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VWDV70 Series Gas Fireplace

PRODUCT FEATURES  

Figure 1 - 
VWDV70 Fireplace Features

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

  This appliance has been certi

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 ed for use with either 

natural or propane gas. See appropriate data plates.

  This appliance is not for use with solid fuels.

  The appliance is approved for bedroom or bedsitting 

room installations.

  The appliance must be installed in accordance with local 

codes if any. If none exist use the current installation 
code. ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 in the USA, CSA B149 in 
Canada.

  This appliance is mobile home approved.

  The appliance must be properly connected to a 

venting system.

  The appliance is not approved for closet or recessed 

installations.

HIGH ELEVATIONS

Input ratings are shown in BTU per hour and are certi

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 ed 

without derating for elevations up to 4,500 feet (1,370 
m) above sea level.
For elevations above 4,500 feet (1,370 m) in USA, 
installation must be in accordance with the current ANSI 
Z223.1/NFPA 54 and/or local codes having jurisdiction.
In Canada, please consult provincial and/or local authori-
ties having jurisdiction for installation at elevations above 
4,500 feet (1,370 m).

GAS PRESSURES

BEFORE YOU START

Read this homeowner manual thoroughly and follow all 
instructions carefully. Inspect all contents for shipping 
damage and immediately inform your dealer if any damage 
is found. Do not install any unit with damaged, incomplete, 
or substitute parts. Check your packing list to verify that 
all listed parts have been received. You should have the 
following:

  Fireplace (Firebox and Burner System) 

 Re

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 ective Decorative Glass 

•  

Conversion Kit

 Stone 

Set 

•  

Wall Switch Kit

ITEMS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION

•  

Phillips Screwdriver 

•  

Framing Materials

•  

Hammer 

•  

Wall Finishing Materials

•  

Saw and/or saber saw 

•  

Level

•  

Measuring Tape 

•  

Pliers

•  

Electric Drill and Bits 

•  

Square

•  

Pipe Wrench 

•  

Tee Joint

•  

Caulking Material (noncombustible)

•  

Fireplace Surround Material (noncombustible)

•  

Piping Complying with Local Codes

•  

Pipe Sealant Approved for use with Propane/LPG

  (Resistant to sulfur compounds)

 Noncombustible 

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 nishing material or dura-rock*

* Only used if desired to cover painted face other than using tiles or 
marble. If tiles or marble are used around the face, the noncombustible 
material is not needed.

FIREBOX FRAMING 

Firebox framing can be built before or after the appliance 
is set in place. Refer to 

Figure 2

 for 

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 replace and framing 

dimensions. The framing headers may rest on the top of the 

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 rebox standoffs. Do not bring headers below top of stand-

offs. 

NOTE:

 When planning your framing and installation, 

keep in mind that both the gas line and electricity should 
come in on the right side of the 

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 rebox (as you are facing 

the front of the 

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 replace).

The 

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 rebox may be installed directly on a combustible 

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 oor 

or raised on a platform of an appropriate height. When 
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 rebox is installed directly on carpeting, tile, or other 

combustible material, other than wood 

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 ooring, the 

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 rebox 

shall be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the 
full width and depth of the enclosure.

GAS SPECIFICATIONS & ORIFICE SIZE

   

 

Max. Min.

  

 

Input 

Input 

  Orifi ce Sizes

 Model 

Fuel  Btu/hr  Btu/hr 

Left   Middle  Right

 

VWDV70 

Nat. 

51,000 

32,500 

#44 #43 #45

  VWDV70 

LP  43,000  32,000  1.25 mm 1.20 mm  #56

FP2938

Side View

Control Board

A/C Module

Gas Control 
Valve

Natural

Propane (LP)

Inlet Minimum

4.5" w.c.

11.0" w.c.

Inlet Maximum

10.5" w.c.

13.0" w.c.

Manifold Pressure

3.5" w.c.

10.0" w.c.

Summary of Contents for VWDV70NTSCSB

Page 1: ...rom a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service...

Page 2: ...ll Installation 27 Signature Command System Wiring Diagram 28 Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of a Vermont Castings Group Fireplace PLEASE READ THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIO...

Page 3: ...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 f...

Page 4: ...ype 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 GA...

Page 5: ...t Stone Set Wall Switch Kit ITEMS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION Phillips Screwdriver Framing Materials Hammer Wall Finishing Materials Saw and or saber saw Level Measuring Tape Pliers Electric Drill and B...

Page 6: ...2 6M 1848 mm 81 6 2067 mm 6 6QE 167 mm 2356 587 mm 17 6 440 mm 1 6M 45 mm 6 6QE 167 mm 4856M 1226 mm 31 6 803 mm 17 6M 451 mm 4856O 1232 mm 1456O 368 mm 9156 2315 mm Rough Opening Width 23 6 594 mm 23...

Page 7: ...se Installation Y 4 Minimum Figure 4 Possible Fireplace Locations NOTE Refer to cold climate pilot information on Page 38 for more information on standing pilot vs intermittent pilot options These uni...

Page 8: ...pet tile or other combustible material other than wood flooring If installed on carpet or vinyl flooring the appliance shall be installed on a metal wood or noncombustible material panel extending ful...

Page 9: ...eel or other materials with a UL fire rating of Zero may be used to cover up the black face up to the fireplace glass door opening It is permissible to bring combustible wall board to the top of the s...

Page 10: ...dding This will ensure proper adhesion of both the tape and mud The supplied board is very porous 50 6QE 1284 mm 656M 159 mm 235 6QE 608 mm 92 2337 mm Wall Board 3 6 98 mm 7 6M 197 mm 656M 159 mm 10 2...

Page 11: ...al framing Use the 8 x 3 4 self tapping screws provided Metal Framing Maintain 161 2 419 mm to Combustible Framing FP2941 Figure 10 If a mantel will be installed and the attachment points fall upon th...

Page 12: ...ions VENTING INSTALLATION 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 im...

Page 13: ...be considered a combustible material Maintain proper clearances to all combustible materials Treatment of firestops and construction of the chase may vary from building type to building type These ins...

Page 14: ...91cm for appliances 100 000 BTU h 30kW 6 15cm for appliances 10 000 BTU h 3kW 9 23cm for appliances 10 000 BTU h 3kW and 50 000 BTU h 15kW 12 30cm for appliances 50 000 BTU h 15kW C Clearance to perm...

Page 15: ...the fireplace Vertical Dimension from the Base of Unit to the Center of the Horizontal Vent Pipe Dimensions in Feet 84 2134 mm From Floor to Center NOTE Termination in an alcove space spaces open onl...

Page 16: ...lars to the center of the wall opening Figure 16 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...

Page 17: ...finished outside wall The maximum number of 90 elbows per side wall installation is three 3 Figure 18 A minimum of 36 914 mm is required before a 90 elbow Figure 19 Figure 18 Maximum Three 3 90 Elbows...

Page 18: ...ole through the wall 2 Remove soil to a depth of approximately 16 406 mm below base of snorkel Install drain pipe Install window well not supplied Refill hole with 12 305 mm of coarse gravel leaving a...

Page 19: ...914 mm Min Figure 25 Maximum Elbow Usage FP1179 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...

Page 20: ...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 l...

Page 21: ...stible material 4 Connect a section of pipe and extend up through the hole NOTE If an offset is needed to avoid obstructions you must support the vent pipe every three 3 feet Use wall straps for this...

Page 22: ...extend the inner flexible vent 4 Slide the inner vent onto the adapter collar for a minimum 13 4 overlap 5 Locate the clamp at approximately 3 4 from the flex end and tighten 6 Secure the clamped inne...

Page 23: ...installation instruc tions and Figure 32 E Installing flexible venting to horizontal termination assemblies FLEX VENT INSTALLATION Figure 32 Typical Vertical Flex Vent Installation Figure 33 Typical...

Page 24: ...r sleet WARNING A qualified installer or service person must connect appliance to gas supply Follow all local codes CAUTION For propane LP units never connect fireplace directly to the propane LP supp...

Page 25: ...ner system valves WARNING Onlypersonslicensedtoworkwithgaspiping may make the necessary gas connections to this appliance CAUTION A manual shutoff valve must be installed upstream of the appliance Uni...

Page 26: ...ith this appliance Install and attach 1 2 gas line onto shut off valve 3 After completing gas line connection purge air from gas line and test all gas joints from the gas meter to the fireplace for le...

Page 27: ...tacle into an electrical circuit Wire with mini mum 60 C wire in accordance with prevailing codes 2 Remove the external junction box cover by removing the screw from the side of the outside firebox wa...

Page 28: ...ox Plug In Connector Control Box to Solenoid DC Power green Valve Ground Gas In Gas Out 15 ft Cable A C MODULE PLUG IN CONNECTOR WHITE BLACK BLACK WHITE GREEN WHITE BLACK Opt Blower Opt Aux Light 300...

Page 29: ...ove front light socket cover 2 Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove socket plate with bulb to be replaced Figure 41 3 Replace socket and socket cover in reverse order PORCELAIN PANELS NOTE You must pu...

Page 30: ...n flames Place three 3 pieces of hearth glass lenses supplied into opening on hearth in front of burner Unpack all decorative colored glass and stones included in kit Carefully mix the two colors of d...

Page 31: ...ket Mounting Screws Installation Instructions NOTE The two 2 large rear logs should be installed be fore installing the decorative colored glass on hearth 1 Remove the glass door Use glass door latch...

Page 32: ...the left end of the rear left log 1 by aligning the recess with the key protrusion on the rear left log Figure 52 Medium Top Right Log 5 Figure 53 8 Place the medium top right log 5 onto the center o...

Page 33: ...the burner port area Small Front Right Log 7 Figure 56 shows the completed log set installation 11 It is not necessary but if you choose you may place a few stones randomly around the front of the log...

Page 34: ...n place NOTICE It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure the barrier is affixed to the fireplace at the time of instal lation CERTIFIED SAFETY BARRIER NOTE A barrier designed to reduce the r...

Page 35: ...bor s phone Follow the gas 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...

Page 36: ...n Page 31 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 wil...

Page 37: ...ERY INSTALLATION The Command Center uses four 4 AA batteries as back up for power outages The system can operate for approximately six 6 months on battery power To Install Batteries not included 1 Pre...

Page 38: ...in Use paper clip to depress button One beep for RF receiver ON or two beeps for RF receiver OFF will be given as confirmation Refer to Figure 57 for location 2 After the RF receiver is on holding the...

Page 39: ...ing the Fireplace Off There are three ways to turn the fireplace off 1 Flip the master switch to the off O position This will turn the entire system OFF 2 Press the OFF button to Medium Low then Off 3...

Page 40: ...e away from your house for an extended period of time Never leave anything on top of the surface of the transmitter Information Bar Touch Area Logo Bar Menus Adjustment Controls Function Areas of the...

Page 41: ...n and the green LED on the Command Center will flash for 10 seconds 4 During the 10 seconds press the OFF button on the transmitter to learn Another two beeps will be given to confirm suc cess Figure...

Page 42: ...Or TOUCH SCREEN REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION 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 fireplace Thermostat Mode...

Page 43: ...Delay and Off Delay in the next section TOUCH SCREEN REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION 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...

Page 44: ...s 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...

Page 45: ...is blank Low Battery Check battery installation or replace batteries LCD display shows funny display Low Battery Reset the transmitter see Reset ting the Transmitter setting Appliance does not come on...

Page 46: ...the fireplace The parts to convert from LP to natural gas must be purchased from an authorized dealer Refer to Page 54 Conversion parts included Burner orifice refer to Table 1 Pilot orifice Gas valv...

Page 47: ...ith injectors provided in kit Refer to Table 1 for correct injector sizes Injectors are differ ent in size and specific to each burner 13 For conversion to LP Unscrew three 3 air shutters through lens...

Page 48: ...he 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...

Page 49: ...oor properly secured Never operate the fireplace if the glass is broken Replace any glass that is chipped cracked or broken Replacement glass door assemblies MUST be supplied by the fireplace manufact...

Page 50: ...upply Go through 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...

Page 51: ...twire Junction Box w Cover 2 20303352 7 Wire Nut 10 20302355 8 Safety Barrier 1 20306595K Accessories Field Installed 9 Porcelain Panel Kit Black complete 1 VWDV70PB 9a Porcelain Panel Black Rear Left...

Page 52: ...VWDV70 Series Gas Fireplace REPLACEMENT PARTS SIGNATURE COMMAND SYSTEM ENGINE 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 5 5 5 8 8 9 10 11a 12 13 14 9 9 10 10 11c 11b 15 16 17 18 19 20 15 15 18 19 21 22 23 24 25 33 21 21 26 27 2...

Page 53: ...13 Valve 1 80D0001 14 Flexline 18 w Shutoff Valve 1 69D0030 15 Grommet 4 73D0189 16 Fitting 3 8 NPT x 3 8 Brass Male 1 025660 17 Tube Valve to T 1 20302884K 18 Tube Straight 2 20302885K 19 Brass Tee 3...

Page 54: ...Black 6 20303041K 2 Stone M Sand 6 20303042K 3 Stone M White 6 20303043K 4 Stone M Dark Gray 6 20303044K 5 Stone White 4 78D0136K 6 Stone Sand 4 78D0140K 7 Stone Dark Gray 4 78D0138K 8 Stone Brown 4 7...

Page 55: ...20306745 55 VWDV70 Series Gas Fireplace HOT 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 7 8 10 VENTING COMPONENTS VENT COMPONENTS FOR 5 X 8 PIPE...

Page 56: ...3 4 9 Pipe Length 58DVA 09 1207 5DT 09 3 4 12 Pipe Length 58DVA 12 1206 5DT 12 5D12 3 4 24 Pipe Length 58DVA 24 1204 5DT 24 5D24 3 4 36 Pipe Length 58DVA 36 1203 5DT 36 5D36 3 4 48 Pipe Length 58DVA...

Page 57: ...to comply with the above requirements provided however that during said thirty 30 day period a battery operated carbon monoxide detector with an alarm shall be installed MASSACHUSETTS RESIDENTS ONLY 2...

Page 58: ...anty will be void if the appliance is not installed by a qualified installer in accordance with the installation instructions The Limited Lifetime Warranty will also be void if the appliance is not op...

Page 59: ...4 1 09 Efficiency Ratings Model EnerGuide Ratings DOE Fireplace Efficiency AFUE VWDV70NTSC 79 3 71 4 VWDV70PTSC 79 8 77 5 After conversion to LP 149 Cleveland Drive Paris Kentucky 40361 www vermontcas...

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