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Echo DIRECT VENT GAS HEATER Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Summary of DIRECT VENT GAS HEATER

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    Th-ref-sls-229 rev. A echo direct vent gas heater installation and operating instructions installer : please leave this manual with the customer! Customer : please keep instructions for future reference please read this entire manual before installation. Save these instructions. Made in the usa by:.

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    Echo direct vent gas heater 2 safety notices for your safety do not store or use gasoline or any other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Installation please read instructions carefully before installing and operating the appliance heater must be properly ins...

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    Echo direct vent gas heater 3 safety notices if this appliance is not properly installed, a house fire, or explosion may result. For your safety, follow the installation directions. Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation requirements in your area. Please read th...

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    Echo direct vent gas heater 4 installation checklist dealer installer phone installation date serial number installation this appliance is suitable for installation in a bedroom or bed sitting room. This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located, manufactured (mobile) home, wh...

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    Echo direct vent gas heater 5 specifications natural gas (ng) propane (lp) manifold pressure 1.7 - 3.5 in. W.C. 3.8 - 10.0 in. W.C. Min. Supply pressure for purpose of input adjustment 5.00 in. W.C. (1.2 kpa) 11.5 in. W.C. Max. Supply pressure for purpose of input adjustment 7.0 in. W.C. 13.0 in. W....

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    Echo direct vent gas heater index of contents 6 aeration setting check, 27 air restrictor (combustion), 40 air restrictor (exhaust), 39 airflow, 11 appendix a, 42, 43 bedroom installation, 13 burner and pilot checks, 29 burner inspection, 35 burner on/off switch, 29 cleaning, 36 clearance to combust...

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    Echo direct vent gas heater index of contents 7 pipe configurations, 21 pressure testing supply line, 26 replacement parts list, 36 safe operation, 11 safety check, 11 safety shut down, 39 securing door, 38 snorkel, 19 sounds, 35 specifications, 5, 12 start up checks, 33 supply line leaks, 26 throug...

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    Echo direct vent gas heater 8 figures figure 1 – diagram of dimensions ....................................................................................................................... 10 figure 2 – clearance to combustibles ........................................................................

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    Echo direct vent gas heater 9 laboratory listing label.

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    Echo direct vent gas heater 10 figure 1 – diagram of dimensions.

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    Echo direct vent gas heater 11 introduction and safety information thelin hearth products would like to thank you for choosing our echo direct vent gas appliance. Whether using natural gas or liquid propane gas, please read the following safety information thoroughly before installing or lighting th...

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    Echo direct vent gas heater 12 door and logs always allow the heater to cool before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning. The viewing door should be opened for service only (see maintenance section). Do not place anything inside the firebox area except authorized thelin hearth products factory l...

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    Echo direct vent gas heater 13 installation clearance to combustibles due to high temperatures, the room heater should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies. Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperature and should stay away to avoid burns...

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    Echo direct vent gas heater 14 figure 3 – vent termination locations.

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    Echo direct vent gas heater 15 planning your vent installation this type of direct vent system may terminate in one of two ways: vertical termination using a vent cap, or horizontally using a wall termination. There are limitations to the vertical and/or horizontal lengths (see figure 15 for venting...

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    Echo direct vent gas heater 16 figure 4 – sealing vent pipe figure 5 – vent termination mark a 10” x 10” square around the center mark (inside dimensions). Cut and frame the exterior wall to except the wall thimble (duravent part #942 penetration heat shield). Install the wall thimble shield using w...

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    Echo direct vent gas heater 17 figure 6 – diagram of venting requirements.

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    Echo direct vent gas heater 18 figure 7 – diagram of venting requirements figure 8 – co-linear flex system.

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    Echo direct vent gas heater 19 figure 9 – wall thimble installation to achieve the minimum vertical rise a 14” or 36” snorkel may be used. Where the bottom of the terminal may be blocked by snow etc ensure provision is made for adequate drainage. For proper venting, see figure 6 and figure 7. When p...

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    Echo direct vent gas heater 20 figure 11 – box/wall thimble figure 12 – vent can height ensure all pipe section are fully twist locked. Use a suitable round or square support through the roof. Ensure adequate heat shield protection is provide. See diagram and chart for minimum protection (figure 12)...

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    Echo direct vent gas heater 21 figure 13 – pipe configurations echo horizontal vent with snorkle echo horizontal vent echo vertical vent.

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    Echo direct vent gas heater 22 figure 14 – venting requirements.

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    Echo direct vent gas heater 23 figure 15 – venting chart 18".

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    Echo direct vent gas heater 24 figure 16– vent termination wind flow over roof structures can often cause localized pressure disturbances. Vent termination must take into account these disturbances and minimize them by using the following table to maintain the correct legal height of the vent. Note:...

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    Echo direct vent gas heater 25 vertical installation the maximum vertical distance allowed with this appliance is 30 feet from the top of the stove to free atmosphere. Two 45-degree elbows to offset the vertical rise are permitted. Clearances to combustibles when passing through ceilings, walls, roo...

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    Echo direct vent gas heater 26 before connecting the appliance to the gas supply line, double check that the appliance is designed for the gas type being used. The gas type markings are located on the certification label and also on the appliance’s gas valve. Check the gas pressure to insure adequat...

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    Echo direct vent gas heater 27 when testing for leaks: make sure that the appliance is turned off. Open the manual shut-off valve. Test for leaks by applying a liquid detergent or soap solution to all joints. Bubbles forming indicate a gas leak. Never use an open flame to check for leaks. Correct an...

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    Echo direct vent gas heater 28 figure 20 – location of pilot, burners, and air shutter.

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    Echo direct vent gas heater 29 installation checklist check off the following list before proceeding to light the heater. There are no combustibles placed within 36” of heater or vent pipe or any combustibles that can swing within 36” of heater such as door drapes, etc. The location of the main shut...

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    Echo direct vent gas heater 30 figure 21 – diagram of control components.

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    Echo direct vent gas heater 31 figure 22 – air restrictor (see figure 25 and figure 26).

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    Echo direct vent gas heater 32 figure 23 – gas valve and pilot assembly.

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    Echo direct vent gas heater 33 pre-start up checks do not use tools to operate controls. Only use your hand to push in and turn the controls. Do not abuse glass doors by striking or slamming shut. Do not try to repair the appliances. Call a qualified service technician. Do not clean the appliance wh...

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    Echo direct vent gas heater 34 lighting instructions for your safety, read before lighting warning: if you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. 1. Stop! Read the safety information above. 2. Set the thermos...

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    Echo direct vent gas heater 35 4. Press the knob in and hold it in while repeatedly pushing the red igniter button until the pilot lights. This may take up to one (1) minute. Keep the gas control depressed for 30 seconds once the pilot is lit. 5. Release the gas control knob. If the pilot goes out, ...

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    Echo direct vent gas heater 36 cleaning to clean the stove, make sure the appliance is off and cold. Then remove the logs and embers and use a vacuum to clean burner and air openings in the bottom and back of the appliance. Replace the logs and embers. It will be necessary to clean the glass periodi...

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    Echo direct vent gas heater 37 troubleshooting warning : all servicing and troubleshooting of gas controls and high voltage circuits should be done by a qualified service technician. As a guide to help you understand the functioning and potential problem areas in your heater, use the following chart...

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    Echo direct vent gas heater 38 figure 24 – directions for enabling door opening and securing door 1. Remove stove top to access glass door (figure 25). 2. Unhook latch at bottom of door. 3. Lift door up and out..

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    Echo direct vent gas heater 39 figure 25 – delayed ignition safety shut down & exhaust air restrictor exhaust restriction adjustment oh high vertical pipe runs the echo may require adjustment to restrict the flow of exhaust gases in order to prevent the flame from lifting off the burner. On high ver...

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    Echo direct vent gas heater 40 figure 26 – air restrictor air restrictor the echo gas stove has combustion air restriction capabilities. A lever is located on the rear of the stove (middle, bottom) and this lever allows you to control the incoming combustion air (see figure 22). This adjustment may ...

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    Echo direct vent gas heater 41 figure 27 – fan housing installation installation of fan housing and blower 1. Remove lower back cover as per drawing (8 screws) 2. Install new fan housing with blower mounted onto back in same position (as per drawing). Install sensor using pre-drilled holes. 3. Insta...

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    Echo direct vent gas heater 42 appendix a – echo stove with log & ember tray placement following is a step-by-step procedure for installing the echo log set: 1. Remove top lid and top from stove. Unhook glass door latch (at bottom of stove) and lift out glass door. 2. Install log #1 as per picture b...

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    Echo direct vent gas heater 43 appendix a – echo stove with log placement (continued) 7. Make sure all logs are secure and not impinging on the burner. Re-install glass door, top, and lid. You are ready to light your echo!.

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    Echo direct vent gas heater thelin hearth products limited warranty thelin hearth products warrants the echo direct vent gas heater against defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase with the exception of the electrical components, gaskets, logs, mov...

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