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CDVZ Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
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PLEASE READ THE INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING APPLIANCE.
Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of a Vermont Castings Group fireplace.
IMPORTANT: Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation.
Failure to follow these instructions fully may result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty.
Table of Contents
Installation & Operating Instructions
General Information, Warnings, Cautions ............................................................................................3
Requirements for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts ....................................................................4
Fireplace Dimensions ..........................................................................................................................5
Locating Your Fireplace .......................................................................................................................7
Clearance to Combustibles .................................................................................................................7
Mantels .............................................................................................................................................7
Hearth .............................................................................................................................................8
Framing and Finishing .........................................................................................................................8
Hood Installation ..................................................................................................................................8
Final Finishing .....................................................................................................................................8
Gas Specifications ...............................................................................................................................9
Gas Inlet and Manifold Pressures .......................................................................................................9
High Elevations ....................................................................................................................................9
Gas Line Installation ............................................................................................................................9
Remote ON/OFF Switch ......................................................................................................................9
120V Electrical Hook Up ....................................................................................................................10
General Venting Information
General Venting .................................................................................................................................10
General Venting Information-Termination Location ...........................................................................11
General Information Assembling Vent Pipes .....................................................................................12
36CDVZR Venting - How to Use the Vent Graph ..............................................................................13
Rear Wall Venting Applications & Installation (Exterior outside wall 7” - 20” from rear of unit) ..........13
Rear Wall Vent Installation - Flex Vent PIpe ......................................................................................15
Rear Wall Vent Application (Exterior outside wall 13” - 20” from rear of unit) ....................................16
Rear Wall Vent Application (Exterior outside wall 20” - 32” from rear of unit) ....................................16
Vertical Sidewall Applications & Installation .......................................................................................17
Below Grade Installation ....................................................................................................................19
Vertical Through-the-Roof Applications & Installation ........................................................................20
36CDVZT Vertical Venting - How to Use the Vent Graph ..................................................................22
36CDVZT Top Vent Baffle ..................................................................................................................22
Vertical Sidewall Applications & Installation .......................................................................................23
Below Grade Installation ....................................................................................................................25
Vertical Through-the-Roof Applications & Installation ........................................................................26
Operating Instructions
Glass Information ..............................................................................................................................28
Louvre Removal ................................................................................................................................28
Window Frame Assembly Removal ...................................................................................................28
Glass Cleaning ..................................................................................................................................28
Logs
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Ember Material and Lava Rock Placement .......................................................................................29
Flame & Temperature Adjustment .....................................................................................................29
Flame Characteristics ........................................................................................................................29
Lighting and Operating Instructions ...................................................................................................30
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................32
Fuel Conversion Instructions .............................................................................................................33
Maintenance
Cleaning the Standing Pilot Control System ......................................................................................35
Replacement Parts
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Venting Components ........................................................................................................................................38
Optional Accessories
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Warranty
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Energuide
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