INSTALLER/CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING APPLIANCE 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. FOR YOUR SAFETY Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. Direct Vent Models: DVRT36 DVRT39 DVRT43 WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: • Do not try to light any appliance.
Vermont Castings, Majestic Products DVRT36/ 39/ 43 Table of Contents PLEASE READ THE INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE. Thank You and Congratulations on your purchase of a Vermont Castings, Majestic Products Fireplace. IMPORTANT: Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty. Installation & Operating Instructions General Information ...............
Vermont Castings, Majestic Products DVRT36/ 39/ 43 Installation & Operating Instructions This gas appliance should be installed by a qualified installer in accordance with local building codes and with current CSA-B149.1 Installation codes for Gas Burning Appliances and Equipment. If the unit is being installed in a mobile home, the installation should comply with the current CAN/ CSA Z240.4 code. For U.S.A. Installations follow local codes and/ or the current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.
Vermont Castings, Majestic Products DVRT36/ 39/ 43 Fireplace Dimensions (Installed as Top Vent) CL Rough Opening Depth M 5 ¹⁄₂" (140mm) L F 7" Dia. (178mm) 4" Dia. (102mm) O O G P - Rough Opening Width Recessed Nailing Flange R 5/8" (16mm) M Rough Opening Height N Q C Gas Line Access C E D Gas Line Access Electrical Access 4" (102mm) I J 2" (51mm) A I J 2" (51mm) K CFM188 Fig. 2 Fireplace specifications and framing dimensions. Ref.
Vermont Castings, Majestic Products DVRT36/ 39/ 43 Fireplace Dimensions (Installed as Rear Vent) CL M O 4" Dia. (102mm) 7" Dia. (178mm) E Rough Opening Depth P P F Recessed Nailing Flange 5/8" (16mm) S Q - Rough Opening Width O Rough Opening Height N G R B D Electrical Access K J A 2" (51mm) C B I Gas Line Access J K H 4" (102mm) L 2" (51mm) CFM189 Fig. 3 Fireplace specifications and framing dimensions. Ref.
Vermont Castings, Majestic Products DVRT36/ 39/ 43 Clearance to Combustibles Appliance Top ............................................................ 0” (0mm) Bottom ....................................................... 0” (0mm) Side ........................................................... 0” (0mm) Back .......................................................... 0” (0mm) Venting Concentric sections of DV Vent ................... 1” (25mm) Non-concentric sections of DV Vent Sides and bottom ..........
Vermont Castings, Majestic Products DVRT36/ 39/ 43 Framing & Finishing Gas Specifications Check the fireplace to make sure it is leveled and properly positioned. 1. Choose the unit location. 2. Place the unit into position and secure it to the floor with 1¹⁄₂” (38mm) screws or nails. Holes for securing the unit to floor are located behind the access door grille on the left and right sides of the unit. 3. Frame in the fireplace with a header across the top.
Vermont Castings, Majestic Products DVRT36/ 39/ 43 Gas Line Installation Remote ON/ OFF Switch Installation When purging the gas lines, the front glass must be removed. The gas pipeline can be brought in through the side of the fireplace as well as the bottom. Knockouts are provided on the bottom behind the valve to allow for the gas pipe installation and testing of any gas connection.
Vermont Castings, Majestic Products DVRT36/ 39/ 43 EB-1 Electrical Box Electronic Gas Control Valve For USA installations, follow the local codes and the national electrical code ANSI/NFPA No. 70. It is strongly suggested that a licensed electrician perform the wiring of the EB-1 Electrical Junction Box. Ensure that the power to the supply line has been disconnected before commencing this procedure.
Vermont Castings, Majestic Products DVRT36/ 39/ 43 Optional Top Vent Application Insulation The DVRT appliance is shipped as a rear vent unit. If the installation layout requires the unit to be a top vent configuration the appliance can be converted by following the steps below. When removing and refitting the plates and adapter, be sure the associated gaskets are undamaged and refitted as required. 1. Remove the ten (10) screws securing the outer collar adapter to the fireplace body. (Fig. 11) 2.
Vermont Castings, Majestic Products DVRT36/ 39/ 43 General Venting Your fireplace is approved to be vented either through the side wall, or vertically through the roof. • Do not locate the termination hood where excessive NOTE: Only venting components specifically approved and labeled for this fireplace may be used. • • Venting terminals shall not be recessed into a wall • or siding. • Horizontal venting must be installed on a level plane • without any incline or decline.
Vermont Castings, Majestic Products DVRT36/ 39/ 43 General Venting Information - Termination Location INSIDE CORNER DETAIL G V H A D V N N E V B C V L B Fixed Closed Ope F B V Operable rab V le V Fixed Closed G V B B B V J X I A V VENT TERMINATION M G V K X V A X AIR SUPPLY INLET AREA WHERE TERMINAL IS NOT PERMITTED CFM145a Canadian Installations1 A = Clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or balcony B = Clearance to window or door that may be opened C = Cleara
Vermont Castings, Majestic Products DVRT36/ 39/ 43 Termination Clearances Termination clearances for buildings with combustible and noncombustible exteriors.
Vermont Castings, Majestic Products DVRT36/ 39/ 43 Twist-lock Pipes 30 29 28 27 26 Vertical dimension from the floor of the unit to the center of the horizontal vent pipe When using Vermont Castings, Majestic Products twist-lock pipe it is not necessary to use sealant on the joints. The only areas of the venting system that need to be sealed with high temperature silicone sealant are the collars on the fireplace and the sliding joint of any telescopic vent section used in the system.
Vermont Castings, Majestic Products DVRT36/ 39/ 43 Vent Opening — Combustible Wall Max. 20" (508 mm) (240mm) 9³⁄₈" 10³⁄₈" (254mm) Top view flat installation Max. 20" (508 mm) (framing detail) Vent Opening — Noncombustible Wall 7¹⁄₂" (190mm) CFM116 Fig. 20 Vent opening, side wall. Top view corner installation FP1188 Maximum Length 12” (305mm) Fig. 19 Rear vent application, maximum horizontal distance.
Vermont Castings, Majestic Products DVRT36/ 39/ 43 Finished Wall These ends screwed to appliance. 3 x 90° Elbows 3 x 90° Elbows These ends should be even. Vent Termination FP1176 Fig. 23 Maximum three (3) 90° elbows per installation. • The maximum number of 90˚ elbows per side wall • FP1005 Fig. 22 Flat to the wall installation. installation is three (3). (Fig.
Vermont Castings, Majestic Products DVRT36/ 39/ 43 B 7’ (2134mm) A 10’ (3048mm) Step 1 Locate vent opening on the wall. It may be necessary to first position the fireplace and measure to obtain hole location. Depending on whether the wall is combustible or noncombustible, cut opening to size. 90° Elbow = 3’ For combustible walls, first frame in opening. (Fig. 27) A + B = 17’ (5.2m) Max.
Vermont Castings, Majestic Products DVRT36/ 39/ 43 Step 2 Measure wall thickness and cut zero clearance sleeve parts to proper length (maximum 12” / 305mm). Assemble sleeve and attach to firestop with #8 sheet metal screws (supplied). Install firestop assembly. (Fig. 28) X X Step 3 Place fireplace into position. Measure the vertical height (X) required from the base of the flue collars to the center of the wall opening. (Fig. 29) FP1182 Fig. 30 Horizontal length requirement.
Vermont Castings, Majestic Products DVRT36/ 39/ 43 If installing a snorkel, a minimum 24” (610mm) vertical rise is necessary. The maximum horizontal run with the 24” (610mm) vertical pipe is 36” (915mm). This measurement is taken from the collar of the fireplace (or transition elbow) to the face of the exterior wall. Refer to the Sidewall Venting Graph for extended horizontal run if the vertical exceeds 24” (610mm). 1. Establish vent hole through the wall. (Page 17, Fig. 27) 2.
Vermont Castings, Majestic Products DVRT36/ 39/ 43 • Up to two (2) 45° elbows may be used within the horizontal run. For each 45° elbow used on the horizontal plane, the maximum horizontal length must be reduced by 18” (450mm). Example: Maximum horizontal length No elbows = 10’ (3m) 1 x 45° elbows = 8.5’ (2.6m) 2 x 45° elbows = 7’ (2.1m) • • A minimum of an 8’ (2.5m) vertical rise is required. Two (2) sets of 45° elbows offsets may be used within the vertical sections. From 0 to a maximum of 8’ (2.
Vermont Castings, Majestic Products DVRT36/ 39/ 43 Do not discharge directly into a wall or inside an enclosure. Min. 2’ (610 mm) FP1189 Fig. 37 Minimum termination to roof clearance. (3) #5 Sheet Metal Screws per Joint Sealant Storm Collar (3) #5 Sheet Metal Screws per Joint Sealant Storm Collar TWL101a 3. Materials needed for the gravity ducting installation: • (2) 5” dia. duct to grille connector boots • (2) Wall Outlet grilles • 5” dia. rigid (“C” vent) or 5” dia.
Vermont Castings, Majestic Products DVRT36/ 39/ 43 Sheet Metal Screws Gravity Duct Plug CFM180 Fig. 40 Gravity vent locations.
Vermont Castings, Majestic Products DVRT36/ 39/ 43 Twist Lock Venting Components 7TDVRVT - Through-the-Wall Rear Vent Termination Starter Kit - Model 7TDVSK - Sidewall Venting Starter Kit - Model 7TDVSKV - Vertical Venting for 7TDVSKV-A: Order 1/ 12 to 6/ 12 roof pitch for 7TDVSKV-B: Order 7/ 12 to 12/ 12 roof pitch for 7TDSKV-F: Order flat roof Starter Kit - Model 7TDVSKS - Snorkel Kit Snorkel Termination - 7TDVSNORK for Below Grade Installation 45˚ Elbow 7TDVT45 for Vertical Installation Offsets 7TDR45
Vermont Castings, Majestic Products DVRT36/ 39/ 43 Crimped End Venting Components 7DVRVT - Through-the-Wall Rear Vent Termination Starter Kit - Model 7DVSK - Sidewall Venting Starter Kit - Model 7TDVSKV - Vertical Venting for 7DVSKV-A: Order 1/12 to 6/12 roof pitch for 7DVSKV-B: Order 7/12 to 12/12 roof pitch for 7DSKV-F: Order flat roof Starter Kit - Model 7TDVSKS - Snorkel Kit Snorkel Termination - 7TDVSNORK for Below Grade Installation 45˚ Elbow 7DVT45 for Vertical Installation Offsets 7DV45 for Rear Ve
Vermont Castings, Majestic Products DVRT36/ 39/ 43 Operating Instructions Glass Information Only glass approved by Vermont Castings, Majestic Products should be used on this fireplace. • The use of any nonapproved replacement glass will • • • void all product warranties. Care must be taken to avoid breakage of the glass. Do not operate appliance with glass front removed, cracked or broken.
Vermont Castings, Majestic Products DVRT36/ 39/ 43 Installation of Logs & Lava Rock B43 Ceramic Ember Rocks B31 Unpack the logs from their shipping box. Remove each log from its wrapping material. Dispose of the plastic bags and wrapping in a safe manner. Keep the logs and plastic bags away from children. Take care handling the logs as the material is fragile. The individual logs can be identified by the number cast into the underside of each log. DVRT36 - Refer to Figure 43. 1.
Vermont Castings, Majestic Products DVRT36/ 39/ 43 Do not mix the lava rock materials. Lava rock from the package labeled with Part #10001454 must not be placed on the burner housing assembly. B35 Ceramic Ember Rocks B37 B36 B38 Note location of front grate tines B47 B45 B46 LG228 Fig. 44 DVRT39 logset and ember placement DVRT43 - Refer to Figure 45. NOTE: Glowing lava rock for DVRT43 is allowed to be positioned only at the front area (radiant portion) of the burner housing assembly.
Vermont Castings, Majestic Products DVRT36/ 39/ 43 3/8" - 1/2" SIT Pilot PSE Pilot 3/8"-1/2" Glowing Lava Rock LG231 Fig. 51 Correct burner flame appearance for DVRT43. Electronic Ignition F584-703/ FP1370 Fig. 48 Correct pilot flame appearance. NOTE: Glowing lava rock for DVRT36, DVRT39 and DVRT43 is only allowed to be positioned at the front area (radiant portion) of the burner housing assembly.
Vermont Castings, Majestic Products DVRT36/ 39/ 43 Lighting & Operating Instructions FOR YOUR SAFETY, READ BEFORE LIGHTING. WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result, causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This heater has a pilot light, which must be lit manually. When lighting the pilot follow these instructions exactly: B. BEFORE LIGHTING, smell all around the heater area for gas.
Vermont Castings, Majestic Products DVRT36/ 39/ 43 Lighting & Operating Instructions For Fireplaces equipped with SIT822 Gas Valve (EN or EP) Warning: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result, causing property damage, personal injury and loss of life. For Your Safety, Read the Following Warnings before Lighting the Appliance A. This fireplace is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the pilot. DO NOT try to light the pilot by hand. B.
Vermont Castings, Majestic Products DVRT36/ 39/ 43 Instructions for RF Comfort Control Valve The Comfort Control Valve allows remote control of temperature, fan and flame appearance. 7. If the manual switch is in the LOCAL position, the valve will be at the highest fixed pressure setting and the fan will be at the highest fixed speed. The transmitter will control the fan only. NOTE: The antenna should hang in free air away from grounded metal. Operation of RF Comfort Control Valve 1.
Vermont Castings, Majestic Products DVRT36/ 39/ 43 Disable Thermostat Function Delay Time Mode The shutoff delay timer has a maximum of two (2) hours, and a minimum of zero (0) minutes. To change the timer level, press the timer key, then an arrow key. Pushing the key once changes the timer by ten minutes. To Change Batteries Auto Mode In the AUTO mode, the room temperature, set temperature, flame and fan levels will be shown. AUTO will appear next to both flame and fan icons.
Vermont Castings, Majestic Products DVRT36/ 39/ 43 Auto Path Chart LED Count 8 7 5 4 3 2 Service Action Replace valve Confirm stepper motor connection exists Confirm fan connection exists and works Confirm gas type; jumper in place Replace thermopiles Turn fan ON NOTE: Some keys are not active. Auto Path If the manual switch is set to REMOTE, press the mode button to display AUTO on the transmitter. Does the transmitter display the room and temperature setting? Move switch from LOCAL to REMOTE.
Vermont Castings, Majestic Products DVRT36/ 39/ 43 Comfort Valve System Control Sequence of Operation with Transmitter Set manual switch to LOCAL or REMOTE Five minute wait period Light pilot burner Did the LED stop blinking? Yes Review LED failure analysis. Release pilotstat knob Yes Turn pilotstat knob from PILOT to ON Cycle switch once and leave in REMOTE. Press any key on transmitter for recognition operation.
Vermont Castings, Majestic Products DVRT36/ 39/ 43 Troubleshooting – Honeywell VS8421 Remove the Window Frame Assembly before service work. CHECK Gas Supply On NO ▼ START • Supply Line Hooked Up • Shutoff Valve Open YES • Lockout Has Engaged. Wait 60 Seconds And Try Again. Pilot Lights With Piezo Ignitor NO ▼ ▼ • For Spark At Electrode While • • YES • For Air In The Lines • Thermopile Needs A Min. NO ▼ ▼ Pilot Stays Lit • • • • YES YES 325mv. Adjust Pilot Flame Height.
Vermont Castings, Majestic Products DVRT36/ 39/ 43 Troubleshooting the Gas Control System SIT NOVA 820 MILLIVOLT VALVE Note: Before trouble shooting the gas control system, be sure external gas shut off is in the “ON” position. WARNING: BEFORE DOING ANY GAS CONTROL SERVICE WORK, REMOVE GLASS FRONT. SYMPTOM 1. Spark ignitor will not light. 2. Pilot will not stay lit after carefully following lighting instructions. 3. Pilot burning; no gas to main burner 4.
Vermont Castings, Majestic Products DVRT36/ 39/ 43 Troubleshooting the Gas Control System SIT 822 Valve with a Honeywell Electronic Igniter START •TURN GAS SUPPLY OFF NO • TURN ON/OFF SWITCH TO CALL FOR HEAT "ON" POWER TO MODULE (24V NORMAL) YES SPARK ACROSS IGNITOR SENSOR GAP NO CHECK: • LINE VOLTAGE (120VAC) • LOW VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER (19.
Vermont Castings, Majestic Products DVRT36/ 39/ 43 Fuel Conversion Instructions The conversion of this appliance from one gas to another must be carried out by an authorized service provider. 1. Disconnect power to unit and shut off the gas supply. 2. Remove the glass (see ‘Window Frame Assembly Removal’ Section). 3. Carefully remove the logs and lava rock material. 4. Remove the pilot assembly from the bracket. 5. Remove the screws that are holding the burner housing assembly in place. 6.
Vermont Castings, Majestic Products DVRT36/ 39/ 43 Cleaning the Standing Pilot Control System Regulator Cap Conversion Screw Pressure Regulator Housing Honeywell Gas Valve CO123 Fig. 56 Honeywell gas valve conversion. Maintenance Burner and Burner Compartment It is important to keep the burner and the burner compartment clean. At least once per year the logs and lava rock/ember material should be removed and the burner compartment vacuumed and wiped out.
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Vermont Castings, Majestic Products DVRT36/ 39/ 43 Optional Accessories Fan Kits FK-12 Fan Assembly 1. Open lower louvre. 2. Install FK-12 fan in back of unit between hearth supports. (Fig. 57) 3. Secure fan on Velcro strips. 4. Power to the fan can be supplied by plugging the supply lead into a conveniently located wall socket or by using a hard-wired EB-1 connector box. 5. Be sure fan motor does not touch nearby metal.
Vermont Castings, Majestic Products DVRT36/ 39/ 43 Remote Controls Optional remote control units are available to control different functions of the appliance. Model Function(s) Controlled MRC1 On/ Off MRC2 On/ Off and Temperature MRC3 On/ Off and Temperature control with digital display and programmable 24hour clock IMT Wall-mounted Thermostat Control Ceramic Refractory Panels Ceramic refractory panels are available to line the firebox area.
Vermont Castings, Majestic Products DVRT36/ 39/ 43 Louvre Assembly Top Bay Window Frame Ceramic Refractory Ceramic Refractory Spacers Louvre Assembly Bottom Bottom Brass Trim Screws FP1195 Fig. 62 Bay window. Decorative Frame Trim A selection of decorative frame trim kits is available for mounting around the outside of the appliance to enhance its visual affect on the room. Installation instructions for each decorative frame trim are included with the frame trim kit.
Vermont Castings, Majestic Products DVRT36/ 39/ 43 For Use in Mobile Homes: Model DVRT36RMH This appliance may be installed as an OEM installation in a manufactured home (US only), or a mobile home; it 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.
Vermont Castings, Majestic Products DVRT36/ 39/ 43 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. 9a. Units with SIT valve (see pictures in the installation instructions supplied with the 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).
Vermont Castings, Majestic Products DVRT36/ 39/ 43 LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY PRODUCT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY All Vermont Castings gas stoves, gas inserts, and gas fireplaces, and all Majestic or Northern Flame brand gas fireplaces equipped with an Insta-Flame Ceramic Burner, or standard steel tube burner.
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Efficiency Ratings Model DVRT36RN DVRT36EN DVRT36EN DVRT36EP DVRT36RFN DVRT36RFP DVRT36RMH DVRT39RN DVRT39RP DVRT39EN DVRT39EP DVRT43RN DVRT43RP DVRT43EN DVRT43EP EnerGuide Ratings Fireplace Efficiency (%) 59.5 59.8 59.5 59.8 59.5 59.8 59.5 65.4 66.8 65.4 66.8 63.7 63.7 63.7 63.7 Steady State (%) Fan-OFF Fan-ON 83 84 84 85 83 84 84 85 83 84 84 85 83 84 83 84 84 85 83 84 84 85 83 84 84 85 83 84 84 85 Vermont Castings, Majestic Products 410 Admiral Blvd.
