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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. • 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. WARNING:[...]
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112127-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 2 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 burner system, do not place prop[...]
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112127-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 3 3 SAFETY INFORMATION PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION 5. This stove reaches high temperatures. Keep children and adults away from hot surfaces to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Stove will remain hot for a time after shut-down. Allow surfaces to cool befo[...]
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112127-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 4 LOCATION AND SPACE REQUIREMENTS Determine the safest and most efficient location for your DESA B-vent cast iron stove. Make sure that rafters and wall studs are not in the way of the venting system. Choose a location where the heat output is not a[...]
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112127-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 5 5 4" 4" Figure 4 - Clearance for Corner Installation Figure 5 - Stove With Burner System Bottom Dimensions PRE-INST ALLA TION PREP ARA TION Continued CAST IRON STOVE AND B-VENT BURNER SYSTEM ASSEMBL Y STOVE BODY ASSEMBLY 1. Lift off corr[...]
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112127-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 6 CAST IRON STOVE AND B-VENT BURNER SYSTEM ASSEMBL Y Continued Figure 11 - Attaching Stove Door Step Bolt Door Hinge Threaded Hole Stove Door Bolt Shoulder Adjusting Nut Bolt Stop Catch Bolt Door Claw Door Figure 12 - Catch Bolt and Door Claw Orient[...]
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112127-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 7 7 CAST IRON STOVE AND B-VENT BURNER SYSTEM ASSEMBL Y Continued INSTALLING B-VENT BURNER SYSTEM INTO STOVE BODY 1. Carefully lift burner system and place into stove body from the rear of stove. 2. Place the left and right grate tops into the top of[...]
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112127-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 8 INSTALLING REAR COVER 1. Place rear cover behind stove body . Rear cover will rest on the bottom ledge of the stove body . 2. Using hex screws provided, attach rear cover to back of stove body . See Figure 19 . IMPOR T ANT: This rear cover must be[...]
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112127-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 9 9 INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS Consult local building codes before beginning the installation. Only a qualified service person should install venting system. The in- staller must follow these safety rules: • W ear gloves and safety glasses for prote[...]
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112127-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 10 WARNING: Installation should only be made by qualified persons who are familiar with the safety procedures required for the installation of the prod- uct, who are equipped with the proper tools and testing instruments, and who have achieved prope[...]
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112127-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 11 11 VENTING INST ALLA TION Continued CHIMNEYS • Complete familiarity with chimney condition, height, size, clear- ance to combustibles and other factors is essential. NOTICE: Consult the authority having jurisdiction in your area regarding mason[...]
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112127-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 12 CAST IRON STOVE AND B-VENT BURNER SYSTEM INST ALLA TION 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 an[...]
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112127-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 13 13 CAUTION: Use only new, black iron or steel pipe. Internally-tinned copper tubing may be used in cer- tain areas. Check your local codes. Use pipe of 1/2" diameter or greater to allow proper gas volume to burner system. If pipe is too smal[...]
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112127-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 14 Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) 1. Close equipment shutof f valve (see Figure 30). 2. Pressurize supply piping system by either opening propane/LP supply tank valve for propane/LP gas burner system or opening main gas valv[...]
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112127-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 15 15 Pressure Testing Burner System Gas Connections 1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 30, page 14). 2. Open propane/LP supply tank valve for propane/LP burner system or main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas burner sy[...]
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112127-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 16 INSTALLING OPTIONAL WIRELESS HAND- HELD REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES - GHRCB AND GHRCTB SERIES Installing Remote Receiver 1. Open bottom door on stove body . 2. Disconnect wires from THTP and TH on control valve that lead to the switch (see Figure [...]
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112127-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 17 17 Figure 38 - Installing Battery in Hand-Held Remote Control Unit (GHRCB Only) Installing 9-Volt Battery in Hand-Held Remote Control Unit 1. Remove battery cover on back of remote control unit 2. Attach terminal wires to a 9-volt battery (not in[...]
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112127-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 18 CAST IRON STOVE AND B-VENT BURNER SYSTEM INST ALLA TION Continued It is very important to install these logs exactly as instructed in Figures 42 through 46 . Do not modify logs. Only use logs supplied with freestanding burner system. Do not use i[...]
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112127-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 19 19 TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE 1. Set ON/OFF switch located on rear cover to “OFF”. 2a. Open lower panel. 2b. If Using Optional Hand-Held Remote: Set selector switch in the OFF position to prevent draining battery . 3. T urn off all electric[...]
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112127-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 20 OPTIONAL REMOTE OPERATION OPERA TING STOVE WITH B-VENT BURNER SYSTEM Continued Figure 48 - Setting the Selector Switch, Control Knob, and Flame Adjustment Knob for Remote Operation Selector Switch in Remote Position (Optional Remote Control) Cont[...]
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112127-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 21 21 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. Call a qualified service[...]
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112127-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 22 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 stove with burner system clean. Inspect these areas of stove and burner syste[...]
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112127-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 23 23 TROUBLESHOOTING Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. WARNING: Turn off burner sys- tem and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. CAUTION: Never use a wire, nee[...]
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112127-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 24 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 produces a whistling noise when burner is lit Glass soots Burner system pro[...]
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112127-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 25 25 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 ne[...]
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112127-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 26 SER VICE HINTS When Gas Pressure is Too Low: • pilot will not stay lit • burners will have delayed ignition • burner system will not produce specified heat • propane/LP gas supply might be low (propane/LP units only) You may feel your gas[...]
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112127-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 27 27 SPECIFICA TIONS SBVBN(D) SBVBP(D) 30,000 Btu/h 28,000 Btu/h Gas Type Natural Propane/LP Ignition Piezo Piezo Manifold Pressure 3.5" w.c. 10.0" w.c. Minimum Inlet Supply Pressure 5.0" w.c. 11.0" w.c. Thermal Efficiency 70% 7[...]
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112127-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 28 ILLUSTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN MODELS SBVBN(D) AND SBVBP(D) 4 4 17 18 19 21 23-1 23-4 23-2 23-3 6 4 22 10 16 11 8 1 25 25 4 13 14 20 20 4 5 3 26 2 24 21 7 12 15 4 9 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Models SBVBN(D) and SBVBP(D)[...]
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112127-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 29 29 P ARTS LIST MODELS SBVBN(D) AND SBVBP(D) This list contains replaceable parts used in your burner system. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replace- ment Parts on page 26 of this manual. PARTS LIST Models SBVBN(D) and S[...]
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112127-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 30 ILLUSTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN AMITY™ SCIVF(*) AND PSCIVF(*) SERIES VICTOR HEARTH™ VH(*) SERIES OXFORD™ VCIS(*) AND PVCIS(*) SERIES (* Indicates Color Suffix Designation) ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN SCIVF, PSCIVF, VH, VCIS AND PVCIS Series S[...]
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112127-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 31 31 P ARTS 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 [...]
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112127-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 32 ACCESSORIES Purchase these stove and burner system accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA’s Sales Department at 1-866-672-6040 for information. You can also write to the address listed on the bac[...]
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112127-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 33 33 1. Where will the product be used? ❍ Living/F amily Room ❍ Office/Warehouse ❍ Utility Shed/Outb uilding ❍ Garage ❍ Bedroom ❍ Bathroom ❍ Other 2. If you bought this product yourself , did you plan to purchase this type of product [...]
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112127-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 34 2701 Industrial Drive P.O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 P ostage Required T APE T APE[...]
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112127-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 35 35 NOTES _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________[...]
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112127-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 36 LIMITED WARRANTY 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 [...]