GARNET DIRECT VENT ROOM HEATER
250-6443B October 7, 2003 Page 3
GARNET DIRECT VENT ROOM HEATER
250-6443B October 7, 2003 Page 4
LISTINGS AND CODE APPROVALS
The Garnet Direct Vent Gas Appliance is listed to ANSI standard Z21.88(b)-1999/CSA 2.33b-M99 Vented Gas
F
ireplace Heaters and applicable sections of UL307b Gas Burning Heating Appliances for Manufactured Homes
and Recreational Vehicles, CAN/CGA 2.17-M91 Gas Fired Appliances for use at High Altitudes, by OMNI-Test
Laboratories, Inc., Beaverton, OR.
SPECIFICATIONS
Natural Gas Propane
†0-2000' †0-2000'
Input Rate on "HI" (BTU/Hr) 17,500 16,000
Input Rate on "LO (Btu/Hr) 11,500 12,000
Max. Output (BTU/Hr)** 14,500 13,500
Main Burner Orifice .078 .0469
Min. Inlet Pressure (Inches W.C.) 4.5" 11"
Max. Inlet Pressure (Inches W.C.) 7.0" 14"
Manifold Pressure on "HI" (Inches W.C.) 3.5" 10"
**Max Venting, Blower ON
†This appliance is equipped for altitudes 0-2000' (0-610 M) in USA: and in Canada for altitudes of 0-4500' (0-1370 M). In
USA for Altitudes above 2000', the vent configuration, orifice, or combination of both may need to be changed. See page
36 of this manual for information on making these changes.
Failure to follow all of the required installation procedures may result in property damage, bodily injury or
even death. This appliance must be installed in accordance with all local codes, if any (and approved by the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts); if none, follow the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, or the Canadian
Installation Code, CAN/CGA 149. NOTE: Have the gas supply line installed in accordance with local building codes
by a qualified installer approved and/or licensed as required by the locality. (In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
installation must be performed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter.)
Manufactured Home or Mobile Home installation may occur only after the home is site located and must
conform with the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280, or, when such a
standard is not applicable, the Standard for Manufactured Home Installations, ANSI/NCSBCS A225.1, or Standard
for Gas Equipped Recreational Vehicles and Mobile Housing, CSA Z240.4.
When installed, the appliance must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence
of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1.
The Garnet is manufactured to operate on Natural Gas (NG), it is field convertible to Liquid Propane (LP) using
the manufacturer's conversion kit.
All exhaust gases must be vented outside the structure of the living-area. Combustion air is drawn from outside
the living-area structure.
Notify your insurance company prior to connecting gas to this fireplace.
Installation requirements diagrammed and explained in this manual are grouped into segments for ease of
procedure. While these requirements must be met fully, the order of installation may be subject to the procedure best
suited for your specific placement of the fireplace.
NOTE: Illustrations throughout these instructions reflect typical installations and are for design purposes
only. Actual installation may vary slightly due to individual design preferences. However, minimum and
maximum clearances must be maintained at all times.
The illustrations and diagrams used throughout these installation instructions are not drawn to scale.
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