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DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
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.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• 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 cannot reach your gas supplier, call the
fire department.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* manufactured (mobile) home, where
not prohibited by local codes.
* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer.
BHDV37NC, BHDV37PC,
BHDV41NC, AND BHDV41PC
Save this manual for future reference.
®
WARNING: Improper installation,
adjustment, alteration, service, or
maintenance can cause injury or
property damage. Refer to this
manual for correct installation and
operational procedures. For as-
sistance or additional information
consult a qualified installer, ser-
vice agency, or the gas supplier.
— Installation and service must
be performed by a qualified in-
staller, service agency, or the gas
supplier.
— 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.
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- Page 1 DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL BHDV37NC, BHDV37PC, BHDV41NC, AND BHDV41PC 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. FOR YOUR SAFETY...
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Page 2: Safety Information
DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE (NATURAL/PROPANE/LP) SAFETY INFORMATION WARNINGS IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, oper- ate, or service this fireplace. Im- proper use of this fireplace can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosions, electrical shock, and carbon monoxide poisoning. -
Page 3: Product Identification
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Top Louver Panel Nailing Flange Glass Door Assembly Blower Adjustment (Optional Installation) Piezo Ignitor Valve Glowing Embers Lower Louver Panel Figure 1 - Vanguard Direct-Vent Fireplace BHDV Series LOCAL CODES Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence to local codes, use the current National Fuel Gas Code ANS Z223.1, also known as NFPA 54* (USA) or the current CAN/CGA-B149[.1 or... -
Page 4: Pre-Installation Preparation
DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE (NATURAL/PROPANE/LP) PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION LOCATION AND SPACE REQUIREMENTS Determine the safest and most efficient loca- tion for your Vanguard direct-vent fireplace. Make sure that rafters and wall studs are not in the way of the venting system. Choose a location where the heat output is not affected by drafts, air conditioning ducts, windows or doors. -
Page 5: General Venting
PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Continued 13" 29" " " 58" Note : Where two numbers are given the top number is exclusive to the 37" Fireplace and the bottom number is exclusive to the 41" Fireplace Figure 6 - Framing Clearances for Corner Installation Note: There must be a minimum clearance of 18"... - Page 6 DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE (NATURAL/PROPANE/LP) GENERAL VENTING TERMINATION CAP A = clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or balcony [*12 inches (305mm) minimum] B = clearance to window or door that may be opened [12 inches (305mm) minimum] C = clearance to permanently closed window [minimum 12 inches (305mm) recommended to prevent condensation on window] D = vertical clearance to ventilated soffit located above the terminal within a horizontal distance of 24 inches (610mm) from the...
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Page 7: Venting Installation
• Unauthorized modification of the vent- ing system 106517 OWNER’S MANUAL • Installation of any component part not manufactured or approved by DESA International • Installation other than as instructed by these instructions WARNING: This gas fireplace and vent assembly must be vented directly to the outside. -
Page 8: Installation
DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE (NATURAL/PROPANE/LP) VENTING INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLATION FOR HORIZONTAL TERMINATION Determine the route your horizontal venting will take. Note: The location of the horizontal vent termination on the exterior wall must meet all local and national building codes and must not be easily blocked or obstructed. - Page 9 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued 3. Attach vent pipe assembly to the fire- place. Set fireplace in front of it’s per- manent location to insure minimum clearances. Mark the wall for a 10" square hole (for noncombustible ma- terial such as masonry block or con- crete, a 7 "...
- Page 10 DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE (NATURAL/PROPANE/LP) VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Horizontal Termination Configurations Figures 16 through 20 show different con- figurations for venting with horizontal ter- mination. Each figure includes a chart with vertical minimum/maximum and horizon- tal maximum dimensions which must be met. Seal all connections with high tem- perature silicone sealant (outer pipe only) as specified in the second warning statement on page 7.
- Page 11 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Venting with Two 90 Elbows Vertical (V) Horizontal (H 5' min. 2' max. 6' min. 4' max. 7' min. 6' max. 8' min. 8' min. 20' max. 8' max. Figure 19 - Horizontal Termination Configuration for Rigid Venting Using Two 90 Elbows Venting with Two 90 Elbows Vertical (V) Horizontal (H...
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Page 12: Installation For Vertical Termination
DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE (NATURAL/PROPANE/LP) VENTING INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLATION FOR VERTICAL TERMINATION NOTICE: Use rigid pipe only. Flex venting is not to be used with a vertical termination. Determine the route your vertical vent- ing will take. If ceiling joists, roof rafters, or other framing will obstruct the venting system, consider an offset (see Figure 21) to avoid cutting loadbearing members. - Page 13 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued 3. Lower the support box through the hole in the roof until the bottom of the box extends at least 2" below the ceiling (see Figure 23). Align the support box vertically and horizontally using a level. Temporarily tack the support box in place through the inside walls and into the roof sheathing.
- Page 14 DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE (NATURAL/PROPANE/LP) VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Venting with Two 90 Elbows Vertical (V 5' min. 6' min. 7' min. 8' min. Note: Vertical (V Vertical (V Figure 27 - Vertical Rigid Venting Configuration Using Two 90 Elbows ® Note: Install restrictor into 4"...
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Page 15: High Altitude Installation
Consult your local gas company to help de- termine the proper orifice for your location. For assistance with any high altitude instal- lation contact DESA International’s Tech- nical Service Department at 1-800-DESA- LOG (1-800-337-2564). PARTS LISTS FOR VENTING... -
Page 16: Fireplace Installation
DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE (NATURAL/PROPANE/LP) FIREPLACE INSTALLATION WARNING: A qualified ser- vice person must install fireplace. Follow all local codes. CAUTION: This fireplace cre- ates warm air currents. These cur- rents move heat to wall surfaces next to fireplace. Installing fire- place next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating fireplace where impurities (such as to- bacco smoke, aromatic candles,... - Page 17 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 8. Plug in blower power cord. a. If your fireplace system is installed as a freestanding unit with an ac- cessory mantel, determine whether the power cord will exit the left side or the right side of the firebox. In- stall one plastic bushing provided into the 1 "...
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Page 18: Installing Gas Piping To Fireplace Location
DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE (NATURAL/PROPANE/LP) FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE LOCATION WARNING: A qualified ser- vice person must connect fire- place to gas supply. Follow all local codes. CAUTION: For propane/LP units, never connect heater di- rectly to the propane/LP supply. This heater requires an external regulator (not supplied). -
Page 19: Connecting Fireplace To Gas Supply
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY Installation Items Needed • 5/16" hex socket wrench or nut-driver • sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not provided) 1. Open lower louver door panel by gen- tly pulling forward. 2. Route flexible gas line (provided by installer) from equipment shutoff valve to fireplace. - Page 20 DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE (NATURAL/PROPANE/LP) FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) Close equipment shutoff valve (see Fig- ure 37). Pressurize supply piping system by ei- ther opening propane/LP supply tank valve for propane/LP gas fireplace or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas fireplace, or using compressed air.
- Page 21 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING OPTIONAL WALL MOUNTED THERMOSTAT - GWMT1 WARNING: Installation must be done by a qualified installer familiar with low voltage wiring procedures. WARNING: Do not connect this thermostat to any electrical source! Electrical shock and/or fire hazard will occur. NOTICE: The GWMT1 includes 25' of wire for installation.
- Page 22 DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE (NATURAL/PROPANE/LP) FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued REMOVING/REPLACING GLASS DOOR You must remove glass door to install op- tional brick liners, logs, lava rock, and em- ber material. CAUTION: Do not operate this fireplace with a broken glass door panel or without the glass door panel securely in place.
- Page 23 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING OPTIONAL BRICK LINER D8037A/D8041 WARNING: If fireplace has been running, turn off and un- plug fireplace. Let cool before installing brick liner. This brick liner kit is optional. You may purchase brick liner from your local dealer or see Accessories, pages 38 and 39.
- Page 24 DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE (NATURAL/PROPANE/LP) FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING LOGS, LAVA ROCK AND GLOWING EMBERS WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury. Each log is marked with a number.
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Page 25: Operating Fireplace
OPERATING FIREPLACE FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not fol- low these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus- ing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. - Page 26 DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE (NATURAL/PROPANE/LP) OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued After lighting, let pilot flame burn for about one minute. Turn gas control knob on the control valve to ON posi- tion. Turn variable control knob any- where between HI and LO. Slide the selector switch to the REMOTE posi- tion.
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Page 27: Inspecting Burners
OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued OPERATING OPTIONAL GWMT1 WALL MOUNTED THERMOSTAT WARNING: Do not connect the thermostat to a power source. Electrical shock and/or a fire haz- ard will occur. Light the fireplace as instructed in Light- ing Instructions on page 25. Set wall ther- mostat to desired temperature. -
Page 28: Cleaning And Maintenance
DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE (NATURAL/PROPANE/LP) CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: You must keep con- trol areas, burners, and circulat- ing air passageways of fireplace clean. Inspect these areas of fire- place before each use. Have fire- place inspected yearly by a quali- fied service person. -
Page 29: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Note: For additional help, visit DESA International’s technical service web site at www.desatech.com. Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. OBSERVED PROBLEM When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at pilot When ignitor button is pressed, there is... - Page 30 DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE (NATURAL/PROPANE/LP) TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM Burner does not light after pilot is lit Delayed ignition burner Burner backfiring during combustion Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Heater produces a whistling noise when burner is lit Glass soots Fireplace produces a clicking/ticking noise just after burners are lit or shut off Remote does not function...
- Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued WARNING: If you smell gas • Shut off gas supply. • Do not try to light any appliance. • 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.
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Page 32: Replacement Parts
If they can not supply original replacement part(s), call DESA International’s Techni- cal Service Department at 1-800-DESA LOG (1-800-337-2564). When calling DESA International, have ready • your name • your address • model and serial numbers of your fireplace • how fireplace was malfunctioning •... -
Page 33: Specifications
Gas Type Ignition Manifold Pressure Minimum Inlet Supply Pressure Thermal Efficiency Dimension, Inches/mm (HxWxD) Fireplace Carton Weight, lbs/kg Fireplace Shipping 106517 BHDV37NC BHDV37PC 17,000/24,000 Btu/h 17,000/22,000 Btu/h Natural Propane/LP Piezo Piezo 3.5" w.c. 10.0" w.c. 4.5" w.c. 11.0" w.c. 33" x 37" x 18 "... -
Page 34: Illustrated Parts Breakdown
DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE (NATURAL/PROPANE/LP) ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN BHDV37NC BHDV41NC 34-2 34-4 ® 34-3 34-5 34-1 11 (Included in Hardware Pack) 106517... -
Page 35: Parts List
PARTS LIST DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE BHDV37NC BHDV41NC PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 104547-02 Top Outer Casing - 37" 104547-03 Top Outer Casing - 41" 104474-02 Outer Casing - 37" 104474-03 Outer Casing - 41" 104548-02 Bottom Outer Casing - 37" 104548-01 Bottom Outer Casing - 41"... - Page 36 DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE (NATURAL/PROPANE/LP) ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN BHDV37PC BHDV41PC 34-2 34-4 ® 34-3 34-5 34-1 11 (Included in Hardware Pack) 106517...
- Page 37 PARTS LIST DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE BHDV37PC BHDV41PC PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 104547-02 Top Outer Casing - 37" 104547-03 Top Outer Casing - 41" 104474-02 Outer Casing - 37" 104474-03 Outer Casing - 41" 104548-02 Bottom Outer Casing - 37" 104548-01 Bottom Outer Casing - 41" 104479-08BR Firebox Assembly - 37"...
- Page 38 ACCESSORIES Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA International’s Sales Department at 1-800-432-2382. for information. You can also write to the ad- dress listed on the back page of this manual.
- Page 39 OWNER’S MANUAL ACCESSORIES Continued CABINET MANTEL WITH SQUARE LEG STYLING - UNFINISHED GM501U(37")/ GM103U(41") For use with all models. This birch-veneer mantel is unfinished and ready to stain or paint. Complete assembly instructions are in- cluded along with a three-sided brass trim kit. 106517...
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Page 40: Warranty Information
We make no other warranty, expressed or implied. DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for four (4) years from the date of first purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable instructions.