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Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products, Inc. 

Bristol DX Model 8762 

 

 

 

Safety Information 

Your  Bristol  is  an  attractive  and  extremely  efficient 
and  easy  to  use 

heater,  utilizing  today’s  best 

technologies.  By  following  a  few  simple  safety 
precautions 

and 

by 

performing 

minimal 

maintenance,  the  unit  will  remain  appealing  while 
providing years of quality performance. 

The  installation  must  conform  to  local  codes  or,  in 
the  absences  of  local  codes,  the  current  National 
Fuel  Gas  Code,  ANSI  Z223.1  (NFPA  54)  or 
CAN/CGA 

B149 

Installation 

Code. 

(

Installer 

l’appareil selon les codes ou réglements locaux, ou, 
en  l’absence  de  tells  réglements,  selon  les  Codes 
d’installation CAN/CGA B149

.) 

 

CAUTION: DO NOT

 

USE THIS APPLIANCE IF ANY 

PART  WAS  UNDER WATER.  IMMEDIATELY  CALL 
A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN TO INSPECT 
THE  HEATER  AND  TO  REPLACE  ANY  PART  OF 
THE  CONTROL  SYSTEM  AND  GAS  CONTROL 
THAT  HAS  BEEN  UNDER  WATER.  (

NE  PAS  SE 

SERVIR  DE  CET  APPAREIL  S’IL  A  ÉTÉ  PLONGÉ 
DANS  L’EAU,  COMPLÉTEMENT  OU  EN  PARTIE. 
APPELER  UN  TECHNICIEN  QUALIFIÉ  POUR 
INSPECTOR L’APPAREIL ET REMPLACER TOUTE 
PARTIE  DU  SYSTÉME  DE  CONTRÔLE  ET  TOUTE 
COMMANDE  QUI  ONT  ÉTÉ  PLUNGES  DANS 
L’LAU.)

 

During the first few hours of operation the appliance 
may  produce  smoke  and/or  odor.  This  is  normal 
during  the  first  several  burns  and  also  after  long 
periods  when  the  stove  is  not  burned.  During  these 
initial  burns,  open  a  window(s)  to  assist  in  the 
removal of the smoke/odor. 

The  appliance  and  its  individual  shutoff  valve  must 
be  disconnected  from  the  gas  supply  piping  system 
during  any  pressure  testing  of  that  system  at  test 
pressures  in  excess  of  ½  psig.  (3.5k  Pa).  The 
appliance  must  be  isolated  from  the  gas  supply 
piping  system  by  closing  its  individual  manual 
shutoff  valve  during  any  pressure  testing  of  the  gas 
supply  piping  system  at  test  pressures  equal  to  or 
less than ½ psig (3.5k Pa). 

Fire Hazard 

Do  not  store  or  use  gasoline,  other  flammable 
vapors  or  liquids  in  the  vicinity  of  this  appliance. 
Locate the Bristol out of traffic areas and away from 
furniture, 

draperies, 

clothing, 

and 

flammable 

material. 

Vent Only to the Outside 

Never  vent  the  gas  heater  to  other  rooms  or 
buildings. 

Service Caution 

If  you  believe  your  Bristol  is  not  in  any  way 
performing 

properly, 

immediately 

discontinue 

operation until the unit is inspected and approved by 
qualified  service  personnel.    Prior  to  servicing  the 
unit,  turn  the  gas  to  the  valve  off,  and  disconnect 
any electrical source. Ensure the unit is cool prior to 
servicing and cleaning. 

Replace any safety screen, 

guard,  or  component  removed  during  servicing 
prior  to  operation.

  Use  of  any  components  not 

supplied  by  Hearthstone  on  the  stove  voids  all 
warranties. 

Do not substitute components. 

Proper Fuel 

This gas heater is designed to burn natural gas (NG) 
or  with  conversion,  liquid  propane  (LP).  Never  burn 
any  fuel  gas  not  intended  for  use  with  this  unit. 
Never  burn  paper,  wood,  or  other  materials  in  this 
appliance. 

This  heater  is  factory  equipped  to  burn  natural  gas 
(NG). To  burn  propane  (LP),  you  must  purchase  an 
LP conversion kit 97-56621.  

This appliance is only for use with the type(s) of gas 
indicated  on  the  rating  plate.  This  appliance  is  not 
convertible  for  use  with  other  gases,  unless  a 
certified  kit  is  used.

  Cet  appareil  doit  être  atilisé 

uniquement  avec  les  types  de  gas  indiqués  sur  la 
plaque  signalétique.  Ne  pas  l’utiliser  avec  d’autres 
gas sauf si un kited conversion certifié est installé. ) 

 

WARNING:  THIS  GAS  APPLIANCE  MUST  NOT  BE 
CONNECTED  TO  A  CHIMNEY  FLUE  SERVING  A 
SEPARATE  GAS  OR  SOLID-FUEL  BURNING 
APPLIANCE 

 

WARNING:    DO  NOT  OPERATE  THE  APPLIANCE 
WITH  THE  FRONT  GLASS  REMOVED,  CRACKED, 
OR  BROKEN.    REPLACEMENT  OF  GLASS 
SHOULD  BE  DONE  BY  A  LICENSED  OR 
QUALIFIED  SERVICE  PERSON.    ONLY  OPEN 
FRONT  FOR  ROUTINE  SERVICE.    DO  NOT  SLAM  
FRONT OR STRIKE GLASS.

 

 

WARNING:  HEARTHSTONE  RECOMMENDS  THAT 
ONLY  AN  NFI  CERTIFIED  SERVICE  TECHNICIAN 
INSTALLS,  AND  REPAIRS  THIS  APPLIANCE.  A 
QUALIFIED 

SERVICE 

TECHNICIAN 

MUST 

INSPECT THE APPLIANCE BEFORE USE, AND AT 
LEAST ANNUALLY. MORE FREQUENT CLEANING 
MAY  BE  REQUIRED  DUE  TO  EXCESSIVE  LINT 
FROM  CARPETING,  BEDDING  MATERIAL,  PETS, 
ETC.  IT  IS  IMPERATIVE  THAT  THE  CONTROL 
COMPARTMENTS, BURNERS, AND CIRCULATING 
AIR  PASSAGES  OF  THE  APPLIANCE  ARE  KEPT 
CLEAN 

AND 

FREE 

OF 

OBSTRUCTIONS. 

Summary of Contents for Bristol DX

Page 1: ...ent or 911 A qualified installer service agency or gas supplier must perform installation and service of this appliance In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts all installation of gas lines and gas fitti...

Page 2: ...Intentionally Blank...

Page 3: ...y Keep your original receipt in a safe place as proof of purchase Serial Number Fuel type Natural Gas Liquid Propane Sold by Date of Purchase Address Phone E mail Website Installed by Date of Installa...

Page 4: ...tibles 16 Hearth Requirement Floor Protection 16 VENTING INFORMATION 18 Venting Components 18 Minimum Venting Installation Instructions 22 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INFORMATION 25 GAS SUPPLY CONNECTIONS 26 Ga...

Page 5: ...backup for functionality during power outages 6 Blower Assembly 7 Optional Screen Kit The Proflame GTMFS System Features 1 Thermostatic Remote Control a Six 6 flame levels adjustable via the remote b...

Page 6: ...m furniture draperies clothing and flammable material Vent Only to the Outside Never vent the gas heater to other rooms or buildings Service Caution If you believe your Bristol is not in any way perfo...

Page 7: ...OUND UNDER AND BEHIND THE UNIT ON A REGULAR BASIS TO PREVENT THE ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND LINT Ceramic Logs Burner If the decorative ceramic log or burner material supplied with the Bristol is damaged...

Page 8: ...all functional abilities as well as a childproof lockout and low battery indicator It displays room temperature readout set temperature readout and function status The remote transmitter is powered b...

Page 9: ...mode Smart mode means that as the room temperature approaches the limit set for shut down the valve will automatically gradually step down the flame height The reverse happens when the room cools the...

Page 10: ...I Using the IPI mode is a more efficient use of fuel as the pilot only ignites when the thermostat calls for heat To switch back and forth between the two pilot modes 1 Press the OFF button on the rem...

Page 11: ...er the Manual or Smart thermostatic control UP Down Arrow Key Adjusts the thermostat temperature range flame settings split flow and fan speed Mode Key Toggles through the component to be controlled s...

Page 12: ...Street Room 1511 Boston MA 02202 www mass gov Figure 8 Model 8762 Dimensions Inches Specification NG LP INPUT RATING Btu hr 0 2000 ft 0 610 m 36 000 33 000 INPUT RATING Btu hr 2000 4500 ft 610 1370 m...

Page 13: ...S SE SERVIR DE CET APPAREIL S IL A T PLONG DANS L EAU COMPL TEMENT OU EN PARTIE APPELER UN TECHNICIEN QUALIFI POUR INSPECTOR L APPAREIL ET REMPLACER TOUTE PARTIE DU SYST ME DE CONTR LE ET TOUTE COMMAN...

Page 14: ...accessory boxes removed and set aside remove the 4 lag bolts and clips that fasten the unit to the pallet see figure 10 Take care not to mar or chip the stove s finish Have someone help lift the stov...

Page 15: ...Slots 3 If installed remove the front screen by lifting it off the glass frame 4 Pull forward and disengage the spring clips securing the top of the glass frame See Figure 14 Tilt the top of the glass...

Page 16: ...ipe Ensure you consider the need for access to the gas control valve access door on the front of the unit as well as full access for periodic cleaning and servicing Also consider clearance for the blo...

Page 17: ...hstone Quality Home Heating Products Inc Bristol DX Model 8762 17 The corner clearance for the Bristol 8762 is 11 measured from the edge of the top castings to the adjacent wall Figure 16 Corner Clear...

Page 18: ...Configurations WARNING IN HIGH WIND AREAS AND PARTICULARLY COLD CLIMATES IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO HEAT YOUR VENT SYSTEM WITH THE PILOT PRIOR TO IGNITION OF THE MAIN BURNER IN THESE INSTANCES IT IS RECOM...

Page 19: ...himneys The following installation requirements must be followed The termination must fall within the chart shown in Figure 24 In a masonry chimney a fireclay liner or listed steel liner must be prese...

Page 20: ...sitioned to maintain 2 minimum clearance at the top A 1 minimum clearance must be maintained to combustible materials around the other sides All horizontal terminations must also comply with the clear...

Page 21: ...m CAN We strongly recommend 12 inches particularly where strong winds prevail H Not to be installed within 15 feet 4 5m above a meter regulator assembly within 3 feet 91cm horizontally from the center...

Page 22: ...of the retaining straps extend through interior wall thimble Before attaching the vent termination to the outside of the house run a bead of non hardening mastic around its outside edges so as to mak...

Page 23: ...sition The restrictor plate is factory set in the fully opened position for shipping This ensures proper flames for a wide variety of vent configurations and efficiency The restrictor consists of a sl...

Page 24: ...Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Inc Bristol DX Model 8762 24 Figure 23 Venting Termination Diagram...

Page 25: ...G ERRORS CAN CAUSE IMPROPER AND DANGEROUS OPERATION VERIFY PROPER OPERATION AFTER SERVICING ATTENTION AU MOMENT DE L ENTRETIEN DES COMMANDES TIQUETEZ TOUS LES FILS AVANT LE D BRANCHEMENT DES ERREURS D...

Page 26: ...LEAK TEST THE UNIT BEFORE IT IS APPROVED FOR USE CONSULT ALL CODES WARNING THE UNIT MUST BE INSTALLED AND CONNECTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES OR IN THE ABSENCE OF LOCAL CODES WITH THE MOST CURREN...

Page 27: ...nnected to the gas supply the supply line and manifold gas pressures must be tested The supply line pressure is tested to ensure it meets the minimum gas supply pressure as listed in the specification...

Page 28: ...d to rough or improper handling Exact positioning of the log set is required in order to obtain a pleasing flame pattern and efficient combustion Incorrect log placement may cause carbon build up exce...

Page 29: ...reen by its folded lip on top of each glass frame Removal of Log Set CAUTION THE LOG SET BURNER AND EMBERS RETAIN HEAT AND CAN BE VERY HOT ALLOW 2 TO 3 HOURS TO COOL AFTER PILOT LIGHT IS TURNED OFF FO...

Page 30: ...electrical circuit that has a dimmer switch anywhere in it fan speed modulation will be affected 1 Open the gas supply to the valve 2 Slide the ON REMOTE OFF switch to the ON position 3 Switch the pil...

Page 31: ...of the pilot light adjustment screw located on the gas control valve Controlling the Bristol may become erratic nonexistent or the unit may go out if the pilot flame is too small or misdirected away...

Page 32: ...n adjustment must be made to the gas supply pressure Supply line manifold gas line pressure adjustments must be performed by qualified service personnel Do not attempt to complete any part of the inst...

Page 33: ...from the pilot is not wasted When putting the unit back into service replace any batteries with fresh ones and refer to the lighting instructions on page 30 Note the unit will produce odors for a shor...

Page 34: ...per the instructions provided in the venting section of this manual Annually Clean Firebox Pilot Burner Assembly The firebox requires periodic cleaning to prevent the accumulation of dust lint and ot...

Page 35: ...nize with the Remote Control 3 Install three AAA batteries in the Remote Control and push the ON button The Receiver will beep four times to indicate the Remote s command is accepted and is set to the...

Page 36: ...avoid bending the frame or breaking the glass 7 Remove the existing gasket from each piece of glass by grasping one end and pulling firmly Clean off as much of the hanging fiber hairs as possible 8 L...

Page 37: ...p 7211 125 IFC Wire Harness User 3160 105 Delayed Ignition Relief Gasket Rear 7211 126 IFC Wire Harness Valve 3160 081 x 1 8 Gasket Tape 7211 127 IFC Wire Harness Splitflow 3170 150 Platinum Bright Em...

Page 38: ...roper inlet pressure for the fuel gas in use B Check connections on the valve C Clean or replace the pilot assembly 3 Pilot burning no gas to one or both burners ON REMOTE OFF switch in the ON positio...

Page 39: ...rate at which the combustion air is delivered Poor draft results in insufficient air delivery or a restricted exhaust Correct air intake exhaust flow system B1 Clear ports B2 Clear obstructions B3 Cle...

Page 40: ...Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Inc Bristol Model 8762 40 Rating Label...

Page 41: ...stoves com or send a completed and signed Warranty Registration Form which is enclosed in the Gas Stove warranty packet to the following address Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Inc Warranty...

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