Desa VH Series Stove"VICTOR HEARTH" 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) Burner system
oWner's oPeration and instaLLation manuaL
SCIVFC/PSCIVFC Series
Stove "AMITY™"
naturaL Gas Burner system sBvBnd
ProPane/LP Gas Burner system sBvBPd, remote ready
IMPORTANT: This B-vent burner system must be installed into ap-
proved DESA cast iron stove bodies, models SCIVFC, PSCIVFC,
and VH series only. See page 4 of this manual.
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol-
lowed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
— 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.
— Installation and service must be performed by a quali-
fied installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
VCIS/PVCIS Series
Stove"OXFORD™"
For more information, visit www.desatech.com
VH Series Stove
"VICTOR HEARTH™"

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  • Page 1 ProPane/LP Gas Burner system sBvBPd, remote ready IMPORTANT: This B-vent burner system must be installed into ap- proved DESA cast iron stove bodies, models SCIVFC, PSCIVFC, and VH series only. See page 4 of this manual. WARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol- lowed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    taBLe oF contents Safety Information ..........2 Cleaning and Maintenance ........ 27 Local Codes............4 Troubleshooting ..........29 Product Identification ........... 4 Replacement Parts ..........32 Product Features ..........5 Technical Service..........32 PreInstallation Preparation ........5 Service Hints ............. 32 Burner System Assembly ........
  • Page 3 saFety inFormation This stove reaches high tem- Continued peratures. Keep children and adults away from hot surface to Propane/LP and Natural Gas: Propane/LP and natural gas are odorless. An odor-making avoid burns or clothing ignition. agent is added to the gas. The odor helps you Stove will remain hot for a time detect a gas leak.
  • Page 4: Local Codes

    Knob (Optional Installation) LocaL codes Figure 1 - DESA B-Vent Burner System Install and use stove and burner system with Shown Installed in Approved DESA care. Follow all local codes. In the absence to...
  • Page 5: Product Features

    LOCATION AND SPACE Wall REqUIREMENTS Determine the safest and most efficient loca- Floor tion for your DESA B-vent cast iron stove. 29" Make sure that rafters and wall studs are not in the way of the venting system. Choose a "...
  • Page 6: Burner System Assembly

    PreinstaLLation 5. Amity Only: Remove back panel from stove and discard (see Figure 6). Use an PreParation adjustable wrench or a 10 mm socket. Continued Remove six (6) bolts and washers. Keep bolts and washers to reattach rear cover. 6. Remove all contents from inside stove cavity.
  • Page 7 Burner system 12. Check general catch bolt alignment with door claw. Make final adjustment and door assemBLy leveling after stove is in normal standing Continued position. 13. Carefully lift stove back up on its four at- 9. Fasten each leg to stove with four (4) M8 tached legs.
  • Page 8 Burner system Screws Front Surround assemBLy Plate Continued Removing Front Surround Panel Remove 2 bolts from bottom of stove and Screw with set aside. Remove bolt from the top of the Washer stove to remove the front panel assembly (see Figure 13). Bolt Stove Body Screen...
  • Page 9 Burner system 3. Align the holes in the top mounting tabs of blower with the holes in wall of rear assemBLy cover. Using the 4 screws provided, mount Continued blower and tighten screws securely (see Figure 17). INSTALLING B-VENT BURNER 4.
  • Page 10 Burner system 11. Make sure all wire connections to termi- nals on blower motor and thermal switch assemBLy are securely attached and that the screw Continued retaining the green ground wire is tight. 12. Check to make sure that the power cord is 5.
  • Page 11: Venting Installation

    • Installation other than as instructed by Blower Power these instructions Cord Your DESA stove with B-vent burner system is approved for use with any listed gas vent. Figure 19 - Installing Rear Cover (Shown A listed gas vent is a factory made and listed...
  • Page 12 ventinG instaLLation Round Continued Storm Collar TYPE B-VENT INSTALLATION (Listed B-0 or Greater) Flashing Roof Before beginning installation be sure that the Support overall height and gas vent size conform to building code requirements. Gas vents ex- 25mm (1") tending through pitched roofs can extend a Clearance to minimum height of at least 600 mm (2') higher Firestop...
  • Page 13 ventinG instaLLation Continued Figures 21 through 23 show other options for the gas vent. When venting through a side wall your vent pipe must have the proper tempera- ture rating (see Figure 23). Manufacturer's clearances must also be maintained. Consult the authority having jurisdiction in your area regarding venting through side wall.
  • Page 14 ventinG instaLLation RELINING SYSTEMS Continued • Suitability and approval of relining materials should be determined. CHECKING VENT CAPACITY • Condition, size, height, and termination Complete all gas piping, electrical, and vent of the chimney to be relined must be connections. After adjusting the burner system determined.
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting Venting Problems

    A simple spillage test can be conducted if spillage is suspected. See Checking Gas HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATION Connection, page 18. Your DESA B-vent burner system has been CAUSES OF SPILLAGE AND CSA tested and approved for operation at CORRECTIVE ACTION...
  • Page 16: Installation

    trouBLesHootinG instaLLation ventinG ProBLems NOTICE: This burner system Continued is intended for use as supple- mental heat. Use this burner Lateral Run Lengthy horizontal or non-vertical runs system along with your primary cause resistance to flow and may reduce heating system. Do not install draft enough to cause spillage.
  • Page 17 instaLLation Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male NPT threads. This will prevent excess sealant from Continued going into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe could Installation Items Needed result in clogged burner system valves. Before installing stove and burner system, make sure you have the items listed below.
  • Page 18 instaLLation CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS Continued WARNING: Test all gas piping We recommend that you install a sediment and connections, internal and trap/drip leg in supply line as shown in Figure external to unit, for leaks after 28, page 17. Locate sediment trap/drip leg installing or servicing.
  • Page 19 instaLLation PRESSURE TESTING BURNER SYSTEM GAS CONNECTIONS Continued 1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see 3. Check all joints from propane/LP supply Figure 30). tank or gas meter to equipment shutoff 2. Open propane/LP supply tank valve for valve (see Figure 31 for propane/LP or propane/LP burner system or main gas Figure 32 for natural).
  • Page 20 instaLLation and forth to insure the bi-metal is free from restrictions. Continued 10. Replace the cover onto the base. (Upon INSTALLING OPTIONAL WALL installation, the thermostat must be al- MOUNTED THERMOSTAT - GWMT1 lowed to stabilize at room temperature for a minimum of 30 minutes for proper WARNING: Installation must operation.) be done by a qualified installer...
  • Page 21 instaLLation Remote Battery Control Unit Continued Cover INSTALLING OPTIONAL WIRELESS HAND-HELD REMOTE CONTROL Terminal ACCESSORIES - HRC100 AND Wires HRC200 SERIES 9-Volt Installing Remote Receiver Battery 1. Open bottom door on stove body. Battery 2. Disconnect wires from THTP and TH on Housing control valve that lead to the switch (see Figure 33, page 19).
  • Page 22 instaLLation 4. Place log #3 (crossover log) onto the rear and front logs. Make sure it is seated Continued properly into the notch on the front log 2. Remove the screws from the 2 tabs at the and over the raised triangular portion of top of the glass door while holding door the rear log as shown in Figure 43.
  • Page 23: Operation

    instaLLation Continued 5. Place log #4 (small log) onto the front left part of the grate making sure the notches fits over the prong of the grate. See Figure 44. 6. Lava rock may be placed along sides and front inside burner system bottom. This Ember may not be visible when you have replaced Material...
  • Page 24 oPeration Continued LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS Piezo 1. STOP! Read the safety information Ignitor Gas Control Knob page 23. Figure 46 - Control Valve 2. Set ON/OFF switch located on rear cover to OFF. TO TURN OFF GAS 3. Open lower panel. TO APPLIANCE 4.
  • Page 25 oPeration THERMOSTAT SERIES (MODEL HRC200) Continued The hand-held remote can be operated After lighting, let pilot flame burn for about using either the manual mode (MANU) or one minute. Turn control knob to ON thermostatic mode (AUTO) (see Figure position. Adjust flame adjustment knob 49).
  • Page 26: Inspecting Burners

    oPeration Upon installation, the thermostat must be allowed to stabilize at room temperature Continued for a minimum of 30 minutes for proper Note: Do not hold the hand-held remote for operation. a long time. Body temperature will affect To turn the burner system off, adjust ther- its operation in the AUTO mode.
  • Page 27: Cleaning And Maintenance

    insPectinG Burners cLeaninG and Continued maintenance If your pilot assembly does not meet these WARNING: Turn off burner requirements: system and let cool before • turn burner system off (see To Turn Off Gas cleaning. to Appliance, page 24) • see Troubleshooting, page 29 CAUTION: You must keep 3/8"...
  • Page 28 cLeaninG and LOGS • If you remove logs for cleaning, refer to maintenance Installing Logs, Lava Rock, and Glowing Continued Embers, page 22, to properly replace logs. WARNING: Only parts • Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any supplied by the manufacturer carbon build-up on logs.
  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    trouBLesHootinG WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle or similar object to clean ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/pilot unit. Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY...
  • Page 30 trouBLesHootinG Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Burner does not light after 1. Burner orifice clogged 1. Clean burner (see Cleaning pilot is lit and Maintenance, page 27) or replace burner orifice 2. Inlet gas pressure is too 2. Contact local propane/LP or natural gas company 3.
  • Page 31 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. Fol- low the gas supplier’s instructions.
  • Page 32: Replacement Parts

    • Gas Type: Propane/LP Gas heater ready. • Manifold Pressure: 10.0" W.C. You can also visit DESA’s technical service web site at www.desatech.com. • Minimum Inlet Supply Pressure: 11.0" W.C. • Thermal Efficiency: 70% service Hints •...
  • Page 33: Accessories

    Purchase these stove and burner system ac- (Not Shown) cessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA’s For all models. Allows easy wall access to Sales Department at 1-866-672-6040 for the operation of your burner system. This information.
  • Page 34: Illustrated Parts Breakdown And Parts List

    iLLustrated Parts BreakdoWn MODELS SBVBND AND SBVBPD 23-3 23-1 23-4 23-2 www.desatech.com 112127-01C...
  • Page 35: Parts List

    Parts List MODELS SBVBND AND SBVBPD 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. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. Firebox Assembly 105795-01 Glass Door Assembly 106831-02CK Rear Cover M11084-46 Screw, Hex...
  • Page 36 iLLustrated Parts BreakdoWn AMITY™ SCIVF(*) AND PSCIVF(*) SERIES VICTOR HEARTH™ VH(*) SERIES OxFORD™ VCIS(*) AND PVCIS(*) SERIES (* Indicates Color Suffix Designation) (Discard) Amity™ Only (Discard) Amity™ Stove Body Amity™ Only (Discard) Victor Hearth™ Oxford™ Stove Body Stove Body www.desatech.com 112127-01C...
  • Page 37 Parts List AMITY™ SCIVF(*) AND PSCIVF(*) SERIES VICTOR HEARTH™ VH(*) SERIES OxFORD™ VCIS(*) AND PVCIS(*) SERIES (* Indicates Color Suffix Designation) 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. NO.
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  • Page 40: Warranty Information

    B-vent Burner system PLus amity™ and victor HeartH™ stove cHassis DESA 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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