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DVS Insert EF II
Owner's Manual
Featuring the
Burner
Tested and Listed by
OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc.
Beaverton, Oregon
Report # 028-F-73-5
ANSI Z21.88
• Direct Vent Fireplace Insert
• Masonry or Factory Built (Metal)
Wood-Burning Fireplace
• Residential or Mobile Home
WARNING: If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and li
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2 Introduction Introduction We welcome you as a new owner of a DVS Insert. In purchasing this fireplace insert you have joined the growing ranks of concerned individuals whose selection of an energy system reflects both a concern for the environment and aesthetics. It is one of the finest home heaters the world over. This manual will explain the installation, operation, and maintenance of this heater. Please familiarize yourself with the Owner's Manual before operating your heater and save t
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Table of Contents 3 Introduction and Important Information Finalizing the Installation Introduction......................................................2 Glass Frame Removal and Installation.................21 Log Set Installation............................................23 Safety Precautions Steps for Finalizing the Installation.......................25 Safety Precautions............................................4 Pilot Flame Inspection .......................................25 Air Shutter
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Gas 4 Safety Precautions IF YOU SMELL GAS: * Do not light any appliance * Extinguish any open flame * Do not touch any electrical switch or plug or unplug anything * Open windows and vacate building * Call gas supplier from neighbor's house, if not reached, call fire department This unit must be installed by a qualified installer to prevent the possibility of an explosion. Your dealer will know the requirements in your area and can inform you of those people considered qualified. The room he
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Safety Precautions 5 Do not place clothing or other Light the heater using the built- flammable items on or near in piezo igniter. Do not use the heater. Because this matches or any other external AA AA heater can be controlled by a device to light your heater. thermostat there is a possibility AA AAA of the heater turning on and igniting any items placed on Allow the heater to cool before or near it. carrying out any maintenance or cleaning. The viewing glass should be opened only for lighti
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6 Features and Specifications Features Installation Options • Works During Power Outages (millivolt system) • Residential or Mobile Home • High Efficiency • Fireplace Insert • Optional Thermostat or Remote Control • Masonry or Factory Built (Metal) Wood- • Ember Fyre™ Burner for "Wood Fire" Look Burning Fireplace • Quiet Blower for Effective Heat Distribution • Convenient Operating Controls • Variable-Rate Heat Output • Low Maintenance Heating Specifications Natural Gas Propane Approximate Heati
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Installation (for qualified installers only) 7 Installation Warnings • Failure to follow all of the requirements may result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death. • This heater must be installed by a qualified installer who has gone through a training program for the installation of direct vent gas appliances. • This appliance must be installed in accordance with all local codes, if any; if not, follow ANSI Z223.1 and NFPA 54(88). • In Manufactured or Mobile Homes must conform with M
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8 Installation (for qualified installers only) Top Convection Deflector Install the top convection deflector as shown to the right. The deflector is shipped on top of the insert. The screws are shipped inside the owner's pack. Fireplace Requirements • Insert must be placed within a code-conforming masonry fireplace or tested and listed factory- built (metal) wood-burning fireplace. Repair any fireplace damage prior to installation. • Because the insert uses a circulation blower, clean the fi
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Installation (for qualified installers only) 9 Factory-Built (Metal) Wood-Burning Fireplace Requirements The damper ("A") and grate (with log set) ("B") must be removed (see the illustration below) The smoke shelf ("C"), internal baffles ("D"), screen ("E"), masonry lining or refractory ("G" & "I"), and metal or glass doors ("F") may be removed (if applicable) NOTE: If any internal baffle is cut, bent, or removed, the fireplace must be permanently marked to indicate that it has been altered and
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Combustible or Non-Combustible Mantel Combustible Top Facing Non-Combustible Facing 10 Installation (for qualified installers only) Clearances Due to the high temperature of the heater, it should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies. Minimum Clearances AAAAAAAAAAAA k Sidewall to Insert 4-1/2" AAAAAAAAAAAA l Side Facing 4-1/2" AAAAAAAAAAAA m Top Facing 35" * Side AAAAAAAAAAAA n Mantel 35" * Wall k n AAAAAAAAAAAA x Extension onto Hearth 1-1/4" AAAAAAAAAAAA AAAA AAAAAA
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Installation (for qualified installers only) 11 Face Sizing Face Height Width Notes Rawhide 22-1/2” 32” Victorian 22-1/2” 32” Rosario 21-9/16” 32” Cambridge 21-1/2” 33” Craftsman 21-1/2” 32” Classic Arched, Artisan 22” 30” Side begins arch 3-1/2” below top - 34” radius Metropolitan 22” 30” Architectural Series 22-3/4” 29-7/8” Discovery 21-9/16” 32” Bedford 22-3/4” 34-1/8” Requires the Bedford DVS EF II Face Upgrade Kit. This lowers the face 1-1/4” - see “Mounting the Bedford Face” on the follow
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12 Installation (for qualified installers only) Face Mounting Brackets -- Arched, Metropolitan, Artisan Vict. Lace Faces Some Arched, Artisan, Metropolitan, and Victorian Lace Faces include old brackets that will not mount to the heater (see illustration below). For these faces, make sure to use the new mounting brackets (either included with the heater or available through your dealer - SKU 225-20055). WARNING: When attaching the Victorian Lace Face, do not over-tighten the screws. Over- tig
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Installation (for qualified installers only) 13 Gas Line Requirements MASSACHUSETTS INSTALLATIONS - WARNING: THIS PRODUCT MUST BE INSTALLED BY A LICENSED PLUMBER OR GAS FITTER WHEN INSTALLED WITHIN THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. OTHER MASSACHUSETTS CODE REQUIREMENTS: • Flexible connector must not be longer than 36 inches. • Shutoff valve must be a “T” handle gas cock. • Only direct vent sealed combustion products are approved for bedrooms or bathrooms. • Fireplace dampers must be removed
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14 Installation (for qualified installers only) Vent Requirements • The gas appliance and vent system must be vented directly to the outside of the building, and never be attached to a chimney serving a separate solid fuel or gas-burning appliance. Each direct vent gas appliance must use it's own separate vent system. • Make sure the exhaust pipe on the heater connects to the exhaust portion of the cap. The illustrations below show how the flex liners should be attached. • The exhaust vent mu
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Installation (for qualified installers only) 15 Vent Restrictor WARNING: Restrictor adjustment should only be done by a qualified installer. Only those installations determined to be over-drafting require this adjustment. The best indication of over-drafting is a hyper-active flame pattern (flames that move too quickly). If the air shutter is constricted, the flames become short and yellow, yet still very active. Over-drafting may affect the pilot, but this is not the best way to determine o
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16 Installation (for qualified installers only) Vent Location • A vent restrictor is built into the appliance to adjust the flow rate of exhaust gases. This ensures proper combustion for all vent configurations. Depending upon the vent configuration, you may be required to adjust the restrictor position. The charts for acceptable vent configurations detail the correct vent restrictor position. Center Line Inlet (3” Dia.) Exhaust (3” Dia.) NOTE: Vent location changes based 2-5/8” 6-1/8” upon
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Installation (for qualified installers only) 17 Vent Connector Removal and Installation • The vent connector is shipped attached to the insert, but may be removed to facilitate tight installations. See the directions below for installation. 1. Route the flex vent through the chimney from above (leave an extra 3' at the top). Make sure the flex is thoroughly stretched. 2. Remove the vent connector and attach it to the flex vent (see the instructions on the following page). NOTE: be careful of
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18 Installation (for qualified installers only) Vent Connector Removal and Installation (continued) Vent Connector Removal Pull the vent connector rod forward. Slide the connector to the WARNING: The anti-seize on rear. It will the vent connector can stain "snap" out. clothing, carpets, or other items. Vent Connector Installation Attach the flex vent to the vent connector. AAAAA AAAAA AAAAAAA AAAAAAA A Slide the insert into place, lining up these guides with the edges of the vent
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Installation (for qualified installers only) 19 Surround Panel Installation PANEL SIZE WIDTH HEIGHT PART # 8" x 10" Rectangular 40-3/8" 28-7/8" 98500610 Arched (8” x 10”) 40-3/8" 28-7/8" 98500622 10” x 13” Rectangular 44-3/8" 31-7/8" 98500611 1 Follow the directions below to install the side panels. Pre-thread the holes on the surround a panels with the screws included in the surround panel kit. 5/16" Nutdriver NOTE: These 3/8" stand-offs are not required and may be flattened (both sides).
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20 Installation (for qualified installers only) Installation of the On/Off Switch and Rheostat The on/off switch and rheostat may be installed in either the surround panels or control panel. See the illustration below for installation details. WARNING: Upper Right of Trim Control Panel Make sure the heater (preferred) (next to gas control valve) is unpluged before installing the rheostat. AA AA AA AA AA AA AAA AA AA AA AA AAA AA Remove the knob and nut from the rheostat. Insert the Disco
