Desa BDV34NA manual

DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE ® OWNER’S OPERA TION AND INST ALLA TION MANUAL NA TURAL GAS MODEL BDV34NA PROP ANE/LP GAS MODEL BDV34P A Save this manual for future reference. FOR YOUR SAFETY WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS • Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switch • Do not use any phone in your building. • Immediately[...]

2 105980 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE/ L P ) ® BDV34NA AND BDV34P A SAFETY INFORMA TION 1. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases unless a certified kit is used. 2. For propane/LP fireplace, do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) ins[...]

3 105980 OWNER’S MANUAL PRODUCT IDENTIFICA TION Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence to local codes, use the current National Fuel Gas Code ANS Z223.1 , also known as NFPA 54* (USA) or the current CAN/CGA-B149[.1 or .2] Installation Codes (Canada) . *Available from: American National Standards Institute, Inc[...]

4 105980 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE/ L P ) ® BDV34NA AND BDV34P A Fireplace size D x FW x RW 34" 18 1 / 2 " 34 3 / 8 " 14" PRE-INST ALLA TION PREP ARA TION LOCATION AND SPACE REQUIREMENTS Determine the safest and most efficient loca- tion for your Vanguard direct-vent fireplace. Make sure that rafters and wall st[...]

5 105980 OWNER’S MANUAL 29" 13" 12 5 / 8 " 34 3 / 8 " 35 1 / 16 " 58" 9 1 / 4 " 41" Nailing T abs PRE-INST ALLA TION PREP ARA TION Continued Figure 6 - Framing Clearances for Corner Installation LOCATION OF VENT TERMINATION When locating vent termination, it is impor- tant to observe the minimum clearances [...]

6 105980 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE/ L P ) ® BDV34NA AND BDV34P A Fixed Closed Openable Fixed Closed Openable V V V V V V V V X X V X G G J F B B K N H I A N E L D B M A C B V V A G G B TERMINA TION CAP AIR SUPPL Y INLET GAS METER RESTRICTED AREA (TERMINA TION PROHIBITED) A = clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or balcony [[...]

7 105980 OWNER’S MANUAL WARNING: Read all instruc- tions completely and thoroughly before attempting installation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury, property damage or loss of life. Operation of im- properly installed and maintained venting system could result in serious injury, property damage or loss of life. WARNING: Seal all ve[...]

8 105980 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE/ L P ) ® BDV34NA AND BDV34P A INSTALLATION FOR HORIZONTAL TERMINATION 1. Determine the route your horizontal venting will tak e. Note: The location of the horizontal vent termination on the exterior wall must meet all local and national building codes and must not be easily blocked or obstructed. [...]

9 105980 OWNER’S MANUAL VENTING INST ALLA TION Continued 3. Attach vent pipe assembly to the fire- place. Set fireplace in front of it’ s per - manent location to insure minimum clearances. Mark the wall for a 10" square hole (for noncombustible ma- terial such as masonry block or con- crete, a 7 1 / 2 " diameter hole is accept- able)[...]

10 105980 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE/ L P ) ® BDV34NA AND BDV34P A VENTING INST ALLA TION Continued UP Horizontal V enting V ertical (V) Horizontal (H) 37" min. 10" max. Figure 16 - Horizontal Termination Configuration for Rigid Venting Figure 17 - Horizontal Termination Configuration for Rigid Venting Using One 90 ° Elbo[...]

11 105980 OWNER’S MANUAL VENTING INST ALLA TION Continued UP V enting with T w o 90 ° Elbows V ertical (V) Horizontal (H 1 ) Horizontal (H 1 ) + Horizontal (H 2 ) 5' min. 2' max. 6' max. 6' min. 4' max. 12' max. 7' min. 6' max. 18' max. 8' min. 8' min. 20' max. 20' max. 8' max[...]

12 105980 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE/ L P ) ® BDV34NA AND BDV34P A Figure 22 - Installing Firestop If area above is not a room, install firestop below framed hole. If area above is a room, install firestop above framed hole. INSTALLATION FOR VERTICAL TERMINATION 1. Determine the route your vertical vent- ing will take. If ceiling jo[...]

13 105980 OWNER’S MANUAL VENTING INST ALLA TION Continued 3. Lower the support box through the hole in the roof until the bottom of the box extends at least 2" below the ceiling (see Figure 23). Align the support box vertically and horizontally using a le vel. T emporarily tack the support box in place through the inside walls and into the r[...]

14 105980 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE/ L P ) ® BDV34NA AND BDV34P A V er tical V enting V = 40' max. Figure 28 - Vertical Rigid Venting Configuration With No Horizontal Run VENTING INST ALLA TION Continued V enting with T w o 9 0 ° E lbows V ertical (V 1 ) Horizontal (H) 5' min. 6' max. 6' min. 12' max. 7&ap[...]

15 105980 OWNER’S MANUAL VENTING INST ALLA TION Continued HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATION Your Vanguard direct-vent fireplace has been AGA tested and approved for eleva- tions from 0-2000 feet and CGA certified for elevations from 0-4500 feet. When installing this fireplace at an elevation above 2000 feet (in the USA), you may need to decrease the inp[...]

16 105980 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE/ L P ) ® BDV34NA AND BDV34P A INSTALLING OPTIONAL BLOWER ACCESSORY NOTICE: If installing blower in an existing fireplace with gas con- nections, shut off gas supply and disconnect heater from gas sup- ply. Contact a qualified service person to do this. CHECK GAS TYPE Use proper gas type for the f[...]

17 105980 OWNER’S MANUAL FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION Continued WARNING: Never touch the blower wheel while in operation. 10 . Peel of f the backing paper and stick the supplied wiring diagram decal on the firebox bottom approximately 3" to the right of the blower speed control bracket (see Figure 33). WARNING: Failure to position the parts in a[...]

18 105980 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE/ L P ) ® BDV34NA AND BDV34P A CAUTION: Use only new, black iron or steel pipe. Inter- nally-tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas. Check your local codes. Use pipe of 1/2" diameter or greater to allow proper gas volume to fireplace. If pipe is too small, undue loss of pressure wi[...]

19 105980 OWNER’S MANUAL Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) 1. Disconnect fireplace and its indi vidual manual shutoff v alve from gas supply piping system. Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa) will damage fireplace gas regulator . 2. Cap of f open end of gas pipe where manual shutof f va[...]

20 105980 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE/ L P ) ® BDV34NA AND BDV34P A FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION Continued Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) 1. Close manual shutoff v alve (see Fig- ure 37). 2. Pressurize supply piping system by ei- ther opening propane/LP supply tank valve for propane/LP gas fireplace or opening ma[...]

21 105980 OWNER’S MANUAL FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION Continued Figure 40 - Disconnecting TH to TPTH Wire Installing Remote Receiver 1. Open bottom louver and locate the switch bracket on the left. 2 . Unscrew the switch bracket. Lean bracket forward so you are able to ac- cess the back of the remote recei ver . 3. Locate the battery clip mounted on [...]

22 105980 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE/ L P ) ® BDV34NA AND BDV34P A INSTALLING OPTIONAL BRICK LINER D8037A WARNING: If fireplace has been running, turn off and un- plug fireplace. Let cool before installing brick liner. This brick liner kit is optional. You may purchase brick liner from your local dealer or see Accessories , pages 32[...]

23 105980 OWNER’S MANUAL 6. Pull ember material apart into pieces no larger than a dime. Place these pieces loosely and sparingly directly onto the exposed section of the front burner and along the space between the burner and grate prongs (see Figure 52). This will create the glowing ember ap- pearance as the flame touches the em- ber material. [...]

24 105980 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE/ L P ) ® BDV34NA AND BDV34P A O F F P I L O T O N L O I H OPERA TING FIREPLACE WARNING: If you do not fol- low these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus- ing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When l[...]

25 105980 OWNER’S MANUAL O F F P I L O T O N L O I H ON OFF REMOTE ON OFF INSPECTING BURNERS Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often. PILOT ASSEMBLY The pilot assembly is factory preset for the proper flame height. Alterations may have occurred during shipping and handling. Call a qualified service person to readjust the pilot i[...]

26 105980 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE/ L P ) ® BDV34NA AND BDV34P A PILOT AND BURNERS • Remove ember material before cleaning burners and replace when cleaning is complete. • Burner and controls should be cleaned with compressed air to remove dust, dirt, or lint. • Use a vacuum cleaner or small, soft bristled brush to remove ex[...]

27 105980 OWNER’S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle, or similar object to clean pilot. This can damage pilot unit. POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Igni[...]

28 105980 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE/ L P ) ® BDV34NA AND BDV34P A OBSERVED PROBLEM Burner does not light after pilot is lit Delayed ignition burner Burner backfiring during combustion Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Heater produces a whistling noise when burner is lit Glass soots Fireplace produces a clicking/ticking [...]

29 105980 OWNER’S MANUAL www.desatech.com TROUBLESHOOTING Continued WARNING: If you smell gas • Shut off gas supply. • Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building. • Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions. •[...]

30 105980 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE/ L P ) ® BDV34NA AND BDV34P A SER VICE HINTS When Gas Pressure Is Too Low • pilot will not stay lit • burners will have delayed ignition • fireplace will not produce specified heat • propane/LP gas supply might be low (propane/LP units only) When Gas Quality Is Bad • pilot will not stay[...]

31 105980 OWNER’S MANUAL SPECIFICA TIONS BDV34NA BDV34PA 15,000/21,000 Btu/hr 16,000/20,000 Btu/hr Gas Type Natural Propane/LP Ignition Piezo Piezo Manifold Pressure 3.5" w.c. 10.0" w.c. Minimum Inlet Supply Pressure 4.5" w.c. 11.0" w.c. Dimension, Inches/mm (HxWxD) Fireplace (Actual size of firebox. Measurements do not 32 3 /[...]

32 105980 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE/ L P ) ® BDV34NA AND BDV34P A ACCESSORIES Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA International’s Sales Department at 1-800-432-2382 for information. You can also write to the ad- dress listed on the back page of this manu[...]

33 105980 OWNER’S MANUAL MANUAL BLOWER KIT GA3700 Manual-variable control blower accessory for the BDV Series fireplaces. THERMOSTATICALLY- CONTROLLED BLOWER KIT DA3610T Provides better heat distribution. Blower turns off and on automatically, as needed. Complete installation and operation instruc- tions included in this manual. ACCESSORIES Conti[...]

34 105980 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE/ L P ) ® BDV34NA AND BDV34P A ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN BDV34NA BDV34PA 47 1 2 3 4 6 7 7 8 9 10 1 1 (Included in Hardware Pack) 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 28 29 30 31-3 31-2 31-4 31-1 32 33 32 34 46 5 5 5 35 40 41 32 42 43 44 38 6 37 36 39 6 45[...]

35 105980 OWNER’S MANUAL P ARTS LIST DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE BDV34NA BDV34PA This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 30 of this manual. KEY NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 104445-01 Top Outer Casing 1 2 105278-01 Outer Casing 1 3 105297-01 Bo[...]

LIMITED WARRANTY DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for four (4) years from the date of first purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable instructions. To make a claim under this warranty the[...]