Vanguard BHDV34P(A) Owner'S Operation And Installation Manual Download Page 2

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105981

DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE (NATURAL/PROPANE/LP)

®

BHDV34NA, PA

SAFETY
 INFORMATION

1.

This appliance is only for use with the
type of gas indicated on the rating plate.
This appliance is not convertible for use
with other gases unless a certified kit
is used.

2.

For propane/LP fireplace, do not place
propane/LP supply tank(s) inside any
structure. Locate propane/LP supply
tank(s) outdoors. To prevent perfor-
mance problems, do not use propane/LP
fuel tank of less than 100 lbs. capacity.

3.

If you smell gas
• shut off gas supply
• 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 you gas supplier,

call the fire department.

4.

Never install the fireplace
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture, clothing, or

other flammable objects are less than
42" from the front, top, or sides of
the fireplace

• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas

5.

This fireplace reaches high tempera-
tures. Keep children and adults away
from hot surfaces to avoid burns or cloth-
ing ignition. Fireplace will remain hot
for a time after shutdown. Allow surfaces
to cool before touching.

6.

Carefully supervise young children
when they are in the room with fireplace.

7.

Do not modify this fireplace under any
circumstances. Any parts removed for
servicing must be replaced prior to op-
erating fireplace.

8.

Turn fireplace off and let cool before
servicing, installing, or repairing. Only
a qualified service person should in-
stall, service, or repair this fireplace.
Have fireplace inspected annually by a
qualified service person.

9.

You must keep control compartments,
burners, and circulating air passages
clean. More frequent cleaning may be
needed due to excessive lint and dust
from carpeting, bedding material, pet
hair, etc. Turn off the gas valve and pi-
lot light before cleaning fireplace.

IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s
manual carefully and completely
before trying to assemble, oper-
ate, or service this fireplace. Im-
proper use of this fireplace can
cause serious injury or death from
burns, fire, explosions, electrical
shock, and carbon monoxide
poisoning.

 WARNING: Any change to

this fireplace or its controls can
be dangerous.

 WARNINGS

 DANGER: Carbon monoxide

poisoning may lead to death!

This fireplace is a vented product. This
fireplace will not produce any gas leakage
into your home if properly installed. This
fireplace must be properly installed by a
qualified service person. The glass door
must be properly seated and sealed. If this
unit is not properly installed by a qualified
service person with glass door properly
seated and sealed, gas leakage can occur.

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning:

 Early signs

of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the
flu, with headaches, dizziness, or nausea. If
you have these signs, the fireplace may not
have been installed properly. Get fresh air
at once!
 Have fireplace inspected and ser-
viced by a qualified service person. Some
people are more affected by carbon monox-
ide than others. These include pregnant
women, people with heart or lung disease or
anemia, those under the influence of alcohol,
and those at high altitudes.

Propane/LP gas and natural gas are both
odorless. An odor-making agent is added to
each of these gases. The odor helps you
detect a gas leak. However, the odor added
to these gases can fade. Gas may be present
even though no odor exists.

Make certain you read and understand all
warnings. Keep this manual for reference. It
is your guide to safe and proper operation of
this fireplace.

10. Have venting system inspected annu-

ally by a qualified service person. If
needed, have venting system cleaned
or repaired. See Cleaning and Mainte-
nance
, page 28.

11. Keep the area around your fireplace

clear of combustible materials, gaso-
line, and other flammable vapor and
liquids. Do not run fireplace where
these are used or stored. Do not place
items such as clothing or decorations
on or around fireplace.

12. Do not use this fireplace to cook food

or burn paper or other objects.

13. Do not use any solid fuels (wood, coal,

paper, cardboard, etc.) in this fireplace.
Use only the gas type indicated on fire-
place 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-
dian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1
.

15. Do not obstruct the flow of combus-

tion and ventilation air in any way. Pro-
vide adequate clearances around air
openings into the combustion chamber
along with adequate accessibility clear-
ance for servicing and proper operation.

16. Do not install fireplace directly on car-

peting, vinyl tile, or any combustible
material other than wood. The fireplace
must set on a metal or wood panel ex-
tending the full width and depth of the
fireplace.

17. Do not use fireplace if any part has been

exposed to or under water. Immediately
call a qualified service person to ar-
range for replacement of the unit.

18. Do not operate fireplace if any log is

broken.

19. Do not use a blower insert, heat ex-

changer insert, or other accessory not
approved for use with this fireplace.

20. Do not operate fireplace with glass door

removed, cracked, or broken.

Summary of Contents for BHDV34P(A)

Page 1: ...ssis tance or additional information consult a qualified installer ser vice agency or the gas supplier WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal in jury 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 ...

Page 2: ...lass door must be properly seated and sealed If this unit is not properly installed by a qualified service person with glass door properly seated and sealed gas leakage can occur Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu with headaches dizziness or nausea If you have these signs the fireplace may not have been installed properly Get fresh air at once Have ...

Page 3: ...at PIEZO IGNITOR This fireplace has a piezo ignitor This sys tem requires no matches batteries or other sources to light fireplace Figure 1 Vanguard Direct Vent Fireplace BHDV Series Glass Door Assembly Blower Adjustment Optional Installation Piezo Ignitor Valve Burner Pilot Assembly Log Set Grate Assembly Lava Rock Glowing Embers Top Louver Panel Lower Louver Panel Vent Opening Nailing Flange Sta...

Page 4: ...4 3 4 34 1 4 20 Vertical Termination 19 Horizontal Termination CLEARANCES Minimum clearances to combustibles for the fireplace are as follows Back and sides 0 mm Perpendicular walls 6 152mm Floor 0 mm Ceiling to louver opening 42 1067mm Front 36 914mm Top of Standoffs 0 mm See General Venting on page 5 for specific venting clearances FRAMING AND FINISHING Figures 4 and 5 show typical framing of th...

Page 5: ...ipes and combustible materials is 1 25 mm except where stated otherwise Combustible material may be flush with the top front of fireplace with a maxi mum thickness of 3 4 Do not recess venting terminals into a wall or siding Installhorizontalventingwitha1 4 risefor every 12 of run toward the termination You may paint the vent terminal with 450ºF 232ºC heat resistant paint to co ordinate with the e...

Page 6: ... 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 minimum of 24 inches 610mm above the highest point when it passes through the roof surface and any other obstruction within a horizontal distance of 18 inches 457mm vent shall not terminate directly above a sid...

Page 7: ...oper length of vent pipe for the type of termination you choose It is also important to note the wall thickness For Horizontal Termination Select the amount of vertical rise desired The horizon tal run of venting must have 1 4 rise for every 12 of run towards the termination NOTICE Treatment of firestops andconstructionofthechasemay vary from building type to build ing type These instructions are ...

Page 8: ... 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 lugs indentations These lugs will slide straight into matching slots on the male ends of adjacent pipes and fit tings All connections must be sealed with high temperature silicone sealant as specified in the second warning state ment on page ...

Page 9: ...of the 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 the vent cap with four wood screws supplied see Figure 13 Note Re place the wood screws with appropri ate fasteners for stucco brick concrete or other types of siding For vinyl siding use vinyl...

Page 10: ...with corner installation UP Horizontal Venting See information in Figure 17 for Vertical V and Horizontal H maxi mums and minimums The same amounts apply for flexible venting Note Figure 16 applies to rigid venting only BGFVK Vent Kit Shown recommended for use with cabinet mantels BVK Vent Kit Shown BFGFVK and FGFVK Vent Kits Shown Horizontal Termination Configurations Figures 16 through 20 show d...

Page 11: ... max 8 min 8 min 20 max 20 max 8 max 20 max Venting with Two 90 Elbows Vertical V Horizontal H1 Horizontal H2 5 min 6 max 6 min 12 max 7 min 18 max 8 min 20 max 20 max 20 max Figure 19 Horizontal Termination Configuration for Rigid Venting Using Two 90 Elbows Figure 20 Horizontal Termination Configuration for Rigid Venting Using Two 90 Elbows with Termination at 90 with Fireplace Continued ...

Page 12: ...d clearances air space to combus tibles 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 hori zontal offset limitations Offsets must fall within the parameters shown in Figure 8 on page 6 2 Set the fireplace in desired location Drop a plumb line down from the ceil ing ...

Page 13: ...ntally 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 supportbox from the top corners down to the roofline and fold the resulting flaps over the roof sheathing see Figure 24 Apply a bead of non hardening mastic around the top edges of the support box to make a seal between the box and the roof Nail in place wit...

Page 14: ...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 Note Vertical V1 Vertical V2 20 max Figure 27 Vertical Rigid Venting Configuration Using Two 90 Elbows RVF Kit Shown Note Install restrictor into 4 collar of stove as shown Note Install restrictor into 4 collar of stove as shown ...

Page 15: ...ial 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 Pipe 6 pcs D1050 7 x 6 Galvanized Coaxial Pipe 6 pcs D2000 7 x 90 Elbow 6 pcs D2010 7 x 45 Elbow 6 pcs D2020 7 x 30 Elbow 6 pcs D2030 7 x 60 Elbow 6 pcs D3000 Wall Strap Offset Support 6 pcs D3010 Storm Collar 6 pcs D3020 Wall Thimble 6 pcs D3040 Vertical ...

Page 16: ...stall this fireplace as your primary heat source If you have acentralheatingsystem youmay run system s circulating blower while using fireplace This will help circulate the heat through out the house In the event of a power outage you can use this fireplace as a heat source Note Your fireplace is designed to be used inzeroclearanceinstallations Wallorfram ing material can be placed directly agains...

Page 17: ...e see Figure 33 Route power cord through both plastic bushing s and plug the power cord into a properly grounded 3 prong wall receptacle near the firebox b If your fireplace system installation is recessed and or pre wired a qualified installer must make all elec trical connections for the outlet kit included with the fireplace Figure 30 Mounting Blower to Firebox Top Mounting Tab Exhaust Port WAR...

Page 18: ... 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 all local codes CAUTION For propane LP units never connect heater di rectly to the propane LP supply This heater requires an external regulator notsupplied Installthe external regulator between the heater a...

Page 19: ...ne provided by installer from manual shutoff valve to fireplace Route flexible gas supply line through one of the access holes on side of fireplace 3 Attach flexible gas line from gas sup ply to control valve see Figure 36 4 Check all gas connections for leaks See Checking Gas Connections CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued Flexible Gas Line from Manual Shutoff Valv...

Page 20: ...f valve see Figure 37 2 Open propane LP supply tank valve for propane LP fireplace or main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natu ral gas fireplace 3 Make sure control knob of fireplace is in the OFF position 4 Check all joints from manual shutoff valve to thermostat gas valve see Fig ure 38 for propane LP or Figure 39 for natural Apply commercial leak test so lution to all gas joints Bub...

Page 21: ...uch as lamps direct sunlight fireplace or heat and air conditioning ducts 5 Gently remove the cover of the ther mostat from the base Grasp the sides of the cover firmly and pull to separate from the base 6 Feed the electrical wires through the rectangular slots from the back on each side of the base see Figure 42 WARNING Do not connect thisthermostattoapowersource Electrical shock and or fire haz ...

Page 22: ...rminal wires to a 9 volt alka line battery not included Place bat tery into the battery housing 3 Replace battery cover onto remote con trol unit Figure 45 Installing Alkaline Battery in Hand Held Remote Control Unit Battery Cover 9 Volt Battery Terminal Wires Remote Control Unit Battery Housing Installing 9 Volt Alkaline Battery into Receiver 1 Open bottom louver and locate the switch bracket on ...

Page 23: ...e 48 4 Slide the left retainer bracket against the left side brick panel Loosely se cure the bracket screw This secures the left side brick panel 5 Install the right brick panel using the same method described in step 3 6 Slide the right retainer bracket against the right side brick panel Loosely se cure the bracket screw This secures the right side brick panel 7 Install rear brick panel Rest bott...

Page 24: ...or page22 Installlogsaccordingto the following instructions WARNING Failure to position thepartsinaccordancewiththese diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury 1 Place log 1 back log on top of grate Make sure the notches in the bottom of the log fit over the grate see Figure 50 2 Restlog 2 largefrontlog onthepinson...

Page 25: ...d LO The burners will turn on and off automatically to maintain the comfort level you select The ideal comfort setting will vary by household depending upon the amount of space to be heated the output of the central heating system etc NOTICE You must light the pilot before using the hand held re mote control unit See Lighting Instructions 6 Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas Then smell for g...

Page 26: ...e the blower controls by opening the lower louver panel on the fireplace Blower controls are located on the left side of the switch bracket to the left 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 ON position In the OFF position the blower will n...

Page 27: ...spect the flames after installationtoensureproperinstallationand performance Figure 59 shows a typical flame pattern for BHDV34NA and BHDV34PA If burner flame pattern differs from that described turn fireplace off see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 25 see Troubleshooting pages 29 through 31 Figure 58 Pilot Assembly Figure 59 Typical Flame Pattern for models BHDV34NA and BHDV34PA Thermocouple Th...

Page 28: ...rigidity WARNING Turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning CAUTION Youmustkeepcon trol areas burners and circulat ing air passageways of fireplace clean Inspect these areas of fire place before each use Have fire place inspected yearly by a quali fiedserviceperson Fireplacemay need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint from carpeting bedding material pet hair etc WARNING Do not use ab...

Page 29: ...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 ignitor cable dry 3 Tighten nut holding piezo ignitor Nut is located behind the mounting bracket 4 Replace ignitor cable 5 Replace piezo ignitor 6 Replace pilot assembly 7 Replace pilot assembly 1 Turn on gas supply or open manual shuto...

Page 30: ...rner until air is removed from line Have gas line checked by local pro pane LP or natural gas company 3 Clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance page 28 or replace burner orifice 1 Adjust the log set so that the flame does not excessively impinge on it 2 Inspect the opening at the base of the burner to see that it is NOT packed with any type of material 1 This is common If noise is excessive cont...

Page 31: ...et blocked 3 Burner flame holes blocked OBSERVED PROBLEM Fireplace produces unwanted odors Fireplace shuts off in use Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF position Gas odor during combustion Dark residue on logs or inside of fireplace REMEDY 1 Locate and correct all leaks see Check ing Gas Connections pages 19 and 20 1 Fireplace has been tested for up to 40mph winds However extreme con dition...

Page 32: ...sconnection when servicing controls Wiringerrorscancause improper and dangerous opera tion Verify proper operation af ter servicing Note Use only original replacement parts Thiswillprotectyourwarrantycoveragefor parts replaced under warranty PARTS UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product If they can not supply original replacement part s call DESA International s Technical Service...

Page 33: ...sure 4 5 w c 11 0 w c Thermal Efficiency 70 70 Dimension Inches mm HxWxD Fireplace Actual size of firebox Measurements do not 32 3 16 x 34 3 8 x 18 1 2 32 3 16 x 34 3 8 x 18 1 2 include nailing flanges or 817 x 873 x 470mm 817 x 873 x 470mm stand offs Carton 37 x 40 x 21 37 x 40 x 21 940 x 1016 x 533mm 940 x 1016 x 533mm Weight lbs kg Fireplace 123 lbs 56 kg 123 lbs 56 kg Shipping 126 lbs 57 kg 12...

Page 34: ...G3004W Series Off White Paint Thehearthbasecreatesahandsomeriserfor the fireplace cannot be used with corner mantel Dimensions WxHxD 58 x61 2 x289 16 CORNER MANTEL GM200F Series Walnut Stained Hardwood Veneer GM201U Series Unfinished GM202F Series Stained Oak Veneer Shown with optional laminate mantel trim accessory Dimensions WxHxD 60 7 8 x 48 3 4 x 345 8 HEARTH BASE TRIM KIT Not Shown For Use Wi...

Page 35: ...lation and removal quick and easy They are designed to go at the top and bottom of the glass door on BHDV units Note Remove the plastic film covering on strips before installing on fireplace BRICK LINER D8037A Not Shown This brick liner adds a touch of style to your direct ventfireplaceandcomeswitheasyto follow instructions for installation WALL MOUNTED THERMOSTAT CONTROL KIT GWMT1 Not Shown Allow...

Page 36: ...DV34NA PA ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN BHDV34NA BHDV34PA 48 1 2 3 4 6 6 36 5 5 6 5 11 Included in Hardware Pack 7 7 8 10 9 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 32 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 28 29 30 31 1 31 4 31 2 31 3 33 32 32 34 35 40 37 38 41 39 44 42 43 6 46 45 47 ...

Page 37: ...lot Propane LP 1 19 104498 01 Thermocouple 1 20 104499 01 Thermopile 1 21 104500 01 Ignitor 1 22 104501 01 Ignitor Bracket 1 23 104502 01 Ignitor Screw 1 24 104503 01 Ignitor Wire 1 25 104504 01 Burner Natural 1 104504 02 Burner Propane LP 1 26 104506 01 Orifice Natural 1 104506 02 Orifice Propane LP 1 KEY NO PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY 27 104507 01 Brass Elbow 1 28 104508 01 Brass Fitting 2 29 10...

Page 38: ...s related to repairing a defective heater will be the responsibility of the owner TOTHEFULLEXTENTALLOWEDBYTHELAWOFTHEJURISDICTIONTHATGOVERNSTHESALEOFTHEPRODUCT THISEXPRESS WARRANTYEXCLUDESANYANDALLOTHEREXPRESSEDWARRANTIESANDLIMITSTHEDURATIONOFANYANDALLIMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO FOUR 4 YEARS ON ALL COMPONENTS FROM THE DATE OF F...

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