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B-VENT FREESTANDING
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
IMPORTANT: This fireplace must be installed into approved Vanguard cast iron stove bodies,
models SCIVF series and PSCIVF 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.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors
and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
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 instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by
state or local codes.
*
Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer
FIREPLACE HEATER
SBVBN(A), SBVBP(A)
REMOTE READY
FOR YOUR SAFETY
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Save this manual for future reference.
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WARNING: Improper instal-
lation, adjustment, altera-
tion, service, or mainte-
nance can cause injury or
property damage. Refer to
this manual for correct in-
stallation and operational
procedures. For assistance
or additional information
consult a qualified installer,
service agency, or the gas
supplier.
— Installation and service
must be performed by a
qualified installer, service
agency, or the gas supplier.
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- Page 1 B-VENT FREESTANDING FIREPLACE HEATER OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL IMPORTANT: This fireplace must be installed into approved Vanguard cast iron stove bodies, models SCIVF series and PSCIVF 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.
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Page 2: Safety Information
B-VENT FREESTANDING FIREPLACE SAFETY INFORMATION WARNINGS IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, oper- ate, or service this fireplace. Im- proper use of this fireplace 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 ON/OFF Switch Venting System Rear Cover Draft Hood Relief Opening Pilot Assy Blower with Adjustment (Optional Installation) Glowing Embers Figure 1 - Vanguard B-Vent Freestanding Fireplace Shown Installed in Approved Vanguard Cast Iron Stove Body Models SCIVF Series and PSCIVF Series Only 105500 OWNER’S MANUAL AUTO... -
Page 4: Pre-Installation Preparation
B-VENT FREESTANDING FIREPLACE PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION WARNING: A qualified ser- vice person must install fireplace. Follow all local codes. CAUTION: This fireplace cre- ates warm air currents. These cur- rents move heat to wall surfaces next to fireplace. Installing fire- place next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating fireplace where impurities (such as to- bacco smoke, aromatic candles,... - Page 5 PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Continued 4" 4" Figure 4 - Clearance for Corner Installation 26" Front 25" Figure 5 - Freestanding Fireplace Bottom Dimensions 105500 OWNER’S MANUAL FREESTANDING FIREPLACE ASSEMBLY STOVE BODY ASSEMBLY 1. Lift off corrugated box enclosing stove body crating. 2.
- Page 6 B-VENT FREESTANDING FIREPLACE FREESTANDING FIREPLACE ASSEMBLY Continued Door Catch Bolt With Adjustable Door Hinge Step Hex Nuts Hole Bolt Hole Front Hole Stove Bottom Hole Leg Hole Bottom Of Stove Unit Figure 9 - Locating Threaded Holes for Stove Bottom, Legs, and Door Attachment Washers Bottom Of Stove Unit...
- Page 7 FREESTANDING FIREPLACE ASSEMBLY Continued INSTALLING OPTIONAL BLOWER ACCESSORY NOTICE: If installing blower in an existing fireplace with gas con- nections, shut off gas supply and disconnect heater from gas sup- ply. Contact a qualified service person to do this. Attaching Thermal Switch to DA3610T Thermostatically Controlled Blower When installing the DA3610T thermostati-...
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Page 8: Venting Installation
• Installation of any damaged venting component • Unauthorized modification of the vent- ing system • Installation of any component part not manufactured or approved by DESA International • Installation other than as instructed by these instructions Your fireplace is approved for use with any listed gas vent. - Page 9 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued TYPE B-VENT INSTALLATION (Listed B-0 or Greater) Before beginning installation be sure that the overall height and gas vent size conform to building code requirements. Gas vents ex- tending through pitched roofs can extend a minimum height of at least 600 mm (2') higher than any obstruction within 3m (10').
- Page 10 B-VENT FREESTANDING FIREPLACE VENTING INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING VENT SYSTEM IN A CHASE A chase is a vertical box-like structure built to enclose venting that runs along the out- side of a building. A chase is not required for such venting. NOTICE: Treatment of firestops and construction of the chase may vary from building type to...
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Page 11: High Altitude Installation
When installing this fireplace at an eleva- tion above 4500 feet (in Canada), check with local authorities. For assistance with any high altitude instal- lation contact DESA International’s Tech- nical Service Department at 1-800-DESA- LOG (1-800-337-2564). 105500 OWNER’S MANUAL... -
Page 12: Fireplace Installation
B-VENT FREESTANDING FIREPLACE FIREPLACE INSTALLATION NOTICE: This heater is intended for use as supplemental heat. Use this heater along with your pri- mary heating system. Do not in- stall this heater as your primary heat source. If you have a central heating system, you may run system’s circulating blower while using heater. -
Page 13: Checking Gas Connections
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued Approved Flexible Gas Line 3" Minimum * The A.G.A. design-certified manual shutoff valve may be supplied with the appliance or you can purchase it from your dealer. Figure 26 - Gas Connection CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY Installation Items Needed •... - Page 14 B-VENT FREESTANDING FIREPLACE FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) Close manual shutoff valve (see Fig- ure 28). Pressurize supply piping system by ei- ther opening propane/LP supply tank valve for propane/LP gas fireplace or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas fireplace, or using compressed air.
- Page 15 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING OPTIONAL WALL MOUNTED THERMOSTAT - GWMT1 WARNING: Installation must be done by a qualified installer familiar with low voltage wiring procedures. WARNING: Do not connect this thermostat to any electrical source! Electrical shock and/or fire hazard will occur. 1.
- Page 16 B-VENT FREESTANDING FIREPLACE FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING OPTIONAL WIRELESS HAND-HELD REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES - GHRC AND GHRCT SERIES Installing Remote Receiver Open bottom door on stove body and locate the switch plate on the left of the valve bracket. Unscrew switch plate (see Figure 34). Disconnect wires from THTP and TH on control valve that lead to the switch (see Figure 31, page 15).
- Page 17 FIREPLACE 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 heater may result in property damage or personal injury. Each log is marked with a number.
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Page 18: Operating Fireplace
B-VENT FREESTANDING FIREPLACE OPERATING FIREPLACE 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 19: Optional Remote Operation
OPERATING FIREPLACE 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 GHRCT Only) The thermostat control setting on the remote control unit can be set to any comfort level between HI and LO. -
Page 20: Inspecting Burners
B-VENT FREESTANDING FIREPLACE OPERATING FIREPLACE 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 fireplace as instructed in Light- ing Instructions on page 18. Set wall ther- mostat to desired temperature. -
Page 21: Cleaning And Maintenance
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: You must keep con- trol areas, burners, and circulat- ing air passageways of fireplace clean. Inspect these areas of fire- place before each use. Have fire- place inspected yearly by a quali- fied service person. -
Page 22: Troubleshooting
B-VENT FREESTANDING FIREPLACE 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... - Page 23 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 Fireplace produces a clicking/ticking noise just after burners are lit or shut off Remote does not function 105500...
- Page 24 B-VENT FREESTANDING FIREPLACE 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 25: Replacement Parts
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). When calling DESA International, have ready • your name • your address • model and serial numbers of your fireplace • how fireplace was malfunctioning •... -
Page 26: Specifications
B-VENT FREESTANDING FIREPLACE SPECIFICATIONS Gas Type Ignition Manifold Pressure Minimum Inlet Supply Pressure Thermal Efficiency Dimension, Inches/mm (HxWxD) Fireplace* Carton (Insert Only) Weight, lbs/kg Fireplace Shipping * When installed in Amity cast iron stove body (SCIVF Series and PSCIVF Series). ®... - Page 27 ACCESSORIES Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA International’s Sales Department at 1-800-432-2382. for information. You can also write to the ad- dress listed on the back page of this manual.
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Page 28: Illustrated Parts Breakdown
B-VENT FREESTANDING FIREPLACE ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN SBVBN(A) SBVBP(A) 23-3 23 -1 23-4 23-2 ® 105500... -
Page 29: Parts List
PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 25 of this manual. SBVBN(A) SBVBP(A) 23-1 23-2 23-3 23-4 105500 PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 105479-01BR Firebox Assembly M11084-26 Screw, Hex 105484-01CK... -
Page 30: Warranty Information
B-VENT FREESTANDING FIREPLACE 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.