Vermont Castings VWDV70 User manual
Installation and Operating
Instructions
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VWDV70 cover
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VWDV70 Series Gas Fireplace
Product Specications ............................................5
High Elevations .......................................................5
Gas Pressures ........................................................5
Gas Specications & Orice Size ...........................5
Before You Start ......................................................5
Firebox Framing ......................................................5
Fireplace & Framing Dimensions ............................6
Standoffs .................................................................6
Fireplace Location ...................................................7
Noncombustible Requirements ............................. 11
Installation Precautions .........................................12
Installation Planning ..............................................13
Horizontal Termination ..........................................13
General Venting - Termination Location ................14
Termination Clearances ........................................15
Vent Graph ............................................................15
Vertical Sidewall Installation ..................................16
Vertical/Horizontal Termination Congurations .....17
Below Grade Installation .......................................18
Vertical Through-the-Roof
Applications & Installation ...................................19
Installation for Vertical Termination .......................20
Flex Vent Installation .............................................22
Check Gas Type....................................................24
Install Gas Piping to Fireplace/Burner System .....25
Electrical Wiring ....................................................26
Junction Box Wiring ..............................................27
Command Center Wall Installation ........................27
SCS Wiring Diagram .............................................28
Glass & Stone Placement .....................................30
Accessory Log Installation ....................................31
Operating Instructions ...........................................36
To Turn Off Gas .....................................................36
Touch Screen Remote Control Operation .............40
Fuel Conversion ..........................................................46
Burner, Pilot and Control Compartment ................49
Pilot Flame ............................................................49
Burner Flame ........................................................49
Vent System ..........................................................50
Glass Door ............................................................50
Stones ...................................................................50
Firebox Components .............................................52
Signature Command System ................................53
Venting Components .............................................55
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VWDV70 Series Gas Fireplace
4. Never install the replace
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other am-
mable objects are less than 42" from the front, top,
or sides of the replace
• in high trafc areas
• in windy or drafty areas
5. This replace reaches high temperatures. Keep chil-
dren and adults away from hot surfaces to avoid burns
or clothing ignition. Fireplace will remain hot for a time
after shutdown. Allow surfaces to cool before touch-
ing.
6. Carefully supervise young children when they are in
the room with replace.
7. Do not modify replace under any circumstances. Any
parts removed for servicing must be replaced prior to
operating replace.
8. Turn replace off and let cool before servicing, install-
ing, or repairing. Only a qualied service person should
install, service, or repair the replace. Have burner
system inspected annually by a qualified service
person.
9. You must keep control compartments, burners, and
circulating air passages clean. More frequent clean-
ing may be needed due to excessive lint and dust.
Turn off the gas valve and pilot light before cleaning
replace.
10. Have venting system inspected annually by a quali-
ed service person. If needed, have venting system
cleaned or repaired. Refer to Cleaning and Mainte-
nance, Page 42.
11. Keep the area around your replace clear of combus-
tible materials, gasoline, and other ammable vapor
and liquids. Do not run replace where these are used
or stored. Do not place items such as clothing or deco-
rations on or around replace.
12. Do not use this replace to cook food or burn paper or
other objects.
13. Never place anything on top of replace.
This replace is a vented product. This replace must be
properly installed by a qualied service person. The glass
door must be properly seated and sealed. If this unit is not
properly installed by a qualied service person with glass
door properly seated and sealed, combustion leakage
can occur.
Early signs of carbon
monoxide poisoning are similar to the u with headaches,
dizziness and/or nausea. If you have these signs, the re-
place may not have been installed properly. Get fresh air
at once! Have the replace inspected and serviced by a
qualied service person. Some people are more affected
by carbon monoxide than others. These include pregnant
women, people with heart or lung disease or anemia,
those under the inuence of alcohol, and those at high
altitudes.
Propane/LP gas and natural gas are both odorless. An
odor-making agent is added to each of these gases. The
odor helps you detect a gas leak. However, the odor added
to these gases can fade. Gas may be present even though
no odor exists.
Make certain you read and understand all warnings. Keep
this manual for reference. It is your guide to safe and proper
operation of this replace.
1. 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 certied
kit is used.
2. For propane/LP replace, do not place propane/LP
supply tank(s) inside any structure. Locate propane/
LP supply tank(s) outdoors. To prevent performance
problems, do not use propane/LP fuel tank of less than
100 lbs. capacity.
3. If you smell gas
• shut off gas supply.
• do not try to light any appliance.
• do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any
phone in your building .
• immediately call your gas supplier from a neigh-
bor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instruc-
tions.
Please leave these instructions with the appliance.
Please retain these instructions for future reference
.
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VWDV70 Series Gas Fireplace
14. Do not use any solid fuels (wood, coal, paper, card-
board, etc.) in this replace. Use only the gas type
indicated on rating plate.
15. This appliance, when installed, must be electrically
grounded in accordance with local codes or in the
absence of local codes, with the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or the Canadian Electrical Code,
CSA C22.1.
16. Do not obstruct the ow of combustion and ventilation
air in any way. Provide adequate clearances around
air openings into the combustion chamber along with
adequate accessibility clearance for servicing and
proper operation.
17. When the appliance is installed directly on carpeting,
tile or other combustible material other than wood oor-
ing, you must set appliance on a metal or wood panel
or hearth pad extending the full width and depth of the
appliance.
18. Do not use replace if any part has been exposed to
or has been under water. Immediately call a qualied
service technician to inspect the appliance and replace
any part of the control system and any gas control which
as been submerged in water.
19. Do not operate replace if any log is broken.
20. Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert, or
any other accessory not approved for use with this
replace.
21. Do not operate the replace with glass door removed,
cracked, or broken.
Direct Vent type appliances draw all combustion air from
outside of the dwelling through the vent pipe.
These appliances have been tested by CSA and found to
comply with the established standards for DIRECT VENT
GAS FIREPLACE HEATERS in the USA and Canada as
follows:
TESTED TO:
ANSI Z21.88-2009 / CSA 2.33-2009 STANDARDS
A manufactured home (USA only) or mobile home OEM
installation must conform with the Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standard,
or when such a standard is not applicable, the
, or
.
It is normal for replaces fabricated of steel
to give off some expansion and/or contraction
noises during the start up or cool down cycle.
Similar noises are found with your furnace heat
exchanger or car engine.
It is not unusual for gas replace to give off
some odor the rst time it is burned. This is due
to the manufacturing process.
It is recommended that you burn your replace
for at least ten (10) hours the rst time you use
it. Place the fan switch in the “OFF” position
during this time.
WARNING
!
HOT GLASS WILL
CAUSE BURNS.
DO NOT TOUCH GLASS
UNTIL COOLED.
NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN
TO TOUCH GLASS.
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Figure 1 -
VWDV70 Fireplace Features
• This appliance has been certied for use with either
natural or propane gas. See appropriate data plates.
• This appliance is not for use with solid fuels.
• The appliance is approved for bedroom or bedsitting
room installations.
• The appliance must be installed in accordance with local
codes if any. If none exist use the current installation
code. ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 in the USA, CSA B149 in
Canada.
• This appliance is mobile home approved.
• The appliance must be properly connected to a
venting system.
• The appliance is not approved for closet or recessed
installations.
Input ratings are shown in BTU per hour and are certi-
ed without deration for elevations up to 4,500 feet
(1,370 m) above sea level.
For elevations above 4,500 feet (1,370 m) in USA,
installation must be in accordance with the current
ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 and/or local codes having
jurisdiction.
In Canada, please consult provincial and/or local
authorities having jurisdiction for installation at eleva-
tions above 4,500 feet (1,370 m).
Natural Propane (LP)
Inlet Minimum 4.5” w.c. 11.0” w.c.
Inlet Maximum 10.5” w.c. 13.0” w.c.
Manifold Pressure 3.5” w.c. 10.0” w.c.
Read this homeowner manual thoroughly and follow all
instructions carefully. Inspect all contents for shipping
damage and immediately inform your dealer if any damage
is found. Do not install any unit with damaged, incomplete,
or substitute parts. Check your packing list to verify that
all listed parts have been received. You should have the
following:
• Fireplace (Firebox and Burner System)
• Reective Decorative Glass • Conversion Kit
• Stone Set • Wall Switch Kit
• Phillips Screwdriver • Framing Materials
• Hammer • Wall Finishing Materials
• Saw and/or saber saw • Level
• Measuring Tape • Pliers
• Electric Drill and Bits • Square
• Pipe Wrench • Tee Joint
• Caulking Material (noncombustible)
• Fireplace Surround Material (noncombustible)
• Piping Complying with Local Codes
• Pipe Sealant Approved for use with Propane/LPG
(Resistant to sulfur compounds)
• Noncombustible nishing material or dura-rock*
* Only used if desired to cover painted face other than using tiles or
marble. If tiles or marble are used around the face, the noncombustible
material is not needed.
Firebox framing can be built before or after the appliance
is set in place. Refer to Figure 2 for replace and framing
dimensions. The framing headers may rest on the top of
the rebox standoffs. Do not bring headers below top of
standoffs. When planning your framing and instal-
lation, keep in mind that both the gas line and electricity
should come in on the right side of the rebox (as you are
facing the front of the replace).
The rebox may be installed directly on a combustible oor
or raised on a platform of an appropriate height. When
the rebox is installed directly on carpeting, tile, or other
combustible material, other than wood ooring, the rebox
shall be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the
full width and depth of the enclosure.
VWDV70 Nat. 51,000 32,500 #44 #43 #45
VWDV70 LP 43,000 32,000 1.25 mm 1.20 mm #56
FP2938
FP2938
VWDV controls
Control Board
A/C Module
Gas Control
Valve
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