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Vermont Castings RFSDV24 Installation Instructions And Homeowner's Manual

Vermont Castings RFSDV24 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.
Freestanding Direct Vent
Fireplace
Models: RFSDV24, RFSDV34
RFSDV_24_34_line
Installation Instructions and
1_3550
rev. 0602 rjs
Homeowner's Manual
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
10003550 6/08 Rev. 6

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  • Page 1 BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING APPLIANCE Freestanding Direct Vent WARNING! Fireplace IF THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL IS NOT FOLLOWED Models: RFSDV24, RFSDV34 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...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents PLEASE READ THE INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE. Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of a Vermont Castings 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.

  • Page 3: Installation & Operating Instructions

    RFSDV24/34 Freestanding Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Installation & Operating Instructions This gas fireplace should be installed by a qualified installer in 13. This fireplace must not be connected to a chimney flue accordance with local building codes and with current CSA- serving a separate solid fuel burning fireplace.

  • Page 4: Requirements For The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts

    RFSDV24/34 Freestanding Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Installation & Operating Instructions Inspection Requirements for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts The state or local gas inspector of the side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment shall not All gas fitting and installation of this heater shall only be approve the installation unless, upon inspection, the done by a licensed gas fitter or licensed plumber.

  • Page 5: Fireplace Dimensions

    RFSDV24/34 Freestanding Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Fireplace Dimensions Fig. 1 Fireplace specifications and framing dimensions. 3550 Ref. RFSDV24 RFSDV34 RFSDV34 dims 23” (584 mm) 26¹⁄₄” (667 mm) 28³⁄₄” (730 mm) 31¹⁄₂” (800 mm) 16⁵⁄₈” (422 mm) 19³⁄₈” (492 mm) 27³⁄₈”...

  • Page 6: Locating Your Fireplace

    RFSDV24/34 Freestanding Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Locating Your Fireplace Gas Specifications 12” Max. Min. (305 mm) Input Input Model Fuel Gas Control BTU/h BTU/h RFSDV24RN Millivolt Hi/Lo 20,000 14,000 12” (305 mm) RFSDV24RP Prop Millivolt Hi/Lo 20,000 15,000 RFSDV34RFN Comfort Control 30,000 21,000...

  • Page 7: Remote Switch Installation

    RFSDV24/34 Freestanding Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 1/2” Gas Supply Screw 1/2” x 3/8” Reducer (through existing ON/OFF Switch hole) Assembly Screw 3/8” Nipple Clips 3/8” Union 3/8” Nipple 3/8” x 3/8” Shut-Off Valve CFM106 3/8” Nipple Wiring for Fig. 3 Typical gas line connection.

  • Page 8: General Venting Information-Termination Location

    RFSDV24/34 Freestanding Direct Vent Gas Fireplace General Venting Information - Termination Location INSIDE CORNER DETAIL ����� ������ Fixed Operable Closed CFM145a AREA WHERE TERMINAL IS NOT PERMITTED VENT TERMINATION AIR SUPPLY INLET Canadian Installations US Installations A = Clearance above grade, veranda, porch, 12”...

  • Page 9: General Information On Assembling Vent Pipes

    RFSDV24/34 Freestanding Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Termination Clearances Termination clearances for buildings with combustible and noncombustible exteriors. Inside Corner Alcove Applications* Outside Corner Combustible 6" (152 mm) Combustible 6" (152 mm) Noncombustible 2" (51 mm) Noncombustible 2" (51 mm) Balcony -...

  • Page 10: How To Use The Vent Graph

    • The maximum number of 90° elbows per side wall installations is three (3). • For RFSDV24 and RFSDV34 models, the maximum horizontal rn for a minimum 12” (305 mm) vertical rise is 3’ (914 mm). (Fig. 9) 36” (914 mm)
  • Page 11 RFSDV24/34 Freestanding Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Example: Elbow 1 = 90° Elbow 2 = 45° Elbow 3 = 45° Elbow 4 = 90° Total angular variation = 270° 7.5ʼ (2286 mm) 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 = 270°...
  • Page 12 RFSDV24/34 Freestanding Direct Vent Gas Fireplace STEP 2 Bead of Sealant Measure wall thickness and cut zero clearance sleeve parts to proper length (MAXIMUM 12”/305 mm). As- semble sleeve and attach to firestop with #8 sheet metal screws (supplied). Install firestop assembly. (Fig.

  • Page 13: Below Grade Installations

    RFSDV24/34 Freestanding Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Below Grade Installations When it is not possible to meet the required vent ter- minal clearances of 12” (305 mm) above grade level a snorkel vent kit is recommended. It allows installation depth of down to 7” (178 mm) below grade level. The 7”...

  • Page 14: Vertical Through-The-Roof Applications & Installations

    RFSDV24/34 Freestanding Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Do not back fill around snorkel. A clear- ance of at least 4” (102 mm) must be main- tained between snorkel and the soil. Max. If the foundation is recessed, use recess brackets (not 8’...
  • Page 15 RFSDV24/34 Freestanding Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 7. Install roof support (Fig. 22) and roof flashing making If there is a room above ceiling level, sure upper flange of flashing is below the shingles. firestop spacer must be installed on both (Fig.

  • Page 16: Venting Components

    RFSDV24/34 Freestanding Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Twist Lock Venting Components Starter Kit - Model 7TFSMSK Starter Kit - Model 7TFSDVSK Starter Kit - Model 7TDVSKV - Vertical Venting for 7TDVSKV-A, order 1/12 to 6/12 roof pitch for 7TDVSKV-B, order 7/12 to 12/12 roof pitch for 7TDSKV-F, order flat roof...

  • Page 17: Operating Instructions

    6. To reinstall window frame assembly, follow the Log Set and Lava Rock Material Installation above procedure in reverse. For Model RFSDV24 (Refer to Fig. 27) 1. Remove window frame assembly. (Refer to Window Release Clamps Frame Assembly Removal section) (2 per side) 2.
  • Page 18 RFSDV24/34 Freestanding Direct Vent Gas Fireplace For Model RFSDV34 (Refer to Fig. 28) Figure 27 Log Rear Left (KR15) RFSDV24 1. Remove window frame assembly. (Refer to Window Frame Assembly Log Rear Right (KR16) Removal section) 2. Remove logs from packaging.

  • Page 19: Flame & Temperature Adjustment

    RFSDV24/34 Freestanding Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Flame & Temperature Adjustment Flame Characteristics It is important to periodically perform a visual check RN/RP Models of the pilot and burner flames. Compare them to the For units equipped with ‘HI/LO’ valves the flame pictorials illustrated below (Fig.

  • Page 20: Lighting & Operating Instructions

    RFSDV24/34 Freestanding Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 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 heater has a pilot which must be lit manu- Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

  • Page 21: Instructions For Rf Comfort Control Valve

    RFSDV24/34 Freestanding Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 7. If the manual switch is in the LOCAL position, the Instructions for RF Comfort Control Valve valve will be at the highest fixed pressure setting. The transmitter will control the fan only. The Comfort Control Valve allows remote control of temperature, fan and flame appearance.
  • Page 22 RFSDV24/34 Freestanding Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Delay Timer Mode Pilot Assembly The shut off delay timer has a maximum of 2 hours and a minimum of zero minutes. To change the timer level, press the time key followed by an arrow key. Pushing the key once will change the timer by 10 minutes.
  • Page 23 RFSDV24/34 Freestanding Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 2. Slide the Remote/Local switch to REMOTE and Auto Path teach the valve a transmitter (refer to Item 6, page 32). The Error Code will clear itself after approxi- If the manual switch is mately 1¹⁄₂...
  • Page 24 RFSDV24/34 Freestanding Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Comfort Valve system control sequence of operation with transmitter Set manual switch Five minute wait to local or remote period Light pilot burner Did the LED stop Review LED fail- blinking? ure analysis Release pilotstat...

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    RFSDV24/34 Freestanding Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Troubleshooting Honeywell VS8420 Standing Pilot Remove Glass Panel Before Servicing. START CHECK • Supply line hooked up Gas Supply ON • Shutoff valve open • Lockout has engaged. Wait 60 seconds and try again.

  • Page 26: Maintenance

    RFSDV24/34 Freestanding Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Maintenance Burner and Burner Compartment To obtain proper operation, it is imperative that the pilot and burner’s flame characteristics are steady, not lifting It is important to keep the burner and the burner or floating.

  • Page 27: Replacement Parts

    RFSDV24/34 Freestanding Direct Vent Gas Fireplace RFSDV34 RFSDV24 8a/b 9a/b 9c/d 18c/d 18a/b CFM Corporation reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, without notice. RFSDV24/34 3550 Units: V21A00, V21B00, U21K00, U21L00 RFSDV24/34 Ref.
  • Page 28 RFSDV24/34 Freestanding Direct Vent Gas Fireplace RFSDV24/34 (continued) Ref. Description RFSDV24 RFSDV34 1f. Log - Top Right KR12 1g. Log - Rear Left KR15 1h. Log - Rear Right KR16 2. Lava Rock 57897 57897 3. Burner Housing Assembly w/tiles...
  • Page 29 RFSDV24/34 Freestanding Direct Vent Gas Fireplace RFSDV24/34 (continued) Ref. Description RFSDV24 RFSDV34 32. Top Grille Panel 10001791 10001791 33. Magnet, Ceramic Side Doors (not shown) 10001705 10001705 34. Screen Cabinet Top 10001749 10001749 35. Plate Relief w/Gasket Assembly (not shown)

  • Page 30: Installation In Mobile Homes

    RFSDV24/34 Freestanding Direct Vent Gas Fireplace For Use in Mobile Homes: Model RFSDV34RMH This appliance may be installed as an OEM installation in a manufactured (mobile) home and must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and the manufactured home construction and safety standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 or Standard for Installation in Mobile Homes, CAN/CSA Z240 MH.

  • Page 31: Optional Accessories

    Check the fan and the area around the fan assembly and wipe or vacuum at least once per month during the operating season. Installation NOTE: The FK24 is an option for Model RFSDV24; standard with model RFSDV34. Install fan before FP1518 connecting gas line to fireplace.

  • Page 32: Optional Gold Trim Kit

    1. Unpack the kit and confirm all parts are present. A decorative gold-plated window trim kit, Model 2. It is very important to remove all the protective plas- RFSDV24TKG is available for the RFSDV24 Free- tic wrap from the brass components standing Fireplace.
  • Page 33 RFSDV24/34 Freestanding Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 10003550...
  • Page 34 RFSDV24/34 Freestanding Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 10003550...

  • Page 35: Warranty

    RFSDV24/34 Freestanding Direct Vent Gas Fireplace PRODUCT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY All Vermont Castings gas stoves, gas inserts, and gas fireplaces, and all Majestic 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) •...

  • Page 36: Energuide

    Efficiency Ratings Model EnerGuide Ratings Fireplace Efficiency (%) RFSDV24RN 65.3 RFSDV24RP 65.3 RFSDV24RFN 65.3 RFSDV24RFP 65.3 RFSDV24EN 68.7 RFSDV24EP 68.7 RFSDV34RN 72.1 RFSDV34RP 72.1 RFSDV34RFN 72.1 RFSDV34RFP 72.1 RFSDV34EN 75.2 RFSDV34EP 75.2 CFM Corporation 2695 Meadowvale Blvd. • Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5N 8A3 800-668-5323 •...

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