Contemporary
CONTEMPORARY 6003
Shown Above Is The Contemporary Rear
Vent Direct Vent With Gold-Plated Door
Model 6003
Contemporary Great Looks, Efficiency &
Quality You Can Feel!
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The Perfect
Addition
To Your
Home Heating!
Shown Above Is The Contemporary
Top Vent With Painted Black Door
Up to 80% Efficiency


Operates During Power Failures

No Costly Hearth Pad Required
Easy To Clean Hinged Door
Temperature Sensor Automatically
Turns Fans off and on

27,000 BTU Input Natural & LP Gas
Full-View Window
Variable Speed Fan
Limited-Lifetime Warranty Includes
5 Full Years Parts & Labor on Fans
& Controls
Hi-glow Fiber Logs & Embers
1400 Degree Ceramic Glass Contemporar y
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®
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The superior design and engineering
embodied in the Contemporary
produces a supremely clean and
attractive burning direct vent appliance
suited to even the most difficult
installations. Including high altitude
applications. With a simple installation
of approved venting, you can safely
burn either liquid propane or natural
gas. The sliding aeration adjustment
can even be done while the unit is hot,
making fine tuning a snap! Approved
for use in any home, including
mobile home applications. Refer to
Owners & Operators Manual Prior To
Installation. This appliance must be
properly connected to a venting system
and all pipe installed in accordance
with
manufacturers
installation
instructions.
Rheostat and Snap Disc
The rheostat and snap disc features
allow you to adjust your optional vari-
able fans to the speed you favor. The
temperature sensing snap
disc automatically turn
your fans on and off
when your
Blaze
King®
is being
used.
Fan Assembly
This is a fan assembly. There are
many types used, but all essentially do
the same thing, help to move hot air
around your home. Blaze King® gas
appliance fans are covered for
a full five years, parts
& labor!
Gas Valve
This is a gas
valve. It regulates
the gas flow to your
appliance. When you
purchase a Blaze King®
gas appliance, the valve &
labor are both covered for a full
5 years.
Thermocouple or
Thermopile
This is a thermo-
couple or thermo-
pile. Gas units
have one or both.
When the flame from
the pilot makes
contact with this
essential part, gas continues to flow
through the valve. The full-five year
warranty from Blaze King® covers
the little parts as well!
Snorkel
When installing the
Contemporary rear
vent, a minimum 14
Simpson DuraVent®
snorkel must be used.
For detailed instal-
lation instructions,
please refer to the
Owners & Operators
Manual. Contemporar y
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®
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Your Authorized Dealer:
NOTICE: Improper installation of your gas appli-
ance or failure to operate it according to the
guidelines detailed in the owners manual, may
negate your warranty and endanger your home
or family. Contact local building or fire officials
about restrictions and installation requirements
in your area. Photos and illustrations are for
descriptive purposes only. Changes dictated by
the manufacturers continuing design improve-
ment programs may not be shown. These
products are covered by one or more patents
in the United States, Canadian and other coun-
tries. All Blaze King® Industries products are
manufactured under license agreement from:
Blaze King® Industries, 146 A Street Walla
Walla, WA. 99362 and in Canada by Blaze
King® Systems Inc. 1290 Commercial Way,
Penticton BC V2A3H5. Design and specifica-
tions subject to change without notice. Rev.
07/07 CP73586 2.5M
The Blaze King Contemporary is listed and certified
for installation in the U.S.A. and Canada under the
following standards: ANSI Z21.88b-1999/CSA 2.33b-
M99 Vented Gas Fireplace Heater CAN/CGA-2.17-
M91 Gas Fired Appliances for Use at High Altitudes.
This appliance may be installed in a manufactured
home (U.S.A. only). Mobile home installations (USA
and CANADA) must be done in accordance with the
manufacturers instructions and the manufactured
home construction and safety standard, Title 24 CFR,
Part 3280 or Standard for Installations in Mobile
Homes, CAN/CSA Z240 MH. This appliance is for
use only with the type(s) of gas indicated on the rating
plate. Research and development laboratory tested for
steady state efficiency (NG 81% and LP 82%).
NOTE: When installing the Contemporary rear
vent, a minimum 14 Simpson DuraVent®
snorkel must be used. For detailed installa-
tion instructions, please refer to the Owners &
Operators Manual.
Clearances And Specifications
Performance
Natural Propane
Gas
Gas
27,000 27,000 Max. Input btu/hr
21,800 22,100 Max. Output btu/hr
18,000 18,000 Min. Input btu/hr
81%
82% Steady State Efficiency
62.8% 62.8% Canadian P.4 Efficiency
(Rear Vent)
56.3% 56.3% Canadian P.4 Efficiency
(Rear Vent)
Specifications
22/559mm
width
29
1
/
2
/749mm
height
18/457mm
depth
4x6/102x153mm
flue diameter
175# / 80 kg
shipping weight
Clearance to Combustibles
4/100mm
rear
10
1
/
2
/266mm
side
2/50mm
corner
Alcove
A. 11/275mm
side wall to unit side
B. 4/100mm
back wall to unit back
C. 14/700mm
wall to vent center
D. 2/50mm
corner to side wall
46/1150mm
min. alcove height