MHSC BVPNSC Installation & Operating Instructions Manual Download Page 4

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B-Vent Specialty Gas Fireplaces

14. Do not use any solid fuels (wood, coal, paper, card-

board,  etc.)  in  this  fireplace.  Use  only  the  gas  type 

indicated on rating plate.

15. This  appliance,  when  installed,  must  be  electrically 

grounded  in  accordance  with  local  codes  or  in  the 

absence  of  local  codes,  with  the 

National  Electri-

cal Code, ANSI/NFPA 70

 or the 

Canadian Electrical 

Code, CSA C22.1.

16. Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation 

air in any way. Provide adequate clearances around 

air openings into the combustion chamber along with 

adequate  accessibility  clearance  for  servicing  and 

proper operation.

17. When the appliance is installed directly on carpeting, 

tile  or  other  combustible  material  other  than  wood 

flooring, you must set appliance on a metal or wood 

panel or hearth pad extending the full width and depth 

of the appliance.

18. Do not use fireplace if any part has been exposed to 

or  has  been  under  water.  Immediately  call  a  quali-

fied service person to arrange for replacement of the 

unit.

19. Do not operate fireplace if any log is broken.
20. Do not use a blower fireplace, heat exchanger fire-

place  or  any  other  accessory  not  approved  for  use 

with this fireplace.

21. The fireplace is not intended for use with a thermo-

stat.

22. This  appliance  must  be  installed  with  draft  hood  in 

same atmospheric pressure zone as the combustion 

air inlet to the appliance.

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 36”.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT:

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY

It is normal for fireplaces fabricated of steel to give off 

some expansion and/or contraction noises during the 

start up or cool down cycle. Similar noises are found 

with your furnace heat exchanger or car engine.

IMPORTANT: 

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY

It is not unusual for gas fireplace to give off some odor 

the first time it is burned. This is due to the manufactur-

ing process.

Please ensure that your room is well ventilated dur-

ing burn off - open all windows.

It is recommended that you burn your fireplace for at 

least en (10) hours the first time you use it.

Never connect unit to private 

(non-utility)  gas  wells.  This  gas  is 

commonly known as wellhead gas.

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CODE APPROVAL

These appliances have been tested by CSA and found 

to comply with the established standards for VENTED 

GAS FIREPACES in the US and Canada as follows:

LISTED VENTED GAS FIREPLACE

TESTED TO: ANSI Z21.50b-2009 / CSA2.22b-2009

WARNING

!

HOT GLASS WILL

CAUSE BURNS.

DO NOT TOUCH GLASS

UNTIL COOLED.

NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN

TO TOUCH GLASS.

Proposition  65  Warning:  Fuels  listed  in  gas, 

wood burning or oil fired appliances, and the 

products of combustion of such fuels, contain 

chemicals known to the State of California to 

cause  cancer,  birth  defects  and  other  repro-

ductive harm.

California Health and Safety Code Sec. 25249.6

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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...

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