Outdoor Gas Fireplace

Models: ODGSR36A, ODGSR42A

PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL
BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING
APPLIANCE.
WARNING: If the information in this
manual is not followed exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury or loss of life.
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
Do not try to light any appliance.
Do not touch any electrical switch;
do not use any phone in your
building.
Immediately call your gas supplier
from a neighbor's phone. Follow
the gas supplier's instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas
supplier, call the fire department.
Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
WARNING: Improperinstallation,
adjustment,alteration,serviceor
maintenancecancauseinjuryor
propertydamage.Readtheinstallation,
operatingandmaintenanceinstructions
thoroughlybeforeinstallingorservicing
thisequipment.
WARNING:
For Outdoor Use ONLY.
INSTALLER/CONSUMER
SAFETY INFORMATION
Homeowner'sInstallationand
OperatingManual
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INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
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ODGSR Series Outdoor Gas Fireplace
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Table of Contents
Thank you and Congratulations on your purchase of a MHSC fireplace.
PLEASE READ THE INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
IMPORTANT: Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty.
Installation & Operating Instructions.......................................................................................... 3
GeneralInformation............................................................................................................. 3
FireplaceDimensions.......................................................................................................... 4
MoistureResistance............................................................................................................ 5
ScreenedPorchInstallation................................................................................................ 5
ClearancetoCombustibles................................................................................................. 5
Mantels............................................................................................................................... 5
Hearth ............................................................................................................................... 5
MoistureResistance............................................................................................................ 6
Framing&Finishing............................................................................................................ 6
FinalFinishing..................................................................................................................... 6
GasSpecifications............................................................................................................... 7
GasInlet&ManifoldPressures........................................................................................... 7
HighElevations................................................................................................................... 7
ValveAccess....................................................................................................................... 7
ExteriorChaseInstallation.................................................................................................. 8
GasLineInstallation............................................................................................................ 8
RemoteWallSwitch............................................................................................................ 9
Operating Instructions
LogInstallation.................................................................................................................. 10
LavaRock......................................................................................................................... 10
FirstFiring......................................................................................................................... 10
FlameAdjustment.............................................................................................................. 11
FlameCharacteristics........................................................................................................ 11
OptionalWeatherEnclosures............................................................................................ 12
OptionalStainlessSteelHood........................................................................................... 12
Lighting&OperatingInstructions...................................................................................... 13
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................. 14
Maintenance................................................................................................................................. 15
Replacement Parts...................................................................................................................... 16
Accessories.................................................................................................................................. 18
Warranty....................................................................................................................................... 19
Proposition 65 Warning:Fuelsusedingas,wood-
burningoroilfiredappliances,andtheproductsof
combustionofsuchfuels,containchemicalsknownto
theStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,birthdefects
andotherreproductiveharm.
CaliforniaHealth&SafetyCodeSec.25249.6
IMPORTANT:
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY
Removeanyplasticfromtrimpartsbeforeturningthe
fireplaceON.
Itisnormalforfireplacesfabricatedofsteeltogiveoff
someexpansionand/orcontractionnoisesduringthe
startuporcooldowncycle.Similarnoisesarefound
withyourfurnaceheatexchangerorcarengine.
ItisnotunusualforyourMajesticFireplacesgasfire-
placetogiveoffsomeodorthefirsttimeitisburned.
Thisisduetothecuringofthepaintandanyunde-
tectedoilusedinthemanufacturingprocess.
Itisrecommendedthatyouburnyourfireplaceforat
leastten(10)continuoushoursthefirsttimeyouuseit.
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ODGSR Series Outdoor Gas Fireplace
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General Information
Thisgasapplianceshouldbeinstalledbyaqualified
installerinaccordancewithlocalbuildingcodesandwith
currentCSA-B149.1InstallationcodesforGasBurning
AppliancesandEquipment.
FORU.S.AInstallationsfollowlocalcodesand/orthecur-
rentNational Fuel Gas Code. ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.
IntheCommonwealthofMassachusetts,allgasfittings
andinstallationofthisheatershallonlybedonebya
licensedgasfitterorlicensedplumber.
FOR SAFE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION PLEASE
NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
1. Thisappliancegivesoffhightemperaturesandshouldbe
locatedoutofhightrafficareasandawayfromfurniture.
2. Childrenandadultsshouldbealertedtothehazardsofthe
highsurfacetemperaturesofthisapplianceandshouldstay
awaytoavoidburnsorignitionofclothing.
3. Childrenshouldbecarefullysupervisedwhentheyareinthe
sameroomasyourappliance.
4. Undernocircumstancesshouldthisappliancebemodified.
Partshavingtoberemovedforservicingshouldbereplaced
priortooperatingthisapplianceagain.
5. Installationandanyrepairstothisapplianceshouldbecar-
riedoutbyaqualifiedserviceperson.Aprofessionalservice
personshouldbecontactedtoinspectthisappliancean-
nually.Makeitapracticetohaveallofyourgasappliances
checkedannually.Morefrequentcleaningmayberequired
duetoexcesslintanddustfromcarpeting,beddingmaterial,
etc.
6. Controlcompartments,burnersandairpassagesinthisap-
plianceshouldbekeptcleanandfreeofdustandlint.Make
surethatthegasvalveandpilotlightareturnedoffbefore
youattempttocleanthisunit.
7. Keeptheareaaroundyourapplianceclearofcombustible
materials,gasolineandotherflammablevaporandliquids.
Thisapplianceshouldnotbeusedasadryingrackforcloth-
ing,norshouldChristmasstockingsordecorationsbehung
intheareaofit.
8. Undernocircumstancesshouldanysolidfuels(wood,coal,
paperorcardboardetc.)beusedinthisappliance.
9. Theflowofcombustionandventilationairmustnotbeob-
structedinanyway.
10.Whethertheapplianceisinstalleddirectlyoncarpeting,vinyl
tileoranycombustiblematerialotherthanwood,thisappli-
ancemustbeinstalledonametalorwoodpanelextending
thefullwidthanddepthoftheappliance.
11.Thisappliancerequiresadequateventilationandcombus-
tionairtooperateproperly.
12.Donotusethisapplianceifanyparthasbeenunderwater.
Immediatelycallaqualifiedservicetechniciantoinspectthe
applianceandtoreplaceanypartofthecontrolsystemor
gascontrolthathasbeenunderwater.
13.Inspecttheburnerbeforeeachuseoftheappliance.The
burnermustbereplacedpriortooperationifthereisevi-
dencetheburnerisdamaged.Useonlyburnerspecifiedby
manufacturer.
LP-cylinderenclosures,ifprovidedbytheconsumermustcon-
formtothedesignparametersasdetailedbelow.
Enclosures for LP-Gas Supply Systems
EnclosuresforLP-gassupplycylindersshallbeventilatedby
openingsatthelevelofthecylindervalveandatfloorlevel.The
effectivenessoftheopening(s)forpurposesofventilationshall
bedeterminedwiththeLP-gassupplycylinder(s)inplace.This
shallbeaccomplishedbyoneofthefollowing:
a. Onesideoftheenclosureshallbecompletelyopen;or
b. Foranenclosurehavingfoursides,atopandabottom:
1. Atleasttwoventilationopeningsatcylindervalvelevel
shallbeprovidedinthesidewall,equallysized,spacedat
180degrees(3.14rad),andunobstructed.Eachopening
shallhaveatotalfreeareaofnotlessthan1/2square
inchperpound(3.2sq.cm/kg)ofstoredfuelcapacityand
notlessthanatotalfreeareaof10squareinches(64.5
sq.cm).
2. Ventilationopening(s)shallbeprovidedatfloorleveland
shallhaveatotalfreeareaofnotlessthan1/2square
inchperpound(3.2sq.cm/kg)ofstoredfuelcapacityand
notlessthanatotalfreeareaof10squareinches(64.5
sq.cm).Ifventilationopeningsatfloorlevelareinaside
all,thereshallbeatleasttwoopenings.Thebottomof
theopeningsshallbeatfloorlevelandtheupperedgeno
morethan5inches(127mm)abovethefloor.Theopen-
ingsshallbeequallysized,spacedat180degrees(3.14
rad)andunobstructed.
3. Everyopeningshallhaveminimumdimensionssoasto
permittheentranceofa1/8inch(3.2mm)diameterrod.
Cylindervalvesshallbereadilyaccessibleforhandoperation.
Adoorontheenclosuretogainaccesstothecylindervalves
isacceptable,provideditisnon-lockingandcanbeopened
withouttheuseoftools.
Thereshallbeaminimumclearanceof2inches(51mm)
betweenthelowersurfaceoftheflooroftheLP-gassupply
cylinderenclosureandtheground.
Thedesignoftheapplianceshallbesuchthat(1)theLP-gas
supplycylinder(s)canbeconnected,disconnectedandthe
connectionsinspectedandtestedoutsidethecylinderenclo-
sure;and(2)thoseconnectionswhichcouldbedisturbedwhen
installingthecylinder(s)intheenclosurecanbeleaktested
insidetheenclosure.
Description
TheODGSRSeriesareradiantfireplaces.Donotburnwood
orothermaterialsintheseappliances.Eachmodelisavailable
withstandingpilotforusewithNaturalorPropanegasunits.
Reporttoyourdealeranypartsdamagedinshipment.
Adequatecombustionandventilationairmustbeprovided.The
flowofcombustionandventilationairMUSTNOTbeobstruct-
ed.
Provideadequateclearancesaroundtheairopeningintothe
combustionchamber;andadequateaccessibilityclearancefor
servicingandproperoperation.NEVERobstructthefrontopen-
ingoftheappliance.
This fireplace is not designed to be water tight.
Therefore, when installing this unit against an exte-
rior wall, the wall must be finished before setting unit
in place.
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ODGSR Series Outdoor Gas Fireplace
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42"
(1067mm)
46"
(1168mm)
39s"
(1007mm)

s
"

(
1
6
m
m
)
50" (1270mm)
5
0
"

(
1
2
7
0
m
m
)
a" (13mm)
a"
7
0

a
"

(
1
7
9
1
m
m
)
24"
(610mm)
43+"
(1111mm)
7a"
(191mm)
6a"
(165mm)
7a"
(191mm)
Rough
Opening
Height
s"
(16mm)
22"
(559mm)
22a"
(572mm)
26+"
(667mm)
Recessed
Nailing
Flange
Rough Opening Width 47"
Rough
Opening
Depth
3"
(76mm)
35+" (895mm)
(1194mm)
7114
ODUVSR42A
specs
11/03
14+"
(362mm)
3+"
(95mm)
Low Voltage
Wire Access
Gas Line Access
14+"
(362mm)
Low Voltage
Wire
Access
Fireplace Dimensions
Fig. 2 ODGSR42Aspecificationandframingdimensions.
36"
(914mm)
40"
(1016mm)
39s"
(1007mm)

s
"

(
1
6
m
m
)
a" (13mm)
a"
32s" (822mm)
24"
(622mm)
43+"
(1111mm)
8+"
(210mm)
6a"
(165mm)
7a"
(191mm)
Gas Line Access
Rough
Opening
Height
s"
(16mm)
22"
(559mm)
22a"
(572mm)
22" (559mm)
Recessed
Nailing
Flange
Rough Opening Width 41"
Rough
Opening
Depth
3+"
(95mm)
(1041mm)
3s"
(98mm)
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ODUVSR36A
Specs
11/03
6
8

a
"

(
1
7
4
0
m
m
)
48a" (1232mm)
4
8

a
"

(
1
2
3
2
m
m
)
14+"
(362mm)
3+"
(95mm)
Low Voltage
Wire Access 14+"
(362mm)
Low Voltage
Wire
Access
Fig. 1 ODGSR36Aspecificationandframingdimensions.
Fireplace Dimensions
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Moisture Resistance
Thisoutdoorfireplacewillshedmoderateamountsof
water,butisnotwaterproof.Waterandcondensingwa-
tervapormayenterthechaseundercertainconditions.
Thefireplacewillnotperformasanexteriorwall.Mois-
turepenetrationmustbeconsideredforconstruction
thatplacesthefireplaceinstructurewallsoronmois-
turesensitivesurfaces.
Wheninstalledonexteriorwalls:MHSCrecommends
thefireplacechasebeconstructedoutsidethestruc-
ture'sweatherenvelope.Wheretheplatformmeets
thewall,useaflashingdetailsimilartothatrequired
forattacheddecks.Chaseplatforms,includinghearths
shouldslopeawayfromthestructureat1/4inperfoot.
Thefireplacecanbeshimmedlevel.
Wheninstalledonsurfaceswherewatermaycollector
causedamage:MHSCrecommendsaslopeof1/8in
to1/4inperfoottowardsthedrainportsuggested.The
fireplacecanbeshimmedlevel.
Hearthsshouldslopeawayfromthefrontofthefire-
placeandchaseat1/8into1/4inperfoot.Metalsafety
stripsmustbeontopofanycombustiblehearthmateri-
alsusedformoisturemanagement.
Clearance to Combustibles
Appliances
Top..........................................................0(0mm)
Bottom.....................................................0(0mm)
Side.........................................................0(0mm)
Back........................................................0(0mm)
PerpendicularSidewall...........................0(0mm)
Topofunittoceiling..........................36(914mm)
Frontofunittocombustibles.............36(914mm)
Screened Porch Installation
TheODGSRmaybeinstalledsafelyandisdesign
certifiedbyCSAtobeinstalledinascreenedporchwith
theseguidelines:
Minimumporcharea.............................. 96sq.feet(9sqm)
Minimumcelingheight..................................... 92"(234cm)
Minimumoftwo(2)wallsmustbescreened
Minimumtopofscreenheight,sidewalls........6'6"(198cm)
Minimumscreenarea............................ 64sq.feet(6sqm)
Mantels
WARNING:A4"hoodmustbeusedifa
mantelistobeinstalled.
Theheightthatacombustiblemantelisfittedabovethe
fireplaceisdependentonthedepthofthemantel.This
alsoappliestothedistancebetweenthemantelleg(if
fitted)andthefireplace.
Forthecorrectmountingheightandwidthsreferto
Figures3aand3b
Noncombustiblemantelsandlegsmaybeinstalledat
anyheightandwidtharoundtheappliance.
When using paint or lacquer to finish the
mantel, such paint or lacquer must be heat
resistant to prevent discoloration.
A B
Y
Z
Fireplace
CFM146
DV Mantel Chart
7/5/01 sta
Ref. Mantel Ref. Mantel From Top
Shelf Depth of Comb. Chamber
Y 8" (203mm) A 28" (711mm)
Z 1"(38mm) B 26" (660mm)
CFM146
TopofCombustion
Chamber
Fig. 3aMantelclearances.
Side View
Standoff
Maintainminimum
3/4"(19mm)
clearanceto
combustible.
Hearth
Ahearthisnotmandatorybutisrecommendedfor
aestheticpurposes.Werecommendanoncombustible
hearth.
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Framing and Finishing
Check appliance to make sure it is levelled
and properly positioned.
Theapplianceshouldonlybemountedonthefollowing
surfaces:
Aflatcombustible(burnable)surface.
Araisedwoodenplatform.
Aconcreteblockorothersolidobjectplaced
beneatheachofthefourcornersoftheappliance.
Tomounttheappliance:
1.Chooseunitlocation.
2.Four(4)nailingflangesaresuppliedwiththefire-
place(foundonthefireplacehearth).Tolevelthe
boxandsecureitfirmlyinplace,removethenailing
flangesfromthehearthandinstallatthesidesofthe
fireplaceasshowninFigure4.
Finishing
CAUTION: All joints between the finished
wall and the appliance surround (top and
sides) may be sealed only with non-com-
bustible material. Only noncombustible
material can be applied as facing to the ap-
pliance surround (the black painted face).
Finishthewallwiththematerialofyourchoice.Referto
Figures3aand3bforspecificclearanceswheninstall-
ingacombustiblemantelorothercombustibleprojec-
tion.
FP549
Fig. 4 Adjustabledrywallstrip(nailingflange).
FP549
9/29/97
BR/BC
NailTop
Standoffs
NailSide-
Nailing
Flanges
J
F
G
H
I
Mantel
Leg
CFM164a
Mantel Leg Chart
06/22/01 sta
CFM170
DV Builder Front
View
O
N
M
L
K
Ref. Mantel Ref. Mantel Leg From
Leg Depth of Comb. Opening
F 14" (356mm) K 14" (356mm)
G 12" (305mm) L 12" (305mm)
H 10" (254mm) M 10" (254mm)
I 8" (203mm) N 8" (203mm)
J 1" (38mm) O 1" (38mm)
Black
Surround
Face
CFM164
CFM170
Fig. 3bCombustiblemantellegminimuminstallation.
Sideof
CombustionChamber
Moisture Resistance
Thisoutdoorfireplacewillshedmoderateamountsof
water,butisnotwaterproof.Waterandcondensingwa-
tervapormayenterthechaseundercertainconditions.
Thefireplacewillnotperformasanexteriorwall.Mois-
turepenetrationmustbeconsideredforconstruction
thatplacesthefireplaceinstructurewallsoronmois-
turesensitivesurfaces.
Wheninstalledonexteriorwalls:MHSCrecommends
thefireplacechasebeconstructedoutsidethestruc-
ture'sweatherenvelope.Wheretheplatformmeets
thewall,useaflashingdetailsimilartothatrequired
forattacheddecks.Chaseplatforms,includinghearths
shouldslopeawayfromthestructureat1/4inperfoot.
Thefireplacecanbeshimmedlevel.
Wheninstalledonsurfaceswherewatermaycollector
causedamage:MHSCrecommendsaslopeof1/8in
to1/4inperfoottowardsthedrainportsuggested.The
fireplacecanbeshimmedlevel.
Hearthsshouldslopeawayfromthefrontofthefire-
placeandchaseat1/8into1/4inperfoot.Metalsafety
stripsmustbeontopofanycombustiblehearthmateri-
alsusedformoisturemanagement.
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Gas Inlet & Manifold Pressures
Natural LP
MinimumInletPressure 5.5w.c. 11.0w.c.
MaximumInletPressure 14.0w.c. 14.0w.c.
ManifoldPressure 3.5w.c. 10.0w.c.
Gas Specification
Max. Min.
Model Fuel Gas Control Input Input
ODGSR36ARN Nat. MillivoltHi/Lo 60,000 42,600
ODGSR36ARP Prop. MillivoltHi/Lo 60,000 44,000
ODGSR42ARN Nat. MillivoltHi/Lo 60,000 42,600
ODGSR42ARP Prop. MillivoltHi/Lo 60,000 44,000
High Elevations
Input ratings are shown in BTU per hour and are
certified without deration from elevations up to
4,500 feet (1,370 m) above sea level.
Nuisance outages may occur at altitudes above
4,500 feet (1,370 m) if dirt, dust, lint and/or cob-
webs are allowed to accumulate on burner and/or
ODS pilot. Monthly inspection and cleaning is rec-
ommended for altitudes above 4,500 feet (1,370 m)
For elevations above 4,500 feet (1,370 m), instal-
lations must be in accordance with the current
ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 and/or local codes having
jurisdiction.
Valve Access
Valveaccesscanbeaccomplishedinoneoftwoways:
1. Removethefrontpaneljustbelowthefrontofthe
hearthpan.Thisisaccomplishedbyliftingonthe
panel.Toreplacethevalveaccesspanellineupthe
twopinswiththeholesinthesurroundbottomand
pushthepaneloverthefrontofthehearthpan.(Fig.
5)
2. LiftthebrickwiththeMajesticlogoonit.(Fig.6)
ODGSR36A / ODGSR42A
Certified to
CSA 4-96
FP1414
ODUVSR
valve access
11/24/03 djt
FP1414
Fig. 5Valveaccess.
FP1415
lift brick access
11/24/03 djt
MajesticLogo
Brick
Fig. 6Liftbrickwithlogoonittoaccessvalve.
FP1415
1/2 (13 mm)
FP1642a
concrete install
9/06
NOTE:Wheninstallationis
onahard,flatsurface(such
asconcrete),thesurface
mustbesloped1/4"perfoot
awayfromanystructure.
Blocking
Hard,FlatSurface
(i.e.concrete) FP1642a
Fig. 7Exteriorchaseinstallation.
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FP1416
ODUVSR
part id
11/24/03 djt
Nailing
Flange
ValveAccessPanel
Firebox
Grate
Screen
Standoff
Surround
Gas
LineAc-
cess
FP1416
Fig. 8Partsidentification.
*Donotinstall
headeruntilunit
isinplace.
FP1416
ODUVSR
part id
11/24/03 djt
NailingFlange
ValveAccessPanel
Firebox
Grate
Screen
Standoff
Surround
Gas
Line
Access
*Donotinstall
headeruntilunit
isinplace.
Interiorsidesofanexteriorchase
shouldbeweatherproof
FP1644
Fig. 9Exteriorchaseinstallation.
Gas Line Installation
Thisappliancemustbeisolatedfromthegassupply
pipingsystembyclosingitsindividualmanualshutoff
valveduringanypressureequaltoorlessthan1/2psig
(3.45kPa).
Theapplianceanditsindividualshutoffvalvemustbe
disconnectedfromthegassupplypipingsystemduring
anypressuretestingofthatsystemattestpressuresin
excessof1/2psig(3.45kPa).
Ifgaspipingfromthesourcetotheappliancelocation
hasnotbeenaccomplished,installtherequiredpipe.
Consultlocalplumbingcodetoassureproperpipesize.
Thegaspipelinecanbebroughtinthroughtheright
sideoftheappliance.Aknockoutisprovidedtoallow
forthegaspipeinstallationandtestingofanygascon-
nection.
NOTE: Thegaslineconnectioncanbemadewith3/8"
coppertubingapprovedforpropaneornaturalgas,1/2"
rigidpipeoranapprovedflexconnector,thenreduced
to3/8"totheappliance.Becausesomemunicipalities
havesomeadditionallocalcodes,itisalwaysbestto
consultyourlocalauthority.
U.S.:ConsultthecurrentNationalFuelGasCode,ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA54.
Canada:CSA-B149.1installationcode.
Testforleaks.Usea50/50solutionofliquidsoapand
watertotestforleaksatgasfittingsandjoints.Apply
water/soapsolutionwithbrushonly-donotoverapply.
NEVER testwithanopenflame.
Thegascontrolisequippedwithacapturedscrewtype
pressuretestpoint,thereforeitisnotnecessarytopro-
videa1/8"testpointupstreamofthecontrol.
Whenusingcopperorflexconnectoruseonlyapproved
fittings.Always provide a unionsothatgaslinecan
beeasilydisconnectedforburnerorfanservicing.
Seegasspecificationforpressuredetailsandratings.
NOTE:Ifflexconnectorisused,itmustbekeptinside
oftheappliance.(Fig.10)
FP598
Fig. 10 Typicalgassupplyinstallation.
GF598
nvb GAS SUPPLY INSTALL
12/4/97
1/2"GasSupply
1/2"x3/8"Shut-offValve
3/8"Nipple
3/8"Union
3/8"Nipple
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Remote Wall Switch
NOTE:Useanapprovedoutdoorswitch.
1.Threadwirethroughthelowvoltagewireaccesshole
locatedoneithersideofunit.Donotcutwireorinsu-
lationonmetaledges.Ensurethatwireisprotected.
Runtheotherendtoaconvenientlylocatedwall
receptaclebox.
2.Attachwiretoswitchandinstallswitchintoreceptacle
box.Attachcoverplatetoswitch.
3.Connectwiringtogasvalve.RefertoFigure11.
CAUTION: Do not wire millivolt remote
wall switch for gas appliance to a 120v
power supply.
For lighting instructions, refer to Page 12.
NOTE: If glass doors are installed, the unit must be
operated with the doors fully open. (Fig. 12) If the
doors are not fully open, the thermodisk will auto-
matically turn the unit off.
CAUTION: After the unit cools, the burner
will automatically come on.
MD706-7
Glass Door Position
1/20/99
OPEN
Correct Wrong
MD706-7
Fig. 12Correctdoorpositionduringoperation.
Pilot
Thermodisk
On/Off
Switch
Valve
HV105
Fig. 11 Remoteswitchwiring.
HV105
Generic Gas Valve
9/22/99 djt
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Operating Instructions
Log Installation
1.Removelogsfromthepackaging.
As with all plastic, these bags
are not toys and should always
be kept away from children and
infants.
2.Placeleftrearlogonrearlogsupport.
Ensurethatlogisfirmlypositionedand
thereisnoside-to-sidemovement.(Figs.
13&14)
3.CarefullyplaceEmberLogbetween
grateandburner.(Figs.13&14)
4.Placethefrontofrightrearlogonthe
burnerandthebackofthelogonthe
rearlogsupport.
5.Placethetoplogsontothelocator
notches.Ensurethelogsaresecure.
(Fig.13&14)
First Firing
Uponcompletingthegaslineconnection,asmall
amountofairwillbetrappedintheline.When
firstlightingtheunitwithpilotlight,itwilltakea
fewminutestopurgethetrappedair.Oncepurg-
ingiscomplete,thepilotandburnerwilllightand
operateasindicatedintheinstructionmanual.
Subsequentlightingsoftheappliancewillnot
requirepurging.
Whenlitforthefirsttime,theappliancewillemit
aslightodorforanhourortwo.Thisisdueto
paintandlubricantsusedinthemanufacturing
process.Aftereachlighting,vapormaycon-
denseandfogtheglass;thismoisturedisap-
pearsinafewminutesofburning.
LG317
UVODSR36
logs
11/24/03 djt
RightCross
Log
LeftCross
Log
LeftRear
Log
RightRear
Log
Ember
Log
LG317
Fig. 13ODGSR36logplacement.
LG318
ODUVSR42
log set
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LeftRear
Log
LeftCross
Log
MiddleCrossLog
RightCross
Log
RightRear
Log
LogLeft
Ember
Grate
Fig. 14ODGSR42Alogplacement.
LG318
LogRight
Ember
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LG320
ODUVSR42
log flames
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LG320
Fig. 18ODGSR42Aflameappearance.
Fig. 16Properpilotflameheight.
FP581
3/8"-1/2"
FP581
NVB-PILOTS
12/4/97
ELECTRONIC
IGNITION
NOVA SIT Pilot
LG319
ODUVSR36
log flames
11/24/03 djt
RedGlow
LG319
Fig. 17 ODGSR36Aflameappearance.
Flame Adjustment
ForunitsequippedwithHi/Lovalves,flameadjustment
isaccomplishedbyrotatingtheHi/Loadjustmentknob
locatednearthecenterofthegascontrol.
LO
H I
Turn
counterclockwise
to increase
flame height
Turn clockwise
to lower
flame height
FP390
FLAME ADJUSTMENT KNOB
11/21/96
Fig. 15FlameadjustmentknobforSIT820valve.
Flame Characteristics
Itisimportanttoperiodicallyperformavisualcheckof
thepilotandtheburnerflames.Comparethemtotheil-
lustrationsbelow(Figs.16,17,18).Ifanyoftheflames
appearabnormalcallaserviceperson.
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Optional Weather Enclosure
Anoptionalweatherenclosureisavailabletoprotect
theburnerwhennotinuse.
CAUTION:Donotusetheweatherenclosure
iftheunithasglassdoorsinstalled.
Installation Instructions
1. TurntheunitOFFandallowtocool.
2. Grabtheweatherenclosurebythehandle(s).
3. Slidethetopoftheweatherenclosureupbetween
thebackofthesurroundtopandthescreenrail.
(Fig.19)
4. Pushthebottomoftheweatherenclosureintothe
fireboxjustenoughtoclearthevalveaccesscover
andsetdown.(Fig.20)
KT457
place we top
4/1/04 djt
KT457
Fig. 19Placetopofweatherenclosurebetweensurroundtop
andscreenrail.
SurroundTop
WeatherEnclosure
ScreenRail
KT458
place we bottom
4/1/04 djt
Screen
HearthBrick
ValveAccessCover
KT458
Fig. 20Pushbottomofweatherenclosureintofirebox.
Optional Stainless Steel Hood
Anoptionalstainlesssteelhoodisavailableforboththe
ODGSR36AandODGSR42A.
NOTE: The stainless steel hood may NOT
be used when the optional glass doors are
installed.
Installation Instructions:
1. Turntheunitoffandallowtocool.
2. Placethehoodsothe2B,"(67mm)slotclearsthe
sensorplatelocatedunderthefireplaceopeningon
thetopleftside.(Fig.21)
3. Securethehoodtotheunitusingthethree(3)slots
inthehoodandthepilotholesintheunitwiththe
stainlesssteelsheetmetalscrewsprovided.(Fig.
21)
4. Alignthesidesofthehoodsothepilotholesonthe
rightandleftsidesoftheunitareexposedthrough
theslotsontheendsofthehood.Secureusingthe
remainingstainlesssteelsheetmetalscrews.(Fig.
21)
PPl635
ODGSP hood
6/06
Stainless
SteelHood
Stainless
SteelSheet
MetalScrews
(5)
SensorPlateSlot
FP1635
Fig. 21Securestainlesssteelhoodwithfive(5)sheetmetal
screws.
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3. Opencontrolaccesspanel.
4. Pushingascontrolknobslightlyandturn
clockwise to"OFF".Donotforce.
5. Closecontrolaccesspanel.
1. STOP!Readthesafetyinformationabove.
2. TurnOFFallelectricalpowertothefireplace.
3. ForMN/MP/TN/TPappliancesONLY,goonto
Step4.ForRN/RPappliancesturntheOn/Off
switchtoOFFpositionorsetthermostatto
lowestlevel.
4. Opencontrolaccesspanel.
5. Pushingascontrolknobslightlyandturn
clockwise to"OFF".
10.Pushthecontrolknoballthewayinandhold.
Immediatelylightthepilotbyrepeatedlydepress-
ingthepiezosparkignitoruntilaflameappears.
Continuetoholdthecontrolknobinforaboutone
(1)minuteafterthepilotislit.Releaseknobandit
willpopbackup.Pilotshouldremainlit.Ifitgoes
out,repeatsteps5through8.
Ifknobdoesnotpopupwhenreleased,stop
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING
Ifyoucannotreachyourgassupplier,callthe
FireDepartment
C.Useonlyyourhandtopushinorturnthegas
controlknob.Neverusetools.Iftheknobwillnot
pushinorturnbyhand,donottrytorepairit,call
aqualifiedservicetechnician.Applyingforceor
anyattemptedrepairmayresultinafireorexplo-
sion.
D.Donotusethisfireplaceifanyparthasbeen
underwater.Immediatelycallaqualifiedservice
techniciantoinspecttheheaterandtoreplace
anypartofthecontrolsystemandanygascontrol
whichhasbeenunderwater.
A. Thisheaterhasapilotwhichmustbelitmanu-
ally. Whenlightingthepilotfollowthese
instructionsexactly.
B. BEFORELIGHTINGsmellallaroundthe
heaterareaforgas.Besuretosmellnextto
thefloorbecausesomegasisheavierthanair
andwillsettleonthefloor.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
Donottrytolightanyfireplace
Donottouchanyelectricswitch
Donotuseanyphoneinyourbuilding
Immediatelycallyourgassupplierfroma
neighbor'sphone.Followthegassupplier's
instructions.
To Turn Off Gas to Heater
Lighting and Operating Instructions
1. TurntheOn/Offswitchto"OFF"positionorset
thethermostattolowestsetting.
2. Turnoffallelectricpowertothefireplaceif
serviceistobeperformed.
Lighting Instructions
6. Waitfive(5)minutestoclearoutanygas.
Thensmellforgas,includingnearthefloor.If
yousmellgas,STOP!Follow"B"inthesafety
informationabove.Ifyoudonotsmellgas,go
tothenextstep.
7. Removeglassdoorbeforelightingpilot.(See
GlassFrameRemovalsection).
8. Visiblylocatepilotbythemainburner.
9. Turnknobongascontrolcounterclockwise
to"PILOT".
andimmediatelycallyourservicetechnicianor
gassupplier.
Ifafterseveraltries,thepilotwillnotstaylit,
turnthegascontrolknobto"OFF"andcallyour
servicetechnicianorgassupplier.
11.Replaceglassdoor.
12.TurngascontrolknobtoONposition.
13.ForRN/RPappliancesturntheOn/Offswitchto
ONpositionorsetthermostattodesiredsetting.
14.Turnonallelectricalpowertothefireplace.
WARNING:If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion
may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
Euro SIT SIT NOVA
Honeywell
P
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O
T
O
N
OFF
O
N
PILOT
O
F
F
O F F
FP1067
lighting instruction
knobs
3/9/01 djt
5
4
3
2
1
O
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F
P
ilo
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3/8" - 1/2"
FP1068
Lighting instructions
Pilots
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Troubleshooting
FP396
Gas Supply On Supply Line Hooked up
Shutoff Valve Open
NO
NO
NO
NO
Lockout has engaged. Wait 60
seconds and try again.
Piezo not tight enough for good
ground.
For spark at electrode while
depressing Piezo (Red Button)
1/8" gap to pilot hood needed.
All wiring connections
Replace Piezo Ignitor
Thermodisk
For Air in the lines
Thermopile needs a minimum
325mV. Adjust pilot flame height.
All wiring connections
Replace Thermopile
Thermocouple needs a minimum
of 14mV.
Defective valve. Turn to pilot,
meter should read greater than
100mV.
Thermodisk
Pilot Lights with
Piezo Ignitor
YES
YES
YES
YES
Pilot Stays Lit
Pilot Lights Main
Burner
System OK
START
CHECK
Wall switch is not turned on.
Watch for grounded wires!
Thermopile needs a minimum
325mV
Plugged burner orifice
Doors not fully open (Fig. 10)
FP396
NVC-standing pilot troubleshooting
5/6/98
Nova SIT 820 Standing Pilot
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Maintenance
Burner and Burner Compartment
Itisimportanttokeeptheburnerandtheburner
compartmentclean.Atleastonceperyearthelogs
shouldberemovedandtheburnercompartment
vacuumedandwipedout.Removeandreplacethelogs
aspertheinstructionsinthismanual.
Always handle the logs with care as they are fragile
and may also be hot if the fireplace has been in
use.
Cleaning
Therearethreemethodsofcleaningthepolishedstain-
lesssteelofyouroutdoorfireplace;
1. Warm,soapywater-toloosenanydirtfilm
2. Glasscleanerwithammonia
3. Stainlesssteelcleaneravailableathardwarestores
Regardlessofwhichmethodisused,rememberthat
anythingwithtoomuchabrasivemaydullthefinish.
Cleaning the Standing Pilot
Control System
Theburnerandcontrolsystemconsistsof:
mainburner
gasorifice
pilotburner
thermopile
combinationmillivoltgasvalve
Mostofthesecomponentsmayrequireonlyanocca-
sionalcheckupandcleaningandsomemayrequiread-
justment.Ifrepairisnecessary,itshouldbeperformed
byaqualifiedtechnician.
Inordertoproperlycleantheburnerandpilotassembly,
turnoffthegastotheunit,removelogsexposingthe
burnerandpilotassembly.Cleanallforeignmaterials
fromthetopoftheburner.Checktomakesurethat
burnerpartsareclean.Visuallyinspectpilot.Brushor
blowawayanydustorlintaccumulationIfpilotorificeis
plugged,disassemblymayberequiredtoremoveany
foreignmaterialfromtheorificeortubing.
Toobtainproperoperation,itisimperativethatthepilot
andburner'sflamecharacteristicsaresteady,notlifting
orfloating.
Typically,thetop3/8"or1/2"ofthethermopileshould
beengulfedinthepilotflame.(Fig.16)
Toadjustpilotburner,turnpilotscrewmarked"pilot"for
properflamesize.
Theairshutterissetatfactorynoadjustmentshouldbe
necessary.
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ODGSR36A, ODGSR42A
Ref. Description ODGSR36A ODGSR42A
1. Logs-CompleteSet 20007180 20007200
1a. Log-LeftRear 20007175 20007193
1b. Log-RightRear 20007176 20007194
1c. Log-RightCross 20007178 20007197
1d. Log-LeftCross 20007177 20007195
1e. Log-MiddleCross -- 20007196
1f. Log-LeftEmber -- 20007198
1g. Log-RightEmber -- 20007199
1h. FrontEmberLog 20007179 --
2. BurnerHousingAssembly 20007119 20007187
3. CeramicTile(single) 57803 57803
4a. BurnerOrifice-Natural(Manifold&Orifice) 20007106 20007106
4b. BurnerOrifice-LP(Manifold&Orifice) 20007159 20007159
6. SideBrick-Left* 20002008or92D0004 20002021or92D0011
7. BackBrick* 20002006or92D0002 20002019or92D0005
8. SideBrick-Right* 20002007or92D0003 20002020or92D0006
9. LeftHearthBrick* 20007158or92D0008 20007241or92D0010
10. RightHearthBrick* 20007157or92D0007 20007240or92D0009
11. Piezo 52464 52464
12a. PilotTopConvertible-Natural(3WayAssembly) 10002264 10002264
12b. PilotTopConvertible-LP(3Wayassembly) 10002265 10002265
13. Thermopile18" 7533113 7533113
MHSCreservestherighttomakechangesindesign,materials,specifications,pricesanddiscontinuecolorsandproductsatanytime,without
notice.
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1.ODGSR36ALogs 1.ODGSR42ALogs
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ODGSR36A, ODGSR42A (continued)
Ref. Description ODGSR36A ODGSR42A
14. PilotTubing 10001296 10001296
15. CableIgnitor24" 7522432 7522432
16. Thermocouple24" 7531137 7531137
17. Grate 20006819 20006819
18a. PilotOrifice-Natural 10002268 10002268
18b. PilotOrifice-LP 10002269 10002269
19a. ValveNOVA-Natural 7529141 7529141
19b. ValveNOVA-LP 7529142 7529142
20a. AirShutter-Natural 20009120 20000129
21. HearthBrickCover 20007183or92D0016 20007183or92D0016
22. Thermodisk 20007568 20007568
23. ConversionKitLPtoNatural 20008549 20008550
24. ConversionKitNaturaltoLP 20008548 20008551
25. ValveAccessPanelAssy 20009119 20008296
ContactMHSCforquestionsconcerningpricesandpolicies
coveringreplacementparts.Partsmaybeorderedthrough
yourMajesticFireplacesdistributorordealer.
Youwillneedthefollowinginformationwhenorderingre-
placementparts:
1. Theappliancemodelnumber.
2. Theserialnumber.
3. Adescriptionofthepart.
Shouldyouneedadditionalinformationbeyondwhatyour
dealercanfurnish,contact:
MHSC
149ClevelandDrive
Paris,KY40361
Modelandserialnumbersarelistedontherat-
ingplate(locatedonrightsideofcombustion
chamber).
Recordyourmodelandserialnumbersherefor
futurereference:
Model# ____________________________
Serial# ____________________________
*Whenorderingreplacementfirebrick,checktheserialnumberandplantcodeofthefireplace,locatedontheUL
labelinsidethefirebox.Serialnumbers/plantcodewitha'P'requirethefirebricklistedfirstundertherespective
fireplace(whitebrick).Serialnumbers/plantcodewithan'X'requirethefirebricklistedsecondundertherespective
fireplace(greybrick).
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Accessories
ThefollowingaccessoriesareavailablefromyourlocalMajesticFireplacesdistributor.Eachaccessorycomeswith
aseparateinstallationinstructionformountingtotheparticularfirebox.Besuretoreadeachinstructionthoroughly
beforeinstalling.
CAUTION: This firebox is a highly engineered system, and, as such, must be operated only with MHSC ap-
proved components. If you use an unapproved component to make any modifications, you may create a pos-
sible fire hazard and will void the MHSC warranty. In addition, such action may void the coverage provided by
the owner's insurance.
Accessory Description Model Number
4"StainlessSteel Forheaterupto40,000BTU'sandmantels UV36SH4
Hood 8"highby12"wide UV42SH4
GlassDoors Designedtoenhancethelookofthefireplace 36GDKSSSR
42GDKSSSR
WeatherEnclosure Designedtoprotecttheburnerwhenunitisnotinuse ODG36WE
ODG42WE
DrainPan Designedtobeinstalledunderunittoshedwater 20014194(36"models)
bymeansofcontainingandpipingwayfromstructure 20014195(42"models)
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ODGSR Series Outdoor Gas Fireplace
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LIMITED WARRANTY
Factory-Build Fireplace and Components
(Except Blowers)
What is Covered and For How Long
Five-Year Coverage:Forfiveyearsfromthedatethisfireplaceandcomponentsarefirstpurchasedforuse,MHSC
will,atitsoption,repairorreplaceanydefectivepartofthisfireplaceorcomponents,orrefundtoyouasumnotto
exceedthefactoryretailpriceineffectatthetimeofpurchase.
Ten-Year Coverage:Fromthesixththroughthetenthyearfollowingthedatethisfireplaceoraccessoryisfirst
purchasedforuse,MHSCwillmakeavailabletoyou,atourfactory,afreereplacementforanydefectivepartinthis
fireplaceoraccessory.
Twenty-Five-Year Availability of Replacement Parts:Fromtheelevenththroughthetwenty-fifthyearfollowingthe
datethisfireplaceoraccessoryisfirstpurchasedforuse,MHSCwillmakeavailableatourfactoryreplacementparts
forthisfireplaceoraccessory,whichyoumaypurchaseforthelistpricecurrentatthetimeyourpurchaseorderis
received.
What is Not Covered
Thislimitedwarrantydoesnotcover:
Transportationorshippingcost.
Thecostofaservicecalltodiagnosetrouble.
Paintedsurfaces.
Damageordefectcausedbyimproperinstallation,accident,misuse,abuseoralteration.
Poorventilationofsmokeorgasescausedbyair-conditioningandheatingsystems,exhaustfans,orpressuredif-
ferentialsproducedbywind.
Brokenglasscomponents.
Cracksinceramicandcastablepartsthatdonotaffectsafeoperation.
Wedonotwarrantthisfireplacetobeincompliancewithyourlocalbuildingcode.Buildingcodesvarygreatly
throughoutthecountry,andyoushoulddeterminewhetheryourlocalbuildingcodecontainsrestrictionsontheuse
ofthisfireplacebeforeyoupurchaseit.
Blowersorfans,whicharewarrantedseparately.
Heatlossduetothepassageofheatorairthroughoraroundthefireplace.
Also,underourfiveyearcoverage,wedonotpaythecostofremovalandreplacementofanyportionofthestructure
inwhichthefireplaceissituated,madenecessarybytherepair,removalorre-installationofthefireplace.
Andunderourtwenty-fiveyearwarrantyofavailabilityofreplacementparts,weonlypromisetomaintainasupplyof
replacementpartsatourfactoryforyoutopurchase.
Limitations and Exclusions
1. Noonehasauthoritytoaddtoorvarythislimitedwarranty,ortocreateforMHSCanyotherobligationsofliability
inconnectionwiththisfireplaceandaccessory.
2. MHSCshallnotbeliableforincidental,consequential,specialorcontingentdamagesyoumightsufferasaresult
ofitsbreachofthiswrittenwarrantyoranyimpliedwarranty.Somestatesdonotallowtheexclusionoflimitationof
incidentalorconsequentialdamages,sotheabovelimitationsmaynotapplytoyou.
3. ThiswarrantyappliesonlytoafireplacesoldandusedintheUnitedStates.
Forinformationaboutthiswarranty,contact:
MHSC
149 Cleveland Drive
Paris, Kentucky 40361
MHSC
149ClevelandDriveParis,Kentucky40361
www.mhsc.com