Bellfires VIEW BELL TOPSHAM 3 CF User manual

View Bell Medium 3 CF
Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
Installation manual
- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable 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.
WARNING: If the information in these instructions are not
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage,
personal injury or loss of life.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket, permanently located,
manufactured home (USA only) or mobile home, where not prohibited by
local codes. This appliance is only for use with the types of gas indicated
on the rating plate. A conversion kit is supplied with the appliance.
WARNINGS
INSTALLER:
Leave this manual with
the appliance.
CONSUMER:
Retain this manual for
future reference.
A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns from the
hot viewing glass is provided with this appliance and
shall be installed for the protection of children and other
at-risk individuals.
HOT GLASS WILL
CAUSE BURNS.
DO NOT TOUCH GLASS
UNTIL COOLED.
NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN
TO TOUCH GLASS.
WARNING

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CONTENTS
Page
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................ ....... ... 5
CODE APPROVAL ..................................................... ....... ......... ... .... . .. ... . 8
PRE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ............................
............... ........... ..... . 9
GENERAL ................................................................ ...... .. .... .. .... ..... ...... ... 9
CONCENTRIC FLUE SYSTEMS ............................... ......... .... .. .......... . . .. . 10
INCLUDED WITH THE APPLIANCE .......................... ...................... ........ 10
OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES .............................................................. 1 1
CLEARANCES ................................................................. . ... ... .. ..................... .. 12
VENT INSTALLATION ...................................................... ....... . ....... ...... ... ........ 20
POSITIONING THE APPLIANCE ................................................... ....... ........... 36
GAS LINE INSTALLATION ........................................................... ... .... .......... ... 41
BUILDING IN THE APPLIANCE ......................................................... ...... ........ 46
PLACING OF CERAMIC LOG SET ................................. ......... .... ............ ....... . 50
GAS FIRE DECORATION KITS .......................................
.................... ............. 54
MOUNTING OF FLUE GAS RESTRICTION PLATE ........................... ........ ..... 58
CHECK OVERPRESSURE HATCHES ................
...... . .. .. ........ .... ............... ...... 59
VISUAL CHECK OF GAS FLAMES ..
......... ............ ................. . ......... ........ .. ..... 60
ANNUAL MAINTENANCE ....................................................
.......... ... ............ ... 61
FAULTS ............................................................................. ........................... ..... 62
POSSIBLE REASONS ................................................... ....... .. ........ ......... 62
SAFETY MEASURES IN THE APPLIANCE ............ .............. ...... .... ........ . 62
DISMANTLING / ASSEMBLING OF THE GLASS .............
....... ...... ......... ......... 63
DIAGRAM ELECTRICITY AND GAS ................................................................ 68
DIMENSIONS ...........................................................................
.................... .... 69
OPERATING UNIT ......................................................... ............. ..... .... ....... ..... . 70
TECHNICAL DETAILS .................................................. ................................... . 71
REPLACEMENT PART LIST ..........
......................... ........... ................ ........ ...... . 72
PROPANE CONVERSION KIT ...........................................................
.... .. .... .... 75
WARRANTY TERMS ...................................................... .... . ... ........ ......... ......... 76

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration,
services or maintenance can cause serious injury or property damage.
Refer to this manual.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Make yourself fully aware of all the following instructions and the many
features of the Bell!res direct vent gas !replace appliance.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
1. This appliance reaches high temperatures. Keep children and adults away from
hot surfaces to avoid burns or clothing ignition. The appliance will remain hot for
a time after shutdown. Allow surfaces to cool before touching.
2. A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns from the hot viewing glass is
provided with this appliance and shall be installed for the protection of
children and other at-risk individuals.
3. If the barrier becomes damaged, the barrier shall be replaced with the
manufacturer’s barrier for this appliance.
4. Any safety screen, guard or barrier removed for servicing the appliance, must
be replaced prior to operating the appliance.
5. Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface
temperature and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition.
6. Young children MUST be carefully supervised when they are in the same room
as the appliance. Toddlers, young children and others may be susceptible to
accidental contact burns. The remote control handset should be kept out of
reach of children. A physical barrier is recommended if there are at risk
individuals in the house. To restrict access to a fireplace or stove, install an
adjustable safety gate to keep toddlers, young children and other at risk
individuals out of the room and away from hot surfaces.
A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns from the
hot viewing glass is provided with this appliance and
shall be installed for the protection of children and other
at-risk individuals.
HOT GLASS WILL
CAUSE BURNS.
DO NOT TOUCH GLASS
UNTIL COOLED.
NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN
TO TOUCH GLASS.
WARNING

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: The conversion kit shall be installed by a quali!ed
service agency in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and
all applicable codes and requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.
If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a !re,
explosion or production of carbon monoxide may result causing property
damage, personal injury or loss of life. The quali!ed service agency is
responsible for the proper installation of this kit. The installation is not
proper and complete until the operation of the converted appliance, is
checked as speci!ed in the manufacturer’s instruction supplied with
this kit.
13. This appliance must not be connected to a chimney flue serving a separate
solid-fuel burning appliance.
14. Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency
or gas supplier.
15. DO NOT operate the appliance with glass removed, cracked or broken.
16. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners on the panels. DO NOT attempt to clean the
glass when it is hot.
17. DO NOT strike or slam the glass panel.
18. DO NOT modify the appliance under any circumstances. Any parts removed for
servicing must be replaced prior to operating the appliance.
19. Turn the appliance off and let cool before servicing, installing or repairing.
ONLY a qualified service person should install, service or repair the appliance.
Have burner system inspected annually by a qualified service person.
7. Keep the area around your appliance clear of combustible materials, gasoline
and other flammable vapor and liquids.
8. Do not place embers, vermiculite granules or wood logs against the pilot light
burner. Make sure that the pilot flame can burn at all times freely over the
main burner. Only in this way is proper ignition of the main burner ensured.
Ignoring these directions could lead to a dangerous situation.
9. Never place anything on top of the appliance.
10. Do not use this appliance to cook food or burn paper or other objects.
11. Do not use any solid or liquid fuels in this appliance. Use only the gas type
indicated on the rating plate.
12. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate.
This appliance is convertible for use with other gases. A conversion kit is supplied
with this appliance.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
20. Keep control compartments, burners and circulating air passages clean. More
frequent cleaning may be needed due to excessive lint and dust. Turn off the
gas valve and appliance (OFF on remote control) before cleaning the appliance.
21. The venting system MUST checked annually by a qualified service person.
If needed, have the venting system cleaned or repaired.
22. When the appliance is installed directly on carpeting, tile or other combustible
material, it must be set on a metal panel or hearth pad extending at least the full
width and depth of the appliance.
23. DO NOT obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air in any way. Provide
adequate clearances around air openings into the combustion chamber along
with adequate accessibility clearance for servicing and proper operation.
24. DO NOT use the appliance if any part has been exposed to or has been under
water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and
replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been
submerged in water.
25. DO NOT operate the appliance if any log is broken.
26. The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes,
with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, or the Natural Gas and
Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1.
27. This appliance, when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance with
local codes or in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70, or the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1.
28. The appliance is equipped with a safety system, whereby hatches will extract
any over-pressure in a controlled way. In this, the hatches will briefly open.
To avoid any possible personal harm when the hatches open due to an
over-pressure, always maintain a minimum distance of 40 in (100 cm) to the
appliance, when igniting and when burning. If an over-pressure situation occurs,
the appliance should be thorougly checked by the installer.
WARNING: Never connect unit to private (non-utility) gas wells.
This gas is commonly known as well-headed gas.
IMPORTANT:
Take care that no pipes get damaged and no compression !ttings come
loose when moving the gas regulator block. Prevent twisting the "exible
pipes# Check all compression !ttings for leaks afterwards#

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PRE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CODE APPROVAL
Direct Vent type appliances draw all combustion air from outside of the dwelling through
the vent pipe.
These appliances have been tested by CSA and found to comply with the established
standards for VENTED GAS FIREPLACES in the USA and Canada as follows:
LISTED VENTED GAS FIREPLACES
View Bell Medium 3 CF tested to:
- ANSI Z21. 88 - 2009 / CSA 2.33 - 2009 Vented Gas Fireplace Heaters
- ANSI Z21.88a - 2012 / CSA 2.33a - 2012 - Addenda 1 to ANSI Z21.88 - 2009 /
CSA 2.33 - 2009
- CSA P4.1 - 09 Testing method for measuring annual fireplace efficiency (Canada).
A manufactured home (USA only) or mobile home OEM installation must conform with
the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part
3280, or when such a standard is not applicable, the Standard for Manufactured
Home installations, ANSI/NCSBCS A225.1, or Standard for Gas Equipped
Recreational Vehicles and Mobile Housing, CSA Z240.4.

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PRE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL
This ‘direct vent’ gas appliance must be installed by a qualified installer in accordance
with local building codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the current CAN/CSA-
B149.1 or .2 Installation Code (in Canada) or the current National Fuel Gas Code
Z223.1-NFPA 54 when installed in the United States.
This appliance, when installed, must be electrically connected and grounded in
accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the current CSA
C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code or with the National Electrical Code; ANSI/NFPA 70
when installed in the United States. If you have any queries regarding the installation,
please consult your local gas company.
The appliance is supplied with a “Centre Fire” double burner. This burner has a specific
flame image which is defined by the perforation pattern in the burner cover.
See Chapter “DIAGRAM ELECTRICITY AND GAS” and the Operating Manual.
The appliance is factory set to the correct nominal heat input. The pilot light is set to the
correct level of consumption.
The appliance will be delivered from the factory with a 5⅛" x 7⅞" concentric connection
for extracting the flue gases and supply of combustion air.
It is possible to install the appliance with either a wall or roof outlet. The roof connection
must be carried out using a Bellfires adapter (5⅛" x 7⅞" to 5" x 8") together with a
reducer (5" x 8" to 4" x 6⅝") or using a Bellfires adapter (5⅛" x 7⅞" to 4" x 6⅝"), and
the concentric flue system 4" x 6⅝". The fumes are exhausted naturally to the outside
environment through the inner 4" pipe whereas the combustion air supply passes
between the 4" and 6⅝" pipes.
The wall connection must be carried out using a Bellfires adapter (5⅛" x 7⅞" to 5" x 8")
and the concentric flue system 5" x 8". The flue gases are evacuated outside by means
of natural draft through the internal pipe of 5", whereas the combustion air is supplied
between the pipes of 5" and 8".
The appliance can be installed in a completely sealed or mechanically ventilated house
without extra ventilation and/or fume extraction.
IMPORTANT:
Before beginning the installation, check that the details on the rating
plate correspond to the gas type and pressure to which the appliance
will be connected.
WARNING: Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be
located out of traf!c and away from furniture and draperies.

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PRE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
The appliance can be installed as an insert into an existing open fire place or as a built-
in appliance in a new fire place. In order to prevent the fireplace heating up excessively,
it must be properly ventilated by installing vents at the top of the fireplace.
The provided barrier safety screen designed to reduce the risk of burns from the hot
viewing glass shall be installed.
If an existing chimney is to be used, please consult your installer first. If the chimney
was previously used for a wood or coal fire, then it should be cleaned by an expert.
CONCENTRIC FLUE SYSTEMS
• M&G DuraVent - Direct Vent Pro ..................................... 4” x 6⅝” and 5” x 8”
• SELKIRK - DIRECT-TEMP - Direct Vent Products ........ . 4” x 6⅝” and 5” x 8”
• METAL-FAB - Sure-Seal - Direct Vent Products
........... . 4” x 6.5” and 5” x 8”
The appliance, in combination with the concentric flue system [4” x 6⅝”] and/or [5” x 8”]
(rigid and/or flexible) for the brands, M&G DuraVent (Direct Vent Pro), Selkirk (Direct
Temp) or Metal-Fab (Sure-Seal) has been approved in accordance with the ANSI / CSA
standard for direct vented gas appliances and may therefore be used only with these
systems.
The permitted components for these systems are listed in Chapter “Vent Installation”.
The guarantee on the appliance lapses if it is installed, fully or partially, with other
components or a different flue system.
The concentric flue [4” x 6⅝”] and [5” x 8”] systems can be used with either a newly-built
or existing chimney.
N.B. If any part is missing, please contact your dealer.
INCLUDED WITH THE APPLIANCE
Set documentation - Instructions for use
- Installation instructions
Attributes - Barrier
- Ceramic log set
- Propane conversion kit View Bell Medium 3 CF

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PRE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES
The following options and accessories can be supplied by your dealer:
Part no Accessory
329874 Set carrying brackets (2 pieces)
337670 Set of high adjustable feet (4 pieces) + adapter pieces
Feet height: max. +13¾ in.
334765 Mantle iron VWBM3
337810 High altitude kit 2 000 - 4 500 ft
View Bell Medium 3 CF (Natural gas and Propane gas)
M&G DuraVent - Direct Vent Pro concentric flue system
See component summary
SELKIRK - DIRECT-TEMP - Direct Vent Products concentric flue
system
See component summary
METAL-FAB - Sure-Seal - Direct Vent Products concentric flue
system
See component summary

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CLEARANCES
WARNING: Follow these instructions carefully to ensure safe
installation. Failure to follow instructions exactly can create a !re hazard.
UNIT MUST SIT ON NON COMBUSTABLE SURFACE
The appliance must be installed on a non-combustible "oor. If installed on, for
example, carpet or vinyl "ooring, the appliance shall be placed on a plate of non-
combustible material extending the full width and depth of the appliance.
All clearances to combustible and non-combustible materials must be maintained as
described in this manual.
Clearances are in accordance with local installation codes and the requirements of the
gas supplier.
Never use combustible materials during the installation.
During installation of the appliance, a clearance of 0.12 in (3 mm) should be maintained
on all sides of the appliance to allow for expansion of the appliance during operation.
Do not insulate the appliance! Only the top and sides may be fitted with a strip of white,
loose insulation wool (heat-resistant to 1832°F (1000°C)), width 5.9 in (15 cm) max. to
protect the wall.
Do not use fibreglass or Rockwool, or any other sort of insulating material. These emit
a pungent odour. This is considered extremely unpleasant. They may also cause
discolouring of the column.
Combustible materials, such as curtains, should not be placed in the vicinity of the
appliance. Minimum safe distance: 40 in (100 cm).
Never place the appliance directly to a combustible or non-combustible rear wall and
side wall.

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CLEARANCES
Figure 1: Clearances to combustible material
Appliance
Combustible material Insulation board
Clearances to combustible material
Always place a non-combustible insulation plate (false back wall) with a thickness of
min. 1" (2.54 cm) between the appliance and the rear wall and the side wall according
to figure 1. Minimum clearances to combustible material must be maintained. (See also
figure 13 and 14.)
Clearance to combustible ceiling: Place a non-combustible insulation plate (false
ceiling) with a thickness of min. 1¼" (3 cm) at a height of minimum 20" (50 cm) above
the appliance. Maintain a free space of 4" (10 cm) between the insulation plate and a
combustible ceiling. (See also figure 13 and 14.)

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CLEARANCES
Clearance to non-combustible material
Always place a non-combustible insulation plate (false back wall), at least ½" (12 mm)
thick between the appliance and a non-combustible rear and side wall. Maintain a free
space of at least ¾" (2 cm) on either side of the insulation plate.
Minimum clearances as shown in figure 2 must be maintained.
(See also figure 13 and 14.)
Figure 2: Clearances to non-combustible material
Non combustible material
Appliance
Insulation board

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CLEARANCES
Ventilation
Ventilate the fireplace/chimney breast:
• all spaces between the appliance and the insulation plates
• all spaces between the insulation plates an all surrounding walls
by allowing vents above.
Minimal required net vent openings above must be total 46 sq ins (300 cm2).
This can be done by ventilation openings or grills.
The design of the ventilation openings/grills is free to choose.
Place the ventilation opening/grills at minimal 4" (10 cm) distance under the ceiling, to
prevent discoloration.
Also an open distance between the fireplace/chimney breast and the ceiling of 2" (5 cm),
over a minimal width of 23" (60 cm), is sufficient. (Is also total 46 sq ins (300 cm2).)
Non-combustible insulation plate/board
Any used insulation plates must have a maximum thermal conductivity of
0.69 BTU / (ft2.h.°F/in) (0.10 W/m.K).
Suitable insulation materials are listed in table 1.
Do not use fibreglass or Rockwool, or similar material. These materials emit a pungent
odour, which is considered extremely unpleasant.
Table 1: Suitable insulation material
Plate material Thermal conductivity
BTU/(ft2.h.°F/in) (W/m.K)
Promat Promatect L insulating board 0.57 (0.083)
Skamol Skamotec 225 0.416 (0.06)
Skamol Super-Isol 0.55 (0.08)

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CLEARANCES
Mantel clearances
Any mantel piece made of combustible material should be placed at least 2" from the
side and top of the fireplace opening. Minimum mantel clearances are shown in figure
3 to 5.
Figure 3: Mantel clearances
12" Max. depth
2" Min.
2" Max. depth
12" Min.
from opening
4"Min. to
combustible
2" Min.
from opening
Ceiling Minimum 20"
from opening
(or place a non combustible
hearth (floor stone) with a depth
of minimal 12 in (30 cm) in front
of the full width of the glass)
Non combustible
Insulation plate / board
Combustible
mantel piece
Non combustible
Insulation plate / board

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CLEARANCES
Figure 4: Top mantel clearances
Depth of mantel [inch]
Heigth of mantel [inch]
Non-combustible material
Insulation plate / board
Glass front appliance
Top of fireplace opening
Side view
Combustible
mantel piece

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Figure 5: Side mantel clearances
CLEARANCES
Width of mantel [inch]
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Depth of mantel [inch]
Width of mantel [inch]
Side of
fireplace
opening
Top view
Side of
fireplace
opening
Non-combustible material
Insulation plate / board
Depth of mantel [inch]
Combustible
mantel piece
Combustible
mantel piece

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Figure 6: Safety distance front appliance
Fireplace
VIEW BELL MEDIUM 3
Do not place furniture
or other objects in this
space in front of the
appliance
Hearth
12" (30 cm)
Minimum safe distance: 40" (1.0 m) to flammable materials,
such as curtains, furniture etc. in front of the fireplace.
• Install a non combustible
hearth (floor stone) when
the underside of the glass
is less then 4" (10 cm)
above a combustible
floor.
• The hearth must have a
depth of minimal 12" (30
cm) in front of the whole
width of the glass.
• The height of the hearth
must be minimal 1".
12"
(30 cm)
12"
(30 cm)
CLEARANCES

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VENT INSTALLATION
Canadian Installations1US Installations2
A= Clearance above, grade, veranda, porch, deck or balcony 12 in (30 cm) 12 in (30 cm)
B= Clearance to window, or door that may be opened 12 in (30 cm) 9 in (23 cm)
C= Clearance to permanently closed window 12 in (30 cm) 9 in (23 cm)
D= Vertical clearance to ventilated soffit located above the terminal within a 18 in (46 cm) 18 in (46 cm)
horizontal distance of 2 feet (610 mm) from the center line of the terminal