CAST IRON STOVE AND DIRECT-VENT (FREESTANDING FIREPLACE HEATER) BURNER SYSTEM OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION ............................................................ 2 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ..................................................... 3 LOCAL CODES ........................................................................... 4 PRODUCT FEATURES .............................................................. 4 GLOSSARY OF TERMS ............................................................. 4 PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION .........
SAFETY INFORMATION PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION SAFETY INFORMATION 3 3 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Continued 9. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22.
LOCAL CODES PRODUCT FEATURES GLOSSARY OF TERMS PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Location and Space Requirements LOCAL CODES Install and use stove and burner system with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence to local codes, use the current National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54* (USA) or the current CSAB149[.1 or .2] Installation Codes (Canada). PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION WARNING: A qualified service person must install stove and burner system. Follow all local codes.
PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Location and Space Requirements (Cont.) 5 5 CAST IRON STOVE AND DIRECT-VENT BURNER SYSTEM ASSEMBLY Stove Body Assembly PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Continued 3. 4. Proper clearances must be maintained, see Figures 3 and 4. This stove is a freestanding unit designed to set directly on the floor.
CAST IRON STOVE AND DIRECT-VENT BURNER SYSTEM ASSEMBLY 6 Stove Body Assembly (Cont.) CAST IRON STOVE AND DIRECT-VENT BURNER SYSTEM ASSEMBLY Continued 6. Remove all contents from inside stove cavity. Contents include: (1) - Stove bottom [Amity Only] (Discard - Not used with this application) (4) - Legs with leg leveler bolts (1) - Bottom door (3) - Top grates (1) - Hardware kit bag with fasteners 7. Carefully lay stove body on back to attach bottom components to stove body (see Figure 7).
CAST IRON STOVE AND DIRECT-VENT BURNER SYSTEM ASSEMBLY 7 7 Stove Body Assembly (Cont.) Installing Direct-Vent Burner System Into Stove Body CAST IRON STOVE AND DIRECT-VENT BURNER SYSTEM ASSEMBLY Continued Front Screws 12. Check general catch bolt alignment with door claw. Make fi- Surround Plate nal adjustment and door leveling after stove is in normal standing position. 13. Carefully lift stove back up on its four attached legs.
CAST IRON STOVE AND DIRECT-VENT BURNER SYSTEM ASSEMBLY Installing Optional Blower Accessory CAST IRON STOVE AND DIRECT-VENT BURNER SYSTEM ASSEMBLY Continued 4. INSTALLING OPTIONAL BLOWER ACCESSORY NOTICE: If installing blower in an existing stove burner system with gas connections, shut off gas supply and disconnect heater from gas supply. Contact a qualified service person to do this. 6. INSTALLING THE BLOWER 1. 2. 3. 5.
CAST IRON STOVE AND DIRECT-VENT BURNER SYSTEM ASSEMBLY Installing Optional Blower Accessory (Cont.) Installing Rear Cover 9 9 CAST IRON STOVE AND DIRECT-VENT BURNER SYSTEM ASSEMBLY Continued 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Place the green ground wire between the bottom hole on the blower assembly and the hex screw and tighten (see Figure 18). Connect the blue wire on the blower assembly to one side of the thermal switch (see Figure 18).
GENERAL VENTING Location of Vent Termination GENERAL VENTING Your stove with burner system is approved to be vented either through the side wall, or vertically using the following guidelines: • Use only venting components or kits specifically approved for use with this stove and burner system (see Parts Lists for Venting Kits and Components, page 19). IMPORTANT: Do not mix venting components made by different manufacturers. • Minimum clearance between vent pipes and combustible materials is 1" (2.
GENERAL VENTING GENERAL VENTING Continued N N D H V L E B C Fixed Closed F B Openable Fixed Closed V Openable V I V G B V B B J X V G G M A V K X V A V TERMINATION CAP A = clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or balcony [*12 inches (30.5mc) minimum] B = clearance to window or door that may be opened [12 inches (30.5cm) minimum] C = clearance to permanently closed window [minimum 12 inches (30.
VENTING INSTALLATION Installation Precautions Installation Planning VENTING INSTALLATION WARNING: 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. NOTICE: Do not seal termination cap to pipe. Cap must be removable for servicing vent system.
VENTING INSTALLATION Installation Planning (Cont.) Installation for Horizontal Termination VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Snorkel Installing Vent System in a Chase A chase is a vertical box-like structure built to enclose venting that runs along the outside of a building. A chase is not required for such venting. NOTICE: Treatment of firestops and construction of the chase may vary from building type to building type. These instructions are not substitutes for the requirements of local building codes.
VENTING INSTALLATION Installation for Horizontal Termination (Cont.) VENTING INSTALLATION Continued 3. 4. Attach vent pipe assembly to the burner system. Set stove in front of it’s permanent location to insure minimum clearances. Mark the wall for a 10"(25.4cm) square hole (for noncombustible material such as masonry block or concrete, a 7 1/2" (19.1cm) diameter hole is acceptable). See Figure 24. The center of the hole should line up with the center-line of the horizontal rigid vent pipe.
VENTING INSTALLATION Installation for Horizontal Termination (Cont.) VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Horizontal Termination Configurations Figures 28 through 30 show different configurations for venting with horizontal termination. Each figure includes a chart with vertical minimum/maximum and horizontal maximum dimensions which must be met. Seal all connections with high temperature silicone sealant (outer pipe only) as specified in the second warning statement on page 12.
VENTING INSTALLATION Installation for Vertical Termination VENTING INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLATION FOR VERTICAL TERMINATION Flat Ceiling Installation 1. NOTICE: Use rigid pipe only. Flex venting is not to be used with a vertical termination. 1. 2. Determine the route your vertical venting will take. If ceiling joists, roof rafters, or other framing will obstruct the venting system, consider an offset (see Figure 31) to avoid cutting load bearing members.
VENTING INSTALLATION Installation for Vertical Termination (Cont.) 17 17 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued 6. Continue to add pipe sections until the height of the vent cap meets the minimum building code requirements described in Figure 20 on page 11. Note: You must increase vent height for steep roof pitches. Nearby trees, adjoining rooflines, steep pitched roofs, and other similar factors may cause poor draft or down-drafting in high winds. Increasing the vent height may solve this problem. 7.
VENTING INSTALLATION Installation for Vertical Termination (Cont.) VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Venting with Three 90° Elbows Vertical (V) 5' min. 6' min. 7' min. 8' min. 20' max. Horizontal (H1) + Horizontal (H2) 2' max. 4' max. 6' max. 8' max. 8' max. Venting with Two 90° Elbows Vertical (V1) Horizontal (H) 5' min. 6' max. 6' min. 12' max. 7' min. 18' max. 8' min. 20' max. Note: Vertical (V1) + Vertical (V2) = 20' max. Note: Install restrictor into 4" collar of burner system as shown.
VENTING INSTALLATION Installation for Vertical Termination (Cont.) High Altitude Installation Parts List for Venting Kits and Components 19 19 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued PARTS LISTS FOR VENTING KITS AND COMPONENTS Number Description VKG-47-K Vertical Venting V = 40' max. Note: Install restrictor into 4" collar of burner system as shown.
STOVE AND DIRECT-VENT BURNER SYSTEM INSTALLATION Check Gas Type Installing Gas Piping to Stove/Burner System Location STOVE AND DIRECT-VENT BURNER SYSTEM INSTALLATION CHECK GAS TYPE Use proper gas type for the burner system unit you are installing. If you have conflicting gas types, do not install burner system. See dealer where you purchased the stove and burner system for proper burner system according to your gas type. Conversion kits are also available for these models, see Accessories on page 38.
STOVE AND DIRECT-VENT BURNER SYSTEM INSTALLATION Installing Gas Piping to Stove/Burner System Location (Cont.) Connecting Stove/Burner System to Gas Supply Checking Gas Connections 21 21 STOVE AND DIRECT-VENT BURNER SYSTEM INSTALLATION Continued Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male NPT threads. This will prevent excess sealant from going into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe could result in clogged burner system valves.
STOVE AND DIRECT-VENT BURNER SYSTEM INSTALLATION Checking Gas Connection (Cont.) Installing Optional Wall Mount Switch - GWMS2 STOVE AND DIRECT-VENT BURNER SYSTEM INSTALLATION Continued 3. Check all joints from propane/LP supply tank or gas meter to equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 43 for propane/LP or Figure 44 for natural). Apply noncorrosive leak test solution to all gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once.
STOVE AND DIRECT-VENT BURNER SYSTEM INSTALLATION Installing Optional Wall Mounted Thermostat - GWMT1 Installing Optional Wireless Hand-Held Remote Control Accessories - (C)GHRCB and (C)GHRCTB Series 23 23 STOVE AND DIRECT-VENT BURNER SYSTEM INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING OPTIONAL WALL MOUNTED THERMOSTAT - GWMT1 11. Set the temperature adjustment to the desired setting. This thermostat has been electronically calibrated at the factory. No adjustment or leveling is necessary.
STOVE AND DIRECT-VENT BURNER SYSTEM INSTALLATION Installing Optional Wireless Hand-Held Remote Control Accessories - (C)GHRCB and (C)GHRCTB Series (Cont.) Removing/Replacing Glass Door STOVE AND DIRECT-VENT BURNER SYSTEM INSTALLATION Continued 4. 5. 6. REMOVING/REPLACING GLASS DOOR Place receiver into valve bracket and align holes (see Figure 49). Use push-in fasteners included with receiver to secure to bracket.
STOVE AND DIRECT-VENT BURNER SYSTEM INSTALLATION Installing Logs, Lava Rock and Glowing Embers 25 25 STOVE AND DIRECT-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 burner system may result in property damage or personal injury. It is very important to install these logs exactly as instructed in Figures 54 through 57.
OPERATING STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM For Your Safety Read Before Opening Lighting Instructions To Turn Off Gas To Appliance OPERATING STOVE WITH BURNER SYSTEM 9. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Turn gas control knob counterclockwise TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE 1. Turn ON/OFF switch, located on side of rear cover, to “OFF”. 2a. Open lower door panel. 2b. If Using Optional Hand-Held Remote: Set selector switch, located on side of rear cover, in the OFF position to prevent draining battery. 3.
OPERATING STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM Manual Lighting Procedure Optional Hand-Held Remote Operation OPERATING STOVE WITH BURNER SYSTEM Continued 2. 3. 4. 5. Remove glass door (see Removing/Replacing Glass Door, page 24). Follow steps 1 through 8 under Lighting Instructions, page 26. Depress gas control knob and light pilot with match. Keep gas control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds, release gas control knob.
OPERATING STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM Optional Hand-Held Remote Operation (Cont.) Operating Optional Blower Accessory Operating Optional GWMT1 Wall Mounted Thermostat INSPECTING BURNERS Pilot Assembly Burner Flame Pattern OPERATING STOVE WITH BURNER SYSTEM Continued Safety Features When away from home for an extended period of time or as a child safety feature to prevent accidental ignition of the fireplace, the receiver ON/OFF/REMOTE switch should be in the OFF position. Auto Shutoff Feature 1.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Glass Door Pilot and Burners Logs Venting System 29 29 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off burner system and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burners, and circulating air passageways of burner system and stove clean. Inspect these areas of burner system and stove before each use. Have burner system and stove inspected yearly by a qualified service person.
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Note: For additional help, visit DESA’s technical service web site at www.desatech.com. WARNING: Turn off burner system and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair burner system or stove. Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle, or similar object to clean pilot. This can damage pilot unit.
TROUBLESHOOTING 31 31 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Burner does not light after pilot is lit 1. Burner orifice clogged 1. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Maintenance, page 29) or replace burner orifice 2. Contact local propane/LP or natural gas company 3. Reconnect leads (see Wiring Diagram, page 33) 4. Replace thermopile 5. Replace gas valve 2. Inlet gas pressure is too low 3. Thermopile leads disconnected or improperly connected 4. Thermopile is defective 5.
TROUBLESHOOTING 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. • If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department. • • • • IMPORTANT: Operating burner system where impurities in air exist may create odors.
SPECIFICATIONS WIRING DIAGRAM REPLACEMENT PARTS 33 33 SPECIFICATIONS SDVBND SDVBPD 21,000-30,000 Btu/h 20,000-28,000 Btu/h Natural Propane/LP Piezo Piezo Manifold Pressure 3.5" w.c. 10.0" w.c. Minimum Inlet Supply Pressure 5.0" w.c. 11.0" w.c. 70% 70% 27" x 21 1/2" x 18" 68.6 x 54.6 x 45.7 cm 23 3/4" x 33 1/2" x 23 1/2" 60.3 x 85.1 x 59.7 cm 27" x 21 1/2" x 18" 68.6 x 54.6 x 45.7 cm 23 3/4" x 33 1/2" x 23 1/2" 60.3 x 85.1 x 59.7 cm 70 lbs/31.8 kg 75 lbs/34 kg 70 lbs/31.
ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN 34 Models SDVBND and SDVBPD ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN 3 MODELS SDVBND SDVBPD 18 4 6 5 2 12 4 4 25 26-3 26-1 1 26-4 19 4 23 20 21 4 9 26-2 8 14 4 10 13 28 11 16 27 28 24 17 15 23 22 TPTH TP TH 22 7 For more information, visit www.desatech.
PARTS LIST Models SDVBND and SDVBPD PARTS LIST MODELS SDVBND, SDVBPD This list contains replaceable parts used in your burner system. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 33 of this manual. KEY NO.
ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN 36 SCIVF, PSCIVF, VH, VCIS AND PVCIS Series Stove Bodies ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN AMITY™ SCIVF(*) AND PSCIVF(*) SERIES VICTOR HEARTH™ VH(*) SERIES OXFORD™ VCIS(*) AND PVCIS(*) SERIES 1L (Discard) (* Indicates Color Suffix Designation) 1C 1R 2 Amity™ Stove Body Oxford™ Stove Body Amity™ Only (Discard) 7 8 9 3 5 5 7 7 6 5 7 3 Amity™ Only (Discard) 7 4 8 7 9 6 Victor Hearth™ Stove Body For more information, visit www.desatech.
PARTS LIST 37 37 SCIVF, PSCIVF, VH, VCIS AND PVCIS Series Stove Bodies PARTS LIST AMITY™ SCIVF(*) SERIES, PSCIVF(*) SERIES VICTOR HEARTH™ VH(*) SERIES OXFORD™ VCIS(*) SERIES, 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 33 of this manual. KEY NO. Amity™ 1C 1L 1R 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 PART NO.
TECHNICAL SERVICE SERVICE HINTS ACCESSORIES TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about installation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, contact DESA’s Technical Service Department at 1-866-672-6040. When calling, please have your model and serial numbers of your heater ready. You can also visit DESA’s technical service web site at www.desatech.com. RECEIVER AND HAND-HELD REMOTE CONTROL KIT - (C)GHRCB SERVICE HINTS For remote-ready models.
39 OWNER'S REGISTRATION FORM In order to provide better customer service for this and future purchases, we recommend that you register your product with us. You can register online at www.desatech.com. If access to our website is not available to you, please complete this Owner’s Registration Form and mail to the address on the back of this owner’s manual. Please provide the following product information: Brand: (Comfort Glow, Vanguard, etc.) Model: (EFP33PR, VTGH33NR, etc.
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WARRANTY INFORMATION KEEP THIS WARRANTY Burner System Model No. ________________ Cast Stove Model No. ___________________ Serial No. ____________________________ Serial No. ____________________________ Date Purchased _______________________ Date Purchased _______________________ Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory. We reserve the right to amend these specifications at any time without notice. The only warranty applicable is our standard written warranty.
