Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Models: DVB4136 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.
DVB4136 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Table of Contents PLEASE READ THE INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING APPLIANCE. Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of a CFM Corporation 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.
DVB4136 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Installation & Operating Instructions This gas appliance should be installed by a qualified installer, 11. When fireplace is installed directly on carpeting, vinyl tile preferably NFI or WETT (Canada) certified, in accordance with or any combustible material other than wood, this fireplace local building codes and with current CSA-B149.1 Installation...
DVB4136 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.
DVB4136 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Locating Your Fireplace Noncombstible Material Standoff 3/4” (19 mm) Scribe moulding for use with CFMCabinets Fireplace LU584-1 Fig. 3 Locating gas fireplace. LU584-1 Top of Combustion Locating unit Chamber A) Flat on wall B) Cross corner...
DVB4136 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Hood Installation CAUTION: Hood MUST be permanently installed. 1. Remove top louvre. Carefully remove hood from 3/4” (19 mm) Scribe inside top louvre opening. Moulding for use with CFM Cabinets 2. Remove three (3) sheet metal screws in bottom flange of fireplace surround top.
DVB4136 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace When using copper or flex connector use only approved High Elevations fittings. Always provide a union when using black iron Input ratings are shown in BTU per hour and are pipe so that the gas line can be easily disconnected for certified without deration for elevations up to...
Secure the cable The EB-1 electrical junction box has been with the clamp on the outside of the unit to prevent supplied standard on the DVB4136 models to allow for strain on the connections. the easy installation of an optional fan kit.
DVB4136 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Optional Top Vent Application The DVB4136 fireplace is shipped as a rear vent unit. If Flue Pipe the layout requires a top vent, convert the unit following the steps below. Replace 1. Remove the 10 screws securing outer collar adapter Screws (4) to fireplace.
DVB4136 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace General Venting There must not be any obstruction such as bushes, gar- Your fireplace is approved to be vented either through den sheds, fences, decks or utility buildings within 24” the side wall, or vertical through the roof.
DVB4136 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”...
If the vertical dimension from the floor of the unit is 7’ (2.1 m), the horizontal run to the face of the outer wall must not exceed 8¹⁄₂’ (2.6 m). NOTE: The DVB4136 fireplace is shipped with an air deflector located on the base pan under the firebox. If Firebox Back the fireplace is set up with an extended vent configu-...
DVB4136 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Combustible Walls: Cut a 10³⁄₈”H x 9³⁄₈” W (265 mm Rear Wall Vent Application x 240 mm) hole through the exterior wall and frame as When installed as a rear vent unit this appliance may be shown.
DVB4136 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Step 4 Termination Install the 4” (102 mm) vent to the appliance collar and secure with 3 sheet metal screws. Install the 7” (178 Flex Section mm) vent pipe to the appliance collar and secure with 3 Appliance Collars sheet metal screws.
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DVB4136 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace When installing the appliance as a rear • The maximum number of elbow degrees in a system vent unit, the 90° or 45° Transition Elbow is 270°. (Fig. 32) attached directly to the rear of the unit is Example: Elbow 1 = 90°...
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DVB4136 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Vertical Sidewall Installation Max. Length Adjustable Zero Twist Lock Pipe 12” (305 mm) Clearance Sleeve Step 1 #8 Screws (2) Locate vent opening on the wall. It may be necessary to first position the fireplace and measure to obtain hole #8 Screws location.
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DVB4136 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 4” Flex Vent Pipe 12" (305mm) Spacer Spring 6" (152mm) 5" (127mm) 6³⁄₄" (172mm) FP1474 FP1182 Fig. 37 Install spacer springs. Fig. 36 Horizontal length requirement. Step 4 Step 7 FP1474 Install the 4” (102 mm) flex vent pipe to the appliance Apply high temperature sealant to 4”...
DVB4136 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Do not back fill around snorkel. Below Grade Installation A clearance of at least 4” must be main- When it is not possible to meet the required vent ter- tained between the snorkel and the soil.
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DVB4136 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Vertical Through-the-Roof Installation Max. Height 40’ (12.2 m) 1. Locate your fireplace. Min. Height 8’ (2.4 m) 2. Plumb to center of the (4”) flue collar from ceiling above and mark position. 3. Cut opening equal to 9³⁄₈” x 9³⁄₈” (240 mm x 240 mm).
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DVB4136 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 3 #5 Sheet Metal Typical Roof Screws per Joint Support Typical Ceiling Application Support Sealant Application FP1184 Storm Collar Fig. 44 Venting supports. FP1184 Typical roof/ceiling support apps. Min. 2' (610 mm) TWL101a Fig. 46 Roof flashing.
DVB4136 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Operating Instructions Window Frame Glass Information Assembly Only glass approved by CFM Corporation Fireplace Front should be used on this fireplace. • The use of any non-approved replacement glass will void all product warranties. Clamps •...
DVB4136 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Replacement of Screw Screw Burner Ceramic Hearth Panels (if provided) 1. Remove glass. 2. Set left and right panels on hearth and bring towards front of unit. Grate Hearth Panels Front of Unit H100a Fig. 49 Hearth panel location (if provided).
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DVB4136 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 2. Place the left log on the burner Figure 52 by setting the log in the left front Left Log corner of the burner up against the brackets. Note the location of the emboss on the log. (Fig.
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DVB4136 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 5. Place the top front log. Set Figure 55 the log by matching the Top Right Log Top Center Log square hole on the bottom Rear with the square emboss on the left log. Lay the log at an angle to the left over the fettle.
DVB4136 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Flame & Temperature Adjustment Inspecting the Venting System For fireplaces equipped with Hi/Lo valves, flame adjust- This appliance venting system is designed and con- ment is accomplished by rotating the Hi/Lo adjustment structed to develop a positive flow adequate to remove knob located near the center of the gas control.
DVB4136 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Lighting and Operating Instructions For Fireplaces Equipped with the SIT 820 Valve 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.
DVB4136 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.
DVB4136 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Troubleshooting the Gas Control System SIT NOVA 820 Millivolt Valve NOTE: Before trouble shooting the gas control system, be sure external gas shut off is in the “On” position. WARNING: Before doing any gas control service work, remove glass front.
DVB4136 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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DVB4136 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Troubleshooting AF4000 Valve (continued) Remote/Off Figure 60: AF4000 Switch MOD Module Right Continuous PIlot Off/On Switch Side FP1762 “I” Pilot “S” Pilot Connection Connection • Pilot flame is always on/ will Ensure the CONTINUOUS PILOT switch on the control module (Fig. 60) is set to not extinguish OFF.
DVB4136 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace American Flame Gas Control System Error Codes Ignition Safety: Protection for Ignition System Error Code: One beep every one second Description of Fault: Warn users if the pilot is not successfully ignited in 60 seconds.
DVB4136 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Instructions for RF Comfort Control Valve Shut Off Procedure The Comfort Control Valve allows remote control of If the manual switch is in the REMOTE position, the temperature, fan and flame appearance. transmitter can shut off the main burner and fan. How-...
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DVB4136 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.
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DVB4136 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace LED Count Service Action Replace valve Confirm stepper motor connection exists Confirm fan connection exists and works Confirm gas type; jumper in place Replace thermopiles Turn fan ON NOTE: Some keys are not active. Auto Path...
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DVB4136 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...
3. Install the enclosed conversion label (F) to the valve body where it can easily be seen. (Fig. 68) To convert the DVB4136 units for use with a different Valve conversion is complete. gas follow these instructions. Before proceeding, turn control knob on valve to “OFF”...
DVB4136 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 4. To convert burner orifices, remove the orifices in the Fuel Conversion Instructions manifold and replace with the proper orifice listed in Honeywell Comfort Control Valve ONLY the table on Page 42. WARNING: The conversion must only be undertaken by a qualified, certified gas ap-...
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DVB4136 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Pilot Orifice Conversion NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the pilot tube for conversion. 1. Loosen pilot hood turning counterclockwise using a Pilot 7/16” wrench. (Fig. 75) Orifice Pilot Hood CO106 Index Marks Fig. 76 Remove pilot orifice.
DVB4136 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Maintenance Burner and Burner Compartment 8. Ignite pilot - Refer to Lighting Instructions. It is important to keep the burner and the burner com- 9. Reinstall window frame assembly. partment clean. At least once per year the logs and lava...
DVB4136 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 15a,b 16a,b • 35a,b 22a,b 23a,b 34a-d CFM Corporation reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, 12322 without notice. DVB4136 parts DVB4136 7/07 Units: GFNR6J2, GFZR6J2, GFSR6J2, GFYR6J2 Ref.
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DVB4136 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace DVB4136 (continued) Ref. Description DVB4136 Top Center Log 20012598 Left Log 20012596 Volcanic Rock 20000376 Ember (Package) 51915 Bracket Rear Log 20013027 Fettle 20010490 Burner Housing Assembly 10009958 Burner Tube Assembly 20010580 Burner Tray Gasket...
DVB4136 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Optional Accessories 3. Slide fan assembly from the left side into the fire- Fan Kits place opening, line up mounting holes with screw FK12 Fan Assembly studs on back of fireplace and fasten with #10 - 24 hex nuts.
Fig. 82 Rear ceramic panel placement. Model Functions Controlled ON/OFF Decorative Bay Windows H102 ON/OFF and Temperature The bay window kit is available for the DVB4136 only. rear ceramic support IMTFK Wall mounted thermostat control 2/23/99 djt Installation Ceramic Refractory Panels Remove the existing louvre assembly top.
DVB4136 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Optional Louvre Kit Louvre Kit DV4136LK 1. Remove the existing louvres (if installed) from the fireplace and discard. (Refer to “Louvre Removal” instructions on Page 25.) 2. Remove the existing hood (if installed) from the top opening of the fireplace and discard.
DVB4136 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Battery Backup (IN/IP Models) The use of the battery backup, Model DVTBBK, will allow your fireplace to continue operating in the event electric power lost. Installation Procedure CAUTION: If the fireplace has been operating, turn the fireplace off and allow it to cool completely before...
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LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY DVB4136 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.
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