Vermont Castings RHEDV25, Installation Instructions & Homeowner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ourgassupplierfromyour neighbours phone Follow the gas suppliers 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 Instructions Homeowner s Manual Direct Vent Insert Models RHEDV25 RHEDV32 RHEDV42 INSTALLER D...

Page 2: ...an Removal Instructions 6 Installation of Trim Switch for RN RP Gas Valves 7 Adjustment of Levelling Bar 7 Venting and Installation 7 Liner Installation 8 Ceramic Refractory Installation 9 Venting Components 10 Operating Instructions General Glass Information 11 Louvre Removal 11 Glass Cleaning 11 Glass Frame Removal 11 Installation of Logs Burner Lava Rock 11 Large Lava Rock Placement 12 Flame Ad...

Page 3: ...flow of combustion and ventilation air fan must not be obstructed in any way Before installing the gas fireplace insert consideration must be given to the functioning needs of the fireplace The size of the fireplace cavity min 28 W x 21 H x 16 D the design of the chimney a minimum size of 8 x 12 is necessary to accommodate the two 2 3 liners The availability of the gas supply as well as electricit...

Page 4: ...5 mm B5 46 1171 mm C 25 641 mm 28 733 mm 31 787 mm D 17 438 mm 16 428 mm 19 501 mm E 12 305 mm 12 305 mm 12 305 mm F 25 638 mm 28 727 mm 30 762 mm G 13 353 mm 16 406 mm 18 476 mm H 17 447 mm 20 510 mm 22 574 mm I 18 480 mm 21 535 mm 23 603 mm J 19 502 mm 22 561 mm 24 628 mm K 14 371 mm 18 465 mm 19 501 mm Q 18 479 mm 21 539 mm 23 603 mm R 25 641 mm 28 711 mm 29 755 mm S 13 349 mm 16 407 mm 18 476 ...

Page 5: ...as Thermostat Hi Lo 35 000 26 250 High Elevations Input ratings are shown in BTU per hour and are certified without deration for elevations up to 4 500 feet 1 370m above sea level For elevations above 4 500 feet 1 370m in USA installations must be in accordance with the current ANSI Z223 1 and or local codes having jurisdiction In Canada please consult provincial and or local authorities having ju...

Page 6: ...ed control to desired fan speed The fan will now automatically come on every time the fireplace is in operation Should the fan not be needed simply turn off the speed control The appliance when installed must be electrically connected and grounded in accordance with local codes or in the absence of local codes with the current CSA C22 1 Canadian Electrical Code U S Installations follow local codes...

Page 7: ...ce that has a minimum fireplace opening 28 wide x 21 high x 16 deep and has been installed in accordance with the National Provincial State and local building codes and is constructed of noncombustible materials 2 Only HEDVT 8 x 12 or HEDVT 12 x 12 termination kit and flex vent kit HEDVK25 or HEDVK35 is able to be used in this installation Under no circumstances should B vent or C vent be used on ...

Page 8: ...the insulation provided in the termination kit over the two 2 3 flex liners to be attached to the 3 Flue collar and cap of the termination Feed one 3 flex vent from the bottom of the termination up through the 4 sleeve Apply hi temp sealant on the rain cap collar and slide the flex vent over the end of the rain cap collar fastening with the clamp provided Slide the flex liner back down the 4 sleev...

Page 9: ...t be han dled with care Where at all possible two hands should be used when handling 4 Take center refractory and tilt so bottom edge slides into support angle in back of fireplace Fig 20 5 Now press center refractory to back side of fireplace and hold in place 6 Take left or right refractory and align it so leading edge faces outward Place refractory in fireplace side and slide it forward into si...

Page 10: ...rature Sealant x1 A B C High Temperature Sealant D 12 x 12 Vent Termination Kit Model HEDVT 12 x 12 Fit typical 12 13 x 12 13 flue tile Kit Includes A Vent Termination SL x1 B Stainless Steel Clamps 3 3 5 x4 C Hardware Package x1 D High Temperature Sealant Flex Vent Kit Model HEDVK25 Kit Includes Two 2 3 Dia x 25ft long compressed flex vent NOTE Air intake has a blue line on the vent Flex Vent Kit...

Page 11: ...s fireplace glass cleaner After that the glass should be cleaned two or three times during each heating season depending on the circumstances present Clean glass after first two weeks of operation Glass Frame Removal 1 Remove four 4 bottom fastening screws with a 3 8 nut driver Fig 17 2 Lift up and unhook glass frame at the top Log Installation and Burner Lava Rock 1 Remove front glass See Glass R...

Page 12: ... Valve LO H I Turn counterclockwise to increase flame height Turn clockwise to decrease flame height SIT Valve Fig 22 Flame adjustment knob for SIT Valve Temperature Adjustment TN TP Models The HI LO reference on the control knob Fig 23 is to indicate a higher or lower temperature setting This setting controls the heat by reducing then shutting off the flame as the desired temperature is reached P...

Page 13: ...of air will be in the lines When first lighting unit with pilot light it will take a few minutes to purge them selves of this air Once the purging is complete the pilot and burner will light and operate as indicated in the instruction manual Subsequent lightings of the heater will not require such purging When lit for the first time the appliance will emit a slight odor for awhile This is due to p...

Page 14: ...ghting the pilot follow these instruc tions exactly B BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the heater area for gas Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any fireplace Do not touch any electric switch Do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s ph...

Page 15: ... tions Jumper wire accross terminals at wall switch if burner comes on replace defective wall switch If okay jumper wires across wall switch wires at valve if burner comes on wires are faulty or connections are bad B Thermopile may not be 1 Be sure wire connections from thermopile at generating sufficient gas valve terminals are tight and thermopile is millivoltage fully inserted into pilot bracke...

Page 16: ...uple carefully following lighting thermocouple Clean and or adjust pilot for maximum flame impinge ment instructions on thermocouple B Defective automatic valve Turn valve knob to Pilot Maintain flow to pilot operator millivolt meter should read greater than 10 mV If the reading is okay and the pilot does not stay on replace the gas valve Note An interrupter block not supplied must be used to cond...

Page 17: ...s Thermopile Needs A Minimum 325mv Adjust Pilot Flame Height All Wiring Connections Replace Thermopile Thermocouple Needs A Minimum of 14mv Defective Valve Turn To Pilot Meter Should Read Greater Than 100 Mv If Not Replace Pilot Lights With Piezo Ignitor YES YES YES YES Pilot Stays Lit Pilot Lights Main Burner System OK START CHECK Valve Is Turned On On off Switch Is Not Turned On Watch For Ground...

Page 18: ...uire only an occa sional checkup and cleaning and some may require adjustment If repair is necessary it should be per formed by a qualified technician In order to properly clean the burner and pilot assembly turn off the gas to the unit remove the window frame panel and logs exposing the burner and pilot assembly Clean all foreign materials from the top of the burner Check to make sure that burner...

Page 19: ...O T ON OFF 23 a b 21 20 19 14 12 16 9 a b 13 18 17 11 a b 18 10a b 1d 1f 1c 1a 1b 1e 1e 1b 1a 1d 1f 1c 1e 1b 1d 1f 1c 1a 22a b 5 4a b 6 7a b 8a b 0801 Vermont Castings Majestic Products reserves the right to make changes in design materials specifications prices and discontinue colors and products at any time without notice RHEDV25 32 42 Series ...

Page 20: ...PSE Nat 10001822 10001822 10001822 9b Orifice Pilot PSE Prop 10001823 10001823 10001823 10a Pilot Assembly SIT Nat 10000674 10000674 10000674 10b Pilot Assemby SIT Prop 10000675 10000675 10000675 11a Pilot Assembly PSE Nat 10001741 10001741 10001741 11b Pilot Assembly PSE Prop 10001742 10001742 10001742 12 Pilot SIT 10001295 10001295 10001295 13 Pilot w ignitor and cable PSE 10001824 10001824 1000...

Page 21: ... Knob 51882 51882 51882 30 Glass with Gasket 10000803 5459 7 54234 31 Gasket Glass 57316 57316 57316 32 Frame Window 10000137 57192 10000960 33 Remote Switch 53606 53606 53606 34 Remote Wire Harness with Terminals 57265 57265 57265 35 Ceramic Refractory Kit 10000816 10000230 10000996 36 Clamp Frame Window 10000949 Ref Description RHEDV25 RHEDV32 RHEDV42 ...

Page 22: ...t you do not have to remove any piece of brass you just add the external pieces 2 Remove the frame trim from the unit if it is already installed 3 Install trim channels left and right sides by remov ing the two screws that hold the side brass trim and put them back to hold both parts 4 Slide on the trim top channel and fasten it from the back side 5 Remove the two screws that hold the top brass tr...

Page 23: ...6 H x 38 W 673mm x 965mm LP trim dimensions are for openings smaller than 29 H x 41 W 736mm x 1040mm A2 HE25FP Trim For use with RHEDV25 HE25FP Flat face louvres with polished window brass trim Trim Assembly 1 Remove the front glass see Glass Frame Re moval section 2 Install top and bottom brass trim by using the short est black screw Fig 27 28 3 Install bottom decorative plate by simply sliding i...

Page 24: ...ket Fig 31 and install the Bracket into the Cabinet Only for RN RP VALVE units c Install the Control Knobs Extensions onto the appropriate Control Valve Knobs Fig 32 On units fitted with a Honeywell brand control valve the location of the control knobs and the ignitor button may vary slightly from those shown in Figure 32 The Honeywell exten sion pieces are visually different in design and are not...

Page 25: ...ailable from your local dealer When ordering always give the following information Model and serial number part description with finish and part number Key Description HE25BTKP 1 Trim Window Top Bottom w magnets 10000779 2 Top Louvre Assembly 10000780 3 Bottom Louvre Assembly 10000787 4 Control Door 10000786 5 Hinge 52356 6 Glass Side 10000388 7 Glass Front 10000389 8 Ceramic Refractory Bay 100005...

Page 26: ... to frame top Trim Assembly RHESS RHESL and RHESXL Fig 39 1 Install trim channels left and right sides Use two screws to assemble each piece 2 Slide on the trim top channel and fasten it from the back side 3 Install the trim top deflector and use two screws to fasten it Fig 39 40 4 Remove ALL plastic protective covering from brass trim Trim Top Deflector Trim Frame Top Section Side View FP1261a Fi...

Page 27: ...neral Information The Decorative Front Frame should be installed last after all other work such as gas connections venting etc has been completed and thoroughly checked and tested for operation leaks and proper installations requirements Fit decorative frame to the fireplace and fasten Fig 41 Screws Front View FP1263 Fig 41 Frame mounting Plastic on the trim must be removed before mounting onto th...

Page 28: ...t Black 57929 57932 57929 57932 57935 2 Trim Frame Left Flat Black 57927 57930 57927 57930 57933 3 Trim Frame Right Flat Black 57928 57931 57928 57931 57934 4 Trim Top Deflector 1 17634 17634 17634 17634 17634 5 Trim Top Channel 1 50586 50587 17611 17612 52787 6 Trim Side Channel Left 1 50589 50590 17623 17624 52788 7 Trim Facing Inner Top 1 17609 17610 8 Trim Facing Inner Left 1 17620 17619 9 Tri...

Page 29: ...the top channel Use the nuts supplied with the kit 5 Reinstall the two screws to hold the top trim channel Key Description RHEBSLP RHEBSLA RHEBXLP 1 RHEBXLA 1 1 Trim Frame Flat Black 57926 57926 2 Trim Top Deflector 17634 PB 17634 AB 3 Trim Top Channel 57864 57844 4 Trim Side Channel 57862 57843 5 Trim Outer Top Channel 57861 57845 6 Trim Outer Side Channel 57863 57846 7 Fasteners Package Not Show...

Page 30: ...e changes in design materials specifications prices and discontinue colors and products at any time without notice IMPORTANT Only trim panel assemblies approved by Vermont Castings Majestic Products can be used on these products ALL repair parts will be available from your local dealer When ordering always give the following information Model and serial number part description with finish and part...

Page 31: ...Install the Control Knobs Extensions onto the appropriate Control Valve Knobs Fig 49 On units fitted with a Honeywell brand control valve the location of the control knobs and the ignitor button may vary slightly from those shown in Figure 49 The Honeywell exten sion pieces are visually different in design and are not interchangeable with the RN RP knobs shown in Figure 49 2 Install the hanging br...

Page 32: ...e hanging brackets as shown in Figure 51 6 Install top louvre by engaging the oblong holes with the upper tabs of the hanging brackets as shown in Figure 52 7 Install brass trim to the steel frame as shown in Figure 53 Fan Control Box Extension Bracket KT207 Fig 48 Attach the control box to the bracket and install bracket into the cabinet Extension Knobs KT204a Fig 49 Install the knob extensions O...

Page 33: ...2828 AB 3 Top Louvre Grill Assembly 1301199 1341199 1301199 57945 4 Bottom Louvre Grill Assembly 57947 5 Control Door 1301200 1341200 1301200 57946 6 Bottom Louvre Left 1301219 1341219 1301219 7 Bottom Louvre Right 1301218 1341218 1301218 8 Bay Window Frame 1301198 1341198 1409127 1409127 9 Glass Side 1601971 1601971 1601971 1601971 10 Glass Front 1601957 1601957 1601957 1601957 11 Extension Knob ...

Page 34: ...step 3 NOTE The riser kit should only be used with the RHEBSL RHEBXL trim B C A Trim Kit Riser Trim Decorative FP1276 Fig 55 RHEBSL RHEBXL trim kit Riser Trim Dimensions Length A Height B Depth C RHER1 Riser 1 42 1067mm 1 25 6mm 2 55 64 8mm RHER2 Riser 2 42 1067mm 2 50 9mm 2 58 65 6mm RHER5 Riser 5 42 1067mm 5 127 9mm 2 58 65 6mm B8 Arch Door Kits HEADKA Antique Brass Arch Door HEADKP Polished Bra...

Page 35: ...912 1 LP trim to be used with SSP trim SSP trim dimensions are for openings smaller than 30 H x 42 W 781mm x 1089mm LP trim dimensions are for openings smaller than 33 H x 48 W 846mm x 1225mm C2 RHE42FP Trim For use with RHEDV42 RHE42FP Flat face louvres with polished window brass trim Trim Assembly 1 Remove the front glass see Glass Frame Re moval section 2 Install top and bottom brass trim Fig 5...

Page 36: ...nly for RN RP VALVE units c Install the Control Knobs Extensions onto the appropriate Control Valve Knobs Fig 62 On units fitted with a Honeywell brand control valve the location of the control knobs and the ignitor button may vary slightly from those shown in Figure 62 The Honeywell extension pieces are visually different in design and are not interchangeable with the RN RP knobs shown in Figure ...

Page 37: ...ckets KT210a Key Description HE42BTKP 1 Trim Window Top Bottom w magnets 57576 2 Top Louvre Assembly Metallic Black 10000932 3 Bottom Louvre Assembly Metallic Black 10000933 4 Control Door Metallic Black 10000934 5 Plate Decorative Bottom 57551 6 Hinge 52356 7 Glass Side 57405 8 Glass Front 57406 9 Ceramic Refractory Bay 10000854 10 Extension Knob On Off only for RN RP valves 55163 11 Extension Kn...

Page 38: ...nspection the damage is found to be the fault of the manufacturer repairs will be authorized at no charge to the customer parts and or labor Any part and or component replaced under the provisions of this warranty is covered for six months or the remainder of the original warranty whichever is longest This warranty is limited to the repair of or replacement of part s found to be defective in mater...