Desa SBVBN(C) Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

Cast iron stove and b-vent (freestanding fireplace heater) burner system

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NATURAL GAS BURNER SYSTEM SBVBN(C)
PROPANE/LP GAS BURNER SYSTEM SBVBP(C)
IMPORTANT: This B-vent burner system must be installed into approved DESA 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.
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*, permanently located, 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 convertible for use with other gases, unless a certified kit is used.
* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer.
CAST IRON STOVE AND B-VENT
(FREESTANDING FIREPLACE HEATER)
BURNER SYSTEM
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
REMOTE READY
FOR YOUR SAFETY
FOR YOUR SAFETY
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WARNING: Improper instal-
lation, adjustment, alteration,
service, or maintenance can
cause injury or property dam-
age. Refer to this manual for
correct installation and op-
erational procedures. For as-
sistance or additional infor-
mation consult a qualified in-
staller, 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 NATURAL GAS BURNER SYSTEM SBVBN(C) PROPANE/LP GAS BURNER SYSTEM SBVBP(C) IMPORTANT: This B-vent burner system must be installed into approved DESA 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.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION ... 2 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ... 3 LOCAL CODES ... 4 PRODUCT FEATURES ... 4 PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION ... 4 CAST IRON STOVE AND B-VENT BURNER SYSTEM ASSEMBLY ... 5 VENTING INSTALLATION ... 9 TROUBLESHOOTING VENTING PROBLEMS ...
  • Page 3: Product Identification

    Pilot Adjustment Assy Knob (Optional Installation) Grate Assembly Figure 1 - DESA B-Vent Burner System Shown Installed in Approved DESA Cast Iron Stove Body Models SCIVFC Series and PSCIVFC Series Only Control Valve Cast Iron Stove Body Burner Glass Door...
  • Page 4: Local Codes

    LOCATION AND SPACE REQUIREMENTS Determine the safest and most efficient location for your DESA B-vent cast iron stove. Make sure that rafters and wall studs are not in the way of the venting system. Choose a location where the heat output is not affected by drafts, air conditioning ducts, windows, or doors.
  • Page 5: Cast Iron Stove And B-Vent Burner System Assembly

    PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Continued 4" Figure 4 - Clearance for Corner Installation " Front " Figure 5 - Stove With Burner System Bottom Dimensions CAST IRON STOVE AND B-VENT BURNER SYSTEM ASSEMBLY STOVE BODY ASSEMBLY 1. Lift off corrugated box enclosing stove body crating. 2.
  • Page 6 CAST IRON STOVE AND B-VENT BURNER SYSTEM ASSEMBLY Stove Body Assembly (Cont.) CAST IRON STOVE AND B-VENT BURNER SYSTEM ASSEMBLY Continued 9. Attach stove door by inserting step bolt through door hinge pivot hole and into threaded hole in stove body (see Figure 11 and Figure 9 on page 5).
  • 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. Dis- card center grate top of stove and replace with center grate top provided with burner system.
  • Page 8 CAST IRON STOVE AND B-VENT BURNER SYSTEM ASSEMBLY Installing Optional Blower Accessory (Cont.) Installing Rear Cover CAST IRON STOVE AND B-VENT BURNER SYSTEM ASSEMBLY Continued 5. Place speed control on left inside of rear cover and push the plastic control shaft through opening (see Figure 17, page 7). 6.
  • Page 9: Venting Installation

    106828-01C CAST IRON STOVE AND B-VENT BURNER SYSTEM ASSEMBLY Your DESA stove with B-vent burner system is approved for use with any listed gas vent. A listed gas vent is a factory made and listed system designed, and installed exclusively for removing products of combustion, excess air, and dilution air resulting from burning fuel gas.
  • Page 10 VENTING INSTALLATION Type B-Vent Installation (Cont.) Installation of Listed B-1 Vent Installing Vent System In A Chase VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Round Top Storm Collar Flashing Firestop Spacer Enclosure Keep Electrical Wires and Wall Building Insulation Away from Gas Vent and Out of the Required Air Space Gas Vent Length...
  • Page 11: High Altitude Installation

    HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATION feet in length for Your DESA B-vent burner system has been AGA tested and ap- foot length). proved for elevations from 0-2000 feet and CGA certified for eleva- tions from 0-4500 feet.
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting Venting Problems

    TROUBLESHOOTING VENTING PROBLEMS Flue Gas Spillage Causes of Spillage and Corrective Action CAST IRON STOVE AND B-VENT BURNER SYSTEM INSTALLATION Check Gas Type TROUBLESHOOTING VENTING PROBLEMS Most venting problems are caused by incorrect vent sizing, im- proper installation, or inadequate air supply. A preliminary check for a field problem might include: •...
  • Page 13 CAST IRON STOVE AND B-VENT BURNER SYSTEM INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO STOVE LOCATION WARNING: A qualified installer or service person must connect burner system to gas supply. Follow all local codes. CAUTION: For propane/LP units, never connect burner system directly to the propane/LP supply. This burner system requires an external regulator (not supplied).
  • Page 14 CAST IRON STOVE AND B-VENT BURNER SYSTEM INSTALLATION Installing Gas Piping to Stove Location (Cont.) Connecting Stove/Burner System to Gas Supply Checking Gas Connections CAST IRON STOVE AND B-VENT BURNER SYSTEM INSTALLATION Continued We recommend that you install a sediment trap/drip leg in supply line as shown in Figure 29, page 13.
  • Page 15 CAST IRON STOVE AND B-VENT BURNER SYSTEM INSTALLATION Continued Pressure Testing Burner System Gas Connections 1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 31, page 14). 2. Open propane/LP supply tank valve for propane/LP burner system or main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas burner system.
  • Page 16 CAST IRON STOVE AND B-VENT BURNER SYSTEM INSTALLATION Installing Optional Wall Mounted Thermostat - GWMT1 (Cont.) Installing Optional Wireless Hand-Held Remote Control Accessories - GHRCB and GHRCTB Series CAST IRON STOVE AND B-VENT BURNER SYSTEM INSTALLATION Continued 4. Route the wire to a convenient location to mount your thermo- stat (no outside wall).
  • Page 17 Installing Optional Wireless Hand-Held Remote Control Accessories - GHRCB and GHRCTB Series (Cont.) 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 remote control unit 2.
  • Page 18 CAST IRON STOVE AND B-VENT BURNER SYSTEM INSTALLATION Installing Logs, Lava Rock, and Glowing Embers CAST IRON STOVE AND B-VENT BURNER SYSTEM INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING LOGS, LAVA ROCK, AND GLOWING EMBERS WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accor- dance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this burner system may result in property damage or personal injury.
  • Page 19: Operating Stove With B-Vent Burner System

    OPERATING STOVE WITH B-VENT BURNER SYSTEM FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing prop- erty 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 STOVE WITH B-VENT BURNER SYSTEM Optional Remote Operation OPERATING STOVE WITH B-VENT BURNER SYSTEM Continued OPTIONAL REMOTE OPERATION Note: All remote control accessories must be purchased sepa- rately (see Accessories, page 32). Follow instructions included with the remote control. NOTICE: You must light the pilot before using the hand-held remote control unit.
  • Page 21: Inspecting Burners

    OPERATING STOVE WITH B-VENT BURNER SYSTEM Continued Auto Shutoff Feature 1. If the average room temperature exceeds 82 degrees Fahr- enheit (28 degrees Centigrade), the hand-held remote con- trol will perform a safety override and shut the fireplace off. This feature is not available in the MANU mode. 2.
  • Page 22: Cleaning And Maintenance

    CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Glass Door Pilot and Burners Logs Venting System CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off burner system and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burners, and circulating 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’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...
  • Page 24 TROUBLESHOOTING 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 Remote does not function For more information, visit www.desatech.com...
  • 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.
  • Page 26: Replacement Parts

    If so, contact DESA’s Technical Service Depart- ment at 1-866-672-6040. When calling, please have your model and serial numbers of your heater ready. You can also visit DESA’s technical service web site at www.desatech.com. For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com...
  • 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). For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 106828-01C...
  • Page 28: Illustrated Parts Breakdown And Parts List

    ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Models SBVBN(C) and SBVBP(C) ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MODELS SBVBN(C) AND SBVBP(C) 23-3 23-1 23-4 23-2 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 106828-01C...
  • Page 29 PARTS LIST MODELS SBVBN(C) AND SBVBP(C) This list contains replaceable parts used in your burner system. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replace- ment Parts on page 26 of this manual. For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 106828-01C PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION...
  • Page 30 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Models SCIVFC and PSCIVFC Series ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN AMITY™ SCIVFC(*) SERIES PSCIVFC(*) SERIES (* Indicates Color Suffix Designation) For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 106828-01C...
  • Page 31 PARTS LIST AMITY™ SCIVFC(*) SERIES AND 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) 104171-12 Top Grate with Screen, Right (Black Only) 104172-01 Stove Back Panel (Black Only) 104173-01...
  • Page 32: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES Purchase these stove and burner system accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA’s Sales Department at 1-866-672-6040 for information. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual.
  • Page 33: Owner's Registration Form

    Address: City: Home Phone: E-Mail: Please answer the following questions to register your product with DESA: 1. Where will the product be used? Living/Family Room Office/Warehouse If you bought this product yourself, did you plan to purchase this type of product before going into the store? 3.
  • Page 34 Postage Required 2701 Industrial Drive P.O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 106828-01C TAPE...
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  • Page 36: Warranty Information

    B-VENT BURNER SYSTEM AND AMITY DESA 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. To make a claim under this warranty the Bill of Sale or cancelled check must be presented.

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