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Outdoor Lifestyles by Hearth & Home Technologies • Fortress - ODFORTG-36 Installation Manual • 4602-901 Rev B • 8/17

D. Inspect Appliance and Components

• Carefully remove the appliance and components from

the packaging.

• The vent system components may be shipped in

separate packages.

• If packaged separately, the log set and appliance grate

must be installed.

• Report to your dealer any parts damaged in shipment,

particularly the condition of the glass.

•

Read all of the instructions before starting the instal-

lation. Follow these instructions carefully during the

installation to ensure maximum safety and benefit.

WARNING! Risk of Fire or Explosion!

Damaged parts

could impair safe operation.

DO NOT i

nstall damaged, in-

complete or substitute components. Keep appliance dry.

Hearth & Home Technologies disclaims any responsibility for,

and the warranty will be voided by, the following actions:
• Installation and use of any damaged appliance or vent

system component.

• Modification of the appliance or vent system.
• Installation other than as instructed by Hearth & Home

Technologies.

• Improper positioning of the gas logs or the glass door.
• Installation and/or use of any component part not approved

by Hearth & Home Technologies.

Any such action may cause a fire hazard.

WARNING! Risk of Fire, Explosion or Electric Shock!

DO NOT

use this appliance if any part has been under

water. Call a qualified service technician to inspect the

appliance and to replace any part of the control system

and/or gas control which has been under water.

Summary of Contents for ODFORTG-36

Page 1: ...pplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier WARNING FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result in serious injury death or property damage This appliance may be installed as an OEM installation in manufactured home USA only or mobile home and must be installed in accordanc...

Page 2: ...pliance and Components 7 3 Framing and Clearances A Appliance Decorative Front Dimension Diagrams 8 B Clearances to Combustibles 9 C Mantel Combustibles 9 D Constructing the Appliance Chase 10 E Hearth Extension 11 4 Termination Location and Vent Information A Vent Termination Minimum Clearances 12 B Chimney Diagram 13 C Approved Pipe 14 D Use of Elbows 15 E Measuring Standards 16 F Vent Diagrams ...

Page 3: ..._______________ Verified attic insulation shield is installed if applicable ___________________ Verified Exterior wall Roof flashing is installed and sealed ___________________ Verified termination cap is installed and sealed ___________________ Electrical Section 8 Pg 31 32 Verified unswitched power 110 120 VAC provided to the appliance ___________________ Verified wall switch wires are properly ...

Page 4: ...reof Materials that are reported as passing ASTM E 136 Standard Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750 ºC shall be considered non combustible materials F Combustible Materials Specification Materials made of or surfaced with wood compressed pa per plant fibers plastics or other material that can ignite and burn whether flame proofed or not or plastered or unplaster...

Page 5: ...horizontally vented gas fu eled heating appliance or equipment The sign shall read in print size no less than one half 1 2 in in size GAS VENT DIRECTLY BELOW KEEP CLEAR OF ALL OB STRUCTIONS Inspection The state or local gas inspector of the side wall horizon tally vented gas fueled equipment shall not approve the installation unless upon inspection the inspector ob serves carbon monoxide detectors...

Page 6: ...anometer Gloves Framing square Voltmeter Electric drill and bits 1 4 in Plumb line Safety glasses Level Reciprocating saw Flat blade screwdriver Non corrosive leak check solution 1 2 3 4 in length 6 or 8 Self drilling screws Caulking material 300 ºF minimum continuous exposure rating One 1 4 in female connection for optional fan Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance ca...

Page 7: ...could impair safe operation DO NOT install damaged in complete or substitute components Keep appliance dry Hearth Home Technologies disclaims any responsibility for and the warranty will be voided by the following actions Installation and use of any damaged appliance or vent system component Modification of the appliance or vent system Installation other than as instructed by Hearth Home Technolog...

Page 8: ...re actual appliance dimensions Use for reference only For framing dimensions and clearances refer to Section 5 Figure 3 1 Appliance Dimensions Location Inches Millimeters G 7 3 8 187 H 9 228 I 12 305 J 23 13 16 605 K 24 609 L 25 5 8 650 Location Inches Millimeters A 471 2 1207 B 39 3 8 1000 C 34 1 4 869 D 38 1 4 978 E 49 3 8 1254 F 44 3 8 1128 J I E F D C K L B A H G Appliance Dimensions Table ...

Page 9: ... in 1829 mm Min Ceiling 12 in 305 mm Max Depth 16 in 406 mm Min 6 in 152 mm Min Hearth 8 in Min 203 mm Noncombustible Hearth Minimum Fireplace Opening Combustible Mantel Figure 3 2 Ceiling and Side Wall Clearance C Mantel Combustibles 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 require ment...

Page 10: ...n specified air space clearances to appliance and vent pipe Insulation and other materials must be secured to prevent accidental contact The chase must be properly blocked to prevent blown insulation or other combustibles from entering and making contact with fireplace or chimney Failure to maintain airspace may cause overheating and a fire To further prevent drafts the wall shield and ceiling fir...

Page 11: ...ll need to be shimmed from the floor appropriately to maintain 1 4 in minimum space between the floor hearth and hearth refractory The base of the fireplace may sit on a combustible sur face The area in front of the fireplace must be protected by a noncombustible hearth extension unless the fire place is raised a minimum of three inches above the com bustible floor or hearth See Figures 3 5 3 6 an...

Page 12: ...OOF TO LOWEST DISCHARGE OPENING 4 Termination Location and Vent Information Fire Risk Maintain vent clearance to combustibles as specified DO NOT pack air space with insulation or other materials Failure to keep insulation or other materials away from vent pipe could cause overheating and fire WARNING Figure 4 2 Staggered Termination Caps Gas Wood or Fuel Oil Termination Cap B Gas Termination Cap ...

Page 13: ... X V H A V V H Electrical Service V K V K V L C V N 6 inches non vinyl sidewalls 12 inches vinyl sidewalls O 18 inches non vinyl soffit and overhang 42 inches vinyl soffit and overhang P 8 ft QMIN RMAX 1 cap 3 feet 2 x Q ACTUAL 2 caps 6 feet 1 x Q ACTUAL 3 caps 9 feet 2 3 x Q ACTUAL 4 caps 12 feet 1 2 x Q ACTUAL QMIN termination caps x 3 RMAX 2 termination caps x QACTUAL Covered Alcove Application...

Page 14: ...n the vertical and horizontal dimen sions of the vent system 1 Determine the height of the center of the horizontal vent pipe exiting through the outer wall Using 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...

Page 15: ...al is equal to 8 1 2 in 216 mm horizontal run and 8 1 2 in 216 mm vertical run A length of straight pipe is allowed between two 45º elbows See Figure 4 5 Figure 4 6 shows the vertical and horizontal offsets for DVP elbows Figure 4 5 HORIZONTAL VERTICAL RUN RISE E F F E C T I V E L E N G T H DVP Pipe Effective Length Rise Run Inches Millimeters Inches Millimeters DVP4 4 102 2 3 4 70 DVP6 6 152 4 1 ...

Page 16: ...Pipe General Rules SUBTRACT 3 ft from the total H measurement for each 90º elbow installed horizontally SUBTRACT 1 1 2 ft from the total H measurement for each 45º elbow installed horizontally A maximum of three 90º elbows or six 45º elbows may be used in any vent configuration Some elbows may be installed horizontally Elbows may be placed back to back anywhere in the system Any 90º elbow may be r...

Page 17: ...ed or approved by Hearth Home Technologies Installation other than permitted by these instructions Horizontal sections of this vent system 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 Unless the vertical ...

Page 18: ...rances to all combustible materials NOTICE Treatment of firestops and construction of the chase may vary from building type to building type These instructions are not substitutes for the requirements of local building codes You must follow all local building codes Never run the vent pipe down This may cause excessive temperatures which could cause a fire For two story applications firestops are r...

Page 19: ...ing appropriate length of pipe section s attach to fire place with three 3 screws Follow with the installation of the elbow Step 5 Measure the horizontal length requirement figuring a 11 4 32 mm overlap i e from the elbow to the outside wall cap See Figure 5 4 X X FP1385 VO584 100 Vent Opening 2 99 djt 101 2 267 mm Min Fireplace Hearth Opening for Noncombustible Wall 81 2 216 mm Fireplace Hearth F...

Page 20: ...place 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 finished outside wall The maximum number of 90 elbows per side wall installation is three 3 See Figure 5 5 Figure 5 5 Maximum Three 3 90 Elbows Per Installation...

Page 21: ...ossible to meet the required vent terminal clearances of 12 above grade level a snorkel kit is recom mended It allows installation depth down to 7 178 mm below grade level The 7 178 mm is measured from the center of the horizontal vent pipe as it penetrates through the wall Ensure that sidewall venting clearances are observed If venting system is installed below ground we recom mend a window well ...

Page 22: ...ration Unless the vertical run is 71 2 feet or higher form floor of fireplace the clearance for the horizontal run is 1 on all sides 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 maximum horizontal length must be reduced by 1...

Page 23: ...installation instructions for required clearances air space to combustibles when passing through ceilings walls roofs enclosures attic rafters etc Do not pack air spaces with insulation Also note maximum vertical rise of the venting system and any maximum horizontal offset limitations Offsets must fall within the parameters shown in Figures 5 15 and 5 16 2 Set fireplace in desired location Drop a ...

Page 24: ...learance 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 5 17 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 hei...

Page 25: ...ow to properly position and secure the appliance See Figure 6 1 Nailing tabs are provided to secure the appliance to the framing members Bend out nailing tabs on each side Place the appliance into position Keep nailing tabs flush with the framing Level the appliance from side to side and front to back Shim the appliance as necessary It is acceptable to use wood shims underneath the appliance Secur...

Page 26: ...0 ºF minimum continuous exposure rating including the slip section that connects directly to the horizontal ter mination cap Apply a bead of silicone sealant 300 ºF minimum con tinuous exposure rating inside the female outer pipe joint prior to joining sections See Figure 7 1 OR Apply a bead of silicone sealant 300 ºF minimum con tinuous exposure rating to the outside of connecting joint after joi...

Page 27: ...a bead of silicone sealant 300 ºF minimum continuous exposure rating inside the female outer pipe joint prior to joining sections Only outer pipes are sealed sealing the inner flue is not required All unit collar pipe slip section elbow and cap outer flues shall be sealed 120º Figure 7 7 Securing Vertical Pipe Sections C Secure the Vent Sections Vertical runs originating off the top of the applian...

Page 28: ...2 1 25 Over 7 12 to 8 12 1 5 Over 8 12 to 9 12 2 0 Over 9 12 to 10 12 2 5 Over 10 12 to 11 12 3 25 Over 11 12 to 12 12 4 0 Over 12 12 to 14 12 5 0 Over 14 12 to 16 12 6 0 Over 16 12 to 18 12 7 0 Over 18 12 to 20 12 7 5 Over 20 12 to 21 12 8 0 H minimum may vary depending on regional snowfall Refer to local codes Figure 7 11 Minimum Height From Roof to Lowest Discharge Opening HORIZONTAL OVERHANG V...

Page 29: ...ut Do not completely tighten Slide the assembled storm collar down the pipe section until it rests on the roof flashing see Figure 7 13 Tighten nut and make sure the collar is tight against the pipe section Caulk around the top of the storm collar See Figure 7 14 Install Vertical Termination Cap Attach the vertical termination cap by sliding the inner collar of the cap into the inner flue of the p...

Page 30: ...tion WARNING Risk of Fire To prevent overheating and fire heat shields must extend through the entire wall thick ness DO NOT remove the heat shields attached to the wall shield firestop and the horizontal termination cap shown in Figure 7 15 Heat shields must overlap 1 1 2 in 38 mm mini mum There are two sections of the heat shield One section is factory attached to the wall shield firestop The ot...

Page 31: ...ks Low voltage and 110 120 VAC voltage cannot be shared within the same wall box Accessories Requirements This appliance may be used with a wall switch wall mounted thermostat and or a remote control Wiring for optional Hearth Home Technologies approved accessories should be done now to avoid reconstruction Follow instructions that come with those accessories 8 Electrical Information Electrical Se...

Page 32: ...e junction box to 110 120 VAC for proper operation of the appliance WARNING Risk of Shock or Explosion DO NOT wire IFT controlled appliance junction box to a switched circuit Incorrect wiring will override IFT safety lockout Refer to Figure 8 3 or 8 4 IFT Wiring Diagram This appliance is equipped with an Intellifire Touch control valve which operates on a 6 volt 1 5AMP system Plug the 6 volt trans...

Page 33: ...oos ened during shipping and handling WARNING Risk of Fire DO NOT change valve settings This valve has been preset at the factory WARNING Risk of Fire or Explosion High pressure will damage valve Low pressure could cause explosion Verify inlet pressures Verify minimum pressures when other household gas appliances are operating Install regulator upstream of valve if line pressure is greater than 1 ...

Page 34: ... Surface temperatures around the appliance will become warm while the appliance is in operation Ensure finishing materials used for all surfaces floor walls mantels etc will withstand temperatures up to 190 F 0 in 0 in 0 in NON COMBUSTIBLE BOARD COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL 47 1 2 in 44 1 2 in 1207 mm 1130 mm High Temperature Sealant 300 F 149 C min Top and Side Seal Joint B Installation Instructions for ...

Page 35: ...shing 6 Install facing material to overlap the fireplace by at least 3 4 in 19 mm apply high temp weather adhe sive sealant around the perimeter of the faming mate rial and the fireplace Also seal along the bottom edge of the fireplace See Figure 10 3 Figure 10 5 SHEETING COMBUSTIBLE WALL STUD HOUSE WRAP BUILDING PAPER OVERLAP FLASHING 4 1 4 in 108 mm NON COMBUSTIBLE SHEETING PROVIDED FIREPLACE HE...

Page 36: ...ht and left side of the glass toward the glass 3 Remove glass frame by releasing the three latches located at the top of the firebox Tilt glass away from the unit lift glass frame up and away from the unit See Figure 10 6 CAUTION Each clamp has a quick spring force When reinstalling clamps keep fingers clear Figure 10 6 Remove Safety Barrier and Glass Frame DANGER HOT GLASS WILL CAUSE BURNS DO NOT...

Page 37: ...total to help support the assembly See Figure 10 7 4 Lift glass frame assembly up and out 5 Remove the stainless steel inner frame by unfastening the two machine bolts at the bottom and the ten stainless steel screws that secure the inner frame to the stainless steel face Pull the inner frame out See Figure 10 7 6 Remove the inner glass frame by releasing the three latches located at the top of th...

Page 38: ...d in the Homeowner s Manual packet Remove the lens retainer brackets and install the light lenses into the light box covers as shown in 10 9 Figure 10 9 Lense Retainer Bracket Removal Light Box Cover Brick Installation 1 It is easier to remove the grate on the outdoor side from inside of the unit in order to be able to place the two hearth brick in place by unfastening the two screws that secure t...

Page 39: ...r both in front and behind rear grate For the middle burner place the rock wool 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 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 10 11 Rockwool placement WARNIN...

Page 40: ...m the left on both the far side and the closest rear grates Log 3 3 Hold log 3 with the fat end to the left and the narrow end to your right Place the log over the lug on the top of log 2 closest to the outside making sure to align the bump on the narrow end against the inside edge of the Figure 10 10 second tine from the right Position log with the inside face of the log perpendicular to the midd...

Page 41: ...and with the knots at each end of the log facing you and the notched end on your left place the log on the lug on the top of log 1 with the notch in the bottom of the log resting on the third grate tine from the right Figure 10 14 7 Hold log 7 with the Y pointing away from you and place the log seated firmly on the lug located on the top of log 3 This log should be positioned 2 to 2 1 2 inches abo...

Page 42: ... down onto the shoulder bolts until it fits securely in place 4 Repeat on other side NOTICE It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure the barrier is affixed to the fireplace at the time of instal lation CERTIFIED SAFETY BARRIER NOTE A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns from the hot viewing glass is provided with this appliance and shall be installed for the protection of childr...

Page 43: ...10 in 254 mm 1 1 2 in 38 mm 5 in 127 mm 12 in 305 mm UP DVP HVS Vent Support 12 in 305 mm 14 in 356 mm 1 in 25 mm 8 in 203 mm 6 in 152 mm DVP WS Wall Shield Firestop Finished Height 19 3 4 in 502 mm UNIV AS2 Attic Insulation Shield Tab 1 in 25 4 mm 20 3 4 in 527 mm 14 IN 356 MM 14 IN 356 MM 20 IN 508 MM 12 IN 305 MM DVP RDS ROOF DECK INSULATION SHIELD 11 Reference Materials A Vent Components Diagr...

Page 44: ...um of 1 1 2 in 38 mm The heat shield is designed to be used on a wall 4 in to 7 1 4 in 102 mm to 184 mm thick If wall thickness is less than 4 in 102 mm the existing heat shields must be field trimmed If wall thickness is greater than 7 1 4 in 184 mm a DVP HSM B will be required Heat Shield A Vent Components Diagrams continued Figure 11 2 DVP Vent Components Term Cap Minimum Effective Length Maxim...

Page 45: ...m 13 1 4 in 337 mm RF12 Roof Flashing Cap Shield DRC RADIUS 13 7 8 in 352 mm 9 1 2 in 241 mm 14 in 356 mm COOL ADDM Cap Shield 11 5 8 in 295 mm 5 3 4 in 146 mm 7 1 8 in 181 mm 12 1 8 in 308 mm DVP BEK2 DVP HPC Cap Brick Extension 13 7 8 in 352 mm 5 in 127 mm 11 7 8 in 302 mm DVP TRAPFL Flashing 26 in 660 mm DVP HSM B Extended Heat Shield A Vent Components Diagrams continued Figure 11 3 DVP Vent Co...

Page 46: ...Basement Vent Cap 12 in 305 mm 1 1 2 in 38 mm 7 3 8 in 187 mm 14 in 356 mm 17 3 4 in 451 mm 7 1 4 in 12 in 305 mm 184 mm 5 1 4 in 133 mm 12 1 2 in 318 mm DVP TVHW VerticalTermination Cap Highwind 14 in 356 mm 12 in 305 mm 16 7 8 in 429 mm 6 in 152 mm A Vent Components Diagrams continued Figure 11 4 DVP Vent Components ...

Page 47: ...I WH80 100 FT PV Wire Harness PVI WH100 PVI SLP Power Vent Inline SLP LPC SLP Low Profile Cap Note Wire harnesses required to power the PVI SLP connect to the appliance and are ordered separately from PVI SLP Contact your dealer to order 16 IN 406 mm 15 IN 381 mm 16 11 16 IN 424 mm 9 3 16 IN 233 mm 4 1 2 IN 114 mm 16 11 16 IN 424 mm 13 5 8 IN 346 mm 12 1 2 IN 318 mm 12 1 2 IN 318 mm 20 3 4 IN 527 ...

Page 48: ...re harnesses required to power the PVLP SLP connect to the appliance and are ordered separately from PVLP SLP Contact your dealer to order Figure 11 6 PVLP SLP Vent Components PVLP HS Heat Shield 14 IN 356 mm 15 1 2 IN 394 mm 11 1 2 IN 292 mm 8 IN 203 mm 4 3 8 IN 112 mm 10 IN 254 mm 5 1 4 IN 135 mm 2 1 4 IN 57 mm 9 1 2 IN 241 mm 4 3 4 IN 121 mm 2 1 4 IN 57 mm 1 1 2 IN 38 mm 6 1 4 IN 159 mm Front V...

Page 49: ... SLP FS Ceiling Firestop SLP WS Wall Shield Firestop DVP SLP24 Adapter 6 1 2 in 165 mm 25 3 16 in 640 mm 8 1 16 in 205 mm 10 7 8 in 276 mm 8 7 8 in 225 mm 1 1 2 in 38 mm 8 11 16 in 220 mm 8 11 16 in 220 mm 1 1 2 in 38 mm 12 in 305 mm 12 in 305 mm 5 1 2 in 146 mm Effective Height Length Pipe inches mm SLP4 4 102 SLP6 6 152 SLP12 12 305 SLP24 24 610 SLP36 36 914 SLP48 48 1219 SLP6A 2 6 51 152 SLP12A...

Page 50: ...or a wall remote control with child protection lockout feature Keep remote controls out of reach of children See your dealer if you have questions Printed in U S A Copyright 2016 Outdoor Lifestyles a brand of Hearth Home Technologies 7571 215th Street West Lakeville MN 55044 www outdoorlifestylesproducts com Please contact your Outdoor Lifestyles dealer with any questions or concerns For the locat...

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