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DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
NATURAL GAS MODEL BHDV34NB
PROPANE/LP GAS MODEL BHDV34PB
WARNING: If the information in this manual is
not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal in-
jury, 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.
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
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 NATURAL GAS MODEL BHDV34NB PROPANE/LP GAS MODEL BHDV34PB WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal in- jury, or loss of life.
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Page 2: Safety Information
WARNING: Any change to this fireplace or its controls can be dangerous. BHDV34NB AND BHDV34PB ® 1. 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. -
Page 3: Product Identification
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Top Louver Panel Nailing Flange Glass Door Assembly Lower Louver Panel Piezo Ignitor Valve Glowing Embers Blower Adjustment (Optional Installation) Figure 1 - Vanguard Direct-Vent Fireplace BHDV Series 106516 OWNER’S MANUAL Vent Opening Standoff Log Set Pilot Assembly Burner Grate Assembly Lava Rock... -
Page 4: Pre-Installation Preparation
Figure 2 - Common Fireplace Locations Fireplace size D x FW x RW 34" " 34 " 14" Figure 3 - Fireplace Bottom Dimensions BHDV34NB AND BHDV34PB ® CLEARANCES Minimum clearances to combustibles for the fireplace are as follows: Back, and sides 0"/mm Perpendicular walls 6"... -
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. - Page 6 Termination Clearances for Buildings with Combustible and Noncombustible Exteriors Inside Corner A = 6" (152mm) Balcony with No Side Wall G = Combustible 24" (610mm) Noncombustible 18" (457mm) Figure 8 - Minimum Clearances for Vent Terminations BHDV34NB AND BHDV34PB ® Continued Fixed Openable Fixed Closed Closed...
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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
9. All connections must be clamped tightly and sealed with high temperature silicone sealant as specified in the sec- ond warning statement on page 7. BHDV34NB AND BHDV34PB ® Figure 9 - Snorkel Termination Figure 10 - Snorkel Termination with Drainage Pipe Snorkel 12"... - 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 Horizontal Venting Vertical (V) Horizontal (H) 37" min. 10" max. Figure 16 - Horizontal Termination Con- figuration for Rigid Venting BHDV34NB AND BHDV34PB ® Horizontal Venting Vertical (V) Horizontal (H) 44" min. 29" max. (30 and 90 only, no vertical pipe) 55"...
- 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
Wall Strap 45 Elbow Ceiling Firestop Figure 21 - Offset with Wall Strap and 45 Elbows BHDV34NB AND BHDV34PB ® Flat Ceiling Installation 1. Cut a 10" square hole in the ceiling us- ing the locating hole as a center point. - 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 5' min. 6' min. 7' min. 8' min. Note: Vertical (V Vertical (V Figure 27 - Vertical Rigid Venting Configuration Using Two 90 Elbows BHDV34NB AND BHDV34PB ® Note: Install restrictor into 4" collar of fireplace as shown. Horizontal (H) 6' max.
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Page 15: High Altitude Installation
VENTING INSTALLATION Continued HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATION Your Vanguard direct-vent fireplace has been AGA tested and approved for eleva- tions from 0-2000 feet and CGA certified for elevations from 0-4500 feet. When installing this fireplace at an elevation above 2000 feet (in the USA), you may need to decrease the input rating by changing the existing burner orifice to a smaller size. -
Page 16: Fireplace Installation
IMPORTANT: Make sure fireplace is level before securing. If fireplace is not level it will not work properly. BHDV34NB AND BHDV34PB ® CHECK GAS TYPE Use proper gas type for the fireplace unit you are installing. If you have conflicting gas types, do not install 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
Install external regulator with the vent pointing down as shown in Figure 34. Pointing the vent down protects it from freezing rain or sleet. BHDV34NB AND BHDV34PB ® CAUTION: Use only new, black iron or steel pipe. Inter- nally-tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas. -
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 5. Light fireplace (see Operating Fire- place, pages 25 through 27). Check all other internal joints for leaks. 6. Turn off fireplace (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 25). BHDV34NB AND BHDV34PB ® Equipment Shutoff Valve Figure 37 - Equipment Shutoff Valve...
- 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 Terminal Wires Battery Clip 9-Volt Battery Figure 44 - Attaching Alkaline Battery to Receiver BHDV34NB AND BHDV34PB ® Installing 9-Volt Battery in Hand- Held Remote Control Unit 1. Remove battery cover on back of re- mote control unit. 2. Attach terminal wires to a 9-volt alka- line battery (not included).
- Page 23 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING OPTIONAL BRICK LINER D8037A 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 34 and 35.
- Page 24 NOTICE: Do not put lava rock on burner or under burner. Placing lava rock on burner could cause performance problems. BHDV34NB AND BHDV34PB ® 7. Pull ember material apart into pieces no larger than a dime. Place these pieces loosely and sparingly directly...
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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 To lower the room temperature, press the bottom arrow of the TEMP button. At higher settings the heater will run longer. BHDV34NB AND BHDV34PB ® IMPORTANT: This remote control has been specially engineered to take an air temperature sample every 5.5 minutes in the auto mode.
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Page 27: Inspecting Burners
BHDV34NB and BHDV34PB. If burner flame pattern differs from that described: • turn fireplace off (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 25) • see Troubleshooting, pages 29 through 31 Figure 60 - Typical Flame Pattern for models BHDV34NB and BHDV34PB... -
Page 28: Cleaning And Maintenance
Refer to Removing/Replacing Glass Door on page 22 of this manual when removing glass door for cleaning. BHDV34NB AND BHDV34PB ® WARNING: Only parts sup- plied by the manufacturer should be used when replacing broken or damaged glass door panel (see Replacement Parts , page 32). -
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 spark at pilot but no ignition Pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released... - Page 30 Glass soots Fireplace produces a clicking/ticking noise just after burners are lit or shut off Remote does not function BHDV34NB AND BHDV34PB ® POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Burner orifice clogged 2. Inlet gas pressure is too low 3. Thermopile leads disconnected or im- properly connected 4.
- 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
DESA International’s Technical Service Department at 1-800-DESA LOG (1-800-337-2564). You can also visit DESA International’s technical service web site at www.desatech.com. BHDV34NB AND BHDV34PB ® WIRING DIAGRAM CAUTION: Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous opera- tion. -
Page 33: Specifications
Dimension, Inches/mm (HxWxD) Fireplace (Actual size of firebox. Measurements do not 32 include nailing flanges or stand-offs). Carton Weight, lbs/kg Fireplace Shipping 106516 BHDV34NB BHDV34PB 17,000/24,000 Btu/hr 17,000/22,000 Btu/hr Natural Propane/LP Piezo Piezo 3.5" w.c. 10.0" w.c. 4.5" w.c. 11.0" w.c. - Page 34 Dimensions (WxHxD): 56 " x 48 " x 22 IMPORTANT: The above mantel model numbers must end with the letter "C" to fit this fireplace. BHDV34NB AND BHDV34PB ® QQQQQQ QQQQQQ QQQQQQ QQQQQQ QQQQQQ QQQQQQ...
- Page 35 ACCESSORIES Continued DUPLEX OUTLET KIT GA3555 (Not Shown) For recessed installation when accessory blowers are used. BRASS PERIMETER TRIM KIT - GA6090 (Not Shown) Optional three sided brass trim kit covers unfinished edges around fireplace. Provides a finished appearance with the class of brass. BRASS LOUVER KIT D6034 (Not Shown) These louvers will give your fireplace an...
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Page 36: Illustrated Parts Breakdown
DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE (NATURAL/PROPANE/LP) ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN BHDV34NB BHDV34PB 31-3 31-2 31-4 BHDV34NB AND BHDV34PB ® 31-5 31-1 11 (Included in Hardware Pack) 106516... -
Page 37: Parts List
PARTS LIST DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE BHDV34NB BHDV34PB PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 104445-01 Top Outer Casing 105278-01 Outer Casing 105297-01 Bottom Outer Casing 104479-10BR Firebox Assembly M11084-26 Screw, Hex M11084-46 Screw, Hex 105394-01 Louver, Extruded 104443-01 Firebox Support, Right 104486-01 Firebox Support, Left... -
Page 38: 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 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.
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