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Page 1: Installation And Operation
EPA CERTIFIED CATALYTIC WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE INSERT RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL MODEL BV4000C THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN. READ MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLATION. P/N 775006M, Rev. J, 04/01... -
Page 2: Important Warnings
IMPORTANT WARNINGS CAUTION: Read this manual thoroughly before starting installation. For your safety, follow the installation, op- eration and maintenance instructions exactly without deviation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty. If this appliance is not properly installed, a house fire may result. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Optional Accessories... 25 Safety / Listing Label and EPA Label ... 26 Service / Maintenance Log ... 27 TESTING/LISTING Model BV4000C has been tested to UL Standards; UL1482 for installation into residential applications. The listing laboratory is OMNI Environmental Services, Beaverton, Oregon. -
Page 4: Planning Your Installation
PLANNING YOUR INSTALLATION QUESTIONS TO ASK LOCAL BUILDING OFFICIAL A correct installation is critical and imperative for reduc- ing fire hazards and perilous conditions that can arise when wood burning appliances are improperly installed. The installer must follow all of the manufacturers’ in- structions. -
Page 5: Floor Protection
PLANNING YOUR INSTALLATION FLOOR PROTECTION This appliance requires combustible approved fireplace hearth or hearth exten- sion. If a hearth extension is used it must be a 3/8" (minimum) UL approved hearth pad or equivalent. If the floor protection is to be stone, tile, brick, etc., it must be mortared or grouted to form a continuous non- combustible surface (See Using Alternate Material As Floor Protector on this page). -
Page 6: Chimney Inspection
PLANNING YOUR INSTALLATION CHIMNEY INSPECTION The existing fireplace should be inspected by a local fire marshal or qualified installer for adequate serviceability prior to installing this appliance. Factory built fireplace: If any portion of the chimney system shows signs of structural or mechanical weak- nesses, such as: cracks, leaky joints, corroded or warped surfaces. -
Page 7: Factory Built Fireplaces
PLANNING YOUR INSTALLATION FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACES This appliance is approved for installation into a listed factory built solid fuel burning fireplace. The fireplace firebox must accept the insert without modification other than re- moving bolted or screwed together pieces such as smoke shelf/deflectors, ash lips, screen or door tracks and damper assemblies, that must be reinstalled to re- store the fireplace to its original operating condition if... -
Page 8: Installation
INSTALLATION FIREPLACE INSTALLATION BV4000C MINIMUM FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS Approx. minimum dimensions into fireplace CATALYTIC TEMPERATURE PROBE Install temperature probe prior to installing insert. To install the Catalytic Temperature Probe locate the plug on the top, right-hand side of the bypass control rod. -
Page 9: Installation Steps
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION STEPS 1. Remove all ashes from the fireplace. 2. Remove all materials inside the insert and set them aside. 3. Remove the three-piece surround assembly (face shield) and attach insulation material provided using a nonflam- mable adhesive (i.e. RTV Silicone, rated 570 F). 4. -
Page 10: Surround Assembly
INSTALLATION SURROUND ASSEMBLY NOTE: Do not face seal over chimney cooling air system on superior brand or any brand fireplace which is designed with the chimney cooling air sys- tem. 13. Pull the insert slightly forward to its desired position; attach the face shield using the surround clips and hardware as shown. -
Page 11: Product Features And Controls
INSTALLATION POSITIVE FLUE CONNECTION FOR MASONRY FIRE- PLACE A Professional should inspect chimney prior to installation to determine if any repairs are necessary or if a chimney reline is necessary. The fireplace damper must be secured in the open position. If this is not possible, it will be necessary to remove the damper. - Page 12 PROCUCT FEATURES AND CONTROLS ASH DRAWER The large ash drawer located below the fuel door is designed to make cleaning easier by containing the ashes in a remov- able drawer. CAUTION: Do not operate the stove with the ash dump cover off, as this will produce extreme temperatures within the stove (overfiring) and could cause damage to the appliance or other property (such damage is not...
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Page 13: Care And Operation
CARE AND OPERATION FUEL DOOR CAUTION: When opening the door, do not extend it beyond its normal travel. Overextending the door to a further open position can put excessive stress on hinge area of door and hinge pins and may result in breakage. - Page 14 CARE AND OPERATION BREAK-IN PERIOD Your fireplace insert finish is a high temperature paint that requires time and temperature to completely cure. We rec- ommend that you ventilate the house during the initial burns. The paint emits non-toxic odors during this process. KEEP YOUR HOUSE WELL VENTILATED DURING THE CURING PROCESS TO PREVENT ACTIVATION OF YOUR HOME SMOKE DETECTOR.
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Page 15: Blower System
CARE AND OPERATION BLOWER SYSTEM The Blower System consists of a ON/OFF rocker switch, a variable speed blower speed control switch (rheostat), a thermally activated switch (fan disc) and 2 axial blowers. When starting a fire, leave the blower system off until the insert is thoroughly heated (approx. -
Page 16: Care And Operation
CARE AND OPERATION BYPASS DAMPER CONTROL The operating handle of your bypass damper control is lo- cated on the front of the stove flue collar. By moving the by- pass damper control, the operator can route the fire either through the catalytic combustor (pushed in) or directly up the flue (pulled out). -
Page 17: Recommended Fuel
MAINTENANCE BURN RECOMMENDED FUEL This appliance is approved for use with natural dry wood only. Burning materials other than natural wood will shorten the life of the catalytic combustor. Do not burn particleboard or pressed logs using bonding agents as they can produce conditions which will deteriorate metal or damage the cata- lyst. - Page 18 MAINTENANCE DOOR/GLASS GASKET AND ASH DUMP GASKET A 3/4" spun fiberglass gasket provides the seal around the fuel door and a flat spun fiberglass rope gasket (1/8” x 1”) provides the seal around the glass. A cerawool pad (4 1/4” x 4 1/4” x 1/2”) provides the seal for the ash dump cover.
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Page 19: Catalytic Combustor
MAINTENANCE CATALYTIC COMBUSTOR This appliance has been designed with a catalytic com- bustor, which will improve its overall performance. Re- moving the combustor assembly for cleaning and rein- stallation is simple and convenient. Cleaning the com- bustor helps reduce buildup of ash and retarding chemi- cals. -
Page 20: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING * SMOKES OUT FUEL DOOR WHEN OPEN 1. The primary air control is closed. 2. The chimney is too cool. Set the primary air control on "HIGH" with the bypass damper control "OPEN" for a few minutes before opening the fuel door. 3. -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING CATALYST PLUGGING 1. Burning materials that produce a lot of char and fly ash. Do not burn materials such as garbage, gift wrap, card- board, etc. 2. Burning wet pitchy woods or burning large loads of small diameter wood with the combustor in the operation posi- tion (without light-off taking place). -
Page 22: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS - Model BV4000C Approx. sq. ft heat capacity up to ~ 2000 Sq. Ft. Maximum log length 18" Flue size 6" Width w/standard surround 42" Width at fireplace opening 22.5" Width at rear of firebox 22.5" Depth into Fireplace 16"... -
Page 23: Replacement Parts List
REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST – Model BV4000C DOOR PARTS Part/ Description Catalog # G6000 Door assembly, cast black 10300 Door handle assembly 85-11 Door handle, coil spring 86-128 Gasket door kit, ¾” rope 10580 Gasket, glass channel (per foot) 10267 Clip, glass long (bottom- 9”) -
Page 24: Damper Assembly
COMPONENT DIAGRAMS – Model BV4000C CATALYTIC/DAMPER COMPONENTS PRIMARY AIR CONTROL DRAFT MODULE (PART/CATALOG #11493) HANDLE ASSEMBLY (PART/CATALOG #10300) DOOR ASSEMBLY (PART/CATALOG #G3000) DAMPER ASSEMBLY PAGE 24... -
Page 25: Optional Accessories
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES - Model BV4000C Accessories Catalog # Description (Model) 14M73 Cord change over kit (CCOK-4000) 14M72 Gold Door Kit (DK100-G) 70K99 Touch-up spray paint kit, black (TSPK-B) 14M70 (SKS-4000) Surround Kit, Small, 28” ht. X 36” wd. 14M71 (SKL-4000) Surround Kit, Small, 32”... -
Page 26: Safety / Listing Label And Epa Label
SAFETY LISTING LABEL / EPA LABEL PAGE 26... -
Page 27: Service / Maintenance Log
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE LOG Service Service Service Date Technician Description PAGE 27... - Page 28 1110 West Taft Avenue Orange, CA 92865...
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