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CAST IRON STOVE AND B-VENT
(FREESTANDING FIREPLACE HEATER)
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
NATURAL GAS BURNER SYSTEM SBVBN(C)
PROPANE/LP GAS BURNER SYSTEM SBVBP(C)
IMPORTANT: This B-vent burner system must be installed into approved Vanguard cast iron
stove bodies, models SCIVFC series and PSCIVFC series ONLY. See page 3 of this manual.
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal injury, or loss
of life.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch
• Do not use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's in-
structions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the
fire department.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket*, permanently located manufactured
(mobile) home, where not prohibited by state or local codes.
* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer.
BURNER SYSTEM
REMOTE READY
Save this manual for future reference.
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WARNING: Improper installation,
adjustment, alteration, service, or
maintenance can cause injury or
property damage. Refer to this
manual for correct installation and
operational procedures. For as-
sistance or additional information
consult a qualified installer, ser-
vice agency, or the gas supplier.
— Installation and service must
be performed by a qualified in-
staller, service agency, or the
gas supplier.
— This appliance is only for use
with the type of gas indicated on
the rating plate. This appliance is
not convertible for use with other
gases, unless a certified kit is used.
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- Page 1 CAST IRON STOVE AND B-VENT (FREESTANDING FIREPLACE HEATER) BURNER SYSTEM OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL NATURAL GAS BURNER SYSTEM SBVBN(C) PROPANE/LP GAS BURNER SYSTEM SBVBP(C) IMPORTANT: This B-vent burner system must be installed into approved Vanguard cast iron stove bodies, models SCIVFC series and PSCIVFC series ONLY. See page 3 of this manual. WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury, or loss...
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Page 2: Safety Information
CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM SAFETY INFORMATION WARNINGS IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, oper- ate, or service this stove and burner system. Improper use of this stove and burner system can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosions, electrical shock, and carbon monoxide poisoning. -
Page 3: Product Identification
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Cast Iron Stove Body Log Set Vent Opening Rear Cover ON/OFF Switch (Other Side) Pilot Blower with Assy Adjustment Knob (Optional Installation) Figure 1 - Vanguard B-Vent Burner System Shown Installed in Approved Vanguard Cast Iron Stove Body Models SCIVFC Series and PSCIVFC Series Only 106828 OWNER’S MANUAL Control Valve... -
Page 4: Pre-Installation Preparation
CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION WARNING: A qualified in- staller or service person must install stove and burner system. Follow all local codes. CAUTION: This stove with burner system creates warm air currents. These currents move heat to wall surfaces next to stove. Installing stove next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating stove with burner system where... - Page 5 CAST IRON STOVE AND B-VENT BURNER SYSTEM ASSEMBLY STOVE BODY ASSEMBLY 1. Lift off corrugated box enclosing stove body crating. 2. Remove all screws fastening the wood frame enclosure. Spread wood frame open and lift away from plastic-bagged stove body. The bottom pieces of pallet wood will remain bolted to the stove body.
- Page 6 CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM CAST IRON STOVE AND B-VENT BURNER SYSTEM ASSEMBLY Continued Attach stove door by inserting step bolt through door hinge pivot hole and into threaded hole in stove body (see Fig- ure 11 and Figure 9 on page 5). Use an adjustable wrench or a 12mm socket to fasten step bolt.
- Page 7 CAST IRON STOVE AND B-VENT BURNER SYSTEM ASSEMBLY Continued INSTALLING B-VENT BURNER SYSTEM INTO STOVE BODY 1. Carefully lift burner system and place into stove body from the rear of stove. 2. Place the left and right grate tops into the top of stove body.
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Page 8: Cast Iron Stove And Direct-Vent Burner System Assembly
CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM CAST IRON STOVE AND DIRECT-VENT BURNER SYSTEM ASSEMBLY Continued Place speed control on left inside of rear cover and push the plastic control shaft through opening (see Figure 17, page 7). While supporting speed control, secure control shaft with lock nut by pushing and turning lock nut with pliers clockwise until tight against the side of rear cover. -
Page 9: Venting Installation
CAST IRON STOVE AND DIRECT-VENT BURNER SYSTEM ASSEMBLY Continued 5. Connect one terminal of the wire from ON/OFF switch to the THTP terminal on the valve. Connect remaining wire terminal to the TH terminal on the valve. Make sure that the wire termi- nals are in the positions on the unit as pictured in Figure 20. - Page 10 CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM VENTING INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLATION OF LISTED B-1 VENT WARNING: Installation should only be made by qualified per- sons who are familiar with the safety procedures required for the installation of the product, who are equipped with the proper tools and testing instruments, and who have achieved proper certification of licensing.
- Page 11 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued CHIMNEYS • Complete familiarity with chimney con- dition, height, size, clearance to combus- tibles and other factors is essential. NOTICE: Consult the authority having jurisdiction in your area regarding masonry chimney vent- ing applications. NOTICE: A complete chimney inspection by a qualified person should be performed.
- Page 12 CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING VENTING PROBLEMS Most venting problems are caused by incor- rect vent sizing, improper installation, or inadequate air supply. A preliminary check for a field problem might include: • Using a draft meter to determine if venting system draft...
- Page 13 CAST IRON STOVE AND B-VENT BURNER SYSTEM INSTALLATION Continued Installation Items Needed Before installing stove and burner system, make sure you have the items listed below. • external regulator (supplied by installer) • piping (check local codes) • sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas) •...
- Page 14 CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM CAST IRON STOVE AND B-VENT BURNER SYSTEM INSTALLATION Continued CONNECTING STOVE/ BURNER SYSTEM TO GAS SUPPLY Installation Items Needed • 5/16" hex socket wrench or nut-driver • sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not provided) Open lower door panel.
- Page 15 CAST IRON STOVE AND B-VENT BURNER SYSTEM INSTALLATION Continued Gas Valve Figure 32 - Checking Gas Joints for Propane/LP Gas Burner System Gas Valve Figure 33 - Checking Gas Joints for Natural Gas Burner System 106828 OWNER’S MANUAL Propane/ Equipment LP Supply Shutoff Tank...
- Page 16 CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM CAST IRON STOVE AND B-VENT BURNER SYSTEM INSTALLATION Continued Connect one terminal of the wire for the wall thermostat to the THTP termi- nal on the valve. Connect remaining wire terminal to the TH terminal on the valve.
- Page 17 CAST IRON STOVE AND B-VENT BURNER SYSTEM INSTALLATION Continued Installing 9-Volt Battery in Hand- Held Remote Control Unit 1. Remove battery cover on back of re- mote control unit 2. Attach terminal wires to a 9-volt bat- tery (not included). Place battery into the battery housing.
- Page 18 CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM CAST IRON STOVE AND B-VENT BURNER SYSTEM INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING LOGS, LAVA ROCK, AND GLOWING EMBERS WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this burner system may result in prop- erty damage or personal injury.
- Page 19 OPERATING STOVE WITH B-VENT BURNER SYSTEM FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not fol- low these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus- ing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand.
- Page 20 CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM OPERATING STOVE WITH B-VENT BURNER SYSTEM Continued OPTIONAL REMOTE OPERATION Note: All remote control accessories must be purchased separately (See Accessories on page 27). Follow instructions included with the remote control. Thermostat Control Operation (Optional GHRCTA Only) The thermo- stat control setting on the remote control unit can be set to any comfort level be-...
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Page 21: Inspecting Burners
OPERATING STOVE WITH B-VENT BURNER SYSTEM Continued OPERATING OPTIONAL GWMT1 WALL MOUNTED THERMOSTAT WARNING: Do not connect the thermostat to a power source. Electrical shock and/or a fire haz- ard will occur. Light the burner system as instructed in Lighting Instructions on page 19. Set wall thermostat to desired temperature. -
Page 22: Cleaning And Maintenance
CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off burner system and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: You must keep con- trol areas, burners, and circulat- ing air passageways of stove with burner system clean. Inspect these areas of stove and burner system before each use. -
Page 23: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Note: For additional help, visit DESA International’s technical service web site at www.desatech.com. Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. OBSERVED PROBLEM When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at pilot When ignitor button is pressed, there is spark at pilot but no ignition Pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released... - Page 24 CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM Burner does not light after pilot is lit Delayed ignition burner Burner backfiring during combustion Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Heater produces a whistling noise when burner is lit Glass soots Burner system produces a clicking/ticking noise just after burners are lit or shut off...
- Page 25 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued WARNING: If you smell gas • Shut off gas supply. • Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building. • Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
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Page 26: Replacement Parts
CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM REPLACEMENT PARTS Note: Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty. PARTS UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they can not supply original replacement part(s), call DESA International’s Techni- cal Service Department at 1-800-DESA LOG (1-800-337-2564). -
Page 27: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Gas Type Ignition Manifold Pressure Minimum Inlet Supply Pressure Thermal Efficiency Dimension, Inches/mm (HxWxD) Stove and Burner System* Carton (Insert Only) Weight, lbs/kg Burner System Shipping * When installed in Amity cast iron stove body (SCIVFC Series and PSCIVFC Series). ACCESSORIES Purchase these stove and burner system accessories from your local dealer. -
Page 28: Illustrated Parts Breakdown
CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN SBVBN(C) SBVBP(C) 23-3 23 -1 23-4 23-2 For more information, visit www.desatech.com SBVBN(C) AND SBVBP(C) ® 106828... -
Page 29: Parts List
PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your burner system. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 26 of this manual. SBVBN(C) SBVBP(C) 23-1 23-2 23-3 23-4 106828 PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 106796-01BR Firebox Assembly 105795-01 Glass Door Assy 106836-02CK... - Page 30 SBVBN(C) AND SBVBP(C) ® CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN AMITY™ SCIVFC(*) SERIES PSCIVFC(*) SERIES (* Indicates Color Suffix Designation) For more information, visit www.desatech.com 106828...
- Page 31 PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your stove. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 26 of this manual. AMITY™ SCIVFC(*) SERIES PSCIVFC(*) SERIES (* Indicates Color Suffix Designation) PART DESCRIPTION 104171-08 Top Grate with Screen, Center (Black Only) 104171-11 Top Grate with Screen, Left (Black Only)
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Page 32: Warranty Information
WARRANTY INFORMATION Model Serial No. Date Purchased Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory. We reserve the right to amend these specifications at any time without notice. The only warranty applicable is our standard written warranty. We make no other warranty, expressed or implied. B-VENT BURNER SYSTEM AND AMITY DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for four (4) years from the date of first purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable instructions.