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Model:
CFX-DA
WARNING: IF THE INFORMATION
IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS IS NOT
FOLLOWED EXACTLY, A FIRE OR
EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUS-
ING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PER-
SONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
- Do not store or use gasoline or other flam-
mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.
- 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.
- Installation and service must be performed by a
qualified installer, service agency, or the gas
supplier.
This product is covered by one or more of the following patents: (United States) 4,112,913; 4,408,594; 4,422,426; 4,424,792; 4,520,791; 4,793,322;
4,852,548; 4,875,464; 5,000,162; 5,016,609; 5,076,254 5,191,877; 5,218,953; 5,328,356; 5,429,495; 5,452,708; 5,542,407; 5,613,487; (Australia)
543790; 586383; (Canada) 1,123,296; 1,297,746; 2,195,264; (Mexico) 97-0457; (New Zealand) 200265; or other U.S. and foreign patents pending.
READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR
OPERATING THIS APPLIANCE. THIS INSTALLERS
GUIDE MUST BE LEFT WITH APPLIANCE FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.
WARNING: IMPROPER INSTALLA-
TION, ADJUSTMENT, ALTERATION,
SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN
CAUSE INJURY OR PROPERTY DAM-
AGE. REFER TO THIS MANUAL. FOR
ASSISTANCE OR ADDITIONAL INFOR-
MATION CONSULT A QUALIFIED IN-
STALLER, SERVICE AGENCY, OR THE
GAS SUPPLIER.
Please contact your Heat-N-Glo dealer with any ques-
tions or concerns. For the number of your nearest
Heat-N-Glo dealer, please call 1-888-427-3973.
Printed in U.S.A. Copyright 2002,
Heat-N-Glo, a division of Hearth Technologies Inc.
20802 Kensington Boulevard, Lakeville, MN 55044
1
Installers Guide
Underwriters
Laboratories Listed
514-900G 9/02

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  • Page 1 • Do not touch any electrical switch. • Do not use any phone in your building. Please contact your Heat-N-Glo dealer with any ques- • Immediately call your gas supplier from a tions or concerns. For the number of your nearest neighbor's phone.

  • Page 2: Safety And Warning Information

    SAFETY AND WARNING INFORMATION These units MUST use one of the vent systems READ and UNDERSTAND all instructions carefully described in the Installing the Fireplace section of before starting the installation. FAILURE TO the Installers Guide. NO OTHER vent systems or FOLLOW these installation instructions may result components MAY BE USED.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Appliance Certification ..............6 Installation Codes ................ 6 High Altitude Installations .............. 6 Section 2: Getting Started ............7 Introducing the Heat-N-Glo Gas Fireplaces ........7 Pre-installation Preparation ............7 Section 3: Installing the Fireplace ........... 9 Constructing the Chase ............... 9 Step 1 Locating the Fireplace ..........

  • Page 4: Section 1: Approvals And Codes

    Codes High Altitude Installations Appliance Certification The Heat-N-Glo fireplace models discussed in this Installers U.L. Listed gas fireplaces are tested and approved for Guide have been tested to certification standards and listed elevations from 0 to 2,000 feet in the U.S.A. and from 0 to 4,500 feet in Canada.

  • Page 5: Section 2: Getting Started

    Getting Started Introducing the Heat-N-Glo Gas Fireplaces The Heat-N-Glo Warranty will be voided by, and Heat-N-Glo disclaims any responsibility for, the following actions: Heat-N-Glo direct vent gas fireplaces are designed to oper- • Installation of any damaged fireplace or vent system ate with all combustion air siphoned from outside of the component.
  • Page 6 4 3/4 3 3/8 3 3/8 (876mm) (121mm) (86mm) (86mm) 35 1/4 (895mm) 5 3/4 5 3/4 38 3/4 (984mm) (146mm) (146mm) 15 1/8 (384mm) TOP VENT COLLARS AK-CFX STARTING COLLAR CONTROL ELECTRICAL VALVE ACCESS Figure 1. Diagram of CFX-DA-IPI...

  • Page 7: Section 3: Installing The Fireplace

    Minimum Clearances tion barriers should be installed in the chase as per regional from the Fireplace to Combustible Materials codes for the rest of the home. Additionally, Heat-N-Glo rec- Inches ommends that the inside surfaces be sheetrocked and taped Glass Front ......36 ..... 914 for maximum air tightness.

  • Page 8: Step 2 Framing The Fireplace

    Step 2. Framing the Fireplace Fireplace framing can be built before or after the fireplace is CAUTION: MEASURE FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS AND set in place. Framing should be positioned to accommo- VERIFY FRAMING METHODS AND WALL COVERING date wall coverings and fireplace facing material. The dia- DETAILS BEFORE FRAMING.
  • Page 9 8 5/8” (220mm) DV-45D 35 3/4” 47 3/4” (908mm) (1.2m) 11 3/4” (298mm) 8 3/4” 5 3/4” (222mm) (146mm) DV-09D DV-12D DV-06D NOTE: PIPES OVERLAP 1-3/8 INCHES (34.93 mm) AT EACH JOINT. Figure 4. D-Series Direct Vent Component Specifications (5-inch inner pipe / 8 5/8-inch outer pipe)

  • Page 10: Step 3 Installing The Vent System

    Step 3. Installing the Vent System The flame and ember appearance may vary based on the type A. Vent System Approvals of fuel burned and the venting configuration used. This model is approved to use D-series direct vent compo- Identifying Vent Components nents and terminations (Figures 4 and 5).
  • Page 11 OUTSIDE AIR WARNING: THIS UNIT IS DESIGNED TO OPER- ATE USING OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR. IT IS MANDATORY TO INSTALL AN AK-CFX AIR KIT. THE 4-INCH (102MM) DUCT COLLAR FOR THE AIR KIT IS PROVIDED ON THE FIREPLACE (SEE FIGURE 6). CAUTION: Install fresh air intake in the same pres- sure zone as the exhaust pipe termination cap.
  • Page 12 STRAIGHT UP VERTICAL VENTING V (FT.) 40' MAX. (12.4 M) Figure 8. Straight Up Vertical Venting...

  • Page 13: Installing Vent Components

    B. Installing Vent Components 1. Attach the First Vent Component to the Starting Collars To attach the first vent component to the starting collars of the fireplace: • Apply a 3/8 inch (9.5mm) bead of stove cement around the 5 inch (127mm) fireplace starting collar. •...
  • Page 14 4. Install Firestops For Vertical Runs - One ceiling firestop is REQUIRED at the hole in each ceiling through which the vent passes. For Horizontal Runs - Firestops are REQUIRED on both sides of a combustible wall through which the vent passes. To install firestops for vertical runs that pass through ceilings: NOTE: Model DVK-01TRD does not need an exterior •...

  • Page 15: Vent Termination

    If the area above the ceiling is NOT an attic, position and Fasten heat shield and firestop simultaneously. See Figures secure the ceiling firestop on the ceiling side of the previously 17 and 18. cut and framed hole. For trapezoidal cap termination kits: •...
  • Page 16 3. All gravity air intakes within 3 feet of a termination cap must be a minimum of 1 foot below the termination cap. Heat-N-Glo assumes no responsibility for the improper perfor- mance of the fireplace when the venting system does not meet these requirements.
  • Page 17 For Vertical Terminations - To locate the vent and install To seal the roof hole, and to divert rain and snow from the the vent sections: vent system: • Locate and mark the vent centerpoint on the underside • Attach a flashing to the roof using nails, and use a non- of the roof, and drive a nail through the centerpoint.

  • Page 18: Positioning, Leveling, And Securing The Fireplace

    Step 4. Positioning, Leveling, and Step 5. The Gas Control System Securing the Fireplace WARNING: THIS UNIT IS NOT FOR USE WITH The diagram below shows how to properly position, level, SOLID FUEL. and secure the fireplace. Intermittent Pilot Ignition (IPI) System This model uses a Intermittent Pilot Ignition (IPI) gas control system.

  • Page 19: Step 6 The Gas Supply Line

    Tilt the glass away from the unit and set aside. See Figure 23. Step 7. Gas Pressure Requirements Pressure requirements for Heat-N-Glo gas fireplaces are shown in the table below. Pressure Natural Gas...

  • Page 20: Step 8 Wiring The Fireplace

    NOTE: Ignition module, valve, pilot and wall switch operate on 3 volts. 120 VAC is required at junction box. Figure 25. Intermittent Pilot Ignition (IPI) Wiring Diagram Step 8. Wiring the Fireplace Optional Accessories Optional remote control kits require that 110-120 VAC be NOTE: Electrical wiring must be installed by a licensed wired to the fireplace junction box.

  • Page 21: Step 9 Finishing

    CAUTION: IF JOINTS BETWEEN THE FINISHED WALLS Step 9. Finishing AND THE FIREPLACE SURROUND (TOP AND SIDES) Figure 26 shows the minimum vertical and corresponding ARE SEALED, A 300° F. MINIMUM SEALANT MATE- maximum horizontal dimensions of fireplace mantels or other RIAL MUST BE USED.

  • Page 22: Step 10 Installing Trim, Adjusting Ignitor Air Deflector Shield, Logs, And Ember Material

    9/16 NOTE: IT IS VERY CRITICAL TO ENSURE THAT THE IGNITOR AIR DEFLECTOR SHIELD WAS FACTORY IN- Heat-N-Glo fireplaces manufactured with tempered glass STALLED AND THAT IT IS PROPERLY FIELD ADJUST- may be installed in hazardous locations such as bathtub ED BEFORE OPERATING THE UNIT.

  • Page 23: Step 11 Before Lighting The Fireplace

    Step 12. Lighting the Fireplace Step 11. Before Lighting the Fireplace You’ve reviewed all safety warnings, you’ve checked the Before lighting the fireplace, be sure to do the following: fireplace for gas leaks, you know the vent system is Remove all paperwork from underneath the fireplace. unobstructed, and you’ve checked for faulty components.

  • Page 24: Section 4: Maintaining And Servicing Your Fireplace

    Maintaining and Servicing Your Fireplace Fireplace Maintenance Cleaning Glass Door Frequency: After the first 3 to 4 hours of use. As neces- Although the frequency of your fireplace servicing and main- sary after initial cleaning. tenance will depend on use and the type of installation, you By: Home owner.

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