ULTRA FLAME DIRECT VENT "0" CLEARANCE GAS FIREPLACE INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT, ALTERATION, SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. REFER TO THIS MANUAL. FOR ASSISTANCE OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CONSULT A QUALIFIED INSTALLER, SERVICE AGENCY, OR THE GAS SUPPLIER. FOR YOUR SAFETY DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPOURS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.
ULTRA FLAME DV “0” Clearance Fireplace TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................. 3 WARNING ............................................................................................................................... 4 SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................................................. 5 OPERATION .......................................................
ULTRA FLAME DV “0” Clearance Fireplace GENERAL INFORMATION The ULTRA FLAME DIRECT VENT GAS FIREPLACE is a high-efficiency free-standing gas appliance with a maximum input rating of 30 000 Btu/h with natural gas or 26,000 Btu/h with propane. It features a thermostatic modulating valve and a constant pilot. This means that you can set the height of the flame to your liking by turning the adjusting knob. An optional thermostat is also available for automatic room temperature control.
ULTRA FLAME DV “0” Clearance Fireplace WARNING INSTALLATION SHOULD BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER. DO NOT BURN WOOD OR ANY OTHER MATERIAL IN THIS APPLIANCE. HOT WHEN IN OPERATION. KEEP CHILDREN, FURNITURE, CLOTHING AND FLAMMABLE MATERIAL AWAY FROM THE APPLIANCE. ADVISE ADULTS AND CHILDREN ABOUT THE HAZARD OF HIGH SURFACE TEMPERATURES AND THAT THEY SHOULD STAY AWAY TO AVOID BURNS OR CLOTHING IGNITION. YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE SUPERVISED WHEN THEY ARE IN THE SAME ROOM AS THE APPLIANCE.
ULTRA FLAME DV “0” Clearance Fireplace SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions: height 39", width 36", depth 20" Glass: 29-1/8" x 17-3/4" 1400oF clear ceramic Minimum opening in wall for installing the units: height: 39-1/2" width: 36-1/2" Fuel: Input : Manifold pressure : Min. inlet pressure : Max. inlet pressure : Efficiency: 75% Natural Gas 30,000/ 20,000 3.5/1.8 5 7 Propane 26,000/20,000 10.5/7.
ULTRA FLAME DV “0” Clearance Fireplace OPERATION BEFORE LIGHTING 1) Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water. 2) Make sure that there are no obstructions in the air intake or venting system. 3) Clear the immediate area of combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable liquids and vapours.
ULTRA FLAME DV “0” Clearance Fireplace • Press gas control knob in and hold. Immediately push the red igniter button repeatedly until pilot flame ignites. Continue holding in the control knob for 5 to 10 seconds, then release it. If the pilot flame goes out, repeat this step. • Push and turn gas control knob counterclockwise to the "on" position. CAUTION: This fireplace is hot while in operation. Do not touch. Keep children, clothing and flammable materials away.
ULTRA FLAME DV “0” Clearance Fireplace MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS TURN OFF THE GAS WITH THE SHUTDOWN VALVE AND DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL POWER BEFORE SERVICING THE APPLIANCE. The venting system and the gas fireplace should be inspected at least once a year. Remove the glass front and the logs and clean them if necessary. The control compartment, air circulating passages, firebox, logs and burner should be cleaned at least once a year by vacuuming or brushing.
ULTRA FLAME DV “0” Clearance Fireplace BURST DISC REPLACEMENT If the burst disc under the burner moves from its location, it must be put back in place into the silicone seal. Make sure the switch is depressed all the way during the installation. Otherwise the appliance will not operate. WARNING: Never glue or lubricate the disc to the silicone seal. Do not put any object under the disc.
ULTRA FLAME DV “0” Clearance Fireplace TOP, FRONT AND SIDE VIEWS FRONT VIEW TOP VIEW SIDE VIEW .......................................................................................................................................................................................................
ULTRA FLAME DV “0” Clearance Fireplace INSTALLATION SAFETY NOTICE Improper installation may result in a house fire. Follow installation directions. Installation must be in accordance with local building codes or, in the absence of local codes, with current CAN/CGA B 149 installation codes for gas appliances in Canada and current National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 in the USA. INSTALLATION SHOULD BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER. THIS GAS FIREPLACE MUST BE VENTED OUTSIDE.
ULTRA FLAME DV “0” Clearance Fireplace VENT TERMINAL LOCATION Your Ultra Flame fireplace vents through a vent terminal installed on the roof or on the outside of any exterior wall of your house. Many restrictions apply to the vent terminal location that should be considered before locating your fireplace. The following drawing presents a summary of most of these restrictions.
ULTRA FLAME DV “0” Clearance Fireplace J = 12" Clearance to non-mechanical air supply inlet to building or the combustion air inlet to any other appliance K = 72" Clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet L = 84" Clearance above paved sidewalk or a paved driveway located on public property M =36" Clearance under veranda, porch, deck, or balcony A vent shall not terminate directly above a sidewalk or paved driveway which is located between two single family dwellings and serves both dwellings * Only permitt
ULTRA FLAME DV “0” Clearance Fireplace Top of fireplace (spacer) Back of fireplace Sides of fireplace Bottom of fireplace Vent pipe: Wall perpendicular to the standard surround Mantel (from upper part of the standard surround) 0" 0" 0" 0" 2" 1/2" 6" if the projection is up to 6" 12" if the projection is over 6" NOTE: If you install decorative posts to support the mantel shelf, they can be located 1/2" away from the side of the fireplace surround, no matter how big they are.
ULTRA FLAME DV “0” Clearance Fireplace • Check the gas line piping for leaks. Use a soap and water solution. WARNING: DO NOT USE OPEN FLAME TO CHECK LEAKS. You are now ready to proceed to the venting kit installation.
ULTRA FLAME DV “0” Clearance Fireplace VENTING KITS STRAIGH OUT CORNER RADIATION SHIELD 10-1/2" X 10-1/2" OPENING 29-1\2"FOR STRAIGHT OUT "K" CUT TO LENGTH 39-1\4" FOR CORNER INSTALLATION KIT BASEMENT THROUGH THE WALL DETAIL 16
ULTRA FLAME DV “0” Clearance Fireplace Once the position of the fireplace and the termination cap are fixed, you should select the venting kit appropriate for your needs. First floor installations require either a STRAIGHT OUT kit or a CORNER kit while basement installations must be done with a BASEMENT kit. Please note that the BASEMENT kit can also be used on first (or higher) floors and it is possible to use up to 25' of pipe with a distant installation.
ULTRA FLAME DV “0” Clearance Fireplace • • • • • • • Add a spring spacer. The spring spacer must be located opposite the outside pipe joints to prevent puncturing of the inside pipe when the two sections of the outside pipe are screwed together. Slip on the 90° x 8" elbow so that it faces your hole in the wall. Seal it with silicone and secure with screws. Add a spring spacer.
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ULTRA FLAME DV “0” Clearance Fireplace VENT TERMINAL, STRAIGHT OUT AND CORNER INSTALLATION Seal with RTV silicone between 8" diameter pipe and radiation shield inside and outside the building to prevent air passage. Install the vent terminal as shown. Insert the wall plate inside the 8" pipe and screw it to the wall using the six #10 2-1/2" wood screws supplied. Place the 5" locking band around the inner connector and insert the exhaust pipe. Seal the joint with RTV silicone.
ULTRA FLAME DV “0” Clearance Fireplace VENT TERMINAL, ROOF INSTALLATION Roof vents are required to extend at least 3 ft. above the highest point where they pass through the roof of the building and at least 2 ft. higher than any portion within 10 feet. • Clearance between combustible wall and vent pipe must be 2" and a radiation shield must be used through the insulated wall. • If the vent terminal is more than 5 feet above the roof, use roof braces to secure the whole assembly.
ULTRA FLAME DV “0” Clearance Fireplace GLASS FRONT REMOVAL, CLEANING AND INSTALLATION Removal : • • • • Let the fireplace cool down for at least one hour. Open top and bottom louvres exposing the front retaining clamps Open the four clamps (bottom 2 first) Remove the glass front assembly. CAUTION : Do not operate your fireplace without a glass front or with a broken glass. Cleaning : • • Only clean the glass when cold.
ULTRA FLAME DV “0” Clearance Fireplace INSTALLATION : Put the burner assembly back in the fire box and push to the right. Make sure the main orifice is inserted in the venturi tube as shown. WARNING: NEVER OPERATE THE GAS FIREPLACE WITHOUT HAVING THE ORIFICE PROPERLY INSERTED IN THE VENTURI TUBE. THIS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE GAS INSERT AND IS A SERIOUS RISK OF FIRE . NOTE : For an optimal performance the air shutter opening should be 1/8” opening for natural gas and 1/4” to 5/16” for propane.
ULTRA FLAME DV “0” Clearance Fireplace LOG INSTALLATION 1. Remove the glass front. 2. Locate the log grate in the retainers in the right and left rear corners. 3. Place the rear log (1) against the rear log stop. Make sure grooves under the log line up with the grate. 4. Place logs 2 and 3 against the stops in the middle of the grate. Again see that grooves in the bottom of the logs line up with the grate. 5. Place log 4 into the grooves over the right as shown. 6.
ULTRA FLAME DV “0” Clearance Fireplace LOUVRE INSTALLATION The kit includes 2 louvres (black or gold) and four #8 x 1 inch machine screws and nuts. 1) Put 1 machine screw on left side of the louvre, as shown on drawing 2) Put the other screw on right side holding it tight with the nut. 3) Insert the left screw into the fireplace frame. 4) Align the right screw to the other frame hole and screw on.
ULTRA FLAME DV “0” Clearance Fireplace OPTIONAL REFRACTORY PANEL INSTALLATION 1. Remove the glass front assembly. 2. Remove the logs from the firebox. 3. Place the back refractory against the back of the firebox. 4. Install the two side refractory panels by sliding them between the firebox sides and the baffle plate. 5. Put the logs back in place. 6. Install the glass front assembly.
ULTRA FLAME DV “0” Clearance Fireplace ADJUSTMENTS NOTE: Adjustments to the valve assembly must be performed by a qualified service person. • The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of ½ psi (3.5 kPa).
ULTRA FLAME DV “0” Clearance Fireplace ADJUSTING THE GAS PRESSURE NOTE: If cover plate is already installed, remove it by removing the two screws with a Phillips screw driver. NOTE: The maximum manifold pressure is set at the factory at 3.5” WC for natural gas and 10.5” WC for propane. To adjust the maximum manifold pressure for altitude, you must remove the manifold pressure adjustment cover. The variable gas control knob must then be removed using a special screwdriver.
ULTRA FLAME DV “0” Clearance Fireplace ADJUSTING AIR SHUTTER To adjust the air shutter there is an adjustment screw. The factory setting for the air shutter is 3/16” for natural gas, ¼” for propane. After operating the appliance for half an hour or so the flames should have turned a nice yellow colour. However, in higher altitudes you may find a smudging up of the glass after a few days. The shutter should then be adjusted open in 1/16” increments until the glass stays clear.
ULTRA FLAME DV “0” Clearance Fireplace OPTIONAL PARTS ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY 2" wide brass surround 5" wide brass surround Brass arched door 200 CFM fan with thermo-switch and variable speed control Decorative refractory kit Surround with brass grills Millivolt wall thermostat 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 REPLACEMENT PARTS ITEM DESCRIPTION 6 Log kit Burner assembly Burner orifice (natural gas or propane) Pilot assembly (natural gas or propane) Thermopile Piezo igniter Gas valve (natural gas or propane) Nova 820 Glass V
ULTRA FLAME DV “0” Clearance Fireplace LIMITED 5 YEAR WARRANTY DROLET STOVES AND FIREPLACES INC. hereby warrants the quality of its ULTRA FLAME Direct Vent Gas Fireplace against manufacturing defects. The product shall be delivered to the buyer in good condition and the latter should inform the vendor immediately of any defect in the product delivered. During the first year of the limited warranty, DROLET STOVES AND FIREPLACES INC.