Page 2 - ChateauTM; Table of Contents
2 Chateau™ 20006081 Please read the installation & operating instructions before using this 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 t...
Page 3 - Installation & Operating Instructions; Locating Your Fireplace
3 Chateau™ 20006081 Y E A B C D F Y B X LU584-1 Locating unit 2/4/99 djt This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located, manufactured home or mobile home, where not prohibited by local codes. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. Th...
Page 4 - Fireplace Dimensions - DVT38
4 Chateau™ 20006081 Rough Opening Width ����� " (1114mm) Rough Opening Height Rough Opening Depth 37 ��� " (962mm) ����� " (876mm) 54" (1372mm) 76 ��� " (1 94 0m m) 8 ��� " Dia. (213mm) 11" Dia. (279mm) 49 ��� " (1257mm) 10" (254mm) 3 ��� " (86mm) 33 ��� "...
Page 5 - Hearth; Combustible mantel minimum installation.; mantal chart; Mantel Chart; Mantel; Combustible mantel leg minimum installation.
5 Chateau™ 20006081 Appliance Top Standoffs .............................................0” (0mm) Bottom ........................................................0” (0mm) Side Standoffs ............................................0” (0mm) Back Standoffs ...........................................0” (...
Page 6 - Framing and Finishing; nailing flanges; Valve box assembly location.
6 Chateau™ 20006081 Framing and Finishing NOTE: The valve box assembly must be installed in the same room as the fireplace. 1. Choose the unit location. 2. The unit is shipped with four (4) nailing flanges mounted to the sides near the front corners. (Fig. 5) 3. Frame the fireplace with a header across...
Page 7 - When purging gas line the front glass must; component box framing; Gas Inlet and Manifold Pressures; GAS; Certified To; Vented Gas Fireplace; High Elevations; Input ratings are shown in BTU per hour and are; ment, alteration, service or maintenance; Gas Line Installation
7 Chateau™ 20006081 When purging gas line the front glass must be removed.A gas shut off valve must be installed on the gas pipe line going into the appliance within easy access. The gas pipeline can be brought in through the bottom right side of the valve box assembly. The gas line connection can b...
Page 8 - Electronic Gas Control Valve; INSTA VENT FREE; Typical gas supply installation.; SIT valve; Remote switch wiring diagram for R models.; Gas Control Valve
8 Chateau™ 20006081 The fireplace, when installed, must be elec- trically connected and grounded in accord- ance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the current CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code or the national electrical code ANSI/NFPA No. 70 in the USA.It is strongly suggested...
Page 9 - General Venting; Only Vermont Castings, Majestic Products; Honeywell ignition module.
9 Chateau™ 20006081 General Venting Your fireplace is approved to be vented either through the side wall, or vertical through the roof. • Only Vermont Castings, Majestic Products venting components specifically approved and labelled for this fireplace may be used. • Venting terminals shall not be reces...
Page 10 - General Venting Information - Termination Location; Canadian Installations; *Clearances to soffit do not apply to “vinyl soffits”.
10 Chateau™ 20006081 V V V V V V 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 ����� ������ ����� ������ �������� �������� ����� ������ V B CFM145a DV Termin Location 5/01/01 Rev. 12/05/01 sta INSIDE CORNER DETAIL V A G V N N V V G G A...
Page 11 - Termination Clearances; Quick Reference for Fresh Air Restrictor Plate / Flue Baffle; Application; Termination clearances.
11 Chateau™ 20006081 584-15 Outside Corner Inside Corner Termination Clearances Termination clearances for buildings with combustible and noncombustible exteriors. A = Combustible 6"(152mm)Noncombustible 2"(50mm) B = Combustible 6"(152mm)Noncombustible 2"(50mm) A Balcony - with no si...
Page 12 - Horizontal Termination; Vertical Termination; Canadian Installations:
12 Chateau™ 20006081 Horizontal Termination The vent must rise vertically a minimum of 24” (610mm) off the top of the unit, before the first elbow. The hori- zontal run may extend up to 20ʼ (6m) and include a vertical rise of up to 40ʼ (12m). (Fig. 15) Horizontal ter- mination must also meet the crit...
Page 13 - Sidewall Applications; Horizontal vent termination window.; Use of the Restrictor Plates in; Restrictor plate in horizontal venting.
13 Chateau™ 20006081 Sidewall Applications ������������������������� ������ ��� � � � � � � � � � �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� Vertical Run (in feet) (Measured from the appliance flue collar to the top of the vent pi pe.) Horizontal Run (in feet) �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �...
Page 14 - Noncombustible Walls:; Sidewall Installation
14 Chateau™ 20006081 • A minimum of 2ʼ (610mm) vertical section off the top of the unit is required, an elbow and a 1ʼ (305mm) maximum horizontal run to get through a wall. (Fig. 18) • The maximum number of 45° elbows permitted per side wall installation is two (2). These elbows can be installed in ...
Page 15 - Vent Opening; Vent Opening for Noncombustible Wall; Locate vent opening on wall.; Adjustable Zero; Adjustable zero clearance sleeve.; Always install horizontal venting on a level; Horizontal length requirement.
15 Chateau™ 20006081 VO584-100 Vent Opening 2/99 djt Vent Opening for Combustible Wall 16 ¹⁄₄ ” (413mm) Fireplace Hearth Framing Detail Vent Opening for Noncombustible Wall 11 ¹⁄₄ ” (286mm) VO584-100 Fig. 21 Locate vent opening on wall. 16 ¹⁄₄ ” (413mm) ZCS101 Zero Clearance Sleeve 3/11/99 djt Adjus...
Page 16 - Sealing firestop gaps with high temperature sealant; Secure termination to wall.; Use of Restrictor Plate; Restrictor plate use with horizontal offset.; Restrictor plate use in straight up installation.; Fresh Air Restrictor Plate; Setting
16 Chateau™ 20006081 Sealing firestop gaps with high temperature sealant will restrict cold air being drawn in around fire- place.STEP 8 Guide the vent terminations 8” and 11” collars into their respective vent pipes. Double check that the vent pipes overlap the collars by 2” (50mm). Secure the termin...
Page 17 - Support straps for horizontal runs.; Typical offset application.
17 Chateau™ 20006081 Max. 20' (6 m) Max. Height 40' (12 m) Min. Height 20' (6 m) FP1244a through the roof max/min dims 4/03 Pipe Straps Every 3ʼ (914mm) FP1244a Fig. 29 Support straps for horizontal runs. This Gas Fireplace has been approved for, • Vertical installations up to 40ʼ (12m) in height. U...
Page 18 - Attic Installation; Installing firestop spacer.; If an attic is above ceiling level an AIS-SK; Minimum termination to roof clearance.; Elbow Strap; Attach straps to a structural framing member.
18 Chateau™ 20006081 FP593 SR/C 11/20/97 Attic Installation Ceiling Installation Nails (4) Firestop Spacer Joist Joist Firestop Spacer Nails (4) FP593 Fig. 31 Installing firestop spacer. FP263 MBUF 5/9/96 Attic Insulation Shield Ceiling Base Flanges Nails (4 Re- quired) Attic Joist FP263 Fig. 32 Atti...
Page 19 - Chimney Components; Model Number
19 Chateau™ 20006081 Chimney Components Horizontal Starter Kit Contains 24”-40” telescopic pipe* for minimum vertical SK8DVSK rise from collar pipe, 90° elbow, horizontal through-wall starter pipe, zero clearance sleeve, metal adhesive tape, sidewall termination and firestop. SK8 Chimney Sections Pip...
Page 20 - Operating Instructions; Glass Information; remove glass; Remove Phillips screws, tilt frame forward and lift off; Restrictor plate location.
20 Chateau™ 20006081 Only glass approved by CFM Specialty Home Products should be used on this fireplace. 1. Turn the fireplace OFF (including the pilot). 2. If the unit has been operating allow time for the components to cool. 3. Using a Phillips screwdriver, unfasten two (2) screws located at the to...
Page 21 - Fresh Air Restrictor Plate Adjustment; remove rear; Remove rear log bracket.; fresh restrictor; Fresh air restrictor plate adjustment.; Ceramic Refractory Installation; The ceramic refractories are fragile and; refractory panels; DVT44 ceramic refractory panels.; heat shield/insulation
21 Chateau™ 20006081 Fresh Air Restrictor Plate Adjustment 1. Remove the glass. 2. Remove the logs, andirons and fettle. 3. Remove one side refractory (right or left) and re- move the rear upper and lower refractory in reverse order of installation. (Refer to “Ceramic Refractory Installation” sectio...
Page 22 - lava rock; Place volcanic rock on lower refractory in front of; place embers; Place ember material on burner tube. Place small; Log, Lava Rock and Ember Placement; The logs are fragile and should be handled; attach fettle; Ensure fettle is securely attached to the burner hous-
22 Chateau™ 20006081 LG292 lava rock 5/27/03 djt Volcanic Rock LG292 Fig. 42 Place volcanic rock on lower refractory in front of burner housing. LG293 place embers lava rock 5/27/03 djt Ember Material Small Lava Rock LG293 Fig. 43 Place ember material on burner tube. Place small lava rock 1 ¹⁄₂ ” on...
Page 23 - Rear log; Place log rear onto rear log bracket.; front logs; Place logs left front and right front.; top logs; logs in place
23 Chateau™ 20006081 LG294 Rear log 5/27/03 djt Log Rear F1 LG294 Fig. 44 Place log rear onto rear log bracket. LG295 front logs 5/27/03 djt Log Left Front F3 Log Right Front F2 LG295 Fig. 45 Place logs left front and right front. 9. Hold the log top right front to back with the narrower end toward ...
Page 24 - Flame Characteristics; Fig. 49 Flame adjustment knob for SIT valve.; DVT44 burner flame pattern.; Flame & Temperature Adjustment; Log flames; DVT38 burner flame pattern.; Pilot flames; SIT Top Convertible; Correct pilot flame appearance.
24 Chateau™ 20006081 It is important to periodically perform a visual check of the pilot and burner flames. Compare them to the illustratrations below. (Figs. 50, 51, 52) If the flame patterns appear abnormal contact a qualified service provider for service and adjustment. Flame Characteristics LO HI F...
Page 25 - FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING; To Turn Off Gas To Heater; Lighting And Operating Instructions; Lighting Instructions; SIT NOVA
25 Chateau™ 20006081 3. Open control access panel. 4. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clock- wise to “OFF”. Do not force. 5. Close control access panel. 1. STOP! Read the “For Your Safety” information first and locate the control panel before lighting. 2. For TN/TP appliances ONLY, go on t...
Page 26 - Lighting and Operating Instructions; For Fireplaces equipped with SIT822 Gas Valve (EN or EP)
26 Chateau™ 20006081 Lighting and Operating Instructions For Fireplaces equipped with SIT822 Gas Valve (EN or EP) A. This fireplace is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the pilot. DO NOT try to light the pilot by hand. B. BEFORE OPERATING, smell all around the appliance area...
Page 27 - Troubleshooting the Gas Control System; NOTE; SIT NOVA 820 MILLIVOLT VALVE
27 Chateau™ 20006081 Troubleshooting the Gas Control System NOTE : Before trouble shooting the gas control system, be sure external gas shut off is in the “On” position. SIT NOVA 820 MILLIVOLT VALVE Symptom 1. Spark ignitor will not light 2. Pilot will not stay lit after carefully following lighting...
Page 28 - SIT 822 Valve with a Honeywell Electronic Ignitor; START
28 Chateau™ 20006081 SIT 822 Valve with a Honeywell Electronic Ignitor Troubleshooting the Gas Control System START • Turn Gas Supply Off• Turn On/Off Switch To Call For Heat "on" Power To Module (24V Normal) Spark Across Ignitor Sensor Gap YES YES YES • Turn Gas On Pilot Burner Lights? Spar...
Page 29 - Fuel Conversion Instructions; gas conversion; Remove pilot orifice.; remove nuts; Use 3/8” socket to remove hex nuts holding left burner
29 Chateau™ 20006081 Fuel Conversion Instructions WARNING! This conversion kit shall be installed by a qualified service agency in accordance with the manufacturerʼs instructions and all applicable codes and requirements of the authority having jurisdiction. If the information in these instructions i...
Page 30 - Pilot Flame Adjustment; SIT; Remove valve regulator.
30 Chateau™ 20006081 Pilot Flame Adjustment Typically, the top 3/8” or 1/2” of the thermopile should be engulfed in the pilot flame. (Page 24, Fig. 50) To adjust pilot burner: 1. Remove pilot adjustment cap located on valve. 2. Adjust pilot screw to provide properly sized flame. 3. Replace pilot adjus...
Page 31 - Table 1 Injector Orifice Size Matrix
31 Chateau™ 20006081 Conversion to Natural Gas Burner Orifice Input (BTU/hr) Kit # Model Front Part # Middle Part # Rear Part # Minimum Maximum 20006987 DVT38RP #56 30000336 #56 30000336 #31 20006927 36,000 46,000 20006412 DVT44RP #52 30000331 #56 30000336 #28 20006173 37,000 60,000 Conversion to LP ...
Page 32 - Maintenance; Cleaning the Standing
32 Chateau™ 20006081 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. Remove and refit the logs as per the in...
Page 35 - Fuel Conversion Kits
35 Chateau™ 20006081 DVT38, DVT44 (continued) Ref. Description DVT38 DVT44 16b. Electrode Ignitor 79” EN/EP 20008059 20008059 17. Sensing Electrode 79” 20006151 20006151 18. Transformer 7522409 7522409 19. Ignitor Module Honeywell 58600B1025 20000005 20000005 20. Glass Frame Assembly 20006566 200059...
Page 36 - Accessories; Remote Controls; Model; Full Surround Mantel; Fireplace; Chateau DVT38 Full Surround Mantel framing.; Chateau DVT44 Full Surround Mantel framing.
36 Chateau™ 20006081 Accessories 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 24- hour clock...
Page 39 - IF WARRANTY SERVICE IS NEEDED...; ) Contact your supplier. Make sure you have your warranty,; LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY; PRODUCT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY
39 Chateau™ 20006081 BASIC WARRANTY Vermont Castings, Majestic ProductSs (hereinafter referred to collectively as the Company) warrants that your new Vermont Castings or Majestic Gas Fireplace/Stove is free from manufacturing and material defects for a period of one year from the date of purchase, s...
Page 40 - CFM Specialty Home Products; Efficiency Ratings
410 Admiral Blvd. • Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5T 2N6 • 905-670-7777 www.majesticproducts.com • www.vermontcastings.com CFM Specialty Home Products Efficiency Ratings Model EnerGuide Ratings Fireplace Efficiency (%) DVT38RN 47.1 DVT38RP 47.1 DVT38EN 48.2 DVT38EP 48.2 DVT44RN 50.1 DVT44RP 50.1 DVT44...