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DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
NATURAL GAS MODELS NATURAL GAS MODELS
(V)CD36RN, (V)CD36RNE (V)CD36TN, (V)CD36TNE,
PROPANE/LP GAS MODELS PROPANE/LP GAS MODELS
(V)CD36RP, (V)CD36RPE (V)CD36TP, (V)CD36TPE
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol-
lowed 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 liquids in the vicinity of this or any
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WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, altera- tion, service or maintenance can cause injury or prop- erty damage. Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures. For assistance or addi- tional information consult a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket,* per- manently located, manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by local codes. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas i
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SAFETy INFORMATION WARNING: Any change to this fireplace or it’s controls can WARNING: This product con- be dangerous. Do not modify tains and/or generates chemicals this fireplace under any circum- known to the State of California stances. Any parts removed for to cause cancer or birth defects servicing must be replaced prior or other reproductive harm. to operating fireplace. IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s WARNING: Do not use a blow- manual carefully and completely er insert, heat e
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7. Do not use any solid fuels (wood, coal, paper, SAFETy INFORMATION cardboard, etc.) in this fireplace. Use only the Continued gas type indicated on fireplace nameplate. 8. This appliance, when installed, must be elec- Carefully supervise young chil- trically grounded in accordance with local dren when they are in the room codes or, in the absence of local codes, with with fireplace. the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 or the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA Keep the area around your
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• Your direct-vent gas fireplace system (fireplace LOCAL CODES and venting) is a balanced and sealed gas oper- Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all local ating unit. It is highly efficient because it uses codes. In the absence to local codes, use the cur- outside air for combustion while independently rent National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA heating the indoor air. 54* (USA) or the current CSA-B149.1 Installation Code (Canada). PRE-INSTALLATION *Available from: PREPARATION
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Remove the shrink-wrap securing the 2 carton PRE-INSTALLATION trays to the unit. Lift the top carton tray off and PREPARATION remove the four corner posts. Discard the bottom Continued tray once the unit is moved into position. Note: On rear vent models you must remove the • If you plan on installing a television or enter- fiberboard collar protector located on the rear tainment center recessed above your fireplace, it is recommended that you maintain a minimum collar before installing th
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MANTEL CLEARANCES PRE-INSTALLATION Figure 7 shows projected mantel depths at various PREPARATION heights above the top of the louver opening. Figure Continued 8, page 8, shows the minimum allowable distances from various mantel components in relation to the FRAMING AND FINISHING both sides of the fireplace opening. Figure 5 shows typical framing of this fireplace. Figure 6 shows framing for corner installation. All minimum clearances must be met. WARNING: When finishing For overall uni
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PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Continued Outer Surround Combustible Material May Be Used 1 SAFE 1 /2" ZONE (38 mm) 6" 33° (152 mm) 1 5 /2" (140 mm) 3 3 /4" (95 mm) Perpendicular 12" To Fireplace Side Wall (305 mm) Opening Figure 8 - Side Clearances for Combustible Materials 3 14 /4" (375 mm) 5 TO NAILING 7 /8" (194 mm) FLANGES TO CENTER OF 8" TOP VENT 4" (102 mm) TO 38" NAILING (965 mm) FLANGE 2" 5/8" (51 mm) (16 mm) 1 36 / " 2" 4 (51 mm) (921 mm) TO NAILING FLANGE 3 36 /4" 36" 3 35 /4" (934 mm)
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V G G V A D E V B L LOCATION OF TERMINATION CAP N N H C I B Fixed V V Fixed Closed Openable Closed Openable B F V G V J X B B M A V K X TERMINATION CAP AIR SUPPLY INLET G GAS METER RESTRICTED AREA V X (TERMINATION PROHIBITED) A = clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or balcony I = clearance to service regulator vent outlet [*72 inches (182.9cm) [*12 inches (30.5mc) minimum] minimum] B = clearance to window or door that may be opened J = clearance to non-mechanical air supply inlet to
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VENTING INSTALLATION NOTICE: Failure to follow these in- INSTRUCTIONS structions will void the warranty. NOTICE: Read these instruc- NOTICE: Do not seal termination tions completely before at- cap to vent pipe. Cap must be tempting installation. removable for vent inspection These models are tested and approved for use and maintenance. with DESA (direct-vent) pipe components and terminations. INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS The venting system must terminate on the outside of • Wear gloves and s
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5. Carefully determine the location where the vent VENTING INSTALLATION pipe assembly will penetrate the outside wall. INSTRUCTIONS The center of the hole should line up with the Continued center-line of the horizontal vent pipe. Mark the 3 3 wall for a 10 /4" x 10 /4" square hole. Cut and INSTALLATION PLANNING frame the square hole in the exterior wall where There are two basic types of direct-vent in- the vent will be terminated. If the wall being stallation: penetrated is constructed
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8. Carefully move fireplace, with vent assembly VENTING INSTALLATION attached, toward wall and insert vent pipe INSTRUCTIONS into horizontal termination. The pipe overlap Continued 1 should be a minimum of 1 /4". 9. Combustible Exterior Wall Only: Slide wall WARNING: Do not recess firestop against interior wall surface and attach with screws provided (see Figure 16, page vent termination into any wall. 13). See Figure 17, page 13, for horizontal This will cause a fire hazard. terminati
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VENTING INSTALLATION WARNING: Never run vent INSTRUCTIONS downward as this may cause Continued excessive temperatures which Vent Cap could cause a fire. Operation of improperly installed and main- tained venting system could Inner Wall result in serious injury, property Firestop damage or loss of life. Pipe Horizontal Termination Configurations Section Figures 18 through 25 show different configura- tions and alternatives for venting with horizontal termination. Each figure includes
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Horizontal VENTING INSTALLATION Straight/ Square Adjustable INSTRUCTIONS 90° Termination Pipe 4" Max. Elbow Continued Straight/Adjustable Pipe 18" Max. Horizontal Square Termination 45° Wall Elbow V Firestop H Wall Corner Installation Firestop vertical (v) Horizontal (H) 1 1 45 / " Min. 3 / " Max Corner Installation Figure 21 - Horizontal Termination vertical (v) Horizontal (H) 1 Configuration For Corner Installation 5 / " Min. 4" Max Using One 90° Elbow (Model (V)CD36T) F
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VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued SNORKEL TERMINATION INSTALLATION Snorkel terminations are available for installations Recommended Applications Models (V)CD36R requiring a vertical rise on the exterior of the build- and (V)CD36T: ing. If installing snorkel below grade • Installations requiring vertical rise on building you must provide proper drainage to prevent water exterior. from entering snorkel (see Figure 23, page 15). Do not back fill around snorkel termination. • Installat
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VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued venting with Two 90° Elbows Horizontal (H)+ vertical (v) Horizontal (H) Horizontal (H ) 2 5' Min. ' Max. 6' Max 6' Min. 3' Max. 8' Max 7' Min. 4' Max. 10' Max 8' Min. 5' Max. 1' Max 90° Elbow 1' Min. 8' Max. 0' Max 0' Min. 8' Max. 0' Max 90° Elbow 90° Elbow Figure 25 - Horizontal Termination Configuration for Venting Using Three 90° Elbows (Model (V)CD36T) INSTALLATION FOR vERTICAL TERMINATION Note: Vertical restrictor must be installed
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4. Connect a section of pipe and extend up VENTING INSTALLATION through the hole. INSTRUCTIONS Note: If an offset is needed to avoid obstruc- Continued tions, you must support the vent pipe every 3 feet. Use wall straps for this purpose (see Flat Ceiling Installation 3 1. Cut a 10 /4" square hole in the ceiling using Figure 26, page 16). Whenever possible, use the locating hole as a center point. The opening 45° elbows instead of 90° elbows. The 45° 3 3 4 4 elbow offers less restriction
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VENTING INSTALLATION Note: Install a INSTRUCTIONS VR-58 vertical Continued restrictor ring into inner pipe vertical Termination Configurations for section prior to Rear vent attaching vent Figures 28 and 29 show two different configura- termination tions for vertical termination. cap. VERTICAL VENT INSTALLATIONS USING MULTIPLE 90° ELBOWS (V)CD36R REAR VENT 90° Note: Install a Elbow VR-58 vertical restrictor ring into inner pipe section prior to attaching vent termination 90°
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venting with Two 90° Elbows VENTING INSTALLATION vertical (v) Horizontal (H) INSTRUCTIONS 8' Min. 6' Max Continued 9' Min. 8' Max 10' Min. 10' Max vertical Termination Configurations for Top vent 1' Min. 14' Max Figures 30 and 33 show four different configura- 14' Min. 18' Max tions for vertical termination. 40' Min. 0' Max VERTICAL VENT INSTALLATIONS USING Note: Install a 90° Elbow MULTIPLE 90° ELBOWS (V)CD36T TOP VR-58 vertical VENT restrictor ring into inner pipe section prior to
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Number Description VENTING INSTALLATION VKG-58 Ground Floor Vent Kit, Galvanized INSTRUCTIONS (Includes: 45° Elbow, 7"-1 " Continued Adjustable Pipe, Wall Firestop, Horizontal Square Termination, 16 Screws) VKB-58 Basement Vent Kit, Galvanized (Includes: 45° Elbow, 7"-1 " Adjustable Pipe, Wall Firestop, Horizontal Square Termination, 4' Pipe, 90° Elbow, 0 Screws) VKS-58 Snorkel Vent Kit, Galvanized Note: Install a (Includes: 45° Elbow, 7"-1 " VR-58 vertical Ad
