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  • Page 1

    DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE ® OWNER’S OPERA TION AND INST ALLA TION MANUAL BHDV37NC, BHDV37PC, BHDV41NC, AND BHDV41PC 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 call your gas [...]

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    2 106517 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[...]

  • Page 3

    3 106517 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 106517 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[...]

  • Page 5

    5 106517 OWNER’S MANUAL 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" Fireplace Nailing T abs PRE-INST ALLA TION PREP ARA [...]

  • Page 6

    6 106517 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 106517 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 106517 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 106517 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 12 - Vent Opening Requirements Continued 3. Attach vent pipe assembly to the fire- place. Set fireplace in front of it’ s per - manent [...]

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    10 106517 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. 10" max. Figure 16 - Horizontal Termination Con- figuration for Rigid Venting Figure 17 - Horizontal Termination Configuration for Rigid Venting Using One 90 ° Elbow Figure 18 - Hori[...]

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    11 106517 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 106517 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 21). Whenever possible, use 45 ° elbows instead of 90 ° elbows. The 45 ° elbow offer[...]

  • Page 13

    13 106517 OWNER’S MANUAL VENTING INST ALLA TION Continued Continued Figure 23 - Cathedral Ceiling Support Box Installation Non-hardening Mastic under all edges of support box before nailing Figure 24 - Installed Cathedral Ceiling Support Box Vertical Termination Configurations Figures 25 through 28 show four different configurations for vertical [...]

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    14 106517 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/ PROP ANE/LP) ® V er tical V enting V = 40' max. Figure 28 - Vertical Rigid Venting Con- figuration With No Horizontal Run VENTING INST ALLA TION Continued V enting with T wo 90 ° E lbows V ertical (V 1 ) Horizontal (H) 5' min. 6' max. 6' min. 12' max. 7' min. 18' max. [...]

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    15 106517 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 106517 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/ PROP ANE/LP) ® INSTALLING OPTIONAL BLOWER ACCESSORY IMPORTANT : For clarity, gas valve assem- bly and grate/burner assembly are not shown in Figures 30 through 31, 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 106517 OWNER’S MANUAL FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION Continued 8. Plug in blower power cord. a. If y our fir eplace system is installed as a freestanding unit with an ac- cessory mantel, determine whether the power cord will exit the left side or the right side of the firebox. In- stall one plastic bushing provided into the 1 1 / 2 " hole in th[...]

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    18 106517 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/ PROP ANE/LP) ® Figure 35 - Gas Connection * The CSA/AGA design-certified equipment 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 co[...]

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    19 106517 OWNER’S MANUAL Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) 1. Disconnect appliance with its appliance main gas valve (control valve) and equipment 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 [...]

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    20 106517 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 equipment shutoff valve (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 main gas valve located [...]

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    21 106517 OWNER’S MANUAL T o Wall Thermostat FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION Continued Continued INSTALLING OPTIONAL WALL MOUNTED THERMOSTAT - GWMT1 WARNING: Installation must be done by a qualified installer familiar with low voltage wiring procedures. WARNING: Do not connect this thermostat to any electrical source! Electrical shock and/or fire hazard[...]

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    22 106517 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/ PROP ANE/LP) ® REMOVING/REPLACING GLASS DOOR CAUTION: Do not operate this fireplace with a broken glass door panel or without the glass door panel securely in place. For re- placement part information see Replacement Parts , page 32. 1. Remove the upper louver panel by lift- ing upward and out (see Figur[...]

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    23 106517 OWNER’S MANUAL 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 , pages 38 and 39. CAUTION: Always handle brick panels with [...]

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    24 106517 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/ PROP ANE/LP) ® 1 2 3 4 7. Pull ember material apart into pieces no lar ger 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 a[...]

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    25 106517 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 106517 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/ PROP ANE/LP) ® 1. After lighting, let pilot flame bur n f or about one minute. T urn ga s contr ol knob on the control v alve to ON posi- tion. T urn va ri abl e control knob any- where between HI and LO. Slide the selector switch to the REMO TE posi- tion. Note: The bur ners may light if hand-held remot[...]

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    27 106517 OWNER’S MANUAL 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 if necessary. The height of the thermopile must be[...]

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    28 106517 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/ PROP ANE/LP) ® 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 lin[...]

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    29 106517 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[...]

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    30 106517 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/ PROP ANE/LP) ® 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 burner[...]

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    31 106517 OWNER’S MANUAL 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. • If you cannot re[...]

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    32 106517 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/ PROP ANE/LP) ® 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 p[...]

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    33 106517 OWNER’S MANUAL SPECIFICA TIONS BHDV37NC BHDV37PC BHDV41NC BHDV41PC 17,000/24,000 Btu/h 17,000/22,000 Btu/h 18,000/26,000 Btu/h 19,000/24,000 Btu/h Gas Type Natural Propane/LP Natural Propane/LP Ignition Piezo Piezo Piezo Piezo Manifold Pressure 3.5" w.c. 10.0" w.c. 3.5" w.c. 10.0" w.c. Minimum Inlet Supply Pressure 4[...]

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    34 106517 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/ PROP ANE/LP) ® ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN BHDV37NC BHDV41NC 34-3 1 2 3 4 6 6 39 5 5 6 5 1 1 (Included in Hardware Pack) 7 7 8 10 9 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 35 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 28 29 30 31 33 36 35 35 37 38 42 40 41 43 44 47 45 46 6 50 51 49 48 32 34-2 34-4 34-1 34-5[...]

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    35 106517 OWNER’S MANUAL P ARTS LIST DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE BHDV37NC BHDV41NC This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 33 of this manual. KEY NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 104547-02 Top Outer Casing - 37" 1 104547-03 Top Outer Casing -[...]

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    36 106517 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/ PROP ANE/LP) ® ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN BHDV37PC BHDV41PC 34-3 1 2 3 4 6 6 39 5 5 6 5 1 1 (Included in Hardware Pack) 7 7 8 10 9 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 35 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 28 29 30 31 33 36 35 35 37 38 42 40 41 43 44 47 45 46 6 50 51 49 48 32 34-2 34-4 34-1 34-5[...]

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    37 106517 OWNER’S MANUAL P ARTS LIST DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE BHDV37PC BHDV41PC This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 33 of this manual. KEY NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 104547-02 Top Outer Casing - 37" 1 104547-03 Top Outer Casing -[...]

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    38 106517 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/ PROP ANE/LP) ® 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. WALL MOUNTED THERM[...]

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    39 106517 OWNER’S MANUAL CABINET MANTEL WITH SQUARE LEG STYLING - UNFINISHED GM501U(37")/ GM103U(41") For use with all models. This birch-veneer mantel is unfinished and ready to stain or paint. Complete assembly instructions are in- cluded along with a three-sided brass trim kit. ACCESSORIES Continued[...]

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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[...]