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Monessen Hearth GLX28 manual

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  • Page 1

    This is an un vented gas-fired heater . It uses air (o xygen) from the room in which it is installed. Provisions f or adequate comb ustion and v entilation air must be pro vided. Ref er to page 7. READ AND SA VE THESE INSTR UCTIONS W ARNINGS If the information in this man ual is not f ollowed e xactly , a fire or explosion ma y result causing pr op[...]

  • Page 2

    2 14D2099 CONTENTS CONTENTS ........................................................................................................................................................... 2 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION ................................................................................................... .......... 3 GETTING ST AR TED .[...]

  • Page 3

    14D2099 3 10. This unit complies with ANSI Z21.11.2b-1998 Un v ented Heaters and also complies with ANSI Z21.60-1996 Deco- rative V ented Appliances for Solid Fuel Burning Fire- places. State and local codes may only allo w operation of this appliance in a v ented configuration. Check your state or local codes. For v ented operation, see “VENTED [...]

  • Page 4

    4 14D2099 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION This appliance may be installed in an aftermar - k et, permanently located, manufactur ed (mobile) home, where not pr ohibited by local codes. This appliance is only for use with the type of g as indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not con vertible f or use with other gases. Continued fr om pa [...]

  • Page 5

    14D2099 5 CA UTION Handle the gas log b urner assembl y b y the grate only . Do not pic k the unit up by the b urners. Gloves are recommended when handling ceramic fiber logs to pre vent skin irritation from loose fiber s. Logs are fragile — handle with care. MAKE SURE Y OU HA VE RECEIVED ALL P ARTS: Check your packing list to verify that all lis[...]

  • Page 6

    6 14D2099 PROP ANE / LPG Note: An e xternal regulator is required to reduce supply pressure to a maxim um of 13" w. c. MANU AL / T -ST A T PRESSURE MILLIV OL T PRESSURE Regulator Pressure Setting: 10" w .c. Regulator Pressure Setting: 10" w .c. Gas Inlet Pressure: Maximum 13" w .c. Gas Inlet Pressure: Maximum 13" w .c. Mini[...]

  • Page 7

    14D2099 7 Thermostat control has three (3) positions: OFF -A ll gas to the gas logs is shut of f at the v alv e. IGN -V alve position to light/maintain a standing pilot. LO W/HI -V ariable position corresponding to desired temperature. Both front and rear b urners are in operation to provide realistic glo w and yello w flame. Milli-V olt control ha[...]

  • Page 8

    8 14D2099 W H W ARNING If the area in which the heater ma y be operated is smaller than that defined as an unconfined space or if the b uilding is of unusuall y tight construction, pro vide adequate comb ustion and ventilation air b y one of the methods described in the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, Section 5.3 or applicable local codes. The[...]

  • Page 9

    14D2099 9 A C D B W ARNING W ARNING Model A B C D DLX18/GLX18 17 1/ 2 "1 3 1 / 4 " 27" 17" DLX24/GLX24 17 1/ 2 " 14" 29" 17" DLX28/GLX28 21" 14" 33" 17" FIREPLA CE AND HEARTH DIMENSIONS Use manufacturer's installation and clearance requirements as defined in their manual. The LX Serie[...]

  • Page 10

    10 14D2099 W ARNING Height of Restriction (X) Minimum Depth of Fireplace/Firebo x No restriction 13 1 / 4 " 0 to 1.5" 16" Greater than 1 1 / 2 " to 3" 16" Greater than 3: ANY BARRIER GREA TER THAN THREE INCHES (3") PLA CED IN FRONT OF THE GAS LOG SET IS NOT RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUF A CTURER. PLA CEMENT IN A FIREPL[...]

  • Page 11

    14D2099 11 16" 42" W ARNING The dimensions shown in Figures 3 thr ough 11 and defined in the fireplace manufacturer's instructions are minim um clearances to maintain when installing this heater . Left and right clearances are determined when facing the fr ont of the heater . When heater is installed into a ventless firebo x, minimum[...]

  • Page 12

    12 14D2099 Measure this distance Heater in Fireplace or Firebo x Heat Resistant Material CLEARANCES and HEIGHT REQ UIREMENTS Heat resistant material (minimum requirements) with no w ooden mantel or other combustib le projection: To install the gas logs into a fire place with no wooden mantel, shelf or other combustib le projection abov e the firepl[...]

  • Page 13

    14D2099 13 Heater in Fireplace or Firebo x 8" or More of Heat Resistant Material Hood HEA T RESIST ANT REQUIREMENTS FOR SAFE INST ALLA TION WITH WOODEN MANTEL, MA TERIAL SHELF OR O THER COMBUSTIBLE PR OJECTION MEASUREMENT DLX/GLX 18 DLX/GLX 24 AND 28 12" or more Hood not required. Obser ve profiles (side Hood not required. Obser ve profil[...]

  • Page 14

    14 14D2099 Heater in Fireplace or Firebo x Heat Resistant Material 10" 8" 6" 2 1 / 2 " 4 1 / 8 " 6 1 / 2 " 8" 14" 20 1 / 2 " 24 5 / 8 " 28" 3 7 / 8 Heater in Fireplace or Firebo x Heat Resistant Material Hood 10" 12" 8" 6" 2 1 / 2 " 8" 14 1 / 2 " 18 5 / 8 &quo[...]

  • Page 15

    14D2099 15 Heater in Fireplace or Firebo x Heat Resistant Material 10" and Less 12" 28" Minimum of 8" Heat Resistant Material Mantel Hood 2 1 / 2 " 8" 6" 7" 14 1 / 2 " 4" F igure 10 is an example of an unsafe mantel installa- tion. This mantel projects 4" at 8" abov e the opening, e xceedi[...]

  • Page 16

    16 14D2099 Heater in Fireplace or Firebo x 5" Minimum Combustib le Material 14" Minimum Heater in Fireplace or Firebo x Combustib le Material This Distance Ma y Now Be Less than 5" FLOOR CLEARANCE The gas log heater must be installed at least 5" abov e any comb ustible flooring material, such as car peting or tile, which is clos[...]

  • Page 17

    14D2099 17 W ARNING Damper Stop Damper W ARNING Figure 13 - Damper Stop Installation. (See W ARNING at top of next page.) FIREPLA CE PREP ARA TION BEFORE FULL Y INST ALLING THE UNIT : •T u r n OFF the gas supply to the f ireplace or f irebox. • Seal any fresh air v ents and/or ash clean-out doors located on the floor or w all of the fireplace. [...]

  • Page 18

    18 14D2099 Anchor Screw W ARNING Y ou m ust secure the gas log heater to the fireplace floor . If not, the entire unit may move when y ou adjust the controls. Movement of unit ma y cause shifting of the gas logs which leads to sooting and impr oper b urning. Grate mo vement could cause a gas leak. Special care is required if y ou are installing the[...]

  • Page 19

    14D2099 19 Pipe Coupling To Heater V alve CA UTION Use ne w blac k iron or steel pipe. Internall y tinned copper or copper tubing can be used per National Fuel Code, section 2.6.3, pro viding gas meets h ydr ogen sulfide limits, and where permitted b y local codes. Gas piping system m ust be sized to pro vide minimum inlet pressure (Listed on Data [...]

  • Page 20

    20 14D2099 CHECKING GAS PRESSURE W ARNING Connecting directly to an unregulated pr opane/LPG tank can cause an explosion. NPT T est Plug T est P or t “OUT” T est P oints T est all gas joints from the gas meter to the heater v alve for leaks using a g as analyzer or soap and water solution after completing connection. DO NO T USE AN OPEN FLAME. [...]

  • Page 21

    14D2099 21 CA UTION Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring err ors can cause impr oper and dangerous operation. V erify proper operation after servicing. ELECTRICAL WIRING (MILLI-V OL T) The milli-v olt v alv e is a self-po wered combination gas control THA T DOES NOT USE 110 VA C T O OPERA TE. CONNECTING OPTIONAL WA[...]

  • Page 22

    22 14D2099 S K Y T E C H O F F O N R E M O T E A. COMPLETE MILLIV OL T SYSTEM CHECK (“A” Reading - Thermostat contacts CLOSED - Control Knob “ON” - Main burner should be come ON) a. If the reading is more than 100 milli-volts and the automatic v alv e still does not come on, replace the control. b. If the closed circuit reading (“ A ” r[...]

  • Page 23

    14D2099 23 W ARNING The positioning of the logs is critical to the safe and c lean operation of this heater . Sooting and other pr oblems ma y result if the logs are not pr operly and firml y positioned in the appliance. Never add ad ditional logs or embellishments suc h as pine cones, vermiculite or r ock w ool to the heater . Onl y use the logs s[...]

  • Page 24

    24 14D2099 FLAME APPEARANCE Flames fr om the pilot, fr ont and rear burner should be visuall y checked as soon as the heater is installed. In addition, periodically check the flames visually during operation. CHECKING THE PILO T FLAME The pilot flame must al wa ys be present when the heater is in operation. It should just touch the top of the therm[...]

  • Page 25

    14D2099 25 In normal operation at full rate after 15 minutes, the following flame appearances should be observed: The rear flames abov e and behind log #2, and in front of log #3, may be yello w . The flames should extend approximately 2" - 4" abov e log #2. Refer to F igur e 27. Figure 27 - Correct Appearance of Rear Flames The front fla[...]

  • Page 26

    26 14D2099 W ARNING Figure 28 - Location of Piezo Ignitor and Contr ol Knob on Manual and Thermostat Unit If y ou do not f ollow these instruction e xactl y , a fire or explosion may result causing pr oper ty damage, personal injury or loss of life. Piezo Ignitor FOR Y OUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING A. This appliance is equipped with an ignition d[...]

  • Page 27

    14D2099 27 Push Push Rotate Rotate Push Rotate OPERA TING INSTR UCTIONS MANU AL CONTROL LIGHTING INSTR UCTIONS 1. STOP! Read the safety information. 2. Make sure the manual shutof f v alv e is fully open. 3. This heater is equipped with an ignition device (piez o) which automatically lights the pilot. 4. Refer to F igur e 28, page 26 for the locati[...]

  • Page 28

    28 14D2099 W ARNING W ARNING W ARNING OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS THERMOST A TIC CONTROL LIGHTING INSTR UCTIONS 1. STOP! Read the saf ety information . 2. Make sure the manual shutof f valv e is fully open. 3. This heater is equipped with an ignition de vice (piezo) which automatically lights the pilot. 4. Refer to F igur e 28, pag e 26 for the locatio[...]

  • Page 29

    14D2099 29 W ARNING W ARNING OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS MILLI-V OL T CONTROL LIGHTING INSTR UCTIONS 1. ST OP! Read the safety information label. 2. Make sure the manual shutof f valv e is fully open. 3. This gas log set is equipped with an ignition de vice (piezo) which automatically lights the pilot. If piezo ignitor does not light the pilot, refer t[...]

  • Page 30

    30 14D2099 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS MA TCH LIGHTING INSTR UCTIONS 1. Remo ve an y items necessary for easy access to the pilot (for example: logs, scr eens, etc.). 2. F ollow appropriate lighting instructions found pre viously . Instead of pushing and releasing the piezo button, light a match and hold the flame to the end of the pilot and ignite the[...]

  • Page 31

    14D2099 31 W ARNING W ARNING Annual inspection and c leaning b y your dealer or qualified service technician is recommended to pre vent malfunction and/or sooting. Remov e f ireplace screen. Carefully lo wer screen from mounting lugs and set aside during cleaning. Refer to instruction manual for installation of screen. DO NO T OPERA TE THE UNIT WIT[...]

  • Page 32

    32 14D2099 1 6 7 3 2 5 9 8 8 10 10 11 4 4 W ARNING F ailure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use onl y parts specifically appr o ved with this appliance ma y result in pr operty damage or personal injury . REPLA CEMENT P ARTS LIST[...]

  • Page 33

    14D2099 33 DLX/GLX 18 DLX/GLX 24/28 Item Description Qty Natural Propane Natural Propane Common P arts 1 Front Burner 1 14D0435 14D0435 14D0436 14D0434 2 Rear Burner 1 14D2255 14D9055 14D2257 14D9057 3 Piezo Ignitor 1 14D0503 14D0503 14D0503 14D0503 Manual Contr ol 4 Control V alve 1 00K0910 00K0910 00K0910 00K0910 5R e gulator V alve 1 18D0351 18D[...]

  • Page 34

    34 14D2099 Item Description Qty DLX 18 DLX 24 DLX 28 LX Golden Oak Logs 1 Front Log 1 14D2015 14D2028 14D2038 2 Center Log 1 14D2016 14D2029 14D2039 3 Rear Log 1 14D2017 14D2030 14D2040 4T op Log 1 14D2094 14D2018 14D2018 LX Aged Split Logs 1 Front Log 1 14D2019 14D2031 14D2041 2 Center Log 1 14D2020 14D2032 14D2042 3 Rear Log 1 14D2021 14D2033 14D[...]

  • Page 35

    14D2099 35 REPLA CEMENT P ARTS LIST LX Weathered Oak Logs LX Weathered Split Logs 1a 1b 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 LX Chestnut Oak Logs 1 2 3 4[...]

  • Page 36

    36 14D2099 OBSER VED PROBLEM When ignitor button is pr essed, there is no spark at ODS/pilot. A ppliance pr oduces unwanted odors. A ppliance shuts off during use. Gas odor ev en when control knob is in OFF position. When ignitor button is pr essed, ther e is spark at ODS pilot, but no ignition. POSSIBLE CA USE 1. Ignitor electrode positioned wrong[...]

  • Page 37

    14D2099 37 If the gas quality is bad, your pilot ma y not sta y lit, the burners ma y pr oduce soot and the heater may bac kfire when lit. If the gas quality or pressure is lo w , contact your local gas supplier immediatel y . W ARNING OBSER VED PROBLEM ODS/pilot lights, but f lame goes out when control knob is r e- leased. One or both bur ners do [...]

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    38 14D2099 NO TES[...]

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    14D2099 39 NO TES[...]

  • Page 40

    October 2000 P/N 14D2099 • Rev . 2 MONESSEN HEAR TH SYSTEMS LIMITED LIFETIME W ARRANTY POLICY LIFETIME WARRANTY The following components are w arranted for life to the original o wner, subject of proof of purchase: Fir ebox, Combustion Chamber , Heat Exchanger , Grate and Stainless Steel Burners. FIVE YEAR WARRANTY The follo wing components are w[...]