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DIRECT-VENT GAS
FIREPLACE HEATER
OWNER’S OPERATION AND
®
INSTALLATION MANUAL
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(Peninsula
Shown)
VDVF36PN/PP (PENINSULA) AND VDVF36STN/STP (SEE-THRU)
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WARNING: If the information in these instructions
This book is valuable. In addition to instructing
is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may
you on how to install and maintain your appli-
ance, it also contains information that will
result
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 PRODUCT DIMENSIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS PRODUCT DIMENSIONS........................................................... 2 OPERATING FIREPLACE ........................................................ 22 GLOSSARY OF TERMS ............................................................. 3 SERVICE HINTS....................................................................... 23 INTRODUCTION......................................................................... 4 TECHNICAL SERVICE .......
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PRODUCT DIMENSTIONS 3 3 GLOSSARY OF TERMS PRODUCT 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 /8" (57cm)
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INTRODUCTION Before You Begin 4 SELECTING LOCATION INTRODUCTION The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of WARNING: This product contains and/or generates local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 or the chemicals known to the State of California to cause Canadian Installation Code, CAN/CGA B149. cancer or birth defects, or other reproductive harm. This appliance complies with ANSI Z21.88-1998 and CSA 2.33- M98 as a VENTED GAS FIREPLACE HEATER. It is li
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SELECTING LOCATION 5 5 PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Clearances SELECTING LOCATION Continued 7. Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Imme- CEILING diately contact a local service technician to examine the appliance and to replace any part(s) of the control ignition system and other 36" (91cm) related components that have submerged under water. Min. WALL 36" (91cm) Min. 0" Floor Figure 4 - Minimum Clearances (Peninsula Shown) Left Side TOP VIEW 0" Drywall Surround (0" Min.)
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1 40 /2" (102.9cm) 1 40 /2" (102.9cm) 1 43 /4" (109.8cm) PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Mantel Clearances 6 Framing PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Continued MANTEL CLEARANCES Woodwork, such as wood trims, mantles, and other combustible 1 materials projecting no more than 1 /2 inches (3.81cm) shall not be placed within 7 inches (17.78cm) from the opening of the unit. 1 Combustible material above and projecting more than 1 /2 inches (3.81cm) from the appliance’s face must not be placed less than 15 in
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PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION 7 Framing (Cont.) 7 GENERAL VENTING Location of Vent Termination PRE-INSTALLATION GENERAL VENTING 5 PREPARATION These models are approved for use with Simpson Dura-Vent 6 /8" direct-vent pipe components and terminations as well as both flex and Continued 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- 1" (2.5cm
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V G G V A E D V B L GENERAL VENTING 8 GENERAL VENTING Continued N N H C I B Fixed V V Fixed Closed Openable Closed Openable B F V V J X G 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 = clearance to non-mechanical air sup
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VENTING INSTALLATION 9 Installation Precautions 9 Installation Planning VENTING INSTALLATION WARNING: Read all instructions completely and WARNING: Horizontal sections of this vent sys- thoroughly before attempting installation. Failure to tem require a minimum clearance of 2" from the top do so could result in serious injury, property damage of the pipe and 1" minimum to the sides and bottom. or loss of life. Operation of improperly installed and Vertical sections of this system require a min
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VENTING INSTALLATION Installation Planning (Cont.) 10 Installation for Horizontal Termination VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Installing Vent System in a Chase Snorkel A chase is a vertical box-like 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 the chase may vary from building type to building type. These instructions are not substitutes for the 90º requirements of local bu
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VENTING INSTALLATION 11 Installation for Horizontal Termination (Cont.) 11 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Note: Horizontal runs of vent must be supported every three feet. Combustible Exterior Wall: For vinyl siding, stucco, or wood Use wall straps for this purpose. exteriors, a siding standoff must be installed between the vent cap and exterior wall. The siding standoff prevents excessive Flexible vent pipe must be installed with spacer springs every heat from damaging siding materials. Siding
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VENTING INSTALLATION Installation for Horizontal Termination (Cont.) 12 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Horizontal Termination Configurations Figures 21 through 23 show different configurations for venting with horizontal termination. Each figure includes a chart with vertical minimum/maximum and horizontal maximum dimensions which must be met. All connections must be sealed with high temperature silicone sealant as specified in the second warning FGFVK Vent Kit statement on page 9. All horizonta
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VENTING INSTALLATION 13 Installation for Vertical Termination 13 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLATION FOR VERTICAL Flat Ceiling Installation TERMINATION 1. Cut a 10" square hole in the ceiling using the locating hole as a center point. The opening should be framed to 10"x10" (254mm NOTICE: Use rigid pipe only. Flex venting is not to be x 254mm) inside dimensions, as shown in Figure 17 on page 11 used with a vertical termination. using framing lumber the same size as the ceiling joists. If
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VENTING INSTALLATION Installation for Vertical Termination (Cont.) 14 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued 7. Twist-lock the vent cap onto the last section of vent pipe and Vertical Termination Configurations seal with high temperature silicone sealant as specified in the Figures 28 through 31 show four different configurations for vertical second warning statement on page 9. termination. All connections must be sealed with high temperature Note: If the vent pipe passes through any occupied areas abov
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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 HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATION Venting with Two 90° Elbows Your Vanguard direct-vent fireplace has been CSA tested and Vertical (V ) Horizontal (H) approved for operation at altitudes in the USA from 0-2000 ft. and 1 in Canada from 0-45000 ft. 5' min. 6' max. When installing this fireplace at an elevation above 2000 feet (in th
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VENTING INSTALLATION 16 Parts Lists for Venting Kits and Components (Cont.) INSTALLATION Wall Switch Installation VENTING INSTALLATION Continued 5 Vanguard Rigid Venting (Cont.) Simpson Dura-Vent GS 4" x 6 /8 " (Cont.) Number Description Number Description 5 911 7" Adjustable (11"-14 /8") Pipe D1000 7" x 12" Galvanized Coaxial Pipe (6 pcs.) 940 Wall Thimble D1010 7" x 24" Galvanized Coaxial Pipe (6 pcs.) 941 Cathedral Ceiling Support Box D1020 7" x 48" Galvanized Coaxial Pipe (6 pcs.) 943 Roof F
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O L O T O INSTALLATION 17 Wall Switch Installation (Cont.) 17 Electrical Hookup for Blower Accessory Optional Wireless Hand-Held Remote Control (GHRC(TA) Series) Installation INSTALLATION Continued 2. Connect the 18 ga. wires from wall switch to the gas control OPTIONAL WIRELESS HAND-HELD REMOTE valve and microswitch, as shown in Figure 33. CONTROL INSTALLATION Note: If using an optional wireless hand-held remote control, the WARNING: Do not wire remote wall switch to main wall switch is no lon
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INSTALLATION Optional Wireless Hand-Held Remote Control (GHRC(TA) Series) Installation (Cont.) 18 Gas Line Hook-Up INSTALLATION Continued Installing 9-Volt Alkaline Battery in Hand-Held CAUTION: Compounds used on threaded joints Remote Control Unit of gas piping shall be resistant to the action of 1. Remove battery cover on back of remote control unit. Liquefied Petroleum (LP or propane), and should be 2. Attach terminal wires to the battery (not included). Place applied lightly to ensure exces
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O L O T O INSTALLATION 19 Gas Line Hook-Up (Cont.) 19 Gas Supply Testing Installing Log Set INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING LOG SET WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, al- Before proceeding, make sure the gas control valve is in the “OFF” teration, service, or maintenance can cause injury or position. Logs have been packaged separately to prevent damage to property damage. Refer to this manual. For assis- glass or refractory. tance or additional information, consult a qualified insta
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INSTALLATION Installing Log Set (Cont.) 20 Decorative Facing PILOT ASSEMBLY ADJUSTMENT INSTALLATION Continued 7. Figure 43 shows the top view of the burner and grate. WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, al- 8. Place logs “A” as shown in Figure 44. teration, service, or maintenance can cause injury or 9. Place logs “B” as shown in Figure 45. Lift the end of log “A” property damage. Refer to this manual. For assis- that will be propped up and place log “B” under it. At the same tance or a
