and the pilot will light properly.
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LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS - SERIES 12 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. The Real-Fyre® gas log set has an ODS pilot that must • If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department. 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.
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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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LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS - MANUAL 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. The Real-Fyre® burner system has an ODS pilot.
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OPERATING THE UNVENTED GAS LOG SET Observe the flames. The main burner flames should be blue at the base and a combination of blue/yellow at the body and at the tips. They should be 5" to 8" above the logs, with the center flame being the tallest (see Fig. 22-1). Front flames in the ember burner should be 1/4" above the embers.
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CLEANING AND SERVICING CAUTION: Installation and repair must be done by an NFI Certified or other qualified service person. Installer: Carefully read these instructions before installing this gas log set. Be sure you understand all safety precautions and warnings contained in this manual. CLEANING and SERVICING A. Always shut off the gas to the unvented gas log set while performing service work. B. Allow the unvented gas log set to cool before servicing. C.
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CLEANING AND SERVICING (Cont.) Note: Only limited cleaning will be required under normal use of the unvented gas log set. EMBERS and LOG PLACEMENT sections of this manual. If, after a period of use, the flames start to exhibit unusual shapes and behavior, or the burners fail to ignite smoothly, the burner holes may require some cleaning. If this happens, it is preferable to contact the nearest dealer to have the unvented gas log set serviced.
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CLEANING AND SERVICING (Cont.) 4. If the ODS pilot flame does not burn as indicated in the instructions, extinguish the ODS pilot by turning the valve to the full OFF position. Using a compressed air duster (commonly available at computer, electronic, or office supply stores), insert the flexible nozzle through either air intake openings, ensuring that the nozzle is pointed toward the ODS pilot opening (see Fig. 25-1).
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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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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).