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PRE-INSTALLATION INFORMATION

INSTALLING ABOVE 2000 FEET

In the USA, the appliance must be derated 4% for every 1,000 ft above 2,000 ft elevations.

In Canada, these appliances are certified for altitudes of 0 – 4,500 ft.

ORIFICE SIZES, PRESSURES AND BTUs

NATURAL GAS

PROPANE GAS

Manifold Press: (W.C.) 

3.5" 

Manifold Press: (W.C.) 

10" 

Maximum Supply Pressure 

10.5" 

Maximum Supply Pressure 

13"   

Minimum Supply Pressure 

 4.5" 

Minimum Supply Pressure 

11" 

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)

ITEMS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION

Tools: 

Building Supplies:

• Phillips Screwdriver

• Framing Materials

• Hammer

• Wall Finishing Materials

• Saw and/or saber saw

• Caulking Material (Noncombustible)

• Level

• Fireplace Surround Material (Noncombustible)

• Measuring Tape

• Piping Complying with Local Codes

• Electric Drill and Bits

• Tee Joint

• Pliers

• Pipe Sealant Approved for use with Propane/LPG

• Square

(Resistant to Sulfur Compounds)

• Pipe Wrench

6

Model  

Gas  

Orifice Size 

Input Max 

Input Min

Number 

Type 

As Shipped 

Btu/hr 

Btu/hr

• Rock Wool

 (provided)

• Log Set

 (provided)

 

DV1800P

 

Propane

#53 

   

25,000

18,000

DV1800N 

Natural 

#

41

 

 

2

5

,000

  

1

6

,000

Summary of Contents for DV1800

Page 1: ... cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire WARNING Improper installation adjustment alteration services or maintenance can cause injury or property damage Refer to this manual For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier CLOTHING OR OTHER FLAMMABLE MATERIAL SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON OR NEAR THE APPLIANCE YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE SUPERVI...

Page 2: ...alling Gas Piping to Fireplace Burner Warranty Back Cover 2 Illustrated Parts List 44 Troubleshooting 45 Fireplace Installation 25 Check Gas Type 25 System Location 26 Checking Gas Pressure 27 Electrical Installation 27 Electrical Wiring 27 Remote Wall Mounted Switch 28 Glass Removal 29 Log Set Identification 30 Final Installation 30 Logs and Rock Wool Placement 31 Safety Screen Installation 35 Op...

Page 3: ... 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 diz ziness and or nausea If you have these signs the fireplace may not have been installed properly Get fresh air at once Have the fireplace i...

Page 4: ...t least ten 10 hours the first time you use it Place the fan switch in the OFF position during this time 4 and others may be susceptible to accidental contact burns A physical barrier is recommended if there are at risk individuals in the house To restrict access to a fireplace or stove install an adjustable safety gate to keep toddlers young children and other at risk individuals out of the room a...

Page 5: ...tural Gas and Propane Installation Code CSA B149 1 in Canada 5 Figure 1 Fireplace Direct Vent type appliances draw all combustion air from outside of the dwelling through the vent pipe CODE APPROVAL FIREPLACE HEATERS in the USA and Canada as follows These appliances have been listed by OMNI and found to comply with the established standards for DIRECT VENT GAS This appliance may be installed in an...

Page 6: ...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 ITEMS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION Tools Building Supplies Phillips Screwdriver Framing Materials Hammer Wall Finishing Materials Saw and or saber saw Caulking Material Noncombustible Leve...

Page 7: ...riate height When the firebox is installed directly on carpeting tile or other combustible material other than wood flooring the firebox shall be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the enclosure Stud Location Recessed Installation Figure 2 Framing Dimensions Do not fill spaces around firebox with insulation or other materials This could cause a fire G B D Vent...

Page 8: ...PRE INSTALLATION INFORMATION Figure 3 Fireplace Dimensions 8 Model DV1800 TOP VIEW 12 41 13 5 36 41 34 75 33 5 24 25 FRONT VIEW RIGHT SIDE VIEW 40 5 40 5 ...

Page 9: ...heat from appliance Never obstruct the front opening of the fireplace Do not install in the vicinity where gasoline or other flammable liquids may be stored Vent pipe routing See Venting section found in this manual for allowable venting configurations These units can be installed in a bedroom See National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z233 1 NFPA 54 current edition the Uniform Mechanical Code current editio...

Page 10: ...ws to attach fireplace to framing The side brackets are adjustable from 1 2 to 5 8 to accommodate different thickness of material SECURING FIREPLACE TO FLOOR OR FRAMING Figure 5 Securing Fireplace to Floor and Framing Studs 10 Framing Framing Adjustable Bracket Adjustable Bracket Screws Screws Adjustable Bracket Screws Adjustable Bracket 1 clearance to combustible studs on both sides ...

Page 11: ...g 555 hl mm Front 36 915 mm Sides 1 26 mm the fireplace face 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 installed on a metal wood or noncombustib...

Page 12: ...SHING MATERIAL NOTE Any remote wiring i e remote control wall switch and optional fan must be done prior to final finishing to avoid costly reconstruction INSTALLATION INFORMATION 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...

Page 13: ...3 from the top of the pipe and 1 minimum to the sides and bottom Verticalsectionsofthissystemrequire a minimum of 1 clearance to combustible materials on all sides of the pipe WARNING 1 Clearance Is Acceptable at the Outside Wall 13 This fireplace must be vented to the outside The venting system must NEVER be attached to a chimney serving a separate solid fuel burning appliance Each gas appliance ...

Page 14: ...ase below If pipe is enclosed in chase it is not exposed It is very important that the venting system maintain its balance between the combustion air intake and the flue gas exhaust Certain limitations apply to vent configurations and must be strictly followed INSTALLING A VENT SYSTEM IN AN OUTSIDE CHASE A chase is a vertical boxlike structure built to enclose venting that runs along the outside o...

Page 15: ... inlet to any other appliance 12 305mm minimum K Clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet 6 1829mm minimum L Clearance above a paved sidewalk or paved driveway located on public property 7 2133mm minimum M Clearance under veranda porch deck or balcony 12 305mm minimum N Clearance above a roof shall extend a minimum of 24 610mm above the highest point when it passes through the roof surface and a...

Page 16: ... this intersection draw a vertical line to the bottom of the graph 3 Select the indicated dimension and position the fireplace in accordance with same Sidewall Vent Graph showing the relationship between vertical and horizontal dimensions for a Direct Vent flue system Figure 10 Rear Wall Venting Graph Horizontal Dimension From the Outside of Termination to the Back of the Fireplace Vertical Dimens...

Page 17: ...ired combination of pipe and elbows 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 three locking lugs indentations These lugs will slide straight into matching slots on the male end of adjacent pipes and fittings Push the pipe sections together and twist one section clockwise approximately one quarter ...

Page 18: ...himble over the vent pipe before connecting the horizontal run to the vent cap See Figure 16 6 Carefully move the fireplace with vent assembly attached toward the wall and insert the vent pipe into the horizontal termination The pipe overlap should be a minimum of 11 4 Apply silicone to the outer pipe connection Fasten all vent connections with screws provided 7 Slide the wall thimble against the ...

Page 19: ... 3 on top and 1 from bottom and sides unless otherwise noted When vent termination exits through foundations less than 20 below siding outcrop the vent pipe must flush up with the sid ing It is best to locate the fireplace in such a way that minimizes the number of offsets and horizontal vent length 19 The horizontal vent run refers to the total length of vent pipe from the flue collar of the fire...

Page 20: ... per side wall installation is two 2 These elbows can be installed in either the vertical or horizontal run For each 45 elbow installed in the horizontal run the length of the horizontal run MUST be reduced by 18 45cm This does not apply if the 45 elbows are installed on the vertical part of the vent system The maximum number of elbow degrees in a system is 270 See Figure 22 Figure 21 Maximum Vent...

Page 21: ...ove soil to a depth of approximately 16 below base of snorkel Install drain pipe Install window well not supplied Refill hole with 12 of coarse gravel leaving a clearance of approximately 4 below snorkel See Figure 21 3 Install vent system 4 Ensure a watertight seal is made around the vent pipe coming through the wall Figure 24 Snorkel Installation Recessed Foundation Figure 23 Below Grade Install...

Page 22: ...m 0 to a maximum of 8 2 5 m of vent pipe can be used between elbows See Figure 26 application will require that you first determine the roof pitch and use the appropriate starter kit The maximum angular variation allowed in the system is 270 See Figure 26 The minimum height of the vent above the high est point of penetration through the roof is 2 610mm 40 Maximum Height 8 Minimum Height 40 Maximum...

Page 23: ...101 2 x101 2 267mm x 267mm inside dimensions as shown in Figure 12 page 17 using framing lumber the same size as the ceiling joist If the area above the ceiling is an insulated ceiling or a room nail firestop from the top side This prevents loose insulation from falling into the required clearance space See Figure 28 Otherwise install firestop below the framed hole The firestop should be installed...

Page 24: ...nstallation Figure 31 Installed Cathedral Ceiling Support Box CATHEDRAL CEILING INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Review all information on previous page before planning this installation Cathedral ceiling installations can be very tricky 1 Remove shingles or other roof covering as necessary to cut the rectangular hole for the support box Mark the outline of the cathedral ceiling support box on the roof shea...

Page 25: ... gas pressure to between 11 and 13 inches of water If you do not reduce incoming gas External Regulator 100 lb min Propane LP Supply Tank Vent Pointing Down When using copper or flex connectors use only fittings approved for gas connections The gas control inlet is 3 8 NPT A qualified installer or service person must connect appliance to gas supply Follow all local codes A qualified installer or s...

Page 26: ...ay not run properly Tee Joint Pipe Nipple Cap Approved Flexible Gas Line CSA Design Certified Equipment Shutoff Valve with 1 8 NPT Tap Sediment Trap Drip Leg Natural Gas From Gas Meter 5 W C to 10 5 W C Pressure Propane LP From External Regulator 11 W C to 13 W C Pressure NOTE The gas line connection may be made using 1 2 rigid tubing or an approved flex connector Since some municipalities have addi...

Page 27: ...line connection purge air from gas line and test all gas joints from the gas meter to the fireplace for leaks Use a solution of 50 50 water and soap or a gas sniffer 4 Figure 34 Gas Pressure Check at Gas Valve Do not use open flame to check for gas leaks WARNING 5 The appliance and its appliance main gas valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of th...

Page 28: ...ngths of wire may cause the fireplace not to function properly Longer length of wire is permitted if the wire is made out of larger gauge diameter wire Always check with local code Figure 35 Wiring Diagram for Wall Switch Verify proper operation after servicing Label all wires before disconnecting when servicing controls Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation CAUTION THE WALL SWI...

Page 29: ...t G L A S S R E M O V A L s p r i n g w a s h e r n u t w a s h e r G L A S S R E M s p r i n g w a s h e r w a s h e r n u t 5 Set glass frame aside GLASS FRAME REMOVAL 1 Open the front louver panel Detach the fireplace surround and set it aside 2 Locate four studs with springs and nuts above and below the glass frame See Figure 36 3 Unscrew the nuts and remove the springs and washers from the to...

Page 30: ...ndle the logs with great care do not drop them on the floor 2 Identify each log by number according to the following illustration LOG 1 LOG 2 LOG 3 LOG 4 LOG 5 LOG 6 LOG 7 3 Locate a zip lock bag with ember material rock wool Follow the instructions on the next pages when you are ready to put your gas fireplace into operation for the first time 30 ...

Page 31: ...r rock wool to refresh when cleaning later add more rock wool and check flame again Too much media can disturb the flame and cause sooting on the glass IMPORTANT Never fire up the fireplace without proper media rock wool covering the top ROCK WOOL PLACEMENT For best results pull the rock wool apart into pieces the size of a nickel or smaller 2 Distribute one layer of rock wool to cover the entire ...

Page 32: ...re 40 Placing log 3 Figure 39 FINAL INSTALLATION continued 2 Place left side log 3 over the log 2 as shown on Figure 40 3 Place right side log 4 over the log 1 as shown on Figure 41 Figures 40 41 Placing logs 3 and 4 32 ...

Page 33: ...urn off unit and let cool After unit cools remove logs If any burner holes are not covered add more rock wool to the burner Replace logs and check flame again Save left over rock wool 7 and glow See Burner Flame Page 38 to refresh when cleaning later Too much rock wool can disturb the flame and cause sooting on the glass 4 Place small right side log 5 over the log 4 as shown on Figure 42 6 Careful...

Page 34: ...IA PLACEMENT IMPORTANT Never fire up the fireplace without proper media glass media covering the top Only use approved media ordered from the manufacturer 1 Remove supplied glass media from its packaging and place over the burner top to cover it completely as shown on the photograph 2 Proceed accordingly instructions on the next page If desired place some media on rear support behind the burner bu...

Page 35: ...damaged the barrier shall be replaced with the manufacturer s barrier for this appliance Any safety screen guard or barrier removed for servicing the appliance must be replaced prior to operating the appliance STEP 1 Align holes on two upper tabs of the safety screen with two vertical studs located on top of the firebox next to glass door latches STEP 2 Let safety screen to rest on the studs Make ...

Page 36: ...n 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 call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control that has been under water FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING LIGHTING PILOT FOR THE FIRST TIME INITIAL LIGHTING Purge air from the...

Page 37: ...Check for gas leaks in each of the following locations Pipe from the gas supply line connection to the gas valve Burner connections Field made joints gas shutoff valve Pilot Factory made joints Each joint or connection All joints on valve and control body LIGHTING PILOT FOR THE FIRST TIME The control has an interlock device that does not allow the lighting of the fireplace up to the moment the saf...

Page 38: ...e sure the switch is in the ON position to light the main burner LIGHTING THE BURNER Depress and turn the knob counterclockwise to the ON position See PILOT POSITION Depress and turn knob to pilot position to keep burner off while maintaining the TO TURN OFF GAS Figure 45 It will take less than four 4 seconds for the burner to ignite pilot light See Figure 46 Figure 46 Pilot Position Figure 45 On ...

Page 39: ...pen with additional two round holes 3 8 diameter for propane gas Proper Flame Appearance with glass media Proper Flame Appearance with logs Thermopile Thermocouple BURNER PILOT AND CONTROL COMPARTMENT Keep the control compartment and burner areas 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 al...

Page 40: ...e 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 all maintenance has been completed re install glass door LOGS Leave logs installed in the fireplace for cleaning Vacuum surface of the logs with a brush attachment If logs must be removed for cleaning handle carefu...

Page 41: ...ower is attached to the insert bottom and back with Velcro To remove blower for servicing pull away from Velcro and disconnect wires FAN ASSEMBLY DIAGRAMS Speed Control Control Shaft Locknut Control Knob Switch Bracket Blower Plug In Duplex Outlet Velcro Strips Exhaust Port Screw Green Ground Wire Spade T erminals BLOWER ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 55 Fan wire assembly ...

Page 42: ... 06 3 4 9 Pipe Length 58DVA 09 3 4 12 Pipe Length 58DVA 12 3 4 24 Pipe Length 58DVA 24 3 4 36 Pipe Length 58DVA 36 3 4 48 Pipe Length 58DVA 48 4 4 8 1 2 Pipe Extension 58DVA 08A 4 4 16 Pipe Extension 58DVA 16A 5 4 45 Elbow 58DVA E45 6 4 90 Elbow 58DVA E90 7 6 Flashing 0 12 To 6 12 Roof Pitch 58DVA F6 8 4 Storm Collar 58DVA SC 9 4 Firestop 58DVA FS 10 1 Vinyl Siding Standoff 58DVA VSS 42 NOTE This ...

Page 43: ...ILLUSTRATED PARTS LISTS FIREBOX COMPONENTS 10 11 20 CONTROL COMPARTMENT 43 6 7 1 8 7 4 3 2 5 12 13 14 15 16 ...

Page 44: ...R RCB R REMOTE RECEIVER OPTIONAL TO WALL SWITCH 1 6 RCB RCB REMOTE CONTROL OPTIONAL TO WALL SWITCH 1 11 C100003 C100004 PILOT ASSEMBLY 1 12 S900030 S900030 GLASS DOOR ASSEMBLY 1 13 W900005 W900005 SAFETY SCREEN 1 14 S900256 S900256 REAR ENAMELED PANEL WITH GASKET 1 15 S900250 S900250 FLUE BAFFLE 1 2 C100013 C100013 IGNITOR WIRE HARNESS 1 3 C100012 C100012 BATTERY IGNITOR 1 7 A100014 A100014 FAN WI...

Page 45: ...amber Ensure that the glass is properly secure and latch Frequent pilot outage A Pilot flame may be too high or A Clean and adjust the pilot flame for maximum flame impingement The pilot and main A Inner vent pipe leaking exhaust A Check for flue product leak Replace defective pipe section Flame burn blue and A Insufficient oxygen being supplied A Ensure that the vent cap is installed properly and...

Page 46: ...e sensor leads disconnected 1 Pilot flame needs adjusting 1 Gas leak See Warning statement above 1 Gas leak See Warning statement above IMPORTANT Operating unit where impurities in air exist may create odors Cleaningsupplies paint paintremover cigarettesmoke cementsandglues new carpet or textiles etc create fumes These fumes may mix with combustion air and create odors These odors will disappear o...

Page 47: ...INFORMATION MUST BE RECORDED BY THE INSTALLER FOR WARRANTY PURPOSES AND FUTURE REFERENCE WOODBRIDGE FIREPLACE Model _____________________________ Name of Owner Name of Installer Address Address Phone Phone Name of Dealer Address Phone 47 ...

Page 48: ...ted 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 de...

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