Vermont Casting 36CDVTRN manual

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    Installation Instructions and Homeowner ’ s Manual 20010175 6/06 Rev . 2 Builder Direct V ent Models: 36CDVRRN (Rear V ent) 36CDVTRN (T op V ent) DO NOT ST ORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE V APORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. WHA T TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: • Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not touch[...]

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    2 CDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 20010175 PLEASE READ THE INST ALLA TION & OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING APPLIANCE. Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of a CFM Corporation fireplace. IMPORT ANT : Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation. Failure to follow these instructions fully may re[...]

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    3 CDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 20010175 This gas appliance should be installed by a qualified installer in accordance with local building codes and with current CSA-B149.1 Installation codes for Gas Burning Appliances and Equipment. For USA Installations follow local codes and/or the current National Fuel Gas Code. ANSI Z223.1/NFP A 54. In[...]

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    4 CDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 20010175 O F X - Rough Opening Width Rough Opening Height Rough Opening Depth U U V T W G I H J E A Y B K L Q Gas Line Access Gas Line Access Low V oltage Electrical Access Electrical Access D C L Centerline of 7" Collar N Low V oltage Access P R S C M 10175 CDVR specs 12/05 Fireplace Dimensions - Rear V [...]

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    5 CDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 20010175 O F X - Rough Opening Width Rough Opening Height Rough Opening Depth U U V T W G J E A Y B K L Q Gas Line Access Gas Line Access Low V oltage Electrical Access Electrical Access D N Low V oltage Access P R S C M 10 CDVT specs 1/06 H Fireplace Dimensions - T op V ent Fig. 2 Fireplace specifications an[...]

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    6 CDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 20010175 T op of Unit to Ceiling ............................... 36” (914 mm) Front of Unit to Combustibles .................. 36” (914 mm) Appliance T op .......................................................... 0” (0 mm) Bottom ..................................................... 0” (0 mm) Side ...[...]

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    7 CDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 20010175 Noncombustible materials such as brick or tile may be extended over the edges of the face of the fireplace. DO NOT cover any vent or grille panels. If a T rim Kit is going to be installed on the fireplace, the brick or tile will have to be installed flush with the edges of the fireplace. Final Fin[...]

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    8 CDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 20010175 Installation 1. Carefully unwrap the remote wire that is attached to the valve. There are two 1/2” (13 mm) knockouts, one on each side of the outer casing. 2. Remove the knockout desired and insert the plastic snap bushing on the remote wire in the 1/2” hole. Feed the remote wire through the outer[...]

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    9 CDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 20010175 The electrical junction box has been fitted standard on this model to allow for the easy connection of an op- tional fan kit. T o connect the electric box to the house electrical sup - ply follow the steps below . 1. Unscrew the retaining screw holding the electric cover to the outside of the unit. ([...]

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    10 CDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 20010175 V V V V V V V X X X D E B B B C B M B A J K F L VENT TERMINA TION AIR SUPPL Y INLET AREA WHERE TERMINAL IS NOT PERMITTED H I         V B CFM145a DV T ermi[...]

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    1 1 CDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 20010175 Outside Corner Inside Corner T ermination Clearances T ermination clearances for buildings with combustible and noncombustible exteriors. A = Combustible 6"(152mm) Noncombustible 2"(50mm) B = Combustible 6"(152mm) Noncombustible 2"(50mm) A Balcony - with no side wall G = Combusti[...]

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    12 CDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 20010175 The vent chart should be read in conjunction with the following vent installation instructions to determine the relationship of the vertical and horizontal dimensions of the vent system. 1. Determine the height of the center of the horizontal vent pipe exiting through the outer wall. Using this dimen[...]

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    13 CDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 20010175 T op View Straight V enting Fig. 12 Rear vent applications. 13" (330 mm) Max.      FP1598 Rear W all Installation T wist Lock Pipe STEP 1 Locate vent opening on the wall. T o locate hole center consult with ap[...]

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    14 CDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 20010175 Rear W all V ent Installations - 45° Flex V ent Pipe NOTE: Under no circumstances can ridged pipe or a rigid 45° elbow be used. The 7TCDV45KT must be used in a corner installation. The corner placement dimensions on Page 4 of the manual must be ad- hered to! Figures 16 & 18 show general install[...]

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    15 CDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 20010175    Screw Collar Screws FP1605 Fig. 19 Secure collar in place, slide termination into collar . Flex V ent Rear W all V ent Application * Exterior Outside W all 20” - 32” (508 - 813 mm) From Rear of Unit * 1. Determine where the terminatio[...]

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    16 CDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 20010175 V584-201 Horizontal Run 2/99 djt 10 ft. (3048 mm) 7 ft. 6 in. (2286 mm) 7 ft. (2134 mm) CFM147 Fig. 23 Maximum vent run with elbows. 90° Elbow = 3 ft. A + B = 17 ft. (Max.) 1 2 3 4 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 = 270 o CFM132 Insert Rear V ent Sidewall 2/26/01 sta CFM132 Fig. 24 Maximum number of elbows. Example: E[...]

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    17 CDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 20010175 STEP 2 Slide venting component on collar of fireplace. Secure component to fireplace by running a screw (self-tap - ping) through tab & into outer casing. (Fig. 26) STEP 3 Measure the horizontal length requirement including a 2” (51 mm) overlap, i.e. from the elbow to the outside wall finish[...]

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    18 CDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 20010175 Below Grade Installations When it is not possible to meet the required vent ter- minal clearances of 12” (305 mm) above grade level a snorkel vent kit #7TDVSNORK is required. It allows installation depth of down to 7” (178 mm) below grade level. The 7” is measured from the center of the hori- z[...]

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    19 CDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 20010175 Example: Maximum horizontal length 0 x 45° elbows = 10’ (3 m) 1 x 45° elbows = 8 ¹⁄₂ ’ (2.6 m) 2 x 45° elbows = 7’ (2.1 m) 3. A minimum of an 8’ vertical rise. 4. T wo sets of 45° elbows offsets within these vertical installations. From 0 to a maximum of 8’ (2.4 m) of vent pipe can[...]

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    20 CDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 20010175 FP1022 T ypical Straight Up Installation 1/26/00 djt 50’ (15 m) Storm Collar Roof Flash- ing V ent T ermination Roof 2’ Min. Roof Support Attic Insulation Shield Attic Insulation Joists Joists FP1022 Fig. 36 T ypical straight-up installation. Min. 2' (610 mm) FP1 185 Fig. 37 Minimum terminat[...]

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    21 CDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 20010175 FP1012 T op vent max run 1/25/00 djt 20' (6m) 7.5' (2.3m) Pipe Straps Every 3’ (914mm) Firestop/Zero Clearance Sleeve Pipe Straps Every 3’ (914mm) FP1012 Fig. 39 Support straps for horizontal runs. Since it is very important that the vent- ing system maintain its balance between the com[...]

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    22 CDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 20010175 1 2 3 4 Example: Elbow 1 = 90° Elbow 2 = 45° Elbow 3 = 45° Elbow 4 = 90° T otal angular variation = 270° 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 = 270° FP1239 Fig. 42 Maximum number of elbow degrees. STEP 1 Locate vent opening on the wall. It may be necessary to first position the fireplace and measure to obtain hole [...]

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    23 CDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 20010175 STEP 5 Use appropriate length of pipe sections - telescopic or fixed - and install the horizontal vent sections. The sec- tions which go through the wall are packaged with the starter kit, and can be cut to suit if necessary . (Fig. 46) Sealing vent pipe and firestop gaps with high temperature seal[...]

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    24 CDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 20010175 BG402a T op V ent Below grade installation 1/26/00 djt Firestop 7” Pipe 7TDVSNORK (Snorkel) 4” (102mm) Clearance Min. Window Well Gravel Drain BG402 Fig. 48 Below grade installation. Zero Clearance Sleeve (if required) *A minimum of 24” (610mm) ver - tical pipe must be installed when using the [...]

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    25 CDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 20010175 1 2 3 4 Max. 8' (2.4m) FP1245 through the roof 90 & 45 degree 12/02 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 = 270° FP1245 Fig. 51 T ypical offset application. V ertical Through-the-Roof Installation 1. Locate your fireplace. 2. Plumb to center of the (4” (102 mm) flue collar from ceiling above and mark position.[...]

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    26 CDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 20010175 If there is a room above ceiling level, firestop spacer must be installed on both the bottom and the top side of the ceiling joists. If an attic is above ceiling level a 7DV AIS (Attic Insulation Shield) must be installed. The enlarged ends of the vent section always face downward. (Fig. 54) Min. 2&[...]

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    27 CDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 20010175 V enting Components 584G V enting Components Firestop spacer 2/25/99 djt 584H V enting components attic insulation shield 2/25/99 djt 584I vent components offset support 2/25/99 djt 584D V ent Components 90 degree elbow 2/25/99 djt 10/20/99 twist lock 584A venting components rear vent term 4/6/99 djt[...]

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    28 CDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 20010175 Only glass approved by CFM Corporation should be used on this fireplace. The top louvre panel is removed by lifting the panel vertically and pulling it away from the appliance. (Fig. 56) The lower access door is removed in the same manner . 1. T urn the fireplace OFF (including the pilot) 2. If the[...]

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    29 CDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 20010175 Logs The 36CDV logs are shipped in place. If a log is bro- ken, refer to the replacement parts list for a replace- ment. Figure 58 shows where the logs are secured to the fireplace. RN/RP & EN/EP Models For units equipped with “HI/LO” valves the flame adjustment is accomplished by rotating [...]

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    30 CDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 20010175 3. Open control access panel. 4. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clock- wise to “OFF”. Do not force. 5. Close control access panel. 1. STOP! Read the safety information above. 2. T urn off all electrical power to the fireplace. 3. For MN/MP/TN/TP appliances ONL Y , go on to Step 4. Fo[...]

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    31 CDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 20010175 Lighting and Operating Instructions For Fireplaces equipped with SIT822 Gas V alve (EN or EP) A. This fireplace is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the pilot. DO NOT try to light the pilot by hand. B. BEFORE OPERA TING, smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure [...]

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    32 CDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 20010175 W ARNING: BEFORE DOING ANY GAS CONTROL SERVICE WORK, REMOVE GLASS FRONT . SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Spark ignitor will not light A. Defective or misaligned Using a match, light pilot. If pilot lights, turn off electrode at pilot. pilot and push the red button again. If pilot will n[...]

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    33 CDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 20010175 The conversion of this appliance from one gas to another must be carried out by an authorized service provider . 1. Disconnect power to the unit and shut off the gas sup - ply . 2. Remove window frame assembly . 3. Carefully remove the logs & lava rock material. 4. Remove the screws that are hold[...]

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    34 CDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 20010175 Burner and Burner Compartment It is important to keep the burner and the burner compartment clean. At least once per year the logs and lava rock/ember material should be removed and the burner compartment vacuumed and wiped out. Remove and refit the logs as per the instructions in this manual. Alway[...]

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    35 CDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 20010175 CFM Corporation reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, without notice. CDV 16 14a,b 13 22 2 6a,b 7 10 1 1 12 15 17 19 21 20 23 24 25 3 8 18 26 1a 1b 1c Ref. Description 36CDV 1a. Log Rear Assy 20010340 1b. Log [...]

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    36 CDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 20010175 CDV (continued) 15. Flexible Gas Line w/ON/Off Shut-Of f V alve 20002500 16. Fan Assy (FK12 Option) ZA1 1 10 17. Electrical Cord (6 ft.) 51865 18. Door Assy 20010207 19. Glass w/Gasket 10010206 20. Gasket Glass 10000992 21. Frame Window 20010320 22. Clamp Frame Window 10000949 23. T op Louvre Assy 20[...]

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    37 CDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 20010175 FK12 This auxiliary fan system increases the efficiency of the circulation of the heating air . The FK12 Fan Assembly is a fixed speed fan system and does not allow for variable speed control. Specifications 1 15 V olts / 60 Hz / 56 W atts. Maintenance The fan itself does not require regular maint[...]

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    38 CDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 20010175[...]

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    39 CDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 20010175 BASIC W ARRANTY CFM Corporation (hereinafter referred to collectively as the Company) warrants that your new V ermont Castings or Majestic Gas Fireplace/ Stove is free from manufacturing and material defects for a period of one year from the date of purchase, subject to the following conditions and l[...]

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    2695 Meadowvale Blvd. • Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5N 8A3 800-668-5323 • www .cfmcorp.com CFM Corporation Efficiency Ratings Model EnerGuide Ratings Steady State (%) D.O.E. Fireplace Efficiency (%) Fan-OFF Fan-ON (AFUE%) 36CDVRRN 66.9 76 76.5 63 36CDVRRP 66.9 77 78 63[...]