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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION

MANUAL

MODEL BV400C-2

RETAIN THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FUTURE

REFERENCE

EPA CERTIFIED

CATALYTIC WOOD

BURNING FIREPLACE

INSERT

THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER.

READ ENTIRE MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLATION.

P/N 775,005M Rev. M, 12/03

Summary of Contents for BV400C-2

Page 1: ...EL BV400C 2 RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE EPA CERTIFIED CATALYTIC WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE INSERT THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER READ ENTIRE MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLATION P N 775 005M Rev M 12 03 ...

Page 2: ...imney con nector glows you are overfiring Overfiring this appliance could cause a house fire Overfiring is a condition where the appliance is operated at temperatures above its design capabilities see Overfiring on page 19 Overfiring can be caused by improper installation improper op eration lack of maintenance or improper fuel usage Damage caused from overfiring is NOT covered under the manufactu...

Page 3: ...re probe and sleeve One Damper hook One Skid plate One 48 x 32 Surround Kit USING THIS MANUAL Please read and carefully follow all of the instructions found in this manual Please pay special attention to the safety instructions provided in this manual The Home owner s Care and Operation Instructions included here will assure you have many years of dependable and enjoyable service from your applian...

Page 4: ...hin the same room you must follow the requirements of your local code Check with your local building de partment for requirements in your area IMPORTANT THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT APPROVED FOR INSTALLATION INTO A MANUFACTURED MO BILE HOME FLOOR PROTECTION This appliance requires a heat resistant non combustible approved fireplace hearth or hearth extension If a hearth extension is used it must be a 3 8...

Page 5: ...tute ANSI NFPA 211 92 draft 1 7 A chimney or vent shall be so designed and con structed to develop a flow sufficient to completely remove all flue and vent gases to the outside atmosphere The venting system shall satisfy the draft requirements of the connected appliance in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions PROVIDE ADEQUATE AIR FOR COMBUSTION In well insulated and weather tight homes ...

Page 6: ...S This appliance is approved for installation into a ma sonry fireplace built to UBC Chapter 37 standards Do not remove brick or mortar form the masonry fireplace to accommodate this appliance Venting Requirements for masonry fireplace The fireplace damper must be secured in the open po sition As a minimum a flue extension past the fireplace header is required A preferred installation is a positiv...

Page 7: ... your Catalytic Combus tor should operate between 1000 1800 F POWER CORD CHANGEOVER DANGER Risk of electrical shock Disconnect power be fore servicing unit Do not route power cord beneath heater To change the power cord from one side of insert to the other perform the following steps 1 Ensure power cord in NOT plugged in 2 Remove the louver blower panels on each side of fuel door as follows Each p...

Page 8: ...starter pipe with flue See Offset Adapter page 24 for ordering information Do not push in sert in completely until surround assembly is in stalled Care should be used to ensure that this ad justable connector is oriented so it does not angle downhill when positioned on the flue outlet on top of insert Offset Adaptors comes in two sizes See page 24 11 The floor of the fireplace is lower then the he...

Page 9: ...ing il lustrations Attach trim to the surround Clips Heat Deflector Must Be Installed If There is a Mantel 16 Push the insert back until surround panel insulation is compressed against the fireplace front forming a tight seal Test for air leaks by holding a candle around the edge of the surround to see if the smoke is pulled into the fireplace TEST FOR AIR LEAKS BY HOLDING A CANDLE AROUND EDGE OF ...

Page 10: ...stall 6 or 8 flex pipe to achieve the same result Use an offset adapter see page 24 to handle offsets This part is available through your dealer A preferable installation is the positive flue connection a posi tive seal between the flue extension and the chimney This can be achieved by using a filler plate A filler plate can be made by making a cardboard pattern to fit the fireplace throat Lay the...

Page 11: ...ower Higher AIR AND DAMPER CONTROLS CATALYTIC BYPASS DAMPER CONTROL The bypass damper control handle is located on the front of the insert see above illustration By pushing in or pulling out the handle the operator can route the ex haust either through the catalytic combustor pushed in or directly up the flue pulled out When starting a fire or refueling the handle must be pulled out Once the fire ...

Page 12: ...will help clean off much of the normal buildup see Troubleshooting A commer cial glass cleaner designed for fireplace inserts is rec ommended for cleaning The glass should be cleaned thoroughly with glass cleaner and a soft cloth BEFORE the fireplace insert is burned DOOR GASKET The door gasket must be kept in good condition Do not leave the stove burning with the door ajar or open Leav ing the do...

Page 13: ...ueling we recommend that the stove be refired for about 10 minutes with the bypass open to ensure a good draw is established and that the catalyst reaches 600 F The refiring will ensure sufficient tempera tures and proper amounts of volatiles for the catalyst to operate properly When refueling a hot stove with the catalyst still operating no refiring step is necessary Just open the bypass set the ...

Page 14: ... have to be manually turned off by rotating the rheostat dial counterclockwise until it clicks CAUTION Burning the insert at a high burn rate for extended periods without running the blowers can cause excessive temperatures resulting in overfir ing damage to the appliance Overfiring damage is not covered under the 5 year prorated warranty WARNING This appliance is equipped with a blower system whi...

Page 15: ...h to ensure good air circulation on both sides leav ing adequate space between woodpiles to walk comfort able Do not stack wood against a wall or building It helps to elevate the woodpiles off the ground two 2 x 4 s running lengthwise beneath the woodpile works well This allows air to flow under the bottom logs Wood that is kept outdoors either covered with a tarp or not covered at all will not bu...

Page 16: ...his creosote makes an extremely hot fire Also creosote deposits tend to form in long runs of venting where gases become too cool prior to exhausting Note Single wall pipe cools rapidly there fore installations using this type of flue are more suscep tible to creosote deposits To inhibit the build up of creosote adjust the primary air control to a medium high or high setting for a 10 minute period ...

Page 17: ...r old combustor can be improved by following this Major Cleaning Procedure Soak the combustor in a hot cleaning solution of a 50 50 mixture of white vinegar and distilled water for 30 minutes Then rinse by soak ing in hot distilled water After 15 minutes remove the combustor from the rinse water and gently shake out excess water It is unlikely that you will notice a visible difference in the combu...

Page 18: ...e based on average climates and home design 5 There s an obstruction in the chimney 6 The chimney or chimney cap is restricted by creosote preventing enough draw to sustain a HIGH heat rate 7 Combustor light off has not occurred DOES NOT MAINTAIN A FIRE 1 Soft wood does not burn as long or as well as seasoned hardwood resulting in a short burn time 2 Wood size too small Burns at too rapid a rate 3...

Page 19: ...ft requirements of the appliance are being met A draft gauge should read between 05 and 07 inches water column W C I Excessive draft above 07 W C I will allow too much combustion air to be pulled into the firebox which results in hotter burns Too little draft below 05 W C I will not allow enough combustion air delivery to maintain a fire well or cause performance problems such as smoking this may ...

Page 20: ...Stove to Center of Flue 6 Approximate burn time 8 12 hours Approximate Fuel capacity 80 lbs Firebox size cubic feet 3 72 c f Maximum Burn Rate BTU 66 805 EPA BTU Range 11 000 48 100 BTU EPA Efficiency 72 Emissions Rate grams hour 3 0 gph Approximate weight with brick 455 lbs Air Control Manual Blower Assemblies Standard 500 cfm Comes standard with 4 blowers 125 cfm each heat activation switch manu...

Page 21: ...g BV100 Probe Combustor Temperature 11485 Housing Combustor 11481H Gasket Interam Combustor 1 16 x3 x36 Room Air Blower Parts 410 25L Blower Assembly Left 410 25R Blower Assembly Right 11565 Disc Low Limit fan disc for blowers F110 20F 60T12 LB 102280 Wire Harness Kit Includes Left Side Crossover Wire Harness Right Side Wire Harness and Power Cord 10050087 Knob Rheostat LB 101496 Motor Blower 1 ea...

Page 22: ...ed FB22 Firebrick 9 x 3 Regular order 2 if set is needed FB 1 Firebrick 9 x 4 Regular order 8 if set is needed FB 2 Firebrick 9 x 4 w Notch order 4 if set is needed 11812 Gasket Ash Dump 4 1 4 x 8 3 8 x 1 2 C 200 51 Hook Damper Coil handle with hook for opening closing damper bypass Blower assemblies include 2 blowers w propellers mounting bracket and terminal block All firebrick are 1 thick FIREB...

Page 23: ... Shown HANDLE ASSEMBLY P N LB 102214 DRAFT MODULE ASSEMBLY Cat No 26M68 WIRE HARNESS KIT P N LB 102280 Includes the following 3 Components Wire Harness Right Side Wire Harness Left Side Crossover Wires To Left Side Replacement Power Cord Damper Rod Damper Stop LB 102215 Set Screws Damper Door Damper Blade Assembly Torque Plate Nut Washers Handle Rod Coil Handle ...

Page 24: ...ic Black 12 oz Spray Can stove pipe paint OFFSET ADAPTERS CAT NO 14M77 8 to 8 for Masonry Fireplaces 14M79 8 to 6 for Factory Built Fireplaces Installations requiring offsets can be handled using an offset adapter it aligns starter pipe with flue CAT NO 14M77 8 to 8 CAT NO 14M79 8 to 6 Actual Appearance OPTIONAL ASH DRAWER Catalog 14M69 The optional ash drawer assembly installs underneath the ap p...

Page 25: ...SAFETY LISTING LABEL PAGE 25 ...

Page 26: ...EPA LABEL PAGE 26 ...

Page 27: ...ERSHIP RECORDS PAGE 27 Dealer s Name Dealer s Address City State Zip Code Serial Number Date of Purchase Date Installed Notes SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE LOG Service Service Service Date Technician Description ...

Page 28: ...1110 West Taft Avenue Orange CA 92865 ...

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