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    Installation Instructions and Homeowner ’ s Manual CERTIFIED D E S I G N � C E R T I F I E D 10007852 5/07 Rev . 9 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 T O DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: • Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electric switch; do not[...]

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    2 LDVT Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 10007852 Installation & Operating Instructions Important Curing/Burning Instructions ................................................................................. 3 Fireplace Dimensions .......................................................................................................... 4 Locatin[...]

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    3 LDVT Series Direct Vent GaS Fireplace 10007852 This gas fireplace should be installed by a qualified installer , preferably NFI or WETT (Canada) certified, 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[...]

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    4 LDVT Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 10007852 Fireplace Dimensions F V - Rough Opening Width Rough Opening Height Rough Opening Depth S S T R E G J D A Q B K L M O Gas Line Access Gas Line Access Low V oltage Electrical Access Electrical Access I U C P Low V oltage Access N Fig. 1 Fireplace specifications and framing dimensions. Ref. 33LDVT 36L[...]

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    5 LDVT Series Direct Vent GaS Fireplace 10007852 Y E A B C D F Y B X LU584-T Locating unit 12/18/02 djt X A - Flat on wall B - Cross corner C - **Island D - *Room divider E - *Flat on wall corner F - Chase installation Y - 6” minimum Note (Fig. 2): ** Island (C) and Room Divider (D) installation is possible as long as the horizontal portion of th[...]

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    6 LDVT Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 10007852 A hearth is not mandatory but is recommended for aesthetic purposes. We recommend a noncombustible hearth which projects out 12” (305mm) or more from the front of the fireplace. Cold climate installation recommendation: When installing this unit against a non- insulated exterior wall or chase, it [...]

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    7 LDVT Series Direct Vent GaS Fireplace 10007852 Installation: 1. Thread the wiring through holes on the end panels of appliance. T ake care not to cut wire or insulation on metal edges. Route the wire to a conveniently located receptacle box. 2. Attach the wire to the ON/OFF switch and install the switch into the receptacle box. 3. Connect the oth[...]

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    8 LDVT Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 10007852 This appliance may be fitted with a Synetek ignition module. Installation of the remote on/off switch or wall ther- mostat on electronic ignition units. 1. Thread the wiring through the holes on the side panels of the appliance. T ake care not to cut the wire or insulation on metal edges. Route the [...]

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    9 LDVT Series Direct Vent GaS Fireplace 10007852 Y our fireplace is approved to be vented either through the side wall, or vertically through the roof. • Only CFM Corporation venting components spe- cifically approved and labelled for this fireplace may be used. • V ent terminations shall not be recessed into a wall or siding. • Horizontal[...]

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    10 LDVT Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 10007852 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   Operable Operable Fixed Closed V B CFM145a DV T ermin Location 5/01/01 Rev . 12/05/01 sta INSIDE CORNER DET AIL V A G N N CFM145a General V [...]

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    1 1 LDVT Series Direct Vent GaS Fireplace 10007852 Fig. 10a T ermination clearances. General Information on Assembling V ent Pipes Canadian Installations: The venting system must be installed in accordance with the current CSA-B149 .1 installation code. USA Installations: The venting system must conform with local codes and/ or the current National[...]

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    12 LDVT Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 10007852 Since it is very important that the vent- ing system maintain its balance between the combustion air intake and the flue gas exhaust, certain limitations as to vent configurations apply and must be strictly adhered to. The vent graph showing the relationship between verti- cal and horizontal side [...]

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    13 LDVT Series Direct Vent GaS Fireplace 10007852 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. 14 Support straps for horizontal runs. • If a 90° elbow is used in the horizontal vent run (level height maintained) the max[...]

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    14 LDVT Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 10007852 STEP 1 Locate vent opening on the wall. It may be necessary to first position the fireplace and measure to obtain hole location. Depending on whether the wall is combustible or noncombustible, cut opening to size. (Fig. 18) For combustible walls first frame in opening. NOTE: When using flex vent[...]

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    15 LDVT Series Direct Vent GaS Fireplace 10007852 FP1242 Fig. 22 Through the wall. STEP 5 Measure the horizontal length requirement including a 2” (51 mm) overlap, ie from the elbow to the outside wall face plus 2” (51 mm) (or the distance required if installing a second 90° elbow). (Fig. 21) Always install horizontal venting on a level plane.[...]

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    16 LDVT Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 10007852 When it is not possible to meet the required vent ter- minal clearances of 12” (305mm) above grade level a snorkel vent kit is recommended. It allows installation depth of down to 7” (178mm) below grade level. The 7” is measured from the center of the horizontal vent pipe as it penetrates thro[...]

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    17 LDVT Series Direct Vent GaS Fireplace 10007852 1 2 3 4 Max. 8' (2.4m) FP1245 through the roof 90 & 45 degree 12/02 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 = 270° FP1245 Fig. 29 T ypical offset application. This Gas Fireplace has been approved for: • V ertical installations up to 40’ (12 m) in height. Up to a 10’ (3 m) horizontal vent run can be installed [...]

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    18 LDVT Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 10007852 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. 3. Cut opening equal to 9 ³⁄₈ ” x 9 ³⁄₈ ” (240 x 240 mm). 4. Proceed to plumb for additional openings through the roof. In all [...]

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    19 LDVT Series Direct Vent GaS Fireplace 10007852 V ertical Restrictor Plate 36LDVT , 39LDVT , 43LDVT When installing the 36LDVT , 39LDVT or 43LDVT with a vertical through-the-roof configuration flue system, the restrictor plate (#10008048) supplied with the appliance MUST BE FITTED TO THE APPLIANCE at the instal- lation. NOTE: Do not use the res[...]

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    20 LDVT Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 10007852 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 584C V ent components 45 degree elbow 2/25/99 dj[...]

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    21 LDVT Series Direct Vent GaS Fireplace 10007852 The top louvre panel is removed by lifting the panel vertically and pulling it away from the appliance. (Fig. 35) The lower access door is hinged along the bottom edge and is folded down to allow access Only glass approved by CFM Corporation should be used on this fireplace. 1. T urn the fireplace[...]

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    22 LDVT Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 10007852 Installation of Logs, Lava Rock & Ember Material 1. Remove the top louvre assembly . 2. Open the bottom louvre. 3. Remove the window frame assembly . 4. Remove log box from inside firebox. 5. Unpack the logs from packaging and remove each log from its wrapping material. Set aside the ember and [...]

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    23 LDVT Series Direct Vent GaS Fireplace 10007852 36LDVT 1. Place rear log (B158) on rear brack- et (ensure log is seated properly to the bracket and located to the two pins), so it will not move from side to side and is firmly positioned on the bracket. 2. Place front left log (B160). Use the log’s bottom hole to locate it onto the front suppor[...]

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    24 LDVT Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 10007852 43LDVT 1. Place rear log (BD15) on rear bracket (ensure log is centered and seated properly to the log support). 2. Place front left log (BD16). Use log’ s bottom notch to locate it onto the front support and just rest on top of the burner housing assembly . 3. Place front right log (BD17). Use lo[...]

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    25 LDVT Series Direct Vent GaS Fireplace 10007852         Glowing Embers LG482 LG384 33LDV log flames 1/05 Glowing Embers LG384    [...]

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    26 LDVT Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 10007852 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. ST OP! 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. [...]

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    27 LDVT Series Direct Vent GaS Fireplace 10007852 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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    28 LDVT Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 10007852 T roubleshooting Honeywell Millivolt V alve Remove Window Frame Assembly Before Service Work ST ART CHECK Gas Supply On Pilot Lights With Piezo Ignitor • Lockout Has Engaged. W ait 60 Seconds And T ry Again. • For Spark At Electrode While Depressing Piezo 1/8" Gap T o Pilot Hood Needed. •[...]

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    29 LDVT Series Direct Vent GaS Fireplace 10007852 T roubleshooting the Gas Control System SIT 822 V alve with Synetek Electronic Control Operating Diagram Normal Operation ON/OFF Switch Closed? Safe Start Check On? 0 Sec Purge Pilot Flame Sense OK? ON/OFF Switch Opened? Pilot and Main V alve OFF? 0 sec Post Purge? Ignition T rial: 30 sec Spark ON P[...]

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    30 LDVT Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 10007852 C O NV ER T I N G TH E A PP L I A NC E F R O M LP T O N A TU RA L G AS O R N AT U R A L GA S T O LP The conversion of this appliance from one gas to another must be carried out by an authorized service provider . 1. Disconnect power to unit and shut of f gas supply . 2. Remove window frame assembly [...]

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    31 LDVT Series Direct Vent GaS Fireplace 10007852 Maintenance 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 [...]

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    32 LDVT Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 10007852 CFM Corporation reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, with out notice. 33/36/39/43LDVT 43LDVT 1b 1c 1a 1d 1g HI LO 22 21 19a,b 18a,b 17 30 33LDVT 1 1a 1b 1c 1d 1e 1f 1a 36LDVT 1 1g 1h 1i 2 3 6a,b 8 7a,b 9 1 1[...]

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    33 LDVT Series Direct Vent GaS Fireplace 10007852 Ref. Description 33LDVT 36LDVT 39LDVT 43LDVT 1. Log Set (complete) 10007567 100101 13 10008214 10008314 1a. Front Left Log A43 B160 BC15 BD16 1b. Front Right Log -- B159 BC16 BD17 1c. Front Center Log -- B161 B138 B138 1d. Rear Log -- B158 BC14 BD15 1e. Rear Left Log A41 -- -- -- 1f. Rear Right Log [...]

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    34 LDVT Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 10007852 Fuel Conversion Kits Conversion Kit, NG to LP 33LDVT Kit # 10008233 36LDVT Kit # 10008235 39LDVT Kit # 10008237 43LDVT Kit # 10008239 Conversion Kit, LP to NG 33LDVT Kit # 10008234 36LDVT Kit # 10008236 39LDVT Kit # 10008238 43LDVT Kit # 10008240 33/36/39/43LDVT (continued) Ref. Description 33LDVT 3[...]

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    35 LDVT Series Direct Vent GaS Fireplace 10007852 FK24 Fan Assembly This auxiliary fan system increases the efficiency of the circulation of the heating air . The FK24 fan kit allows variable speed control of the circulation fan and also incorporates a heat sensor in the circuit. Specifications 1 15 V olt / 60Hz / 56 W atts Maintenance The fan it[...]

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    36 LDVT Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 10007852 The fireplace, when installed, must be electrically connected and grounded in accordance with local codes or , in the absence of local codes, with the current CSA C22.1 Canadian Electric Code. For USA installations follow the local codes and the national electrical code ANSI/NFP A No. 70. Should th[...]

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    37 LDVT Series Direct Vent GaS Fireplace 10007852 Optional T rim Kits Louvre Accent T rim Appliance Model Main Louvre Kit Additional Louvre Polished Brass 33LDVT 33DVLMP 33DVLAP 36LDVT 36DVLMP 36DVLAP 39LDVT 39DVLMP 39DVLAP 43LDVT 43DVLMP 43DVLAP Antique Brass 33LDVT 33DVLMA 33DVLAA 36LDVT 36DVLMA 36DVLAA 39LDVT 39DVLMA 39DVLAA 43LDVT 43DVLMA 43DVL[...]

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    38 LDVT Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 10007852[...]

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    39 LDVT Series Direct Vent GaS Fireplace 10007852 LIMITED LIFETIME W ARRANTY PRODUCT COVERED BY THIS W ARRANTY All V ermont Castings gas stoves, gas inserts, and gas fireplaces, and all Majestic brand gas fireplaces equipped with an Insta-Flame Ceramic Burner , or standard steel tube burner . BASIC W ARRANTY CFM Corporation (hereinafter referred [...]

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    Efficiency Ratings Model EnerGuide Ratings Steady State (%) D.O.E. Fireplace Efficiency (%) Fan-OFF Fan-ON (AFUE%) 33LDVTRN 56 77 78 58 33LDVTRP 56 78 79 58 33LDVTEN 63.3 77 78 58 36LDVTRN 55 78 79 58 36LDVTRP 55 79 80 58 36LDVTEN 60.6 78 79 58 36LDVTEP 60.6 79 80 58 39LDVTRN 51.4 76 77 63 39LDVTRP 51.4 77 78 63 39LDVTEN 55.4 76 77 63 39LDVTEP 55[...]