Vermont Casting DBT36 User Manual

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DBT33/DBT36/DBT39

This gas replace should be installed by a qualied installer 

in accordance with local building codes and with current CAN 

/CGA-B149 (. 1 or .2) Installation codes for Gas Burning 

Fireplaces and Equipment. 
FOR U.S.A Installations follow local codes and/or the current 

National Fuel Gas Code. ANSI Z223.1.
FOR SAFE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION PLEASE 

NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
1.  This replace gives off high temperatures and should be 

located out of high trafc areas and away from furniture 

and draperies.

2.  Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of the 

high surface temperatures of this replace and should stay 

away to avoid burns or ignition of clothing.

3.  Caution, due to high glass surface temperature children 

4.  Under no circumstances should this replace be modied. 

Parts removed for servicing should be replaced prior to 

operating the replace again.

5.  Installation and any repairs to this replace should be 

carried out by a qualied service person. A professional 

service person should be contacted to inspect this replace 

annually. Make it a practice to have all of your gas re-

places checked annually.  More frequent cleaning may 

be required due to excess lint and dust from carpeting, 

bedding material, etc.

6.  Control compartments, burners and air passages in this 

replace should be kept clean and free of dust and lint. 

Make sure that the gas valve and pilot light are turned off 

before you attempt to clean this replace.

7.  The venting system (chimney) of this replace should be 

checked at least once a year and if needed your venting 

system should be cleaned.

8.  Keep the area around your replace clear of combustible 

materials, gasoline and other ammable vapour and liq-

uids. This replace should not be used as a drying rack for 

clothing, nor should Christmas stockings or decorations 

be hung on or around the replace.

9.  Under no circumstances should any solid fuels (wood, 

coal, paper or cardboard etc.) be used in this replace.

10.  The ow of combustion and ventilation air must not be 

obstructed in any way.

11.  When the replace is installed directly on carpeting, vinyl 

tile or any combustible material other than wood, the 

replace must be installed on a metal or wood panel 

extending the full width and depth of the replace.

12.  This replace must not be connected to a chimney ue 

serving a separate solid fuel burning replace.

13.  When the replace is not in use it is recommended that the 

gas control valve be left in the OFF position.

Remove any plastic from trim parts before turning the re-

place ON.
It is normal for replaces fabricated of steel to give off 

some expansion and/or contraction noises during the start 

up or cool down cycle. Similar noises are found with your 

furnace heat exchanger or car engine.
It is not unusual for your gas replace to give off some 

odour the rst time it is burned.  This is due to the curing 

of the paint and any undetected oil from the manufacturing 

process.
Please ensure that your room is well ventilated - open all 

windows.
It is recommended that you burn your replace for a least 

six (6) hours the rst time you use it.  If the optional fan 

kit has been installed, place the fan switch in the “OFF” 

position during this time.

A - Flat on the wall 

B - Cross Corner

C - * Island 

D - ** Room Divider

E - ** Flat on wall (in corner)  F - Chase Installation

*  Island (C) and Room Divider (D) installation is possible 

as long as the horizontal portion of the vent system (X) 

does not exceed 20' (6.1 m).  See details in the venting 

section  of this manual.

**  When you install your replace in a Room divider (D) 

or at on the wall in a corner (E), a minimum distance 

of 6" (153 mm) clearance must be maintained from the 

perpendicular wall and the front of the appliance.  See 

(Y) in Fig. 1.

Fig. 1