Vermont Casting 36XDV User Manual

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The 33/36/39XDV fireplaces are shipped as rear vent 
units. If the layout requires a top vent, convert the unit 
following the steps below.
1.  Remove the 10 screws securing outer collar adapter 

to fireplace. (Fig. 11)

2.  Set outer collar adapter aside.
3.  Carefully remove and discard the insulation directly 

below the 7” hole in the cabinet top. The insulation 
is perforated around the hole to aid in its removal. 
Remove the four (4) screws securing flue cover to 
top of unit and remove flue cover. (Fig. 12)

4.  Remove the four (4) screws securing the flue pipe as-

sembly to the appliance. Remove flue pipe. (Fig. 12)

5.  Secure flue cover to back of flue outlet. (Fig. 13)
6.  Install flue pipe and gasket removed in step 4 to top 

of unit with four (4) screws. (Fig. 13)

7.  Secure outer collar adapter to unit with the round 

collar on top, secure with 10 screws. (Fig. 14)

NOTE: Be sure not to damage any gasket material.

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Outer Collar 

Adapter

Remove Screws 

(5)

Remove 
Screws (5)

Flue Pipe

FP1458

Fig. 11  Remove screws from outer collar adapter.

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Flue Cover

Remove Screws (4)

Remove Insulation 7” 

Diameter Notch Out

Remove Screws (4)

FP1549

Fig. 12  Remove flue cover and flue pipe.

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Flue Pipe

Install Screws (4) 

Back in Place

Install Screws (4) 

Back in Place

Flue 

Cover

FP1551

Fig. 13  Replace flue cover and flue pipe.

3.  Connect the white wire from the wall switch or wall 

thermostat to the white wire terminal from the elec-

tronic module. Connect the black wire from the wall 

switch or the red wire from the wall thermostat, to 

the red wire terminal from the electronic module.

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Install Screws (5)

Back in Place

Outer Collar Adapter

Install Screws (5) 

Back in Place

FP1550

Fig. 14  Completed conversion.