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Builder Top Vent Direct Vent
Models: RDV4136
INSTALLER/CONSUMER
SAFETY INFORMATION
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.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
• Do not try to light a
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RDV4136 Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Table of Contents PLEASE READ THE INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE. Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of a CFM Corporation fireplace. 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 Important Information, Warnings, Cautions .........
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RDV4136 Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Installation & Operating Instructions This gas fireplace should be installed by a qualified installer, 12. This fireplace requires adequate ventilation and combustion preferably NFI or WETT (Canada) certified, in accordance with air to operate properly. local building codes and with current CSA-B149.1 Installation 13. This fireplace must not be connected to a chimney flue codes for Gas Burning Appliances and Equipment. For USA serving a separate solid
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RDV4136 Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Installation & Operating Instructions Inspection Requirements for the Commonwealth of The state or local gas inspector of the side wall Massachusetts horizontally vented gas fueled equipment shall not All gas fitting and installation of this heater shall only be approve the installation unless, upon inspection, the done by a licensed gas fitter or licensed plumber. inspector observes carbon monoxide detectors and For all side wall horizontally vented
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RDV4136 Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Fireplace Dimensions 26���” 5 ���” Rough (680 mm) (133 mm) Opening Depth 7” (178 mm) 41” (1041 mm) Dia. 15���” (387 mm) 4” (102 mm) 15���” Dia. (387 mm) 5/8” (16 mm) Recessed Nailing Flange 40���” (1019 mm) - Rough Opening Width 4” Rough 1” (102 mm) Opening (25 mm) Height 40���” Electrical (1019 mm) Access 36���” 36” (914 mm) 32 ���” Gas Line (918 mm) (822 mm) Access 2" 3���” (51 mm) (79 mm) ����” 40” (1016 mm) 1” 8 ���” (210 mm) 2” (168 mm) (25 mm)
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RDV4136 Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace V Locating Your Fireplace W X Noncombstible Material E A Y B Y Framing Members Z X C Standoff D Y B A B C D E F Top of Combustion Chamber LU584-1 Fig. 2 Locate gas fireplace. Locating unit Fireplace A - Flat on wall B - Cross corner C - **Island 2/4/99 djt D - *Room divider E - *Flat on wall corner F - Chase installation Y - 6” minimum CFM146 Mantel Chart Note (Fig. 2): Mantel Shelf Mantel from Top ** Island (C) and Room Divider (D) installation
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RDV4136 Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Gas Specifications Hearth Max. Min. A hearth is not mandatory but is recommended for Gas Input Input aesthetic purposes. We recommend a noncombustible Model Fuel Control BTU/h BTU/h hearth which projects out 12” (305mm) or more from the RDV4136RN Natural Gas Millivolt Hi/Lo 24,000 15,300 front of the fireplace. RDV4136RP Propane Millivolt Hi/Lo 24,000 19,500 Cold climate installation recommendation: RDV4136IN Natural Gas 6 Volt Hi/Lo 24
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RDV4136 Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 1/2” Gas Supply Remote ON/OFF Switch 1/2” NPT X 1/2” Flare Shut-off Valve Installation: IN/IP Models 3/8” Flex line 1. Thread the wiring through holes on the end panels (from valve) of appliance. Take care not to cut wire or insulation on metal edges. Route the wire to a conveniently located receptacle box. 2. Attach the wire to the ON/OFF switch and install the FP297A switch into the receptacle box. 3. Connect the two (2) wires from wall switch to
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FRONT OF UNIT RDV4136 Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace To connect the EB-1 box to the house electrical supply EB-1 Electrical Box follow the steps below. 1. Unscrew retaining screw from EB-1 base plate (Fig. The fireplace, when installed, must be elec- 8) and remove the EB-1 assembly from the appli- trically connected and grounded in accord- ance. ance with local codes or, in the absence 2. Remove the front cover of the EB box. of local codes, with the current CSA C22.1 3. Remove the plug
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RDV4136 Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace General Venting There must not be any obstruction such as bushes, Your fireplace is approved to be vented either through garden sheds, fences, decks or utility buildings within the side wall, or vertically through the roof. 24” (610 mm) from the front of the termination hood. • Only CFM Corporation venting components spe- Do not locate termination hood where excessive snow cifically approved and labelled for this fireplace or ice build up may occur. Be
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V Operable RDV4136 Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace General Venting Information - Termination Location INSIDE CORNER DETAIL G V N H A N D E L C B ����� B V B V ������ V Fixed Operable Closed F V B M V B X J B I X V K A CFM145a AREA WHERE TERMINAL IS NOT PERMITTED V VENT TERMINATION X AIR SUPPLY INLET 1 2 Canadian Installations US Installations CFM145a A = Clearance above grade, veranda, porch, 12” (30cm) 12” (30cm) DV Termin Location deck, or balcony 5/01/01 Rev. 12/05/01 sta B = Cleara
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RDV4136 Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Termination Clearances Termination clearances for buildings with combustible and noncombustible exteriors. Inside Corner Alcove Applications* Outside Corner D C C F = Combustible G = 6" (152 mm) Combustible V G 6" (152 mm) Noncombustible V E 2" (51 mm) Noncombustible O V F 2" (51 mm) Balcony - Balcony - with no side wall with perpendicular side wall E = Min. 6” (152 mm) for non-vinyl sidewalls Min. 12” (305 mm) for vinyl sidewalls O = 8’ (
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Vertical dimension from the floor of the fireplace to the center of the horizontal vent pipe RDV4136 Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Twist Lock Pipes 30 When using CFM Corporation twist-lock pipe it is not 29 necessary to use sealant on the joints. The only areas 28 27 of the venting system that need to be sealed with high 26 temperature silicone sealant are the sliding joints of any 25 telescopic vent section used in the system. 24 23 To join the twist lock pipes together, simply align th
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RDV4136 Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Be sure to install the baffle as shown in Figure 16. 20' (6m) Close half the opening when used on extended vent runs. Be sure there is no lifting or ghosting of the flame. Flue Pipe Pipe Straps Every 3’ (914mm) Pipe Straps Every 3’ (914mm) Firestop/Zero Clearance Sleeve FP1012 Flue Box Fig. 17 Support straps for horizontal runs. FP1012 Horizontal plane means no vertical rise exists on this Baffle Top vent max run portion of the vent assembly. 1/25/0
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RDV4136 Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace NOTE: When using flex vent, the opening will have to be measured according to the 1/2” (13 mm) rise in 12” (305 mm) vent run. A Combustible Walls: (Fig. 21) Cut a 9 ³⁄₈”H x 9 ³⁄₈”W (240 B x 240 mm) hole through the exterior wall and frame as shown. Noncombustible Walls: (Fig. 21) Hole opening must 7.5' 1 x 90° elbow in horizontal plane = 3’ (914mm) be 7 ¹⁄₂” (190 mm) in diameter. (2.3m) Vent Opening for Combustible Wall A + B = 17' (5.2m) Max. 9 ³⁄₈”
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RDV4136 Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace STEP 6 Use appropriate length of pipe sections - telescopic or fixed - and install the horizontal vent sections. The sections which go X through the wall are pack- aged with the starter kit, and can be cut to suit if necessary. (Fig. 25) Sealing vent pipe and firestop gaps with high tem- FP1240 perature seal- Fig. 23 Vertical height requirement. ant will restrict cold air being STEP 4 drawn in around Attach the appropriate venting component(s)
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RDV4136 Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Vertical Sidewall Installation Flex Vent Pipe NOTE: The 40” (1016 mm) flex vent is used for 90° off the top of the unit then out the back wall. Follow Step 1 and 2 on Page 15. 6 ���” Step 3 (165 mm) Install the four (4) spacer springs on the 4” flex vent pipe. When installing the spacer springs around the 4” pipe, stretch the spring to approximately 15” (381 mm), FP1846 wrap the spring around the pipe and interlock the ends Fig. 28 Bend flex vent at 9
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RDV4136 Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Zero Clearance Screws Sleeve (if required) 7TDVSNORK (Snorkel) Firestop 4” (102mm) 7” Pipe Clearance Max. 10' (3m) Min. Max. Height 40' (12m) Window 24” (610mm) Well Minimum* Min. Height 7 ���' (2.3m) Gravel Drain Foundation Wall *A minimum of 24” (610mm) ver- tical pipe must be installed when Pipe Straps Every using the 7TDVSNORK Kit. 3’ (914mm) *The 22” (559mm) vertical rise (center to center) of the snorkel may be included for calculationof
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RDV4136 Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 9. Install storm collar and seal around the pipe. 10. Add additional vent lengths for proper height. (Fig. 36) Max. 8' (2.4m) 4 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 = 270° 3 Typical Roof Support Typical Ceiling Sup- Application port Application 2 1 CFM110 Fig. 34 Roof and ceiling supports. CFM110 Typical ceiling/roof support FP1245 10/90 #8 Sheet Metal Screws Fig. 32 Typical offset application. (3 per joint) Sealant Storm Collar FP1245 Attic Insulation through the roof Sh
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RDV4136 Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Venting Components Starter Kit - Model 7TDVSK - Sidewall Venting (Twist Lock Pipe) Model 7FDVSK - Sidewall Venting (Flex Vent Pipe) Models 7TDVTK/TV - Hot Touch Termination Kits Model 7TDVTVTK/TV - Cool Touch Termination Kit Starter Kit - Model 7TDVSKV - Vertical Venting for 7TDVSKV-A order 1/12 to 6/12 roof pitch for 7TDVSKV-B order 7/12 to 12/12 roof pitch for 7TDVSKV-F order flat roof Starter Kit for Below Grade Installation Model 7TDVSKS -Sno
