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56D0106

12"

Maximum

Depth

12" Minimum

71" Minimum

Minimum 3"

From Both
Side Walls

Follow these instructions carefully to ensure safe installation. Failure to follow 
instructions exactly can create a fire hazard.

The appliance cannot be installed on a carpet, tile or other combustible material other 
than wood flooring. If installed on carpet or vinyl flooring, the appliance shall be installed 
on a metal, wood or noncombustible material panel extending full width and depth of 
the appliance.

W

ARNING

CLEARANCES

CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES 

MANTEL CLEARANCES 

NOTE: The combustible area around the fireplace 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. 

Figure 7 - Clearances 

Summary of Contents for SDV500

Page 1: ...o 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 othe...

Page 2: ...Electrical Wiring 31 Remote Wall Mounted Switch 31 Electronic Pilot Ignition Wiring 32 Canopy Installation 33 Glass Removal 35 Rockwool Placement 35 Lava Rock and Embers Placement 35 Andiron Installation 36 Log Placement 37 Operating Instructions 39 What To Do If You Smell Gas 39 Lighting Pilot for the First Time 39 Lighting Pilot 40 Lighting Burner 40 Lighting electronic IGN 41 To Turn Off Gas 41...

Page 3: ...eated 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 head aches dizziness and or nausea If you have these signs the fireplace may not have been installed properly Get fresh air at once Have the fireplace ...

Page 4: ...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 place 21 Do not operate the fireplace with glass door removed cracked or broken 22 For Massachusetts Residents Only This product must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter when installed within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Flexline installation must not e...

Page 5: ...ined under continuous operating condi tions and was determined independently of any installed system Thermal Efficiency up to 80 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 have been tested by CSA and found to comply with the established standards for DIRECT VENT GAS FIREPLACE...

Page 6: ...ound Do not install any unit with damaged incomplete or substitute parts Check your packing list to verify that all listed parts have been received You should have the following Fireplace Firebox and Burner System Plastic Bag 1 Ziplock Bag 2 x3 x3 White Toggle Switch 1 Volcanic Rock Rock Wool Log Set Switch Cover Plate 1 Restrictor Plate Disc Canopy Andirons 2 ITEMS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION Tools...

Page 7: ...bustible floor or raised on a platform of an appropriate height When the firebox is installed directly on carpeting tile or other combustible material other than wood flooring the firebox shall be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the enclosure SDV500 SDV600 A 419 16 479 16 B 471 4 471 4 C 305 8 365 8 D 211 2 25 E 641 2 731 2 F 425 64 453 4 G 2113 16 2113 16 H 53...

Page 8: ...2241 64 155 16 305 8 40 331 16 36 411 16 4513 16 2223 64 165 16 205 8 243 64 29 16 363 8 381 2 Center of Pipe 425 8 5 8 5 8 1 2 1 2 83 8 1 PRE INSTALLATION INFORMATION Figure 3 SDV500 Fireplace Dimensions SDV500 ...

Page 9: ...2241 64 185 16 365 8 40 391 16 42 471 16 165 16 205 8 381 2 Center of Pipe 425 8 83 8 5 8 5 8 1 2 1 2 4513 16 2223 64 243 64 29 16 363 8 1 PRE INSTALLATION INFORMATION Figure 4 SDV600 Fireplace Dimensions SDV600 ...

Page 10: ...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 Venting section found in this manual for allowable venting configurations These units can be installed in a bedroom See National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z233 1 NFPA 54 current edition the Uniform Mechanical Code ...

Page 11: ... four 4 screws to attach fireplace to framing The side brackets are adjustable from 1 2 to 5 8 to accommodate different thickness of material SECURING FIREPLACE TO FLOOR OR FRAMING Figure 6 Securing Fireplace to Floor and Framing Studs Framing Framing 1 2 Nail Flange 1 2 Nail Flange Screws Screws Screws Screws Screws 1 2 Nail Flange 1 2 Nail Flange 5 8 Nail Flange 5 8 Nail Flange ...

Page 12: ...e material other than wood flooring If installed on carpet or vinyl flooring the appliance shall be installed on a metal wood or noncombustible material panel extending full width and depth of the appliance WARNING CLEARANCES CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES MANTEL CLEARANCES NOTE The combustible area around the fireplace must not protrude more than 1 2 from the facing If it does it is considered a mantel...

Page 13: ...e of electrical wiring locations in walls and ceilings The following actions will void the warranty on your venting system Installation of any damaged venting component Unauthorized modification of the venting system Installation of any component part not manufactured or approved by Monessen Hearth Systems Installation other than permitted by these instructions FINISHING MATERIAL NOTE Any remote wi...

Page 14: ... require a minimum of 3 clearances to combustibles at the top of 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 A Minimum of 3 Clearance to the Top Is Required ...

Page 15: ...over 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 gasket is in place and undamaged Secure with six 6 screws See Figure 10 6 Place the flue pipe cover and gasket removed in step 3 over the flue opening in bottom of the intake box 7 Refit the flue pipe adapter ...

Page 16: ...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 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 exhaus...

Page 17: ...learance to unventilated soffits 12 305mm minimum Clearance to vinyl soffit 30 762mm F Clearance to an outside corner See page 12 G Clearance to an inside corner See page 12 H Not to be installed above a gas meter regulator assembly within three 3 feet 914mm horizontally from the centerline of the regulator I Clearance to service regulator vent outlet 3 914mm minimum J Clearance to non mechanical a...

Page 18: ...g this dimension 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 fireplace in accordance with same Example A If the vertical dimension from the floor of the fireplace is 11 3 4m the horizontal run to the face of the outer ...

Page 19: ...combination of pipe and elbows 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 three locking lugs indenta tions These lugs will slide straight into matching slots on the male end of adjacent pipes and fittings Push the pipe sections together and twist one sec tion clockwise approximately one quarter turn u...

Page 20: ...rovided 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 the fireplace with vent assembly attached toward the wall and insert the vent pipe into the horizontal termination The pipe overlap should be a minimum of 11 4 Apply silicone to the outer pipe connection Fasten all vent connecti...

Page 21: ...ng 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 collar of the fireplace or the top of the transition elbow to the face of the outer wall or the mounting flange of the termination When installing the appliance as a rear vent unit the 90 45 transition elbow at...

Page 22: ...lus 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 elbow installed in the horizontal run the length of the horizontal run MUST be reduced by 18 45cm This does not apply if the 45 elbows are installed on the vertical part of the vent system The maximum...

Page 23: ... base 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 26 3 Install vent system 4 Ensure a watertight seal is made around the vent pipe coming through the wall 5 Apply high temperature sealant caulking supplied around the 4 and 7 snorkel collars 6 Slide the snorkel into the vent pipes ...

Page 24: ...TION A restrictor disc must be installed on any vertical termination that is higher than 12 NOTICE Figure 28 Installing Restrictor Disc into Stove Collar Restrictor Disc Stove Collar Install restrictor disc into 4 fireplace collar or first vent sections See Figure 28 ...

Page 25: ... installation The maximum angular variation allowed in the system is 270 See Figure 30 The minimum height of the vent above the high est point of penetration through the roof is 2 610mm 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Example Elbow 1 90 Elbow 2 45 Elbow 3 45 Elbow 4 90 Total Angular Variation 270 Figure 29 Support Straps for Horizontal Runs 40 Maximum Height 8 Minimum Height 40 Maximum Height 8 Minimum Height 10 ...

Page 26: ...ed to 91 2 x91 2 241mm x 241mm inside dimensions as shown in Figure 32 using framing lumber the same size as the ceiling joist If the area above the ceiling is an insulated ceiling or a room nail firestop from the top side This prevents loose insulation from fall ing into the required clearance space See Figure 32 Otherwise install firestop below the framed hole The firestop should be installed with ...

Page 27: ... 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 draft or down drafting in high winds Increasing the vent height may solve this problem NOTE If the vent pipe passes through any occupied areas above the first floor including storage spaces and closets you...

Page 28: ...D Before installing fireplace and burner system make sure you have the items listed below External regulator supplied by installer Tee joint Piping check local codes Pipe wrench Sealant resistant to propane LP gas Test gauge connection Sediment trap optional but recomended approved flexible gas line with gas connector if allowed by local codes not provided A CSA design certified equipment shutoff val...

Page 29: ...ap Approved Flexible Gas Line UL CSA Design Certified Equipment Shutoff Valve with 1 8 NPT Tap Sediment Trap Drip Leg Natural Gas From Gas Meter 5 W C to 10 5 W C Pressure Propane LP From External Regulator 11 W C to 13 W C Pressure NOTE The gas line connection 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...

Page 30: ...e gas meter to the fireplace for leaks Use a solution of 50 40 water and soap or 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 counter clockwise 2 or 3 turns and then place tubing to pressure gauge over test point Turn unit to high See Figure 37 After t...

Page 31: ...lectrical connections should only be performed by a qualified licensed electrician Main power must be off when connecting to main electrical power supply or performing service All wiring shall be in compliance with all local city and state codes The appliance when installed must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or in the absence of local codes with the National Electrical Cod...

Page 32: ...e OPTIONAL DC REMOTE SYSTEMS These instructions replace the section entitled Hearth Mount in the Millivolt hand held remote instructions supplied with the remote 1 Plug in remote connector wire to remote receiver 2 Connect the wire terminal from the remote receiver This replaces the 15 wall switch connection to the switch See Figure 39 3 Mount remote control receiver at junction box for your wall ...

Page 33: ...ree Set aside See Figure 40 2 Remove canopy from top of unit 3 Attach canopy to underside of top outer shell with there 3 screws provided See Figure 41 3 Reinstall filigree Filigree Figure 40 Removing Filigree Figure 41 Installing Canopy Canopy Screws ...

Page 34: ...n bottom of fireplace See Figure 42 3 Tilt glass frame out and lift glass frame up until it clears three tabs on top of fireplace 4 Set glass frame aside Figure 42 Removing Glass Frame Glass Frame Three Tabs Clamps Each clamp has a quick spring force When reinstalling clamps keep fingers clear CAUTION ...

Page 35: ... burner Replace logs and check flame again Save left over rock wool to refresh when cleaning later Too much rock wool can disturb the flame and cause sooting on the glass or logs 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 WARNING Figure 43 Placement of Rock Wool on Burner Cover with Rock Wool Burner Do not sprinkle the ...

Page 36: ... to back of each andiron with bolts provided See Figure 44 3 Line up the rectangle hold on bracket with grate bar See Figure 45 4 Push bracket down until it snaps into place Figure 45 Installing Andiron Andiron Burner Grate Bar Rectangle Hole in Bracket Figure 44 Installing Andiron Andiron Bolt Bracket ...

Page 37: ...on two right mounting pins of plate See Figure 47 3 Place bottom left log 3 on grate Log should rest firmly on two left mounting pins of plate See Figure 48 Figure 46 Installing Rear Log 1 LOG PLACEMENT Figure 47 Installing Bottom Right Log 2 Figure 48 Installing Bottom Left Log 3 Rear Log 1 Mounting Pins on Back of Plate Bottom Right Log 2 Right Mounting Pins Bottom Left Log 3 Left Mounting Pins ...

Page 38: ...Line up the indention on bottom of top left log 5 with the protrusion on top of bottom left log See Figure 50 6 Logs should all be properly installed as in Figure 51 Figure 49 Installing Right Top Log 4 Figure 50 Installing Right Top Log 5 Figure 51 View of All Logs Properly Installed Right Top Log 4 Protrusion Top Left Log 5 Protrusion ...

Page 39: ...pted repair may result in a fire or explosion 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 any gas control that has been under water OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS If you do not follow these instruction exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage...

Page 40: ...ible to start the lighting operation The gas control knob is designed to be operated by hand DO NOT use any tools during this operation Damaged knobs may result in serious injury WARNING 1 Depress and turn knob counterclockwise to pilot position 2 Depress fully and hold pilot gas knob The elec tronic ignitor will automatically ignite the pilot Keep knob fully depressed for a few seconds Release an...

Page 41: ... knob Make sure the button is in the ON position to light the main burner See Figure 53 LIGHTING THE BURNER Depress and turn the knob counterclockwise to the ON position See Figure 54 It 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 55 Depress and turn knob clockwise...

Page 42: ...und the appli ance area for gas Be sure to 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 appliance Do not touch any electric switch do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s ...

Page 43: ...ol to the center of the burner Replace logs NOTE The type of installation vent system configuration and wind effects may cause the flame patterns to vary Figure 59 Burner Flame Appearance CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE BURNER PILOT AND CONTROL COMPARTMENT 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 port...

Page 44: ...ed 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 all maintenan...

Page 45: ...1 1 Horizontal Termination Cap with Built In Vinyl Siding Standoff Heat Deflector Firestop and Flexible Pipe 24 to 48 BHSFTK 2 1 Vertical Termination Cap with Flashing Storm Collar and Firestop BVTK 2 1 Vertical Termination 980 3 6 6 Pipe Length 908 3 6 9 Pipe Length 907 3 6 12 Pipe Length 906 3 6 24 Pipe Length 904 3 6 36 Pipe Length 903 3 6 48 Pipe Length 902 4 6 11 To 14 5 8 Pipe Adjustable 911 ...

Page 46: ...46 56D0106 1 2 3 11 6 7 8 5 4 9 10 ILLUSTRATED PARTS LISTS FIREBOX COMPONENTS ...

Page 47: ...d Firebrick Center 1 56D0013 56D0013 7 Standard Firebrick Right 1 56D0012 56D0012 8 Standard Firebrick Left 1 56D0011 56D0011 9 Blower Motor 1 26D0748 26D0748 10 Thermostat Sensor 1 26D2870 26D2870 Accessories Field Installed Options 6 7 8 Weathered Firebrick Walls 1 FBS500W8B FBS600W8B 11 T stat Blower with Speed Control 1 BLOT BLOT Item Description Qty SDV500 SDV600 1 Rear Log 1 56D0002 56D0002 ...

Page 48: ...48 56D0106 1 2 3 6 4 5 ILLUSTRATED PARTS LISTS ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES ...

Page 49: ...5 5 5 5 5 Cabinet Door Frame Black Cabinet Door Frame Gold Cabinet Door Frame Brushed Pewter Cabinet Door with Screen Black Cabinet Door with Screen Gold Cabinet door with Screen Brushed Pewter 1 1 1 1 1 1 SDV500CDFB SDV500CDFG SDV500CDFP SDV500CDB SDV500CDG SDV500CDP SDV600CDFB SDV600CDFG SDV600CDFP SDV600CDB SDV600CDG SDV600CDP 6 6 6 Arched Front with Lower Control Door Black Arched Front with L...

Page 50: ...50 56D0106 ILLUSTRATED PARTS LISTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 STANDING PILOT MILLIVOLT CONTROL 2T 2I 2C 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 8 ...

Page 51: ...4D0503 14D0503 14D0503 14D0503 7 Injector 1 56D0114 56D0113 56D0614 62D3003 8 Burner Assembly 1 54D0378 54D0378 54D0378 54D0378 9 Venturi 1 45D0600 45D0600 45D0600 45D0600 10 Wire Assembly 1 44D0500 44D0500 44D0500 44D0500 10 Wire Assembly 1 44D0501 44D0501 44D0501 44D0501 Accessories 11 Thermostatic Remote Control 1 RCT TRC RCT TRC RCT TRC RCT TRC 12 Remote Control On Off 1 RCM MRC RCM MRC RCM MR...

Page 52: ...52 56D0106 ILLUSTRATED PARTS LISTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 ELECTRONIC IGNITION 8 10 11 L O HI ...

Page 53: ...D0021 3 Burner Tube 1 54D0288 54D0288 4 Flexhose with Shutoff Valve 1 23D6046 23D6046 5 Rocker Switch 1 41D0048 41D0048 6 Injector 1 56D0113 114 56D0614 62D3003 7 Burner Assembly 1 56D0136 56D0136 8 Venturi 1 45D0059 45D0059 9 Wire Assembly 1 54D2007 54D2007 10 Ignition Module 1 37D0325 37D0325 11 Transformer 1 37D0027 37D0027 54D2007 54D2007 37D0325 37D0325 ...

Page 54: ...ntrol or wire B Pilot flame too small C Defective or malfunctioning ther mopile D Defective valve A Check switch and wire for proper connection Place jumper wires across terminals of switch If burner comes on replace defective switch If the switch is OK repeat the same procedure on remote control If burner comes on replace remote control Place jumper wire across wire at gas valves terminals marked ...

Page 55: ...k 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 module NOTE If Module goes into lockout reset system A Check continuity of ignition cable and ground wire B Clean flame rod C Check electrical connections between flame rod and module D Is ceramic flame rod ins...

Page 56: ...ot have any blockage from debris and clean Check gas supply 2 Flame burn blue and lifts off burner ghosting A Insufficient oxygen being supplied A Ensure that the vent cap is installed properly and free of debris Ensure that the vent system joints are tight and have no leaks Ensure that no debris has been blocking the inner air intake at the bottom back of the combustion chamber Ensure that the gla...

Page 57: ...56D0106 57 NOTES ...

Page 58: ...above finished grade in the area of the venting including but not limited to decks and porches the following requirements shall be satisfied 1 INSTALLATION OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS At the time of installation of the side wall hori zontal vented gas fueled equipment the installing plumber or gasfitter shall observe that a hard wired carbon monoxide detector with an alarm and battery back up is ins...

Page 59: ...sed in whole or in part for residential purposes c MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS GAS EQUIPMENT VENTING SYSTEM PROVIDED When the manu facturer of Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas equipment provides a venting system design or venting system components with the equipment the instructions provided by the manufacturer for installation of the equipment and the venting system shall include ...

Page 60: ...tallation instructions The Limited Lifetime 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 unquali fied installers 2 the costs of removal reinstal...

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