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CAST IRON STOVE AND B-VENT (FREEST ANDING FIREPLACE HEA TER) BURNER SYSTEM ® OWNER’S OPERA TION AND INST ALLA TION MANUAL NA TURAL GAS BURNER SYSTEM SBVRBN PROP ANE/LP GAS BURNER SYSTEM SBVRBP 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 an[...]
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2 ® CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM 106707 For more information, visit www.desatech.com SBVRBN AND SBVRBP 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 plac[...]
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3 106707 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com P I L O T L O H I OFF ON PRODUCT IDENTIFICA TION 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 ANS Z223.1 , also known as NFPA 54* (USA) or the current CAN/CGA- B149[.1 or .2] Inst[...]
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4 ® CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM 106707 For more information, visit www.desatech.com SBVRBN AND SBVRBP LOCATION AND SPACE REQUIREMENTS Determine the safest and most efficient loca- tion for your Vanguard 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 out[...]
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5 106707 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com Pallet Wood Bolted to Bottom of Stove Body STOVE BODY ASSEMBLY 1. Lift off corrugated box enclosing stove body crating. 2. 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[...]
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6 ® CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM 106707 For more information, visit www.desatech.com SBVRBN AND SBVRBP 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 [...]
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7 106707 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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, right, and center grate tops into the top of stove body . Figure 15 -[...]
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8 ® CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM 106707 For more information, visit www.desatech.com SBVRBN AND SBVRBP INSTALLING REAR COVER 1 . Place rear cover behind stove body . Rear cover will rest on the bottom ledge of the stove body . 2 . Place wire harness from ON/OFF switch under the cast of stove body . 3 . Using hex screws provided, attach rear c[...]
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9 106707 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com CAST IRON STOVE AND DIRECT -VENT BURNER SYSTEM ASSEMBL Y Continued WARNING: A qualified in- staller or service person must connect burner system to gas supply. Follow all local codes. INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS Consult local building codes before begin- ning the installation. Only[...]
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10 ® CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM 106707 For more information, visit www.desatech.com SBVRBN AND SBVRBP CHECKING VENT CAPACITY Complete all gas piping, electrical, and vent connections. After adjusting the burner sys- tem and lighting the main burners, allow a couple of minutes for warm-up. Hold a lighted match just under the rim of the draft[...]
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11 106707 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com VENTING INST ALLA TION Continued • Complete familiarity with chimney con- dition, height, size, clearance to combus- tibles and other factors is essential. CHIMNEYS NOTICE: Consult the authority having jurisdiction in your area regarding masonry chimney vent- ing applications[...]
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12 ® CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM 106707 For more information, visit www.desatech.com SBVRBN AND SBVRBP CAST IRON STOVE AND B-VENT BURNER SYSTEM INST ALLA TION INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO STOVE LOCATION WARNING: A qualified in- staller or service person must connect burner system to gas supply. Follow all local codes. CAUTION: For propane/LP uni[...]
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13 106707 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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 burner sys- tem. If pipe is too small, undue loss of pressure will oc[...]
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14 ® CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM 106707 For more information, visit www.desatech.com SBVRBN AND SBVRBP Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) 1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 31). 2. Pressurize supply piping system by ei- ther opening propane/LP supply tank valve for propane/LP gas burner sys- tem or opening main[...]
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15 106707 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com Figure 32 - Checking Gas Joints for Propane/LP Gas Burner System Propane/ LP Supply Tank Equipment Shutoff Valve Gas Valve Equipment Shutoff Valve Gas Valve Gas Meter Figure 33 - Checking Gas Joints for Natural Gas Burner System Continued CAST IRON STOVE AND B-VENT BURNER SYSTE[...]
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16 ® CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM 106707 For more information, visit www.desatech.com SBVRBN AND SBVRBP INSTALLING OPTIONAL WIRELESS HAND-HELD REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES - GHRC AND GHRCTA 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 Fig[...]
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17 106707 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com REMOVING/REPLACING GLASS DOOR CAUTION: Do not operate this burner system with a broken glass door panel or without the glass door panel securely in place. For replacement part in- formation see Replacement Parts , page 26. 1. Remove 2 bolts from bottom of stove (if still instal[...]
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18 ® CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM 106707 For more information, visit www.desatech.com SBVRBN AND SBVRBP 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 43 through 47 . Do not modify logs. Only use logs supplied with freestanding burner system. Do not[...]
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19 106707 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE 1. Set ON/OFF switch located on r ear cover to “OFF”. 2a. Open lower panel. 2b . If Using Optional Hand-Held Remote: Set selector switch in the OFF posi- tion to pre vent draining battery . 3. T urn off all electrical po wer to the appliance if [...]
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20 ® CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM 106707 For more information, visit www.desatech.com SBVRBN AND SBVRBP 1. After lighting, let pilot flame burn f or about one minute. T urn contr ol knob on the control v alve to ON position. T urn flame adjustment knob any- where between HI and LO. Slide the selector switch to the REMO TE posi- tion. Note: Th[...]
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21 106707 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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 person to readjust the pilot if ne[...]
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22 ® CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM 106707 For more information, visit www.desatech.com SBVRBN AND SBVRBP CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off burner system and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: You must keep con- trol areas, burners, and circulat- ing air passageways of stove with burner system clean. Inspect these areas of stove and bu[...]
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23 106707 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com TROUBLESHOOTING Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. WARNING: Turn off burner system and let cool before ser- vicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle, or similar object to clean pil[...]
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24 ® CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM 106707 For more information, visit www.desatech.com SBVRBN AND SBVRBP 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 syst[...]
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25 106707 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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 [...]
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26 ® CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM 106707 For more information, visit www.desatech.com SBVRBN AND SBVRBP 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) When Gas Qualit[...]
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27 106707 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com SPECIFICA TIONS SBVRBN SBVRBP 21,000-30,000 Btu/h 20,000-28,000 Btu/h Gas Type Natural Propane/LP Ignition Piezo Piezo Manifold Pressure 3.5" w.c. 10.0" w.c. Minimum Inlet Supply Pressure 4.5" w.c. 11.0" w.c. Thermal Efficiency 70% 70% Dimension, Inches/mm ([...]
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28 ® CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM 106707 For more information, visit www.desatech.com SBVRBN AND SBVRBP ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN SBVRBN SBVRBP L O H I P I L O T O F F O N 4 4 17 18 19 21 23 -1 23-4 23-2 23-3 5 4 22 1 25 4 13 14 15 20 20 4 3 6 9 2 24 7 10 11 8 16 12[...]
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29 106707 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com P AR TS LIST SBVRBN SBVRBP This list contains replaceable parts used in your burner system. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 26 of this manual. KEY NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 107745-01 Firebox Assembly 1 2 105795-01 Gla[...]
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30 ® CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM 106707 For more information, visit www.desatech.com SBVRBN AND SBVRBP ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN AMITY ™ SCIVFC(*) SERIES PSCIVFC(*) SERIES (* Indicates Color Suffix Designation) 2 5 8 7-4 6 5 5 7-1 7-2 5 4 7-3 1R 1C 1L 3[...]
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31 106707 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com P AR TS LIST AMITY ™ SCIVFC(*) SERIES PSCIVFC(*) 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 26 of this manual. * Included In Hardwar[...]
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LIMITED WARRANTY B-VENT BURNER SYSTEM AND AMITY ™ STOVE CHASSIS 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. To make a cl[...]