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DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
PROPANE/LP GAS MODEL CHDV34PA
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 state or local codes.
*Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer.
NATURAL GAS MODEL CHDV34NA
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 assis-
tance or additional information con-
sult a qualified installer, service
agency, or the gas supplier.
— Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified installer,
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 NATURAL GAS MODEL CHDV34NA PROPANE/LP GAS MODEL CHDV34PA 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...
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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 Piezo Ignitor Valve Lower Louver Panel Glowing Embers Blower Adjustment (Optional Installation) Figure 1 - Comfort Glow Direct-Vent Fireplace CHDV Series 105983 OWNER’S MANUAL Vent Opening Standoff Log Set Lava Rock Grate Assembly ON/OFF/REMOTE Switch... -
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 Comfort Glow direct-vent fire- place. 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" Figure 6 - Framing Clearances for Corner Installation Note: There must be a minimum clear- ance of 18" above top of louver opening when installing a television or entertainment center above the fireplace. Top of Louver Opening Ref. - 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
VENTING INSTALLATION WARNING: Read all instruc- tions completely and thoroughly before attempting installation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury, property damage or loss of life. Operation of im- properly installed and maintained venting system could result in serious injury, property damage or loss of life. -
Page 8: Installation
DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE (NATURAL/PROPANE/LP) VENTING INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLATION FOR HORIZONTAL TERMINATION 1. 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 Note: Vertical restrictors must be installed in all vertical installations. 1. 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 load bearing 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.
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Page 14: High Altitude Installation
DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE (NATURAL/PROPANE/LP) VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Note: Install restrictor into 4" collar of stove as shown. Venting with Two 90 Elbows Vertical (V Horizontal (H) 5' min. 6' max. 6' min. 12' max. 7' min. 18' max. 8' min. 20' max. Note: Vertical (V ) + Vertical (V ) = 20'... - Page 15 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Comfort Glow Rigid Venting (Cont.) Number Description CSVK Snorkel Rigid Vent Kit Includes: 7" x 30 Elbow, 7" x 4' Galvanized Pipe, 7" x 90 Elbow, 7" Adjustable Galvanized Pipe (7-12"), Wall Thimble, 36" Snorkel Termi- nation, RTV Silicone and 28 Screws CRVF Roof Rigid Vent Kit Includes: Flue Restrictor, Storm...
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Page 16: Fireplace Installation
DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE (NATURAL/PROPANE/LP) FIREPLACE INSTALLATION NOTICE: This fireplace is in- tended for use as supplemental heat. Use this fireplace along with your primary heating system. Do not install this fireplace as your primary heat source. If you have a central heating system, you may run system's circulating blower while using fireplace. - 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 manual 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) 1. Close manual shutoff valve (see Fig- ure 37). 2. 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 WIRELESS HAND-HELD REMOTE CONTROL - CGHRC SERIES/CGHRCT SERIES NOTICE: Use only alkaline bat- teries (not included). Installing Remote Receiver 1. Open bottom louver and locate the switch bracket on the left. 2. Unscrew the switch bracket. Lean bracket forward so you are able to ac- cess the back of the remote receiver.
- Page 22 DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE (NATURAL/PROPANE/LP) FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING OPTIONAL BRICK LINER CD8037A 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 retailer or see Accessories, page 34.
- Page 23 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 24: Operating Fireplace
DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE (NATURAL/PROPANE/LP) 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 25: Optional Remote Operation
OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued OPTIONAL REMOTE OPERATION Note: All remote control accessories must be purchased separately (see Accessories, page 36). Follow instructions included with the remote control. Thermostat Control Operation (Optional CGHRCT Only) The thermo- stat control setting on the remote control unit can be set to any comfort level be- tween HI and LO. -
Page 26: Inspecting Burners
DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE (NATURAL/PROPANE/LP) 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 24. Set wall ther- mostat to desired temperature. -
Page 27: Cleaning And Maintenance
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 28: Troubleshooting
DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE (NATURAL/PROPANE/LP) 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 spark at pilot but no ignition Pilot lights but flame goes out when control... - Page 29 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 105983...
- Page 30 DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE (NATURAL/PROPANE/LP) 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 31: Replacement Parts
REPLACEMENT PARTS Note: Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty. PARTS UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized retailers of this product. If they can not supply original replacement part(s), call DESA International’s Technical Service Department at 1-800-DESA LOG (1-800-337-2564). -
Page 32: Illustrated Parts Breakdown
DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE (NATURAL/PROPANE/LP) ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN CHDV34NA CHDV34PA 34-2 34-3 CHDV34NA, PA 34-1 34-4 11 (Included in Hardware Pack) 105983... -
Page 33: Parts List
PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 31 of this manual. DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE CHDV34NA CHDV34PA PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 104445-01 Top Outer Casing 105278-01 Outer Casing 105297-01 Bottom Outer Casing 104479-10BR... - Page 34 DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE (NATURAL/PROPANE/LP) ACCESSORIES Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local retailer. 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. BRICK LINER - CD8037A (Not Shown) This brick liner adds a touch of style to your...
- Page 35 ACCESSORIES Continued BRASS TRIM ACCESSORY GA7090 (Not Shown) Optional with built-in installation. Provides a finished appearance covering rough and/or unfinished mantel or wall opening, edges, etc. CABINET MANTEL ACCESSORY WITH FIREPLACE PERIMETER BRASS TRIM (Not Shown) GMC11F Series - Walnut Finished Hardwood Veneer GMC12U Series - Unfinished Hardwood Veneer...
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Page 36: Warranty Information
WARRANTY INFORMATION Model Serial No. Date Purchased Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory. We reserve the right to amend these specifications at any time without notice. The only warranty applicable is our standard written warranty. We make no other warranty, expressed or implied. DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for two (2) years from the date of first purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable instructions.