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1. Ref Mantel Depth Ref Mantel from Top tant to observe the minimum clearances of Louver Opening shown in Figure 9 page 6 You will avoid 1 14 356mm A 16 406mm extra framing by positioning your fireplace against an already existing framing mem 2 12 305 B 14 356mm ber The sides of the fireplace may be posi 3 10 254mm C 12 305mm tioned directly against combustible walls 4 8 203mm D 10 254mm Check with local codes or with the current 5 6 152mm E 8 203mm CAN CGA B149 1 or 2 Installation Codes for Canada or the USA Installations follow 6 4 101mm F 6 152mm the current National Fuel Gas Code ANS 7 2 51mm G 4 101mm Z223 1 also known as NFPA 54 Figure 8 Clearances for Combustible Mantels Continued 105539 5 VANGUARD DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE NATURAL PROPANE LP GENERAL VENTING continued B4 Fixed Closed Fixed Closed V Openable Openable FEV P I A V TERMINATION CAP clearance above grade veranda porch deck or balcony 12 inches 305mm minimum clearance to window or door that may be opened 12 inches 305mm minimum clearance to permanently closed window minimum 12 inches 305mm recommended to prevent condensation on window vertical clearance to ventilated soffit located
2. Log Set ON OFF Switch Ss Pilot Assembly Piezo lgnitor Grate Assembly Glowing Embers Lower Louver Panel di Lava Rock Figure 1 Vanguard Direct Vent Fireplace BDV Series Top Louver Panel Nailing Flange fa ent Opening 27 Brass Trim Standoff Glass Door Assembly Brass Trim Blower Adjustment f Rear Optional Installation A SSS Switch Piezo Ignitor Valve SS de i e Log Set Pilot Assembly Lower Louver Panel ll Grate Assembly Glowing Embers Lava Rock Front Burner Figure 2 Vanguard Direct Vent Fireplace DDV Series 105539 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 B149 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 fi
3. Continued INSTALLING LOGS LAVA ROCK AND GLOWING EMBERS WARNING Failure to position theparts inaccordance 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 21 Install logs according to instructions for fireplace model numbers Fireplace Models BDV37N P A B and BDV41N P A B 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 45 2 Rest log 2 large front log on the pins on the front part of the grate see Figure 46 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 47 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 and hole over pin on 41 set See Figure 48 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 r
4. 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 See 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
5. Aa E EE S E E E SE E E E E E E E EE E A a 10 32342000 105539 35 VANGUARD DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE NATURAL PROPANE LP ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN BDV37P A B BDV41P A B 11 Included in Hardware Pack 36 105539 PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace When ordering parts follow the OWNER S MANUAL instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 31 of this manual DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE BDV37P A B BDV41P A B De PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION ES 104547 02 104547 03 104474 02 104474 03 104548 02 104548 01 104479 12BR 104479 11BR M11084 26 M11084 46 102455 04 102455 03 104443 01 104486 01 104482 01 104483 01 104491 01 104518 01 104527 01 104528 01 104537 01 104496 02 104497 02 104498 01 104499 01 104500 01 104501 01 104502 01 104503 01 104504 02 104506 02 104506 04 104507 01 104508 01 104509 01 104510 01 101628 04 104514 01 105539 Top Outer Casing 37 Top Outer Casing 41 Outer Casing 37 Outer Casing 41 Bottom Outer Casing 37 Bottom Outer Casing 41 Firebox Assembly 37 Firebox Assembly 41 Screw Hex Screw Hex Louver Extruded 37 Louver Extruded 41 Firebox Support Right Firebox Support Left Switch Bracket Floor Mounting Bracket Relief Cover Relief Cover Gasket Relief Spring Relief Washer Valve Bracket SIT Valve Propane LP SIT Pilot Propan
6. 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 VANGUARD DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE NATURAL PROPANE LP TROUBLESHOOTING Note For additional help visit DESA International s technical service web site at www desatech com Note Alltroubleshooting items are listed in order of operation OBSERVED PROBLEM AL WARNING Turn off heater andletcoolbefore servicing Only aqualified service person should service and repair heater CAUTION Never use a wire needle or similar object to clean pilot This can damage pilot unit POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY When ignitor button is pressed there is no spark at pilot 1 2 W Ignitor electrode not connected to igni tor cable Ignitor cable pinched or wet Piezo ignitor nut is loose l 2 Reconnect ignitor cable Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep ignitor cable dry Tighten nut holding piezo ignitor Nut is located behind the mounting bracket 4 Broken ignitor cable 4 Replace ignitor cable 5 Bad piezo
7. brick panels with two hands Do not force brick panels into place Excessive force will break brick panels Figure 43 Installing Left Side Brick Panel 1 Remove glass door See Removing Re placing Glass Door page 21 2 Ifinstalling brick liner in new fireplace go to step 3 If installing brick liner in an existing fireplace carefully remove logs lava rock and ember material 3 Installleft side brick panel first by slid ing it between the grate and the side of the firebox see Figure 43 4 Slide the left retainer bracket against the left side brick panel Loosely se cure the bracket screw This secures the Ry left side brick panel 5 Install the right brick panel using the same method described in step 3 Rear Brick Panel 6 Slide the right retainer bracket against the right side brick panel Loosely se cure the bracket screw This secures the right side brick panel Brackets 7 Install rear brick panel Rest bottom edge of panel on back edge of grate see Figure 44 Installing Rear Brick Panel and Retainer Brackets Figure 44 8 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 9 Tighten all bracket screws 10 Follow instructions on page 23 to install logs lava rock and ember material 11 Replace glass door see page 21 22 105539 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
8. connection with high temperature sili cone sealant as specified in the second warning 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 sheathing using the locat ing hole as a center point Cut the hole 1 8 larger than the sup port box outline see Figure 24 page 13 105539 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 24 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 25 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 Rem
9. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 4 3 3 3 1 VANGUARD DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE NATURAL PROPANE LP BREAKDOWN ILLUSTRATED DDV37P A B PARTS 11 Included in Ed Hardware Pack S3 55 DDV41P A B 105539 PARTS LIST instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 31 of this manual DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE DDV37P A B DDV41P A B De PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION m 104547 02 104547 03 104474 02 104474 03 104548 02 104548 01 104479 14BR 104479 13BR M11084 26 M11084 46 102455 04 102455 03 104443 01 104486 01 104482 01 104483 01 104491 01 104518 01 104527 01 104528 01 104537 01 104496 02 104497 02 104498 01 104499 01 104500 01 104501 01 104502 01 104503 01 104571 01 104606 01 104572 02 104505 02 104488 02 104489 01 104506 07 104506 15 104506 06 104506 09 104507 01 104574 01 104508 01 104608 02 104608 01 105539 Top Outer Casing 37 Top Outer Casing 41 Outer Casing 37 Outer Casing 41 Bottom Outer Casing 37 Bottom Outer Casing 41 Firebox Assembly 37 Firebox Assembly 41 Screw Hex Screw Hex Louver Extruded 37 Louver Extruded 41 Firebox Support Right Firebox Support Left Switch Bracket Floor Mounting Bracket Relief Cover Relief Cover Gasket Relief Spring Relief Washer Valve Bracket SIT Valve Propane LP SIT Pilot Propane LP Thermocouple Thermopile Piezo Ignitor Ignitor Bracket Ignitor Screw Ignitor Wire Fron
10. 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 runs along the out side ofa building A chase is not required for such venting NOTICE Treatment of firestops and construction ofthe chase may vary from building type to build ing type These instructions are not substitutes for the require ments oflocal 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
11. LO Slide the selector switch to the REMOTE po sition Note The burner 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 the hand held remote con trol unit IMPORTANT Do not leave the se lector switch in the REMOTE posi tion when the pilot is not lit This will drain the battery IMPORTANT Be sure to press the ON OFF button on the hand held re mote control unit for up to 3 seconds to assure proper operation 2 Pressthe ON OFF button to turn the burners on and off When turning burners off the pilot will remain lit IMPORTANT To 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 CDA3610T Only If you are using CDA3610T blower 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 con
12. above the terminal within a horizontal distance of 24 inches 610mm from the center line of the terminal 18 inches 457mm minimum clearance to unventilated soffit 12 inches 305mm minimum clearance to outside corner see below clearance to inside corner see below not to be installed above a meter regulator assembly within 36 inches 914mm horizontally from the center line of the regulator single family dwellings and serves both dwellings i the current National Fuel Gas Code ANS 2223 1 00 AIR SUPPLY INLET 25 GAS METER E RESTRICTED AREA TERMINATION PROHIBITED clearance to service regulator vent outlet 72 inches 1829mm minimum clearance to non mechanical air supply inlet to building or the combustion air inlet to any other fireplace 12 inches 305mm minimum clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet 72 inches 1829mm minimum T clearance above paved side walk or a paved driveway located on public property 784 inches 2133mm minimum clearance under veranda porch deck 12 inches 305mm minimum t clearance above a roof shall extend a minimum of 24 inches 610mm above the highest point when it passes through the roof surface and any other obstruction within a horizontal distance of 18 inches 457mm vent shall not terminate directly above a side walk or paved driveway which is located between two only permitted if veranda porch deck or balconey is fully open on a minimum
13. elbow 1 vertical pipe 90 elbow vertical minimum maximum and horizon 67 min 60 max 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 All 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 18 Horizontal Termination Configuration for Rigid Venting Using One 90 Elbow Horizontal Venting See information in Figure 18 for Vertical V and S Sip Horizontal H FVK Vent Kit Shown maximums and recommended for use minimums The with cabinet mantels same amounts Horizontal Venting apply for flexible i H Vertical V Horizontal H 719 37 mi 17 Note Figure 17 mn max applies to rigid Figure 17 Horizontal Termination Con Venting only figuration for Rigid Venting BFGFVK and FGFVK Vent Kits Shown Figure 19 Horizontal Termination Using Flexible Venting 10 105539 OWNER S MANUAL VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Venting with Two 90 Elbows Vertical V Horizontal H Horizontal H V 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 20 Horizontal Termination Configuration for Rigid Venti
14. 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 on page 7 Push the pipe sections together and twist one section clockwise approxi mately one quarter turn until the sections are fully locked See Figure 12 page 9 Note Horizontal runs of vent must be supported every three feet Use wall straps for this purpose 12 Minimum HI Flexible vent pipe must be installed with Us 4 411158 spacer springs every 12 See Figure 12 page 9 All connections must be clamped Figure 11 Snorkel Termination with Drainage Pipe tightly and sealed with high temperature silicone sealant as specified in the sec ond warning on page 7 8 105539 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued 3 Attach vent pipe assembly to the fire place Set fireplace in front of it s perma nent location to insure minimum clear ances Mark the wall for a 10 square hole for noncombustible material such as masonry block or concrete a 7 2 diam eter hole is acceptable See Figure 13 The center ofthe hole should line up with the center line of the horizontal rigid vent p
15. ignitor 5 Replace piezo ignitor 6 Ignitor electrode broken 6 Replace pilot assembly 7 Ignitor electrode positioned wrong 7 Replace pilot assembly When ignitor button is pressed there is Gas supply turned off or manual shutoff 1 Turn on gas supply or open manual spark at pilot but no ignition Ww N valve closed Gas control knob not in PILOT position Gas control knob not pressed in while in PILOT position Airin gas lines when installed Depleted gas supply propane LP mod els only Pilot is clogged Gas regulator setting is not correct Ww N shutoff valve Turn gas control knob to PILOT position Press in gas control knob while in PILOT position Continue holding down control knob Repeat igniting operation until air is removed Contact local propane LP gas company Cleanpilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 27 or replace pilot assembly Replace gas control Pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released W MIO Gas control knob not fully pressed in Gas control knob not pressed in long enough Manual shutoff valve not fully open 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 Thermocouple connection loose at con trol valve Thermocouple damage
16. information about this warranty write DESA INTERNATIONAL 2701 Industrial Drive P O Box 90004 Bowling Green KY 42102 9004 www desatech com 105539 01 NOT A UPC An
17. 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 over time OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Fireplace produces unwanted odors 1 Gas leak See Warning statement above 1 Locate and correct all leaks see Check ing Gas Connections pages 19 and 20 Fireplace shuts off in use High or gusting winds Low line pressure 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 Fireplace has been tested for up to 40mph winds However extreme con ditions may occur See Lighting Instruc tions on page 25 Contact local propane LP or natural gas company Clean pilot see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 27 Locate and correct all leaks see Check ing Gas Connections pages
18. odor during initial operation 1 Residues from manufacturing processes and logs curing 1 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 1 Turn gas control knob to LO position and let warm up for a minute 2 Operate burner until air is removed from line Have gas line checked by local pro pane LP or natural gas company 3 Clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance page 27 or replace burner orifice Glass soots 1 Flame impingement on logs 2 Debris around burner air mixer 1 Adjust the log set so that the flame does not excessively impinge on it 2 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 1 This is common If noise is excessive contact qualified service person Remote does not function 105539 1 Battery is not installed or battery power is low www desatech com 29 1 Replace 9 volt batteries in receiver and remote control Continued VANGUARD DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE NATURAL PROPANE LP TROUBLESHOOTING Continued 4 WARNING If you smell gas Shut off gas supply Do not try to
19. of 2 sides beneath the floor as specified in CAN SGA B149 1 or 2 Installation Codes 1991 for Canada or for U S A installation follow Note Local codes or regulations may require different clearances Termination Clearances for Buildings with Combustible and Noncombustible Exteriors Inside Corner Outside Corner Balcony with No Side Wall Combustible amp Noncombustible 24 610mm J 20 508mm G Combustible 24 610mm Noncombustible 18 457mm Figure 9 Minimum Clearances for Vent Terminations Recessed Location C Maximum depth of 48 1219mm for recessed location D Minimum width for back wall of recessed location Combustible 38 965mm Noncombustible 24 610mm E Clearance from corner in recessed location Combustible 6 152mm Noncombustible 2 51mm 105539 VENTING INSTALLATION AX WARNING Read all instruc tions completely and thoroughly before attempting installation Failure to do so could result in serious injury property damage or loss of life Operation of im properly installed and maintained venting system could result in serious injury property damage or loss of life 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
20. 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 13 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 23 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 22 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 Place 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 22 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 9 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
21. 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 C22 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 Do notuse 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 Do not op erate fireplace without screen in place 105539 OWNER S MANUAL PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Top Louver Panel fa Vent Opening Naling ds Flange SSS Standoff Sere Glass Door Assembly Blower Adjustment Optional Installation
22. 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 isin OFF 1 Gas leak See Warning statement Locate and correct all leaks see Check position above ing Gas Connections pages 19 and 20 2 Control valve defective 2 Replace control valve Gas odor during combustion 1 Gas leak See Warning statement 1 Locate and correct all leaks see Check above ing Gas Connections pages 19 and 20 Dark residue on logs or inside of fireplace 1 Improper log placement Air holes at burner inlet blocked Burner flame holes blocked www desatech com 30 Properly locate logs see Installing Logs Lava Rock and Glowing Embers page 23 Clean out air holes at burner inlets Pe riodically repeat as needed Remove blockage or replace burner 105539 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 Techni cal Service Department at 1 800 DESA LOG 1 800 337 2564 Whe
23. 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 Useextreme 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 component Unauthorized modification of the vent ing system 105539 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
24. Blower Speed Control Bracket Wiring Diagram 11 Connect or reconnect gas supply to fire place per Connecting Fireplace to Gas Supply on page 19 of this manual A WARNING A qualified ser vice person must connect fire place to gas supply Follow all local codes Firebox Bottom AN Firebox Flange Firebox Back Blower Side View Thermal Switch Figure 32 Locating Thermal Switch Against Back of Firebox Plastic 0 Bushing 1 Figure 34 Installing Plastic Bushing and Wiring Diagram Sticker Continued VANGUARD 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 e manual shutoff valve test gauge connection sediment trap tee joint pipe wrench approved flexible gas line with gas con nector i
25. 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 Ground Floor Rigid Vent Kit Includes 7 x 60 Elbow 7 Adjust ableGalvanized Coaxial Pipe 7 12 Wall Thimble Horizontal Termina tion RTV Silicone and 16 Screws Basement 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 Horizontal Termina tion RTV Silicone and 20 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 Sili cone and 20 Screws GFVK BVK CVK 105539 OWNER S MANUAL Vanguard Rigid Venting Cont Number Description Vanguard Flexible Venting Number Description SVK Snorkel Rigid Vent Kit Includes 7 x 30 Elbow 7 x 4 Galvanized Pipe 7 x 90 El bow 7 Adjustable Galvanized Pipe 7 12 Wall Thimble 36 Snorkel Termination RTV Sili cone and 28 Screws RVF Roof Rigid Vent Kit Includes Flue Restrictor Storm Collar 7 x 30 Elbow 7 x 4 Galvanized Pipe 7 2 Galva nized Pipe 7 Adjustable Gal vanized Pipe 7 12 Firestop Support Roof Flashing RTV Silicone Vertical
26. DOWN DDV37N A B DDV41N A B 11 Included in Hardware Pack 38 105539 PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace When ordering parts follow the OWNER S MANUAL instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 31 of this manual DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE DDV37N A B DDV41N A B PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION om 104547 02 104547 03 104474 02 104474 03 104548 02 104548 01 104479 14BR 104479 13BR M11084 26 M11084 46 102455 04 102455 03 104443 01 104486 01 104482 01 104483 01 104491 01 104518 01 104527 01 104528 01 104537 01 104496 01 104497 01 104498 01 104499 01 104500 01 104501 01 104502 01 104503 01 104571 01 104606 01 104572 01 104505 01 104488 01 104489 01 104506 04 104506 05 104506 05 104507 01 104574 01 104508 01 104608 02 104608 01 105539 Top Outer Casing 37 Top Outer Casing 41 Outer Casing 37 Outer Casing 41 Bottom Outer Casing 37 Bottom Outer Casing 41 Firebox Assembly 37 Firebox Assembly 41 Screw Hex Screw Hex Louver Extruded 37 Louver Extruded 41 Firebox Support Right Firebox Support Left Switch Bracket Floor Mounting Bracket Relief Cover Relief Cover Gasket Relief Spring Relief Washer Valve Bracket SIT Valve Natural SIT Pilot Natural Thermocouple Thermopile Piezo Ignitor Ignitor Bracket Ignitor Screw Ignitor Wire Front Burner Natural 37 Front Burner Natural 41 R
27. ME 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 105539 INSPECTING BURNERS Continued Figure 57 shows a typical flame pattern for DDV37N P A B and DDV41N P A B models Figure 58 shows a typical flame pattern for BDV37N P A B and BDVA1N P A B If burner flame pattern differs from that described turn fireplace off see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 25 seeTroubleshooting pages 28 through 30 Figure 57 Typical Flame Pattern for DDV37N P A B and DDV41N P A B Figure 58 Typical Flame Pattern for BDV37N P A B and BDV41N P A B CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE A WARNING Turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning A CAUTION You mustkeep 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 105539 OWNER S MANUAL GLASS DOOR A WARNING Handle glass door panel with care Do not stri
28. Termination and 26 screws D1000 7 12 Galvanized Coaxial Pipe 6 pcs D1010 7 24 Galvanized Coaxial Pipe 6 pcs 01020 7 x48 Galvanized Coaxial Pipe 6 pcs D1030 7 Adjustable 7 12 Galvanized Coaxial Pipe 6 pcs D1050 q 7 x 6 Galvanized Coaxial Pipe 6 pcs D2000 7 x 90 Elbow 6 pcs 02010 7 45 Elbow 6 pcs 02020 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 Thimble 6 pcs 03050 Vertical Restrictor 6 pcs 03060 CeilingFirestop Support 6 pcs D3070 Rectangular Horizontal Rigid Vent Termination Cap D3090 Cathedral Ceiling Support Box D4000 Roof Flashing 6 12 9 12 D4010 Roof Flashing 9 12 12 12 D4020 Flex Connector 6 pcs D4030 Flex Wall Thimble 6 pcs D4040 4 Hose Clamp 6 pcs 04050 7 Clamp 6 pcs D5000 Wood Vinyl Siding Standoff 6 pcs 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 Flex 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 RTV Silicone and 10 Screws 7 x 25 Coaxial Flex Pipe with Spacer Springs Rectangular Horizontal Flex Termina
29. VANGUARD DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE OWNER S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL BDV37N P A B DDV37N P A B BDV41N P A B AND DDV41N P A B WARNING If the information in this manual is not WARNING Improper installation followed exactly a fire or explosion may result adjustment alteration service or causing property damage personal injury or loss maintenance can cause injury or of life property damage Refer to this manual correct installation and FOR YOUR SAFETY operational procedures For as Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable sistance or additional information vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other consult a qualified installer ser appliance vice agency or the gas supplier FOR YOUR SAFETY Installation and service must WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS be performed by a qualified in Do not try to light any appliance staller service agency orthe gas Do not touch any electrical switch supplier Do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a This appliance is only for use neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s with thetype of gas indicated on the instructions rating plate This appliance is not If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the convertible for use with other fire department gases unless a certified kit is used This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket manufactured mobile home where not prohibited by loc
30. aceable parts used in your fireplace When ordering parts follow the CQ IS pH Bae ann 0100 0 0 6 5 5 6 6 an ni in in i PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN WARRANTY INFORMATION KEEP THIS WARRANTY Model 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 insta
31. al codes Aftermarket Completion of sale not for purpose of resale from the manufacturer Save this manual for future reference VANGUARD DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE NATURAL PROPANE LP SAFETY INFORMATION 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 influence of alcohol and those at high alt
32. aler 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 BRASS PERIMETER TRIM KIT D9037 37 GA6091 41 Not Shown Optional three sided brass trim kit covers unfinished edges around fireplace Provides afinished appearance with the class of brass BRASS LOUVER KIT D6037 37 D6041 41 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 BRASS STRIP KIT D5037 37 D5041 41 FOR BDV ONLY 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 BDV units Note Remove the plastic film covering on strips before installing on fireplace BRICK LINER D8037A 37 D8041 41 Not Shown This brick liner adds a touch of style to your direct vent fireplace and comes with easy to follow instructions for installation 105539 OWNER S MANUAL MANUAL BLOWER KIT GA3700 Manual variable control blower accessory for E both the DDV and BDV Series fireplaces voe CABINET MANTEL WITH SQUARE LEG STYLING UNFINISHED GM501U 37 GM103U 41 For use with all mode
33. ce or main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natu ral gas fireplace Make sure control knob of fireplace is in the OFF position Check all joints from manual shutoff valve to thermostat gas valve see Fig ure 39 for propane LP or Figure 40 for natural Apply commercial leak test so lution to all gas joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once Light fireplace see Operating Fire place pages 25 and 26 Check all other internal joints for leaks Turn off fireplace see Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 25 Open Manual Shutoff Valve Manual Shutoff Valve Figure 39 Checking Gas Joints for Propane LP Gas Fireplace Manual l Shutoff Valve Gas Meter N ans eae GR Gas Valve Figure 40 Checking Gas Joints for Natural Gas Fireplace 20 105539 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 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 Do not operate this fire place withoutthe glass door panel securely in p
34. ceil ing Mark the center point where the vent will penetrate the roof Drill a small locating hole at this point LAN Roof Flashing 45 Elbow cL d Ceiling Firestop Figure 22 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 13 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 prevents 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 23 Assemble the desired lengths of pipe and elbows necessary to reach from the fireplace flue up through the firestop All connections must be sealed with high temperature silicone sealant as specified in the second warning on page 7 Be sure all pipe and elbow connec tions are fully twist locked see Figure 12 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
35. ces 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 framing 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 mate rial See framing details on page 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 purchasedthe 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 su
36. cified 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 31 VANGUARD DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE NATURAL PROPANE LP SPECIFICATIONS BDV DDV37N A B BDV DDV37P A B BDV DDV41N A B BDV DDV41P A B Btu 16 000 22 000 Btu h 16 000 20 000 Btu h 17 000 24 000 Btu h 17 000 22 000 Btu h Gas Type Natural Propane LP Natural Propane LP Ignition Piezo Piezo Piezo Piezo Manifold Pressure 3 5 w c 10 0 w c 3 5 w c 10 0 w c Minimum Inlet Supply Pressure 4 5 w c 11 0 w c 4 5 w c 11 0 w c Dimension Inches mm HxWxD Fireplace Carton 33 x 37 x 18 1 2 838 x 940 x 470mm 36 39 x 19 1 2 914 x 991 x 495mm 33 x 37 x 18 838 x 940 x 470mm 36 x 39 x 19 1 2 914 x 991 x 495mm 35 x AI x 18 1 2 838 x 1041 x 470mm 36 x A3 x 19 1 2 914 x 1092 x 495mm 35 x AI x 18 1 838 x 1041 x 470mm 36 x 43 x 19 1 2 914 x 1092 x 495mm Weight lbs kg Fireplace Shipping 127 165 58 kg 130 165 59 kg 127 158 58 kg 130 Ibs 59 kg 137 Ibs 62 kg 140 Ibs 64 kg 137 Ibs 62 kg 140 Ibs 64 kg 32 105539 ACCESSORIES Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local de
37. combustible materials such as insulation is 1 After framing the chase see Framing and Finishing on page 4 install the vent system by following the installation instructions Continued VANGUARD 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 Snorkel 12 Minimum 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 10 and 11 Snorkel kit SVK is also available see page 15 Follow the same installation procedures as used for stan Figure 10 Snorkel Termination dard horizontal terminations If install ing the snorkel termination below grade basement applications you must pro vide proper drainage to prevent water from entering the snorkel termination see Figure 11 Do not back fill around the snorkel termination Snorkel 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
38. cuum all glass pieces with a shop vac CAUTION Do not vacuum if pieces are hot 27 Use only the glass door replacement in tended for this fireplace see Replacement Parts page 31 for detail on ordering No substitutions may be made See Removing Replacing Glass Door page 21 for instruc tions for replacing glass door WARNING Do not operate fireplace with the glass door re moved cracked or broken PILOT AND BURNERS Removeember material before cleaning burners and replace when cleaning is complete Burnerand controls should be cleaned with compressed air to remove dust dirt or lint Useavacuum cleaner or small soft bristled brush to remove excess dust dirt or lint LOGS If you remove logs for cleaning refer to Installing Logs Lava Rock and Glowing Embers page 23 to properly replace logs e Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any car bon build up on logs Replace log s if broken See Replace ment Parts on page 31 Replace ember material periodically as needed See Replacement Parts on page 31 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 Removethe vent cap and shine a flash light into the vent
39. d Control valve damaged www desatech com 28 Press in gas control knob fully After pilot lights keep gas control knob pressed in 30 seconds Fully open manual shutoff valve A Contact local gas company B Clean pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 27 or replace pilot assembly Hand tighten until snug then tighten 1 4 turn more Replace thermocouple Replace control valve 105539 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM OWNER S MANUAL POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Burner does not light after pilot is lit 1 Burner orifice clogged 2 Inlet gas pressure is too low 3 Thermopile leads disconnected or im properly connected 4 Thermopile is defective 1 Clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance page 27 or replace burner orifice 2 Contact local propane LP or natural gas company 3 Reconnect leads see Wiring Diagram page 31 4 Replace thermopile Delayed ignition burner 1 Manifold pressure is too low 2 Burner porting or orifice clogged 1 Contact local propane LP or natural gas company 2 Clean burner see Cleaning and Main tenance page 27 or replace burner orifice Burner backfiring during combustion 1 Burner orifice is clogged or damaged 2 Damaged burner 3 Gas regulator defective 1 Clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance page 27 or replace burner orifice 2 Replace damaged burner 3 Replace gas control Slight smoke or
40. e 90 Elbow Continued 13 VANGUARD DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE NATURAL PROPANE LP VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Note Install restrictor into 4 Note Install restrictor stove s GY into 4 collar of stove shown as shown RVF Kit Shown Vertical Venting Venting with Two 90 Elbows V 40 max Vertical V Horizontal H Figure 29 Vertical Rigid Venting Con 5 min 6 max figuration With No Horizontal Run 6 min 12 max 7 min 18 max 8 min 20 max Note Vertical V Vertical V 20 max Figure 28 Vertical Rigid Venting Configuration Using Two 90 Elbows 14 105539 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
41. e LP Thermocouple Thermopile Piezo Ignitor Ignitor Bracket Ignitor Screw Ignitor Wire Burner Orifice 37 Orifice 41 Brass Elbow Brass Fitting Aluminum Tubing Assy Pilot Tubing Assy Flexible Connector Wall Switch ae aon nnn nnn nnn 37 e PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION EM 104515 01 104516 01 104561 01 104876 02 104876 01 104877 02 104877 01 104878 02 104878 01 104879 02 104879 01 M10908 2 M12461 73 H5C4 20B NTC 4C M12461 26 104555 02CJ 104555 01CJ 105775 03 105775 01 NPC 1C 104576 02CK 104576 03CK 104615 02 105628 01 104313 01 104313 02 104954 01 104963 01 104955 01 103769 01 104602 01 105325 01 Wire for Wall Switch Log Set 37 Log Set 41 Rear Log 37 Rear Log 41 Front Log 37 Front Log 41 Crossover Log 37 Crossover Log 41 Log Piece 37 Log Piece 41 Screw Screw Bolt Locknut Screw Grate Assembly 37 Grate Assembly 41 Glass Door Assy 37 Glass Door Assy 41 Nut Front Assembly 37 Front Assembly 41 Insulation 37 Insulation 41 Hinge Pin Hinge Pin Screw Washer Nut Duplex Outlet Duplex Outlet Cover Burner Baffle PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN GA6060 104529 01 104512 01 Lava Rock Ember Material Ball Valve 2a 22 000 E VANGUARD DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE NATURAL PROPANE LP ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAK
42. ear Burner Natural 37 Rear Burner Natural 41 Burner Manifold Burner Gasket Orifice 37 Orifice 41 Orifice Brass Elbow Brass Elbow Brass Fitting Aluminum Tubing Assy 37 Aluminum Tubing Assy 41 aA E T oan aon nnn nnn nnn nnn nin 10 39 PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 104510 01 101628 04 104514 01 104515 01 104575 01 104609 01 104880 02 104880 01 104881 02 104881 01 104882 02 104882 01 M10908 2 M12461 73 H5C4 20B NTC 4C M12461 26 104569 02CJ 104569 01CJ 105775 03 105775 01 NPC 1C 104576 02CK 104576 03CK 104615 02 105628 01 104313 01 104313 02 103769 01 104602 01 104542 04 104542 03 104565 01 104954 01 104963 01 104955 01 104972 01 Pilot Tubing Assy Flexible Connector Wall Switch Wire for Wall Switch Log Set 37 Log Set 41 Rear Log 37 Rear Log 41 Front Log 37 Front Log 41 Crossover Log 37 Crossover Log 41 Screw Screw Bolt Locknut Screw Grate Assy 37 Grate Assy 41 Glass Door Assy 37 Glass Door Assy 41 Nut Front Assembly 37 Front Assembly 41 Insulation 37 Insulation 41 Hinge Pin Hinge Pin Duplex Outlet Duplex Outlet Cover Brass Plated Trim 37 Brass Plated Trim 41 Magnet Screw Washer Nut Burner Bracket PARTS INCLUDED NOT SHOWN GA6060 104529 01 104512 01 Lava Rock Ember Material Ball Valve 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 3 2 2 4 1 1 1 1 2 1
43. erving 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 4 SEES D KA 2 Flush with a wall Through exterior wall enclosed in a chase A Corner installation Figure 3 Common Fireplace Locations rn D Y FW al Fireplace size D x FW x RW 37 18 1 2 37 14 41 18 1 2 41 18 Figure 4 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 5 and 6 show typical framing of this fireplace Figure 7 on page 5 shows framing for corner installation All minimum clear ances must be met Do not install fireplace directly on carpeting vinyl tile or any com bustible material other than wood The fire place mus
44. f Valve Provided by Installer To External Regulator Propane LP Figure 37 Attaching Flexible Gas Lines Together 105539 19 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 so lution to all gas joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once Reconnect fireplace and manual shutoff valve to gas supply Check reconnected fittings for leaks Continued VANGUARD 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 38 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 from propane LP sup ply tank or gas meter to manual shutoff valve see Figure 39 for propane LP or Figure 40 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 Fig ure 38 Open propane LP supply tank valve for propane LP firepla
45. f 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 connection 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 gas pressure heater regulator damage could occur Install external regulator with the vent pointing down as shown in Figure 35 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 36 Propane LP Supply Tank External Regulator Vent Pointing Down Figure 35 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 va
46. ipe Cut a 10 x10 254mm x 254mm square hole through combustible exterior wall 7 12 190mm diameter hole if noncombustible Frame as necessary see Figure 13 Female Em Locking 7 Clamp 7 Lugs Kf Spacer amp Spring A 4 Flex 77 Male FS Pipe Slots 7 Flex Pipe Rigid Vent Pipe Flexible Vent Pipe Figure 12 Vent Pipe Connections Vent Opening Combustible Wall 10 Framing Vent Opening Detail Noncombustible Wall 71 190 Figure 13 Vent Opening Requirements 105539 OWNER S MANUAL 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 14 Note Re place 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 p
47. itudes 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 AX 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 traffic areas in windy or drafty areas This fi
48. ke slam or otherwise abuse glass Do not operate fireplace with the glass door removed cracked or broken 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 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 Door on page 21 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 31 This glass door panel is a complete unit No substitute materials may be used 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 21 Va
49. l exit Install the second plastic bushing provided into the floor sup port bracket if exiting through the right side see Figure 34 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 Firebox Lower Louver Blower Panel Screws Port Top Mounting Figure 31 Mounting Blower to Firebox 105539 OWNER S MANUAL wise before continuing 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 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 resultin dam age or personal injury A WARNING Never touch the blower wheel while in operation Control 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 Figure 34 i a Speed Control Control Shaft Locknut
50. lace For replace ment part information see He placement Parts page 31 1 Remove the upper louver panel by lift ing upward and out see Figure 41 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 42 4 Toreplace glass door follow the above instructions in reverse Top Louver Figure 41 Removing Top Louver Panel 105539 OWNER S MANUAL Screw Glass Door Assembly Lower Bracket for Glass Door Assembly Figure 42 Removing Replacing Glass Door Attaching Magnetic Decorative Brass Strips DDV Only The DDV fireplaces come with a set of two magnetic decorative brass strips Before at taching strips to fireplace remove plastic film from brass pieces After installing the door attach these strips to the top and bot tom of the glass door frame 21 Continued VANGUARD DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE NATURAL PROPANE LP FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING OPTIONAL E n BRICK LINER D8037A D8041 A 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 page 33 A CAUTION Always handle
51. lled 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 result 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 ALLOTHER 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
52. llow B in the safety in formation 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 ac cessing for lighting 8 Turngas control knob counterclock wise y to PILOT 9 Push in gas control knob all the way and hold Immediately light the pi lot by repeatedly depressing the piezo spark ignitor 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 steps 5 through 8 f gas control knob does not pop up when released stop and imme diately call your service technician or gas supplier If the pilot will not stay lit after sev eral tries turn the gas control knob to OFF and call your service technician or gas supplier 10 Turn gas control knob counterclock wise y to Piezo Ignitor OO Figure 54 Control Valve 25 11 Turn on all electric power to the fireplace 12 Turn the ON OFF switch to ON position 13 This valve is equipped with a HI LO feature Set fireplace input as desired 14 Close lower louver panel TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Open lower louver panel 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 3 Turn off all electrical power to the a
53. ls This birch veneer mantel is unfinished and ready to stain or paint Complete assembly instructions are in cluded along with a three sided brass trim kit 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 RECEIVER AND HAND HELD REMOTE CONTROL KIT GHRC SERIES For all models Allows the heater to be turned on and off conveniently 33 11 Included in Hardware Pack DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE NATURAL PROPANE LP ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN BDV37N A B BDV41N A B 105539 34 OWNER S MANUAL PARTS LI ST This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace When ordering parts follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 31 of this manual DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE BDV37N A B BDV41N A B De PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION om PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 104547 02 Top Outer Casing 37 104515 01 Wire for Wall Switch 104547 03 Top Outer Casing 41 104516 01 Log Set 37 104474 02 Outer Casing 37 104561 01 Log Set 41 104474 03 Outer Casing 41 104876 02 Rear Log 37 104548 02 Bottom Outer Casing 37 104876 01 Rear Log 41 104548 01 Bottom Outer Casing 41 104877 02 Front Log 37 104479 12BR Firebox Assembly 37 104877 01 Front Log 41 104479 11BR Firebox Assembly 41 104878 02 Cro
54. lve manual shutoff valve in an accessible lo cation The main gas valve is for turning on and 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 We recommend that you install a sediment trap drip leg in supply line as shown in Figure 36 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 Trap Drip Leg Figure 36 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 105539 OWNER S MANUAL CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Co
55. ncalling DESA International haveready your name your address modeland serial numbers of your fireplace how fireplace was malfunctioning type of gas 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 formation 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 105539 OWNER S MANUAL 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 C Black Figure 59 Blower Wiring Diagram for Thermostat Controlled Models SERVICE HINTS When Gas Pressure Is Too Low e pilot will not stay lit burners will have delayed ignition fireplace will not produce spe
56. nd combustible materials is 1 25 mm except where stated otherwise 2110 1 4 8 3 4 lt e Combustible material may be flush with the top front of fireplace with a maxi 37 m 41 37 1 2 Nailing Tabs mum thickness of 3 4 41 1 2 Do not recess venting terminals into a wall or siding ag Install horizontal venting with a 1 4 rise for Note Where two numbers are given the top number every 12 of run toward the termination is exclusive to the 37 Fireplace and the bottom You may paint the vent terminal with number is exclusive to the 41 Fireplace 450 F 232 C heat resistant paint to co Figure 7 Framing Clearances for Corner Installation ordin te with th eexterior finish There must not be any obstruction such as bushes garden sheds fences decks or utility buildings within 24 from the front of the termination cap 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 TERMINATION When locating vent termination it is impor Note There must be a A minimum clearance of 18 above top of louver opening when installing a B television or entertain ment center above the fireplace Top of Louver Opening
57. ng Using Two 90 Elbows N 3 2 V Venting with Two 90 Elbows 2 2 Vertical V Horizontal H H P Horizontal H 5 min 6 max 6 min 12 max 7 min 18 max 8 min 20 max 20 max 20 max Figure 21 Horizontal Termination Configuration for Rigid Venting Using Two 90 Elbows with Termination at 90 with Fireplace Continued 105539 11 VANGUARD DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE NATURAL PROPANE LP VENTING INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLATION FOR VERTI CAL TERMINATION 1 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 22 to avoid cutting loadbearing members Note Pay spe cial attention to these installation in structions for required clearances air space to combustibles when passing through ceilings walls roofs enclo sures attic rafters etc Do not pack air spaces with insulation Also note maxi mum vertical rise of the venting sys tem and any maximum horizontal off set limitations Offsets must fall within the parameters shown in Figure 9 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
58. ntinued WARNING Test all gas pip CONNECTING FIREPLACE ing and connections for leaks TO GAS SUPPLY after installing or servicing Cor rect all leaks at once Installation Items Needed 5 16 hex socket wrench or nut driver WARNING Neverusean 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 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 onge installer from manual shutoff valve to Pressure Testing Gas Supply fireplace Route flexible gas supply line Piping System through one of the access holes on side of fireplace Test Pressures In Excess Of 1 2 PSIG 3 Attach a 45 flare union gas connector 3 5 kPa to flexible gas line from gas supply see 1 Disconnect fireplace and its individual Figure 37 Connect flare union to flex manual shutoff valve from gas supply ible gas line attached to gas regulator piping system Pressures in excess of 1 2 of fireplace see Figure 37 psig 3 5 kPa will damage fireplace gas regulator 2 Cap off open end of gas pipe where manual shutoff valve was connected 4 Check all gas connections for leaks See Checking Gas Connections To Fireplace Flexible Gas Line from Fireplace Gas Valve er Provided with Fireplace Flexible Gas Line from Natural Manual Shutof
59. nto the front right pin on front burner with the crossover log resting in notch on back log see Figure 52 Figure 50 Installing Log No 1 4 Place lava rock along sides and front of firebox bottom NOTICE Do not put lava rock on Figure 52 Installing Log Assembly No 3 burner or under burner Placing Had Ps lava rock on burner could cause performance problems Ember Material It is not necessary to use all of the lava provided 5 Pull ember material apart into pieces larger than a dime Place these pieces loosely onto the exposed section of the front burner and space between logs 2 and 3 where front burner is exposed see Figure 53 This will create the glowing appearance as the flame touches the em ber material Do not block ports by us ing too much ember material in one area It is not necessary to use all of the em ber material provided Figure 51 Installing Log Assembly No 2 Figure 53 Placing Ember Material on 6 Replace the glass door See Removing Eod g Replacing Glass Door page 21 AX WARNING The glass door must be securely in place before running this fireplace Do not run this fireplace if glass is missing or broken 24 105539 OPERATING FIREPLACE FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING A WARNING If you do not fol low these instructions exactly a fire or explosion may result caus ing property damage personal injury or los
60. ock on burner or under burner Placing lava rock on burner could cause performance problems 105539 OWNER S MANUAL 6 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 49 This will create the glowing ember ap pearance as the flame touches 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 ember material provided 7 Replace the glass door See Removing Replacing Glass Door page 21 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 46 Installing Log No 2 23 Figure 47 Installing Log No 3 41 Set Only Ember Material Figure 49 Placing Ember Material on Burner Continued VANGUARD DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE NATURAL PROPANE LP FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued Fireplace Models DDV37N P A B and DDV41N P A B 1 Place log 1 back log on grate Make sure the lower middle section of the log fits securely into the open area in back of grate see Figure 50 2 Place log 2 two log assembly onto pins on left front and middle section of the front burner see Figure 51 3 Place log 3 crossover assembly o
61. ove 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 is Cathedral ceiling support box 2 minimum below finished ceiling Cut hole 1 8 larger than support box when projected onto roofline Figure 24 Cathedral Ceiling Support Box Installation 22 CAES Y Non hardening Mastic under all edges of support box before nailing Figure 25 Installed Cathedral Ceiling Support Box 105539 OWNER S MANUAL Vertical Termination Configurations Figures 26 through 29 show four different configurations for vertical termination All connections must be sealed with high temperature silicone sealant as specified in the second warning on page 7 Venting with Two 90 Elbows Vertical V Horizontal H Horizontal H 5 min 2 max 6 min 4 max P 7 min 6 max 8 min 8 max 20 max 8 max Note Install restrictor into 4 collar of stove as shown Figure 26 Vertical Rigid Venting Configuration Using Two 90 Elbows with Two Horizontal Runs Venting with One 90 Elbow Note Install restrictor into 4 collar of stove Vertical V Horizontal H as shown 5 min 2 max 6 min 4 max 7 min 6 max 8 min 8 max 20 max 8 max Figure 27 Vertical Rigid Venting Configuration Using On
62. p 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 youmust first secure the thermal switch to the blower 1 Remove the two hex head screws on the blower assembly as shown in Figure 30 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 Connect 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 dis Screws Blue Wire Installing GA3700 DA3610T Blowers IMPORTANT For clarity gas valve as sembly and grate burner assembly are not shown in Figures 31 through 34 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 Placethe 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 wrap
63. per see Fig ure 31 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 32 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 the plastic control shaft through opening see Figure 33 page 17 6 While supporting speed control secure con trol shaft with lock nut by pushing and turn ing lock nut with pliers clockwise until tight against the plate Place control knob pro vided onto shaft see Figure 33 page 17 7 Replace plate containing switches and tighten screws securely Blower Assembly Figure 30 Attaching Thermal Switch to DA3610T Thermostatically Controlled Blower Accessory 16 105539 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 8 Plug in 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 wil
64. ppliance if service is to be performed 4 Pushingascontrol knob slightly and turn clockwise x to OFF 5 Closelower 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 N to the PILOT position 2 Set selector switch in the OFF position MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE Remove glass door see Removing Replacing Glass Door page 21 2 Follow steps 1 through 8 under Light ing Instructions 3 Depress gas control knob and light pilot with match 4 Keep gas control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot Af ter 30 seconds release gas control knob Now follow steps 10 through 14 column 2 5 Replace glass door see Removing Replacing Glass Door page 21 Continued VANGUARD DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE NATURAL PROPANE LP OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued OPTIONAL REMOTE OPERATION Note The GHRC receiver and hand held remote control accessory must be purchased separately See Accessories on page 33 Follow instructions included with the remote control NOTICE You must light the pilot before using the hand held re mote control unit See Lighting Instructions page 25 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
65. replace 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 wallorroofto separate the inlet and outlet of the vent system and protect it from weather Vinyl Siding Standoff A metal box that separates the vent cap from vinyl siding Wall Thimble Firestop A metal plate used to secure the vent pipe when it passes through a wall or ceiling VANGUARD 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 3 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 Donotconnect this fireplace to a chim ney flue s
66. replace reaches high tempera tures Keep children and adults away from hot surfaces to avoid burns or cloth ing ignition Fireplace will remain hot foratime 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 27 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 other objects 13 Do not use any solid fuels
67. rovided to attach the standoff See Figure 15 Slide the wall thimble over the vent pipe before connecting the horizontal run to the vent cap see Figure 16 Apply Mastic to All Four Vent Cap Figure 14 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 16 Cut Vinyl Siding Away to Fit Standoff Apply Mastic to All Four Sides Vent Cap Figure 15 Installing Vinyl Siding Stand off Interior Wall Surface Wall Thimble Vent Cap ps Horizontal Screw Termination Horizontal Vent Pipe Figure 16 Connecting Vent Cap with Horizontal Vent Pipe Continued VANGUARD DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE NATURAL PROPANE LP VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Horizontal Venting Vertical V Horizontal H 44 min 29 max 80 and 90 only no vertical pipe Horizontal Termination Configurations Figures 17 through 21 show different con figurations for venting with horizontal ter o 55 hu Pici mination Each figure includes a chart with 30
68. s of life A This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand When lighting the pilot follow these instructions exactly B BEFORE LIGHTING 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 Use only 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 qualified service technician Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion D Do not use 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 control which has been un der water 105539 OWNER S MANUAL LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 1 STOP Read the safety information in column one m Open lower louver panel Turn ON OFF switch to OFF 4 Turn off all electric power to the fireplace 5 Pushingascontrol knob slightly and turn clockwise N to OFF 6 Waitfive 5 minutes to clear out any gas Then smell for gas including near the floor If you smell gas STOP Fo
69. ssover Log 37 M11084 26 Screw Hex 104878 01 Crossover Log 41 M11084 46 Screw Hex 104879 02 Log Piece 37 102455 04 Louver Extruded 37 104879 01 Log Piece 41 102455 03 Louver Extruded 41 M10908 2 Screw 104443 01 Firebox Support Right M12461 73 Screw 104486 01 Firebox Support Left H5C4 20B Bolt 104482 01 Switch Bracket NTC 4C Locknut 104483 01 Floor Mounting Bracket M12461 26 Screw 104491 01 Relief Cover 104555 02CJ Grate Assembly 37 104518 01 Relief Cover Gasket 104555 01CJ Grate Assembly 41 104527 01 Relief Spring 105775 03 Glass Door Assy 37 104528 01 Relief Washer 105775 01 Glass Door Assy 41 104537 01 Valve Bracket NPC 1C Nut 104496 01 SIT Valve Natural 104576 02CK Front Assembly 37 104497 01 SIT Pilot Natural 104576 03CK Front Assembly 41 104498 01 Thermocouple 104615 02 Insulation 37 104499 01 Thermopile 105628 01 Insulation 41 104500 01 Ignitor 104313 01 Hinge Pin 104501 01 Ignitor Bracket 104313 02 Hinge Pin 104502 01 Ignitor Screw 104954 01 Screw 104503 01 Ignitor Wire 104963 01 Washer 104504 01 Burner 104955 01 Nut 104506 01 Orifice 37 103769 01 Duplex Outlet 104506 03 Orifice 41 104602 01 Duplex Outlet Cover 104507 01 Brass Elbow 105325 01 Burner Baffle 10450801 Brass Fitting pes GA6060 Lava Rock ilot Tubing Assy 101628 04 Flexible Connector 1045290 ene Margna 104514 01 Wall Switch Bal vave Pp E E 0 0 0 5 an an ua
70. t Burner LP 37 Front Burner LP 41 Rear Burner LP 37 Rear Burner LP 41 Burner Manifold Burner Gasket Orifice 37 Orifice 41 Orifice 37 Orifice 41 Brass Elbow Brass Elbow Brass Fitting Aluminum Tubing Assy 37 Aluminum Tubing Assy 41 Aag non anon nnn nnn nnn nnn nnn pop pn a A 0 41 104510 01 101628 04 104514 01 104515 01 104575 01 104609 01 104880 02 104880 01 104881 02 104881 01 104882 02 104882 01 M10908 2 M12461 73 H5C4 20B NTC 4C M12461 26 104569 02CJ 104569 01CJ 105775 03 105775 01 NPC 1C 104576 02CK 104576 03CK 104615 02 105628 01 104313 01 104313 02 103769 01 104602 01 104542 04 104542 03 104565 01 104954 01 104963 01 104955 01 104972 01 GA6060 104529 01 104512 01 Li PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION Pilot Tubing Assy Flexible Connector Wall Switch Wire for Wall Switch Log Set 37 Log Set 41 Rear Log 37 Rear Log 41 Front Log Assy 37 Front Log Assy 41 Crossover Log Assy 37 Crossover Log Assy 41 Screw Screw Bolt Locknut Screw Grate Assy 37 Grate Assy 41 Glass Door Assy 37 Glass Door Assy 41 Nut Front Assembly 37 Front Assembly 41 Insulation 37 Insulation 41 Hinge Pin Hinge Pin Duplex Outlet Duplex Outlet Cover Brass Plated Trim 37 Brass Plated Trim 41 Magnet Screw Washer Nut Burner Bracket Lava Rock Ember Material Ball Valve OWNER S MANUAL This list contains repl
71. t set on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the fireplace See Accessories on page 33 for mantel kits available for this fireplace If you are using a separate combustible mantel piece refer to Figure 8 on page 5 for proper installation height You can install noncombustible mantels at any height above the fireplace 41 1 2 Sue a 27 Mu 19 Horizontal Termination Must maintain a minimum 1 clearance to combustibles gt 1 37 34 3 4 41 36 3 4 Y 20 gt gt x 5 8 for drywall facing Figure 6 Framing Clearances for Typical Fireplace Installation 20 Vertical Termination Note Where two numbers are given the top number is exclusive to the 37 Fireplace and the bottom number is exclusive to the 41 Fireplace Figure 5 Framing Clearances for Installation Against an Exterior Wall 4 105539 OWNER S MANUAL PRE INSTALLATION GENERAL VENTING PREPARATION These models are approved for use with Continued Simpson Dura Vent 6 direct vent pipe components and terminations as well as both flex and rigid Vanguard vent components Yourfireplaceis approved to be ventedeither 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 a
72. tinue 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 Blower Control Knob Optional Accessory 519 u E Variable Control Knob Gas Control Knob in On Position REMOTE z in Selector Switch in Remote Position Optional Remote Control Figure 55 Setting the RSelector Switch Gas Control Knob and Variable Control Knob for Remote Operation 26 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 56 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 e see Troubleshooting pages 28 through 30 Thermopile Y 3 8 to 1 2 Ignitor Figure 56 Pilot Assembly BURNER FLA
73. tion Cap SIMPSON DURA VENT GS 4 x 6 s Number Description Available from DESA International D2040 Simpson Dura Vent GS 30 Elbow 6 pcs SD2050 Simpson Dura Vent GS 60 Elbow 6 pcs Available from Simpson Dura Vent Only 902 903 904 906 FGFVK D1040 D3080 7 x 48 Pipe 7 x 36 Pipe 7 x 24 Pipe 7 x 12 Pipe 907 7 x9 Pipe 908 7 x6 Pipe 911 7 Adjustable 11 14 5 s 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 x45 Elbow 950 Vinyl Siding Standoff 953 Storm Collar 963 Ceiling Firestop 981 36 Snorkel Termination 984 Horizontal Termination Vent 988 Wall Strap 990 7 x90 Elbow 991 Vertical High Wind Termination VANGUARD DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE NATURAL PROPANE LP FIREPLACE INSTALLATION NOTICE This heater is intended foruseas supplemental heat Use this heater along with your pri mary heating system Do not in stall this heater as your primary heat source If you have a central heating system you may run system scirculating blower while using heater This will help circu late the heat throughout the house In the event of a power outage you can use this heater as your primary heat source A 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 surfa

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