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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.
Printed in U.S.A. Copyright 2003,
Hearth & Home Technologies Inc.
20802 Kensington Boulevard, Lakeville, MN 55044
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.
1. This appliance may be installed in an af-
termarket, permanently located, manu-
factured (mobile) home, where not pro-
hibited by local codes.
2. 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.
Please contact your Hearth & Home Technologies dealer with
any questions or concerns. For the number of your nearest Hearth
& Home Technologies dealer, please call 1-888-427-3973.
Installers Guide
Underwriters
Laboratories Listed
703-900E 4/03

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  • Page 1 Models: Installers Guide BRAVO AZTEC Underwriters Laboratories Listed READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THIS APPLIANCE. THIS INSTALLERS WARNING: IF THE INFORMATION GUIDE MUST BE LEFT WITH APPLIANCE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS IS NOT FOLLOWED EXACTLY, A FIRE OR...

  • 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 the before starting the installation. FAILURE TO FOLLOW Installers Guide. NO OTHER vent systems or these installation instructions may result in a possible components MAY BE USED.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Safety and Warning Information........2 Service Parts List............4 Section 1: Approvals and Codes........8 Appliance Certification ............8 Installation Codes ............. 8 High Altitude Installations ........... 8 Section 2: Getting Started..........9 Introducing the Hearth Technologies Gas Fireplaces ..

  • Page 4: Service Parts List

    BRAVO Service Parts (NG, LP) Exploded Parts Diagram Beginning Manufacturing Date: 2-01 (GN, PL) Vue éclatée des pièces Ending Manufacturing Date: ______ Log Assembly * Part number list on following page. * La liste des numéros de pièce se trouve à la page suivante.
  • Page 5 BRAVO Service Parts List / Liste des pièces de rechange IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. The most current information is located on your dealers VIP site. When ordering, supply serial and model numbers to ensure correct service parts. / IMPORTANT : L'information fournie dans cette brochure n'est valide que pendant une courte période.
  • Page 6 AZTEC Service Parts (NG, LP) Exploded Parts Diagram Beginning Manufacturing Date: 3-02 (GN, PL) Vue éclatée des pièces Ending Manufacturing Date: ______ Log Assembly * Part number list on following page. * La liste des numéros de pièce se trouve à la page suivante.
  • Page 7 Main Burner Orifice NG (#42A) / Orifice de brûleur GN (#42A) 060-800 Main Burner Orifice LP (#53A) / Orifice de brûleur GN (#53A) 060-801 Glass Door Assembly / Module de Porte en verre GLA-BRAVO Decorative Front (Includes Mesh) / Avant décoratif (Écran) 703-136A Burner NG / Brûleur GN 704-176A Burner LP / Brûleur PL...

  • Page 8: Section 1: Approvals And Codes

    Certification feet, it may be necessary to decrease the input rating by changing the existing burner orifice to a smaller size. Input MODEL: BRAVO, AZTEC rate should be reduced by 4% for each 1000 feet above a LABORATORY: Underwriters Laboratories 2000 foot elevation in the U.S.A.

  • Page 9: Section 2: Getting Started

    Getting Started Introducing the Hearth & Home Technologies Warranty Gas Fireplaces The Hearth & Home Technologies Warranty will be voided Hearth & Home Technologies direct vent gas fireplaces are by, and Hearth & Home Technologies disclaims any responsibility for, the following actions: designed to operate with all combustion air siphoned from outside of the building and all exhaust gases expelled to •...
  • Page 10 6 1/8 (182mm) (156mm) 9 3/8 (237mm) 27 3/4 (706mm) (NOT FROM FRONT STANDOFFS) TOP STANDOFFS TOP VENT COLLARS FINISH EDGE TRIM RATING PLATES AND LABELS ELECTRICAL GAS LINE ACCESS CONTROLS ACCESS Figure 1. Diagram of the BRAVO and AZTEC...

  • Page 11: Section 3: Installing The Fireplace

    Installing the Fireplace Constructing the Chase A chase is a vertical box-like structure built to enclose the gas fireplace and/or its vent system. Vertical vents that run on the outside of a building may be, but are not required to be, installed inside a chase.

  • Page 12: Step 2 Framing The Fireplace

    A. Vent System Approvals The flame and ember appearance may vary based on the The BRAVO model is approved to use D-series direct type of fuel burned and the venting configuration used. vent pipe components and terminations (see Figures 4 &...
  • Page 13 Vent system components VERTICAL TERMINATION STORM COLLAR HORIZONTAL ROOF FLASHING TERMINATION HORIZONTAL PIPE SUPPORT PIPE LENGTH WALL FIRESTOP 90 DEGREE CEILING ELBOW FIRESTOP WALL BRACKET Vent Termination Components AZTEC B R AVO DVP-TV DVK-TVCD DVP-TH DVK-01TRD DVP-VTI Figure 4. Vent Components and Terminations...
  • Page 14 10.4” 12.7” 4.7” 4.7” Ø8.1” DVP45 Ø8.1” 48.5” 36.5” DVP6-9 DVP9-14 DVP14-24 DVP48 DVP36 24.5” 12.5” 6.5” DVP6 DVP24 DVP12 DVP6MI DVP24MI DVP12MI NOTE: PIPES OVERLAP 1-3/8 INCHES (34.93mm) AT EACH JOINT. Figure 5. AZTEC: DVP-Series Vent Component Specifications (5-inch inner pipe / 8-inch outer pipe)
  • Page 15 11 3/4” (298 mm) 8 3/4” 5 3/4” (222 mm) (146 mm) DV-09D DV-12D DV-06D NOTE: PIPES OVERLAP 1-3/8 INCHES (34.93mm) AT EACH JOINT. Figure 6. BRAVO: D-Series Direct Vent Component Specifications (5-inch inner pipe / 8 5/8-inch outer pipe)
  • Page 16 STRAIGHT UP VERTICAL VENTING V (FT.) 46' MAX. (14M) 8 FT. (2.4mm) A 45 degree elbow may be attached directly to starting collars on unit only if used in conjunc- tion with a return 45 degree elbow AND termi- FLUE nating vertical with V = 8 feet MINIMUM.
  • Page 17 VENTING WITH ONE (1) 90° ELBOW AZTEC ONLY: The first elbow used MUST be DVP90ST. 3' MIN. (.91m) 12' MAX. (3.66m) 4' MIN. (1.22m) 16' MAX. (4.88m) 5' MIN. (1.52m) 20' MAX. (6.1m) V+H= 40’ MAX. (12.2MM) H = 20' MAX. (6.1m) NOTE: When venting with (1) elbow, a straight section of venting (2 1/2 feet minimum) MUST be attached directly to starting collars on unit.
  • Page 18 VENTING WITH TWO (2) 90° ELBOWS H + H 3 MIN. (.91m) 12 MAX. (3.66m) 4' MIN. (1.22m) 16' MAX. (4.66m) 5' MIN. (1.52m) 20' MAX. (6.1m) V+H+H = 40' MAX.(12.2m) = 20´MAX. (6.1m) +H = 40' MAX.(12.2m) NOTE: V MUST be a minimum of 3 feet. AZTEC ONLY: The first elbow used MUST be DVP90ST.
  • Page 19 VENTING WITH THREE (3) 90° ELBOWS V + V H + H 3 MIN. (.91m) 12 MAX. (3.66m) 4' MIN. (1.22m) 16' MAX. (4.66m) 5' MIN. (1.52m) 20' MAX. (6.1m) NOTE: H + H = 20' MAX. (6.2m) V + V + H + H = 40' MAX.

  • Page 20: Installing Vent Components

    B. Installing Vent Components If the installation is for a termination cap attached directly to the fireplace, skip to the sections, Install Firestops and BRAVO DV PIPE ONLY: Vent Termination. 1. Attach the First Vent Component to the 2. Continue Adding Vent Components...
  • Page 21 AZTEC DVP PIPE ONLY: 1. Attaching the Venting to the Fireplace To attach the first DVP section to the fireplace collars, simply slide the flared end of the inner flue of the DVP section over the inner collar on the unit. At the same time, insert the outer flue into the outer collar on the unit.
  • Page 22 (8) feet (2.4m) above the fireplace flue outlet by • Continue the vent run through the firestops. wall brackets. 1. Cut the hole. AZTEC: 10”x12” or BRAVO:12”x12” To install support brackets for vertical runs: 2. Position the firestops.

  • Page 23: Vent Termination

    • Cut a hole through the ceiling, using the centerpoint previ- ously marked. AZTEC: 10”x10” (254mm x 254mm) hole CEILING BRAVO: 11”x11” (280mm x 280mm) hole CEILING FIRESTOP • Frame the hole with framing lumber the same size as the ceiling joists.
  • Page 24 (See Note 2) U.S. (3 FT) J or K = VENT TERMINAL = AIR SUPPLY INLET = AREA WHERE TERMINAL IS NOT PERMITTED = 9" (U.S.A.) = 12" ....... clearances above grade, veran- 12" (Canada) ..clearance to non-mechani- (See Note 1) da, porch, deck or balcony cal air supply inlet to build- ing or the combustion air in-...
  • Page 25 For Vertical Terminations To seal the roof hole, and to divert rain and snow from the - To locate the vent and vent system: install the vent sections: • 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 26: Step 4. Positioning, Leveling, And Securing The Fireplace

    Step 4. Positioning, Leveling, and Step 5. The Gas Control Systems 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 The gas control system used with this model is Intermittent Pilot Ignition (IPI).

  • Page 27: Step 6 The Gas Supply Line

    Step 6. The Gas Supply Line GAS LINE NOTE: Have the gas supply line installed in accordance ACCESS with local building codes by a qualified installer FLEX approved and/or licensed as required by the locality. CONNECTOR (In the state of Massachusetts installation must be performed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter).

  • Page 28: Step 8 Wiring The Fireplace

    SPARK TO PILOT IGNITOR FAN OUTLET RECEPTACLE (NO FAN OPTION) IGNITOR MODULE BLACK (IGNITOR) PLUG-IN 3V TRANSFORMER BLACK (SENSOR) TRANSFORMER PILOT ASSEMBLY BLACK LOW VOLTAGE AND VALVE ASSEMBLY SEE NOTE 1 MUST BE GROUNDED (COMMON GROUND GROUND TO WITH FIREPLACE IGNITION FIREPLACE CHASSIS)

  • Page 29: Step 9 Finishing

    Step 9. Finishing Important Installation Facts (Option A): The following diagram shows the minimum vertical and • Unit is installed using framing dimensions found in Fig- corresponding maximum horizontal dimensions of fireplace ure 3, page 12. mantels or other combustible projections above the top front •...
  • Page 30 OPTION B: Kiva-style arch Constructing kiva-style arch Helpful Hints: The second installation option requires the construction of a • Add thickness of finishing material plus 1/16” when trac- kiva-style arch. This option recesses the unit into the wall such ing cardboard template to assure door fit after comple- that construction of a hearth is not necessary (see Figure 32).

  • Page 31: Step 10 Installing Trim, Logs, And Ember Material

    OPTION C: SOUTHWESTERN kiva-style Shutter Settings The third installation option illustrated is a corner-installa- ___________________________________________ tion with custom finishing. This option requires advanced Burner 1/8” 1/2” finishing methods involving either combustible or non-com- bustible construction materials (see Figure 34.) Placing the Rock A bag of rock is shipped with this fireplace.

  • Page 32: Glass Specifications

    Glass Specifications: 27 x 33 1/2 TEMPERED A small amount of air will be in the gas supply lines. When first lighting the fireplace, it will take a few minutes for the Hearth & Home Technologies fireplaces manufactured with lines to purge themselves of this air. Once the purging is tempered glass may be installed in hazardous locations complete, the fireplace will light and will operate normally.

  • Page 33: Section 4: Maintaining And Servicing Your Fireplace

    Maintaining and Servicing Your Fireplace Fireplace Maintenance Although the frequency of your fireplace servicing and main- tenance will depend on use and the type of installation, you should have a qualified service technician perform an appli- ance check-up at the beginning of each heating season. See the table below for specific guidelines regarding each fireplace maintenance task.

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