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 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNERS

MANUAL

GRATE FIRES VENTED ASSEMBLAGE

Models

For new construction

         

      For masonry fireplace

GE101G30B30N

         

       GE102G30B30N

GE101G30B30P

         

       GE102G30B30P

GE101G36FB30N

         

       GE102G36FB30N

GE101G36FB30P

         

       GE102G36FB30P

PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING AND OPERATING
THE APPLIANCE.

Installer: Leave this manual with the appliance.
Consumer: Retain this manual for future reference

WARNING: 

If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may

result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

 - Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or
any other appliances.

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 neighbors phone. Follow the gas suppliers     
instructions.
* If you cannot reach your gas supplier; call the fire department.

- Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas
supplier.

WARNING:

 This appliance is equipped for either Natural or Propane Gas. Field conversion is

not permitted. This appliance can be returned for conversion.

Grate Fires

P.O. Box 400 * Washington, Georgia 30673 * (PH) 800-453-6774 (FAX) 706-678-5470

 

email coal@nu-z.net

 

         Web site: www.gratefires.com

Summary of Contents for GE101G30B30N

Page 1: ...r use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliances 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 neighbors phone Follow the gas suppliers instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Insta...

Page 2: ...INSTALLING THE EMBERS DECORATIVE GAS COAL SET WITH THE VENTED ASSEMBLAGE OPTION ONE AND OPTION TWO 11 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION 11 APPLIANCE LOCATION CLEARANCE 12 NATURAL GAS AND PROPANE PIPING 12 VENTING FOR THE 20 ZERO CLEARANCE FIREBOX AND THE MASONRY FIREBOX 13 EVANS GRATE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 13 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE EMBERS DECORATIVE GAS COAL BURNER 15 FOR YOUR SAFETY R...

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Page 4: ...the right side a flex connector must be provided for connection to a 3 8 inch female NPT at the gas valve INSERT INSTALLATION FOR THE 20 ZERO CLEARANCE FIREBOX 1 For remote operation install a standard electrical junction box at a convenient location and supply two wire leads 18 gauge minimum long enough to terminate inside the20 Zero Clearance Box at floor level 2 Position the 20 Zero Clearance B...

Page 5: ... optional insertion of a spacer in the bottom of the firebox is shown This spacer is recommended to facilitate placement of the bottom portion of the fire grate Extension of the hearth into the fire box is an acceptable alternative Figure 4 This sketch shows and overall view of the suggested installation It shows the suggested placement of the cross 2X4 to support the fireproof material above the ...

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Page 11: ...und install per instructions provided with the surround 1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLING THE EMBERS DECORATIVE GAS COAL SET WITH THE VENTED ASSEMBLAGE OPTION ONE AND OPTION TWO a Grate Fires products should be installed by a competent gas appliance installer When supplied as a decorative coal set the product can only be installed in a masonry fireplace with an adequately sized flue or the 20 ...

Page 12: ...F THE GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION TO THE APPLIANCE Adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at pressures in excess of psi 3 5kPa The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any ...

Page 13: ...the current National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 in the US or the natural gas and propane Installation Codes B149 1 in Canada b Before any system of gas piping is finally put to service it should be carefully tested to ensure it is gas tight As an aid in determining where the gas may leak it is recommended that a soap suds solution be used Under no conditions shall a live flame or fire be us...

Page 14: ...stalling the small firebox into a masonry fireplace do not connect this appliance to a chimney flue serving a separate solid fuel burning appliance 6 EVANS GRATE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Parts Back 2 Sides Front Coverplate 8 Bolts 8 Nuts 1 Lay rear piece on flat surface face up 2 Attach end pieces with legs to back End pieces have metal extending 1 4 beyond on leg This leg goes to the rear Do not tig...

Page 15: ...y in the base of the firebox d When using a cast iron grate before you connect the burner carefully place the grate over the burner tray making sure there is a 3 4 gap between the grate and the back of the burner tray When properly positioned no part of the burner tray may project beyond the vertical opening of the firebox e Temporarily remove the grate and connect the burner using a 3 8 flex hose...

Page 16: ...ir it Call a qualified service technician Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion D Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 1 STOP Read the safety information above on this ...

Page 17: ...tional installation codes for gas burner appliances When lighting the burner wait five 5 minutes to clear and any gas If you then smell gas stop Follow B in the safety information above If you don t smell gas go to the next step in the lighting instructions NOTE If the piezo igniter fails the pilot can be lit manually as follows 1 Position the control knob to PILOT position 2 While depressing the ...

Page 18: ...est f If the fumes are still not being exhausted completely by the flue try opening a window slightly If this clears up the problem then indications are that the room is tightly sealed and a permanent air opening must be supplied in the room where the appliance is installed Otherwise check the chimney for obstructions g Disconnect the gas supply and obtain expert advice 10 CLEANING PROCEDURE a Tur...

Page 19: ...into operation c Check periodically that the vent system is unrestricted and that a proper draft is present when the unit is in operation All vented appliances require a source of fresh air in order to vent properly Recent trends in home improvement and new tighter construction techniques have contributed to problems with chimneys venting properly If you suspect your fireplace is not venting prope...

Page 20: ...E REPAIRS SHOULD BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON CALL GRATE FIRES FOR YOUR SAFETY IF YOU SMELL GAS Open windows Don t touch any electrical switches do not use any phone in your building Extinguish any open flame Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department 14 GUARANTEE Grate Fi...

Page 21: ...tractor that must check for current compliance with the legal requirements of installation These instructions are issued by Grate Fires who have made every effort to make sure that they relate to the North American market place particularly where safety is concerned REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST Type of Control Manufacturer of Control Part Number Natural Gas and Propane Valve SIT Controls 820 640 820 639...

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