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B-VENT SERIES
NATURAL VENT GAS FIREPLACE
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
MODELS:
BBV400 SBV400 SBV500
WARNINGS
IF THE INFORMATION IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE
NOT FOLLOWED EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION
MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE,
PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.
– Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURES, THE
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
APPLIANCE SHOULD BE LOCATED
other appliance.
OUT OF TRAFFIC AND AWAY FROM
FURN
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CONTENTS Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of a Monessen Hearth Systems 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 ............................................. 23 Roc
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 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, or service this fireplace. • Any change to this fireplace or its controls can be dangerous. • Improper installation or use of this fireplace can cause serious injury or death from fire, burns, explosions, electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Continued from page 3 17. When the appliance is installed directly on carpeting, tile or other combustible material other than wood floor- 12. Do not use this fireplace to cook food or burn paper or ing, you must set appliance on a metal or wood panel other objects. or hearth pad extending the full width and depth of the 13. Never place anything on top of fireplace. appliance. 14. Do not use any solid fuels (wood, coal, paper, cardboard, 18. Do not use fireplace if
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PRODUCT FEATURES AND CODE APPROVAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS • This appliance has been certified for use with either natural or propane gas. See appropriate data plates. • This appliance is not for use with solid fuels. • The appliance must be installed in accordance with local codes if any. If none exist use the current installation code. ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 in the USA, CAN/CGA B149 in Canada. • The appliance must be properly connected to a venting system. • The appliance is not approved for clo
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PRE-INSTALLATION INFORMATION INSTALLING ABOVE 2000 FEET • In the USA, the appliance must be derated 4% for every 1,000 ft above 2,000 ft elevations. • In Canada, these appliances are certified for altitudes of 0 – 2000 ft, and must be de-rated by 10 percent for installations between 2000 and 4,500 ft. (derate an additional 4% for every 1,000 ft. above 4,500 ft. elevations). ORIFICE SIZES, PRESSURES AND BTUs NATURAL GAS PROPANE GAS Manifold Press: (W.C.) 3.5" Manifold Press: (W.C.) 10" Maximum
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PRE-INSTALLATION INFORMATION FIREPLACE FRAMING Firebox framing can be built before or after the appliance is set in place. Construct firebox framing following Figure 2 and the chart below for your specific installation requirements. See Figure 3 on Page 8 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 appropriate height. When the firebox is installed directly on ca
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PRE-INSTALLATION INFORMATION FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS BBV400 Center Line 3 31 /8" 4" B-Vent 1 14 /2" 14" Framing 8" Dimension TOP VIEW 1 5 /2" or /8" Drywall Spacers 1 5 /2" or /8" Drywall 40" Spacers 1 40 /4" 5 Framing 9 /8" Dimension Air Kit 1 34" 21 /2" 3 16 /4" 6" 3 2 /16" B 1 7 /4" C Electrical/ D Gas Access Framing Dimension SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW Figure 3 - BBV400 Dimensions 8 62D4036
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PRE-INSTALLATION INFORMATION FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS SBV400 and SBV500 SBV400 SBV500 NOTE: For easier installation on SBV400 13 13 A 24 /16" 30 /16" and SBV500 units, place gas supply pipe 6" to 8" inside unit. Measure from the B 36" 42" center of the gas knock-hole located at C 40" 46" the bottom of the left side. 1 1 D 40 /2" 46 /2" 6" A B-Vent 1 21 /2" 21" Framing Dimension 7 Center Line 13 /16" 1 6 /2" TOP VIEW 1 5 /2" or /8" Drywall Spacers 1 5 /2" or /8" Drywall 40" Spacers 1 40 /4
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PRE-INSTALLATION INFORMATION 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 accessories (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 be taken into consideration: • Clearance to sid
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CLEARANCES CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES Follow these instructions carefully to ensure safe installation. Failure to follow instructions exactly can create a fire hazard. The appliance cannot be installed on a carpet, tile or other combustible material other than wood flooring. If installed on carpet or vinyl flooring, the appliance shall be installed on a metal, wood or noncombustible material panel extending full width and depth of the appliance. 72" Minimum 12" Maximum Depth 8" Minimum Minimum
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SECURING FIREPLACE TO FLOOR OR FRAMING The fireplace must be secured to the floor and/or to framing studs as shown in Figure 6 . Use two (2) wood screws or masonry/ concrete screws to secure fireplace to the floor. Use four (4) screws to attach fireplace to framing. The side brackets are adjustable from 1/2" to 5/8" to accommodate different thickness of material. Framing 1 /2" Nail Flange Framing Screws 5 /8" Nail Flange 1 /2" Nail Flange Screws 1 /2" Nail Flange 5 /8" Nail Flange Screws 1
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INSTALLATION INFORMATION FINISHING MATERIAL NOTE: Any remote wiring (i.e. remote control and wall switch) must be done prior to final finishing to avoid costly reconstruction. Never obstruct or modify the air inlet. This may create a fire hazard. Only noncombustible materials (i.e. brick, tile, slate, steel, or other materials with a UL fire rating of Zero) may be used to cover the black surface of the appliance. A 300°F minimum adhesive may be used to attach facing materials to the black surfac
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VENT INSTALLATION INSTALLATION PLANNING “B” VENT PIPE See venting installation instructions provided by the B-Vent manufacturer. Note: This APPLIANCE MUST BE INSTALLED using “B” vent type pipe that has been listed by a nationally recognized testing agency. See B-Vent Pipe Sizing chart for proper elbow offset runs. B-VENT PIPE SIZING BBV400/400BBV SBV400/400SBV SBV500/500SBV 4" 6" 6" Locate chimney center line dimension from a combustible back wall. See Figures 3 and 4, page 9. • Minimum
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VENT INSTALLATION FIRESTOP INSTALLATION To position firestop see Figures 9 and 10. Only one (1) firestop required per frame. NOTE: A firestop is not required at the roof. Nails Joist Firestop Spacer Firestop Joist Spacer Nails Figure 9 - Installing Firestop In Attic Figure 10 - Installing Firestop In Ceiling When installing in a chase, you should insulate the chase as you would the outside walls of your home. This is especially important in cold climates. Insulation should be consider
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OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR PRECAUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Note: The use of outside air for combustion is optional unless required by building codes. It is only necessary to supply Duct outside combustion air to one side of Extended to fireplace. Use model OAC4 combustion Miss Joist air kit (see page 17). 1. Avoid extremely long runs and numerous turns in duct leading from fireplace to combus- tion air assembly. These conditions increase the resistance to free flow of air through duct. See
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COMBUSTION AIR ASSEMBLY MODEL OAC-4 COMBUSTION AIR ASSEMBLY 1. Remove the cover plate from the 4" outlet opening location on the left outside DO NOT remove the of the fireplace. cover if the outside air will not be connected. 2. Place starting collar (4") into hole on left side of fireplace. Fireplace shortest side of air starting collar through fireplace outer wrap. Fasten starting collar in place with four (4) sheet metal screws provided. See Figure 13. Note: The air starting collar extend
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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION CHECK GAS TYPE Use proper gas type for the fireplace you are installing. If you have conflicting gas type, do not install fireplace. See dealer where you purchased the fireplace for proper fireplace according to 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 must connect appliance to gas supply. • External regulator (supplied by installe
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3 " M i n i m u m FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Only persons licensed to work with A manual shutoff valve must be installed gas piping may make the necessary upstream of the appliance. Union tee 1 gas connections to this appliance. and plugged /8" NPT pressure tapping point should be installed upstream of the appliance. See Figure 17. 1 NOTE : The gas line connection may be made using /2" rigid tubing or an approved flex connector. Since some municipalities have additional local codes it is always
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CHECKING GAS PRESSURE 1. Check gas type. The gas supply must be the same as stated on the applianceʼs 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" (mm) flex line with manual shut-off valve has been provided with on this appliance. 1 Install and attach /2" gas line onto shut-off valve. Pressure 3. After completing gas line connection, purge air from Test “IN” gas line a
