Vanguard SDVBN(A) Operation And Installation Manual

Vanguard SDVBN(A) Operation And Installation Manual

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

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CAST IRON STOVE AND DIRECT-VENT
(FREESTANDING FIREPLACE HEATER)
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
NATURAL GAS BURNER SYSTEM MODEL SDVBN(A)
PROPANE/LP GAS BURNER SYSTEM MODEL SDVBP(A)
IMPORTANT: This direct-vent burner system 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 caus-
ing 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* 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.
®
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 DIRECT-VENT (FREESTANDING FIREPLACE HEATER) BURNER SYSTEM OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL NATURAL GAS BURNER SYSTEM MODEL SDVBN(A) PROPANE/LP GAS BURNER SYSTEM MODEL SDVBP(A) IMPORTANT: This direct-vent burner system 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 caus- ing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
  • 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 ON/OFF Switch Vent Opening Rear Cover Pilot Assy Blower with Adjustment (Optional Installation) Glowing Embers Figure 1 - Vanguard Direct-Vent Burner System Shown Installed in Approved Vanguard Cast Iron Stove Body Models SCIVF Series and PSCIVF Series Only 105499 OWNER’S MANUAL AUTO...
  • Page 4: Pre-Installation Preparation

    CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION WARNING: A qualified ser- vice person must install stove and burner system. Follow all lo- cal codes. CAUTION: This stove creates warm air currents. These currents move heat to wall surfaces next to stove.
  • Page 5: Cast Iron Stove And Direct-Vent Burner System Assembly

    PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Continued 4" 4" Figure 4 - Clearance for Corner Installation " Front " Figure 5 - Stove With Burner System Bottom Dimensions 105499 OWNER’S MANUAL CAST IRON STOVE AND DIRECT-VENT BURNER SYSTEM ASSEMBLY STOVE BODY ASSEMBLY 1. Lift off corrugated box enclosing stove body crating.
  • Page 6 CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM CAST IRON STOVE AND DIRECT-VENT BURNER SYSTEM ASSEMBLY Continued 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 Figure10 and Figure 9 on page 5).
  • Page 7 CAST IRON STOVE AND DIRECT-VENT BURNER SYSTEM ASSEMBLY Continued INSTALLING OPTIONAL BLOWER ACCESSORY NOTICE: If installing blower in an existing stove burner system with gas connections, shut off gas supply and disconnect stove burner system from gas supply. Contact a qualified service per- son to do this.
  • Page 8: General Venting

    CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM CAST IRON STOVE AND DIRECT-VENT BURNER SYSTEM ASSEMBLY Continued INSTALLING REAR COVER Lift rear panel over vent pipe connec- tion on burner system. Rear cover will rest on the bottom ledge of the stove body.
  • Page 9 GENERAL VENTING TERMINATION CAP A = clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or balcony [*12 inches (305mm) minimum] B = clearance to window or door that may be opened [12 inches (305mm) minimum] C = clearance to permanently closed window [minimum 12 inches (305mm) recommended to prevent condensation on window] D = vertical clearance to ventilated soffit located above the terminal within a horizontal distance of 24 inches (610mm) from the...
  • Page 10: Venting Installation

    CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM VENTING INSTALLATION WARNING: Read all instruc- tions completely and thoroughly before attempting installation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury, property damage or loss of life. Operation of im- properly installed and maintained venting system could result in serious injury, property damage or loss of life.
  • Page 11: Installation

    VENTING INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLATION FOR HORIZONTAL TERMINATION 1. Determine the route your horizontal venting will take. Note: The location of the horizontal vent termination on the exterior wall must meet all local and national building codes and must not be easily blocked or obstructed. WARNING: Do not recess vent terminal into a wall or siding.
  • Page 12 CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM VENTING INSTALLATION Continued 3. Attach vent pipe assembly to the burner system. Set stove in front of it’s per- manent location to insure minimum clearances. Mark the wall for a 10" square hole (for noncombustible mate- rial such as masonry block or concrete, "...
  • Page 13 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Horizontal Termination Configurations Figures 26 through 28, and Figure 29 on page 14 show different configurations for venting with horizontal termination. Each figure includes a chart with vertical mini- mum/maximum and horizontal maximum dimensions which must be met. Seal all connections with high temperature silicone sealant (outer pipe only) as specified in the second warning statement on page 10.
  • Page 14: Installation For Vertical Termination

    CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Venting with Two 90 Elbows Vertical (V) Horizontal (H Horizontal (H 5' min. 6' max. 6' min. 12' max. 7' min. 18' max. 8' min. 20' max. 20' max. 20' max. Figure 29 - Horizontal Termination Configuration for Rigid Venting Using Two 90 Elbows with Termination at 90 with Stove INSTALLATION FOR VERTICAL TERMINATION...
  • Page 15 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued If area above is a room, install firestop above framed hole. If area above is not a room, install firestop below framed hole. Figure 31 - Installing Firestop 3. Cut a hole in the roof using the locating hole as a center point.
  • Page 16 CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Vertical Termination Configurations Figures 34 through 36 and Figure 37 on page 17 show four different configurations for vertical termination. All connections must be sealed with high temperature sili- cone sealant as specified in the second warn- ing statement on page 10.
  • Page 17: High Altitude Installation

    VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Note: Install restrictor into 4" collar of burner system as shown. RVKBK Kit Shown Vertical Venting V = 40' max. Figure 37 - Vertical Rigid Venting Configuration With No Horizontal Run HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATION Your Vanguard cast iron stove and direct- vent burner system has been AGA tested and approved for elevations from 0-2000 feet and CGA certified for elevations from...
  • Page 18: Stove And Direct-Vent Burner System Installation

    CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM STOVE AND DIRECT-VENT BURNER SYSTEM INSTALLATION CHECK GAS TYPE Use proper gas type for the burner system unit you are installing. If you have conflict- ing gas types, do not install burner system. See dealer where you purchased the stove and burner system for proper burner system according to your gas type.
  • Page 19: Checking Gas Connections

    STOVE AND DIRECT-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) 1. Open lower door panel. 2. Route flexible gas line (provided by installer, see Figure 40) from manual shutoff valve to burner system.
  • Page 20 CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM STOVE AND DIRECT-VENT BURNER SYSTEM INSTALLATION Continued Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) Close manual shutoff valve (see Fig- ure 41). Pressurize supply piping system by ei- ther opening propane/LP supply tank valve for propane/LP gas burner sys- tem or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas...
  • Page 21 STOVE AND DIRECT-VENT BURNER SYSTEM INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING OPTIONAL WALL MOUNT SWITCH GWMS2 Connect one terminal of 25 ft. wire for the wall switch to the TPTH terminal on the valve. Connect remaining wire terminal to the TH terminal on the valve. Make sure that the wire terminals are in the positions on the unit as pictured in Figure 44.
  • Page 22 CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM STOVE AND DIRECT-VENT BURNER SYSTEM 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.
  • Page 23 STOVE AND DIRECT-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 24: Operating Stove With Burner System

    CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM OPERATING STOVE WITH 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.
  • Page 25: Optional Remote Operation

    OPERATING STOVE WITH BURNER SYSTEM Continued OPTIONAL REMOTE OPERATION Note: All remote control accessories must be purchased separately (See Accessories on page 33). 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 26: Inspecting Burners

    CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM OPERATING STOVE WITH BURNER SYSTEM Continued OPERATING OPTIONAL BLOWER ACCESSORY Locate the blower controls by opening the lower door on the stove. Blower controls are located on the left side of the switch bracket to the left just inside the door. Both the GA3700 manual blower and the DA3610T thermostatically-controlled blower have an ON setting and an OFF...
  • Page 27: Cleaning And Maintenance

    CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off burner system and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burners, and cir- culating air passageways of burner system and stove clean. Inspect these areas of burner system and stove before each use.
  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM 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...
  • Page 29 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 Burner system 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 105499...
  • Page 30 CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM 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 31: Replacement Parts

    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 32: Specifications

    CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM 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 (SCIVF Series and PSCIVF Series). SDVBN(A) AND SDVBP(A) ®...
  • Page 33 ACCESSORIES Purchase these stove and burner system 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 address listed on the back page of this manual.
  • Page 34: Illustrated Parts

    CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN SDVBN(A) SDVBP(A) 26-3 26-1 26-4 26-2 SDVBN(A) AND SDVBP(A) ® 105499...
  • Page 35: 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 31 of this manual. SDVBN(A) SDVBP(A) 26-1 26-2 26-3 26-4 105499 PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 105478-01BR Firebox Assembly M11084-26 Screw, Hex 105482-01CK...
  • Page 36: Illustrated Parts Breakdown

    SDVBN(A) AND SDVBP(A) ® CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM ™ AMITY STOVE CHASSIS ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN AMITY™ SCIVF(*) SERIES PSCIVF(*) SERIES (* Indicates Color Suffix Designation) 105499...
  • Page 37 PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your stove. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 31 of this manual. AMITY™ SCIVF(*) SERIES PSCIVF(*) SERIES (* Indicates Color Suffix Designation) PART 104171-01 104172-01 104173-01 104173-02 104173-03...
  • Page 38: 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. VANGUARD LIMITED WARRANTY DIRECT-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...

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