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Desa BHDV34NA User's Manual

1. N N i H Tee Fixed Ty Closed V Openable Fixed Closed 1 4 B tee MOT X b TERMINATION CAP 00 AIR SUPPLY INLET GAS METER RESTRICTED AREA TERMINATION PROHIBITED A clearance above grade veranda porch deck or balcony clearance to service regulator vent outlet 72 inches 1829mm 12 inches 305mm minimum minimum B clearance to window or door that may be opened J clearance to non mechanical air supply inlet to building or the 12 inches 305mm minimum combustion air inlet to any other fireplace 12 inches 305mm C clearance to permanently closed window minimum 12 inches minimum 805mm recommended to prevent condensation on window clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet 72 inches 1829mm D vertical clearance to ventilated soffit located above the terminal minimum within a horizontal distance of 24 inches 610mm from the L f clearance above paved side walk or a paved driveway located on center line of the terminal 18 inches 457mm minimum public property 784 inches 2133mm minimum E clearance to unventilated soffit 12 inches 305mm minimum M clearance under veranda porch deck 12 inches 305mm minimum 4 clearance to outside corner see below clearance above a roof shall extend a minimum of 24 inches 610
2. Flush with a wall Through exterior wall enclosed in a chase CEIR A Corner installation Figure 2 Common Fireplace Locations Jem D Y p Fw Fireplace size D x FW x RW 34 18 1 2 34 3 14 Figure 3 Fireplace Bottom Dimensions CLEARANCES Minimum clearances to combustibles for the fireplace are as follows Back and sides 0 mm Perpendicular walls 6 152mm Floor 0 mm Ceiling to louver opening 42 1067mm Front 36 914mm Top of Standoffs 0 mm See General Venting on page 5 for specific venting clearances FRAMING AND FINISHING Figures 4 and 5 show typical framing of this fireplace Figure 6 on page 5 shows framing for corner installation All minimum clear ances must be met Do not install fireplace directly on carpeting vinyltile or any com bustible material other than wood The fire place must set on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the fireplace See Accessories on pages 34 and 35 for mantel kits available for this fireplace If you are using aseparate combustible mantel piece refer to Figure 7 on page 5 for proper instal lation height You caninstall noncombustible mantels at any height above the fireplace Note Noncombustible mantels may discolor Must maintain a minimum 1 clearance to combustibles gt t 4 34 NU Y
3. 10 venting only BGFVK Vent Kit Shown recommended for use with cabinet mantels BFGFVK and FGFVK Vent Kits Shown Figure 16 Horizontal Termination Con figuration for Rigid Venting Figure 18 Horizontal Termination Using Flexible Venting 10 105981 OWNER S MANUAL VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Venting with Two 90 Elbows V Vertical V Horizontal H Horizontal H Horizontal H 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 20 max Figure 19 Horizontal Termination Configuration for Rigid Venting Using Two 90 Elbows 06 T Venting with Two 90 Elbows Vertical V Horizontal H Horizontal H 5 min 6 max 6 min 12 max 7 min 18 max 8 min 20 max 20 max 20 max Figure 20 Horizontal Termination Configuration for Rigid Venting Using Two 90 Elbows with Termination at 90 with Fireplace Continued 105981 11 VANGUARD pa DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE NATURAL PROPANE LP VENTING INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLATION FOR VERTICAL TERMINATION vertical termination NOTICE Use rigid pipe only Flex venting is not to be used with a Determine the route your vertical vent ing will take If ceiling joists roof rafters or other framing will obstruct the venting system consider an offset see Figure 21 to avoid c
4. 20 gt lt 5 8 for drywall facing Figure 5 Framing Clearances for Typical Fireplace Installation 2 2221 2 4 19 Horizontal Termination Figure 4 Framing Clearances for Installation Against an Exterior Wall 4 105981 PRE INSTALLATION PREPARATION Continued Note There must be a minimum clear ance of 18 above A top of louver opening when installing a television or entertainment center above the fireplace OWNER S MANUAL GENERAL VENTING These models are approved for use with Simpson Dura Vent 6 s direct vent pipe components and terminations as well as both flex and rigid Vanguard vent components Yourfireplaceis approved to be vented either through the side wall or vertically using the following guidelines Only use Vanguard or Simpson Dura Vent GS venting components or kits spe cifically approved for this fireplace Minimum clearance between vent pipes and combustible materials is 1 25 mm except where stated otherwise Combustible material may be flush with the top front of fireplace with a maxi mum thickness of 3 4 Do not recess venting terminals into a wall or siding Install horizontal venting with a 1 4 rise for every 12 of run toward the termination You may paint the vent terminal with 450 F 232 C heat resistant paint to co ordinate with the exterior finish There must not be any obstruction su
5. 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 logs 28 f you remove logs for cleaning refer to Installing Logs Lava Rock and Glowing Embers page 24 to properly replace logs Usea vacuum cleaner to remove any car bon buildup on logs Replace log s if broken See Replace ment Parts on page 32 Replace ember material periodically as needed See Replacement Parts on page 32 VENTING SYSTEM Conduct annual inspection of the venting system following these guidelines 1 Check areas of venting system that exposed to the weather for corrosion rust spots or streaks and in extreme cases holes Have these items replaced imme diately by a qualified service person 2 Remove the vent cap and shine a flash light into the vent Remove any foreign material 3 Check for evidence of excessive con densation Continuous condensation can cause corrosion of caps pipes and fittings and can be caused by having excessive lateral runs too many elbows or exterior portions of the system be ing exposed to cold weather 4 Inspect joints to verify that no pipe sec tion or fitting has been disturbed and loosened Check mechanical supports such as wall straps for rigidity 105981 TROUBLESHOOTING Note For additional help visit DESA International s technical servic
6. Lava Rock Blower Adjustment Optional Installation Figure 1 Vanguard Direct Vent Fireplace BHDV Series 105981 3 LOCAL CODES Install and use fireplace with care Follow alllocal 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 B 149 1 or 2 Installation Codes Canada Available from American National Standards Institute Inc 1430 Broadway New York NY 10018 National Fire Protection Association Inc Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 PRODUCT FEATURES OPERATION This direct vent fireplace is clean burning and vents easily through outside walls or vertically using outside air for combustion Heat is generated by both realistic flames and glowing embers When used without the blower accessory the fireplace requires no electricity making it ideal for emergency backup heat PIEZO IGNITOR This fireplace has a piezo ignitor This sys tem requires no matches batteries or other sources to light fireplace GLOSSARY OF TERMS Chase A boxlike enclosure to protect venting from the elements when the venting run is on the outside of a structure Mastic A pliable sealant for use around the vent terminal Snorkel Termination A box that raises the horizontal termination above ground level clearances Vent Terminal Mounted on an outside wall or roof to separate the inlet and outlet of the vent syste
7. Vertical Rigid Venting Con figuration With No Horizontal Run 105981 VENTING INSTALLATION 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 input rating by changing the existing burner orifice to a smaller size Re duce input 496 for each 1000 feet above sea level Check with your local gas company for proper orifice size identification When installing this fireplace at an eleva tion above 4500 feet in Canada check with local authorities Consult your local gas company to help de termine the proper orifice for your location For assistance with any high altitude instal lation contact DESA International s Tech nical Service Department at 1 800 DES A LOG 1 800 337 2564 PARTS LISTS FOR VENTING KITS AND COMPONENTS Vanguard Rigid Venting Number Description BGFVK Basic Ground Floor Rigid Vent Kit Includes 7 x 60 Elbow Extended Adjustable Horizontal Termination Wall Thimble and 14 Screws Corner Vent Kit Includes 7 x 30 Elbow 7 x 90 Elbow 7 Adjustable Galvanized Pipe 7 12 6 Pipe Wall Thimble Horizontal Termination RTV Silicone and 20 Screws Basement Rigid Vent Kit Includes 7 x 30 Elbow 7 x 4 Galvanized Pipe 7 x 90 Elbow 7
8. 990 7 x 90 Elbow 991 Vertical High Wind Termination VANGUARD pa DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE NATURAL PROPANE LP FIREPLACE INSTALLATION NOTICE This fireplace is in tended for use as supplemental heat Use this fireplace along with your primary heating system Do not install this fireplace as your primary heat source If you have acentral heating system you may run system s circulating blower while using fireplace This will help circulate the heat through out the house In the event of a power outage you can use this fireplace as a heat source Ay WARNING A qualified ser vice person must install fireplace Follow all local codes CAUTION This fireplace cre ates warmair currents These cur rents move heat to wall surfaces next to fireplace Installing fire place next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating fireplace where impurities such as to bacco smoke aromatic candles cleaning fluids oil or kerosene lamps etc in the air exist may discolor walls Note Your fireplace is designed to be used in zero clearance installations Wall or fram ing material can be placed directly against any exterior surface on the rear sides or top of your fireplace except where standoff spacers are integrally attached If standoff spacers are attached to your fireplace these spacers can be placed directly against wall or framing material See framing details on pa
9. Adjustable Galvanized Pipe 7 12 Wall Thimble Horizontal Termi nation RTV Silicone and 20 Screws Snorkel Rigid Vent Kit Includes 7 x 30 Elbow 7 x 4 Galvanized Pipe 7 x 90 Elbow 7 Adjustable Galvanized Pipe 7 12 Wall Thimble 36 Snorkel Termi nation RTV Silicone and 28 Screws CVK BVK SVK 105981 OWNER S MANUAL Vanguard Rigid Venting Cont Number Description Vanguard Flexible Venting Cont Number Description RVF Roof Rigid Vent Kit Includes Flue Restrictor Storm Collar 7 x 30 Elbow 7 x 4 Galvanized Pipe 7 x 2 Galva nized Pipe 7 Adjustable Galva nized Pipe 7 12 Firestop Sup port Roof Flashing RTV Silicone Vertical Termination and 26 screws D1000 7 x 12 Galvanized Coaxial Pipe 6 pcs D1010 7 x 24 Galvanized Coaxial Pipe 6 pcs D1020 7 x 48 Galvanized Coaxial Pipe 6 pcs D1030 7 Adjustable 7 12 Galvanized Coaxial Pipe 6 pcs D1050 7 x Galvanized Coaxial Pipe 6 pcs D2000 7 x 90 Elbow 6 pcs D2010 7 x 45 Elbow 6 pcs D2020 7 x 30 Elbow 6 pcs D2030 7 x 60 Elbow 6 pcs D3000 Wall Strap Offset Support 6 pcs D3010 Storm Collar 6 pcs D3020 Wall Thimble 6 pcs D3040 Vertical Vent Termination Cap D3050 Vertical Restrictor 6 pcs D3060 Ceiling Firestop Support 6 pcs D3070 Rectangular Horizontal Rigid Vent Termination Cap D3090 Cathedral Ceiling Support Box D4000 Roof Flashing 6 12 9 12 D
10. Side View 0 0 y Plastic 0 Bushing wee A ld Continued VANGUARD pa DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE NATURAL PROPANE LP FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE LOCATION A WARNING A qualified ser vice person must connect fire place to gas supply Follow all local codes CAUTION For propane LP units never connect heater di rectly to the propane LP supply This heater requires an external regulator not supplied Install the external regulator between the heater and propane LP supply Installation Items Needed Before installing fireplace make sure you have the items listed below external regulator supplied by installer piping check local codes sealant resistant to propane LP gas manual shutoff valve test gauge connection sediment trap tee joint pipe wrench approved flexible gas line with gas con nector if allowed by local codes not provided An A G A design certified manual shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection Pur chase the A G A design certified manual shutoff valve from your dealer For propane LP connections only the in staller must supply an external regulator Theexternal regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure You must reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11 and 14 inches of water If you do not reduce incoming
11. Burner does not light after pilot is lit 1 Burner orifice clogged 1 Clean burner see Cleaning and 2 Inlet gas pressure is too low 3 Thermopile leads disconnected or im properly connected 4 Thermopile is defective Maintenance page 28 or replace burner orifice Contact local propane LP or natural gas company Reconnect leads see Wiring Diagram page 32 Replace thermopile Delayed ignition burner 1 Manifold pressure is too low 2 Burner porting or orifice clogged Contact local propane LP or natural gas company Clean burner see Cleaning and Main tenance page 28 or replace burner orifice Burner backfiring during combustion 1 Burner orifice is clogged or damaged 2 Damaged burner 3 Gas regulator defective Clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance page 28 or replace burner orifice Replace damaged burner Replace gas control Slight smoke or odor during initial operation 1 Residues from manufacturing processes and logs curing Problem will stop after a few hours of operation Heater produces a whistling noise when burner is lit 1 Turning gas control knob to HI position when burner is cold 2 Air in gas line 3 Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice Turn gas control knob to LO position and let warm up for a minute Operate burner until air is removed from line Have gas line checked by local pro pane LP or natural gas co
12. Wall Surface Wall Thimble Vent Cap Horizontal Termination Horizontal Vent Pipe Figure 15 Connecting Vent Cap with Horizontal Vent Pipe Continued VANGUARD pa DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE NATURAL PROPANE LP IN STALI LATION 2 Horizontal Venting Pl Vertical V Horizontal H ey D Horizontal Termination K a 22 nae e Configurations 44 min 29 max Ps 80 and 90 only no vertical pipe Figures 16 through 20 show different con ee 41 figurations for venting with horizontal ter 95 dep mination Each figure includes a chart with 30 elbow 1 vertical pipe 90 elbow vertical minimum maximum and horizon 67 min 60 max V tal maximum dimensions which must be 79 min 84 max met Seal all connections with high tem 96 min 20 max perature silicone sealant outer pipe only as specified in the second warning statement on page 7 horizontal terminations re quire 1 4 rise per 12 of horizontal run Note This configuration for use with corner installation BVK Vent Kit Shown Figure 17 Horizontal Termination Configuration for Rigid Venting Using One 90 Elbow Horizontal Venting See information in Figure 17 for Vertical V and Horizontal H po il mums and minimums The same amounts apply for flexible venting Horizontal Venting Note Figure 16 Vertical V Horizontal H applies to rigid 37
13. Walnut Stained Hardwood Veneer GM201U Series Unfinished GM202F Series Stained Oak Veneer Shown with optional laminate mantel trim accessory Dimensions WxHxD 60 78 x 48 3 4 x 34 5 8 HARDWOOD HEARTH BASE G3000F Series Walnut Finished G3001U Series Unfinished G3006F Series Oak Finished with Medium Stain G3007U Series Unfinished Oak G3004W Series Off White Paint The hearth base creates a handsome riser for the fireplace cannot be used with corner mantel Dimensions WxHxD 58 x 6 1 2 x 28 he 34 HEARTH BASE TRIM KIT Not Shown For Use With Hardwood Hearth Base G3003J Series Jade Marble Laminate G3003S Series Sandstone Marble Laminate G3003B Series Black Onyx Marble Laminate SLIM HEARTH BASE Not Shown G3005J Series Jade Marble Laminate G3005S Series Sandstone Marble Laminate G3005B Series Black Onyx Marble Laminate The slim hearth base allows you to further customize your fireplace Can be used with cabinet or corner mantels Dimensions WxHxD 41 7 s x 5 8 x 10 HARDWOOD CORNER HEARTH BASE Not Shown For Use With Corner Mantels G3008F Series Walnut Stained Hardwood Veneer G3009U Series Unfinished G3010F Series Stained Oak Veneer The hearth base creates a handsome riser for the fireplace Dimensions WxHxD 52 x 6 x 23 3 4 MANTEL TRIM Not Shown G3002J Series Jade Marble Laminate G3002S Series Sandstone Marble La
14. could cause performance problems ember material provided Replace the glass door See Removing Replacing Glass Door page 22 WARNING The glass door must be securely in place before running this fireplace Do not run this fireplace if glass is missing or broken Figure 51 Installing Log No 2 24 Ember Material Figure 54 Placing Ember Material on Burner 105981 OPERATING FIREPLACE FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING If you do not fol low these instructions exactly a fire orexplosion 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 follow these instructions exactly B BEFORELIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electric 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 C Useonly your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob Never use tools If the knob will not push in or turn by hand don t try to repair it call a quali fied service technician Force or at tempted repair may result in a fire or explosion D Do not u
15. curing The glass should be cleaned several times with a non ammonia non abrasive household cleaner and warm water after the first two weeks of operation There after clean the glass two or three times during each heating season depending on the usage and circumstances present Refer to Removing Replacing Glass Dooron page 22 of this manual when removing glass door for cleaning A WARNING Only parts sup plied by the manufacturer should be used when replacing broken or damaged glass door panel see Replacement Parts page 32 This glass door panel is a complete unit No substitute materials may be used A CAUTION Wear gloves and safety glasses while handling or removing broken glass Do not remove if glass is hot Keep chil dren and pets away from glass If glass has been broken carefully remove glass door see Removing Replacing Glass Door page 22 Vacuum all glass pieces with a shop vac A CAUTION Do not vacuum if pieces are hot Use only the ceramic glass door replace ment intended for this fireplace see Re placement Parts page 32 for detail on or dering No substitutions may be made See Removing Replacing Glass Door page 22 for instructions for replacing glass door A WARNING Do not operate fireplace with the glass door re moved cracked or broken PILOT AND BURNERS Remove ember material before cleaning burners and replace when cleaning is complete
16. optional ther mostat wall mount or remote control for the fireplace your fireplace and blower will not turn on and off at the same time The fireplace may run for several minutes before the blower turns on After the heater modulates to the pilot position the blower will continue to run The blower will shut off after the firebox temperature decreases The blower helps distribute heated air from the fireplace Periodically check the louvers of the firebox and remove any dust dirt or other obstructions that will hinder the flow of air Increases Room Temperature Decreases Room olo o 5 5 Turns Burners 755 5 Shows Current Operation Mode Figure 57 Hand Held Thermostat Remote Control Unit Selections GHRCT Only 26 105981 OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued OPERATING OPTIONAL GWMT1 WALL MOUNTED THERMOSTAT WARNING Do not connect thethermostatto a power source Electrical shock and or a fire haz ard will occur Light the fireplace as instructed in Light ing Instructions on page 25 Set wall ther mostat to desired temperature This thermostat has been electronically calibrated at the factory and requires no adjustment or leveling Upon installation the thermostat must be allowed to stabilize at room tempera ture for a minimum of 30 minutes for proper operation To turn the fireplace off adjust thermo stat to the
17. 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 al kaline battery not included through the clip 4 Attach the terminal wires to the battery 5 Remove the wire that runs from TH to TPTH from the valve see Figure 40 page 21 6 Connect wires from receiver to TH and TPTH on the valve see Figure 41 page 21 7 Replace the switch bracket Receiver Terminal Wires Battery Clip 9 Volt Battery Figure 44 Attaching Alkaline Battery to Receiver Installing 9 Volt Battery in Hand Held Remote Control Unit Remove battery cover on back of re mote control unit 2 Attach terminal wires to a 9 volt alka line battery not included Place bat tery into the battery housing 3 Replace battery cover onto remote con trol unit Battery Terminal Cover Remote Wires Control Unit Housing Figure 45 Installing Alkaline Battery in Hand Held Remote Control Unit REMOVING REPLACING GLASS DOOR You must remove glass door to install op tional brick liners logs lava rock and em ber material CAUTION Do notoperatethis 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
18. upward and out see Figure 46 2 Remove the screws from the three tabs at the top of the glass door while hold ing door securely keeping it from fall ing forward 3 Grasp door by both sides and ease it upward off of the lower bracket see Figure 47 4 Toreplace glass door follow the above instructions in reverse 22 Top Louver Panel Figure 46 Removing Top Louver Panel Screw Glass Door Assembly Lower Bracket for Glass Door Assembly Figure 47 Removing Replacing Glass Door 105981 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 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 dealer or see Accessories pages 34 and 35 CAUTION Always handle brick panels with two hands Do not force brick panels into place Excessive force will break brick panels 9 10 11 Remove glass door See Removing Re placing Glass Door page 22 If installing brick liner in new fireplace to step 3 If installing brick liner in an existing fireplace carefully remove logs lava rock and ember material Install left side brick panel first by slid ing it between the grate and the side of the firebox see Figure 48 Slide the left retainer bracket ag
19. 4010 Roof Flashing 9 12 12 12 D5000 Wood Vinyl Siding Standoff 6 pcs Vanguard Flexible Venting Number Description BFGFVK Basic Flex Ground Floor Vent Kit Includes Flex Adapter 7 x 2 Flexible Pipe 4 x 2 Flexible Pipe Wall Thimble Horizontal Termination 2 SpacerSprings 2 4 Hose Clamps 2 7 Hose Clamps and 10 Screws FGFVK Ground Floor Vent Kit Includes Flex Adapter 7 x 4 Flexible Pipe 4 x 4 Flexible Pipe Wall Thimble Horizontal Termi nation 4 Spacer Springs 2 4 Hose Clamps 2 7 Hose Clamps Silicone and 10 Screws D1040 7 x 25 Coaxial Flex Pipe with Spacer Springs D3080 Rectangular Horizontal Flex Termination Cap D4020 Flex Connector 6 pcs D4030 Flex Wall Thimble 6 pcs D4040 4 Hose Clamp 6 pcs D4050 7 Hose Clamp 6 pcs SIMPSON DURA VENT GS 4 x 6 5 Number Description Available from DESA International SD2040 Simpson Dura Vent GS 30 Elbow 6 pcs SD2050 Simpson Dura Vent GS 60 Elbow 6 pcs AvailablefromSimpson Dura Ventonly 902 7 x 48 Pipe 903 7 x 36 Pipe 904 7 x 24 Pipe 906 7 x 12 Pipe 907 7 x 9 Pipe 908 7 x 6 Pipe 911 7 Adjustable 11 14 5 5 Pipe 940 Wall Thimble 941 Cathedral Ceiling Support Box 943 Roof Flashing 0 12 6 12 943S Roof Flashing 7 12 12 12 945 7 x 45 Elbow 950 Vinyl Siding Standoff 953 Storm Collar 963 Ceiling Firestop 981 36 Snorkel Termination 984 Horizontal Termination Vent Cap 988 Wall Strap
20. 5 w c 10 0 w c Minimum Inlet Supply Pressure 4 5 w c 11 0 w c Thermal Efficiency 7096 7096 Dimension Inches mm HxWxD Fireplace Actual size of firebox Measurements do not include nailing flanges or stand offs Carton 32 3 16 x 34 3 8 x 18 1 2 817 873 x 470mm 37 40 x 21 940 1016 x 533mm 32 3 16 34 3 8 x 18 1 2 817 873 x 470mm 37 x 40 x 21 940 1016 x 533mm Weight lbs kg Fireplace Shipping 123 165 56 kg 126 158 57 kg 123 165 56 kg 126 165 57 kg 105981 33 VANGUARD pa DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE NATURAL PROPANE 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 S CABINET MANTEL GM100FC Series Walnut Fin ished GM101UC Series Unfinished GM106FC Series Oak Finished with Medium Stain GM107UC Series Unfinished GM102WC Series Off White Paint Shown with optional base and laminate hearth and mantel trim accessories Dimensions WxHxD 56 3 4 x 48 7 4 x 22 3 4 IMPORTANT The above mantel model numbers must end with the letter to fit this fireplace CORNER MANTEL GM200F Series
21. Serial No Date Purchased Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory We reserve the right to amend these specifications at any time without notice The only warranty applicable is our standard written warranty We make no other warranty expressed or implied 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 Bill of Sale or cancelled check must be presented This warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser This warranty covers the cost of part s required to restore this heater to proper operating condition and an allowance for labor when provided by a DESA Authorized Service Center Warranty part s MUST be obtained through authorized dealers of this product and or DESA International who will provide original factory replacement parts Failure to use original factory replacement parts voids this warranty The heater MUST be installed by a qualified installer in accordance with all local codes and instructions furnished with the unit This warranty does not apply to parts that are not in original condition because of normal wear and tear or parts that fail or become damaged as a res
22. VANGUARD DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE OWNER S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL NATURAL GAS MODEL BHDV34NA PROPANE LP GAS MODEL BHDV34PA WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal in jury or loss of life WARNING Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage Refer to this manual for correct installation and FOR YOUR SAFETY operational procedures Forassis Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable tance or additional information vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any consult a qualified installer ser other appliance vice agency or the gas supplier FOR YOUR SAFETY Installation and service must be performed by a qualified in WHAT TO DO F TOU SMELL GAS staller service agency or the gas Do not try to light any appliance supplier 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 reach your gas supplier call the fire department 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 This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket manufactured mobile home where not prohibi
23. We recommend that you install a sediment trap drip leg in supply line as shown in Figure 35 Locate sediment trap drip leg where it is within reach for cleaning Install in piping system between fuel supply and heater Locate sediment trap drip leg where trapped matter is not likely to freeze A sediment trap traps moisture and contami nants This keeps them from going into fireplace gas controls If sediment trap drip leg is not installed or is installed wrong fireplace may not run properly Natural From Gas Meter 5 W C to 10 5 W C Pressure Propane LP From External Regulator 11 W C to 14 W C Pressure Cap Pipe Nipple Tee Joint Sediment Leg Figure 35 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 18 105981 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY Installation Items Needed e 5 16 hex socket wrench or nut driver sealant resistant to propane LP gas not provided 1 Open lower louver door panel by gen tly pulling forward 2 Route flexible gas line provided by installer from manual shutoff valve to fireplace Route flexible gas supply line through one of the access holes on side of fireplace 3 Attach flexible gas line from gas sup ply to control valve see Figure 36 4 Check all gas connections for leaks See Checking Ga
24. a typical flame pattern for BHDV34NA and BHDV34PA If burner flame pattern differs from that described turn fireplace off see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 25 see Troubleshooting pages 29 through 31 Figure 59 Typical Flame Pattern for models BHDV34NA and BHDV34PA VANGUARD pa DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE NATURAL PROPANE LP CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE A WARNING Turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning A CAUTION You must keep con trol areas burners and circulat ing air passageways of fireplace clean Inspect these areas of fire place before each use Have fire place inspected yearly by a quali fied service person Fireplace may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint from carpeting bedding material pet hair etc GLASS DOOR A WARNING Handle glass door panel with care Do not strike slam or otherwise abuse glass Do not operate fireplace with the glass door removed cracked or broken A WARNING Do not use abra sive cleaners as this may damage glass Use a nonabrasive house hold glass cleaner to clean glass Do not clean glass when hot Glass must be cleaned periodically During start up it is normal for condensation to form on the inside of the glass causing lint dust and other airborne particles to cling to the glass surface During initial start up a slight film may form on the glass due to paint
25. ace the flashing over the pipe section s extending through the roof Secure the base of the flashing to the roof and framing with roofing nails Be sure roofing material overlaps the top edge of the flashing as shown in Figure 2 There must be a 1 clearance from the vent pipe to combustible materials Continue to add pipe sections until the height of the vent cap meets the mini mum building code requirements de scribed in Figure 8 on page 6 Note You must increase vent height for steep roof pitches Nearby trees adjoining rooflines steep pitched roofs and other similar fac tors may cause poor draft or down draft ing in high winds Increasing the vent height may solve this problem Twist lock the vent cap onto the last section of vent pipe and seal outer pipe connection with high temperature sili cone sealant as specified in the second warning statement on page 7 Note If the vent pipe passes through any occupied areas above the first floor including storage spaces and closets you must enclose pipe You may frame and sheetrock the enclo sure with standard construction material Make sure and meet the minimum allowable clear ances to combustibles Do not fill any of the required air spaces with insulation Cathedral Ceiling Installation 1 Remove shingles or other roof cover ing as necessary to cut the rectangular hole for the support box Mark the out line of the cathedral ceiling support box on the roof sheat
26. ace the wood screws with appropri ate fasteners for stucco brick concrete or other types of siding WARNING Donotrecess vent termination in to any wall This will cause a fire hazard For vinyl siding use vinyl siding stand offs between vent cap and exterior wall The vinyl siding standoff prevents ex cessive heat from melting the vinyl sid ing material Bolt the vent cap to the standoff Apply non hardening mastic around outside edge of the standoff in stead of the vent cap assembly Use wood screws provided to attach the standoff See Figure 14 5 Slide the wall thimble over the vent pipe before connecting the horizontal run to the vent cap see Figure 15 Apply Mastic to All Four Vent Cap Figure 13 Installing Horizontal Vent Cap 6 Carefully move the fireplace with vent assembly attached toward the wall and insert the vent pipe into the horizontal termination The pipe overlap should be a minimum of 1 4 Apply silicone to the outer pipe connection Fasten all vent connections with screws provided Refer to Fireplace Installation on page 16 for instructions on securing unit to framing or floor 7 Slide the wall thimble against the inte rior wall surface and attach with screws provided see Figure 15 Cut Vinyl Siding Away to Fit Standoff Wood Screw Standoff TNS Apply Mastic to All Four Sides Vent Cap Figure 14 Installing Vinyl Siding Standoff Interior
27. ainst the left side brick panel Loosely se cure the bracket screw This secures the left side brick panel Install the right brick panel using the same method described in step 3 Slide the right retainer bracket against the right side brick panel Loosely se cure the bracket screw This secures the right side brick panel Install rear brick panel Rest bottom edge of panel on back edge of grate see Figure 49 Loosely secure retainer brackets to grate Brackets are adjustable left to right to allow proper placement of panel These will hold rear panel in place Tighten all bracket screws Follow instructions on page 24 to install logs lava rock and ember material Replace glass door see page 22 105981 OWNER S MANUAL Left Side Brick Panel Figure 48 Installing Left Side Brick Panel Rear Brick Panel Retaining Brackets Figure 49 Installing Rear Brick Panel and Retainer Brackets Continued 23 VANGUARD pa DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE NATURAL PROPANE LP FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING LOGS LAVA ROCK AND GLOWING EMBERS AX WARNING Failure to position 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 54 This will create the glowing ember ap pearance as the flame tou
28. al shutoff valve Turn gas control knob to PILOT position Pressin gas control knob while in PILOT position 4 Continue holding down control knob Repeat igniting operation until air is removed 5 Contact local propane LP gas company 6 Clean pilot see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 28 or replace pilot assembly 7 Replace gas control Pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released 105981 1 Gas control knob not fully pressed in 2 Gas control knob not pressed in long enough Manual shutoff valve not fully open 4 Pilot flame not touching thermocouple which allows thermocouple to cool causing pilot flame to go out This prob lem could be caused by one or both of the following A Low gas pressure B Dirty or partially clogged pilot 5 Thermocouple connection loose at con trol valve Thermocouple damaged Control valve damaged MO www desatech com 29 1 Press in gas control knob fully 2 After pilot lights keep gas control knob pressed in 30 seconds 3 Fully open manual shutoff valve 4 A Contact local gas company B Clean pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 28 or replace pilot assembly 5 Hand tighten until snug then tighten 1 4 turn more 6 Replace thermocouple 7 Replace control valve Continued VANGUARD pa DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE NATURAL PROPANE LP TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
29. box Assembly 104510 01 Pilot Tubing Assy M11084 26 Screw Hex 104516 01 Log Set M11084 46 Screw Hex 104876 02 Rear Log 105394 01 Louver Extruded 104877 02 Front Log 104443 01 Firebox Support Right 104878 02 Crossover Log 104486 01 Firebox Support Left 104879 02 Log Piece 104482 01 Switch Bracket M10908 2 Screw 104483 01 Floor Mounting Bracket 12461 73 Screw 104491 01 Relief Cover H5C4 20B Bolt 104518 01 Relief Cover Gasket NTC 4C Locknut 104527 01 Relief Spring M12461 26 Screw 104528 01 Relief Washer 104555 02CJ Grate Assembly 104537 01 Valve Bracket 105775 14 Glass Door Assy 104496 01 SIT Valve Natural 104615 02 Insulation 104496 02 SIT Valve Propane LP 104490 02CJ Baffle 104497 01 SIT Pilot Natural 105450 01CK Front Assembly 104497 02 SIT Pilot Propane LP 104313 01 Hinge Pin 104498 01 Thermocouple 104313 02 Hinge Pin 104499 01 Thermopile 104954 01 Screw 104500 01 Ignitor 104963 01 Washer 104501 01 Ignitor Bracket 104955 01 Nut 104502 01 Ignitor Screw 105575 01 Wire Harness 104503 01 Ignitor Wire 105325 01 Burner Baffle 10450701 Burner Natural PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN 104504 02 Burner Propane LP GA6060 Lava Rock 1 104529 01 Ember Material 1 0 0 0 A Aaa 104506 01 Orifice Natural 104506 02 Orifice Propane LP 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 105981 37 WARRANTY INFORMATION KEEP THIS WARRANTY Model
30. ch as bushes garden sheds fences decks or utility buildings within 24 from the front of the termination cap e Do not locate termination cap where ex cessive snow or ice build up may occur Be sure to clear vent termination area af ter snow falls to prevent accidental block age of venting system When using snow blowers do not direct snow towards vent termination area LOCATION OF VENT Y Y Y Y 7 TERMINATION Top of Louver Opening Ref Mantel Depth Ref Mantel from Top When locating vent termination it is impor of Louver Opening tant to observe the minimum clearances 1 14 356 16 406mm showt in Figure 8 page 6 You will avoid extra framing by positioning your fireplace 2 12 305mm B 14 356mm against an already existing framing mem 3 10 254mm C 12 305mm ber The sides of the fireplace may be posi 4 8 208mm D 10 254mm tioned directly against combustible walls Check with local codes or with the current DERE LUE CP ur CAN CGA B149 1 or 2 Installation Codes 6 4 101mm F 6 152mm for Canada or the USA Installations follow 7 2 51mm 4 101mm the current National Fuel Gas Code ANS Z223 1 also known as NFPA 54 Figure 7 Clearances for Combustible Mantels 105981 Continued VANGUARD pa DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE NATURAL PROPANE LP GENERAL VENTING Continued
31. ches the em ber material Do not block air slots by using too much ember material in one area It is not necessary to use all of the the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury 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 fireplace Remove glass door See Removing Replacing Glass Door page 22 Install logs according to the following instructions 1 Place log 1 back log on top of grate Make sure the notches in the bottom of the log fit over the grate see Figure 50 2 Rest log 2 large front log on the pins the front part of the grate see Figure 51 3 Place log 3 crossover log onto the rear and front logs Make sure it is seated properly into the notch on the front log and over the raised triangular portion of the rear log as shown in Figure 52 4 Place log 4 small log onto the front left part of the grate making sure the notches fit over the prong of the grate See Figure 53 5 Place lava rock along sides and front of firebox bottom in areas that are vis ible only It is not necessary to use all of the lava rock provided NOTICE Do not put lava rock on burner or under burner Placing lava rock on burner
32. ct the blue wire on the blower assembly to the right side of the ther mal switch 5 Connect the black wire to the left side of the thermal switch Thermal Switch with Bracket White Wire Black Wire o Hex Head 28 Screws ENTA SS AN M XS Ne yy Ny N oron Wire Blue Wire Installing GA3700 DA3610T Blowers IMPORTANT For clarity gas valve assem bly and grate burner assembly are not shown in Figures 30 through 33 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 1 Open lower louver panel or remove for easier access 2 Place the blower against the lower rear wall of firebox outer wrapper with the exhaust port directed upward Align the holes in the top mounting tabs of blower with holes in wall of wrapper see Fig ure 30 page 17 Using the two screws provided mount blower and tighten screws securely Note For DA3610T make sure the thermal switch is comfortably under the back of the firebox as shown in Figure 31 page 17 3 Be sure to securely attach all wire ter minals to terminals on blower motor and thermal switch where applicable and that the screw retaining the green ground wire is tight 4 Remove screws securing the plate con taining the ON OFF switch to the bot tom of the firebox and set aside 5 Place speed control against back of this plate and push
33. d Level Adequate drainage Figure 10 Snorkel Termination with Drainage Pipe VENTING INSTALLATION Continued 3 Attach vent pipe assembly to the fire place Set fireplace in front of it s per manent location to insure minimum clearances Mark the wall for a 10 square hole for noncombustible ma terial such as masonry block or con crete a 7 2 diameter hole is accept able See Figure 12 The center of the hole should line up with the center line of the horizontal rigid vent pipe Cut a 10 x10 254mm x 254mm square hole through combustible ex terior wall 7 2 190mm diameter hole if noncombustible Frame as nec essary see Figure 12 Female Locking Lugs XI Slots Rigid Vent Pipe Flexible Vent Pipe 4 Clamp Figure 11 Vent Pipe Connections Vent Opening Combustible Wall 10 i 254mm j Framing Vent Opening Detall Noncombustible Wall 71 A 190mm Figure 12 Vent Opening Requirements 105981 OWNER S MANUAL 4 Apply a bead of non hardening mastic around the outside edge of the vent cap Position the vent cap in the center of the 7 2 or 10 hole on the exterior wall with the arrow on the vent cap pointing up Insure proper clearance of 1 to combustibles is maintained At tach the vent cap with four wood screws supplied see Figure 13 Note Re pl
34. e REMOTE posi tion when the pilot is not lit This will drain the battery IMPORTANT Be sure to press the ON OFF buttons on the hand held remote control unit for up to 3 sec onds to assure proper operation GHRC Series Operation 2a Press the ON OFF button to turn the burners on and off When turning burners off the pilot will remain lit GHRCT Series Operation 2b Select the MAN manual or AUTO button on the hand held remote con trol unit In manual mode turn burners on or off by pressing the ON or OFF buttons on the hand held remote control unit In auto mode the room tempera ture is controlled by the thermo stat in the hand held remote con trol unit To increase the room tem perature press the top arrow of the TEMP button To lower the room temperature press the bottom ar row of the TEMP button At higher settings the heater will run more IMPORTANT This remote control has been specially engineered to take an air temperature sample every 5 5 minutes in auto mode It will not re spond immediately to the tempera ture setting being turned up or down IMPORTANT The hand held remote control unit must be near the heater but not extremely close to it The thermostat on the hand held remote control unit will heat up too quickly and turn the heater off 3 Use the STATUS button on the hand held remote control unit to see the operation mode being used and the temperature setting selected A red lig
35. e web site at www desatech com Note Alltroubleshooting items are listed in order of operation OBSERVED PROBLEM OWNER S MANUAL WARNING Turn off heater andletcoolbefore servicing Only aqualified service person should service and repair heater CAUTION Never use wire needle or similar object to clean pilot This can damage pilot unit POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY When ignitor button is pressed there is no spark at pilot 1 Ignitor electrode not connected to igni tor cable 2 Ignitor cable pinched or wet Piezo ignitor nut is loose Broken ignitor cable Bad piezo ignitor Ignitor electrode broken Ignitor electrode positioned wrong YUAN 1 Reconnect ignitor cable 2 Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep ignitor cable dry 3 Tighten nut holding piezo ignitor Nut is located behind the mounting bracket Replace ignitor cable Replace piezo ignitor Replace pilot assembly Replace pilot assembly YUAN When ignitor button is pressed there is spark at pilot but no ignition Gas supply turned off or manual shutoff valve closed Gas control knob not in PILOT position Gas control knob not pressed in while in PILOT position 4 Airin gas lines when installed 5 Depleted gas supply propane LP models only 6 Pilot is clogged 7 Gas regulator setting is not correct 1 Turn on gas supply or open manu
36. ee Horizontal Termina tion Configurations on pages 10 and 11 For Vertical Termination Measure the dis tance from the fireplace flue outlet to the ceiling Add the ceiling thickness the verti cal rise in an attic or second story and allow for sufficient vent height above the roofline You may use one or two 90 elbows in this ventconfiguration See Vertical Termination Configurations on pages 13 and 14 Note You may use two 45 elbows in place of a 90 elbow You must follow rise to run ratios when using 45 elbows For two story applications firestops are re quired at each floor level If an offset is needed in the attic additional pipe and el bows will be required You may useachase witha vent termination with exposed pipe on the exterior of the house See Installing Vent System ina Chase below Your Vanguard direct vent fireplace has been tested for a minimum 3 rise with a maximum 10 wall thickness The maxi mum horizontal run is 20 with 8 vertical rise see Installation for Horizontal Termi nation page 8 The maximum vertical run is 30 see Installation for Vertical Termina tion page 12 Itis very important that the venting system maintain its balance between the combus tion air intake and the flue gas exhaust Certain limitations apply to vent configura tions and must be strictly followed Installing Vent System in a Chase A chase is a vertical boxlike structure built to enclose venting that
37. events loose insulation from falling into the required clearance space Otherwise install firestop below the framed hole The firestop should be installed with no less than three nails per side see Figure 22 Assemble the desired lengths of pipe and elbows necessary to reach from the fireplace flue up through the firestop connections must be sealed with high temperature silicone sealant as specified in the second warning state ment on page 7 Be sure all pipe and elbow connections are fully twist locked see Figure 11 page 9 Cut a hole in the roof using the locating hole as a center point Cover any ex posed open vent pipes before cutting hole in roof The 10 x10 hole must be measured on the horizontal actual length may be larger depending on the pitch of the roof There must be a 1 clearance from the vent pipe to combus tible materials Frame the opening as shown in Figure 12 on page 9 If area above is a room install firestop above framed hole If area above is not a room install firestop below framed hole Figure 22 Installing Firestop 12 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 offers less re striction to the flow of the flue gases and intake air Pl
38. fic areas in windy or drafty areas This fireplace reaches high tempera tures Keep children and adults away from hot surfaces to avoid burns or cloth ing ignition Fireplace will remain hot for a time after shutdown Allow surfaces to cool before touching Carefully supervise young children when they are in the room with fireplace Do not modify this fireplace under any circumstances Any parts removed for servicing must be replaced prior to op erating fireplace Turn fireplace off and let cool before servicing installing or repairing Only a qualified service person should in stall service or repair this fireplace Have fireplace inspected annually by a qualified service person You must keep control compartments burners and circulating air passages clean More frequent cleaning may be needed due to excessive lint and dust from carpeting bedding material pet hair etc Turn off the gas valve and pi lot light before cleaning fireplace 10 Have venting system inspected annu ally by a qualified service person If needed have venting system cleaned or repaired See Cleaning and Mainte nance page 28 11 Keep the area around your fireplace clear of combustible materials gaso line and other flammable vapor and liquids Do not run fireplace where these are used or stored Do not place items such as clothing or decorations on or around fireplace 12 Do not use this fireplace to cook food or burn paper or
39. g Blower to Firebox 105981 OWNER S MANUAL 9 Check to make sure that the power cord is completely clear of the blower wheel and that there are no other foreign ob jects in blower wheel Turn blower on and check for operation Turn blower off by rotating knob fully counterclock wise before continuing WARNING Never touch the blower wheel while in operation 10 Peel off 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 see Figure 33 A WARNING Failure to position the parts in accordance with sup plied diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may result in dam age or personal injury 11 Connect or reconnect gas supply to fire place per Connecting Fireplace to Gas Supply on page 19 of this manual Ay WARNING A qualified ser vice person must connect fire place to gas supply Follow all local codes Firebox Back we All Firebox Flange Firebox Bottom Thermal Blower Switch Thermal Switch Bracket x Figure 31 Locating Thermal Switch Against Back of Firebox Control Knob Control Shaft Locknut Figure 32 Attaching Speed to Firebox Wiring Diagram Blower Speed Control Bracket SSX Figure 33 Installing Plastic Bushing and Wiring Diagram Sticker 17
40. gas pressure heater regulator damage could occur Install external regulator with the vent pointing down as shown in Figure 34 Pointing the vent down protects it from freezing rain or sleet CAUTION Use only new black iron or steel pipe Inter nally tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas Check your local codes Use pipe of 1 2 diameter or greater to allow proper gas volume to fireplace If pipe is too small undue loss of pressure will occur Installation must include a manual shutoff valve union and plugged 1 8 NPT tap Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up NPT tap must be upstream from fireplace see Figure 35 Propane LP Supply Tank External Regulator Figure 34 External Regulator with Vent Pointing Down Propane LP Only A G A Design Certified Manual Shutoff Valve with 1 8 NPT Tap Approved Flexible Gas Line IMPORTANT Install main gas valve manual shutoff valve in an accessible lo cation The main gas valve is for turning on or shutting off the gas to the appliance Check your building codes for any special requirements for locating manual shutoff valve to fireplaces Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads This will prevent excess sealant from going into pipe Excess sealantin pipe could result in clogged fireplace valves CAUTION Usepipe joint seal ant that is resistant to liquid pe troleum LP gas
41. gas control knob Now fol low steps 10 through 14 column 2 5 Replace glass door see Removing Re placing Glass Door page 22 OPTIONAL REMOTE OPERATION Note All remote control accessories must be purchased separately See Accessories on pages 34 and 35 Follow instructions included with the remote control Thermostat Control Operation Optional GHRCT Only The thermostat control setting on the remote control unit can be set to any comfort level between HI and LO The burners will turn on and off automatically to maintain the comfort level you select The ideal comfort setting will vary by household depending upon the amount of space to be heated the output of the central heating system etc NOTICE You must light the pilot before using the hand held re mote control unit See Lighting Instructions Continued VANGUARD pa DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE NATURAL PROPANE LP OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued 1 After lighting let pilot flame burn for about one minute Turn gas control knob on the control valve to ON posi tion Turn variable control knob any where between HI and LO Slide the selector switch to the REMOTE posi tion Note The burners may light if hand held remote ON button was on when selector switch was last turned off You can now turn the burners on and off with either optional hand held remote control unit IMPORTANT Do not leave the se lector switch in th
42. ge 4 Place the fireplace into position and shim with noncombustible material if needed Nail the side flanges to the framing to secure the unit in place There are two floor brack ets included with each unit Use these as an alternative method of securing the fireplace IMPORTANT Make sure fireplace is level before securing If fireplace is not level it will not work properly CHECK GAS TYPE Use proper gas type for the fireplace unit you are installing If you have conflicting gas types do notinstall fireplace See dealer where you purchased the fireplace for proper fireplace according to your gas type INSTALLING OPTIONAL BLOWER ACCESSORY NOTICE If installing blower in an existing fireplace with gas con nections shut off gas supply and disconnect heater from gas sup ply Contact a qualified service person to do this Attaching Thermal Switch to DA3610T Thermostatically Controlled Blower When installing the DA3610T thermostati cally controlled bloweraccessory you must first secure the thermal switch to the blower 1 Remove the two hex head screws on the blower assembly as shown in Figure 29 2 Place the green wire between the bot tom hole on the thermal switch bracket and the bottom hole on the blower as sembly Insert one of the hex screws into all three pieces and tighten 3 Insert the top screw through the ther mal switch bracket and into the blower assembly Tighten screw 4 Conne
43. hing using the locat ing hole as a center point Cut the hole 1 8 larger than the sup port box outline see Figure 23 page 13 105981 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued 3 Lowerthe support box through the hole in the roof until the bottom of the box extends at least 2 below the ceiling see Figure 23 Align the support box vertically and horizontally using a level Temporarily tack the support box in place through the inside walls and into the roof sheathing 4 Using tin snips cut the support box from the top corners down to the roofline and fold the resulting flaps over the roof sheathing see Figure 24 Apply a bead of non hardening mastic around the top edges of the support box to make a seal between the box and the roof Nail in place with roofing nails Remove any combustible material that might be in side of the support box 5 Complete the cathedral ceiling instal lation by following the same proce dures outlined in steps 2 through 7 for Flat Ceiling Installation page 12 Level Cathedral ceiling support box 2 minimum below finished ceiling Cut hole 1 8 larger than support box when projected onto roofline Figure 23 Cathedral Ceiling Support Box Installation A L2 SD Non hardening Mastic under all edges of support box before nailing Figure 24 Installed Cathedral Ceiling Support Box VS 105981 OWNER S MANUAL Vertical Termination Configurations Figures 25 th
44. ht will come on beside the opera tion mode being used Blower Control Knob Optional Accessory Variable Control Knob a Gas Control Knob in On Position OFF e OFF REMOTE Selector Switch in Remote Position Figure 56 Setting the Selector Switch Gas Control Knob and Variable Control Knob for Remote Operation Shows Temperature Setting Allows Burners to be Turned On and Off with the Hand Held Remote Unit The Heater will Automatically Cycle ger between Pilot and the Heat Setting that has been Selected 4 To turn the burners off when operat ing in the manual mode press the OFF button If operating in the auto mode press the MAN button then press the OFF button The pilot will remain lit IMPORTANT turn the pilot off manually turn the gas control knob on the heater to the OFF position 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 DA3610T thermostatically controlled blower have an ON setting and an OFF setting The blower will only run when the switch is in the ON position In the OFF position the blower will not operate Note for DA3610T Only If you are usingDA3610T blower with
45. iliar with low voltage wiring Figure 42 Back View of Thermostat Base procedures WARNING Do not connect this thermostat to a power source Electrical shock and or fire haz ard will occur A WARNING Do not connect this thermostat to any electrical source Electrical shock and or fire hazard will occur Terminal W Open lower louver panel The valve is attached to the underside of the firebox assembly Disconnect the wire that runs from TH to TPTH from the valve as shown in Figure 40 Connect one terminal of 25 ft wire for the wall thermostat to the TPTH termi nal on the valve Connect remaining wire terminal to the TH terminal on the valve 7 Connect one bare wire end to each ter minal and R of the thermostat base see Figure 43 8 Install the base to the wall with screws provided with thermostat 9 Move the temperature adjustment back and forth to insure the bimetal is free from restrictions 10 Replace the cover onto the base Upon installation the thermostat must be al Terminal R Figure 43 Thermostat Base Terminals W and R INSTALLING OPTIONAL Make sure that the wire terminals arein 19010 stabilize room temperature WALL MOUNT SWITCH the positions on the unit as pictured in ee or proper GWMS2 Figure 41 If wires are not connected as operation shown the thermostat will not work 11 Set the temperature adjustmen
46. influence of alcohol and those at high altitudes Propane LP gas and natural gas are both odorless An odor making agent is added to each of these gases The odor helps you detect a gas leak However the odor added to these gases can fade Gas may be present even though no odor exists Make certain you read and understand all warnings Keep this manual for reference It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this fireplace WARNING Any change to this fireplace or its controls can be dangerous 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 For propane LP fireplace do not place propane LP supply tank s inside any structure Locate propane LP supply tank s outdoors To prevent perfor mance problems do not use propane LP fuel tank of less than 100 Ibs capacity 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 reach you gas supplier call the fire department Never install the fireplace in a recreational vehicle where curtains furniture clothing or other flammable objects are less than 42 from the front top or sides of the fireplace in high traf
47. 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 AX WARNING Seal all vent con nections Seal only the outer pipe connections with high temperature silicone 600 F 316 C Before join ing elbowsand pipes apply a bead of high temperature silicone seal ant GERTV 106 Loctite RTV 81585 to the male end of the elbow or pipe High temperature silicone must also be used to re seal any connections after maintenance to venting system NOTICE Failure to follow these instructions will void the warranty INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS Consultlocal building codes before beginning the installation The installer must make sure to select the proper vent system for installa tion Before installing vent kit the installer must read this fireplace manual and vent kit instructions Only a qualified service person should in stall venting system The installer must fol low these safety rules Wear gloves and safety glasses for protection e Use extreme caution when using ladders or when on roof tops Be aware of electrical wiring locations in walls and ceilings The following actions will void the war ranty on your venting system nstallation of any damaged venting c
48. lowest setting and turn the gas control knob back to PILOT The pilot will remain lit IMPORTANT To turn the pilot off turn the gas control knob on the heater to the OFF position 105981 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 3 8 to 1 2 above the pilot flame as shown in Figure 58 The thermocouple must be at a height of about 1 8 above the pilot flame The flame from the pilot burner must extend beyond both the thermocouple and thermopile If your pilot assembly does not meet these requirements turn fireplace off see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 25 see Troubleshooting pages 29 through 31 Thermopile CER 8 to 1 2 Pilot Burner d Y Ignitor Figure 58 Pilot Assembly BURNER FLAME PATTERN Burner flames will be steady not lifting or floating Flame patterns will be different from unit to unit and will vary depending on installation type and weather conditions If the vent configuration is installed incor rectly the flames will lift or ghost This can be dangerous Inspect the flames after installation to ensure proper installation and performance Figure 59 shows
49. m and protect it from weather Vinyl Siding Standoff A metal box that separates the vent cap from siding Wall Thimble Firestop A metal plate used to secure the vent pipe when it passes through a wall or ceiling VANGUARD pa DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE NATURAL PROPANE LP PRE INSTALLATION PREPARATION LOCATION AND SPACE REQUIREMENTS Determine the safest and most efficient loca tion for your Vanguard direct vent fireplace 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 ducts windows or doors Figure 2 shows some common loca tions Read all venting information in this manual Be aware of all restrictions and precautions before deciding the exact loca tion for your fireplace When deciding the location of your fire place follow these rules 1 Do not connect this fireplace to a chim ney flue serving a separate solid fuel burning fireplace or appliance 2 Due to high temperatures do not lo cate this fireplace in high traffic areas or near furniture or draperies 3 Properclearances must be maintained If your fireplace is to be installed di rectly on carpeting vinyl tile or any combustible material other than wood it must be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the fireplace See Figure 3 TE MA
50. minate G3002B Series Black Onyx Marble Laminate 105981 ACCESSORIES Continued DUPLEX OUTLET KIT GA3555 Not Shown For recessed installation when accessory blowers are used BRASS PERIMETER TRIM KIT GA6090 Not Shown Optional three sided brass trim kit covers unfinished edges around fireplace Provides afinished appearance with the class of brass BRASS LOUVER KIT D6034 Not Shown These louvers will give your fireplace an elegant look and allows you to customize your fireplace They easily replace the stan dard black louvers by screwing into place DECORATIVE 2 PIECE BRASS ACCENT TRIM D5037 Not Shown These strips have a magnetic backing which makes installation and removal quick and easy They are designed to go at the top and bottom of the glass door on BHDV units Note Remove the plastic film covering on strips before installing on fireplace BRICK LINER D8037A Not Shown This brick liner adds a touch of style to your direct vent fireplace and comes with easy to follow instructions for installation WALL MOUNTED THERMOSTAT CONTROL KIT GWMT1 Not Shown Allows easy wall access to the operation of your fireplace This will allow you thermo static control with the convenience of a wall switch 105981 OWNER S MANUAL ON OFF WALL MOUNT SWITCH GWMS2 Not Shown For all models Allows the heater to be manually turned on and off MANUAL BLOWER KIT GA3700 Manual variable con
51. mm clearance to inside corner see below above the highest point when it passes through the roof surface and H not to be installed above a meter regulator assembly within any other obstruction within a horizontal distance of 18 inches 457mm 36 inches 914mm horizontally from the center line of the regulator T vent shall not terminate directly above a side walk or paved driveway which is located between two single family dwellings and serves both dwellings t only permitted if veranda porch deck or balconey is fully open on a minimum of 2 sides beneath the floor as specified in CAN SGA 149 or 2 Installation Codes 1991 for Canada or for U S A installation follow the current National Fuel Gas Code ANS 2223 1 Note Local codes or regulations may require different clearances Termination Clearances for Buildings with Combustible and Noncombustible Exteriors Inside Corner Outside Corner Recessed Location Balcony with No Side Wall C Maximum depth of 48 1219mm for recessed location D Minimum width for back wall of recessed location Combustible 38 965mm Noncombustible 24 610mm Ree Noncombustible 3 24 610mm Combustible 6 152mm J 20 508mm Noncombustible 2 51mm Combustible 24 610mm Noncombustible 18 457mm Figure 8 Minimum Clearances for Vent Terminations 6 105981 VENTING INSTALLATION AX WARNING Read all
52. mpany Clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance page 28 or replace burner orifice Glass soots 1 Flame impingement on logs 2 Debris around burner air mixer Adjust the log set so that the flame does not excessively impinge on it Inspect the opening at the base of the burner to see that it is NOT packed with any type of material Fireplace produces a clicking ticking noise just after burners are lit or shut off 1 Metal expanding while heating or con tracting while cooling This is common If noise is excessive contact qualified service person Remote does not function Battery is not installed or battery power is low www desatech com 30 Replace 9 volt batteries in receiver and remote control 105981 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OWNER S MANUAL 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 reach your gas supplier call the fire department IMPORTANT Operating fireplace where impurities in air exist may create odors Cleaning supplies paint paint remover cigarette smoke cements and glues new carpet or textiles etc create fumes These fumes may mix with combustion air and create odors These odors will disappear o
53. nob to and call your service tech nician or gas supplier 10 Reconnect the wire that runs from TH to TPTH from the valve 11 Turn on all electric power to the fireplace 12 Turn gas control knob counterclock wise y to ON 13 This valve is equipped with a HULO feature Set fireplace input as desired Close lower louver panel TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Open lower louver panel 2a If Using Optional ON OFF Switch Turn ON OFF switch to OFF 2b If Using Optional Hand Held Re mote Set selector switch in the OFF position to prevent draining battery Gas Control Knob Variable Control Knob Piezo Ignitor Figure 55 Control Valve 25 3 Turn off all electrical power to the ap pliance if service is to be performed 4 Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to OFF 5 Close lower louver panel Shutting Off Burners Only pilot stays lit You may shut off the burners and keep the pilot lit by doing one of the following 1 Turn gas control knob clockwise to the PILOT position 2 Set selector switch in the OFF position MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE Remove glass door see Removing Re placing Glass Door page 22 2 Follow steps 1 through 8 under Light ing Instructions 3 Depress gas control knob and light pi lot with match 4 Keep gas control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot After 30 sec onds release
54. nual Shutoff Valve Closed Figure 37 Manual Shutoff Valve Propane LP Supply Tank Manual Shutoff Valve Figure 38 Checking Gas Joints for Propane LP Gas Fireplace Gas Valve o Wo IKE IN Manual Shutoff V Gas Meter 27 alve aort Gas Valve Figure 39 Checking Gas Joints for Natural Gas Fireplace 20 105981 OWNER S MANUAL The thermostat should be mounted 54 above the floor in a location where there FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Feed wires through rectangular slots is good air circulation Avoid heat Continued sources such as lamps direct sunlight fireplace or heat and air conditioning INSTALLING OPTIONAL ducts O JL WALL MOUNTED 5 Gently remove the cover of the ther THERMOSTAT GWMT1 mostat from the base Grasp the sides of the cover firmly and pull to separate Ay WARNING Installation must from the base be done by a qualified installer 6 Feed the electrical wires through the VS 4 rectangular slots from the back on each side of the base see Figure 42 fam
55. omponent Unauthorized modification of the vent ing system 105981 OWNER S MANUAL nstallation of any component part not manufactured or approved by DESA International Installation other than as instructed by these instructions A WARNING This gas fireplace and vent assembly must be vented directly to the outside The venting system must NEVER be attached to a chimney serving a separate solid fuel burning ap pliance Each gas appliance must use a separate vent system Do not use common vent systems AX WARNING Horizontal sec tions of this vent system require a minimum clearance of 2 from the top of the pipe and 1 mini mum to the sides and bottom Vertical sections of this system require a minimum of 1 clear anceto combustible materials on all sides of the pipe INSTALLATION PLANNING There are two basic types of direct vent installation Horizontal Termination Vertical Termination It is important to select the proper length of vent pipe for the type of termination you choose It is also important to note the wall thickness For Horizontal Termination Select the amount of vertical rise desired The horizon tal run of venting must have 1 4 rise for every 12 of run towards the termination WARNING Never run the vent downward as this may cause ex cessive temperatures which could cause a fire You may use one or two 90 elbows in this vent configuration S
56. ormation Whencalling DESA International haveready model number of your fireplace the replacement part number TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about in stallation operation or troubleshooting If so contact DESA International s Technical Service Department at 1 800 DESA LOG 1 800 337 2564 You can also visit DESA International s technical service web site at www desatech com WIRING DIAGRAM CAUTION Labelall wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous opera tion Verify proper operation af ter servicing Variable Fan Switch Fan Switch N O Off Blue 110 115 V A C Black Figure 60 Blower Wiring Diagram for Thermostat Controlled Models SERVICE 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 fireplace will backfire when lit If you feel your gas pressure is too low or gas quality is bad contact your local natural or propane LP gas supplier 32 105981 OWNER S MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS BHDV34NA BHDV34PA 17 000 24 000 Btu hr 17 000 22 000 Btu hr Gas Type Natural Propane LP Ignition Piezo Piezo Manifold Pressure 3
57. other objects 13 Do not use any solid fuels wood coal paper cardboard etc in this fireplace Use only the gas type indicated on fire place nameplate 14 This appliance when installed must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or in the absence of local codes with the National Electri cal Code ANS NFPA 70 or the Cana dian Electrical Code CSA 22 1 15 Do not obstruct the flow of combus tion and ventilation air in any way Pro vide adequate clearances around air openings into the combustion chamber along with adequate accessibility clear ance for servicing and proper operation 16 Do not install fireplace directly on car peting vinyl tile or any combustible material other than wood The fireplace must set on a metal or wood panel ex tending the full width and depth of the fireplace 17 Donotuse fireplace if any part has been exposed to or under water Immediately call a qualified service person to ar range for replacement of the unit 18 Do not operate fireplace if any log is broken 19 Do not use a blower insert heat ex changer insert or other accessory not approved for use with this fireplace 20 Do not operate fireplace with glass door removed cracked or broken 105981 OWNER S MANUAL PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Top Louver a fa Vent Opening Nailing SSS Standoff Flange 2 29 Glass Door Assembly Lower Louver Panel Piezo Ignitor
58. rough 28 show four different configurations for vertical termination connections must be sealed with high temperature silicone sealant as specified in the second warning statement on page 7 Vertical V 5 min 6 min 7 min 8 T 20 max Venting with Two 90 Elbows Horizontal Horizontal H 2 max 4 max 6 max 8 max 8 max Note Install restrictor into 4 collar of stove as shown Figure 25 Vertical Rigid Venting Configuration Using Two 90 Elbows with Two Horizontal Runs Note Install restrictor into 4 collar of stove as shown Figure 26 Vertical Rigid Venting Configuration Using One 90 Elbow 13 5 min 6 min 7 min 8 min 20 max Venting with One 90 Elbow Vertical V Horizontal H 2 max 4 max 6 max 8 max 8 max Continued VANGUARD pa DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE NATURAL PROPANE LP VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Note Install restrictor into 4 Y collar of stove as LED Venting with Two 90 Elbows Vertical V Horizontal H 5 min 6 max 6 min 12 max 7 min 18 max 8 min 20 max Note Vertical V Vertical 20 max Figure 27 Vertical Rigid Venting Configuration Using Two 90 Elbows Note Install restrictor into 4 collar of stove as shown RVF Kit Shown Vertical Venting V 2 40 max Figure 28
59. runs along the out side ofa building A chase is not required for such venting NOTICE Treatment of firestops andconstruction ofthe chase may vary from building type to build ing type These instructions are not substitutes for the require mentsoflocal building codes You must follow all local building codes Note When installing in a chase you should insulate the chase as you would the outside walls of your home This is especially im portant in cold climates Minimum clear ance between vent pipes and combustible materials such as insulation is 1 After framing the chase see Framing and Finishing on pages 4 and 5 install the vent system by following the installation instructions Continued VANGUARD pa DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE NATURAL PROPANE LP VENTING INSTALLATION Continued 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 WARNING Donotrecess vent terminal into a wall or siding Snorkel terminations are available for terminations requiring a vertical rise on the exterior of the building see Figures 9 and 10 Snorkel kit SVK is also avail able see page 15 Follow the same in stallation procedures used for standard horizontal termina
60. s Connections To Gas Supply Natural To External Regulator Propane LP Flexible Gas Line from Manual Shutoff Valve Manual Shutoff Valve OWNER S MANUAL CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS A WARNING Test all gas pip ing and connections for leaks after installing or servicing Cor rect all leaks at once A WARNING Never use an open flame to check for a leak Apply commercial leak test solution to all gas joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System Test Pressures In Excess Of 1 2 PSIG 3 5 kPa 1 Provided by Installer 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 Cap off open end of gas pipe where manual shutoff valve was connected Control Valve Figure 36 Attaching Flexible Gas Line To Control Valve 105981 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 or near gas meter for natural gas fireplace or using compressed air Check all joints of gas supply piping system Apply commercial leak test solution to all gas joints Bubbles form ing show a leak Correct all leaks at once Reconnect fireplace and manual shutoff valve to gas supply Check reconnected fittings for leaks Contin
61. s odor during combustion Gas leak See Warning statement above Locate and correct all leaks see Check ing Gas Connections pages 19 and 20 Dark residue on logs or inside of fireplace 105981 Improper log placement Air holes at burner inlet blocked Burner flame holes blocked www desatech com 31 Properly locate logs see Installing Logs Lava Rock and Glowing Embers page 24 Clean out air holes at burner inlets Pe riodically repeat as needed Remove blockage or replace burner VANGUARD BHDV34NA PA DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE NATURAL PROPANE LP REPLACEMENT PARTS Note Use only original replacement parts This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty PARTS UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product If they can not supply original replacement part s call DESA International s Technical Service Department at 1 800 DESA LOG 1 800 337 2564 Whencalling DESA International haveready your name your address modeland serial numbers of your fireplace how fireplace was malfunctioning typeofgas used propane LP or natural gas purchase date Usually we will ask you to return the defec tive part to the factory PARTS NOT UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product If they can not supply original replacement part s call DESA International s Parts De partment at 1 800 972 7879 for referral in f
62. se this appliance if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas con trol which has been under water LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS STOP Read the safety information in column one 2 Openlower louver panel 3 Disconnect the wire that runs from TH to TPTH from the valve 4 Turn off all electric power to the fireplace 5 Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to OFF 105981 OWNER S MANUAL 6 Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas Then smell for gas including near the floor If you smell gas STOP Fol low B in the safety information in column one If you don t smell gas go to the next step 7 The pilot is located by the main burner and should not require accessing for lighting 8 Turn gas control knob counterclock wise y to PILOT 9 Pushingas control knob all the way and hold Immediately light the pilot by re peatedly depressing the piezo spark ig nitor until a flame appears Continue to hold for about one 1 minute after the pilot is lit Release gas control knob and it will pop back Pilot should remain lit If it goes out repeat steps 5 through 8 Ifgascontrol knob does not pop up when released stop and immediately call your service technician or gas supplier f the pilot will not stay lit after sev eral tries turn the gas control k
63. t to the 1 Connect one terminal of 25 ft wire for Route the 25 ft wire through openings provided on the sides of the fireplace to a convenient location to mount your thermostat no outside wall IMPORTANT The wire may be short ened but must not be lengthened Figure 40 Disconnecting TH to TPTH Wire 105981 desired setting This thermostat has been electronically calibrated at the factory No adjustment or leveling is necessary To Wall Optional Remote Accessory Figure 41 Control Valve Terminals 21 the wall switch to the TPTH terminal on the valve Connect remaining wire terminal to the TH terminal on the valve Make sure that the wire terminals are in the positions on the unit as pictured in Figure 41 If wires are not connected as shown the switch will not work Route the 25 ft wire through openings provided on the sides of the fireplace to a convenient location to mount your switch Connect one bare wire end to each of the terminals of the GWMS2 wall switch Install the wall switch and cover in the wall Continued VANGUARD pa DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE NATURAL PROPANE LP FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING OPTIONAL WIRELESS HAND HELD REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES GHRC AND GHRCT NOTICE Use only alkaline bat teries not included Installing 9 Volt Alkaline Battery into Receiver 1 Open bottom louver and locate the switch bracket on
64. ted by state or local codes Aftermarket Completion of sale not for purpose of resale from the manufacurer Save this manual for future reference VANGUARD pa DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE NATURAL PROPANE LP SAFETY INFORMATION A WARNINGS IMPORTANT Read this owner s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble oper ate or service this fireplace Im proper use of this fireplace can cause serious injury or death from burns fire explosions electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning AX DANGER Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death This fireplace is a vented product This fireplace will not produce any gas leakage into your home if properly installed This fireplace must be properly installed by a qualified service person The glass door must be properly seated and sealed If this unit is not properly installed by a qualified service person with glass door properly seated and sealed gas leakage can occur Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu with headaches dizziness or nausea If you have these signs the fireplace may not have been installed properly Get fresh air at once Have fireplace inspected and ser viced by a qualified service person Some people are more affected by carbon monox ide than others These include pregnant women people with heart or lung disease or anemia those under the
65. the plastic control shaft through opening see Figure 32 page 17 6 While supporting speed control secure control shaft with lock nut by pushing and turning lock nut with pliers clockwise until tight against the plate Place control knob provided onto shaft see Figure 32 page 17 7 Replace plate containing switches and tighten screws securely Blower Assembly Figure 29 Attaching Thermal Switch to DA3610T Thermostatically Controlled Blower Accessory 16 105981 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 8 Plugin blower power cord a If your fireplace 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 2 hole in the outer cas ing through which the power cord will exit Install the second plastic bushing provided into the floor sup port bracket if exiting through the right side see Figure 33 Route power cord through both plastic bushing s and plug the power cord into a properly grounded 3 prong wall receptacle near the firebox b If your fireplace system installation is recessed and or pre wired a qualified installer must make all elec trical connections for the outlet kit included with the fireplace Lower Rear Wall of Lower Louver Blower Panel Screws Co N Bras Port Top Mounting Figure 30 Mountin
66. tions If installing the snorkel termination below grade base ment applications you must provide proper drainage to prevent water from entering the snorkel termination see Figure 10 Do not back fill around the snorkel termination 2 Rigid vent pipes and fittings have spe cial twist lock connections Assemble the desired combination of pipe and el bows to the appliance adaptor with pipe seams oriented towards the wall or floor Twist lock Procedure The female ends of the pipes and fittings have four locking lugs indentations These lugs will slide straight into matching slots on the male ends of adjacent pipes and fit tings All connections must be sealed with high temperature silicone sealant as specified in the second warning state ment on page 7 Push the pipe sections together and twist one section clockwise approximately one quarter turn until the sections are fully locked See Figure 11 page 9 Note Horizontal runs of vent must be supported every three feet Use wall straps for this purpose Flexible vent pipe must be installed with spacer springs every 12 See Figure 11 page 9 All connections must be clamped tightly and sealed with high temperature silicone sealant as specified in the sec ond warning statement on page 7 8 105981 Snorkel 12 Minimum To Ground Level Y 2 Figure 9 Snorkel Termination Snorkel 12 Minimum To Groun
67. trol blower accessory for both the HDV and BHDV Series fireplaces THERMOSTATICALLY CONTROLLED BLOWER KIT DA3610T Provides better heat distribution Blower turns off and on automatically as needed Complete installation and operation instruc tions included in this manual 35 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 controlled mode You can adjust your heat settings and turn the heater on or off without leaving the comfort of your easy chair Requires part no 103284 04 wire harness included with fire place VANGUARD pa DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE NATURAL PROPANE LP ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN BHDV34NA BHDV34PA 11 Included in Hardware Pack 36 105981 OWNER S MANUAL PARTS LIST 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 DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE BHDV34NA BHDV34PA E PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 104445 01 Top Outer Casing 104507 01 Brass Elbow 105278 01 Outer Casing 104508 01 Brass Fitting 105297 01 Bottom Outer Casing 104509 01 Aluminum Tubing Assy 104479 10BR Fire
68. ued VANGUARD pa DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE NATURAL PROPANE LP FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1 2 PSIG 3 5 kPa 1 Close manual 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 on or near gas meter for natural gas fireplace or using compressed air 3 Check all joints from propane LP sup ply tank or gas meter to manual shutoff valve see Figure 38 for propane LP or Figure 39 for natural Apply commer cial leak test solution to all gas joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas Connections 1 Open manual shutoff valve see Figure 37 2 Openpropane LP supply tank valve for propane LP fireplace or main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natu ral gas fireplace 3 Make sure control knob of fireplace is in the OFF position 4 Check all joints from manual shutoff valve to thermostat gas valve see Fig ure 38 for propane LP or Figure 39 for natural Apply commercial leak test so lution to all gas joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once 5 Light fireplace see Operating Fire place pages 25 through 27 Check all other internal joints for leaks 6 Turnoff fireplace see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 25 Open Ma
69. ult of misuse accidents lack of proper maintenance or defects caused by improper installation Travel diagnostic cost labor transportation and any and all such other costs related to repairing a defective heater will be the responsibility of the owner TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY THE LAW OF THE JURISDICTION THAT GOVERNS THE SALE OF THE PRODUCT THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ANY AND ALL OTHER EXPRESSED WARRANTIES ANDLIMITS THEDURATION OF ANY AND ALLIMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO FOUR 4 YEARS ON ALL COMPONENTS FROM THE DATE OF FIRST PURCHASE AND DESA INTERNATIONAL S LIABILITY IS HEREBY LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT AND DESA INTERNATIONAL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow a limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts or an exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation on implied warranties or exclusion or limitation on damages may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state For information about this warranty write DESA INTERNATIONAL 2701 Industrial Drive P O Box 90004 Bowling Green KY 42102 9004 www desatech com 105981 01 55754 Rev C NOT A UPC 02 00
70. utting load bearing members Note Pay special attention to these installation instructions for re quired clearances air space to combus tibles when passing through ceilings walls roofs enclosures attic rafters etc Do not pack air spaces with insulation Also note maximum vertical rise of the venting system and any maximum hori zontal offset limitations Offsets must fall within the parameters shown in Figure 8 on page 6 Set the fireplace in desired location Drop a plumb line down from the ceil ing to the position of the fireplace exit flue Mark the center point where the vent will penetrate the ceiling Drill a small locating hole at this point Drop a plumb line from the inside of the roof to the locating hole in the ceil ing Mark the center point where the vent will penetrate the roof Drill a small locating hole at this point lt Roof Flashing Wall Strap 45 Elbow c Ceiling Firestop Figure 21 Offset with Wall Strap and 45 Elbows 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 12 on page 9 using framing lumber the same size as the ceiling joists If the area above the ceiling is an insulated ceil ing or a room nail firestop from the top side This pr
71. ver time OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Fireplace produces unwanted odors 1 Gas leak See Warning statement 1 Locate and correct all leaks see Check above ing Gas Connections pages 19 and 20 Fireplace shuts off in use 1 High or gusting winds 1 Fireplace has been tested for up to 40mph winds However extreme con ditions may occur See Lighting Instruc tions on page 25 2 Low line pressure 2 Contact local propane LP or natural gas Pilot is partially clogged Inner vent pipe leaking exhaust gasses into system Horizontal vent improperly pitched Glass too loose and air tight gasket leaks in corners after usage Bad thermopile or thermocouple Improper vent cap installation Clean pilot see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 28 Locate and correct all leaks see Check ing Gas Connections pages 19 and 20 Horizontal vent termination should slope down only enough to prevent any water from entering the unit The maximum downward slope of the vent termination is 1 4 for any horizontal run Tighten glass Replace faulty component Check for proper installation and free dom from debris or blockage Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF position Gas leak See Warning statement above Control valve defective Locate and correct all leaks see Check ing Gas Connections pages 19 and 20 Replace control valve Ga

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