INSTALLER/CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING APPLIANCE 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. FOR YOUR SAFETY Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. Chateau™ Direct Vent Decorative Gas Appliance Model: DVT38S2 WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: • Do not try to light any appliance.
Chateau™ Decorative Gas Appliance Table of Contents Please read the installation & operating instructions before using this appliance. Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of a CFM Specialty Home Products fireplace. IMPORTANT: Read 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 & Operating Instructions Important Curing/Burning Instructions .....................
Chateau™ Decorative Gas Appliance Installation & Operating Instructions This gas fireplace should be installed by a qualified installer in accordance with local building codes and with current CSAB149.1 Installation codes for Gas Burning Appliances and Equipment. For USA Installations follow local codes and/or the current National Fuel Gas Code. ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54. FOR SAFE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: 1 .
Chateau™ Decorative Gas Appliance Fireplace Dimensions Finished Wall 24¹⁄₂” for Flush Install 16” I.D.
Chateau™ Decorative Gas Appliance Clearance to Combustibles Appliance Top Standoffs ............................................ 0” (0mm) Bottom ...................................................... 0” (0mm) Side Standoffs .......................................... 0” (0mm) Back Standoffs .......................................... 0” (0mm) Venting Horizontal Termination through-a-side wall: Vertical Sections: Sides ............................................. 2¹⁄₂” (64mm) Horizontal Sections: Top .......
Chateau™ Decorative Gas Appliance Framing and Finishing NOTE: The valve box assembly must be installed in the same room as the fireplace. 1. Choose the unit location. 2. The unit is shipped with four (4) nailing flanges mounted near the front corners on the side with the valve box assembly . (Fig. 4) 3. Frame the fireplace with a header across the top of the standoff. (Fig.
Chateau™ Decorative Gas Appliance DVT38S2 Certified To ANSI Z21.50b-2002/CSA 2.22b-2002 Vented Gas Fireplace High Elevations 12¹⁄₄" (311mm) Input ratings are shown in BTU per hour and are certified without deration for elevations up to 4,500 feet (1,370m) above sea level. 9¹⁄₄" (235mm) FP1362 Fig. 7 Valve box framing.
Chateau™ Decorative Gas Appliance Always check for gas leaks with a mild soap and water solution applied with a brush no larger than 1” (25mm). Never apply soap and water solution with a spray bottle. Do not use an open flame for leak testing. The fireplace valve must not be subjected to any test pressures exceeding 1/2 psi. Isolate or disconnect this or any other gas appliance control from the gas line when pressure testing.
Chateau™ Decorative Gas Appliance General Venting Your fireplace is approved to be vented either through the side wall, or vertical through the roof. • Only CFM Corporation venting components specifically approved and labelled for this fireplace may be used. • Venting terminals shall not be recessed into a wall or siding. • Horizontal venting must be installed on a level plane without an inclining or declining slope.
Chateau™ Decorative Gas Appliance General Venting Information - Termination Location INSIDE CORNER DETAIL G V H A D V N N E V B C V L B Fixed Closed Ope F B V Operable rab V le V Fixed Closed G V B B B V J X I A V VENT TERMINATION M G V K X V A X AIR SUPPLY INLET AREA WHERE TERMINAL IS NOT PERMITTED CFM145a Canadian Installations1 A = Clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or balcony B = Clearance to window or door that may be opened C* =Clearance to permanentl
Chateau™ Decorative Gas Appliance Termination Clearances Termination clearances for buildings with combustible and noncombustible exteriors. Inside Corner Recessed Location Outside Corner A= Combustible 6"(152mm) Noncombustible 2"(50mm) A V D B= Combustible 6"(152mm) Noncombustible 2"(50mm) V C C E V B Balcony with perpendicular side wall Balcony with no side wall C = Maximum depth of 48" (1219mm) for recessed location.
Chateau™ Decorative Gas Appliance upper elbow to a structural framing member. For vertical installations, continue installing the pipe as required until pipe is installed up through the ceiling. At this point, you must install a firestop spacer. Pipe Section UP with a minimum of 12’ (3.66m) vertical section above the flue collar of the unit. Refer to Page 15, Figure 24 for more information.
Chateau™ Decorative Gas Appliance Sidewall Applications Since it is very important that the venting system maintain its balance between the combustion air intake and the flue gas exhaust, certain limitations as to vent configurations apply and must be strictly adhered to. • 18” (45cm). This does not apply if the 45° elbows are installed on the vertical part of the vent system. For each 90° elbow installed in the horizontal run, the length of the horizontal run MUST be reduced by 36” (91cm).
Chateau™ Decorative Gas Appliance STEP 3 Sidewall Installation STEP 1 Locate vent opening on the wall. It may be necessary to first position the fireplace and measure to obtain hole location. Depending on whether the wall is combustible or noncombustible, cut opening to size. (Fig. 19) For combustible walls first frame in opening. Combustible Walls: Cut a 16¹⁄₄”H x 16¹⁄₄” W (413mm x 413mm) hole through the exterior wall and frame as shown.
Chateau™ Decorative Gas Appliance Sealing firestop gaps with high temperature sealant will restrict cold air being drawn in around fireplace. STEP 8 Guide the vent terminations 8” and 11” collars into their respective vent pipes. Double check that the vent pipes overlap the collars by 2” (50mm). Secure the termination to the wall with screws provided and caulk around the wall plate to weatherproof. (Fig.
Chateau™ Decorative Gas Appliance Zero clearance sleeve is only required for combustible walls. STEP 3 Slide the zero clearance sleeve through the wall and install the firestop on the inside surface of the wall. Secure with four (4) #8 sheet metal screws. STEP 4 Place fireplace into position. (Fig. 21) Measure the vertical height (X) required from the base of the flue collars to the center of the wall opening.
Chateau™ Decorative Gas Appliance 2. Install the two (2) brackets, using the sheet metal screws, at the bottom right and left corners of the unit. (Fig. 27) Vertical Through-the-Roof Applications Use of Restrictor Plate for Vertical Venting Application Bracket Sheet Metal Screws FP1481 Fig. 27 Use sheet metal screws to attach brackets to existing holes under glass frame assembly. 3. Set the glass frame assembly provided with your kit in front of the glass frame assembly on the unit (the outside side).
Chateau™ Decorative Gas Appliance • Up to two (2) 30° or 45° elbows may be used within the horizontal run. For each 30° or 45° elbow used on the horizontal level the maximum horizontal length must be reduced by 18” (457mm). Example: Maximum horizontal length 10’ (3m) Max. LP Use 4¹⁄₂" 12’ (3.7m) Min. Rise 4’ (1.2m) 0 1 2 x 30° or 45° elbows = 10’ (3m) x 30° or 45° elbows = 8’6” (2.6m) x 30° or 45° elbows = 7’ (2.1m) • A minimum of an 12’ (3.7m) vertical rise.
Chateau™ Decorative Gas Appliance Vertical Through-the-Roof Installation 1. Locate your fireplace. 2. Plumb to center of the (8”) flue collar from ceiling above and mark position. 3. Cut opening equal to 14¹⁄₂” x 14¹⁄₂” (368mm x 368mm). 4. Proceed to plumb for additional openings through the roof. In all cases, the opening must provide a minimum of 1¹⁄₂” (38mm) clearance to the vent pipe, i.e., the hole must be at least 14¹⁄₂” x 14¹⁄₂” (368mm x 368mm). 5. Place fireplace into position. 6.
Chateau™ Decorative Gas Appliance Chimney Components Component Description Model Number Horizontal Starter Kit Contains 24”-40” telescopic pipe* for minimum vertical SK8DVSK rise from collar pipe, 90° elbow, horizontal through-wall starter pipe, zero clearance sleeve, metal adhesive tape, sidewall termination and firestop. SK8 Chimney Sections Pipe used to build 8" (SK8) flue systems.
Chateau™ Decorative Gas Appliance Operating Instructions Glass Cleaning Glass Information Only glass approved by CFM Specialty Home Products should be used on this fireplace. • The use of any non-approved replacement glass will void all product warranties. • Care must be taken to avoid breakage of the glass. • Do not operate appliance with glass front removed, cracked or broken.
Chateau™ Decorative Gas Appliance Ceramic Refractory Installation The ceramic refractories are fragile and should be handled with care. Due to the size of the refractories, an assistant may be helpful. Refractory, Right Side Refractory, Left Side 4. Place the right hearth refractory on the opposite side of the pilot (fresh air opening side) with the cut out material closer to the burner housing side. 5.
Chateau™ Decorative Gas Appliance Log Front Left (F3) Log Right Front (F2) Volcanic Rock FP1466 Fig. 40 Place volcanic rock on lower refractory in front of burner housing. Fettle Opening LG327 Fig. 42 Place logs front left and right front. Ember Material FP1470 Fig. 41 Place ember material on burner tubes on both sides of burner. Refer to Figures 42 & 43 for final log positions. 5. Hold the “log front left” (F3) with the narrower end toward the right.
Chateau™ Decorative Gas Appliance Log Top Center (F10) Log Top Middle (F5) Flame Characteristics It is important to periodically perform a visual check of the pilot and burner flames. Compare them to the illustratrations below. (Figs. 46, 47) If the flame patterns appear abnormal contact a qualified service provider for service and adjustment. Log Top Left (F6) SIT EN/EP LG328 Fig. 43 Place logs F5, F6 and F10.
Chateau™ Decorative Gas Appliance Lighting And Operating Instructions FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING 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 appliance has a pilot which must be lit manually. When lighting the pilot follow these instructions exactly. B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the heater area for gas.
Chateau™ Decorative Gas Appliance Lighting and Operating Instructions For Fireplaces equipped with SIT822 Gas Valve (EN or EP) Warning: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury and loss of life. FOR YOUR SAFETY READ THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS BEFORE LIGHTING THE APPLIANCE A. This fireplace is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the pilot. DO NOT try to light the pilot by hand. B.
Chateau™ Decorative Gas Appliance Troubleshooting the Gas Control System SIT NOVA 820 MILLIVOLT VALVE NOTE: Before trouble shooting the gas control system, be sure external gas shut off is in the “On” position. Symptom Possible Causes 1. Spark ignitor will not light A. Defective or misaligned electrode at pilot B. Defective ignitor (Push Button) 2. Pilot will not stay lit after carefully following lighting instructions 3. Pilot burning, no gas to main burner 4.
Chateau™ Decorative Gas Appliance Troubleshooting the Gas Control System SIT 822 Valve with a Honeywell Electronic Ignitor START • Turn Gas Supply Off • Turn On/Off Switch To Call For Heat "on" NO Check: Power To Module (24V Normal) YES Spark Across Ignitor Sensor Gap NO • Line Voltage (120vac) • Low Voltage Transformer (19.
Chateau™ Decorative Gas Appliance Fuel Conversion Instructions WARNING! This conversion kit shall be installed by a qualified service agency in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and all applicable codes and requirements of the authority having jurisdiction. If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire, explosion or production of carbon monoxide may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
Chateau™ Decorative Gas Appliance 10. Install the conversion orifice. 11. Reinstall pilot hood. Be sure to align hood with index tab. 12. Open the control panel and remove the cover by removing two (2) screws. While holding the valve cover plate with one hand, disconnect the wiring to the switch and the pilot indicator. NOTE: Do not allow the valve cover plate to hang from the pilot wires as this could damage the wires. Remove the extension knob(s). Replace the valve regulator. 13.
Chateau™ Decorative Gas Appliance Table 1 Injector Orifice Size Matrix Conversion to Natural Gas Kit # Burner 20007619 Burner Housing/ Model Housing Part # Pilot* DVT38S2RP/EP #37 20007348 #37 Part # 20007348 Burner Tube #53 Part # 20007347 Burner Tube #53 Part # 20007347 Input (BTU/hr) Min. Max. 45,500 56,000 Part # 30000380 Burner Tube #62 Part # 30000380 Input (BTU/hr) Min. Max.
Chateau™ Decorative Gas Appliance Maintenance Burner and Burner Compartment It is important to keep the burner and the burner compartment clean. At least once per year the logs and lava rock/ember material should be removed and the burner compartment vacuumed and wiped out. Remove and refit the logs as per the instructions in this manual. Always handle the logs with care as they are fragile and may also be hot if the fireplace has been in use.
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Chateau™ Decorative Gas Appliance Accessories Remote Controls Optional remote control units are available to control different functions of the appliance.
Chateau™ Decorative Gas Appliance LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY PRODUCT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY All Vermont Castings gas stoves, gas inserts, and gas fireplaces, and all Majestic or Northern Flame brand gas fireplaces equipped with an Insta-Flame Ceramic Burner, or standard steel tube burner.
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