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CAST IRON STOVE AND DIRECT -VENT (FREEST ANDING FIREPLACE HEA TER) BURNER SYSTEM OWNER’S OPERA TION AND INST ALLA TION MANUAL NA TURAL GAS BURNER SYSTEM MODEL CDVBN(A), PROP ANE/LP GAS BURNER SYSTEM MODEL CDVBP(A) REMOTE READY Save this manual for future reference. IMPORTANT: This direct-vent burner system must be installed into approved Comfort [...]
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2 CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM 105501 CDVBN(A) AND CDVBP(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 burner system, do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) inside any struc[...]
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3 105501 OWNER’S MANUAL L O H I OFF ON ON OFF AUTO PRODUCT IDENTIFICA TION Install and use stove and burner system 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: [...]
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4 CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM 105501 CDVBN(A) AND CDVBP(A) LOCATION AND SPACE REQUIREMENTS Determine the safest and most efficient loca- tion for your Comfort Glow cast iron stove. Make sure that rafters and wall studs are not in the way of the venting system. Choose a location where the heat output is not affected by drafts, air conditioning[...]
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5 105501 OWNER’S MANUAL Pallet Wood Bolted to Bottom of Stove Body STOVE BODY ASSEMBLY 1. Lift off corrugated box enclosing stove body crating. 2. Remove all screws fastening the wood frame enclosure. Spread wood frame open and lift away from plastic-bagged stove body . The bottom pieces of pallet wood will remain bolted to the stove body . 3. Re[...]
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6 CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM 105501 CDVBN(A) AND CDVBP(A) CAST IRON STOVE AND DIRECT -VENT BURNER SYSTEM ASSEMBL Y Continued Figure 12 - Attaching Stove Door Step Bolt Door Hinge Threaded Hole Stove Door Stove Bottom Bolt Shoulder Adjusting Nut Bolt Stop Catch Bolt Door Claw Door Figure 13 - Catch Bolt and Door Claw Orientation 10. Attach st[...]
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7 105501 OWNER’S MANUAL WARNING: Never touch the blower wheel while in operation. 7. Peel off the backing paper and stick the supplied wiring diagram decal on the inside of rear cover on right side oppo- site control. WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with sup- plied diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved w[...]
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8 CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM 105501 CDVBN(A) AND CDVBP(A) LOCATION OF VENT TERMINATION When locating vent termination, it is impor- tant to observe the minimum clearances shown in Figure 18, page 9. *Check with local codes or with the current CAN/CGA B149[.1 or .2] Installation Codes for Canada or the USA Installations follow the current Nat[...]
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9 105501 OWNER’S MANUAL 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) minimum] B = clearance to window or d[...]
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10 CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM 105501 CDVBN(A) AND CDVBP(A) 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 dama[...]
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11 105501 OWNER’S MANUAL 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 available for terminations requ[...]
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12 CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM 105501 CDVBN(A) AND CDVBP(A) 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 22 - Vent Opening Requirements 3 . Attach vent pipe assembly to the burner system. Set stove in fron[...]
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13 105501 OWNER’S MANUAL VENTING INST ALLA TION Continued Figure 26 - Horizontal Termination Configuration for Rigid Venting Figure 27 - Horizontal Termination Configuration for Rigid Venting Using One 90 ° Elbow Horizontal V enting V ertical (V) Horizontal (H) 37" min. 29" max. (30 ° and 90 ° only , no vertical pipe) 48" min. 4[...]
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14 CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM 105501 CDVBN(A) AND CDVBP(A) Flat Ceiling Installation 1. Cut a 10" square hole in the ceiling us- ing the locating hole as a center point. The opening should be framed to 10"x10" (254mm x 254mm) inside di- mensions, as shown in Figure 22 on page 12 using framing lumber the same size as the ceilin[...]
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15 105501 OWNER’S MANUAL VENTING INST ALLA TION Continued Figure 31 - 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. Continued 3. Cut a hole in the roof using the locating hole as a center point. (Cover any ex- posed open vent pipes before cutting h[...]
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16 CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM 105501 CDVBN(A) AND CDVBP(A) V enting with T wo 90 ° Elbows V ertical (V 1 ) Horizontal (H) 5' min. 6' max. 6' min. 12' max. 7' min. 18' max. 8' min. 20' max. Note: V ertical (V 1 ) + V ertical (V 2 ) = 20' max. Figure 36 - Vertical Rigid Venting Configuration Using [...]
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17 105501 OWNER’S MANUAL Figure 37 - Vertical Rigid Venting Configuration With No Horizontal Run VENTING INST ALLA TION Continued V er tical V enting V = 40' max. RVKBK Kit Shown Note: Install restrictor into 4" collar of burner system as shown. HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATION Your Comfort Glow cast iron stove and direct-vent burner system h[...]
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18 CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM 105501 CDVBN(A) AND CDVBP(A) Figure 39 - 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 [...]
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19 105501 OWNER’S MANUAL Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) 1 . Disconnect burner system and its individual manual shutoff valve from gas supply piping system. Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa) will damage burner system gas regulator . 2. Cap of f open end of gas pipe where manual shut[...]
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20 CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM 105501 CDVBN(A) AND CDVBP(A) STOVE AND DIRECT -VENT BURNER SYSTEM INST ALLA TION Continued Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) 1. Close manual shutoff valve (see Figure 41). 2. Pressurize supply piping system by ei- ther opening propane/LP supply tank valve for propane/LP gas burner sys- tem [...]
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21 105501 OWNER’S MANUAL REMOVING/REPLACING GLASS DOOR CAUTION: Do not operate this burner system with a broken glass door panel or without the glass door panel securely in place. For replacement part in- formation see Replacement Parts , page 30. 1. Remove 2 bolts from bottom of stove and one from the top of stove to remove front panel (see Figu[...]
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22 CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM 105501 CDVBN(A) AND CDVBP(A) Each log is marked with a number. These numbers will help you identify the log when installing. It is very important to install these logs exactly as instructed. Do not modify logs. Only use logs supplied with freestanding burner system. Do not use if any log(s) are broken (see Repla[...]
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23 105501 OWNER’S MANUAL TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE 1. Open lower panel. 2a. T urn ON/OFF switch to “OFF”. 2b . If Using Optional Hand-Held Re- mote: Set selector switch in the OFF position to pre vent draining battery . 3. T ur n off all electrical power to the appliance if service is to be perf ormed. 4. Push in gas control knob slightly [...]
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24 CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM 105501 CDVBN(A) AND CDVBP(A) 1. After lighting, let pilot flame bur n f or about one minute. T urn g as control knob on the control v alve to ON posi- tion. T urn va ri ab le control knob any- where between HI and LO. Slide the selector switch to the REMO TE posi- tion. Note: T he bur ners may light if hand-held[...]
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25 105501 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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26 CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM 105501 CDVBN(A) AND CDVBP(A) CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off burner sys- tem and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: You must keep con- trol areas, burners, and circulat- ing air passageways of burner system and stove clean. Inspect these areas of burner system and stove before each use. Have burner sy[...]
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27 105501 OWNER’S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. WARNING: Turn off burner system and let cool before ser- vicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair burner system or stove. CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle, or similar object to clean pilot. This can damage pilot uni[...]
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28 CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM 105501 CDVBN(A) AND CDVBP(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 Burner system produces a whistling noise when burner is lit Glass soots Burner system produces a clicking/ticking noise [...]
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29 105501 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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30 CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM 105501 CDVBN(A) AND CDVBP(A) SER VICE HINTS When Gas Pressure Is Too Low • pilot will not stay lit • burners will have delayed ignition • burner system will not produce speci- fied heat • propane/LP gas supply might be low (propane/LP units only) When Gas Quality Is Bad • pilot will not stay lit • bu[...]
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31 105501 OWNER’S MANUAL SPECIFICA TIONS CDVBN(A) CDVBP(A) 16,000-22,000 Btu/hr 14,000-20,000 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. Thermal Efficiency 70% 70% Dimension, Inches/mm (HxWxD) Stove and Burner System* 26 1 / [...]
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32 CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM 105501 CDVBN(A) AND CDVBP(A) ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN CDVBN(A) CDVBP(A) L O H I P I L O T OFF ON 27 19 20 21 23 29 30 4 25 1 2 4 4 7 8 9 10 11 13 12 31 15 16 17 18 22 22 28 5 32 3 24 26-1 26-4 26-2 26-3 14 6[...]
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33 105501 OWNER’S MANUAL KEY NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 105478-02BR Firebox Assembly 1 2 M11084-26 Screw, Hex 2 3 105482-02CK Rear Cover 1 4 M11084-39 Screw, Hex 12 5 103587-02CK Switch Plate 1 6 099998-01 On/Off Switch 1 7 103284-04 Wire Harness 1 8 104491-01 Relief Cover 1 9 104518-01 Relief Cover Gasket 1 10 104527-01 Relief Spring 2 1[...]
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34 CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM 105501 CDVBN(A) AND CDVBP(A) ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN CISC CISG 1 4 6 4 5-4 5-1 5-2 3 5-3 5-4 2 STOVE CHASSIS[...]
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35 105501 OWNER’S MANUAL P ARTS LIST CISC CISG This list contains replaceable parts used in your stove. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 30 of this manual. * Included In Hardware Kit KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 104968-01 Stove Back Panel (Black Only) 1 2 104969-01 Bottom Door (Charcoal) 1[...]
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COMFORT GLOW LIMITED WARRANTY DIRECT-VENT BURNER SYSTEM AND STOVE CHASSIS DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for two (2) 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 ma[...]