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Top Vent Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Models: DVA4136 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.
DVA4136 Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Table of Contents 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.
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DVA4136 Series 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.
DVA4136 Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Locating Your Fireplace Noncombstible Material Standoff 3/4” (19 mm) Scribe Moulding for use with CFM Cabinets Fireplace Louvre Assembly Fig. 2 Locate gas fireplace. LU584-T Top of Combustion Locating unit Chamber A - Flat on wall...
DVA4136 Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Gas Specifications Hearth Max. Min. A hearth is not mandatory but is recommended for Input Input aesthetic purposes. We recommend a noncombustible Model Fuel Control BTU/h BTU/h hearth which projects out 12” (305mm) or more from...
DVA4136 Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 1/2” Gas Supply EB-1 Electrical Box 1/2” NPT X 1/2” Flare Shut-off Valve The fireplace, when installed, must be elec- 3/8” Flex line trically connected and grounded in accord- (from valve) ance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the current CSA C22.1...
DVA4136 Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace White or Green To Pilot Ignitor Green or White White or Orange Orange or White To Pilot Flame Sensor Step Motor Pilot Main Main Flame Module AF-4000 Main Learn Battery Button Back-Up Pack Blue...
DVA4136 Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace General Venting There must not be any obstruction such as bushes, Your fireplace is approved to be vented either through the side wall, or vertically through the roof. garden sheds, fences, decks or utility buildings within 24”...
DVA4136 Series 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 CFM145a A = Clearance above grade, veranda, porch, 12”...
3/08 must not exceed 8¹⁄₂’ (2.6 m). NOTE: The DVA4136 fireplace is shipped with a deflec- tor behind the rear log support. If the fireplace is set up with an extended vent configuration, it may be neces- sary to loosen the two (2) screws securing the rear log...
DVA4136 Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Vertical Sidewall Applications (610 mm) Since it is very important that the vent- ing system maintain its balance between (305 mm) the combustion air intake and the flue 5' (1.5 m) gas exhaust, certain limitations as to vent configurations apply and must be strictly...
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DVA4136 Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Zero clearance sleeve is only required for Example: combustible walls. Elbow 1 = 90° Elbow 2 = 45° Elbow 3 = 45° STEP 3 Elbow 4 = 90° Place fireplace into position. (Fig. 20) Measure the ver- Total angular variation = 270°...
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DVA4136 Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace FP1241 FP1243 Fig. 21 Horizontal length requirement. Fig. 23 Apply high temperature sealant to collars or termina- tions. STEP 6 Support horizontal pipes every 3’ (914 mm) with metal Use appropriate length of pipe straps. Make sure the horizontal vent pipe is in- pipe sections - telescopic stalled on a level horizontal plane.
DVA4136 Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Step 4 1. Establish vent hole through the wall. (Fig. 18) Install the 4” (102 mm) flex vent pipe to the appliance 2. Remove soil to a depth of approximately 16” (406 collar as described on Page 12. Secure the end with mm) below base of snorkel.
DVA4136 Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Example: Maximum horizontal length 0 x 45° elbows = 10’ (3 m) 1 x 45° elbows = 8¹⁄₂’ (2.6 m) 2 x 45° elbows = 7’ (2.1 m) • A minimum of an 8’ (2.4 m) vertical rise.
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DVA4136 Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Vertical Through-the-Roof Installation 1. Locate your fireplace. 2. Plumb to center of the (4” (102 mm) flue collar from ceiling above and mark position. 3. Cut opening equal to 9³⁄₈” x 9³⁄₈” (240 x 240 mm).
DVA4136 Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Operating Instructions above the glass door frame. (Fig. 35) After the Glass Information glass has been cleaned, reassemble the trim to the fireplace in reverse order. Only glass approved by CFM Corporation should be used on this fireplace.
DVA4136 Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace After the initial cleaning process the glass should be Glass Cleaning cleaned two or three times during each operating season depending on the environment in the house. It is necessary to periodically clean the glass. During Clean the glass after the first two weeks of...
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DVA4136 Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Rear Log (M1) Figure 38 LG510 Figure 39 3. Place the left log (M3) on ����� the left side of burner. (Fig. 39) Place the hole in the ��� ���� ��� bottom of the log over the �����...
DVA4136 Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Top Right Log (M6) 5. Place the top center log (M4). Place the two (2) holes in the Figure 41 Top Center Log bottom of the log over the pins on (M4) the front log. The top of the log will rest against the rear log.
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DVA4136 Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Figure 44 LG515 ����� ��� ��� ������ ����� 10010270...
DVA4136 Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Lighting & Operating Instructions For Fireplaces equipped with AF4000 Gas Valve Warning: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result, causing property damage, personal injury and loss of life.
DVA4136 Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Remote Control Transmitter Operation Matrix Manual Mode Set Temperature: This will ONLY appear when the THERMOSTAT is activated Push MODE button for manual ON, the flame ICON will come on the LCD screen. The second push of the...
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DVA4136 Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Main Flame Modulation • You can press the "up" or the "down" to set your desired TIMER segment. The main flame modulation will use the step motor on • Once the timer is set to the desired number of the main gas valve.
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DVA4136 Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Program Mode IMPORTANT NOTE TO UNDERSTAND: A short push of (PROG/ TIME) button will select/ The control of the appliance will be under the operate or de-activate the PROGRAM mode. A long SET TEMPERATURE of the thermostat. If the push (push &...
DVA4136 Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Troubleshooting AF4000 Valve 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.
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DVA4136 Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Troubleshooting AF4000 Valve (continued) Pilot will not light/stay lit • Verify the gas supply is turned on. • Verify the receiver is receiving the signal from the transmitter by listening for a beep from the receiver when ON is pressed on the transmitter. If you do not hear a beep, ensure the module has learned the transmitter (see above).
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DVA4136 Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Troubleshooting AF4000 Valve (continued) • Ensure the CONTINUOUS PILOT switch on the control module (Fig. 45) is set Pilot flame is always on/ will to OFF. not extinguish • Verify the gas supply is turned on.
DVA4136 Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Conversions must be completed by qualified personnel Fuel Conversion Instructions Pilot Location To convert the DVA4136 units for use with a different Burner Housing Remove Assembly gas follow these instructions. Before proceeding, turn Screws control knob on valve to “OFF”...
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DVA4136 Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 3. Install this air shutter to new mixer tube supplied with conversion kit using screw from old mixer tube. Allen Wrench Index Tab Refer to Table 2 to set shutter opening. 4. Using 2 screws, install new mixer tube and new...
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DVA4136 Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Table 1 Injector Orifice Size Matrix Conversion to LP Minimum Burner Orifice Input (BTU/hr) Kit # Model Rate Screw Front Part # Rear Part # Minimum Maximum 10010369 DVA4136IN 57622 50996 7,100 38,000 10010519 (.039”)
DVA4136 Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Maintenance Burner and Burner Compartment To obtain proper operation, it is imperative that the pilot It is important to keep the burner and the burner com- and burner’s flame characteristics are steady, not lifting partment clean.
DVA4136 Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 6. Follow the “Burner Orifice Conversion” instructions to remove the burner only. 7. Remove the six (6) screws securing the glass light brackets to the firebox bottom. (Fig. 56) Glass 8. Remove the glass, noting the orientation of the gas- ket on the glass.
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DVA4136 Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 19a,b 18a,b 33a,b CFM Corporation reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, with out notice. 10270 DVA4136 parts DVA4136 10/07 Units: GFYN5J0...
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DVA4136 Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace DVA4136 (continued) Ref. Description DVA4136 Log Set (complete) 10010267 Rear Log (M1) 10010261 Front Log (M2) 10010262 Left Log (M3) 10010263 Top Center Log (M4) 10010264 Top Right Log (M5) 10010265 Top Front Log (M6) 10010266 Volcanic Lava Rock Pkg.
DVA4136 Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Optional Accessories Method A Fan Kits Route the 6’ (1.8 m) lead fitted to the unit to a conve- FK12 Fan Assembly niently located wall socket. 1. Open louvre assembly bottom. Method B 2. Install FK12 fan in back of unit between hearth sup- If the EB-1 receptacle box (Pt.
DVA4136 Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 4. Place the rear refractory panel in place. Locate the Wiring Instructions lower edge of the panel in the ledge formed by the top of the rear log support bracket. The fireplace, when installed, must be 5.
DVA4136 Series 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) •...