Superior GHC/GRD-5500 manual

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    1 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. FOR YOUR SAFETY: Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicin- ity of this or any other appliance. FOR YOUR SAFETY: What to do if you smell gas: • DO NOT light any appliance. • DO NOT touch any electrical switches. • DO NOT use any phone in your building. •[...]

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    2 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. TABLE OF CONTENTS Packaging ........................................ page 2 Introduction ..................................... page 2 General Information ......................... page 2 Location .......................................... page 3 Appliance Specifications - 5500 ...... page 4 Applian[...]

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    3 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. T ypical Locations Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning are similar to the flu with headaches, dizziness and/or nausea. If you have these signs, obtain fresh air immedi- ately. Turn off the gas supply to the appliance and have it serviced by a qualified profes- sional[...]

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    4 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. APPLIANCE SPECIFICATIONS GHC/GRD-5500 Figure 2 GHC-5500 GRD-5500 34 ¹⁄₂ " (876 mm) 4 ¹⁄₄ " (108 mm) 35 ⁷⁄₈ " (911 mm) 1 ¹⁄₂ " (38 mm) Front View 21" (533 mm) 4 ¹⁄₄ " (108 mm) 21" (533 mm) Front View 6 ¹⁄₂ " (165 mm) 7 " (17[...]

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    5 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. APPLIANCE SPECIFICATIONS GHC/GRD-6500 GHC-6500 GRD-6500 Figure 3 36 ¹⁄₄ " (921 mm) 4 ¹⁄₄ " (108 mm) 32" (813 mm) 40 ⁵⁄₈ " (1032 mm) 1 ¹⁄₂ " (38 mm) Front View 21 ¹⁄₂ " (546 mm) 37 ³⁄₄ " (959 mm) 39 ⁷⁄₈ " (1013 mm) 16 ¹⁄[...]

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    6 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. Venting Gas Vent Rule – Gas vent caps are not permitted within 8 feet (2.4 mm) of a vertical wall or similar obstruction. Gas vent caps that are located 8' or more from a portion of a building which extends at an angle greater than 45 ° upward from the horizontal may terminate in accordance[...]

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    7 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. PRE-INSTALLATION NOTES The fireplace may be installed directly on a combustible floor or raised on a platform of an appropriate height. Do not place fireplace on carpeting, vinyl or other soft floor coverings. It may, however, be placed on flat wood, ply- wood, particle board or other hard surfaces[...]

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    8 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. Fireplace may be anchored to floor. Bend down four (4) anchor tabs located at the base of the fireplace and secure to the floor by nailing with 8d nails (Figure 10 ). 2. Measure the square footage of the floor space to be occupied by the system, surrounds and hearth extensions. 3. Note the floor co[...]

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    9 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. Control Compartment Access - GRD Units 5500 Series units The lower control compartment access panel has been designed to cover the control com- partment from view. To attach the panel to the appliance, hook both ends of the panel over the two brackets mounted on each side of the front combustion op[...]

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    10 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. Electronic Wiring (Without Forced Air Kit Usage) 1 - Remove the junction box cover from the outside right bottom corner of the unit by removing the hex head screw. The junction box cover has a ⁷⁄₈ in. (22 mm) knockout hole for a conduit bushing. 2 - Route a 3 wire 120V 60Hz power supply line[...]

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    11 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. Figure 24 Step 6. Connecting Gas Line – Make gas line connections. All codes re- quire a shut-off valve mounted in the supply line. Figure 23 illustrates two methods for connecting the gas supply. The flex-line method utilizing the gas flex line provided with the appliance is acceptable in the U[...]

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    12 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. CAUTION: NEVER LOCATE INLET WHERE IT CAN BE BLOCKED BY SHRUBS, SNOW DRIFTS, ETC. NEVER LOCATE INLET IN GARAGE OR ANY AREA WHERE THERE IS ANOTHER FUEL BURNING APPLIANCE OR PRODUCTS EMIT- TING COMBUSTIBLE GASES SUCH AS PAINT, GASOLINE, ETC. IN COLD CLIMATES, IT IS RECOMMENDED THE COMBUSTION AIR DUCT[...]

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    13 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. 2. Adjust the pilot screw to provide properly sized pilot flame (Figure 30 ) . Turn counter clockwise to enlarge pilot flame and clockwise to reduce the pilot flame. DO NOT attempt to adjust pilot flame more than one half turn. 3. Replace the pilot adjustment cap. Replace logs if removed for pilot[...]

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    14 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. FINISHING REQUIREMENTS Wall Details Note: Combustible wall finish materials and/or surround materials must not be allowed to encroach the area defined by the appliance front face (black sheet metal). Never allow combustible materials to be positioned in front of or overlapping the appliance front [...]

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    15 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. See Figure 34 for combustible mantel shelf projections from the wall and for the mantel's minimum vertical distance from the top of the firebox opening. Figure 34 Mantels Figure 37 Figure 38 Figure 35 Figure 36 B A 0" Clearance to Combustible Side Wall Max. Projection 8 in. (203 mm) Comb[...]

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    16 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. Outside Combustion Air Kits (with duct) 81L87 FOAK-4 (without duct) 81L88 FOAK-4LD INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES The following accessory items are available for use in the installation of this appliance. Outside Air Kits Models FOAK and FOAK-LD Outside Air kits are available with duct (FOAK- 4) and wit[...]

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    17 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. Figure 39 Step 5. Electronic Appliances – Mark the wires to the gas valve and remove the valve (Figure 40) . Replace the valve with the one provided with the kit. Figure 40 Step 6. Remove the orifice from the manifold and replace it with the one provided in the kit; 5500 models - #43 for natural[...]

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    18 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.[...]

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    19 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.[...]

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    20 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in design, materials, specifications, prices and also to discontinue colors, styles and products. Consult your local distributor for fireplace code information. Printed in U.S.A. © 2001 by Lennox Hearth Products P/N [...]