WARNING:If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
-Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
-Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the
gas supplier.
This appliance may be installed as an OEM installation in a manufactured (mobile) home and must be
installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and the manufactured home construction
and safety standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280.
This appliance is only for use with the type(s) of gas indicated on the rating plate. A conversion kit is
supplied with the appliance.
21 DV RV Fireplace Manual
Installer:After installation give this manual to the home-owner and
explain operation of this heater.
Copyright 2004, T.I. $10.00 100-01158 4040927
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2Introduction
Introduction
We welcome you as a new owner of a 21 DV RV gas fireplace. In purchasing this fireplace you
have joined the growing ranks of concerned individuals whose selection of an energy system
reflects both a concern for the environment and aesthetics. It is one of the finest home heaters the
world over. This manual will explain the installation, operation, and maintenance of this fireplace.
Please familiarize yourself with the Owner's Manual before operating your heater and save the
manual for future reference. Included are helpful hints and suggestions that will make the
operation and maintenance of your new fireplace an easier and more enjoyable experience. We
offer our continual support and guidance to help you achieve the maximum benefit and enjoyment
from your heater.
Important Information
No other 21 DV gas fireplace has the same serial
number as yours. The serial number is below and to
the left of the gas control valve.
This serial number will be needed in case you
require service of any type.
Model: 21 DV RV Fireplace
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
Purchased From:
Mail your Warranty Card Today, and
Save Your Bill of Sale.
To receive full warranty coverage, you will
need to show evidence of the date you
purchased your heater. Do not mail your
Bill of Sale to us.
We suggest that you attach your Bill of
Sale to this page so that you will have all
the information you need in one place
should the need for service or information
occur.
o not touch any electrical switch or plug or unplug anything
pen windows and vacate building
all gas supplier from neighbor's house, if not reached, call fire department
This unit must be installed by a qualified installer to prevent the possibility of an
explosion. Your dealer will know the requirements in your area and can inform you
of those people considered qualified. The room heater should be inspected and
cleaned 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 instructions in this manual must be strictly adhered to. Do not use makeshift
methods or compromise in the installation. Improper installation will void the
warranty and safety listing.
Look for this label:
For LPG only | Pout 11” W.C.
If the label is present, the
heater is equipped for LP
(propane). If the label is
absent, the heater is equipped
for NG (natural gas).
This heater is either approved for natural
gas (NG) or for propane (LP). Burning the
incorrect fuel will void the warranty and
safety listing and may cause an extreme
safety hazard. Direct questions about the
type of fuel used to your dealer. Check the
label and flame adjust knob on the gas
control valve.
Ok
Gas
Contact your local buildin
officials to obtain a permit and
information on any installation
restrictions or inspection
requirements in your area.
Notify your insurance
company of this heater as
well.
It is imperative that control
compartments, screens, or
circulating air passageways of
the heater be kept clean and
free of obstructions. These
areas provide the air necessary
for safe operation.
Do not store or use gasoline or
other flammable liquids in the
vicinity of this heater.
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If the flame becomes sooty,
dark orange in color, or
extremely tall, do not operate
the heater. Call your dealer
and arrange for proper
servicing.
Do not operate the heater if it is
not operating properly in any
fashion or if you are uncertain.
Call your dealer for a full
explanation of your heater and
what to expect.
Do not operate if any portion of
the heater was submerged in
water or if any corrosion occurs.
Immediately call a qualified
service technician to inspect
the appliance and to replace
any part of the control system
and any gas control that has
been under water.
Do not place clothing or other
flammable items on or near
the heater. Because this
heater can be controlled by a
thermostat there is a possibility
of the heater turning on and
igniting any items placed on
or near it.
The viewing glass should be
opened only for lighting the
pilot or conducting service. Do
not operate with cracked,
broken, or removed glass.
Any safety screen or guard
removed for servicing must be
replaced prior to operating the
heater.
Operate the heater accordin
to the instructions included in
this manual.
If the main burners do not start
correctly turn the gas off at the
gas control valve and call your
dealer for service.
Light the heater using the builtin piezo igniter. Do not use
matches or any other external
device to light your heater.
Allow the heater to cool before
carrying out any maintenance
or cleaning.
Never remove, replace, modify
or substitute any part of the
heater unless instructions are
given in this manual. All other
work must be done by a trained
technician. Don't modify or
replace orifices.
The pilot flame must contact
the thermopile and
thermocouple (see the
illustration to the left). If it does
not, turn the gas control valve
to "OFF" and call your dealer.
This unit is not for use with
solid fuel
Do not place anything inside
the firebox (except the
included fiber logs).
If the fiber logs become
damaged, replace with Travis
Industries log set.
Do not touch the hot surfaces
of the heater. Educate all
children of the danger of a
high-temperature heater.
Young children should be
supervised when they are in
the same room as the heater.
Instruct everyone in the house
how to shut gas off to the
appliance and at the gas main
shutoff valve. The gas main
shutoff valve is usually next to
the gas meter or propane tank
and requires a wrench to shut
off.
This
Manual
Do not throw this manual away.
This manual has important
operating and maintenance
instructions that you will need
at a later time. Always follow
the instructions in this manual.
Travis Industries, Inc. grants
no warranty, implied or stated,
for the installation or
maintenance of your heater,
and assumes no
responsibility of any
consequential damage(s).
Approximate Heating Capacity (in square feet)*Up to 650Up to 650
Maximum BTU Input Per Hour16,50016,500
Minimum BTU Output on Low10,5009,380
Steady State Efficiency** (with blowers on)Up to 77.2%Up to 74.5%
AFUE (Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency)63%60.7%
*Heating capacity will vary with floor plan, insulation, and outside temperature.
**Efficiency rating is a product thermal efficiency rating determined under continuous
operation independent of installed system.
Dimensions
The lifting handles
may be rotated down.
1-3/4”
27-1/4”
12-5/8” (Includes
Stand-Offs)
20-1/8”
4-7/8”
See “Gas Line
Requirements” for details
on the gas inlet.
34-1/8”
FACE DIMENSIONS
Bed & Breakfast
Arch Radius =
15-3/4”
21-1/8”
The bottom of the face is
flush with the base of the
fireplace when installed.
35-1/2”
Looking Glass
36-3/4”
NOTE: The bottom of the face
is 1-1/4” below the base of the
fireplace when installed.
• Failure to follow all of the requirements may result in property damage, bodily
injury, or even death.
• This heater must be installed by a qualified installer who has gone through a
training program for the installation of direct vent gas appliances.
• This appliance must be installed in accordance with all local codes, if any; if not,
follow ANSI Z223.1 and NFPA 54(88).
• In Manufactured or Mobile Homes must conform with Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280, or, when such a
standard is not applicable, the Standard for Manufactured Home Installations,
ANSI/NCSBCS A225.1. This appliance may be installed in Manufactured Housing
only after the home is site located.
• The fireplace is designed to operate on natural gas, or propane (LP).
• All exhaust gases must be vented outside the structure of the living-area.
Combustion air is drawn from outside the living-area structure.
• Notify your insurance company before hooking up this fireplace.
• The requirements listed below are divided into sections. All requirements must
be met simultaneously. The order of installation is not rigid – the qualified
installer should follow the procedure best suited for the installation.
Packing List
• Propane Conversion Kit
• Log Set
• Glass Latch Key (to un-latch glass frame)
Additional Items Required
• Faceplate
• Direct Vent (Simpson Dura-Vent Ph. # 800 835-4429)
Insulation or drywall must not
fill the 1/2" gap around the
sides of the fireplace.
Drywall
1" Min.
(from face)
See the section
"Gas Line Installation"
Recommended Installation Procedure
1. Frame the opening for the fireplace. Make sure to allow for vent installation.
2. If the facing is 1/2" or 7/8" thick (most common), secure the fireplace to the framing with
the nailing brackets (see "Nailing Brackets" for details).
NOTE: If the facing is not 1/2" or 7/8" thick, follow the directions below:
Place a strip of facing material to both sides of the fireplace opening (NOTE: the strips will
be removed after the fireplace is secured). The facing thickness must represent the total
thickness of the finished facing (e.g.: If tile is to be used, include the thickness of the
backboard, tile, and tile adhesive). Insert the fireplace into the framing. Slide it back until
the front edge of the nailing brackets are flush with the facing material. Secure the
fireplace using the plates located along the base of the fireplace.
The fireplace requires a 1/2" space between the fireplace and the framing members (or other
materials) along the sides and back of the fireplace. The stand-offs (and nailing brackets) may
contact the framing members but no material may be placed into the 1/2" space.
Vent Clearances:
1" to the sides, 1" below, and 3" above
the vent to combustibles.
Center of Rear Vent
Firestop
(required)
27-1/4"
HINT: we recommend reinforcing the
upper corners of the fireplace opening.
4-3/4"
3-5/8"
Thermostat or Remote
Control Wire (either side)
WARNING: A cut-out for the gas line
will be required on the framing. See
the dimensions on page 6 and "Gas
Line Connection" for details.
20-1/4"
34-1/4"
Route the electrical line to a position
to the right rear of the fireplace.
12-3/4"
NOTE: The rear vent may require extra
clearance - make sure to accommodate the
vent when determining the framing.
• Fireplace must be installed on a level surface capable of supporting the fireplace and vent
• Fireplace must be placed directly on wood or non-combustible surface (not on linoleum or
carpet)
•This heater may be placed in a bedroom. Please be aware of the large amount of heat this
appliance produces when determining a location.
Clearances
•When installed, walls in front of the fireplace must be a minimum 1" to the side of the
faceplate.
•Due to the high temperature, the heater should be located out of traffic and away from furniture
and draperies.
•Fireplace must be placed so the vents below and above the glass do not become blocked
There are three nailing brackets on the
fireplace. Follow the directions below
to prepare the nailing brackets. Once
in place, nail or screw the nailing
brackets to the framing.
1/2” Facing
For installations using
1/2” facing (1/2” drywall
or other facing) fold the
larger tab out 90°.
7/8” to 1” Facing
For installations using 1”
facing (1/2” drywall with
3/8” tile, 7/8” tile, etc.)
fold the shorter tab out
90°.
TOP VIEW
Framing
Fireplace
NOTE: When installed, there must be a minimum
1/8” gap between the face and facing.
TOP VIEW
Fireplace
1/8"
NOTE: When installed, there must be a minimum
1/8” gap between the face and facing.
A typical 45° installation
uses the framing
dimensions shown in the
illustration to the right
(NOTE: all clearances still
apply).
NOTE: When using a 45°
elbow and venting directly
to the rear, use the
venting configuration
outlined in "Horizontal
Termination with 45°
Elbow - (NG or LP)" on
page 21.
The recommended
dimensions shown to the
right allow additional
space, easing gas line
and electrical
connections.
6-1/2" Recommended
6" Typical
NOTE: Max, 12"
Section.
37" Min.
37-1/2" Recommended
Minimum 1" Clearance
1/2" Nailing Brackets
Raised Fireplaces
NOTE: The Looking Glass
Face requires a raised
fireplace - see
"Dimensions" for
details.
•The fireplace (and hearth,
if desired) may be placed
on a platform designed to
support the fireplace (125
Lbs.) and vent.
•The fireplace may not be
raised so as to place the
ceiling in front of the
fireplace within 57" of the
base of the fireplace.
THIS PRODUCT MUST BE INSTALLED BY A LICENSED PLUMBER OR GAS FITTER WHEN INSTALLED WITHIN
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
OTHER MASSACHUSETTS CODE REQUIREMENTS:
• Flexible connector must not be longer than 36 inches.
• Shutoff valve must be a “T” handle gas cock.
• Only direct vent sealed combustion products are approved for bedrooms or bathrooms.
• Fireplace dampers must be removed or welded in the open position prior to the installation of a fireplace insert or gas
log.
•The gas line must be installed in accordance with all local codes, if any; if not, follow ANSI
223.1 and the requirements listed below.
•The fireplace and gas control valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping during
any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psig. For pressures under 1/2
psig, isolate the gas supply piping by closing the manual shutoff valve.
•Leak test all gas line joints and the gas control valve prior to and after starting the fireplace.
Gas Line Location
•The gas inlet is located on the left side. It may be re-located to the base of the fireplace (see “Optional Gas
Line Location” on the following page).
Left Side InletBase Mounted Gas Inlet
The left side gas inlet is
located 2-7/8" above the
base of the fireplace.
7-1/8"
Gas Line (1/2" M.P.T.)
1/2" F.P.T.
4-3/8"
NOTE: a 3" diameter hole is
required to provide clearance for
the gas inlet screws.
The base mounted gas
inlet is flush with the
base of the fireplace.
8-1/4"
Fuel
•This fireplace is designed either for natural gas or for propane (but not for both). Check the sticker on the top of
the gas control valve to make sure the correct fuel is used (see illustration on page 4).
Gas Line Connection
•Installation must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier (In Massachusetts
Position the gas inlet assembly over the hole in the
c
baseplate and secure using the screws removed in
step “a” (NOTE: bend the flex tube as shown below this will ease in positioning of the gas inlet assembly).
a
side of the fireplace.
HINT: remove the
control cover for
easier access.
Secure the cover plate to the access cover with the
d
nuts removed in step “b”. Secure the access cover to
the fireplace with the screws removed in step “a”.
Remove the cover plate on the bottom
b
of the fireplace (save these nuts).
5/16" Wrench
Electrical Connection
• Make sure the household breaker is shut off prior to working on any electrical lines.
• The fireplace must be properly grounded in accordance with local codes (or ANSI/NFPA 70-1987)
• The electrical line must be 14 gauge, and supply 120 Volts at 60 Hz (2 Amps)
Electrical Line Location
Optional Location
Standard Location
10-1/2"
Front of Fireplace
The optional electrical inlet is flush
with the base of the fireplace.
10-1/2"
8"
NOTE: a 3-1/2" diameter hole is required to
provide clearance for the electrical inlet screws.
•The gas appliance and vent system must be vented directly to the outside of the building, and
never be attached to a chimney serving a separate solid fuel or gas-burning appliance. Each
direct vent gas appliance must use it's own separate vent system.
Vent Clearances
•The vent must maintain the required clearance to combustible materials to prevent a fire. Do
not fill air spaces with insulation.
Sides1"
Above3"
Below Horizontal or 45° Section1"
Use a firestop when
passing through any
Min. 3" Clearance
Above the Vent
wall (WARNING: some
firestops provide a 1"
clearance above the
vent -- 3" is required for
this heater).
Min. 1" Clearance to
the side of vent
1" Clearance to the sides
after the first firestop.
Use a firestop whenever
passing through a
ceiling, enclosure or
floor penetration.
Altitude Considerations
•This heater has been tested at altitudes ranging from sea level to 8,000 feet (2,400 M). In this testing we
have found that the heater, with its standard orifice, burns correctly with just an air shutter adjustment.
•Failure to adjust the air shutter properly may lead to improper combustion which can create a safety hazard.
Consult your dealer or installer if you suspect an improperly adjusted air shutter.
Approved Vent
•Use 8" diameter Model GS Direct Vent manufactured by Simpson Dura-Vent only. Follow the
installation instructions included with the vent. For the nearest Simpson Dura-Vent supplier,
call (800) 835-4429.
•Always use the high-wind termination (if applicable).
into the appliance to
adjust the flow rate of
exhaust gases. This
ensures proper
combustion for all vent
configurations.
Depending upon the
vent configuration, you
may be required to
adjust the restrictor
position. The charts for
acceptable vent
configurations detail the
correct vent restrictor
position.
Adjustment Bracket
This restrictor is in position 1
(factory setting).
Restrictor Position
To adjust, lift the adjustment plate and
pull it forward
To Access the Restrictor:
Remove the face (with the stove
cool).
This restrictor is in position 6.
To Adjust the Restrictor:
1
Determine the correct restrictor position (see the charts under "Approved
Vent Configurations" - the factory position is #1).
2
Lift up the adjustment plate and move it so the correct notch falls into the
slot on the adjustment bracket.
Remove the
b
diffuser plate.
Adjustment
Plate
# 7
# 6
etc...
# 2
Diffuser Plate
•Certain vent configurations require
the diffuser plate to be removed. It
is located in the firebox, behind a
baffle above the burner (remove the
firebox liner first - see page 52).
Refer to the charts for approved vent
configurations to determine if the
diffuser plate requires removal.