Vermont Castings BHDT36 User manual

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INSTALLER: DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL - LEAVE FOR HOMEOWNER 10001827
11/01 Rev.1
DirectVent
Top Vent
Model
BHDT36
DO NOT STORE
OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER
FLAMMABLE VAPOURS AND LIQUIDS
IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY
OTHER APPLIANCE.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electric switch
• Do not useany phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from
your neighbours phone. Follow the gas
suppliers instructions.
• Ifyoucannotreachyourgassuppliercallthe
fire department.
WARNING! IF THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL IS NOT FOLLOWED EXACTLY, A FIRE OR
EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE,PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.
Installation Instructions & Homeowner's Manual
FOR YOUR SAFETY
• Installation and service must be performed
by a qualified installer, service agency or
your gas supplier.
410 Admiral Blvd., Mississauga
Ontario, Canada L5T 2N1
www.majesticproducts.com / www.vermontcastings.com
The Vermont Castings
Majestic Products Company

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PLEASE READ THE INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING APPLIANCE.
Thank you and congratulations on your purchase.
IMPORTANT: R ead all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty.
Installation Instructions ........................................................................................................................................... 3
General Information.................................................................................................................................... 3
Locating your Fireplace .............................................................................................................................. 4
Fireplace Dimensions ................................................................................................................................. 5
Mantels .................................................................................................................................................... 5
Mantel Chart ............................................................................................................................................... 5
Clearance to Combustibles ........................................................................................................................ 5
Framing & Finishing.................................................................................................................................... 5
Final Finishing ............................................................................................................................................ 6
Hearth .................................................................................................................................................... 6
Gas Specifications...................................................................................................................................... 6
Gas Line Installation ................................................................................................................................... 7
Remote Switch Installation ......................................................................................................................... 7
General Venting Information 8
Termination Clearances ............................................................................................................................. 9
Assembling Vent Pipes With Crimped Ends ........................................................................................ 10
Vertical Sidewall Applications ............................................................................................ 10
How To Use the Vertical Sidewall Venting Graph ..................................................................... 11
Vertical Sidewall Installation...................................................................................................... 12
Below Grade Installations.......................................................................................................... 14
Vertical Through the Roof Applications ..................................................................................... 14
Vertical Through the Roof Installation ....................................................................................... 15
Crimped End Venting Components........................................................................................... 16
Assembling Twist Lock Vent Pipes ................................................................................................. 17
Vertical Sidewall Applications.................................................................................................... 17
How To Use the Vertical Sidewall Venting Graph ..................................................................... 19
Vertical Sidewall Installation...................................................................................................... 19
Below Grade Installations.......................................................................................................... 21
Vertical Through the Roof Applications ..................................................................................... 22
Vertical Through the Roof Installation ....................................................................................... 23
Twist Lock Venting Components............................................................................................... 24
Operating Instructions 25
General Glass Information........................................................................................................................ 25
Louvre Removal ....................................................................................................................................... 25
Glass Cleaning ......................................................................................................................................... 25
Glass Frame Removal.............................................................................................................................. 25
Installation of Logs.................................................................................................................................... 26
Lava Rock................................................................................................................................................. 26
Flame Adjustment..................................................................................................................................... 26
Flame Characteristics............................................................................................................................... 27
Inspecting the Venting System ................................................................................................................. 27
Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................. 27
Cleaning the Standing Pilot ...................................................................................................................... 27
Lighting and Operating Instructions.......................................................................................................... 28
Troubleshooting Gas Control (Honeywell Millivolt Gas Valve) ................................................................. 29
Troubleshooting Gas Control (SIT 820 Millivolt Gas Valve) ..................................................................... 30
Replacement Parts List ........................................................................................................................... 31
Replacement Parts Pictorial ..................................................................................................................... 32
Options 33
Fan Kit - FK24 .......................................................................................................................................... 33
Bay Window Installation ........................................................................................................................... 33
Screen Kit ................................................................................................................................................. 34
Ceramic Refractory Installation ................................................................................................................ 34
Remote Control ........................................................................................................................................ 34

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IMPORTANT:
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING
CAREFULLY
Remove any plastic from trim parts before turning
the fireplace ON.
Itisnormalforfireplacesfabricatedofsteeltogive
off some expansion and/or contraction noises
during the start up or cool down cycle. Similar
noisesarefoundwithyourfurnaceheatexchanger
or car engine.
It is not unusual for your gas fireplace to give off
some odour the first time it is burned. This is due
to the curing of the paint and any undetected oil
from the manufacturing process.
Please ensure that your room is well
ventilated - open all windows.
Itisrecommendedthatyouburnyour fireplacefor
a least six (6) hours the first time you use it. If
optionalfankithasbeeninstalled,placefaninthe
"OFF" position during this time.
This gas appliance should be installed by a qualified installer in
accordance with local building codes and with current CAN /
CGA-B149(.1or.2)InstallationcodesforGasBurningAppliances
andEquipment.orforU.S.AInstallationsfollowlocalcodesand/
or the current National Fuel Gas Code. ANSI Z223.1.
FORSAFEINSTALLATIONANDOPERATIONOFYOUR
DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE PLEASE NOTE THE
FOLLOWING:
1 . This fireplace gives off high temperatures and should
be located out of high traffic areas and away from
furniture and draperies.
2. Childrenandadultsshouldbealertedtothehazardsof
the high surface temperatures of this fireplace and
shouldstayawaytoavoidburns orignitionofclothing.
3. CAUTION: Due to high glass surface temperature
childrenshouldbecarefullysupervisedwhenthey
are in same room as your fireplace.
4. Undernocircumstancesshouldthisfireplacebemodi-
fied. Parts having to be removed for servicing should
be replaced prior to operating this fireplace again.
5. Installation and any repairs to this fireplace should be
carried out by a qualified service person. A profes-
sional service person should be contacted to inspect
this fireplace annually. Make it a practice to have all
of your gas fireplaces checked annually. More
frequent cleaning may be required due to excess
lintanddustfromcarpeting,beddingmaterial,etc.
6. Control compartments, burners and air passages in
thisfireplaceshouldbekeptcleanandfreeofdustand
lint. Make sure that the gas valve and pilot light are
turned off before you attempt to clean this fireplace.
7. The venting system (chimney) of this fireplace should
be checked at least once a year and if needed your
venting system should be cleaned.
8. Keep the area around your fireplace clear of combus-
tible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapour
and liquids. This fireplace should not be used as a
drying rack for clothing, nor should Christmas stock-
ings or decorations be hung in the area of it.
9. Underno circumstances should anysolid fuels (wood,
coal,paperorcardboardetc.)beusedinthisfireplace.
10.The flow of combustion and ventilation air must not be
obstructed in any way.
11.Whetherthefireplaceis installeddirectlyon carpeting,
vinyltile orany combustiblematerial otherthan wood,
this fireplace must be installed on a metal or wood
panelextendingthefullwidthanddepthofthefireplace.
12.This fireplace requires adequate ventilation and
combustion air to operate properly.
LOCATING YOUR INSTA-FLAME
LOCATING YOUR GAS FIREPLACE
Fig. 1
A) Flat on wall B) Cross corner
C) **Island D) *Room divider
E) *Flat on wall corner F) Chase installation
Y) 6" minimum
Note (Fig. 1):
** Island (C) and Room Divider (D) installation is possible
as long as the horizontal portion of the vent system (X)
does not exceed 20 feet (610cm). See details in Venting
Section.
* Whenyouinstallyourfireplacein(D)Roomdivideror (E)
Flat on wall corner positions (Y), a minimum of 6 inches
(153mm) clearance must be maintained from the perpen-
dicular wall and the front of the fireplace.
EA
X
X
C
D
F
B
X
Y
Y
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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A 36" 914mm
B 34 1/4" 870mm
C 21" 533mm
D 33" 838mm
E 24" 610mm
F 16" 406mm
G 37 1/4" 946mm
I7
1/8" 181mm
J6
3/4" 171mm
K 10" 254mm
L 13 1/2" 343mm
M 39 3/4" 1010mm
N 55 1/4" 1403mm
O 28 1/8" 714mm
ROD 16 1/2" 419mm
ROW 36 1/2" 927mm
ROH 35" 889mm
FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS
Fig. 2
BHDT36
D
C
G
F
B
J
A
E
F
H
I K
L
M
Framing Dimensions
ROW
ROH
ROD N
Appliance Dimensions

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Ref. Mantel Ref. Mantel From Mantel Leg from
Depth Top Louvre Fireplace Side
V 10" (254 mm) A 12" (305 mm) 10" (254mm)
W 8" (203 mm) B 10" (254 mm) 8" (203mm)
X 6" (152 mm) C 8" (203 mm) 6" (152mm)
Y 4" (101 mm) D 6" (152 mm) 4" (101mm)
Z 2" ( 51 mm) E 4" (101 mm) 2" (51mm)
MANTEL CHART
MANTELS
Depending on the width of the mantel it may be installed
higher or lower from the top of the louvre opening. See
drawing and chart below for proper installation height of
yourcombustiblemantelpiece. Non-combustiblemantels
maybeinstalledatanyheightabovetheapplianceopening.
When using paint or lacquer to finish the
mantel, such paint or lacquer must be
heat resistant to prevent discolouration.
Fig. 3
CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES
Back........ 0 mm/0 inches
Side......... 0 mm/0 inches
Floor........ 0 mm/0 inches
Top.......... 0 mm/0 inches
Fig. 5
Fig. 4
1. Choose fireplace location.
2. Place fireplace into position and secure to floor with
1-1/2" screws, or nails. The holes to secure the
fireplace to the floor are located just behind the
accessdoorgrillontheleftandrighthandsideofthe
fireplace.
3. Framein fireplacewith aheader acrossthe top. Itis
important to allow for finished face when setting the
depth of the frame.
4. Attach fireplace to frame using adjustable frame
drywall strips(located behind access door for
shipping). Preset depth to suit facing material
(adjustable to 1/2" , 5/8" or 3/4" depths). Fig. 4.
5. Screw through slotted holes in drywall strip and
then screw into pre-drilled holes on fireplace side.
Measure from face of fireplace to face of drywall
strip to determine final depth. (Fig. 5 & 6)
FRAMING AND FINISHING
ADJUSTABLE DRYWALL STRIP
(NAILING FLANGE)
C
A
B
SCREW
POSITION
A
B
C
DRYWALL
DEPTHS
1/2" / 13mm
5/8" / 16mm
3/4" / 19mm
Fig. 6
Adjustable 1/2",5/8"
& 3/4" spacing
Non-combustible materials such as brick and tile can be
extended over the face of the unit (Do not cover louvres
or glass door) . If a Trim Kit is going to be installed, brick
and tile will have to be installed flush with the side of this
appliance.
FINAL FINISHING
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X
Y
Z
TOP
LOUVRE
OPENING
E
D
C
B
A
W
V
SIDE VIEW
OPTIONAL
HEARTH
2x4
STUD
& HEADER
KNOCK-OUT ELECTRICAL
KNOCK-OUT
GLASS FRONT
ELECTRICAL
BOX KNOCK-OUT
Maintain
minimum 1"
clearance to
combustibles