Continental Fireplaces CDVS 280-N User manual

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR:
VENTED GAS FIREPLACE HEATER
NATURAL GAS MODELS CDVS 280-N and CS 280-N
PROPANE GAS MODELS CDVS 280-P and CS 280-P
ModelCS280ismadeup ofModel CDVS280andB-VentAdapterKit GS-150KT
INSTALLER:THESEINSTRUCTIONSMUSTBECONVEYEDTOANDREMAINWITHTHEHOMEOWNER.
CERTIFIED UNDER CANADIANANDAMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS, CSA 2.33, ANSI Z21.88
Fax:[phone] Email:[email protected]
Web:www.napoleon.on.ca
Wolf Steel Ltd., RR#1, 9 Napoleon Rd.,
Barrie, ON., Canada L4M 4Y8 [phone]
Installationandservice mustbe performedby aqualified installer, service
agencyor thegas supplier.
WARNING: If theinformation inthese instructionsis notfollowed exactly,afireor
explosionmay resultcausingproperty damage,personal injuryordeath.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Donot storeoruse gasolineor otherflammable vapoursandliquids inthe vicinityof
thisor anyother appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
• Donot trytolight anyappliance.
• Donot touchany electricalswitch.
• Donot useany phonein yourbuilding.
• Immediatelycallyour gassupplierfroma
neighbour'sphone. Follow thegassuppli-
er'sinstructions.
• Ifyoucannotreachyourgassupplier,call
thefire department.

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Pg 2-4 INTRODUCTION
Warranty
General Instructions
General Information
Care of Glass & Plated Parts
5 LOCATION & CLEARANCES
5-10 DIRECT VENT SPECIFICS
Vent Lengths
Special Installation Example
Offset Installation Example
Air Terminal Locations
Wall & Ceiling Protection
Horizontal Venting Installation
Vertical Venting Installation
Stove Vent Connection
Mobile Home Installation
11-12 B-VENT SPECIFICS
Chimney Installation
'B' Vent Adaptations
'B' Vent Installation
Combustion Air
Adding Vent Sections
Flashing and Storm Collar Installation
PG 13 GAS INSTALLATION
Remote Wall Switch / Thermostat
14 FINISHING
Door Closing & Opening
Log Placement
15-16 OPERATION / MAINTENANCE
Spill Switch
Venting Action Check
Operating Instructions
Maintenance
17 REPLACEMENT BLOWER
18 ADJUSTMENTS
Pilot Burner Adjustment
Venturi Adjustments
19-20 REPLACEMENTS
Ordering Replacement Parts
Termination Kits
Burner Kit
Replacement Parts
Accessories
21-22 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
PLEASE RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE
WARNING
• The stove is a vented gas-fired heater. Do not burn wood or other materials in this stove.
• Adults and especially children should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperatures and should stay away
to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Supervise young children when they are in the same room as the stove.
• Due to high temperatures, the stove should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies.
• Clothing or other flammable material should not be placed on or near the stove.
• Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing must be replaced prior to operating the stove.
• It is imperative that the control compartments, burners and circulating blower and its passageway in the stove and
venting system are kept clean. The stove and its venting system should be inspected before use and at least
annually by a qualified service person. More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting,
bedding material, etc. The stove area must be kept clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other
flammable vapours and liquids.
• Under no circumstances should this stove be modified.
• This stove must not be connected to a chimney flue pipe serving a separate solid fuel burning appliance.
• Do not use this stove if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the
stove and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water.
• Do not operate the stove with the glass door opened, cracked or broken. Replacement of the glass should be done
by a licensed or qualified service person.
• Do not strike or slam shut the stove glass door.
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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CONTINENTAL gas fireplaces are manufactured under the strict Standard of the world recognized
ISO9002 Quality Assurance Certificate.
CONTINENTAL products are designed with superior components and materials, assembled by trained craftsmen
who take great pride in their work. The burner and valve assembly are leak and test-fired at a quality test station.
Once assembled the complete fireplace is thoroughly inspected by a qualified technician before packaging to ensure
that you, the customer, receives the quality product that you expect from WOLF STEEL Ltd..
CONTINENTAL GAS FIREPLACE PRESIDENT'S LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY
The following materials and workmanship in your newThe following materials and workmanship in your new
The following materials and workmanship in your newThe following materials and workmanship in your new
The following materials and workmanship in your new CONTINENTALCONTINENTAL
CONTINENTALCONTINENTAL
CONTINENTAL gas fireplace aregas fireplace are
gas fireplace aregas fireplace are
gas fireplace are
warranted against defects for as long as you own the fireplace. This covers: combustion chamber,warranted against defects for as long as you own the fireplace. This covers: combustion chamber,
warranted against defects for as long as you own the fireplace. This covers: combustion chamber,warranted against defects for as long as you own the fireplace. This covers: combustion chamber,
warranted against defects for as long as you own the fireplace. This covers: combustion chamber,
heat exchanger, stainless steel burner, phazer™ logs and embers, ceramic glass (thermal breakageheat exchanger, stainless steel burner, phazer™ logs and embers, ceramic glass (thermal breakage
heat exchanger, stainless steel burner, phazer™ logs and embers, ceramic glass (thermal breakageheat exchanger, stainless steel burner, phazer™ logs and embers, ceramic glass (thermal breakage
heat exchanger, stainless steel burner, phazer™ logs and embers, ceramic glass (thermal breakage
only), gold plated parts against tarnishing, porcelainized enamelled components and aluminiumonly), gold plated parts against tarnishing, porcelainized enamelled components and aluminium
only), gold plated parts against tarnishing, porcelainized enamelled components and aluminiumonly), gold plated parts against tarnishing, porcelainized enamelled components and aluminium
only), gold plated parts against tarnishing, porcelainized enamelled components and aluminium
extrusion trims.extrusion trims.
extrusion trims.extrusion trims.
extrusion trims.
Electrical (110V and millivolt) components and wearable parts such as blowers, gas valves,Electrical (110V and millivolt) components and wearable parts such as blowers, gas valves,
Electrical (110V and millivolt) components and wearable parts such as blowers, gas valves,Electrical (110V and millivolt) components and wearable parts such as blowers, gas valves,
Electrical (110V and millivolt) components and wearable parts such as blowers, gas valves,
thermal switch, switches, wiring, remote controls, igniter, gasketing, and pilot assembly arethermal switch, switches, wiring, remote controls, igniter, gasketing, and pilot assembly are
thermal switch, switches, wiring, remote controls, igniter, gasketing, and pilot assembly arethermal switch, switches, wiring, remote controls, igniter, gasketing, and pilot assembly are
thermal switch, switches, wiring, remote controls, igniter, gasketing, and pilot assembly are
covered andcovered and
covered andcovered and
covered and WOLF STEELWOLF STEEL
WOLF STEELWOLF STEEL
WOLF STEEL LTD.LTD.
LTD.LTD.
LTD. will provide replacement parts free of charge during the firstwill provide replacement parts free of charge during the first
will provide replacement parts free of charge during the firstwill provide replacement parts free of charge during the first
will provide replacement parts free of charge during the first
year of the limited warranty.year of the limited warranty.
year of the limited warranty.year of the limited warranty.
year of the limited warranty.
Any labour related to warranty repair is not covered.Any labour related to warranty repair is not covered.
Any labour related to warranty repair is not covered.Any labour related to warranty repair is not covered.
Any labour related to warranty repair is not covered.
CONDITIONSAND LIMITATIONS
WOLFSTEEL LTD. warrantsits products againstmanufacturing defects to the originalpurchaser only --i.e., the individualor legal entity(registered customer) whose name appearson
thewarranty registration card filed with WOLF STEELLtd.-- provided that the purchasewas made throughan authorizedCONTINENTALdealer and is subject to the following conditions
andlimitations:
Thisfactory warranty isnontransferable andmay notbe extended whatsoeverby anyof ourrepresentatives.
Thegas fireplace mustbe installed bya licenced, authorized service technician or contractor. Installation must bedone in accordancewith the installationinstructions included withthe
productand all local and national building andfire codes.
Thislimited warrantydoes not cover damages causedby misuse, lack of maintenance,accident, alterations,abuse or neglect and partsinstalled fromother manufacturers will nullify this
warranty.
Thislimited warranty further does notcover any scratches, dents, corrosionor discolouring causedby excessive heat, abrasive andchemical cleaners nor chipping onporcelain enamel
parts,mechanical breakage ofPHAZER™ logs andembers, nor anyventing components usedin the installation of thefireplace.
WOLFSTEEL Ltd. warrantsits stainlesssteel burnersagainst defects in workmanship andmaterial forlife, subject to the followingconditions: Duringthe first10 years WOLFSTEEL Ltd.
will replace orrepair the defectiveparts at ouroption free ofcharge. From 10years tolife, WOLF STEEL LTD.will providereplacement burners at50% of the currentretail price.
Inthe first year only,thiswarranty extends to the repairorreplacement of warranted partswhich aredefective in materialor workmanship providedthat the product has been operated in
accordancewith theoperation instructions and under normalconditions.
Afterthefirst year, withrespect tothis President's LimitedLifetime Warranty, WOLF STEELLTD.may,atits discretion,fully dischargeall obligations withrespect tothis warranty byrefunding
tothe original warranted purchaser thewholesale price ofany warranted but defective part(s).
WOLFSTEEL Ltd. will not be responsible forinstallation, labour,or anyother costsor expensesrelated tothe reinstallationof awarranted part,and suchexpenses arenot coveredby this
warranty.
Notwithstandingany provisionscontained in this President'sLimited LifetimeWarranty, WOLF STEEL’Sresponsibilityunder thiswarranty is defined as aboveand itshall notin any event
extendto anyincidental, consequential or indirect damages.
Thiswarranty definesthe obligations and liability ofWOLF STEELLtd.with respect to theCONTINENTALgasfireplaceand anyother warrantiesexpressed or implied with respectto this
product,its components or accessories areexcluded.
WOLFSTEELLtd. neither assumes,norauthorizes any thirdpartyto assume,onits behalf, anyotherliabilities with respecttothe sale ofthisproduct. WOLF STEELLtd.will notberesponsible
for: over-firing, downdrafts, spillage caused by environmental conditions such as rooftops, buildings, nearby trees, hills, mountains, inadequate vents or ventilation, excessive venting
configurations,insufficient makeup air, or negativeair pressures which may ormay not be caused bymechanical systems such as exhaustfans, furnaces, clothes dryers, etc.
Anydamagestofireplace, combustion chamber,heatexchanger,brass trim orothercomponent dueto water,weatherdamage,longperiods ofdampness,condensation,damaging chemicals
orcleaners will not bethe responsibility of WOLFSTEEL Ltd.
Thebill of saleor copy willbe required togetherwith a serialnumber and amodel number whenmaking any warrantyclaims from yourauthorized dealer. Thewarranty registration card
mustbe returnedwithin fourteendays to register the warranty.
WOLFSTEEL Ltd. reservesthe right tohave its representativeinspect any productor part thereofprior to honouring any warrantyclaim.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
THIS GAS STOVE SHOULD BE INSTALLED AND SERV-
ICED BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER to conform with local
codes. In absence of local codes, install to the current
CAN1-B149 Installation Code in Canada or to the National
Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1-1988, and NFPA 54-1988 in
the United States. Mobile home installation must conform
with local codes or in the absence of local codes, install to
the current standard for gas equipped mobile housing
CAN/CSA Z240 MH Series in Canada or ANSI Z223.1-1988
and NFPA 54-1988 in the United States.
Purge all gas lines with the glass door of the stove opened.
Assure that a continuous gas flow is at the burner before
closing the door.
Under extreme vent configurations, allow several minutes
(5-15) for the flame to stabilize after ignition.
For optimum performance, it is recommended that all hori-
zontal runs have a ¼ inch rise per foot.
Objects placed in front of the appliance must be kept a
minimum of 48" away from the front face of the unit.
The stove and its individual shutoff valve must be discon-
nected from the gas supply piping system during any pres-
sure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of
½ psig (3.5 kPa). The stove 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 pip-
ing system at test pressures equal to or less than ½ psig
(3.5 kPa).
The stove, when installed with a blower, must be electri-
cally connected and grounded in accordance with local
codes. In the absence of local codes, use the current CSA
C22.1 CANADIAN ELECTRICAL CODE in Canada or the
ANSI/NFPA70-1996 NATIONALELECTRICALCODE in the
United States. The blower power cord must be connected
into a properly grounded receptacle. The grounding prong
must not be removed from the cord plug.
GENERAL INFORMATION
For your satisfaction, this stove has been test-fired to as-
sure its operation and quality!
Minimum inlet gas supply pressure is 4.5 inches water
column for natural gas and 11 inches water column for
propane. Maximum inlet gas pressure is 7 inches water
column for natural gas and 13 inches water column for
propane. When the valve is set to "HI", the manifold pres-
sure under flow conditions is 3.5 inches water column for
natural gas and 10 inches water column for propane. When
the appliance is installed at elevations above 4,500ft, and
in the absence of specific recommendations from the local
authority having jurisdiction, the certified high altitude input
rating shall be reduced at the rate of 4% for each additional
1,000ft.
Change in flame appearance from "HI" to "LO" is more
evident in natural gas than in propane. Expansion / con-
traction noises during heating up and cooling down cycles
are normal and to be expected.
CDVS280: Maximum input is 30,000 BTU/hr for natu-
ral gas and 26,000 BTU/hr for propane. Maximum output
for natural gas is 25,500 BTU/hr at an efficiency of 85%
with the fan on and 75% with the fan off. Maximum output
for propane is 22,360 BTU/hr at an efficiency of 86% with
the fan on and 76% with the fan off. Maximum A.F.U.E.
(annual fuel utilization efficiency) rating is 76% for natural
gas and 77% for propane. This stove is not approved for
closet or recessed installations. It is approved for bath-
room, bedroom and bed-sitting room installations.
This stove may be installed in an aftermarket permanently
located, manufactured mobile home, where not prohibited
by local codes.
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.
CS280: Maximum input is 30,000 BTU/hr for natural
gas and 26,000 BTU/hr for propane. Maximum output
for natural gas is 24,600 BTU/hr at an efficiency of 82%
with the fan on and 80% with the fan off; and
21,600 BTU/hr for propane at an efficiency of 83% with
the fan on and 80% with the fan off. This stove is ap-
proved for bedroom and bed-sitting room installations.
CARE OF GLASS, AND PLATED PARTS
Do not use abrasive cleaners to clean these parts. Buff
lightly with a clean dry cloth.
The glass is 3/16" ceramic glass available from your Con-
tinental / Wolf Steel Ltd. dealer.
Do not substitute materials.
Clean the glass after the first 10 hours of operation with a
recommended gas appliance glass cleaner. Thereafter
clean as required.
Do not clean glass when hot!
If the glass is not kept clean permanent discolouration
and / or blemishes may result.

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VENTING LENGTHS AND AIR TERMI-
NAL LOCATIONS
Use only Wolf Steel, Simpson Dura-Vent, Selkirk Direct
Temp or American Metal Amerivent venting components.
Minimum and maximum vent lengths, for both horizontal
and vertical installations, and air terminal locations for
either system are set out in this manual and must be ad-
hered to. For Simpson Dura-Vent, follow the installation
procedure provided with the venting components. Both Wolf
Steel and Simpson Dura-Vent
venting components may have a 0"
rise per foot on horizontal runs.
When using Wolf Steel venting
components, use only the following
ventkits:WALLTERMINALKITGD175
(7-1/2' of venting included), or 1/12
TO7/12PITCHROOFTERMINALKIT
GD110, 8/12 TO 12/12 ROOF
TERMINAL KIT GD111, FLAT ROOF
TERMINAL KIT GD112 or STOVE
PERISCOPE KIT GD180 (for wall
penetration below grade) in conjunc-
tion with the appropriate venting
components.
For optimum performance, it is rec-
ommended that all horizontal runs
have a minimum ¼ inch rise per foot.
MAINTAIN THESE MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO
COMBUSTIBLES:
A. 7" D. 143/4"
B. 2" E. 4"
C. 1"*F. 9½"
NOADDITIONAL FLOOR PROTECTION IS REQUIRED
MINIMUM 20" FROM STOVE TOP TO CEILING
*AT ADISTANCE OF 1" FROM THE WALL, ACCESS TO THE BLOWER
SWITCH, ON-OFF SWITCH OR THE BLOWER POWER CORD MAY
NOT BE PRACTICAL.
A terminal shall not terminate directly above a sidewalk or
paved driveway which is located betweeen two single family
dwellings and serves both dwellings. Local codes or
regulations may require different clearances.
Do not allow the inside liner to bunch up on horizontal or vertical
runs and elbows. Keep it pulled tight. A 1-1/4" air gap all around
between the inner liner and outer stove pipe is required for safe
operation.
Use a firestop when penetrating interior walls, floor or ceiling.
LOCATIONANDCLEARANCES
Provide adequate ventilation and combustion air.
Provide adequate accessibility clearance for servicing
and operating the stove.
Never obstruct the front opening of the stove.
CDVS280 AND CS280:
As long as clearance to combustibles is kept within the
required distances, the most desirable and beneficial lo-
cation for a Continental stove is in the centre of a building,
thereby allowing the most efficient use of the heat created.
The location of windows, doors and the traffic flow in the
room where the stove is to be located should be consid-
ered. If possible, you should choose a location where the
vent will pass through the house without cutting a floor or
roof joist.
DIRECT VENT SPECIFICS - CDVS280
These vent kits allow for either horizontal or vertical venting
of the stove. The maximum number of 4" flexible
connections is two horizontally or three vertically (exclud-
ing the stove and the air terminal connections).
When terminating vertically, the minimum vertical rise is
34 inches above the stove and the maximum vertical rise
is 40 feet.
Deviation from the minimum vertical vent length can create
difficulty in burner start-up and/or carboning.
Use an adjustable pipe as the final length of rigid piping to
the stove for ease of installation.
18½"
GAS LINE ACCESS HOLE
LOCATED IN PEDESTAL
BASE
11¼"
22½"
26
3
/
4
"
7"ø AIR
INTAKE
15"
WINDOW OPENING
4"ø
FLUE
5½"
10"
12"
17
3
/
4
"
For Simpson Dura-Vent, Selkirk Direct Temp and American
Metal Amerivent, follow the installation procedure provided
with the venting components.
All outer pipe joints of these venting systems must be
sealed using Red RTV Hight Temperature Sealant.
Wolf Steel, Simpson Dura-Vent, Selkirk Direct Temp and
American Metal Amerivent venting systems must not be
combined.
A starter adaptor must be used and may be purchased
from the corresponding supplier:
Supplier 4&7 ZC 5&8 ZC GASSTOVE
Dura-Vent W175-0053 W175-0170 GDS924N
Amerivent 4DSC-N2 5DSC-N 4DSCB-N1
Direct Temp 4DT-AAN 5DT-AA 4DT-AAN

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SPECIAL INSTALLATION EXAMPLE
When a horizontal offset is required in a through-the-roof
installation, the following procedure for vent length calcu-
lations must be followed:
In an installation as shown, lengths A and C are known
based on room height and roof requirements.
Length C must never be less than 29
inches. Any 90° and 45° elbows must
be calculated as 5 feet of venting
each.
The allowable horizontal run can be
calculated using these parameters. In
this example, the total vertical height is
20 feet (length "A" is required to be 11
feetwhile length "C"needsto be 9 feet).
The maximum vertical length is 40 feet
and all runs and elbows must be sub-
tracted from this maximum vertical
length.
The maximum allowable horizontal run that "B" can be is:
40 ft. (maximum vertical run length)
-11 ft. (through the roof vertical rise "A")
-10 ft. (2 - 90° elbow)
- 9 ft. (vertical run "C")
10 ft. (maximum allowable horizontal length for "B")
The length of "B" must never be greater than the length
of "A" and "C" combined.
OFFSET INSTALLATION EXAMPLE
If a first run of 72 inches is re-
quired,using the "First Vent Run"
on the chart shows that a maxi-
mum second run of 48 inches
is allowable.
IF NECESSARY, THE FIRST
RUN AND THE SECOND
RUN MAY BE REVERSED.
REQUIRED
VERTICAL
RISE FROM
FIREPLACE
TO FIRST EL-
BOW IN
INCHES
CALCULATED HORIZONTAL VENT RUN IN FEET
For optimum flame appearance and stove performance,
keep the vent length and number of elbows to a minimum.
The air terminal must remain unobstructed at all times.
Examine the air terminal at least once a year to verify that it
is unobstructed and undamaged.
The maximum horizontal run is 34 inches with a 90oelbow
located 29" above the stove.
The maximum horizontal run with a 57 inch vertical rise
immediately above the stove is 20 feet .
If vertical rises greater than 57 inches are necessary, the
increased rise must be deducted from the maximum
horizontal run.
Use the chart to calculate horizontal runs for vertical rises
between 29 and 57 inches.
When calculating maximum run lengths, include 10 feet
for each 90° elbow or 5 feet for each 45° elbow.
Do not include the first elbow directly off the unit.
57"
firstrun
72"
secondrun
48"
C
B
A

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AIRAIR
AIRAIR
AIR TERMINTERMIN
TERMINTERMIN
TERMINAL INSTAL INST
AL INSTAL INST
AL INSTALLAALLA
ALLAALLA
ALLATIONS:TIONS:
TIONS:TIONS:
TIONS:
*Recommended to prevent condensation on windows and thermal breakage
** It is recommended to use a heat shield and to maximize the distance to vinyl clad soffits.
*** The periscope GD-201 requires a minimum 18 inches clearance from an inside corner.
**** This is a recommended distance. For additional requirements check local codes.
†Three feet above if within 10 feet horizontally.
‡A vent shall not terminate directly above a sidewalk or paved driveway that is located between two single family dwellings and
serves both dwellings.
†† Permitted only if the veranda, porch, deck or balcony is fully open on a minimum of two sides beneath the floor.
†* Recommenced to prevent recirculation of exhaust products. For additional requirements check local codes.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
12INCHES
9INCHES
12INCHES*
18INCHES**
12INCHES**
0INCHES
0INCHES***
2INCHES***
3 FEET****
3 FEET****
9INCHES
3 FEET†
7 FEET****
12INCHES****
16INCHES
2 FEET†*
Clearanceabove grade,veranda porch,deckorbalcony.
Clearancetowindows ordoorsthat open.
Clearancetopermanently closedwindows.
Vertical clearancetoventilatedsoffitlocatedabovetheterminalwithin
a horizontal distance of 2 feet from the centerline of the terminal.
Clearanceto unventilatedsoffit.
Clearancetoan outsidecornerwall.
Clearance to an inside non-combustible corner wall or protruding
non-combustible obstructions (chimney, etc.).
Clearance to an inside combustible corner wall or protruding com-
bustible obstructions ( vent chase, etc.).
Clearancetoeach sideof thecenterlineextended abovethe meter
/ regulator assembly.
Clearancetoa serviceregulator ventoutlet.
Clearance to a non-mechanical air supply inlet to the building or a
combustion air inlet to any other appliance.
Clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet.
Clearance above a paved sidewalk or paved driveway located on
public property unless fitted with a heat shield kit GD-301.
Clearanceundera veranda,porch, deckorbalcony.
Clearanceabove theroof.
Clearancefromanadjacentwall includingneighbouring buildings.
CANADIAN U.S.A.
12 INCHES
12INCHES
12INCHES*
18INCHES**
12INCHES**
0INCHES
0INCHES***
2INCHES***
3 FEET
6 FEET
12INCHES
6 FEET
7 FEET‡
12INCHES††
16INCHES
2 FEET†*
INSTALLATIONS

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VERTICAL INSTALLATION: This application occurs when
venting through a roof.
Installation kits for vari-
ous roof pitches are
available from your Con-
tinental dealer. See Ac-
cessories to order the
specific kit required.
1. Determine the air ter-
minal location and move the stove into position. Cut and
frame 9 inch openings in the ceiling and the roof to provide
the minimum 1 inch clearance between the stove pipe and
any combustible
material. Try to center
the exhaust pipe loca-
tion midway between
two joist to prevent
having to cut them. Use
a plumb bob to line up
the center of the open-
ings.
DONOTFILLTHIS SPACEWITHANYTYPEOFMATERIAL.
A vent pipe shield will prevent any materials such as insu-
lation, from filling up the 1" air space around the pipe. Nail
headers between the joist for extra support.
2. Apply a bead of caulking (not supplied) to the frame-
work or to the Wolf Steel vent pipe shield plate or equiva-
lent (in the case of a finished ceiling), and secure over the
opening in the ceiling. A firestop must be placed on the
bottom of each framed opening in a roof or ceiling that the
venting system passes through. Apply a bead of caulking
all around and place a firestop spacer over the vent shield
to restrict cold air from being drawn into the room or around
the stove. Ensure that both spacer and shield maintain the
required clearance to combustibles. Once the vent pipe is
installed in its final position, apply sealant between the
pipe and the firestop spacer.
3. In the attic, after the pipe
has been installed, slide the
vent pipe collar down to cover
up the open end of the shield
andtighten. This will preventany
materials, such as insulation,
from filling up the 1" air space
around the pipe.
VENT PIPE
SHIELD
VEN
T
PIP
E
COLLA
R
For safe and properoperationofthestove,followthevent-
inginstructionsexactly.
For optimum performance, the stove pipe should rise ¼"
per foot of run.
HORIZONTAL INSTAL-
LATION: This application
occurs when venting
through an exterior wall.
Having determined the air
terminal location, cut and
frame a hole in an exterior
wall with a minimum
square or round opening of
9". (As an alternative to
framing, a vent pipe shield
may be installed, ensuring
a 1" clearance to
combustibles.
1. Mark and cut the vent
pipe shield to the determined depth of the combustible
wall.Apply a beadofcaulking(not supplied) to theframework
or to the shield plate (in the case of a finished wall) and
secure the shield through the opening to the interior wall.
The final location of the vent pipe shield should maintain
the required clearance to the 7" vent pipe. Do not fill this
cavity with any type of material. Apply a bead of caulking all
around and place a firestop spacer over the vent shield to
restrict cold air from being drawn into the room or around
the stove. Ensure that both spacer and shield maintain the
required clearance to combustibles. Once the vent pipe is
installed in its final position, apply sealant between the
pipe and the firestop spacer.
OR
WALLANDCEILINGPROTECTION

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INNER FLEX PIPE
INNER PIPE
HIGH
TEMPERATURE
SEALANT
AIR
TERMINAL
CONNECTOR
OUTER FLEX PIPE
STORM COLLAR
FLASHING
CAULKING
WEATHER
SEALANT
2” AIR INLET
BASE
VERTICAL VENTING INSTALLATION
1. Fasten the roof
support to the roof using
thescrews provided. The
roof support is optional.
In this case the venting
is to be adequately sup-
ported using either an al-
ternate method suitable
to the authority having
jurisdiction or the op-
tional roof support.
2. Slip a 4" diameter length of aluminum flexible liner a
minimum of 2" over the inner sleeve of the air terminal.
Secure to the sleeve using 3 screws and flat washers.Seal
the joint and screw heads using
high temperature sealant. Repeat
using a 7" diameter length of rigid
piping.
If the attic space is tight, we rec-
ommend adding sufficient
lengths of 7" rigid piping,
secured and sealed as
necessary.
3. Thread the air terminal pipe assembly down through
the roof support and attach, ensuring that a minimum 16"
of air terminal will penetrate the roof when fastened. The
air terminal must be located vertically and plumb.
4. Remove nails from the shingles, above and to the
sides of the chimney. Place the flashing over the air termi-
nal and slide it underneath
the sides and upper edge
of the shingles. Ensure
that the air terminal is
properlycentered within the
flashing, giving a 3/4" mar-
gin all around. Fasten to
the roof. Do NOT nail
through the lower portion of
the flashing. Make
weather-tight by sealing
with caulking. Where pos-
sible, cover the sides and top edges of the flashing with
roofing material.
5. Apply a heavy bead of waterproof caulking 2 inches
above the flashing. Slide the storm collar around the air
terminal and down to the caulking. Tighten to ensure that a
weather-tight seal between the air terminal and the collar
is achieved.Attach the other storm collar centered between
the air intake and air exhaust slots onto the air terminal.
Tighten securely.
6. Attach the vertical rain cap.
7. In the attic, slide the vent pipe collar down to cover up
the open end of the shield and tighten. This will prevent any
materials, such as insulation, from filling up the 1" air space
around the pipe.
ROOF SUPPORT
SCREWS
#10x2"
SEALANT
HIGH TEMP
2" OVERLAP
PIPE
4"FLEX
CAULKING
PIPE
7" RIGID
HORIZONTAL VENTING INSTALLATION
For safe and proper operation of the stove, follow the
venting instructions exactly.
For horizontal runs, both Wolf Steel and Simpson Dura-
vent venting components may have a 0" rise per foot.
For optimum performance it is recommended that all
horizontal runs have a minimum ¼ inch rise per foot.
1. Stretch the 4" diameter aluminum flexible liner to the
required length taking into account the additional length
needed for the finished wall surface.
Spacers are attached to the 4" inner flex liner at predeter-
mined intervals to maintain a 1-1/4" air gap to the 7" outer
stove pipe. These spacers must not be removed.
Slip a 4" diameter length of aluminum flexible liner a mini-
mum of 2" over the inner sleeve of the air terminal. Secure
to the sleeve using 3 screws. Seal the joint and screw
heads using the high temperature sealant provided.
2. Slip the first section of 7" diameter stove pipe a mini-
mum of 2" over the outer sleeve of the air terminal.Secure
to the sleeve using 3 screws. Seal the joint and screw
heads using high temperature sealant.
3. Insert the liners through the firestop / vent pipe shield.
Holding the air terminal (lettering in an upright, readable
position), secure to the exterior wall. Make weather tight by
sealing with caulking (not supplied). The air terminal mount-
ing plate may be recessed (up to 3/4" maximum) into the
exterior wall or siding.
4. If more than one length of liner needs to be used to
reach the stove, couple them together as illustrated. Seal
the joints using the same procedure as described above.
The vent system must be supported approximately every
10 feet along a horizontal run. Use supports or equivalent
non-combustible strapping to maintain the 1" clearance
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Ensure that the sealant is not visible on the exterior
pipes once installation is completed. An optional
decorative brass band is available for this use. (Stand-
ard with a GD175 kit). In the event that the venting must
be disassembled, care must be taken to reseal the
venting.
MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION
In Canada, mobile home installation may be vented hori-
zontally or vertically. In the United States, it may only be
installed vertically. See "Vertical Venting" or "Horizontal Air
Terminal Installation" for installation.
The appliance is equipped with two 5/16" diameter holes
located near each corner of the base. For mobile home
installations, the fireplace must be fastened in place. Use
#10 screws, inserted through the holes in the base to se-
cure. It is recommended that the fireplace be secured in all
installations.
STOVE VENT CONNECTION
1. Attach the adjustable pipe to the last section of rigid
piping. Secure with screws and seal.
2. Install the 4" aluminum flexible liner to the stove. Se-
cure with 3 screws and flat washers. Seal the joint and
screw holes using the high temperature sealant provided.
3. Run a bead of high temperature sealant around the
inside of the air intake collar. Pull the adjustable pipe a
minimum 2" into the air intake collar.
Continue with "Gas Installation" Page 13
SEALANT
SPEED SWITCH
COMBUSTION AIR
COVER PLATES
& GASKETS
8"
SWITCH
ON/OFF
2" OVERLAP
11½"
VARIABLE
SELF DRILLING
SCREWS
#8x1/2"
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COMBUSTION AIR COVER
PLATES & GASKETS
INSTINST
INSTINST
INSTALLING 'B'ALLING 'B'
ALLING 'B'ALLING 'B'
ALLING 'B' VENTVENT
VENTVENT
VENT::
::
:
Follow the instructions for "Wall and Ceiling Protection".
ADAPTER INSTALLATION
1. Remove the spill switch bracket from the rear of the
adapter.
2. Gently pull the two wire terminals (located inside the 7"
flue collar at the top of the stove) out approximately 8 inches.
3. Bring the wires through the lower hole in the adapter and
out the spill switch opening. To pass the wires through the
hole more easily, temporarily tape the two terminals to-
gether.
4. With the spill switch opening aligned to the back of the
stove, push the crimped edge of the adapter into the stove
flue collar.
5. Connect the wire terminals to the spill switch and re-
secure the bracket.
6. Secure the terminal block into place as shown with the
screw supplied.
7. Unscrew the wire access cover plate from the rear right
hand side of the firebox. Remove and discard the gasket.
Remove the knockout from the cover plate and insert the
protective bushing. Pull both spill switch wires through the
bushing taking up any slack. Replace the cover plate.
Connect one wire end to the terminal block and the other
end to terminal 1 of the gas valve. Connect the two wires
running down the left side of the unit from the on-off switch
to the remaining tab on the terminal block and to terminal 3
on the gas valve.
CHIMNEY INSTALLATION
THREE TYPES OF
CHIMNEY SYSTEMS
MAY BE USED WITH
THIS STOVE:
B-VENT SPECIFICS - MODEL CS280
SWITCH
SPILL
ADAPTER
'B' VENT ADAPTATIONS
1. Remove and discard the two combustion air cover plates
and gaskets located on the rear panel of the unit.
2. Replace the four screws per side to secure the rear
panel to the unit.
TERMINALBLOCK
TERMINAL BLOCK
WIRE ACCESSWIRE ACCESS
WIRE ACCESSWIRE ACCESS
WIRE ACCESS
COCO
COCO
COVER PLAVER PLA
VER PLAVER PLA
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For aesthetics, the adapter has been designed to accept
a standard matte black 7" stove pipe and the Continental
decorative brass band (standard with the GS-150KT). Both
are available from your Continental dealer.
B-VENT MODEL CS280 ONLY:
Attach the B-Vent label, shown below, in the control
area of the appliance.
COMBUSTION AIR
A CHIMNEY VENTING THIS STOVE SHALL NOT VENT
ANY SOLID FUEL BURNING APPLIANCE.
ALL HORIZONTAL RUNS MUST HAVE A MINIMUM ¼
INCH RISE PER FOOT.
ANY STOVE NEEDS AIR FOR SAFE OPERATION AND
MUST BE INSTALLED IN SUCHAWAYTHAT ADEQUATE
COMBUSTION AIR IS AVAILABLE.
ADDING VENT SECTIONS: For ease of assembly, a
7" telescoping stove pipe may
be installed over the 4" vent
connectionof the adapter.Add
vent sections, twist locking
(clockwise) securely, to the
required height. The vent
should extend, at least, 3 feet
above its point of contact with
the roof and, at least, 2 feet
higher than any wall, roof or
building within 10 feet. (This
is a guideline only; local
venting codes should be
followed which may differ in
height and clearance require-
ments.)
Continue with "Gas Installation" Page 13
INSTALLING FLASHING AND STORM
COLLAR
Remove nails
from the shingles
above and to the
sides of the chim-
ney. Place the
flashing over the
vent pipe and
slide it under-
neath the sides
and upper edge
of the shingles.
Ensure that the
vent pipe is properly centered within the flashing, giving a
3/4" margin all around. Fasten to the roof on the top and
sides. DO NOT NAIL through the lower portion of the flash-
ing. Make weather-tight by sealing with caulking. Where
possible, cover the sides and top edges of the flashing
with roofing material.
Apply waterproof caulking around the vent, 1" above the
top of the flashing and push the storm collar down into the
caulking.Attach a rain cap to the top of the last vent section.
ATTACHTHISLABEL INTHECONTROLAREA OFTHEFIREPLACE.
THIS FIREPLACE HAS BEEN CONVERTED TO A ‘B’VENT MODEL.
ATTACHEZCET ETIQUETTE DANSLAREGION DECONTROLEDU FOYER.
CE FOYER AETE CONVERTI AUN MODELE ASYSTEME D’EVACUATION ‘B’.

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Read the section on opening the door in "Finishing" prior
to proceeding to prevent damaging the unit.
Bring the gas line to the stove through either the opening
in the pedestal back or through the floor directly beneath
the pedestal base.
Install rigid black pipe, or ½" type L copper tubing with a
shut-off valve to the stove.
Seal and tighten the gas line securely to the flex connector,
supplied.
Check for gas leaks by brushing on a soap and water
solution.DO NOT USE OPEN FLAME.
DONOTKINKFLEXIBLECONNECTOR
MODEL CDVS280 ONLY: Attach the two leads from the on/
off switch to terminals 1 and 3 located on the gas valve.
Do not connect either the wall switch, thermostat or gas
valve to electricity (110 volts).
Mark the appropriate boxes on the rating plate label to indi-
cate the model type depending on the installation (direct
ventor B-vent).
GAS INSTALLATION
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Foreaseof accessibility, anoptionalremote wallswitch
or millivolt thermostat may be installed in a convenient
location. Route a double strand solid core millivolt wire
from the gas stove to the wall switch / millivolt thermo-
stat.The recommendedmaximumleadlengthdepends
on the wire size:
WIRESIZE MAX.LENGTH
14 gauge 100 feet
16 gauge 60 feet
18 gauge 40 feet
DIRECT VENT MODEL CDVS280: Disconnect the existing
wires from terminals 1 and 3 (from the on/off switch) and
replace with the leads from the wall switch/millivolt ther-
mostat.
B-VENT MODEL CS280: Disconnect the on/off switch wire
from terminal 3 on the valve and the second switch wire
from the terminal block. Replace each connection using
the wires from the wall switch/millivolt thermostat.
MODEL CDVS280/GDS28 APPROVED FOR BEDROOM,
BATHROOM & BEDSITTING ROOM INSTALLATION. SUITABLE
FOR MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION IF INSTALLED IN ACCOR-
DANCE WITH THE CURRENT STANDARD CAN/CSA Z240MH
SERIES GAS EQUIPPED MOBILE HOMES, IN CANADA OR IN
THE UNITED STATES THE MANUFACTURED HOME
CONTRUCTION AND SAFETY STANDARD, TITLE 24 CFR, PART
3280. WHEN THIS US STANDARD IS NOT APPLICABLE USE
THE STANDARD FOR FIRE SAFETY CRITERIA FOR MANU-
FACTURED HOME INSTALLATIONS, SITES AND COMMUNI-
TIES, ANSI / NFPA 501A.
HOMOLOGUE POUR INSTALLATION DANS UNE CHAMBRE A
COUCHER, UNE SALLE DE BAIN ET UN STUDIO. APPROPRIE
POUR INSTALLATION DANS UNE MAISON MOBILE SI SON
INSTALLATION CONFORME AUX EXIGENCES DE LA NORME
CAN/CSA Z240MH SERIE DE MAISONS MOBILES EQUIPEES
AU GAZ, EN VIGUEUR AU CANADA OU AUX ETATS-UNIS DE
LA NORME DE SECURITE ET DE CONSTRUCTION DE
MAISONS MANUFACTUREES, TITRE 24 CFR, SECTION 3280.
DANS LE CAS OU CETTE NORME D'ETATS-UNIS NE PEUT
ETRE APPLIQUEE, SE REFERER A LA NORME RELATIVE AU
CRITERE DE MESURES DE SECURITE CONTRE L'INCENDIE
POUR LES INSTALLATIONS DANS LES MAISONS MANUFAC-
TURES, LES SITES ET LES COMMUNAUTES, ANSI/NFPA 501A
.
STEADY STATE EFFICIENCY (NG): 75% FAN OFF / 78% FAN ON
STEADY STATE EFFICIENCY (LP): 75% FAN OFF / 79% FAN ON
EFFICACITE CONSTANTE (GN): 75% VENT. ARRETE
78% VENT. FONCTIONNE
EFFICACITE CONSTANTE (GP): 75% VENTILATEUR ARRETE
79% VENTILATEUR FONCTIONNE
STEADY STATE EFFICIENCYAPPLIES TO CANADA ONLY / L'EFFICACITE
CONSTANTE S'APPLIQUENTSEULEMENT AU CANADA.
AFUE (NG/LP) (GN/GP): 64% / 65%
MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM HORIZONTAL VENT LENGTHS ARE
25 INCHES AND 20 FEET RESPECTIVELY. LES LONGUEURS
HORIZONTALES MINIMALE ET MAXIMALE SONT 25 POUCES
ET 20 PIEDS RESPECTIVEMENT.
THE APPLIANCE MUST BE VENTED USING THE APPROPRI-
ATE NAPOLEON VENT KITS. SEE OWNERS INSTALLATION
MANUAL FOR VENTING SPECIFICS. PROPER REINSTALLA-
TION AND RESEALING IS NECESSARY AFTER SERVICING
THE VENT-AIR INTAKE SYSTEM.
L'APPAREIL DOIT EVACUER SES GAZ EN UTILISANT
L'ENSEMBLE D'EVACUATION PROPRE A NAPOLEON.
REFERER AU MANUEL D'INSTALLATION DE PROPRIETAIRE
POUR L'EVACUATION PRECISE. IL EST IMPORTANT DE BIEN
REINSTALLER ET RESCELLER L'EVENT APRES AVOIR AS-
SURE LE MAINTIEN DU SYSTEME DE PRISE D'AIR.
WOLF STEEL LTD
BARRIE, ONTARIO CANADA
MADE IN CANADA / FABRIQUE AU CANADA
W385-0165 / D
SERIAL NUMBER
NO. DE SERIE
MANIFOLD PRESSURE: 3.5 INCHES W.C. (NG) / 10 INCHES W.C.(LP)
PRESSION AU COLLECTEUR: 3.5" D'UNE COLONNE D'EAU(GN)
10" D'UNE COLONNE D'EAU (PG)
MIN SUPPLY PRESSURE: 4.5" W.C.(NG) / 11" W.C. (LP)
PRESSION D'ALIMENTATION MIN: 4.5" D'UNE COLONNE D'EAU (GN)
11" D'UNE COLONNE D'EAU (PG)
MAX. SUPPLY PRESSURE: 7" W.C. (NG) / 13" W.C. (LP)
PRESSION D'ALIMENTATION MAX: 7" D'UNE COLONNE D'EAU (GN)
13" D'UNE COLONNE D'EAU (PG)
FOR USE WITH GLASS DOORS CERTIFIED WITH THIS UNIT ONLY.
UTILISER AVEC LES PORTES VITREES HOMOLOGUEES
SEULEMENT AVEC CETTE UNITE.
WARNING: DO NOT ADD ANY MATERIAL TO THE APPLIANCE,
WHICH WILL COME IN CONTACT WITH THE FLAMES, OTHER THAN
THAT SUPPLIED BY THE MANUFACTURER WITH THEAPPLIANCE.
AVERTISSEMENT: N'AJOUTEZ PAS A CET APPAREIL AUCUN
MATERIAU DEVANT ENTRER EN CONTACT AVEC LES
FLAMMES AUTRE QUE CELUI QUI EST FOURNI AVEC CET
APPAREIL PAR LE FABRICANT.
MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL /
DEGAGEMENTS MINIMAUX DES MATERIAUX COMBUSTIBLES:
A7" D17½"
B2" E6¼"
C1" F9½"
20" TO CEILING FROM STOVE TOP
20" ENTRE LE DESSUS DU FOYER ET LE PLAFOND
ELECTRICAL RATING / CLASS.: 115V 1.5AMP 60HZ
MODEL CS280/GS28 APPROVED FOR BEDROOM, &
BEDSITTING ROOM INSTALLATION. HOMOLOGUE POUR IN-
STALLATION DANS UNE CHAMBRE A COUCHER, & UN
STUDIO.
STEADY STATE EFFICIENCY (NG): 80% FAN OFF / 82% FAN ON
STEADY STATE EFFICIENCY (LP): 80% FAN OFF / 83% FAN ON
EFFICACITE CONSTANTE (GN): 80% VENT. ARRETE
82% VENT. FONCTIONNE
EFFICACITE CONSTANTE (GP): 80% VENTILATEUR ARRETE
83% VENTILATEUR FONCTIONNE
STEADY STATE EFFICIENCYAPPLIES TO CANADA ONLY / L'EFFICACITE
CONSTANTE S'APPLIQUENTSEULEMENT AU CANADA.
AFUE (NG/LP) (GN/GP): 66% / 68%
THIS APPLIANCE MUSTBE INSTALLED USINGAN ADAPTER KIT
GS-150KT. CET APPAREIL DOIT ETRE INSTALLE EN UTILISANT
UN ENSEMBLE ADAPTATEUR GS-150KT.
NOT FOR USE WITH SOLID FUEL
UN COMBUSTIBLE SOLIDE NE DOIT PAS
ETRE UTILISE AVEC CET APPAREIL GDS/CDVS28
ALTITUDE / ELEVATION
INPUT / ALIMENTATION
REDUCED INPUT / ALIMENTATION REDUITE
OUTPUT (CD VS280/G DS28) RENDEMENT
OUTPUT (CS280/GS28) RENDEMENT
ORIFICE / INJECTEUR
DIRECT VENT MODEL
‘B’ VENT MODEL
0-4500FT (0-1370m)
30,000 BTU/h
18,000 BTU/h
22,500 BTU/h
24,000 BTU/h
#38
0-4500FT (0-1370m)
26,000 BTU/h
15,000 BTU/h
19,500 BTU/h
20,800 BTU/h
#54
CERTIFIED UNDER: CSA2.33-2009, ANSI Z21.88-2009 VENTED GAS FIREPLACE HEATER. APPLIANCE MUST BE INSTALLED USING
BURNER KIT: GDS2 8BN-KT, OR GDS2 8BP-KT.
HOMOLOGUE SELON LES NORMES: CSA 2.33-2009, ANSI Z21.88-2009 FOYER DE CHAUFFAGEAU GAZ AVEC EVACU-
ATION. CETAPPAREIL DOITETRE INSTALLE EN UTILISANT UN ENSEMBLE DU BRULEUR: GDS28BN-KT, OU GDS28BP-KT.
CDVS280-N
CS280-N
GDS28-N
GS28-N
GDS28-P
GS28-P
CDVS280-P
CS28-P
REFERENCE # W/N 15486

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LOG PLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS
PHAZERTM logs, glowing embers and charcoal embers ex-
clusive to Continental Fireplaces, glow when exposed to
direct flame and provide a unique and realistic glowing effect
that is different in every installation. Use only certified
PHAZERTM logs, glowing embers and charcoal embers
available from your Continental / Wolf Steel Ltd. dealer.
Positioning the logs improperly will cause flame
impingement and carboning.
Place the back log into the firebox pushing it as close to the
firebox wall as possible and centered onto the log support
pan.
FINISHING
DOOR CLOSING AND OPENING
When installing the fire viewing door, a simple procedure
must be followed in order to not damage the door. First
open both side doors fully. Insert the pins on the door left
side into the hinge bushings. Swing the door closed and
engage the latches into the catch slots. Push the latch
handles backwards to secure the closed door. It may be
necessary to lift the door when securing it to ensure that it
is in a horizontal position.
To open the door, repeat in reverse order.
Place the front log on the ember screen lining up the studs
with the holes on the bottom of the log.
HINGE
PIN
BUSHING
CATCH
SLOT
DOOR
LATCH
REAR
2
SCREEN
1
FRONT LOG
STUDS
FRONT LOG
3
Set the two cross-over logs into the pockets provided on
both the front and rear logs., as shown.
Tear the glowing embers into pieces and place onto the
screen beneath the front log. Care should be taken to shred
the embers into thin, small irregular pieces as only the
exposed edges of the fibre hairs will glow when exposed to
direct flame; however care should be taken to not block the
burner ports. Blocked ports can cause an incorrect flame
pattern, carbon deposits and delayed ignition.
RIGHT LOG
4
Log colours may vary. During the initial use of the fireplace,
the colours will become more uniform as colour pigments
burn in during the heat activated curing process.
GLOWING EMBERS
6
Randomly place the charcoal embers along the front of the
support pan and some onto the screen in a realistic man-
ner.Finedustfoundinthebottomofthebag should not be
used. Do not place any embers on the burner.
5
LEFT LOG
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The on-off switch is located on the back of the unit at the top left corner on models CDVS280 and CS280.
When lit for the first time, the fireplace will emit a slight odour for a few hours. This is a normal temporary condition caused
by the curing of the logs and the "burn-in" of internal paints and lubricants used in the manufacturing process and will not
occur again. Simply open a window to sufficiently ventilate the room. After extended periods of non-operation such as
following a vacation or a warm weather season, the fireplace may emit a slight odour for a few hours. This is caused by
dust particles in the heat exchanger burning off. Open a window to sufficiently ventilate the room.
MODEL CS280 ONLY:VENTING AC-
TION CHECK
A check for correct venting action must be made
before the installed stove is left with the customer.
Test in the following manner:
1. Close all doors and windows in the room / start
exhaust fans in the home / turn fire-
place blower off (if equipped).
2. Set controls to "high" and light
the unit.
3. Wait 5 minutes. Light a match
and extend it 1" into the hole located
above the spill switch bracket on the
adapter.
4. Venting action is satisfactory if
the flame stays lit. Venting action is
unsatisfactory if the flame extin-
guishes.
5. If venting action is unsatisfactory, turn the unit off,
wait 10 minutes and try again. If the match does not stay
lit, turn the unit off and check for vent blockage or restric-
tion. If necessary, consult with a qualified inspector.
Purgeall gaslines withtheglassdooropen.Assure that
acontinuous gasflow isat theburner beforeclosing the
door.Allowseveralminutes(5-15)fortheflametostabilize
afterignition.
MODELCS280 ONLY: SPILL
SWITCH
This is a thermally activated switch, attached to the back
of the chimney adapter, which senses the change in
temperature and shuts down the gas valve in the event
of a severe downdraft of air or a blocked or disconnected
vent. It acts as a safety shut-off to prevent a build up of
carbon monoxide or an explosion of unburnt gases during
start up. If the flue is blocked or has no "draw", the spill
switch will automatically shut off the supply of gas within
about 5-10 minutes.
TAMPERING WITH THE SWITCH CAN RESULT IN CAR-
BON MONOXIDE (CO) POISONING AND POSSIBLE
DEATH.
OPERATION / MAINTENANCE
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 fireplace is equipped with a pilot which must be lit
by hand while following these instructions exactly.
B. Before operating smell all around the fireplace area
for gas and next to the floor because some gas is
heavier than air and will settle on the floor.
C. Useonly your hand toturnthegas control knob /manual
shut-off knob. never use tools. If the knob will not turn by
hand, do not try to repair it. Call a qualified service tech-
nician. force or attempted repair may result in a fire or
explosion.
D. Do not use this fireplace if any part has been under
water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to
inspect the fireplace and replace any part of the control
system and any gas control which has been under water.
WHAT TODOIFYOU SMELLGAS:
• Turn off all gas to the fireplace.
• Open windows.
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electric switch; do not use any phone
in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbour's
phone. follow the gas supplier's instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire de-
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LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:WARNING:
WARNING:WARNING:
WARNING: The gas valve has an interlock device which will not allow the pilot burner to be lit until the thermo-
couple has cooled. Allow approximately 60 seconds for the thermocouple to cool.
When lighting and re-lighting, the gas knob cannot be turner from PILOT to OFF unless the knob is depressed.
1. STOP! Read the safety information on the operating
label.
2. Turn off all electric power to the fireplace.
3. Turn the gas knob clockwise
to off.
4. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. If you smell
gas including near the floor, STOP! Follow "B" on the op-
erating label. If you don't smell gas go to the next step.
5. Find pilot located in front of the back log.
6. Turn gas knob counter-clockwise to pilot.
7. Depress and hold the gas knob while lighting the pilot
with the push button ignitor. Keep knob fully depressed
for one minute, then release. If the pilot does not continue
to burn, repeat steps 3 through 6.
8. With the pilot lit, turn the gas knob counter-clockwise
to on.
9. If equipped with a remote ON-OFF switch, main burner
may not come on when you turn the valve to ON. The
remote switch must be in the ON position to ignite the
burner.
10. Turn on all electric power to the fireplace.
PILOT
THERMOPILE
THERMO
COUPLE
BURNER
1. Turn off all electric power to the fireplace if service is to
be performed. 2. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clock-
wise to off. Do not force.
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
TURN OFF THE GAS AND UNPLUG ELECTRI-
CAL POWER BEFORE SERVICING THE
APPLIANCE!
CAUTION: Label all wires prior to disconnection when serv-
icing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dan-
gerous operation. Verify proper operation after servicing.
This stove and its venting system should be inspected
before use and at least annually by a qualified service per-
son. The fireplace area must be kept clear and free of com-
bustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapours
and liquids. The flow of combustion and ventilation air must
not be obstructed.
1. In order to properly clean the burner and pilot assem-
bly, remove the logs exposing both assemblies.
2. Keep the control compartment, logs, burner, air shut-
ter opening and the area surrounding the logs clean by
vacuuming or brushing, at least once a year.
3. Check to see that all burner ports are burning. Clean
out any of the ports which may not be burning or are not
burning properly.
4. Check to see that the pilot flames are large enough to
engulf the thermocouple and the thermopile on one leg
and reaches toward the burner on the other leg.
5. Replace the cleaned logs.
6. Check to see that the main burner ignites completely
on all openings when the gas knob for the burner is turned
on. A 5-10 second total light-up period is satisfactory. If
ignition takes longer, consult your Continental dealer/dis-
tributor.
7. Check that the door gasketing is not broken or miss-
ing. Replace if necessary.
8. Lift the door from its hinges to clean hinge pins and
lubricate using high-temp dry graphite if necessary. Re-
place.
NOTE: Due to the high temperatures that the hinges expe-
rience, wet lubricants such as oil and WD40 will cause the
hinge to seize and are therefore not suitable.
TO TURN OFF GAS
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REPLACEMENT BLOWER
Blower replacement may be done through either the fire-
box or from the rear of the unit. Using the rear panel is
recommended.
1. Turn off the electrical power and the gas supply to the
stove.
INSTALLATION THROUGH THE REAR
PANEL :
FOR MODEL CDVS280
2. Remove the two combustion air covers and gaskets
held on with 4 screws each. Remove the rear panel held in
place with 6 screws.
3. Remove the 2 screws holding the blower to its mounting
plate. Disconnect the two blower wires.
4. Replace the blower and reconnect the two wires. When
replacing the rear panel, ensure that the wires are neither
pinched nor interfere with the blower operation. Ensure
that the combustion air cover plates and gaskets are prop-
erly installed and sealed.
FOR MODEL CS280
2. Remove the 8 screws securing the air intake manifolds
to the rear panel. Remove the rear panel held in place with
6 screws.
3. Remove the 2 screws holding the blower to its mounting
plate. Disconnect the two blower wires.
4. Replace the blower and reconnect the two wires. When
replacing the rear panel, ensure that the wires are neither
pinched nor interfere with the blower operation. Resecure
the air intake manifolds.
INSTALLATION THROUGH THE FIRE-
BOX:
Replacement blower access gasket is required.
2. Open the lower control door, the two side doors, and the
fire viewing door. Remove the logs.
3. Remove the blower access plate held on with 6 screws.
4. Disconnect the two blower wires. Remove the blower
bracket held on with 2 screws.
5. Replace the blower using the existing bracket. Replace
the bracket/blower assembly on the unit.
6. Reconnect the two wires. Hold the replacement gasket
in place and reattach the blower access plate. Replace the
logs. Close all doors.
Turn the gas supply and electricity back on.
Becausethe bloweris thermallyactivated, whenturned
on, it will automatically start approximately 15-30 min-
utesafterlightingthestoveandwillrunforapproximately
30-45minutesafter thestovehas beenturnedoff. Use
of the fan increases the output of heat.
Drywalldustwill penetrateintotheblowerbearingscaus-
ing irreparable damage and must be prevented from
comingintocontactwiththe bloweror itscompartment.
Any damage resulting from this condition is not cov-
eredbythe warrantypolicy.
INSTALLATIONFROMTHE FRONT
INSTALLATIONFROMTHEREAR
BLOWER
SCREWS
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PILOT BURNER ADJUSTMENT
Adjust the pilot screw to provide properly sized flame. Turn
in a clockwise direction to reduce the gas flow.
F
LAME MUST ENVELOP
UPPER 3/8" TO 1/2" OF
THERMOCOUPLE &
THERMOPILE
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ADJUSTMENTS
VENTURI ADJUSTMENT
Remove the 2 screws securing the control panel plate. To
access the venturi, remove the 2 screws securing the air
housing cover plate. Take care not to damage the gasket.
Natural gas and propane models have air shutters set fully
open. Closing the air shutter will cause a more yellow flame,
but can lead to carboning. The flame may not appear yel-
low immediately; allow 15 to 30 minutes for the final flame
colour to be established. After making adjustments re-
place the gasket and cover plate.
Air shutter adjustment must only be
done by a qualified gas installer!
AIR HOUSING
COVER PLATE
CONTROL PANEL PLATE

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included
with
GD180
REPLACEMENTS
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS
Contact your dealer or the factory for questions concerning prices and policies on replacement parts. Normally all parts
can be ordered through your Continental dealer or distributor. When ordering replacement parts always give the follow-
ing information: 1. MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER OF FIREPLACE 2. INSTALLATION DATE OF FIREPLACE 3. PART NUMBER
4. DESCRIPTION OF PART 5. FINISH
REPLACEMENT PARTS
For warranty replacement parts, a photocopy of the original invoice
will be required to honour the claim.
CDVS280 / CS280 TERMINATION KITS
ALL KIT ITEMS MAY BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY
PART # DESCRIPTION
GD175 - WALL TERMINAL KIT
BM6790 90° ELBOW - 7" DIAMETER
GD222 TERMINALASSEMBLY
BM67ADJ 30" TO 53" ADJUSTABLE PIPE - 7" DIA
W500-0077 FIRESTOP / WALL PLATE
W020-0032 HARDWARE
BRTC7 BRASS TRIM COLLAR
BM6724 24" STOVE PIPE - 7" DIAMETER
W10-0300 10' ALUMINUM FLEX LINER C/WSPACERS - 4" DIA
W25-0001 DECORATIVE BRASS BAND
GD180 - PERISCOPE TERMINAL KIT
BM6790 90° ELBOW - 7" DIAMETER
GD201 PERISCOPE
BM67ADJ 30" TO 53" ADJUSTABLE PIPE - 7" DIA
W500-0077 FIRESTOP / WALL PLATE
W020- 0032 HARDWARE
BRTC7 BRASS TRIM COLLAR
BM6724 24" STOVE PIPE - 7" DIAMETER
W10-0300 10' ALUMINUM FLEX LINER C/WSPACERS - 4" DIA
W25-0001 DECORATIVE BRASS BAND
GD110 - ROOF TERMINAL KIT - 1/12 TO 7/12 PITCH
W490-0073 INNER / OUTER SLEEVE
W670-0006 4/7 TERMINAL
W120-0036 VERTICAL CAP
W010-0567 ROOF SUPPORT
W170-0063 STORMCOLLAR
W263-0054 ROOF FLASHING
GD111 - ROOF TERMINAL KIT - 8/12 TO 12/12 PITCH
W490-0073 INNER / OUTER SLEEVE
W670-0006 4/7 TERMINAL
W120-0036 VERTICAL CAP
W010-0567 ROOF SUPPORT
W170-0063 STORMCOLLAR
W263-0055 ROOF FLASHING
GD112 - ROOF TERMINAL KIT - FLAT ROOF
W490-0073 INNER / OUTER SLEEVE
W670-0006 4/7 TERMINAL
W010-0567 ROOF SUPPORT
W120-0036 VERTICAL CAP
W263-0056 ROOF FLASHING
W170-0063 STORMCOLLAR
GD-222
INCLUDED WITH
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PART # DESCRIPTION
REPLACEMENT PARTS:
CDVS280/CS280
W725-0035 SIT VALVE - NG
W725-0034 SIT VALVE - LP
W100-0056 BURNER
W455-0026 #38 BURNER ORIFICE - NG
W455-0003 #54 BURNER ORIFICE - LP
W010-0636 PILOTASSEMBLY - LP
W010-0574 PILOTASSEMBLY - NG
W455-0052 PILOT ORIFICE - LP
W455-0053 PILOT ORIFICE - NG
W680-0008 THERMOCOUPLE
W680-0004 THERMOPILE
W290.0029 PILOTGASKET
W750-0065 EMBER SCEEN
W357-0001 PIEZO IGNITOR
W425-0185 CONTROL PANEL
GL-620 4pc LOG ASSEMBLY CW EMBERS
W135-0058 FRONT LOG
W135-0059 BACK LOG
W135-0060 LEFT LOG
W135-0061 RIGHT LOG
W361-0016 GLOWING EMBERS
W550-0001 CHARCOAL EMBERS
W573-0008 HIGH TEMPERATURE SEALANT
W715-0195 PEDESTALTRIM
W290-0043 BURNER GASKET
W385-0430 CONTINENTALLOGO
W290-0045 BLOWER ACCESS GASKET
W430-0002 MAGNETIC CLOSURE
W390-0002 LATCH
W660-009 ON/OFF SWITCH
W690-0002 THERMODISC
W380-0002 VARIABLE SPEED SWITCH KNOB
KB-13 VARIABLE SPEED SWITCH
GZ-552 REPLACEMENTBLOWER
CS280
W010-0459 ADAPTER C/WSPILL SWITCH
W660-0006 SPILL SWITCH
ACCESSORIES / OPTIONS
CDVS280 / CS280:
W690-0001 MILLIVOLTTHERMOSTAT
W690-0002 HANDHELD REMOTE
W-690-0010 REMOTE CONTROL - ADVANTAGE
W690-0011 REMOTE CONTROL - ADVANTAGE PLUS
GS328-1K BLACK DOOR KIT
GS328-1G GOLD DOOR KIT
GS328-1SS SATIN CHROME KIT
W300-0038 FRONT WINDOW GLASS
W300-0037 SIDE WINDOW GLASS
W562-0022 GLASSGASKET
W175-0124 CONVERSION KIT - NG TO LP
CS201-SS SATIN CHROME TRIVET
CS201-K BLACKTRIVET
CDVS280:
BM6745 45° ELBOW
GD-301 HEAT GUARD
W175-0001 4" COUPLER
GD-303 VINYL SIDING SHIELD
GD-201 PERISCOPE
CS280:
GS-150KT ADAPTERKIT
GDS-25-01 DECORATIVE BRASS BAND
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W725-0034
W455-0026
W455-0003
GZ-552
W135-0058 W135-0060
W135-0061
W361-0016
W550-0001
W390-0002
GS328-1K
GS328-1G
GS328-1SS
W135-0059
W430-0002
W100-0056
W425-0185
W750-065
CS201