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FMI FSBVBNC Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

Cast iron stove and b-vent (freestanding fireplace heater) burner system
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CAST IRON STOVE AND B-VENT
(FREESTANDING FIREPLACE HEATER)
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
NATURAL GAS BURNER SYSTEM MODEL FSBVBNC
PROPANE/LP GAS BURNER SYSTEM MODEL FSBVBPC
IMPORTANT: This b-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 (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.

  • 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 se- rious 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 Front Access Door Venting System ON/OFF Switch (Opposite Side) Draft Hood Relief Opening Pilot Assy Blower with Adjustment Knob (Optional Installation) Rear Cover Glowing Embers Figure 1 - FMI B-Vent Burner System Shown Installed in Approved FMI Cast Iron Stove Body Models (P)FC Series Only 107600 OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • 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 B-Vent Burner System Assembly

    CAST IRON STOVE AND B-VENT BURNER SYSTEM ASSEMBLY STOVE BODY ASSEMBLY 1. Lift off corrugated box enclosing stove body crating. 2. Remove all screws fastening the wood frame enclosure. Spread wood frame open and lift away from plastic-bagged stove body. The bottom pieces of pallet wood will remain bolted to the stove body.
  • Page 6 CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM 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 Fig- ure 9, page 5 and Figure 11). Use an adjustable wrench or a 12mm socket to fasten step bolt.
  • 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 (see Figure 16). 2. Place gasket on top of burner system and align over venting hole (see Fig- ure 17).
  • Page 8 CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM CAST IRON STOVE AND B-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 sup- ply and disconnect burner sys- tem from gas supply.

  • Page 9: Venting Installation

    • Installation of any damaged venting component • Unauthorized modification of the vent- ing system • Installation of any component part not manufactured or approved by DESA International • Installation other than as instructed by these instructions Your burner system is approved for use with any listed gas vent.
  • Page 10 CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM VENTING INSTALLATION Continued It is very important that the venting system maintain its balance between the combus- tion air intake and the flue gas exhaust. Certain limitations apply to vent configura- tions and must be strictly followed. WARNING: This gas stove with burner system and vent assembly must be vented directly to the out-...
  • Page 11 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Figure 25 - Vertical Venting Configuration Through Chimney Figure 26 - Venting Through a Side Wall 107600 OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLING VENT SYSTEM IN A CHASE A chase is a vertical boxlike structure built to enclose venting that runs along the out- side of a building.

  • Page 12: High Altitude Installation

    When installing this stove and burner sys- tem at an elevation above 4500 feet (in Canada), check with local authorities. For assistance with any high altitude installa- tion contact DESA International’s Technical Service Department at 1-800-DESA-LOG (1-800-337-2564). TROUBLESHOOTING VENTING...
  • Page 13 TROUBLESHOOTING VENTING PROBLEMS Continued Negative Pressure in the Dwelling An extremely tight house may not supply adequate combustion and venting air. Use of mechanical exhaust such as a dryer vent or range vent may worsen the problem. An air exchange system must be installed in the dwelling to correct this problem.

  • Page 14: Checking Gas Connections

    CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM STOVE AND B-VENT BURNER SYSTEM INSTALLATION Continued CAUTION: Use only new, black iron or steel pipe. Inter- nally-tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas. Check your local codes. Use pipe of 1/2" diameter or greater to allow proper gas volume to fireplace.
  • Page 15 STOVE AND B-VENT BURNER SYSTEM INSTALLATION Continued Check all joints of gas supply piping system. Apply commercial leak test so- lution to all gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once. 5. Reconnect burner system and equip- ment shutoff valve to gas supply.
  • Page 16 CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM STOVE AND B-VENT BURNER SYSTEM INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING OPTIONAL WALL MOUNTED SWITCH GWMS2 1. 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.
  • Page 17 STOVE AND B-VENT BURNER SYSTEM INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING OPTIONAL WIRELESS HAND-HELD REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES - GHRC AND GHRCTA SERIES NOTICE: Only use alkaline batter- ies (not included). Installing Remote Receiver 1. Open bottom door on stove body and locate the switch plate on the left of the valve bracket.
  • Page 18 CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM STOVE AND B-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 heater 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 fol- low these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus- ing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand.
  • Page 20 CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM OPERATING STOVE WITH B-VENT BURNER SYSTEM Continued OPTIONAL REMOTE OPERATION Note: All remote control accessories must be purchased separately (See Accessories on page 27). Follow instructions included with the remote control. Thermostat Control Operation (Optional GHRCTA Only) The thermo- stat control setting on the remote control unit can be set to any comfort level be-...

  • Page 21: Inspecting Burners

    OPERATING STOVE WITH B-VENT BURNER SYSTEM Continued OPERATING OPTIONAL GWMT1 WALL MOUNTED THERMOSTAT WARNING: Do not connect the thermostat to a power source. Electrical shock and/or a fire haz- ard will occur. Light the fireplace as instructed in Light- ing Instructions on page 19. Set wall ther- mostat to desired temperature.

  • Page 22: Cleaning And Maintenance

    CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off burner sys- tem and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: You must keep con- trol areas, burners, and circulat- ing air passageways of stove and burner system clean. Inspect these areas before each use.

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    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...
  • Page 24 CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM 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...
  • 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

    Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they can not supply original replacement part(s), call DESA International’s Technical Service Department at 1-800-DESA LOG (1-800-337-2564). When calling DESA International, have ready • your name • your address • model and serial numbers of your burner system •...

  • Page 27: Specifications

    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 28: Illustrated Parts Breakdown

    CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FSBVBNC FSBVBPC 23-3 23 -1 23-4 23-2 For more information, visit www.desatech.com 107600...

  • Page 29: 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 26 of this manual. FSBVBNC FSBVBPC 23-1 23-2 23-3 23-4 107600 PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 106839-01 Firebox Assembly...
  • Page 30 CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FMI STOVE (P)FC SERIES For more information, visit www.desatech.com (Discarded During Assembly) 107600...
  • Page 31 PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your stove. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 26 of this manual. FMI STOVE (P)FC SERIES PART 104171-02 104171-03 104171-04 104172-02 104173-10 104173-11 104173-14 104173-15 104174-04 104175-10 104175-11...

  • Page 32: Warranty Information

    B-VENT BURNER SYSTEM AND FMI STOVE CHASSIS DESA International 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.

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