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B-Vent Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplace Installation & Operating Instructions Models: BBV400, SBV400, SBV500 WARNING IF THE INFORMATION IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS IS NOT FOLLOWED EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PER- SONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE. —...
BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces TABLE OF CONTENTS Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of an MHSC Fireplace Please read the Installation and Operation Instructions before using the appliance! IMPORTANT: Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty.
BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION INSTALLER OWNER Please leave these instructions with the appliance. Please retain these instructions for future reference. • Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate, or service this fireplace. • Any change to this fireplace or its controls can be dangerous. • Improper installation or use of this fireplace can cause serious injury or death from fire, burns, explosions, electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning. This fireplace is a decorative gas appliance. This fire- 4.
BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Continued on Page 4 14. Do not use any solid fuels (wood, coal, paper, card- IMPORTANT: board, etc.) in this fireplace. Use only the gas type indicated on rating plate. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY 15.
BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces PRODUCT FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GAS PRESSURES • This appliance has been certified for use with either Natural Propane (LP) natural or propane gas. See appropriate data plates. Inlet Minimum 4.5” w.c. 11.0” w.c. •...
BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS & FRAMING FIREPLACE FRAMING Firebox framing can be built before or after the appliance is set in place. Construct firebox framing following Figures 2 or 3 for your specific installation requirements. Refer to Figures 2 & 3 for firebox dimensions.
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BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS & FRAMING Min. Rough Opening 4” Depth B-Vent 21” (533 mm) 21 ” ” (546 mm) 1/2” or 5/8” (341 mm) 6 ” Drywall (165 mm) Spacers D - Min. Rough Opening Width Min. Rough Opening Height 40" 40 ” 1/2" or 5/8" (1016 mm) (1029 mm) Drywall 34”...
BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces PRE-INSTALLATION INFORMATION FIREPLACE LOCATION Plan for the installation of your appliance. This includes determining where the unit is to be installed, the vent configuration to be used, framing and finishing details, and whether any optional acces- sories (i.e.
BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces SECURE FIREPLACE TO FLOOR OR FRAMING The fireplace must be secured to the floor and/or to framing studs as shown in Figure 5. Use two (2) Framing wood screws or masonry/con- crete screws to secure fireplace 1/2”...
BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces VENT INSTALLATION Read all instructions completely and thoroughly before attempting installation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury, property damage or loss of life. Operation of improperly installed and maintained venting system could result in serious injury, property damage or loss of life.
VENT INSTALLATION BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces FIRESTOPS • NOTICE: When installing in a chase, you should insu- Locate chimney centerline dimension from a com- late the chase as you would the outside walls of your bustible back wall. Figures 2 & 3. Minimum firestop home.
BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR NOTE: The use of outside air for combus- tion is optional unless required by building codes. It is only necessary to supply outside combustion air to one side of fireplace. Use model OAC4 combustion air kit (refer to Page 17).
BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces COMBUSTION AIR ASSEMBLY MODEL OAC-4 COMBUSTION AIR ASSEM- DO NOT remove the cover if the outside air will not be connected. 1. Remove the cover plate from the 4” outlet opening location on the left outside of the fireplace. 2.
BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces FIREPLACE INSTALLATION CHECK GAS TYPE Use proper gas type for the fireplace you are installing. If you have conflicting gas types, do not install fireplace. See dealer where you purchased the fireplace for proper fireplace for your gas type.
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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces A manual shut-off valve must be installed Only persons licensed to work with gas upstream of the appliance. Union tee and piping may make the necessary gas plugged 1/8” NPT pressure tapping point connections to this appliance.
BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces CHECKING GAS PRESSURE 1. Check gas type. The gas supply must be the same as stated on the appliance’s rating decal. If the gas supply is different from the fireplace, STOP! Do not install the appliance. Contact your dealer immediately.
BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL WIRING Electrical connections should only be performed by a qualified, licensed electrician. Main power must be off when connecting to main electrical power supply or performing service. All wiring shall be in compliance with all local, city and state codes.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces ELECTRONIC PILOT IGNITION WIRING Do not connect 110-120V AC to the Re- mote Wall Switch. The appliance will malfunction or destroyed. Figure 17 - FP2027 Electronic Ignition System Wiring Diagram REMOTE WALL SWITCH Position the wall switch.
FINAL INSTALLATION BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces ROCK WOOL PLACEMENT Cover with 1. Place rock wool on burner to provide glowing Rock Wool embers. For best results, pull the rock wool apart into pieces the size of a nickel or dime. Burner 2.
BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal in- jury or loss of life. A. This appliance is equipped with a pilot which must be lit with an ignitor while following these instructions exactly. B.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces LIGHTING PILOT FOR THE FIRST TIME APPROVED LEAK TESTING METHOD If using a soap and water solu- You may check for gas leaks with the following methods only: tion to test for leaks, DO NOT •...
BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LIGHTING BURNER MAIN BURNER SWITCH The “ON/OFF” switch for the main burner can be found behind the door of the fireplace. This switch allows you to turn on and to turn off the main burner without using the gas valve knob.
BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal in- jury or loss of life. A. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device (Piezo) which automatically lights the pilot. Do NOT try to light the burner by hand.
BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces CLEANING and MAINTENANCE Turn off gas before servicing fireplace. It is recommended that a qualified service technician perform these check-ups at the beginning of each heating season. Thermocouple BURNER, PILOT AND CONTROL COMPARTMENT Thermopile Keep the control compartment, logs and burner areas surrounding the logs clean by vacuuming or brushing at least twice a year.
CLEANING and MAINTENANCE BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces VENT SYSTEM The fireplace and venting system should be inspected before initial use and at least annually by a quali- fied field service person. Inspect the external vent cap on a regular basis to make sure that no debris is interfering with the airflow.
BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces TROUBLESHOOTING STANDING PILOT IGNITION SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION 1. Spark igniter A. Wire disonnected. A. Open door and check to make sure wire is connected to will not light pi- igniter. lot after repeat- B.
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TROUBLESHOOTING BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces ELECTRONIC IGNITION START 1. Turn gas supply off. Check: Line voltage (120VAC) 2. Turn ON/OFF switch to “ON” Low voltage transformer (19.5 minimum VAC) Power to module (24V Normal) ON/OFF switch Wiring connections Is there a spark across Unplug ignition lead and ignitor sensor gap?
BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces TROUBLESHOOTING GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION 1. Glass soots. A. Flame impingement on A. Install log set per instructions. logs. Inspect the injector and air intake area. Make sure this area does not have any blockage from debris and clean.
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Massachusetts Residents Only — Please read and follow these special requirements BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces 2. Approved Carbon Monoxide Detectors. Each carbon NOTE REGARDING VENTED PRODUCTS monoxide detector as required in accordance with the above This product must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter provisions shall comply with NFPA 720 and be ANSI/UL 2034 when installed within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY POLICY LIFETIME WARRANTY The following components are warranted for life to the original owner, subject to proof of purchase; Firebox, Combus- tion Chamber, Heat Exchanger, Grate and Stainless Steel Burners. FIVE YEAR WARRANTY The following components are warranted for five (5) years to the original owner, subject to proof of purchase;...
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