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Model: KSTDV500

KSTDV Series 
Direct Vent Gas 
Fireplace

 

IF The InForMaTIon In TheSe InSTrucTIonS IS 
noT FolloweD exacTly, a FIre or exploSIon 
May  reSulT  cauSInG  properTy  DaMaGe, 
perSonal Injury or loSS oF lIFe.

– 

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable 
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  supplier'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:  Improper  installation,  adjustment, 
alteration,  services  or  maintenance  can  cause 
injury  or  property  damage.  refer  to  this  manual. 
For  assistance  or  additional  information  consult 
a  qualified  installer,  service  agency  or  the 
gas supplier.   
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket*, 
permanently  located,  manufactured  home  (uSa 
only)  or  mobile  home,  where  not  prohibited  by 
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. 

*  aftermarket: completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from 

the manufacturer.

warnInG

Installation and operating 
Instructions

73D4125  10/09  Rev. 1

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InSTaller: leave this manual with the appliance.
conSuMer: retain this manual for future refer-
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Summary of Contents for KSTDV500

Page 1: ...cy or the gas supplier This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located manufactured home USA only or mobile home where not prohibited by 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 Aftermarket Completion of sale not for purpose of resale ...

Page 2: ...lation 22 Electrical Wiring 22 Command Center Wall Installation 23 Optional Fan Blower Systems 24 Operating Instructions Signature Command 25 Operating Instructions 26 To Turn Off Gas 26 Signature Command System Operation Instructions 27 Remote Transmitter Operation 30 Glass Removal 33 Final Installation 34 Rockwool Placement 34 Log Placement 35 Cleaning and Maintenance 38 Burner Pilot and Control...

Page 3: ...lace is a vented product This fireplace must be properly installed by a qualified service person The glass 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 combustion leakage can occur CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning are similar to the flu with headaches dizzine...

Page 4: ...tside of the dwelling through the vent pipe These appliances have been tested by CSA and found to comply with the established standards for DIRECT VENT GAS FIREPLACE HEATERS in the USA and Canada as follows LISTED VENTED GAS FIREPLACE HEATER TESTED TO ANSI Z21 88b 2008 CSA 2 33b 2008 STANDARDS A manufactured home USA only or mobile home OEM installation must conform with the Manufactured Home Cons...

Page 5: ...gs are shown in BTU per hour and are certified without deration for elevations up to 4 500 feet 1 370 m above sea level For elevations above 4 500 feet 1 370 m in USA installations must be in accordance with the current ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 and or local codes having juris diction In Canada please consult provincial and or local authori ties having jurisdiction for installations at elevations above ...

Page 6: ... mm 39 6 1007 mm 44 6M 1137 mm 456M 108 mm 4456O 1130 mm 38 6 981 mm 23 584 mm 24 610 mm 4956O 1257 mm 30 762 mm 25 635 mm 1156O 292 mm 734126 DVKST KSTDV DIMS Figure 2 Fireplace and Framing Dimensions NOTE For exterior wall applications outdoor facing kit KST500SSDK is required In these installations the con trol side of the unit MUST face towards the interior of the building ...

Page 7: ...ox with insulation or other materials This could cause a fire COLD CLIMATE INSULATION If you live in a cold climate seal all cracks around your appliance and wherever cold air could enter the room with noncombustible material It is especially important to insulate the outside chase cavity between the studs and under the floor on which the appliance rests if the floor is above ground level firebox ...

Page 8: ...ty where gasoline or other flammable liquids may be stored Vent pipe routing See Venting section found in this manual for allowable venting configura tions These units can be installed in a bedroom See National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z233 1 NFPA 54 current edition the Uniform Mechanical Code current edition and Local Building Codes for specific installation requirements These units can be installed in...

Page 9: ...l clearances NOTE The combustible area above the facing must not protrude more than 1 2 from the facing If it does it is considered a mantel and must meet the mantel requirements listed in this manual WARNING Never obstruct or modify the air inlet or outlet grilles louvers This may create a fire hazard Figure 5 Mantel Clearance 72 1829 mm Min Ceiling 12 305 mm Max Depth 16 406 mm Min 6 152 mm Min ...

Page 10: ...onal fan must be done prior to final finishing to avoid costly reconstruction Only noncombustible materials i e brick tile slate steel or other materials with a UL fire rating of Zero may be used to cover the black surface of the appliance A 300 F minimum adhesive may be used to attach facing materials to the black surface If joints between the finished wall and the fireplace surround are sealed a...

Page 11: ...ides and bottom until the flue penetrates the outside wall A minimum 1 clearance all around the flue is acceptable at this point of penetration Vertical sections of this vent system require a minimum of 2 clearance to combustibles at the top of the unit directly above the stand off A minimum of 1 clearance all around the flue is acceptable thereafter This fireplace must be vented to the outside Th...

Page 12: ...exposed pipe on the exterior of the house See Installing Vent System in a Chase below If pipe is enclosed in chase it is not exposed It is very important that the venting system maintain its balance between the combustion air intake and the flue gas exhaust Certain limitations apply to vent configurations and must be strictly followed Installing a vent system in an outside chase A chase is a verti...

Page 13: ...stion air inlet to any BTU h 3kW 12 30 cm for 10 000 BTU h 3kW 9 other appliances appliances 10 000 BTU h 3kW and 23 cm for appliances 10 000 100 000 Btuh 30kW 36 91 cm BTU h 3kW and 50 000 BTU h for appliances 100 000 BTU h 30kW 15kW 12 30 cm for appliances 50 000 BTU h 15kW K Clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet 6 1 83 m 3 91 cm above if within 10 3 m horizontally L Clearance above paved s...

Page 14: ...of the vent system 1 Determine the height of the center of the horizontal vent pipe exiting through the outer wall Using this dimen sion on the Sidewall Vent Graph below locate the point intersecting with the slanted graph line 2 From the point of this intersection draw a vertical line to the bottom of the graph 3 Select the indicated dimension and position the fire place in accordance with same E...

Page 15: ...f 90 elbows per side wall installation is three 3 Figure 10 Aminimum of 24 is required before a 90 elbow If a 90 elbow is fitted directly after 24 vertical section mounted to the top of the fireplace the maximum horizontal vent run before the termination or a vertical rise is 36 914 mm Figure 11 Figure 10 Maximum Three 3 90 Elbows Per Installation 3 x 90 Elbows 24 Min FP1176 Max 20 Max 20 36 914 m...

Page 16: ...y The maximum horizontal run with the 24 vertical pipe is 36 This measurement is taken from the collar of the fireplace or transition elbow to the face of the exterior wall See the Sidewall Venting Graph for extended horizontal run if the vertical exceeds 24 1 Establish vent hole through the wall 2 Remove soil to a depth of approximately 16 below base of snorkel Install drain pipe Install window w...

Page 17: ...the flue and 1 clearance at the sides and bottom until the flue penetrates the outside wall A minimum 1 clearance all around the flue is acceptable at this point of penetration Vertical sections of this vent system require a minimum of 1 clearance to combustibles on all sides of the pipe Up to two 45 elbows may be used within the horizontal run For each 45 elbow used on the horizontal plane the ma...

Page 18: ...ation FP1969 offset w wallstrap Figure 19 Offset with Wall Strap and 45 Elbows Roof Flashing Wall Strap 45 Elbows Ceiling Firestop FP1669 within the parameters shown in Figures 20 and 21 2 Set fireplace in desired location Drop a line plumb down from the ceiling to the position of the flue exit Mark the center point where the vent will penetrate the ceiling Drill a small locating hole a this point...

Page 19: ... roofing material overlaps the top edge of the flashing There must be a 1 clearance from the vent pipe to combustible materials 6 Continue to add pipe sections until the height of the vent cap meets the minimum building code requirements as shown in Figure 22 NOTE You must increase vent height for steep roof pitches Nearby trees adjoining roof lines steep pitched roofs and other similar factors ma...

Page 20: ...al codes not provided A CSA design certified equipment shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection Purchase the CSA design certified equipment shutoff valve from your dealer 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 between...

Page 21: ...mend that you install a sediment trap drip leg in supply line as shown in Figure 24 Locate sediment trap drip leg where it is within reach for cleaning Install in piping system between fuel supply and burner system Locate sediment trap drip leg where trapped matter is not likely to freeze Asediment trap traps moisture and contaminants This keeps them from going into the burner system gas controls ...

Page 22: ...s for gas leaks Figure 25 Signature Command Valve Pilot Adjustment Screw Pressure Outlet WARNING Do not use open flame to check for gas leaks Electrical Wiring This fireplace burner system will work without any electrical supply during power outages battery back up system Electricity is only needed to operate blower lights and rear burn shut off NOTE If installed in mobile home fireplace must be b...

Page 23: ...wall Do not extend beyond the 15 ft wire cable provided Route the wire from junction box to lower control area at bottom of fireplace Unplug the 12 cable from control box and command center Plug the 15 ft extension cable into the control box Remove command center from the fireplace and plug the other end of the extension cable into the command center Snap on wall cover provided and screw to juncti...

Page 24: ...hrough this connector Refer to the wiring diagram in Figure 28 FP1912 Junction box wiring 8 08 120V AC 60Hz Factory Supplied Not Supplied Junction Box Figure 27 Junction Box Wiring Diagram WARNING Before installing the blower turn off the fireplace and allow to cool Only a qualified service person should service and repair the fireplace A qualified service person should connect and disconnect the ...

Page 25: ...phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department C Use only your finger to push in the master switch Never use tools If the switch will not func tion by hand do not try to repair it Call a qualified service technician Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion D Do not use this appliance if any part of it has been under wa...

Page 26: ...If you do not smell gas go to next step 4 Install four 4 AA batteries provided in your Homeowner s Manual bag into the command center box Make sure the batteries orientation match 5 Press the master switch to the ON position Within eight 8 seconds it will beep once This indicates the system is ready 6 Press ON button Sparker will spark and pilot flame will light 7 Once pilot flame is established t...

Page 27: ...r RFSC Three Flame Height Settings X Low battery Indication for Transmitter X Child Proof Lock out X LCD Backlight X Security Codes X Thermostatic Control Mode X Three Brightness Settings for Lights X Three Speed Control for Blower X On Off Rear Burner Control Aux X Programmable Timer to turn blower on and off X BATTERY INSTALLATION The Command Center uses four 4 AA batteries To Install Batteries ...

Page 28: ...ress button One beep for RF receiver ON or two beeps for RF receiver OFF will be given as confirmation 2 After the RF receiver is on holding the OFF button on the Command Center while turning on the master switch will activate the learn function for the transmitter 3 After the above operation two beeps will be given and the green LED on the Command Center will flash for 10 seconds 4 During the 10 ...

Page 29: ...1 Flip the master switch to the off O position 2 Press the OFF button to Medium Low then Off 3 Hold the OFF button anytime for three seconds This command of OFF will remember all last settings before turning off The next time the fireplace is turned on all settings will resume Command Center Operations The following functions are available on the Command Center Function Operation Power Up Flip the...

Page 30: ...f no key is pressed The transmitter will send an OFF signal after reset 4 After reset the transmitter is operating in manual mode The room temperature is shown Manual Mode Figure 32 1 Press the ON button once to turn on the appliance with max flame height 2 Press the OFF button to decrease flame height The first two 2 presses will decrease flame height to lower level The third press will turn off ...

Page 31: ...If the fireplace is on the blower speed will take effect right away if the fire place is off the receiver will remember this setting and blower is still off 4 If you continue to press FAN button to the position that all blades are gone the FAN icon will disappear and turn the blower off Blower On Delay Time and OFF Delay Time Setting Default 5 ON 8 OFF Figure 36 1 Hold FAN button for three 3 secon...

Page 32: ... operation Turn the unit OFF before replacing batter ies F FP2150 low battery display 12 08 FP2150 Figure 39 Low Battery Display Child Proof Protection Figure 40 1 Press and hold the ON and OFF buttons simultaneously for three 3 seconds to enter child proof mode Figure K 2 The transmitter will not send a signal again until the childproof mode is deactivated by pressing the ON and OFF buttons simul...

Page 33: ... the transfer of oil from hands will reduce the lifespan of the bulbs It is advisable to handle the light bulbs with a clean cloth 4 The light lenses are included in the Homeowner s Manual packet Remove the lens retainer brackets and install the light lenses into the light box covers as shown in Figure 44 FP2590 remove light box cover Bulb Socket Light Bulb Light Box Cover Brick Retainer Tab FP259...

Page 34: ...only on the carry over areas between the flames To better enable the gas to permeate the rock wool apply the rock wool in light fluffy pieces WARNING Do not use the entire bag of rock wool to cover the burner This could cause the flame to burn poorly and may lead to sooting LG725 rockwool Figure 46 Rockwool placement LG725 FP2592 install brick Wall Brick Floor Brick Hearth Brick Light Box Cover FP...

Page 35: ...with the wide end of the log toward you and the flat edge on the bottom right place the log over the right end of all three burners making sure to align the notches in the log with the first tine from the right on both the front and the rear grates Log 3 LG728 3 Hold log 3 with the fat end to the right and the narrow end to your left Place the log over the key on the top of log 2 closest to you ma...

Page 36: ...the log should rest against log 3 Log 4 LG729 5 Move to the other side of the unit to place the remaining logs LG730 KSTDV log 5 Log 5 LG730 6 From the front of the unit with the controls on your right and hold log 5 in your right hand with the knots at each end of the log facing you and the notched end on your left place the log on the key on the top of log 1 with the notch in the bottom of the l...

Page 37: ...t creating a V shape with log 5 LG731 KSTDV log 6 Log 6 LG731 LG732 Log 8 Log 7 LG732 8 Hold log 7 with the Y pointing away from you and place the log on the notch located on the top of log 3 angling the narrow end of the log slightly down and behind log 5 9 Hold log 8 with the narrow end away from you and place on the key located on the narrow end of log 5 Make sure to rest the narrow end of log ...

Page 38: ...p 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 opening are free of obstructions at all times Pilot Flame The flames from the pilot should be visually checked as soon as the heater is installed and periodically during normal operation The pilot flame must always b...

Page 39: ...als may be used 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 inside of the glass should be cleaned off using a nontoxic non corrosive non abrasive mild cleaning solution Simply apply an adequate amount to the glass and wipe off with a damp cloth After ...

Page 40: ...gh Battery polarity wrong LED on the Command Center does not show solid green The 5 pin connector on the AC board broken or bent AC plug is plugged to AC mains Battery voltage low Using battery Check valve connections Check power supply go through A E Check grounding Go through B Go through C The sensor on the pilot is not in the flame pilot flame too small ACTION Re install batteries Change batte...

Page 41: ...escription Qty KSTDV500 1 Bulb 2 73D0020 2 Bulb Socket 2 73D4521 3 Glass Frame Assembly 2 73D0159 4 Junction Box Assembly not shown 1 26D2128 5 Light Lens 2 73D0022 6 Access Doors 4 73D3258 7 Front Cover 2 73D4524 8 Screens 4 73D0017 9 Screen Rod 2 73D0010 1 2 3 5 734126 DVKST firebox parts 7 6 8 9 ...

Page 42: ...42 73D4125 KSTDV Series Gas Fireplace REPLACEMENT PARTS SIGNATURE COMMAND SYSTEM 730024 KHLDV SG parts 12 08 2 22 29 30 17 13 17 12 13 18 16 15 3 1 5 14 11 4 23 24 25 26 26 27 27 28 ...

Page 43: ...t 1 1 73D4528 73D4528 16 Burner Assy Front 2 1 73D4529 73D4529 17 Venturi Front Burner 2 73D4537 73D4537 18 Venturi Middle Burner 1 73D4537 69D1026 19 Wire Valve Control not shown 1 80D0010 80D0010 20 Wire AC Module not shown 1 80D0009 80D0009 21 Wire Command Ctr not shown 1 80D0008 80D0008 22 Remote Transmitter full function 1 RFSC RFSC 23 Solenoid 1 73D3007 73D3007 24 Flex Line Manifold 1 20H002...

Page 44: ...Fireplace REPLACEMENT PARTS Item Description Qty KSTDV500 1 Log 1 1 73D4080 2 Log 2 1 73D4081 3 Log 3 1 73D4082 4 Log 4 1 73D4083 5 Log 5 1 73D4084 6 Log 6 1 73D4085 7 Log 7 1 73D4086 8 Log 8 1 73D4087 logs 734126 DVKST log parts ...

Page 45: ...Front Left Cottage Clay 2 73D4130 5 Brick Front Right Cottage Clay 2 73D4131 1 Brick Wall Eng Side Cottage Red 1 73D4132 2 Brick Wall Air Side Cottage Red 1 73D4133 3 Brick Floor Cottage Red 2 73D4134 4 Brick Front Left Cottage Red 2 73D4135 5 Brick Front Right Cottage Red 2 73D4136 6 Brick Wall Eng Side Vintage Brown 1 73D4137 7 Brick Wall Air Side Vintage Brown 1 73D4138 8 Brick Floor Vintage Br...

Page 46: ...46 73D4125 KSTDV Series Gas Fireplace HOT 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 7 8 10 730024 KHLDV vent parts VENT components REPLACEMENT PARTS ...

Page 47: ...K Heat Deflector Firestop 90 Elbow and Adjustable Pipe 11 to 14 24 Section of Pipe 2 1 Vertical Termination see below see below 5DT VC 2 1 Extended Vertical Termination 58DVA VCE 1283 2 1 High Wind Vertical Termination 58DVA VCH 1291 3 4 6 Pipe Length 58DVA 06 1208 5DT 06 3 4 9 Pipe Length 58DVA 09 1207 5DT 09 3 4 12 Pipe Length 58DVA 12 1206 5DT 12 3 4 24 Pipe Length 58DVA 24 1204 5DT 24 3 4 36 P...

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Page 50: ...ccordance with the above provisions shall comply with NFPA 720 and ANSI UL 2034 listed and IAS certified Signage A metal or plastic identification plate shall be permanently mounted to the exterior of the building at a minimum height of eight 8 feet above grade directly in line with the exhaust vent terminal for the horizontally vented gas fueled heating appliance or equipment The sign shall read ...

Page 51: ...ifetime Warranty 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 accident neglect misuse abuse alterations negligence of others including the installation thereof by unqualified installers 2 the costs of removal reinstallation or transportation of defec t...

Page 52: ... KSTDV Series Gas Fireplace MHSC 149 Cleveland Drive Paris Kentucky 40361 www mhsc com Efficiency Ratings Model EnerGuide Ratings D O E Fireplace Efficiency AFUE KSTDV500NTSC 77 30 67 40 KSTDV500PTSC 74 30 66 35 ...

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