MHSC BVPNSC Installation & Operating Instructions Manual Download Page 1

B-Vent Specialty Series

Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces

WARNING

IF  THE  INFORMATION  IN  THESE  INSTRUCTIONS 

IS NOT FOLLOWED EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLO-

SION  MAY  RESULT  CAUSING  PROPERTY  DAM-

AGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.

— Do not store or use gasoline or other flam-

mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of 

this or any other appliance.

— 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 suppli-

er’s instructions.

•  If  you  cannot  reach  your  gas  supplier, 

call the fire department.

— Installation and service must be performed 

by  a  qualified  installer,  service  agency  or 

the gas supplier.

WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, 

alteration, services or maintenance can cause 

injury or property damage. Refer to this man-

ual.  For  assistance  or  additional  information 

consult a qualified installer, service agency or 

the gas supplier.

DUE  TO  HIGH  TEMPERATURES,  THE  APPLI-

ANCE SHOULD BE LOCATED OUT OF TRAF-

FIC AND AWAY FROM FURNITURE AND DRAP-

ERIES.
CHILDREN AND ADULTS SHOULD BE ALERT-

ED  TO  THE  HAZARDS  OF  HIGH  SURFACE 

TEMPERATURE AND SHOULD STAY AWAY TO 

AVOID BURNS OR CLOTHING IGNITION.
YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE SUPERVISED 

WHEN THEY ARE IN THE SAME ROOM AS THE 

APPLIANCE.
CLOTHING  OR  OTHER  FLAMMABLE  MATE-

RIAL SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON OR NEAR 

THE APPLIANCE.
KEEP  THE  ROOM  AREA  CLEAR  AND  FREE 

FROM  COMBUSTIBLE  MATERIALS,  GASO-

LINE AND OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND 

LIQUIDS.

Models:

BVSTNSC, BVPNSC

20301938  9/11  Rev. 2


BVENTSPECCOVER

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.

CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future refer-

ence.

Installation & Operating 

Instructions

Summary of Contents for BVPNSC

Page 1: ...installation adjustment alteration services or maintenance can cause injury or property damage Refer to this man ual For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer service agen...

Page 2: ...Precautions 8 Installation Planning 8 Firestop Installation 8 Vertical Termination 9 Outside Combustion Air 11 Fireplace Installation 12 Check Gas Type 12 Gas Line Installation 13 Electrical Wiring 14...

Page 3: ...touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building immediately call your gas supplier from a neigh bor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instruc tions 4 Never install the fireplace in...

Page 4: ...23 For Massachusetts Residents Only This product must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter when installed within the Commonwealth of Massa chusetts Flexline installation must not exceed 3...

Page 5: ...500 feet 1 370 m GAS pressures Natural Inlet Minimum 4 5 w c Inlet Maximum 7 0 w c Manifold Pressure 3 5 w c Gas Specifications ORIFICE SIZE Min Input Max Input Orifice Model Fuel BTU h BTU h Size BVS...

Page 6: ...local building codes To install the fireplace facing flush with the finished wall position the framework to accommodate the thickness of the finished wall It is not necessary to install a hearth exte...

Page 7: ...th and depth of the fireplace Provide adequate ventilation air Provide adequate accessibility clearance for servicing and operating the fireplace Never obstruct the front opening of the fireplace 856O...

Page 8: ...N 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 recog...

Page 9: ...what is shown FP1022 Typical Straight Up Installation 1 26 00 djt H X 12 Listed Vertical Termination Cap Listed Gas Vent Lowest Discharge Opening Roof Pitch is x 12 H Min Minimum Height from Roof to L...

Page 10: ...PIPE Attach 6 B Vent Pipe to Transition using Four 4 Sheet Metal Screws Attach Transition to Flue Collar using Three 3 Sheet Metal Screws Units Flue Collar FP2208 Figure 7 6 Min 4 Max FP2009a vent w e...

Page 11: ...accidentally blocked Locate assembly above snow line to prevent snow from blocking assembly 3 Never mount combustion air inlet assembly in garage or storage area where combustible fumes gasoline migh...

Page 12: ...r system regulator damage could occur Install external regulator with the vent pointing down as shown in Figure 11 Pointing the vent down protects it from freezing rain or sleet WARNING A qualified in...

Page 13: ...be installed upstream of the appliance Figure 5 IMPORTANT Install main gas valve equipment shut off valve in an accessible locations The main gas valve is for turning on or shutting off the gas to th...

Page 14: ...ervice 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...

Page 15: ...th the Signature Control valve which operates on 6 volts The 6 volt DC adapter plugs into the fireplace junction box A C power supply Four 4 AA batteries are used for back up during power outages 2 Th...

Page 16: ...o not extend beyond the 15 ft wire cable provided If a longer distance is required the 15 ft may be extended up to 30 ft maximum by using two 2 SCSWEK cables plugged together Route the wire from junct...

Page 17: ...ut Pilot Gas Tubing Valve Spill Switch ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION CAUTION Electrical connections should only be performedbyaqualified licensedelectrician Main power supply must be turned off before conne...

Page 18: ...the front burner ports for best performance and effect Blockage of the burner ports may create increased soot and carbon build up Figure xx LG1027 bvent designer rock wool Metal Lip Metal Lip Ember M...

Page 19: ...right side of log against far right grate bar Place notch on lower left of log on far left grate bar Rest log 2 on burn er assembly Note orientation of valve Figure xx LG1029 bv dsgnr log 3 Valve Log...

Page 20: ...g 2 Fig ure xx 5 Place Log 5 by placing holes in bottom of log onto pin on log 1 and pin on log 2 Note orientation of log 5 and location of valve Figure xx 6 Place Log 6 by placing hole in bottom of l...

Page 21: ...p in front of grate Do not place lava rock on the burner WARNING Do not sprinkle the lava rock or ember chunks on top of the burner This may cause potential sooting glass breakage and a fire hazard CU...

Page 22: ...gas supplier s instruc tions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department C Use only your finger to push in the master switch Never use tools If the switch will not function by hand...

Page 23: ...to next step 4 Press the master switch to the ON position Within eight 8 seconds it will beep once This indi cates the system is ready 5 Press ON button Sparker will spark and pilot flame will light...

Page 24: ...ON OFF NG LP Conversion To Thermopile To Sensor To Sparker To Command Center To Stepper Motor To Valve Battery Door Master Switch ON LED OFF Control Board Command Center Figure 18 Signature Command Sy...

Page 25: ...tended You may disable this feature if you wish NOTE By disabling this feature your fireplace may continue to operate unattended 2 When the master switch is in the ON position pressing the ON button a...

Page 26: ...en Off 3 Hold the OFF button anytime for three seconds or by turning off the wall switch These two commands of OFF are Memory Off the system will remember all last settings before turning off The next...

Page 27: ...ppliance may pro duce carbon soot during operation This carbon soot may collect on some logs some areas of the grate and on the fireplace and vent Slight carbon build up is acceptable The following is...

Page 28: ...free from combustible materials gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids 14 Do follow the lighting and operation procedures given in this manual 15 Do periodically inspect the pilot and burner...

Page 29: ...tter 2 Clogged burner ports 2 Clean ports 3 Misaligned orifices 3 Realign or replace burner 4 Clogged vent system 4 Clean Floating flame 1 Blocked venting 1 Clean 2 Insufficient primary air 2 Adjust a...

Page 30: ...ough Battery polarity wrong LED on the Command Center does not show solid green The 5 pin connector on the AC board broken or bent AC plug is plugged to AC mains Battery voltage low Using battery Chec...

Page 31: ...ront Y 1 074268 4 Log Back 1 074266 5 Log Front 1 074265 6 Log Middle 1 074267 7 Front Door Assy 2 20304161 8 Handle Package 1 037438 9 End Door Assy 2 20304162 10 Hearth Pan Ptd 1 071584 11 Burner As...

Page 32: ...27D0435 6 Flexline w Shut off 1 69D0030 7 Injector 1 27D0433 8 Wire Valve Control not shown 1 80D0010 9 Wire Command Ctr Control Box 2 not shown 1 80D0008 10 A C Adapter 6 volt 1 80D0041 Accessories...

Page 33: ...20301938 33 B Vent Specialty Gas Fireplaces ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES Outside Air Kit 6AK Back Refractory Look Panel DBVFBB Side Refractory Look Panel DBVFBS CONVERSION KIT 6CSC LP Conversion Kit BVCKPS...

Page 34: ...20301938 34 B Vent Specialty Gas Fireplaces...

Page 35: ...ited Lifetime Warranty will also be void if the ap pliance is not operated and maintained according to the operating instructions supplied with the appli ance and does not extend to 1 firebox burner a...

Page 36: ...MHSC 149 Cleveland Drive Paris Kentucky 40361 www mhsc com...

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