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Vanguard BHDV37N Owner's Operation And Installation Manual - (B)Hdv37N/p and (B)Hdv41N/p
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104558
DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE (NATURAL/PROPANE/LP)
®
(B)HDV37N/P AND (B)HDV41N/P
ON
POSITION
OFF
POSITION
FIREPLACE
INSTALLATION
Continued
Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than
1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)
1.
Close manual shutoff valve (see Fig-
ure 38).
2.
Pressurize supply piping system by ei-
ther opening propane/LP supply tank
valve for propane/LP gas fireplace or
opening main gas valve located on or near
gas meter for natural gas fireplace, or
using compressed air.
3.
Check all joints from propane/LP sup-
ply tank or gas meter to manual shutoff
valve (see Figure 39 for propane/LP or
Figure 40 for natural). Apply commer-
cial leak test solution to all gas joints.
Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct
all leaks at once.
Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas
Connections
1.
Open manual shutoff valve (see Fig-
ure 38).
2.
Open propane/LP supply tank valve for
propane/LP fireplace or main gas valve
located on or near gas meter for natu-
ral gas fireplace.
3.
Make sure control knob of fireplace is
in the OFF position.
4.
Check all joints from manual shutoff
valve to thermostat gas valve (see Fig-
ure 39 for propane/LP or Figure 40 for
natural). Apply commercial leak test so-
lution to all gas joints. Bubbles forming
show a leak. Correct all leaks at once.
5.
Light fireplace (see Operating Fire-
place, pages 26 through 28). Check all
other internal joints for leaks.
6.
Turn off fireplace (see To Turn Off Gas
to Appliance, page 26).
Figure 38 - Manual Shutoff Valve
Open
Closed
Manual
Shutoff
Valve
Figure 40 - Checking Gas Joints for Natural Gas Fireplace
Figure 39 - Checking Gas Joints for Propane/LP Gas Fireplace
Propane/LP Supply
Tank
Gas Valve
Manual
Shutoff Valve
Gas Meter
Gas Valve
Manual
Shutoff Valve
Summary of BHDV37N
Page 1
Direct-vent fireplace ® owner’s operation and installation manual bhdv37n/p, hdv37n/p, bhdv41n/p, and hdv41n/p save this manual for future reference. For your safety what to do if you smell gas • do not try to light any appliance. • do not touch any electrical switch • do not use any phone in your b...
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2 104558 direct-vent fireplace (natural/propane/lp) ® (b)hdv37n/p and (b)hdv41n/p safety information 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 certified kit is used. 2. For propane/lp fire...
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3 104558 owner’s manual product identification install and use fireplace with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence to local codes, use the current national fuel gas code ans z223.1, also known as nfpa 54* (usa) or the current can/cga-b149[.1 or .2] installation codes (canada). *available fro...
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4 104558 direct-vent fireplace (natural/propane/lp) ® (b)hdv37n/p and (b)hdv41n/p fireplace size d x fw x rw 37" 18 1 / 2 " 37" 14" 41" 18 1 / 2 " 41" 18" pre-installation preparation location and space requirements determine the safest and most efficient loca- tion for your vanguard direct-vent fir...
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5 104558 owner’s manual c b a d e f g top of louver opening 3 2 1 4 5 6 7 wall 29" 13" 10 1 / 4 " 8 3 / 4 " 37" 41" 37 1 / 2 " 41 1 / 2 " 58" 9 1 / 4 " 41" note: where two numbers are given the top number is exclusive to the 37" fireplace and the bottom number is exclusive to the 41" fireplace naili...
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6 104558 direct-vent fireplace (natural/propane/lp) ® (b)hdv37n/p and (b)hdv41n/p fixed closed openable fixed closed openable v v v v v v v v x x v x g g j f b b k n h i a n e l d b m a c b v v a g g b termination cap air supply inlet gas meter restricted area (termination prohibited) a = clearance ...
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7 104558 owner’s manual warning: read all instruc- tions completely and thoroughly before attempting installation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury, property damage or loss of life. Operation of im- properly installed and maintained venting system could result in serious injury, prope...
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8 104558 direct-vent fireplace (natural/propane/lp) ® (b)hdv37n/p and (b)hdv41n/p installation for horizontal termination 1. Determine the route your horizontal venting will take. Note: the location of the horizontal vent termination on the exterior wall must meet all local and national building cod...
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9 104558 owner’s manual venting installation continued (framing detail) 10" (254mm) 10" (254mm) 7 1 / 2 " (190mm) vent opening combustible wall vent opening noncombustible wall figure 13 - vent opening requirements continued 3. Attach vent pipe assembly to the fire- place. Set fireplace in front of ...
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10 104558 direct-vent fireplace (natural/propane/lp) ® (b)hdv37n/p and (b)hdv41n/p venting installation continued horizontal venting vertical (v) horizontal (h) 37" min. 10" max. Figure 17 - horizontal termination con- figuration for rigid venting figure 18 - horizontal termination configuration for...
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11 104558 owner’s manual venting installation continued venting with two 90 ° elbows vertical (v) horizontal (h 1 ) horizontal (h 1 ) + horizontal (h 2 ) 5' min. 2' max. 6' max. 6' min. 4' max. 12' max. 7' min. 6' max. 18' max. 8' min. 8' min. 20' max. 20' max. 8' max. 20' max. Venting with two 90 °...
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12 104558 direct-vent fireplace (natural/propane/lp) ® (b)hdv37n/p and (b)hdv41n/p 4. Connect a section of pipe and extend up through the hole. Note: if an offset is needed to avoid obstructions, you must support the vent pipe every 3 feet. Use wall straps for this purpose (see figure 22). Whenever ...
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13 104558 owner’s manual venting installation continued continued figure 24 - cathedral ceiling support box installation non-hardening mastic under all edges of support box before nailing figure 25 - installed cathedral ceiling support box vertical termination configurations figures 26 through 29 sh...
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14 104558 direct-vent fireplace (natural/propane/lp) ® (b)hdv37n/p and (b)hdv41n/p vertical venting v = 40' max. Figure 29 - vertical rigid venting con- figuration with no horizontal run venting installation continued venting with two 90 ° elbows vertical (v 1 ) horizontal (h) 5' min. 6' max. 6' min...
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15 104558 owner’s manual venting installation continued high altitude installation your vanguard direct-vent fireplace has been aga tested and approved for eleva- tions from 0-2000 feet and cga certified for elevations from 0-4500 feet. When installing this fireplace at an elevation above 2000 feet ...
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16 104558 direct-vent fireplace (natural/propane/lp) ® (b)hdv37n/p and (b)hdv41n/p installing optional blower accessory important : for clarity, gas valve assem- bly and grate/burner assembly are not shown in figures 31 through 34, page 17. They will, however, be in your fireplace when you are insta...
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17 104558 owner’s manual fireplace installation continued warning: never touch the blower wheel while in operation. 10. Peel off the backing paper and stick the supplied wiring diagram decal on the firebox bottom approximately 3" to the right of the blower speed control bracket (see figure 34). Warn...
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18 104558 direct-vent fireplace (natural/propane/lp) ® (b)hdv37n/p and (b)hdv41n/p figure 36 - gas connection * the a.G.A. Design-certified manual shutoff valve may be supplied with the appliance or you can purchase it from your dealer. Caution: use only new, black iron or steel pipe. Inter- nally-t...
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19 104558 owner’s manual pressure testing gas supply piping system test pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.5 kpa) 1. Disconnect fireplace and its individual manual shutoff valve from gas supply piping system. Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.5 kpa) will damage fireplace gas regulator. 2. Cap off o...
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20 104558 direct-vent fireplace (natural/propane/lp) ® (b)hdv37n/p and (b)hdv41n/p on position off position fireplace installation continued test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig (3.5 kpa) 1. Close manual shutoff valve (see fig- ure 38). 2. Pressurize supply piping system by ei- ther opening...
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21 104558 owner’s manual to wall thermostat w r fireplace installation continued continued installing optional wall mounted thermostat - gwmt1 warning: installation must be done by a qualified installer familiar with low voltage wiring procedures. Warning: do not connect this thermostat to any elect...
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22 104558 direct-vent fireplace (natural/propane/lp) ® (b)hdv37n/p and (b)hdv41n/p removing/replacing glass door caution: do not operate this fireplace with a broken glass door panel or without the glass door panel securely in place. For re- placement part information see replacement parts, page 33....
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23 104558 owner’s manual installing optional brick liner d8037/d8041 warning: if fireplace has been running, turn off and un- plug fireplace. Let cool before installing brick liner. This brick liner kit is optional. You may purchase brick liner from your local dealer or see accessories, page 35. Cau...
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24 104558 direct-vent fireplace (natural/propane/lp) ® (b)hdv37n/p and (b)hdv41n/p 1 2 each log is marked with a number. These numbers will help you identify the log when installing. It is very important to install these logs exactly as instructed. Do not modify logs. Only use logs supplied with fir...
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25 104558 owner’s manual 1 2 3 warning: the glass door must be securely in place before running this fireplace. Do not run this fireplace if glass is missing or broken. Fireplace installation continued figure 53 - installing log no. 1 figure 54 - installing log assembly no. 2 figure 55- installing l...
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26 104558 direct-vent fireplace (natural/propane/lp) ® (b)hdv37n/p and (b)hdv41n/p o f f pi lot o n l o i h operating fireplace warning: if you do not fol- low these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus- ing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has...
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27 104558 owner’s manual o ff pil ot o n l o ih on off remo te on off temp status hi lo man on auto off 1. After lighting, let pilot flame burn for about one minute. Turn gas control knob on the control valve to on po- sition. Turn variable control knob anywhere between hi and lo. Slide the selector...
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28 104558 direct-vent fireplace (natural/propane/lp) ® (b)hdv37n/p and (b)hdv41n/p inspecting burners check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often. Pilot assembly the pilot assembly is factory preset for the proper flame height. Alterations may have occurred during shipping and handling...
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29 104558 owner’s manual pilot and burners • remove ember material before cleaning burners and replace when cleaning is complete. • burner and controls should be cleaned with compressed air to remove dust, dirt, or lint. • use a vacuum cleaner or small, soft bristled brush to remove excess dust, dir...
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30 104558 direct-vent fireplace (natural/propane/lp) ® (b)hdv37n/p and (b)hdv41n/p troubleshooting note: all troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. Warning: turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. Caution: neve...
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31 104558 owner’s manual observed problem burner does not light after pilot is lit delayed ignition burner burner backfiring during combustion slight smoke or odor during initial operation heater produces a whistling noise when burner is lit glass soots fireplace produces a clicking/ticking noise ju...
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32 104558 direct-vent fireplace (natural/propane/lp) ® (b)hdv37n/p and (b)hdv41n/p troubleshooting continued warning: 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 ...
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33 104558 owner’s manual service hints when gas pressure is too low: • pilot will not stay lit • burners will have delayed ignition • fireplace will not produce specified heat • propane/lp gas supply might be low (propane/lp units only) when gas quality is bad: • pilot will not stay lit • burners wi...
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34 104558 direct-vent fireplace (natural/propane/lp) ® (b)hdv37n/p and (b)hdv41n/p specifications bhdv/hdv37n bhdv/hdv37p bhdv/hdv41n bhdv/hdv41p 17,000/24,000 btu/h 17,000/22,000 btu/h 18,000/26,000 btu/h 19,000/24,000 btu/h gas type natural propane/lp natural propane/lp ignition piezo piezo piezo ...
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35 104558 owner’s manual accessories purchase these fireplace accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call desa international’s sales department at 1-800-432-2382. For information. You can also write to the ad- dress listed on the back page of this manual. Wall ...
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36 104558 direct-vent fireplace (natural/propane/lp) ® (b)hdv37n/p and (b)hdv41n/p illustrated parts breakdown bhdv37n bhdv41n 1 2 3 4 6 6 39 5 5 6 5 11 (included in hardware pack) 7 7 8 10 9 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 35 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 28 29 30 31 32 52 33 34-1 34-4 34-2 34-3 36 35 35 37 3...
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37 104558 owner’s manual parts list direct-vent fireplace bhdv37n bhdv41n this list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under replacement parts on page 33 of this manual. Key no. Part number description qty. 1 104547-02 top outer cas...
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38 104558 direct-vent fireplace (natural/propane/lp) ® (b)hdv37n/p and (b)hdv41n/p illustrated parts breakdown bhdv37p bhdv41p 1 2 3 4 6 6 39 5 5 6 5 11 (included in hardware pack) 7 7 8 10 9 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 35 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 28 29 30 31 32 52 33 34-1 34-4 34-2 34-3 36 35 35 37 3...
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39 104558 owner’s manual parts list direct-vent fireplace bhdv37p bhdv41p this list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under replacement parts on page 33 of this manual. Key no. Part number description qty. 1 104547-02 top outer cas...
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40 104558 direct-vent fireplace (natural/propane/lp) ® (b)hdv37n/p and (b)hdv41n/p 28 5 44 1 2 3 4 5 6 5 5 58 57 7 7 8 9 10 11 (included in hardware pack) 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 29 30 31 6 6 6 59 32 33 34 35 36 33 37 60 38 39-1 39-2 39-3 42 43 45 48 47 46 49 50 51 52 53 54 5...
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41 104558 owner’s manual parts list direct-vent fireplace hdv37n and hdv41n this list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under replacement parts on page 33 of this manual. Key no. Part number description qty. 1 104547-02 top outer c...
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42 104558 direct-vent fireplace (natural/propane/lp) ® (b)hdv37n/p and (b)hdv41n/p 28 5 44 1 2 3 4 5 6 5 5 58 57 7 7 8 9 10 11 (included in hardware pack) 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 29 30 31 6 6 6 59 32 33 34 35 36 33 37 60 38 39-1 39-2 39-3 42 43 45 48 47 46 49 50 51 52 53 54 5...
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43 104558 owner’s manual parts list direct-vent fireplace hdv37p and hdv41p this list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under replacement parts on page 33 of this manual. Key no. Part number description qty. 1 104547-02 top outer c...
Page 44: Warranty Information
Limited warranty direct-vent fireplace desa international warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for four (4) years from the date of first purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable ins...