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American Hearth Madison Deluxe Clean-Face Fireplace (DVCD_FP), DVCD_FP, Tahoe Deluxe Clean-Face Fireplace (DVCD_FP) Owner's manual

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DIRECT VENT
ZERO CLEARANCE GAS
FIREPLACE HEATER SERIES:
MILLIVOLT (MV)
dvcd(32,36,42)fP3(0,1)(n,P)-4
INTERMITTENT PILOT (IP)
dvcd(32,36,42)fP7(0,1)(n,P)-4
INSTALLER:
Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER:
Retain this manual for future reference.
WARNING
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
Failure to follow safety warnings exactly
could result in serious injury, death, or
property damage.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other
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vicinity of this or any other appliance.
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
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service agency or the gas supplier.
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permanently located, manufactured home (USA only)
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This appliance is only for use with the type of gas
indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not
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GAS-FIRED
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HOT GLASS
DO NOT TOUCH
NEVER
WILL
CAUSE BURNS.
GLASS
UNTIL COOLED.
ALLOW CHILDREN
TO TOUCH GLASS.
DANGER
A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns from the
hot viewing glass is provided with this appliance and shall
be installed for the protection of children and other at-risk
individuals.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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VALVE
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PLATE
LIGHTING
INSTRUCTION
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CARTON CONTENTS & HARDWARE PACK
LOG SET
Decorative
Rock
Rockwool
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 Description
Quantity Supplied
Location
MV IP
1  1 1 
2  1 1 
3  1 1 
4  1 1 
5  1 1 
6  1 1 
7  2 2 
 1 1 
9  1 1 
10  0 1 
11  0 4 
12  1 1 
13  1 1 
NOTE:
#10 X ½” HEX HEAD SCREW (QTY. 8)
NAILING FLANGES (QTY. 4)
#8-18 X BLACK (QTY. 2)½” PAN HEAD SCREW
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INTRODUCTION

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Instructions to Installer
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Notes to Installer
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poisoning.
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
High Altitude





EMPIRE COMFORT
SYSTEMS
Canadian High Altitude





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ACCESSORIES

ACCESSORIES
Description Model
 
 
 fBB4



NOTICE

CONTROL OPTIONS
Description Model
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
VENT KITS
Part No. Description
dvvK4TSP


dvvK4TP





dvvK4vP 
dvvK4f 


)
 
CONVERSION KITS
Kit # Conversion Type Used On
  dvcd32fP3
  dvcd32fP3
  dvcd36fP3
  dvcd36fP3
  dvcd42fP3
  dvcd42fP3
  dvcd32fP7
  dvcd32fP7
31759  dvcd36fP7
  dvcd36fP7
31761  dvcd42fP7
31760  dvcd42fP7
SPECIFICATIONS
DVCD32
Natural Gas
DVCD32
Propane Gas
DVCD36
Natural Gas
DVCD36
Propane Gas
DVCD42
Natural Gas
DVCD42
Propane Gas
   20,000 20,000 25,000 25,000
 14,000 14,000 14,000 16,500  19,500
      
      


)

)






      
      
NOTICE

GAS SUPPLY PRESSURES (inches water column)
Gas Type Maximum Minimum Manifold
   
   
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CEILING FIRE STOP
90° ELBOW
90° ELBOW
OR
45° ELBOW
WALL STRAP
PIPE LENGTH
WALL THIMBLE
HORIZONTAL
TERMINATION
(MAXIMUM OF
THREE 90° ELBOWS)
VERTICAL
TERMINATION
(MAXIMUM OF
THREE 90° ELBOWS)
STORM COLLAR
ROOF FLASHING
Figure 2
VENT SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION




Special venting components


Special DV Vent Kits

dvvK-4vP



dvvK-4TP













dvvK-4TSP




dvvK-4fv 


 
NOTICE: 



SPECIAL VENT SYSTEMS
The following 4 x 6-5/8 inch
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
38712-3-1219
Figure 3
FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS
G
I1
J1
P1
TOP VENTING
LEFT VIEW
C
O
N
S
E
B
D
Q
FRONT VIEW
T
K
L
M
RIGHT VIEW
Z
X
Y
REAR VENTING
P2
J2
I2
CORNER INSTALL
H
A
R
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FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS
SIDE STANDOFF
INSTALLED NAILING
FLANGES
GAS LINE
ACCESS
BARRIER SCREEN ASSEMBL
Y
&
GLASS FRAME ASSEMBLY
VENT COLLAR
GAS CONTROL AND
SWITCHES INSIDE
RATING PLATE AND
LABELS INSIDE
TOPSTANDOFF
Figure 4
INDEX
LETTER
DIMENSION DESCRIPTION
DVCD32 DVCD36 DVCD42
Dimensions in Inches
   
B    
c    
d    
 31 34 40
f    
   
H  6 6 6
    
    
J1  7 7 7
J2    
K    
L  10 10 10
 6 6 6
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   
P1    
P2    
   
   
S    
T    
X    
   
 42  
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CLEARANCES
CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES
DIM. IN INCHES
 0
 0
 0

0
 0
BARRIER SCREEN
&
GLASS FRONT
2" x 4" BOTTOM PLATE
INSTALLED
NAILING
FLANGES
STAND OFF
6” (76mm) HEIGHT
ABOVE TOP OF
FIREPLACE
FINISHED WALL
(COMBUSTIBLE)
SEE MANTEL CHART FOR
MAXIMUM MANTEL DEPTH
SEE MANTEL CHART FOR
MINIMUM HEIGHT OF
MANTEL ABOVE HOOD
FINISHED WITH
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIAL AS DESIRED
Figure 5
NOTICE:





FIREPLACE
(TOP VIEW)
FRONT
FACE
(SIDE)
COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS ALLOWED
IN SHADED AREAS
3
MAX.
6
PERPENDICULAR
SIDE WALL
45°
HOOD
Figure 6
Mantel Chart
CANOPY
FIREBOX
FACE
84”
MIN.
(CEILING TO FLOOR)
CEILING
FLOOR
WALL
FACING
A
B
C
D
E
F
10”
20 1/4”
MIN.
10 1/4”
MIN.
41”
MIN.
COMBUSTIBLES
ALLOWED
WALL
STUD
TOP OF CANOPY
INDEX
LETTER
DISTANCE FROM
WALL FACING
DISTANCE FROM
TOP OF CANOPY
Dimensions in inches
2 
B 4 
c 6 
d 
10 
f 12 
Figure 7
Clearances


41” (91.4 mm)
MINIMUM
6” (152 mm)
MINIMUM
Figure 8
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Figure 9
NOTICE


LOCATING FIREPLACE
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GAS SUPPLY



GAS LINE HOLE
(BOTH SIDES)
10”
2”
FROM FRONT OF
FIREPLACE TO
GAS LINE HOLE
Figure 10
RECOMMENDED GAS PIPE DIAMETER
Pipe
Length
Schedule 40 Pipe
Inside Diameter

Outside Diameter
Natural Propane Natural Propane
(Dimensions in inches)
    
    
    
    
NOTICE

NOTICE


 

 

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
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

See
Figure 12.
GAS SUPPLY PIPING
SHUT-OFF VALVE
GAS SUPPLY
INLET
1/8 NPT PLUGGED HOLE
FOR TEST GAGE
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GROUND JOINT UNIO
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WARNING
If one of the test procedures results in pressures in excess
of 1/2 psig (14 inches  
valve, it will result in a hazardous condition.
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



Gas Supply Pressure (inches w.c.)
Minimum Normal Maximum
   
   
Manifold Pressure (inches w.c.)
Normal (HI)
 
 
HI/LO REGULATOR
CONTROL KNOB
OUTLET
PRESSURE
TAP
INLET
PRESSURE
TAP
Figure 13 - Millivolt Valve
OUTLET PRESSURE TAP
INLET PRESSURE TAP
Figure 14 - IP Valve
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JUNCTION BOX WIRING (FOR OPTIONAL BLOWER)
CAUTION



       


Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70 (latest edition).








STANDARD MILLIVOLT VALVE MODELS
Figure 15
INSTALLATION

 
 
 



NOTICE:

Framing Information




 Figure 16

CAUTION

and verify framing methods and wall covering details.
HEADER
DIMENSIONS (IN INCHES)
DVCD32 DVCD36 DVCD42
39 39 41
B   
c   
Figure 16
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Frame the Fireplace Opening
 
 


PLATE
Figure 17
 
NOT USED
½” BOARD
5/8”
BOARD
USED TO
AT
TACH TO
FRAMING
Figure 18
 


Figure 19
 

 
See Figure 20.
NAIL OR OTHER SUITABLE FASTENER
Figure 20
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Install the Canopy
 
 Figure 21.
NOTICE


 
 See Figure 21.
HEAT
SHIELD
CANOPY
Figure 21
NOTICE
See Figure 22.


See Figures 23
and 24.
Cold Climate Installation Recommendation


Figure 22
VENT PIPE CLEARANCE
Finishing
Figure 7 on page 10





WARNING
        
installation may cause a hazardous situation.
CAUTION

        
     
      
       
Failure to use the 300°F minimum adhesive may allow the

NOTICE
6-5/8” Diameter
intake vent
4” Diameter flue
Combustibles NOT
allowed in shaded
area
Top of Vent
3” (76 mm)
1” (25 mm)
1”
(25 mm)
Figure 23 - Hard Pipe Vent Clearance
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11”
(297 mm)
MIN.
9 1/8”
(232 mm)
MIN.
OUTSIDE THIMBLE ASSEMBLY
INSIDE THIMBLE ASSEMBLY
EXTERIOR
SHEAVING
Figure 24
VENT PIPE CLEARANCE

3” (76mm)
MINIMUM CLEARANCE
TO COMBUSTIBLES
VENT CAP/
THIMBLE
WALL FIRESTOP
DVCD(32,36)
47 ½”
(121 cm)
TO BOTTOM
OF UNIT
DVCD42
49 ½”
(126 cm)
TO BOTTOM
OF UNIT
Figure 25

“A”
PIPE LENGTH
VENT CAP
WALL FIRESTOP/
THIMBLE
“B”
DIMENSIONS (INCHES)
Models
A B
6  dvcd(32,36,42)
9  dvcd(32,36,42)
12  dvcd(32,36,42)
Figure 26
38712-3-1219

90° ELBOW
“A”
PIPE
LENGTH
VENT CAP
WALL FIRESTOP/
THIMBLE
“B”
“C”
DIMENSIONS (INCHES)
A B C
6  
9  
12  
Figure 27

Wall
WALL FIRESTOP/
THIMBLE
VENT
CAP
6” (152 mm)
MINIMUM
9” (229 mm)
MINIMUM
“B”
“C”
Dimensions (inches)
B C
DVCD32 DVCD36 DVCD42 DVCD(32,36,42)





















Figure 28

the Wall
WALL FIRESTOP/
THIMBLE
“A”
PIPE LENGTH
VENT CAP
“B”
Reference
Letter
DVCD32 DVCD36 DVCD42
Dimension (inches)
B B B
6   
9   
12   
Figure 29
VENT PIPE CLEARANCE
38712-3-1219 Page 19
To Use the Vent Graph
 


 

         

EXAMPLE A:


EXAMPLE B:


SPECIAL NOTE:        




Example:
         




NOTICE:       




Figure 30
Venting Graph (Dimensions in Feet)
TOP EXIT - VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL TERMINATION
(DIMENSIONS IN FEET)
VERTICAL DIMENSION FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE UNIT TO THE CENTER OF THE
FLUE OUTLET WITH VERTICAL OR HORIZONTAL TERMINATION CAPS
TO
P VENT
CONNECTION
(HEIGHT
MAY
VA
RY WITH
MODEL)
HORIZONTAL RUN
VENTING FIREPLACE - TOP
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VENTING FIREPLACE - TOP





SEE GRAPH FOR PERMISSIBLE “H” AND “V” DIMENSIONS
FIRESTOP AT
CEILING LEVEL
IF PENATRATING
CEILING
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V
Figure 32
Below Grade Installation


12

The 7



and proper drainage around the termination area if the

3” (76mm)
MINIMUM
PIPE STRAP
48”
(1219mm)
COMBUSTIBLE
PROJECTION
18” (457mm)
MINIMUM
12” (305mm)
ABOVE GRADE OR
EXPECTED SNOW LEVEL
TYPICAL BASEMENT INSTALLATION
Figure 31
ATTENTION





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