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Vermont Castings Chateau DVT38S2IN Installation Instructions And Homeowner's Manual

Vermont Castings Chateau DVT38S2IN Installation Instructions And Homeowner's Manual

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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 EXPLOSION
MAY RESULT CAUSING
PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL
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
FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND
LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF
THIS OR ANY OTHER
APPLIANCE.
Chateau
Direct Vent Gas
Fireplace
Model: DVT38S2IN
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Installation Instructions and
Homeowner's Manual
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INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
20011957 9/07 Rev. 1

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  • Page 1: Safety Information

    THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. � � �� � � � � � Chateau ™ Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Model: DVT38S2IN Installation Instructions and Homeowner’s Manual ����� ������� ����� ���� INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance. CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Chateau™ Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 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 &...

  • Page 3: Installation & Operating Instructions

    Installation & Operating Instructions This gas fireplace should be installed by a qualified installer, preferably NFI or WETT (Canada) certified, 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.

  • Page 4: Fireplace Dimensions

    Chateau™ Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Finished Wall 24¹⁄₂” (622 mm) for Flush Install 16” (406 mm) I.D. Minimum Clearance to Combustibles Standard Framing (622 mm) Exterior Side (If installed on outside wall) Only Noncombustible Material in This Area Interior Side Gas Line Connection 15���”...

  • Page 5: Clearance To Combustibles

    Clearance to Combustibles Top of Unit to Ceiling ... 36” (914 mm) Front of Unit to Combustibles (both sides) 36” (914 mm) Appliance Top Standoffs ... 0” (0 mm) Bottom* ... 0” (0 mm) Side Standoffs ... 0” (0 mm) Back Standoffs ...

  • Page 6: Hearth

    (25 mm) Min. Noncombustible materials such as brick or tile may be brought to the edges of the face of the appliance. Gas Specifications FP1357c Model DVT38S2IN Natural Gas AF-4034 w/ DVT38S2IP Propane 1" (25 mm) This side of fireplace must be facing interior 6"...

  • Page 7: Gas Inlet And Manifold Pressures

    Gas Inlet and Manifold Pressures Natural Minimum Inlet Pressure 5.5” w.c. Maximum Inlet Pressure 14.0” w.c. Manifold Pressure 3.5” w.c. High Elevations 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. For elevations above 4,500 feet (1,370m) in USA, installations must be in accordance with the current ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 and/or local codes...

  • Page 8: Control System

    Chateau™ Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Control System The gas control system is located on the right hand side of the firebox behind an access panel and the decora- tive brick panel. The fireplace is operated using only the hand held remote control unit. The system wiring diagram is shown in Figure 11.

  • Page 9: Special Features For Cold Climates

    White or Orange Orange or White Pilot DC Motor AF-4000 Main Power Black Module Pulse/Continuous Button FP1795 Fig. 9 DVT38S2 wiring diagram. 19. Mount electrical wall box containing back-up bat- teries at a convenient location from 3’ (914 mm) to 15’...

  • Page 10: Product View And Features

    Chateau™ Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Remote Control Transmitter Introduction This transmitter operating range is approximately 20 feet (6 m). The transmitter operates on one of 1,048,576 security codes that are programmed into the transmitter at the factory; this transmitter operates on radio frequencies with non- Transmitter ��...
  • Page 11 ����� ���� ��� Screen while de- Screen after 3 sec- pressing ON key ond default Screen while de- Screen after 3 sec- pressing OFF key ond default Screen whild de- Screen after 3 pressing OFF key second default ���� ���� Screen after de- pressing MODE key 20011957...
  • Page 12 Chateau™ Direct Vent Gas Fireplace ��� ���� ���� ���� ���� ����� ���� ���� NOTE: If the appliance is already operating in the ON or THERMOSTATIC modes, engaging the “LOCK-OUT” will not cancel the operating mode. Engaging the “LOCK-OUT” prevents only the manual operation of the transmitter. If in the auto modes, the THERMOSTATIC operation will continue to operate normally.
  • Page 13 Chateau™ Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Operational Notes: The Thermostatic feature on the transmitter operates the appliance whenever the ROOM TEMPERATURE varies a certain number of degrees from the SET TEMPERATURE. This variation is called the “SWING” or TEMPERATURE DIFFERENTIAL. The normal operating cycle of an appliance may be 2-4 times per hour depending on how well the room or home is insulated from the cold or drafts.

  • Page 14: General Venting

    Chateau™ Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Your fireplace is approved to be vented either through the side wall, or vertical through the roof. • Only CFM Corporation venting components spe- cifically approved and labelled for this fireplace may be used. • Venting terminals shall not be recessed into a wall or siding.

  • Page 15: General Venting Information - Termination Location

    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’...

  • Page 16: General Information Assembling Vent Pipes

    Chateau™ Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 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.

  • Page 17: Restrictor Plate Guide

    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.

  • Page 18: Sidewall Applications & Installation

    Chateau™ Direct Vent Gas Fireplace When the vent termination exits through foundations less than 20” (508mm) below siding outcrop, the vent pipe must be flush with the siding. 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- place to the face of the outer wall.
  • Page 19 Vent Opening for Combustible Wall 16¹⁄₄” (413mm) 16¹⁄₄” (413mm) Fireplace Hearth Vent Opening for Noncombustible Wall 11¹⁄₄” (286mm) Fig. 18 Locate vent opening on wall. STEP 2 Measure wall thickness and cut zero clearance sleeve VO584-100 parts to proper length (MAXIMUM 12”/305 mm). As- Vent Opening semble sleeve using #8 sheet metal screws (supplied).

  • Page 20: Sidewall Installation With Stationary Glass Facing Outside

    Chateau™ Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Fig. 21 Horizontal length requirement. Fig. 22 Through the wall. Fig. 23 Secure termination to wall. Support horizontal pipes every 3’ (914 mm) with metal pipe straps. Check fireplace to make sure it is levelled and properly positioned.

  • Page 21: Installation Procedure

    joints as described on Page 16. Sealing firestop gaps with high temperature sealant will restrict cold air being drawn in around fire- place. STEP 6 Before installing the termination, a 2” (51 mm) thick trim or frame is required around the 16¹⁄₄” x 16¹⁄₄” (413 x 413 mm) square opening to allow the vent termination to go directly onto the elbow.

  • Page 22: Vertical Through-The-Roof Applications & Installation

    Chateau™ Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 3. Install the two (2) short brackets, using sheet metal screws, at the top right and left corners of the fire- place window frame. (Fig. 26) NOTE: If top corners of the window frame do not have two (2) pre-drilled holes, you must drill these holes per Step 4.
  • Page 23 plicable. When using the unitized 30°, 45° or 90° elbows, apply 1/4” bead of high temperature, 550°F or higher, sealant (milpack or stove cement) to the joint of the inner pipe (flue pipe) and the straight section as it is impossi- ble to be taped.
  • Page 24 Chateau™ Direct Vent Gas Fireplace This Gas Fireplace has been approved for, • Vertical installations up to 40’ (12 m) in height. Up to a 20’ (6 m) horizontal vent run can be installed within the vent system using a maximum of three (3) 90°...
  • Page 25 Attic Installation Ceiling Installation Fig. 35 Installing firestop spacer. FP593 SR/C Attic Insulation 11/20/97 Shield Base Flanges Ceiling Fig. 36 Attic shield installation. FP263 MBUF 5/9/96 20011957 Elbow Strap Nails (4) Firestop Spacer Joist Angled Strap Joist Fig. 37 Attach straps to a structural framing member. Firestop Spacer Nails (4) FP593...

  • Page 26: Chimney Components

    Chateau™ Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 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”...

  • Page 27: Operating Instructions

    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. • Do not operate appliance with glass front removed, cracked or broken.

  • Page 28: Log, Lava Rock And Ember Placement

    Chateau™ Direct Vent Gas Fireplace firebox. Tilt it carefully toward the side until the piece is in place. Using the two (2) brackets and four (4) screws provided with the refractory kit, fasten each bracket to the top of the firebox on each side. NOTE: Use existing holes in firebox.
  • Page 29 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. (Fig. 42) Repeat process for and- irons on both sides of burner.
  • Page 30 Chateau™ Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 6. Position the log burner overlay. (Fig. 45) The overlay is very fragile and must be handled with extra care. Hold the overlay with the flat surface facing down. The notched corners of the overlay should be on the side of the pilot.
  • Page 31 Figure 48 Log Right Grate (F49) LG504 Figure 49 ����� ����� ����� ���� LG505 Figure 50 Log Front Upper Right (F47) ����� ����� ����� ���� LG506 ����� ����� ����� ����� ���� 20011957 Log Front Right (F48) Chateau™ Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 10.

  • Page 32: Flame Characteristics

    Chateau™ Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Flame Characteristics It is important to periodically perform a visual check of the pilot and burner flames. Compare them to Figures If the flame patterns appear abnormal contact a qualified service provider for service and adjustment. Figure 51 ������...

  • Page 33: Trim Installation

    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.

  • Page 34: Lighting And Operating Instructions (American Flame Automatic Control System)

    Chateau™ Direct Vent Gas Fireplace For Fireplaces equipped with American Flame Automatic Control System (IN or IP) 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 35: Troubleshooting

    If erratic system behavior is observed that cannot be resolved by the methods outlined below, ensure that there is not a transmitter with batteries installed that may be interfering. If a transmitter is packed with batteries installed, its buttons may be depressed sending a constant signal which can interfere with the transmission of desired signals. A transmitter with new batteries can have a range of over 100’...
  • Page 36 Chateau™ Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Troubleshooting American Flame Gas Control System • Main flame will not light • • • • • Flame height adjustment will not work/works backwards • • Room temperature dis- • played on handheld trans- mitter is not correct. (When using thermostatic transmitters only) Unit will not respond in...

  • Page 37: American Flame Gas Control System Error Codes

    American Flame Gas Control System Error Codes Ignition Safety: Protection for Ignition System Error Code: One beep every one second Description of Fault: Warn users if the pilot is not successfully ignited in 60 seconds. How to Clear: Press OFF then ON buttons to re-attempt ignition. What to Check: •...

  • Page 38: Fuel Conversion

    Chateau™ Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 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 ju- risdiction. If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire, explosion or production of carbon monoxide may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
  • Page 39 Index Tab Snap Ring Fig. 56 Remove pilot orifice. 1. Remove two (2) screws holding the pilot assembly to the burner assembly. Move the pilot assembly CO134 toward the back wall. AF pilot orifice 3/07 2. Using a back-up wrench, disconnect the gas supply fitting near the right rear corner of the firebox.
  • Page 40 Chateau™ Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 22. Turn on gas supply and operate valve with remote control as needed to indicate gas pressure. The manifold pressure for LP should be approximately 10.0” wcp. CAUTION: Turn off the valve and gas supply before removing test port adaptor and replac- ing plug.

  • Page 41: Maintenance

    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 refit the logs as per the instructions in this manual. Always handle the logs with care as they are fragile and may also be hot if the fireplace has been in use.

  • Page 42: Replacement Parts

    Chateau™ Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 1b (2) 1f (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 Units: GFYW5Q0 1i (2) 1d (2) 1j (2) 9a,b 10a,b...
  • Page 43 DVT38S2 (continued) Ref. Description Log Set (Complete) Log Overlay F56 Log Right Grate F49 (2 per fireplace) Log Pilot Plumbing F50 Log Grate/Burner Tube F51 (2 per fireplace) Log Middle F52 Log Left Grate F53 (2 per fireplace) Log Front Upper Right F47 (2 per fireplace) Log Front Right F48 (2 per fireplace) Volcanic Rock (2 per fireplace) Bag of Glowing Embers (2 per fireplace)
  • Page 44 Chateau™ Direct Vent Gas Fireplace DVT38S2 (continued) Ref. Description Trim Kit Complete (2 per fireplace) 26a. Top Trim (2 per fireplace) 26b. Right Side Trim (2 per fireplace) 26c. Left Side Trim (2 per fireplace) 26d. Bottom Trim (2 per fireplace) Fuel Conversion Kits Conversion Kit, NG to LP # 20012368 Conversion Kit, LP to NG #20013196...

  • Page 45: Optional Accessories

    Chateau™ Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Accessories Back-up Battery Kit All Models: DVTBBK Follow instructions provided with the kit and on Page 8 for installation. 20011957...
  • Page 46 Chateau™ Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 20011957...

  • Page 47: Warranty

    CFM product. If you’re the installing dealer is unknown or unable to provide necessary parts or service, a list of Authorized Vermont Casting dealers can be located on the internet at www.vermontcastings.com...

  • Page 48: Energuide

    Efficiency Ratings Model EnerGuide Ratings Fireplace Efficiency (%) DVT38S2IN 47.1 DVT38S2IP 47.1 CFM Corporation 410 Admiral Blvd. • Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5T 2N6 800-668-5323 • www.cfmcorp.com...

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