Solas SCPV-900C Installation & Operation Manual

Self-calibrating power vent control and termination kit

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THIS POWER VENT KIT IS ONLY FOR USE WITH THE FOLLOWING SÓLAS MODELS:
SL-16N, SL-16P, SL-26N, SL-26P, ST-46N, ST-46P, FS-16N-RV, FS-16P-RV, FS-16N-TV, FS-16P-TV, BI-38N-C, BI-38P-C,
BI-38N-T, BI-38P-T, BI-48-SSL, BI-48-SSR, BI-48-ST, BI-60-SSL, BI-60-SSR, BI-60-ST, BI-72-SSL, BI-72-SSR, BI-72-ST
SELF
SELF
SELF
SELF- - - - CALIBRATING
CALIBRATING
CALIBRATING
CALIBRATING
POWER VENT
POWER
VENT CONTROL
POWER
POWER
VENT
VENT
AND TERMINATION
AND
AND
AND
TERMINATION
TERMINATION KIT
TERMINATION
SÓLAS STRONGLY SUGGESTS THAT YOU READ THIS
MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE BEGINNING THE
INSTALLATION OF THE SÓLAS POWER VENT KIT. THIS
SPECIFIC PRODUCT HAS ITS OWN UNIQUE SET-UP AND
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS THAT MUST BE
FOLLOWED EXACTLY. PLAN YOUR INSTALLATION IN
ADVANCE BY CAREFULLY RE-VIEWING ALL THE
INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL.
WARNING: ALL INSTALLATION, SERVICING, AND
TROUBLESHOOTING MUST BE PERFORMED BY A
QUALIFIED GAS TECHNICIAN.
Ce manual est disponsible en Francais sur demande.
CONTROL
CONTROL
CONTROL
KIT
KIT
KIT
SCPV-900C SHOWN

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  • Page 1 THIS POWER VENT KIT IS ONLY FOR USE WITH THE FOLLOWING SÓLAS MODELS: SL-16N, SL-16P, SL-26N, SL-26P, ST-46N, ST-46P, FS-16N-RV, FS-16P-RV, FS-16N-TV, FS-16P-TV, BI-38N-C, BI-38P-C, BI-38N-T, BI-38P-T, BI-48-SSL, BI-48-SSR, BI-48-ST, BI-60-SSL, BI-60-SSR, BI-60-ST, BI-72-SSL, BI-72-SSR, BI-72-ST SCPV-900C SHOWN SÓLAS STRONGLY SUGGESTS THAT YOU READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE BEGINNING THE INSTALLATION OF THE SÓLAS POWER VENT KIT.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SÓLAS Power Vent Components SÓLAS Power Vent Terminations Flush-mount Termination specifications Surface-mount Termination specifications Power Vent Clearances Venting Configurations Flush Mount (side wall) Installation Surface Mount (side wall) Installation Vertical (thru the roof) Installation Installation Instructions Electrical Instructions Calibration and Operation Troubleshooting Replacement Parts List...
  • Page 4: Sólas Power Vent Components

    SÓLAS POWER VENT COMPONENTS SCPV-900C - Self-Calibrating Power Vent Control Module, required for all power vent installations. SCPV-905PS - Self-Calibrating Power Vent Pressure Switch, required for all power vent installations. Only use the pressure switch certified by SÓLAS with the SÓLAS Self-Calibrating Power Vent Control.
  • Page 5: Sólas Power Vent Terminations

    SÓLAS POWER VENT TERMINATIONS SCPV-946DVA - Self-Calibrating Power Vent Pressure Port Vent Adapter, required with terminations SCPV- 160FM, SCPV-459SM, and SCPV-459TV. NOTE: This adapter, based on M&G Duravent’s 46DVA- 06 directvent pipe, should be installed immediately on the starter collar of the fireplace. For SÓLAS fireplaces requiring a 45°...
  • Page 6 SCPV-946DVA - Self-Calibrating Power Vent Pressure Port Vent Adapter. The SOLAS Self-Calibrating Power vent kit can only be used in conjunction with the SÓLAS Contemporary Fire products listed below. This installation must conform with local codes, or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSIZ2223.1/NFPA 54, or the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1.
  • Page 7: Flush-Mount Termination Specifications

    FLUSH-MOUNT TERMINATION SPECIFICATIONS SCPV-160FM - Self-Calibrating Flush-Mount Power Vent Dimensions: NAILING FLANGE FLUE OUTLET SCPV-160FM - Self-Calibrating Flush-Mount Power Vent Cavity Dimensions:...
  • Page 8: Surface-Mount Termination Specifications

    SURFACE-MOUNT TERMINATION SPECIFICATIONS SCPV-459SM - Self-Calibrating Surface-Mount Power Vent Dimensions: NAILING FLANGE PRESSURE PORT FLUE OUTLET SCPV-459SM - Self-Calibrating Surface-Mount* Power Vent Cavity Dimensions: *These dimensions apply to SCPV-459SM and SCPV-459SM-10, see page 12 for SCPV-459TV...
  • Page 9: Power Vent Clearances

    POWER VENT CLEARANCES Figure #1 A. clearances above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or balcony [*12 inches (30 cm) minimum] B. clearance to window or door that may be opened [* 12 inches (30 cm) minimum] C. clearance to permanently closed window [minimum 12 inches (30 cm) recommended to prevent condensation on window] D.
  • Page 10: Venting Configurations

    VENTING CONFIGURATIONS Maximum vent length is 130 ft. Vertical terminations Up to eight 90° elbows or require the use of combination of other elbows SCPV-459TV equaling 90° are permitted, for each 90° elbow, 3 ft must be deducted from the 130 ft maximum vent length.
  • Page 11: Flush Mount (Side Wall) Installation

    FLUSH MOUNT (SIDE WALL) INSTALLATION NOTE: Locate the power vent termination following the clearance to combustible table, venting configuration diagram (Fig. #2 & 3), and terminal location diagram (Fig. #1). NOTE: The following instructions are for use SCPV-160FM only. 1. SCPV-160FM is designed to fit on center in between standard exterior 2x6 exterior framing. The opening required in the framing and exterior sheathing is 14.50”...
  • Page 12: Surface Mount (Side Wall) Installation

    SURFACE MOUNT (SIDE WALL) INSTALLATION NOTE: Locate the power vent termination following the clearance to combustible table, venting configuration diagram (Fig. #2 & 3), and terminal location diagram (Fig. #1). NOTE: The following instructions are for use SCPV-459SM & SCPV-459SM-10 only. 1.
  • Page 13: Vertical (Thru The Roof) Installation

    VERTICAL (THRU THE ROOF) INSTALLATION Final installation height: 21.0” (533mm) Site fabricated chase minimum height: 14.5” (368mm) Figure 5 NOTE: SCPV-459TV shown, vertical terminating installations MUST use SCPV-459TV only. NOTE: LOCAL CODES OR REGULATIONS MAY REQUIRE INCREASED CLEARANCES. For flat roof installations, check local codes for dimensional requirements for the site fabricated chase.
  • Page 14 VERTICAL (THRU THE ROOF) INSTALLATION NOTE: The site fabricated chase must be a minimum of 14.5” (368mm) tall, additional height may be required to prevent obstruction of the exhaust outlet by snow accumulation. NOTE: Orientate the power vent so the exhaust outlet is facing away from the home, roof, or any potential obstructions.
  • Page 15: Installation Instructions

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO PRESSURE SWITCH POWER CORD GV60 AUX The above image shows the power vent control, TERMINATION part #SCPV-900C HARNESS PLUG RED TC LOCATION TO GAS SOLENOID There are 4 wire harnesses in addition to the power cord along the top edge of the Self- Calibrating Power Vent Control.
  • Page 16 Self- Calibrating Power Vent Pressure Switch (SCPV- 905GS). 12ft of tubing is supplied with the Powervent control, (SCPV-900C). Only use the length of tubing that is necessary for your installation, trim to length. Tape all seams in the venting system using Aluminum Foil HVAC Tape.
  • Page 17: Electrical Instructions

    ELECTRICAL INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: Once the electrical wiring has been completed, test the system to be sure its performance is as desired before the finishing work is completed and the fireplace is enclosed within the wall. WARNING All electrical shall be completed by a licensed Electrician and must conform with local building code. Improper installation may result in property damage, injury, or loss of life.
  • Page 18: Calibration And Operation

    CALIBRATION AND OPERATION ON/OFF SWITCH CALIBRATE BUTTON RESET BUTTON OPERATION STATUS LED SCPV-12218-XX CALIBRATION STATUS LED TERMINATION PRESSURE LED HARNESS PLUG POWER LED LOCATION WARNING: BEFORE SERVICING THE POWERVENT CONTROL, DISCONNECTING OR RECONNECTING ANY WIRE HARNESS, DISCONNECT POWER TO THE APPLIANCE. WARNING: ALL INSTALLATION, SERVICING, AND TROUBLESHOOTING MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED GAS TECHNICIAN.
  • Page 19 CALIBRATION AND OPERATION Calibration Sequence When the fireplace, venting, and Power vent Without any user intervention, the calibration termination have been installed, the calibration sequence is as follows: sequence can be initiated prior to test burning the The restrictor contained within the power vent fireplace for the first time.
  • Page 20 CALIBRATION AND OPERATION Normal Operation The SÓLAS Self-Calibrating Power Vent control is designed to NOTE: ANY TIME THE RESET BUTTON IS PRESSED ON THE integrate seamlessly with the Maxitrol GV60 control system POWER VENT CONTROL, THE CONTROL WILL BEGIN A 60 used in all SÓLAS Direct-Vent Gas Fireplaces.
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Calibration Sequence Troubleshooting Concern: “Calibration Status LED” turns red when “Calibration” button is pressed. Should any of the following scenarios occur, please check the following: Concern: Calibration sequence begins as normal but concludes with “Calibration sequence LED” turning from blue to red.
  • Page 22 TROUBLESHOOTING Concern: Normal Operation begins as described (left) but Normal Operation Troubleshooting “Operation status LED” turns red after the pilot lights but before Should any of the following scenarios occur, please check the the main burner ignites. following: Cause: Power vent control did not get signal pressure switch has closed.
  • Page 23: Replacement Parts List

    REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST REPLACEMENT PARTS REPLACEMENT PARTS REPLACEMENT PARTS REPLACEMENT PARTS Item Part Number Description SCPV-900C Self-Calibrating Power Vent Control SCPV-905PS Self-Calibrating Power Vent Pressure Switch (with pressure switch tubing) SCPV-914GS Self-Calibrating Power Vent Gas Solenoid SCPV-12218-25 Termination Wire Harness, 25FT long...
  • Page 24: Warranty Information

    WARRANTY INFORMATION THE WARRANTY Any damage to the unit, combustion chamber, heat exchanger or other components due to water or weather damage, which is the result of, but not limited to improper chimney/venting installation. SÓLAS, LLC, a division of Progressive Manufacturing, Inc. (“SÓLAS”), Limited Lifetime Warranty warrants your SÓLAS brand gas fireplace (“Product”) to be free from defects Damage to stainless steel, gold, nickel or porcelain enameled surfaces caused by fingerprints, scratches, melted in materials and workmanship at the time of manufacture.
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