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73D4125

KSTDV Series Gas Fireplace

efficiency ratings

   

Model 

enerGuide ratings 

D.o.e. 

 

   

 

Fireplace efficiency (%) 

(aFue%)

  KSTDV500NTSC 

77.30 

67.40

  KSTDV500PTSC 

74.30 

66.35

Vermont castings Group

149 Cleveland Drive • Paris, Kentucky 40361

www.vermontcastingsgroup.com

Summary of Contents for KSTDV500

Page 1: ...cy or the gas supplier This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located manufactured home USA only or mobile home where not prohibited by local codes 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 Aftermarket Completion of sale not for purpose of resale ...

Page 2: ...ring 24 Command Center Wall Installation 24 Wall Switch Installation 24 Signature Command Wiring Diagram 25 Optional Fan Blower Systems 26 Final Installation 27 Glass Frame Removal 27 Light Brick Installation 27 Rock Wool Placement 28 Log Placement 29 Operating Instructions 32 Operating Instructions 33 To Turn Off Gas 33 Signature Command System Operation Instructions 34 Touch Screen Remote Transm...

Page 3: ...lled 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 combustion leakage can occur CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning are similar to the flu with headaches dizziness and or nausea If you have these signs the fire place may no...

Page 4: ...ect Vent type appliances draw all combustion air from outside of the dwelling through the vent pipe These appliances have been tested by CSA and found to comply with the established standards for DIRECT VENT GAS FIREPLACE HEATERS in the USA and Canada as follows LISTED VENTED GAS FIREPLACE HEATER TESTED TO ANSI Z21 88 2009 CSA 2 33 2009 STAN DARDS A manufactured home USA only or mobile home OEM in...

Page 5: ...gs are shown in BTU per hour and are certified without deration for elevations up to 4 500 feet 1 370 m above sea level For elevations above 4 500 feet 1 370 m in USA installations must be in accordance with the current ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 and or local codes having juris diction In Canada please consult provincial and or local authori ties having jurisdiction for installations at elevations above ...

Page 6: ... mm 39 6 1007 mm 44 6M 1137 mm 456M 108 mm 4456O 1130 mm 38 6 981 mm 23 584 mm 24 610 mm 4956O 1257 mm 30 762 mm 25 635 mm 1156O 292 mm 734126 DVKST KSTDV DIMS Figure 2 Fireplace and Framing Dimensions NOTE For exterior wall applications outdoor facing kit KST500SSDK is required In these installations the con trol side of the unit MUST face towards the interior of the building ...

Page 7: ...irebox framing Firebox framing can be built before or after the appliance is set in place Construct firebox framing following Figure 2 for your specific installation requirements The framing headers may rest on the top of the firebox standoffs Do not bring headers below top of standoffs NOTE When planning your framing and installation keep in mind that your gas line will come in on the right side ...

Page 8: ...nity where gasoline or other flammable liquids may be stored Y D A B C E Y X LU584 Locating unit DVT38S2 3 17 04 djt Island C and Room Divider D installation is possible as long as the horizontal portion of the vent system X does not exceed 20 610cm See details in Venting Section When you install your fireplace in D Room divider or E Flat on wall corner positions Y a minimum of 6 152mm clearance m...

Page 9: ...tel leg clearance Figure 5 Mantel Clearance Stud Finish Wall Combustible Material Area FP2488 Top View Follow these instructions carefully to ensure safe installation Failure to follow instructions exactly can create a fire hazard The appliance cannot be installed on a carpet tile or other combustible material other than wood flooring If installed on carpet or vinyl flooring the appliance shall be...

Page 10: ...id costly reconstruction Only noncombustible materials i e brick tile slate steel or other materials with a UL fire rating of Zero may be used to cover the black surface of the appliance A 300 F minimum adhesive may be used to attach facing materi als to the black surface If joints between the finished wall and the fireplace surround are sealed a 300 F minimum sealant material General Electric RTV...

Page 11: ...m Do not use common vent systems WARNING Read all instructions completely and thoroughly before attempting installation Failure to do so could result in serious injury property damage or loss of life Operation of improperly installed and maintained venting system could result in serious injury property damage or loss of life WARNING Failure to follow these instructions will void the warranty NOTIC...

Page 12: ...walls of your home This is especially important in cold climates Insulation should be considered a combustible material Maintain proper clearances to all combustible materials WARNING Alwaysmaintainminimumclearancesaround vent systems The minimum clearances to combustibles for horizontal vent pipe are 3 at the top and 1 at the sides and bottom of the vent system until the pipe penetrates the neare...

Page 13: ... inlet to any BTU h 3kW 12 30 cm for 10 000 BTU h 3kW 9 other appliances appliances 10 000 BTU h 3kW and 23 cm for appliances 10 000 100 000 Btuh 30kW 36 91 cm BTU h 3kW and 50 000 BTU h for appliances 100 000 BTU h 30kW 15kW 12 30 cm for appliances 50 000 BTU h 15kW K Clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet 6 1 83 m 3 91 cm above if within 10 3 m horizontally L Clearance above paved sidewalk o...

Page 14: ...Dimensions in Feet 40 38 36 34 32 30 28 26 24 22 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 2 4 6 8 10121416 1820 eg A FP2132 sidewall vent graph 72 to Center of Horizontal Pipe Outside Corner Inside Corner Termination Clearances Termination clearances for buildings with combustible and noncombustible exteriors G Combustible 6 152 mm Noncombustible 2 51 mm F Combustible 6 152 mm Noncombustible 2 51 mm G Balcony wi...

Page 15: ...osition Measure the vertical height X required from the base of the flue collars to the center of the wall opening Figure 12 Step 4 Using 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 1Z v 32 mm overlap i e from the elbow to the outside wall cap Figure 13 X X Figure...

Page 16: ...at 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 Figure 14 Figure 14 Maximum Three 3 90 Elbows Per Installation 3 x 90 Elbows 24 Min FP1380...

Page 17: ...system is 270 Figure 17 Below Grade Installations When it is not possible 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 ven...

Page 18: ...cal run is 7Z x 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 18 457 mm B A FP1387a ma...

Page 19: ... 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 24 and 25 2 Set fireplace in desired location Drop a line plumb down ...

Page 20: ...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 26 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 height may solve this proble...

Page 21: ...ative to test gauge connection Purchase the CSA design certified equip ment shutoff valve from your dealer For propane LP connections only the installer must supply an external regulator The external regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure You must reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11 and 13 inches of water If you do not reduce incoming gas pressure burner system regula tor damage could ...

Page 22: ... be installed upstream of the appliance Union tee and plugged 1 8 NPT pressure tapping point should be installed upstream of the appli ance Figure 28 IMPORTANT Install main gas valve equipment shutoff valve in an accessible location The main gas valve is for turning on or shutting off the gas to the fireplace Check your building codes for any special requirements for locating equipment shutoff val...

Page 23: ...ATION Electrical Wiring General 1 This fireplace is equipped with the Signature Control valve which operates on 6 volts The AC module plugs into the fireplace junction box A C power supply Four 4 AA batteries are used for back up during power outages 2 The Signature Command System can also be operated without A C power The system can run on four 4 AA batteries for approximately six 6 months under ...

Page 24: ...not extend beyond the 15 ft wire cable provided If a longer distance is required the 15 ft may be extended up to 30 ft maximum by using two 2 SCSWEK cables plugged together Route the wire from junction box to lower control area at bottom of fireplace Unplug the 12 cable from the com mand center Attach the connector to the pins from wire by pushing in to connector making sure to follow the color co...

Page 25: ...n Connector Control Board to Solenoid Gas In Gas Out Pilot Gas Tubing Valve A C Module FP2704 SCS wiring diagram To Outlet Light 300 Watt Max Optional Blower 300 Watt Max Rear Burner Solenoid 300 Watt Max ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION CAUTION Electrical connections should only be performedbyaqualified licensedelectrician Main power supply must be turned off before connecting fans to the main electrical ...

Page 26: ...NING Electrical connections should only be performed by a qualified licensed electrician Main power supply must be turned off before connecting the fan to the main electrical power supply or performing service BLOTKSTSC SIGNATURE COMMAND BLOWER Electrical Grounding Instructions This appliance is equipped with a three prong grounding plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugg...

Page 27: ... the transfer of oil from hands will reduce the lifespan of the bulbs It is advisable to handle the light bulbs with a clean cloth 4 The light lenses are included in the Homeowner s Manual packet Remove the lens retainer brackets and install the light lenses into the light box covers as shown in Figure 35 FP2590 remove light box cover Bulb Socket Light Bulb Light Box Cover Brick Retainer Tab FP259...

Page 28: ...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 WARNING 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 37 Rockwool placement LG725 FP2592 install brick Wall Brick Floor Brick Hearth Brick Light Box Cover FP...

Page 29: ...with the wide end of the log toward you and the flat edge on the bottom right place the log over the right end of all three burners making sure to align the notches in the log with the first tine from the right on both the front and the rear grates Log 3 LG728 3 Hold log 3 with the fat end to the right and the narrow end to your left Place the log over the key on the top of log 2 closest to you ma...

Page 30: ...the log should rest against log 3 Log 4 LG729 5 Move to the other side of the unit to place the remaining logs LG730 KSTDV log 5 Log 5 LG730 6 From the front of the unit with the controls on your right and hold log 5 in your right hand with the knots at each end of the log facing you and the notched end on your left place the log on the key on the top of log 1 with the notch in the bottom of the l...

Page 31: ...t creating a V shape with log 5 LG731 KSTDV log 6 Log 6 LG731 LG732 Log 8 Log 7 LG732 8 Hold log 7 with the Y pointing away from you and place the log on the notch located on the top of log 3 angling the narrow end of the log slightly down and behind log 5 9 Hold log 8 with the narrow end away from you and place on the key located on the narrow end of log 5 Make sure to rest the narrow end of log ...

Page 32: ...s supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department C Use only your finger to push in the master switch Never use tools If the switch will not func tion by hand do not try to repair it Call a qualified service technician Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion D Do not use this appliance if any part of it has been under water Immediately cal...

Page 33: ...u smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety information on page 32 If you do not smell gas go to next step 4 Press the master switch to the ON position Within eight 8 seconds it will beep once This indicates the system is ready 5 Press ON button Sparker will spark and pilot flame will light 6 Once pilot flame is established the main burner flame will light automatically 7 If the pilot will not stay li...

Page 34: ...t X LCD Backlight X Security Codes 16 X Countdown 6 hr Timer X Standard Thermostatic Control Mode X Smart Mode Thermostat Auto Flame Blower Modulation X Three Brightness Settings for Lights X Three Speed Control for Blower X On Off Auxiliary Center Burner Shutdown X Programmable Timer to turn blower on and off X BATTERY INSTALLATION The Command Center uses four 4 AA batteries as back up for power ...

Page 35: ...nds when the master switch Shutoff on the main burner is off RF Remote Receiver Push the RF receiver On Off button on the control board RF OFF On Off Beep once for ON and beep twice for OFF Learn Remote Hold the OFF button while turning on the master switch Transmitter Beep twice then press any handheld remote button 6 hour safety Press the ON button and OFF button simultaneously ON shutdown setup...

Page 36: ...sec until manual reset Self Diagnostics Chart The Command Center has a self diagnostic LED en abling you to troubleshoot problems and potentially avoid a service call Please refer to the charts below for indicator reference Function Operation Power Up Flip the master switch to the ON _ position to power up the system Fireplace ON Press the ON button on the Command Center or turn on wall switch to ...

Page 37: ... are away from your house for an extended period of time Never leave anything on top of the surface of the transmitter FP2646 TSFSC display Information Bar Touch Area Logo Bar Menus Adjustment Controls Function Areas of the LCD Display Figure 46 FP2607 install battery Battery Door Tabs Figure 47 n Function Areas of the LCD Display Figure 46 shows the display of the TSFRSC LCD Information Bar The i...

Page 38: ...e given and the green LED on the Command Cen ter will flash for 10 seconds FP2649 set privace code Figure 48 FP2650 command ctr ctrl brd RF Receiver ON OFF Control Board Figure 49 WARNING Do not use two 2 or more remote control sys tems in the same area with the same privacy code setting as they will communicate with each other This may cause the appliances to malfunction 4 During the 10 seconds p...

Page 39: ...s the fireplace will be shut down completely when the timer counts down to zero 6 To exit Timer Mode a Push and hold the TIMER button for 3 seconds Or b Use the OFF down buttons to decrease the Set Time to zero Or c Slide down on the arrow buttons to exit TIMER mode and shut off the fire place Thermostat Mode Figure 53 Press the THERMO button to set the transmitter in thermostat mode The transmitt...

Page 40: ... 3 Press the fan button again to confirm the speed set ting If the fireplace is on the blower speed will take effect right away if the fireplace is off the receiver will remember this setting and the blower is still off see blower On Delay and Off Delay in the next section 4 After the signal is sent the ON up and OFF down but tons become flame height controller again 5 When the fan button is flash...

Page 41: ...o bring up the icons then press TIMER but ton and THERMO button at the same time for 3 sec onds The backlight will flash once to indicate that the setting has changed to B 2 When the current setting is B pressing TIMER button and THERMO button at the same time for 3 seconds will switch to A Mode The touch area icons will disap pear n Safety Features 1 Low Battery Detection When low battery conditi...

Page 42: ...Check battery installation or replace batteries 3 LCD display shows funny display 3 Reset the transmitter see Resetting the Transmitter section 4 Appliance does not come on 2 The transmitter did not match 1 Make sure the transmitter has with the receiver learned to the receiver 3 Transmitter measures temp 1 Move transmitter to a cooler place erature exceeding 99 degrees and wait until temperature ...

Page 43: ...ep the control compartment logs and burner areas surrounding the logs clean by vacuuming or brushing at least twice a year Make sure the burner porting pilot air opening and burner air opening are free of obstructions at all times Pilot Flame The flames from the pilot should be visually checked as soon as the heater is installed and periodically during normal operation The pilot flame must always ...

Page 44: ...s may be used Handle glass door with care to avoid striking or scratch ing it on hard objects To clean glass door follow Glass Removal procedure outlined in the Final Installation section Film deposit on the inside of the glass should be cleaned off using a nontoxic non corrosive non abrasive mild cleaning solution Simply apply an adequate amount to the glass and wipe off with a damp cloth After a...

Page 45: ...gh Battery polarity wrong LED on the Command Center does not show solid green The 5 pin connector on the AC board broken or bent AC plug is plugged to AC mains Battery voltage low Using battery Check valve connections Check power supply go through A E Check grounding Go through B Go through C The sensor on the pilot is not in the flame pilot flame too small ACTION Re install batteries Change batte...

Page 46: ...ption Qty KSTDV500 1 Bulb 100 Watt 2 73D0020 2 Bulb Socket 2 73D4521 3 Glass Frame Assembly 2 73D0159 4 Junction Box Assembly not shown 1 26D2128 5 Light Lens 2 73D4057K 6 Access Doors 4 73D3258 7 Front Cover 2 73D4524 8 Screens 4 73D0017 9 Screen Rod 2 73D0010 1 2 3 5 734126 DVKST firebox parts 7 6 8 9 ...

Page 47: ...73D4125 47 KSTDV Series Gas Fireplace REPLACEMENT PARTS SIGNATURE COMMAND SYSTEM 730024 KHLDV SG parts 12 08 2 22 29 30 17 13 17 12 13 18 16 15 3 1 5 14 11 4 23 24 25 26 26 27 27 28 ...

Page 48: ...ront 2 1 73D4529 73D4529 17 Venturi Front Burner 2 73D4537 73D4537 18 Venturi Middle Burner 1 73D4537 69D1026 19 Wire Valve Control not shown 1 80D0010 80D0010 20 Wire AC Module not shown 1 80D0009 80D0009 21 Wire Command Ctr not shown 1 80D0008 80D0008 22 Remote Transmitter full function 1 TSFRSC TSFRSC 23 Solenoid 1 20301204 20301204 24 Flex Line Manifold 1 20H0022 20H0022 25 Tube Solonoid to Mi...

Page 49: ...Fireplace REPLACEMENT PARTS Item Description Qty KSTDV500 1 Log 1 1 73D4090 2 Log 2 1 73D4091 3 Log 3 1 73D4092 4 Log 4 1 73D4093 5 Log 5 1 73D4094 6 Log 6 1 73D4095 7 Log 7 1 73D4096 8 Log 8 1 73D4097 logs 734126 DVKST log parts ...

Page 50: ... Brick Wall Eng Side 1 73D4127 73D4132 73D4149 2 Brick Wall Air Side 1 73D4128 73D4133 73D4150 3 Brick Floor 2 73D4129 73D4134 73D4151 4 Brick Front Left 2 73D4130 73D4135 73D4152 5 Brick Front Right 2 73D4131 73D4136 73D4153 Herringbone Pattern 6 Brick Wall Eng Side 1 73D4137 73D4143 7 Brick Wall Air Side 1 73D4138 73D4144 8 Brick Floor 2 73D4139 73D4145 9 Brick Front Left 2 73D4140 73D4146 10 Br...

Page 51: ...73D4125 51 KSTDV Series Gas Fireplace HOT 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 7 8 10 730024 KHLDV vent parts VENT components REPLACEMENT PARTS ...

Page 52: ...zontal Termination Cap w Built In Vinyl Siding Standoff BHSF58TK Heat Deflector Firestop Flexible Pipe 20 to 48 Adapter 1 8 Horizontal Termination w 1 Firestop BHR58T 8 1 1 Horizontal High Wind Termination Cap 58DVA HC 1285 5DT HC 1 1 Horizontal Termination Cap 5DHT 2 1 Vertical Termination see below see below 5DT VC 5DVT 2 1 Extended Vertical Termination 58DVA VCE 1283 2 1 High Wind Vertical Term...

Page 53: ...73D4125 53 KSTDV Series Gas Fireplace ...

Page 54: ...ccordance with the above provisions shall comply with NFPA 720 and ANSI UL 2034 listed and IAS certified Signage A metal or plastic identification plate shall be permanently mounted to the exterior of the building at a minimum height of eight 8 feet above grade directly in line with the exhaust vent terminal for the horizontally vented gas fueled heating appliance or equipment The sign shall read ...

Page 55: ...imited Lifetime Warranty will also be void if the appliance is not operated and maintained according to the operating instructions supplied with the appliance and does not extend to 1 firebox burner assembly damage by accident neglect misuse abuse alterations negligence of others including the installation thereof by unqualified installers 2 the costs of removal reinstallation or transportation of...

Page 56: ... Fireplace Efficiency Ratings Model EnerGuide Ratings D O E Fireplace Efficiency AFUE KSTDV500NTSC 77 30 67 40 KSTDV500PTSC 74 30 66 35 Vermont Castings Group 149 Cleveland Drive Paris Kentucky 40361 www vermontcastingsgroup com ...

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