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Gas Log Fireplace Manuals & Guides

Typical gas fireplace heater vent options - from Superior Gas Fireplace IO manual - free PDF download at InspectApedia.com

Illustration: Typical vent locations and arrangements for a gas fireplace as illustrated in the Superior gas fireplace installation and operation manual cited below on this page. We added the color for clarity.

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On 2020-12-10 by gary - Can a single wall flue exposed for gas fireplace up to safety thimble and then B vent through roof?

Gas fireplace using B-vent connection from fireplace body onwards - cited & discussed at InspectApedia.com adapted from Blaze King insdtructionsCan a single wall flue exposed for gas fireplace up to safety thimble and then B vent through roof?

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at FIRE CLEARANCES, SINGLE WALL METAL FLUES & VENTS

On 2020-12-10 by (mod)

Gary

Thanks for a helpful question about the chimney connection for a gas fireplace. No we don't use a single-wall flue vent connector at a typical gas fireplace, nor do we usually vent that fireplace type into a conventional chimney.

Noting that gas-fireplaces or gas-log fireplaces usually are direct-vent systems that do not use a conventional chimney, it's B-vent all the way.

In an illustration I'll include below, excerpted from a Blaze King gas fireplace installation manual, you'll see that starting right at the fireplace we see the factory-supplied double-walled (B-vent) vent material.

See GAS LOG FIREPLACE MANUALS https://inspectapedia.com/heat/Gas-Fireplace-Heater-Manuals.php where you can open any of a number of gas fireplace IO manuals to see installation specifics by manufacturer.

Here is an excerpt from the venting instructions for the Blaze King - selected for this example simply because it's the first gas log fireplace in the source that we listed just above.

Gas Log FIREPLACE VENTING Specifications

This appliance will not function without being connected to a proper venting system. This unit is certified for
use with M&G Duravent, BDM, American Metal, Selkirk (Direct-Temp), Olympia, and ICC venting. manufacturer’s installation instructions before installing the venting system.

Typical Installation

- 24”(min) vertical vent pipe on top of the appliance,

- One 90° elbow, and up to 24” (max) horizontal run to the outside (with a 2’ vertical rise).

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• Up to 4 - 90° elbows, or equivalent, maximum.

• Minimum 2’ (610 mm) straight length between bends.

• The total vertical height up to 36’ (10.97 m) maximum.

• Use vent restrictor on vents from 15’ (4.57 m ) to 20’ (6.09 m) to obtain optimal flame appearance, see “VENT RESTRICTOR” and “BURNER FLAME APPEARANCE”

• The total horizontal run up to 20’ (6.09 m) maximum.

• Note: 2’ (0.6m) minimum of vertical height required.

NOTE: Maximum vent lengths may be subject to local codes.

For best venting performance, here are some general venting rules:

1. Use only vent systems and components certified for use with this appliance.

2. Maintain a minimum of 1” (26 mm) clearance to combustibles from the outside surfaces of vertical vents and minimum of 1” (26 mm) from bottom, 2 1/2” (64 mm) from sides, and 13” (330 mm) from top surfaces of horizontal vents. Always use a wall thimble when passing through combustible construction.

3. Observe all local code restrictions, if any, regarding the installation of this type of gas appliance.

4. Observe the vent height and length restrictions given in this manual.

5. Never slope horizontal vents downwards.

6. Maintain at least an upward slope of 1/4” (7 mm) for every 1 ft (305 mm) of horizontal vent.

7. Terminate the vent with a termination certified for use with this appliance.

8. Support horizontal vent every 3 ft (915 mm) to prevent it from sagging.

9. Ensure proper reassembly and resealing of the vent-air intake system when venting is installed, inspected, or replaced.


Kindling Comfort natural gas insert needs fan

Have kindling comfort ng insert but had 2 fans when purchased home, 1 quit working, where can I buy a new fan - On 2020-10-28 by Bob -

Reply by (mod) - identify the fireplace brand and model, sdtart with the manufacturer or contact the company we list here

Bob:

We need to start by being more-specific of the kind of fan, its location and control and brand and model.

If you are asking about one of the small air circulating fans incorporated into your Kindling Comfort natural gas fireplace insert, those are probably generic devices that can be easily replaced but only when you pull the existing fan to make note of its exact specifications.

An easier approach would be to give the manufacturer a call to ask for the fan directly from them as a replacement part. That assures you of getting the right fan.

Try

 

Why does my pilot light burn but the burner itself will not ignite

Gas fireplace using B-vent connection from fireplace body onwards - cited & discussed at InspectApedia.com adapted from Blaze King insdtructions

Why does my pilot light burn but it will not ignite - On 2019-09-23 by David -

Reply by (mod) -

David:

Most-likely the problem is that the gas valve is not opening then the burner won't ignite. So the problem could be the valve itself or even something as simple as a bad thermocouple or bad igniter or igniter wire.

Our illustration here shows an example gas pilot light assembly but there are of course several variations.

Of course there could be another cause I can't see from across the wall, such as a gas spill switch that's tripped.

Helpful diagnostics for this problem are at




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