Vermont Casting BHDT36 manual

- 1 - INSTALLER: DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL - LEAVE FOR HOMEOWNER 10001827 11/01 Rev.1 Direct V ent T op V ent Model BHDT36 DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPOURS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. FOR YOUR SAFETY WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: • Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not touch any elect[...]

- 2 - T ABLE OF CONTENTS PLEASE READ THE INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING APPLIANCE. Thank you and congratulations on your purchase. IMPORTANT: R ead all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty. Instal[...]

- 3 - IMPORTANT: PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY Remove any plastic from trim parts before turning the fireplace ON. It is normal for fireplaces fabricated of steel to give off some expansion and/or contraction noises during the start up or cool down cycle. Similar noises are found with your furnace heat exchanger or car engine. It is not unu[...]

- 4 - A 36" 914mm B 34 1/4" 870mm C 21" 533mm D 33" 838mm E 24" 610mm F 16" 406mm G 37 1/4" 946mm I7 1/8" 181mm J6 3/4" 171mm K 10" 254mm L 13 1/2" 343mm M 39 3/4" 1010mm N 55 1/4" 1403mm O 28 1/8" 714mm ROD 16 1/2" 419mm ROW 36 1/2" 927mm ROH 35" 889mm FIREPLACE D[...]

- 5 - Ref. Mantel Ref. Mantel From Mantel Leg from Depth Top Louvre Fireplace Side V 10" (254 mm) A 12" (305 mm) 10" (254mm) W 8" (203 mm) B 10" (254 mm) 8" (203mm) X 6" (152 mm) C 8" (203 mm) 6" (152mm) Y 4" (101 mm) D 6" (152 mm) 4" (101mm) Z 2" ( 51 mm) E 4" (101 mm) 2" ([...]

- 6 - Do not use this fireplace if any part of it has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the fireplace and replace any part of the control which has been under water. Cold climate installation recommendation: When installing this unit against a non- insulated exterior wall or chase, it is mandatory that the[...]

- 7 - P I L O T TPTH TP TH SIT VALVE REMOTE SWITCH INSTALLATION 1. Thread wire through the electrical knockout located on either side of fireplace.. Do not cut wire or insulation on metal edges. Ensure that wire is protected. Run the other end to a conveniently located wall receptacle box. 2. Attach wire to switch and install switch into receptacle[...]

- 8 - V V V V V V V V V X X X D E B B B C B M B A J K A F L G G TERMINATION CAP AIR SUPPLY INLET GAS METER RESTRICTED AREA (TERMINATION PROHIBITED) H I Fixed Closed Fixed Closed Openable Openable Fixed Closed G G N N Your fireplace is approved to be vented either through the side wall, or vertical through the roof. - Only Majestic venting component[...]

- 9 - Outside Corner Inside Corner Termination Clearances Termination clearances for buildings with combustible and noncombustible exteriors. A = Combustible 6"(152mm) Noncombustible 2"(50mm) B = Combustible 6"(152mm) Noncombustible 2"(50mm) A Balcony - with no side wall G = Combustible& Non-Combustible 12"(305mm) G Bal[...]

- 10 - For some installations, it may be desireable to have some amount of the horizontal vent run immediately after the fireplace. A verti- cal rise must be used but can be located anywhere in the vent system, to meet the perimeters identified in the venting graph. *IMPORTANT* Minimum clearance between vent pipes and combustible materials is one ([...]

- 11 - If a 90 degree elbow is used in the horizon- tal vent run (level height maintained) the maximum horizontal vent length is reduced by 36 inches. Fig. 15. This does not apply if the 90 degree elbows are used to increase or redirect a vertical rise. The maximum number of elbow degrees in a system is 270º. Sample: 1 - 90º 2 - 45º 3 - 45º 4 -[...]

- 12 - COMBUSTIBLE WALLS (Fig. 18): Cut a 9-3/8"H x 9-3/8"W (240 mm x 240 mm) hole through the exterior wall and frame as shown. NON-COMBUSTIBLE WALLS (Fig. 19): Hole opening must be 7.5" (190 mm) in diameter. (240mm) 9- 3/8 " 9- 3/8 " (240mm) 7- 1/2 " (190mm) Vent Opening — Combustible Wall Vent Opening — Noncombu[...]

- 13 - Sealing vent pipe and firestop gaps with hi- temperature sealant will restrict cold air being drawn in around fireplace. STEP 5 (Fig. 23) Use the appropriate length of pipe section – telescopic or fixed – and install. The 20" (508mm) section of pipe which goes through the wall is packaged with the 7DVSK kit, and can be cut to suit i[...]

- 14 - DO NOT BACK FILL AROUND SNORKEL. SOIL SHOULD NOT BE LESS THAN 4" (100mm) BELOW SNORKEL. FOUNDATION RECESS SNORKEL SCREWS WALL SCREWS SHEET METAL WATERTIGHT SEAL AROUND PIPE If the foundation is recessed, use recess brackets (not supplied) for securing lower portion of the snorkel. Fasten brackets to wall first and then secure to snorkel[...]

- 15 - TYPICAL STRAIGHT-UP INSTALLATION 40 FEET (12.2m) ATTIC INSULATION SHIELD JOISTS ROOF VENT TERMINATION ATTIC INSULATION ROOF SUPPORT STORM COLLAR ROOF FLASHING 2' Min. CEILING JOISTS Fig. 33 1. Locate your fireplace. 2. Plumb to centre of the (4") collar from ceiling above and mark position. 3. Cut opening equal to 9-3/8" x 9-3[...]

- 16 - CRIMPED ENDS VENTING COMPONENTS Starter Kit -Model 7DVSK - Sidewall Venting Starter Kit - Model 7DVSKV - Vertical Venting for 7DVSKV-A order 1/12 to 6/12 roof pitch for 7DVSKV-B order 7/12 to 12/12 roof pitch for 7DVSKV-F order flat roof Starter Kit - Model 7DVSKS -Snorkel Kit for Below Grade Installation 45º elbow kit 7DVT45 for Vertical I[...]

- 17 - GENERAL INFORMA TION ON ASSEMBLING THE TWIST LOCK VENT PIPES When using CFM Majestic twist lock pipe it is not neces- sary to use silicone to seal the twist lock joints. The only areas that need silicone are the collars on the fireplace, the telescoping pipe (if used) and the horizontal termina- tion connection (when necessary). To join the [...]

- 18 - The maximum number of 90 degree elbows per side wall installation is three (3). The maximum number of 45 degree elbows permitted per side wall installation is two (2). These elbows can be installed in either the vertical or horizontal run. The maximum horizontal vent length is 36" (914mm) when 90º elbow is installed directly onto firep[...]

- 19 - HOW TO USE THE VENT GRAPH 1. Determine the height of the centre of the horizontal vent pipe exiting through the outer wall. Using this dimension on the Sidewall Vent Graph (Fig. 39), locate the point it intersects with the slanted graph line. 2. From the point of this intersection, draw a vertical line to the bottom of the graph. 3. Select t[...]

- 20 - Fig.44 Fig. 42 #8 SCREWS(2) ADJUSTABLE ZERO CLEARANCE SLEEVE ADJUSTABLE ZERO CLEARANCE SLEEVE #8 SCREWS(2) #8 SCREWS(2) Maximum Length 12" (294mm) FIRESTOP Fig. 43 STEP 4 (Fig. 44) Measure the horizontal length requirement including a 2" (50mm)overlap, i.e. from the elbow to the outside wall finish plus 2" (or the distance req[...]

- 21 - STEP 7 Support the horizontal pipes every 36 inches (914mm) with metal pipe straps. Make sure that the horizontal vent pipe is installed on a level horizontal plane. STEP 8 Recheck the fireplace to make sure that it is levelled, properly positioned, and nailed or screwed to the floor. If applied, the fireplaces adjustable frame drywall strip[...]

- 22 - TYPICAL STRAIGHT-UP INSTALLATION 40 FEET (12.2m) ATTIC INSULATION SHIELD JOISTS ROOF VENT TERMINATION ATTIC INSULATION ROOF SUPPORT STORM COLLAR ROOF FLASHING 2' Min. CEILING JOISTS FOUNDATION RECESS SNORKEL SCREWS WALL SCREWS SHEET METAL WATERTIGHT SEAL AROUND PIPE If the foundation is recessed, use recess brackets (not supplied) for s[...]

- 23 - 1. Locate your fireplace. 2. Plumb to centre of the (4") collar from ceiling above and mark position. 3. Cut opening equal to 9-3/8" x 9-3/8" (240 mm x 240 mm). 4. Proceed to plumb for additional openings through the roof. In all cases, the opening must provide a minimum of 1 inch clearance to the vent pipe, i.e., the hole mus[...]

- 24 - TWIST LOCK VENTING COMPONENTS Starter Kit -Model 7TDVSK - Sidewall Venting Starter Kit - Model 7TDVSKV - Vertical Venting for 7TDVSKV-A order 1/12 to 6/12 roof pitch for 7TDVSKV-B order 7/12 to 12/12 roof pitch for 7TDVSKV-F order flat roof Starter Kit - Model 7TDVSKS -Snorkel Kit for Below Grade Installation 45º elbow kit 7DVT45 for Vertic[...]

- 25 - GLASS FRAME REMOVAL 1. Shut off gas. 2. Let the fireplace cool if it has been operating. 3. Remove top louvre. (See Louvre Removal) 4. Open the lower louvre assembly. 5. Release the two clamps at the bottom of the window frame by pulling down on the clamp handles. 6. Lift off the glass frame as shown. 7. To reinstall glass follow the above p[...]

- 26 - HI OFF PILOT LO LAVA ROCK The lava rock provided with this fireplace must be placed on the firebox base on either side of the burner assem- bly. Under no circumstances should this lava rock be placed on any part of the burner assembly. INSTALLATION OF LOGS Fig. 58 FLAME ADJUSTMENT For fireplaces equipped with Hi/Lo valves, flame adjust- ment[...]

- 27 - The burner and control system consists of: • burner tube • gas orifices • pilot assembly • thermopile • millivolt gas valve Most of these components may require only an occasional checkup and cleaning and some may require adjustment. If repair is necessary, it should be performed by a qualified technician. 1. Turn off pilot light a[...]

- 28 - 4. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to "OFF". Do not force. 5. Close control access panel. 10. Push the control knob all the way in and hold. Immediately light the pilot by repeatedly depressing the piezo spark ignitor until a flame appears. Continue to hold the control knob in for about one (1) minute after the[...]

- 29 - • GAS SUPPLY ON • SUPPLY LINE HOOKED UP • SHUTOFF VALVE OPEN NO NO NO NO • LOCKOUT HAS ENGAGED. WAIT 60 SECONDS AND TRY AGAIN. • FOR SPARK AT ELECTRODE WHILE DEPRESSING PIEZO — 1/8" GAP TO PILOT HOOD NEEDED. • ALL WIRING CONNECTIONS • REPLACE PIEZO IGNITOR • FOR AIR IN THE LINES • THERMOPILE NEEDS A MINIMUM 325mV. AD[...]

- 30 - TROUBLE SHOOTING THE GAS CONTROL SYSTEM SIT 820 NOV A MILLIVOL T V AL VE START CHECK GLASS DOOR TO BE REMOVED BEFORE SERVICE WORK GAS SUPPLY ON • SHUTOFF VALVE OPEN • CONFIRM GAS HOOK-UP LIGHT PILOT WITH PIEZO IGNITION • ELECTRODE GAP MIN. 1/8" • ELECTRODE CRACKED • ELECTRODE CABLE ATTACHED • PIEZO IGNITOR GENERATES SPARK ?[...]

- 31 - REPLACEMENT P ARTS LIST D ESCRIPTION BHDR36 1. Log Set Complete 10001818 1a. Log Front BH1 1b. Log Rear BH2 1c. Log Top Left BH3 1d. Log Top Right BH4 2. Lava Rock (Package) 10001454 3. Burner Tube Assembly 10001811 4a. Orifice Burner (Nat) SEE RATING PLATE FOR ORIFICE SIZE 4b. Orifice Burner (Prop) S EE RATING PLATE FOR ORIFICE SIZE 5a. Ori[...]

- 32 - REPLACEMENT P ARTS 27 26 24 25 22 4 a/b 17 31 32 33 30 30 29 21 23 19 a/b 5 a/b 34 2 28 36 31 12 L O H I PILOT ADJ PILOT ON OFF 20 a/b 18 8 a/b 3 6 a/b 16 11 9 15 13 7 a/b 10 15 14 #1 - COMPLETE LOG SET 1c 1d 1b 1a[...]

- 33 - 1. Slide fan assembly from the left side into fireplace opening, line up mounting holes with screw studs on back of fireplace and fasten with #10-24 hex nuts. 2. Install thermal sensor on bottom of firebox using #10-24 hex nuts. 3. (Option A) - Place electronic fan speed control box on bottom of fireplace base, lining up mounting holes with [...]

- 34 - OPTIONAL CERAMIC REFRACTORY INSTALLATION 6. Hang Bay Window Frame assembly over existing glass frame. Do not remove existing glass frame 7. Re-install top louvre assembly. Remove all plastic from brass trims 8. Open the Bottom Bay Louvre door and screw two (2) self tapping screws (as per step 1 above) to the bottom of the unit where the hing[...]