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VWDV70NTSCSB Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Installation and Operating Instructions 20306745 12/14 Rev. 1 INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance. CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference. DANGER HOT GLASS WILL CAUSE BURNS. DO NOT TOUC...

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2 20306745 VWDV70 Series Gas Fireplace CONTENTS Important Safety Information ...................................... 3 Code Approval ......................................................... 4 Product Features ...........................................

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20306745 3 VWDV70 Series Gas Fireplace • where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other fl am- mable objects are less than 42" from the front, top, or sides of the fi replace • in high traffi c areas • in windy or drafty areas 5....

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4 20306745 VWDV70 Series Gas Fireplace IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 15. 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...

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20306745 5 VWDV70 Series Gas Fireplace PRODUCT FEATURES Figure 1 - VWDV70 Fireplace Features PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS • This appliance has been certifi ed for use with either natural or propane gas. See appropriate data plates. • This applia...

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6 20306745 VWDV70 Series Gas Fireplace FIREPLACE AND FRAMING DIMENSIONS Figure 2 - Fireplace and Framing Dimensions WARNING Do not fill spaces around firebox with insulation or other materials. This could cause a fi re. WARNING Unit framing is to...

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20306745 7 VWDV70 Series Gas Fireplace PRE-INSTALLATION INFORMATION FIREPLACE LOCATION Plan for the installation of your appliance. This includes determining where the unit is to be installed, the vent confi guration to be used, framing and fi ni...

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8 20306745 VWDV70 Series Gas Fireplace CLEARANCES 6” 5” 3” 456O” 45° 1” 356O” 156O” 256O” FP2930 Side of Fireplace Opening Figure 6 - Mantel clearances Top View CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES Follow these instructions carefully to en...

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20306745 9 VWDV70 Series Gas Fireplace The fi replace must be secured to the fl oor and/or to framing studs as shown in Figure 7. Use two (2) wood screws or masonry/ concrete screws to secure fi replace to the fl oor. Use four (4) screws to atta...

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10 20306745 VWDV70 Series Gas Fireplace NONCOMBUSTIBLE REQUIREMENTS NONCOMBUSTIBLE FACING INSTALLATION CAUTION: The noncombustible wall board supplied with this unit can be damaged if dropped or struck. Handle with care. 1. Using drywall screws se...

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20306745 11 VWDV70 Series Gas Fireplace 9" (229 mm) Spacing 9" 2" (51 mm) from edge 1 1/2" (38 mm) from edge #8 x 3/4" Self-tapping Screws (supplied) Figure 9 NONCOMBUSTIBLE REQUIREMENTS NOTE: Use this illustration as a gui...

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12 20306745 VWDV70 Series Gas Fireplace INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS Consult local building codes before beginning the installation. The installer must make sure to select the proper vent system for installation. The approved 5 x 8 venting components ...

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20306745 13 VWDV70 Series Gas Fireplace VENTING INSTALLATION INSTALLATION PLANNING There are two basic types of direct-vent installation: • Horizontal Termination • Vertical Termination It is important to select the proper length of vent pi...

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14 20306745 VWDV70 Series Gas Fireplace VENTING INSTALLATION GENERAL VENTING INFORMATION - TERMINATION LOCATION V X X X D E B B B C B M B A J K F L VENT TERMINATION AIR SUPPLY INLET AREA WHERE TERMINAL IS NOT PERMITTED H I F...

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20306745 15 VWDV70 Series Gas Fireplace VENTING INSTALLATION HOW TO USE THE VENT GRAPH The Vent Graph should be read in conjunction with the following vent installation instructions to determine the relationship between the vertical and horizontal...

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16 20306745 VWDV70 Series Gas Fireplace VENTING INSTALLATION VERTICAL SIDEWALL INSTALLATION Step 1 Locate vent opening on the wall. It may be necessary to fi rst position the fi replace and measure to obtain hole lo- cation. Depending on whether ...

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20306745 17 VWDV70 Series Gas Fireplace VENTING INSTALLATION VERTICAL/HORIZONTAL TERMINATION CONFIGURATIONS Since it is very important that the venting system maintain its balance between the combustion air intake and the fl ue gas exhaust, cert...

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18 20306745 VWDV70 Series Gas Fireplace VENTING INSTALLATION Example: Elbow 1 = 90° Elbow 2 = 45° Elbow 3 = 45° Elbow 4 = 90° Total Angular Variation = 270° Figure 21 - Maximum Elbow Usage 1 2 3 4 36" (914 mm) ...

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20306745 19 VWDV70 Series Gas Fireplace 1 2 3 4 VENTING INSTALLATION VERTICAL (THROUGH-THE-ROOF) APPLICATIONS This gas fi replace has been approved for, • Vertical installations up to 40' (12 m) in height. Up to a 10' (3 m) horizon...

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20 20306745 VWDV70 Series Gas Fireplace VENTING INSTALLATION INSTALLATION FOR VERTICAL TERMINATION 1. Determine the route your vertical venting will take. If ceiling joist, roof rafters or other framing will obstruct the venting system, consider ...

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20306745 21 VWDV70 Series Gas Fireplace VENTING INSTALLATION 2 ft. Min. 2 ft. Min. X 12 H* Horizontal Overhang Termination Vent Lowest Discharge Opening Storm Collar Flashing Concentric Vent Pipe 1" Minimum Clearances to Combustibles Ve...

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22 20306745 VWDV70 Series Gas Fireplace 1. Flexible UL1777 listed venting may be used in any venting application where rigid direct vent components can be used. All restrictions, clearances and allow- ances that pertain to the rigid piping apply to...

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20306745 23 VWDV70 Series Gas Fireplace 4. Horizontal runs of fl exible vent shall be supported at maximum 2 foot intervals; vertical runs, fi ve feet intervals. Metal strapping, properly secured, is an acceptable means to support the fl exibl...

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24 20306745 VWDV70 Series Gas Fireplace FIREPLACE INSTALLATION CHECK GAS TYPE Use proper gas type for the fi replace you are installing. If you have confl icting gas type, do not install fi replace. See dealer where you purchased the fi replac...

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20306745 25 VWDV70 Series Gas Fireplace FIREPLACE INSTALLATION NOTE: The gas line connection may be made using 1/2" rigid tubing or an approved fl ex connector. Since some municipalities have additional local codes it is always best to cons...

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26 20306745 VWDV70 Series Gas Fireplace Pressure Inlet Pressure Outlet Pilot Adjustment Screw FP1909a Figure 37 - Signature Command Valve CHECK GAS PRESSURE 1. Check gas type. The gas supply must be the same as stated on the appliance’s rating ...

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20306745 27 VWDV70 Series Gas Fireplace WARNING Electrical connections should only be performed by a qualified, licensed electrician. Main power must be off when connecting to main electrical power supply or performing service. All wiring shall b...

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28 20306745 VWDV70 Series Gas Fireplace Command Center Master Switch Conversion NG/LP RF Receiver On/off Button ON/HI OFF/LO LED 4-aa Battery Compartment Igniter / Sparker Sensing RED/Thermopile BLACK/Thermopile Pilot Gas Tubing Pilot Control Board P...

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20306745 29 VWDV70 Series Gas Fireplace FINAL INSTALLATION GLASS FRAME REMOVAL NOTE: If the safety barrier is in place, you must fi rst remove it before you remove the glass frame. To remove the bar- rier, simply lift up and pull out until the tabs...

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30 20306745 VWDV70 Series Gas Fireplace FINAL INSTALLATION GLASS AND STONE PLACEMENT If you will be installing the optional accessory log set, Model LKW70, install the two (2) rear logs before installing the decorative colored glass. Refer to Acces...

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20306745 31 VWDV70 Series Gas Fireplace FINAL INSTALLATION ACCESSORY LOG INSTALLATION: MODEL LKW70 WARNING: Turn fi replace off and allow to cool com- pletely before beginning installation. WARNING: Only a qualifi ed service person should servic...

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32 20306745 VWDV70 Series Gas Fireplace FINAL INSTALLATION Large Rear Right Log #2 Figure 50 Medium Top Middle Log #3 Figure 51 5. Place decorative colored glass supplied with fi replace. Page 30 6. Place medium top middle log #3 across the re...

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20306745 33 VWDV70 Series Gas Fireplace FINAL INSTALLATION Figure 54 Small Front Left Log #6 10. Place the small front right log #7 on top of the decora- tive glass towards the right side of the hearth. Figure 55 IMPORTANT: Do not place this log ...

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34 20306745 VWDV70 Series Gas Fireplace FINAL INSTALLATION SAFETY BARRIER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS DANGER HOT GLASS WILL CAUSE BURNS. DO NOT TOUCH GLASS UNTIL COOLED. NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO TOUCH GLASS. A barrier designed to reduce the risk of bur...

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20306745 35 VWDV70 Series Gas Fireplace SIGNATURE COMMAND SYSTEM OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS A. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the pilot. Refer to the instructions. B. BEFORE OPERATING smell all around the...

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36 20306745 VWDV70 Series Gas Fireplace SIGNATURE COMMAND SYSTEM OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. STOP! Read the safety information above. 2. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the burner...

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20306745 37 VWDV70 Series Gas Fireplace SIGNATURE COMMAND SYSTEM OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS FEATURES Command Center • Easy Access Function Operation and System Confi g- uration • Operation Confi rmation/Fault Diagnostic Indications (LED/Buzzer) �...

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38 20306745 VWDV70 Series Gas Fireplace SIGNATURE COMMAND SYSTEM OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Either mode benefi ts from the instantaneous battery back- up, so you never have to worry about a power outage. NOTE: The Signature Command System comes standard...

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20306745 39 VWDV70 Series Gas Fireplace SIGNATURE COMMAND SYSTEM OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS FUNCTIONS/OPERATION Turning on the fi replace 1. Turn on the master switch and wait for a beep. 2. Press the ON button on the Command Center or turn on wall s...

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40 20306745 VWDV70 Series Gas Fireplace Logo Bar The Logo Bar contains the brand logo: Signature Com- mand System.  Initialization and Setting up Installing Batteries: Figure 61 The remote transmitter has two battery compartments, one on each en...

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20306745 41 VWDV70 Series Gas Fireplace Setting Privacy Code on Transmitter: Figure 62 The remote transmitter privacy code is preset in facto- ry. In the event of activation or interference from other nearby transmissions, change the code using the...

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42 20306745 VWDV70 Series Gas Fireplace 1. Press the ON/up button to turn on the fi replace. The fl ame icon on the LCD displays High. 2. Press the OFF/down button to decrease the fl ame height and turn off the fi replace. When the OFF/down ...

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20306745 43 VWDV70 Series Gas Fireplace NOTE: There will a 10 second delay for the fl ame adjust- ment when the fi replace is turned on. 1. When Set Temp. is 3° F or higher than Room Temp., fl ame height will be on High. 2. When Set Temp. is 2...

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44 20306745 VWDV70 Series Gas Fireplace TOUCH SCREEN REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION 4. After the signal is sent, the On/up and Off/down but- tons become fl ame height controller again. 5. When the light button is fl ashing, slide up and down on the ar...

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20306745 45 VWDV70 Series Gas Fireplace  Using the Mounting Base The transmitter comes with a mounting base which allows you to hang the transmitter on the wall. 1. Secure the mounting base on the wall with supplied screws. For best viewing angl...

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46 20306745 VWDV70 Series Gas Fireplace FUEL CONVERSION WARNING This conversion kit shall be installed by a quali- fi ed service agency in accordance with the man- ufacturer’s instructions and all applicable code and requirements of the authority...

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20306745 47 VWDV70 Series Gas Fireplace FUEL CONVERSION Control Board Figure 75 Remove Screw A/C Module Convert Control Board Table 1 Orifi ce Size Fuel Type Left Middle Right Burner Orifi ce LP 1.25 mm 1.2 mm #56 Burner Ori...

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48 20306745 VWDV70 Series Gas Fireplace CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE TESTING ENGINE / BURNER ASSEMBLY 1. Turn on the gas shut off valve. 2. Follow Lighting Instructions on the unit. Light the unit according to Homeowner’s Manual. Use soapy water t...

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20306745 49 VWDV70 Series Gas Fireplace CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE If the fl ame is blue and candle-like in appearance, adjust glass or add more glass over ports. NOTE: The type of installation, vent system confi guration, and wind effects may ca...

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50 20306745 VWDV70 Series Gas Fireplace TROUBLESHOOTING OPERATION Install batteries and/or plug in the AC board Flip the master switch (rocker switch) to the ON position Press the ON button on the Command Center FAULT No beep in about 8 s...

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20306745 51 VWDV70 Series Gas Fireplace REPLACEMENT PARTS FIREBOX COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES Ref. Description Qty. VWDV70 1. Bulb (35 Watt) 8 78D0007 2. Bulb Socket 8 73D4521K 3. Glass Frame Assembly 1 20303344 4. Junction Box Ass...

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52 20306745 VWDV70 Series Gas Fireplace REPLACEMENT PARTS SIGNATURE COMMAND SYSTEM & ENGINE 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 5 5 5 8 8 9 10 11a 12 13 14 9 9 10 10 11c 11b 15 16 17 18 19 20 15 15 18 19 21 22 23 24 25 33 21 21 26 27 29 30 31 32 ...

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20306745 53 VWDV70 Series Gas Fireplace REPLACEMENT PARTS SIGNATURE COMMAND SYSTEM & ENGINE Item Description Qty. VWDV70NTSC 1. Base Engine 1 20302845K 2. Gasket, Engine Base 1 20302866 3. Gasket, Access Panel 1 20302867 4. Assy...

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54 20306745 VWDV70 Series Gas Fireplace REPLACEMENT PARTS GLASS Ref. Description Qty. Part No. 1. Glass Set, Onyx 3 GKO 2. Glass Set, Diamond 3 GKD STONES 1. Stone M Black 6 20303041K 2. Stone M Sand 6 20303042K 3. Stone M ...

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20306745 55 VWDV70 Series Gas Fireplace HOT 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 7 8 10 VENTING COMPONENTS VENT COMPONENTS FOR 5" X 8"PIPE ...

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56 20306745 VWDV70 Series Gas Fireplace NOTE: Vertical Termination 1283 must not be used with this unit. Current Old Duravent Duravent or Vermont or Vermont Qty./ Castings Group Castings Group Selkirk Met...

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20306745 57 VWDV70 Series Gas Fireplace NOTE REGARDING VENTED PRODUCTS This product must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fi tter when installed within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Any residence with a direct vent product must have a...

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58 20306745 VWDV70 Series Gas Fireplace LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY LIFETIME WARRANTY The following components are warranted for the lifetime of the product, subject to proof of purchase: Firebox, Combustion Chamber, Heat Exchanger, Grate, Steel Burne...

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Based on CSA P.4.1-09 Effi ciency Ratings Model EnerGuide Ratings DOE Fireplace Effi ciency (%) (AFUE %) VWDV70NTSC 79.3 71.4 VWDV70PTSC 79.8* 77.5* *After conversion to LP. 149 Cleveland Drive • Paris, Kentucky 40361 www.vermontcas...