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23114-0-0407

LUXURY DIRECT VENT 

GAS FIREPLACE HEATER

MODEL SERIES

MILLIVOLT STANDING PILOT

DVX36FP33CL(N,P)-1

DVX42FP33CL(N,P)-1

REMOTE RF MODELS

DVX36FP93CL(N,P)-1

DVX42FP93CL(N,P)-1

EFFECTIVE DATE

APRIL 2007

UL FILE NO. MH30033

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

AND

OWNER’S MANUAL

WARNING: If not installed, operated and maintained 

in  accordance  with  the  manufacturer’s  instructions, 

this product could expose you to substances in fuel or 

from fuel combustion which can cause death or seri-

ous illness.

This  appliance  may  be  installed  in  an  aftermarket, 

permanently located, manufactured home (USA only) 

or mobile home, where not prohibited by state or local 

codes.
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.

The Tahoe Direct Vent Zero Clearance 

Gas Fireplace Heater

GAS-FIRED

Installer:  Leave this manual with the appli-

ance.

Consumer: Retain this manual for future refer-

ence.

—  Do not store or use gasoline or other flamma-

ble vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or 

any other appliance.

—  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  suppli-

er’s instructions.

  •  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 gas 

supplier.

WARNING: If the information in these instruc-

tions are not followed exactly, a fire or explosion 

may result causing property damage, personal 

injury or loss of life.

Summary of Contents for DVX36FP33CL

Page 1: ...late This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases unless a certi ed kit is used The Tahoe Direct Vent Zero Clearance Gas Fireplace Heater GAS FIRED Installer Leave this manual with the a...

Page 2: ...System Identi cation 32 Venting Framing and Finishing 33 34 Horizontal Termination 35 DVVK 5F Flex Vent Instructions 36 Vertical Termination 37 38 Log Identi cation 39 Log Placement 13 Log Set 40 43...

Page 3: ...peries Theglassfrontoranypartremovedforservicingtheappliance must be replaced prior to operating the appliance Work should be done by a quali ed service person Keep burner and control compartment clea...

Page 4: ...m service or make adjustments in an area where the conditions are such that you may not detect the odor if there has been a leak of LP Gas Odor fade due to oxidation by rust or adsorption on walls of...

Page 5: ...ions shall comply with NFPA 720 and be ANSI UL 2034 listed and IAS certi ed 3 SIGNAGE A metal or plastic identi cation plate shall be permanently mounted to the exterior of the building at a minimum h...

Page 6: ...local codes with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code or CSA B149 1 in Canada Available from the American National Standards Institute Inc 11 West...

Page 7: ...mum 24 000 21 000 26 000 24 000 KWH Maximum 10 3 8 8 11 0 10 3 Minimum 7 2 6 2 7 6 7 2 Ori ce 32 P 211 1 65mm P 250 31 P 209 50 P 245 Air Shutter Opening 1 4 6 4mm FULL OPEN 1 4 6 4mm FULL OPEN Height...

Page 8: ...inimum vertical run of 8 feet See details in Venting Section When you install your Direct Vent Fireplacein F Roomdivideror A Flat on wall corner positions a minimum of 6 inches clearance must be maint...

Page 9: ...excess of 1 2 psig 14 w c 3 5 kPa on the replace gas valve it will result in a hazardous condition Checking Manifold Pressures Both Propane and Natural gas valves have a built in pressure regulator in...

Page 10: ...o screw through slotted holes in drywall strip and then screw into pre drilled holes on replace side Measure from face of replace to face of drywall strip to determine nal depth Figure 8 Vent Pipe Cle...

Page 11: ...sealant material must be used These joints are not required to be sealed Only non combustible material using 300 F minimum adhesive if needed can be applied as facing to the replace surround Flush Mou...

Page 12: ...ption is used The appliance can be mounted on any of the following surfaces 1 A at hard combustible burnable surface 2 A raised wooden platform 3 Four 4 corner supports Example Four 4 concrete masonry...

Page 13: ...29mm MINIMUM VENT CAP 6 152mm MINIMUM WALL FIRESTOP THIMBLE C A B C 6 152mm 11 1 4 286mm to 12 3 4 324mm 4 3 4 121mm to 6 1 4 159mm 9 229mm 14 1 4 362mm to 15 3 4 400mm 7 3 4 197mm to 9 1 4 235MM 12 3...

Page 14: ...rizontal run MUST be reduced by 18 45cm This does not apply if the 45 degree elbows are installed on the vertical part of the vent system Reduce 3 for every 90 elbow Example According to the chart the...

Page 15: ...he horizontal vent pipe as it penetrates through the wall Ensure the sidewall venting clearances are observed If venting systemisinstalledbelowground werecommendawindowwell with adequate and proper dr...

Page 16: ...ce has been positioned in its permanent location the hole through the exterior wall of the house can be cut This hole must be 12 305mm high x 10 254mm wide with its center line determined by the amoun...

Page 17: ...4 Figure 25 Figure 26 24 MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES 24 Example H2 2ft 2 90 90 6ft V1 21ft H 8ft V 15ft Example H2 3ft H3 1ft 4ft 90 90 90 6ft V1 21ft H 10ft V 21ft Example H1 2ft V1 20ft H 2ft...

Page 18: ...V1 20ft H 2ft V 20ft DVA ADAPTOR Example H2 2ft 2 90 90 6ft H 8ft V 15ft MAXIMUM HORIZONTAL RUN WITH NO VERTICAL RISE AND 90 ELBOW 3 914mm DVA ADAPTOR MAXIMUM HORIZONTAL RUN WITH MINIMUM VERTICAL RISE...

Page 19: ...r not the extension thimble is to be used If the combustible wall depth is over 5 3 8 137mm then the extension thimble should be used See Figure 30 3 Install the wall thimble assembly through the fram...

Page 20: ...h 4 10 x 1 1 2 screws Ensure upward slope 11 From inside Attach the inlet tube to the collar on the back of the replace or the rigid venting system using 3 self tapping screws 12 Seal the 4 102mm diam...

Page 21: ...high temperature sealant to the opposite end of the tube on the inside of the tube The end with the gasket will attach to the back of the unit Continue with Step 13 Connecting to Rigid Vent System If...

Page 22: ...quali ed eld service person Inspect the external vent cap on a regular basis to make sure that no debris is interfering with the air ow In spect entire venting system to ensure proper function Please...

Page 23: ...on kits include connection hardware Installation of the Vertical Flex Termination Kit WARNING Ensure that the venting system exits the structure through the roof and does not terminate less than 12 in...

Page 24: ...enough to provide a mini mum 1 air space clearance from the vertical vent pipe to any combustible framing 6 Install the Firestop Thimble assembly to the framed opening in the ceiling using common nai...

Page 25: ...embly installed in steps 4 through 6 14 Secure the roof support assembly to the roof sheathing with at least 4 nails screws through each support bracket Check that the combustible clearances through t...

Page 26: ...an attic insulation shield The collar can be installed around the ex pipe or hard pipe just above the restop thimble This collar will act as a shield to prevent blown in sulation from entering the th...

Page 27: ...FLUE CONNECTOR 7 DIA ADAPTER COLLAR WITH GASKET CLAMPS DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE NOTE DVVK 4FV KIT MAXIMUM HEIGHT INCLUDING FIREPLACE IS 13 TO EXTEND VENT RUN AN ADDITIONAL VENT EXTENSION KIT IS NECESSARY...

Page 28: ...eter by 6 ft MF07ALA2F006 1 5 4 7 x 48 Rigid Pipe Assembly MF100554 1 6 Firestop Thimble Assembly MF100124 1 7 Roof Flashing 0 12 to 6 12 MF100091 1 8 7 Flex Adapter Collar with Gasket MF100524 1 9 7...

Page 29: ...ipe Then insert the adapter into the fireplace flue Secure flue adapter to the fireplace flue with a minimum of two screws provided See Figure 45 11 Attach the Outer Vent pipe to the 7 dia Collar on t...

Page 30: ...raph showing the relationship between vertical and horizontal side wall venting will help to determine the various vent lengths allowable The horizontal vent run refers to the total length of vent pip...

Page 31: ...et 90cm horizontally from the center line of the regulator I clearance to service regulator vent outlet 6 feet 1 8m minimum J clearance to non mechanical air supply inlet to building or the combustion...

Page 32: ...stop SD 963 Ceiling Firestop SD 942 Wall Thimble SD 943 Roof Flashing 0 12 to 6 12 Roof Pitch SD 953 Storm Collar SD 991 High Wind Vertical Top SD 981 36 Snorkel SD 982 14 Firestop Snorkel SD 988 Wall...

Page 33: ...rds bottom of wall opening Securewithnailsorscrews Continuetheventrunthrough the restop See Figure 51 Figure 51 Vertical runs of this system which pass through ceilings require the use of ONE 1 ceilin...

Page 34: ...A NAILS 4 REQUIRED CEILING FIRESTOP A B VENTING FRAMING AND FINISHING continued Vent Size A B 6 5 8 10 10 8 10 1 2 10 1 2 Vent Size A B 6 5 8 10 10 8 10 1 2 10 1 2 Vent Size A B 6 5 8 10 10 8 10 1 2 1...

Page 35: ...be replaced with appropriate fasteners for use on stucco brick concrete or other types of siding CAUTION If exterior walls are nished with vinyl siding or materials that could become discolored or wa...

Page 36: ...fireplace flue with a minimum of two screws provided See Figure 58 10 Attach the Outer Vent pipe to the 8 dia Collar on the fireplace with a large band clamp provided Sealant may also be used on the...

Page 37: ...Condensate can cause corrosion of caps pipe and ttings It may be caused by having excessive lateral runs too many elbows and exterior portions of the system being exposed to cold weather 4 Inspectjoin...

Page 38: ...Combustion Chamber Whenever the glass frame assembly is pivoted open by a delayed ignition in the main burner the glass frame assembly gaskets and combustionchambermustbeexaminedbyaquali edserviceper...

Page 39: ...t Number R9227 Part Number R9372 BOTTOM RIGHT CENTER LOG E BOTTOM RIGHT LOG F Part Number R9225 Part Number R9229 FRONT LEFT LOG G CENTER LOG H Part Number R9223 Part Number R9373 TOP LEFT LOG I TOP C...

Page 40: ...s to prevent skin irritation from ceramic bers After handling logs wash your hands gently with soap and water to remove any traces of ber The positioning of logs is critical to safe and clean operatio...

Page 41: ...Left Log G on C Log pin End of G Log will rest on rebox bottom 11 Place Center Log H on pin on A Log with Y branches resting on D and E logs 12 Place Top Left Log I on two left pins on B Log 13 Place...

Page 42: ...ame ports Place the ember material Rockwool pieces side by side Do not stack more than one layer of embers across the burner ports See Figure 63 18 Replace glass door onto rebox 19 Secure the two gla...

Page 43: ...ottom Left Log D R9372 Bottom Left Center Log E R9225 Bottom Right Center Log F R9229 Bottom Right Log G R9223 Front Left Log H R9373 Center Log I R9230 Top Left Log J R9231 Top Center Log K R9232 Top...

Page 44: ...te an additional one 1 to two 2 minutes before you turn the gas control knob from the PILOT position to the ON position This time period allows the millivolts electrical current to build up to a suf c...

Page 45: ...es fail in the remote and immediate heat is desired turn the REMOTE OFF ON switch from the REMOTE position to the ON position Electric 120 volt Operated Remote Control FREC Connectthegreenandred strip...

Page 46: ...R REMOTE OFF ON SWITCH REMOTE OFF ON THERMOPILE IF ANY OF THE ORIGINAL WIRE AS SUPPLIED WITH THIS UNIT MUST BE REPLACED IT MUST BE REPLACED WITH NO 18 150 C WIRE OR ITS EQUIVALENT GAS VALVE THERMOCOUP...

Page 47: ...pilot which must be lighted by hand When lighting the pilot follow these instructions exactly B Before lighting smell all around the appliance area for gas Be sure to smell next to the oor because som...

Page 48: ...e sure the wire connections from the thermopile at the gas valve terminals are tight and the thermopile is fully inserted into the pilot bracket Check the thermopile with a millivolt meter Take the re...

Page 49: ...rformance Flame cycles and modulates such that heat output equals heat loss from the room Auto mode Flame fan are controlled automatically Self powered millivolt control No external power required to...

Page 50: ...n a heated living space to make sure that the main burner is not on continuously On Mode When the control is in the ON mode the ame and fan levels and the delay timer are changed with the UP and DOWN...

Page 51: ...Page 51 23114 0 0407 WIRING DIAGRAM WITH BLOWER Figure 70 RF WIRING DIAGRAM...

Page 52: ...er to the appliance if applicable FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE PERSONAL INJURY OR...

Page 53: ...he glass surface Also initial paint curing may deposit a slight lm on the glass It is therefore recommended that the glass be cleaned two or three times with a non abrasive household cleaner and warm...

Page 54: ...40 39 41 24 25 26 39 40 46 47 13 17 19 44 45 27 28 7 9 14 15 16 22 36 29 30 42 37 35 34 32 43 31 11 10 23 RF VALVE ASSEMBLY MILLIVOLT VALVE ASSEMBLY 38 21 20 38 BLOWER ASSEMBLY 48 49 52 51 50 33 3 6...

Page 55: ...390 ACCENT LAMP WIRE HARNESS 18 R9344 R9344 R9344 R9344 12 VOLT TRANSFORMER 19 R9389 R9389 R9389 R9389 WIRE ASSEMBLY 20 10088 10088 10088 10088 RHEOSTAT BRACKET 21 18879 18879 18879 18879 RHEOSTAT 22...

Page 56: ...17161 17796 GAS VALVE BRACKET 42 23502 23502 23502 23502 GRATE ASSEMBLY QTY 2 43 23070 23070 23070 23070 BURNER BASE LOG SHELF 44 R3435 R3435 WIRE ASSEMBLY 45 R5668 R5668 R5668 R5668 IGNITOR WIRE 46...

Page 57: ...tion of FBB4 variable speed blower assembly is completed Wiring The appliance when installed must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or in the absence of local codes with the Nati...

Page 58: ...WHEN INSTALLED MUST BE ELECTRICALLY GROUNDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES OR IN THE ABSENCE OF LOCAL CODES WITH THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANSI NFPA 70 LATEST EDITION A factory installed junction...

Page 59: ...ure the lens frame This frame retains the glass lens The bulb can now be accessed Note Do not handle the lamp bulb with bare ngers protect with clean dry cloth The lamp will pull straight out of the s...

Page 60: ...rame Arch with hinges Decorative Door Leaf Arch Decorative Door Mission Arch Decorative Door Plain Arch Outside Frame Kits STD Louvers 45 Deg Window Trim Decorative Frame Arch without hinges only Blac...

Page 61: ...ne the Part Number not the Index Number and the Description of each part from the following appropriate illustration and list Be sure to give all this information Fireplace Number Part Description Fir...

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