® CAST IRON STOVE B-VENT FREESTANDING FIREPLACE HEATER OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL ® SBVBN(A), SBVBP(A) REMOTE READY IMPORTANT: This fireplace must be installed into approved Vanguard cast iron stove bodies, models SCIVF series and PSCIVF series ONLY. See page 3 of this manual. WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
® B-VENT FREESTANDING FIREPLACE SAFETY INFORMATION WARNINGS IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate, or service this fireplace. Improper use of this fireplace can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosions, electrical shock, and carbon monoxide poisoning. 1. 2. 3. DANGER: Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death! This fireplace is a vented product.
OWNER’S MANUAL PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION LOCAL CODES 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[.1 or .2] Installation Codes (Canada). Cast Iron Stove Body *Available from: American National Standards Institute, Inc. 1430 Broadway New York, NY 10018 National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
® B-VENT FREESTANDING FIREPLACE PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION WARNING: A qualified service person must install fireplace. Follow all local codes. CAUTION: This fireplace creates warm air currents. These currents move heat to wall surfaces next to fireplace. Installing fireplace next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating fireplace where impurities (such as tobacco smoke, aromatic candles, cleaning fluids, oil or kerosene lamps, etc.) in the air exist, may discolor walls.
OWNER’S MANUAL PRE-INSTALLATION FREESTANDING PREPARATION FIREPLACE Continued ASSEMBLY STOVE BODY ASSEMBLY 1. 2. 4" 4" 3. 4. Figure 4 - Clearance for Corner Installation 5. 26" Front 25" 6. Lift off corrugated box enclosing stove body crating. 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. Remove plastic bag from stove body.
® B-VENT FREESTANDING FIREPLACE FREESTANDING FIREPLACE ASSEMBLY Continued Door Catch Bolt Door Hinge Step With Adjustable Hex Nuts Hole Bolt Hole Leg Hole Leg Hole Front Stove Bottom Hole Leg Hole Bottom Of Stove Unit Figure 9 - Locating Threaded Holes for Stove Bottom, Legs, and Door Attachment 10. Attach stove door by inserting step bolt through door hinge pivot hole and into threaded hole in stove body (see Figures 9 and 12). Use an adjustable wrench or a 12mm socket to fasten step bolt.
OWNER’S MANUAL FREESTANDING FIREPLACE ASSEMBLY Installing GA3700/DA3610T Blowers 1. Continued INSTALLING OPTIONAL BLOWER ACCESSORY NOTICE: If installing blower in an existing fireplace with gas connections, shut off gas supply and disconnect heater from gas supply. Contact a qualified service person to do this.
® B-VENT FREESTANDING FIREPLACE FREESTANDING FIREPLACE ASSEMBLY Continued INSTALLING REAR COVER 1. 2. Lift rear panel over vent pipe connection on firebox. Rear cover will rest on the bottom ledge of the stove body. Using screws provided, attach rear cover to back of stove body. See Figure 17. IMPORTANT: This rear cover must be securely in place before venting pipes are installed.
OWNER’S MANUAL VENTING INSTALLATION Continued TYPE B-VENT INSTALLATION (Listed B-0 or Greater) Before beginning installation be sure that the overall height and gas vent size conform to building code requirements. Gas vents extending through pitched roofs can extend a minimum height of at least 600 mm (2') higher than any obstruction within 3m (10').
® B-VENT FREESTANDING FIREPLACE VENTING INSTALLATION Continued 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. You must follow all local building codes.
OWNER’S MANUAL VENTING INSTALLATION 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 certified for elevations from 0-4500 feet. When installing this fireplace at an elevation above 2000 feet (in the USA), you may need to decrease the input rating by changing the existing burner orifice to a smaller size. Reduce input 4% for each 1000 feet above sea level.
® B-VENT FREESTANDING FIREPLACE FIREPLACE INSTALLATION NOTICE: This heater is intended for use as supplemental heat. Use this heater along with your primary heating system. Do not install this heater as your primary heat source. If you have a central heating system, you may run system’s circulating blower while using heater. This will help circulate the heat throughout the house. In the event of a power outage, you can use this heater as your primary heat source.
OWNER’S MANUAL CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued WARNING: Test all gas piping and connections for leaks after installing or servicing. Correct all leaks at once. A.G.A. DesignCertified Manual Shutoff Valve with 1/8" NPT Tap* Natural - From Gas Meter (5" W.C. to 10.5" W.C. Pressure ) Approved Flexible Gas Line LP - From External Regulator (11" W.C. to 14" W.C.
® B-VENT FREESTANDING FIREPLACE FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) 1. Close manual shutoff valve (see Figure 28). 2. Pressurize supply piping system by either opening propane/LP supply tank valve for propane/LP gas fireplace or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas fireplace, or using compressed air. 3.
OWNER’S MANUAL FIREPLACE INSTALLATION 5. Continued 6. 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. 1. 2. 3. 4. Open lower door panel. The valve is attached to the underside of the firebox assembly. Disconnect from the valve the wires running from the ON/OFF switch.
® B-VENT FREESTANDING FIREPLACE FIREPLACE INSTALLATION 2. Continued 6. 7. OFF T 5. ON 4. ILO 2. 3. Open bottom door on stove body and locate the switch plate on the left of the valve bracket. Unscrew switch plate (see Figure 34). Disconnect wires from THTP and TH on control valve that lead to the switch (see Figure 31, page 15). Discard switch plate, screws, and nuts. Install battery into receiver battery clip and connect to terminals (see Figure 35).
OWNER’S MANUAL FIREPLACE INSTALLATION 5. Continued 2 INSTALLING LOGS, LAVA ROCK AND GLOWING EMBERS NOTICE: Do not put lava rock on burner or under burner. Placing lava rock on burner could cause performance problems. 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. Each log is marked with a number. These numbers will help you identify the log when installing.
® B-VENT FREESTANDING FIREPLACE LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 1. 6. 7. 8. You may shut off the burners and keep the pilot lit by doing one of the following: 1. Turn control knob clockwise to the PILOT position. 2. Set selector switch in the OFF position. 9. 11. Turn on all electric power to the fireplace. 12. Turn the ON/OFF switch to ON position. 13. This valve is equipped with a HI/LO feature. Set fireplace input as desired. 14. Close lower panel.
OWNER’S MANUAL OPERATING FIREPLACE Selector Switch in Remote Position (GHRC Optional Control Knob in Remote Control) On Position Continued After lighting, let pilot flame burn for about one minute. Turn control knob on the control valve to ON position. Turn flame adjustment knob anywhere between HI and LO. Slide the selector switch to the REMOTE position. Note: The burners may light if hand-held remote ON button was on when selector switch was last turned off.
® B-VENT FREESTANDING FIREPLACE OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued OPERATING OPTIONAL GWMT1 WALL MOUNTED THERMOSTAT WARNING: Do not connect the thermostat to a power source. Electrical shock and/or a fire hazard will occur. Light the fireplace as instructed in Lighting Instructions on page 18. Set wall thermostat to desired temperature. This thermostat has been electronically calibrated at the factory and requires no adjustment or leveling.
OWNER’S MANUAL CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burners, and circulating air passageways of fireplace clean. Inspect these areas of fireplace before each use. Have fireplace inspected yearly by a qualified service person. Fireplace may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, pet hair, etc. GLASS DOOR WARNING: Handle glass door panel with care.
® B-VENT FREESTANDING FIREPLACE TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. Note: For additional help, visit DESA International’s Technical Service web site at www.desatech.com. CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle, or similar object to clean pilot. This can damage pilot unit. Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation.
OWNER’S MANUAL 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 21) or replace burner orifice 2. Contact local propane/LP or natural gas company 3. Reconnect leads (see Wiring Diagram, page 25) 4. Replace thermopile 2. Inlet gas pressure is too low 3. Thermopile leads disconnected or improperly connected 4. Thermopile is defective Delayed ignition burner 1.
® B-VENT FREESTANDING FIREPLACE 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 fireplace where impurities in air exist may create odors.
OWNER’S MANUAL REPLACEMENT PARTS Note: Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty. PARTS UNDER WARRANTY 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).
® B-VENT FREESTANDING FIREPLACE SPECIFICATIONS SBVBN(A) SBVBP(A) 17,000-24,000 Btu/h 16,000-22,000 Btu/h Natural Propane/LP Piezo Piezo Manifold Pressure 3.5" w.c. 10.0" w.c. Minimum Inlet Supply Pressure 4.5" w.c. 11.0" w.c. 70% 70% 27" x 26" x 25" 685.8 x 660.4 x 635mm 23" x 33" x 23" 584.2 x 838.2 x 584.2mm 27" x 26" x 25" 685.8 x 660.4 x 635mm 23" x 33" x 23" 584.2 x 838.2 x 584.2mm 70 lbs/31.8 kg 75 lbs/34 kg 70 lbs/31.
OWNER’S MANUAL WALL MOUNTED THERMOSTAT CONTROL KIT GWMT1 (Not Shown) 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 address listed on the back page of this manual. MANUAL BLOWER KIT GA3700 Allows easy wall access to the operation of your fireplace. This will allow you thermostatic control with the convenience of a wall switch.
® B-VENT FREESTANDING FIREPLACE ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN 3 SBVBN(A) SBVBP(A) 26 9 29 11 10 4 24 22 23-3 23 -1 8 23-4 17 18 21 1 19 25 4 23-2 28 4 12 14 4 5 6 27 16 2 13 20 15 20 LO H P ON T IL O OFF I 7 28 105500
OWNER’S MANUAL PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 25 of this manual. SBVBN(A) SBVBP(A) KEY NO.
® B-VENT AMITY™FREESTANDING STOVE CHASSISFIREPLACE ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN 1 AMITY™ SCIVF(*) SERIES PSCIVF(*) SERIES (* Indicates Color Suffix Designation) 2 8 5 5 5 7-4 6 5 7-1 3 4 7-3 7-2 30 105500
OWNER’S MANUAL PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your stove. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 25 of this manual. AMITY™ SCIVF(*) SERIES PSCIVF(*) SERIES (* Indicates Color Suffix Designation) KEY NO. PART NO.
WARRANTY INFORMATION KEEP THIS WARRANTY Model Serial No. 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. We make no other warranty, expressed or implied.
