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” section.)

4.Remove the rear log bracket by removing three (3) screws. On some models you may be able to loosen the screws and slide bracket to the left and out. (Fig. 37)

 

Remove

 

Screws

 

(3)

Rear Log

Bracket

 

FP1411

Fig. 37

Remove rear log bracket.

5.Adjust the fresh air restrictor plate setting. (Fig. 38) Simultaneously install the plate and the log bracket using the three (3) screws loosened or removed ear- lier. The adjustment is made by matching the proper setting on the plate with the three (3) holes on the firebox back.

6.Replace the rear lower and upper refractory, side refractory, fettle, andiron, logs and glass.

 

 

 

Fresh Air Re-

 

1

2

strictor Plate

3

 

 

 

 

FP1412

Fig. 38 Fresh air restrictor plate adjustment.

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Ceramic Refractory Installation

The ceramic refractories are fragile and should be handled with care. Due to the size of the refractories, an assistant may be helpful.

Left Side

Rear Refractory

Right Side

Refractory

 

Upper

Refractory

 

 

Rear Brick

 

 

Lower

 

 

RH Lower

LH Lower

 

Refractory

 

FP1365

Refractory

Fig. 39 DVT44 ceramic refractory panels.

1.Using a Phillips or Robertson screwdriver, unfasten the two (2) screws holding the fettle to the burner assembly. (Fig. 39) With a wrench, remove the front burner tube by unfastening the two (2) nuts that secure the burner tube to the front of the burner as- sembly.

2.Using a Phillips or Robertson screwdriver, remove the heat shield located toward the front top of the fire box by unfastening the five (5) screws that secure the heat shield in place. (Fig. 40)

 

Return Flange

 

Remove

 

Screws (5)

 

FP1369

Fig. 40

Remove five (5) screws securing heat shield in place.

3.Start with either the right side refractory or left side refractory. Hold the refractory at an angle. Slide and seat the bottom edge toward the bottom of the firebox. Tilt it carefully toward the side until the piece is in place. Slide the refractory forward until it comes in contact with the front flange on the firebox.

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DVT38 specifications

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