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56D3049

VERTICAL THROUGH-THE-ROOF APPLICATIONS 

VENT INSTALLATION 

Figure 30 - Installing Restrictor Disc into Stove Collar 

Restrictor

Disc

Stove Collar 

NOTICE

A restrictor disc must be installed 

on any vertical termination that 

is higher than 12'. 

Install restrictor disc as shown in 

Figure 30

 for vertically vented applications. 

Up to three (3) restrictor discs may be needed for 40' installation. 
The two (2) restrictor discs suppled will work for most installations. If a third disc is needed order Part No. 56D3027. 
You may use a reducer to 4"x6

5

/

8

" in vertically vented applications. 

Summary of Contents for 500DVH Series

Page 1: ...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 y...

Page 2: ...32 Remote Wall Mounted Switch Electronic 32 Optional DC Remote System 32 Remote Hi Lo with Blower 33 Canopy Installation 34 Glass Removal 35 Floor Brick Installation 36 Log and Rockwool Installation 3...

Page 3: ...ly seated and sealed If this unit is not properly installed by a qualified service person with glass door properly seated and sealed combustion leakage can occur CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING Early signs...

Page 4: ...n to arrange for replacement of the unit 19 Do not operate fireplace if any log is broken 20 Do not use a blower insert heat exchanger insert or any other accessory not approved for use with this fire...

Page 5: ...set or recessed installations Hi Lo Knob product SPECIFICATIONS Code Approval Direct Vent type appliances draw all combustion air from outside of the dwelling through the vent pipe These appliances ha...

Page 6: ...all instructions carefully Inspect all contents for shipping damage and immediately inform your dealer if any damage is found Do not install any unit with damaged incomplete or substitute parts Check...

Page 7: ...s The firebox may be installed directly on a combustible floor or raised on a platform of an appropriate height When the firebox is installed directly on carpeting tile or other combustible material o...

Page 8: ...Wall 345 8 to Center of Pipe 233 16 33 8 403 8 5 8 5 8 1 2 1 2 341 2 5 21 2 2 A Ref to Framing C D E Ref to Wall 73 8 121 16 pRE INSTALLATION INFORMATION Figure 3 500DVH Fireplace Dimensions Fireplac...

Page 9: ...nd draperies due to heat from appliance Never obstruct the front opening of the fireplace Do not install in the vicinity where gasoline or other flammable liquids may be stored Vent pipe routing See V...

Page 10: ...r 4 screws to attach fireplace to framing The side brackets or nail ing flanges are designed to accommodate two thickness of wall boards 1 2 or 5 8 SECURING FIREPLACE to floor or framing Figure 5 Secu...

Page 11: ...Mantel Ceiling and Side Wall WARNING Follow these instructions carefully to ensure safe installation Failure to follow instructions exactly can create a fire hazard The appliance cannot be installed...

Page 12: ...ng Material NOTE Any remote wiring i e remote control wall switch and optional fan must be done prior to final finishing to avoid costly reconstruction INSTALLATION INFORMATION Only noncombustible mat...

Page 13: ...must NEVER be attached to a chimney serving a separate solid fuel burning appliance Each gas appliance must use a separate vent system Do not use common vent systems WARNING Horizontal sections of th...

Page 14: ...cover and gasket See Figure 9 4 Remove six 6 screws securing the flue pipe to the back of the intake box and remove the pipe and gasket See Figure 10 5 Replace flue pipe to top of firebox Ensure the g...

Page 15: ...each floor level If an offset is needed in the attic additional pipe and elbows will be required You may use a chase with a vent termination with exposed pipe on the exterior of the house See Installi...

Page 16: ...air supply inlet to building or the combustion air inlet to any other appliance 12 305mm minimum K Clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet 6 1829mm minimum L Clearance above a paved sidewalk or pav...

Page 17: ...ne the relationship between the vertical and horizontal dimensions of the vent system 1 Determine the height of the center of the horizontal vent pipe exiting through the outer wall Using this dimensi...

Page 18: ...ll slide straight into matching slots on the male end of adjacent pipes and fittings Push the pipe sec tions together and twist one section clockwise approximately one quarter turn until the sec tions...

Page 19: ...assembly Use wood screws provided to attach the standoff See Figure 19 5 Slide the wall thimble over the vent pipe before connecting the horizontal run to the vent cap See Figure 20 6 Carefully move...

Page 20: ...siding It is best to locate the fireplace in such a way that minimizes the number of offsets and horizontal vent length The horizontal vent run refers to the total length of vent pipe from the flue c...

Page 21: ...us B must not be greater than 17 5 2m The maximum number of 45 elbows permitted per side wall installation is two 2 These elbows can be installed in either the vertical or horizontal run For each 45 e...

Page 22: ...pplication ONLYuse framing instructions below when using 4 x65 8 venting If the reducer is installed at the rear of the unit you must immediately follow with a 90 elbow for a vertical rise before cont...

Page 23: ...ase of snorkel Install drain pipe Install window well not supplied Refill hole with 12 of coarse gravel leaving a clearance of approximately 4 below snorkel See Figure 28 3 Install vent system 4 Ensur...

Page 24: ...talled on any vertical termination that is higher than 12 Install restrictor disc as shown in Figure 30 for vertically vented applications Up to three 3 restrictor discs may be needed for 40 installat...

Page 25: ...installation The maximum angular variation allowed in the system is 270 See Figure 32 The minimum height of the vent above the high est point of penetration through the roof is 1 305mm 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4...

Page 26: ...amed to 101 2 x101 2 267mm x 267mm inside dimensions as shown in Figure 34 using framing lumber the same size as the ceiling joist If the area above the ceiling is an insulated ceiling or a room nail...

Page 27: ...t cap meets the minimum requirements below NOTE You must increase vent height for steep roof pitches Nearby trees adjoining roof lines steep pitched roofs and other similar factors may cause poor draf...

Page 28: ...l inlet is 3 8 NPT For propane LP connections only the installer must supply an external regulator The external regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure You must reduce incoming gas pressure to bet...

Page 29: ...n may be made using 1 2 rigid tubing or an approved flex connector Since some municipalities have additional local codes it is always best to consult your local authorities and the current edition of...

Page 30: ...r a gas sniffer 4 To adjust flame height turn HI LO knob to HI to get maximum pressure to burner Turn HI LO knob to LO to get minimum pressure 5 To check gas pressures at valve turn captured screw cou...

Page 31: ...Verify proper operation after servicing This fireplace will work without any electrical supply except to operate blowers electronic ignition system and Hi Lo remote control receiver NOTE If installed...

Page 32: ...Remote Systems These instructions replace the section entitled Hearth Mount in the Millivolt hand held remote instructions supplied with the remote 1 Follow instructions on remote control to snap remo...

Page 33: ...N BOX PRIMARY 120V AC CORD EXTENSION A C ADAPTOR SECONDARY 8V DC REMOTE HI LO VALVE REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER WIRE HARNESS BLOWER 1 BLOWER 2 ON RS OFF Electrical installation Figure 42 Remote Hi Lo with...

Page 34: ...1 Unhook top louver assembly Set aside See Figure 43 2 Attach canopy to underside of top outer shell with three 3 screws provided See Figure 44 3 Hook top louver assembly back into place Figure 43 Rem...

Page 35: ...e 3 clamps on bottom of fireplace See Figure 45 3 Tilt glass frame out and lift glass frame up until it clears hook on top of fireplace 4 Set glass frame aside Figure 45 Removing Glass Frame Glass Fra...

Page 36: ...Put left and right brick pieces together as shown in Figure 46 3 Match two 2 firebox tabs with two 2 slots on bottom of brick See Figure 46 4 Push brick down until it makes contact with bottom of fir...

Page 37: ...ame Removal page 35 3 Break rock wool into dime sized pieces Cover rear burner completely with rock wool On front burner only cover the ports Do not exceed 1 2 depth of coverage See Figure 47 4 Place...

Page 38: ...pins on burner assembly See Figure 51 8 Place left mid log 6 on two left pins on burner assembly See Figure 52 9 Place right top log 5 on top of right mid log and top of bottom right log See Figure 5...

Page 39: ...g 8 across rear log 1 and left mid log 6 See Figure 55 12 Cover any exposed burner surface with rock wool For best flame and glow do not block air space between burners and logs with rock wool See Fig...

Page 40: ...xplosion D Do not use this appliance if any part of it has been under water Immediately call a qualified service tech nician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and...

Page 41: ...lly depressed for a few seconds Release and check that pilot continues to burn If the pilot does not stay lit repeat steps 1 and 2 Figure 58 Pilot Position Check for gas leaks in each of the following...

Page 42: ...t will take less than four 4 seconds for the burner to ignite Pilot position Depress and turn knob to pilot position to keep burner off while maintaining the pilot light See Figure 61 Depress and turn...

Page 43: ...smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Turn off all gas to the appliance Open windows Do not attempt to light any applian...

Page 44: ...to ON position See Figure 78 page 49 Pilot position Depress and turn knob to pilot position to keep burner off while maintaining the pilot light In this position remote control will not be able to op...

Page 45: ...by external AC Adapter see page 33 diagram Do not short or jumper across the gas valve terminals to test the remote control installation This could damage the unit and void the warranty Only use remot...

Page 46: ...privacy DIP switches are preset at the factory In the event of activation or interference from other nearby transmissions reset the code using the following procedure 1 Slide the code switches on the...

Page 47: ...n once to turn on the appliance with max flame height 2 Press the OFF button to decrease flame height The first two pressing will decrease flame height to lower level The third pressing will turn fire...

Page 48: ...picture NOTE The most efficient setting for your fireplace blower is when blower comes on and off and it is blowing warm air only not hot air giving the fireplace enough time to discharge as much warm...

Page 49: ...l come on when Blower on Delay Time is reached and fan speed has been enabled the flame height is max otherwise just the burner will ignite until the slide switch is placed in the OFF or RS positions...

Page 50: ...t has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inter...

Page 51: ...rtment Keep the control compartment logs and burner areas surrounding the logs clean by vacuuming or brushing at least twice a year Make sure the burner porting pilot air opening and burner air openin...

Page 52: ...sed Handle glass door with care to avoid striking or scratching it on hard objects To clean glass door follow Glass Removal procedure outlined in the Final Installation section Film deposit on the ins...

Page 53: ...n Qty 500DVH 1 Rear Log 1 56D3034K 2 Bottom Left Log 1 56D3035K 3 Bottom Right Log 1 56D3036K 4 Left Top Log 1 56D3037K 5 Right Top Log 1 56D3038K 6 Left Mid Log 1 56D3039K 7 Right Mid Log 1 56D3040K...

Page 54: ...Kit with Horizontal Termination Cap with Built In Vinyl Siding Standoff Heat Deflector Firestop 20 to 40 Flexible Pipe Adapter BHSFTK 2 1 Vertical Termination 980 4DT VC 3 6 6 Pipe Length 908 4DT 06 3...

Page 55: ...ion Cap with Built In Vinyl Siding Standoff Heat Deflector Firestop and Flexible Pipe 24 to 48 BHSF8TK 2 1 Vertical Termination 1280 5DT VC 3 4 6 Pipe Length 1208 5DT 06 3 4 9 Pipe Length 1207 5DT 09...

Page 56: ...56 56D3049 1 5 10 3 2 4 6 9 8 13 7 12 11 11 illustrated parts lists firebox components...

Page 57: ...ame Assembly 1 56D3050 5 Canopy 1 56D2056K 6 Firebrick Floor 1 56D3055 7 Insulation Board 1 56D2156K 8 Firebrick Center 1 56D2034K 9 Firebrick Right 1 56D2035K 10 Firebrick Left 1 56D2036K Accessories...

Page 58: ...58 56D3049 illustrated parts lists additional Accessories 1 2 3 4 5...

Page 59: ...BLMTK500 2 2 Brass Louvers Pewter Louvers 8 8 L36BRM L36PWM 3 Screen Frame Black 1 SDV500SDC 4 4 4 4 Cabinet Door Frame Black Cabinet Door Frame Iron Age Cabinet Doors with Screen Black Cabinet Doors...

Page 60: ...60 56D3049 illustrated parts lists 1 2 3A 3B 3C 4 5 6 7 10 Standing Pilot Millivolt control 2T 2I 2C 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 8B 8A...

Page 61: ...Switch 1 41D0048 41D0048 6 Piezo Igniter 1 14D0503 14D0503 7A 7B Front Injector Rear Injector 1 1 56D3059 62D3003 62D3005 20H3143 8A 8B Front Burner Assembly Rear Burner Assembly 1 1 56D3051 56D3052 5...

Page 62: ...62 56D3049 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 L O HI illustrated parts lists 1 2 3A 3B 3C 4 5 6 9 ELECTRONIC IGNITION 8 10 11 7B 7A...

Page 63: ...D3047 4 Flex Hose with Shutoff Valve 1 69D0030 69D0030 5 Rocker Switch 1 41D0048 41D0048 6A 6B Front Injector Rear Injector 1 1 56D3059 62D3003 62D3005 20H3143 7A 7B Front Burner Assembly Rear Burner...

Page 64: ...64 56D3049 ON OFF RS illustrated parts lists 1 2 3A 3B 3C 4 6 7 10 Standing Pilot remote hi lo with blower 2T 2I 2C 9 5 8B 8A 11...

Page 65: ...Tube 1 1 1 56D3045 56D3046 56D3047 56D3045 56D3046 56D3047 4 Flex Hose with Shutoff Valve 1 69D0030 69D0030 5 Transmitter 1 RCSITE TX RCSITE TX 6 Piezo Igniter 1 14D0503 14D0503 7A 7B Front Injector...

Page 66: ...by the Commonwealth and where the side wall exhaust vent termination is less than seven 7 feet above finished grade in the area of the venting including but not limited to decks and porches the follo...

Page 67: ...dwelling building or structure used in whole or in part for residential purposes c MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS GAS EQUIPMENT VENTING SYSTEM PROVIDED When the manufacturer of Product Approved side wall...

Page 68: ...H andTP TH If burner comes on wires are faulty or connections are bad Replace wire B Pilot flame too small B If pilot flame is not close enough to the thermopile adjust pilot flame C Defective or malf...

Page 69: ...Transmitter mea sures temperature exceeding 99 F and shows HI on LCD 1 Move transmitter to a cooler place and wait until temperature drops below 99 F 4 Distance between the transmitter and receiver is...

Page 70: ...Check electrical connections between module and pilot operator on gas control C Check for 24VAC across PV MVPV terminals If voltage is correct replace gas control If voltage is not correct replace mod...

Page 71: ...y will also be void if the appliance is not operated and maintained according to the operating instructions supplied with the appliance and does not extend to 1 firebox burner assembly damage by accid...

Page 72: ...72 56D3049 MHSC 149 Cleveland Drive Paris Kentucky 40361 www mhsc com AUGUST 2008 56D3049 Rev 3...

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