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C E RT I F I E D Chateau ™ Direct Vent Decorative Gas Appliance Model: DVT38S2 Installation Instructions and Homeowner’s Manual INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance. CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference. 20009543 1/07 Rev. 7...
Chateau™ Decorative Gas Appliance Please read the installation & operating instructions before using this appliance. 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 may result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty. Installation &...
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. The DVT38S2 has been approved for mobile home installations. IMPORTANT: PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY Remove any plastic from parts before turning the fireplace...
6" (152mm) a 1/4" (6mm) clearance must be allowed on both sides and top of surround. Fig. 2 Fireplace specifications and framing dimensions for DVT38S2. NOTE: The control box must be located within the same room as the fireplace. Mantel Surround Framing 3 x 12 Control Box Spacer 48���"...
Clearance to Combustibles Top of Unit to Ceiling ... 36” (914 mm) Front of Unit to Combustibles (both sides) Appliance Top Standoffs ... 0” (0 mm) Bottom ... 0” (0 mm) Side Standoffs ... 0” (0 mm) Back Standoffs ... 0” (0 mm) Venting Horizontal Termination through-a-side wall: Vertical Sections:...
DVT38s2nailing flanges 3/17/04 djt 6" (152 mm) Fig. 5 Fireplace framing. FP1467a DVT38s2 framing 6/05 djt other noncombustible face finish material desired when setting the depth of the framing. 4. Attach the fireplace nailing flanges to the frame as shown in Figure 4.
5.5” w.c. Maximum Inlet Pressure 14.0” w.c. Manifold Pressure 3.5” w.c. DVT38S2 Units: GFSN6Q3, GFSE6Q3 20009543 Chateau™ Decorative Gas Appliance ANSI Z21.50b-2005 / CSA 2.22b-2005 Input ratings are shown in BTU per hour and are certified without deration for elevations up to 4,500 feet (1,370m) above sea level.
Chateau™ Decorative Gas Appliance Always check for gas leaks with a mild soap and water solution applied with a brush no larger than 1” (25mm). Never ap- ply soap and water solution with a spray bottle. Do not use an open flame for leak testing.
PILOT HONEYWELL IGNITION MODULE MV/VP PV GREEN ORANGE ORANGE To Receptacle Supplied in Valve Box NOVA SIT 822 VALVE 24 VAC HOT 120 VAC RTN WHITE BLACK YELLOW BLACK GREEN 24 VAC RET 120 VAC HOT 40VA TRANSFORMER FP1225 Fig. 10 Honeywell ignition module. 20009543 Your fireplace is approved to be vented either through the side wall, or vertical through the roof.
Chateau™ Decorative Gas Appliance General Venting Information - Termination Location CFM145a VENT TERMINATION CFM145 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.
Chateau™ Decorative Gas Appliance proper sealing. Be sure to always attach straps on up- per elbow to a structural framing member. For vertical installations, continue installing the pipe as required until pipe is installed up through the ceiling. At this point, you must install a firestop spacer. Pipe Section Fig.
Clearance Sleeve Minimum 2’ (610mm) Section NOTE: Apply high temperature sealant or UL approved FP1453 DVT38s2 high temperature metal adhesive tape as directed on Page Top vent max run 3/17/04 djt Fig. 15 Support straps for horizontal runs. It is always best to locate the fireplace in such a way that minimizes the number of offsets and horizontal vent length of vent pipe from the flue collar of the fire-...
Chateau™ Decorative Gas Appliance Sidewall Installation 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. (Fig. 19) For combustible walls first frame in opening.
Sealing firestop gaps with high temperature sealant will restrict cold air being drawn in around fire- place. STEP 8 Guide the vent terminations 8” and 11” collars into their respective vent pipes. Double check that the vent pipes overlap the collars by 2” (51 mm). Secure the termina- tion to the wall with screws provided and caulk around the wall plate to weatherproof.
When installing the DVT38S2 on an outside wall, the following steps must be taken into consideration. Fail- ure to do so will result in a major reconstruction and CFM Corporation will not be responsible for costs associated with incorrect installation.
2. Install the two (2) brackets, using the sheet metal screws, at the bottom right and left corners of the unit. (Fig. 27) Bracket Sheet Metal Screws Fig. 27 Use sheet metal screws to attach brackets to existing holes under glass frame assembly. 3.
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Chateau™ Decorative Gas Appliance For LP gas venting straight vertical with 20’ (6 m) or more, adjust the primary air to the burner housing as well as the fresh air to the unit by doing the following: 1. Remove glass, logs, glowing embers (if installed). 2.
• A 2’ (610 mm) vertical section must be installed before any offset. A maximum of 20’ (6.1 m) horizon- tal and three (3) 90° elbows may be installed with a minimum of 12’ (3.66 m) vertical section above the flue collar of the unit.
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Chateau™ Decorative Gas Appliance Attic Insulation Shield Base Flanges Ceiling Fig. 35 Attic shield installation. Support Structure Elbow Strap FP263 MBUF 5/9/96 Elbow Strap (must be tight) Angled Strap Angled Firestop Chimney Support Strap (must be tight) FP270/271 CR Series Fig.
Component Horizontal Starter Kit SK8 Chimney Sections SK8 Chimney Elbows Firestop Zero Clearance Sleeve Attic Insulation Shield Chimney Support Round Top Termination Round Top Termination - Extended Flashing Housing Extensions Chase Top Housing Chase Top Housing Horizontal Termination NOTE: The 24”-38” telescopic pipe is only intended for use with the SK8DVSK. * Factory unitized elbow 20009543 Chimney Components...
Fig. 39 Restrictor plate location. FP1469a Glass Cleaning Restrictor Plates Installation Flue Opening Restric- tor Plate Sheet Metal Screws DVT38S2 Use tin snips to cut along slots to make 4¹⁄₂” (114mm) restrictor plate. (Refer to Page 18, Fig. FP1364 restrictor plate 5/23/03 djt 20009543...
Tube (2) FP1580 Log Middle Log Front Right (2) Fig. 41 DVT38S2 log identification. 1. Ensure the four (4) screws that attach the fettle to the burner are secure. 2. Set the andirons in place by hooking the tabs on the back of the andirons over the webs of the fettle.
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Chateau™ Decorative Gas Appliance Andirons Burner Housing Burner Tubes Fig. 42 Ensure fettle is securely attached to the burner hous- ing and set andirons in place. 4. Place the ember material lightly, between each LG291a burner tube assembly and the burner housing, be- tween the joined burner tubes and in front over the attach fettle burner tube and on top of burner tube.
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8. Position the log left grate. (Fig. 47) Hold the log with your left hand with the pointed end toward the right and the flat surface facing down. Set the log on the inside of the fettle toward the left over the overlay and hook the branch and the pointed end of the log through the first and second opening on the fettle by using the second and third tine.
Chateau™ Decorative Gas Appliance Log Front Right Fig. 51 Position log front right. Log Front Upper Right ����� ����� ����� ��� ���� Fig. 52 Position log front upper right. Flame & Temperature Adjustment ����� RN/RP & EN/EP Models ������� For units equipped with ‘HI/LO’ valves the flame �����...
Trim Installation CAUTION: Allow fireplace to cool if it has been in operation. Trim components: 2 each, top frame assembly, bottom trim assembly, right and left trim assem- blies. NOTE: Only one trim set is used when Vista Door is installed. NOTE: Place trim pieces with magnets facing window frame.
Chateau™ Decorative Gas Appliance 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 appliance has a pilot which must be lit manually.
Lighting and Operating Instructions 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.
Chateau™ Decorative Gas Appliance NOTE: Before trouble shooting the gas control system, be sure external gas shut off is in the “On” position. Symptom 1. Spark ignitor will not light A. Defective or misaligned electrode at pilot B. Defective ignitor (Push Button) 2.
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Troubleshooting the Gas Control System SIT 822 Valve with a Honeywell Electronic Ignitor START • Turn Gas Supply Off • Turn On/Off Switch To Call For Heat "on" Power To Module (24V Normal) Spark Across Ignitor Sensor Gap • Turn Gas On Pilot Burner Lights? Spark Stops When Pilot Is Lit?
Chateau™ Decorative Gas Appliance WARNING! This conversion kit shall be installed by a qualified service agency in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and all applicable codes and requirements of the authority having jurisdiction. If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire, explosion or pro- duction of carbon monoxide may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
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10. Install the conversion orifice. 11. Reinstall pilot hood. Be sure to align hood with index tab. 12. Open the control panel and remove the cover by removing two (2) screws. While holding the valve cover plate with one hand, disconnect the wiring to the switch and the pilot indicator.
Chateau™ Decorative Gas Appliance Kit # 20009164 Burner Model Housing Part # DVT38S2RP/EP 20009310 (.1015”) Kit # 20009162 Burner Model Housing Part # DVT38S2RN/EN 30000333 (.052”) Burner and Burner Compartment It is important to keep the burner and the burner compartment clean.
1b (2) 1g (2) CFM Corporation reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, without notice. DVT38S2 Decorative Gas Appliance 20009543 1i (2) 1d (2) 1j (2) 1f (2)
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Bag of Glowing Embers (2 per fireplace) Restrictor Andiron Assembly (4 per fireplace) Fettle (2 per fireplace) Refractory Set Complete (CR Kit DVT38S2) Refractory, Right Side Refractory, Left Side Refractory, Right Hearth (2 per fireplace) Refractory, Left Hearth (2 per fireplace) Refractory, End Hearth (2 per fireplace)
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DVT38S2 (continued) Ref. Description Glass Frame Assembly (2 per fireplace) Knob Extension Pilot/Stat Knob Extension HI/LO Pilot Indicator Ignitor Module Pilot Indicator Plug Switch Rocker Spark Cable Connection Outer Pipe Aluminum Foil Tape Milpack Tube (not shown) Screw #1/4-20 x 1.5 Black Pan Quad (Glass Frame Screw) Tube, Pilot 1/4”...
Accessories 3 x 12 Control box Spacer ‘G’ Position the DVT38S2 fireplace in the rough opening. Measure up from the floor 45¹⁄₄” and attach the control box spacer (G) to the inside of the wall stud. Attach a fram- ing cross piece between the studs, above the control box spacer.
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 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...