FMI DVFE34 Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

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DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
WARNING: If the information in this manual is
not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal in-
jury, or loss of life.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
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.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* manufactured (mobile) home,
where not prohibited by state or local codes.
*Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer.
DVFE34 (NATURAL)
ELECTRONIC IGNITION
Save this manual for future reference.
WARNING: Improper installation,
adjustment, alteration, service, or
maintenance can cause injury or
property damage. Refer to this
manual for correct installation and
operational procedures. For assis-
tance or additional information con-
sult a qualified installer, service
agency, or the gas supplier.
— Installation and service must
be performed by a qualified in-
staller, service agency, or the gas
supplier.
— 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.
For more information, visit www.desatech.com

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  • Page 1 *Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer. Save this manual for future reference. DVFE34 (NATURAL) WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, or maintenance can cause injury or property damage.
  • Page 2: Safety Information

    DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE SAFETY INFORMATION WARNINGS IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, oper- ate, or service this fireplace. Im- proper use of this fireplace can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosions, electrical shock, and carbon monoxide poisoning.
  • Page 3: Product Identification

    PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Top Louver Panel Nailing Flange Glass Door Assembly Front Burner Valve Lower Louver Panel Glowing Embers Blower Adjustment (Optional Installation) Figure 1 - FMI Direct-Vent Fireplace DVFE Series 107205 Vent Opening Standoff Rear Burner Log Set Pilot Assembly Lava Rock Grate Assembly...
  • Page 4: Pre-Installation Preparation

    DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION LOCATION AND SPACE REQUIREMENTS Determine the safest and most efficient loca- tion for your FMI direct-vent fireplace. Make sure that rafters and wall studs are not in the way of the venting system. Choose a loca- tion where the heat output is not affected by drafts, air conditioning ducts, windows or doors.
  • Page 5: General Venting

    PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Continued 13" 29" " 58" Figure 6 - Framing Clearances for Corner Installation Note: It is recom- mended there be a minimum clearance of 18" above top of louver opening when installing a television or entertainment center above the fireplace.
  • Page 6 DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE GENERAL VENTING TERMINATION CAP A = clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or balcony [*12 inches (305mm) minimum] B = clearance to window or door that may be opened [12 inches (305mm) minimum] C = clearance to permanently closed window [minimum 12 inches (305mm) recommended to prevent condensation on window] D = vertical clearance to ventilated soffit located above the terminal within a horizontal distance of 24 inches (610mm) from the...
  • Page 7: Venting Installation

    • Unauthorized modification of the vent- ing system 107205 • Installation of any component part not manufactured or approved by DESA International • Installation other than as instructed by these instructions WARNING: This gas fireplace and vent assembly must be vented directly to the outside.
  • Page 8: Installation

    DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE VENTING INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLATION FOR HORIZONTAL TERMINATION 1. Determine the route your horizontal venting will take. Note: The location of the horizontal vent termination on the exterior wall must meet all local and national building codes and must not be easily blocked or obstructed.
  • Page 9 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued 3. Attach vent pipe assembly to the fire- place. Set fireplace in front of it’s perma- nent location to insure minimum clear- ances. See page 10, Figure 16 for mini- mum clearances for vertical on rigid vent pipe, and page 10 Figure 17 on flexible vent pipe.
  • Page 10 DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Rigid Vent Pipe Horizontal Termination Configurations Figures 16 through 19 show different con- figurations for venting with horizontal ter- mination. Each figure includes a chart with vertical minimum/maximum and horizon- tal maximum dimensions which must be met.
  • Page 11 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Venting with Two 90 Elbows Vertical (V) Horizontal (H 5' min. 2' max. 6' min. 4' max. 7' min. 6' max. 8' min. 8' min. 20' max. 8' max. Figure 18 - Horizontal Termination Configuration for Rigid Venting Using Two 90 Elbows Venting with Two 90 Elbows Vertical (V) Horizontal (H...
  • Page 12: Installation For Vertical Termination

    DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE VENTING INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLATION FOR VERTICAL TERMINATION 1. Determine the route your vertical vent- ing will take. If ceiling joists, roof rafters, or other framing will obstruct the venting system, consider an offset (see Figure 20) to avoid cutting load bearing members.
  • Page 13 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued 3. Lower the support box through the hole in the roof until the bottom of the box extends at least 2" below the ceiling (see Figure 22). Align the support box vertically and horizontally using a level. Temporarily tack the support box in place through the inside walls and into the roof sheathing.
  • Page 14 DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE VENTING INSTALLATION Continued FD30 30˚ Starter/ Adapter Required Venting with Two 90 Elbows Vertical (V 5' min. 6' min. 7' min. 8' min. Note: Vertical (V Vertical (V Figure 26 - Vertical Rigid Venting Configuration Using Two 90 Elbows For more information, visit www.desatech.com Note: Restrictor must be installed in all vertical...
  • Page 15: High Altitude Installation

    Consult your local gas company to help de- termine the proper orifice for your location. For assistance with any high altitude installa- tion contact DESA International’s Technical Service Department at 1-800-DESA-LOG (1-800-337-2564). 107205 PARTS LISTS FOR VENTING...
  • Page 16: Fireplace Installation

    DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE FIREPLACE INSTALLATION NOTICE: This fireplace is in- tended for use as supplemental heat. Use this fireplace along with your primary heating system. Do not install this fireplace as your primary heat source. If you have a central heating system, you may run system’s circulating blower while using fireplace.
  • Page 17 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 8. Plug in blower power cord. a. If your fireplace system is installed as a freestanding unit with an ac- cessory mantel, determine whether the power cord will exit the left side or the right side of the firebox. In- stall one plastic bushing provided into the 1 "...
  • Page 18: Installing Gas Piping To Fireplace Location

    DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE LOCATION WARNING: A qualified ser- vice person must connect fire- place to gas supply. Follow all local codes. CAUTION: For propane/LP units, never connect heater di- rectly to the propane/LP supply. This heater requires an external regulator (not supplied).
  • Page 19: Connecting Fireplace To Gas Supply

    FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY Installation Items Needed • 5/16" hex socket wrench or nut-driver • sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not provided) 1. Open lower louver door panel by gen- tly pulling forward. 2. Route flexible gas supply line through one of the access holes on side of fire- place.
  • Page 20 DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) 1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Fig- ure 36). 2. Pressurize supply piping system by ei- ther opening propane/LP supply tank valve for propane/LP gas fireplace or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas fireplace, or using compressed air.
  • Page 21: Optional Remote Control Installation

    FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued REMOVING/REPLACING GLASS DOOR You must remove glass door to install optional brick liners, logs, lava rock, and ember material. CAUTION: Do not operate this fireplace with a broken glass door panel. Do not operate this fire- place without the glass door panel securely in place.
  • Page 22 DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued Attaching Magnetic Decorative Brass Strips This fireplace comes with a set of two magnetic decorative brass strips. Before attaching strips to fireplace, remove plastic film from brass pieces. After installing the door, attach these strips to the top and bot- tom of the glass door frame.
  • Page 23 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING LOGS, LAVA ROCK AND GLOWING EMBERS WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury. Each log is marked with a number.
  • Page 24: Operating Fireplace

    DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE OPERATING FIREPLACE FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not fol- low these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus- ing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the pilot.
  • Page 25: Inspecting Burners

    Inspect the flames after installation to ensure proper installation and performance. Figure 53 shows a typical flame pattern for DVFE34 models. If burner flame pattern differs from that described: • turn fireplace off (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 24) •...
  • Page 26: Cleaning And Maintenance

    DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: You must keep con- trol areas, burners, and circulat- ing air passageways of fireplace clean. Inspect these areas of fire- place before each use. Have fire- place inspected yearly by a quali- fied service person.
  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Note: For additional help, visit DESA International’s technical service web site at www.desatech.com. Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. OBSERVED PROBLEM Ignitor will not spark or pilot will not light Pilot lights but will not stay lit...
  • Page 28 DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM Delayed ignition burner Burner backfiring during combustion Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Heater produces a whistling noise when burner is lit Glass soots Fireplace produces a clicking/ticking noise just after burners are lit or shut off For more information, visit www.desatech.com POSSIBLE CAUSE 1.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued WARNING: If you smell gas • Shut off gas supply. • 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.
  • Page 30: Replacement Parts

    If they can not supply original replacement part(s), call DESA International’s Technical Service Department at 1-800-DESA LOG (1-800-337-2564). When calling DESA International, have ready • your name • your address • model and serial numbers of your fireplace • how fireplace was malfunctioning •...
  • Page 31: Specifications

    Fireplace (Actual size of firebox. Measurements do not include nailing flanges or standoffs). Carton Weight, lbs/kg Fireplace Shipping 107205 DVFE34 15,000/21,000 Btu/hr Natural Piezo 3.5" w.c. 4.5" w.c. " x 34 " x 18 " 817 x 873 x 470mm 37"...
  • Page 32: Illustrated Parts Breakdown

    DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN DVFE34 31-2 31-3 31-4 For more information, visit www.desatech.com 31-1 11 (Included in Hardware Pack) 107205...
  • Page 33: Parts List

    PARTS LIST DVFE34 PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 104445-01 Top Outer Casing-34" 105278-01 Outer Casing-34" 105297-01 Bottom Outer Casing 104479-10BR Firebox Assembly M11084-26 Screw, Hex M11084-46 Screw, Hex 105394-01 Louver, Extruded 104443-01 Firebox Support, Right 104486-01 Firebox Support, Left 104482-01 Switch Bracket...
  • Page 34 ACCESSORIES Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA International’s Sales Department at 1-800-432-2382 for information. You can also write to the ad- dress listed on the back page of this manual.
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  • Page 36: Warranty Information

    We make no other warranty, expressed or implied. DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for two (2) years from the date of first purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable instructions.

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