Vermont Castings RFSDV24, Installation Instructions And Homeowner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ow 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 PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING APPLIANCE INSTALLER CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION FOR YOUR SAFETY Installation and service must be pe...

Page 2: ...nts 16 Operating Instructions Glass Information 17 Window Frame Assembly Removal 17 Glass Cleaning 17 Log Set and Lava Rock Material Installation 17 Flame Temperature Adjustment 19 Flame Characteristics 19 Lighting Operating Instructions 20 Instructions for RF Comfort Control Valve 21 Troubleshooting 25 Maintenance Cleaning the Standing Pilot Control System 26 Replacement Parts 27 Installation in ...

Page 3: ...onal fan kit has been installed place the fan switch in the OFF position during this time Proposition 65 Warning Fuels used in gas woodburn ing or oil fired appliances and the products of combustion of such fuels contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects and other repro ductive harm California Health Safety Code Sec 25249 6 RFSDV24 RFSDV34 Certified To ANSI Z21...

Page 4: ...xhaust vent terminal for the horizontally vented gas fueled heating appliance or equipment The sign shall read in print size no less than one half 1 2 inch in size GAS VENT DIRECTLY BELOW KEEP CLEAR OF ALL OBSTRUCTIONS Inspection The state or local gas inspector of the side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment shall not approve the installation unless upon inspection the inspector observe...

Page 5: ... framing dimensions A D I H B K J G F E C 3550 RFSDV34 dims Ref RFSDV24 RFSDV34 A 23 584 mm 26 667 mm B 28 730 mm 31 800 mm C 16 422 mm 19 492 mm D 27 695 mm 30 762 mm E 9 241 mm 10 254 mm F 13 352 mm 15 394 mm G 4 102 mm 4 114 mm H 23 584 mm 26 667 mm I 11 292 mm 13 333 mm J 16 422 mm 19 495 mm K 6 152 mm 6 162 mm ...

Page 6: ...ntal run also has restrictions Before starting the installation become familiar with vent ing instructions starting on Page 9 Gas Specifications Max Min Input Input Model Fuel Gas Control BTU h BTU h RFSDV24RN Nat Millivolt Hi Lo 20 000 14 000 RFSDV24RP Prop Millivolt Hi Lo 20 000 15 000 RFSDV34RFN Nat Comfort Control 30 000 21 000 RFSDV34RFP Prop Comfort Control 30 000 22 500 Gas Line Installation...

Page 7: ... ON OFF switch assembly on either the rear right or rear left side of the fireplace 1 Remove the screw at the back of the cabinet top either on the left or the right side of the fireplace 2 Position switch assembly onto the back of the fire place then fasten two 2 screws as shown in Figure 3 3 Attach wiring under the clips on the rear casing Fig 4 and install wiring through the rear opening of the fir...

Page 8: ...utlet 3 91cm 3 91cm J Clearance to nonmechanical air supply inlet 6 15cm for appliances 10 000 6 15cm for appliances to building or the combustion air inlet to any Btuh 3kW 12 30cm for 10 000 Btuh 3kW 9 other appliances appliances 10 000 Btuh 3kW and 23cm for appliances 10 000 100 000 Btuh 30kW 36 91cm Btuh 3kW and 50 000 Btuh for appliances 100 000 Btuh 30kW 15kW 12 30cm for appliances 50 000 Btu...

Page 9: ...assemble the joints we suggest putting a lubricant Vaseline or similar on the male end of the twist lock pipe prior to assembly TWL100 Twist Lock Pipe 3 12 99 djt Male End Female End Screw Holes TWL100 Fig 7 Twist lock pipe joints Outside Corner Inside Corner Termination Clearances Termination clearances for buildings with combustible and noncombustible exteriors G Combustible 6 152 mm Noncombusti...

Page 10: ...l rise is 3 914 mm Fig 9 Vertical Sidewall Applications How to Use the Vent Graph The vent chart should be read in conjunction with the following vent installation instructions to determine the relationship of the vertical and horizontal dimensions of the vent system 1 Determine the height of the center of the horizon tal vent pipe exiting through the outer wall Using this dimension on the Sidewal...

Page 11: ...ngular variation 270 1 2 3 4 270 FP1239 Fig 12 Maximum elbow usage STEP 1 Locate vent opening on the wall It may be necessary to first position the fireplace and measure to obtain hole location Depending on whether the wall is combustible or noncombustible cut opening to size Fig 13 For combustible walls first frame in opening Combustible Walls Fig 13 Cut a 9 H x 9 W 240 x 240 mm hole through the ext...

Page 12: ...lace and using ap propriate venting component s attach to fireplace with three 3 screws Fig 16 Follow with the installation of the inner and outer elbow Again secure joints as described on Page 8 FSDV Step 4b 8 26 02 rjs FP1509 Bead of Sealant Fig 16 Horizontal vent length STEP 5 Measure the horizontal length requirement including a 2 51mm overlap ie from the elbow to the outside wall face plus 2 5...

Page 13: ...e observed If installing a snorkel a minimum 24 610 mm vertical rise is necessary The maximum horizontal run with the 24 610 mm vertical pipe is 36 914 mm This measurement is taken from the collar of the fireplace or transition elbow to the face of the exterior wall Refer to the Sidewall Vent Graph for extended horizontal run if the vertical rise exceeds 24 610 mm 1 Establish vent hole through the ...

Page 14: ...ows 10 3 m 1 x 45 elbows 8 2 6 m 2 x 45 elbows 7 2 1 m A minimum of an 8 2 4 m vertical rise Two sets of 45 elbows offsets within these vertical installations From 0 to a maximum of 8 2 4 m of vent pipe can be used between elbows Fig 22 7DVCS must be used to support offsets Fig 22 This application will require that you first determine the roof pitch and use the appropriate starter kit Refer to Vent...

Page 15: ...ant to 4 and 7 collars If there is a room above ceiling level firestop spacer must be installed on both the bottom and the top side of the ceiling joists If an attic is above ceiling level a 7DVAIS Attic Insulation Shield must be installed The enlarged ends of the vent section always face downward Fig 25 TWL101a Twist Lock Pipe 2 8 99 djt 8 Sheet Metal Screws 3 per joint Sealant Storm Collar TWL101...

Page 16: ...DVP3564 35 to 64 adjustable length Pipe sections for vertical or horizontal venting Model 7TDVP8 4 per box Model 7TDVP12 4 per box Model 7TFSDVP24 Model 7TDVP36 Model 7TFSDVP48 Firestop Spacer Model 7DVFS Attic Insulation Shield Model 7DVAIS Vertical Horizontal Combination Offset Support Model 7DVCS 584B Vent components Starter Kit 2 25 99 djt 584C Vent components 45 degree elbow 2 25 99 djt 10 20...

Page 17: ...ers Do not strike or slam glass Operating Instructions Glass Information Window Frame Assembly Removal Glass Cleaning Release Clamps 2 per side FP1517 Fig 26 Window frame removal After the initial cleaning process the glass should be cleaned two or three times during each operating season depending on the environment in the house Log Set and Lava Rock Material Installation For Model RFSDV24 Refer ...

Page 18: ...og KR8 on top of burner left side Using the bottom holes in the log locate it into the left bracket log locator studs 6 Place front right log KR9 on top of burner right side Use log s bottom holes to locate it into the right bracket log locator studs 7 Place burner lava rock on top of burner between the em ber log and the two front logs 8 Place top left log KR11 onto locator notches Ensure the log...

Page 19: ...vice and adjustment Flame Characteristics Flame Temperature Adjustment Turn counterclockwise to decrease flame height Turn clockwise to increase flame height HV102 Honeywell hi lo knob 4 5 99 djt Fig 29 Flame adjustment knob for Honeywell valve F584 703 Honeywell PSE pilot flames 3 8 1 2 10 13 mm F584 703 Fig 30 Correct pilot flame appearance RFN RFP Models For units equipped with the Honeywell Rad...

Page 20: ...low 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 phone To Turn Off Gas To ...

Page 21: ...fan control FP1037 Honeywell comfort valve 3 22 00 djt LOCAL REMOTE O N PILOT OFF L E D Piezo Ignitor Local Remote Switch Pilotstat Knob LED Antenna Fig 32 Comfort control valve FP1037 Plug Motor Top Cap 7 If the manual switch is in the LOCAL position the valve will be at the highest fixed pressure setting The transmitter will control the fan only Shut Off Procedure If the manual switch is in the R...

Page 22: ...n in the AUTO mode push the time and down keys simultaneously for at least 3 seconds To Change Batteries 1 Remove cover on the backside of the transmitter Install 3 AAA batteries as shown and reattach cover 2 Once steps 1 3 in OPERATION are completed receiver valve and transmitter are now ready Press any button on transmitter for recognition process to occur between the receiver valve and transmit...

Page 23: ...he Error Code will clear itself after approxi mately 1 minutes and return to normal operation If the setting is above room temperature on the transmitter does the main valve and fan turn on If the setting is below room temperature on the transmitter does the main valve and fan turn off Turn pilotstat knob to OFF to turn valve completely off Auto Path Yes Yes No If the manual switch is set to REMOT...

Page 24: ...inute wait period Cycle switch once and leave in remote Press any key on transmit ter for recognition operation Local Path Move switch from local to remote Press any key on transmitter Move switch back to local Yes Yes If the manual switch is set to REMOTE press the mode but ton to display ON Does transmitter con trol the main burner and fan Does transmitter change levels of flame height fan speed ...

Page 25: ...djust pilot flame height All Wiring connections Replace thermopile Thermocouple needs a minimum 14mV Defective valve Turn to pilot meter should read greater than 100mV 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 Wall switch is not turned on Watch for grounded wires Thermopile needs a minimum 325mV ...

Page 26: ...mbly thermopile millivolt gas valve Most of these components may require only an occasional checkup and cleaning and some may require adjustment If repair is necessary it should be performed by a qualified technician 1 Turn off pilot light at gas valve 2 Allow fireplace to cool if it has been operating 3 Remove window frame assembly Refer to Window Frame Assembly Removal section 4 Remove logs 5 Vacu...

Page 27: ...1b 1h 1g 1b 3550 RFSDV24 34 Parts 7 02 RFSDV24 RFSDV34 2 4 19 CFM Corporation reserves the right to make changes in design materials specifications prices and discontinue colors and products at any time without notice RFSDV24 34 Units V21A00 V21B00 U21K00 U21L00 Ref Description RFSDV24 RFSDV34 1 Log Set Complete 10003538 10001763 1a Log Ember Bed KR7 1b Log Front Left KR13 KR8 1c Log Front Right KR...

Page 28: ...t Assembly PSE Prop 10001742 RMH 10 Pilot w Electrode Cable PSE 10002501 11a Pilot Tube w fittings PSE 10003279 11b Pilot Tube w fittings SIT 10001296 12 Manifold Tube w fittings not shown 10002492 57318 13a Thermopile Radio Frequency 20002400 13b Thermopile RN RP 53373 53373 14 Ignitor Piezo Honeywell Valve 20000062 20000062 15 Transmitter 20002047 16 Manifold Assembly not shown 10003207 10000824 17...

Page 29: ...791 10001791 33 Magnet Ceramic Side Doors not shown 10001705 10001705 34 Screen Cabinet Top 10001749 10001749 35 Plate Relief w Gasket Assembly not shown 10002862 10002862 36 Front Grate Assembly Charcoal Gray 10003535 37 Sensor Fan 51704 38 Speed Control 51738 39 Thermocouple SIT 53373 40 Relief Plate w Gasket Assembly Burner Tray 10004192 ...

Page 30: ...d other flammable vapour and liquids This fireplace should not be used as a drying rack for clothing nor should Christmas stockings or decorations be hung on or around the fireplace 9 Under no circumstances should any solid fuels wood coal paper or cardboard etc be used in this fireplace 10 The flow of combustion and ventilation air must not be obstructed in any way 11 When the fireplace is installed di...

Page 31: ...ear of the fireplace Fig 38 The fan mounts over two studs that hold the fan just below the firebox floor Secure the fan in place with two nuts provided 5 Locate the fan speed control junction box on screw studs located on the right side of the cover valve Tighten with nuts provided 6 Install thermal sensor element on screw studs located to the right of the gas valve below the burner base 7 Reinstall ...

Page 32: ...m kit Model RFSDV34TKA is available for the RFSDV34 Freestand ing Fireplace Kit contents 1 Brass window trim 8 Magnets 3 Brass trim rings for the vent pipe joints Installation Procedure 1 Unpack the kit and confirm all parts are present 2 It is very important to remove all the protective plas tic wrap from the brass components 3 Attach the magnets to the trim Fig 40 4 Position trim against the firep...

Page 33: ...33 RFSDV24 34 Freestanding Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 10003550 ...

Page 34: ...34 RFSDV24 34 Freestanding Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 10003550 ...

Page 35: ...er s shop Ifuponinspection thedamageisfoundtobethefaultofthemanufacturer 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 i...

Page 36: ...65 3 RFSDV24RP 65 3 RFSDV24RFN 65 3 RFSDV24RFP 65 3 RFSDV24EN 68 7 RFSDV24EP 68 7 RFSDV34RN 72 1 RFSDV34RP 72 1 RFSDV34RFN 72 1 RFSDV34RFP 72 1 RFSDV34EN 75 2 RFSDV34EP 75 2 2695 Meadowvale Blvd Mississauga Ontario Canada L5N 8A3 800 668 5323 www cfmcorp com CFM Corporation ...