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W415-0672 / C / 08.13.12

1.0 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

See the section “MINIMUM
CLEARANCE TO
COMBUSTIBLE
ENCLOSURES” for drywall (or
other combustible material).

See the section “MINIMUM
MANTEL CLEARANCES”.

See the section
“FRAMING”.

Side

Wall

See the section
“FRAMING”.

See the section
“VENTING” and
“INSTALLATION”.

See the section
“LOUVRE INSTALLATION”.

See the section
“RATING PLATE INFORMATION”.

Summary of Contents for BCDV33NR

Page 1: ...ructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the supplier If the information in these instructions are not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or loss of life HOT GLASS WILL CAUSE BURNS DO NOT TOUCH GLASS UNTIL COOLED NEVER ALLOW CHILD...

Page 2: ...T CONNECTION 24 4 3 USING RIGID VENT COMPONENTS 25 4 3 1 HORIZONTAL AIR TERMINAL INSTALLATION 25 4 3 2 EXTENDED HORIZONTAL AND CORNER TERMINAL INSTALLATION 25 4 3 3 VERTICAL AIR TERMINAL INSTALLATION 26 4 4 GAS INSTALLATION 27 4 5 OPTIONAL WALL SWITCH 27 4 6 HARD WIRE INSTALLATION 28 4 7 MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION 28 5 0 FRAMING 29 5 1 CDV33 FRAMING 29 5 1 1 MINIMUM FRAMING DIMENSIONS 30 5 2 BCDV33 ...

Page 3: ...TO COMBUSTIBLE ENCLOSURES for drywall or other combustible material See the section MINIMUM MANTEL CLEARANCES See the section FRAMING Side Wall See the section FRAMING See the section VENTING and INSTALLATION See the section LOUVRE INSTALLATION See the section RATING PLATE INFORMATION ...

Page 4: ...ative that the control compartments burners and circulating blower and its passageway in the appliance and venting system are kept clean The appliance and its venting system should be inspected before use and at least annually by a qualified service person More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting bedding material etc The appliance area must be kept clear and free...

Page 5: ... DIMENSIONS 2 1 2 CDV33 DIMENSIONS 35 29 5 8 GAS INLET ELECTRICAL INLET LEFT SIDE 34 1 4 17 13 1 2 81 2 4 DIA 7 DIA 11 5 3 4 13 2 5 8 20 1 4 29 33 29 5 8 5 3 4 GAS INLET 13 2 5 8 ELECTRICAL INLET LEFT SIDE 20 1 4 29 34 1 4 17 13 1 2 81 2 4 DIA 7 DIA 11 ...

Page 6: ... should choose a location where the vent will pass through the house without cutting a floor or roof joist If the appliance is installed directly on carpeting vinyl tile or other combustible material other than wood flooring the appliance shall be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth Some appliances have optional fans or blowers If an optional fan or blower is inst...

Page 7: ...r Column Max Inlet Gas Supply Pressure 7 Water Column 13 Water Column 7 Water Column 13 Water Column Manifold Pressure Under Flow Conditions 3 5 Water Column 10 Water Column 3 5 Water Column 10 Water Column For elevations between 2 000 and 4 500 ft above sea level this appliance must be de rated by 10 using the certified High Altitude Kit This appliance is approved for bathroom bedroom and bed sit...

Page 8: ... CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS DEGAGEMENTS MINIMAUX DES MATERIAUX COMBUSTIBLES TOP DESSUS 0 RECESSED DEPTH PROFONDEUR D ENCASTRE 12 FLOOR PLANCHER 0 VENT EVENT 1 SIDES COTES 0 MANTEL MANTEAU 2 BACK ARRIERE 0 MAXIMUM HORIZONTAL EXTENSION L EXTENSION HORIZONTALE MAXIMALE 2 SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR GREATER EXTENSIONS REFERER AU MANUEL D INSTRUCTION POUR DES EXTENSIONS PLUS GRANDES MINIMUM AND ...

Page 9: ...vided for the initial installation WARNING RISK OF FIRE MAINTAIN SPECIFIED AIR SPACE CLEARANCES TO VENT PIPE AND APPLIANCE IF VENTING IS INCLUDED WITH SPACERS THE VENT SYSTEM MUST BE SUPPORTED EVERY 3 FEET FOR BOTH VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL RUNS USE SUPPORTS OR EQUIVALENT NON COMBUSTIBLE STRAPPING TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED CLEARANCE FROM COMBUSTIBLES USE WOLF STEEL LTD SUPPORT RING ASSEMBLY W010 0370...

Page 10: ...ermination kits wall terminal kit GD222 GD222R or 1 12 to 7 12 pitch roof terminal kit GD110 8 12 to 12 12 roof terminal kit GD111 flat roof terminal kit GD112 or periscope kit GD201 for wall penetration below grade With flexible venting in conjunction with the various terminations use either the 5 foot vent kit GD220 or the 10 foot vent kit GD330 Foroptimumflameappearanceandapplianceperformance k...

Page 11: ...11 W415 0672 C 08 13 12 3 2 TYPICAL VENT INSTALLATION 16 MINIMUM 40 FT MAXIMUM 3 FT MINIMUM 20 1 4 MIN 24 MAXIMUM 20 1 4 MINIMUM PLUS RISE See VENTING section ...

Page 12: ...lowable vent length is 10 for a fireplace and 8 for a stove 9 6A 20 MAXIMUM 6 RISE MINIMUM 3 3 SPECIAL VENT INSTALLATIONS 3 3 1 PERISCOPE TERMINATION 12 MINIMUM TO GRADE 24 MINIMUM 3 3 2 CORNER TERMINATION The maximum vent length for a corner installation is 20 of horizontal run in addition to the 45 offset In this case zero rise is acceptable when using rigid Flexible venting must maintain a 6 ri...

Page 13: ...adjacent wall including neighbouring buildings P 8 8 Roof must be non combustible without openings Q 3 3 See chart for wider wall dimensions R 6 6 See chart for deeper wall dimensions The terminal shall not be installed on any wall that has an open ing between the terminal and the open side of the structure S 12 12 Clearance under a covered balcony Δ The terminal shall not be located less than 6 f...

Page 14: ... maximum of 40 feet 3 5 times the vertical rise equal to or greater than the horizontal run 3 times the vertical rise equal to or greater than the horizontal run 3 6 DEFINITIONS 14 1 For the following symbols used in the venting calculations and examples are greater than equal to or greater than less than equal to or less than HT total of both horizontal vent lengths Hr and offsets Ho in feet HR c...

Page 15: ... 14 6 FT HT VT 14 6 15 29 6 FT Formula 1 HT VT 14 6 15 Formula 2 HT VT 40 FT 29 6 40 Since both formulas are met this vent configuration is acceptable 0 2 5 5 7 5 10 12 5 15 40 10 20 30 17 5 20 1 6 1 6 38 3 90 V1 V2 H1 H2 90 90 90 H3 Simple venting configuration only two 90 elbows See graph to determine the required vertical rise VT for the required horizontal run HT REQUIRED VERTICAL RISE IN FEET...

Page 16: ...xample V1 4 FT V2 1 5 FT VT V1 V2 4 1 5 5 5 FT H1 2 FT H2 1 FT H3 1 FT H4 1 5 FT HR H1 H2 H3 H4 2 1 1 1 5 5 5 FT HO 03 four 90 elbows one 45 elbow 90 03 90 90 90 90 45 90 9 45 FT HT HR HO 5 5 9 45 14 95 FT HT VT 14 95 5 5 20 45 FT Formula 1 HT 3 5VT 3 5VT 3 5 x 5 5 19 25 FT 14 95 19 25 Formula 2 HT VT 24 75 FT 20 45 24 75 Since both formulas are met this vent configuration is acceptable The shaded...

Page 17: ...ow the following formulas apply Formula 1 HT VT Formula 2 HT VT 40 feet Example V1 5 FT V2 10 FT VT V1 V2 5 10 15 FT H1 3 FT H2 2 5 FT HR H1 H2 3 2 5 5 5 FT HO 03 three 90 elbows 90 03 270 90 5 4 FT HT HR HO 5 5 5 4 10 9 FT HT VT 10 9 15 25 9 FT Formula 1 HT VT 10 9 15 Formula 2 HT VT 40 FT 25 9 40 Since both formulas are met this vent configuration is acceptable The shaded area within the lines r...

Page 18: ...19 HT VT 18 7 For vent configurations requiring more than one 90 elbow the following formulas apply Formula 1 HT 3 VT Formula 2 HT VT 40 FT Example V1 1 5 FT V2 5 FT VT V1 V2 1 5 5 6 5 FT H1 1 FT H2 1 FT H3 10 75 FT HR H1 H2 H3 1 1 10 75 12 75 FT HO 03 three 90 elbows one 45 elbow 90 03 270 45 90 6 75 FT HT HR HO 12 75 6 75 19 5 FT HT VT 19 5 6 5 26 FT Formula 1 HT 3 VT 3 VT 3 x 6 5 19 5 FT 19 5 1...

Page 19: ...NER EXHAUST AND OUTER INTAKE VENT PIPE JOINTS MAY BE SEALED USING EITHER RED RTV HIGH TEMP SILICONE SEALANT W573 0002 NOT SUPPLIED OR BLACK HIGH TEMP MILL PAC W573 0007 NOT SUPPLIED WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE APPLIANCE EXHAUST FLUE COLLAR WHICH MUST BE SEALED USING MILL PAC IF USING PIPE CLAMPS TO CONNECT VENT COMPONENTS 3 SCREWS MUST ALSO BE USED TO ENSURE THE CONNECTION CANNOT SLIP OFF DO NOT CLA...

Page 20: ...combustible walls that are less than 8 1 2 thick but the vent shield must extend the full depth of the combustible wall C Insert the firestop sleeve assembly into the wall mark the wall depth and trim the vent sleeve to suit The screws that secure the vent sleeve may need to be repositioned to ensure a rigid assembly is maintained D Apply a bead of caulking not supplied to the inside surface of th...

Page 21: ...ntain the required clearance to combustibles Once the vent pipe is installed in its final position apply sealant between the pipe and the firestop assembly C In the attic slide the vent pipe collar down to cover up the open end of the shield and tighten This will prevent any materials such as insulation from filling up the 1 air space around the pipe 21 1 CAULKING VENT PIPE SHIELD FIRESTOP UNDERSI...

Page 22: ...firestop maintaining the required clearance to combustibles Holding the air terminal lettering in an upright readable position secure to the exterior wall and make weather tight by sealing with caulking not supplied D If more vent pipe needs to be used to reach the fireplace couple them together as illustrated The vent system must be supported approximately every 3 feet for both vertical and horiz...

Page 23: ...ctor leaving a min 3 4 of the air terminal connector showing above the top of the flashing Slide the flashing underneath the sides and upper edge of the shingles Ensure that the air terminal connector is properly centred within the flashing giving a 3 4 margin all around Fasten to the roof Do not nail through the lower portion of the flashing Make weather tight by sealing with caulking Where possi...

Page 24: ...cure with 3 screws and flat washers Seal the joint and screw holes using the high temperature sealant W573 0007 not supplied B Install the outer flex pipe to the fireplace Attach and seal the joints using the high temperature sealant W573 0002 not supplied 28 4 HIGH TEMPERATURE SEALANT SCREWS 1 1 2 OVERLAP ...

Page 25: ...on secure to the exterior wall and make weather tight by sealing with caulking not supplied The air terminal mounting plate may be recessed into the exterior wall or siding no greater than the depth of the return flange 26 1 SCREWS 10x2 OUTER RIGID PIPE CAULKING INNER RIGID PIPE SCREWS SELF DRILLING 8x1 2 1 OVERLAP SEALANT HI TEMP WARNING RISK OF FIRE DO NOT ALLOW LOOSE MATERIALS OR INSULATION TO ...

Page 26: ...underneath the sides and upper edge of the shingles Ensure that the air terminal connector is properly centered within the flashing giving a 3 4 margin all around Fasten to the roof Do NOT nail through the lower portion of the flashing Make weather tight by sealing with caulking Where possible cover the sides and top edges of the flashing with roofing material G Apply a heavy bead of waterproof ca...

Page 27: ...NTROL WHEN ATTACHING GAS SUPPLY PIPE TO PREVENT DAMAGING GAS LINE ALWAYS LIGHT THE PILOT WHETHER FOR THE FIRST TIME OR IF THE GAS SUPPLY HAS RUN OUT WITH THE GLASS DOOR OPENED OR REMOVED PURGING OF THE GAS SUPPLY LINE SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN ASSURE THAT A CONTINUOUS GAS FLOW IS AT THE BURNER BEFORE CLOSING THE DOOR ENSURE ADEQUATE VENTILATION FOR GAS AND ELECTRICAL LO...

Page 28: ...he appropriate securing kit For mobile home installations the appliance must be fastened in place It is recommended that the appliance be secured in all installations Always turn off the pilot and the fuel supply at the source prior to moving the mobile home After moving the mobile home and prior to lighting the appliance ensure that the logs are positioned correctly This appliance is certified to...

Page 29: ...FIRE IN ORDER TO AVOID THE POSSIBILITY OF EXPOSED INSULATION OR VAPOUR BARRIER COMING IN CONTACT WITH THE APPLIANCE BODY IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE WALLS OF THE APPLIANCE ENCLOSURE BE FINISHED IE DRYWALL SHEETROCK AS YOU WOULD FINISH ANY OTHER OUTSIDE WALL OF A HOME THIS WILL ENSURE THAT CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES IS MAINTAINED WITHIN THE CAVITY DO NOT NOTCH THE FRAMING AROUND THE APPLIANCE STAND O...

Page 30: ...ECTAMENTE LES ESPACEURS SONT EMBALLÉS À PLAT AVANT DE CONSTRUIRE L OSSATURE ASSUREZ VOUS QUE LES ESPACEURS SONT PLIÉS ET FIXÉS EN PLACE À L AIDE DE VIS Combustion protrusions such as mantels and shelves may occur at or after a minimum distance of 2 away from the side of the appliance Thereafter the depth of any protrusions must be equal to or less than the distance from the side of the appliance u...

Page 31: ...E MATERIALS MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES MUST BE MAINTAINED OR A SERIOUS FIRE HAZARD COULD RESULT THE APPLIANCE REQUIRES A MINIMUM ENCLOSURE HEIGHT MEASURE FROM THE APPLIANCE BASE IF STEEL STUD FRAMING KITS WITH CEMENT BOARD ARE PROVIDED THEY MUST BE INSTALLED 71 1 It is best to frame your appliance after it is positioned and the vent system is installed Frame to local building codes It is no...

Page 32: ...than the distance from the side of the appliance up to a depth of 6 after which no greater clearance than 6 is required This can be considered a side wall with no length boundary 5 2 1 MINIMUM FRAMING DIMENSIONS 13 1 4 34 3 4 33 1 4 FINISHING MATERIAL 5 3 4 GAS INLET LOCATION 2 5 8 3 1 2 HEADER ENCLOSURE TOP 33 1 4 MIN 3 4 3 4 4 7 M I N 34 3 4 13 1 4 13 1 4 34 3 4 INSIDE CHASE OUTSIDE CHASE 2 4 4 ...

Page 33: ...TIBLE NON COMBUSTIBLE 0 IF NON COMBUSTIBLE FINISHING IS USED SUCH AS BRICK AND STONE 29 Combustible Mantel clearance can vary according to the Mantel depth Use the graph to help evaluate the clearance needed These same requirements apply to any combustibles protruding on either side of the appliance TOP OF APPLIANCE 8 MANTEL 8 6 6 4 4 2 2 5 4 MINIMUM MANTEL CLEARANCES WARNING RISK OF FIRE MAINTAIN...

Page 34: ... DOOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION WARNING GLASS MAY BE HOT DO NOT TOUCH GLASS UNTIL COOLED THE DOOR LATCHES ARE PART OF A SAFETY SYSTEM AND MUST BE PROPERLY ENGAGED DO NOT OPERATE THE APPLIANCE WITH LATCHES DISENGAGED FACING AND OR FINISHING MATERIALS MUST NOT INTERFERE WITH AIR FLOW THROUGH AIR OPENINGS LOUVRES OPENINGS OPERATION OF LOUVRES OR DOORS OR ACCESS FOR SERVICE OBSERVE ALL CLEARANCES WHEN ...

Page 35: ... close to the rear wall of the firebox as possible A B Sit the bottom of log 2 onto the locating pin on the left side of the log support Position the top of the log into the pocket provided on the top of the rear log 1 C D Position the notch located in the bottom end of log 3 against the centre grate post Rest the top of log 3 into the pocket at the top end of log 2 NOTE There are 2 extra logs inc...

Page 36: ...of log 3 against the centre grate post Rest the top of log 3 into the pocket at the top end of log 2 Place the bottom of log 4 onto the locating pin on the right side of the log support Rest the top into the pocket provided on the center log 3 6 4 CDV33 6 4 1 GLOWING EMBERS FRONT BURNER PORTS 6 5 Tear the glowing embers into pieces and place onto the front row of burner ports in front of logs 5 an...

Page 37: ...louvre assembly back Lift the clip HOOD Attach the hood by pressing the top flange into the clips along the top of the louvre open ing Secure using a screw through the centre slot 6 5 CHARCOAL EMBERS BCDV33 ONLY 32 1 Randomly place the charcoal embers along the front and sides of the log support tray in a realistic manner Fine dust found in the bottom of the bag should not be used NOTE Charcoal em...

Page 38: ... Attach and secure the variable speed switch using the nut provided Plug the harness cord into the receptacle The wire harness provided in this kit is a universal harness When installed ensure that any excess wire is contained preventing it from making contact with moving or hot objects Because the blower is thermally activated when turned on it will automatically start approximately 10 minutes af...

Page 39: ...lot burner to be lit until the thermo couple has cooled Allow approximately 60 seconds for the thermocouple to cool When lighting and re lighting the gas knob cannot be turned from pilot to off unless the knob is depressed slightly 1 Stop Read the above safety information on this label 2 Turn off all electric power to the appliance 3 Turn the gas knob clockwise to off 4 Wait five 5 minutes to clea...

Page 40: ...9 1 PILOT BURNER ADJUSTMENT Adjust the pilot screw to provide properly sized flame Turn in a clockwise direction to reduce the gas flow Inlet pressure can be checked by turning screw A counter clockwise until loosened and then placing pressure gauge tubing over the test point Gauge should read 7 minimum 4 5 water column for natural gas or 13 11 minimum water column for propane Check that main burn...

Page 41: ... 3 FLAME CHARACTERISTICS 9 4 RESTRICTING VERTICAL VENTS CDV33 BCDV33 77 3 Vertical installations may display a very active flame If this appearance is not desirable the vent exit must be restricted using a restrictor vent kit Refer to ACCESORIES in the REPLACEMENTS section for the appropriate kit This will reduce the velocity of the exhaust gases slowing down the flame pattern and creating a more ...

Page 42: ...and bottom of the door is not broken or missing Replace if necessary H If for any reason the vent air intake system is disassembled re install and re seal per the instructions provided for the initial installation 40 1 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE TURN OFF THE GAS AND ELECTRICAL POWER BEFORE SERVICING THE APPLIANCE APPLIANCE MAY BE HOT DO NOT SERVICE UNTIL APPLIANCE HAS COOLED DO NOT USE AB...

Page 43: ...EPLACEMENTS Contact your dealer or the factory for questions concerning prices and policies on replacement parts Normally all parts can be ordered through your Authorized dealer distributor FOR WARRANTY REPLACEMENT PARTS A PHOTOCOPY OF THE ORIGINAL INVOICE WILL BE REQUIRED TO HONOUR THE CLAIM When ordering replacement parts always give the following information Model Serial Number of appliance Ins...

Page 44: ...0420 24 GAUGE ALUMINIUM PIPE 20 W490 0720 W490 0720 24 GAUGE GALVANIZED PIPE 21 W665 0011 W665 0011 NAILING TAB TRIM SIDE 22 W665 0014 W665 0014 NAILING TAB TOP 23 W010 2035 W010 2035 FIRESTOP SLEEVE ASSEMBLY 24 W456 0050 50 W456 0044 44 NATURAL GAS ORIFICE 24 W456 0057 57 W456 0055 55 PROPANE GAS ORIFICE COMPONENTS REF NO BCDV33 CDV33 DESCRIPTION 24 W456 0045 45 NATURAL GAS ORIFICE HI ALTITUDE 24...

Page 45: ...45 W175 0013 7 COUPLER 46 W500 0096 FIRESTOP SPACER 47 GD 301 HEAT GUARD 48 W10 0370 WALL SUPPORT ASSEMBLY 49 W175 0053 DURA VENT ZERO CLEARANCE ADAPTOR 50 W170 0063 VENT PIPE COLLAR 51 VS47KT VENT PIPE SHIELD 52 GZ550 1KT BLOWER KIT 53 B440 KT BLOWER KIT 54 GA 566 HOT AIR KIT 55 W690 0005 THERMOSTAT 110V FOR USE WITH GA 566 56 GA 72 HOT AIR EXHAUST KIT 57 GA 70 EXTENSION KIT 5FT 58 W573 0002 HIGH...

Page 46: ...NE 74 RP4 RP4 RESTRICTOR PLATE 68 TB333PB BEVELLED TRIM KIT POLISHED BRASS 68 TB333SS BEVELLED TRIM KIT STAINLESS STEEL 69 ANI K ANDIRONS PAINTED BLACK 69 ANI G ANDIRONS GOLD PLATED 70 F40 ON OFF REMOTE 70 F50 THERMOSTATIC REMOTE 70 F50DR THERMOSTATIC REMOTE DESIGNER RED 70 F50DY THERMOSTATIC REMOTE DESIGNER GREY 70 F50DK THERMOSTATIC REMOTE DESIGNER BLACK 71 ACS 1 ANTI CONDENSATION SWTICH 43 42 4...

Page 47: ... valve Faulty valve Replace Pilot burning no gas to main burner gas knob is on HI wall switch thermostat is on Thermostat or switch is defective Connect a jumper wire across the wall switch terminals if main burner lights replace switch thermostat Wall switch wiring is defective Disconnect the switch wires connect a jumper wire across terminals 1 3 if the main burner lights check the wires for def...

Page 48: ... on HI Outlet pressure can be checked the same as above using screw B Gauge should read 3 5 water column for natural gas or 10 water column for propane Check that main burner is operating on HI AFTER TAKING PRESSURE READINGS BE SURE TO TURN SCREWS CLOCKWISE FIRMLY TO RESEAL DO NOT OVER TORQUE Leak test with a soap and water solution Flames are very aggressive Door is ajar Ensure the mechanical mea...

Page 49: ...headaches Appliance is spilling Ensure exhaust bracket gasket seal Check door seal and relief flap seal Check for chimney blockage Check that chimney is installed to building code Room is in negative pressure increase fresh air supply Check cap gasket on the flue pipe assembly Remote wall switch is in OFF position main burner comes on when gas knob is turned to ON position Wall switch is mounted u...

Page 50: ...vironmental conditions such as rooftops buildings nearby trees hills mountains inadequate vents or ventilation excessive venting configurations insufficient makeup air or negative air pressures which may or may not be caused by mechanical systems such as exhaust fans furnaces clothes dryers etc Any damages to appliance combustion chamber heat exchanger brass trim or other components due to water w...

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