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BLDV7 Series
Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
Models:
BLDV400n/pV7;n/pSC7
BLDV500n/pV7;n/pSC7
warnInGS
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– Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
Installation and
– what to Do IF you SMeLL GaS
Operating
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do no
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BLDV7 Series Gas Fireplace ContentS thank you and congratulations on your purchase of a Monessen Fireplace. pLeaSe reaD the InStaLLatIon anD operatIon InStruCtIonS BeFore uSInG the appLIanCe! 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. Checking Gas pressure - Important Safety Information ..................................... 3 (Signature Command Sy
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IMportant SaFety InForMatIon BLDV7 Series Gas Fireplace InStaLLer owner Please leave these instructions with the appliance. Please retain these instructions for future reference. • r ead this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate, or service this fireplace. • any change to this fireplace or its controls can be dangerous. • Improper installation or use of this fireplace can cause serious injury or death from fire, burns, explosions, electrical shock and car
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BLDV7 Series Gas Fireplace IMportant SaFety InForMatIon & CoDe approV aL 1. Do not use this fireplace to cook food or burn paper IMportant : or other objects. pLeaSe reaD the FoLLowInG CareFuLL y 13. Never place anything on top of fireplace. It is normal for fireplaces fabricated of steel to give 14. Do not use any solid fuels (wood, coal, paper, card- off some expansion and/or contraction noises during board, etc.) in this fireplace. Use only the gas type the start up or cool down cycle.
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BLDV7 Series Gas Fireplace proDuCt FeatureS proDuCt SpeCIFICatIonS hIGh eLeV atIonS • This appliance has been certified for use with either Input ratings are shown in BTU per hour and are certified natural or propane gas. See appropriate data plates. without deration for elevations up to 4,500 feet (1,370 • This appliance is not for use with solid fuels. m) above sea level. • The appliance is approved for bedroom or bedsitting For elevations above 4,500 feet (1,370 m) in USA, room installat
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pre-InStaLLatIon InForMatIon BLDV7 Series Gas Fireplace D Rough 7" Dia. Opening M Depth V 4" Dia. N S U E 1/2” or 5/8” (13 or 16 mm) R - Rough Opening Width V Rough T Opening Height P C Q B F G L I Figure 2 - Fireplace Specifications and H O O J K A Framing Dimensions Gas Line Access BLDV400 BLDV500 A 37 Z\zn" (941 mm) 743000 41 Z\zn" (1043 mm) B 9" (737 mm) BLDV 7 dims 33" (838 mm) C 40 B\," (103 mm) 40 B\," (103 mm) D 30 Z\v" (768 mm) 34 Z\v" (870 mm) E 17 >\zn" (446 mm) 17 >\zn" (4
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BLDV7 Series Gas Fireplace pre-InStaLLatIon InForMatIon BeFore you Start FIreBox FraMInG Read this homeowner manual thoroughly and follow all Firebox framing can be built before or after the appliance instructions carefully. Inspect all contents for shipping is set in place. Construct firebox framing following Figure 2 damage and immediately inform your dealer if any damage for your specific installation requirements. Refer to Figure is found. Do not install any unit with damaged, incomp
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pre-InStaLLatIon InForMatIon BLDV7 Series Gas Fireplace FIrepLaCe LoCatIon Plan for the installation of your appliance. This includes determining where the unit is to be installed, the vent configuration to be used, framing and finishing details, and whether any optional accessories (i.e. blower, wall switch, or remote control) are desired. Consult your local building code agency to ensure compliance with local codes, including permits and inspections. The following factors should be taken
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BLDV7 Series Gas Fireplace CLearanCeS CLearanCeS to CoMBuStIBLeS Follow these instructions carefully to ensure safe installation. Failure to follow instructions exactly can create a fire hazard. t he appliance cannot be installed on a carpet, tile or other combustible material other than wood flooring. If installed on carpet or vinyl flooring, the appliance shall be installed on a metal, wood or noncombustible material panel extending full width and depth of the appliance. All mantel shelv
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SeCurInG FIrepLaCe to FLoor or FraMInG BLDV7 Series Gas Fireplace The fireplace must be secured to the floor and/or to framing studs as shown in Figure 5. Use two () wood screws or masonry/ concrete screws to secure fireplace to the floor. Use four (4) screws to attach fireplace to framing. The side nailing flanges are 1/" or 5/8" to accommodate different wall thickness. Drywall Support Tabs (Do not use for framing or header) Nailing Flange Framing Screw Nailing Flange Nailing Figure
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BLDV7 Series Gas Fireplace VentInG InStaLLatIon InForMatIon r ead all instructions completely and thoroughly before attempting installation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury, property damage or loss of life. operation of improperly installed and maintained venting system could result in serious injury, property damage or loss of life. GeneraL VentInG InStaLLatIon preCautIonS Your fireplace is approved to be vented either through the Consult local building codes before beginnin
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V Operable BLDV7 Series Gas Fireplace VentInG InStaLLatIon InForMatIon GeneraL VentInG InForMatIon - terMInatIon LoCatIon INSIDE CORNER DETAIL G V H A D E L C B Fixed B V B V Closed V Fixed Operable Closed F V B M V B J X B I V K X Figure 6 - A CFM145a Termination Locations AREA WHERE TERMINAL IS NOT PERMITTED V VENT TERMINATION X AIR SUPPLY INLET 1 2 Canadian Installations uS Installations CFM145a DV Termin Location A = Clearance above grade, veranda
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BLDV7 Series Gas Fireplace VentInG InStaLLatIon InForMatIon 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
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Vertical Dimension From the Floor of Unit to the Center of the Horizontal Vent Pipe VentInG InStaLLatIon InForMatIon BLDV7 Series Gas Fireplace twISt LoCK pIpeS When using twist lock pipe it is not necessary to use sealant on the joints. The only areas of the venting system that need to be sealed with high temperature silicone sealant are the sliding joints of any telescopic vent section used in the system. To join twist lock pipes together, simply align the beads of the male end with the gr
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BLDV7 Series Gas Fireplace Vent InStaLLatIon horizontal sections of this vent system require a minimum of 3" clearances to combustibles at the top of the flue and 1" clearance at the sides and bottom until the flue penetrates the outside wall. a minimum 1" clearance all around the flue is acceptable at this point of penetration. 1 If the vertical rise is 7 /2 ft. or more, only a 1" clearance is needed on top of any horizontal run. Vertical sections of this vent system require a minimum of 1
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BLDV7 Series Gas Fireplace Vent InStaLLatIon VertICaL SIDewaLL appLICatIon example: According to the vent graph (Page 15) the maximum horizontal vent length in a system with a 7 Z\x’ Minimum clearance between vent pipes and combus- (.3 m) rise is 0’ (6 m) and if a 90° elbow is required in tible materials is 3" (76 mm) on top, and 1" (25 mm) on the horizontal vent it must be reduced to 17’ (5. m). the bottom and sides unless otherwise noted. refer to page 15 In Figure 15, dimension A plu
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BLDV7 Series Gas Fireplace Vent InStaLLatIon VertICaL SIDewaLL InStaLLatIon - twISt LoCK pIpe Step 1 Locate vent opening on the wall. It may be necessary to first position the fireplace and measure to obtain hole lo- cation. Depending on whether the wall is combustible or X X noncombustible, cut opening to size. Figure 16 (For com- bustible walls first frame in opening.) note: When using flex vent, the opening will have to be measured according to the 1/” (13 mm) rise in 1” (305 mm) vent
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BLDV7 Series Gas Fireplace Vent InStaLLatIon Sealing vent pipe and firestop gaps with high tem- perature sealant will restrict cold air being drawn in around fireplace. 4" Flex 12" Step 7 Vent Pipe (305 mm) Guide the vent terminations 4” and 7” collard into their respective vent pipes. Double check that the vent pipes overlap the collars by ” (51 mm). Secure the termina- Spacer 6" tion to the wall with screws provided and caulk around Spring (152 mm) the wall plate to weatherproof. As a
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BLDV7 Series Gas Fireplace Vent InStaLLatIon . Remove soil to a depth of approximately 16” (406 mm) VertICaL throuGh-the-rooF appLICa - below base of snorkel. Install drain pipe. Install window tIon well (not supplied). Refill hole with 1” (305 mm) of his gas fireplace has been approved for: coarse gravel leaving a clearance of approximately 4” (10 mm) below snorkel. Figure 21 • Vertical installations up to 40’ (1 m) in height. Up to 3. Install vent system. a 10’ (3 m) horizontal vent
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Vent InStaLLatIon BLDV7 Series Gas Fireplace attic Insulation Shield (7DV1aIS) 1 + + 3 + 4 = 70° 1 1 2 upper Floor 2 3 3 Figure 24 - 11” 4 Maximum Elbow (79 mm) 4 Usage Ceiling Installation 12” Min. FP109 Joist FP1179 Firestop Spacer VertICaL throuGh-the-rooF InStaL - Nails (4) LatIon Figure 26 - Place Firestop Spacer(s) and Secure note: For all top vent vertical through-the-roof installa- tions, install the supplied cross-bar flue restrictor onto the If there is a room above ceiling
