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DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE

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OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

BDV37N/P, DDV37N/P,

BDV41N/P, AND DDV41N/P

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FOR YOUR SAFETY

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.

WARNING: Improper installa-
tion, adjustment, alteration, ser-
vice, or maintenance can cause
injury or property damage. Re-
fer to this manual for correct
installation and operational
procedures. For assistance or
additional information consult
a qualified installer, service
agency, or the gas supplier.

This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* manufactured (mobile) home,
where not prohibited by state or local codes.

WARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol-
lowed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors
and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

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

— This appliance is for use
only with indicated gas type. It
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

Summary of Contents for BDV37N

Page 1: ...edures For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket manufactured mobile home where not pr...

Page 2: ...nameplate 14 This appliance when installed must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or in the absence of local codes with the National Electri cal Code ANS NFPA 70 or the Cana dia...

Page 3: ...es Figure 2 Vanguard Direct Vent Fireplace DDV Series Glass Door Assembly Blower Adjustment Optional Installation ON OFF Switch Piezo Ignitor Valve Burner Pilot Assembly Log Set Grate Assembly Lava Ro...

Page 4: ...inyl tile or any combustible material other than wood it must be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the fireplace See Figure 4 20 34 3 4 5 8 for drywall facing Mu...

Page 5: ...e termina tion You may paint the vent terminal with 450 F 232 C heat resistant paint to co ordinate with the exterior finish There must not be any obstruction such as bushes garden sheds fences decks...

Page 6: ...ce above paved side walk or a paved driveway located on public property 84 inches 2133mm minimum M clearance under veranda porch deck 12 inches 305mm minimum N clearance above a roof shall extend a mi...

Page 7: ...type to build ing type These instructions are not substitutes for the require mentsoflocalbuildingcodes You must follow all local building codes Note Wheninstallinginachase youshould insulate the chas...

Page 8: ...desired combination of pipe and el bows 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 four locking lu...

Page 9: ...vent cap Position the vent cap in the center of the 7 1 2 or 10 hole on the exterior wall with the arrow on the vent cap pointing up Insure proper clearance of 1 to combustibles is maintained At tach...

Page 10: ...or use with corner installation Horizontal Venting See information in Figure 18 for Vertical V and Horizontal H maximums and minimums The same amounts apply for flexible venting Note Figure 17 applies...

Page 11: ...ure 20 Horizontal Termination Configuration for Rigid Venting Using Two 90 Elbows Figure 21 Horizontal Termination Configuration for Rigid Venting Using Two 90 Elbows with Termination at 90 with Firep...

Page 12: ...ng members Note Pay spe cial attention to these installation in structions for required clearances air space to combustibles when passing through ceilings walls roofs enclo sures attic rafters etc Do...

Page 13: ...ure 24 Align the support box vertically and horizontally using a level Temporarily tack the support box in place through the inside walls and into the roof sheathing 4 Using tin snips cut the supportb...

Page 14: ...29 Vertical Rigid Venting Con figuration With No Horizontal Run VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Venting with Two 90 Elbows Vertical V1 Horizontal H 5 min 6 max 6 min 12 max 7 min 18 max 8 min 20 max No...

Page 15: ...Termination and 26 screws D1000 7 x 12 Galvanized Coaxial Pipe 6 pcs D1010 7 x 24 Galvanized Coaxial Pipe 6 pcs D1020 7 x 48 Galvanized Coaxial Pipe 6 pcs D1030 7 Adjustable 7 12 Galvanized Coaxial P...

Page 16: ...tral heating system you may run system scirculatingblowerwhile using heater This will help circu late the heat throughout the house In the event of a power outage you can use this heater as your prima...

Page 17: ...port bracket if exiting through the right side see Figure 34 Route power cord through both plastic bushing s and plug the power cord into a properly grounded 3 prong wall receptacle near the firebox...

Page 18: ...eptable alternative to test gauge connection Pur chase the A G A design certified manual shutoff valve from your dealer WARNING A qualified ser vice person must connect fire place to gas supply Follow...

Page 19: ...rough one of the access holes on side of fireplace 3 Attach a 45 flare union gas connector to flexible gas line from gas supply see Figure 37 Connect flare union to flex ible gas line attached to gas...

Page 20: ...ce Gas Connections 1 Open manual shutoff valve see Figure 38 2 Open propane LPsupply tank valve for propane LPfireplace or main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natu ral gas fireplace 3 Make...

Page 21: ...sp door by both sides and ease it upward off of the lower bracket see Figure 43 5 To replace glass door and screen fol low the above instructions in reverse FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued Figure 43...

Page 22: ...igure 44 4 Loosely secure retainer brackets to grate Brackets are adjustable left to right to allow proper placement of panel These will hold rear panel in place while installing side panels 5 Install...

Page 23: ...tions for fire place model numbers WARNING Failure to position thepartsinaccordancewiththese diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may result in property damage...

Page 24: ...ee Figure 52 3 Place log 3 crossover assembly onto the front right pin on front burner with the crossover log resting in notch on back log see Figure 53 4 Place lava rock along sides and front of fire...

Page 25: ...rol knob counterclock wise to PILOT 9 Push in gas control knob all the way and hold Immediately light the pi lot by repeatedly depressing the piezo spark ignitor until a flame appears Continue to hold...

Page 26: ...just inside the louver panel Both the GA3700 manual blower and the DA3610T thermostatically controlled blower have an ON setting and an OFF setting The blower will only run when the switch is in the O...

Page 27: ...mechanical supports such as wall straps for rigidity WARNING Turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning CAUTION Youmustkeepcon trol areas burners and circulat ing air passageways of fireplace cl...

Page 28: ...pilot 5 Thermocouple connection loose at con trol valve 6 Thermocouple damaged 7 Control valve damaged REMEDY 1 Reconnect ignitor cable 2 Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep igni...

Page 29: ...om line Have gas line checked by local pro pane LP or natural gas company 3 Clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance page 27 or replace burner orifice 1 Adjust the log set so that the flame does not...

Page 30: ...ng statement above 1 Improper log placement 2 Air holes at burner inlet blocked 3 Burner flame holes blocked OBSERVED PROBLEM Fireplace produces unwanted odors Fireplace shuts off in use Gas odor even...

Page 31: ...Wiringerrorscancause improper and dangerous opera tion Verify proper operation af ter servicing Note Use only original replacement parts Thiswillprotectyourwarrantycoveragefor parts replaced under war...

Page 32: ...3 5 w c 10 0 w c Minimum Inlet Supply Pressure 4 5 w c 11 0 w c 4 5 w c 11 0 w c Dimension Inches mm HxWxD Fireplace 33 x 37 x 18 1 2 33 x 37 x 18 1 2 33 x 41 x 18 1 2 33 x 41 x 18 1 2 838 x 940 x 470...

Page 33: ...ick and easy They are designed to go at the top and bottomofthescreen covering the glass door on BDV units Note Remove the plastic film covering on strips before installing on fireplace BRICK LINER D8...

Page 34: ...DV37 41 N P 1 2 3 4 6 7 7 8 9 10 11 Included in Hardware Pack 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 28 29 30 31 32 33 53 34 3 34 2 34 4 34 1 35 36 35 37 38 5 5 5 50 51 39 52 52 45 46 35 4...

Page 35: ...Ignitor Wire 1 25 104504 01 Burner 1 26 104506 01 Orifice 37 1 104506 03 Orifice 41 1 27 104507 01 Brass Elbow 1 28 104508 01 Brass Fitting 2 29 104509 01 Aluminum Tubing Assy 1 30 104510 01 Pilot Tub...

Page 36: ...DV37 41 N P ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN BDV37P BDV41P 1 2 3 4 6 7 7 8 9 10 11 Included in Hardware Pack 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 28 29 30 31 32 33 53 34 3 34 2 34 4 34 1 35 3...

Page 37: ...3 01 Ignitor Wire 1 25 104504 02 Burner 1 26 104506 02 Orifice 37 1 104506 04 Orifice 41 1 27 104507 01 Brass Elbow 1 28 104508 01 Brass Fitting 2 29 104509 01 Aluminum Tubing Assy 1 30 104510 01 Pilo...

Page 38: ...TED PARTS BREAKDOWN DDV37N DDV41N 1 2 3 4 5 5 5 6 6 5 6 7 7 8 9 10 11 Included in Hardware Pack 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 33 34 35 36 37 38 61 39 1 39 2 39 3 40...

Page 39: ...27 104488 01 Burner Manifold 1 28 104489 01 Burner Gasket 1 29 104506 04 Orifice 37 1 104506 05 Orifice 41 1 30 104506 05 Orifice 1 31 104507 01 Brass Elbow 1 32 104574 01 Brass Elbow 1 33 104508 01 B...

Page 40: ...5 5 5 6 6 5 6 7 7 8 9 10 11 Included in Hardware Pack 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 33 34 35 36 37 38 61 39 1 39 2 39 3 40 40 40 41 55 54 55 54 47 59 6 59 56 57 58...

Page 41: ...1 28 104489 01 Burner Gasket 1 29 104506 07 Orifice 37 1 104506 15 Orifice 41 1 30 104506 06 Orifice 37 1 104506 09 Orifice 41 1 31 104507 01 Brass Elbow 1 32 104574 01 Brass Elbow 1 33 104508 01 Bras...

Page 42: ...sts related to repairing a defective heater will be the responsibility of the owner TOTHEFULLEXTENTALLOWEDBYTHELAWOFTHEJURISDICTIONTHATGOVERNSTHESALEOFTHEPRODUCT THISEXPRESS WARRANTYEXCLUDESANYANDALLO...

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