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GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. Direct Vent Models: 33XDV, 36XDV, 39XDV Installation Instructions and Homeowner’s Manual INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance. CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference. 9383...
XDV Direct Vent Gas Fireplace PLEASE READ THE INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of a CFM Corporation fireplace. IMPORTANT: Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation. Failure to follow these instructions fully may result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty. Installation &...
Installation & Operating Instructions This gas appliance should be installed by a qualified installer in accordance with local building codes and with current CSA-B149.1 Installation codes for Gas Burning Appliances and Equipment. For USA Installations follow local codes and/or the current National Fuel Gas Code. ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.
If a Trim Kit is going to be installed on the fireplace, the brick or tile will have to be installed flush with the edges of the fireplace. 33XDV / 36XDV / 39XDV Certified To ANSI Z21.88-2005 / CSA 2.33-2005...
XDV Direct Vent Gas Fireplace The gas line connection can be made with properly tinned 3/8” copper tubing, 3/8” rigid pipe or an ap- proved flex connector. Since some municipalities have additional local codes, it is always best to consult your local authority and the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 in the USA or the CSA-B149.1 installa- tion code.
The EB-1 Electrical junction box has been fitted stand- ard on this model to allow for the easy connection of an optional fan kit. To connect the EB-1 box to the house electrical supply follow the steps below. 1. Unscrew the retaining screw from the EB-1 base plate and remove the EB-1 assembly from the appliance.
XDV Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 3. Connect the white wire from the wall switch or wall thermostat to the white wire terminal from the elec- tronic module. Connect the black wire from the wall switch or the red wire from the wall thermostat, to the red wire terminal from the electronic module.
Top Vent Application Restrictor Plate When the 33XDV or 36XDV models are installed as top vent fireplaces with a minimum 12” (305 mm) rise, the restrictor plate must be installed to give better flame appearance. This restrictor plate is shipped with the 33/36XDV and is located below the access control panel.
XDV Direct Vent Gas Fireplace General Venting Information - Termination Location VENT TERMINATION CFM145a A = Clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or balcony B = Clearance to window or door that may be opened C = Clearance to permanently closed window D = Vertical clearance to ventilated soffit located above the terminal within a horizontal distance of 2’...
Termination Clearances Termination clearances for buildings with combustible and noncombustible exteriors. Inside Corner Combustible 6" (152 mm) Noncombustible 2" (51 mm) Balcony - with no side wall Combustible & Noncombustible 12" (305 mm) *NOTE: Termination in an alcove space (spaces open only on one side and with an overhang) is permitted with the dimensions specified for vinyl or non-vinyl siding and soffits.
XDV Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Twist Lock Pipes When using CFM Corporation twist-lock pipe it is not necessary to use sealant on the joints. The only areas of the venting system that need to be sealed with high temperature silicone sealant are the sliding joints of any telescopic vent section used in the system.
XDV Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Finished Wall Fig. 25 Side view of final unit location. Rear Wall Vent Installations - FP1005 Flex Vent Pipe Side View Vent Termination 1/25/00 djt Follow Steps 1 and 2 on Page 15. Step 3 Install the 4”...
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• The maximum number of 90° elbows per side wall installation is three (3). (Fig. 28) • If a 90° elbow is fitted directly on top of the fireplace flange, the maximum horizontal vent run before the termination or a vertical rise is 36” (914 mm). (Fig. 3 x 90°...
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XDV Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Vertical Sidewall Installation Twist Lock Pipe 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.
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FP1182 Fig. 36 Horizontal length requirement. STEP 7 Apply high temperature sealant to 4” (102 mm) and 7” (178 mm) collars or the termination one inch away from the end. Guide the vent termination’s 4” and 7” collars into their respective vent pipes. Double check that the vent pipes overlap the collars by 2”...
XDV Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Below Grade Installations When it is not possible to meet the required vent ter- minal clearances of 12” (305 mm) above grade level a snorkel kit is recommended. This allows installation depth of down to 7” (178 mm) below grade level. The 7”...
XDV Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Glass Information Only glass approved by CFM Corporation should be used on this fireplace. • The use of any non-approved replacement glass will void all product warranties. • Care must be taken to avoid breakage of the glass. •...
Log Center Right (A51) 10009383 ����� ����� ������ ����� ��� XDV Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Log Identification Chart LOGS 33XDV 36XDV Log Rear Log Center Right Log Right Top Log Front Log Cross Over Center Log Left Top Log Top Center...
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XDV Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 4. Place the log front (A50). Place the two underside holes of the log over the two pin studs of the bracket located at the front of the burner housing. (Fig. 52) 5. Place the log top right (A52). Place the bot- tom round hole onto the knob at the right side of the rear log.
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2. Place the log, center right (B153). Place the two underside holes of the log over the two pin studs of the bracket support center log on the right. (Fig. 55) Figure 56 LG950 Log Front (B155) 4. Place the log, top right (B154). Place the bottom round hole onto the pin of the rear log at the right.
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XDV Direct Vent Gas Fireplace NOTE: Refer to Figure 57 for bracket and bend loca- tions. 1. Place the log front right. Hold the log with the pointed end toward the left. Place on top of burner toward the right. Slide the log toward the front until it comes in contact with the bracket at the front of the burner housing behind the burner tube.
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3. Place log rear. The rear log sits in the firebox at an angle toward the left over the rear log bracket and the left side of the burner. (Fig. 59) Set the log on the rear log bracket. Slide the log to the right until the bracket lines up with the left side of the notch on the rear log.
XDV Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Burner Lava Rock Placement Place the contents of the small bag of ceramic burner lava embers on the burner in front of the front logs. Do not place burner lava rock in the inside corners of the front logs.
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Yellow Flames LG959 Red Glow 36XDV 39XDV LG470 Fig. 69 Correct burner flame appearance. 10009383 ����� ����� ��� ������ ���� Yellow Flames ����� ����� ��� ������ ���� Red Glow XDV Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 33XDV Yellow Flames LG953 Red Glow...
XDV Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Lighting and Operating Instructions FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING:If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This heater has a pilot which must be lit manu- ally.
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For Fireplaces equipped with SIT822 Gas Valve (EN or EP) Warning: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result, causing property damage, personal injury and loss of life. For Your Safety, Read the Following Warnings A.
XDV Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Instructions for RF Comfort Control Valve The Comfort Control Valve allows remote control of temperature, fan and flame appearance. NOTE: The antenna should hang in free air away from grounded metal. Operation 1. If the manual switch is in remote position, switch it to LOCAL.
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Delay Timer Mode The shut off delay timer has a maximum of 2 hours and a minimum of zero minutes. To change the timer level, press the time key followed by an arrow key. Pushing the key once will change the timer by 10 minutes. Auto Mode In the AUTO mode, the room temperature, set tem- perature, flame and fan levels will be shown.
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XDV Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 2. Slide the Remote/Local switch to REMOTE and teach the valve a transmitter (refer to Item 6, page 32). The Error Code will clear itself after approxi- mately 1¹⁄₂ minutes and return to normal operation. LED Count Service Action Replace valve...
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Comfort Valve system control sequence of operation with transmitter Local Path If manual switch is set to LOCAL, did main burner light? Transmitter con- trols fan Turn pilotstat knob to PILOT to turn off main burner Turn pilotstat knob to OFF to turn valve completely 10009383 Set manual switch...
XDV Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Troubleshooting the Gas Control System NOTE: Before troubleshooting the gas control system, be sure external gas shut off is in the “On” position. WARNING: REMOVE GLASS FRONT BEFORE DOING ANY GAS CONTROL SERVICE WORK. SYMPTOM 1.
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Normal Operation ON/OFF Switch Closed? Safe Start Check On? 0 Sec Purge Ignition Trial: 30 sec Spark ON Pilot Valve ON. Has Flame been Detected within 30 sec? Spark Off. Main Valve ON. Pilot Flame Continuously Monitored Pilot Flame Sense OK? ON/OFF Switch Opened? Pilot and Main Valve OFF? 0 sec Post Purge?
XDV Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Conversions must be completed by qualified personnel Fuel Conversion Instructions To convert the XDV units for use with a different gas fol- low these instructions. Before proceeding, turn control knob on valve to “OFF” and turn gas supply OFF. Turn OFF any electricity that may be going to the appliance.
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Shutter Burner Pan Retaining Screw Shutter Front View CO103 Fig. 77 Remove air shutter from burner pan. Gas Conversion LP: Rear air shutter fully open. Air shutter 2/15/99 djt Front air shutter fully open. 7. Reinstall burner housing assembly and front burner tube.
XDV Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 4. Reinstall pilot hood and be sure to align with index tab. 5. Turn the gas supply valve and gas valve on and test for leaks. Use a 50/50 solution of liquid soap and water to test for leaks at gas fittings and joints. Apply water/soap solution with brush only - do not over apply.
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Shutter Burner Pan Retaining Screw Air Shutter Front View Fig. 86 Remove air shutter from burner pan. CO103 Gas Conversion 5. Install conversion air shutters on burner pan. Re- Air shutter place air shutter retaining screw. Adjust both air shut- 2/15/99 djt ters.
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XDV Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Kit # Model 20011506 39XDVRP Kit # Model 20011505 39XDVRN 20011504 39XDVEN Table 1 Injector Orifice Size Matrix Conversion to Natural Gas Burner Orifice Front Part # Rear 20007347 (.059”) (.086”) Conversion to LP Burner Orifice Front Part # Rear...
Burner and Burner Compartment It is important to keep the burner and the burner compartment clean. At least once per year the logs and lava rock/ember material should be removed and the burner compartment vacuumed and wiped out. Remove and replace the logs as per the instructions in this manual.
XDV Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 33XDV 1 36XDV 9a,b • CFM Corporation reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, without notice. 33XDV/36XDV/39XDV 1 39XDV 6a,b 22a,b 23a,b 9383...
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33XDV/36XDV/39XDV Ref. Description Log Set (Complete) Log Rear Log Center Right Log Right Top Log Front Log Cross Over Center Log Left Top Log Top Center Log Front Right Log Front Left Log Overlay Volcanic Lava Rock (1lb pkg) Embers Package...
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XDV Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 33XDV/36XDV/39XDV Ref. Description 33b. Orifice Pilot LP RF 34a. Pilot Assembly Nat. RF 34b. Pilot Assembly LP RF Thermopile (RF) Pilot Tubing w/Fittings PSE Ignitor Piezo Honeywell Valve SIT 820.662 (RN) Valve SIT EN Valve HW RFN Conv RV8310E Flexible Gas Line w/ON/OFF Shut-off Manifold Tubing w/fittings (not shown)
Optional Accessories Available Fan Kits FK12 Fan Assembly 1. Open louvre assembly bottom. 2. Install FK12 fan in back of unit between hearth sup- ports. (Fig. 90) 3. Secure fan on velcro strips. 4. Power to the fan can be supplied by plugging the supply lead into a conveniently located wall socket or by using a hard-wired EB-1 connector box.
Model Functions Controlled ON/OFF ON/OFF and Temperature IMTFK Wall mounted thermostat control Ceramic Refractory Panels Unit Kit Model and Finishings Sandstone 33XDV GAHC3I0 GAFC3I0 36XDV GAHC3J0 GAFC3J0 GABC3J0 GAGC3J0 39XDV GAHC3K0 GAFC3K0 GABC3K0 GAGC3K0 Take care when handling the refractory panels as they are fragile until held in place and supported.
PRODUCT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY All Vermont Castings gas stoves, gas inserts, and gas fireplaces, and all Majestic brand gas fireplaces equipped with an Insta-Flame Ceramic Burner, or standard steel tube burner. BASIC WARRANTY CFM Corporation (hereinafter referred to collectively as the Company) warrants that your new Vermont Castings or Majestic Gas Fireplace/ Stove is free from manufacturing and material defects for a period of one year from the date of purchase, subject to the following conditions...