PERFECTION-SCHWANK GFP28MNG, Owner'S Operation And Installation Manual

Page 1: ...formed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier WARNING Improperinstallation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause injury orpropertydamage Refertothis manual for correct installation and operational procedures For assistance or additional infor mation consult a qualified in staller service agency or the gas supplier WARNING This is an unvented gas fired heater I...

Page 2: ...dded to the gas The odor helps you detect a gas leak However the odor added to the gas can fade Gas may be present even though no odor exists Make certain you read and understand all Warnings Keep this manual for reference It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this fireplace Safety Information continues on next page Safety Information 2 Product Identification 4 Local Codes 5 Unpacking 5...

Page 3: ...acturing residues 9 Do not allow fans to blow directly into the fireplace Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns Ceiling fans can create drafts that alter burner flame patterns Altered burner patterns can cause sooting 10 Do not use a blower insert heat exchanger insert or other accessory not approved for use with this heater 11 This fireplace needs fresh air ventilation to run properly...

Page 4: ...mbly Figure 2 Fireplace Top Louvered Hood Bottom Louver Assembly Screen Assembly Top Outer Casing Firebox Support Side Access Door Rear Access Door Base Rear Burner Right Front Branch 5 Front Burner Front Log 1 Left Front Branch 4 Rear Log 2 Gas Regulator ...

Page 5: ...pletion Sensor Shutoff System ODS The ODS pilot is a required feature for vent free room heaters The ODS system protects against oxygen depletion and any interruption in the fuel supply If either occurs the ODS shuts off gas flow to the burner turning the fireplace off An internal regulator controls fluctuations in your gas pressure Piezo Ignition System This fireplace has a piezo ignitor This sys...

Page 6: ...92 Section 5 3 defines confined space as having an air volume of less than 50 cubic feet 127 cubic cm for each 1000 Btu Hr input rating of all appliances in the space cubic feet equals length x width x height of space Include adjoining rooms only if there are doorless passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms PROVIDING ADEQUATE VENTILATION The following is exerpts from National Fuel Gas ...

Page 7: ...ter ___________________ Btu Hr Gas fireplace logs ___________________ Btu Hr Other gas appliances ___________________ Btu Hr Total ___________________ Btu Hr Example Gas water heater 40 000 Btu Hr Vent free fireplace 28 000 Btu Hr Total 68 000 Btu Hr Do not include direct vent gas appliances Direct vent draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors 4 Compare the maximum Btu Hr t...

Page 8: ... of ventilation grills or ducts WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING Rework worksheet adding the space of the adjoining unconfined space The combined spaces must have enough fresh air to supply all appliances in both spaces Figure 4 Ventilation Air from Outdoors Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts You must provide two perma nent openings one within 12 o...

Page 9: ...place next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating fireplace where impurities in the air such as tobacco smoke exist may discolor walls INSTALLING IMPORTANT Vent free heaters add moisture to the air Although this is beneficial installing fireplace in rooms without enough ventilation air may cause mildew to form from too much moisture See Air for Combustion and Ventilation pages 6 through 8 I...

Page 10: ...Slide other end of adjusting plate shim in slot on mitered edge of side brass trim see Figure 5 6 While firmly holding edges of brass trim together tighten both set screws on the adjusting plate with slotted screwdriver 7 Repeat steps 1 through 6 for other side Side Brass Trim Top Brass Trim Slot Mitered Edge Slot Shim Set Screws Adjusting Plate Figure 5 Assembling Brass Trim Trim Hanging Screws A...

Page 11: ...installation using the GM28MU cabinet mantel and the GFP28HBU hearth base accessory The hearth base accessory shown is optional for this installation You can install fireplace and cabinet mantel directly on the floor 1 Assemble cabinet mantel and hearth base Assembly instructions are included with each accessory WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING For conventional installation it is recommended you use the...

Page 12: ...e top to run flexible gas line to fireplace see Figure 9 Make sure to locate access hole so cabinet mantel will cover it when installed Note You can secure base to floor using wood screws Countersink screw heads and putty over Figure 9 Placing Hearth Base Accessory Against Wall Electrical Outlet Hearth Base Flexible Gas Line Gas Line Access Hole 6 Install gas piping to fireplace location This inst...

Page 13: ...th wood screws through these holes and into hearth or floor 8 Connect fireplace to gas supply see page 17 9 Check all gas connections for leaks See Checking Gas Connections page 18 10 After heater is secured replace mantel on hearth base see Figure 10 Make sure mantel is flush against wall Install brass trim see page 10 Continued Figure 11 Inserting Fireplace Into Cabinet Mantel Figure 10 Installi...

Page 14: ...s door of fireplace Plug electrical cord into electrical outlet 6 Carefully insert fireplace into rough opening 7 Attach fireplace to wall studs using nails or wood screws through holes in nailing flange see Figure 14 8 Check all gas connections for leaks See Checking Gas Connections page 18 9 Install brass trim after final finishing and or painting of wall see Figure 6 page 10 1 Frame in rough op...

Page 15: ...ntel shelf and top of fireplace opening If your installation does not meet the above minimum clearances you must raise the mantel to an acceptable height OR remove the mantel Distances to Underside of Mantel Underside of Mantel Shelf 20 241 2 271 2 30 All minimum distances are in inches Top of Fireplace Opening 2 1 2 6 8 10 Figure 15 Minimum Mantel Clearances for Built In Installation Mantel Shelf...

Page 16: ...odes Use pipe of 1 2 diameter or greater to allow proper gas volume to fireplace If pipe is too small undue loss of pressure will occur Installation must include a manual shutoff valve union and plugged 1 8 NPT tap Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up NPT tap must be upstream from fireplace see Figure 16 page 17 Check your building codes for any special requirements for locating manu...

Page 17: ...river Phillips screwdriver sealant resistant to LP gas not provided 1 Remove fireplace screen Remove two screws that hold fireplace screen in place for shipping These screws are located near top of screen Discard screws Lift fireplace screen up and pull out to remove 2 Remove access door from rear or side of fireplace See Product Identification page 4 for access door locations 3 Remove screws that...

Page 18: ...orrect all leaks at once WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING Never use an open flame to check for a leak Apply a mixture of liquid soap and water to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once Figure 18 Attaching Flexible Gas Lines Together 5 Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads of gas connector attached to flexible gas line see Figure 18 Connect flexible gas line to flexib...

Page 19: ...as meter 3 Make sure control knob of fireplace is in the OFF position 4 Check all joints from manual shutoff valve to thermostat gas valve see Figure 20 Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints Bubbles forming show a leak 5 Correct all leaks at once 6 Light fireplace see Operating Fireplace pages 21 through 24 Thermostat controlled models or pages 24 through 26 Manually controlled mode...

Page 20: ...Figure 21 2 Slide rear log 2 into place behind rear burner see Figure 22 3 Place left front branch 4 and right front branch 5 24 and 30 models or front branch 4 18 model into place see Figure 23 Make sure notches on bottom rest on grates Figure 22 Installing Rear Log Tab Front Log 1 Figure 21 Installing Front Log Rear Log 2 WARNING Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or...

Page 21: ... switch do not use any phone in your building 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 C Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob Never use tools If the knob will not push in or turn by hand don t try to repair it call a qualified service technician or gas suppl...

Page 22: ... to the next step 5 Turn control knob counterclockwise C clockwise to the PILOT position Press in control knob for five 5 seconds see Figure 25 above Note If running fireplace for first time there will be air in gas line You may need to press in control knob for 30 seconds or longer This will allow air to bleed from the gas system 6 Continue pressing control knob in Press and release ignitor butto...

Page 23: ...tions page 22 2 Depress control knob and light pilot with match 3 Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob Now follow step 8 above Continued BLOWER OPERATION WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING This fireplace has a three prong grounded electrical plug this plug helps protect you against electrical shock Only connect plug to a properlygrounded th...

Page 24: ...n 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 WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING If you do not follow these instructions exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or loss of life FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING OPERATING FIREPLACE M...

Page 25: ...with match see Manual Lighting Procedure page 26 7 Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob Note If pilot goes out repeat steps 3 through 7 If control knob does not pop out when released contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs Thermocouple Ignitor Electrode Pilot Burner OPERATING FIREPLACE Manually Controlled Mode...

Page 26: ...l knob and turn clockwise Clockwise to the OFF position Shutting Off Burners Only pilot stays lit 1 Turn control knob clockwise Clockwise to the HIGH position 2 Press in and turn clockwise Clockwise to the PILOT position MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE 1 Follow steps 1 through 5 under Lighting Instructions page 24 2 Depress control knob and light pilot with match 3 Keep control knob pressed in for 30 se...

Page 27: ...ront burner flame pattern Figure 32 shows incorrect front burner flame pattern The incorrect burner flame pattern shows yellow tipping at top of blue flame WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING If front burner flame pattern shows yellow tipping your fireplace could produce increased levels of carbon monoxide Follow instruc tions at bottom of this page Yellow flame on rear burner is normal NOTICE Do not mista...

Page 28: ... broken or chipped dime sized or larger TROUBLE SHOOTING Note All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING Turn off fireplace and let cool before servicing Only a qualified service person should service and repair fireplace WARNING ICON G 001 CAUTION Never use a wire needle or similar object to clean ODS pilot This can damage ODS pilot unit Continued POSSIB...

Page 29: ...lock system to reset Repeat ignition operation POSSIBLE CAUSE 1 Gas supply turned off or manual shutoff valve closed 2 Control knob not in PILOT position 3 Control knob not pressed in while in PILOT position 4 Air in gas lines when installed 5 ODS pilot is clogged 6 Gas regulator setting is not correct 1 Control knob not fully pressed in 2 Control knob not pressed in long enough 3 Manual shutoff v...

Page 30: ...urner s seeCleaningand Maintenance page 28 2 Replace gas regulator 1 Problem will stop after a few hours of operation 1 Turn control knob to LO position and let warm up for a minute 2 Operate burners until air is removed from line Have gas line checked by local propane gas company 3 Observe minimum installation clearances see page 11 4 Clean burners see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 28 or replace...

Page 31: ...logged 1 Gas leak See Warn ing statement above 2 Control valve defective 1 Foreign matter be tween control valve and burner 2 Gas leak See Warn ing statement above 1 Not enough combus tion ventilation air OBSERVED PROBLEM Fireplace produces a clicking ticking noise just after burners are lit or shut off Fireplace produces unwanted odors Fireplace shuts off in use ODS operates Gas odor even when co...

Page 32: ...03090 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Log Base Assembly Variable Manually Controlled Models 4 5 27 8 9 8 8 19 13 12 8 6 2 1 7 7 1 7 2 10 18 23 16 11 26 14 6 6 6 6 21 15 19 3 29 24 30 20 28 31 25 17 22 GFP28MNG ...

Page 33: ...1 100999 05 Rear Burner Assembly 1 12 102256 04BR Base Assembly 1 13 098271 06 Ignitor Cable 1 14 101924 01CB Firebox Bottom 1 15 098867 09 Gas Regulator 1 16 101004 04 Front Burner Injector 1 17 102445 01 Piezo Ignitor 1 18 101007 01 Crossover Tube 1 19 099387 05 Pilot Tube 1 20 101972 01 Valve and Piezo Bracket 1 21 M11084 38 Regulator Hex Screw 2 22 102668 01 Front Burner Tube 1 23 101008 01 Ga...

Page 34: ...34 103090 18 6 4 5 27 8 9 8 8 19 13 12 2 1 7 7 1 7 2 10 16 11 26 14 3 6 6 6 6 22 25 23 19 24 13 7 2 20 15 28 21 17 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Log Base Assembly Thermostat Controlled Models GFP28TNG ...

Page 35: ...racket 1 10 101330 05 Front Burner Assembly 1 11 100999 05 Rear Burner Assembly 1 12 102256 04BR Base Assembly 1 13 098271 06 Ignitor Cable 1 14 101924 01CB Firebox Bottom 1 15 098867 09 Gas Regulator 1 16 101004 04 Front Burner Injector 1 17 102845 01 Inlet Tube 1 18 101382 01 Thermovalve Bracket 1 19 099387 03 Pilot Tube 1 20 102846 01 Burner Tube 1 21 097809 02 Adapter 1 22 099211 01 Screw 2 23...

Page 36: ...36 103090 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Fireplace 1 2 3 4 5 6 15 6 17 18 20 9 16 16 16 7 16 16 19 13 13 24 13 10 11 16 16 23 14 25 16 8 12 32 26 28 22 11 11 30 27 31 16 16 29 GFP28MNG GFP28TNG ...

Page 37: ...01347 01CB 1 Outer Base 13 099230 02 4 099230 02 4 Shoulder Screw 14 098304 01 15 098304 01 15 Phillips Pan Head Screw 10 15 101872 02 1 101872 03 1 Firebox Top 16 M11084 26 6 M11084 26 61 Hex Screw 10 17 101746 01 1 101746 01 1 Handle 18 100587 01 3 100587 01 3 Brass Screw 6 20x3 8 19 101784 01 2 101784 01 2 Snap in Magnet 20 101367 02BR 1 101367 02BR 1 Screen Assembly 21 101404 01 1 Baffle 22 09...

Page 38: ...0 28 000 Type Gas Natural Gas Only Ignition Piezo Manifold Pressure 3 4 W C Inlet Gas Pressure in of water Maximum 10 5 Minimum 5 For purpose of input adjustment Shipping Weight 80 lbs SPECIFICATIONS You may have further questions about installation operation or troubleshooting If so contact Perfection Schwank s Technical Service Department at 1 800 776 8459 Outside Georgia or 706 554 2101 WIRING ...

Page 39: ...arts replaced under warranty Parts Under Warranty Contact authorized dealers of this product If they can t supply original replace ment part s call Perfection Schwank s Technical Service Department at 1 800 776 8459 Outside Georgia or 706 554 2101 When calling Perfection Schwank have ready your name your address model number of your fireplace how fireplace was malfunctioning type of gas used propa...

Page 40: ...pairing a defective heater will be the responsibility of the owner TOTHEFULLEXTENTALLOWEDBYTHELAWOFTHEJURISDICTIONTHATGOVERNSTHESALEOFTHE PRODUCT THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ANY AND ALL OTHER EXPRESSED WARRANTIES AND LIMITS THE DURATION OF ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO ONE 1 YEAR ON ALL COMPO NENTS FROM THE DATE OF...