American Hearth Bi-Fold Glass Door (BVX_BL) Owner's manual

Brand: American Hearth

Model: Bi-Fold Glass Door (BVX_BL)

Category: Fireplaces

Type: Owner's manual

This manual is also suitable for

BVX_BL

19481-2-0115 Page 1

Installation and

Operation Instructions

Bifold Glass Door models:

BVX2BL-1 (For use with (A)BVD34FP Fireplace model series)

BVX36BL-1 (For use with (A)BVD36FP Fireplace model series)

BVX3BL-1 (For use with (A)BVP42FP Fireplace model series)

IMPORTANT: Please read these instructions carefully before starting

the installation. Failure to follow these installation instructions may re-

sult in a possible re hazard and will void the warranty. These instruc-

tions must be left with the appliance for future reference.

IMPORTANT NOTICES

1. Be sure these instructions become the property of, and are reviewed by, all future users of

the replace to encourage proper installation and operation of the glass doors.

2. Read these instructions entirely before beginning the installation. Save the instructions for

future reference.

3. All parts used with the replace system must be installed in accordance with these instal-

lation instructions. Failure to do so may be hazardous and will void the warranty.

4. Check to make sure all parts are included prior to assembly. See parts list on page 4 for

reference.

5. Tools needed for installation includes standard and Phillips screwdrivers, and a 5/16” nut-

driver.

6. Caution: sharp edges. Wear gloves and safety glasses when installing the glass door com-

ponents.

7. Decorative non-combustible trim or nishing materials must not extend beyond the rebox

side openings. Any materials that extend past the rebox side opening will interfere with

the operation of the glass doors.

8. Bifold doors must be in the fully open position when operating the replace.

GAS-FIRED

UL FILE NO. MH45034

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INSTALLATION

1. Pre-install the two glass door spring clips at each end

of the top door track as shown in Figure 1. Use four

#8 x ½” Ph Hd screws to attach the clips, but do not

fully tighten.

SPRING CLIP

#8x½” PH. TRUSS HD

Note: Door track illustrated upside down for clarity.

Figure 1

2. InstalltheUpperDoorTracktothereplaceasshown

in Figure 2 using two #8 x ½” Ph Truss Hd screws at

each end. Match up the holes in the track end tabs with

thepilotholesinthesidesofthereplace.SeeFigure

UPPER DOOR TRACK

Figure 2

3. Install the Canopy by rst removing the upper louver

assembly (if applicable). Flush face replace models

willhavea3/8”highopeningjustabovethereboxthat

will accept the canopy’s rear tabbed ange. With the

canopy tilted slightly upward, insert the canopy so that

the rear locator tabs lock into the slots located in the

rebox top. Rotate the canopy downward and install

one #10 x ½” Hex Hd screw at the center of the canopy.

Thisscrewwillbeinstalledfrominsidetherebox.The

locationismidwaybetweenthetworescreenrodsat

thecenterofthereplace.Securethecanopywiththis

screw,butdonotovertighten.Seegure3.

PLACE REAR TABS ON

CANOPY INTO SLOTS

IN FIREBOX TOP

CANOPY

0x½” HEX HD. SCREW

TOP DOOR

TRACK

Figure 3

4. Install the decorative handles to the Right and Left

BifoldGlassdoorassembliesasshownbytheexploded

partsview,Figure8.Toinstallthedoorhandles,insert

four#8x7/8”screwsfromtherearofthedoortrimand

secureintothehandles.Donotovertighten.

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INSTALLATION

5. InstalltheRightBifoldDoorassemblyasshowninFig-

ure4.Withthedoorfoldedup,insertthebottomdoor

pivotpininto the receiving hole located in the rebox

bottomreturnange.Swingthetopofthedoorassem-

blyoutwardandengagethetoppivotpinintothehole

locatedinthe springclip.Adjust thespringclipleft or

right with the door in the open position, then snug the

spring clip screws as necessary to check door align-

ment with the upper track. The gap above the door

should be equal across the top for proper door opera-

tion.Onceadjustedasdesired,gentlyopendoors,then

tighten screws to secure spring clips.

Figure 4

DOOR OPERATION

OPERATE THE FIREPLACE WITH THE BIFOLD GLASS DOORS IN ONLY THE FULLY OPEN POSITION.

NOTE:Alwaysclosethemeshrescreenswhenoperatingthereplacewiththeglassdoorsopen.

FULLYOPEN DOORS

CORRECT DOOR POSITION WHEN

OPERATING THE FIREPLACE

Figure 6

PARTIALLYOPEN DOORS.

INCORRECT DOOR POSITION WHEN

OPERATING THE FIREPLACE

6. Repeatstep5to install the Left handBifoldDooras-

sembly.Makeadjustmentsasnecessaryonthebifold

doors to achieve the best alignment and operation.

Figure5showsthecompletedinstallationofthebifold

doors and canopy.

Figure 5

Figure 7

WARNING: DONOToperatethereplacewiththedoors

partiallyopenorclosed.Operatingthereplacewiththe

doors partially open or closed creates a hazardous situa-

tion.

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MAINTENANCE

• Donotuseabrasivecleanersontheglass,trim,orcanopycomponents.Abrasivecleanerswillharmthenishandcould

weakenthetemperingqualitiesoftheglass.

• Whencleaningisnecessary,useonlyasoftcloth,mildsoapandwater.Paintedsurfacesshouldonlybecleanedwith

asoft,dampcloth.Alwayslettheglassdoorscompletelycoolpriortocleaning.

• Repairorreplacementpartsareavailablethroughyourdealer.Refertotheexplodedpartsillustrationforidentication.

EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST

Index No. Part No. Description QTY

BVX2BL BVX36BL BVX3BL

1 19485 19497 19502 Bifold Door Ass’y, Left 1

2 19484 19496 19501 BifoldDoorAss’y,Right 1

3 19483 19495 19500 Door Track 1

4 19842 19494 19499 Canopy 1

5 R7882 R7882 R7882 Handle 2

6 R8112 R8113 R8114 Glass Panel 4

7 R8197 R8197 R8197 Screw#8-32x7/8” 4

8 R8119 R8119 R8119 Clip,DoorSpring 2

9 R3580 R3580 R3580 Screw#8-18x1/2” 8

10 R2737 R2737 R2737 Screw#10x1/2” 1

11 R8126 R8126 R8126 Clip,GlassRetainer 16

12 R8118 R8118 R8118 Door Pin 6

13 R8161 R8161 R8161 Screw 6

14 R8162 R8162 R8162 Nut 6

Figure 8

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918FreeburgAve.Belleville,IL62220

Ifyouhaveageneralquestionaboutourproducts,pleasee-mailusat

[email protected].

Ifyouhaveaserviceorrepairquestion,pleasecontactyourdealer.

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American Hearth Bi-Fold Glass Door (BVX_BL) Owner's manual

Brand: American Hearth

Model: Bi-Fold Glass Door (BVX_BL)

Category: Fireplaces

Type: Owner's manual

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