Desa MSBVBN Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

B-vent freestanding fireplace heater

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B-VENT FREESTANDING
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
IMPORTANT: This fireplace must be installed into approved Sun Valley cast iron stove bodies,
models MC(*) 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
MSBVBN, MSBVBP
REMOTE READY
FOR YOUR SAFETY
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Save this manual for future reference.
TM
®
Indicates color suffix designation.
WARNING: Improper instal-
lation, adjustment, altera-
tion, service, or maintenance
can cause injury or property
damage. Refer to this manual
for correct installation and
operational procedures. For
assistance or additional in-
formation consult a quali-
fied
installer,
agency, or the gas supplier.
— Installation and service
must be performed by a
qualified installer, service
agency, or the gas supplier.
service

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  • Page 1 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 Save this manual for future reference. MSBVBN, MSBVBP REMOTE READY ® Indicates color suffix designation.
  • Page 2: Safety Information

    SUN VALLEY STOVE COMPANY 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 - Sun Valley B-Vent Freestanding Fireplace Shown Installed in Approved Sun Valley Cast Iron Stove Body Models MC Series Only 106022 OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 4: Pre-Installation Preparation

    SUN VALLEY STOVE COMPANY 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-...
  • Page 5 PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Continued 4" 4" Figure 4 - Clearance for Corner Installation 26" Front 25" Figure 5 - Freestanding Fireplace Bottom Dimensions 106022 OWNER’S MANUAL FREESTANDING FIREPLACE ASSEMBLY STOVE BODY ASSEMBLY 1. Lift off corrugated box enclosing stove body crating. 2.
  • Page 6 SUN VALLEY STOVE COMPANY B-VENT FREESTANDING FIREPLACE FREESTANDING FIREPLACE ASSEMBLY Continued 10. Attach stove door by inserting step bolt through door hinge pivot hole and into threaded hole in stove body (see Fig- ure 9, page 5 and Figure 12). Use an adjustable wrench or a 12mm socket to fasten step bolt.
  • Page 7 FREESTANDING FIREPLACE ASSEMBLY Continued INSTALLING FIREPLACE INTO STOVE BODY 1. Attach the two brackets to the back of the stove (see Figure 17). Use the screws and washers from step 4 of Stove Body Assembly on page 5. 2. Carefully lift firebox and place into stove body from the rear of stove.
  • 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 • Situate the gas vent in the structure so that it can be installed without cutting joists, sills, plates, or major load bearing partitions or members. It is also impor- tant to locate the base of the gas vent as near as possible to the heating appliance.
  • Page 10 SUN VALLEY STOVE COMPANY B-VENT FREESTANDING FIREPLACE VENTING INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING VENT SYSTEM IN A CHASE A chase is a vertical boxlike structure built to enclose venting that runs along the out- side of a building. A chase is not required for such venting.
  • 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 installa- tion contact DESA International’s Technical Service Department at 1-800-DESA-LOG (1-800-337-2564). 106022 OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 12: Fireplace Installation

    SUN VALLEY STOVE COMPANY 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 Figure 29 - Gas Connection * The A.G.A. design-certified manual shutoff valve may be supplied with the appliance or you can purchase it from your dealer. CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY Installation Items Needed •...
  • Page 14 SUN VALLEY STOVE COMPANY B-VENT FREESTANDING FIREPLACE FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) 1. Close manual shutoff valve (see Fig- ure 31). 2. 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...
  • Page 15 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING OPTIONAL WALL MOUNTED THERMOSTAT - GWMT1, GWMS2 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 SUN VALLEY STOVE COMPANY B-VENT FREESTANDING FIREPLACE FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING OPTIONAL WIRELESS HAND-HELD REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES - GHRC AND GHRCT SERIES Installing Remote Receiver 1. Open bottom door on stove body and locate the switch plate on the left of the valve bracket.
  • 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.
  • Page 18: Operating Fireplace

    SUN VALLEY STOVE COMPANY 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.
  • Page 19 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

    SUN VALLEY STOVE COMPANY 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.
  • 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

    SUN VALLEY STOVE COMPANY 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...
  • 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 106022...
  • Page 24 SUN VALLEY STOVE COMPANY 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. •...
  • Page 25: Replacement Parts

    DESA International’s Technical 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

    Thermal Efficiency Dimension, Inches/mm (HxWxD) Fireplace* Carton (Insert Only) Weight, lbs/kg Fireplace Shipping * When installed in Sun Valley cast iron stove body (MC Series). MSBVBN 21,000-30,000 Btu/h 20,000-28,000 Btu/h Natural Piezo 3.5" w.c. 4.5" w.c. 28" x 27" x 23"...
  • Page 27 You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual. MANUAL BLOWER KIT GA3700 Manual-variable control blower accessory for both the MSBVBN and MSBVBP Series fireplaces. THERMOSTATICALLY- CONTROLLED BLOWER KIT DA3610T Provides better heat distribution. Blower turns off and on automatically, as needed.
  • Page 28: Illustrated Parts Breakdown

    SUN VALLEY STOVE COMPANY B-VENT FREESTANDING FIREPLACE ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MSBVBN MSBVBP 23-3 23 -1 23-4 23-2 106022...
  • 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. MSBVBN MSBVBP 23-1 23-2 23-3 23-4 106022 PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 105479-03BR Firebox Assembly...
  • Page 30 SUN VALLEY STOVE COMPANY B-VENT FREESTANDING FIREPLACE ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN SUN VALLEY STOVE MC(*) SERIES (* Indicates Color Suffix Designation) (Discarded During Assembly) 106022...
  • 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 25 of this manual. SUN VALLEY STOVE MC(*) SERIES (* Indicates Color Suffix Designation) PART 104171-02 104171-03 104171-04 104172-02 104173-10...
  • Page 32: Warranty Information

    B-VENT FREESTANDING FIREPLACE AND SUN VALLEY STOVE CHASSIS 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.

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