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Direct vent FirePLA ce
OWner’S OPerA tiOn AnD inSt ALLAtiOn MAnUAL
nAtUrAL Pr OPAne/LP
GAS MODeLS GAS MODeLS
DvF-36S-n DvF-36S-P Stacked Brick/Standard Glass
DvF-36h-n D vF-36h-P herringbone Brick/Standard Glass
DvF-36Sc-n D vF-36Sc-P Stacked Brick/cool t ouch Glass
DvF-36hc-n D vF-36hc-P herringbone Brick/cool t ouch Glass
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol-
lowed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
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tABLe OF cOntentS Safety Information ............................................... 2 Inspecting Burners............................................. 22 Product Identification ........................................... 4 Cleaning and Maintenance ................................ 23 Local Codes......................................................... 4 Specifications .................................................... 24 Product Features ................................................. 4 Repla
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SAFety inFOrMA tiOn Due to high temperatures, the Continued appliance should be located out Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of traffic and away from furniture of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the and draperies. flu, with headaches, dizziness or nausea. If you have these signs, the fireplace may not Do not place clothing or other be working properly. Get fresh air at once! Have fireplace serviced. Some people are flammable material on or near more affected by carbon monoxide
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SAFety inFOrMA tiOn Pr ODUct Continued iDentiFicA tiOn 3. Never install the fireplace Flue • in a recreational vehicle Nailing Collar Flange • in windy or drafty areas where curtains or other combustible (flammable) objects Outer can make contact with the fireplace Glass front Door • in high traffic areas 4. Turn fireplace off and let cool before servicing, installing or repairing. Only a qualified service person should install, service or repair this fireplace. Have fire- Aniron plac
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• Due to high temperatures, do not locate this Pr ODUct FeA tUreS fireplace in high traffic areas, windy or drafty Continued areas or near furniture or draperies. • This fireplace may be installed in any room • Proper clearances must be maintained. of your house provided all local codes and • If your fireplace is to be installed directly on these installation instructions are followed. carpeting, vinyl tile or any combustible mate- • Each time you turn on your fireplace, you rial other tha
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PreinSt ALLAtiOn Continued CLEARANCES Minimum clearances to combustibles for the 3 56 / " 4 fireplace are as follows: *Back and sides 0" Perpendicular walls 6" Floor 0" 1 43 / " 4 Ceiling to louver opening 42" Front 36" Top of Standoffs 0" Vent (See venting instructions for specific venting clearances.) Combustible material with a maximum thick- ness of 5/8" may be flush with the top front 33" 28" of fireplace. Figure 4 - Framing Clearances with * For back and sides of fireplace, do not
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G V G V A D E V B L LOcAtiOn OF terMin AtiOn cAP N N H C I Fixed B V V Fixed Closed Openable Closed Openable B F V J G V X B B M A V K X V TERMINATION CAP X AIR SUPPLY INLET G GAS METER RESTRICTED AREA (TERMINATION PROHIBITED) A = clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or I = clearance to service regulator vent outlet [*72" (182.9 cm) balcony [*12" (30.5 cm) minimum] minimum] B = clearance to window or door that may be opened J = clearance to non-mechanical air supply inlet to building
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ventin G inSt ALLAtiOn NOTICE: Failure to follow these in- structions will void the warranty. NOTICE: Read these instruc- tions completely before at- NOTICE: Do not seal termination tempting installation. cap to vent pipe. Cap must be These models are tested and approved for removable for vent inspection use with DESA (direct vent) pipe components and maintenance. and terminations. The venting system must terminate on the INSTALLATION pRECAUTIONS outside of the structure and can not be at
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4. Carefully determine the location where ventinG inSt ALLAtiOn the vent pipe assembly will penetrate Continued the outside wall. The center of the hole INSTALLATION pLANNING should line up with the center-line of the There are two basic types of direct vent horizontal vent pipe. Mark the wall for 1 1 an 11 / " x 11 / " square hole. Cut and installation: 2 2 frame the square hole in the exterior • Horizontal Termination wall where the vent will be terminated. If • Vertical Termination t
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7. Carefully move fireplace, with vent as- ventinG inSt ALLAtiOn sembly attached, toward wall and insert Continued vent pipe into horizontal termination. The 1 pipe overlap should be a minimum of 1 / " 4 WARNING: Do not recess (see Figure 13, page 11). vent termination into any wall. 8. Combustible Exterior Wall Only: Slide wall firestop against interior wall surface This will cause a fire hazard. and attach with screws provided. See Fig- 5. Noncombustible Exterior Wall: Position ure 13,
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GROUND FLOOR INSTALLATION ventinG inSt ALLAtiOn Recommended Applications: Continued • Installation using cabinet surrounds Minimum Siding • Through the wall using round or square Pipe Standoff termination (up to 12" horizontal pipe) Overlap Direct Screws 1 • NOT FOR CORNER INSTALLATION 4 1 / " Vent Pipe Wall 90° Elbow Firestop Wall Firestop 2' Min. 2' Pipe Min. + 90° Elbow Maintain 1" Minimum Air Space Around High Wind Horizontal High Outer Pipe When Termination Wind Square Penet
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Flat Ceiling Installation ventinG inSt ALLAtiOn 1 1. Cut a 11 /2" square hole in the ceiling Continued using the locating hole as a center point. 1 Vertical Termination Installation The opening should be framed to 11 / " 2 1 Note: Vertical restrictor must be installed in x 11 / " inside dimensions, as shown in 2 all vertical installations. Figure 8 on page 9 using framing lumber the same size as the ceiling joists. If the 1. Determine the route your vertical venting area above the ceiling
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Vertical Termination Configurations ventinG inSt ALLAtiOn Figure 17 shows the configurations for vertical Continued termination. 5. Place the flashing over the pipe section(s) OUTSIDE AIR FLEx INSTALLATION extending through the roof. Secure the base of the flashing to the roof and fram- Outside air flex installation is required for both ing with roofing nails. Be sure roofing horizontal and vertical venting installation. material overlaps the top edge of the There are 2 outside air flex
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ventinG inSt ALLAtiOn FirePLA ce Continued inSt ALLAtiOn PARTS LIST FOR VENTING KITS CHECK GAS TYPE AND COMONENTS p Use proper gas type for the fireplace unit you are installing. If you have conflicting gas types, DESA (5"/8") Pipe & Vent Kits Number Description do not install fireplace. See retailer where you purchased the fireplace for proper fireplace P58-6 6" Section Double Wall Pipe, Galvanized according to your gas type. P58-12 12" Section Double Wall Pipe, INSTALLING GAS pIpING T
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Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male NPT FirePLA ce threads. This will prevent excess sealant from inSt ALLAtiOn going into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe could Continued result in clogged fireplace valves. For propane/LP connection only, the installer must supply an external regulator. The exter- WARNING: Use pipe joint nal regulator will reduce incoming gas pres- sealant that is resistant to liquid sure. You must reduce incoming gas pressure petroleum (LP) gas. to between 11" and 1
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pRESSURE TESTING GAS SUL pp Y FirePLA ce pIpING SYSTEM inSt ALLAtiOn Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG Continued (3.5 kPa) CONNECTING FIRELACE T p O GAS 1. Disconnect fireplace and its individual equipment shutoff valve from gas supply SUppLY piping system. Pressures in excess of Installation Items Needed 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa) will damage fireplace • 5/16" hex socket wrench or nut-driver gas regulator. • sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not 2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where equ
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REMOVING/REPLACING GLASS FirePLA ce DOORS inSt ALLAtiOn Continued CAUTION: Do not operate Propane/LP Equipment Shutoff Valve this fireplace with a broken glass Supply Tank door panel or without the glass door panel securely in place. For replacement part informa- tion see Replacement Parts, page 24. CAUTION: Wear gloves and safety glasses while handling or removing broken glass. Do Gas Valve not remove if glass is hot. Keep children and pets away from Figure 24 - Checking Gas Join
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FirePLA ce inSt ALLAtiOn Continued Spring Loaded Pin Pin Located on Middle Door Hook Located on Inner Door Hinge Outer Door Middle Inner Door Door Figure 26 - Removing/Installing Middle Door Removing and Installing Inner Door 7. While holding inner door, release 6 latches, Inner door is factory installed. 3 top and 3 bottom (see Figure 28, page 19). 1. Open outer door. Secure door in open position to avoid accidental breakage. 8. Slowly tilt open glass at a 30° angle and lift up to rel
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FirePLA ce inSt ALLAtiOn Continued Side Bricks Side Trim Side Trim Left Screen Side Bricks Bottom Brick and Rod Right Bottom Brick Middle Bottom Brick Figure 27 - Removing/Installing Brick, Side Trim and Screen Unlock Lock Inner Door Figure 28 - Removing/Installing Inner Door 1. Follow instructions from Removing and LAVA ROCK, EMBER FLAKES AND Installing Inner Door, page 18, to move SCRA L p OG INSTALLATION glass out of the way of this installation. Lava rock, ember flakes and scrap log p
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WALL SWITCH INSTALLATION FirePLA ce Installation of a wall switch allows you to inSt ALLAtiOn activate gas control valve and turn fireplace Continued on and off. Wall switch is to be connected to incoming 120 volt regular household wiring 3. Place ember flakes around front and sides that supplies electricity to fireplace. of burner and on burner ports (see Figure 30). This will create the glowing ember REMOTE CONTROL INSTALLATION appearance as the flame touches the (MODEL WRC) ember fl
