Vermont Casting RFSDV24 Indoor Fireplace User Manual


 
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RFSDV24/34 Freestanding Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
10003550
For Use in Mobile Homes: Model RFSDV34RMH
This appliance may be installed as an OEM installation in a manufactured (mobile) home and must be installed in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and the manufactured home construction and safety standard, Title
24 CFR, Part 3280 or Standard for Installation in Mobile Homes, CAN/CSA Z240 MH.
This appliance is only for use with the type(s) of gas indicated on the rating plate. A conversion kit is supplied with
the appliance.
This gas fireplace should be installed by a qualified
installer in accordance with local building codes, current
CSA-B149.1 Installation Codes for Gas Burning Fireplaces
and Equipment, and CAN/CSA Z240.4 Canada.
A manufactured home (mobile home) OEM installation
must conform with the Manufactured Home Construc-
tion and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280, or
when such a standard is not applicable, the Standard for
Manufactured Home Installations, ANSI NCSBCS A225.1,
or Standard for Gas Equipped Recreational Vehicles and
Mobile Housing CSA Z240.4.
The appliance when installed, must be electrically ground-
ed in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of
local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA
70, or the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1.
FOR SAFE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION PLEASE
NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
1 . This fireplace gives off high temperatures and should be
located out of high traffic areas and away from furniture
and draperies.
2. Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of the
high surface temperatures of this fireplace and should stay
away to avoid burns or ignition of clothing.
3. CAUTION: Due to high glass surface temperature chil-
dren should be carefully supervised when in the same
room as fireplace.
4. Under no circumstances should this fireplace be modified.
Parts removed for servicing should be replaced prior to
operating this fireplace again.
5. Installation and any repairs to this fireplace must be per
-
formed by a qualified installer, service agency or gas sup
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plier. A professional service person should be contacted to
inspect the fireplace annually. More frequent cleaning may
be required due to excess lint and dust from carpeting,
bedding material, etc.
6. Control compartments, burners and air passages in this
fireplace should be kept clean and free of dust and lint.
Make sure that the gas valve and pilot light are turned off
before you attempt to clean this fireplace.
7. The venting system (chimney) of this fireplace should be
checked at least once a year and if needed your venting
system should be cleaned.
8. Keep the area around your fireplace clear of combusti
-
ble materials, gasoline and other flammable vapour and
liquids. This fireplace should not be used as a drying rack
for clothing, nor should Christmas stockings or decorations
be hung on or around the fireplace.
9. Under no circumstances should any solid fuels (wood,
coal, paper or cardboard etc.) be used in this fireplace.
10. The flow of combustion and ventilation air must not be
obstructed in any way.
11. When the fireplace is installed directly on carpeting,
vinyl tile or any combustible material other than wood,
this fireplace must be installed on a metal or wood panel
extending the full width and depth of the fireplace.
12. This fireplace requires adequate ventilation and
combustion air to operate properly.
NOTE: Model RFSDV34RMH must be firmly attached to the
building.
Conversion Instructions
1. Disconnect the power to the unit and shut off the gas
supply.
2. Remove the window frame assembly. (Refer to Window
Frame Assembly Removal section.)
3. Carefully remove the logs
4. Remove the pilot assembly from bracket.
5. Remove the screws which are holding the burner housing
assembly in place.
6. Remove the burner housing assembly.
7. Remove the main and front orifice and replace with the
orifice supplied in the conversion kit. Use the small orifice
size for the front burner and the bigger orifice size for the
main burner.
8. Remove the compression fitting which holds the aluminium
tubing in the pilot assembly. This will reveal the pilot orifice
which must be replaced with the one provided in the
conversion kit.
9. Units with SIT Valve: (refer to pictures in the installation
instructions supplied with the conversion kit)
a) Using a Torx T20 or slotted screwdriver, remove and
save the three pressure regulator mounting screws (A),
pressure regulator tower (B) and diaphragm (C).
b) Ensure the rubber gasket (D) is properly positioned and
install the new Hi/Lo pressure regulator to the valve using
the new screws (E) supplied with the kit. Tighten screws
securely. (Ref. torque: 25 inLb)
c) Install the enclosed identification label (F) to the valve
body where it can be easily seen.
Units with Honeywell Valve:
The Honeywell valve fitted to this unit is preset for LP gas.
It is convertible to natural gas by the installation of a color
coded “conversion screw.” To insert the conversion screw,
refer to the instructions and diagrams in the Honeywell
Installation Instructions supplied in he conversion kit
packaged with the RFSDV34RMH unit.
10. Reassemble the fireplace in the reverse order, except for
the window frame assembly. Leave this off until the unit
has been checked for leaks and the gas supply line has
been bled.
11. After bleeding the gas line and checking for leaks with a
soap solution, replace the window frame assembly. Fire
up the unit, check the flame impingement on the logs,
adjusting them if necessary. Check the manifold and
supply pressures.
NOTE: If further assistance is required, refer to
Troubleshooting and Parts List in this manual.