Continental BCDV48P, BCDV48N User Manual

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TABLE of CONTENTS

PG 2-5 INTRODUCTION

Warranty

General Instructions General Information Care of Glass & Plated Parts

Installation overview

6 - 13 VENTING

Venting Lengths

Minimum Air Terminal Location Clearances Typical Minimum and Maximum Vent Lengths Special Vent Installations Venting Application Flow Chart Venting Speciﬁ cs Horizontal Termination

Vertical Termination

19 INSTALLATION

Wall and Ceiling Protection

Vent Heat Shield Installation Horizontal Installation Adjustable Firestop Installation Vertical Installation Using Flexible Vent Components Horizontal air terminal installations Vertical air terminal installations Fireplace Vent Connection Using Rigid Vent Components Restricting Vertical Vents Gas Installation Optional wall switch installation Mobile Home Installation

Framing Minimum Mantel and Enclosure Clearances

Nailing Tab Installation

19-20 FINISHING

Log Placement

Charcoal Embers Vermiculite Glowing Embers Logo Placement

Louvre Installation

OPTIONAL BLOWER INSTALLATION

21 OPTIONAL FAN INSTALLATION / GD36 THERMOSTATIC SENSOR CONTROL

22 OPERATION / MAINTENANCE

Operating Instructions

Maintenance

23 ADJUSTMENTS

Pilot Burner Adjustment

Venturi Adjustment

24-25 REPLACEMENTS

Ordering Replacement Parts

Replacement Parts Vent Kits Terminal Kits

Accessories

26-27 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

28 NOTES

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WARNING

• Do not burn wood or other materials in this fireplace.

• Adults and especially children should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperatures and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Supervise young children when they are in the same room as the fireplace.

• Clothing or other flammable material should not be placed on or near the fireplace.

• Due to high temperatures, the fireplace should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies.

• Ensure you have incorporated adequate safety measure to protect infants/toddlers from touching hot surfaces.

• Even after the fireplace is out, the glass and/or screen will remain hot for an extended period of time.

• Check with your local hearth specialty dealer for safety screens and hearth guards to protect children from hot surfaces. These screens and guards must be fastened to the floor.

• Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing must be replaced prior to operating the fireplace.

• It is imperative that the control compartments, burners and circulating blower and its passageway in the fireplace and venting system are kept clean. The fireplace and its venting system should be inspected before use and at least annually by a qualified service person. More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, etc. The fireplace area must be kept clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapours and liquids.

• Under no circumstances should this fireplace be modified.

• This fireplace must not be connected to a chimney flue pipe serving a separate solid fuel burning appliance.

• Do not use this fireplace if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the fireplace and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water.

• Do not operate the fireplace with the glass door removed, cracked or broken. Replacement of the glass should be done by a licensed or qualified service person.

• Do not strike or slam shut the fireplace glass door.

• This fireplace uses and requires a fast acting thermocouple. Replace only with a fast acting thermocouple supplied by Wolf Steel Ltd.

• Pressure relief doors must be kept closed while the fireplace is operating to prevent exhaust fumes containing carbon monoxide, from entering into the home. Temperatures of the exhaust escaping through these openings can also cause the surrounding combustible materials to overheat and catch fire.

• Only doors / optional fronts certified with the unit are to be installed on the appliance.

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CONTINENTAL® products are manufactured under the strict Standard of the world recognized

ISO 9001 : 2000 Quality Assurance Certificate. CONTINENTAL® products are designed with superior components and materials, assembled by trained craftsmen who take great pride in their work. The burner and valve assembly are leak and test-fired at a quality test station. Once assembled the complete fireplace is thoroughly inspected by a qualified technician before packaging to ensure that you, the customer, receives the quality product that you expect from WOLF STEEL Ltd..

CONTINENTAL® GAS FIREPLACE PRESIDENT'S LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY

The following materials and workmanship in your new The following materials and workmanship in your new

The following materials and workmanship in your new

The following materials and workmanship in your new The following materials and workmanship in your new

warranted against defects for as long as you own the fireplace. This covers: combustionwarranted against defects for as long as you own the fireplace. This covers: combustion

warranted against defects for as long as you own the fireplace. This covers: combustion

warranted against defects for as long as you own the fireplace. This covers: combustionwarranted against defects for as long as you own the fireplace. This covers: combustion chamber, heat exchanger, stainless steel burner, phazer™ logs and embers, ceramic glasschamber, heat exchanger, stainless steel burner, phazer™ logs and embers, ceramic glass

chamber, heat exchanger, stainless steel burner, phazer™ logs and embers, ceramic glass

chamber, heat exchanger, stainless steel burner, phazer™ logs and embers, ceramic glasschamber, heat exchanger, stainless steel burner, phazer™ logs and embers, ceramic glass (thermal breakage only), gold plated parts against tarnishing, porcelainized enamelled compo-(thermal breakage only), gold plated parts against tarnishing, porcelainized enamelled compo-

(thermal breakage only), gold plated parts against tarnishing, porcelainized enamelled compo-

(thermal breakage only), gold plated parts against tarnishing, porcelainized enamelled compo-(thermal breakage only), gold plated parts against tarnishing, porcelainized enamelled components and aluminium extrusion trims.nents and aluminium extrusion trims.

nents and aluminium extrusion trims.

nents and aluminium extrusion trims.nents and aluminium extrusion trims.

Electrical (110V and millivolt) components and wearable parts such as blowers, gas valves,Electrical (110V and millivolt) components and wearable parts such as blowers, gas valves,

Electrical (110V and millivolt) components and wearable parts such as blowers, gas valves,

Electrical (110V and millivolt) components and wearable parts such as blowers, gas valves,Electrical (110V and millivolt) components and wearable parts such as blowers, gas valves,

thermal switch, switches, wiring, remote controls, igniter, gasketing, and pilot assembly arethermal switch, switches, wiring, remote controls, igniter, gasketing, and pilot assembly are

thermal switch, switches, wiring, remote controls, igniter, gasketing, and pilot assemb

thermal switch, switches, wiring, remote controls, igniter, gasketing, and pilot assembly arethermal switch, switches, wiring, remote controls, igniter, gasketing, and pilot assembly are covered and covered and

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covered and covered and first year of the limited warranty.first year of the limited warranty.

first year of the limited warranty.

first year of the limited warranty.first year of the limited warranty.

Any labour related to warranty repair is not covered.Any labour related to warranty repair is not covered.

Any labour related to warranty repair is not covered.

Any labour related to warranty repair is not covered.Any labour related to warranty repair is not covered.

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CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS

WOLF STEEL LTD. warrants its products against manufacturing defects to the original purchaser only -- i.e., the individual or legal entity (registered customer) whose name appears on the warranty registration card filed with WOLF STEEL Ltd. -- provided that the purchase was made through an authorized CONTINENTAL® dealer and is subject to the following conditions and limitations:

This factory warranty is nontransferable and may not be extended whatsoever by any of our representatives.

The gas fireplace must be installed by a licenced, authorized service technician or contractor. Installation must be done in accordance with the installation instructions included with the product and all local and national building and fire codes.

This limited warranty does not cover damages caused by misuse, lack of maintenance, accident, alterations, abuse or neglect and parts installed from other manufacturers will nullify this warranty.

This limited warranty further does not cover any scratches, dents, corrosion or discolouring caused by excessive heat, abrasive and chemical cleaners nor chipping on porcelain enamel parts, mechanical breakage of PHAZER™ logs and embers, nor any venting components used in the installation of the fireplace.

WOLF STEEL Ltd. warrants its stainless steel burners against defects in workmanship and material for life, subject to the following conditions: During the first 10 years WOLF STEEL Ltd. will replace or repair the defective parts at our option free of charge. From 10 years to life, WOLF STEEL LTD. will provide replacement burners at 50% of the current retail price.

In the first year only, this warranty extends to the repair or replacement of warranted parts which are defective in material or workmanship provided that the product has been operated in accordance with the operation instructions and under normal conditions.

After the first year, with respect to this President's Limited Lifetime Warranty, WOLF STEEL LTD. may, at its discretion, fully discharge all obligations with respect to this warranty by refunding to the original warranted purchaser the wholesale price of any warranted but defective part(s).

WOLF STEEL Ltd. will not be responsible for installation, labour, or any other costs or expenses related to the reinstallation of a warranted part, and such expenses are not covered by this warranty.

Notwithstanding any provisions contained in this President's Limited Lifetime Warranty, WOLF STEEL’S responsibility under this warranty is defined as above and it shall not in any event extend to any incidental, consequential or indirect damages.

This warranty defines the obligations and liability of WOLF STEEL Ltd. with respect to the CONTINENTAL® gas fireplace and any other warranties expressed or implied with respect to this product, its components or accessories are excluded.

WOLF STEEL Ltd. neither assumes, nor authorizes any third party to assume, on its behalf, any other liabilities with respect to the sale of this product. WOLF STEEL Ltd. will not be responsible for: over-firing, downdrafts, spillage caused by environmental conditions such as rooftops, buildings, nearby trees, hills, mountains, inadequate vents or ventilation, excessive venting configurations, insufficient makeup air, or negative air pressures which may or may not be caused by mechanical systems such as exhaust fans, furnaces, clothes dryers, etc.

Any damages to fireplace, combustion chamber, heat exchanger, brass trim or other component due to water, weather damage, long periods of dampness, condensation, damaging chemicals or cleaners will not be the responsibility of WOLF STEEL Ltd.

The bill of sale or copy will be required together with a serial number and a model number when making any warranty claims from your authorized dealer. The warranty registration card must be returned within fourteen days to register the warranty.

WOLF STEEL Ltd. reserves the right to have its representative inspect any product or part thereof prior to honouring any warranty claim.

ALL SPECIFICATIONS AND DESIGNS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE DUE TO ON-GOING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENTS. CONTINENTAL® IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF WOLF STEEL LTD. PATENTS U.S. 5.303.693.801 - CAN. 2.073.411, 2.082.915. © WOLF STEEL LTD.

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

THIS GAS FIREPLACE SHOULD BE INSTALLED AND SERVICED BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER to conform with local codes. In absence

of local codes, install the BCDV48 to the current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, or the current CAN/CGA B149, Installation Codes.

Installation practices vary from region to region and it is important to know the speciﬁ cs that apply to your area, ie: in Massachusetts State:

• The ﬁ replace damper must be removed or welded in the open position prior to installation of a ﬁ replace insert or gas log.

• The appliance off valve must be a “T” handle gas cock.

• The ﬂ exible connector must not be longer than 36".

• The appliance is not approved for installation in a bedroom or bathroom unless unit is direct-vent.

• WARNING: This product must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter when installed within the common wealth of Massachusetts.

Mobile home installation must conform with local codes or in the absence of local codes, install to the current standard for gas equipped mobile housing CAN/CSA ZA240 MH Series in Canada or the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280, or the Fire Safety Criteria for Manufactured Home Installations, Sites and Communities Standard ANSI/NFPA 501A in the United States.

The ﬁ replace and its individual shut off valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa). The ﬁ replace must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shut off valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).

When the ﬁ replace is installed directly on carpeting, vinyl tile or other combustible material other than wood ﬂ ooring, the ﬁ replace shall be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth.

If the optional fan or blower is installed, the junction box must be electrically connected and grounded in accordance with local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the current CSA C22.1 CANADIAN ELECTRICAL CODE in Canada or the ANSI/NFPA 70 NATIONAL

ELECTRICAL CODE in the United States.

GENERAL INFORMATION

FOR YOUR SATISFACTION, THIS FIREPLACE HAS BEEN TESTFIRED TO ASSURE ITS OPERATION AND QUALITY! Maximum input

is 36,000 BTU/hr for natural gas and 36,000 BTU/hr for propane. When the ﬁ replace is installed at elevations above 4,500ft, and in the absence of speciﬁ c recommendations from the local authority having jurisdiction, the certiﬁ ed high altitude input rating shall be reduced at the rate of 4% for each additional 1,000ft.

Maximum output is 23,500 BTU/hr at an efﬁ ciency of 65%. The maximum A.F.U.E. (annual fuel utilization efﬁ ciency) rating is 62%.

Minimum inlet gas supply pressure is 4.5" water column for natural gas and 11" water column for propane. Maximum inlet gas pressure is 7" water column for natural gas and 13" water column for propane. Manifold pressure under ﬂ ow conditions is 3.5" water column for natural gas and 10" water column for propane.

This ﬁ replace is approved for bathroom, bedroom and bed-sitting room installations and is suitable for mobile home installation.

No external electricity (110 volts or 24 volts) is required for the gas system operation.

Expansion / contraction noises during heating up and cooling down cycles are normal and are to be expected.

CARE OF GLASS, AND PLATED PARTS

Do not use abrasive cleaners to clean plated parts. Buff lightly with a clean dry cloth. The BCDV48 is factory equipped with tempered glass. The glass thickness is 3/16". Use only replacement glass available from your Continental® dealer. DO NOT SUBSTITUTE MATERIALS. Clean the glass after the ﬁ rst 10 hours of operation with a recommended gas ﬁ replace glass cleaner. Thereafter clean

as required. DO NOT CLEAN GLASS WHEN HOT! If the glass is not kept clean permanent discolouration and / or blemishes may result.

Use only accessories designed for and listed with your spe-

ciﬁ c ﬁ replace.

Provide adequate ventilation air. Provide adequate accessibility clearance for servicing and operating the ﬁ replace. Never obstruct the front opening of the ﬁ replace.

For safe and proper operation of the ﬁ replace follow the venting instruction exactly.

Deviation from the minimum vertical vent length can create difﬁ culty in burner start-up and/or carboning.

Provide a means for visually checking the vent connection to the ﬁ replace after the ﬁ replace is installed.

In order to avoid the possibility of exposed insulation or vapour barrier coming in contact with the ﬁ replace body, it is recommended that the walls of the ﬁ replace enclosure be 'ﬁ nished', (i.e. drywall/sheetrock) as would any other outside wall of the home. This will ensure that clearance to combustibles is maintained within the cavity.

Vent lengths that pass through unheated spaces (attics, garages, crawl spaces) should be insulated with the insulation wrapped in a protective sleeve to minimize condensation.

Objects placed in front of the ﬁ replace must be kept a minimum of 48" away from the front face of the unit.

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INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

FIGURE 1

FIGURE 2

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VENTING

For safe and proper operation of the ﬁ replace follow the venting instruction exactly. Deviation from the minimum vertical vent length can create difﬁ culty in burner start-up and/or carboning. Provide a means for visually checking the vent connection to the ﬁ replace after the ﬁ replace is installed. Vent lengths that pass through unheated spaces (attic, garages, crawl spaces) should be insulated with the insulation wrapped in a protective sleeve to minimize condensation.

VENTING LENGTHS

Use only Wolf Steel, Simpson Dura-Vent, Selkirk Direct Temp or American Metal Amerivent venting components.Minimum and

maximum vent lengths, for both horizontal and vertical installations, and air terminal locations for either system are set out in this manual and must be adhered to. For Simpson Dura-Vent, Selkirk Direct Temp

and American Metal Amerivent, follow the installation procedure provided with the venting components.

All outer pipe joints of these venting systems must be sealed using Red RTV Hight Temperature Sealant.

Wolf Steel, Simpson Dura-Vent, Selkirk Direct Temp and American Metal Amerivent venting systems must not be combined.

A starter adaptor must be used and may be purchased from the corresponding supplier:

Supplier 5&8 ZC

Dura-Vent W175-0170 Amerivent 4DSC-N2 Direct Temp 5DT-AA

For Simpson Dura-Vent, Selkirk Direct Temp and American Metal Amerivent, follow the installation procedure found on the website for your venting supplier: VENTING SUPPLIER WEBSITE ADDRESS

Simpson Dura-Vent www.duravent.com Selkirk Direct Temp www.selkirkcorp.com American Metal Amerivent www.americanmetalproducts.com

When using Wolf Steel venting components, use only approved Wolf Steel rigid / ﬂ exible components with the following termination kits: WALL TERMINAL KIT GD422, or 1/12 TO 7/12 PITCH ROOF TER- MINAL KIT GD410, 8/12 TO 12/12 ROOF TERMINAL KIT GD411, FLAT ROOF TERMINAL KIT GD412 or PERISCOPE KIT GD401 (for wall penetration below grade). With ﬂ exible venting, in conjunction with the various terminations, use either the 5 foot vent kit GD420 or the 10 foot vent kit GD430.

It is recommended to attach the Wolf Steel 45º rigid adaptor directly to the unit when terminating horizontally off the back of the unit. This must be done before attaching the desired vent system. Once this transition has been made, venting systems must not be combined.

These vent kits allow for either horizontal or vertical venting of the ﬁ replace. FIGURES 3 & 4. The maximum allowable horizontal run is 20 feet. The maximum allowable vertical vent length is 40 feet. The maximum number of 5" vent connections is two horizontally or three vertically (excluding the ﬁ replace and the air terminal connections) when using aluminium ﬂ exible venting.

When terminating vertically, restrictor plate W500-0205 must be installed. (Refer to Restricting Vertical Vents).

For optimum flame appearance and fireplace performance, keep the vent length and number of elbows to a minimum.

The air terminal must remain unobstructed at all times. Examine the air terminal at least once a year to verify that it is unobstructed and undamaged.

Purge all gas lines with the glass door of the fireplace removed. Assure that a continuous gas flow is at the burner before reinstalling the door.

Under extreme vent configurations, allow several minutes (5-15) for the flame to stabilize after ignition.

A terminal shall not terminate directly above a sidewalk or paved driveway which is located between two single family dwellings and serves both dwellings. Local codes or regulations may require different clearances.

Do not allow the inside liner to bunch up on horizontal or vertical runs and elbows. Keep it pulled tight. A 1¼" air gap all around between the inner liner and outer liner is required for safe operation. Use a firestop when penetrating interior walls, floor or ceiling.

HORIZONTAL VENT SECTIONS: A minimum clearance of 2" all around the vent pipe in all horizontal runs to combustibles is required. Use ﬁ restop spacer W010-1778 (supplied).

VERTICAL VENT SECTIONS: A minimum of 1" all around the vent pipe on all vertical runs to combustibles is required. Use ﬁ restop

spacer W500-0028 (not supplied)

Horizontal runs may have a 0" rise per foot in all cases using Wolf Steel rigid or flexible vent components or Simpson Dura-Vent, Selkirk Direct Temp or American Metal Amerivent vent components.

For optimum performance it is recommended that all horizontal runs have a 1" rise per foot when using Wolf Steel flexible vent components.

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MINIMUM AIR TERMINAL LOCATION CLEARANCES

FIGURE 3

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TYPICAL MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM VENT LENGTHS

NOTE: When terminating vertically, the restrictor plate W500-

0205 must be installed. Refer to Restricting Vertical Vents.

FIGURES 4 a-b

SPECIAL VENT INSTALLATIONS

PERISCOPE TERMINATION

Use only GD401 periscope kit to locate the air termination above grade. The periscope must be installed so that when ﬁ nal grading is completed, the bottom air slot is located a minimum of 12" above grade.

FIGURE 5

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VENTING APPLICATION FLOW CHART

HORIZONTAL

TERMINATION

vertical rise is equal to or greater than the horizontal run horizontal

run + vertical rise to maximum of 40 feet

vertical rise is less than horizontal run

horizontal run + vertical rise to maximum of

24.75 feet

4.2 times the vertical rise equal to or greater than the horizontal run

VERTICAL

TERMINATION

vertical rise is equal to or greater than the horizontal run

horizontal run + vertical rise to maximum of 40 feet

vertical rise is less than horizontal run

horizontal run + vertical rise to maximum of 40 feet

3 times the vertical rise equal to or greater than the horizontal run

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