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CAST IRON STOVE AND DIRECT-VENT
(FREESTANDING FIREPLACE HEATER)
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
NATURAL GAS BURNER SYSTEM MODEL FSDVBNC
PROPANE/LP GAS BURNER SYSTEM MODEL FSDVBPC
IMPORTANT: This direct-vent burner system must be installed into approved FMI cast iron stove
bodies, models (P)FC series ONLY. See page 3 of this manual.
QUALIFIED INSTALLER: If you encounter problems during installation of this product, please
contact DESA International's Technical Service Department at 1-800-337-2564.
WARNING: If the information in this manual is
not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal in-
jury, 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
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.
*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 PROPANE/LP GAS BURNER SYSTEM MODEL FSDVBPC REMOTE READY IMPORTANT: This direct-vent burner system must be installed into approved FMI cast iron stove bodies, models (P)FC series ONLY. See page 3 of this manual. QUALIFIED INSTALLER: If you encounter problems during installation of this product, please contact DESA International’s Technical Service Department at 1-800-337-2564.
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Page 2: Safety Information
CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM SAFETY 1. This appliance is only for use with the 10. Have venting system inspected annu- type of gas indicated on the rating plate. ally by a qualified service person. If INFORMATION This appliance is not convertible for use needed, have venting system cleaned with other gases unless a certified kit or repaired. -
Page 3: Product Identification
- A metal box that Vinyl Siding Standoff separates the vent cap from vinyl siding. Figure 1 - FMI Direct-Vent Burner System Shown Installed in Approved FMI Cast Iron - A metal plate used Wall Thimble/Firestop Stove Body Models (P)FC Series Only to secure the vent pipe when it passes through a wall or ceiling. -
Page 4: Pre-Installation Preparation
42" REQUIREMENTS " Determine the safest and most efficient lo- cation for your FMI cast iron stove. Make sure that rafters and wall studs are not in the " way of the venting system. Choose a loca- tion where the heat output is not affected by 36"... -
Page 5: Cast Iron Stove And Direct-Vent Burner System Assembly
OWNER’S MANUAL CAST IRON STOVE AND DIRECT-VENT Bolt Product BURNER SYSTEM Identification Back Label ASSEMBLY Stove Panel STOVE BODY ASSEMBLY 1. Lift off corrugated box enclosing stove body crating. Figure 6 - Removing Back Panel 2. Remove all screws fastening the wood frame enclosure. - Page 6 CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM CAST IRON STOVE Stove 10. Install door catch bolt (M8 x 1.25-55mm Bolt Body with two M8 hex nuts) into threaded AND DIRECT-VENT hole on stove body (see Figure 9, page 5). Use an adjustable wrench or a 12mm BURNER SYSTEM Front socket.
- Page 7 OWNER’S MANUAL CAST IRON STOVE Center Top Grate (Included with AND DIRECT-VENT Burner System) Screw BURNER SYSTEM 7" Collar ASSEMBLY Large Gasket Continued Screw 4" Collar INSTALLING DIRECT-VENT Left Top BURNER SYSTEM INTO Grate Small STOVE BODY Gasket 1. Carefully lift burner system and place into stove body from the rear of stove (see Figure 16).
- Page 8 CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM CAST IRON STOVE 4. Attach thermal switch and bracket to 10. Connect the white wire to the other ter- inside rear cover wall with two hex head minal on the blower motor assembly AND DIRECT-VENT screws provided as shown.
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Page 9: General Venting
OWNER’S MANUAL CAST IRON STOVE INSTALLING REAR COVER GENERAL VENTING Place rear cover behind stove body. AND DIRECT-VENT These models are approved for use with Rear cover will rest on the bottom ledge Simpson Dura-Vent 6 " direct-vent pipe BURNER SYSTEM of the stove body. - Page 10 CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM GENERAL VENTING Continued Fixed Openable Fixed Closed Closed Openable TERMINATION CAP GAS METER RESTRICTED AREA AIR SUPPLY INLET (TERMINATION PROHIBITED) A = clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or balcony I = clearance to service regulator vent outlet [*72 inches (1829mm) [*12 inches (305mm) minimum] minimum] B = clearance to window or door that may be opened...
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Page 11: Venting Installation
OWNER’S MANUAL VENTING • Installation of any component part not roofline. You may use one or two 90° elbows manufactured or approved by DESA in this vent configuration. See Vertical Ter- INSTALLATION International mination Configurations on pages 16 and 17. •... - Page 12 CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM VENTING Snorkel INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLATION FOR HORIZONTAL TERMINATION 1. Determine the route your horizontal venting will take. Note: The location 12" Minimum 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.
- Page 13 OWNER’S MANUAL VENTING 4. Apply a bead of non-hardening mastic Carefully move the stove with vent as- around the outside edge of the vent cap. sembly attached toward the wall and INSTALLATION Position the vent cap in the center of insert the vent pipe into the horizontal the 7 "...
- Page 14 CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Horizontal Termination Configurations Figures 31 through 33 show different con- figurations for venting with horizontal ter- mination. Each figure includes a chart with vertical minimum/maximum and horizon- tal maximum dimensions which must be Venting with Two 90°...
- Page 15 OWNER’S MANUAL VENTING Flat Ceiling Installation Cut a hole in the roof using the locating hole as a center point. (Cover any ex- 1. Cut a 10" square hole in the ceiling us- INSTALLATION posed open vent pipes before cutting ing the locating hole as a center point.
- Page 16 CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM VENTING Level Vertical Termination Configurations Cathedral ceiling INSTALLATION support box Figure 38 and Figures 39 through 41 on Continued page 17 show four different configurations 2" minimum below for vertical termination. All connections finished ceiling Cathedral Ceiling Installation must be sealed with high temperature sili- 1.
- Page 17 OWNER’S MANUAL VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Note: Install restrictor into 4" collar of burner system as shown. Note: Install restrictor into 4" collar of Note: Install burner system restrictor into 4" as shown. collar of burner system as shown. Note: Vertical (V Venting with Two 90°...
- Page 18 INSTALLATION mination, 7"-12" Adjustable Co- D3050 Vertical Restrictor (6 pcs.) axial Pipe, 7" x 90° Coaxial El- Your FMI cast iron stove and direct-vent D3060 Ceiling Firestop/Support bow, 7" x 12" Coaxial Pipe, Wall burner system has been CSA/AGA tested (6 pcs.)
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Page 19: Stove And Direct-Vent Burner System Installation
OWNER’S MANUAL STOVE AND For propane/LP connections only, the in- Check your building codes for any special staller must supply an external regulator. requirements for locating equipment shutoff DIRECT-VENT The external regulator will reduce incoming valve to stoves. gas pressure. You must reduce incoming BURNER SYSTEM Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male gas pressure to between 11 and 14 inches of... - Page 20 CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM STOVE AND CHECKING GAS Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System CONNECTIONS DIRECT-VENT Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG BURNER SYSTEM WARNING: Test all gas pip- (3.5 kPa) ing and connections for leaks INSTALLATION Disconnect appliance with its appliance after installing or servicing.
- Page 21 OWNER’S MANUAL STOVE AND Equipment Shutoff Valve DIRECT-VENT BURNER SYSTEM Propane/ LP Supply INSTALLATION Tank Continued Pressure Testing Burner System Gas Connections 1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Fig- ure 45, page 20). 2. Open propane/LP supply tank valve for propane/LP burner system or main gas valve located on or near gas meter for Gas Valve...
- Page 22 CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM STOVE AND INSTALLING OPTIONAL Connect one bare wire end to each ter- minal (“W” and “R”) of the thermostat WALL MOUNTED DIRECT-VENT base (see Figure 50). THERMOSTAT - GWMT1 BURNER SYSTEM Install the base to the wall with screws provided with thermostat.
- Page 23 OWNER’S MANUAL STOVE AND Installing 9-Volt Alkaline Battery Remove 2 bolts from bottom of stove (if still in place) and one from the top in Hand-Held Remote Control DIRECT-VENT of stove to remove front panel (see Fig- Unit ure 55). BURNER SYSTEM 1.
- Page 24 CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM STOVE AND 3. Place log #3 (crossover log) onto the 5. Lava rock may be placed along sides rear and front logs. Make sure it is seated and front inside burner system bottom. DIRECT-VENT properly into the notch on the front log This may not be visible when you have and over the raised triangular portion of...
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Page 25: Operating Stove With Burner System
OWNER’S MANUAL OPERATING STOVE LIGHTING TO TURN OFF GAS INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLIANCE WITH BURNER Turn ON/OFF switch, located on the 1. STOP! Read the safety information SYSTEM side of rear cover, to “OFF”. in column one. 2a. Open lower door panel. 2. - Page 26 CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM OPERATING STOVE Selector Switch in • In the AUTO mode, the thermostat Gas Control Remote Position in the hand-held remote unit con- Knob in On WITH BURNER (Optional Remote Position trols the room temperature. To in- Control) crease the room temperature, press SYSTEM...
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Page 27: Inspecting Burners
OWNER’S MANUAL OPERATING STOVE BURNER FLAME PATTERN Upon installation, the thermostat must be allowed to stabilize at room tempera- WITH BURNER Burner flames will be steady; not lifting or ture for a minimum of 30 minutes for floating. Flame patterns will be different proper operation. -
Page 28: Cleaning And Maintenance
CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM CLEANING AND LOGS WARNING: Only parts sup- • If you remove logs for cleaning, refer to MAINTENANCE plied by the manufacturer should Installing Logs, Lava Rock, and Glowing be used when replacing broken Embers, page 24, to properly replace logs. or damaged glass door panel (see WARNING: Turn off burner •... -
Page 29: Troubleshooting
OWNER’S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off burner CAUTION: Never use a wire, system and let cool before ser- needle, or similar object to clean Note: For additional help, visit DESA vicing. Only a qualified service pilot. This can damage pilot unit. International’s technical service web person should service and repair site at www.desatech.com. - Page 30 CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Burner does not light after pilot is lit 1. Burner orifice clogged 1. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Maintenance, page 28) or replace burner orifice 2. Inlet gas pressure is too low 2.
- Page 31 OWNER’S MANUAL 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.
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Page 32: Replacement Parts
CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM REPLACEMENT WIRING DIAGRAM PARTS CAUTION: Label all wires prior Note: Use only original replacement parts. to disconnection when servicing This will protect your warranty coverage for controls. Wiring errors can cause parts replaced under warranty. improper and dangerous opera- tion. -
Page 33: Specifications
70 lbs/31.8 kg 70 lbs/31.8 kg Shipping 75 lbs/34 kg 75 lbs/34 kg * When installed in FMI cast iron stove body ((P)FC Series). ACCESSORIES WALL MOUNTED Purchase these stove and burner system THERMOSTAT CONTROL KIT accessories from your local dealer. If they... -
Page 34: Illustrated Parts Breakdown
CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FSDVBNC FSDVBPC 26-3 26-1 26-4 26-2 For more information, visit www.desatech.com 107599... -
Page 35: Parts List
OWNER’S MANUAL PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your burner system. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 32 of this manual. FSDVBNC FSDVBPC PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 106840-01 Firebox Assembly 106854-01... - Page 36 CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FMI STOVE (P)FC SERIES (Discarded During Assembly) For more information, visit www.desatech.com 107599...
- Page 37 OWNER’S MANUAL PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your stove. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 32 of this manual. FMI STOVE (P)FC SERIES PART DESCRIPTION QTY. 104171-02 Top Grate with Screen (Center) (Black Only)
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Page 38: Warranty Information
WARRANTY INFORMATION KEEP THIS WARRANTY 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.
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