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®
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: Improper instal-
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing
lation, adjustment, altera-
property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
tion, servi
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® B-VENT FREESTANDING FIREPLACE 1. This appliance is only for use with the 10. Have venting system inspected annu- SAFETY type of gas indicated on the rating plate. ally by a qualified service person. If INFORMATION This appliance is not convertible for use needed, have venting system cleaned with other gases unless a certified kit or repaired. See Cleaning and Mainte- is used. nance, page 21. WARNINGS 2. For propane/LP fireplace, do not place 11. Keep the area around your fireplace propane/LP
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T ON O L I I P H OWNER’S MANUAL PRODUCT LOCAL CODES Install and use fireplace with care. Follow IDENTIFICATION 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 Cast Iron .2] Installation Codes (Canada). Stove Body *Available from: American National Standards Institute, Inc. 1430 Broadway New York, NY 10018 National Fire Protection Association, Inc. Batterymarch Park Log Set Quincy, MA
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® B-VENT FREESTANDING FIREPLACE PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION WARNING: A qualified ser- vice person must install fireplace. On Wall with Vertical Follow all local codes. Corner Installation Termination Through with Vertical Ceiling Termination CAUTION: This fireplace cre- Through Ceiling ates warm air currents. These cur- Figure 2 - Common Freestanding rents move heat to wall surfaces Fireplace Locations next to fireplace. Installing fire- place next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operatin
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OWNER’S MANUAL 7. Remove remaining pallet wood at- PRE-INSTALLATION FREESTANDING tached to bottom of stove body (see PREPARATION FIREPLACE Figure 8). Use an adjustable wrench to remove bolts. Continued ASSEMBLY 8. Fasten each leg to stove with four (4) STOVE BODY ASSEMBLY M8 x 1.25 - 20mm bolts. Use a flat washer and lock washer with each bolt. 1. Lift off corrugated box enclosing stove Tighten bolts into threaded holes on body crating. stove body (see Figures 9 and 10, page 2. Remove all screws
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T O ON L I I H P O ® B-VENT FREESTANDING FIREPLACE 10. Attach stove door by inserting step bolt FREESTANDING Bolt Stop through door hinge pivot hole and into FIREPLACE threaded hole in stove body (see Fig- Adjusting Nut ures 9 and 12). Use an adjustable ASSEMBLY wrench or a 12mm socket to fasten step Door Claw Continued bolt. Tighten step bolt until snug. Make Door Catch Bolt sure door moves freely. Catch Bolt With Adjustable Door Hinge Step 11. Install door catch bolt (M8 x 1.25- Hex Nuts Hole
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OWNER’S MANUAL Installing GA3700/DA3610T FREESTANDING WARNING: Never touch the Blowers blower wheel while in operation. FIREPLACE 1. Align the holes in the top mounting tabs 7. Peel off the backing paper and stick the ASSEMBLY of blower with holes in wall of rear supplied wiring diagram decal on the cover (see Figure 16). Using the 4 Continued inside of rear cover on right side oppo- screws provided, mount blower and site control. INSTALLING OPTIONAL tighten screws securely. BLOWER ACCESSORY No
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® B-VENT FREESTANDING FIREPLACE INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS FREESTANDING VENTING Consult local building codes before begin- FIREPLACE INSTALLATION ning the installation. Only a qualified ser- ASSEMBLY vice person should install venting system. WARNING: Read all instruc- The installer must follow these safety rules: Continued tions completely and thoroughly • Wear gloves and safety glasses for pro- before attempting installation. INSTALLING REAR COVER tection Failure to do so could result in 1. Lif
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OWNER’S MANUAL Round Top VENTING Storm Collar INSTALLATION Continued Flashing Roof Suport TYPE B-VENT INSTALLATION (Listed B-0 or Greater) 25mm (1") Clearance to Before beginning installation be sure that the Combustible overall height and gas vent size conform to Firestop Material building code requirements. Gas vents ex- Spacer tending through pitched roofs can extend a minimum height of at least 600 mm (2') higher than any obstruction within 3m (10'). Enclosure Keep Electrical Gas vents exten
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® B-VENT FREESTANDING FIREPLACE CHIMNEYS RELINING SYSTEMS VENTING • Suitability and approval of relining ma- • Complete familiarity with chimney con- INSTALLATION terials should be determined. dition, height, size, clearance to combus- Continued tibles and other factors is essential. • Condition, size, height, and termination of the chimney to be relined must be de- INSTALLING VENT SYSTEM NOTICE: Consult the authority termined. having jurisdiction in your area IN A CHASE • No substitution of com
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OWNER’S MANUAL Venting Condition VENTING TROUBLESHOOTING Loose joints can affect draft and cause spill- INSTALLATION VENTING age. “Mashed” vent sections and damaged Continued PROBLEMS vent caps can restrict flow and cause spill- age. Examine and replace as needed. HIGH ALTITUDE Most venting problems are caused by incor- INSTALLATION rect vent sizing, improper installation, or Obstructions inadequate air supply. A preliminary check Your Vanguard B-vent freestanding fireplace Small animals or bird
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® B-VENT FREESTANDING FIREPLACE Installation must include a manual shutoff Installation Items Needed FIREPLACE valve, union, and plugged 1/8" NPT tap. Before installing fireplace, make sure you INSTALLATION Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge have the items listed below. hook up. NPT tap must be upstream from • external regulator (supplied by installer) fireplace (see Figure 26, page 13). NOTICE: This heater is intended • piping (check local codes) for use as supplemental heat. Use Check
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OWNER’S MANUAL CHECKING GAS FIREPLACE CONNECTIONS INSTALLATION Continued WARNING: Test all gas pip- A.G.A. Design- ing and connections for leaks Certified Manual Shutoff Valve with after installing or servicing. Cor- 1/8" NPT Tap* rect all leaks at once. Natural - From Gas Approved Flexible WARNING: Never use an open Meter (5" W.C. to 10.5" Gas Line W.C. Pressure ) flame to check for a leak. Apply commercial leak test solution to LP - From External all gas joints. Bubbles forming Regulator (11
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® B-VENT FREESTANDING FIREPLACE ON Open POSITION FIREPLACE Manual Shutoff INSTALLATION Valve Continued Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than OFF POSITION 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) Closed 1. Close manual shutoff valve (see Fig- Figure 28 - Manual Shutoff Valve ure 28). 2. Pressurize supply piping system by ei- ther opening propane/LP supply tank valve for propane/LP gas fireplace or Propane/ opening main gas valve located on or near Manual LP Supply gas meter for natural gas fireplace, or Shutoff Tank us
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OWNER’S MANUAL 5. Gently remove the cover of the ther- Feed wires through FIREPLACE mostat from the base. Grasp the sides rectangular slots INSTALLATION of the cover firmly and pull to separate from the base. Continued 6. Feed the electrical wires through the rectangular slots (from the back) on INSTALLING OPTIONAL each side of the base (see Figure 32). WALL MOUNTED THERMOSTAT - GWMT1 WARNING: Do not connect this thermostat to a power WARNING: Installation must source. Electrical shock and/or
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T T O O ON ON L L I I I I H H P P O O ® B-VENT FREESTANDING FIREPLACE 2. Remove the screws from the 2 tabs at FIREPLACE the top of the glass door while holding INSTALLATION door securely keeping it from falling forward (see Figure 39). Continued 3. Grasp door by both sides and ease it INSTALLING OPTIONAL upward off of the lower bracket (see Figure 39). WIRELESS HAND-HELD 4. To replace glass door, follow the above REMOTE CONTROL Figure 36 - Installing Remote Receiver instructions in reverse. ACCE
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2 4 1 3 OWNER’S MANUAL 5. Lava rock may be placed along sides FIREPLACE and front inside firebox bottom. This INSTALLATION may not be visible when you have re- placed the front of the stove. It is not Continued necessary to use all of the lava rock provided. INSTALLING LOGS, LAVA ROCK AND GLOWING NOTICE: Do not put lava rock on EMBERS burner or under burner. Placing lava rock on burner could cause WARNING: Failure to position performance problems. the parts in accordance with these 6. Pull embe
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OFF I H ® B-VENT FREESTANDING FIREPLACE LIGHTING TO TURN OFF GAS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLIANCE FIREPLACE 1. Open lower louver panel. 1. STOP! Read the safety information in column one. 2a. Set selector switch in the “OFF” FOR YOUR SAFETY position. 2. Open lower panel. READ BEFORE 2b. If Using Optional Hand-Held Re- 3. Turn ON/OFF switch to “OFF”. LIGHTING mote: Set selector switch in the OFF 4. Turn off all electric power to the position to prevent draining battery. fireplace. WARNING: If
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OFF OFF I I H H OWNER’S MANUAL Selector Switch in Remote • In auto mode, the room tempera- OPERATING Position (GHRC Optional ture is controlled by the thermo- Control Knob in Remote Control) FIREPLACE stat in the hand-held remote con- On Position trol unit. To increase the room tem- Continued perature, press the top arrow of the TEMP button. To lower the room OPTIONAL REMOTE REMOTE OFF ON temperature, press the bottom ar- OPERATION row of the TEMP button. At higher Note: All remote control acces
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® B-VENT FREESTANDING FIREPLACE Upon installation, the thermostat must BURNER FLAME PATTERN OPERATING be allowed to stabilize at room tempera- Burner flames will be steady; not lifting or FIREPLACE ture for a minimum of 30 minutes for floating. Flame patterns will be different proper operation. Continued from unit to unit and will vary depending on To turn the fireplace off, adjust thermo- installation type and weather conditions. stat to the lowest setting and turn the gas OPERATING If the vent
