Martin BV4536, Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...osion may result causing property damage personal injury or death Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s ...

Page 2: ...VENT COMPONENTS 11 BEFORE YOU START 11 PIPING INSTALLATIONS 11 VENT TERMINATION 13 OUTSIDE AIR KIT INSTALLATION 14 GAS LINE AND ELECTRICAL 15 GAS LINE INSTALLATION 15 ELECTRICAL WIRING 16 FINAL INSTALLATION 20 WALL FINISHING 20 FINISHING THE FIREPLACE FLUSH WITH A WALL 20 ROCK WOOL PLACEMENT 20 LAVA ROCK PLACEMENT 20 LOG PLACEMENT 21 GLASS BI FOLD DOOR INSTALLATION 21 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 24 BEF...

Page 3: ...t cap on a regular basis to make sure that no debris is interfering with the airflow Provide adequate clearances around air openings and adequate accessibility clearance for servicing and operation NEVER obstruct front opening of the appliance ALWAYS BURN PROPANE MODELS WITH DOORS CLOSED NEVER OPERATE this appliance without the outside air kit installed and operational DO NOT use abrasive cleaners...

Page 4: ...When installing this fireplace at an elevation above 2000 ft it may be necessary to decrease the input rating by changing the existing burner orifice to a smaller size Input should be reduced four percent 4 for each 1000 ft above sea level unless the heating value of the gas has been reduced Consult your local dealer or gas authority for assistance in determining the proper orifice at your locatio...

Page 5: ... your appliance This includes determining where the unit is to be installed the vent configuration to be used framing and finishing details and whether any optional accessories i e wall switch or remote control are desired Consult your local building code agency to ensure compliance with local codes including permits and inspections The following factors should be taken into consideration Clearanc...

Page 6: ...PRE INSTALLATION INFORMATION PRE INSTALLATION INFORMATION 5 Figure 1 Fireplace Dimensions ...

Page 7: ...MATION PRE INSTALLATION INFORMATION 6 Figure 2 Fireplace Locations and Minimum Clearances Requirements CAUTION Measure fireplace dimensions and verify framing methods wall covering details before framing construction begins ...

Page 8: ...f the appliance Refer to Figure 3 Back wall Clearance The appliance may be placed against a combustible back wall NOTE There are 1 4 ribs spacers on the outer shell of the unit to maintain minimum clearance of the outer shell to combustibles Combustible Clearances The appliance is a zero clearance fireplace with ribs spacers defining the minimum space to the sheet metal outer shell Combustibles ma...

Page 9: ...bustible surface i e flat wood plywood or particleboard Be sure that the fireplace rests on a solid continuous floor or platform with appropriate framing support Do NOT install appliance directly on carpeting vinyl or other soft floor covering If the fireplace is to be installed on carpeting or tile or on any combustible material other than wood flooring the fireplace should be installed on a meta...

Page 10: ...ible materials i e brick tile slate steel or other materials with a UL fire rating of Zero may be used to cover the black surface of the appliance A 300 F minimum adhesive may be used to attach facing materials to the black surface If joints between the finished wall and the fireplace surround are sealed a 300 F minimum sealant material General Electric RTV103 or equivalent must be used Refer to F...

Page 11: ...t flanges For _ drywall use the two 2 inner flanges 2 Slide the firebox into prepared framing or position fireplace in its final position and frame later Be sure fireplace is resting on a flat surface 3 Set unit level and plumb by checking the top and front of unit Shim side to side and front to back as necessary 4 Anchor nailing flanges of the fireplace to the side framing members using 8d nails ...

Page 12: ...em After vent configuration has been decided begin attaching pipe to unit Piping Installations 1 Attached the first piece piping elbow or straight pipe to the pipe connector located above the fireplace Secure first section of pipe to damper colar with three 3 Srews 2 Continue to add vent components Be certain that each section is locked properly 3 Where necessary add support brackets Refer to the ...

Page 13: ...the pipe manufacturer To Locate and Install Ceiling Firestop For ceiling firestops position a plumb bob over the center of the vertical pipe to spot a hole through which the pipe will penetrate Drill a hole through this center point and check the floor for obstructions i e wiring or plumbing Reposition the fireplace and vent system if necessary to accommodate ceiling joists or obstructions Cut a 1...

Page 14: ...uilding codes specify a minimum vent height above the rooftop depending on the pitch of the roof Refer to the above figure for minimum heights provided the termination cap is at least eight 8 feet from a vertical wall and two 2 feet below a horizontal overhang Trees buildings adjoining roof lines adverse wind conditions may require taller chimneys than what is shown in the figure below ...

Page 15: ...it meets the roof Attach a storm collar over the flashing joint to form a watertight seal Place non hardening mastic around the joint between the storm collar and the vertical pipe Attach termination per pipe manufacturer s instructions Outside Air Kit Installation Warning To operate this appliance the outside air kit MUST be installed and operational Operation without the outside air kit may resu...

Page 16: ...ey for safety In this case remove factory shut off valve from the flex line and connect line direct to stub WARNING Support the shut off valve when attaching 1 2 gas line Use a wrench to hold shut off valve stationary Do not twist the flex line when tightening the 1 2 gas line WARNING Connecting directly to an unregulated propane L P G tank can cause an explosion An external regulator must be used...

Page 17: ...Code ANSI NFPA 70 latest edition or the Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22 1 Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operations Verify proper operation after servicing Remote Wall Switch Fifteen 15 feet of 18 Ga wire is provided as standard with this fireplace that may be routed to a remote wall switch The wire has been pre wired ...

Page 18: ... to Figure 13 Wiring Diagram for Standing Pilot Millivolt System The millivolt system and individual components may be checked with a millivolt meter having 1 1000 mV range Conduct each check listed below by connecting the meter test leads to the terminals indicated Refer to OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS for safety and lighting instructions Thermopile Output Check Pilot must be lit and the valve control ...

Page 19: ... does not come on then replace control valve If meter is reading less than 175 millivolt then refer to TROUBLESHOOTING section of this manual to determine the cause of the low reading Electronic Pilot Ignition Wiring WARNING Do not connect 110 120 VAC to the Remote Wall Switch The appliance will malfunction or be destroyed Figure 14 Wiring Diagram for Electronic Ignition System Remote Wall Switch ...

Page 20: ...gh temperatures inside the chamber This will prevent failures and longer battery life 1 Plug in the remote connector wire to the remote receiver 2 Connect the wire terminal from the remote receiver to replace the 15 wall switch connection to the switch as shown in the Figure 14 3 Mount remote control receiver at junction box for your wall switch ...

Page 21: ...edge of the fireplace but must never overlap the black metal face The black metal face may be covered with non combustible material only After applying the finishing material a non combustible sealant 1 8 minimum should be used to close off any gaps at the top and sides between the fireplace and the finishing to prevent cold air leaks Refer to Figure 5 Finishing Material section in this manual for...

Page 22: ... bottom of log with grate bar Step 3 Place Front Right Log 3 on right front of grate bar lining up cutout in bottom of log with grate bar Make sure Log 3 touches Log 1 Step 4 Place back end Top Middle Log 4 on Log 1 Press the side of Log 4 up against raised area of Log 1 Line up notch in front end of 4 with grate bar Step 5 Rest Top Right Log 5 on Log 3 Step 6 Line up Top Left Log 6 with notches o...

Page 23: ...or completely closed 1 Remove and discard the two 2 screws that secure the C Channel below the top opening of the fireplace 2 Attach bottom rail 1 to unit with 2 sheet metal screws 3 Refer to Figure 20 3 Attach top rail 2 to unit with 2 sheet metal screws 3 Refer to Figure 20 4 Place bottom metal door pin in bottom spring latch then rotate top of door into top spring latch Refer to Figure 21 Repea...

Page 24: ...re 22 WARNING Damper must be in open position when appliance main burner is operating The damper system must be LOCKED into the OPEN position during operation If damper is not open the appliance will shut down at the pilot See lighting instructions if this occurs If damper system is not locked into the open position the appliance my cause some spillage into the living area before the temperature s...

Page 25: ...second Subsequent lighting of the fireplace will not require this purging of air from the gas lines unless the gas valve has been shut off for a long period Lighting the Fireplace You may notice the following A slight odor During manufacturing fabricating and shipping various components of this fireplace are treated with certain oils film or bonding agents These chemicals are not harmful but may p...

Page 26: ...p 6 Find Pilot located under the log 7 Turn gas valve counterclockwise to Pilot 1 Open left side access door 2 Turn RS OFF ON rocker switch to OFF 3 Push in gas valve knob slightly and turn clockwise to OFF 4 Close access door TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING If you do not follow these Instructions exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property dam...

Page 27: ... light the burner by hand Electronic Gas Valve LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRONIC IGN 1 Turn RS OFF ON rocker switch to OFF 2 Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE A This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the pilot Do not try to light the burner by hand B BEFORE OPERATING smell all around the app...

Page 28: ...rance Burner Flame The flames from the burner should be visually checked as soon as the heater is installed and periodically during normal operation In normal operation at full rate and after approximately 15 30 minutes the flame appearance in Figure 24 Burner Flame Appearance should be observed NOTE The type of installation vent system configuration and wind effects may cause the flame patterns t...

Page 29: ...oken Caution Replace any glass that is chipped cracked or broken Replacement glass door assemblies MUST be supplied by the fireplace manufacturer Warning No substitute materials may be used Warning Handle glass door with care to avoid striking or slamming shut Film deposit on the inside of the glass should be cleaned off using a nontoxic non corrosive non abrasive mild cleaning solution Simply app...

Page 30: ...brick right side 1 41D2014 41D2014 2d Firebrick center 42 1 41D2016 3 Pull Screen 1 MS MS 4 Bi Fold Brass Black Doors 1 BBD4536 BLD4536 BBD5142 BLD5142 5 Manual Remote Control 1 RCM RCB RCM RCB 6 Embers 1 EMBERS EMBERS 7 Cinders 1 CINDERS CINDERS 8 Lava Rock 1 VR1000A VR1000A 9 Wall Switch Kit 1 MVWS MVWS VDY24 18D3R Item Description 4536 5142 1 Rear Log 32D2118 32D2118 2 Front Left Log 32D2117 32...

Page 31: ...1 23D6046 23D6046 23D6046 23D6046 5 Rocker Switch 1 41D0048 41D0048 41D0048 41D0048 6 Piezo Igniter 1 14D0503 14D0503 14D0503 14D0503 7 Injector 1 32D0100 32D0118 32D0100 32D0118 8 Burner Assembly 1 41D0500K 41D0501K 41D0500K 41D0501K 9 Wire Assembly 1 41D0201 41D0201 41D0201 41D0201 10 Grate Weld Assembly 1 41D1001K 41D1001K 41D1001K 41D1001K Conversion Kit Not Shown for MillivolControl Only 4536...

Page 32: ...5 Rocker Switch 1 41D0048 41D0048 41D0048 41D0048 7 Injector 1 32D0100 32D0118 32D0100 32D0118 8 Burner Assembly 1 41D0500K 41D0501K 41D0500K 41D0501K 9 Wire Assembly 1 54D2001 54D2001 54D2001 54D2001 14 Ignition Module 1 37D0026 37D0026 37D0026 37D0026 15 Transformer 1 37D0027 37D0027 37D0027 37D0027 Conversion Kit Not Shown for Electronic Ignition 4536 Conversion NG to LPG 1 SNPK3642E 4536 Conve...

Page 33: ... connection Place jumper wires across terminals of switch If burner comes on replace defective switch If the switch is OK repeat the same procedure on remote control If burner comes on replace remote control Place jumper wire across wire at gas valves terminals marked TH and TP TH If burner comes on wires are faulty or connections are bad Replace wire B Pilot flame too small If pilot flame is not ...

Page 34: ...33 ELECTRONIC IGNITION ...

Page 35: ...nclosure Remove or open enclosure or raise cap above it B Cap is crushed damaged or missing Replace cap 4 Poor draft due to ext environment A Buildings trees roof lines interfering with venting Maintain proper clearances and heights to external obstructions Beware of overhangs B Wind Use cap designed for high winds raise venting height C Vent exposed to cold chase Insulate chase D Vent exposed to ...

Page 36: ...e is not operated and maintained according to the operating instructions supplied with the appliance and does not extend to 1 firebox burner assembly damage by accident neglect misuse abuse alterations negligence of others including the installation thereof by unqualified installers 2 the costs of removal reinstallation or transportation of defective parts on the appliance or 3 incidental or conse...