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    - 1 - 10001293 11/01 Rev. 1 Rear V ented Direct V ent Models DVRS3 DVRSL DVRSR DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPOURS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. FOR YOUR SAFETY WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: * Do not try to light any appliance. * Do not touch any electric switch * Do not use any phone in your buildin[...]

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    - 2 - T ABLE OF CONTENTS Please read the Installation & Operating Instructions before using this appliance. Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of a Majestic fireplace. IMPORTANT: Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in a possible fire hazard and wi[...]

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    - 3 - IMPORTANT: PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY It is normal for fireplaces fabricated of steel to give off some expansion and/or contraction noises during the start up or cool down cycle. Similar noises are found with your furnace heat exchanger or car engine. It is not unusual for your Majestic gas fireplace to give off some odour the firs[...]

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    - 4 - FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS MANTELS Depending on the width of the mantel it may be installed higher or lower from the top of the louvre opening. See drawing and chart below for proper installation height of your combustible mantel piece. Non-combustible mantels may be installed at any height above the appliance opening. When using paint or lacquer t[...]

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    - 5 - Do not use this fireplace if any part of it has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the fireplace and replace any part of the control which has been under water. Fig. 4 Fig. 3 Rear ........ 0 mm/0 inches Floor ........ 0 mm/0 inches Top .......... 0 mm/0 inches Front & Side Glass 36" (914mm) t[...]

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    - 6 - 1/2" GAS SUPPLY 1/2" X 3/8" REDUCER 3/8" NIPPLE 3/8" NIPPLE 3/8" NIPPLE 3/8" X 3/8" SHUT OFF VALVE 3/8" UNION When using copper or flex connector use only approved fittings. When using black iron pipe always provide a union so that gas line can be easily disconnected for burner or fan servicing. Se[...]

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

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    - 8 - Outside Corner Inside Corner Termination Clearances Termination clearances for buildings with combustible and noncombustible exteriors. A = Combustible 6"(152mm) Noncombustible 2"(50mm) B = Combustible 6"(152mm) Noncombustible 2"(50mm) A Balcony - with no side wall G = Combustible 24"(610mm) Non-Combustible 18"(4[...]

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    - 9 - *IMPORTANT* Minimum clearance between vent pipes and combustible materials is one (1") inch (25 mm) on bottom, sides and top. Join pipes and secure joints with three (3) sheetmetal screws. (See Fig. 9) Wipe off excess sealant. GENERAL INFORMA TION ON ASSEMBLING THE VENT PIPES WITH CRIMPED ENDS BEAD LOCATION 1" FROM CRIMPED END OF PI[...]

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    - 10 - The maximum horizontal vent run is 20 feet (6100mm) when the vertical vent rise is 7.5 feet (2286mm). Fig. 14 Since it is very important that the venting 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 graph showin[...]

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    - 11 - Fig. 17 For each 45 degree elbow installed in the horizontal run (while maintaining a constant horizontal plane), the length of the horizontal run MUST be reduced by 18" (457mm). This does not apply if the 45 degree elbows are installed on the vertical part of the vent system. If a 90 degree elbow is used in the horizontal vent run (lev[...]

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

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    - 13 - Fig. 21 Fig. 20 STEP 4 (Fig. 22) Measure the horizontal length requirement including a 2" (50mm)overlap, i.e. from the elbow to the outside wall finish plus 2" (or the distance required if installing a second 90º elbow). STEP 3 (Fig. 21) Apply a bead of high temperature sealant to the inner and outer flue collars of the fireplace [...]

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

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    - 15 - FOUNDATION RECESS SNORKEL SCREWS WALL SCREWS SHEET METAL WATERTIGHT SEAL AROUND PIPE If the foundation is recessed, use recess brackets (not supplied) for securing lower portion of the snorkel. Fasten brackets to wall first and then secure to snorkel with self drilling #8 x 1/2 sheet metal screws. It will be necessary to extend vent pipes ou[...]

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    - 16 - Fig. 34 1. Locate your fireplace. 2. Plumb to centre of the (4") 90º transition elbow (7DVRT90) from ceiling above and mark position. 3. Cut opening equal to 9-3/8" x 9-3/8" (240 mm x 240 mm). 4. Proceed to plumb for additional openings through the roof. In all cases, the opening must provide a minimum of 1 inch clearance to [...]

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    - 17 - DVR SERIES CRIMPED VENTING COMPONENTS 7DVRVT - Through the wall Rear Vent Termination Starter Kit -Model 7DVSK - Sidewall Venting Starter Kit - Model 7DVSKV - Vertical Venting for 7DVSKV-A order 1/12 to 6/12 roof pitch for 7DVSKV-B order 7/12 to 12/12 roof pitch for 7DVSKV-F order flat roof Starter Kit - Model 7DVSKS -Snorkel Kit for Below G[...]

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

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    - 19 - Fig. 37 Combustible Walls. Cut a 10-3/8"H x 9-3/8"W (265mm x 240mm) hole through the exterior wall and frame as shown. Fig. 37. Non-Combustible Walls: Hole opening must be 7.5" (190mm) in diameter. To locate hole centre consult with appropriate fireplace specifications, page 4. (240mm) 9- 3/8 " 10- 3/8 " (254mm) 7- 1[...]

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    - 20 - The maximum horizontal vent run is 20 feet (6100mm) when the vertical vent rise is 7.5 feet (2286mm). Fig. 41 Fig. 41 VERTICAL SIDEWALL INSTALLATIONS Since it is very important that the venting system maintain its balance between the combustion air intake and the flue gas exhaust, certain limitations as to vent configurations apply and must [...]

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    - 21 - INSERT Fig. 44 The maximum number of elbow degrees in a system is 270 o . (This does not include transition elbow from rear vent to vertical vent.) Fig. 44 Sample: 1 - 90 o 2 - 45 o 3 - 45 o 4 - 90 o Total - 270 o 90" 2286mm 120" 3048mm 84" 2134mm 90 o elbow=3' Fig. 43 SEE PAGE 23 FOR VENTING REQUIREMENTS FOR SNORKELS. 3 [...]

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    - 22 - VENT SIDEWALL INSTALLATION *IMPORTANT* Minimum clearance between vent pipes and combustible materials is one (1") inch (25 mm) on bottom, sides and top. Vent Starter Kit 7TDVSK, plus Transition Elbow 7TDVRT90 must be used in Vertical Sidewall installations. The 4" pipe must be centred inside the 7" pipe coming off the 7TDVRT90[...]

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    - 23 - X Sealing vent pipe and firestop gaps with high temperature sealant will restrict cold air being drawn in around fireplace. Fig. 52 STEP 5 (Fig. 52) Use the appropriate length of pipe section – telescopic or fixed – and install. The 20" section of pipe which goes through the wall is packaged with the 7TDVSK kit, and can be cut to su[...]

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

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    - 25 - 1. Locate your fireplace. 2. Plumb to centre of the (4") 90 o transition elbow (7TDVRT90) from ceiling above and mark position. 3. Cut opening equal to 9-3/8" x 9-3/8" (240 mm x 240 mm). 4. Proceed to plumb for additional openings through the roof. In all cases, the opening must provide a minimum of 1 inch clearance to the ven[...]

  • Page 26

    - 26 - 7DVRVT - Through the wall Rear Vent Termination Starter Kit -Model 7TDVSK - Sidewall Venting Starter Kit - Model 7TDVSKV - Vertical Venting for 7TDVSKV-A order 1/12 to 6/12 roof pitch for 7TDVSKV-B order 7/12 to 12/12 roof pitch for 7TDVSKV-F order flat roof Starter Kit - Model 7TDVSKS -Snorkel Kit for Below Grade Installation 45 o elbow kit[...]

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

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    - 28 - REAR REFRACTORY BOTTOM SIDE REFRACTORY BOTTOM SIDE REFRACTORY BOTTOM END REFRACTORY BOTTOM REFRACTORY MANIFOLD SIDE CERAMIC REFRACTORY INSTALLATION 1 . Unpack ceramic refractory from its carton. HANDLE REFRACTORY CAREFULLY. 2. Place bottom refractory manifold side onto fireplace floor and slide under rear refractory. 3. Place bottom sides on[...]

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    - 29 - INSTALLATION OF LOGS Left and right side are defined using the manifold as reference. Facing the manifold,the left side is on your left and the right side is on your right. Fig. 69 Fig. 70 Top logs must be placed properly onto notches LAVA ROCK The lava rock provided with this fireplace must be placed on the firebox base on either side of th[...]

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    - 30 - 4. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to "OFF". Do not force. 5. Close control access panel. 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, do not try to repair it, call a qualified service technician. Force or attempted repair may resu[...]

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

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

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    - 33 - REPLACEMENT P AR TS - DVRS3 & DVRSL / DVRSR FOR FIREPLACES EQUIPPED WITH SIT 820 MILLIVOLT GAS VALVE[...]

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    - 34 - REPLACEMENT P ARTS LIST - DVRS3/DVRSL/DVRSR D ESCRIPTION P AR T N O . DVRS3 DVRSL/DVRSR 1. Log Set Complete 10001271 100001271 1a. Log - Ember Log Set B18 B18 1b. Log - Ember Log Set B19 B19 1c. Log - Rear Pilot Side B20 B20 1d. Log - Rear Front Side B21 B21 1e. Log - Side Front B22 B22 1f. Log - Side Rear B23 B23 1g. Log - Center Right B24 [...]

  • Page 35

    - 35 - EB1 1. Slide fan assembly from the left side into fireplace opening, line up mounting holes with screw studs on rear of fireplace and fasten with #10-24 hex nuts. 2. Install thermal sensor on bottom of firebox using #10-24 hex nuts. 3. (Option A) - Place electronic fan speed control box on bottom of fireplace base, lining up mounting holes w[...]