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B-Vent Series
Natural Vent Gas Fireplace
Installation & Operating Instructions
Models:
BBV400, SBV400, SBV500
WARNING
IF THE INFORMATION IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS IS
NOT FOLLOWED EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION
MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PER-
SONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other flam-
mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURES, THE APPLI-
this or any other appliance.
ANCE SHOULD BE LOCATED OUT OF TRAF-
624036
FIC AND AWAY FROM FURNI
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TABLE OF CONTENTS BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of an MHSC Fireplace Please read the Installation and Operation Instructions before using the appliance! IMPORTANT: Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty. Important Safety Information ...........................3 Final Installation .....................
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces INSTALLER OWNER Please leave these instructions with the appliance. Please retain these instructions for future reference. • Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate, orser vice this fireplace. • Anyc hange to this fireplace orits controls can bedang erous. • Improper installation or use of this fireplace can cause serious injury or death fro
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces Continued on Page 4 14. Do not use any solid fuels (wood, coal, paper, card- IMPORTANT: board, etc.) in this fireplace. Use only the gas type indicated on rating plate. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY 15. This appliance, when installed, must be electrically It is not unusual for gas fireplace to give off some odor grounded in accordance with local codes or in the the first time it is burned. This is due to the manu
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PRODUCT FEATURES BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GAS PRESSURES • This appliance has been certified for use with either Natural Propane (LP) natural or propane gas. See appropriate data plates. Inlet Minimum 4.5” w.c. 11.0” w.c. • This appliance is not for use with solid fuels. Inlet Maximum 10.5” w.c. 13.0” w.c. • The appliance must be installed in accordance with Manifold Pressure 3.5” w.c. 10.0” w.c. local codes if any. If none exist use the current ins
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FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS & FRAMING BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces FIREPLACE FRAMING Firebox framing can be built before or after the appliance is set in place. Construct firebox framing following Figures 2 or 3 for your specific installation requirements. Refer to Figures 2 & 3 for firebox dimensions. The framing headers may rest on the top of the firebox standoffs. The firebox may be installed directly on a combustible floor or raised on a platform of an appropri- ate height. When th
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FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS & FRAMING BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces Min. Rough C Opening 4” Depth G B-Vent 21” (533 mm) 21 ” 13 ” (546 mm) 1/2” or 5/8” (341 mm) 6 ” Drywall Spacers (165 mm) G D - Min. Rough Opening Width Min. Rough Opening Height 40" 40 ” 1/2" or 5/8" (1016 mm) (1029 mm) Drywall 34” Spacers (864 mm) 9 ” 21 ” (244 mm) (546 mm) 16 ” (426 mm) 6” Figure 3 - (152 mm) SBV400, SBV500 Fireplace 7 ” B 2 ” Dimensions and Framing (184 mm) (56 mm) A Ref. SBV400 SBV5
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PRE-INSTALLATION INFORMATION BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces FIREPLACE LOCATION Plan for the installation of your appliance. This includes determining where the unit is to be installed, the vent configuration to be used, framing and finishing details, and whether any optional acces- sories (i.e. wall switch, or remote control) are desired. Consult your local building code agency to ensure compliance with local codes, including permits and inspections. The following factors should b
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SECURE FIREPLACE TO FLOOR OR FRAMING BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces The fireplace must be secured to the floor and/or to framing studs Framing as shown in Figure 5. Use two (2) wood screws or masonry/con- crete screws to secure fireplace 1/2” Nail to the floor. Use four (4) screws Flange to attach fireplace to framing. Framing The side brackets are adjust- able from 1/2” to 5/8” to accom- modate different thicknesses of Screws material. 1/2” Nail Flange 5/8” Nail Flange 5/8
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VENT INSTALLATION BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces 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. Chimney centerline dimensions are referenced on Pages Failure to follow these in- 6 & 7, Figures 2 & 3. structions will void the war- • Minimu
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VENT INSTALLATION BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces FIRESTOPS NOTICE: When installing in a chase, you should insu- • Locate chimney centerline dimension from a com- late the chase as you would the outside walls of your bustible back wall. Figures 2 & 3. Minimum firestop home. This is especially important in cold climates. dimensions are found in the vent manufacturer’s in- Insulation should be considered a combustible ma- structions. Clearances to combustibles may also be terial. M
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BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR NOTE: The use of outside air for combus- tion is optional unless required by building codes. It is only necessary to supply outside combustion air to one side of fireplace. Use model OAC4 combustion air kit (refer to Page 17). Duct Extend- ed to Miss 1. Avoid extremely long runs and numer- Joist ous turns in duct leading from fireplace to combustion air assembly. These condi- tions increase the resistance to free flow of a
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COMBUSTION AIR ASSEMBLY BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces MODEL OAC-4 COMBUSTION AIR ASSEM- DO NOT remove the cover BLY if the outside air will not be 1. Remove the cover plate from the 4” outlet opening connected. location on the left outside of the fireplace. 2. Place starting collar (4”) into hole on left side of fire- place. Fireplace shortest side of air starting collar Do not use a combustible duct. Always use through fireplace outer wrap. Fasten starting collar in UL Listed
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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces CHECK GAS TYPE Use proper gas type for the fireplace you are installing. If you have conflicting gas types, do not install fireplace. See dealer where you purchased the fireplace for proper fireplace for your gas type. INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE LOCATION INSTALLATION ITEMS NEEDED Before installing, make sure you have the items listed below: A qualified installer or service person • External regulator (supplied by inst
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3" Minimum FIREPLACE INSTALLATION BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces A manual shut-off valve must be installed Only persons licensed to work with gas upstream of the appliance. Union tee and piping may make the necessary gas plugged 1/8” NPT pressure tapping point connections to this appliance. should be installed upstream of the ap- pliance. Figure 17 NOTE: The gas line connection may be made using 1/2” rigid tubing or an approved flex con- nector. Since some municipalities have a
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CHECKING GAS PRESSURE BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces 1. Check gas type. The gas supply must be the same as stated on the appliance’s rating decal. If the gas supply is different from the fireplace, STOP! Do not install the appliance. Contact your dealer immediately. 2. To ease installation, a 30” (762 mm) flex line with manual shut-off valve has been provided with this appliance. Install and attach 1/2” gas line onto shut-off valve. 3. After completing gas line connection, purge
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ON ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces ELECTRICAL WIRING Electrical connections should only be performed by a qualified, licensed electrician. Main power must be off when connecting to main electrical power supply or performing service. All wiring shall be in compliance with all local, city and state codes. The appliance, when installed, just be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrica
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ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces ELECTRONIC PILOT IGNITION WIRING Do not connect 110-120V AC to the Re- mote Wall Switch. The appliance will malfunction or destroyed. Figure 17 - FP2027 Electronic Ignition System Wiring Diagram REMOTE WALL SWITCH Position the wall switch. Do not extend beyond the 15’ of wire. OPTIONAL DC REMOTE SYSTEMS These instructions replace the section entitled Hearth Mount in the Millivolt hand held remote in- structions supplied
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FINAL INSTALLATION BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces ROCK WOOL PLACEMENT Cover with 1. Place rock wool on burner to provide glowing Rock Wool embers. For best results, pull the rock wool apart into pieces the size of a nickel or dime. Burner 2. Distribute one layer of rock wool to cover the entire burner. Figure 18 3. Place the logs on the burner. Refer to Log Place- ment Section. If the flame is blue and only in the center, turn off unit and allow to cool. After unit cools, remov
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal in- jury or loss of life. A. This appliance is equipped with a pilot which must be lit with an ignitor while following these instructions exactly. B. BEFORE OPERATING smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than
