Vermont Castings LX32DV(N/P)SB, Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...tenance can cause injury or property damage Refer to this manual For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier Thisappliancemaybeinstalledinanaftermarket permanently located manufactured home USA only or mobile home where not prohibited by local codes This appliance is for use only with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate This a...

Page 2: ... Piping 23 Checking Gas Pressure 25 Electrical Installation 25 Electrical Wiring 25 Remote Wall Switch 26 Glass Removal 27 Log Placement 27 Air Restrictor Adjustment 31 Safety Barrier Installation 32 Facing Installation 33 Operating Instructions 34 What To Do If You Smell Gas 34 Lighting Pilot for the First Time 34 Lighting Pilot 35 Lighting Burner 36 To Turn Off Gas 36 Cleaning and Maintenance 37...

Page 3: ...it is not properly installed by a qualified service person with glass door properly seated and sealed combustion leakage can occur CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning are similar to the flu with headaches dizziness and or nausea If you have these signs the fire place may not have been installed properly Get fresh air at once Have the fireplace inspected and serviced ...

Page 4: ...s Only This product must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter when installed within the Commonwealth of Massa chusetts Flexline installation must not exceed 36 CODE APPROVAL Direct Vent type appliances draw all combustion air from outside of the dwelling through the vent pipe These appliances have been tested by CSA and found to comply with the established standards for DIRECT VENT GAS...

Page 5: ...DV Fireplace Controls Hi Lo Knob Blower Control On Off RS Switch FP2710 GAS PRESSURES HIGH ELEVATIONS Input ratings are shown in BTU per hour and are certi fied without deration for elevations up to 4 500 feet 1 370 m above sea level For elevations above 4 500 feet 1 370 m in USA installations must be in accordance with the current ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 and or local codes having jurisdiction In Cana...

Page 6: ...317 8 810mm Minimum 7 8 22mm for Proper Door Operation 475 8 1210mm Min Rough Opening Height 461 2 1180mm 353 4 910mm 97 8 249mm 125 8 321mm 7 177mm 23 4 71mm 187 8 480mm 101 8 258mm 201 4 515mm 24 610mm Min Rough Opening Depth 413 4 1059mm Min Rough opening Width 1 2 13mm 231 2 597mm 395 8 1006mm 331 4 845mm 47 1195mm 47 1195mm 661 2 1690mm LX32 Dims LX36 Dims 235 333 4 401 2 431 2 5 121 243 453 ...

Page 7: ...t to Sulfur Compounds WARNING The 1 standoffs on back and sides and 6 standoffs on top of fireplace are designed to separate fireplace from framing These standoffs may contact framing but no material may be placed between standoff and side of fireplace PRE INSTALLATION INFORMATION FIREPLACE FRAMING Firebox framing can be built before or after the appliance is set in place Construct firebox framing...

Page 8: ...s due to heat from appli ance Never obstruct the front opening of the fireplace Do not install in the vicinity where gasoline or other flammable liquids may be stored Vent pipe routing See VENTING section found in this manual for allowable venting configurations These units can be installed in a bedroom See National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z233 1 NFPA 54 current edition the Uniform Mechanical Code curr...

Page 9: ... Minimum LX32 39 991 mm LX36 43 1092 mm LX32 30 762 mm LX36 34 864 mm 6 152 mm 12 305 mm Minimum 46 1187 mm 44 1137 mm FP2711 combustible clearances Side Wall Ceiling Combustible Mantel Noncombus tible Facing FP2711 Figure 5 Clearances to Combustible Materials MANTEL CLEARANCES NOTE The combustible area above the facing must not protrude more than 3 4 from the facing If it does it is considered a ...

Page 10: ... overlap the black painted face of fireplace OF F FP2712 secure fireplaces Figure 6 Securing Fireplace to Floor and Framing Studs Framing Framing Adjustable Bracket Adjustable Bracket Screws Screws Screws FP2712 FINISHING MATERIAL NOTE Any remote wiring i e remote control wall switch and optional fan must be done prior to final finishing to avoid costly reconstruction Only noncombustible materials...

Page 11: ...ure 7 WARNING FP1991 remove screws Flue Pipe Cover Flue Pipe Adapter Screws FP1991 Figure 7 Remove 16 Screws from Flue Pipe Adapter and Flue Pipe Cover 4 Remove eight 8 screws securing the flue pipe to the back of the intake box and remove the pipe and gasket Figure 8 5 Replace flue pipe to top of firebox Ensure the gasket is in place and undamaged Secure with eight 8 screws Figure 9 6 Place the f...

Page 12: ...could result in serious injury property damage or loss of life Operation of improperly installed and maintained venting system could result in serious injury property damage or loss of life WARNING NOTICE Failure to follow these instructions will void the warranty This fireplace must be vented to the outside The venting system must NEVER be attached to a chimney serving a separate solid fuel burni...

Page 13: ...System in a Chase below If pipe is enclosed in chase it is not exposed It is very important that the venting system maintain its bal ance between the combustion air intake and the flue gas exhaust Certain limitations apply to vent configurations and must be strictly followed VENTING INSTALLATION WARNING Never run the vent pipe level or downward This may cause excessive temperatures which could cau...

Page 14: ...U h 30kW 36 91cm for appliances 100 000 BTU h 30kW 6 15cm for appliances 10 000 BTU h 3kW 9 23cm for appliances 10 000 BTU h 3kW and 50 000 BTU h 15kW 12 30cm for appliances 50 000 BTU h 15kW C Clearance to permanently closed window 12 305mm recommended to prevent window condensation 12 305mm recommended to prevent win dow condensation D Vertical clearance to ventilated soffit locat ed above the t...

Page 15: ...orizontal Dimension From the Outside Face of the Wall to the Back of the Fireplace Vertical Dimension From the Floor of Unit to the Center of the Horizontal Vent Pipe Dimensions in Feet VENTING INSTALLATION Outside Corner Inside Corner Termination Clearances Termination clearances for buildings with combustible and noncombustible exteriors G Combustible 6 152 mm Noncombustible 2 51 mm F Combustibl...

Page 16: ... pipes and fittings have special twist lock connections Assemble the desired combination of pipe and elbows to the appliance adaptor with pipe seams oriented towards the wall or floor Twist lock Procedure The female ends of the pipes and fittings have three locking lugs indentations These lugs will slide straight into matching slots on the male end of adjacent pipes and fittings Push the pipe sect...

Page 17: ...fer to Page 16 Minimum clearance between vent pipes and combus tible materials is 3 on top and 1 from bottom and sides unless otherwise noted When vent termination exits through foundations less than 20 below siding outcrop the vent pipe must flush up with the siding It is best to locate the fireplace in such a way that minimizes the number of offsets and horizontal vent length WARNING When instal...

Page 18: ...Figures 22 and 23 Dimension A plus B must not be greater than 17 5 2 m For each 45 elbow installed in the horizontal run the length of the horizontal run MUST be reduced by 18 457 mm This does not apply if the 45 elbows are installed on the vertical part of the vent system The maximum number of elbow degrees in a system is 270 Figure 24 A 10 B 7 7 6 FP1959 max run w elbows Figure 22 Maximum Vent R...

Page 19: ... maintain a 4 clearance below snorkel Figure 25 VENTING INSTALLATION FP1965 below grade install 24 Minimum Figure 25 Below Grade Installation Screws Minimum 4 Clearance Ground Window Well Gravel Drain Foundation Wall Firestop FP1965 FP1966 snorkel Figure 26 Snorkel Installation Recessed Foundation Foundation Recess Watertight Seal Around Pipe Sheet Metal Screws Snorkel Wall Screws FP1966 If the fo...

Page 20: ... for required clearances air space to combustibles when passing through ceilings walls roofs enclosures attic rafters etc Do not pack air spaces with insulation Also note maximum vertical rise of the venting system and any maximum horizontal offset limitations Offsets must fall within the parameters shows on Page 16 Figure 13 2 Set fireplace in desired location Drop a plumb line down from the ceil...

Page 21: ...er to Figures 27 29 Whenever possible use 45 elbows instead of 90 elbows The 45 elbow offers less restriction to the flow of the flue gases and intake air 5 Place the flashing over the pipe section s extending through the roof Secure the base of the flashing to the roof and framing with roofing nails Be sure roofing material overlaps the top edge of the flashing There must be a 1 clearance from th...

Page 22: ...des not provided A CSA design certified equipment shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection Purchase the CSA design certified equipment shutoff valve from your dealer For propane LP connections only the installer must supply an external regulator The external regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure You must reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11 a...

Page 23: ...nd that you install a sediment trap drip leg in supply line as shown in Figure 34 Locate sediment trap drip leg where it is within reach for cleaning Install in piping system between fuel supply and burner system Locate sediment trap drip leg where trapped matter is not likely to freeze Asediment trap traps moisture and contaminants This keeps them from going into the burner system gas controls If...

Page 24: ...aptured screw clockwise firmly to reseal Do not over torque Check test points for gas leaks FP1979 Millivolt gas valve FP1979 Figure 35 Gas Pressure Check at Gas Valve Pressure Test IN Pressure Test OUT HI LO Knob Pilot Adjustment Screw WARNING Do not use open flame to check for gas leaks ELECTRICAL WIRING This fireplace will work without any electrical supply Elec tricity is only needed to operat...

Page 25: ...th provided NOTE Extended lengths of wire may cause the fireplace not to function properly Longer length of wire is permitted if the wire is made out of larger gauge diameter wire Always check with local code Figure 36 Wiring Diagram for Wall Switch WARNING Do not connect wall switch to heater 110V circuit PILOT HI LO ON OFF FP2919 DV wiring diagram Piezo Ignitor Thermocouple Sparker Thermopile Pi...

Page 26: ...eplace 3 Set glass frame aside Figure 37 Remove Safety Barrier and Glass Frame Glass Frame Safety Barrier Three Tabs Clamps CAUTION FINAL INSTALLATION Each clamp has a quick spring force When reinstalling clamps keep fingers clear DANGER HOT GLASS WILL CAUSE BURNS DO NOT TOUCH GLASS UNTIL COOLED NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO TOUCH GLASS Un panneau vitré chaud peut causer des brûlures Laissez refroidir l...

Page 27: ... Refer to Glass Frame Removal Page 27 WARNING The positioning of the logs is critical to the safe and clean operation of this heater Excessive sooting and other problems may result if the logs are not properly and firmly positioned in the appliance Never add additional logs or embellishments such as pine cones or vermiculite to the heater Only use the logs supplied with the unit Failure to positio...

Page 28: ...gure 39 LG804 LX rear log Rear Log 1 LG804 Figure 39 LG803 LX left rear log Bottom Left Log 2 LG803 Figure 40 5 Place bottom left log 2 on two pins against left side of firebox Figure 40 LG808 Left Mid Log 6 LG808 Figure 41 6 Place left mid log 6 on two left pins on burner assembly Figure 41 FINAL INSTALLATION ...

Page 29: ...e 42 7 Place right mid log 7 on two right pins on burner assembly Figure 42 LG806 LX Top left log Top Left Log 4 LG806 Figure 43 8 Place top left log 4 on two pins on left mid log Figure 43 Right Top Log 5 LG807 Figure 44 9 Place right top log 5 on two pins on middle left log Figure 44 FINAL INSTALLATION ...

Page 30: ... pin Figure 45 LG810 LX rockwool Rockwool LG810 Figure 46 LG811 LX rockwool Rockwool Air Space Under Rear Log 11 Break up rock wool ember material into dime sized pieces Place evenly across both burner surfaces Figure 46 Do not exceed 1 2 depth of coverage For best flame and glow do not block air space between burners and logs with rock wool FINAL INSTALLATION ...

Page 31: ...rame Removal Page 27 2 Using a Phillips screw driver loosen the screw that secures the air restrictor Do not back the screw all the way out 3 Slide the baffle on top of the restrictor plate such that it blocks a percentage of the grill opening Refer to the chart for recommended settings NOTE All the settings above are based on the testing at the factory and provided as a guide for startup On certa...

Page 32: ...les enfants toucher le panneau vitré A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns from the hot viewing glass is provided with this appliance and shall be installed Une barrière visant à réduire le risque de brûlure par le hublot chaude est fournie avec cet appareil et doit être installé DANGER CERTIFIED SAFETY BARRIER 1 Remove barrier screen from packaging 2 Hang barrier screen over the three ta...

Page 33: ...tion followed by a dampened towel dampened with clean water only followed by a dry towel without using soap Do not use ammonia or ammonia based glass cleaner on the firescreen as these types of cleaners may damage the finish of your firescreen Minor finish scratches and fingerprints can be removed by applying 50 50 vinegar and water solution before lighting the heater Any fingerprints left on the ...

Page 34: ...ied service technician Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion D Do not use this appliance if any part of it 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 that has been under water FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING LIGHTING PILOT FOR THE FIRST TIME INITIAL LIGHTI...

Page 35: ...Keep knob fully depressed for a few seconds Release and check that pilot continues to burn If the pilot does not stay lit repeat steps 1 and 2 Figure 50 Pilot Position Check for gas leaks in each of the following locations Pipe from the gas supply line connection to the gas valve Burner connections Field made joints gas shutoff valve Pilot Factory made joints Each joint or connection All joints on...

Page 36: ...to ignite PILOT POSITION Depress and turn knob to pilot position to keep burner off while maintaining the pilot light Figure 53 Depress and turn knob clockwise to OFF position Figure 54 TO TURN OFF GAS Figure 53 Pilot Position LIGHTING BURNER PILOT O F F PILOT O N PILOT O F F P I L O T ON FP1935 control knob pilot OFF ON RS Figure 54 Off Position WARNING The control is fitted with a safety interlo...

Page 37: ...or three times a season Use a mild glass cleaner to clean the door DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS THEY WILL DAMAGE THE GLASS SURFACE PILOT AND BURNER FLAMES Visually check pilot and burner flames periodically Refer to Figure 55 for typical burner flame Refer to Figure 56 for typical pilot flame FIREBOX CLEANING 1 Carefully remove log set and embers from combustion chamber 2 Vacuum burner compartment...

Page 38: ...s may be used CAUTION Always use gloves when handling broken glass WARNING Make sure the glass panel edges do not touch any metal parts during thermal expansion FP2722 Lx blower LX32 LX36 BLOWER FP2722 White Hi Temp OFF Variable Fan Control ON White Hi Temp Fan Limit Switch N O White Hi Temp Blower Motor Black White Green 110 115 V A C Blower Plug Commande de ventilateur variable Blanc Hi Temp lim...

Page 39: ... REMEDY 1 Replace battery 2 Check connections to ignitor Replace ignitor if ignitor connections are good but there is no spark 3 Check for spark arcing from the elec trode to pilot Adjust and retighten 4 Replace with new wire 1 A Check for proper connection of thermocouple to rear of valve B Check thermocouple output 2 Bleed line Contact dealer 3 Check shutoff valve and gas supply LPG tank 1 Check...

Page 40: ... 25 26 27 28 29 17 18 2 3 1 6 7 4 5 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 30 11 510528 LX parts 9 LX32 LX36 WARNING Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this appli ance may result in property damage or personal injury ...

Page 41: ...01 44D0501 18 Wire Harness Female 1 44D0500 44D0500 44D0500 44D0500 19 SIT 820 Nova Valve 1 37D0117 37D0118 37D0117 37D0118 20 Knob Extension Hi Lo 1 43D0095 43D0095 43D0095 43D0095 21 Knob Extension On Off 1 43D0094 43D0094 43D0094 43D0094 22 Pilot Assembly 1 37D0018 37D0019 37D0018 37D0019 23 Front Burner Assembly 1 51D0037K 51D0037K 51D0037K 51D0037K 24 Rear Burner Assembly 1 51D0431K 51D0431K ...

Page 42: ...extured Black Vintage Iron Decorative Fronts Description LX32 LX36 Available Door Option Black Rolling O Decorative Arched Facing LX32RBL LX36RBL no Textured Black Rolling O Decorative Arched Facing LX32RTB LX36RTB yes Vintage Iron Rolling O Decorative Arched Facing LX32RVI LX36RVI yes Firescreen Doors Textured Black Fire Screen Doors LX32FDDTB LX36FDDTB Vintage Iron Fire Screen Doors LX32FDDVI LX...

Page 43: ...ONENTS FOR 4 X 65 8 Duravent Selkirk 4 x 61 2 Metal Fab For more information about or instructions for the venting components referenced please contact the component manufacturer Selkirk Corporation www selkirkcorp com or 800 992 8368 Duravent www duravent com or 800 835 4429 Metal Fab Inc www metal fabinc com or 316 943 2351 ...

Page 44: ...ength galvanized 46DVA 36 903 4DT 36 4D36 3 6 48 Pipe Length galvanized 46DVA 48 902 4DT 48 4D48 4 6 81 2 Pipe Extension galvanized 46DVA 08A 4DT AJ 4 6 16 Pipe Extension galvanized 46DVA 16A 4DT AJ14 5 6 45 Elbow galvanized 46DVA E45 945 4DT EL45 4D45L 6 6 90 Elbow galvanized 46DVA E90 990 4DT EL90 4D90L 7 6 Adjustable Roof Flashing 0 12 6 12 46DVA F6 943 4DT AF6 4DF 8 6 Storm Collar 46DVA SC 953...

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Page 46: ...days to comply with the above requirements provided however that during said thirty 30 day period a battery operated carbon monoxide detector with an alarm shall be installed MASSACHUSETTS RESIDENTS ONLY 2 Approved Carbon Monoxide Detectors Each carbon monoxide detector as required in accordance with the above provisions shall comply with NFPA 720 and be ANSI UL 2034 listed and IAS certified 3 Sig...

Page 47: ...ill also be void if the appliance is not operated and maintained according to the operating instructions supplied with the appliance and does not extend to 1 firebox burner assembly damage by accident neglect misuse abuse alterations negligence of others including the installation thereof by unqualified installers 2 the costs of removal reinstallation or transportation of defective parts on the ap...

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