Vermont Castings Insert Studio LHEC20, Homeowner'S Installation And Operating Manual

Page 1: ...ollow the gas suppliers instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department WARNING IF THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL IS NOT FOLLOWED EXACTLY A FIRE OR EXPLO SION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE PER SONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING APPLIANCE INSTALLER CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION FOR YOUR SAFETY Installation and service must ...

Page 2: ...on 6 Gas Supply Pressures 7 Fan Kit 7 Fan Removal Instructions 7 Installation of Trim Switch for RN RP Gas Valves 7 Venting and Installation 8 Common Flue Installations 9 Liner Installation 9 Draft Relief Opening 9 Test Chimney Draw 9 Vent Safety System 10 Vent Safety Switch Access 10 Ceramic Refractory Installation 10 Operating Instructions General Glass Information 11 Louvre Removal 11 Glass Cle...

Page 3: ...panel extending the full width and depth of the heater The insert can not be installed directly onto or into combustibles Installation Operating Instructions IMPORTANT PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY It is normal for fireplaces fabricated of steel to give off some expansion and or contraction noises during the start up or cool down cycle Similar noises are found with your furnace heat exchanger...

Page 4: ... 14 355 mm 15 394 mm 16 419 mm H 17 432 mm 17 438 mm 20 527 mm 20 527 mm I 13 340 mm 13 333 mm 16 406 mm 16 406 mm J 19 486 mm 19 492 mm 23 590 mm 23 590 mm K 15 381 mm 15 381 mm 17 432 mm 18 457 mm L 10 266 mm 11 292 mm 12 324 mm 13 349 mm M 8 216 mm 8 216 mm 8 216 mm 8 216 mm N 37 946 mm 37 946 mm 37 946 mm 37 946 mm O 19 486 mm 19 486 mm 19 486 mm 19 486 mm P 27 692 mm 27 692 mm 27 692 mm 27 69...

Page 5: ...el a noncombus tible hearth must extend a minimum 12 305mm in front of the fireplace If the fireplace is recessed into the wall and at least 12 305mm above floor level no hearth is required The use of wallpaper adjacent to this fire place is not recommended as high tem peratures given off by this fireplace may adversely effect the binders in the adhe sive used to apply the wallpaper NOTE Insulating aro...

Page 6: ... copper or flex connector use only approved fittings Always provide a union when using black iron pipe so the gas line can be easily disconnected for burner or fan servicing See gas specifications for pressure details and ratings NOTE If flex connector is used it must be kept inside of the heater These gas inserts are approved for installation in solid fuel burning masonry or zero clearance fireplaces ...

Page 7: ...l codes or in the ab sence of local codes with the current CSA C22 1 Canadian Electrical Code U S Installations follow local codes and the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 Should this fan require servicing the power supply must be disconnected For rewiring of any replacement components refer to Figure 6 Fan Removal Instructions 1 Turn off gas and electricity 2 Remove the front glass 3 Remo...

Page 8: ...to obtain the best performance safety and efficiency for the gas insert fireplace the LHEC30 and LHER30 gas insert must be installed with an approved 4 diameter flue liner The LHER20 and LHEC20 should be installed with an approved 3 diameter flue liner as per current CSA B149 1 or National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 4 Any flue damper must be removed or blocked open 5 The chimney must be clean an...

Page 9: ...ight 17 438 mm for LHEC20 and LHER20 21 533mm for LHEC30 and LHER30 and access from the front is not possible remove the flue collar plate unscrew and slide out from the back of the unit Now attach the liner to the flue collar lift up and slide flue collar plate back onto the unit top It is important that the plate is completely inserted and the front screw is fastened again in order to line up the fl...

Page 10: ...Blocked Flue Shut Off Switch Access The shut off switch system of these inserts is designed to be accessed from either inside the combustion firebox chamber or outside at the back of the inserts fireplace Access to the shut off switch from outside of the insert 1 Turn off the unit and let it cool down if it has been operating 2 Shut off the gas and the electrical source to the fire place 3 Disconnect...

Page 11: ...n 2 Remove logs from packaging 3 Place logs according to the model instructions be low LHEC20 LHER20 Figs 18 a Place rear left log JR7 Use the log s bottom holes to locate it onto one pin stud of the rear log bracket on the left and the other end of the log will sit on top of the lid of the left log support b Place rear right log JR8 Use the log s bottom holes to locate it onto the two 2 pin studs...

Page 12: ...se flame height Turn clockwise to increase flame height HV102 Fig 20 Flame adjustment knob for Honeywell Valve Honeywell Valve It is important to periodically perform a visual check of the pilot and the burner flames Compare them to the Figure 22 and Figure 23 or 24 If any of the flames appear abnormal call a service person Flame Characteristics Large Lava Rock Placement The large lava rock provided...

Page 13: ...rn counterclockwise to increase flame height Turn clockwise to lower flame height FP390 FLAME ADJUSTMENT KNOB 11 21 96 SIT Valve Fig 21 Flame adjustment knob for SIT Valve LG287 LHEDV20 log flames 4 03 LG287 Fig 23 Correct burner flame appearance for LHEC20 and LHER20 LG288 LHEDV30 Log flames 4 03 LG288 Fig 24 Correct burner flame appearance for LHEC30 and LHER30 ...

Page 14: ...BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the heater area for gas Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any fireplace Do not touch any electric switch Do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s To Turn Off Gas To Heater L...

Page 15: ...er wire accross terminals at wall switch if burner comes on replace defective wall switch If okay jumper wires across wall switch wires at valve if burner comes on wires are faulty or connections are bad B Thermopile may not be 1 Be sure wire connections from thermopile at generating sufficient gas valve terminals are tight and thermopile is millivoltage fully inserted into pilot bracket 2 One of t...

Page 16: ...st Pilot Flame Height All Wiring Connections Replace Thermopile Thermocouple Needs A Minimum of 14mv Defective Valve Turn To Pilot Meter Should Read Greater Than 100 Mv If Not Replace Pilot Lights With Piezo Ignitor YES YES YES YES Pilot Stays Lit Pilot Lights Main Burner System OK START CHECK Valve Is Turned On On off Switch Is Not Turned On Watch For Grounded Wires Thermopile Needs A Minimum 325...

Page 17: ... control 7 If the manual switch is in the LOCAL position the valve will be at the highest fixed pressure setting The transmitter will control the fan only Shut Off Procedure If the manual switch is in the REMOTE position the transmitter can shut off the main burner and fan How ever the control is still on and a command from the transmitter can turn on the main burner or fan To shut off the system t...

Page 18: ...UTO mode push the time and down keys simultaneously for at least 3 seconds To Change Batteries 1 Remove cover on the backside of the transmitter Install 3 AAA batteries as shown and reattach cover 2 Once steps 1 3 in OPERATION are completed receiver valve and transmitter are now ready Press any button on transmitter for recognition process to occur between the receiver valve and transmitter 3 Use ...

Page 19: ...ode will clear itself after approximate ly 1 minutes and return to normal operation If the setting is above room temperature on the transmitter does the main valve and fan turn on If the setting is below room temperature on the transmitter does the main valve and fan turn off Turn pilotstat knob to OFF to turn valve completely off Auto Path Yes Yes No If the manual switch is set to REMOTE press th...

Page 20: ...t period Cycle switch once and leave in remote Press any key on transmit ter for recognition operation Local Path Move switch from local to remote Press any key on transmitter Move switch back to local Yes Yes If the manual switch is set to REMOTE press the mode but ton to display ON Does transmitter con trol the main burner and fan Does transmitter change levels of flame height fan speed and set t...

Page 21: ...an occa sional checkup and cleaning and some may require ad justment If repair is necessary it should be performed by a qualified technician In order to properly clean the burner and pilot assembly turn off the gas to the unit remove the window frame panel and logs exposing the burner and pilot assembly Clean all foreign materials from the top of the burner Check to make sure that burner parts are ...

Page 22: ... 11a b 12a b 13a b 15 20 23 a b 21 22a b LOCAL REMOTE ON PILOT OFF L E D 24a b 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 35 34 36 41 40 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 4894 LHEDV parts 4 03 51 37 38 52 CFM Corporation reserves the right to make changes in design materials specifications prices and discontinue colors and products at any time without notice LHE Series 5360 ...

Page 23: ...1 10001741 10001741 10001741 11b Pilot Assembly PSE Prop 10001742 10001742 10001742 10001742 12a Pilot Assembly RFN Nat 20002266 20002266 12b Pilot Assembly RFP Prop 20002268 20002268 13a Pilot Orifice RFN Nat 20000908 20000908 13b Pilot Orifice RFP Prop 20000907 20000907 14 Pilot Tubing w Fittings 10001296 10001296 10001296 10001296 15 Manifold Tubing w Fittings 57318 57318 57318 57318 16 Thermocou...

Page 24: ...0005098 42 Bracket Rear Log Assembly 10005370 10005369 10006771 10005489 43 Bracket Log Support Assembly 10004885 10004885 44 Gasket Cover Sensor Access 10005007 10005007 10005007 10005007 45 Bracket Support Grate 10003479 10003479 46 Hinge 2 Springs 52356 52356 52356 52356 47 Shield Heat Pilot 10000248 10000248 10000248 10000248 48 Sensor Safety Switch Assy 10005074 10005074 10005074 10005074 49 ...

Page 25: ...ck LHER30DKS Arch Door Pewter LHER30DKG Arch Door Gold Ceramic Firebox Liners Model Description LHER20CR Ceramic Fiber Brick LHEC20CR Ceramic Fiber Brick LHEC30CR Ceramic Fiber Brick LHER30CR Ceramic Fiber Brick Face Kits NOTE One is required for LHEC20 and LHEC30 Model Description LHEC20FB Louvre T B Black LHEC20LKB Filigree T B Black LHEC20LKS Filigree T B Pewter LHEC30FB Louvre T B Black LHEC30...

Page 26: ...y installation Lift the complete burner assembly up and out of unit to clear support ledge Fig 29 Remove the existing fan assembly if installed 5 Remove the hood and inner baffle Fig 30 6 Install the LHEC20 LHER20 insert by pushing it all the way back inside the shell Fig 31 For complete gas line and venting installation refer to Pages 6 and 8 FP1506 EP28 5 remove bottom door rail 6 17 04 djt FP150...

Page 27: ...s shop Ifuponinspection thedamageisfoundtobethefaultofthemanufacturer repairs will be authorized at no charge to the customer parts and or labor Any part and or component replaced under the provisions of this warranty is covered for six months or the remainder of the original warranty whichever is longest This warranty is limited to the repair of or replacement of part s found to be defective in m...

Page 28: ...6 60 LHEC20RFN 51 2 71 75 60 LHEC20RFP 51 2 72 76 60 LHER20RN 51 0 69 N A 59 LHER20RP 51 0 70 N A 59 LHEC30RN 48 5 69 72 64 LHEC30RP 48 5 70 73 64 LHEC30RFN 48 5 69 72 64 LHEC30RFP 48 5 70 73 64 LHER30RN 52 1 68 N A 64 LHER30RP 52 1 69 N A 64 2695 Meadowvale Blvd Mississauga Ontario Canada L5N 8A3 800 668 5323 www cfmcorp com CFM Corporation ...