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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AND
OWNER'S MANUAL
The Tahoe Direct Vent Gas Fireplaces
DIRECT VENT
GAS FIREPLACE
MODELS
DVS-30-2 DVS-30RF-2
DVS-36-2 DVS-36IP-2 DVS-36RF-2
DVS-42-2 DVS-42IP-2 DVS-42RF-2
WARNING: If the information in this
manual is not followed exactly, a fire
EFFECTIVE DATE
or explosion may result causing prop-
FEBRUARY, 2003
erty damage, personal injury or loss
of life.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other
This appliance may be installed in an
flammable vapors and liquids in the
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page Important Safety Information ............................................................................................................................ 3 Safety Information for Users of LP Gas ............................................................................................................ 4 Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Before enclosing the Simpson Dura-Vent vent pipe assembly operate the appliance to ensure it is venting properly. DVS-36 OR DVS-42 IS A HEATING APPLIANCE WHEN HEATER BAFFLE IS INSTALLED, SEE PAGE 7 Do Not Operate This Appliance Without Glass Front Panel Installed. • If this appliance is installed directly on carpeting, • Clothing or other flammable material should not be tile or other combustible material other than wood placed on or near the appliance. flooring the
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SAFETY INFORMATION FOR USERS OF LP-GAS Propane (LP-Gas) is a flammable gas which can cause fires by point with the members of your household. Someday when there may not be a minute to lose, everyone's safety will and explosions. In its natural state, propane is odorless and colorless. You may not know all the following safety precau- depend on knowing exactly what to do. If, after reading the following information, you feel you still need more informa- tions which can protect both you and your f
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INTRODUCTION Instructions to Installer Any alteration of the original design, installed other than as 1. Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after shown in these instructions or use with a type of gas not shown installation. on the rating plate is the responsibility of the person and 2. Installer must have owner fill out and mail warranty card company making the change. supplied with the fireplace. Important 3. Installer should show owner how to start and operate the All correspon
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SPECIFICATIONS Model DVS-30(RF) DVS-36(RF) DVS-36IP DVS-42(RF) DVS-42IP Input BTU/HR (KW/H) Maximum 20,000 (5.9) 25,000 (7.3) 25,000 (7.3) 28,000 (8.2) 28,000 (8.2) BTU/HR (KW/H) Minmum 14,000 (4.1) 17,500 (5.1) —— 20,000 (5.9) —— Height without standoff 34 1/4" 36 1/4" 36 1/4" 38 1/4" 38 1/4" Width 33" 39" 39" 45" 45" Depth 16 1/4" 21" 21" 24" 24" Gas Inlet (Pipe) 3/8" 3/8" 1/2" 3/8" 1/2" Venting Options for All DVS-30 Control Options & Accessories for All DVS-30, DVS-36 & DVS-42 DVVK-4T-1 Dire
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FIREPLACE COMPONENT INSTALLATION Installation of Upper Clearance Spacer for Vertical Vent (Figure 2) Included with every fireplace is the upper clearance spacer. The upper clearance spacer must be attached to the top of the firebox before installation of fireplace in a vertical vent configuration. 1. Remove screw in firebox top that is behind 1/4" flange on vent cover plate and directly in front of adapter pipe. 2. Place the notched portion of upper clearance spacer facing the 1/4" flange on ven
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CLEARANCES Mantel Chart (Figure 6) MANTEL MANTEL 12" 12" (305mm) (305mm) CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES 10" 10" (254mm) (254mm) BACK SPACER CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES 0" (0MM) 8" 8" (203mm) (203mm) 12 12 3/4" 3/4" (324mm) BACK 0" (0 mm) SIDE SPACER 0" (0MM) 6" 6" (152mm) (152mm) 12" SIDE 0" (0 mm) (305mm) 10 10 1/2" 1/2" 4" 4" (102mm) (102mm) FLOOR 0" (0MM) (267mm) FLOOR 0” (O mm) 9 9 3 3/4" /4" 11 11 1/4" 1/4" 2 2 1/2"(64mm) 1/2"(64mm) TOP STAND OFF 0" (0MM) (248mm) (286mm) 9" TOP STAND OFF 0" (0 mm
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GAS SUPPLY Consult the current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 CAN/ The gas pipeline can be brought in through the right or left side of CGA-B149 (.1 or .2) installation code. the appliance. Consult the current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 CAN/CGA-B149 (.1 or .2) installation code. Installing a New Main Gas Cock Recommended Gas Pipe Diameter Each appliance should have its own manual gas cock. In the state of Massachusetts the gas cock must be a T handle Pipe Length Schedule 40 Pipe Tu
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VENTING FIREPLACE Venting Graph (Dimensions in Feet) To Use the Vent Graph (Figure 10) 1. Determine the height of the center of the horizontal vent SIDEW SIDEWALL ALL VENTING VENTING GRAPH GRAPH pipe. Using this dimension on the Sidewall Vent Graph, (DIMENSIONS (DIMENSIONS IN IN FEET) FEET) 25 locate the point it intersects with the slanted graph line. 24 2. From the point of this intersection, draw a vertical line to A 23 the bottom of the graph. 22 3. Select the indicated dimension, and positi
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Attention: When fireplace is installed in optional full cabinet WARNING: When finishing the fireplace never obstruct mantel or corner mantel the (4) four nailing flanges shown in or modify the air inlet/outlet louvers in any manner. Figure 11 will not be installed on the side of outer casing. The DVS Provide adequate clearances around air openings into the will be attached to the full cabinet mantel or corner mantel with the combustion chamber. (2) two nailing flanges located on the top of the o
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INSTALLATION (continued) VERTICAL, 90° ELBOW WITH HORIZONTAL TERMINATION VERTICAL, 90° ELBOW TO HORIZONTAL OUT THE WALL W WALL ALL FIREST FIRESTOP OP 9 9 7/16" 7/16" T TO O 10 10 9/16" 9/16" 240mm 240mm T TO O 268mm 268mm Figure 14 10 10 13/16" 13/16" T TO O 13 13 9/16" 9/16" 275mm 275mm T TO O 344mm 344mm HORIZONTAL ONLY, STRAIGHT OUT THE BACK 14" 14" T TO O 16 16 9/16" 9/16" 356mm 356mm T TO O 421mm 421mm Figure 16 WALL FIRESTOP NO 4" 4" T TO O 5 5 5/8" 5/8" 102mm 102mm T TO O 143mm 143mm PIPE
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CORNER INSTALLATION VERTICAL, 90° ELBOW TO Vertical Sidewall Application HORIZONTAL OUT THE WALL Figure 19 Figure 17 Figure 20 and Chart 1 lists examples of possible venting systems using one (1) 90° elbow. Eight (8) feet is listed as maximum CORNER INSTALLATION HORIZONTAL, 45° ELBOW vertical vent run with 20 feet of maximum horizontal vent run. TO HORIZONTAL OUT THE WALL Vertical dimensions are based on centerline to centerline of pipe. Horizontal dimensions are based on centerline of pipe to e
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INSTALLATION (continued) CHART 1 (Figures 20 and 21) 10 3/8" Venting with One (1) 90° Elbow or Two (2) 90° Elbows Total Vertical Total Horizontal 1 1 2 (With Fire Box) V H or H + H 4.5' minimum 3' maximum 4.5' minimum 4' maximum 5' minimum 8' maximum 6' minimum 12' maximum 7' minimum 15' maximum 8' minimum 20' maximum 25' maximum vertical 20' maximum horizontal run Figure 21 and Chart 1 list examples of possible venting systems using two (2) 90° elbows. V is listed as minimum vertical dimensions
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3' Cutting the Hole (Figures 22 and 23) (914 (914 mm) mm) After the fireplace has been positioned in its permanent location, MAX. the hole through the exterior wall of the house can be cut. This hole must be 10" high x 10" wide for DVS-30 or 12 3/8" high x 10 3/8" wide for DVS-36/42 with its center line determined by the MAXIMUM HORIZONTAL amount of vertical arise and horizontal run of the termination. RUN WITH NO VERTICAL RISE AND 90° ELBOW (See Figures 22 and 23) When locating the hole it must
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TERMINATION CLEARANCES Termination clearance for buildings with combustible and noncombustible exteriors. Figure 26 Vertical Sidewall Installations Important! Minimum clearance between vent pipes and combustible materials is three (3") (76mm) on top, and (1") (25mm) on bottom and sides. Important! When vent termination exits through foundation less than 20" below siding outcrop, the vent pipe must flush up with the siding. SD-985 for DVS-30 or SD-1284 for DVS-36/42 termination cap must be used.
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VENT CLEARANCES Figure 27 A = *Clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck or balcony J = clearance to non-mechanical air supply inlet to building or [*12 inches (30cm) minimum] the combustion air inlet to any other appliance [*12 inches (30cm) minimum for appliances ≤ 100,000 Btuh (30 kW) B = clearance to window or door that may be opened [*12 inches (30cm) minimum for appliances < 100,000 Btuh 36 inches (90cm) minimum for appliances > 100,000 Btuh (30kW) (30kW)] 36 inches (90cm) minimum for ap
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VENT SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION Installing Vent Components (Figure 28) All vent system components lock into place by sliding the Begin the vent system installation by installing the first component, concentric pipe section with four (4) equally spaced interior 90° elbow to the starting collars or straight pipe on the top of the beads onto the appliance collar or previously installed component appliance, then the straight pipe length and then horizontal or end with four (4) equally spaced indented sec
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DVS-30 FRAMING AND FINISHING Installing Support Brackets (Figure 29) A horizontal pipe support MUST BE used for each 3 feet of horizontal run. The pipe supports should be placed around 8 inch diameter pipe and nailed in place to framing members. There MUST BE a 3 inch clearance to combustibles above 6 5/8 inch diameter pipe and elbows and 1 inch clearance on both sides and bottom of 6 5/8 inch pipe to combustibles on all horizontal pipe sections and elbows. Vertical runs of this vent systems mu
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DVS-30 FRAMING AND FINISHING (continued) Figure 31 Figure 33 See "Horizontal Termination (for all Models)" Page 22 and "Vertical Termination (for all Models)" Page 23-24. Figure 32 Page 20 13369-1-0203
