Vermont Castings LHERDV20 Quick start guide
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WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
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.
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL
BEFORE INSTALLING AND
USING APPLIANCE
INSTALLER/CONSUMER
SAFETY INFORMATION
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Installation and service must
be performed by a qualied
installer, service agency or the
gas supplier.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
Direct Vent Insert
Models: LHERDV20
LHERDV30
LHECDV20
LHECDV30
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LHEDV Series Direct Vent Insert
Table of Contents
PLEASE READ THE INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE.
Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of an Vermont Castings Group replace insert.
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 manufacturers' warranty.
Installation Instruction
Operating Instructions
Maintenance
Replacement Parts
Optional Accessories
Warranty
Energuide
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LHEDV Series Direct Vent Insert
ATTENTION : En raison de la température élevée de la
surface vitrée, les enfants doivent être supervisés en tout
temps quand ils sont dans la pièce où se trouve le foyer.
Installation & Operating Instructions
IMPORTANT:
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY
Please ensure that your room is well ventilated - open
all windows.
Proposition 65 Warning:
¹⁄₄¹⁄x¹⁄x
³⁄₄
¹⁄x
Your Direct Vent Insert unit is designed to be
vented vertically with a minimum height of
12' (4 m).
Insert Applications
WARNING: Check with your electronics manufacturer
before installing a television or other electronic device
above this replace.
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can not be
installed directly onto or into combustibles.
LHECDV20 / LHERDV20
LHEDV30 / LHERDV30
Certied To
ANSI Z 21.88b-2008 / CSA 2.33b-2008
Vented Gas Fireplace Heaters
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LHEDV Series Direct Vent Insert
Requirements for the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts
Installation of Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Approved Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Signage
“GAS VENT DIRECTLY
BELOW, KEEP CLEAR OF ALL OBSTRUCTIONS”.
Inspection
Exemptions
MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS
Gas Equipment Venting System Provided
Gas Equipment Venting System NOT Provided
Installation & Operating Instructions
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1"
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HEZC
specs
1/03
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QVT
FP1248
Minimum fireplace
opening
1/03
LHECDV20 LHERDV20 LHECDV30 LHERDV30
A-1 ⁷⁄₈ ⁷⁄₈ ³⁄₄ ³⁄₄
B-1 ³⁄₄ ³⁄₄ ¹⁄₄ ¹⁄₄
A-2 ¹⁄₄ ¹⁄₄ ³⁄₁₆ ³⁄₁₆
B-2 ¹⁄x ¹⁄x
A-3 ¹⁄₄ ¹⁄₄ ¹⁄₄ ¹⁄₄
B-3 ¹⁄₈ ¹⁄₈ ¹¹⁄₁₆ ¹¹⁄₁₆
A-4 ³⁄₄ ³⁄₄ ³⁄₄ ³⁄₄
B-4 ⁷⁄₈ ⁷⁄₈ ⁷⁄₁₆ ⁷⁄₁₆
A-5 ¹⁄₄ ¹⁄₄
B-5
C ⁵⁄₈ ⁵⁄₈ ³⁄₁₆ ³⁄₁₆
D ⁵⁄₈ ³⁄₄
E
F ⁵⁄₈ ⁵⁄₈ ⁵⁄₈ ⁵⁄₈
G ¹⁄x ¹⁄x ¹⁄x ¹⁄x
H ¹⁄x ¹⁄x
I ¹⁄x ¹⁄x
J ¹⁄₈ ¹⁄₈ ⁵⁄₈ ⁵⁄₈
K
L ³⁄₈ ³⁄V ³⁄₄ ³⁄₄
M ¹⁄x ¹⁄x ¹⁄x ¹⁄x
N ¹⁄₄ ¹⁄₄ ¹⁄₄ ¹⁄₄
O ¹⁄₈ ¹⁄₈ ¹⁄₈ ¹⁄₈
P ¹⁄₄ ¹⁄₄ ¹⁄₄ ¹⁄₄
Q ¹⁄X ¹⁄X
R ¹⁄₄ ¹⁄₄ ³⁄₄ ³⁄₄
S ¹⁄x ¹⁄x ¹⁄x ¹⁄x
T ³⁄₄ ³⁄₄
U ³⁄₄ ³⁄₄ ³⁄₄ ¹⁄x
V ⁵⁄₁₆ ⁵⁄₁₆
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Fireplace & Trim Dimensions
NOTE:
Zero Clearance Kit
B
A
C
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B
3" (75mm)
Dia.
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LHEDV SPEC
4/03
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LHEDV Series Direct Vent Insert
Locating Your Gas Fireplace Insert
with Zero Clearance Kit
C
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X
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FP1249a
locating DV unit
with zero clearance kit
4/03
Fig. 1
NOTE:
The underside of the mantel will become warm.
Use only nishes which are heat resistant and
do not discolor.
Mantels
FP1325
Insert mantel
height
4/1/03 djt
24" Min.
(610mm)
Fig. 2
Framing & Finishing
The use of wallpaper adjacent to this replace
is not recommended as high temperatures
given off by this replace may adversely
effect the binders in the adhesive used to
apply the wallpaper.
NOTE:
35"
(889mm)
37¹⁄₄" (946mm)
FP1251
Insert framing
and finishing
1/03
27¹⁄₄" (692mm)
19¹⁄₈"
(486mm)
Fig. 3
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LHEDV Series Direct Vent Insert
Zero Clearance Applications
An alternate air supply is recommended with
this component.
NOTE: If a Zero Clearance Kit is required for models
LHECDV20/LHERDV20/LHECDV30/LHERDV30 Direct
Vent Inserts, only the Vermont Castings Group zero
clearance kit HEZC combined with the HEDVCAK is
approved to be used. Refer to Page 9, gure 10 for HED-
VCAK chimney adapter kit installation. When using the
HEZC with insert models LHECDV20 or LHERDV20, the
Trim Closure Kit, LHE20TCK, must also be installed.
Do not use this appliance if any part of it has
been under water. Immediately call a quali-
ed service technician to inspect the unit and
replace any part of the control which has been
under water.
Natural LP
5.5" w.c. 11.0" w.c.
14.0" w.c. 14.0" w.c.
3.5" w.c. 10.0" w.c.
Gas Inlet & Manifold Pressures
Preparation
Gas Line Installation
When purging the gas line, the front glass
must be removed.
NOTE:
U.S. Installations
Always check for gas leaks with a mild soap
and water solution. Do not use an open ame
for leak testing.
These gas inserts are approved for installation in
solid fuel burning masonry or zero clearance re-
places.
High Elevations
Input ratings are shown in BTU per hour and are
certied without deration for elevations up to 4,500
feet (1,370m) above sea level.
For elevations above 4,500 feet (1,370m) in USA,
installations must be in accordance with the cur-
rent ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 and/or local codes having
jurisdiction.
In Canada, please consult provincial and/or local
authorities having jurisdiction for installations at
elevations above 4,500 feet (1,370m).
Gas Specications
Max. Min. Air Shutter
Gas Input Input Setting
Model Fuel Control Btu/h Btu/h Front Rear
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LHEDV Series Direct Vent Insert
The appliance, when installed must be electri-
cally connected and grounded in accordance
with local codes or, in the absence of local
codes, with the current CSA C22.1 Canadian
Electrical Code.
U.S. Installations,
Should this fan require servicing, the power
supply must be disconnected. For rewiring
of any replacement components refer to
Figure 6.
Always provide a union
NOTE:
FP297
INSTA VENT FREE
R MODEL GAS SUPPLY
8/24/96
Fig. 4
Gas Supply Pressures
Fan Kit
NOTE:
FP1252
FK24 install
1/03
Fig. 5
FP394
WIRING DIAGRAM
11/20/96
Fig. 6NOTE:
Fan Removal Instructions
CAUTION: Logs may be hot!
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Installation of Trim Switch
for RN/RP Gas Valves
FP1330
Switch assy
4/03
Left Side Installation
Right Side Installation
Fig. 7
Installer must attach red warning plate with
screws supplied with the gas replace insert
to the inside of the rebox of the replace into
which the gas replace insert is installed.
Cutting any sheet metal parts of the replace,
in which the gas replace insert is to be in-
stalled, is prohibited.
If the factory-built replace has no gas ac-
cess hole(s) provided, an access hole of
1¹⁄₂" (38 mm) or less may be drilled through
the lower sides or bottom of the rebox in a
proper workmanship-like manner. This access
hole must be plugged with a noncombustible
insulation after the gas supply line has been
installed.
CAUTION: Do not wire millivolt remote wall
switch for gas replace to a 120v power
supply.
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TP TH
FP382a
REMOTE SWITCH WIRING - NVC
1/03
SIT Valve
Fig. 9a
TPTH TH
TP
FP1218
Remote switch
wiring
8/02
Fig. 9b
Honeywell Valve
Fig. 8
FP1331
on/off switch
4/03
Venting Installation
¹⁄₄ ¹⁄x ¹⁄x
³⁄₄
¹⁄x
Under no circumstances should B vent or C vent be
used on this application.
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LHEDV Series Direct Vent Insert
WARNING
Some factory-built replaces have air passages
on face of replace for zero clearance capabilities.
Under no circumstances should these passages be
blocked.
Liner Installation
NOTE: For Round Vent Terminations
Under no circumstances should insulation
be put between the damper and the top of
the unit. This may cause condensation and
overheating of the unit.
FP1280
RHEDV
vent termination
1/03
NOTE:
Minimum Vent Height
- 12 feet
Maximum Vent Height
- 35 feet
Air Intake
Exhaust
Fig. 10
FP1280a
LHEDV
vent termination
w/zero clearance kit
4/03
6ft.
(183cm)
Air Intake
Exhaust
Fig. 11
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FP1280
RHEDV
vent termination
1/03
Air Intake
Exhaust
NOTE:
Minimum Vent Height - 12
feet
Maximum Vent Height
- 35 feet
Fig. 12
FP1281
Flue collar plate
1/03
¹⁄x
Fig. 13
FP1282
flue collar seal
1/03
Fig. 14
FP1283
unit in place
1/03
Fig. 15
FP1284
RHEDV flue collar
plate in place
1/03
Fig. 16
FP1285
flue collar plate
in place
1/03
Fig. 17
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LHEDV Series Direct Vent Insert
Ceramic Refractory Installation
Refractory are fragile and must be handled
with care. Where at all possible, two hands
should be used when handling.
When side refractory is installed correctly, the center
refractory will be supported by the side re-
fractory.
FP1329
LHEDV
ceramic refractory
4/03
Left Side Right Side
Center
Fig. 19
Round Vent Termination Installation
FP1326
round vent
termination
4/2/03 djt
Fig. 18
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A
B
C
High Temperature Sealant
D
FP1298
RHEDV
vent components
2/03
Venting Components
A
B
C
FP1299
RHEDV
vent components
2/03
F
B
C
FP1327
vent components
4/03
A
D
FP1300
Flex pipe
2/03
FP1300
Flex pipe
2/03
¹⁄x
NOTE:blue line
NOTE:blue line
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LHEDV Series Direct Vent Insert
Operating Instructions
General Glass Information
Only ceramic glass approved by Vermont
Castings Group may be used for replacement
on this unit.
Louvre Removal
Glass Cleaning
Clean glass after rst two weeks of opera-
tion.
Glass Frame Removal
LHECDV20 and LHERDV20
LHECDV30 and LHERDV30
Log Installation and Burner Lava Rock
LHECDV20, LHERDV20
1.
2.
Fig. 20
FP1327
window frame removal
4/3/03 djt
Fig. 21
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LHEDV Series Direct Vent Insert
Flame Adjustment (RN/RP Models)
"
Turn
counterclockwise
to decrease
flame height
Turn clockwise
to increase
flame height
HV102
Honeywell hi/lo knob
4/5/99 djt
Fig. 24
Honeywell Valve
Large Lava Rock Placement
Under no circumstances should these
lava rocks be placed on top of the burner
assembly.
LG286
LHEDV30
Logs
4/03
KR22
KR25
KR24
KR23
KR26
Figure 23
LG285
LHEDV20
logs
4/03
JR9
JR7 JR8
JR10
Figure 22
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FP390
FLAME ADJUSTMENT KNOB
11/21/96
Turn
counterclockwise
to increase
flame height
Turn clockwise
to decrease
flame height
Fig. 25
LHECDV30, LHERDV30
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First Firing
Flame Characteristics
F584-703
Honeywell
& PSE
pilot flames
3/8" - 1/2"
SIT Pilot
PSE Pilot
Fig. 26
LG287
LHEDV20
log flames
4/03
Figure 27
LG288
LHEDV30
Log flames
4/03
Figure 28
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OFF
STOP!
OFF
OFF
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the Fire
Department
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
Do not try to light any replace
Do not touch any electric switch
Do not use any phone in your building
Immediately call your gas supplier from a neigh-
bor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instruc-
tions.
To Turn Off Gas To Heater
Lighting and Operating Instructions
OFF
Lighting Instructions
STOP!
PILOT
ON
ON
WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a re or explosion
may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
Euro SIT SIT NOVA Honeywell
PILOT
ON
OFF
ON
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FP1067
lighting instruction
knobs
3/9/01 djt
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FP1068
Lighting instructions
Pilots
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WARNING: Before doing any gas control service work, remove glass front.
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION
Troubleshooting the Gas Control System
NOTE: Before trouble shooting the gas control system, be sure external gas shut off is in the “On” position.
SIT NOVA 820 Millivolt Valve
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Gas Supply On Supply Line Hooked Up
Shutoff Valve Open
NO
NO
NO
NO
Lockout Has Engaged. Wait
60 Seconds And Try Again.
For Spark At Electrode While
Depressing Piezo — 1/8" Gap To
Pilot Hood Needed.
All Wiring Connections
Replace Piezo Ignitor
For Air In The Lines
Thermopile Needs A Minimum
325mv. Adjust Pilot Flame Height.
All Wiring Connections.
Replace Thermopile
Thermocouple Needs A Minimum
of 14mv.
Defective Valve. Turn To Pilot,
Meter Should Read Greater Than
100 Mv. If Not, Replace.
Pilot Lights With
Piezo Ignitor
YES
YES
YES
YES
Pilot Stays Lit
Pilot Lights Main
Burner
System OK.
START
CHECK
Valve Is Turned On
On/off Switch Is Not Turned On.
Watch For Grounded Wires!
Thermopile Needs A Minimum
325mv.
Plugged Burner Orifice.
FP396
NVC-standing pilot troubleshooting
11/22/96
Troubleshooting the Gas Control System
Honeywell Millivolt Valve
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Instructions for RF Comfort Control Valve
NOTE:
Operation
Shut Off Procedure
Transmitter Operation
Off Mode
On (Manual) Mode
FP1037
Honeywell
comfort valve
3/22/00 djt
LOCAL
REMOTE
ON
•
PILOT
OFF
•
LED
Fig. 25
FP1039
comfort valve
transmitter
3/27/00 djt
Fig. 26
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