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AMITY (VENT-FREE)
PROPANE/LP GAS STOVE HEATER
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
AMITY
Stove Model Chassis With SVYD18P Variable Manually-Controlled Gas
SCIVFC - Charcoal
SCIVFB - Azure Blue
SCIVFG - Hunter Green
SCIVFR - Burgundy Red
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 sup-
plier, call the fire department.
— Installation and service must be per-
formed by a qualified installer, service
agency, or the gas supplier.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by state or
local codes. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not
* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer
Log Heater (Burner System For Amity Stove).
Save this manual for future reference.
convertible for use with other gases.
®
WARNING: The SVYD18P
vent-free gas log heater is
only approved for use in the
Amity
stove models.
(* Indicates Color Suffix Designation)
WARNING: Improper installation, adjust-
ment, alteration, service, or maintenance
can cause injury or property damage.
Refer to this manual for correct installa-
tion and operational procedures. For
assistance or additional information con-
sult a qualified installer, service agency,
or the gas supplier.
WARNING: This is an unvented gas-
fired heater. It uses air (oxygen) from
the room in which it is installed. Provi-
sions for adequate combustion and ven-
tilation air must be provided. Refer to
Air for Combustion and Ventilation sec-
tion in this manual.
Patent Pending
SCIVF(*) series
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- Page 1 AMITY Stove Model Chassis With SVYD18P Variable Manually-Controlled Gas Log Heater (Burner System For Amity Stove). SCIVFC - Charcoal SCIVFB - Azure Blue SCIVFG - Hunter Green SCIVFR - Burgundy Red 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: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION SECTION Safety Information ... 2 Product Identification ... 4 Local Codes ... 4 Product Features ... 4 Air for Combustion and Ventilation ... 5 Installing ... 8 Check Gas Type ... 8 Clearances to Combustibles (Vent-Free Operation Only) ... 8 Stove Cavity Assembly ... - Page 3 SAFETY INFORMATION Continued 104025 WARNINGS WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING: Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous. 1. 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. 2.
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Page 4: Product Identification
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION LOCAL CODES PRODUCT FEATURES Stove Body Piezo Ignitor Stove Door (Shown in the open position) Figure 1 - Amity Stove Cabinet Model SCIVF(*) with Amity Gas Log Heater Model SVYD18P (* Indicates Color Suffix Designation) Install and use heater with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223, also known as NFPA 54*. -
Page 5: Air For Combustion And Ventilation
AIR FOR COMBUSTION VENTILATION 104025 WARNING ICON G 001 This heater shall not be installed in a confined space unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ventila- tion air. Read the following instructions to insure proper fresh air for this and other fuel-burning appliances in your home. Today’s homes are built more energy efficient than ever. - Page 6 AIR FOR COMBUSTION VENTILATION Continued DETERMINING AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Use this work sheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space. Space: Includes the room in which you will install heater plus any adjoining rooms with doorless passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms.
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Page 7: Ventilation Air
AIR FOR COMBUSTION VENTILATION Continued 104025 WARNING ICON G 001 If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than that defined as an unconfined space, provide adequate combus- tion and ventilation air by one of the methods described in the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, 1992, Section 5.3 or appli- cable local codes. -
Page 8: Installing
INSTALLING CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES (Vent-Free Operation Only) A qualified service person must install heater. Follow all local codes. State or local codes may only allow operation of this appliance in a vented configuration. Check your state or local codes. WARNING ICON G 001 Never install the heater •... -
Page 9: Stove Cavity Assembly
INSTALLING Continued Side Wall Corner 104025 12" Side Wall Minimum Top View Back Wall " Minimum " Minimum Wall " Minimum Wall " Minimum Figure 4 - Minimum Clearance to Walls and Ceiling STOVE CAVITY ASSEMBLY 1. Lift off corrugated box enclosing stove body crating. 2. - Page 10 INSTALLING Continued Stove Unit 5. Remove all contents from inside stove cavity. Contents include: (1) - Stove bottom (4) - Legs with leg leveler bolts (1) - Bottom door (1) - Top grate (1) - Hardware kit bag with fasteners 6.
- Page 11 INSTALLING Continued 104025 8. Fasten each leg to stove with four (4) M8 x 1.25 - 20mm bolts. Use a flat washer and lock washer with each bolt. Tighten bolts into threaded holes on stove body (see Figure 8 and 9). Use an adjustable wrench or a 12mm socket. Washers Bolt Figure 9 - Attaching Stove Legs...
- Page 12 INSTALLING Continued 10. Attach stove door by inserting step bolt through door hinge pivot hole and into threaded hole in stove body (see Figure 8 and 11). Use an adjustable wrench or a 12mm socket to fasten step bolt. Tighten step bolt until snug. Make sure door moves freely.
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Page 13: Installing Gas Log Heater Into Stove
INSTALLING Continued 104025 INSTALLING GAS LOG HEATER INTO STOVE 1. Remove log and gas log heater from carton. heater by the burner itself. This could damage heater. Always handle the gas log heater by the heater base only. 2. Remove all protective packaging applied to log and gas log heater for shipment. 3. - Page 14 INSTALLING Continued 8. Set one-piece log on heater base as shown in Figure 15. Make sure middle section at bottom of log is seated into "U" shaped cutout in center of heater base. Log will fit securely on base. cover any burner ports and does not touch the stove cavity (see Figure 16). Middle Section at Bottom of Log Set Figure 15 - Installing One-Piece Stove Log Set...
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Page 15: Connecting To Gas Supply
INSTALLING Continued Front of Stove Unit 104025 CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY A qualified service person must connect heater to gas supply. Follow all local codes. WARNING ICON Never connect heater directly to the propane supply. This heater requires an external regulator (not supplied). Install the external regulator between the heater and propane supply. - Page 16 INSTALLING Continued The installer must supply an external regulator. The external regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure. You must reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11 and 14 inches of water. If you do not reduce incoming gas pressure, heater regulator damage could occur.
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Page 17: Checking Gas Connections
INSTALLING Continued Sediment 104025 WARNING ICON Avoid damage to regulator. Hold gas regulator with wrench when connecting it to gas piping and/or fittings. A.G.A. Design-Certified Manual Shutoff Valve From With 1/8" NPT Tap* External Regulator (11" W.C.** to 14" W.C. Pressure) Tee Joint Pipe... - Page 18 INSTALLING Continued 3. Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening propane supply tank valve. 4. Check all joints of gas supply piping system. Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. 5.
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Page 19: Operating Heater
OPERATING HEATER 104025 FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING ICON G 001 If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. - Page 20 OPERATING HEATER Continued 4. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near the floor. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety information on page 18 . If you don’t smell gas, go to the next step. 5.
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Page 21: Inspecting Burners
OPERATING HEATER Continued INSPECTING BURNERS 104025 TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Heater 1. Press in and turn control knob clockwise 2. Turn the control knob clockwise 3. Press in control knob and turn clockwise Shutting Off Burners Only (pilot stays lit) 1. -
Page 22: Cleaning And Maintenance
CLEANING MAINTENANCE TROUBLE- SHOOTING Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. WARNING ICON Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning. WARNING ICON You must keep control areas, burner, and circulating air passage- ways of heater clean. Inspect these areas of heater before each use. - Page 23 TROUBLE- SHOOTING Continued 104025 OBSERVED POSSIBLE PROBLEM CAUSE When ignitor button 1. Gas supply turned off or is pressed, there is manual shutoff valve spark at ODS/pilot closed but no ignition 2. Control knob not in PILOT position 3. Control knob not pressed in while in PILOT position 4.
- Page 24 TROUBLE- SHOOTING Continued OBSERVED POSSIBLE PROBLEM CAUSE Burner does not light 1. Inlet gas pressure is after ODS/pilot is lit too low 2. Burner orifice clogged 3. Burner orifice diameter is too small Delayed ignition 1. Manifold pressure is burner too low 2.
- Page 25 TROUBLE- SHOOTING Continued 104025 WARNING ICON G 001 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. •...
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Page 26: Technical Service
Parts Not Under Warranty Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they can’t supply original replace- ment part(s), call DESA International’s Parts Department at 1-800-972-7879 for referral information. When calling DESA International, have ready • model number of your heater •... -
Page 27: Accessory
Purchase these heater accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply ACCESSORY these accessories, call DESA International’s Parts Department at 1-800-972-7879 for referral information. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual. -
Page 28: Illustrated Parts Lists
ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN SVYD18P 19-2 19-1 104025... - Page 29 PARTS LIST SVYD18P PART 104026-01 098276-01 098249-01 102776-05CK 102844-02 102966-02 098867-10 102798-01 102779-04 099056-19 102843-01 102980-01 102568-08 098508-01 099393-03 102445-01 099387-08 098271-07 099059-02 19-1 098594-01 19-2 098593-01 M11084-38 098325-01 098462-04 104055-01CK 100563-01 101055-02 100565-01 101449-06 M12461-71 NPC-3C 101416-36 104025 This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 26 of this manual.
- Page 30 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN SCIVFC, SCIVFB, SCIVFG, SCIVFR 104025...
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Page 31: Parts List
PARTS LIST SCIVFC, SCIVFB, SCIVFG, SCIVFR PART 104171-01 104172-01 104173-01 104173-02 104173-03 104173-04 104174-01 104175-01 104175-02 104175-03 104175-04 104176-01 104177-01 104178-01 104108-01 104108-02 104108-03 104108-04 * Included In Hardware Kit 104025 This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 26 of this manual. -
Page 32: Warranty Information
VENT-FREE PROPANE GAS LOG HEATERS AND AMITY DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for three (3) years from the date of first purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable instructions.