27-DVIM22 Gas Fired Vented Room Heater (Direct Vent) S/N 260000 And up USERS’ INSTALLATION OPERATION and MAINTENANCE MANUAL WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located, manufactured home (USA only) or mobile home, where not prohibited by local codes.
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27-DVIM22 3 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on choosing an Archgard Gas Fireplace! The 27-DVIM22 is one of the most advanced Direct Vent Insert heaters available today. It is solidly designed using the latest technology and manufactured to the highest quality. It is our aim to provide you with an appliance for many trouble-free years of reliable service. Some of the many features of your 27-DVIM22 are: Heater Classification The 27-DVIM22 is classified as a heating appliance.
27-DVIM22 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS Caution and Safety Instructions 5 Appliance Certification, Installation Codes and Specifications 6 Rating Plate 7 Configuring the Fireplace and Control Panel Locations 8 Minimum Fireplace Opening Dimensions and Sealing the Vent 9 Factory Built (metal) Fireplace Requirements 10-11 Mantle and Sidewall Clearance to Combustibles 12 Gas Connections 13 Conversion Kit Instructions Appliance Description, Leveling the Appliance and Electrical Requirements Venting Instr
27-DVIM22 F O R 5 Y O U R S A F E T Y Do not install or operate your Archgard 27-DVIM22 without reading and understanding this manual. Any installation or operational deviation from this instruction manual voids the Archgard Industries Warranty and may prove hazardous. C A U T I O N This appliance must be installed by a qualified gas installer and the installation must conform to the installation codes. Provide adequate clearance around air openings. Never obstruct front openings.
27-DVIM22 6 APPLIANCE CERTIFICATION This appliance was listed by LABTEST Certification Inc to the following USA and Canadian gas appliance standards. - ANSI Z21.88-2009/CSA 2.33-2009 Vented Gas Fireplace Heaters - CAN/CGA-2.17-M91, Gas-Fired Appliances for Use at High Altitudes -CSA P.4.1-09 testing method for measuring annual fireplace efficiency. The listing label is attached to the appliance on the bottom right side of the appliance. A copy is shown on page Please contact Archgard Industries Ltd.
27-DVIM22 7 RATING PLATE We recommend that our gas hearth products be installed and serviced by professionals who are certified in the U.S. by the National Fireplace Institute® (NFI) as NFI Gas Specialists.
27-DVIM22 8 CONFIGURE THE FIREPLACE - CONTROL PANEL LOCATIONS The control panels can be mounted in the following different ways. They are shipped in the “Controls In” configuration. They can be moved to the “Controls Out” configuration by removing the two mounting screw on each side and swinging the panels out and reinstaling the screws.
27-DVIM22 9 MINIMUM FIREPLACE OPENING DIMENSIONS Masonry Fireplace SIDE VIEW Min flue size required 4” (102) x 7” (178) TOP VIEW Fig. 9-B K N J L Fig.
27-DVIM22 10 Factory –Built (metal) Wood-Burning Fireplace Opening Requirements Fig.
27-DVIM22 11 W A R N I N G Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this appliance may result in property damage or personal injury. W A R N I N G Any hearth extending out in front of the insert must not have any portion above 7” below the bottom of the unit made from combustible materials. This includes any type of framing underneath a non-combustible material such as tile, marble or stone.
27-DVIM22 12 MANTLE CLEARANCES W A R N I N G Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this appliance may result in property damage or personal injury. Fig. 12-A Based on LARGE SURROUND 28” H Based on SMALL SURROUND 24” H 12” 12” 8” 8” 1 - 5” 5” 3” 1” 33” 33” 30” 30” 28.5” 28.
27-DVIM22 13 GAS CONNECTIONS Before connecting the appliance to the gas supply line, double check that the appliance you have purchased is designed for the gas type you are using. The gas type markings are located on the certification label and also on the appliance’s gas valve. Adequate clearance for proper installation and checking of the gas connections must be provided. All gas connections must be checked for gas leaks.
27-DVIM22 14 CONVERSION KIT INSTRUCTIONS W A R N I N G The conversion kit shall be installed by a qualified service agency in accordance with the manufacturers instructions and all applicable codes and requirements of the authority having jurisdiction. If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire, explosion or productions of carbon monoxide may result, causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
27-DVIM22 15 CONVERSION KIT INSTRUCTIONS, cont. W A R N I N G This conversion kit shall be installed by a qualified service agency in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and all applicable codes and requirements of the authority having jurisdiction. If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire, explosion or production of carbon monoxide may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
27-DVIM22 16 APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION FRONT VIEW TOP VIEW Exhaust On/Off Rocker Switch Fig. 16-B Intake Fig. 16-A Ceramic Glass w/ standard black door Surround Faceplate LEVELING THE 27-DVIM22 Shown with 27-SKSBS Trim Front Level Located slightly in from the front edge of the fireplace is the new leveling feature. Leveling bolts can be installed to enable you to raise the front of the firebox if necessary. If you need higher adjustment you only need to change to a longer bolt.
27-DVIM22 17 VENTING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Operation of this heater when not connected to a properly installed and maintained venting system can result in carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and possible death. The appliance must not be connected to a chimney flue serving a separate solid fuel burning appliance. C A U T I O N Only 3” (76mm) double wall aluminum flex liner and approved vent terminals are to be used for this appliance.
27-DVIM22 18 VENTING INSTRUCTIONS 999-INS-TK Instructions for use with Archgard vertical termination cap. Part # 999-INS-TK Install the termination cap being sure to provide sufficient space (around and on top) so as not to impede the flow of air, both into and out of the cap. This cap is only to be used for non combustible installations. Do not recess into the top of the chimney. 1. Mark each end of one liner with “Air Intake”. 2. Mark each end of the second liner with “Exhaust”. 3.
27-DVIM22 19 OPTIONAL WALL SWITCH OR THERMOSTAT If a wall mounted switch or a wall mounted thermostat is desired, Archgard recommends that the device be wired as shown in the diagram below. NOTE: Archgard Industries does not manufacture or sell any type of wall switch or wall thermostat and will not extend warranty to them Thermostat/wall switch wire table Recommended max length for two wires. Wire Size Max. Length 14 GA. 50’ (15.24 M) 16 GA. 32’ (9.75 M) 18 GA. 20’ (6.9 M) 20 GA. 12’ (3.
27-DVIM22 20 SURROUND INSTALLATION Surround options available are dependent upon the control panel configuration. (See Control Panel Locations regarding configuration.) Shallow surround options are not available on a unit with ‘Controls Out’ configuration. Make sure the gas and electrical lines are properly connected to the appliance. Slide the unit into the fireplace and slide the excess flue liner material back onto the chimney.
27-DVIM22 21 LOG PLACEMENT The Archgard pan burner bed and fiber logs are designed to give a realistic fire package, and created to look the same as the day they were originally installed. Care must be given when first installing the logs, and if removed for servicing, as they can be damaged or broken if not handled properly. After opening the log set package, inspect the logs to ensure that no damage has occurred inside the package. Please report any damage immediately to your Authorized Archgard Dealer.
27-DVIM22 22 LOG PLACEMENT... Continued L O G # 1 Locate Log 1 and align the holes in the bottom line up with the two locater pins. Push down firmly onto locater pins. Fig. 22-A LOG #1 L O G # 2 Locate log #2 using the locator pin on the burner for the left side. Sit the right side of the log into the notch of log #1 (as shown in inset) LOG #2 Fig. 22-B L O G # 3 Locate Log 3 and align the two holes in the log with the two locater pins on the left of the burner.
27-DVIM22 23 LOG PLACEMENT... Continued L O G # 4 Locate Log #4 and align the two holes in the log with the two locater pins in the center of the burner. Push down onto locator pins as shown. Fig. 23-A LOG #4 L O G # 5 Locate Log #5 and align the hole in the bottom with the locater pin in the burner. Place the other end of the log in the locator pin of log #2. Fig. 23-B LOG #5 L O G # 6 Locate Log 6 and align the hole in the bottom with the locater pin in the burner.
27-DVIM22 24 LOG PLACEMENT... Continued N O T E Logs #1, #3 and #4 have been crafted to allow airflow from under the logs. DO NOT crush the bottom of the logs to make these sit flush with the top of the burner. Care must also be taken to not completely block the front of the logs with embers. Fig. 24-A DO NOT block under log air paths. S T E P # 8 Place black embers around logs as shown , do not completely block the holes in the burner. Fig.
27-DVIM22 25 COMPLETE LOG SET Fig.
27-DVIM22 26 GLASS DOOR REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT C A U T I O N Do not attempt to remove the glass door when the appliance is hot. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Just above the door frame reach in and pull the two finger rings forward (26-A). Pull and lift the finger rings to detach from the door frame (26-B). Pull the door forward until the bottom catches release. Lift door up and away. To replace the door line up the two bottom catches with the notches on the fireplace.
-DVIM22 27 FINAL INSTALLATION CHECK Each Archgard Gas Fireplace is checked and tested at the factory prior to being packaged and shipped to our dealers and finally installed in your home. Archgard recommends that before leaving this unit with the customer, the installer must ensure that the appliance is firing correctly and that the electrical system is in working order. This will include: 1. Perform leak tests of supply line, gas control valve, supply line from gas control valve and pilot assembly. 2.
27-DVIM22 28 FIRST FIRE A T T E N T I O N When operated for the first few times, the appliance will emit some odor and fumes. This is due to the heat evaporating the oils and solvents used in the production of the fireplace. Close off the room to the rest of the house and open all windows. Keep the room well ventilated, as smoke alarm may sound.
27-DVIM22 29 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS ON RATING PLATE FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire of explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by a spark ignitor. A. This appliance has pilot follow which these must be lighted byexactly. a spark ignitor. When lighting thea pilot instructions When lighting the pilot follow these instructions exactly.
27-DVIM22 30 MAINTENANCE C A U T I O N Do not conduct maintenance on the appliance while it is operating or while it is still hot. CLEANING THE APPLIANCE The exterior painted surfaces, glass and gold trims may be cleaned with a soft, non-abrasive cloth and water or a suitable, mild, non-abrasive cleaner. The use of abrasive cleaners will damage the glass which may cause an unsafe situation and void the warranty. Regularly: Frequent cleaning of the ceramic glass is required.
27-DVIM22 31 SERVICING UNDER WARRANTY Before servicing, read the terms and conditions of the Archgard warranty at the back of the manual. Contact the authorized Archgard dealer where you purchased the appliance from and provide them with details of the problem, along with the initial installation information (from the front of this manual). W A R N I N G Servicing of this appliance must be conducted by a qualified service technician.
27-DVIM22 32 CHECKING INLET AND OUTLET GAS PRESSURE 1. Remove the surround. 2. The pressure test taps are located on the valve. The taps are located in the gas valve front face. The inlet is marked ‘IN’ and the outlet is marked ‘OUT’. See Fig.1. 3. Loosen the set screw inside the tap with a screwdriver. 4. Connect a 1/4” (6 mm) rubber tube to the tap post and a manometer. 5. Verify that the readings obtained are within specs (as shown on the appliance rating plate) 6.
27-DVIM22 33 REPLACING COMFORT BLOWER C A U T I O N Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Verify proper operation after servicing. This appliance, when installed, must be electrically grounded 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. N O T E Make sure the gas to the appliance has been shut off.
27-DVIM22 34 TROUBLESHOOTING Please check to make sure the instructions are followed exactly before attempting troubleshooting of the appliance. W A R N I N G Troubleshooting and servicing of gas and electrical devices of the appliance should only be conducted by a qualified service technician. SYMPTOM ACTION Pilot will not light after pressing the sparker many times. 1. When lighting the appliance for the first time after installation or after servicing, there is air in the gas line.
27-DVIM22 35 TROUBLESHOOTING Cont... SYMPTOM ACTION The main burner does not turn on with the pilot lit. Cont... 3. Check to make sure the thermostat is set high enough to turn on the appliance. 4. Check that the remote switch or the thermostat is turned on. 5. Check for weak pilot flame. If the flame is weak, check gas supply, check pilot flame adjustment and check for blockage of pilot orifice. 6. Check all connections to the valve for tight electrical contact. 7.
27-DVIM22 36 ARCHGARD LIMITED WARRANTY This Limited Warranty is made by ARCHGARD INDUSTRIES LTD., hereinafter referred to as “Archgard”. Archgard warrants to the original purchaser of an Archgard gas burning fireplace (s) that the product will be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service, for a “lifetime”. INCLUSIONS: “LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY“ ❖ All heat exchangers, combustion chamber, burner tubes and pans.
27-DVIM22 37 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Listed below are some frequently asked questions regarding Archgard Gas Fireplaces. If you have questions that are not listed below, or are not answered in this manual, please contact your Authorized Archgard Dealer. Q. My glass has a condensation “fog” when the appliance is first lit. A. Condensation is normal and will disappear in a few minutes after the glass is heated. Q. I have a white “film” on my glass. What is the best way to clean the inside of the glass.
27-DVIM22 38 REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST - ARCHGARD 27-DVIM22 Item # Item Description Unit 308-0013 Valve, SIT 820 Nova, Hi/Low Natural Gas EA 308-0008 Piezo Igniter (Sparker) EA 301-0068 Orifice (Main Burner Orifice) Drill to # 43 DMS for Natural Gas EA Orifice (Main Burner Orifice) Drill to # 54 for LP (Propane) Gas EA 301-6007 Orifice holder EA 308-0120 Pilot Assembly, conv.
POSTAGE CUT ALONG LINE WARRANTY REGISTRATION ARCHGARD INDUSTRIES LTD. 7116 BEATTY DRIVE MISSION, B.C.
Archgard Industries Ltd. 7116 Beatty Drive Mission, B.C. V2V 6B4 Canada Website: www.archgard.
