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50-741

This appliance may be installed 

in an after market permanently 

located, manufactured  (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.

SHERWOOD INDUSTRIES IS AN ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE COMPANY. THIS MANUAL IS PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER.

B Y :   S H E R W O O D   I N D U S T R I E S   L T D

OWNER’S MANUAL

PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

• Open windows/extinguish any open flame.

• Do not try to light any appliance.

• Do not touch any electrical switch or use 

any phone in your building.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from 

a neighbour’s phone. Follow the gas 

supplier’s instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call 

the fire department.

WARNING

If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion 

may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. 

Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service 

agency or the gas supplier.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapours and 

liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

Massachusetts  installations  (Warning):  This  product  must  be  installed  by  a  licensed  plumber  or 

gas fitter when installed within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Other Massachusetts code 

requirements: Flexible connector must not be longer than 36in, shut off valve must be a “T” handle 

gas  cock;  only  direct  vent  sealed  combustion  products  are  approved  for  bedrooms/bathrooms; 

fireplace dampers must be removed or welded in the open position prior to the installation of a 

fireplace insert or gas log.

DV50DX

Summary of Contents for DV50DX LPG

Page 1: ... supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or loss of life Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other fl...

Page 2: ...to the current CAN CGA B149 installation code Canada or National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 2 USA To prevent injury do not allow anyone who is unfamiliar with the stove to operate it To prevent injury if the pilot or pilot and burners have gone out on their own open the glass door and wait 5 minutes to air out before attempting to re light the stove Always keep the area around these appliances clea...

Page 3: ...ersion 11 Initial Installation 12 Introduction 12 Placement 12 Corner Installation 13 Raised Fireplaces and Hearths 13 Fireplace Surround 14 Mantle Clearances 15 Vent Parts and Terminal Clearances 15 Vent Termination Restrictions 16 Venting 17 Vent Configurations and Restrictor Settings 18 Horizontal Termination 19 Vertical Termination 20 Ducting 23 Electrical Requirements 24 Gas Line Connection a...

Page 4: ...IREPLACE HEATERS CAN CGA 2 17 M91 GAS FIRED APPLIANCES FOR HIGH ALTITUDES CSA P 4 1 02 TESTING METHOD FOR MEASURING ANNUAL FIREPLACE EFFICIENCY This ENVIRO DV50DX Fireplace Has been certified for use with either natural or propane gases See rating label Is not for use with solid fuels Is approved for bedroom or bed sitting room IN CANADA must be installed with a listed wall thermostat IN USA see c...

Page 5: ...NG LABEL LOCATION The rating label is located under the control panel and is attached to a rectangular metal sheet that is chained to the fireplace Specifications INSTALLATION OPTIONS Parallel to a wall or placed in a corner With a floor hearth or raised up the wall Ducting to other rooms Vertical or horizontal venting WARNING Operation of this heater when not connected to a properly installed and...

Page 6: ... reach your gas supplier call the fire department C Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob NEVER use tools If the knob will not push in or turn 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 has been under water Immediately call a qualified service technician...

Page 7: ...justed in order to accommodate different climates and venting arrangements Start the pilot and then the burner Make sure the pilot flame is burning normally and none of the burner ports are plugged Let the fireplace burn for roughly fifteen 15 minutes and then examine the flames The ideal flame will be blue at the base and light orange above see Figure 42 The flames should be of medium height If t...

Page 8: ... CLEANING THE GLASS and MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GLASS DOOR REMOVAL REMOTE CONTROLS This fireplace can use an optional remote control or an optional cordless wall thermostat If either of these are to be used to control the fireplace for the majority of the time leave the ON OFF switch on the control panel in the remote thermostat position Consult the instructions included with the remote wall therm...

Page 9: ...on Use a mild glass cleaner and a soft cloth abrasive cleaners will damage the glass and plated surfaces Depending on the amount of use the glass should require cleaning no more than two or three times a season Do not clean the glass when it is hot CLEANING THE FIREBOX Remove the logs carefully as they are very fragile Gently remove all the embers and rock wool and place on a paper towel Vacuum th...

Page 10: ...as of the antique copper finish with OO 3M green sanding pads These can be purchased from most hardware stores On the areas with discoloration use the sanding pads to sand in the same direction as the brushed finish then blend the finish by feathering in the surrounding area This refinishing procedure has been approved by the manufacturer and will not harm the finish Please note ANTIQUE COPPER IS ...

Page 11: ...ot injector supplied with this conversion kit Simply screw the new injector inside the pilot hood and reinstall the hood by placing the hood on the assembly line up the key way and snap into place Step 7 Remove the main burner orifice with a 1 2 inch deep socket Step 8 Install the new orifice supplied Be sure to put a bead of pipe thread sealant or approved Teflon tape on the orifice before instal...

Page 12: ... Figure 10 The fireplace must have a strong and level surface to be placed on The surface should be made of wood or a non combustible material not carpet The 215 8 inches 549 mm dimension takes into account the 1 inch 25 mm standoff on the back of the firebox The framing boards may touch the standoffs but no insulating material can be placed between the frame and the standoffs The gas line 3 8 NPT...

Page 13: ...ith a raised hearth or raised with a floor level hearth If the fireplace is 4 inches 101 mm or more above the floor a hearth is not required This measurement should be taken from the top of the flooring i e the top of the carpet The fireplace cannot be placed within 37 inches 940 mm of the ceiling When installing a raised fireplace it is imperative that the support stand is strong enough to hold t...

Page 14: ...ee specs below on top of it Tile or another non combustible material forms the top layer of the hearth A decorative trim CEMENT BOARD The cement board can be fastened to the front of the unit with self drilling metal screws It is safe to screw to the outer border of the fireplace Cement board for the hearth can be purchased at a local building material store The board must have a k value of 7 69 B...

Page 15: ...r the particular requirements Table 1 Vent part numbers Simpson Duravent SD Selkirk SEL and Security Chimneys SC must state if galvanized or black wanted PART NUMBERS SD SEL SC Description SD SEL SC Description 908 4DT 6 SV4L6 6 pipe length 911 11 to 14 5 8 pipe adjustable 907 4DT 9 9 pipe length 4DT AJ 4 to 10 pipe adjustable 906 4DT 12 SV4L12 12 pipe length SV4LA12 11 2 to 12 pipe adjustable 904...

Page 16: ...C 12 in 30 cm Clearance from permanently closed window to prevent condensation D 24 in 60 cm Vertical clearance to ventilated soffit located above the terminal within a horizontal distance of 2 ft 60 cm from center line of terminal E 18 in 45 cm Clearance to unventilated soffit F 12 in 30 cm Clearance to outside corner G 12 in 30 cm Clearance to inside corner H 3 ft 91 cm within a height of 15 ft ...

Page 17: ... see Figure 19 will assure the proper support and spacing for the vent pipe as it passes through the wall Installations in Canada require that a wall thimble be used for passing through walls and ceilings All sealing and vapour barriers must comply with local building codes When planning an installation it is necessary to select the proper length of vent pipe for the particular requirements The co...

Page 18: ... 90 elbows Also a shorter vent system will perform better than a longer one The vent restrictor controls the amount of air moving through the vent pipe Longer vertical vent lengths necessitate greater restriction position 1 is open and position 5 is maximum restriction Figure 20 shows the vent restrictor settings required relative to the length of vent pipe The vent restrictor is located on the ri...

Page 19: ...tion The air gap prevents excessive heat from possibly melting the vinyl siding 5 Horizontal pipes must be supported every 3 feet 914 mm Plumber s all round strap will suffice 6 When running horizontal pipe clearances to combustibles must be maintained 11 2 inches 38 mm sides 11 2 inches 38 mm bottom and 2 inches 51 mm top Step 1 Set the fireplace in the desired location Check to determine if wall...

Page 20: ...end from the vent cap assembly to the outer wall of the vent pipe Bend any remaining portion of the strap back towards the vent cap Security Secure Vent uses a twist lock cap Step 5 Position the horizontal vent termination in the center of the 10 inches 25 4 cm square hole and attach to the exterior wall with the four screws provided The arrow on the vent termination should be pointing up Run a be...

Page 21: ... flashing to the roof with roofing nails Use a non hardening sealant between the uphill edge of the flashing and the roof Insure the roofing material overlaps the top edge of the flashing Verify that you have at least the minimum clearance to combustibles at the roof line STEP 8 Continue to add pipe sections until the height of the vent cap meets the minimum code requirements Refer to Figure 24 an...

Page 22: ...nsions in the same manner as shown in Figure 19 plumber s tape connected to wall strap Wall strap 45 elbows x2 Nails Ceiling firestop Ceiling Second floor Use clearances to as defined by appliance and vent pipe manufacturers 4 Any occupied areas above the first floor including closets and storage spaces which the vertical vent passes through must be enclosed The enclosure may be framed and sheet r...

Page 23: ...ure all ducting meets local building codes Figure 28 Ducting Options ducted from upper floor to lower floor from lower floor to upper floor Figure 29 More Ducting Options ducted to outside to another room on an interior wall Initial Installation QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY DUCTING The option of ducting allows heat from the fireplace to be transferred to a different area The maximum total length for ...

Page 24: ...m this plug Figure 30 Wiring Diagram For Fan Control CAUTION Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation Verify proper operation after servicing Fan Control Black Black Black Short Black Long Black White White Green Yellow Electrical Power Cord Green 120 F 49 C Temperature Sensor Fan Figure 31 Wiring Diagram For Gas Valve ...

Page 25: ... isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1 2 psig 3 45 KPa Always check for gas leaks with a soap and water solution after completing the required pressure test TO TEST VALVE PRESSURES The pressure taps are located on the left side of the valve Turn ...

Page 26: ...ide the top liner out from the lip on the baffle then remove it from the unit of soot A small amount on the bottom side of the logs is normal Remove and replace the logs in the same manner described in this section If new more embers and rock wool is required contact your nearest ENVIRO dealer Never operate the fireplace with the glass door removed Figure 34 This is how the fire box looks with onl...

Page 27: ...eft ledge in the firebox see Figure 34 and the left ledge on the bottom log see Figure 35 The large end must be flat against the left brick liner Figure 37 The top of the far left log has a hole that rests on the pin and ledge of the back left log see Figure 36 The bottom of the far left log rests against the base of the left andiron The top of the far right log has a hole that rests on the right ...

Page 28: ...re 39 The back right log sits on the center ledge and pin of the bottom log see Figure 35 and leans against the back left log The back end of the front left of center log has a hole that rests on the left burner pin see Figure 34 and the front end rests on the ledge on the front right of center log see Figure 38 Figure 40 The front left log has a notch at it s wide end This notch rests on the hori...

Page 29: ...e type of ember material supplied with this fireplace Due to the irregular size of the ember material there may be more than required Use of other foreign materials on the burners may create dangerous conditions Figure 41 Complete log set up with embers Figure 42 DV50DX complete log set up with embers burning Figure 42 The DV50DX burning with a good flame NOTE While the glass is still removed it i...

Page 30: ...ely 1 25 mm this is done in order to slide the venturi out of the venturi box Remove the burner from the firebox 4 Four 4 screws along the top of the air deflector hold it in place remove the screws and the deflector 5 Remove the ten 10 screws around the perimeter that hold the valve tray in place and remove the valve tray 6 On either side of the fan there is a screw fastening the fan mount to the...

Page 31: ...lem with thermopile circuit Check gas line pressure Check for flame impingement in thermopile If low see Pilot will not remain lit Check thermopile for minimum of 300mV when burner is switched on Check wiring to thermostat for breaks Flame lifting Leak in vent pipe Check for leaks in vent connections Improper vent configuration Check vent configuration with manual Terminal may be recirculating flu...

Page 32: ...Cord 115V EC 042 S I T Pilot 1 8 Tube with End Ferrules 30 043 Termination Cap 50 018 7 Blank Orifice 73 50 343 Embers need to order 2 sets 50 491 8 Convection Blower 115V 50 514 9 Door Latch Mechanism requires 2 sets 50 632 10 Door Handle Set requires 2 sets 50 635 11 Dual bulb door gasket 10 feet 3 05 m 50 634 11 Door Glass Gasket 50 718 12 Pan Burner 50 719 13 Control Panel 50 726 14 Burner Tra...

Page 33: ...33 Parts Diagram DV50DX Components November 2004 ...

Page 34: ...The Cottage Trim Kit Charcoal Inset Piece Carriage Bolts Top Bottom Trim 50 708 The Cottage Trim Kit Antique Copper Inset Piece Carriage Bolts Top Bottom Trim 50 709 The Cottage Trim Kit Pewter Inset Piece Carriage Bolts Top Bottom Trim 50 710 The Cottage Trim Kit Gold Inset Piece Carriage Bolts Top Bottom Trim 50 711 The Cape Cod Arch With Opening Doors Fire Screen Painted 50 712 On Off Remote Co...

Page 35: ...the electrical components and gas components against manufacturing defects Paint is also covered against flaking This offer includes parts and labour for one year and parts only thereafter Your dealer shall make all claims under this warranty in writing When filing a warranty claim please complete the following information on an official warranty claim form TO THE DEALER Name address and telephone...

Page 36: ..._____________________________ MODEL ___________________________________ SERIAL NUMBER ___________________________ DATE OF PURCHASE _____________ dd mm yyyy DATE OF INSTALLATION ___________ dd mm yyyy NATURAL GAS NAT PROPANE LPG INLET GAS PRESSURE _________in wc MAIN BURNER ORIFICE __________ DMS PILOT ORIFICE _________OR________in diam INSTALLER S SIGNATURE ________________________________________...

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