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Continental Fireplaces CDVS500-N Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

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CERTIFIED UNDER CANADIAN AND AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS, CSA 2.33, ANSI Z21.88 FOR VENTED GAS FIREPLACE HEATERS
NATURAL GAS MODELS
PROPANE GAS MODELS
WARNING: If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapours and liquids in the vicinity of
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch.
• Do not use any phone in your building.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service
GAS-FIRED STOVES
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR:
VENTED GAS FIREPLACE HEATER
CDVS500-N
CDVS500-P
CERTIFIED FOR CANADA AND UNITED STATES USING ANSI / CSA METHODS
FOR YOUR SAFETY
this or any other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
agency or the gas supplier.
NATURAL GAS MODEL
PROPANE GAS MODEL
• Immediately call your gas supplier
from a neighbour's phone. Follow the gas
supplier's instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
CS500-N
CS500-P
W415-0514 / 05.30.05
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  • Page 1 CERTIFIED UNDER CANADIAN AND AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS, CSA 2.33, ANSI Z21.88 FOR VENTED GAS FIREPLACE HEATERS GAS-FIRED STOVES INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR: VENTED GAS FIREPLACE HEATER CDVS500-N CS500-N NATURAL GAS MODELS NATURAL GAS MODEL CDVS500-P CS500-P PROPANE GAS MODELS PROPANE GAS MODEL CERTIFIED FOR CANADA AND UNITED STATES USING ANSI / CSA METHODS WARNING: If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or...

  • Page 2: Gas Installation

    TABLE of CONTENTS Pg 2-4 INTRODUCTION Pg 14 GAS INSTALLATION Warranty 15-16 FINISHING General Instructions Door Opening & Closing General Information Trivet Installation Care of Glass & Plated Parts Log Placement LOCATION & CLEARANCES 17-18 OPERATION / MAINTENANCE 6-11 DIRECT VENT SPECIFICS Spill Switch MODEL CDVS500 Turbo Burner...
  • Page 3 W415-0514 / 05.30.05...
  • Page 4 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL INFORMATION FOR YOUR SATISFACTION, THIS STOVE HAS BEEN THIS GAS STOVE SHOULD BE INSTALLED AND SER- TEST-FIRED TO ASSURE ITS OPERATION AND QUAL- VICED BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER to conform with local ITY! codes. Installation practices vary from region to region and Minimum inlet gas supply pressure is 4.5 inches water it is important to know the specifics that apply to your area, column for natural gas and 11 inches water column for...
  • Page 5 LOCATION & CLEARANCES Provide adequate ventilation and combustion air. Provide adequate accessibility clearance for servicing and operating the stove. Never obstruct the front opening of the stove. Objects placed in front of the fireplace must be kept a minimum of 48" away from the front face of the unit. CDVS500 AND CS500 21-5/8"...
  • Page 6 DIRECT VENT SPECIFICS - MODEL CDVS500 VENTING LENGTHS & For optimum flame appear- AIR TERMINAL LOCATIONS ance and stove perfor- mance, keep the vent Use only Wolf Steel, Simpson Dura-Vent, Selkirk Direct length and number of el- Temp or American Metal Amerivent venting components. bows to a minimum.
  • Page 7 AIR TERMINAL INSTALLATIONS INSTALLATIONS CANADIAN U.S.A. 12 INCHES 12 INCHES Clearance above grade, veranda porch, deck or balcony. Clearance to windows or doors that open. 12 INCHES 9 INCHES Clearance to permanently closed windows. 12 INCHES* 12 INCHES* Vertical clearance to ventilated soffit located above the terminal within 18 INCHES** 18 INCHES** a horizontal distance of 2 feet from the centerline of the terminal.
  • Page 8 Use the chart on this page to calculate horizontal runs for OFFSET INSTALLATION EXAMPLE vertical rises between 29 and 57 inches. FIGURE 8. When calculating maximum run lengths, include 10 feet for each 90° elbow or 5 feet for each 45° elbow. (DO NOT INCLUDE THE FIRST ELBOW DIRECTLY OFF FIGURE 10 THE UNIT.)
  • Page 9 WALL AND CEILING PROTECTION FOR SAFE AND PROPER OPERATION OF THE STOVE, FOLLOW THE VENTING INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY. HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION VERTICAL INSTALLATION This application occurs when venting through a roof. This application occurs FIGURE 4. Installation kits for various roof pitches are avail- when venting through an ex- able from your Continental dealer.
  • Page 10 The vent system must be supported approximately every HORIZONTAL VENTING INSTALLATION 10 feet along a horizontal run. Use supports or equivalent FOR SAFE AND PROPER OPERA FOR SAFE AND PROPER OPERA TION OF THE TION OF THE FOR SAFE AND PROPER OPERA FOR SAFE AND PROPER OPERA FOR SAFE AND PROPER OPERATION OF THE TION OF THE...
  • Page 11 STOVE VENT CONNECTION MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION 1. Attach the ad- In Canada, mobile home installation may be vented hori- FIGURE 21 justable pipe to zontally or vertically. In the United States, it may only be the last section of #8x1/2" installed vertically.
  • Page 12 B-VENT SPECIFICS - MODEL CS500 CHIMNEY INSTALLATION INSTALLING 'B' VENT: Follow the instructions for "Wall and Ceiling Protection". Three types of chimney systems may be used ADAPTER INSTALLATION with this stove: FIGURE 27 1. Remove the spill switch bracket from the rear of the adapter.
  • Page 13 FIGURE 32 INSTALLING FLASHING AND STORM COLLAR Remove nails from the shingles above and to the sides of the chimney. Place the flashing over the vent pipe and slide it underneath the sides and upper edge of the shingles. Ensure that the vent pipe is properly centered within the flashing, giving a 3/4"...
  • Page 14 GAS INSTALLATION GAS INSTALLATION B-VENT MODEL CS500 ONLY Attach one lead from the spill switch (white wire) to terminal Read the section on opening the door in "Finish- #3 located on the gas valve and the other (black) on/off ing" prior to proceeding to prevent damaging the switch lead to valve terminal #1.
  • Page 15 FINISHING FIRE VIEWING DOOR FIGURE 36 SIDE DOOR VALVE CONTROL DOOR SIDE DOOR ALL MODELS DOOR OPENING AND CLOSING TRIVET INSTALLATION Insert the trivet into the space on the stove top. When opening the fire viewing door, a simple procedure must be followed in order to not damage the door.
  • Page 16 LOG PLACEMENT POSITIONING THE LOGS IMPROPERLY WILL CAUSE FLAME IMPINGEMENT AND CARBONING. PHAZER logs and charcoal embers strips, exclusive to Continental Fireplaces, glow when exposed to direct flame and provide a unique and realistic glowing effect that is dif- ferent in every installation. Use only certified PHAZER logs and charcoal embers available from your Continental / Wolf Steel Ltd.
  • Page 17 OPERATION / MAINTENANCE Purge all gas lines with the glass door open. Assure that MODEL CS500 ONLY a continuous gas flow is at the burner before closing the door. Allow several minutes (5-15) for the flame to stabi- SPILL SWITCH lize after ignition.
  • Page 18 FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING: WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: A. This fireplace is equipped with a pilot which must be lit • Turn off all gas to the fireplace. by hand while following these instructions exactly. •...
  • Page 19 REPLACEMENT BLOWER INSTALLATION FIGURE 45 FIGURE 44 1. Turn off the electrical power and the gas supply to the 7. Turn the gas supply and electricity back on. stove. Because the blower is thermally activated, when turned 2. Open the lower louvre control door, the two side doors, on, it will automatically start approximately 15-30 min- and the fire viewing door.
  • Page 20 ADJUSTMENTS PILOT BURNER ADJUSTMENT VENTURI ADJUSTMENT To access the venturi, remove the screw securing each Remove the pilot screw cap. Adjust the pilot screw to pro- vide properly sized flame. Turn in a clockwise direction to burner to the burner pan; slide to the right, lift up and out. reduce the gas flow.
  • Page 21 REPLACEMENTS Contact your dealer for questions concerning prices and 1. M & S ODEL ERIAL UMBER OF FIREPLACE availability of replacement parts. Normally all parts can be 2. I NSTALLATION DATE OF FIREPLACE ordered through your Continental dealer or distributor. 3.
  • Page 22 WARNING: This is a fast acting thermocouple. It is an integral safety component. Replace only with W415-0514 / 05.30.05 a fast acting thermocouple supplied by Wolf Steel Ltd.
  • Page 23 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE EFORE ATTEMPTING TO TROUBLESHOOT PURGE YOUR UNIT AND INITIALLY LIGHT THE PILOT AND THE MAIN BURNER WITH THE GLASS DOOR REMOVED SYMPTOM PROBLEM TEST SOLUTION Pilot will not light. No spark at pilot burner - check if pilot can be lit by a match - check that the wire is connected to the push button ignitor.
  • Page 24 SYMPTOM PROBLEM TEST SOLUTION REFER TO "MAIN BURNER GOES OUT; PILOT STAYS ON" Main burner goes out; pilot goes out. Vent re-circulating - check joint seals and installation. (MODEL CDVS500 ONLY) Thermocouple shorting or - loosen and tighten thermocouple faulty. - clean thermocouple and valve connection.

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