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Installation Instructions and 

Homeowner’s Manual

20010175  6/06   Rev.  2

Builder Direct Vent 
Models: 
 

36CDVRRN 

(Rear Vent)

 

36CDVTRN 

(Top Vent)

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 electric switch; 

do not use any phone in your 

building. 

• 

Immediately call your gas 

supplier from your neighbor’s 

phone. Follow the gas suppliers 

instructions. 

• 

If you cannot reach your gas 

supplier call the fire department.

WARNING! 

IF THE INFORMATION IN THIS 
MANUAL IS NOT FOLLOWED 
EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLO-
SION MAY RESULT CAUSING 
PROPERTY DAMAGE, PER-
SONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF 
LIFE.

PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL 
BEFORE INSTALLING AND 
USING APPLIANCE

INSTALLER/CONSUMER

SAFETY INFORMATION

FOR YOUR SAFETY
Installation and service must 
be performed by a qualified 
installer, service agency or 
the gas supplier.

DESIGN

CERTIFIED 

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INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.

Summary of Contents for 36CDVRRN

Page 1: ...m your neighbor s phone Follow the gas suppliers instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department WARNING IF THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL IS NOT FOLLOWED EXACTLY A FIRE OR EXPLO SION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE PER SONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING APPLIANCE INSTALLER CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION FOR YOUR SAFETY Insta...

Page 2: ...eneral Information Assembling Vent Pipes 11 36CDVR Venting How to Use the Vent Graph 12 Rear Wall Venting Applications Installation Exterior outside wall 7 13 from rear of unit 12 Rear Wall Vent Installations 45 Flex Vent Pipe 14 Rear Wall Vent Application Exterior outside wall 20 32 from rear of unit 15 Vertical Sidewall Applications Installation 15 Below Grade Installation 18 Vertical Through th...

Page 3: ...ot be obstructed in any way 11 When fireplace is installed directly on carpeting vinyl tile or any combustible material other than wood the fireplace must be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the fireplace 12 This fireplace requires adequate ventilation and combustion air to operate properly 13 This fireplace must not be connected to a chimney flue serving a separa...

Page 4: ...ltage Access P R S C M 10175 CDVR specs 12 05 Fireplace Dimensions Rear Vent Fig 2 Fireplace specifications and framing dimensions Ref 36CDVR A 35 895 mm B 35 892 mm C 32 816 mm D 33 838 mm E 21 537 mm F 16 422 mm G 25 635 mm H 18 470 mm I 22 559 mm J 3 83 mm K 2 73 mm L 1 35 mm M 14 356 mm N 8 216 mm O 7 187 mm P 1 35 mm Q 3 83 mm R 7 187 mm S 8 216 mm Framing Dimensions T 68 1734 mm U 48 1226 mm ...

Page 5: ...Voltage Access P R S C M 10 CDVT specs 1 06 H Fireplace Dimensions Top Vent Fig 2 Fireplace specifications and framing dimensions Ref 36CDVT A 35 895 mm B 35 883 mm C 32 816 mm D 33 838 mm E 21 537 mm F 16 422 mm G 25 635 mm H 8 203 mm J 3 83 mm K 2 73 mm L 1 35 mm M 14 356 mm N 8 216 mm O 7 187 mm P 1 35 mm Q 3 83 mm R 7 187 mm S 8 216 mm Framing Dimensions T 58 1483 mm U 41 1051 mm V 29 740 mm W ...

Page 6: ...ntels and legs may be installed at any height and width around the appliance When using paint or lacquer to finish the mantel such paint or lacquer must be heat resistant to prevent discoloration Clearance to Combustibles CFM170 J F G H I Mantel Leg CFM164a Mantel Leg Chart 06 22 01 sta Black Surround Face CFM170 DV Builder Front View O N M L K Side of Combustion Chamber CFM164a Mantel Mantel Leg F...

Page 7: ...ck Tighten the screws This yields a 5 8 16 mm thick drywall space Removing the standoff and having the tabs on the standoff face the rear of the unit yields a 3 4 19 mm drywall space Fig 4 NOTE Drywall must stop at standoffs and not touch top of unit 36CDVRRN Units GFRL1J0 36CDVTRN Units GFTN1J0 Gas Specifications Max Min Input Input Model Fuel Gas Control BTU h BTU h 36CDVRRN Nat Millivolt 21 000 ...

Page 8: ...uts are provided on the bottom behind the valve to allow for the gas pipe installation and testing of any gas connection It is most convenient to bring the gas line in from the rear right side of the valve as this allows fan installation or removal without disconnecting the gas line The gas line connection can be made with properly tinned 3 8 copper tubing 3 8 rigid pipe or an ap proved flex connec...

Page 9: ...te Your fireplace is approved to be vented either through the side wall or vertically through the roof Only CFM Corporation venting components specifi cally approved and labelled for this fireplace may be used Vent terminations shall not be recessed into a wall or siding Horizontal venting which incorporates the twist lock pipe must be installed on a level plane without an inclining or declining slop...

Page 10: ...embly 5 m above the meter regulator assy I Clearance to service regulator vent outlet 3 91 cm 3 91 cm J Clearance to nonmechanical air supply inlet 6 15 cm for appliances 10 000 6 15 cm for appliances to building or the combustion air inlet to any Btuh 3kW 12 30cm for 10 000 Btuh 3kW 9 other appliances appliances 10 000 Btuh 3kW and 23 cm for appliances 10 000 100 000 Btuh 30kW 36 91cm Btuh 3kW an...

Page 11: ...ance with the current CSA B149 1 installation code USA Installations The venting system must conform with local codes and or the current National Fuel Gas code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 Only venting components manufactured by CFM Corpo ration can be used in Direct Vent systems Flex Vent Pipes Before joining the flex vent pipe to the unit apply a bead of high temperature sealant provided to the 4 pipe exi...

Page 12: ...nting graph Dimensions in feet Rear Wall Venting Applications Exterior Outside Wall 7 178 mm to 13 330 mm From Rear of Unit When installed as a rear vent unit this appliance may be vented directly to a termination located on the rear wall behind the appliance Only CFM Corporation venting components are approved to be used in these applications Refer to Venting Components listed for different insta...

Page 13: ...ng for Noncombustible Wall 7 190 mm VO584 100 Fig 13 Locate vent opening on wall STEP 2 Install interior firestop as shown in Figure 14 STEP 3 Remove telescoping collar from termination STEP 4 Bend tab on outer casing up and insert collar onto fire place collars Fig 14 Firestop FP1600 Fig 14 Install firestop Bend Tab FP1005 Side View Vent Termination 1 25 00 djt 22 559 mm C L Finished Wall Secure wit...

Page 14: ...ace Run a screw through the tab and into the collar to secure the collar onto the fireplace 6 Bend the flex pipe up 90 as close to the fireplace as possible Fig 17 7 Slide the fireplace partially into the corner and while holding the vertical portion of the flex vent pipe grab the exposed end collar and bend it down to the height of the opening in the wall 8 While pushing the unit in place slide the co...

Page 15: ...llars sticking through the firestop 8 Secure the termination to the house with the four 4 screws provided Be sure to seal around the termi nation and house cladding Vertical Sidewall Applications Since it is very important that the vent ing system maintain its balance between the combustion air intake and the flue gas exhaust certain limitations as to vent configurations apply and must be strictly ad...

Page 16: ... Fig 25 Locate vent opening on wall Maximum 3 914mm CFM142 Venting 2 2 01 sta CFM142 Fig 22 Maximum horizontal vent run 7TCDV90 the horizontal vent it must be reduced to 17 5 2 m In Figure 23 Dimension A plus B must not be greater than 17 5 2 m 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 ea...

Page 17: ...wall is packaged with the 7TCRVT kit and can be cut to suit if necessary Fig 28 Sealing vent pipe and firestop gaps with high temperature sealant will restrict cold air being drawn in around fireplace CFM137 Rear Vent length 2 26 01 sta X High Temperature Sealant CFM137 Fig 28 Apply high temperature sealant CFM138 4 7 collar 2 26 01 sta X X CFM138 Fig 29 Horizontal length requirement STEP 5 Guide th...

Page 18: ...he soil to maintain a 4 102 mm clearance below snorkel Fig 30 Do not back fill around snorkel A clearance of at least 4 102 mm must be maintained between the snorkel and the soil BG401 Snorkel 2 10 99 djt Foundation Recess Snorkel Wall Screws Recess Brackets Watertight Seal Around Pipe Sheet Metal Screws BG401 Fig 31 Snorkel installation recessed foundation BG400 Below grade installation 2 10 99 dj...

Page 19: ...opening equal to 9 x 9 240 x 240 mm 4 Proceed to plumb for additional openings through the roof In all cases the opening must provide a minimum of 1 inch clearance to the vent pipe i e the hole must be at least 9 x 9 240 x 240 mm 5 Place fireplace into position 6 Place firestop s 7DVFS or Attic Insulation Shield 7DVAIS into position and secure Fig 34 CFM100 Firestop Vertical 09 20 00 11 11 Joist Joi...

Page 20: ...n and position the fireplace in accordance with same Example A If the vertical dimension from the floor of the fireplace is 11 3 4 m the horizontal run to the face of the outer wall must not exceed 14 4 3 m Example B If the vertical dimension from the floor of the unit is 7 2 14 m the horizontal run to the face of the outer wall must not exceed 8 2 6 m 36CDVT Vertical Venting Horizontal dimension from...

Page 21: ... this portion of the vent assembly The maximum number of 90 elbows per side wall installations is three 3 If a 90 elbow is fitted directly onto the fireplace flange the maximum horizontal vent run before the termination or a vertical rise is 36 914 mm If a 90 elbow is used in the horizontal vent run level height maintained the maximum horizontal vent length is reduced by 36 914 mm This does not apply...

Page 22: ...ns Vent Opening for Combustible Wall 9 240mm 9 240mm Fireplace Hearth Framing Detail Opening for Noncombustible Wall 7 190mm VO584 100 Fig 43 Locate vent opening on wall STEP 2 Place fireplace into position Fig 44 Measure the verti cal height X required from the base of the flue collars to the center of the wall opening X FP1240 Fig 44 Vertical height requirement STEP 3 Using appropriate venting com...

Page 23: ...mina tions Below Grade Installations When it is not possible to meet the required vent ter minal clearances of 12 305 mm above grade level a snorkel vent kit is recommended It allows installation depth of down to 7 178 mm below grade level The 7 is measured from the center of the horizontal vent pipe as it penetrates through the wall If venting system is installed below ground we recommend a windo...

Page 24: ...Metal Screws BG401 Fig 49 Snorkel installation recessed foundation Vertical Through the Roof Applications This Gas Fireplace has been approved for Vertical installations up to 40 12 m in height Up to a 10 3 m horizontal vent run can be installed within the vent system using a maximum of two 90 elbows Fig 50 Max 10 3m Max Height 40 12m Min Height 7 2 3m FP1244 through the roof max min dims 12 02 Pi...

Page 25: ... into position and secure Fig 52 7 Install roof support Fig 53 and roof flashing making sure upper flange of flashing is below the shingles Fig 53 8 Install appropriate pipe sections until the venting is above the flashing Fig 53 9 Install storm collar and seal around the pipe CFM100 Firestop Vertical 09 20 00 11 11 Attic Insulation Shield Joist Ceiling In stallation Joist Upper Floor Firestop Spacer ...

Page 26: ...stalled on both the bottom and the top side of the ceiling joists If an attic is above ceiling level a 7DVAIS Attic Insulation Shield must be installed The enlarged ends of the vent section always face downward Fig 54 Min 2 610 mm CFM190 TTR Ternim 2 1 25 02 sta CFM190 Fig 55 Minimum termination to roof clearance ...

Page 27: ...D45KT Vent Kit for 45 Installation or 13 32 Rear Vent application Starter Kit Model 7TDVSKV Vertical Venting for 7TDVSKV A order 1 12 to 6 12 roof pitch for 7TDVSKV B order 7 12 to 12 12 roof pitch for 7TDVSKV F order flat roof Starter Kit for Below Grade Installation Model 7TDVSKS Snorkel Kit Twist Lock Pipe Model 7FDVSKS Snorkel Kit Flex Vent Pipe 90o Elbow 7TCDV90 For Rear to Vertical 7TDV90 For...

Page 28: ...film on the glass It is therefore recommended the glass be cleaned two or three times with a non ammonia based household cleaner and warm water We recommend gas fireplace glass cleaner within the first few weeks of operation After the initial cleaning process the glass should be cleaned two or three times during each operating season depending on the environment in the house The use of any non approv...

Page 29: ...heck of the pilot and burner flames Compare them to the illustrations Figs 60 61 If the flame patterns appear abnormal contact a qualified service provider for service and adjustment Flame Characteristics L O H I FP390 FLAME ADJUSTMENT KNOB 11 21 96 Turn counterclockwise to increase flame height Turn clockwise to decrease flame height SIT 820 Valve Fig 59 Flame adjustment knob for SIT valve SIT RN RP...

Page 30: ...low these instruc tions exactly B BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the heater 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 Do not try to light any fireplace Do not touch any electric switch Do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone To Turn Off Gas to ...

Page 31: ...to repair it call a qualified service technician Force or attempting repair may result in a fire or explosion D Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and replace any part of the control system and any gas control that has been under water 5 Turn the remote switch if used OFF Turn the wireless remote if used ...

Page 32: ...umper wire accross terminals at wall switch if burner comes on replace defective wall switch If okay jumper wires across wall switch wires at valve if burner comes on wires are faulty or connections are bad B Thermopile may not be 1 Be sure wire connections from thermopile at generating sufficient gas valve terminals are tight and thermopile is fully millivoltage inserted into pilot bracket 2 One o...

Page 33: ... or slotted screwdriver remove and save the three pressure regulator mounting screws A pressure regulator tower B and diaphram C b Ensure the rubber gasket D is properly positioned and install the new HI LO pressure regulator to the valve using the new screws E supplied with the kit Tighten screws securely Reference torque 25 in LB c Install the enclosed identification label F to the valve body whe...

Page 34: ...p and cleaning and some may require adjustment If repair is necessary it should be performed by a qualified technician 1 Turn off pilot light at gas valve 2 Allow fireplace to cool if it has been operating 3 Remove window frame assembly Refer to Window Frame Assembly Removal section 4 Remove logs 5 Vacuum burner compartment especially around orifice primary air openings 6 Visually inspect pilot Brush...

Page 35: ...20010341 1c Ceramic Hearth Ember 20010342 2 Hood 20010312 3 Burner Tube 20010333 4 Orifice Burner Natural not shown 72386 5a Orifice Pilot Natural not shown 10002268 5b Orifice Pilot Propane not shown 10002269 6a PIlot Assy SIT RN 20010203 6b Pilot Assy SIT RP 20010202 7 Pilot Tubing w Fittings SIT 10001296 8 Pilot Hood 10002385 9 Manifold Tubing not shown 20010162 10 Thermocouple RN RP 53373 11 Ther...

Page 36: ...6 ft 51865 18 Door Assy 20010207 19 Glass w Gasket 10010206 20 Gasket Glass 10000992 21 Frame Window 20010320 22 Clamp Frame Window 10000949 23 Top Louvre Assy 20010179 24 Bottom Louvre Assy 20010179 25 ON OFF Switch 51842 26 Grommet 20010348 27 Wire Bushing Assy not shown 20010346 Fuel Conversion Kits Conversion Kit NG to LP 36CDV Kit 20010507 Ref Description 36CDV ...

Page 37: ...the fan bracket unit to secure the strips to the metal panels No further securing is required 3 Power to the fan can be supplied by plugging the supplied lead into a conveniently located wall socket or by using the receptacle in the bottom of the unit Optional Accessories Available Fan Kits FP1602 FK12 fan install 12 05 Fan Gas Lines Valve FP1602 Fig 63 FK12 fan placement Receptacle The fireplace w...

Page 38: ...38 CDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 20010175 ...

Page 39: ...inspection thedamageisfoundtobethefaultofthemanufacturer repairs will be authorized at no charge to the customer parts and or labor Any part and or component replaced under the provisions of this warranty is covered for six months or the remainder of the original warranty whichever is longest This warranty is limited to the repair of or replacement of part s found to be defective in material or wo...

Page 40: ...sissauga Ontario Canada L5N 8A3 800 668 5323 www cfmcorp com CFM Corporation Efficiency Ratings Model EnerGuide Ratings Steady State D O E Fireplace Efficiency Fan OFF Fan ON AFUE 36CDVRRN 66 9 76 76 5 63 36CDVRRP 66 9 77 78 63 ...

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