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WARNING: If the information in these instructions is not followed 

exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, 
personal injury or loss of life. 

Warning: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or 

maintenance can cause property damage, personal injury or loss of 
life. Refer to this manual. Installation and service must be performed 
by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. 

 

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. 

 

Extinguish any open flame. 

 

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 can not reach your gas supplier, call the fire department. 

   Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer,                      

service agency or the gas supplier. 

WARNING: The 

IDV26/IDV33/IDV36 Fireplace Insert 
was designed for installation in a 
solid fuel fireplace that has been 
installed in accordance with 
national, provincial/state and local 
building codes and is constructed 
of noncombustible materials. Do not 
remove any refractory materials 
from any masonry solid fuel 
fireplace. 

The IDV26/IDV33/IDV36 Fireplace 
Insert was designed for installation in a 
zero clearance type listed solid fuel 
burning factory built fireplace. It may 
be necessary to remove the damper 
plate, refractory liners, log grates, 
glass door, and screen rails/mesh. 
Removal of the smoke baffle is 
necessary in most cases. 

 

 

 

Installation Instructions 

Gas Fired Direct Vent Room Heater Inserts 

 

 

 

Listed Certified for USA. and Canada

 

Model Numbers:    
 

IDV26 

 Stock Numbers: IDV26N, IDV26LP, IDV26NE,IDV26LPE 

 

Minimum Fireplace Opening Required: 33

”W x 19-1/2”H x 14-1/4”D Components In 

 

 

 

 

 

           

28”W x 19-1/2”H x 14-1/4”D Components Out 

 

IDV33 

 - Stock Numbers: IDV33N, IDV33NE, IDV33LP, IDV33LPE 

 

 

Minimum Fireplace Opening Required: 26-

1/4”W x 21-3/8”H x 14-3/8”D 

 

IDV36 

 Stock Numbers: IDV36N, IDV36NE, IDV36LP, IDV36LPE 

 

 

Minimum Fireplace Opening Required: 30-

3/4”W x 25-5/8”H x 14-3/8”D 

 

 

 

Are Certified to: ANSI Z21.88-2009, CSA 2.33-2009, CGA 2.17-M91 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FOR YOUR SAFETY

 

Read this complete manual before beginning installation. 

These instructions must be kept with the unit 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. 

A Division of R-Co. Inc. 
2340 Logan Avenue 
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R2R 2V3 
Ph: (204) 632-1962 

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance. 

CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference. 

Printed in Canada March 14, 2014 Part # 26IDV-MAN 

Summary of Contents for IDV26LP

Page 1: ...or installation in a zero clearance type listed solid fuel burning factory built fireplace It may be necessary to remove the damper plate refractory liners log grates glass door and screen rails mesh...

Page 2: ...adhere this product to the walls can react with heat and cause odours It is recommended that you burn your gas fireplace or stove for a minimum of four hours at a time with the fan off if a fan is pr...

Page 3: ...Installation 22 I33LK I36LK Front Face Attachment Installation 23 Surround Installation for IDV33 IDV36 Fronts 24 IDV26 IDV33 IDV36 Wall Coverings 25 IDV26 IDV33 IDV36 Clearance to Combustible Mantels...

Page 4: ...llation IDV26 IDV33 IDV36 59 MQROCK2 MQROCK3 MQRSP4 IDV26 IDV33 IDV36 60 61 MQStone MQRSP8 IDV26 IDV33 IDV36 62 Glass Ember MQ Ember Installation MQRSP8 RSP10 IDV26 IDV33 IDV36 63 Burner System Mainte...

Page 5: ...FTER FIRST SALE Please follow the current ANSI NFPA 70 National Electrical Code in the USA and CAN CSA C22 1 Canadian National Electrical Code in Canada An appliance must be grounded to the steel chas...

Page 6: ...the appliance 15 Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service person The appliance should be inspected before use and at least annually by a professional service person More frequent...

Page 7: ...in the living area outside the bedroom s The carbon monoxide detector shall comply with NFPA 720 B A carbon monoxide detector shall be located in the room that houses the appliance or equipment and sh...

Page 8: ...log grates can be removed from the fireplace before installing the gas fireplace insert Smoke shelves shields and baffles may be removed if attached by mechanical fasteners Trim panels or surrounds mu...

Page 9: ...Width 22 22 Note Valve Control Components can be placed either inside the opening Components In or outside the opening Components Out Units are shipped with Control Components in For instructions on...

Page 10: ...be used with Valve Control Components inside or outside the opening HOWEVER if controls are outside these Clean Views MUST be used to cover valve controls Clean View Kit I26CV1 Picture Frame Clean Vi...

Page 11: ...V1DS IDV26 The Clean View Designer Door and optional surround in this section must be used with Valve Control Components inside the opening as shipped I26CV1DS I26CV1DS with Rectangular Surround I26S1...

Page 12: ...aller Flat Surround Shown dimensioned I26SU installed on unit Refer to Worksheet on next page to trim for use as a 3 sided surround or for a custom layout Components In Components Out Picture Frame Cl...

Page 13: ...I26SU UNIVERSAL SURROUND I26CVPF I26CVPF2 BOTTOM OF UNIT 13...

Page 14: ...ts four 4 places and lower the Clean View kit into place 3 Valve Access To access valve simply remove Clean View Replace Clean View as per item 2 above once adjustments to valve have been completed NO...

Page 15: ...onent List I26S1 I26SPF1 I26SU Surround Qty 4 6 Black Combo Screws Bend Up All 4 Mount Tabs Top Left Top Right Bottom Left Bottom Right Place Surround onto unit and line up holes in mount tabs with ho...

Page 16: ...Off Switch Bracket Remove Fan Control Switch From Current Position Remove On Off Switch and original mount bracket Attach Fan Control Switch Extension Bracket using 2 6 Combo Screws as shown Attach O...

Page 17: ...ove and fasten to side of appliance with a DT Screw Remove Fan Control Switch From Current Position Attach Fan Control Switch Extension Bracket using 2 6 Combo Screws Mount Switch route wiring as show...

Page 18: ...Sizes Min Coverage with Optional I33LK or I33CV Base Unit I33LK I33CV Front Width 26 1 4 34 1 2 32 3 4 Rear Width 21 1 4 21 1 4 21 1 4 Height 21 3 8 24 3 8 22 3 4 Depth 14 3 8 18 3 8 16 3 4 Unit Sits...

Page 19: ...ounds shown here are universal and can be used with the I33CV model Furthermore the I33S4535B and I36S4736B 1 piece Surround was designed to be used as a custom cutout surround Simply trace template a...

Page 20: ...und Sizes Min Coverage with Optional I36LK or I36CV Base Unit I36LK I36CV Front Width 30 3 4 39 37 1 4 Rear Width 25 3 4 25 3 4 25 3 4 Height 25 5 8 28 3 4 27 Depth 14 3 8 18 3 8 16 3 4 Unit Sits Prou...

Page 21: ...ounds shown here are universal and can be used with the I36CV model Furthermore the I33S4535B and I36S4736B 1 piece Surround was designed to be used as a custom cutout surround Simply trace template a...

Page 22: ...ten them to the Clean View kit with the seven 7 screws provided 4 Insert the Clean View Mounting Tab into the Clean View Mounting Slots four 4 places and lower the Clean View kit into place If an Opti...

Page 23: ...should be drilled with the center of the hole at about 3 4 up from the bottom 5 Install the I33LK I36LK Front to the appliance by lowering it onto the side attachments aligning the four 4 Mounting Tab...

Page 24: ...top panel into place The top panel lines up with the three 3 slots behind the top grill Secure the top panel in place with the three 3 pre set screws 5 Once the top panel is secured line up the sides...

Page 25: ...crete board All wall coverings closer than Combustible Materials Line MUST be NON Combustible For more information see Clearance to Combustible Mantels Page CV Surround IDV26 This Side Only IDV26 This...

Page 26: ...erials that can withstand temperatures above 250 F 121 C Non combustible Mantels can be installed at any height above the fireplace opening and thus not restricted to the clearance requires Check your...

Page 27: ...ent or be left flat 2 Using a high quality sealing compound RTV Silicone place a bead of sealant onto the vent or chimney top This will provide a seal against water and rain from entering the existing...

Page 28: ...des along the top of the unit in between the guides and check that it remains flat Fig 2 4 Once the unit is slid back into position use the two screws previously removed to secure the adapter plate Wh...

Page 29: ...eration Cold Climate Mode Intermittent Mode This appliance may run with the pilot continuously running cold climate mode or in intermittent mode For most homeowners the intermittent mode is preferred...

Page 30: ...rt and tighten all screws e g 1 of movement equals to 4 holes Riser Kit Installation Instructions Model No I33R40 I33R44 1 Measure height required to make flush with base of unit Fig 1 If measurement...

Page 31: ...htly upwards 3 Once the top of the door is unlatched pull it outwards and up to unlatch the bottom 4 To re install place the Bottom Door Ledge into the Lower Latch assembly first Then swing the door c...

Page 32: ...nsure that Back Panel Air Deflector is in place on Back Panel See Illustration Place Back Panel up against the back of the Firebox and reinstall the 2 Screws in firebox top Then slide lower Liner Reta...

Page 33: ...ll Back Panel Place Back Panel on the rear ledge inside the firebox 3 Install Side Panels Twist and rotate Side Panels into place Secure with Liner Retainer Clips in top of firebox 4 Replace Baffle Re...

Page 34: ...that are securing it Remove the flat black rear panel if installed at this time 3 Place the Back Porcelain Panel up against the back of the Firebox Do not install backward see Note below and reinstal...

Page 35: ...Screws 2 Remove the 2 DT Screws in the sides of the Firebox holding the Brick Clips in place 3 Tilt and slide the Side Panels into place Reinstall the 2 DT Screws without the Brick Clips 4 Replace Lo...

Page 36: ...ace of the door frame with magnets 1 Place the Overlay over the Glass Door and insert the steel pin through to the Latch Mount Hole 2 Use magnets to secure the lower part of the Overlay Double Door In...

Page 37: ...n the inlet and outlet of the gas valve 7 Turn the gas supply ON and check for leaks DO NOT USE OPEN FLAME FOR THIS PURPOSE Use an approved leak testing solution 8 The appliance and its individual shu...

Page 38: ...has been disconnected 5 To reinstall the burner assembly ensure the surfaces are cleaned and old sealant material removed Use high temp Millpac to seal and secure with the twelve 12 screws 6 Reconnec...

Page 39: ...to draw pilot out from unit Installation is the reverse of these steps Reseal pilot connections to burner pan with orange silicone Valve Removal Disconnect pilot lines and gas supply line from valve o...

Page 40: ...valve connections through the opening Mount Component Panel on opposite side of valve NOTE It is not necessary to disconnect pilot lines and gas supply line from valve to complete this procedure Care...

Page 41: ...Remove Component Panel from fireplace Remove Side Plate and knockout if present see millivolt section Place Component Panel on other side of valve Optional Connect flex Not included Order PN FP15GC to...

Page 42: ...asten Component Panel at top bottom Attach Component Panel and Extended Switch Bracket see millivolt section Procedure is complete MILLIVOLT COMPONENTS OUT IPI COMPONENTS OUT 5 6 Fasten to Component P...

Page 43: ...Bracket Install Component Panel and Fan Switch Extension in new position Remote Receiver Location Warning Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts s...

Page 44: ...rner The fan will now be exposed See photo below 3 Unscrew the 2 screws and remove fan Fan needs to be twisted and rotated slightly See photo below 4 Replace all components and seal Fan Access Cover a...

Page 45: ...IDV26 Fan Wiring IDV26 45...

Page 46: ...s and motor 4 When resealing the Fan Access Panel use High Temp Silicone or Millpac 1 Remove glass door assembly and log set if installed Be sure to handle logs carefully as they become fragile after...

Page 47: ...8VF 119 Grate Bar 4 13 1001 P713SI LP Pilot Assembly LP 1 13 1001 P714SI NG Pilot Assembly NG 1 15 1000 255 1 8 Orifice 1 16 1000 253 1 8 x 3 4 Closed Nipple 2 17 2000 213 1 8 90 Elbow 1 18 1000 P203V...

Page 48: ...hand push in the red ignitor button until you hear a click Now observe closely the pilot burner located on the rear center left hand side of the main burner If a flame has appeared then continue to de...

Page 49: ...here is a connector labeled Motor Connect this Motor connector to the stepper motor on the gas valve if present Left Side of Fireplace Components In As Shipped Components Out Remote Receiver Location...

Page 50: ...The Modulating Servo Motor requires the Remote system to be present Backup Battery Pack This component permits the IPI system to operate without the need for an external AC Adapter power source The a...

Page 51: ...harness Now the circuit is complete So the way it works is that electrical power is supplied to the Remote Receiver module and then proceeds to the Main IPI module Furthermore note that a Backup Batte...

Page 52: ...ion 2 Remote ON OFF and manual HI LO capabilities OPTIONAL For units with remote HI LO capabilities a modulating servo is required to be installed on the valve The connectors to this servo must be con...

Page 53: ...re department LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Stop Read the above safety information on this label 2 Remove batteries from receiver and or Battery Backup Pack 3 Turn off all electric power to the fireplace 4...

Page 54: ...2 3 3 4 4 5 5 7 6 7 6 8 9 10 10 8 8 9 WARNING Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this appliance may result in prop...

Page 55: ...A B C D 1 2 3 4 5 6 4 A B C D WARNING 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 dama...

Page 56: ...has to be lowered into position just behind Logs A and B Log C shall be pulled up to Logs A and B as shown in the picture above A bag of Ember Chunks is supplied with the Log set It is very important...

Page 57: ...nting pins Locate 1 hole on the bottom of Log 6 and place it onto pin of Log 2 Locate 2 holes on the bottom of Log 7 and place onto the pins of Log 5 Place Glow Ember Kit onto front burner tube and em...

Page 58: ...MQRSP8 over burner MQRSP4 MQRSP8 Parts List MQRSP4 Rock Support Ember Plates Assembly Pilot Shield Base Unit As Shipped One screw from the Fan Access Cover Plate is all that is required to mount the...

Page 59: ...ass Ember Installation page for further details Base Unit As Shipped Glass Retainer Pilot Shield Parts List RSP10 Tray and 2 Pilot Shields Glass Retainer 25 1 2 for IDV33 Glass Retainer 30 for IDV36 1...

Page 60: ...rm and ember plates into place as shown in the illustration above Step 1 Place Rocks 4 into position as shown Be sure not to place them directly over top of the burner tube Step 2 Place Rocks 1 into p...

Page 61: ...nto position as shown above Step 6 Place Rocks 1 into position as shown above Step 7 Place Rocks 3 and 4 into position as shown above Finished Rock Set and Burn NOTE If flame impingement on the rocks...

Page 62: ...lass or Lava Rock supplied with unit around firebox bottom WARNING Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this applianc...

Page 63: ...type other than listed below can alter the performance of the unit and is not covered under warranty Note Use only 1 2 glass material on the burner Ember Glass Material from American Fireglass Maximum...

Page 64: ...Brass 1000 255 Brass Nipple Air Shutter Hi Lo Regulator 26IDV CKLP 33IDV CKLP 36IDV CKLP LP Conversion Millivolt 1001 P167SI 30 977 167 51 51 50 1000 253closed 1000 253closed 1000 253closed Fully Open...

Page 65: ...STEP 5 in PART B 5 Remove the 2 screws that hold the pilot to the bracket 6 Remove the 2 screws that attach the pilot bracket to the firebox bottom 7 Remove the pilot bracket to expose the pilot asse...

Page 66: ...new injector is proper for the application The injector size is stamped on the side of the injector near the top LPG injectors have a groove machined around their circumference near the top while NG...

Page 67: ...Gas Conversion for Modulator PART C WARNING WARNING 67...

Page 68: ...ge Check generator with millivolt meter Take reading at generator terminals of gas valve Should read 325 millivolts minimum while holding valve knob depressed in pilot position and wall switch off Rep...

Page 69: ...igner Door Straight Black I26CSS Child Safety Screen Brick and Porcelain Liners IDV26RL Brick Liner IDV26PRL Porcelain Liner Conversion Kits for IDV26 IDV26 Conversion Kits 26IDV CKNG Conversion Kit N...

Page 70: ...Clean View Front Style 1 Black I36CVPW Clean View Front Style 1 Pewter I36CVCV Clean View Front Style 1 Copper Vane I36LK Louvered Front Black Fireplace Accessories for I36CV Fronts I36CV Surround Ki...

Page 71: ...006 P002SI IPI Valve System HI LO NG 1006 P003SI IPI Valve System HI LO LP 1002 P047SI Pilot Assembly LP 1002 P033SI Pilot Assembly NG 1002 P017SI Spark Electrode with Wire 1002 P903SI Electrode Flame...

Page 72: ...s other than in a normal residential environment c damages caused by any unauthorized alteration or repair of the unit affecting its stability or performance d damages caused by improper matching or a...

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