
DVB Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
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CONTENTS
Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of a
Vermont Castings Group Fireplace.
PLEASE READ THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE!
IMPORTANT: Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in a possible re hazard and will void the warranty.
Important Safety Information ................................... 3
Code Approval ...................................................... 4
Pre-Installation Information...................................... 5
Product Specications .......................................... 5
High Elevations ..................................................... 5
Gas Pressures ...................................................... 5
Gas Specications & Orices................................ 5
Before You Start.................................................... 5
Fireplace & Framing Dimensions.......................... 6
Firebox Framing.................................................... 7
Fireplace Location................................................. 7
Cold Climate Insulation ......................................... 7
Clearance to Combustibles................................... 8
Mantel Clearances ................................................ 8
Secure Fireplace to Floor or Framing ................... 9
Finishing Material.................................................. 9
Venting Installation.................................................. 10
Optional Top Vent Application ............................. 10
Installation Precautions....................................... 11
General Venting .................................................. 11
Termination Location........................................... 12
General Information Assembly Vent Pipes.......... 13
Twist Lock Pipes ................................................. 14
How to Use the Vent Graph ................................ 14
Venting Clearances............................................. 15
Rear Wall Vent Applications & Installation .......... 16
Top Vent Sidewall Applications & Installation...... 17
Vertical Sidewall Installation................................ 19
Below Grade Installations ................................... 21
Vertical Through-the-Roof Applications &
Installation........................................................... 21
Fireplace Installation............................................... 24
Check Gas Type.................................................. 24
Installing Gas Piping ........................................... 25
Installation - Millivolt .............................................. 26
Millivolt Check Gas Pressure .............................. 26
Electrical Wiring .................................................. 27
Remote Wall Switch Installation ......................... 27
Optional Fan/Blower Systems ............................ 27
Operating Instructions - Millivolt ........................... 28
Lighting Pilot for the First Time ........................... 28
Lighting Pilot ....................................................... 29
Lighting Burner.................................................... 30
To Turn Off Gas................................................... 30
Installation - Signature Command System ........... 31
Check Gas Pressure........................................... 31
Electrical Installation ........................................... 31
Junction Box Wiring ............................................ 32
Command Center Wall Installation...................... 32
Wall Switch Installation ....................................... 32
Signature Command Wiring Diagram ................. 33
Optional Fan/Blower Systems............................. 34
Operating Instructions - Signature Command ..... 36
Operating Instructions......................................... 37
To Turn Off Gas To Appliance ............................. 37
Features.............................................................. 38
Battery Installation .............................................. 38
System Conguration/Setup ............................... 39
Cold Climate Option............................................ 39
Functions/Operation............................................ 40
Final Installation ...................................................... 41
Glass Removal.................................................... 41
Rockwool Placement .......................................... 42
Log Placement .................................................... 42
Lava Rock and Embers Placement..................... 42
Safety Screen Barrier Installation .......................43
Cleaning and Maintenance ..................................... 44
Burner, Pilot and Control Compartment .............. 44
Pilot Flame .......................................................... 44
Burner Flame ...................................................... 44
Vent System........................................................ 45
Glass Door .......................................................... 45
Logs ....................................................................45
Rock Wool .......................................................... 45
Troubleshooting ...................................................... 46
Standing Pilot Ignition ......................................... 46
Signature Command System .............................. 47
Replacement Parts .................................................. 48
Firebox Components........................................... 48
Logs ....................................................................50
Standing Pilot Millivolt Control ........................... 51
Signature Command System .............................. 53
Vertical Venting Components.............................. 55
Horizontal Venting Components ......................... 56
Massachusetts Residents Only.............................. 58
Warranty ................................................................... 59
Efciencies...............................................................60