Models: 300dvb, 400dvb, 500dvb, 600dvb dvb series direct vent gas fireplace warnings if the information in these instructions are not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. – do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors an...
54d0701 contents important safety information .......................... 3 product features .............................................. 5 code approval .................................................. 5 pre-installation information installing above 000 feet ............................ 6 orific...
54d0701 3 4. Never install the fireplace • in a recreational vehicle • where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flammable objects are less than 42" from the front, top, or sides of the fireplace • in high traffic areas • in windy or drafty areas 5. This fireplace reaches high temperatures. Keep...
4 54d0701 important safety information continued from page 3 12. Do not use this fireplace to cook food or burn paper or other objects. 13. Never place anything on top of fireplace. 14. Do not use any solid fuels (wood, coal, paper, cardboard, etc.) in this fireplace. Use only the gas type indicated...
54d0701 5 product features and code approval off/pilot/on knob optional remote receiver figure 1 - dvb300, 400, 500, 600 fireplace • this appliance has been certi - fied for use with either natural or propane gas. See appropriate data plates. • this appliance is not for use with solid fuels. • the a...
6 54d0701 pre-installation information installing above 2000 feet • in the usa, the appliance must be derated 4% for every 1,000 ft above 2,000 ft elevations. • in canada, these appliances are certified for altitudes of 0 – 2000 ft, and must be de-rated by 10 percent for installations between 2000 a...
54d0701 7 h g d f e a c b a 1 / 2 " or 5 / 8 " c a g c g a 1 / 2 " or 5 / 8 " pre-installation information fireplace framing firebox framing can be built before or after the appliance is set in place. Construct firebox framing following figure 2 and the chart below for your specific installation req...
8 54d0701 a e d b c n m k l f g j 3 1 / 2 " 1 / 2 " 8 1 / 4 " 5 / 8 " h i 1 / 2 " 5 / 8 " 5 / 8 " 1 / 2 " 5 / 8 " 1 / 2 " drywall support tabs pre-installation information figure 3 - fireplace dimensions description key letter bdv300 bdv400 bdv500 bdv600 overall front width a 33 1 / 16 " 37 1 / 16 "...
54d0701 9 y e a b c d f y x pre-installation information fireplace location plan for the installation of your appliance. This includes determining where the unit is to be installed, the vent configuration to be used, framing and finishing details, and whether any optional accessories (i.E. Blower, w...
10 54d0701 12" maximum depth 11"minimum 71"minimum minimum 4" from both side walls follow these instructions carefully to ensure safe installation. Failure to follow instructions exactly can create a fire hazard. The appliance cannot be installed on a carpet, tile or other combustible material other...
54d0701 11 drywall support tabs (do not use for framing or header) the fireplace must be secured to the floor and/or to framing studs as shown in figure 5 . Use two (2) wood screws or masonry/ concrete screws to secure fireplace to the floor. Use four (4) screws to attach fireplace to framing. The s...
1 54d0701 read all instructions completely and thoroughly before attempting installation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury, property damage or loss of life. Operation of improperly installed and maintained venting system could result in serious injury, property damage or loss of life....
54d0701 13 1" 3" 1" 1" vent installation this fireplace must be vented to the outside. The venting system must never be attached to a chimney serving a separate solid fuel burning appliance. Each gas appliance must use a separate vent system. Do not use common vent systems. W arning horizontal secti...
14 54d0701 vent installation optional top vent application the appliance is shipped as a rear vent unit. If the installation layout requires the unit to be a top vent configuration the appli - ance can be converted by following the steps below. When removing and refitting the plates and adapter be s...
54d0701 15 vent installation installation planning there are two basic types of direct-vent installation: • horizontal termination • vertical termination it is important to select the proper length of vent pipe for the type of termination you choose. It is also important to note the wall thickness. ...
16 54d0701 v v v v v v v v d l e b c f b b b b b m i a a j h g a operable fixed closed fixed closed opera- ble k a a a g vent installation always maintain minimum clearances around vent systems. The minimum clearances to combustibles for horizontal vent pipe are 3" at the top and 1" at the sides and...
54d0701 17 v g g=6" (152mm) f f=6" (152mm) v v g g = combustible 24"(610mm) noncombustible 18"(457mm) combustible & noncombustible h = 24" (610mm) j = 20" (508mm) v h j c = maximum depth of 48" (1219mm) for alcove location d = minimum width for back wall of alcove location combustible - 38" (965mm) ...
18 54d0701 9 1 / 2 " (241mm) 9 1 / 2 " (241mm) 3 3 / 4 " (92mm) 7 1 / 2 " (190mm) maximum 20" top view flat installation rear (through the wall) applications when installed as a rear vent unit this appliance may be vented directly to a termination located on the rear wall behind the appliance • the ...
54d0701 19 ho t ho t vent installation 4. Apply a bead of non-hardening mastic around the outside edge of vent cap. Position the vent cap in the center of hole on the exterior wall with the word “up” on the vent cap facing up. Insure proper clearance of 1" to combustibles is maintained to the flue. ...
0 54d0701 40 38 36 34 32 30 28 26 24 22 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 2 4 6 8 10 1214 16 1820 eg: a vent installation horizontal termination configurations since it is very important that the venting system maintain its balance between the combustion air intake and the flue gas exhaust, certain limita -...
54d0701 1 horizontal termination configuration (continued) • if a 90° elbow is used in the horizontal vent run (level height maintained) the horizontal vent length is reduced by 36". See figures 21 and 22, page 20. This does not apply if the 90° elbows are used to increase or redirect a vertical ris...
54d0701 vent installation below grade installations when it is not possible to meet the required vent terminal clearances of 12" above grade level, a snorkel kit is recommended. It allows installation depth down to 7" (178mm) below grade level. The 7" (178mm) is measured from the center of the horiz...
54d0701 3 40' maximum height 8' minimum height 10' maximum support straps every 3' 40' maximum height 8' minimum height 10' maximum support straps every 3' support straps every 5'vertical vertical (through-the-roof) applications this gas fireplace has been approved for, • vertical installations up t...
4 54d0701 9 1 / 2 " 9 1 / 2 " vent installation installation for vertical termination 1. Determine the route your vertical venting will take. If ceiling joist, roof rafters or other framing will obstruct the venting system, consider an offset. See figure 30 to avoid cutting load bearing members. For...
54d0701 5 termination height table use this table to determine the minimum height above the roof. Minimum height roof pitch feet meters flat to 7/12 1 0.3 over 7/12 to 8/12 1.5 0.46 over 8/12 to 9/12 2 0.61 over 9/12 to 10/12 2.5 0.76 over 10/12 to 11/12 3.25 0.99 over 11/12 to 12/12 4 1.22 over 12/...
6 54d0701 figure 33 - external regulator with vent pointing down (propane/lp only) use only new black iron or steel pipe. Internally tinned copper or copper tubing can be used per national fuel code, section 2.6.3, providing gas meets hydrogen sulfide limits, and where permitted by local codes. Gas ...
54d0701 7 3" m inim um fireplace installation a listed manual shutoff valve must be installed upstream of the appliance. Union tee and plugged 1 / 8 " npt pressure tapping point should be installed upstream of the appliance. See figure 34. Important: install main gas valve (equipment shutoff valve) ...
8 54d0701 checking gas pressure and electrical installation 1. Check gas type. The gas supply must be the same as stated on the appliance’s rating decal. If the gas supply is different from the fireplace, stop! Do not install the appliance. Contact your dealer immediately. 2. To ease installation, a...
54d0701 9 on off optional remote wall switch on off optional remote wall switch pilot hi lo on of f th tp th/tp on off rs remote wall mounted switch a remote wall switch and up to fifteen (15) feet of 18 ga. Wire may be used with this appliance. Attach the wall switch in a junc - tion box at the des...
30 54d0701 hi lo electronic valve red #2 gray #1 blue yellow yellow red #2 white #3 15’ wall switch wire b lack white green #4 black #6 switch on off rs secondary 24v transformer yellow white white green black black primary - 120v to junction box pilot assembly spark sense ignition module ev1 ev2 24...
54d0701 31 tan tan white green black black black receptacle junction box 120vac optional fan/blower systems the junction box for the fan/blower systems has been factory installed. This system requires that 110-120 vac to be wired to the factory installed junction box before the fireplace is permanen...
3 54d0701 glass removal glass frame removal 1. Release two clamps on bottom of fireplace. See figure 39. 2. Tilt glass frame out and lift glass frame up until it clears three tabs on top of fireplace. 3. Set glass frame aside. Figure 39 - removing glass frame glass frame three tabs each clamp has a ...
54d0701 33 final installation rock wool placement 1. Place rock wool on burner to provide glowing embers. For best results, pull the rock wool apart into pieces the size of a dime or smaller. 2. Distribute one layer of rock wool to cover the burner. See figure 40. 3. Place the logs on the burner. Se...
34 54d0701 a. This appliance is equipped with a pilot which must be lit with built-in piezo ignitor while following these instructions exactly. B. Before operating smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on ...
54d0701 35 pilo t of f p il o t on continued on next page operating instructions (milli-volt) approved leak testing method you may check for gas leaks with the following methods only: • soap and water solution • an approved leak testing spray • electronic sniffer if using a soap and water solution t...
36 54d0701 pilo t o ff pilo t o n o ff pilo t o n pilo t figure 44 - on position pilo t of f p il o t on figure 43 - on/off/rs switch of f on rs operating instructions (milli-volt) main burner switch the “on/off/rs” switch for the main burner can be found behind door of the fireplace. This switch al...
54d0701 37 o n o f f pil ot lo hi figure 47 - electronic gas valve operating instructions (electronic) lighting electronic ignition 1. Stop! Read the safety information above. 2. Make sure all power to unit is turned off. 3. Set thermostat to lowest setting. 4. This appliance is equipped with an ign...
38 54d0701 figure 48 - pilot flame thermopile thermocouple turn off gas before servicing fireplace. It is recommended that a qualified service technician perform these check-ups at the beginning of each heating season w arning burner flame the flames from the burner should be visually checked as soo...
54d0701 39 cleaning and maintenance vent system the fireplace and venting system should be inspected before initial use and at least annually by a qualified field service person. Inspect the external vent cap on a regular basis to make sure that no debris is interfering with the airflow. Inspect ent...
40 54d0701 troubleshooting standing pilot ignition symptom possible cause action 1. Spark ignitor will not light pilot after repeated triggering of piezo. 2. Pilot will not stay lit after carefully follow - ing lighting instruc - tions. . Pilot burning, valve knob turned to “on”, switch is turned to...
54d0701 41 troubleshooting standing pilot ignition symptom possible cause action 4. Frequent pilot outage problem. 5. The pilot and main burner extinguish while in operation 6. Glass soots 7. Flame burn blue and lifts off burner (ghost - ing) a. Pilot flame may be too high or too low, causing pilot ...
4 54d0701 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 10 4 9 illustrated parts lists firebox components.
54d0701 43 item description qty 300dvb 400dvb 500dvb 600dvb standard features 1 junction box assembly 1 26d2128k 26d2128k 26d2128k 26d2128k black louver 6 54d0246 26d0695 26d0697 26d0699 3 glass frame assembly 1 54d0294 54d0340 54d0195 54d0443 factory installed options brass louver 6 54d0249k 26d070...
44 54d0701 illustrated parts lists 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11,12,13, 14 standing pilot — millivolt control 2t i 2c 8.
54d0701 45 standing pilot – millivolt control item description qty dvb300nv dvb300pv dvb400nv dvb400pv dvb500nv dvb500pv dvb600nv dvb600pv 1 gas valve assembly 1 37d0117 37d0118 37d0117 37d0118 37d0117 37d0118 37d0117 37d0118 2 pilot assembly 1 37d0018 37d0019 37d0018 37d0019 37d0018 37d0019 37d0018...
46 54d0701 lo hi illustrated parts lists 1 3 4 5 6 7 9 electronic ignition 8 6 6'.$ 06 -606 -6 '.$" 52.%2 3%.3% 30 !2+ 10 11 item description qty dvb300ne dvb300pve dvb400ne dvb400pe dvb500ne dvb500pe dvb600ne dvb600pe 1 gas valve assembly 1 37d0016 37d0017 37d0016 37d0017 37d0016 37d0017 37d0016 37...
54d0701 47 vent components hot 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 illustrated parts list 11 simpson duravent item qty/box description or mhsc p/n selkirk p/n 1 1 simpson horizontal high wind termination cap 985 4dt-hc 1 1 horizontal square termination cap with built-in vinyl siding standoff, heat deflector and fire...
48 54d0701 logs illustrated parts lists item description qty 300dvb 400dvb 500dvb 600dvb 1 rear log 1 54d0122 54d0117 54d0331 54d0331 2 left log 1 54d0123 54d0118 54d0358 54d0358 3 right log 1 54d0124 54d0119 54d0359 54d0359 4 center log 1 54d0125 54d0120 54d0120 54d0120 1 2 3 4.
54d0701 49 notes note regarding vented products this product must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter when installed within the commonwealth of massachu - setts. Any residence with a direct vent product must have a co detector installed in the residence. Installation of the fireplace or...
50 54d0701 special requirements continued 2. Approved carbon monoxide detectors. Each carbon monoxide detector as required in accordance with the above provisions shall comply with nfpa 720 and be ansi/ul 2034 listed and ias certified. 3. Signage. A metal or plastic identification plate shall be per...
54d0701 51 limited lifetime warranty policy lifetime warranty the following components are warranted for life to the original owner, subject to proof of purchase: firebox, combustion chamber, heat exchanger, grate and stainless steel burners. Five year warranty the following components are warranted...
5 54d0701 august 2008 54d0701 • rev. 12 mhsc 149 cleveland drive • paris, kentucky 40361 www.Mhsc.Com.
