Kingsman MDVR38N, MDVR38LP, MDVL38LP, MDVR30N, MDVR30LP Installation Instructions Manual

Installation Instructions

Listed Certified for USA. and Canada

Certified to: ANSI Z21.50-1996/CGA 2.22-M96, CAN/CGA 2.17-M91

Model MDV38 Series - MDVR38N, MDVR38LP, MDVL38N, MDVL38LP
Model MDV30 Series - MDVR30N, MDVR30LP, MDVL30N, MDVL30LP

“Multi-Sided Direct Vent”

Decorative Gas Fireplace

Read this complete manual before beginning installation.

These instructions must be kept with the unit for future reference.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

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.

Extinguish any open flame.

Do not touch any electrical switch.

Do not use any phone in your building.

Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbour’s phone.

If you can not reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

KINGSMAN INDUSTRIES

A Division of R-Co. Inc.

2340 Logan Avenue

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R2R 2V3

Ph: [phone]

Warning: Improper installation, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, personal
injury or loss of life. Refer to this manual. Installation and service must be performed by a qualified
installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

Printed in Canada 08/01/04 Part #3800-MAN

Why does my fireplace or stove give off odour?

It is normal for your fireplace to give off some odour. This is due to the curing of the paint, adhesives,
silicones and any undetected oil from the manufacturing process as well as the finishing materials used
with the installations (e.g. marble, tile and the adhesives used to adhere this product to the walls can react
with heat and cause odours).

It is recommended that you burn your gas fireplace or stove for a minimum of four hours at a time with
the fan off after the curing of the paint has been completed. These odours can last upward to 40 hours of
burn time, keep burning at a minimum of four hours per use until odours dissipate.

About curing of the paint

Your stove or fireplace has been painted with the highest quality silicone stove paint. This paint dries
quickly in 15-20 minutes when first applied at the factory. However, due to the high temperature silicone
components, the paint will cure when heat is applied to the appliance as it is first used.
The following information applies to the curing process to get the paint fully hard and durable.

Fire the appliance four successive times for 10 minutes each firing and a 5 minute cool down between
each. Be aware during log and firebox paint curing that a white deposit may be developing on the inside
of the glass doors. It is important to remove this white deposit from the glass doors with an appropriate
cleaner to prevent build-up (such as Windex or a commercial fireplace glass cleaner).

• Babies, small children, pregnant women and pets should leave the area during the cure phase.

• Ventilate well, open doors and windows.

• Do not touch during curing.

Noise coming from the fireplace?

• Noise caused by metal expanding and contracting as it heats up and cools down, similar to the sound
produced by a furnace or heating duct. This noise does not affect the operation or longevity of your
fireplace.

PRE-INSTALLATION QUESTIONS and ANSWERS

Unit Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Locating Your Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Corner Installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

See-Thru Installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Peninsula Installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Clearance to Combustibles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Low Profile Enclosures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Installation & Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Operation & Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Fan Kit Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Door and Grill Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Bay Window Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Brick Panel Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Ember & Ash Bed Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Log Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17-18

Burner Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Lighting Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Gas Line Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Glass Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Vent Termination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Horizontal Venting Routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Vertical Venting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

General Vent Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-30

Parts Lists & Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31-32

Trouble Shooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Table of Contents

1

2

SEE - THRU UNIT

41.062"

PENINSULA UNIT

38.062"

TOP VIEW

20.687"

TOP VIEW

23.687"

.50"

.50"

CORNER UNIT R/H

38.062"

REAR

VIEW

16.125"

36.125"

16.125"

21.687"

15.50"

36.062"

29.75"

SIDE VIEW

END

VIEW

▼▼

▼

▼

32.625" 31.875"

UNIT DIMENSIONS:

3

TOP VIEW

PENINSULA

RIGHT CORNER

TOP VIEW

SEE THRU TOP

VIEW

20'-0"

6.0"

MIN.

MIN.

6.0"

ALL UNITS CAN BE VENTED VERTICAL

MAX. Horizontal Run

With Required Vertical Run

LEFT CORNER-

TOP VIEW

LEFT CORNER

TOP VIEW

MAX.

36.0"

LOCATING YOUR APPLIANCE

Horizontal Run

With Min. Vertical

Run

RIGHT BURNER SYSTEM

LEFT BURNER SYSTEM

LEFT BURNER SYSTEM

LEFT BURNER SYSTEM

RIGHT BURNER SYSTEM

RIGHT BURNER SYSTEM

LEFT BURNER SYSTEM

4

FRAMING

Using 2x4s frame to local building codes.
DO NOT install against a Vapour Barrier or Exposed
Insulation.

Framing measurements have been adjusted to
accommodate a 1/2" thick finished wall. FIGURE 1

Combustible materials may be installed flush with
the top and sides of fireplace.

It is not necessary to install a hearth with this
fireplace system. Objects placed in front of the
fireplace should be kept a minimum of 24" away from
the front face.

Fireplace bottom supplies you with two 6"x8"
holes. The use of these holes depends on valve
and Fireplace location on riser or upper floor.

FIREPLACE

ASSEMBLY

1. Mount Door Cover Figure #2. First apply a
small bead of High Heat Silicone to door seal.
Mount Door and screw into place, making sure that
Door is properly sealed.

2. Hang Heat Shield on top edge of fireplace,
and secure with self tapping screws. Heat
Shield must be centered allowing a 1/2"
clearance both sides of Fireplace for
finishing material.

3. The heat shield and rear
standoff are equipped with
nailing tabs. Level Fireplace and
nail or screw into place.

NOTE.

For Low Profile Enclosure Refer
to Page #11 for installation instructions.

CORNER L/H & R/H INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

R/H FIREPLACE SHOWN

FRAMING DETAIL

THROUGH Combustible WALL

11.0"

11.0"

MIN.

6.5"
MIN.

39.0"

MIN.

36.0"

SIDE FLUE
APPLICATION

REAR FLUE
APPLICATION

3.5" TYP.

L/H Framing

Instructions

NOTE 1

This UNIT is not

Load Bearing.

R/H Framing

Instructions

GAS LINE
R/H UNIT
BOTTOM
ENTRY

2.0" x 3.0"
Notch for
End gas
line entry

37.0"

37.0"

14.5"

6.0"

8.0"

2.5"

7.0"

23.75"

38.125"

4.188"

27.25"

27.25"

38.125"

25.875"

23.75"

42.0"
For Combustible

Enclosure Top.

FIGURE 1

FIGURE 2

REAR STAND OFF

COMPLETE WITH

NAILING TABS

HEAT

SHIELD

COMPLETE

WITH

NAILING

TABS

DOOR

COVER

HIGH HEAT

SILICONE

NAILING TABS

NOTE: Clearance to back of unit and/or sides of unit

framed into walls require 6” minimum clearance to com-

bustibles. We recommend using two (2 x 4) studs placed

against the wall as per framing diagrams. See Page 3 -

Locating your Appliance, for additional information.

5

FIGURE 3

BRICK PANEL INSTALLATION

1. Insert side Brick panel into place,
using Brick retaining clip position and
screw to top of firebox.

2. Install rear Brick panel, brick
retaining clip located at top.

NOTE!

For Log, Crushed Rock and Glowing

Ember installation refer to PAGE

16.

F

ACING MATERIAL

INSTALLATION

Facing material. Example DRYWALL
may be installed flush with top of
Fireplace.

Side facing to be installed to
standoffs only.

FIGURE 4

FIGURE 5

SIDE FLUE INSTALLATION

NOTE!

This UNIT is not

Load Bearing.

REAR FLUE INSTALLATION

NOTE!

This UNIT is not

Load Bearing.

SIDE BRICK

PANEL

REAR BRICK

PANEL

NOTE!

This UNIT is not

Load Bearing.

DRYWALL

BRICK

CLIP

6

FRAMING

Using 2x4s frame to local building codes.
DO NOT install against a Vapour Barrier or Exposed
Insulation.

Framing measurements have been adjusted to
accommodate a 1/2" thick finished wall. FIGURE 1

Combustible materials may be installed flush with top
of standoffs and sides of fireplace.

It is not necessary to install a hearth with this
fireplace system. Objects placed in front of the fireplace
should be kept a minimum of 24" away from the front face.

Gas line installation should be performed only after
Fireplace installation. Fireplace bottom supplies you with
two 6"x8" rectangular holes. The use of these holes
depends on valve and Fireplace location on riser or
upper floor.

SEE - THRU INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

FRAMING DETAIL

HORIZONTAL RUN

WITH MIN. VERTICAL RUN

THROUGH
Combustible
WALL

NOTE

For Low Profile Enclosure Refer
to Page #11 for installation
instructions.

11.0"

11.0"

5.0" MIN.

For Combustible

Enclosure Top

NOTE!

This UNIT is not

Load Bearing

MIN.

36.0"

FIGURE 1

FIGURE 2

SEE-THROUGH FIREPLACE SHOWN

FIREPLACE ASSEMBLY

1. Mount Door Cover Figure #2. First apply a
small bead of High Heat Silicone to door seal.
Mount Door and screw into place, making sure that
Door is properly sealed.

2. Hang Heat Shield on top edge of Fireplace,
and secure with self tapping screws. Heat
Shield must be centered allowing a 1/2"
clearance both sides of Fireplace for
finishing material.

3. The heat shield and rear
standoff are equipped with
nailing tabs. Level Fireplace and
nail or screw into place.

37.0"

2.5"

6.0"

11.062"

41.125"

20.625"

GAS LINE
R/H UNIT
BOTTOM
ENTRY

2.0" X 3.0"
NOTCH FOR
END GAS
ENTRY

GAS LINE
L/H UNIT

REAR STAND OFFS

COMPLETE WITH

NAILING TABS

DOOR

COVER

HIGH TEMP

SILICONE

NAILING TABS

HEAT
SHIELD

COMPLETE

WITH

NAILING

TABS

NOTE: Clearance to back of unit

and/or sides of unit framed into walls

require 6” minimum clearance to

combustibles. We recommend using

two (2 x 4) studs placed against the

wall as per framing diagrams. See

Page 3 - Locating your Appliance, for

additional information.

7

F

ACING MATERIAL INSTALLATION

Facing material. Example DRYWALL
may be installed Flush with top of
Fireplace.

Side facing to be installed to
standoffs only.

NOTE!

This UNIT is not

Load Bearing

Gyprock

Gyprock

8

FRAMING

Using 2x4s frame to local building codes.
DO NOT install against a Vapour Barrier or Exposed
Insulation.

Framing measurements have been adjusted to
accommodate a 1/2" thick finished wall. FIGURE 1

Combustible materials may be installed flush with top
and sides of fireplace.

It is not necessary to install a hearth with this
fireplace system. Objects placed in front of the fireplace
should be kept a minimum of 24" away from the front face.

Gas line installation should be performed only after
Fireplace installation. Fireplace bottom supplies you with
two 6"x8" rectangular holes. The use of these holes
depends on valve and Fireplace location on riser or upper
floor.

NOTE

Low profile enclosure 42.0" to 52.0"
must maintain a minimum clearance of
2" from top of 7.0" flex pipe and
insulation sleeve to bottom of combustible
enclosure top. Insulation sleeve
must be installed so that it covers 7.0"
flex pipe from fireplace up and to wall
sleeve.
Refer to Page #11 for any additional
information.

PENINSULA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

FRAMING DETAIL

HORIZONTAL RUN

WITH MIN. VERTICAL RUN

NOTE!

This UNIT is not

Load Bearing

MIN.

36.0"

FIGURE 1

THROUGH
Combustible
WALL

11.0"

11.0"

42.0" MIN.

For Combustible

Enclosure Top

INSULATION

SLEEVE

NAILING TABS

REAR STAND OFFS

COMPLETE WITH

NAILING TABS

2.5"

6.0"

11.062"

38.125"

37.0"

20.25"

GAS LINE
R/H UNIT
BOTTOM
ENTRY

2.0" X 3.0"
NOTCH FOR
END GAS
LINE ENTRY

GAS LINE
L/H UNIT

FIGURE 2

FIREPLACE

ASSEMBLY

Rear standoffs are equipped with
nailing tabs. Level Fireplace nail or screw
into place.

NOTE!

For Log, Crushed Rock and Glowing Ember
installation refer to PAGE 16.

NOTE: Clearance to back of unit and/or sides of unit

framed into walls require 6” minimum clearance to com-

bustibles. We recommend using two (2 x 4) studs placed

against the wall as per framing diagrams. See Page 3 -

Locating your Appliance, for additional information.

9

FACING MATERIAL INSTALLATION

Facing material. Example DRYWALL
may be installed Flush with top of
Fireplace.

Side facing to be installed to
standoffs only.

DRYWALL