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SERVICING 

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If any of the major gas components need to be replaced, such as the pilot or the gas valve, we 
recommend replacing the complete gas component assembly. The assembly is designed to be 
quickly and easily repaired with minimal inconvenience to the customer 
 

Replacing Gas Component Assembly 
 

Disconnect electricity to the appliance. (If equipped with Optional Fan Kit) 

Remove the glass door and the logs. (See installation sections page 11 and 12) 

Remove the burner tray by loosening and removing the two mounting screws located on the 
sides of the burner.  

Shut off  the gas to the appliance and disconnect the gas line to the appliance. 

If the appliance has a remote switch or thermostat, disconnect their wires at the front of the 
valve. 

Remove the four screws holding the gas component assembly plate to the appliance.  

Gently lift the assembly up and tilt the back up to clear the front of the valve from the 
opening.  

Replacing the assembly is the reverse of the above instructions. 

Disconnect power to the gas fireplace. 

Remove the fan speed mounting bracket. 

The convection blower is located at the bottom of the appliance at the back. Remove the three 
screws holding the blower. 

Rotate the blower to the left and carefully take the blower out with its back end out first. 

 Disconnect the wires from the blower. 

REPLACING MAJOR GAS COMPONENTS 

REPLACING OPTIONAL CONVECTION BLOWER 

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Remove the glass door, log set and the burner. 

Use a 5/8” wrench to loosen the compression fitting to the cap orifice.  

Use two 1/2” wrenches to loosen and remove the cap orifice. 

Change the orifice.  

Replace the compression fitting. 

Replace the burner and the log set. 

Test fire the appliance with the glass door off and check for gas leaks. 

Replace the glass door. 

CHANGING MAIN BURNER ORIFICE 

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Summary of Contents for northfire dvr36h

Page 1: ...r s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach the gas supplier call the fire department PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING AND OPERATING THE APPLIANCE WARNING...

Page 2: ...tions 5 13 Operation Instructions 14 15 Maintenance 16 Trouble Shooting Instructions 17 18 Servicing 19 20 Important Information Form 21 Warranty 22 Parts and Accessories 23 Allowed Termination Locati...

Page 3: ...ty Please read the manual carefully prior to installation and operation of the appliance Proper installation operation and maintenance of the appliance will provide you with many years of enjoyment CA...

Page 4: ...orm with local code or current National Electrical code ANSI NFPA No 70 1987 in the US and in Canada the current Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22 1 HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATION When installing this appl...

Page 5: ...CONTROL TOP LOUVERS GLASS DOOR APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS FRONT VIEW 36 1 4 23 1 2 37 3 4 TOP VIEW SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW 3 1 2 Except for the vent connector locations the rear vented DVR36H and top vented D...

Page 6: ...ble for venting See APPENDIX A ALLOWABLE TERMINATION LOCATIONS VENT TERMINATION 1 See ALLOWABLE TERMINATION LOCATIONS diagram page 24 to establish a suitable vent termination location 2 In heavy snowf...

Page 7: ...nt 6 FRAMING DIMENSIONS 36 1 4 16 39 1 2 28 36 1 4 56 36 1 4 31 16 If more rigidity is required A stud may be added to the back of the top nailing flange after the fireplace is installed TERMINATION F...

Page 8: ...Observe the venting chart given in this manual 5 Use a vent spacer between the inside and outside flex vents at every 3 ft intervals 6 Never slope horizontal running vents downwards 7 Maintain at leas...

Page 9: ...stallations with short vents With taller vents the efficiency and flame characteristics will change Therefore an exhaust restrictor plate is provided by the manufacturer to preserve as much of the ori...

Page 10: ...ravent locate the restrictor in the exhaust section fitting into the formed lip Restrictor Placement WARNING These restrictors are only to be installed in the vent system if the vent exceeds 7 in vert...

Page 11: ...of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1 2 psig 3 5 kPa Failure to do so will damage the appliance s gas valve Such damage is not covered by the manufacturer s warran...

Page 12: ...two buckle latches below the door Release the bottom buckles first then gently swing the door away from the fireplace and lift it off the top hooks Keep the door pressed against the appliance while r...

Page 13: ...om obstructing the burner ports WARNING Do not place the lava rocks or the embers directly on the burner ports fire explosion or excessive carbon monoxide CO may result causing property damage persona...

Page 14: ...eplace and into the bottom of the gas fireplace Be sure to connect a grounding wire to the side of gas fireplace Use any screw hole on the side for this purpose Slide the thermal snap switch into the...

Page 15: ...e appliance area for gas Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gases are heavier than air and will settle on the floor IF YOU SMELL GAS follow the instruction on the front cover of this manu...

Page 16: ...tly and turn control knob counterclockwise 4 to PILOT position depress control knob and light pilot by repeatedly pressing the sparker Venting of air may take place at the pilot prior to the flow of f...

Page 17: ...e outside the house wearing a dust mask The logs are very fragile take care not to break them After cleaning the logs must be replaced as per the instructions in this manual When replacing glass door...

Page 18: ...as valve may be defective Pilot will not remain on after being lit 1 Press the control knob all the way in 2 Hold the control knob in for a longer period of time 3 If you are trying to re light the pi...

Page 19: ...primary air by opening the primary air shutter 2 Check for proper placement of the logs and branches See that section in the instruction manual 3 Check for obstruction of the burner ports by the ember...

Page 20: ...with a screwdriver Rotate air shutter with a flat tip screw driver The primary air opening size can be easily seen with a flashlight Tighten the air shutter set screw after adjustment CAUTION Adjust...

Page 21: ...ssembly plate to the appliance Gently lift the assembly up and tilt the back up to clear the front of the valve from the opening Replacing the assembly is the reverse of the above instructions Disconn...

Page 22: ...HONE NUMBER COMPANY NAME ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER APPLIANCE MODEL NUMBER NORTHFIRE DVR36H DVT36H SERIAL NUMBER GAS TYPE NATURAL GAS LPG VALVE TYPE SIT 820 DATE PURCHASED INSTALLATION INSTALLER NAME DATE I...

Page 23: ...part or accessory OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE To obtain warranty service the consumer shall return the defective part to the original selling dealer transportation prepaid along with the serial number...

Page 24: ...0007 BURNER 836 0050 ORIFICE CAP NG 44 DMS 301 0057 ORIFICE CAP LP 55 DMS 301 0060 LOG SET 3 Piece 310 0019 5 FT VENT TERMINATION KIT TVK 2 VENT TERMINATION TK 1 4 x 5 FT ALUMINUM FLEX PIPE 312 0014 7...

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Page 26: ...___________________ Telephone ______ ______ _________ Dealer s Name Address ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ Installer s Na...

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