Vermont Castings DVRT41 Homeowner's Installation And Operating Manual
Vermont Castings DVRT41 Homeowner's Installation And Operating Manual

Vermont Castings DVRT41 Homeowner's Installation And Operating Manual

Direct vent gas fireplace
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INSTALLER/CONSUMER
SAFETY INFORMATION
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL
BEFORE INSTALLING AND
USING APPLIANCE
WARNING!
IF THE INFORMATION IN THIS
MANUAL IS NOT FOLLOWED
EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLO-
SION MAY RESULT CAUSING
PROPERTY DAMAGE, PER-
SONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF
LIFE.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Installation and service must
be performed by a qualified
installer, service agency or
the gas supplier.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL
GAS:
Do not try to light any
appliance.
Do not touch any electric
switch; do not use any phone in
your building.
Immediately call your gas
supplier from your neighbor's
phone. Follow the gas suppliers
instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas
supplier call the fire
department.
DO NOT STORE OR USE
GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAM-
MABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS
IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR
ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.
INSTALLER: DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL - LEAVE FOR HOMEOWNER
Direct Vent
Model: DVRT41
Homeowner's Installation and
Operating Manual
CFM Specialty Home Products
410 Admiral Blvd. • Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5T 2N6 • 905-670-7777
www.majesticproducts.com • www.vermontcastings.com
C E RT I F I E D
10006740 1/05 Rev. 2

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  • Page 1 IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. INSTALLER: DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL - LEAVE FOR HOMEOWNER Direct Vent Model: DVRT41 Homeowner's Installation and Operating Manual CFM Specialty Home Products 410 Admiral Blvd. • Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5T 2N6 • 905-670-7777 www.majesticproducts.com •...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    DVRT41 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace PLEASE READ THE INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING APPLIANCE. Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of a CFM Specialty Home Products fireplace. IMPORTANT: Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty.
  • Page 3: Installation & Operating Instructions

    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. If the unit is being installed in a mobile home, the installation should comply with the current CAN/CSA Z 240.4 code.
  • Page 4: Fireplace Dimensions

    DVRT41 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Fireplace Dimensions (Installed as Top Vent) Electrical Access Fig. 2 Fireplace specifications and framing dimensions. Rough Opening Depth S - Rough Opening Width Rough Opening Height Ref. DVRT41 41” (1041mm) 37” (940mm) 36” (914mm) 24 ”...
  • Page 5 Fireplace Dimensions (Installed as Rear Vent) Electrical Access Fig. 3 Fireplace specifications and framing dimensions. 10006740 Rough Opening Depth R - Rough Opening Width Rough Opening Height Ref. DVRT41 41” (1041mm) 37” (940mm) 36” (914mm) 24 ” (622mm) 7” (178mm) 6” (152mm) 1 ”...
  • Page 6: Clearance To Combustibles

    DVRT41 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Clearance to Combustibles Top of unit to ceiling ... 36” (914mm) Front of unit to combustibles ... 36” (914mm) Appliance Top of standoff ... 0” (0mm) Bottom ... 0” (0mm) Side ... 0” (0mm) Back ... 0” (0mm) Venting Concentric sections of DV Vent ...
  • Page 7: Framing & Finishing

    36,000 25,200 Millivolt Hi/Lo 36,000 27,000 Comfort Control 36,000 25,200 Comfort Control 36,000 27,000 24 Volt Hi/Lo 36,000 25,200 24 Volt Hi/Lo 36,000 27,000 Natural LP (Propane) 5.5” w.c. 11.0” w.c. 14.0” w.c. 14.0” w.c. 3.5” w.c. 10.0” w.c. DVRT41...
  • Page 8: Remote On/Off Switch Installation

    DVRT41 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 1/2” Gas Supply 1/2” NPT x 3/8” Flare Shut-off Valve Fig. 6 Typical gas supply installation. Always check for gas leaks with a mild soap and water solution applied with a brush no larger than 1” (25mm). Never apply soap and water solution with a spray bottle.
  • Page 9: Optional Top Vent Application

    OUTSIDE Fig. 9 EB-1 receptacle. Optional Top Vent Application The DVRT41 fireplace is shipped as a rear vent unit. If the layout requires a top vent, convert the unit following the steps below. 1. Remove the 10 screws securing outer collar adapter to fireplace.
  • Page 10: General Venting

    DVRT41 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Flue Pipe Replace Screws (4) Flue Cover Fig. 12 Replacing flue cover and flue pipe. Your fireplace is approved to be vented either through the side wall, or vertical through the roof. • Only CFM Corporation venting components specifically approved and labelled for this fire- place may be used.
  • Page 11: General Venting Information - Termination Location

    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’...
  • Page 12: General Information Assembling Vent Pipes

    DVRT41 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Termination Clearances Termination clearances for buildings with combustible and noncombustible exteriors. Inside Corner Combustible 6"(152mm) Noncombustible 2"(50mm) Balcony - with no side wall Combustible & Noncombustible 12"(305mm) Fig. 15 Termination clearances. General Information Assembling Vent Pipes...
  • Page 13: Twist Lock Pipes

    Twist Lock Pipes When using 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 collars on the fireplace and termination, and the sliding joint of any telescopic vent section used in the system.
  • Page 14: Rear Wall Vent Installation

    DVRT41 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 20" (508 mm) Rear Vent Top View Max. Fig. 19 Rear vent application, no elbows. 20" (508mm) Max. Rear Vent Top View, Corner Installation Fig. 20 Rear vent application, one 45° elbow. Rear Wall Vent Installation Step 1 Locate and cut the vent opening in the wall.
  • Page 15: Vertical Sidewall Application & Installation

    Finished Wall Fig. 23 Side view of final unit location. Rear Wall Vent Installations - Flex Vent Pipe Follow Steps 1 and 2 on Page 14. Step 3 Install the 4” (102mm) flex vent pipe to the appliance collars described in “General Information Assembling Vent Pipes”, Page 12.
  • Page 16 DVRT41 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace • The maximum number of 90° elbows per side wall installation is three (3). (Fig. 2) • 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”...
  • Page 17 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 com- bustible or noncombustible, cut opening to size. (Fig. 31) (For combustible walls first frame in opening.) NOTE: When using flex vent, the opening will have to be measured according to the 1/2”...
  • Page 18: Vertical Sidewall Installation Flex Vent Pipe

    DVRT41 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Sealing vent pipe and firestop gaps with high temperature sealant will restrict cold air being drawn in around fireplace. Fig. 34 Horizontal length requirement. Step 7 Apply high temperature sealant to 4” (102mm) and 7”...
  • Page 19: Below Grade Installation

    Below Grade Installation When it is not possible to meet the required vent terminal clearances of 12” (305mm) above grade level, a snorkel kit is recommended. It allows installation depth down to 7” (178mm) below grade level. The 7” (178mm) is measured from the center of the horizontal vent pipe as it penetrates through the wall.
  • Page 20: Vertical Through-The-Roof Installation

    DVRT41 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Max. Height 40’ (12.2m) Min. Height 8’ (2.4m) Max. 10’ (3m) Support Straps Every 3’ (.9m) Max. 10’ (3m) Max. Height 40’ (12.2m) Min. Height 8’ (2.4m) Fig. 39 Support straps for horizontal runs. 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 = 270°...
  • Page 21 Typical Roof Support Typical Ceiling Application Fig. 42 Venting supports. Min. 2’ (610 mm) Fig. 43 Minimum termination to roof clearance. 10006740 Support Application Fig. 44 Roof flashing. FP1184 FP1185 DVRT41Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 3 #5 Sheet Metal Screws per Joint Sealant Storm Collar TWL101a...
  • Page 22: Venting Components

    DVRT41 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Venting Components 7TDVRVT - Through the wall Rear Vent Termination Starter Kit - Model 7TDVSK - Sidewall Venting (Twist Lock Pipe) Model 7FDVSK - Sidewall Venting (Flex Vent Pipe) Models 7TDVTK/TV - Hot Touch Termination Kits...
  • Page 23: Operating Instructions

    Glass Information Only glass approved by CFM Specialty Home Products 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. •...
  • Page 24: Installation Of Logs

    FP1482 Left (F10) LG339 Fig. 48 DVRT41 log, burner lava rock, platinum embers and volcanic lava rock placement. DVRT41 Place burner lava rock on the burner in front of the front logs. Do not place burner lava rock in the inside corners of thefront logs.
  • Page 25: Flame Characteristics

    Fig. 51 Correct pilot flame appearance. 10006740 Turn clockwise to decrease flame height Fig. 52 Correct burner flame appearance for DVRT41. PSE Pilot Inspecting the Venting System This appliance venting system is designed and con- structed to develop a positive flow adequate to remove flue gases to the outside atmosphere.
  • Page 26: For Your Safety Read Before Lighting

    DVRT41 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 manually.
  • Page 27: Lighting And Operating Instructions (Sit Valve)

    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.
  • Page 28: Instructions For Rf Comfort Valve

    DVRT41 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.
  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    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 tempera- ture, flame and fan levels will be shown.
  • Page 30 DVRT41 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 2. Slide the Remote/Local switch to REMOTE and teach the valve a transmitter (refer to Item 6, page 1). The Error Code will clear itself after approxi- mately 1 minutes and return to normal operation.
  • Page 31: Comfort Valve System Control Sequence Of Operation With Transmitter

    Comfort Valve system control sequence of operation with transmitter Local Path If manual switch is set to LOCAL, did main burner light? Transmitter controls fan Turn pilotstat knob to PILOT to turn off main burner Turn pilotstat knob to OFF to turn valve completely 10006740 Set manual switch...
  • Page 32: Troubleshooting - Honeywell Vs8421

    DVRT41 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Troubleshooting – Honeywell VS8421 Window Frame Assembly to be Removed Before Service Work START Gas Supply On Pilot Lights With Piezo Ignitor PILOT STAYS LIT PILOT LIGHTS MAIN BURNER SYSTEM OK CHECK • Supply Line Hooked Up •...
  • Page 33: Trouble Shooting The Gas Control System

    Note: Before trouble shooting the gas control system, be sure external gas shut off is in the “On” position. WARNING: Before doing any gas control service work, remove glass front. SYMPTOM 1. Spark ignitor will not light A. Defective or misaligned B.
  • Page 34: Troubleshooting Gas Control (Sit 822 Valve W/Honeywell Ignitor)

    DVRT41 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Troubleshooting the Gas Control System SIT 822 Valve with a Honeywell Electronic Igniter START •TURN GAS SUPPLY OFF • TURN ON/OFF SWITCH TO CALL FOR HEAT "ON" POWER TO MODULE (24V NORMAL) SPARK ACROSS IGNITOR SENSOR GAP •...
  • Page 35: Fuel Conversion Instructions

    Conversions must be completed by qualified personnel Fuel Conversion Instructions To convert the DV360/580 units for use with a different gas follow 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.
  • Page 36: Installation Precautions

    DVRT41 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 4. Remove air shutters from burner pan by removing shutter retaining screw then air shutter. (Fig. 61) 5. For DVRT41 replace only rear air shutter. Natural Gas: Rear air shutter, close half. Front air shutter, fully open.
  • Page 37 Center Plunger Blue - Red - LP Fig. 65 Depressd and turn center plunger. Manifold Assembly Burner Pan Manifold Mounting Screw Orifice Fig. 66 Remove manifold assembly. Rear Burner Orifice: Refer to Conversion Kit Orifice Chart Front Burner Orifice: Refer to Conversion Kit Orifice Chart CO124 Fig.
  • Page 38: Maintenance

    DVRT41 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 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.
  • Page 39: Replacement Parts

    26a,b 63a,b CFM Specialty Home Products reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, without notice. DVRT41 10006740 31a,b 34a,b 69a,b IGNITOR IGNITOR MAJESTIC MAJESTIC LOCAL LOCAL REMOTE REMOTE...
  • Page 40 DVRT41 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace DVRT41 (continued) Ref. Description Log Set DVRT41 (Complete) Log Rear (G7) Log Front Right (G6) Log Front Left (G10) Log Front Center (G9) Log Crossover Left Top (G8) Volcanic Rock Lava Rock - Burner Platinum Embers...
  • Page 41 DVRT41 (continued) Ref. Description Thermocouple - RN/RP 31a. Valve - SIT 822 - EN 31b. Valve - SIT 822 - EP Thermopile - RN/RP Hood Pilot 3 Way 34a. Pilot Assembly SIT Top Conv. - EN 34b. Pilot Assembly SIT Top Conv. - EP 35a.
  • Page 42 DVRT41 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace DVRT41 (continued) Ref. Description Refractory Bay Window 68a. Regulator Head - Nat. 68b. Regulator Head - LP 69a. Label Console 69b. Label Console RF Valve Gasket Base Burner Plate Relief w/Gasket Assembly 72a. Console w/Stud Assembly Black 72b.
  • Page 43: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories Available Fan Kits FK12 Fan Assembly 1. Open louvre assembly bottom. 2. Install FK12 fan in back of unit between hearth supports. (Fig. 72) 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.
  • Page 44: Remote Controls

    DVRT41 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Remote Controls Optional remote control units are available to control different functions of the appliance. Model Functions Controlled MRC1 ON/OFF MRC2 ON/OFF and Temperature MRC3 ON/OFF and Temperature control with a digital display and a programmable...
  • Page 45: For Use In Mobile Homes: Model Dvrt41Rmh

    For Use in Mobile Homes: Model DVRT41RMH This appliance may be installed as an OEM installation in a manufactured home (US only), or a mobile home; it must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and the manufactured home construction and safety standard Title 24 CFR Part 3280, or Standard for Installation in Mobile Homes CAN/ CSA Z240 MH.
  • Page 46 DVRT41 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 8. Remove the compression fitting which holds the aluminium tubing in the pilot assembly. This will reveal the pilot orifice which must be replaced with the one provided in the conversion kit. 9a. Units with SIT valve (Refer to illustrations in the...
  • Page 47: Warranty

    PRODUCT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY All Vermont Castings gas stoves, gas inserts, and gas fireplaces, and all Majestic or Northern Flame brand gas fireplaces equipped with an Insta-Flame Ceramic Burner, or standard steel tube burner. BASIC WARRANTY CFM Specialty Home Products (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...
  • Page 48: Efficiency Ratings

    Efficiency Ratings Model EnerGuide Ratings Fireplace Efficiency (%) DVRT41RN DVRT41RP DVRT41RFN DVRT41RFP DVRT41EN 66.1 DVRT41EP 66.1 CFM Specialty Home Products 410 Admiral Blvd. • Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5T 2N6 • 905-670-7777 www.majesticproducts.com • www.vermontcastings.com Steady State (%) D.O.E. Fan-OFF Fan-ON (AFUE%)

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