Heat & Glo 550TRSI-AUE Install Manual

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Heat & Glo • SL-550TRSI-AUE • 2079-902 Rev. N • 6/10

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

THIS MANUAL MUST BE USED FOR INSTALLATION AND RETAINED

BY HOMEOWNER FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE.

MODEL: SL-550TRSI-AUE

AUSTRALIAN GAS ASSOCIATION CERTIFIED

CERTIFICATE NUMBER 5666

HEAT & GLO, a brand of Hearth & Home Technologies Inc.

7571 215th Street West, Lakeville, MN 55044, USA, www.heatnglo.com

This product is covered by one or more of the following patents: (United States) 5328356, 5601073, 5613487, 5647340, 5890485, 5941237,

5947112, 5996575, 6006743, 6019099, 6053165, 6145502, 6170481, 6374822, 6484712, 6601579, 6769426, 6863064, 7077122, 7098269,

7258116, 7470729 or other U.S. and foreign patents pending.

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This appliance has been retired.

Service parts pages within have been removed.

For replacement parts, please refer to the individual

service parts list located on the brand websites.

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MODEL SL-550TRSI-AUE

IS AUSTRALIAN GAS ASSOCIATION

APPROVED FOR NATURAL GAS OR

PROPANE AS A BALANCED FLUE

HEATER.

Refer to the appliance data plates for gas

consumptions and pressures.

Installation of this appliance should only be

carried out by an authorized person in ac-

cordance with the manufacturer's instruc-

tions. Appliance is to be installed in full

compliance with the National Gas Installa-

tion Standard AS5601, the manufacturer's

instructions, and any local authorities' re-

quirements for gas, electrical and building

regulations.

This appliance and its components are

tested and safe when installed in accor-

dance with this Installation Manual. Report

to your dealer any parts damaged in ship-

ment, speciﬁ cally check glass condition.

The gas logs and ﬂ ue system components

are in separate packages. Read all in-

structions before starting installation and

follow these instructions carefully during

installation to ensure maximum beneﬁ t and

safety. Failure to follow them will void your

warranty and may present a ﬁ re hazard.

The Heat & Glo, a brand of Hearth & Home

Technologies Inc. warranty will be voided

by, and Heat & Glo, a brand of Hearth &

Home Technologies Inc. disclaims any re-

sponsibility for the following actions:

• Installation of any damaged heater or

ﬂ ue system component

• Modiﬁ cation of the heater or balanced

ﬂ ue system installation other than as

instructed by Heat & Glo, a brand of

Hearth & Home Technologies Inc.

• Improper positioning of the gas logs or

the glass door

• Installation and/or use of any component

part not manufactured or approved by

Heat & Glo, brand of Hearth & Home

Technologies Inc., not withstanding any

independent testing laboratory or other

party approval of such component part

or accessory.

PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING

AND USING THIS APPLIANCE.

IMPORTANT: Read all instructions carefully before starting installation.

Failure to follow these installation instructions may result in a possible ﬁ re

hazard and will void the warranty. Save this manual for future reference.

Heat & Glo, a brand of Hearth & Home Technologies, Inc.

7571 215th Street West, Lakeville, MN 55044

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 Installation Instructions .......................................................................................5

1.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................6

1.2 Flue System Approvals and Installation ........................................................8

1.3 Connecting the Gas Supply ........................................................................23

1.4 Ignition System Wiring ................................................................................24

1.5 Blower ........................................................................................................25

1.6 Finishing .....................................................................................................26

1.7 Installer Testing ...........................................................................................27

1.8 Log Placement ............................................................................................28

2.0 Operating Instructions .......................................................................................31

2.1 Safety and Lighting Information ..................................................................32

2.2 Power Outage.............................................................................................33

2.3 Fan Operation .............................................................................................33

3.0 Servicing and Maintenance ...............................................................................33

3.1 Removal of Covers for Servicing ................................................................34

3.2 Removal of Components for Service ..........................................................34

3.3 Parts Replacement .....................................................................................34

3.4 Adjustments and Replacement Parts .........................................................34

3.5 Maintenance Tasks .....................................................................................35

3.6 Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................36

4.0 Replacement Parts ...........................................................................................37

Limited Lifetime Warranty .................................................................................40

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Figure 1. Diagram of SL-550TRSI-AUE

408 mm

593 mm

671mm

913 mm

402 mm

327 mm

653 mm

93 mm

178 mm

58 mm

153 mm

790 mm

414 mm 223 mm

168 mm

816 mm

877 mm

1035 mm

GAS LINE

ACCESS ELECTRICAL

ACCESS

203 mm

TOP STANDOFFS

DRESS GUARD

ACCESS DOOR

GAS LINE ACCESS

GAS CONTROLS

ELECTRIC ACCESS

DATA BADGE & LABELS

HOOD

FLUE COLLAR COVER PLATE

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Figure 2. Heater Dimensions, Locations, and Space

Requirements

1.0 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

In planning the installation for the heater it is neces-

sary to determine where the unit is to be installed, the

type of ﬂ ue system to be used (straight out, corner,

or elevated), and whether optional accessories (wall

switch or remote control) are desired. Gas supply

piping should also be planned. Refer to the appliance

data plate on the base pan of the heater for all gas

pressures and input rate information.

The heater can be mounted on any of the following

surface:

1. A ﬂ at surface (minimum 6 mm base).

2. Four (4) corner supports.

(Example: Four (4) concrete masonry blocks). These

supports must be positioned so they contact all four

(4) perimeter edges on the bottom of the unit.

Heater framing can be built before or after the heater is

set in place. Framing should be positioned to accom-

modate wall covering and heater facing material. The

heater framing should be constructed of 2" X 4" (51 x

102 mm) lumber or heavier. The framing headers may

rest on the heater standoffs. Refer to Figure 2 and Fig-

ure 4 for heater and framing reference dimensions.

NOTE: Not intended for heater insert.

Top Flue

Rear Flue

76 mm MIN.

A

76 mm MIN.

C

E

D

B

AB C D E

Millimeter 940 413 749 1070 1511

AB C D E

Millimeter 940 413 889 1219 1803

A

B

C

D

E

12.5 mm MIN.

25 mm MIN.

Minimum Clearances

from the Heater to Combustible Materials

Glass Front ........................................914 mm

Floor .......................................................0 mm

Rear ......................................................13 mm

Sides.....................................................13 mm

Top .......................................................86 mm

Ceiling* ............................................... 787 mm

*The clearance to ceiling is measured from the top of

the unit, excluding the standoffs (see Figure 30).

For minimum clearances, see the balanced ﬂ ue termi-

nation clearance in Figure 23 and 28.

Minimum Clearances

from the Vent Pipe to Combustible Materials

Vertical Sections .................................25 mm

Horizontal Sections

Top ........................................................ 75 mm

Bottom ..................................................25 mm

Sides.....................................................25 mm

At Wall Firestops

Top ........................................................ 75 mm

Bottom ..................................................25 mm

Sides.....................................................25 mm

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Figure 3. Framing Dimensions

Framing should be constructed

of 2 X 4 lumber or heavier.

The framing headers

may rest on the heater

stand-offs.

A B C D* E*

940 mm 883 mm 420 mm 1035 mm 593 mm

*NOTE: This dimension is to the center of the ﬂ ue pipe. The

center of the framing hole MUST BE 25.4 mm above

the center of the horizontal ﬂ ue pipe.

CAUTION: Measure heater dimensions, and verify

framing methods and wall covering details before fram-

ing construction begins.

1.1 INTRODUCTION

This model is designed to operate with all combustion

air being siphoned from the outside of the building

and all exhaust gases expelled to the outside of the

building.

WARNING: THIS UNIT IS NOT FOR USE WITH

SOLID FUEL.

These units MUST use the ﬂ ue termination described

in the ﬂ ueing section of the manual.

The control system for this model is an electronic ig-

nition type. It consists of a gas control valve/variable

regulator, a pilot/sensor/electrode and an ON/OFF

switch. The controls are located behind the access

door. Rotate the door down to open. See Figure 1.

Minimum inlet gas supply pressure for purpose of

input adjustment is 1.13 kPa for natural gas and 2.75

kPa for propane. Manifold (outlet) pressures should

be set at .8 kPa for natural gas models and 2.36 kPa

for propane models.

B

A

C

D

FLUE

FRAMING

HOLE

E

WALL STUD

86 mm

76 mm

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NOTES: 1. All distances are measured vertically or horizontally along the wall to a point

in line with the nearest part of the terminal.

2. Prohibited area below electricity meter or fuse box extends to ground level.

3. See clause 5.13.6.6 for restrictions on a ﬂ ue terminal under a roofed area.

4. See Appendix J, Figure J1(a) and J2(a) for clearances required from a ﬂ ue

terminal to a LP Gas cylinder. A ﬂ ue terminal is considered to be a source of ignition.

MINIMUM CLEARANCES REQUIRED FOR BALANCED FLUE TERMINALS

OR THE FLUE TERMINALS OF OUTDOOR APPLIANCES

Figure 4.

a - Below eaves, balconies or other projections: MIN. CLEARANCE (mm)

Appliances to 50 MJ/h input ...................................................................................................300

Appliances over 50 MJ/h input ...............................................................................................500

b - From the ground or above a balcony .........................................................................................300

c - From a return wall or external corner .........................................................................................500

d - From a gas meter (M) ..............................................................................................................1000

e - From an electricity meter or fuse box (P) ...................................................................................500

f - From a drain or soil pipe ............................................................................................................150

g - Horizontally from any building structure (unless appliance approved

for closer installation) or obstruction facing a terminal ...............................................................500

h - From any other ﬂ ue terminal, cowl, or combustion air intake ....................................................500

j - Horizontally from an openable window, door, non-mechanical air

inlet, or any other opening into a building, with the exception of

sub-ﬂ oor ventilation:

Appliances up to 150 MJ/h input ............................................................................................500

Appliances over 150 MJ/h input ...........................................................................................1500

k - From a mechanical air inlet, including a spa blower ...............................................................1500

n - Vertically below an openable window, non-mechanical air

inlet or any other opening into a building, with the exception of ...................................... See table

sub-ﬂ oor ventilation ................................................................................................................ below

T = Flue terminal M = Gas meter Shading indicates prohibited

I = Mechanical air inlet P = Electricity meter or fuse box areas for ﬂ ue terminals

f

c

n

I

openable

window

j

jj

door

h

hh

T

ee

P

T

g

k

kdb

d

M

a

c

g

See note 2

See note 3

T

CLEARANCE 'n' (mm)

Space Heaters All other appliances

Up to 50 MJ/h input Up to 50 MJ/h input Over 50 MJ/h input and

Up to 150 MJ/h input Over 50 MJ/h input

150 500 1000 1500

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TABLE 1

Figure 5. Flue Components and Terminations

MODEL

SL-550TRSI-AUE

FLUE TERMINATION APPROVALS

DVP-TRAP2 HORIZONTAL TERMINATION CAP

DVP-TVHW VERTICAL TERMINATION CAP

1.2 FLUE SYSTEM APPROVALS

These models have ﬂ ue starting collars on both the top

and the back of the unit. Depending upon the instal-

lation, decide which ONE set of starting collars will be

used to attach the ﬂ ue system. The starting collar seal-

ing cap must remain on the starting collar NOT used.

These models use SLP series direct ﬂ ue components

when using the TOP ﬂ ue collars and DVP-series direct

ﬂ ue components when using the REAR ﬂ ue collars.

WARNING: YOU MUST NOT MIX DVP-SERIES AND

SLP SERIES COMPONENTS IN ANY FLUE SYSTEM

CONFIGURATION.

Approved ﬂ ue system components are labeled for

identiﬁ cation. NO OTHER FLUEING SYSTEMS OR

COMPONENTS MAY BE USED. Detailed installation

instructions are included with each ﬂ ue termination kit

and should be used in conjunction with this manual.

Figure 5 below shows ﬂ ue system components and

terminations.

Identifying Flue Components

The ﬂ ue systems installed on this gas heater may

include one, two, or three 90° elbow assemblies. The

relationships of vertical rise to horizontal run in ﬂ ue

conﬁ gurations using 90° elbows MUST BE strictly

adhered to. The rise to run relationships are shown

in the ﬂ ueing drawings and tables on the next few

pages.

WARNING: THIS GAS APPLIANCE AND FLUE AS-

SEMBLY MUST FLUE DIRECTLY TO THE OUTSIDE

AND MUST NEVER BE ATTACHED TO A CHIMNEY

SERVING A SEPARATE SOLID FUEL BURNING

APPLIANCE. EACH GAS APPLIANCE MUST USE

A SEPARATE FLUE SYSTEM-COMMON FLUE SYS-

TEMS ARE PROHIBITED.

CAUTION: UNDER NO CONDITION SHOULD COM-

BUSTIBLE MATERIAL BE CLOSER THAN 76 mm AT

WALL FIRE-STOPS FROM THE TOP OF THE PIPE

OR 25 mm TO THE SIDES AND THE BOTTOM FOR

HORIZONTAL SECTIONS OF THIS FLUE SYSTEM.

VERTICAL SECTIONS OF THIS SYSTEM REQUIRE

A MINIMUM OF 25 mm CLEARANCE TO COMBUS-

TIBLE MATERIALS ALL AROUND THE PIPE.

For alternative installations, other than depicted, con-

tact your dealer for further information.

Refer to Figure 5 for required clearances to ﬂ ue terminals.

HORIZONTAL

TERMINATION

WALL FIRESTOP

90 DEGREE

ELBOW

VERTICAL

TERMINATION STORM COLLAR

ROOF FLASHING

HORIZONTAL PIPE

SUPPORT

PIPE LENGTH

WALL BRACKET

CEILING

FIRESTOP

DVP-SERIES

SLP-TVHW

SLP-TRAP2

SLP SERIES

DVP-TRAP2

DVP-TVHW

Flue system termination kits

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NOTE: PIPES OVERLAP 32 mm AT EACH JOINT

319 mm

286 mm

184 mm

32 mm TYP

13 mm TYP

217 mm

DVP36

DVP48

1219 mm

610 mm

914 mm

102 mm

152 mm

DVP4

DVP6

305 mm

DVP12

51 mm

MIN

DVP12A

310 mm

MAX

DVP24

251 mm

203 mm

45.0º

260 mm

DVP45

362 mm

DVP90ST

Figure 6. DVP-Series Balanced Flue Component Speciﬁ cations (127 mm inner pipe / 203 mm outer pipe)

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Figure 7. SLP Series Balanced Flue Component Speciﬁ cations (102 mm inner pipe / 168 mm outer pipe)

167 mm

152 mm

165 mm

248 mm

235 mm

184 mm

133 mm

641 mm

946 mm

1251 mm

337 mm

168 mm

SLP90

SLP12

SLP6

SLP4

SLP24 SLP36 SLP48

SLP12A

SLP6A

Note: Pipes overlap 34.93 mm at each joint.

222 mm

165 mm

168 mm

SLP45

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VERTICAL FLUEING

V

10.97 M MAXIMUM

Figure 9.

USE SLP SERIES

COMPONENTS ONLY.

Figure 10.

USE DVP-SERIES COMPONENTS ONLY.

STRAIGHT OUT HORIZONTAL

FLUEING

H

Max. Run

610 mm

Vertical Flue Restrictor

If the heater installation requires a vertical ﬂ ue

exceeding 4.5 m above the unit with no horizontal

ﬂ ue or elbows, a vertical ﬂ ue restrictor must be

installed (see Figure 8).

Figure 8.

RESTRICTOR

PLATE

H

CAP

V

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Figure 11.

V H

FT. (M) FT. (M)

1' MIN. (0.30 M) 2' MAX. (0.61 M)

2' MIN. (0.61 M) 4' MAX. (1.22 M)

3' MIN. (0.91 M) 8' MAX. (2.44 M)

4' MIN. (1.22 M) 10' MAX. (3.05 M)

V + H = 30' (9.14 M)

FLUEING WITH ONE (1) 90° ELBOW

USE SLP SERIES

COMPONENTS

ONLY.

Figure 12.

USE DVP-SERIES

COMPONENTS

ONLY.

FLUEING WITH ONE (1) 90º ELBOW

V (FT.) H (FT.)

1' MIN. (0.30 M) 3' MAX. (0.91 M)

2' MIN. (0.61 M) 6' MAX. (1.83 M)

3' MIN. (0.91 M) 9' MAX. (2.74 M)

4' MIN. (1.22 M) 12' MAX. (3.66 M)

V+H =36' MAX.(10.97 M) H= 12' MAX. (3.66 M)

NOTE: A 184 mm section of vertical ﬂ ue

must be attached to the heater before

a 90º elbow.

V

H

V

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H

V

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Figure 13.

V H

FT. (M) FT. (M)

1' MIN.(0.30 M) 2' MAX.(0.61 M)

2' MIN.(0.61 M) 4' MAX. (1.22 M)

3' MIN.(0.91 M) 6' MAX. (1.83 M)

4' MIN.(1.22 M) 8' MAX. (2.44 M)

5' MIN.(1.52 M) 12' MAX. (3.66 M)

NOTE: V + V1 MAX 33' (10.06 M)

FLUEING WITH TWO (2) 90° ELBOWS

V H + H1

FT. (M) FT. (M)

1' MIN.(0.30 M) 2' MAX.(0.61 M)

2' MIN.(0.61 M) 4' MAX.(1.22 M)

3' MIN.(0.91 M) 6' MAX.(1.83 M)

4' MIN.(1.22 M) 8' MAX.(2.44 M)

5' MIN.(1.52 M) 10' MAX. (3.05 M)

30' MAX.(9.14 M) 10' MAX. (3.05 M)

FLUEING WITH TWO (2) 90° ELBOWS

USE SLP SERIES COMPONENTS ONLY.

H1

H

V

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V

HH

1

Figure 14.

USE DVP-SERIES

COMPONENTS ONLY.

FLUEING WITH TWO (2) 90° ELBOWS

V H H + H1

1´ MIN. (0.30 M) 1´ MAX. (0.30 M) 2´ MAX. (0.61 M)

2´ MIN. (0.61 M) 2´ MAX. (0.61 M) 4´ MAX. (1.22 M)

3´ MIN. (0.91 M) 3´ MAX. (0.91 M) 8´ MAX. (2.44 M)

4´ MIN. (1.22 M) 4´ MAX. (1.22 M) 10´ MAX. (3.05 M)

H = 8´ MAX. (2.44 M)

H + H1= 10´ MAX. (3.05 M)

V + H + H1 = 30’ (9.14 M) MAX.

V (FT) H + H1 (FT)

1' MIN. (0.30 M) 3' MAX. (0.91 M)

2' MIN. (0.61 M) 5' MAX. (1.52 M)

3' MIN. (0.91 M) 8' MAX. (2.44 M)

4' MIN. (1.22 M) 12' MAX. (3.66 M)

H + H1= 12' MAX. (3.66 M)

V + H + H1= 33' (10.06 M) MAX.

H1

V

H

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H1

H

V1

V

1

H

1

H

V

FLUEING WITH THREE (3) 90° ELBOWS

V H H + H1

FT. (M) FT. (M) FT. (M)

2' MIN.(0.61M) 2' MAX.(0.61M) 4' MAX.(1.22M)

3' MIN.(0.91M) 3' MAX.(0.91M) 6' MAX (1.83M)

4' MIN.(1.22M) 4' MAX.(1.22M) 8' MAX.(2.44M)

V+V1 = 30' MAX (9.14M) 6' MAX (1.83M) 8' MAX.(2.44M)

FLUEING WITH THREE (3) 90° ELBOWS

Figure 15.

V H + H1

FT. (M) FT. (M)

1'MIN.(0.30 M) 2' MAX.(0.61 M)

2'MIN.(0.61 M) 4' MAX.(1.22 M)

3'MIN.(0.91 M) 6' MAX.(1.83 M)

4'MIN.(1.22 M) 8' MAX.(2.44 M)

5'MIN.(1.52 M) 12' MAX.(3.66 M)

12' MAX.(3.66 M)

NOTE: V + V1 MAX. 33' (10.06 M)

USE SLP SERIES COMPONENTS ONLY.

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H

V

H

2

H

1

Figure 16.

FLUEING WITH THREE (3) 90° ELBOWS

1´ MIN. (0.30 M) 1´ MAX. (0.30 M) 3´ MAX. (0.91 M)

2´ MIN. (0.61 M) 2´ MAX. (0.61 M) 5´ MAX. (1.52 M)

3´ MIN. (0.91 M) 4´ MAX. (1.22 M) 8´ MAX. (2.44 M)

4´ MIN. (1.22 M) 6´ MAX. (1.83 M) 12´ MAX. (3.66 M)

H = 6´ MAX. (1.83 M) H+H1 = 12´ MAX. (3.66 M)

NOTE: V + V, + H + H1 = 33’ (10.06 M) MAX.

V (FT.) H (FT.) H + H1 (FT.)

V (FT.) H (FT.) H + H1 + H2 (FT.)

1´ MIN. (0.30 M) 1´ MAX. (0.30 M) 2´ MAX. (0.61 M)

2´ MIN. (0.61 M) 2´ MAX. (0.61 M) 4´ MAX. (1.22 M)

3´ MIN. (0.91 M) 3´ MAX. (0.91 M) 8´ MAX. (2.44 M)

4´ MIN. (1.22 M) 4´ MAX. (1.22 M) 10´ MAX. (3.05 M)

V+H+H1+H2=30´ MAX.(9.14 M) H =

4´MAX.(1.22 M)

H+H1+H2 =

10´MAX.(3.05 M)

FLUEING WITH THREE (3) 90° ELBOWS

USE DVP-SERIES

COMPONENTS ONLY.

V1

H

V

H1

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!WARNING: FAILURE TO REMOVE IN-

SULATION IN THE SET OF COLLARS

YOU ARE USING COULD CAUSE A

FIRE.

Appliance Preparation

After determining which set of starting collars will

be used (top or rear), follow flueing instructions

accordingly.

WARNING: FIRE RISK ONCE APPLI-

ANCE IS SETUP FOR TOP OR REAR

FLUEING, IT CANNOT BE CHANGED

AT A LATER TIME. IF FLUE CAP

AND COMPONENTS PREVIOUSLY

REMOVED ARE IMPROPERLY REIN-

STALLED, A FIRE MAY RESULT.

!

CAUTION

2 SCREWS

Top Flue

Figure 18. Rotate the top heat shield to the vertical

position as shown above. The heat shield must remain

in the vertical position.

Figure 20. Remove the ﬂ ue cap.

Figure 21. Remove the insulation basket and white

insulation from the center ﬂ ue pipe.

Figure 17. For top ﬂ ue, remove the two screws hold-

ing the top heat shield in place. For rear ﬂ ue, see

next page.

Figure 19. Replace the two screws as shown.

Sharp edges-Wear protective gloves and safety glasses

during installation.

WARNING: YOU MUST LEAVE THE

INSULATION AND FLUE CAP IN

PLACE IN THE SET OF COLLARS

YOU ARE NOT USING.

!

WARNING: FIRE RISK DO NOT RE-

MOVE HEAT SHIELD. ELEVATED

HEADER TEMPERATURES MAY

CAUSE A FIRE.

!

2 SCREWS

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Figure 22. Remove the insulation from the outer ﬂ ue

pipe.

Figure 23. To attach the ﬁ rst section of ﬂ ue pipe, make

sure to use the ﬁ berglass gasket to seal between the

ﬁ rst vent component and the outer heater wrap. Use

2 self tapping screws to secure the gasket to the outer

wrap.

Figure 24. Remove the insulation from the outer ﬂ ue

pipe.

2 SCREWS

Figure 25. Cut the metal retaining band and fold the

sides out.

Figure 26. Fold the center parts of the retaining band

out and us to remove the ﬂ ue cap.

Figure 27. Discard the ﬂ ue cap, remove and discard

the insulation basket. Note: Once the ﬂ ue cap has

been removed it CANNOT be reattached.

Figure 28. Attach the ﬁ rst ﬂ ue section (it will snap into

place). Slide the insulation gasket onto the ﬂ ue section,

up against the appliance and over the tabs. Use two

self-tapping screws to secure gasket to outer wrap.

Rear Flue

Note: Once the ﬂ ue cap has been removed, it cannot

be reattached.

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Installing Flue Components

A. On the REAR of the heater

1. Attaching the First Flue Component to the Start-

ing Collars:

To attach the ﬁ rst ﬂ ue component to the starting collars

on the rear of the heater:

• Make sure that the ﬂ ue gasket supplied with the

heater seals between the ﬁ rst ﬂ ue component and

the outer heater wrap.

• Slide the male end of the inner ﬂ ue of the pipe sec-

tion over the inner collar on the heater. At the same

time, slide the outer ﬂ ue over the outer collar on the

heater. Push the ﬂ ue section into the appliance collar

until all the lances (see Figure 29) have snapped in

place. Tug slightly on the ﬂ ue to conﬁ rm that it has

completely locked into place.

Figure 29.

• Any 90º elbow installed directly onto the rear ﬂ ue of

the heater MUST BE in a vertical position.

2. Assembling Flue Components

Insert the inner ﬂ ue of section A into the ﬂ ared inner

ﬂ ue of section B.

Start the outer ﬂ ue of section A over the outer ﬂ ue of

section B (see Figure 30). Note: The end of the pipe

sections with the lances/tabs on it will face towards

the appliance.

Once both inner and outer ﬂ ues are started, press

section A onto section B ﬁ rmly until all lances have

snapped into place. Check to make sure they have

snapped together (see Figure 31) and the seams are

not aligned. Tug slightly on section A to conﬁ rm it has

completely locked into place.

!

WARNING: ENSURE THAT THE HEATER

GASKET SUPPLIED WITH THE HEATER

SEALS BETWEEN THE FIRST FLUE

COMPONENT AND THE OUTER HEATER

WRAP. Figure 30. Figure 31.

A

B

Fire Risk

Exhaust Fumes Risk

Impaired Performance of Appliance

• Overlap pipe slip sections at least 38

mm.

• Screws must not exceed one inch

long.

• Pipe may separate if not properly

joined.

WARNING

NOTE: Make sure that seams are NOT aligned to

prevent unintentional disconnection.

For elbows that are changing the ﬂ ue direction, two

screws minimum should be put in the outer ﬂ ue at the

joint to prevent the elbow from rotating.

PROCEED TO STEP 4

(Install Support Brackets)

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4. Install Support Brackets

For Horizontal Runs - The ﬂ ue system must be

supported every 1.5 m of horizontal run by a horizontal

pipe support.

To install support brackets for horizontal runs:

• Place the pipe supports around the ﬂ ue pipe.

• Nail the pipe supports to the framing members.

• Align the seam of the pipe and seam of the collar to

allow engagement. Rotat the ﬂ ue to lock into place.

Use this procedure for all the components. See

Figure 32.

• Slide the gasket over the ﬁ rst ﬂ ue section and place

it ﬂ ush to the heater. This will prevent cold air inﬁ ltra-

tion. High temperature caulk may be used to hold

the gasket in platce.

Figure 32. Adding Flue Components

B. On the TOP of the heater

1. Attaching the First Flue Component to the Start-

ing Collars:

To attach the ﬁ rst ﬂ ue component to the starting collars

on the top of the heater:

• Lock the ﬂ ue components into place by sliding the

concentric pipe sections into the heater collar or

previously installed component end.

2. Continue Adding Flue Components

To continue adding ﬂ ue components in accordance with

the pre-planned ﬂ ue system conﬁ guration:

• Ensure that each succeeding ﬂ ue component is se-

curely ﬁ tted and locked into the preceding component

in the ﬂ ue system.

For elbows that are changing the ﬂ ue direction, two

screws minimum should be put in the outer ﬂ ue at the

joint to prevent the elbow from rotating.

3. Assemble Slip Sections

• Slide the inner ﬂ ue of the slip section into the inner

ﬂ ue of the pipe section and the outer ﬂ ue of the slip

section over the outer ﬂ ue of the pipe section. See

Figure 33.

• Slide together to the desired length.

Figure 33. Slip Section Pilot Holes

Figure 34. Screws into Slip Section

Pilot hole

• Continue adding pipe as necessary following

instructions in “Assembling Pipe Sections.”

NOTICE: If slip section is too long, the inner and

outer ﬂ ues of the slip section can be cut to the desired

length.

• Maintain a 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) overlap between the

slip section and the pipe section.

• Secure the pipe and slip section with two screws no

longer than 1/2 in. (13 mm), using the pilot holes in

the slip section. See Figure 34.

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