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  • Page 1

    DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE ® OWNER’S OPERA TION AND INST ALLA TION MANUAL BDV37N/P(A,B), DDV37N/P(A,B), BDV41N/P(A,B), AND DDV41N/P(A,B) 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. • Immedi[...]

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    2 105539 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/ PROP ANE/LP) ® 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) inside any structure. Loca[...]

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    3 105539 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[...]

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    4 105539 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/ PROP ANE/LP) ® Fireplace size D x FW x RW 37" 18 1 / 2 " 37" 14" 41" 18 1 / 2 " 41" 18" 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 rafter[...]

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    5 105539 OWNER’S MANUAL C B A D E F G T op of Louver Opening 3 2 1 4 5 6 7 W all 29" 13" 10 1 / 4 " 8 3 / 4 " 37" 41" 37 1 / 2 " 41 1 / 2 " 58" 9 1 / 4 " 41" Note : Where two numbers are given the top number is exclusive to the 37" Fireplace and the bottom number is exclusive to the 41&q[...]

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    6 105539 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/ PROP ANE/LP) ® 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 [*12 inches (305mm) mini[...]

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    7 105539 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[...]

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    8 105539 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/ PROP ANE/LP) ® INSTALLATION FOR HORIZONTAL TERMINATION 1. Determine the route your horizontal venting will take. 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. Snorkel terminations are[...]

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    9 105539 OWNER’S MANUAL UP UP VENTING INST ALLA TION Continued (Framing Detail) 10" (254mm) 10" (254mm) 7 1 / 2 " (190mm) V ent Opening Combustible W all V ent Opening Noncombustible W all Figure 13 - Vent Opening Requirements Continued 3. Attach vent pipe assembly to the fire- place. Set fireplace in front of it’ s perma- nent l[...]

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    10 105539 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/ PROP ANE/LP) ® VENTING INST ALLA TION Continued UP UP Horizontal V enting V ertical (V) Horizontal (H) 37" min. 17" max. Figure 17 - Horizontal Termination Con- figuration for Rigid Venting Figure 18 - Horizontal Termination Configuration for Rigid Venting Using One 90 ° Elbow Figure 19 - Hori[...]

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    11 105539 OWNER’S MANUAL VENTING INST ALLA TION Continued UP V enting with T wo 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.[...]

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    12 105539 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/ PROP ANE/LP) ® 4. Connect a section of pipe and extend up through the hole. Note: If an offset is needed to avoid obstructions, you must support the vent pipe every 3 feet. Use wall straps for this purpose (see Figure 22). Whenever possible, use 45 ° elbows instead of 90 ° elbows. The 45 ° elbow offer[...]

  • Page 13

    13 105539 OWNER’S MANUAL VENTING INST ALLA TION Continued Continued Figure 24 - Cathedral Ceiling Support Box Installation Non-hardening Mastic under all edges of support box before nailing Figure 25 - Installed Cathedral Ceiling Support Box Vertical Termination Configurations Figures 26 through 29 show four different configurations for vertical [...]

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    14 105539 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/ PROP ANE/LP) ® V er tical V enting V = 40' max. Figure 29 - Vertical Rigid Venting Con- figuration With No Horizontal Run VENTING INST ALLA TION Continued V enting with T wo 90 ° E lbo ws V ertical (V 1 ) Horizontal (H) 5' min. 6' max. 6' min. 12' max. 7' min. 18' max.[...]

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    15 105539 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[...]

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    16 105539 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/ PROP ANE/LP) ® INSTALLING OPTIONAL BLOWER ACCESSORY IMPORTANT : For clarity, gas valve as- sembly and grate/burner assembly are not shown in Figures 31 through 34, page 17. They will, however, be in your fireplace when you are installing the blower. Also for clarity the firebox is shown with dotted lines[...]

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    17 105539 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 (Figure 34). WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accor[...]

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    18 105539 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/ PROP ANE/LP) ® Figure 36 - Gas Connection * The A.G.A. design-certified manual shutoff valve may be supplied with the appliance or you can purchase it from your dealer. CAUTION: Use only new, black iron or steel pipe. Inter- nally-tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas. Check your local codes.[...]

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    19 105539 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 individual manual shutoff valve 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 shutoff valve[...]

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    20 105539 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/ PROP ANE/LP) ® FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION Continued Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) 1. Close manual shutoff valve (see Fig- ure 38). 2. Pressurize supply piping system by ei- ther opening propane/LP supply tank valve for propane/LP gas fireplace or opening main gas valve located on [...]

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    21 105539 OWNER’S MANUAL REMOVING/REPLACING GLASS DOOR CAUTION: Do not operate this fireplace with a broken glass door panel. Do not operate this fire- place without the glass door panel securely in place. For replace- ment part information see Re- placement Parts , page 31. 1. Remove the upper louver panel by lift- ing upward and out (see Figure[...]

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    22 105539 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/ PROP ANE/LP) ® INSTALLING OPTIONAL BRICK LINER D8037A/D8041 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 , page 33. CAUTION: Always [...]

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    23 105539 OWNER’S MANUAL 1 2 3 4 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 49). This will create the glowing ember ap- pearance as the flame touches the em- ber ma[...]

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    24 105539 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/ PROP ANE/LP) ® 1 2 3 WARNING: The glass door must be securely in place before running this fireplace. Do not run this fireplace if glass is missing or broken. FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION Continued Figure 50 - Installing Log No. 1 Figure 51 - Installing Log Assembly No. 2 Figure 52- Installing Log Assembly N[...]

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    25 105539 OWNER’S MANUAL 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 lighting the pilot, follo w these instructions exactly . [...]

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    26 105539 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/ PROP ANE/LP) ® 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 servi[...]

  • Page 27

    27 105539 OWNER’S MANUAL 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 excess dust, dirt, or lint. WARNING: Only parts sup- plied[...]

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    28 105539 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/ PROP ANE/LP) ® 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 p[...]

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    29 105539 OWNER’S MANUAL 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 noise just after burners are lit or shut off Remote does[...]

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    30 105539 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/ PROP ANE/LP) ® 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 i[...]

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    31 105539 OWNER’S MANUAL 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 lit • burners will produce flames and soot • firepl[...]

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    32 105539 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/ PROP ANE/LP) ® SPECIFICA TIONS BDV/DDV37N(A,B) BDV/DDV37P(A,B) BDV/DDV41N(A,B) BDV/DDV41P(A,B) Btu 16,000/22,000 Btu/h 16,000/20,000 Btu/h 17,000/24,000 Btu/h 17,000/22,000 Btu/h Gas Type Natural Propane/LP Natural Propane/LP Ignition Piezo Piezo Piezo Piezo Manifold Pressure 3.5" w.c. 10.0" w.[...]

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    33 105539 OWNER’S MANUAL 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 manual. BRASS PERIMETER TRIM KIT - D9037(37")/GA6091(4[...]

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    34 105539 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/ PROP ANE/LP) ® 1 2 3 4 6 7 7 8 9 10 11 (Included in Hardware P ac k) 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 28 29 30 31 32 33 42 34-3 34-2 34-4 34-1 35 36 35 37 38 5 5 5 50 51 39 45 46 35 47 48 49 44 6 41 40 43 6 52 ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN BDV37N(A,B) BDV41N(A,B)[...]

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    35 105539 OWNER’S MANUAL P ARTS LIST DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE BDV37N(A,B) BDV41N(A,B) This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 31 of this manual. KEY NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 104547-02 Top Outer Casing-37" 1 104547-03 Top Outer Casi[...]

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    36 105539 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/ PROP ANE/LP) ® ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN BDV37P(A,B) BDV41P(A,B) 1 2 3 4 6 7 7 8 9 10 11 (Included in Hardware P ac k) 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 28 29 30 31 32 33 42 34-3 34-2 34-4 34-1 35 36 35 37 38 5 5 5 50 51 39 45 46 35 47 48 49 44 6 41 40 43 6 52[...]

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    37 105539 OWNER’S MANUAL P ARTS LIST DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE BDV37P(A,B) BDV41P(A,B) This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 31 of this manual. KEY NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 104547-02 Top Outer Casing-37" 1 104547-03 Top Outer Casi[...]

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    38 105539 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/ PROP ANE/LP) ® ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN DDV37N(A,B) DDV41N(A,B) 1 2 3 4 5 5 5 6 6 5 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 29 30 31 32 33 33 34 35 36 37 38 47 39-1 39-2 39-3 40 40 40 41 55 54 55 54 59 6 59 56 57 58 55 46 49 45 6 33 48 50 50 [...]

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    39 105539 OWNER’S MANUAL P ARTS LIST DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE DDV37N(A,B) DDV41N(A,B) This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 31 of this manual. KEY NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 104547-02 Top Outer Casing-37" 1 104547-03 Top Outer Casi[...]

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    40 105539 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/ PROP ANE/LP) ® 1 2 3 4 5 5 5 6 6 5 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 29 30 31 32 33 33 34 35 36 37 38 47 39-1 39-2 39-3 40 40 40 41 55 54 55 54 59 6 59 56 57 58 55 46 49 45 6 33 48 50 50 42 44 43 52 53 ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN DDV37P(A,[...]

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    41 105539 OWNER’S MANUAL P ARTS LIST DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE DDV37P(A,B) DDV41P(A,B) This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 31 of this manual. KEY NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 104547-02 Top Outer Casing-37" 1 104547-03 Top Outer Casi[...]

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    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[...]