Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product GEM36 Heat & Glo LifeStyle
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1 Heat & Glo • GEM36 • 370-900 Rev . O • 2/05 - Do not store or use gasoline or other flam- mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. - What to do if you smell gas • Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switch.
2 Heat & Glo • GEM36 • 370-900 Rev . O • 2/05 These units MUST use one of the vent systems described in the Installing the Fireplace section of the Installers Guide .
3 Heat & Glo • GEM36 • 370-900 Rev . O • 2/05 TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety and W arning Information ................................................ 2 Service Parts Lists ..................................................................... 4 Section 1: Approvals and Codes .
4 Heat & Glo • GEM36 • 370-900 Rev . O • 2/05 * Part number list on following page. * La liste des numéros de pièce se trouve à la page suivante.
5 Heat & Glo • GEM36 • 370-900 Rev . O • 2/05 IT E M / PI ÈC E DE SCRI PTI O N SERI A L # / N ° D E S ÉR IE PAR T N U MB E R / N° DE PI ÈCE 1 H e at S h ield / Pr ot ect ion ( Bou cl i .
6 Heat & Glo • GEM36 • 370-900 Rev . O • 2/05 (NG , LP) Exploded Parts Diagram (GN, PL) Vue éclatée des pièces Service Parts Intermittent Pilot Ignition V alve Assembly GEM36 Beginning Ma.
7 Heat & Glo • GEM36 • 370-900 Rev . O • 2/05 Appliance Certification The Heat & Glo fireplace model discussed in this Installers Guide has been tested to certification standards and listed by the applicable laboratories.
8 Heat & Glo • GEM36 • 370-900 Rev . O • 2/05 2 Getting St arted Introducing the Heat & Glo Gas Fireplaces Heat & Glo direct vent gas fireplaces are designed to oper- ate with all combustion air siphoned from outside of the building and all exhaust gases expelled to the outside.
9 Heat & Glo • GEM36 • 370-900 Rev . O • 2/05 Figure 1. Diagram of the GEM36 TOP S TANDOFFS TO P VENT COLLARS TRIM DOOR RA TNG P LA TES AND LABELS GAS CONTROLS GAS LIN E ACCESS ELECT RICAL ACCESS HEA T- ZONE KNOCKOUTS HEA T-OUT KNOCKOUT ORI F IC E ACCESS P ANEL Ø 8” (203mm) 3” (76.
10 Heat & Glo • GEM36 • 370-900 Rev . O • 2/05 3 Inst alling the Fireplace Step 1. Locating the Fireplace The following diagram shows space and clearance require- ments for locating a fireplace within a room. ABCD E 41-1/2” 18” 39” 50.
11 Heat & Glo • GEM36 • 370-900 Rev . O • 2/05 Framing should be constructed of 2 X 4 lumber or heavier . A . ................ 41-1/2” B . ....................... 43 ” C . ................ 17-1/2” D . ................ 54-1/2” E . ** .
12 Heat & Glo • GEM36 • 370-900 Rev . O • 2/05 NOTE: PIPES OVERLAP 1-1/4 INCHES A T EACH JOINT . Figure 4. DVP-Series Direct V ent Component Specifications (5-inch inner pipe / 8-inch outer pipe) D V P 9 0 S T 12- 9/1 6 11- 1 /4 7-1/4 1-1/4 TYP 1/2 TY P 8- 9/16 DVP3 6 DVP48 48 24 36 4 6 DVP4 DVP6 12 DVP12 2 MIN.
13 Heat & Glo • GEM36 • 370-900 Rev . O • 2/05 Figure 5. V ent System Component s and T ermination Kits Step 3. Inst alling the V ent System A. V ent System Approvals These models are approved to use DVP-series direct vent pipe components and terminations (see Figures 4 and 5).
14 Heat & Glo • GEM36 • 370-900 Rev . O • 2/05 FL UE RES TRIC TOR Pilot Shield Adjustment Note: When venting this unit with high vertical ( 8 feet or more) with very little horizontal the pilot shield will need to be bent down in the closed position as shown i n Figure 9 .
15 Heat & Glo • GEM36 • 370-900 Rev . O • 2/05 VENTING WITH ONE (1) 90° ELBOW V (FT .) H (FT .) 1.5' MIN. (.457m) 3' MAX. (.912m) 2.5' MIN. (.762m) 6' MAX. (1.82m) 3.5' MIN. (1.06m) 9' MAX. (2.73m) 4.5' MIN.
16 Heat & Glo • GEM36 • 370-900 Rev . O • 2/05 VENTING WITH THREE (3) 90° ELBOWS V (FT .) H (FT .) 2' MIN. (.609m) 3' MAX. (.912m) 2.5' MIN. (.762m) 6' MAX. (1.82m) 3.5' MIN. (1.06m) 9' MAX. (2.73m) 4.5' MIN.
17 Heat & Glo • GEM36 • 370-900 Rev . O • 2/05 B. Inst alling V ent Components V enting Out the T op V ent The glass must be taken off again for positioning the logs when the unit is finally installed in place and finished around it. Re-install the glass door .
18 Heat & Glo • GEM36 • 370-900 Rev . O • 2/05 4. Install Firestops For Horizontal Runs - Firestops are REQUIRED on both sides of a combustible wall through which the vent passes. NOTE: Model DVP-TRAP does not need an exterior firestop on an exterior combustible wall.
19 Heat & Glo • GEM36 • 370-900 Rev . O • 2/05 ! C. V ent T ermination For Horizont al T erminations - T o attach and secure the termination to the last section of horizontal vent refer to the Cinch Pipe and T ermination Cap installation instructions.
20 Heat & Glo • GEM36 • 370-900 Rev . O • 2/05 V = VENT TERMINAL X = AIR SUPPL Y INLET = AREA WHERE TERMINAL IS NOT PERMITTED Figure 21. V ent T ermination Minimum Clearances A = 1 2" ....................... clearances above grade, veran- da, porch, deck or balcony B = 1 2" .
21 Heat & Glo • GEM36 • 370-900 Rev . O • 2/05 For V ertical T erminations - T o locate the vent and install the vent sections: • Locate and mark the vent centerpoint on the underside of the roof, and drive a nail through the centerpoint. • Make the outline of the roof hole around the centerpoint nail.
22 Heat & Glo • GEM36 • 370-900 Rev . O • 2/05 Step 5. Installing the Optional Heat-Out or Heat-Zone Kits Figure 24 3. Cut and frame a 12” wide x 10” tall (305 x 254mm) hole in the exterior wall. The center of the hole will be 22-15/16” (583mm) above the base of the fireplace.
23 Heat & Glo • GEM36 • 370-900 Rev . O • 2/05 • At the gas line access hole, use insulation to re-pack the space around the gas pipe. • Insert insulation from the outside of the fireplace and pack the insulation tightly to totally seal between the pipe and the outer casing.
24 Heat & Glo • GEM36 • 370-900 Rev . O • 2/05 ! ! Figure 26. Intermittent Pilot Ignition (IPI) Wiring Diagram NOTE 1: Ignition module, valve, pilot and wall switch operate on 3 volts. 120 V AC is required at junction box unless equipped with battery back-up.
25 Heat & Glo • GEM36 • 370-900 Rev . O • 2/05 Step 10. Finishing Figure 28 shows the minimum vertical and corresponding maximum horizontal dimensions of fireplace mantels or other combustible projections above the top front edge of the fireplace.
26 Heat & Glo • GEM36 • 370-900 Rev . O • 2/05 Facing Requirements Facing Thickness from 3/4” to 1-1/4” Facing material within this thickness range can be brought to 1/2” behind the door top and sides. These non-combus- tible finishing materials must never overlap or obstruct the air outlet/inlet grille areas.
27 Heat & Glo • GEM36 • 370-900 Rev . O • 2/05 Inst alling the T rim Combustible materials may be brought up to the specified clearances on the side and top front edges of the fireplace, but MUST NEVER overlap onto the front face. The joints between the finished wall and the fireplace top and sides can only be sealed with a 300° F .
28 Heat & Glo • GEM36 • 370-900 Rev . O • 2/05 Step 12. Before Lighting the Fireplace Before lighting the fireplace, be sure to do the following: Remove all paperwork from underneath the fireplace. Review safety warnings and cautions • Read the Safety and Warning Information section at the beginning of this Installers Guide .
29 Heat & Glo • GEM36 • 370-900 Rev . O • 2/05 4 Maint aining and Servicing Y our Fireplace Fireplace Maintenance Although the frequency of your fireplace servicing and main- tenance will de.
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