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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

Packaging .........................................Page  2
Introduction ......................................Page  2
General Information ..........................Page  2
Requirements for the 
   Commonwealth of Massachusetts .Page  4
New York City Approval ..................... Page  4
Cold Climate Insulation .....................Page  5
Manufactured Homes ........................Page  5
Location ............................................Page  5
Vent Termination Clearances  ............Page  6
Appliance  and Vent Clearances ........Page  8
Detailed Installation Steps .................Page  9
Typical Installation Sequence  ...........Page  9
Step 1. Framing .................................Page  9
Fireplace and Framing Specifications Page  10
Step 2. Routing Gas Line ..................Page  12
Step 3. Install the Vent System .........Page  13
Vent Restrictor Installation ................Page  13
Vertical Termination Systems ............Page  14
Vent Section Length Chart ................Page  14
Vertical Vent Figures and Tables ........Page  18
Horizontal Termination System .........Page  20
Horizontal Vent Figures and Tables ...Page  22
Venting Using Flexible Vent Pipe .......Page  25
Step 4.  Field Wiring .........................Page  26
Step 5.  Optional Blower Kit Wiring ..Page  27
Step 6.  Connecting Gas Line ...........Page  28
Control Compartment Access ...........Page  28
Step 7.  Verifying Appliance 
    Operation ......................................Page  29
Step 8.  Install logs, Volcanic Stone
 

and Embers  ........................Page  29

Step 9.  Installing Glass Doors  ........Page  31
Step 10. Burner Adjustments ............Page  31
Step 11. Hood Installation .................Page  32
Finishing Requirements ....................Page  32
Step 12. Attaching Safety-in-
    Operation Warnings
 .....................Page  33
Installation Accessories ....................Page  34
Gas Conversion Kits .........................Page  37

Please read and understand these 

instructions before beginning your 

installation.

PACKAGING

The  assembled vented gas fireplace heater  is 

packaged with:

1 -  One log set located in firebox area.

2 -  One envelope containing the literature pack-

age, located in the firebox which consists of 

the care and operation manual, installation 

instructions, safety in operation warning la-

bels, warranty, nailing flanges (8 for SDVST 

models and 4 for SDVPF models).

3 -  One vent restrictor (to be applied as shown 

on 

Page 13

; restrictor is taped to the en-

velope). 

4 -  Hoods  (2  for  SDVST  models  and  3  for 

SDVPF  models),  taped  to  the  top  of  the 

fireplace.

5 -  Carton  Support  (must  be  removed  from 

the  control  compartment  prior  to  first 

burning).

6 -  One  fuel  conversion  kit  (Nat.  Gas  to  LP 

Gas) located in the control area.

7 -  One plastic bag of glowing embers and a 

plastic bag of volcanic stone located in the 

control compartment.

INTRODUCTION 

These 

Millivolt

 appliances have a millivolt gas 

control valve with piezo ignition system. If any 

optional accessories that will require electrical 

power are to be installed, the electrical power 

must be provided at the time of appliance in-

stallation. 

These vented gas fireplace heaters are sealed 

combustion,  air-circulating  gas  fireplaces 

designed for residential applications. 

Use Only These Approved Vent Components 

-  These  fireplaces  are  designed,  tested  and 

listed for operation and installation with, the 

following (4-1/2" inner and 7-1/2" outer) vent 

components only:

   

Secure Vent™ Direct-Vent System Compo-

nents  manufactured  by  Security  Chimneys 

International, 

   

Secure  Flex™  Flexible  Vent  Components 

manufactured  by  Security  Chimneys  Inter-

national and 

   

Z-FLEX™ Model GA Venting Systems listed 

to UL1777 and ULCS635 manufactured by 

Flexmaster Canada Limited. 

These approved vent system components are 

labeled for identification. DO NOT use any other 

manufacturer’s  vent  components  with  these 

appliances. 

 

Children and adults should be alerted to the 

hazards  of  high  surface  temperature  and 

should stay away to avoid burns or clothing 

ignition. 

Les enfants et les adultes devraient être infor-

més des dangers que posent les températures 

de surface élevées et se tenir à distance afin 

d’éviter des brûlures ou que leurs vêtements 

ne s’enflamment.

DO  NOT  ATTEMPT  TO  ALTER  OR  MODIFY 

THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE APPLIANCE OR 

ITS COMPONENTS.  ANY MODIFICATION OR 

ALTERATION MAY  VOID THE WARRANTY, CER-

TIFICATION AND LISTINGS OF THIS UNIT.

       WARNING 

Young children should be care-

fully supervised when they are 

in the same room as the appli-

ance. Toddlers, young children 

and others may be susceptible 

to accidental contact burns.  A 

physical barrier is recommended 

if there are at risk individuals in 

the house.  To restrict access to 

a fireplace or stove, install an 

adjustable  safety  gate  to  keep 

toddlers,  young  children  and 

other at risk individuals out of 

the  room  and  away  from  hot 

surfaces.

       AVERTISSEMENT 

Les jeunes enfants devraient être 

surveillés étroitement lorsqu’ils 

se trouvent dans la même pièce 

que l’appareil. Les tout petits, 

les jeunes enfants ou les adultes 

peuvent subir des brûlures s’ils 

viennent en contact avec la sur-

face chaude.  Il est recommandé 

d’installer une barrière physique 

si des personnes à risques habi-

tent la maison.  Pour empêcher 

l’accès à un foyer ou à un poêle, 

installez une barrière de sécu-

rité; cette mesure empêchera les 

tout petits, les jeunes enfants et 

toute  autre  personne  à  risque 

d’avoir accès à la pièce et aux 

surfaces chaudes.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Summary of Contents for SDVPF-N-B

Page 1: ...sing property damage personal injury or death 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 electrica...

Page 2: ...with piezo ignition system If any optional accessories that will require electrical power are to be installed the electrical power must be provided at the time of appliance in stallation These vented...

Page 3: ...en marche Note Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service person The appliance should be inspected before use and at least annually by a professional service person More frequent c...

Page 4: ...n and in the USA the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54 ANSI Z223 1 latest edition or in Canada the CAN CSA B149 1 latest edition NOTE Flame appearance will diminish 4 per thousand feet NOTE Each model ha...

Page 5: ...pareil ne peut tre converti d autres gaz sauf si une trousse de conversion est utilis e CAUTION Ensure that the cross mem bers are not cut or weakened during installation The structural integrity of t...

Page 6: ...s For Vents Above Flat Or Sloped Roofs Ref NFPA 54 ANSI Z223 1 Roof Pitch Feet Meters Flat to 6 12 1 0 0 3 6 12 to 7 12 1 25 0 38 7 12 to 8 12 1 5 0 46 8 12 to 9 12 2 0 0 61 9 12 to 10 12 2 5 0 76 10...

Page 7: ...Clearance to nonmechanical air supply inlet to building or the combustion air inlet to any other appliance 6 in 15cm for appliances 10 000 Btuh 3kW 12 in 30cm for appliances 10 000 Btuh 3kW and 100 0...

Page 8: ...mantels vary according to the depth of the mantel See Figure 6 Mantels constructed of non combustible materials may be installed at any height above the appliance opening however do not allow anythin...

Page 9: ...flanges as shown in Figure 10 using the existing screws Position the fireplace within the framing When required the tabs may be bent 90 degrees by hand or with the assistance of a hammer Use wood scr...

Page 10: ...2 1 8 308 10 1 2 22 3 4 578 6 1 4 159 A 7 178 5 1 8 130 12 1 8 308 26 3 4 Provide additional space for Side Vent Seal Cap if installing against a solid wall Louvered Control Compartment Door Left Side...

Page 11: ...ral Propane Gas BTU Input 37 500 MV Low 30 000 Co axial DV Vent Size 4 1 2 Inner 7 1 2 Outer EFFICIENCIES SDVPF 58 NG 61 LP Steady State 72 NG 73 LP AFUE 68 NG 68 LP Louvered Control Compartment Door...

Page 12: ...ts for installations in the state of Massachusetts in the USA The gas supply line should Not be connected to the appliance until Step 6 Page 28 Apipejointcompoundratedforgasshouldbe used on the thread...

Page 13: ...learances are in accordance with local installation codes and the requirements of the gas supplier D gagementconformeauxcodesd installationlocauxetauxexigences du foumisseunde gaz Use only approved ve...

Page 14: ...4 5 3 7 5 2 1 6 1 0 0 2 0 3 5 9 7 5 2 6 6 0 1 0 2 0 3 1 8 5 7 6 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 9 5 7 0 2 1 0 1 4 5 1 9 5 2 6 7 0 0 2 0 1 3 3 9 5 7 7 0 0 0 0 2 2 6 9 8 1 0 1 2 0 4 5 7 9 5 2 1 8 1 0 0 0 2 3 2 0 1 5 8 2...

Page 15: ...to the ceiling joists Route the vent sections through the framed opening and secure the firestop spacer with appropriate fasteners at each corner Remember to maintain 1 25 mm clear ance between verti...

Page 16: ...the vent E Support the vertical vent run sections Note Properventingsupportisveryimportant The weight of the vent must not be supported by the fireplace in any degree Support the vertical portion of t...

Page 17: ...ertical vent termination section Page 6 Figures 3A and 3B The SV4 5CGV 1 Vertical Termination Figure 27 can be installed in the exact same fashionasanyotherSecureVentsection Align the termination over...

Page 18: ...table shows a 1 V to 2 H ratio For every 1 foot of V vertical you are allowed 2 feet of H horizontal run up to a maximum horizontal run of 8 feet VERTICAL VENT FIGURES TABLES Notes Secure Vent rigid...

Page 19: ...very 1 foot of V vertical you are allowed 5 feet of H H1 horizontal run up to a maximum total horizontal run of 20 feet Example If 20 feet total H H1 horizontal vent run is needed then 4 feet minimum...

Page 20: ...the component clockwise runningthedimplesdownandalong the incline channels until they seat at the end of thechannels TheunitizeddesignoftheSecure Ventcomponentswillengageandsealboththe inner and oute...

Page 21: ...riodoftime following the use of the fireplace Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same area as a hot termination To prevent contact with hot surfaces we recommend the us...

Page 22: ...degree elbows are used SV4 5VF Secure Vent SF4 5VF Secure Flex firestop spacer must be used anytime vent pipe passes through a combustible floor or ceil ing SV4 5HF Secure Vent SF4 5HF Secure Flex fir...

Page 23: ...rizontal run up to a maximum horizontal run of 20 feet V H H 1 Table G H H1 Maximum V Minimum feet meter feet meter 3 0 914 Elbow Only 5 1 524 1 0 305 10 3 048 2 0 610 15 4 572 3 0 914 20 6 096 4 1 21...

Page 24: ...eof exterior wall thicknesses vWall Firestop Spacer SV4 5HF Square termination SV4 5HT 2 shown V H2 H1 H v Wall Firestop Spacer SV4 5HF uCeiling Firestop Spacer SV4 5VF uWhen using Secure Flex use Fir...

Page 25: ...e inner flexible vent pipe push it back out of the way 2 ApplyabeadofMill PacBlack 700 F high temperature sealant Catalog No 10K81 to the inner adapter collar approximately 1 2 inch from the end 3 Pul...

Page 26: ...ing the gas valve control knob or connect wires to optional wall thermostat wall switch or remote control to operate unit 1 If any of the original wire as supplied must be replaced 1 it must be replac...

Page 27: ...ply wire to the top outlet sblackpigtailleadandtotheswitch s black lead Connect the white supply wire to the neutral terminal of the outlet box CAUTIONS Remove the carton support from the control comp...

Page 28: ...ge 12 to a point within the control compartment that will allow the shut off valve to be easily attached by hand to the gas flex line Using pipe dressing materials appropriate for the gas type securel...

Page 29: ...appliance will not require such purging Inspect the pilot flame Millivolt Appliance Checkout The pilot flame should be steady not lifting or floating Flame should be blue in color with traces of oran...

Page 30: ...ea on both sides of the log set The glowing embers may touch one another but should not overlap each other FRONT OF FIREPLACE REAR BURNER FRONT BURNER Outer Log Notch Location FIREBOX SUBFLOOR Outer L...

Page 31: ...re n est pas en place est craqu ou bris Top Flange on Glass Door Bottom Vee flange Glass Door Glass Door Latch Glass Door Firebox Floor INSTALLING OR REMOVING GLASS DOOR Figure 55 Note When installing...

Page 32: ...aming Step 11 Hood Installation All of these appliances must have hoods installed prior to operating see Figure 58 Slide the hood into the slots on the lower edge of the cabinet top see Figure 58 Fini...

Page 33: ...sadhesivasmultiling es proporcionadas con estas instrucciones y prosiga de la siguiente manera 1 Identifique el interruptor o el termostato de pared quecontrolalachimenea verifiquequeelinterruptor ope...

Page 34: ...SV4 5F Flat Roof Flashing 6 77L79 SV4 5FA 1 12 to 7 12 Adjustable Flashing 6 77L80 SV4 5FB 7 12 to 12 12 Adjustable Flashing 7 77L81 SV4 5SC6 Storm Collar 6 per box 8 H2246 SV4 5HF Firestop Spacer Hor...

Page 35: ...ent roof support collar assembly roof flashing and storm collar 19 56L75 SFVT45 Vertical Termination for flex 6 12 to 12 12 with flex adapter section of rigid vent roof support collar assembly roof fl...

Page 36: ...2 12 Pitch 25 92L09 SV FSTFE Firestop Thimble SV Flat with Extension 25 92L10 SV FST1E Firestop Thimble SV 1 12 Pitch with Extension 25 92L11 SV FST2E Firestop Thimble SV 2 12 Pitch with Extension 26...

Page 37: ...or dance with the manufacturer s instructions and all applicable codes and requirementsoftheauthorityhavingjurisdiction Iftheinformationinthese instructionisnotfollowedexactly afire explosionorproduct...

Page 38: ...Page 29 Step 11 Attach manometer to the manifold side pressure test fitting and verify manifold pressure reads 3 5 inches water column 0 87 kPa for natural gas and 10 0 inches water column 2 49 kPa f...

Page 39: ...39 NOTES...

Page 40: ...earth Products reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice in design materials specifications prices and also to discontinue colors styles and products Consult your local distributor...

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