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200-1131 

 

MAY 2014 

31-DVIE33C 

Gas Fired Vented Room 

Heater (Direct Vent) 

S/N 211061And up 

U

SERS’  

I

NSTALLATION 

O

PERATION  and 

M

AINTENANCE 

M

ANUAL 

7116 Beatty Dr 
Mission, BC V2V 6B4 
Canada 

 INSTALLER: 

Leave this manual with the appliance

CONSUMER: 

Retain this manual for future reference.

 

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.   

*Conversion kit required for Propane use 

Tested and 
listed by 

LABTEST Certification Inc 
Richmond, British Columbia 
ANSI Z21.88-2009/CSA 2.33-2009 

W A R N I N G  

If the information in these instructions are not followed 

exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property 

damage, personal injury or loss of life. 

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable 

vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any 

other appliance.

 

 

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

 

 

Do not try to light any appliance. 

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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 your gas supplier, call the 

fire department.

 

Installation and service must be performed by a 
qualified installer, service agency or the gas 
supplier. 

Summary of Contents for 31-DVIE33C

Page 1: ...t required for Propane use Tested and listed by LABTEST Certification Inc Richmond British Columbia ANSI Z21 88 2009 CSA 2 33 2009 W A R N I N G If the information in these instructions are not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or loss of life Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any othe...

Page 2: ...l gas inspector of the side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment shall not approve the instal lation unless upon inspection the inspector observes carbon monoxide detectors and signage installed in accordance with the provisions of 248 CMR 5 08 2 a 1 through 4 b EXEMPTIONS The following equipment is exempt from 248 CMR 5 08 2 a 1 through 4 1 The equipment listed in Chapter 10 entitled Equ...

Page 3: ...17 18 Restrictor plate Surround Installation and Rocker Switch Wiring 19 Fire Bead Installation 20 River Rock Installation 21 Glass Door Removal If Your Glass Should Break 22 Final Installation Check and Initial Operation 23 First Fire and Lighting Instructions CAUTION 24 Ignition Sequence 25 Lighting Instructions on Rating Plate 26 Remote Control Setup and Operation 27 33 Maintenance and Cleaning...

Page 4: ...is less expensive to operate Adjustable Fan Speed Each 31 DVIE33C comes complete with 6 level adjustable speed controlled circulation fan Adjustable Flame The flame aesthetics and heat output can be adjusted to suit the owner s liking and heating needs Solid Construction The 31 DVIE33C is mainly constructed of 16 and 18 gauge galvanized and aluminized coated steel for long life and durability Opti...

Page 5: ...excessive lint from carpeting bedding materials etc It is imperative that the control compartments burners and circulating air passageways of the appliance are kept clean Do not use this appliance if any part 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 which has been under water SAFE...

Page 6: ... Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22 1 Natural Gas NG Propane LP Manifold Pressure 3 5 in W C 0 9 kPa 10 0 in W C 2 5 kPa Min Supply Pressure Max Supply Pressure 5 in W C 1 2 kPa 14 0 in W C 3 5 kPa 11 0 in W C 2 8 kPa 14 0 in W C 3 5 kPa Orifice Size 33 DMS 2 87 mm dia 51 DMS 1 73 mm dia Nominal Input Rating 22 000 33 000 BTU hr 6 1 9 6kW 24 000 31 000 BTU hr 6 9 9 0kW Electrical Rating 120 VAC 60Hz...

Page 7: ...31 DVIE33C 7 RATING PLATE We recommend that our gas hearth products be installed and serviced by professionals who are certified in the U S by the National Fireplace Institute NFI as NFI Gas Specialists ...

Page 8: ...swinging the panels out and replacing the screws They can also be disconnected and placed remotely within the limits of the gas connections and electrical wiring making sure to place them away from any heat source over 150 degrees Fahrenheit or 65 degrees Celsius 31 DVIE33C Use Shallow Trim Use Deep Trim CONFIGURE THE FIREPLACE CONTROL PANEL LOCATIONS Fig 8 A LEFT RIGHT FRONT REAR FRONT FRONT Fig ...

Page 9: ...re If the information in these instructions are not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or loss of life J SIDE VIEW Min flue size required 4 102 x 7 178 Fig 9 A TOP VIEW L M K N Fig 9 B Secure the flexible liner at the top of the fireplace and at the termination DO NOT use silicone as this will void the flame sensor warranty Use mil pac or other ...

Page 10: ...s are reinstalled Cutting of any sheet metal parts of the fireplace in which the gas fireplace insert is to be installed is prohibited unless following the directions below If the factory built fireplace has no gas access hole s provided an access hole of 1 1 2 38 1 mm or less may be drilled through the lower sides or bottom of the firebox in a proper workmanship like manner This ac cess hole must...

Page 11: ...rt C A U T I O N This appliance is designed for use in any masonry or factory built wood burning fireplace It cannot be enclosed by combustible material and used as a built in gas fireplace W A R N I N G Any hearth extending out in front of the insert must not have any portion above 7 below the bottom of the unit made from combustible materials This includes any type of framing underneath a non co...

Page 12: ...be increased decreased 1 25 4 mm for each 1 25 4 mm change in corre sponding clearance height Mantle depth of less than 1 is not considered a mantle 8 Clearances to Door Frame Sidewalls or Mantle Supports Minimum 8 204 mm clearance is required from the glass door frame to a sidewall or mantle support 8 204 mm SIDEWALL CLEARANCES Fig 12 B 12 9 6 3 1 33 28 30 36 39 Based on LARGE SURROUND 31 H Based...

Page 13: ...l distributor for the appropriate orifice size you require Propane Pressure Settings The inlet supply or line pressure must be a minimum of 11 W C 2 8 kPa and a maximum of 14 W C 3 5 kPa The orifice is a 51 DMS 1 73 mm drill size ELEVATION INPUT RATING 0 4500 ft 0 1372 M 31 000 BTU hr 9 02 kW 4500 ft 1372 M and above 31 000 BTU hr 9 02 kW less 4 per 1000 ft 305 M Please contact your local distribu...

Page 14: ... at the bottom of the orifice hood all the way so the red side propane with the hole in it is showing Tighten the pilot hood back up so that it is lined up with the two probes on both sides of the pilot assembly F O R Y O U R S A F E T Y SHUT OFF GAS SUPPLY AND ELECTRICAL POWER TO FIREPLACE BEFORE BEGINNING THE GAS CONVERSION Remove the burner orifice using a 1 2 wrench Replace with the orifice su...

Page 15: ...wise to decrease or counter clockwise to increase pilot flame Turn fireplace off Affix gas type label to the rating plate label Bottom right side under the door frame of insert on pull chain Complete the conversion label and affix to valve assembly plate Re install the burner brick logs embers and door per the instructions starting on pg 19 I M P O R T A N T For high altitude installations above 4...

Page 16: ...stable speed fan with 6 levels wired directly to the main control module for your protection against shock hazard Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug NOTE This appliance when installed must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or in the absence of local codes with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 or the Canadian Electrical code CSA C22 1 LEVELING THE...

Page 17: ...NTS MAY BE USED Follow manufacturer instructions for installation of termination This appliance is designed for dual 3 76 mm double wall aluminum flex liner The liner must run the entire length of the chimney from the appliance to the termination The flue length must be a minimum of 10 3 05 M and a maximum of 40 12 2 M The exhaust vent restrictor provided with this appliance must only be used by i...

Page 18: ...ors provided with the unit if required Seal and attach the end of the flex marked Exhaust to the collar marked Exhaust on the appliance 9 Caulk all joints using a high temperature sealant such as milpac DO NOT USE SILICONE SEALANTS Use of silicon sealants voids the warranty of the pilot assembly NOTE The vertical termination cap must be sealed to the liner with suitable high temperature sealant su...

Page 19: ... taken that Trim Panels or Surrounds shall not seal ventilation openings in the fireplace Surround Mounting tabs Fig 19 B Fig 19 A Fig 19 C A T T E N T I O N Main On Off switch must be connected to the surround switch and in the on position for the remote to operate the fireplace Surround Mounting slots Restrictor installed in upper baffle Center air channel is closed off with restrictor Firebox b...

Page 20: ...nstallation W A R N I N G Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this appliance may result in property damage or personal injury Fig 20 A Fig 20 B ...

Page 21: ...at sur faces of the rocks to create an enjoyable burning fire If the ports are covered it may cause soot build up that will affect the operation and maintenance of your fireplace N O T E Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this appliance may result in property damage or personal injury Shown with 31 SKHSBS Surround...

Page 22: ...pliance is re lit This will quickly dissipate after gasket material within the door has cured C A U T I O N Do not attempt to remove the glass door when the appliance is hot 1 Just above the door frame reach in and pull the two finger rings forward 22 A 2 Pull and lift the finger rings to detach from the door frame 22 B 3 Pull the door forward until the bottom catches release 4 Lift door up and aw...

Page 23: ...d that the electrical system is in working order This will include 1 Perform leak tests of supply line gas control valve supply line from gas control valve and pilot assembly 2 Clocking the appliance to ensure the correct firing rate see page 6 of this manual 3 If required adjusting the primary air to burner to ensure that the flame does not carbon or soot 4 Check for proper operation including co...

Page 24: ...as supplier from 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 agency or the gas supplier A T T E N T I O N When operated for the first few times the appliance will emit some odor and fumes This is due to the heat evaporating the oils and solvents u...

Page 25: ...31 DVIE33C 25 SIT INTERMITTENT IGNITION SEQUENCE Fig 25 A ...

Page 26: ...31 DVIE33C 26 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS ON RATING PLATE ...

Page 27: ...A Mode Key is provided to index between the features and a Thermostat Key is used for on off or to index through the thermostat func tion Additionally a Key Lock function is provided A T T E N T I O N TURN OFF THE MAIN GAS SUPPLY DURING INSTALLATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE RECEIVER DEVICE TURN OFF MAIN GAS SUPPLY TO THE APPLIANCE PRIOR TO REMOVING OR REINSERTING THE BATTERIES IN CASE OF REMOTE CONTR...

Page 28: ...CES PLACING THE TRANSMITTER IN OR MEAR METAL ENCLOSURES MAY RE DUCE THE SIGNAL RANGE HANDHELD REMOTE DISPLAY future option N A on this unit All the same functions of the Handheld Remote with the convenience of always knowing where the remote is OPTIONAL WALL MOUNT REMOTE Simple Installation Fig 28 B Fig 28 C Fig 28 A ...

Page 29: ...ime the Receiver will activate the appliance A single beep from the receiver will confirm reception of the command TURN OFF THE APPLIANCE With the system OFF press the ON OFF Key on the Transmitter The Transmitter display will show other active icons on the screen At the same time the Receiver will activate the appliance A single beep from the receiver will confirm reception of the command INITIAL...

Page 30: ...P Arrow Key will increase the flame height each time it is pressed If the UP Arrow Key is pressed while the system is on but the flame is off the flame will activate in the high setting A single beep will confirm reception of the command In manual mode the fan will activate immediately upon burner ignition Adjust the fan speed to personal preference Blower will shut off when the burner is extingui...

Page 31: ...ll change to show that the room thermostat is ON and the set temperature is now active To adjust the temperature press the Up Down Arrow Keys until the desired temperature is displayed SMART THERMOSTAT TRANSMITTER OPERATION The Smart Thermostat function adjusts the flame height automatically in accordance to the difference between the set point and the actual room temperature As the room temperatu...

Page 32: ...selection REMOTE CONTROL SETUP AND OPERATION AUTOMATIC SAFETY SHUT OFF This system will execute an automatic turn OFF command after a 24hr continuous pilot flame ignition This allows the system to verify cor rect safety functions DIAGNOSTIC INDICATIONS INFORMATION Pilot Flame Error Condition Red LED Indicator will commence a 2 blink sequence Contact your dealer if this occurs System Lock Out Condi...

Page 33: ...ll battery power is lost When the batteries are replaced this Icon will disappear REMOTE CONTROL SETUP AND OPERATION BACKUP BATTERY PACK used when electrical power is interrupted Red LED indicator on the IFC Module will enter a 1 blink sequence Backup batteries lifespan depends on various factors including battery quality number of ignitions changes to room thermostat set point etc When batteries ...

Page 34: ...is found to be defective replace and or reseal follow the instructions found in the venting instructions section Verify proper operation after servicing Clean and remove any lint accumulations or debris in the firebox on the burners on the pilot at the primary air opening on the convection air blower and in any combustion and convection air passageways Check the safety system of the gas valve and ...

Page 35: ...ont of the unit while in operation All adjustments should be made after 20 minutes of operation 1 Locate the Robertson screw below the glass door and left of center 2 Turn the screw clockwise to give more air less yellow flame Turn the screw counter clockwise to give less air more yellow flame FLAMES The left side shows correct adjustment The right side shows yellow sooty flames requiring increase...

Page 36: ...6 Be sure to tighten the set screw inside the tap after you finish taking pressure readings 7 Check for leaks CHECKING INLET AND OUTLET GAS PRESSURE Outlet pressure tap Stepper motor Pilot connection orange Pilot flame adjustment Inlet pressure tap Main Valve Connection green GAS VALVE CHECKING AND ADJUSTING PILOT The flame should not have yellow tips but should engulf the flame sensor and spark e...

Page 37: ...n the absence of local codes with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 or the Canadian Electrical code CSA C22 1 N O T E Make sure the gas to the appliance has been shut off Ensure that the main power and breaker system is turned off before removing the fan Make sure the fireplace has been turned off and is cool to the touch Mark all wires to be removed for proper reassembly I M P O R T A N T...

Page 38: ...31 DVIE33C 38 WIRING SCHEMATICS Main On Off switch must be connected to the surround switch and in the on position for the remote to operate the fireplace Synchronization button Fig 38 A ...

Page 39: ...manual If you cannot solve the problem contact your Archgard Dealer or representative When calling for help please have the following information Model of your Fireplace Serial Number Place of Purchase Date of Purchase Problem Description NOTE Warranty may be void if work is carried out by an unqualified person s Only original Archgard parts may be used Please consult your Archgard dealer or repre...

Page 40: ...cking or pinging sound when my fireplace is running and after it is turned off A The different gauges of steel used to manufacture your fireplace will expand and contract at differ ent rates when your fireplace is on and will continued as your fireplace completes its heating func tion You will likely hear these same sounds more on start up and shut down This is normal for steel fireplaces Q I hear...

Page 41: ... Orifice Main Burner Orifice Drill to 33 DMS for Natural Gas EA Orifice Main Burner Orifice Drill to 51 for LP Propane Gas EA 308 0123 Pilot Assembly conv PSE IPI SIT connections EA 831 0051 Burner Assembly EA 733 0027 Pilot Shield EA 31 CKENG Conversion Kit LP to NG EA 31 CKELP Conversion Kit NG to LP EA 305 0019 On Off Rocker Switch EA RF 305 0024 Replacement Cross flow Fan 120VAC 115V 24 watt E...

Page 42: ...31 DVIE33C 42 NOTES ...

Page 43: ...Name Address _____________________________________________________________ City State Prov ZIP Phone _____ Why did you choose this product ______________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for purchasing our product and filling out this warranty card Mm dd yyyy POSTAGE FOLD DOWN AT LI...

Page 44: ...Archgard Industries Ltd 7116 Beatty Drive Mission B C V2V 6B4 Canada Website www archgard com ...

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