Vanox Nova VL36BN Installation, Operation & Maintenance Instructions Manual

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Summary of Nova VL36BN

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    Danger read and understand this manual. Improper installa- tion, adjustments, alterations, service or maintenance can cause serious injury, property damage or even death. For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer, service agency or gas supplier. Notice installer: leave t...

  • Page 2: Installation

    Installation opération & entretien instruction vanox fireplace inc. Dégagement zéro bv cheminée au gaz nova vl36bn 1218837 www.Vanoxfireplace.Com avertissement verre chaud peut causer des brûlures. Ne pas toucher le verre jusqu'à ce que l'unité est refroidie. Ne jamais laisser les enfants toucher la...

  • Page 3: Safety Alert Key

    Safety alert key caution indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in minor or moderate injury. Attention indique une situation dangereuse qui, si elle n'est pas évitée, entraînera la mort ou des blessures ou des dommages matériels graves. Danger indicates a hazardous situat...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction thank you for choosing a vanox vl36 fireplace about the vl36bn fireplace the vl36-bn includes a 18,000 btu linear burner. The vl36-bn is certified in canada and usa as a vented gas fireplace (ansi z21.50 -2014 / csa 2.22 -2014) and is avail- able in two versions. • vl36bn - millivolt ig...

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    Notice installation and repairs should be done by an authorized fireplace service technician. The appliance should be inspected before use and at least annualy by a preofes- sional. More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, etc. It is imperative t...

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    Installing overview and product dimensions please review the installation checklist on page 4 for gen- eral information on preparing for a successful installation of your fireplace. The vl36bn fireplace may be installed in any location that maintains proper clearances to air condi- tioning ducts, el...

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    Installing the fireplace shell the fireplace may be installed in any location that main- tains proper clearances to air conditioning ducts, electrical wiring and plumbing. Safety, as well as efficiency of opera- tion, must be considered when selecting the fireplace loca- tion. Try to select a locati...

  • Page 8: Section 3:

    Enclosure rain cap / termination attic insulation shield ceiling floor ceiling framing 4” b-vent only floor / hearth min. 12’-0” feet roof framing storm collar the vl36bn is certified for use with standard 4” and 5” inch b-vent, and requires no b-vent appliance connector. Simply attach the b-vent to...

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    Enclosure rain cap / termination ceiling floor ceiling framing 5” b-vent floor / hearth min. 12’-0” feet roof framing storm collar 5” b-vent figure 7. Max. 26” offset, (multi-bends) for 5” inch b-vent installation. Installation of vl36bn fireplace with tjernlund power vent and insulated aluminum fle...

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    115vac, 60hz intake exhaust power vent air switch 24v relay blu grn wht red wall switch th tpth sit terminal dry contacts 24v relay tp th tpth robert shaw dry contacts existing wood chase, with 10” diameter vent floor / hearth relief opening rain cap / termination min. 12’-0” feet 4”/5” flex, or rig...

  • Page 11: Section 4:

    Non-combustible board. 38l” 2” 9” 8” 7” 6” 20” 18” 12” 9” finishing around the fireplace combustible mantels and mouldings may be safely installed over the top and on the front of the fireplace. The vl36bn requires a minimum 2”x 38”l. Non-combustible board on top of the upper flange. Mantels & surro...

  • Page 12: Section 5:

    Gas control and pilot wiring sit millivolt valve, 820.618, with on/off. Section 5: wiring figure 16. Sit millivolt valve, vl36bn fireplace. Figure 14. Finishing materials above relief opening. Finishing materials can be flush with top of relief opening, but must not cover opening. Lower panel must b...

  • Page 13

    Gas control and pilot wiring: ipi system spill switch figure 17. Ipi electronic gas valve, vl36bn fireplace. Warning electrical grounding instructions. This appliance is equipped with a three-pronged (grounding) plug for your protection against shock hazzard and should be plugged directly into a pro...

  • Page 14

    Figure 18. Vl36bn spill switch. Spill switch: the vl36bn gas fireplace uses the 820.618 and robert-shaw 7000 series true millivolt systems. This system does not have a thermocouple. Safety spill switch thermopile thermopile on-off black wire black wire pilot hood blue wire to valve coil side view mi...

  • Page 15: Section 6:

    Section 6: removing the door figure 20. Remove lower access cover. Figure 21. Lower access cover removed. Figure 22. Release hasp. Figure 23. Removal of screen. Removing the door & safety screen: the vl36bn door is removed in a few simple steps. Follow these instructions below to remove the horizont...

  • Page 16: Section 7:

    Gasline installation: this gas appliance should be installed by a qualified installer in accordance with local building codes and with current can/cga - b149.1 or .2 installation codes for gas burning appliances and equipment in canada. Installations in the usa must conform to the local codes or in ...

  • Page 17: Section 8:

    Section 8: operation: lighting instructions sit millivolt valve: part. No. Vl36bn-man-072414-a vl36bn gas fireplace vanox fireplace inc. Page 17.

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    Part. No. Vl36bn-man-072414-a vl36bn gas fireplace vanox fireplace inc. Page 18 sit millivolts valve:.

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    Sit ipi valve: part. No. Vl36bn-man-072414-a vl36bn gas fireplace vanox fireplace inc. Page 19.

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    Part. No. Vl36bn-man-072414-a vl36bn gas fireplace vanox fireplace inc. Page 20

  • Page 21: Section 9:

    Installation and servicing: the vl36bn gas fireplace is equiped with a 120vac, 60hz. Optional blower. The circulating fan has been designed to increase the ef- ficiency of convection heat by providing a very quiet air flow over the combustion chamber of the fireplace and discharging heated air into ...

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    Figure 32. Location of blower mounting screws. Figure 33. Mounting the thermal switch. 5). Install the thermally activated switch behind the burner as per the image ( figure 22), and slide the wires into the valve compartment. 6). Install the fan speed control on the front bracket, and connect the w...

  • Page 23: Operation

    Lighting instructions: see page 17 - 18 & 19 - 20. Burner adjustment: the vl36bn gas fireplace is a fixed flame height, no adjust- ment is neccessary. Operation general: 1. Have the fireplace installation inspected yearly, includ- ing a visual check of the vent system, the burner and the pilot flame...

  • Page 24: Maintenance

    Gas control valve: maintenance figure 40. Sit nova 820 gas valve. Pilot burner adjustment: 1. Locate pilot adjustment screw. (see figure 19.) 2. Adjust pilot screw to provide properly sized flame as shown in figure 19). 3. After installing or servicing, leak test with a soap solution with main burne...

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    Part. No. Vl36bn-man-072414-a vl36bn gas fireplace vanox fireplace inc. Page 25 the warranty the companies warrants the vanox gas appliance to be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the time of manufacture. On the vanox fireplace,there is a ten-year warranty on the firebox and its comp...

  • Page 26: Notes

    Notes part. No. Vl36bn-man-072414-a vl36bn gas fireplace vanox fireplace inc. Page 26.

  • Page 27: Notes

    Notes part. No. Vl36bn-man-072414-a vl36bn gas fireplace vanox fireplace inc. Page 27.

  • Page 28: Vanox

    Vanox fireplaces inc. Port coquitlam bc vanox fireplace inc. P r i n t e d i n c a n a d a part. No. Vl36bn-man-072414.