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DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE

®

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

BHDV37NC, BHDV37PC,

BHDV41NC, AND BHDV41PC

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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.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a

neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s
instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the

fire department.

WARNING: Improper installation,
adjustment, alteration, service, or
maintenance can cause injury or
property damage. Refer to this
manual for correct installation and
operational procedures. For as-
sistance or additional information
consult a qualified installer, ser-
vice agency, or the gas supplier.

This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* manufactured (mobile) home, where
not prohibited by local codes.

WARNING: If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal injury, or
loss of life.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.

— Installation and service must
be performed by a qualified in-
staller, service agency, or the gas
supplier.

— This appliance is only for use
with the type of gas indicated on
the rating plate. This appliance is
not convertible for use with other
gases, unless a certified kit is
used.

* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer.

Summary of Contents for Vanguard BHDV37NC

Page 1: ...as sistanceoradditionalinformation consult a qualified installer ser vice agency or the gas supplier This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket manufactured mobile home where not prohibited by local codes WARNING Iftheinformationinthismanualisnot followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or loss of life FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoli...

Page 2: ...ss door must be properly seated and sealed If this unit is not properly installed by a qualified service person with glass door properly seated and sealed gas leakage can occur Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu with headaches dizziness or nausea If you have these signs the fireplace may not have been installed properly Get fresh air at once Have fi...

Page 3: ...t PIEZO IGNITOR This fireplace has a piezo ignitor This sys tem requires no matches batteries or other sources to light fireplace Figure 1 Vanguard Direct Vent Fireplace BHDV Series Glass Door Assembly Blower Adjustment Optional Installation Piezo Ignitor Valve Burner Pilot Assembly Log Set Grate Assembly Lava Rock Glowing Embers Top Louver Panel Lower Louver Panel Vent Opening Nailing Flange Stan...

Page 4: ...imum 1 clearance to combustibles 37 1 2 41 1 2 34 3 4 36 3 4 20 Vertical Termination 19 Horizontal Termination Note Where two numbers are given the top number is exclusive to the 37 Fireplace and the bottom number is exclusive to the 41 Fireplace CLEARANCES Minimum clearances to combustibles for the fireplace are as follows Back and sides 0 mm Perpendicular walls 6 152mm Floor 0 mm Ceiling to louv...

Page 5: ...ce Minimum clearance between vent pipes and combustible materials is 1 25 mm except where stated otherwise Combustible material may be flush with the top front of fireplace with a maxi mum thichness of 3 4 Do not recess venting terminals into a wall or siding You must install a vinyl siding standoff if vinyl siding is covering the exterior wall Install horizontal venting with a 1 4 rise for every ...

Page 6: ... side walk or a paved driveway located on public property 84 inches 2133mm minimum M clearance under veranda porch deck 12 inches 305mm minimum N clearance above a roof shall extend a minimum of 24 inches 610mm above the highest point when it passes through the roof surface and any other obstruction within a horizontal distance of 18 inches 457mm vent shall not terminate directly above a side walk...

Page 7: ...ermination It is important to select the proper length of vent pipe for the type of termination you choose It is also important to note the wall thickness For Horizontal Termination Select the amount of vertical rise desired The horizon tal run of venting must have 1 4 rise for every 12 of run towards the termination NOTICE Treatment of firestops andconstructionofthechasemay varyfrombuildingtypeto...

Page 8: ...nd el bows to the appliance adaptor with pipe seams oriented towards the wall or floor Twist lock Procedure The female ends of the pipes and fittings have four locking lugs indentations These lugs will slide straight into matching slots on the male ends of adjacent pipes and fit tings All connections must be sealed with high temperature silicone sealant as specified in the second warning state men...

Page 9: ...of the vent cap Position the vent cap in the center of the 7 1 2 or 10 hole on the exterior wall with the arrow on the vent cap pointing up Insure proper clearance of 1 to combustibles is maintained At tach the vent cap with four wood screws supplied see Figure 13 Note Re place the wood screws with appropri ate fasteners for stucco brick concrete or other types of siding For vinyl siding use vinyl...

Page 10: ...orner installation UP Horizontal Venting See information in Figure 18 for Vertical V and Horizontal H maximums and minimums The same amounts apply for flexible venting Note Figure 17 applies to rigid venting only BGFVK Vent Kit Shown recommended for use with cabinet mantels BVK Vent Kit Shown BFGFVK and FGFVK Vent Kits Shown Horizontal Termination Configurations Figures 16 through 20 show differen...

Page 11: ... max 8 min 8 min 20 max 20 max 8 max 20 max Venting with Two 90 Elbows Vertical V Horizontal H1 Horizontal H2 5 min 6 max 6 min 12 max 7 min 18 max 8 min 20 max 20 max 20 max Figure 19 Horizontal Termination Configuration for Rigid Venting Using Two 90 Elbows Figure 20 Horizontal Termination Configuration for Rigid Venting Using Two 90 Elbows with Termination at 90 with Fireplace Continued ...

Page 12: ...ances air space to combustibles when passing through ceilings walls roofs enclo sures attic rafters etc Do not pack air spaces with insulation Also note maxi mum vertical rise of the venting sys tem and any maximum horizontal off set limitations Offsets must fall within the parameters shown in Figure 8 on page 6 2 Set the fireplace in desired location Drop a plumb line down from the ceil ing to th...

Page 13: ...ly using a level Temporarily tack the support box in place through the inside walls and into the roof sheathing 4 Using tin snips cut the supportbox from the top corners down to the roofline and fold the resulting flaps over the roof sheathing see Figure 24 Apply a bead of non hardening mastic around the top edges of the support box to make a seal between the box and the roof Nail in place with ro...

Page 14: ...STALLATION Continued Venting with Two 90 Elbows Vertical V1 Horizontal H 5 min 6 max 6 min 12 max 7 min 18 max 8 min 20 max Note Vertical V1 Vertical V2 20 max Figure 27 Vertical Rigid Venting Configuration Using Two 90 Elbows RVF Kit Shown Note Install restrictor into 4 collar of fireplace as shown Note Install restrictor into 4 collar of fireplace as shown ...

Page 15: ...00 7 x 12 Galvanized Coaxial Pipe 6 pcs D1010 7 x 24 Galvanized Coaxial Pipe 6 pcs D1020 7 x 48 Galvanized Coaxial Pipe 6 pcs D1030 7 Adjustable 7 12 Galvanized Coaxial Pipe 6 pcs D1050 7 x 6 Galvanized Coaxial Pipe 6 pcs D2000 7 x 90 Elbow 6 pcs D2010 7 x 45 Elbow 6 pcs D2020 7 x 30 Elbow 6 pcs D2030 7 x 60 Elbow 6 pcs D3000 Wall Strap Offset Support 6 pcs D3010 Storm Collar 6 pcs D3020 Wall Thim...

Page 16: ...alified ser vicepersonmustinstallfireplace Follow all local codes CAUTION This fireplace cre ateswarmaircurrents Thesecur rents move heat to wall surfaces next to fireplace Installing fire place next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating fireplace where impurities such as to bacco smoke aromatic candles cleaning fluids oil or kerosene lamps etc in the air exist may discolor walls Note Your...

Page 17: ...peration 10 Peel off the backing paper and stick the supplied wiring diagram decal on the firebox bottom approximately 3 to the right of the blower speed control bracket see Figure 33 WARNING Failure to position the parts in accordance with sup plied diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved withthisheatermayresultindam age or personal injury 11 Connect or reconnect gas supply to...

Page 18: ... alternative to test gauge connec tion Purchase the CSA AGA design certi fied equipment shutoff valve from your dealer WARNING A qualified ser vice person must connect fire place to gas supply Follow all local codes CAUTION For propane LP units never connect heater di rectly to the propane LP supply This heater requires an external regulator notsupplied Installthe external regulator between the he...

Page 19: ...as supply line through one of the access holes on side of fireplace 3 Attach a 45 flare union gas connector to flexible gas line from gas supply see Figure 36 Connect flare union to flex ible gas line attached to gas regulator of fireplace see Figure 36 4 Check all gas connections for leaks See Checking Gas Connections CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued Flare Union...

Page 20: ...see Figure 37 2 Open propane LP supply tank valve for propane LPfireplace or main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natu ral gas fireplace 3 Make sure control knob of fireplace is in the OFF position 4 Check all joints from equipment shutoff valve to thermostat gas valve see Fig ure 38 for propane LP or Figure 39 for natural Apply commercial leak test so lution to all gas joints Bubbles f...

Page 21: ...f the cover firmly and pull to separate from the base 6 Feed the electrical wires through the rectangular slots from the back on each side of the base see Figure 41 INSTALLING OPTIONAL WALL MOUNT SWITCH GWMS2 W R Terminal W Terminal R NOTICE TheGWMT1includes25 of wire for installation Your fire place includes 15 of wire for ac cessory installation Choose the length that best fits your needs when i...

Page 22: ...s from the three tabs at the top of the glass door while hold ing door securely keeping it from fall ing forward 3 Grasp door by both sides and ease it upward off of the lower bracket see Figure 44 4 To replace glass door follow the above instructions in reverse Figure 44 Removing Replacing Glass Door Figure 43 Removing Top Louver Panel Top Louver Panel Glass Door Assembly Screw Lower Bracket for ...

Page 23: ... Figure 45 4 Slide the left retainer bracket against the left side brick panel Loosely se cure the bracket screw This secures the left side brick panel 5 Install the right brick panel using the same method described in step 3 6 Slide the right retainer bracket against the right side brick panel Loosely se cure the bracket screw This secures the right side brick panel 7 Install rear brick panel Res...

Page 24: ...odify logs Only use logs supplied with fireplace Removeglassdoor SeeRemoving Replacing GlassDoor page22 Installlogsaccordingto instructions for fireplace model numbers 1 Place log 1 back log on top of grate Make sure the notches in the bottom of the log fit over the grate see Figure 47 2 Restlog 2 largefrontlog onthepinson the front part of the grate see Figure 48 3 Place log 3 C shaped crossover ...

Page 25: ...ers will turn on and off auto matically to maintain the comfort level you select The ideal comfort setting will vary by household depending upon the amount of space to be heated the output of the central heating system etc NOTICE You must light the pilot before using the hand held re mote control unit See Lighting Instructions 6 Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas Then smell for gas including...

Page 26: ...GA3700 manual blower and the DA3610TA thermostatically controlled blower have an ON setting and an OFF setting The blower will only run when the switch is in the ON position In the OFF position the blower will not operate Note for DA3610TA Only If you are using DA3610TA blower with optional thermostat wall mount or remote con trol for the fireplace your fireplace and blower will not turn on and of...

Page 27: ...eplace off see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 25 see Troubleshooting pages 29 through 31 Figure 56 Pilot Assembly Figure 57 Typical Flame Pattern Thermocouple Thermopile 3 8 to 1 2 1 8 Pilot Burner Piezo Ignitor OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued OPERATING OPTIONAL GWMT1 WALL MOUNTED THERMOSTAT Light the fireplace as instructed in Light ing Instructions on page 25 Set wall ther mostat to desired tem...

Page 28: ...G Turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning CAUTION Youmustkeepcon trol areas burners and circulat ing air passageways of fireplace clean Inspect these areas of fire place before each use Have fire place inspected yearly by a quali fiedserviceperson Fireplacemay need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint from carpeting bedding material pet hair etc WARNING Do not use abra sive cleaner...

Page 29: ...oose at con trol valve 6 Thermocouple damaged 7 Control valve damaged REMEDY 1 Reconnect ignitor cable 2 Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep ignitor cable dry 3 Tighten nut holding piezo ignitor Nut is located behind the mounting bracket 4 Replace ignitor cable 5 Replace piezo ignitor 6 Replace pilot assembly 7 Replace pilot assembly 1 Turn on gas supply or open equipment shu...

Page 30: ...ntil air is removed from line Have gas line checked by local pro pane LP or natural gas company 3 Clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance page 28 or replace burner orifice 1 Adjust the log set so that the flame does not excessively impinge on it 2 Inspect the opening at the base of the burner to see that it is NOT packed with any type of material 1 This is common If noise is excessive contact qu...

Page 31: ... 2 Air holes at burner inlet blocked 3 Burner flame holes blocked OBSERVED PROBLEM Fireplace produces unwanted odors Fireplace shuts off in use Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF position Gas odor during combustion Dark residue on logs or inside of fireplace REMEDY 1 Locate and correct all leaks see Check ing Gas Connections pages 19 and 20 1 Fireplace has been tested for up to 40mph winds ...

Page 32: ...n when servicing controls Wiringerrorscancause improper and dangerous opera tion Verify proper operation af ter servicing Note Use only original replacement parts Thiswillprotectyourwarrantycoveragefor parts replaced under warranty PARTS UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product If they can not supply original replacement part s call DESA International s Techni cal Service Departme...

Page 33: ...11 0 w c 4 5 w c 11 0 w c Thermal Efficiency 70 70 70 70 Dimension Inches mm HxWxD Fireplace 33 x 37 x 18 1 2 33 x 37 x 18 1 2 35 x 41 x 18 1 2 35 x 41 x 18 1 2 838 x 940 x 470mm 838 x 940 x 470mm 838 x 1041 x 470mm 838 x 1041 x 470mm Carton 36 x 39 x 19 1 2 36 x 39 x 19 1 2 36 x 43 x 19 1 2 36 x 43 x 19 1 2 914 x 991 x 495mm 914 x 991 x 495mm 914 x 1092 x 495mm 914 x 1092 x 495mm Weight lbs kg Fi...

Page 34: ...USTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN BHDV37NC BHDV41NC 34 3 1 2 3 4 6 6 39 5 5 6 5 11 Included in Hardware Pack 7 7 8 10 9 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 35 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 28 29 30 31 33 36 35 35 37 38 42 40 41 43 44 47 45 46 6 50 51 49 48 32 34 2 34 4 34 1 34 5 ...

Page 35: ...tor Screw 1 24 104503 01 Ignitor Wire 1 25 104504 01 Burner 1 26 104506 01 Orifice 37 1 104506 03 Orifice 41 1 27 104507 01 Brass Elbow 1 28 104508 01 Brass Fitting 2 29 104509 01 Aluminum Tubing Assy 1 30 104510 01 Pilot Tubing Assy 1 31 101628 04 Flexible Connector 1 32 105325 01 Burner Baffle 1 33 104515 02 Wire for Wall Switch 15 1 34 107165 01 Log Set 37 1 107164 01 Log Set 41 1 34 1 107344 0...

Page 36: ...USTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN BHDV37PC BHDV41PC 34 3 1 2 3 4 6 6 39 5 5 6 5 11 Included in Hardware Pack 7 7 8 10 9 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 35 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 28 29 30 31 33 36 35 35 37 38 42 40 41 43 44 47 45 46 6 50 51 49 48 32 34 2 34 4 34 1 34 5 ...

Page 37: ...01 Ignitor Screw 1 24 104503 01 Ignitor Wire 1 25 104504 02 Burner 1 26 104506 04 Orifice 37 1 104506 14 Orifice 41 1 27 104507 01 Brass Elbow 1 28 104508 01 Brass Fitting 2 29 104509 01 Aluminum Tubing Assy 1 30 104510 01 Pilot Tubing Assy 1 31 101628 04 Flexible Connector 1 32 105325 01 Burner Baffle 1 33 104515 02 Wire for Wall Switch 1 34 107165 01 Log Set 37 1 107164 01 Log Set 41 1 34 1 1073...

Page 38: ...rd black louvers by screwing into place DECORATIVE BRASS STRIP KIT D5037 37 D5041 41 Not Shown Thesestripshaveamagneticbackingwhich makes installation and removal quick and easy They are designed to go at the top and bottom of the glass door Note Remove the plasticfilmcoveringonstripsbeforeinstall ing on fireplace BRICK LINER D8037A 37 D8041 41 Not Shown This brick liner adds a touch of style to y...

Page 39: ...SQUARE LEG STYLING UNFINISHED GM501U 37 GM103U 41 For use with all models This birch veneer mantel is unfinished and ready to stain or paint Complete assembly instructions are in cluded along with a three sided brass trim kit ACCESSORIES Continued ...

Page 40: ...pairing a defective heater will be the responsibility of the owner TOTHEFULLEXTENTALLOWEDBYTHELAWOFTHEJURISDICTIONTHATGOVERNSTHESALEOFTHEPRODUCT THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ANY AND ALL OTHER EXPRESSED WARRANTIES AND LIMITS THE DURA TION OF ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO FOUR 4 YEARS ON ALL COMPONENTS FROM THE DATE O...

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