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CAUTION 

THE DAMPER MUST BE FULLY OPEN WHEN 

OPERATING THE GAS LOGS! 

 
 

 

FIREPLACE AND CHIMNEY

 

 

  Fireplace is approved for solid-fuel burning and made of non-combustible materials. 

  Operational damper with a chimney free of any obstruction or restriction. 

  Fireplace has proper draft to accommodate decorative appliance. 

  Fireplace is free from debris or ash. 

  Fireplace is free of obstruction such as log grate, log lighter, etc.; that would prohibit 

the installation of the log set. 

  If the floor is recessed or glass doors are installed on the fireplace, the appliance may 

need to be elevated to ensure proper air flow. 

  Consult table to determine if the set is properly sized for the installation in the fireplace. 

     
     GAS LINE 

 

  Ensure gas line is in safe condition and that it is adequate for the installation. 

  Check gas line sizing to ensure it is properly sized for the appliance. 

  For ease of installation gas line should be located on the right  side of the fireplace 

when possible. 

  Turn the gas supply line off and you are ready to begin burner installation. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Attach the damper stop clamp to the fireplace damper blade.  Position the clamp to prevent full closure 
of the fireplace damper blade. 
 
If the damper stop provided does not fit, the installer shall install a permanent damper stop that will keep 
the damper open to a minimum opening as determined on page 3 Table II of the instructions. 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

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DAMPER STOP INSTALLATION 

IMPORTANT: In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts the damper must be 
either permanently welded in the fully open position or completely removed. 

PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKLIST 

Prefab Fireplace 

Masonry Fireplace 

Summary of Contents for HC Series

Page 1: ...taller service agency or the gas supplier NOTE This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate Solid fuels shall not be burned in a fireplace where a decorative appliance is installed This Hargrove vented gas log set is to be installed only in a solid fuel burning fireplace with a working flue and constructed of noncombustible material The installation including p...

Page 2: ...to assure their fireplace has adequate draft If fumes or soot from the gas burning are evident in the room when the damper is fully open it indicates that the fireplace draft is defective Do not operate your gas log set until the fireplace draft is corrected Consult your fireplace specialist 8 A fireplace screen must be in place when the appliance is operating and unless other provisions for combu...

Page 3: ...at will fit in a fireplace the width at the front of the fireplace is the critical dimension Table I below indicates the minimum front width for each size set TABLE II Free opening area of chimney damper for venting combustion products from decorative appliances for installation in vented fireplaces Minimum size of chimney flue is 8 diameter Minimum Permanent Free Opening Square Inches SPECIFICATI...

Page 4: ...S LINE Ensure gas line is in safe condition and that it is adequate for the installation Check gas line sizing to ensure it is properly sized for the appliance For ease of installation gas line should be located on the right side of the fireplace when possible Turn the gas supply line off and you are ready to begin burner installation Attach the damper stop clamp to the fireplace damper blade Posi...

Page 5: ...lator 4 SKC C Gas Control Valve 5 PG 5 8 Pedestal Grate 6 FCNW 18 x2 Non Whistling Gas Flex Connector 7 DS Damper Stop 8 RW Glowing Embers 9 VC Volcanic Cinder 10 SD 10 Sand NG sets only 11 VM Vermiculite LP sets only 12 49 6 6Z2 Orifice NG sets only 13 AM3 8x3 8 Air Mixer LP sets only NOTE Replacement parts can be ordered from your local Hargrove dealer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 ...

Page 6: ... for installation Connect to gas IMPORTANT The minimum inlet supply pressure for the purpose of input adjustment is 5 0 inches natural gas 11 inches propane gas in water column The maximum inlet supply pressure is 10 5 inches natural gas 13 inches propane gas in water column BURNER AND GRATE POSITIONING Check that the gas is turned off Center the burner on the fireplace floor The burner should be ...

Page 7: ...s for leaks using a soapy solution NOTE if the pilot will not stay lit after several tries turn the control off and call a technician IMPORTANT These controls are factory preset and will not normally require additional adjustment of the pilot flame If field adjustment of the pilot flame is required adjust using the pilot adjustment screw The 90 degree pilot should produce 2 flames about 1 1 in 2 d...

Page 8: ... logs carry a limited lifetime warranty against breakage in the original fireplace Warranty does not include labor This warranty is void if excessive handling after burning causes breakage All accessories and metal parts carry a two year limited warranty in the original fireplace Items will be replaced during this period for the cost of shipping VOLCANIC CINDER PLACEMENT The black volcanic cinders...

Page 9: ...h has been underwater LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS GAS OUTLET GAS INLET Pilot Adjustment Screw Pilot Gas Supply 4 Find pilot follow metal tube from the gas control behind the burner pan Pilot Burner Thermocouple 1 STOP Read the safety information above on this label 2 Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to OFF CONTROL KNOB NOTE Knob cannot be turned from PILOT to OFF unless knob is pushe...

Page 10: ...ty Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations may not apply to you 3 HARGROVE MANUFACTURING CORPORATION WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL SPECIAL OR CONTINGENT DAMAGES YOU MIGHT SUFFER AS A RESULT OF A CLAIM UNDER THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or...

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