Solas FORTY6 VF, Installation & Operation Manual

Page 1: ... 6 VF 6 VF ONE6 VF ONE6 VF ONE6 VF ONE6 VF MODELS MODELS MODELS MODELS VF 16NG VF 16LP VF 26NG VF 26LP VF 46NG VF 46LP WALL WALL WALL WALL MOUNT MOUNT MOUNT MOUNT VENT VENT VENT VENT FREE FREE FREE FREE GAS GAS GAS GAS FIREPLACES FIREPLACES FIREPLACES FIREPLACES Report 0361GF005S ...

Page 2: ...2 Room Volume for Vent Free 4 Specifications 6 Assembly Installation 10 Lighting Operation 19 Remote Handset Operation 21 Maintenance 28 Maintenance Log 29 Replacement Parts List 30 Control Schematic 31 Installation Record 32 Warranty Information 33 ...

Page 3: ...epair should be done by a qualified service person The heater should be inspected before use and at least annually by a professional service person More frequent cleaning may be required due to extensive lint from carpeting bedding material etc It is imperative that control compartments burners and circulating air passageways of the heater be kept clean 7 To prevent malfunction and or sooting an u...

Page 4: ...isheateraretreated with certainoils filmsorbondingagents Thesechemicalsarenotharmfulbutmayproduce annoying smokeandsmellsastheyareburnedoffduringtheinitialoperationoftheheater possiblycausing headachesoreyeorlungirritation Thisisanormalandtemporary occurrence Theinitialbreak in operationshouldlastfourtosixhourswiththeburneratthe highestsetting Providemaximum ventilationbyopeningwindowsordoorstoall...

Page 5: ...is defined as a space whose volume is not less than 50 cubic feet per 1 000 BTU per hour 4 8 m3 per kw of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space Rooms communicating directly with the space in which the appliances are installed through openings not furnished with doors are considered a part of the unconfined space UNUSUALLYTIGHTCONSTRUCTION ISDEFINEDAS CONSTRUCTIONWHER...

Page 6: ...U hr of SÓLAS Wall Mount Vent Free Gas Fireplace b _______________ If the answer to a is greater than b then your space will support the installation of a SÓLAS Wall Mount Vent Free Gas Fireplace if a is less than b then your space will not support a SÓLAS Wall Mount Vent Free Gas Fireplace Bringing in Outside or Make up Air Many building code jurisdictions require that outside or make up air be p...

Page 7: ... SPECIFI PROPANE LP SPECIFI PROPANE LP SPECIFI PROPANE LP SPECIFICATION CATION CATION CATION CHART CHART CHART CHART INPUT ONE6 VF TWENTY6 VF FORTY6 VF Input Rating BTU Hr 18 000 30 000 37 000 Min Input BTU Hr 11 000 19 000 25 000 Orifice Size DMS 55 52 50 GAS SUPPLY ONE6 VF TWENTY6 VF FORTY6 VF Manifold Pressure 10 0 w c 2 5kPa 10 0 w c 2 5kPa 10 0 w c 2 5kPa Min Supply Pressure 11 0 w c 2 8kPa 1...

Page 8: ...eplace is shipped with a 3 8 tube OD male connection The gas supply piping should have a separate gas shutoff valve and a 1 8 NPT plugged tapping upstream of the valve The stove and its main control valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1 2 psi 3 5 kPa The stove must be isolated from the gas supply pip...

Page 9: ...mension A 6 6 6 Fireplace to Corner Side Wall Dimension B 6 6 6 Fireplace to Ceiling Dimension C 12 12 12 Fireplace to Floor Dimension D 3 3 3 Fireplace to Rear Wall 0 0 0 Air Space Behind Mounting Plate Dimension E 5 16 5 16 3 8 Floor to Ceiling Overall Minimum Dimension 45 42 40 Optional Corner Kit not available for the FORTY6 VF The minimum required clearance to be maintained from the fireplace...

Page 10: ...ories Inc has certified that the SÓLAS Wall Mount Vent Free Gas Fireplaces meet the ANSI Z21 11 2 2011 standard These appliances are approved for installation in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters has issued approved these appliances SampleRatingLabel affixedto RH side of firebox ...

Page 11: ...x Carefully unpack the contents of the tube and set aside This should include the bag of glass burner media the remote control handset and a hardware bag 2 Next lift and remove Tube 2 from the carton Carefully remove the contents of the tube This includes the four decorative panels that will be attached to the fireplace during assembly 3 Next remove all remaining packing material from the carton 4...

Page 12: ...nce information on page 8 The listed clearances are measured from the outermost front edges of the fireplace surround and not from the fireplace body or mounting plate Again plan the installation in advance to avoid problems 3 The gas supply line must be located within a specific area behind the fireplace Use the provided wall template as a guide when locating the gas supply line pass through Once...

Page 13: ...s should be the full depth of the lag bolts Be sure that there is solid wood at each mounting location If not the wall should be reconstructed to provide the needed support 3 With a helper pick up and align the mounting plate over the gas supply line and line up with the four mounting lag bolt pilot holes These holes are in recessed bosses Use either the 16 or 24 on center holes depending on the c...

Page 14: ...ackets on the mounting plate When the tabs and brackets are aligned push the fireplace down and in to engage the tabs in the brackets Note The weight of the fireplace is carried only on the top brackets The bottom brackets function simply to keep the bot tom of the fireplace from moving Refer to the adjacent illustration 9 Once more confirm that the fireplace is level using the spirit level used i...

Page 15: ...of the valve We recommend installing a shut off valve between the gas supply line where it penetrates the wall fireplace mounting plate and the inlet on the fireplace This will allow gas to be shut off to the fireplace by simply removing the fireplace surround to gain access to the shut off valve 4 The fireplace and its main burner valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system durin...

Page 16: ...are fully disengaged from the base bracket 3 Rotate the Valve Receiver Module and mounting bracket Toward you 90 degrees 4 Slide off the Battery compartment cover 5 Install the 4 AA batteries supplied using the guides inside the battery pack to show you the correct battery orientation 6 Replace the battery compartment cover Rotate the Valve Receiver Module and mounting bracket into its home positi...

Page 17: ...o flow but not so large that you can t control the flow 3 You will notice that the burner surface is designed with turned up edges that form a tray to hold the glass media 4 Starting at one end pour the glass media onto the burner tray keeping the pouring spout on the poly bag toward the center of the burner to avoid spillage of glass pieces over the sides of the burner See the adjacent illustrati...

Page 18: ... edges of the panel are aligned with the edges of the top panel and mounting plate and tighten all four Philips head screws 7 Position the right side panel so it aligns with the three PEM nuts on the mounting plate and the front PEM nut on the top panel Align the rear and top panel edges with the adjoining parts and insert and tighten the four Philips head screws 8 Install the bottom panel next Gu...

Page 19: ...of the surround tipped slightly away from the fireplace 4 While looking behind the surround with integrated screen guide the two surround brackets onto the for ward detent of the mating brackets on the fireplace top You might find it easier to engage one bracket and then the other Lower the surround until both bracket sets are fully mated 5 Carefully push the top of the surround with integrated sc...

Page 20: ...t or the optional Wall Switch push the OFF button until you hear an audible signal to insure the appliance is off 4 Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas Then smell for gas including near the floor If you smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety information above If you don t smell gas proceed to step 5 5 Using either the Remote Handset or the optional Wall Switch simultaneously press the ON and H...

Page 21: ...revent any gas flow unless manually lighting the pilot See full lighting instructions Periodically check the pilot and burner flames comparing them to figure 2 on the preceding page and the image at the bottom of this page LIGHTING OPERATION AND RATING INFORMATION The Lighting Operation and Rating information is located on a plate on the RH side of the firebox To access the plate remove the surrou...

Page 22: ...te depicted is different from the one included with your fireplace the buttons and operation of the remote is the same Follow the instructions in the manual using these guidelines The large flame button as seen in the manual s images is equivalent to the up arrow on your remote The small flame button as seen in the manual is equivalent to the down arrow on your remote GV60 Remote Control shown in ...

Page 23: ...ensure that your fireplace will not turn on when you don t want it on First ensure your replace is turned off including the pilot and cold BEFORE going ahead Close the shut off valve on the gas supply line to the appliance Remove all batteries from the receiver as well as the battery from the handset Automatic Shut Off in certain conditions Your fireplace s remote control is equipped with an autom...

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Page 29: ... cleaner may be used to clean the metal parts of the firebox Leave the glass burner media in place Use a soft brush to clean the burner glass media If the burner media does need to be removed carefully scoop it off the burner and avoid dropping glass pieces in the air gaps around the burner Follow the instructions on page 16 of this manual when replacing the burner media on the burner top AIR FLOW...

Page 30: ...alified service per son to fill out one of the maintenance record forms below each time the fireplace is serviced This will help insure that all of the required maintenance procedures have been completed at least annually Regular maintenance will help keep the fireplace functioning in a safe and reliable manner Additional forms are available from your installer or service person when needed ...

Page 31: ...ule NG 16VF 301 Burner Module LP 16VF 302 TWENTY TWENTY TWENTY TWENTY6 6 6 6 VF VF VF VF REPLACEMENT PARTS REPLACEMENT PARTS REPLACEMENT PARTS REPLACEMENT PARTS PART NAME P N PART NAME P N Burner Orifice NG NGVF 26 Firebox Enamel Panel Rear 26VF 201 Burner Orifice LP LPVF 26 Firebox Enamel Panel Left 26VF 202 Burner Glass Media Clear Mixed 26VF 200 Firebox Enamel Panel Right 26VF 203 Burner Module...

Page 32: ...31 CONTROL SCHEMATIC Caution Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing the controls Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation Verify proper operation after servicing ...

Page 33: ... Manifold Pressure after Installation High Fire _____________ in WC Low Fire _____________ in WC Altitude feet above sea level _____________________________________________ Was the stove de rated circle one Yes No If the stove was de rated to what orifice size _____________________________________________ Other installation notes _____________________________________________ ______________________...

Page 34: ...d will nullify this warranty This warranty is void if a The unit has been operated in atmospheres contaminated by chlorine fluorine or other damaging chemicals b The unit is subject to submersion in water or prolonged periods of dampness or condensation c Any damage to the unit combustion chamber heat exchanger or other components due to water or weather damage which is the result of but not limit...

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