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DIRECT-VENT GAS
FIREPLACE
OWNER’S OPERATION AND
®
INSTALLATION MANUAL
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(Peninsula Shown)
VDDVF36PN/PP (PENINSULA) AND VDDVF36STN/STP (SEE-THRU)
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WARNING: If the information in these instructions
This book is valuable. In addition to instructing
you on how to install and maintain your appli-
is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may
ance, it also contains information that will
result caus
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 PRODUCT DIMENSIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS PRODUCT DIMENSIONS........................................................... 2 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ............................................ 21 GLOSSARY OF TERMS ............................................................. 3 OPERATING FIREPLACE ........................................................ 22 INTRODUCTION......................................................................... 3 TROUBLESHOOTING ........................
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PRODUCT DIMENSIONS 3 GLOSSARY OF TERMS 3 INTRODUCTION FIREBOX DIMENSIONS Continued Left Side Alternate Gas TOP VIEW BACK VIEW Surround Supply Inlets (Left Side) Back of Surround 3 5 23 /8" 39 /4" (101cm) (60cm) 3 (Front) 34 /4" 1.5"ø 1.5"ø (88cm) 15 (Back) 11 /16" (4cm) (4cm) 3 26 /8" 5 (30cm) 22 /8" (67cm) (57cm) (Right Side) 1 1 Right Side 10 /2" 11 /8" (27cm) (28cm) Surround 3" (8cm) 3" (8cm) 1" (3cm) 2" (5cm) RIGHT SIDE FRONT VIEW 1 1 /4" (3cm) Rating Plate 30" Location (76cm) (Opening) 5 22
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INTRODUCTION Before You Begin 4 SELECTING LOCATION INTRODUCTION SELECTING LOCATION Continued To determine the safest and most efficient location for your appli- ance, consider the following guidelines: If you have any doubts as to which gas your particular appliance is 1. The location must allow for proper clearances (see Clearances, approved and tested for, please check the CSA rating plate located page 5). at the interior of the appliance opening or consult your local 2. Consider a location wh
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1 40 /2" (102.9cm) PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION 5 Clearances 5 Mantel Clearances Framing PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION CLEARANCES MANTEL CLEARANCES Minimum clearances to combustibles are: Woodwork, such as wood trims, mantels, and other combustible 1 materials projecting no more than 1 /2 inches (3.8cm) shall not be • Back and Sides of Surround: .................................. 0" min. placed within 7 inches (17.8cm) from the opening of the unit. • Vent Surfaces: ...............................
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1 40 /2" (102.9cm) 1 43 /4" (109.8cm) PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Framing (Cont.) 6 PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Continued The gas supply line may be connected through the side framing or alternately through the lower sub-flooring or a platform base if 1" (2.5cm) provided (see Figures 10 and 11). Depending on the installation, Dia. Hole refer to the appropriate illustration. 3" (7.6cm) 2" (5.1cm) Dia. Hole 3" (7.6cm) Figure 10 - Hole Locations For Gas Line and Electric Wires for Peninsula and S
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GENERAL VENTING 7 Location Of Vent Termination 7 GENERAL VENTING 5 These models are approved for use with Simpson Dura-Vent 6 /8" direct-vent pipe components and terminations as well as both flex and rigid Vanguard vent components. Your fireplace is approved to be vented either through the side wall, or vertically using the following guidelines: • Only use Vanguard or Simpson Dura-Vent GS venting compo- nents or kits specifically approved for this fireplace. • Minimum clearance between vent pipe
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V G G V A E D V B L GENERAL VENTING Location Of Vent Termination (Cont.) 8 GENERAL VENTING Continued N N H C I B Fixed V V Fixed Closed Openable Closed Openable B F V J G V X B B M A V K X TERMINATION CAP G GAS METER RESTRICTED AREA V X AIR SUPPLY INLET (TERMINATION PROHIBITED) A = clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or balcony I = clearance to service regulator vent outlet [*72 inches (182.9cm) [*12 inches (30.5cm) minimum] minimum] B = clearance to window or door that may be opened J
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VENTING INSTALLATION 9 Installation Precautions 9 Installation Planning VENTING INSTALLATION WARNING: Horizontal sections of this vent sys- WARNING: Read all instructions completely and tem require a minimum clearance of 2" from the top thoroughly before attempting installation. Failure to of the vent pipe and 1" minimum to the sides and do so could result in serious injury, property damage bottom. Vertical sections of this system require a or loss of life. Operation of improperly installed an
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VENTING INSTALLATION Installation Planning (Cont.) 10 Installation For Horizontal Termination VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Snorkel Installing Vent System in a Chase A chase is a vertical boxlike structure built to enclose venting that runs along the outside of a building. A chase is not required for such venting. NOTICE: Treatment of firestops and construction of 90º the chase may vary from building type to building type. These instructions are not substitutes for the 1' Minimum requirements o
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VENTING INSTALLATION 11 Installation For Horizontal Termination (Cont.) 11 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued ing statement on page 9.) Push the pipe sections together and Combustible Exterior Wall: For vinyl siding, stucco, or wood twist one section clockwise approximately one-quarter turn exteriors, a siding standoff must be installed between the vent until the sections are fully locked. See Figure 16. Note: Hori- cap and exterior wall. The siding standoff prevents excessive zontal runs of vent mu
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VENTING INSTALLATION Installation For Horizontal Termination (Cont.) 12 Installation For Vertical Termination VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Horizontal Termination Configurations Venting with Two 90° Elbows Vertical (V) Horizontal (H ) + Figures 21 through 23 show different configurations for venting 1 with horizontal termination. Each figure includes a chart with Horizontal (H ) 2 vertical minimum/maximum and horizontal maximum dimensions 5' min. 4' max. which must be met. All connections must
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VENTING INSTALLATION 13 Installation For Vertical Termination (Cont.) 13 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued 4. Connect a section of pipe and extend up through the hole. Roof Note: If an offset is needed to avoid obstructions, you must Flashing support the vent pipe every 3 feet (91.4cm). Use wall straps for this purpose (see Figure 24). Whenever possible, use 45° elbows instead of 90° elbows. The 45° elbow offers less re- striction to the flow of the flue gases and intake air. Wall Strap 5. Place th
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VENTING INSTALLATION Installation For Vertical Termination (Cont.) 14 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Venting with One 90° Elbow Vertical (V) Horizontal (H) 4. Using tin snips, cut the support box from the top corners down to the roofline and fold the resulting flaps over the roof sheath- 5' min. 2' max. ing (see Figure 27). Apply a bead of non-hardening mastic 6' min. 4' max. around the top edges of the support box to make a seal be- 45° Starter 7' min. 6' max. tween the box and the roof. Nail i
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VENTING INSTALLATION 15 Installation For Vertical Termination (Cont.) 15 High Altitude Installation Parts Lists For Venting Kits And Components VENTING INSTALLATION Continued PARTS LISTS FOR VENTING KITS AND COMPONENTS *NOTICE: The 7PA-47-6 pipe adaptor is required for Vertical Venting 1 1 use with the DESA 7 /4" x 4 /4" pipe. It MUST be V = 30' max. attached at the vent collar prior to assembly. RVF Kit Shown Vanguard Rigid Venting Number Description P47-6 6" Galvanized Coaxial Pipe Section P47
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O L O T O VENTING INSTALLATION Parts Lists For Venting Kits And Components (Cont.) 16 INSTALLATION Wall Switch Installation Electrical Hookup For Blower Accessory Wall Switch VENTING INSTALLATION (Supplied) Continued PARTS LISTS FOR VENTING KITS AND To Thermopile COMPONENTS (Cont.) DESA International Venting Accessories 16AI Number Description SC-47 Galvanized Storm Collar EA WF-47 Galvanized Wall Firestop (Back View) Route Millivolt Wires RF-47-6 Galvanized Roof Flashing, 0 to 6/12 Pitch (Suppl
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INSTALLATION 17 Optional Wireless Hand-Held Remote Control (GHRC Series) Installation 17 INSTALLATION Continued OPTIONAL WIRELESS HAND-HELD REMOTE Installing 9-Volt Alkaline Battery in Hand-Held Remote Control Unit CONTROL (GHRC SERIES) INSTALLATION 1. Remove battery cover on back of remote control unit. Note: If using an optional wireless hand-held remote control, the 2. Attach terminal wires to the battery (not included). Place bat- wall switch is no longer operational. tery into the battery h
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VENTING INSTALLATION Gas Line Hook-Up 18 INSTALLATION Continued GAS LINE HOOK-UP WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, al- teration, service, or maintenance can cause injury or WARNING: Before you proceed, make sure your property damage. Refer to this manual. For assis- gas supply is OFF. tance or additional information, consult a qualified installer, service agency, or gas supplier. WARNING: Gas line hookup should be done by Shutoff Valve your gas supplier or a qualified service person
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O L O T O INSTALLATION 19 Gas Supply Testing 19 Installing Log Set INSTALLATION Continued 6. Figure 42 shows the log set. Logs “A” have the knot at the end GAS SUPPLY TESTING of the log. Logs “B” have the knot at the middle of the log. Note: This section is intended as a guide for qualified service Twigs “C” have the shape of a “Y”. Twigs “D” have the shape technicians installing gas to the appliance. of bent twigs. Twig “E” is a straight twig which is placed across the top of Logs “B”. CAUTION
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VENTING INSTALLATION Installing Log Set (Cont.) 20 Decorative Facing PILOT ASSEMBLY ADJUSTMENT BURNER FLAME ADJUSTMENT INSTALLATION PILOT ASSEMBLY Continued ADJUSTMENT 9. Place logs “B” as shown in Figure 45. Lift the end of log “A” The pilot assembly is factory preset for the proper flame height. that will be propped up and place log “B” under it. At the same Alteration to these settings may have occurred during shipping and time, the other side of log “B” is placed over the other log handling.
