Archgard marquis AGDV-38D User manual

ARCHGARD INDUSTRIES LTD.
7116 Beatty Dr., Mission BC, V2V 6B4
CANADA
Installation and Operation Instructions for:
Marquis AGDV-38D Natural Gas
Marquis AGDV-38DP Propane
Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
Decorative Gas Appliance
Not a source of heat. Not for use with solid fuel.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
Do not try to light any appliance.
Do not touch any electrical switches.
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 can’t reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance
WARNING:
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or
maintenance can cause injury, property damage or loss of life
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING
PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
AGDV-38 22/10/97
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION 2
SPECIFICATIONS 2
CAUTION 2
LOCATING YOUR FIREPLACE 3
FRAMING DIMENSIONS 3
CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES 3
VENT LOCATION 4
CAUTION 4
GENERAL VENTING SPECIFICATIONS 4
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 5
FAN INSTALLATION 6
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 7
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 7
TURNING OFF GAS APPLIANCE 8
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING 8
GLASS DOOR REMOVAL 8
REPLACEMENT PARTS 8
ALLOWED TERMINATION LOCATIONS 9
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GENERAL INFORMATION
The AGDV-38D & AGDV-38DP are Natural Gas /
Propane zero-clearance direct vent type fireplaces. They
have been tested to CGA 2.22/Interim requirement #41,
CGA I.R. #41-1991, CGA I.R. #55, Rev 1-1995, ANSI
Z21.50-1989, and venting requirements from ANSI
Z21.44-1988. They are Warnock Hersey listed for use in
Canada and the United States.
SPECIFICATIONS
Gas Type: Natural Gas
Manifold Press: 3.5” WC 0.87kpa
Min. Supply Press: 5” WC 1.25kpa
Max. Supply Press: 14” WC 3.56kpa
Orifice Size: 48 DMS 1.93mm
Input: 16,500 BTUH 5.36kw
Altitude: 0-4500 FT. 0-1372m
Primary Air Opening: 1/8” - 3/16”
Gas Type: Propane
Manifold Press: 9.5” WC 2.37kpa
Min. Supply Press: 11” WC 2.74kpa
Max. Supply Press: 14” WC 3.56kpa
Orifice Size: 55 DMS 1.32mm
Input: 15,500 BTUH 4.54kw
Altitude: 0-4500 FT. 0-1372m
Primary Air Opening: 1/8” - 5/16”
Installation of this unit should be done by a qualified
contractor and must conform with local codes or, in the
absence of local codes, with the current National Fuel
Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 (in USA) or the current
CAN/CGA B149, Installation Codes.
Consult your local gas inspection branch about the
particular requirements concerning the installation of
factory built gas fireplaces.
Electrical connection and grounding must be in
accordance with local codes and current CSA C22.1
(in Canada) or current national electric code ANSI/NFPA
70 (in USA).
CAUTION
Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be
located out of traffic and away from furniture and
draperies.
Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards
of high surface temperatures and should stay away
to avoid burns or clothing ignition.
Young children should be carefully supervised when
they are in the same room as the appliance.
Clothing or other flammable material should not be
placed on or near the appliance.
Any guards or screens removed for servicing must
be replaced prior to operating the appliance.
Installation and repair should be done by a
qualified gas fitter or contractor. The appliance
should be inspected before use and at least annually
by a professional service person. More frequent
cleaning may be required due to excessive lint
from carpeting, bedding materials, etc. The control
compartment, burner and circulating air passages
must be kept clean and free of dust.
♦The venting system of this appliance should be
inspected at least once a year.
♦Under no circumstances should this appliance be
modified.
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LOCATING YOUR FIREPLACE
This fireplace may be installed in any location that is free
of plumbing, electrical wiring and heating or air
conditioning ducts. Select a location that is accessible
for venting. (See allowed termination locations)
FRAMING DIMENSIONS
For cold climate installation, it is recommended that the
exterior wall or chase be insulated to conform to
applicable insulation codes.
DIAGRAM 1
DIAGRAM 2
DIAGRAM 3
CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES
Back = 0” (0mm) to standoffs
Left side = 0” (0mm) to standoffs
Right side = 0” (0mm) to standoffs
Top = 0” (0mm) to standoffs
Bottom = 0” (0mm)
Vents = 1” (25.4mm) to sides/ bottom
= 3” (76.2mm) to top
Adjacent
sidewall Left = 0” (0mm)
Right = 0” (0mm)
Mantel = see diagram below
Note: Temperatures near mantel will be hotter than
normal room temperature and wall surfaces may be
hot to the touch.
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The minimum distance above combustible flooring shall
be maintained from the top surface of carpeting, tile, etc.
Do not install directly on carpet, appliance shall be
installed on metal or wood panel extending full width and
depth of unit
VENT LOCATION
Once you have established the fireplace location using
the Allowed Termination Locations, then you can
frame in the vent outlet as per diagram below.
Note: TK-38 termination wall thickness is a min. 5”
and max. 11”.
CAUTION
1) Vent termination should be 24” above grade.
2) In heavy snowfall areas make sure vent terminal is
not blocked with snow by removal equipment.
3) Do not obstruct the vent termination by planting,
bushes, building obstructions, or for any reason
attempt to conceal the vent termination. Doing so
will affect the fireplace operation and could be
hazardous!
4) Do not recess vent terminals into walls, siding, or
planters.
5) Flue gases from vent terminals are very hot and
must not be restricted so as not to affect
combustion.
6) If is recommended that all terminals below 7’ from
grade level or on patios and areas accessible to the
public, be covered by a certified protective cage.
GENERAL VENTING
SPECIFICATIONS
Use Marquis AGDV-38D or AGDV-38DP vent
components only.
All vent pipes must maintain a minimum of 1” clearance
to combustibles on sides and bottom, and 3” from the
top.
WARNING:
Use of unlisted vent pipes or alteration of same,
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can cause possible injury, property damage or
loss of life.
The AGDV-38 was designed for 2 possible installation
locations.
SVK-38 (See Diagram 1)
Straight out from rear of unit through 4”, 6” or cement
walls up to 20” maximum vent length.
1 8” x 20” Rigid pipe
1 5” x 20” Aluminum 2 ply flex pipe (UL/ULC listed)
1 TK38 Vent termination kit
1 Small tube of MILL-Pac
CVK-38 (See Diagram 2)
450corner installation with adjustable elbow and up to
16” maximum vent length.
1 8” x 16” Rigid pipe
1 5” x 32” Aluminum 2 ply flex pipe (UL/ULC listed)
18”x45
0Adjustable elbow
1 TK-38 Vent termination Kit
2 Vent spacers (springs)
1 Small tube of MILL-Pac
The inside flue vent pipe is 5” 2 ply aluminum flex
(UL/ULC listed) Flexmaster or Ecco gas chimney liner.
It can be bent to 450or 900to suit application. It must
not be stretched to gain more length.
The outside vent pipe is 8” 26GA galvanized. All vents
must be secured with at least three (3) screws per joint,
except termination end of pipes, and a bead of Mill-Pac
at least 1/4” in thickness. Vent spacers will wrap around
flex and secure to provide clearance between inside flue
pipe and outside vent pipe.
DIAGRAM 1 (side view)
DIAGRAM 2 (top view)
All joints in the venting system including the appliance
collar and the vent termination must be secured with
three (3) screws per joint and caulked at every joint and
seam. The vent spacers must be placed in 3’ intervals
to maintain clearances. The inner and outer vent must
be sealed with high temperature sealant Mill-Pac a
supplied or equivalent and the sealant must be applied
at least 1/4” (6mm) in thickness.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Frame enclosure as per (Framing Dimensions) and
(Allowed Termination Locations)
1) Place fireplace into framed opening and nail on side
flanges.
2) Route gas line to valve compartment and connect
3/8” NPT valve if connection is 1/2 NPT, use reducer
to 3/8 NPT. For the purpose of input adjustment, the
gas line requires a min. inlet pressure of 5” WC for
natural gas and a min. inlet pressure of 11” WC for
propane. A 1/8” NPT plugged tapping is provided on
gas valve frontside for test gauge connection.
Install as per current CAN/CGA B149 (in Canada) and
the current National Fuel Code ANSI 223.1/ NFPA
54 (in USA) and leak test with soap solution.
3) The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must
be disconnected from the gas supply piping system
during any pressure testing of that system at test
pressures in excess of 1/2 PSI.
4) The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply
piping system by closing its individual manual shut
off valve during any pressure testing of the gas
supply piping system, at pressures equal to, or less
than 1/2 PSI.
Note: Max. supply pressure =14” WC (3.48KPA)
or 1/2” PSI for natural gas or Propane.
5) Do not connect to a chimney flue serving a separate
solid-fuel burning appliance.
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6) Install a remote wall switch where it is convenient
and route 18 GA millivolt wire 15’ max. (not
provided) to switch. See Diagram 1.
7) Push the 5” pipe 6” past the outside wall and the 8”
pipe 2” past the outside wall. Push pipes onto
respective flue collars and measure total wall
thickness. Mark pipes and cut to length so they are
flush with the outside wall.
8) Install the firestop or wall radiation shield. Caulk 5”
flex pipe with 1/4” min. Mill-Pac and install onto unit
flue collar and secure with a minimum, of 3 sheet
metal screws. Locate spacers over 5” pipe.
9) Install 8” galvanized pipe over aluminum flex and
caulk 8” unit flue collar with 1/4” min. Mill-Pac. See
Diagram 1. Secure with 3 screws. See Diagram 2.
10) Mount termination unit outside wall, again using
Mill-Pac on flex pipe and 8” collar to seal. Secure
termination to outside wall and seal around
termination kit wall plate. See Diagram 2.
11) Position 4 logs on the grate inside the firebox as
shown (logs are notched for position).
See Diagram 3.
DIAGRAM 1
DIAGRAM 2
CAUTION:
Logs can get very hot, handle only when cool.
DIAGRAM 3
CAUTION
PERSON CONNECTING GAS TO THIS
FIREPLACE SHALL:
♦Adjust and test appliance to operate in
accordance to the manufacturer’s specifications.
♦Adjust input rate to required input if necessary
by replacing the orifice or sizing the orifice.
FAN INSTALLATION
This fan kit (FK-38) is listed for use with Archgard
AGDV-38 fireplace. Check with your local building
code before installation to ensure compliance.
Contents: 1 fan/speed controller/thermal snap switch
assembly.
2 3/8” wire nuts.
Tools required: 1/4 hex head hand screw driver.
Flat tip hand screw driver.
3/8” socket
1) Disconnect the power before stripping or joining any
supply wires. Only qualified persons should attempt
to make incoming supply wire connections.
2) Remove the lower louver by lifting up and out.
3) Install the fan first. Gently slide right end of the fan
into the bottom left side of the gas fireplace. Rotate
the fan as it passes by the aluminum gas line. Be
careful not to damage the fan blades. The fan
blades will now face towards you. Place the fan
bracket on the 2 bolts at the top and then tighten the
3/8” hex nuts.
4) Run 120VAC power line through the wire clamp on
the left side of the fireplace and into the bottom of
the gas fireplace. Connect a grounding wire to the
side of gas fireplace. A screw hole is provided for
this purpose. Connect the two bare ended wires
from the speed controller assembly to the power
line. See Wiring Diagram.
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5) Slide the thermal snap switch into the “U” clip
located underneath the firebox bottom at the left
front corner.
6) Neatly tie down and tuck the wires down at the
bottom and to the back of the fireplace. CAUTION:
Do not allow any wires to touch the bottom of the
firebox. Otherwise, the wires will melt and short-out.
7) Remove the speed controller knob. Using the two
black screws, screw the speed controller bracket to
the bottom left sidewall of the gas fireplace. Make
sure there are no wires exposed at the front.
Replace the knob.
8) Tighten the wire clamp. Replace the lower louver.
OPERATION 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 appliance is equipped with a piezo ignition
device which ignites the pilot. When lighting the
pilot, follow these instructions exactly.
B) BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance
area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor
because some gas is heavier than air and will settle
on the floor.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
♦Do not try to light any appliance
♦Don’t touch any electricalswitches
♦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
C) Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control
knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not push in
or turn by hand, do not try to repair it, call a qualified
service technician. Force, or attempted repair may
result in a fire or explosion.
D) Do not use this appliance if any part has been
under water. Immediately call a qualified service
technician to inspect the appliance and to replace
any part of the control system and any gas control
which has been under water.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
1) STOP ! Read the safety information on the previous
page.
2) Turn off all electrical power to the appliance.
3) Bottom louver will lift out to access the gas control.
4) Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise.
5) Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. If you
then smell gas, STOP ! Follow B) in the safety
information on the previous page. If you don’t
smell gas, go to the next step.
6) Turn knob on gas control counterclockwise to
“PILOT”
7) Push in control knob all the way and hold in.
Immediately push all the way on the piezo
ignitor button and release. Continue pushing piezo
ignitor for 30 seconds until the pilot lights. When
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pilot is lit, continue to hold the control knob for one
(1) minute and slowly release the knob, it will pop
back up. Pilot should remain lit. If it goes out,
repeat steps 4 through 7.
If knob does not pop up when released, stop and
immediately call your service technician or gas
supplier.
If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries, turn the gas
control knob to “OFF” and call your service
technician or gas supplier.
8) Turn gas control knob counterclockwise to
“ON”.
9) If applicable, turn on all electric power to the
appliance.
10) Lift louver back into position.
For correct flame pattern, first remove the glass front.
Use a 1/4” hex head screw driver and turn the cover
sleeve to the proper opening. The flame should burn
blue and yellow as diagram shows. Tighten the hex
head screw and then put the glass front back on.
TO TURN OFF GAS APPLIANCE
1) Turn off all electrical power to the appliance if
service is to be performed.
2) Push in gas control knob slightly and turn
clockwise to “OFF”. Do not force it.
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
Warning: Gas valve must be in the “OFF” position
and burner, glass, logs, and pilot must be
allowed to cool before cleaning.
On initial start-up, unit may emit odor for awhile until
logs cure and paint, etc. burn in.
Keep control compartment and area around pan clean
by vacuuming or brushing at least twice a year.
A visible film will be deposited on the inside of the glass
during combustion. Remove 12 nuts and carefully
remove the glass door, clean and replace.
Note: Do not use an abrasive cleaner. The glass
should only be cleaned with a gas fireplace
glass cleaner.
Note: Remove jewelry before cleaning glass.
If logs become dirty, let them cool, then remove and
gently scrub with a stiff brush.
Periodically check burner and pilot flame to ensure they
are in working order.
Do not strike the glass or slam the door shut.
Do not operate the unit without the glass properly
secured in place
The unit is supplied with tempered glass (optional
Ne’oceram glass) that will withstand the highest
heat that your unit will produce. Use of substitute
glass could be dangerous and will void your
Warranty.
Do not operate the unit with broken or cracked
glass.
If the glass needs to be replaced, this should be
done by a qualified service person.
Note: If the glass is broken, carefully remove as
outlined below and take it to an authorized
Archgard dealer or the manufacturer.
GLASS DOOR REMOVAL
1) Remove cover frame by lifting upwards and
outwards.
2) Remove the 2 hex head bolts from the top of the
glass door frame.
3) Carefully pull the frame off the bottom channel and
lift of the unit.
4) To replace the glass frame, simply reverse steps 1-3
(do not over tighten the hex bolts).
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REPLACEMENT PARTS
Parts can be ordered through your local dealer or
distributor by giving the following information:
Gas Control Valve RGV-38
Pilot Assembly
(Generator Piezo Electrode) PA-38
Piezo Ignitor (Push Button) PI-38
Plate & Valve Assembly (NG) PV-38D
Plate & Valve Assembly (LPG) PV-38DP
(Includes Pilot & Piezo)
Burner (Double) BRD-38
Orifice Spud (NG) OS-48NG
Orifice Spud (LPG) OS-55LP
Log Set - 4 pieces (double) LSDB-38
Straight Venting SV-38
Top Venting TV-38
Corner Venting CV-38
Termination Kit TK-38
Fan Kit (c/w speed control, FK-38N
reostat bracket and wiring) FK-38NT
Glass Door Assembly GD-38
Protective Cage C-38
Thermopile (pilot generator) TP-38
High Wind Kit HWK-38
Black Louvre Kit BLLK-38
Brass Louvre Kit BRLK-38
Black Square Door BLSD-38
Face Assembly F-38
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MADE IN CANADA
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