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SAFETY INFORMATION
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL
BEFORE INSTALLING AND
USING APPLIANCE
WARNING!
IF THE INFORMATION IN THIS
Builder Rear Vent Direct
MANUAL IS NOT FOLLOWED
EXACTLY, A FIRE OR
Vent Zero Clearance Gas
EXPLOSION MAY RESULT
CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE,
Fireplace Heater
PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS
OF LIFE.
Models: 33RDVN, 36RDVN,
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Installation and service must
39RDVN
be performed by a qualified
installer, service agency or the
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RDVN 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 General Information, Warnings, Cautions ..............
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RDVN Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Installation & Operating Instructions This gas fireplace should be installed by a qualified installer, 13. This fireplace must not be connected to a chimney flue preferably NFI or WETT (Canada) certified, in accordance with serving a separate solid fuel burning fireplace. local building codes and with current CSA-B149.1 Installation 14. When the fireplace is not in use it is recommended that the codes for Gas Burning Appliances and Equipment. For USA gas cont
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RDVN 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 gas
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RDVN Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Fireplace Dimensions Rough E Opening Depth S P F R O - Rough Opening Width S Rough Centerline of Opening Q 7" Collar Height C L Electrical Access N I B D Low C Gas Line Voltage Access Electrical H Access M J J A K Gas Line Access L G 7628 7628 Fig. 1 Fireplace specifications and framing dimensions. RDVN Specs rear vent 6/04 Ref. 33RDVN 36RDVN 39RDVN A 33” (838 mm) 36” (914 mm) 39” (991 mm) B 28 ⁷⁄₈” (733 mm) 34¹⁄₄” (870 mm) 34 ¹⁄₄” (870 mm) C 31” (7
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RDVN Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace V Locating Your Fireplace W X Y Z E A B Y X C A B C D E Fireplace D Y X B Top Louvre Assembly F Top of Combustion Chamber LU584-T Bottom of Door Trim CFM146 LU584-R Fig. 2 Locate gas fireplace. Locating unit Mantel Chart A - Flat on wall B - Cross corner C - **Island CFM146 2/23/01 sta DV Mantel Chart D - Room divider E - Flat on wall corner F - Chase installation Mantel Shelf Mantel from Top 7/5/01 sta Y - Refer to “Clearance to Combustibles” Sect
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RDVN Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Hearth Final Finishing Noncombustible materials such as brick or tile may be A hearth is not mandatory but is recommended for extended over the edges of the face of the appliance. aesthetic purposes. We recommend a noncombustible DO NOT cover any vent or grille panels. hearth which projects out 12” (305 mm) or more from If a Trim Kit is going to be installed on the fireplace, the the front of the fireplace. brick or tile will have to be installed flush
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RDVN Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 5. For natural gas, a minimum of 3/8” iron pipe with a Gas Line Installation gas supply pressure of 4.5” w.c. (from the gas me- ter). Consult with local gas utility and ANSI Z223.1/ When purging gas line, the front window NFPA 54 if any questions arise concerning pipe frame assembly must be removed. sizes. 6. Turn the gas supply to ‘ON’ and check for leaks. DO 1. The gas pipeline can be brought in through the rear NOT USE OPEN FLAME FOR THIS PURPOSE. o
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FRONT OF UNIT RDVN Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace It is strongly suggested that the wiring of Remote ON/OFF Switch or Thermostat or the EB-1 Electrical Junction Box be carried Remote Control out by a licensed electrician. Ensure that the power to the supply line has been disconnected before commenc- ing this procedure. TP Gas TH The EB-1 Electrical junction box has been fitted stand- Control ard on this model to allow for the easy connection of an Valve TP optional fan k
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RDVN Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace General Venting Your fireplace is approved to be vented either through There must not be any obstruction such as bushes, the side wall, or vertical through the roof. garden sheds, fences, decks or utility buildings within 24” 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 sure to check v
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V Operable RDVN Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace General Venting Information - Termination Location INSIDE CORNER DETAIL G V N H N A D E L C B ����� B V B V ������ V Fixed Operable Closed F V B M V B J X B I V K X A CFM145a VENT TERMINATION AIR SUPPLY INLET AREA WHERE TERMINAL IS NOT PERMITTED V X 1 2 Canadian Installations US Installations A = Clearance above grade, veranda, porch, 12” (30cm) 12” (30cm) CFM145a DV Termin Location deck, or balcony 5/01/01 Rev. 12/05/01 B = Clearance to
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RDVN 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’ (2.4
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Vertical dimension from the floor of the fireplace to the center of the horizontal vent pipe RDVN 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 of the venting system that need to be sealed with high 27 temperature silicone sealant are the collars on the 26 fireplace and termination, and the sliding joint of any 25 telescopic vent section used in the system. 24 23 To join
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RDVN Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Vent Opening for Combustible Wall 9 ³⁄₈" (240 mm) 20” (508 mm) Rear Vent Top View Max. 10 ³⁄₈" Framing (265 mm) Detail Fireplace Hearth DVR584-600 Opening for Noncombustible Wall Fig. 13 Rear vent application, no elbows. Rnd. DVR584-600 7 ¹⁄₂" Dia. 20" 20" (190 mm) Rear vent no elbows (508mm) (508mm) Max. Max. 2/99 djt Fireplace Hearth Fig. 15 Locate vent opening on wall. 45° 45° VO584-100 VO584-100 Adjustable Zero Clear- Vent Opening ance Sleeve Max. L
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RDVN Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Finished Wall 24" (610mm) 1" (25mm) Vent (Minimum 1” (25mm) rise) Termination FP1472 Fig. 19 There must be a 1” rise in 24” length. Vertical Sidewall Applications Since it is very important that the vent- FP1005 ing system maintain its balance between FP1472 the combustion air intake and the fl rise in length ue Fig. 17 Side view of final unit location. 4/04 djt gas exhaust, certain limitations as to vent FP1005 Rear Wall Vent Installation - configurati
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RDVN Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace • The maximum number of 45° elbows permitted per Maximum side wall installation is two (2). These elbows can be 20 ft. (6.1m) 48" installed in either the vertical or horizontal run. 12" (1.2m) (305mm) • For each 45° elbow installed in the horizontal run, 15 ft. the length of the horizontal run MUST be reduced by (4572mm) 18” (45 cm). This does not apply if the 45° elbows are installed on the vertical part of the vent system. • The maximum number of
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RDVN Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Max. Length Vertical Sidewall Installation Adjustable 12” (305mm) Zero Clearance STEP 1 Sleeve #8 Screws (2) Locate vent opening on the wall. It may be necessary to first position the fireplace and measure to obtain hole #8 Screws (2) location. Depending on whether the wall is combustible #8 Screws or noncombustible, cut opening to size. (Fig. 24) For (2) combustible walls first frame in opening. NOTE: When using flex vent, the opening will have to Fi
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RDVN Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace STEP 5 Vertical Sidewall Installation Use appropriate length of pipe section - telescopic or Flex Vent Pipe fixed - and install the horizontal vent sections. The 20” Follow Step 1 and 2 on Page 17. (508 mm) section of pipe which goes through the wall is Step 3 packaged with the 7TDVSK starter kit, and can be cut to suit if necessary. (Fig. 28) Install the four (4) spacer springs on the 4” flex vent pipe. When installing the spacer springs around the 4” S
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RDVN Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Step 4 Zero Clearance Sleeve (if required) Install the 4” (102 mm) flex vent pipe to the termination 7TDVSNORK (Snorkel) cap collar as described on Page 12. Step 5 Firestop 4” (102mm) Slide the 7” (178 mm) flex vent pipe over the 4” flex 7” Pipe Clearance Min. vent pipe and secure the 7” collar as described on Page 12. Window Step 6 24" (610mm) Well Minimum* Be sure to follow the 1” (25 mm) rise in a 24” (610 mm) horizontal run rule. Trim off excess v
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RDVN Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Vertical Through-the-Roof Applications This Gas Fireplace has been approved for: Max. 8 • Vertical installations up to 40’ (12 m) in height. Up (2.4m) to a 10’ (3 m) horizontal vent run can be installed within the vent system using a maximum of two 90° Typical 45° elbows. (Fig. 34) Ceiling 40’ Support Max. (12m) Application 8’ (2.4m) 45° Maximum 10’ (3m) Minimum 8’ (2.4m) / Maximum 40’ (12m) Vertical Rise Typical Roof Support Ap- plication Pipe
