Waterford Appliances NATURAL GAS E61-LP - Manual (Page 6)

6 Waterford E61 Gas Fireplace Insert
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION INTO
AFACTORY BUILT
FIREPLACE
The WATERFORD Gas Inserts have been test-
ed and approved to be vented into any ap-
proved Factory Built Fireplace that will allow
the Insert to physically fit into the firebox.
If the factory built fireplace height is too
low for your Insert, you may remove the
smoke shelf, baffle plate, and damper
plate from the factory built fireplace if
removable without cutting or torching,
as long as these items are saved and are
re-installed in the event that the Insert is
removed.
BEFORE YOU START
Safe installation and operation of this appliance
requires common sense, however, we are
required by the Canadian Safety Standards
and ANSI Standards to make you aware of the
following:
General Safety Information
1) The appliance installation must conform
with local codes or in the absence of local
codes, with current CAN/CGA B149 (in
Canada) or the current National Fuel Gas
Code ANSI Z223.1. This appliance MUST be
installed by a qualified gas fitter technician
only.
2) Installation and repair should be done
by a qualified service person.
3) The appliance should be inspected before
use and at least annually by a professional
service person. More frequent cleaning
may be required due to excessive lint from
carpeting, bedding material, etc. It is imper-
ative that control compartments, and circu-
lating air passageways of the appliance be
kept clean and free from excessive lint from
carpeting and pet hair.
4) See general construction and assembly
instructions. This appliance may only be
installed in a vented, non-combustible fire-
place.
5) This appliance may be installed into bed-
rooms when used with a Listed Millivolt
Thermostat. Some areas may have further
requirements, check local codes before
installation.
6) This unit is approved for installation into a
mobile home.
7) Always connect this fireplace to a chimney
and vent to the outside of the building
IMPORTANT:
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
The Waterford Gas Fireplace must be installed
in accordance with these instructions. Careful-
ly read all the instructions in this manual first.
Consult the building authority having jurisdiction
to determine the need for a permit prior to
starting the installation.
Note: Failure to follow these instructions
could cause a malfunction of the
heater which could result in death,
serious bodily injury, and/or prop-
erty damage. Failure to follow these
instructions may also void your
fire insurance and/or warranty.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
This appliance requires air for proper combus-
tion. Always provide adequate combustion and
ventilation air. Follow instructions and informa-
tion in the current CAN/CGA B149 (in Canada)
or the current National Fuel Gas Code ANSI
Z223.1 (in the USA), regarding requirements for
combustion and ventilation air.
GAS PIPE TESTING
The appliance must be isolated from the gas
supply piping system by closing its individual
manual shutoff valve during any pressure test-
ing of the gas supply piping system at test
pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig. (3.45
kPa).
SPECIFICATIONS
Fuel: Natural gas or Propane
Electrical: 120V A.C. system.
Fan/Blower: Variable speed, 140 CFM.
Log Sets: Ceramic fiber, 3 per set.
Vent System: Listed two 3" co-linear
aluminum flex liners.
ZERO CLEARANCE
INSTALLATION
The WATERFORD Gas Inserts are only ap-
proved for installation into the WATER-
FORD E61 Gas Insert Zero Clearance Fire-
place Kit, model #270-900.
NOTE: There are changes in clearances
and other differences when installing
into the Zero Clearance Kit. Read the Zero
Clearance Kit manual and the decal on the
Kit.
envelope. Never vent to another room or
inside a building. Make sure that the vent
is properly sized and is of adequate height
to provide the proper draft.
8) Inspect the venting system annually for
blockage and any signs of deterioration.
9) Any safety glass removed for servicing
must be replaced prior to operating the
appliance.
10) To prevent injury, do not allow anyone who
is unfamiliar with the operation to use the
fireplace.
11) Due to high temperatures, the appliance
should be located out of high traffic areas
and away from furniture and draperies.
Children and adults should be alerted to the
hazards of high surface temperatures,
especially the fireplace glass and gold
trims, and should stay away to avoid burns
or clothing ignition. Young children should
be carefully supervised when they are in
the same room as the appliance. Clothing or
other flammable material should not be
placed on or near the appliance.
12) WARNING: Failure to position the parts
in accordance with the diagrams in
this manual or failure to use only
parts specifically approved with this
appliance may result in property dam-
age or personal injury.
13) Do not use this appliance if any part has
been under water. Immediately call a qual-
ified service technician to inspect the ap-
pliance and to replace any part of the
control system and any gas control which
has been under water.
INSTALLATION
CHECKLIST
The Waterford Gas Insert is installed as listed
below.
1) Unit Location - check Clearances to Com-
bustibles on page 7.
2) Make the gas connections and electrical
connection for fan. See page 8.
3) Install the 3" flue liner to the sliding connec-
tor plate. See page 9.
4) Slide the unit half way into the fireplace.
Emissions from burning wood or gas could
contain chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm.