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  • Page 1

    DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE OWNER’S OPERA TION AND INST ALLA TION MANUAL NA TURAL GAS MODEL DVFH34 PROP ANE/LP GAS MODEL DVFH34P 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[...]

  • Page 2

    2 106394 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE/LP) DVFH34, DVFH34P 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 str[...]

  • Page 3

    3 106394 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, In[...]

  • Page 4

    4 106394 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE/LP) DVFH34, DVFH34P 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 FMI direct-vent fireplace. Make sure that rafters and wall studs are not in t[...]

  • Page 5

    5 106394 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 These models are approved for use with FMI 7" direct-vent pipe components and terminations. Your fireplace i[...]

  • Page 6

    6 106394 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE/LP) DVFH34, DVFH34P 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 [...]

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    7 106394 OWNER’S MANUAL WARNING: Read all instruc- tions completely and thoroughly before attempting installation. Fail- ure to do so could result in serious injury, property damage or loss of life. Operation of improperly in- stalled and maintained venting sys- tem could result in serious injury, property damage or loss of life. WARNING: Seal al[...]

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    8 106394 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE/LP) DVFH34, DVFH34P 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 term[...]

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    9 106394 OWNER’S MANUAL 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 3. Attach vent pipe assembly to the fire- place. Set fireplace in front of it’ s per - manent location to i[...]

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    10 106394 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE/LP) DVFH34, DVFH34P VENTING INST ALLA TION Continued UP 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 ° Elbow Horizo[...]

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    11 106394 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 106394 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE/LP) DVFH34, DVFH34P 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 20). Whenever possible, use 45 ° elbows instead of 90 ° elbows. The 45 °[...]

  • Page 13

    13 106394 OWNER’S MANUAL VENTING INST ALLA TION Continued Continued Figure 22 - Cathedral Ceiling Support Box Installation Non-hardening Mastic under all edges of support box before nailing Figure 23 - Installed Cathedral Ceiling Support Box Vertical Termination Configurations Figures 24 through 27 show four different configurations for vertical [...]

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    14 106394 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE/LP) DVFH34, DVFH34P V ertical V enting V = 40' max. Figure 27 - Vertical Rigid Venting Configuration With No Horizontal Run VENTING INST ALLA TION Continued V enting with T wo 9 0 ° E lbo ws V ertical (V 1 ) Horizontal (H) 5' min. 6' max. 6' min. 12' max. 7' min. 18&[...]

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    15 106394 OWNER’S MANUAL PARTS LISTS FOR VENTING KITS AND COMPONENTS FMI Rigid Venting Number Description FD30 30˚ Starter/Adapter (6 5/8" to 7") 6 per box FD60 60˚ Starter/Adaptor (6 5/8" to 7") 6 per box F7030 7" to 12" Adjustable pipe length 6 per box D1031 7" to 12" Adjustable pipe length 1 per box D3[...]

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    16 106394 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE/LP) DVFH34, DVFH34P INSTALLING OPTIONAL BLOWER ACCESSORY IMPORTANT : For clarity, gas valve assem- bly and grate/burner assembly are not shown in Figures 29 through 32 , page 17. They will, however, be in your fireplace when you are installing the blower. Also for clarity the firebox is shown with[...]

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    17 106394 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 32). WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accor[...]

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    18 106394 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE/LP) DVFH34, DVFH34P Figure 34 - Gas Connection * The CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve may be supplied with the appliance or you can purchase it from your retailer. CAUTION: Use only new, black iron or steel pipe. Inter- nally-tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas. Check you[...]

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    19 106394 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 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 of gas pipe where equipment shutoff[...]

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    20 106394 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE/LP) DVFH34, DVFH34P 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 36). 2. Pressurize supply piping system by ei- ther opening propane/LP supply tank valve for propane/LP gas fireplace or opening main gas va[...]

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    21 106394 OWNER’S MANUAL FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION Continued 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 receiver . 3. Locate the battery clip mounted on the back of the receiver . Slide a 9-volt a[...]

  • Page 22

    22 106394 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE/LP) DVFH34, DVFH34P 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 33. Figure 4 8 - Removing/Replacing Glass Door Figure 47 - Remo[...]

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    23 106394 OWNER’S MANUAL 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 retailer or see Accessories, p ages 36 and 37. CAUTION: Always handle brick panels with two [...]

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    24 106394 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE/LP) DVFH34, DVFH34P 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 NOTICE: Do not put lava rock on burner or under burner. Placing lava rock on burner could cause performan[...]

  • Page 25

    25 106394 OWNER’S MANUAL 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 . B . BEFORE LIGHTING smell al[...]

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    26 106394 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE/LP) DVFH34, DVFH34P O F F P I L O T O N L O I H ON OFF REMOTE ON OFF OPERA TING FIREPLACE Continued Blower Control Knob (Optional Accessory) Variable Control Knob Selector Switch in Remote Position Gas Control Knob in ON Position Figure 57 - Setting the Selector Switch, Gas Control Knob, and Varia[...]

  • Page 27

    27 106394 OWNER’S MANUAL Figure 60 - Typical Flame Pattern OPERATING OPTIONAL BLOWER ACCESSORY Locate the blower controls by opening the lower louver panel on the fireplace. Blower controls are located on the left side of the switch bracket to the left just inside the louver panel. Both the GA3700 manual blower and the DA3610TA thermostatically-c[...]

  • Page 28

    28 106394 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE/LP) DVFH34, DVFH34P 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, [...]

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    29 106394 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[...]

  • Page 30

    30 106394 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE/LP) DVFH34, DVFH34P 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 [...]

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    31 106394 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[...]

  • Page 32

    32 106394 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE/LP) DVFH34, DVFH34P 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 • bu[...]

  • Page 33

    33 106394 OWNER’S MANUAL SPECIFICA TIONS DVFH34 DVFH34P Btu 17,000/24,000 Btu/hr 17,000/22,000 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) Fireplace (Actual size of fireb[...]

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    34 106394 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE/LP) DVFH34, DVFH34P ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN DVFH34 DVFH34P 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 34-1 34-4 34-2 34-3 36 35 35 37 38 42 40 41 43 44 31 45 46 6 33 32 47 48[...]

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    35 106394 OWNER’S MANUAL P ARTS LIST DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE DVFH34 DVFH34P This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 32 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 Bot[...]

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    36 106394 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE/LP) DVFH34, DVFH34P MANUAL BLOWER KIT GA3700 Manual-variable control blower accessory for the DVFH Series fireplaces. THERMOSTATICALLY- CONTROLLED BLOWER KIT DA3610TA Provides better heat distribution. Blower turns off and on automatically, as needed. Complete installation and operation instruc- t[...]

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    37 106394 OWNER’S MANUAL ACCESSORIES Continued AUTO ON OFF COOLER WARMER TEMP RECEIVER AND HAND-HELD REMOTE CONTROL KIT GHRC SERIES For all models. Allows the heater to be turned on and off conveniently. RECEIVER AND HAND-HELD THERMOSTAT REMOTE CONTROL KIT GHRCT SERIES Allows the fireplace to be operated in a manually or thermostatically-controll[...]

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    38 106394 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE/LP) DVFH34, DVFH34P NOTES _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________[...]

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    39 106394 OWNER’S MANUAL NOTES _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________[...]

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    LIMITED WARRANTY DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE 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 make a claim under this warranty the [...]