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MD38-BV  Homefire

Installation

Figure 7a.  

Wiring for optional air circulating fan kit.

G

L1-WH

L2-BLK

Quick Connect

plug to motor

Wiring for the 

optional

 Fan Kit

All 38 Series Modular fireplaces may be equipped with optional fan or
blower kits for circulating heat into the living space.

Installations in Canada

 which employ the fans must be electrically

grounded in accordance with 

CSA C22.1

 Canadian Electrical Code

Part 1 and/or Local Codes.

Installations in the USA

 which employ the fans must be grounded in

accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with
the National Electrical Code, 

ANSI/NFPA 70-1987.

For more information see the 

Fan Kit Installation Guide

 included

with the fan kit.

NOTE:

If any of the original wire supplied with the appliance is replaced, it
must be replaced with the same type, or its equivalent.

Figure 7b. 

Wiring schematic for optional fan kit.

115/1/60 Supply

G

L1 L2

Embers

Log 'D'

Log 'E'

Log 'A'

Installing the Log Set

Installing the Logs:

The 

MD38-BV 

is supplied with five ceramic fibre logs. Unpack the logs

and handle them very carefully.

1.

Remove the door cover and the glass door.

2.

Place the Back log onto the back log rest as shown below in figure
8a. The log has lip on the bottom which fits into the slot on the log rest.

4.

Place the top logs in position as shown in figure 8b, place the
centre log down first, then the right and left logs.

5.

Start the fireplace. If the flame appears satisfactory, replace the
glass door and door cover.

Figure 8a.

Positioning for the front and back logs.

Figure 8b.

Proper log placement.

NOTES

:

n

If logs are not placed properly, excessive sooting will result.

n

The  surface  of  the  logs  will  crack  due  to  the  heat  from  the

flames. This is a normal occurance.

Flame Shaper

3.

Place the Front log onto the front log rest as shown in figure 8a.
Centre the log from side to side, and push it against the back of
the log rest. Carefully push the log onto the metal spikes on the log rest.

Summary of Contents for MD38-BV

Page 1: ...or s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Warning Improper installation adjustment alteration serviceormaintenancecancause injury or property damage Refer to this manual For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier For Your Safety Do not store or use gasoline or other...

Page 2: ...repairs should be done by aqualifiedcontractor Installations in Canada must conform to the current CAN CGA B 149 1 and 2 Gas Installation Code and local regulations If the optional air circulatingfankitisinstalled itmustbeelectricallygroundedin accordance with CSA C22 1 Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 and or LocalCodes Installations in the USA must conform to local codes or in the absense of local...

Page 3: ...he B Vent manufacturer Clearances The MD38 BV clearances to combustible materials are Top 16 Back 0 Side 1 1 2 Floor 0 Mantle 9 B Vent See Notes Clearance from the top of the fireplace to a combustible ceiling within the fireplace enclosure Refer to page 5 This model requires 2 clearance around the B Vent within the fireplace enclosure Past the enclosure use standard clearance as specified by the ...

Page 4: ...to a wall switch The valve generates its own power on a millivolt circuit Use only low voltage wire and DO NOT connect any external power to it Refer to Figure 26 for wiring requirements Note The switch location must not exceed 30 from the fireplace Figure 4 Gas line access 2 1 2 Gasline access 6 x 2 1 2 1 The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply pipi...

Page 5: ...f energy has prompted us to manufacture many models of fireplaces which are hot fuel and energy efficient Please be aware temperatures over the mantel will rise above normal room temperature and walls above fireplace may be hot to touch We recommend careful consideration be given to the effects of elevated mantel temperatures which may be in excess of product design for example candles plastic or ...

Page 6: ... schematic for optional fan kit 115 1 60 Supply G L1 L2 Embers Log D Log E Log A Installing the Log Set Installing the Logs The MD38 BV is supplied with five ceramic fibre logs Unpack the logs and handle them very carefully 1 Remove the door cover and the glass door 2 Place the Back log onto the back log rest as shown below in figure 8a Theloghasliponthebottomwhichfitsintotheslotonthelogrest 4 Pla...

Page 7: ...he steps above Figure 9 MD38 BV insert INSET 1 Tab INSET 2 Mounting Bracket Fresh Air Flex 4 dia High temp silicone seal Venting Plate Front Slot Removing and Installing the Door Removing the door surround The door surround is held in place by two metal clips at the top and one magnet on each side To remove the surround pull the bottom outwards and lift upwards until the slots A are clear of tabs ...

Page 8: ...del MD38 BV 3 Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to Off Do not force 4 Flip up lower Trim 1 Turn off remote switch 2 Flip down lower trim 1 STOP Read the safety information above on this label 2 Flip down lower trims 3 Push in gas control knob and turn clockwise to OFF 4 Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas Smell for gas including near the floor If you then smell gas STOP Fol...

Page 9: ...any appliance n Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building n Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbour s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions 1 Turn off remote switch 2 Flip down lower trim 3 Turn the switch on the gas control to Off 4 Flip up lower trim 1 STOP Read the safety information above on this label 2 Flip down lower trims 3 Turn switch on t...

Page 10: ... Lighting Instructions See pages 8 and 9 Burner Adjustment The MD38 BV fireplace is equipped with an adjustable burner allowing you to raise or lower the flames Operating the control knob as described below will adjust both the main burner and the ember burner n To raise the flame height turn the black knob located behind the lower trim counterclockwise n To lower the flame height turn clockwise G...

Page 11: ...former Line Volt Supply Replace SV9500 SV9600 Save old Igniter Flame Rod Assembly for service INSET HSI Terminals CHECK Line voltage power Low voltage transformer Limit Controller Thermostat Wiring Air proving switch on combustion air blower system Vent damper if used is open and end switch made MD38 BV I Gas Control Valve Figure 12 Sit Nova 820 gas valve Pilot Burner Adjustment 1 Locate Pilot Adj...

Page 12: ... will cause damage to the Gas Appliance will produce excessive temperatures and will result in a fire hazard Limitations On Liability Limitations On Liability Limitations On Liability Limitations On Liability Limitations On Liability It is expressly agreed and understood that The Companies sole obligation and purchaser s exclusive remedy under this Warranty under any other warranty expressed or im...

Page 13: ...Options and Accessories 1 Add onBayWindow 2 Hand HeldRemoteControl 3 VariableSpeedBlowerKit 4 4 Fan Kit 5 4 PiecePictureFrameSurround PFS 6 3 PiecePictureFrameSurround PFO 7 DoorCover Square DF0 8 DoorCover Arched DFA 9 Horizontal Trim Kits Black Brass Nickel 10 ReplacementLogset ...

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