Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product BDV34N(A) Desa
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DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE ® OWNER’S OPERA TION AND INST ALLA TION MANUAL ® BDV34N(A) AND BDV34P(A) Save this manual for future reference. FOR YOUR SAFETY WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS • Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switch • Do not use any phone in your building.
2 105453 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE) ® SAFETY INFORMA TION 1. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not con vertible for use with other gases unless a certif ied kit is used.
3 105453 OWNER’S MANUAL PRODUCT IDENTIFICA TION Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all local 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[.
4 105453 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE) ® Fireplace size D x FW x RW 34" 18 1 / 2 " 34" 14" PRE-INST ALLA TION PREP ARA TION LOCATION AND SPACE REQUIREMENTS Determine the safest and most efficient loca- tion for your Vanguard direct-vent fireplace.
5 105453 OWNER’S MANUAL 29" 13" 12 5 / 8 " 34 1 / 4 " 34 3 / 4 " 58" 9 1 / 4 " 41" Nailing T abs PRE-INST ALLA TION PREP ARA TION Continued Figure 6 - Framing.
6 105453 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE) ® Fixed Closed Openable Fixed Closed Openable V V V V V V V V X X V X G G J F B B K N H I A N E L D B M A C B V V A G G B TERMINA TION CAP AIR SUPP.
7 105453 OWNER’S MANUAL 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.
8 105453 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE) ® INSTALLATION FOR HORIZONTAL TERMINATION 1. Determine the route your horizontal venting will tak e. Note: The location of the horizontal vent termination on the exterior w all must meet all local and national building codes and must not be easily blocked or obstructed.
9 105453 OWNER’S MANUAL VENTING INST ALLA TION Continued (Framing Detail) 10" (254mm) 10" (254mm) 7 1 / 2 " (190mm) V ent Opening Combustible W all V ent Opening Noncombustible W all Figure 12 - Vent Opening Requirements Continued 3. Attach v ent pipe assembly to the fire- place.
10 105453 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE) ® VENTING INST ALLA TION Continued UP Horizontal V enting V ertical (V) Horizontal (H) 37" min.
11 105453 OWNER’S MANUAL VENTING INST ALLA TION Continued UP V enting with T wo 90 ° Elbo ws V ertical (V) Horizontal (H 1 ) Horizontal (H 1 ) + Horizontal (H 2 ) 5' min. 2' max. 6' max. 6' min. 4' max. 12' max. 7' min.
12 105453 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE) ® Figure 22 - Installing Firestop If area above is not a room, install firestop below framed hole. If area above is a room, install firestop above framed hole. INSTALLATION FOR VERTICAL TERMINATION 1.
13 105453 OWNER’S MANUAL VENTING INST ALLA TION Continued Continued Figure 23 - Cathedral Ceiling Support Box Installation Non-hardening Mastic under all edges of support box before nailing Figure 2.
14 105453 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE) ® V er tical V enting V = 30' max. Figure 28 - Vertical Rigid Venting Configuration With No Horizontal Run VENTING INST ALLA TION Continued V enting with T wo 9 0 ° E lbows V ertical (V 1 ) Horizontal (H) 5' min.
15 105453 OWNER’S MANUAL VENTING INST ALLA TION 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.
16 105453 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE) ® INSTALLING OPTIONAL BLOWER ACCESSORY IMPORTANT : For clarity, gas valve assem- bly and grate/burner assembly are not shown in Figures 30 through 33 , page 17. They will, however, be in your fireplace when you are installing the blower.
17 105453 OWNER’S MANUAL FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION Continued WARNING: Never touch the blower wheel while in operation. 10 . Peel off the backing pa per and stick the supplied wiring diagram decal on the fir ebox bottom approximately 3" to the right of the blow er speed control bracket (see Figure 33).
18 105453 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE) ® Figure 35 - Gas Connection * The A.G.A. design-certified manual shutoff valve may be supplied with the appliance or you can purchase it from your dealer. CAUTION: Use only new, black iron or steel pipe.
19 105453 OWNER’S MANUAL Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) 1. Disconnect fireplace and its indi vidual manual shutoff v alve from gas supply piping system. Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa) will damag e fireplace gas regulator .
20 105453 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE) ® FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION Continued Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) 1. Close manual shutoff v alve (see Fig- ure 37).
21 105453 OWNER’S MANUAL REMOVING/REPLACING GLASS DOOR CAUTION: Do not operate this fireplace with a broken glass door panel or without the glass door panel securely in place. For re- placement part information see Replacement Parts , page 30. 1. Remove the upper louv er panel by lift- ing upward and out (see Figure 44).
22 105453 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE) ® INSTALLING OPTIONAL BRICK LINER D8037 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 32.
23 105453 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 bur ner and along the space betw een the burner and gra te prongs (see Figure 52).
24 105453 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE) ® O F F P I L O T O N L O I H OPERA TING FIREPLACE WARNING: If you do not fol- low these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus- ing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
25 105453 OWNER’S MANUAL O F F P I L O T O N L O I H ON OFF REMOTE OFF ON 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.
26 105453 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE) ® PILOT AND BURNERS • Remove ember material before cleaning burners and r eplace when cleaning is complete. • Burner and controls should be cleaned with compressed air to remov e dust, dirt, or lint.
27 105453 OWNER’S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle, or similar object to clean pilot.
28 105453 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE) ® OBSERVED PROBLEM Burner does not light after pilot is lit Delayed ignition burner Burner backfiring during combustion Slight smoke or odor durin.
29 105453 OWNER’S MANUAL www.desatech.com TROUBLESHOOTING Continued WARNING: If you smell gas • Shut off gas supply. • Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building. • Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone.
30 105453 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE) ® SER VICE HINTS When Gas Pressure Is Too Low: • pilot will not stay lit • burners will hav e delayed ignition • fireplace will not produce .
31 105453 OWNER’S MANUAL SPECIFICA TIONS BDV34N(A) BDV34P(A) 15,000/21,000 Btu/hr 16,000/20,000 Btu/hr Gas Type Natural Propane Ignition Piezo Piezo Manifold Pressure 3.5" w.c. 10.0" w.c. Minimum Inlet Supply Pressure 4.5" w.c. 11.0" w.
32 105453 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE) ® MANUAL BLOWER KIT GA3700 Manual-variable control blower accessory for the B DV Series fireplaces. THERMOSTATICALLY- CONTROLLED BLOWER KIT DA3610T Provides better heat distribution. Blower turns off and on automatically, as needed.
33 105453 OWNER’S MANUAL ACCESSORIES Continued DUPLEX OUTLET KIT GA3555 (NOT SHOWN) For built-in installation when accessory blowers are used. BRASS PERIMETER TRIM KIT - GA6090 (Not Shown) Optional three sided brass trim kit covers unfinished edges around fireplace.
34 105453 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE) ® ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN BDV34N(A) 1 2 3 4 6 7 7 8 9 10 1 1 (Included in Hardware Pack) 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 2.
35 105453 OWNER’S MANUAL P ARTS LIST DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE BDV34N(A) This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 30 of this manual. KEY NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY.
36 105453 DIRECT -VENT FIREPLACE (NA TURAL/PROP ANE) ® ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN BDV34P(A) 1 2 3 4 6 7 7 8 9 10 1 1 (Included in Hardware Pack) 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 2.
37 105453 OWNER’S MANUAL P ARTS LIST DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE BDV34P(A) This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 30 of this manual. KEY NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY.
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.
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