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W415-0812 / D / 08.16.12

16.0 WARRANTY

CONTINENTAL® warrants its products against manufacturing defects to the original purchaser only. Registering your warranty is not necessary. 
Simply provide your proof of purchase along with the model and serial number to make a warranty claim. CONTINENTAL® reserves the right to 
have its representative inspect any product or part thereof prior to honouring any warranty claim. Provided that the purchase was made through an 
authorized CONTINENTAL® dealer your appliance is subject to the following conditions and limitations:
Warranty coverage begins on the date of original installation. 
This factory warranty is non-transferable and may not be extended whatsoever by any of our representatives.
The gas appliance must be installed by a licensed, authorized service technician or contractor. Installation must be done in accordance with the 
installation instructions included with the product and all local and national building and 

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caused by misuse, lack of maintenance, accident, alterations, abuse or neglect and parts installed from other manufacturers will nullify this warranty.
This limited warranty further does not cover any scratches, dents, corrosion or discoloring caused by excessive heat, abrasive and chemical cleaners 
nor chipping on porcelain enamel parts, mechanical breakage of PHAZER™ logs and embers.
CONTINENTAL® warrants its stainless steel burners against defects in workmanship and material for life, subject to the following conditions: During 
the 

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 rst 10 years CONTINENTAL® will replace or repair the defective parts at our option free of charge. From 10 years to life, CONTINENTAL® will 

provide replacement burners at 50% of the current retail price.
In the 

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 rst year only, this warranty extends to the repair or replacement of warranted parts which are defective in material or workmanship provided 

that the product has been operated in accordance with the operation instructions and under normal conditions.
After the 

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 rst year, with respect to this President’s Lifetime Limited Warranty, CONTINENTAL® may, at its discretion, fully discharge all obligations 

with respect to this warranty by refunding to the original warranted purchaser the wholesale price of any warranted but defective part(s).
CONTINENTAL® will not be responsible for installation, labour or any other expenses related to the reinstallation of a warranted part and such 
expenses are not covered by this warranty.
Notwithstanding any provisions contained in the President’s Lifetime Limited Warranty, CONTINENTAL’S responsibility under this warranty is de

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as above and it shall not in any event extend to any incidental, consequential or indirect damages.
This warranty de

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 nes the obligations and liability of CONTINENTAL® with respect to the CONTINENTAL® gas appliance and any other warranties 

expressed or implied with respect to this product, its components or accessories are excluded.
CONTINENTAL® neither assumes, nor authorizes any third party to assume, on its behalf, any other liabilities with respect to the sale of this product. 
CONTINENTAL® will not be responsible for: over-

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 ring, downdrafts, spillage caused by environmental conditions such as rooftops, buildings, nearby 

trees, hills, mountains, inadequate vents or ventilation, excessive venting con

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 gurations, insuf

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 cient 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, weather damage, long periods of 
dampness, condensation, damaging chemicals or cleaners will not be the responsibility of CONTINENTAL®.
All parts replaced under the President’s Limited Lifetime Warranty Policy are subject to a single claim.
During the 

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 rst 10 years CONTINENTAL® will replace or repair the defective parts covered by the lifetime warranty at our discretion free of charge.  

From 10 years to life, CONTINENTAL® will provide replacement parts at 50% of the current retail price.
All parts replaced under the warranty will be covered for a period of 90 days from the date of their installation.
The manufacturer may require that defective parts or products be returned or that digital pictures be provided to support the claim.  Returned products 
are to be shipped prepaid to the manufacturer for investigation.  If a product is found to be defective, the manufacturer will repair or replace such 
defect.
Before shipping your appliance or defective components, your dealer must obtain an authorization number.  Any merchandise shipped without 
authorization will be refused and returned to sender.
Shipping costs are not covered under this warranty.
Additional service fees may apply if you are seeking warranty service from a dealer.
Labour, travel, diagnostic tests, shipping and other related charges are not covered by this warranty.

2.8B

CONTINENTAL® products are manufactured under the strict Standard of the world recognized ISO 9001 : 2008 Quality 

Assurance Certi

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CONTINENTAL® products are designed with superior components and materials assembled by trained craftsmen 

who take great pride in their work. The burner and valve assembly are leak and test-

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 red at a quality test station. The 

complete appliance is again thoroughly inspected by a quali

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 ed technician before packaging to ensure that you, the 

customer, receives the quality product that you expect from CONTINENTAL®.

The following materials and workmanship in your new CONTINENTAL® gas appliance are warranted against defects 
for as long as you own the appliance. This covers: combustion chamber, heat exchanger, stainless steel burner, 
phazer™ logs and embers, rocks, ceramic glass (thermal breakage only), gold plated parts against tarnishing, 
porcelainized enameled components and aluminum extrusion trims.*
Electrical (110V and millivolt) components and wearable parts such as blowers, gas valves, thermal switch, switches, 
wiring, remote controls, ignitor, gasketing, and pilot assembly are covered and CONTINENTAL® will provide 
replacement parts free of charge during the 

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 rst year of the limited warranty.*

Any labour related to warranty repair is not covered.
* Construction of models vary. Warranty applies only to components included with your speci

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CONTINENTAL® GAS APPLIANCE PRESIDENT’S LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY

CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS

ALL SPECIFICATIONS AND DESIGNS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE DUT TO ON-GOING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENTS. 

CONTINENTAL® IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF WOLF STEEL LTD.

Summary of Contents for BCDV40-N

Page 1: ...diately call your gas supplier from a neighbour s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed...

Page 2: ...VENTING 23 6 2 FRAMING 23 6 3 BRICK PANEL INSTALLATION 24 6 4 FACING 24 6 5 FINISHING 24 7 0 FRAMING 25 7 1 MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES 25 7 2 MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE ENCLOSURES 25 7 3...

Page 3: ...K PANEL INSTALLATION section Louvre see LOUVRE INSTALLATION section Door see END DOOR INSTALLATION section Door see DOOR INSTALLATION section Venting see VENTING section Top see COUNTER TOP BAR INSTAL...

Page 4: ...tive 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...

Page 5: ...INLET GAS INLET 6 1 2 38 32 1 2 37 5 8 36 38 5 8 22 1 8 22 1 8 2 1 2 OPEN END 2 1 3 SEE THRU 5 DIA 8 DIA 2 1 2 4 1 4 ELECTRICAL INLET GAS INLET 6 1 2 38 32 1 2 37 5 8 36 38 5 8 22 1 8 25 1 8 22 1 8 5...

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 o...

Page 7: ...SONS MANUFACTUREES TITRE 24 CFR SECTION 3280 DANS LE CAS OU CETTE NORME D ETATS UNIS NE PEUT ETRE APPLIQUEE SE REFERER A LA NORME RELATIVE AU CRITERE DE MESURES DE SECURITE CONTRE L INCENDIE POUR LES...

Page 8: ...installation NOTE This appliance must be installed with a continuous connection of exhaust and air intake vent pipes Utilizing alternate constructions such as a chimney as part of the vent system is n...

Page 9: ...arious terminations use either the 5 foot vent kit GD420 or the 10 foot vent kit GD430 For optimum flame appearance and appliance performance keep the vent length and number of elbows to a minimum The...

Page 10: ...quired the appliance must have a minimum vertical rise immediately off the appliance of 57 When installing with no vertical rise ensure that the vent pipe does not slope downward When terminating vert...

Page 11: ...the air termination above grade The periscope must be installed so that when final grading is completed the bottom air slot is located a minimum of 12 above grade The maximum allowable vent length is...

Page 12: ...jacent 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...

Page 13: ...s 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 2 For the following symbols used in the venting...

Page 14: ...HO 03 one 45 elbow two 90 elbows 135 03 225 135 2 7 FT HT HR HO 4 5 2 7 7 2 FT HT VT 7 2 8 15 2 FT Formula 1 HT VT 7 2 8 Formula 2 HT VT 40 FT 15 2 40 Since both formulas are met this vent configurati...

Page 15: ...45 elbow four 90 elbows 135 03 405 135 8 1 FT HT HR HO 5 5 8 1 13 6 FT HT VT 13 6 5 5 19 1 FT Formula 1 HT 4 2 VT 4 2 VT 4 2 x 5 5 FT 23 1 FT 13 6 23 1 Formula 2 HT VT 24 75 FT 19 1 24 75 Since both...

Page 16: ...elbow 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 one 45 three 90 elbows 135 03 45 2...

Page 17: ...e this formula is not met this vent configuration is unacceptable Formula 2 HT VT 40 FT 15 9 40 Since only formula 2 is met this vent configuration in unacceptable and a new fireplace location or vent...

Page 18: ...THE FRAMING AROUND THE APPLIANCE STAND OFFS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIR SPACE CLEARANCE MAY CAUSE OVER HEATING AND FIRE PREVENT CONTACT WITH SAGGING OR LOOSE INSULATION OR FRAMING AND OTHER COMBUSTIBLE M...

Page 19: ...type appear ance with the minimum height allowed framing must be non combustible and may be done with metal studding attached to the top extension sides or the upper frame of the appliance The top ex...

Page 20: ...ay protrude in these areas It is not necessary to install a hearth extension with this appliance When roughing in the appliance raise the appliance to accommodate for the thickness of the finished flo...

Page 21: ...TAINED WITHIN THE CAVITY DO NOT NOTCH THE FRAMING AROUND THE APPLIANCE STAND OFFS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIR SPACE CLEARANCE MAY CAUSE OVER HEATING AND FIRE PREVENT CONTACT WITH SAGGING OR LOOSE INSULATI...

Page 22: ...o FINISHING section for complete instructions regarding mantel requirements and installations log place ment glass door and upper and lower louvre attachments A minimum of 3 of cement board or non com...

Page 23: ...AIN AIR SPACE CLEARANCE MAY CAUSE OVER HEATING AND FIRE PREVENT CONTACT WITH SAGGING OR LOOSE INSULATION OR FRAMING AND OTHER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS BLOCK OPENING INTO THE CHASE TO PREVENT ENTRY OF BLO...

Page 24: ...AIL 5 6 6 4 FACING Combustible materials may be installed flush with the front of the appliance but must not cover any of the black face areas of the appliance Non combustible material brick stone or...

Page 25: ...ides and 2 at the top of the vent pipe on all horizontal runs to combustibles is required Use firestop spacer W010 2116 supplied VERTICAL VENT SECTIONS A minimum clearance of 1 all around the vent pip...

Page 26: ...he minimum clearances to combustibles are maintained Non combustible material can be used provided the minimum clearances to combustible materials are applied The minimum enclosure volume must be incr...

Page 27: ...learances when a non combustible facing is used TOP OF APPLIANCE 11 MANTEL 7 11 7 MANTEL 32 1 2 WARNING RISK OF FIRE MAINTAIN ALL SPECIFIED AIR SPACE CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH...

Page 28: ...CTLY ALL INNER 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 TH...

Page 29: ...gainst the firestop top and secure the two together Adjust the assembly to ensure it is tight to the vent Secure firestop to wall This restricts cold air from being drawn into the room or around the a...

Page 30: ...ain 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...

Page 31: ...irestop 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 caulkin...

Page 32: ...tor 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...

Page 33: ...al Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 in the United States D When flexing any gas line support the gas valve so that the lines are not bent or kinked E The gas line flex connector should be installed t...

Page 34: ...valve to the wall switch or millivolt thermostat The recommended maximum lead length depends on wire size WIRE SIZE MAX LENGTH 14 gauge 100 feet 16 gauge 60 feet 18 gauge 40 feet Disconnect the existi...

Page 35: ...ith screws along the bottom of the door Tighten screws snugly Do not over tighten DOOR STEEL LIP 9 1 DOOR INSTALLATION DOOR OPENING AND CLOSING The upper louvres must be removed to allow the door to b...

Page 36: ...ppliance In order to obtain a smooth transition from the trim surround to the wall it is recommended that the top extension be removed and the appliance be installed following the above procedure 9 3...

Page 37: ...N MAY OCCUR THE LOGS ARE FRAGILE AND SHOULD BE HANDLED WITH CARE 76 1A B Place log 1 diagonally across the textured burner onto the pins The texture is designed to cradle the underside of the log A Lo...

Page 38: ...locator on the top of log 1 Log colours may vary During the initial use of the appliance the colours will become more uniform as colour pigments burn in during the heat activated curing process Posit...

Page 39: ...eed 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 prevent...

Page 40: ...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...

Page 41: ...heck that main burner is operating on HI AFTER TAKING PRESSURE READINGS TIGHTEN SCREWS FIRMLY TO SEAL DO NOT OVER TORQUE LEAK TEST 39 3 P I P I L O T N O L O T HI L O F F O A B PILOT SCREW PILOT BURNE...

Page 42: ...OT BURNER ELECTRODE FLAME SENSOR 54 1A 12 4 RESTRICTING VERTICAL VENTS 77 3 Vertical installations may display a very active flame If this appearance is not desirable the vent exit must be restricted...

Page 43: ...gs rocks or glass Failure to properly position the media may cause carboning which can be distributed in the surrounding living area F Check to see that the main burner ignites completely on all openi...

Page 44: ...A FAST ACTING THERMOCOUPLE SUPPLIED BY WOLF STEEL LTD WARNING COMMON COMPONENTS REF NO PART NO DESCRIPTION 1 W550 0001 CHARCOAL EMBERS 2 W562 0009 DOOR GASKET 100 3 W010 0454 GLASS W GASKET 4 W010 177...

Page 45: ...RMOPILE 38 W680 0005 THERMOCOUPLE 39 W240 0006 ELECTRODE W WIRE 40 W357 0001 PIEZO IGNITER 41 W456 0053 53 MAIN BURNER ORIFICE PROPANE 41 W456 0038 38 MAIN BURNER ORIFICE NATURAL GAS 42 W725 0026 PROP...

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Page 47: ...QUE BRASS 11 L36PB LOUVRE KIT UPPER LOWER POLISHED BRASS 11 L36SS LOUVRE KIT UPPER LOWER BRUSHED STAINLESS STEEL 12 ELB40PB END LOUVRE KIT POLISHED BRASS 12 ELB40AB END LOUVRE KIT ANTIQUE BRASS 12 ELB...

Page 48: ...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 i...

Page 49: ...action is too great Check to ensure venting is properly sealed If a restrictor plate is not included with the unit restrict vent exit with the restrictor plate kit listed in the ACCESSORIES section Ca...

Page 50: ...caused by environmental conditions such as rooftops buildings nearby trees hills mountains inadequate vents or ventilation excessive venting configurations insufficient makeup air or negative air pre...

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