Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product SBVBN(A) Desa
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B-VENT FREEST ANDING FIREPLACE HEA TER ® OWNER’S OPERA TION AND INST ALLA TION MANUAL ® SBVBN(A), SBVBP(A) REMOTE READY Save this manual for future reference. 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.
2 ® B -VENT FREEST ANDING FIREPLACE 105500 SAFETY INFORMA TION 1. 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. 2. For propane/LP fireplace, do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) inside any structure.
3 105500 OWNER’S MANUAL P I L O T L O H I OFF ON ON OFF AUTO PRODUCT IDENTIFICA TION Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence to local codes, use the current National Fuel Gas Code ANS Z223.1 , also known as NFPA 54* (USA) or the current CAN/CGA-B149[.
4 ® B -VENT FREEST ANDING FIREPLACE 105500 LOCATION AND SPACE REQUIREMENTS Determine the safest and most efficient lo- cation for your Vanguard B-vent freestand- ing fireplace. Make sure that rafters and wall studs are not in the way of the venting system.
5 105500 OWNER’S MANUAL Pallet Wood Bolted to Bottom of Stove Body STOVE BODY ASSEMBLY 1. Lift of f corrugated box enclosing sto ve body crating. 2. Remove all screws fastening the wood frame enclosure. Spread wood frame open and lift away from plastic-bagged stove body .
6 ® B -VENT FREEST ANDING FIREPLACE 105500 FREEST ANDING FIREPLACE ASSEMBL Y Continued Figure 12 - Attaching Stove Door Step Bolt Door Hinge Threaded Hole Stove Door Stove Bottom Bolt Shoulder Adjusting Nut Bolt Stop Catch Bolt Door Claw Door Figure 13 - Catch Bolt and Door Claw Orientation 10.
7 105500 OWNER’S MANUAL WARNING: Never touch the blower wheel while in operation. 7. Peel off the bac king paper and stick the supplied wiring diagram decal on the inside of rear cover on right side oppo- site control.
8 ® B -VENT FREEST ANDING FIREPLACE 105500 INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS Consult local building codes before begin- ning the installation. Only a qualified ser- vice person should install venting system.
9 105500 OWNER’S MANUAL Figure 18 - Typical B-Vent Installation WARNING: Installation should only be made by qualified per- sons who are familiar with the safety procedures required for the installation of the product, who are equipped with the proper tools and testing instruments, and who have achieved proper certification of licensing.
10 ® B -VENT FREEST ANDING FIREPLACE 105500 VENTING INST ALLA TION Continued CHECKING VENT CAPACITY Complete all gas piping, electrical, and vent connections. After adjusting the fireplace and lighting the main burners, allow a couple of minutes for warm-up.
11 105500 OWNER’S MANUAL VENTING INST ALLA TION Continued HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATION Your Vanguard B-vent freestanding fireplace heater has been AGA tested and approved for elevations from 0-2000 feet and CGA certi- fied for elevations from 0-4500 feet.
12 ® B -VENT FREEST ANDING FIREPLACE 105500 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.
13 105500 OWNER’S MANUAL Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) 1. Disconnect fireplace and its individual manual shutoff v alve from gas supply piping system. Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa) will damage fireplace gas regulator .
14 ® B -VENT FREEST ANDING FIREPLACE 105500 FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION Continued Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) 1. Close manual shutoff v alve (see Fig- ure 28).
15 105500 OWNER’S MANUAL FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION Continued INSTALLING OPTIONAL WALL MOUNTED THERMOSTAT - GWMT1 WARNING: Installation must be done by a qualified installer familiar with low voltage wiring procedures. WARNING: Do not connect this thermostat to any electrical source! Electrical shock and/or fire hazard will occur.
16 ® B -VENT FREEST ANDING FIREPLACE 105500 REMOVING/REPLACING GLASS DOOR CAUTION: Do not operate this fireplace with a broken glass door panel or without the glass door panel securely in place. For re- placement part information see Replacement Parts , page 25.
17 105500 OWNER’S MANUAL Each log is marked with a number. These numbers will help you identify the log when installing. It is very important to install these logs exactly as instructed. Do not modify logs. Only use logs supplied with freestanding fireplace.
18 ® B -VENT FREEST ANDING FIREPLACE 105500 TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE 1. Open lower louver panel. 2 a . Set selector switch in the “OFF” position. 2b . If Using Optional Hand-Held Re- mote: Set selector switch in the OFF position to pre vent draining battery .
19 105500 OWNER’S MANUAL 1. After lighting, let pilot flame bur n f or about one minute. T urn contr ol knob on the control valv e to ON position. T urn flame adjustment knob any- where between HI and LO. Slide the selector switch to the REMO TE posi- tion.
20 ® B -VENT FREEST ANDING FIREPLACE 105500 INSPECTING BURNERS Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often. PILOT ASSEMBLY The pilot assembly is factory preset for the proper flame height. Alterations may have occurred during shipping and handling.
21 105500 OWNER’S MANUAL CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: You must keep con- trol areas, burners, and circulat- ing air passageways of fireplace clean. Inspect these areas of fire- place before each use.
22 ® B -VENT FREEST ANDING FIREPLACE 105500 TROUBLESHOOTING Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. 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 pilot.
23 105500 OWNER’S MANUAL 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 pr.
24 ® B -VENT FREEST ANDING FIREPLACE 105500 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.
25 105500 OWNER’S MANUAL SER VICE HINTS When Gas Pressure is Too Low: • pilot will not stay lit • burners will have delayed ignition • fireplace will not produce specified heat • propane/LP .
26 ® B -VENT FREEST ANDING FIREPLACE 105500 SPECIFICA TIONS SBVBN(A) SBVBP(A) 17,000-24,000 Btu/h 16,000-22,000 Btu/h Gas Type Natural Propane/LP Ignition Piezo Piezo Manifold Pressure 3.5" w.c. 10.0" w.c. Minimum Inlet Supply Pressure 4.5" w.
27 105500 OWNER’S MANUAL ACCESSORIES Purchase these fireplace 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 ad- dress listed on the back page of this manual.
28 ® B -VENT FREEST ANDING FIREPLACE 105500 ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN SBVBN(A) SBVBP(A) L O H I P I L O T OFF ON 24 17 18 19 21 23 -1 23-4 23-2 23-3 26 27 4 22 9 4 1 10 11 8 2 4 4 7 28 13 14 15.
29 105500 OWNER’S MANUAL KEY NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 105479-01BR Firebox Assembly 1 2 M11084-26 Screw, Hex 2 3 105484-01CK Rear Cover 1 4 M11084-39 Screw, Hex 12 5 103587-02CK Switch Plat.
LIMITED WARRANTY B-VENT FREESTANDING FIREPLACE 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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