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CAST IRON STOVE AND B-VENT

(FREESTANDING FIREPLACE HEATER)

BURNER SYSTEM

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

NATURAL GAS BURNER SYSTEM MODEL FSBVBNC

PROPANE/LP GAS BURNER SYSTEM MODEL FSBVBPC

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IMPORTANT: This b-vent burner system must be installed into approved FMI cast iron stove
bodies, models (P)FC series ONLY. See page 3 of this manual.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• 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 supplier’s
instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the

fire department.

WARNING: Improper installation,
adjustment, alteration, service, or
maintenance can cause injury or
property damage. Refer to this
manual for correct installation and
operational procedures. For as-
sistance or additional information
consult a qualified installer, ser-
vice agency, or the gas supplier.

WARNING: If the information in this manual is
not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal in-
jury, or loss of life.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.

— Installation and service must
be performed by a qualified in-
staller, service agency, or the gas
supplier.

This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket*, permanently located manufactured
(mobile) home, where not prohibited by state or local codes.

— 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.

*Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer.

QUALIFIED INSTALLER: If you encounter problems during installation of this product, please
contact DESA International’s Technical Service Department at 1-800-337-2564.

Summary of Contents for FSBVBNC

Page 1: ...rational procedures For as sistance or additional information consult a qualified installer ser vice agency or the gas supplier WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly a fire...

Page 2: ...ndsealed If this unit is not properly installed by a quali fied service person with glass door properly seated and sealed gas leakage can occur Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Early signs of carbon monoxide...

Page 3: ...gandventsvertically Heat is generated by both realistic flames and glowing embers When used without the blower accessory the stove with burner system requires no electricity making it ideal for emerge...

Page 4: ...Figures 3 and 4 4 This stove is a freestanding unit de signed to set directly on the floor If your stove is to be installed directly on carpeting vinyl tile or any combustible material other than woo...

Page 5: ...e Figure 7 Rest stove on drop cloth orblankettoavoidscratchingstoveedges 7 Remove remaining pallet wood at tached to bottom of stove body see Figure 8 Use an adjustable wrench to remove bolts 8 Fasten...

Page 6: ...ed surface Remove the two screws that hold the front plate onto the front surround plate see Figure 14 Save these screws 15 Remove the seven screws and washers that hold the screen onto the front sur...

Page 7: ...nector plate over gasket and align holes Secure with hex screws provided see Figure 17 IMPORTANT Gasketandconnectingplate must not be installed until after burner sys tem has been inserted into stove...

Page 8: ...bypushingand turning lock nut with pliers clockwise until tight against the side of rear cover Place control knob provided onto shaft 7 Placethegreen ground wirebetweenthe bottom hole on the blower as...

Page 9: ...ge 8 Make sure that you don t pinch any wires during reassembly Blower Power Cord ON OFF Switch Wire Harness ON OFF Switch Figure 22 Control Valve Terminals To Control Switch INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS...

Page 10: ...elect the correct gas vent di ameter Avoid using a larger than nec essary diameter It is very important that the venting system maintain its balance between the combus tion air intake and the flue gas...

Page 11: ...nt ing applications NOTICE A complete chimney inspection by a qualified person should be performed Appliances using B vent connectors to vent into a masonry or factory built chimney should not exceed...

Page 12: ...s and or noticeable odors Spillage may also result in the release of carbonmonoxide acolorless odorless highly toxic gas A simple spillage test can be con ducted if spillage is suspected See Checking...

Page 13: ...exposed to extremely cold tem peraturesorventingofsinglewallconstruc tion loses heat needed to maintain draft massive masonry chimneys absorb needed heat Ifthefluegasescoolexcessively draft is reduced...

Page 14: ...ded by Installer Equipment Shutoff Valve To Gas Supply Natural Figure 32 Attaching Flexible Gas Lines Together Figure 31 Gas Connection The CSA AGA design certified equipment shutoff valve may be supp...

Page 15: ...all gas joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once Pressure Testing Burner System Gas Connections 1 Open equipment shutoff valve see Fig ure 33 2 Open propane LP supply tank valve f...

Page 16: ...the base see Figure 37 WARNING Do not connect this thermostat to a power source Electrical shock and or fire hazard will occur Figure37 BackViewofThermostatBase Feed wires through rectangular slots F...

Page 17: ...g Receiver Battery Clip Terminal Wires LO H I P I L O T OFF ON Figure 40 Installing Remote Receiver 2 Remove the screws from the 2 tabs at the top of the glass door while holding door securely keeping...

Page 18: ...OGS LAVA ROCK AND GLOWING EMBERS STOVE AND B VENT BURNER SYSTEM INSTALLATION Continued 1 2 3 4 Figure 45 Installing Log No 1 Figure 46 Installing Log No 2 Figure 47 Installing Log No 3 Figure 48 Insta...

Page 19: ...push in or turn the gas control knob Never use tools If the knob will not push in or turn by hand don t try to repair it call a qualified service technician Force or attempted repair may result in a f...

Page 20: ...ll remain lit GHRCTA Series Operation 2b Press the AUTO ON OFF button on the hand held remote control see Figure 52 The lights to the left of the button will show AUTO ON or OFF In the ON mode the bur...

Page 21: ...AL BLOWER ACCESSORY Blower controls are located on the left side of the rear cover of stove from front of stove The DA3610TA thermostatically con trolled blower has an ON setting and an OFF setting Th...

Page 22: ...parts sup pliedbythemanufacturershould be used when replacing broken ordamagedglassdoorpanel see ReplacementParts page26 This glass door panel is a complete unit No substitute materials may be used If...

Page 23: ...ot fully open 4 Control valve damaged REMEDY 1 Reconnect ignitor cable 2 Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep ignitor cable dry 3 Tighten nut holding piezo ignitor Nut is located...

Page 24: ...e 2 Operate burner until air is removed from line Have gas line checked by local pro pane LP or natural gas company 3 Clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance page 22 or replace burner orifice 1 Adju...

Page 25: ...valve defective 1 Gas leak See Warning statement above 1 Improper log placement 2 Air holes at burner inlet blocked 3 Burner flame holes blocked OBSERVED PROBLEM Burner system produces unwanted odors...

Page 26: ...disconnection when servicing controls Wiringerrorscancause improper and dangerous opera tion Verify proper operation af ter servicing Note Use only original replacement parts Thiswillprotectyourwarran...

Page 27: ...t at 1 800 432 2382 for information You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual WALL MOUNTED THERMOSTAT CONTROL KIT GWMT1 Not Shown Allows easy wall access to the operatio...

Page 28: ...TEM 107600 For more information visit www desatech com ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FSBVBNC FSBVBPC LO H I P I L O T OFF ON 4 4 17 18 19 21 23 1 23 4 23 2 23 3 27 4 22 10 5 11 8 1 9 25 4 13 14 15 20 20...

Page 29: ...t 1 13 105489 01 Valve Natural 1 105489 02 Valve Propane LP 1 14 105488 01 Pilot Assembly Natural 1 105488 02 Pilot Assembly Propane LP 1 15 102445 01 Ignitor Piezo 1 16 106854 01 4 Connector Gasket 1...

Page 30: ...AST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM 107600 For more information visit www desatech com ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FMI STOVE P FC SERIES 1R 1C 1L 5 8 8 7 4 6 5 5 7 1 7 2 5 4 7 3 2 3 Discarded During Asse...

Page 31: ...celain Enamel Green 4 Total Per Stove 1 104175 15 One Leg Porcelain Enamel Red 4 Total Per Stove 1 6 104176 01 Leg Leveler bolt M8 x 1 25 55mm Long 4 Total Per Stove 1 7 104177 02 Hardware Kit 1 7 1 D...

Page 32: ...ted to repairing a defective heater will be the responsibility of the owner TOTHEFULLEXTENTALLOWEDBYTHELAWOFTHEJURISDICTIONTHATGOVERNSTHESALEOFTHEPRODUCT THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ANY AND ALL OTH...

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