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HearthStone Quality Home Heating Products Inc

                                                                   Tucson 

Model #8700

 

 

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SPECIFICATIONS: 

 

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IRECT

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EATER

 

Listed: 

Gas-Fired Direct-Vent Fireplace Heater 

Model: 

Tucson Direct-Vent Gas Fireplace Heater 

Testing Agency: 

Intertek Testing Services NA Inc. (ITS) 

Tested to:

 ANSI Z21.88-1998, CSA 2.33-M98, CAN/CGA2.17 

Certified for Canada  
Approved for  
Mobile Home Installation (see page 7) 
 

                

 

 

Figure 1: Tucson Dimensions 

  

  

NG 

LP 

Input rating (Btu/hr) 0-1370 m 

 

26,000  26,000 

Maximum output (Btu/hr) 0-1370 m 

 

19,000  19,700 

Minimum input rating (Btu/hr)  

 

14,500  14,500 

Orifice size DMS 0-1370 m 

 

40 

53 

Man. pressure- HI setting (in.w.c./kPa) 

 

3.5/0.87 10.0/2.48 

Man. pressure- LO setting (in.w.c./kPa)   

1.2/0.30  3.3/0.80 

Inlet pressure-Lo (in.w.c./kPa) 

 

5.0/1.24 11.0/2.88 

Summary of Contents for TUCSON

Page 1: ...fire department A qualified installer service agency or gas supplier must perform installation and service AVERTISSEMENT Assurez vous de bien suivre les instructions donné dans cette notice pour réduire au minimum le risque d incendie ou pour éviter tout dommage matéeriel toute blessure ou la mort Ne pas entresposer ni utiliser d essence ni d autre vaperurs ou liquides inflammables dans le voisina...

Page 2: ...HearthStone Quality Home Heating Products Inc Tucson Model 8700 2 HearthStone Quality Home Heating Products 317 Stafford Avenue Morrisville Vermont 05661 E Mail Inquiry HearthStoneStoves com ...

Page 3: ...claims if necessary Keep your original receipt in a safe place as proof of purchase Serial Number Fuel type check one Natural Gas Liquid Propane Sold by Phone Date of Purchase Installed by Phone Date of Installation Gas Supplier Phone Read this Owner s Manual before installing or operating the TUCSON heater Retain this manual for future reference SERVICE RECORD Date Who Performed Work Work Perform...

Page 4: ...trol when the optional thermostat has been installed and the On Off T stat switch is set to T stat the wall mounted thermostat will control the on off cycling of the unit At any time you can override the thermostat with the On Off T stat switch by setting it to ON or OFF The Unit can also be equipped with an optional blower fan Kit which turns on and off independently of the burner flames When the...

Page 5: ...absence de tells réglements selon les Codes d installation CAN CGA B149 Do not use this appliance if any part has been 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 q...

Page 6: ...d and approved by qualified service personnel Prior to servicing the unit turn the valve control knob clockwise to OFF The unit should be cool prior to servicing and cleaning Any safety screen guard or component removed during servicing should be replaced prior to operation Use of any components not supplied by HearthStone on the stove voids all warranties Do not substitute components HOT SURFACES...

Page 7: ...accordance with local codes or in the absence of local codes with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 in the U S or CSA C22 1 Canadian Electrical Code in Canada The Tucson fan accessory is equipped with two blower fans The three prong grounded plug must be plugged directly into a properly grounded three prong receptacle Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from the plug or otherwise atte...

Page 8: ...t 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 SERVICE CAUTION Any shield door or safety screen component removed for servicing will be replaced prior to operating If you believe your Tucson is not performing properly in any way what so ever immediately discontin...

Page 9: ...to ANSI Z21 88 1998 CSA 2 33 M98 CAN CGA2 17 Certified for Canada Approved for Mobile Home Installation see page 7 Figure 1 Tucson Dimensions NG LP Input rating Btu hr 0 1370 m 26 000 26 000 Maximum output Btu hr 0 1370 m 19 000 19 700 Minimum input rating Btu hr 14 500 14 500 Orifice size DMS 0 1370 m 40 53 Man pressure HI setting in w c kPa 3 5 0 87 10 0 2 48 Man pressure LO setting in w c kPa 1...

Page 10: ... reduced output while choosing a high flame setting will result in a shorter hotter burn cycle Through trial and error the homeowner can select the optimum flame size for their setting and application During the summer non heating season switch the wall thermostat to OFF and turn off the pilot This will improve the overall efficiency of the unit as the heat from the pilot is wasted When putting th...

Page 11: ...n in Figure 2 Turn the unit off by setting the thermostat to OFF and turning off the gas control valve Allow the unit to cool Check and clean any burner ports that are not burning or not burning properly Clean burner ports using soft a soft brush or vacuum cleaner If the pilot flame height needs adjustment it should be adjusted by qualified service personnel as described on page 34 Figure 2 Pilot ...

Page 12: ...and mark the spot to be cut 4 Cut the gasket at the marked spot with a utility knife Twist the ends slightly to prevent the gasket from unraveling 5 Apply water glass adhesive to the gasket channel 6 Starting at one end press the gasket into the channel Insure a good joint where the gasket ends meet before trimming any excess Do not overlap the gasket ends or leave ends with ragged edges 7 Firmly ...

Page 13: ...Standard for Manufactured Home Installation ANSI NCBCS A225 1 or Standard for Gas Equipped Recreational Vehicles and mobile Housing CSA Z240 4 CAN SCA Z240 MH Canada Installer l appareil selon les codes ou règlements locaux ou en l absence de tels règlements selon les Codes d installation CAN CGA B149 ITEMS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION External regulator for propane L P G only Piping which complies w...

Page 14: ...ends and dents The enameled cast iron should be free of chips or cracks If visible or concealed damage is found or suspected contact your dealer for instructions With the top stones and grill removed and set aside undo the lag bolts that fasten the unit to the pallet Take care not to mar or chip the enameled legs Lift the stove off the pallet and set it into place The decorative ceramic fiber logs...

Page 15: ...nimum clearance depending on whether the installation calls for vertical rise within the room or a rear exit through the wall vent pipe Be sure to 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 the location of the Optional Blower Fan NOTE These clearances represent minimum distances...

Page 16: ...HearthStone Quality Home Heating Products Inc Tucson Model 8700 16 Figure 6 Snorkel Mantle Clearance To Combustibles Figure 7 Snorkel Wall Clearance To Combustibles ...

Page 17: ...HearthStone Quality Home Heating Products Inc Tucson Model 8700 17 Acceptable Direct Vent TERMINATION Cap locations Figure 8 ...

Page 18: ...e restriction plate please refer to Figure 9 for correct locations of the additional gasket restriction plate and inner adapter configuration Make sure the screw head on the restriction plate faces into the firebox This will allow for future adjustments if needed 3 Place the outer starter collar and gasket onto the back of the stove Secure the outer adapter with the eight 8 32 x 3 8 Phillips Head ...

Page 19: ...estriction plate by following the log set removal on page 29 Make sure the unit is cool before touching any part of the firebox and log set Remove the exhaust baffle by removing the one screw in the center of the baffle refer to Figure 10 The baffle will fall out once the screw is removed Be careful not to drop the baffle on the burner tube or burner tube holder Once the baffle is set aside check ...

Page 20: ...nting components ACCEPTABLE DIRECT VENT TERMINATION CAP LOCATIONS The vent air intake termination clearances above the high side of an angled roof are as follows Roof Pitch Feet Meters Flat to 6 12 1 0 3 7 12 to 9 12 2 0 6 10 12 to 12 12 4 1 2 13 12 to 16 12 6 1 8 17 12 to 21 12 8 2 4 Listed below are Simpson Dura Vent AmeriVent Direct and Secure Vent components acceptable for installation along w...

Page 21: ...l thimble cover 14 snorkel 45 degree elbow Top of Outlet opening Top of inner stove exit Figure 12 Components For a Typical Snorkel Installation 945B 942 990B 984 940 907B 907B 18 TOP OF INNER PIPE TOP OF INNER STOVE EXIT Figure 13 Components for a Typical Minimum Horizontal Venting Installation ...

Page 22: ... maximum offset refer to Figure 14 11 maximum offset refer to Figure 15 The termination must fall within the Outline shown in the Figures 14 15 Use the indicated restriction plate position The Restriction Plate part is 5950 922 Figure 15 Vertical Termination Using 2 90º Elbows Figure 14 Vertical Terminations Using Straight Pipe Clearances from the pipe to combustibles 1 to vertical runs 1 below an...

Page 23: ...eater Use a vinyl siding Stand off when installing against vinyl siding Horizontal sections require a 1 4 rise every 12 of horizontal run NOTE The vent must terminate within one of the regions outlined by the shaded area For each 90 0 elbow after 2 remove 5 from horizontal run For Canadian installations remove 4 from horizontal run At minimum vertical rise maximum horizontal run 14 Use with snorke...

Page 24: ...igure 17 Co Linear Chimney as Air Inlet Figure 18 Co Axial Installation The use of an existing chimney as an air intake is not covered under the ANSI Z21 88 1998 CSA 2 33 M98 test methods and the resulting ITS WHI product certification The code Authority Having Jurisdiction must be consulted prior to proceeding with this installation method WARNING Failure to use only parts specifically approved w...

Page 25: ...hrough 6 Place the interior wall thimble into the 10 x 10 wall pass through Secure it with 4 screws not provided Install the exterior portion of the thimble in similar fashion overlapping the 2 sections Caution For building with vinyl siding a vinyl siding standoff should be installed between the vent cap and the exterior wall 7 Install the horizontal vent termination on the outside of the wall Ma...

Page 26: ...ff the floor and away from any influences that may cause the temperature in the vicinity of the thermostat to be unrepresentative of the room temperature in general Such influences might include strong lighting a heater vent from the central heating system or a nearby drafty window Placement of the thermostat on an inside wall rather than an outside wall is preferable Do not place the thermostat d...

Page 27: ...servicing Attention Au moment de l entretien des commandes étiquetez tous les fils avant le débranchement Des erreurs de câblage peuvent entraîun fonctionnement inadequate et dangereux The proper location of wire connections is shown in Figure 19 Bk Bk Y V Bk W Bk Bk Bk W G G G W Wiring Diagram Tucson Wiring Color KEY Hearthstone 10 20 30 50 70 90 c O F F O W YG Bk V Y 10 20 30 c 50 60 70 80 90 O ...

Page 28: ... s gas control valve just inside the left front leg of the unit using a 3 8 male NPT fitting The supply line should be diameter or appropriately sized to provide a sufficient gas supply to meet the maximum demand of the unit without undue loss of pressure We recommend a flexible line to avoid undue mechanical load on the valve and to ease thread alignment but refer to local codes CAUTION Check Gas...

Page 29: ...t may cause carbon build up excess thermal stress on the log set and stove parts reduced efficiency and high levels of carbon monoxide If the log set does not set into the firebox exactly as outlined contact your dealer for assistance INSTALLATION OF THE LOG SET Refer to figures 21 22 for log set assembly 1 Open the front door using a 1 8 allen wrench Loosen the bolt that fastens the doorknob to t...

Page 30: ...g Set REMOVAL OF LOG SET CAUTION The log set and charcoal embers retain heat and can be very hot Allow 2 to 3 hours after pilot light is turned off before handling To remove the log set follow the Installation of Log Set instructions in the reverse order Figure 22 Log Set Assembly ...

Page 31: ...e assembly of the unit Any residue moisture in the stones must be dried out slowly to avoid damaging the stones This is accomplished by adhering to the following break in procedure BREAK IN PROCEDURE When lit the first time the Tucson should be burned for no more than 15 minutes then allowed to cool for 1 to 2 hours This gentle warming and cooling of the unit will allow any residual moisture in th...

Page 32: ...ENTS Once the Tucson has been set in place connected and assembled as described in the Clearances To Combustibles Venting Components Configurations Electrical Connections And Gas Supply and Connections sections of this manual the unit is almost ready to be lit for the first time The manufacturer tests each unit prior to shipment so ignition should take place without failure However a number of sma...

Page 33: ...l Gas Warning on the cover of this manual 2 Set the on off T stat switch or thermostat to the OFF position 3 Unplug the fan accessory if so equipped 4 Push in and turn gas control knob clockwise to OFF If not previously lit the knob should be in this position 5 Wait 5 five minutes to clear out any gas If you then smell gas STOP Smell all around the appliance area for gas Be sure to smell next to t...

Page 34: ...at Turn the thermostat to ON and set it to a higher p osition so that it calls for heat in order to turn light the main burners i e turns the unit on Note that the thermostat controls the on off cycling of the main burners but the pilot remains lit regardless of the thermostat setting The only way to turn the pilot off is to turn the gas control knob fully clockwise to the OFF position TO TURN OFF...

Page 35: ...not relight immediately After shutting off all gas flow the pilot burner cannot be relit until the thermocouple has cooled allowing the electromagnet to be released Approx 60 sec The gas control knob is designed to be operated by hand Do not use any tools during this operation BURNER FLAME APPEARANCE Once the unit is lit observe the flame pattern and adjust as necessary Also a periodic visual chec...

Page 36: ...ot assembly and carefully vacuum the entire surface of the log set Take care to thoroughly vacuum the ports holes along the top of the burner tubes and the pilot assembly PILOT BURNER FLAMES With the decorative ceramic fiber logs out of the firebox fasten the front shut and momentarily light the unit according to lighting instructions described in the How To Turn the Unit On Off section of this ma...

Page 37: ...e glass occasionally Do not use abrasive cleaners steel wool or a razor blade Scratching the glass will weaken the integrity of the glass Your dealer will usually stock a gas fireplace glass cleaner or a window cleaning fluid will work adequately Do not clean when hot WARNING Do not operate this appliance with the glass panel removed cracked or broken A licensed or qualified service technician sho...

Page 38: ...version Kit 5710 180 Door Latch Bracket 7200 240 Burner Orifice NG 40 2710 560 Glass Ret Frame 7200 253 Burner Orifice LP 53 2710 581 Front Grill 7211 370 Pilot Burner Assembly 2710 810 Top Grill 7211 390 3 Way Pilot Hood and Clip 2710 321 Side Right 7211 131 30 Pilot Orifice LP 2710 326 Side Left 7211 163 62 Pilot Orifice 2710 655 Handle Door 7211 470 Thermocouple 3030 027 Glass 13 1 4 x 1 8 x 5m...

Page 39: ...e insulation If properly connected and no spark replace ignitor E Clean or replace the pilot assembly 2 Pilot will not stay lit after carefully following lighting instructions A Low or too high gas pressure B Faulty connections C Defective thermocouple D Pilot dirty or plugged A Check for proper inlet pressure for the gas being used B Measure voltage between valve body and solder connection on the...

Page 40: ...ner does not come on replace the gas valve C Remove and check burner orifice clean or replace Note do not use any metal cleaning device as this may damage the orifice 4 Pilot and burner come on but go out after some warm up A Inconsistent or insufficient flame on thermopile B Insufficient gas pressure A Adjust pilot flame size and assure that the flame is aimed directly at the thermopile B Check l...

Page 41: ... B2 Clear obstructions B3 Clear obstructions C If gas pressures are correct and the flames stay the same adjust the air shutter for a proper burn 9 Burner flashback Air gas mixture ignites inside the burner near the orifice usually creating a roaring noise like a blowtorch The problem is an imbalance of gas flow velocity and burning speed pattern A Excessive primary air B Burner input underrated C...

Page 42: ...esult from defects in material and workmanship Firebox and firebox baffle against breakage cracking or burn through Convective heat exchanger against breakage cracking or burn through Burners air shutters and orifices against breakage cracking or burn through Ceramic logs and embers against breakage cracking or burn through This warranty expires on the fifth 5th anniversary of the Purchase Date LI...

Page 43: ... HEARTHSTONE AND ACCEPTED BY THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY OBLIGATIONS LIABILITIES RIGHTS CLAIMS OR REMEDIES IN CONTRACT OR TORT WHETHER OR NOT ARISING FROM HEARTHSTONE S NEGLIGENCE ACTUAL OR IMPUTED ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE GIVEN ONLY TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED BY FEDERAL OR STA...

Page 44: ...Thereafter the Original Purchaser is responsible for the cost of labor Shipping cost for parts Within the first ninety 90 days after the Purchase Date HearthStone will pay for the shipping of Stove parts covered by any of the foregoing warranties to and from HearthStone or a Dealer as the case may be Thereafter the Original Purchaser is responsible for all shipping costs related to shipping Stove ...

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