Superior DR-500CMN - User Manual

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NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
HOMEOWNER'S CARE AND
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
VENTED GAS FIREPLACE HEATERS - DIRECT VENT MODELS
P/N 725,032M REV. H 11/2004
RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
FOR YOUR SAFETY: Do not store or use gasoline
or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicin-
ity of this or any other appliance.
FOR YOUR SAFETY: What to do if you smell gas:
• DO NOT light any appliance.
• DO NOT touch any electrical switches.
• DO NOT use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor’s phone.
Follow your gas suppliers instructions.
• If your gas supplier cannot be reached, call the
fire department.
Installation and service must be performed by a
qualified installer, service agency or the gas
supplier.
POUR VOTRE SÉCURITÉ: Ne pas entreposer ni utiliser
d'essence ni d'autre vapeurs ou liquides inflammables
dans le voisinage de cet appareil ou de tout autre
appareil.
POUR VOTRE SÉCURITÉ: Que faire si vous sentez une
odeur de gaz:
• Ne pas tenter d'allumer d'appareil.
• Ne touchez à aucun interrupteur. Ne pas vous servir
des téléphones se trouvant dans le batiment où
vous vous trouvez.
• Evacuez la piéce, le bâtiment ou la zone.
• Appelez immédiatement votre fournisseur de gaz
depuis un voisin. Suivez les instructions du
fournisseur.
• Si vous ne pouvez rejoindre le fournisseur de gaz,
appelez le service dos incendies.
L'installation et service doit être exécuté par un qualifié
installeur, agence de service ou le fournisseur de gaz.
DIRECT-VENT
500/600/800 SERIES
MODELS
AVERTISSEMENT: ASSUREZ-VOUS DE BIEN SUIVRE
LES INSTRUCTIONS DONNÉ DANS CETTE NOTICE POUR
RÉDUIRE AU MINIMUM LE RISQUE D'INCENDIE OU
POUR ÉVITER TOUT DOMMAGE MATÉRIEL, TOUTE
BLESSURE OU LA MORT.
WARNING: IF THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL
IS NOT FOLLOWED EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLO-
SION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAM-
AGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.
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OTL Report No. 116-F-13-4

Summary

SUPERIOR DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE OPERATION

Critical Safety Information

Essential safety instructions for immediate user action, including gas leak procedures.

GENERAL INFORMATION AND SAFETY

Key Safety Warnings

Crucial warnings regarding appliance use, including burning wood and surface temperatures.

IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS

Installation Compliance Failure

Warning about consequences of not following installation and operating instructions.

High Surface Temperature Hazard

Alerts users to the danger of high surface temperatures and burn risks.

Flammable Material Prohibitions

Prohibits storing or using flammable liquids near the appliance.

APPLIANCE OPERATION AND CARE

Control Compartment Access

Millivolt & Electronic Lighting

Variable Flame Height Adjustment

General Maintenance Guidelines

Glass Surface Safety

Warnings about cleaning hot glass and touching the enclosure.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Annual Maintenance Tasks

Tasks to be performed annually by a qualified service technician or homeowner.

Periodic Maintenance Tasks

Tasks to be performed periodically by the homeowner after the burning season.

FRONT GLASS PANEL HANDLING

Glass Panel Safety Precautions

Critical warnings regarding handling and replacement of the glass panel.

BURNER ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES

Flame Appearance and Sooting

Guidance on achieving optimal flame appearance and avoiding sooting.

Adjustment Rod Operation

Instructions on using the adjustment rod to control air shutter opening.

Air Shutter Adjustment Warning

Warning that air shutter adjustment must be done by a qualified technician.

LOG PLACEMENT AND SETTINGS

Ceramic Fiber Log Positioning

Log Placement Safety Warnings

Warnings about hot logs, not burning wood, and log set integrity.

Factory Air Shutter Settings

APPLIANCE CHECKOUT PROCEDURES

Millivolt System Checkout

Electronic System Checkout

WIRING, WARRANTY, AND PARTS INFO

Wiring Diagrams and Safety

Ordering Replacement Parts

MILLIVOLT GAS VALVE LIGHTING

Pilot Lighting Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for lighting the pilot on Millivolt valves.

Millivolt Shutdown Procedure

ELECTRONIC IGNITION LIGHTING

Pre-Lighting Safety Checks

Mandatory safety checks and gas leak detection before lighting.

Electronic Lighting Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for lighting the electronic ignition system.

Electronic Shutdown Procedure

MILLIVOLT SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING

Spark Ignitor Issues

Pilot Flame Problems

Burner Gas Supply Issues

Pilot;Burner Outage Causes

ELECTRONIC IGNITION TROUBLESHOOTING

Burner Ignition Failures

Burner Cycling Issues

Electronic Troubleshooting Flowchart

REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST

Fireplace Assembly Parts

Millivolt Gas Control Parts

Electronic Gas Control Parts

REPLACEMENT PARTS DIAGRAM

Component Identification Diagram

Superior DR-500CMN Specifications

General

Brand	Superior
Model	DR-500CMN
Category	Indoor Fireplace
Language	English