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MODELS:  

BBV400   SBV400   SBV500

B-VENT SERIES 

NATURAL VENT GAS FIREPLACE

 

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 

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  supplier'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 manual. For assistance 
or additional information consult a qualified installer, 
service agency or the gas supplier.   

DUE  TO  HIGH  TEMPERATURES,  THE 
APPLIANCE  SHOULD  BE  LOCATED 
OUT  OF  TRAFFIC  AND  AWAY  FROM 
FURNITURE AND DRAPERIES.

CHILDREN  AND  ADULTS  SHOULD 
BE  ALERTED  TO  THE  HAZARDS  OF 
HIGH  SURFACE  TEMPERATURE  AND 
SHOULD STAY AWAY TO AVOID BURNS 
OR CLOTHING IGNITION.

Y O U N G   C H I L D R E N   S H O U L D   B E 
SUPERVISED  WHEN  THEY ARE  IN  THE 
SAME ROOM AS THE APPLIANCE.

CLOTHING  OR  OTHER  FLAMMABLE 
MATERIAL SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON 
OR NEAR THE APPLIANCE.

KEEP  THE  ROOM  AREA  CLEAR  AND 
FREE FROM COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, 
GASOLINE,  AND  OTHER  FLAMMABLE 
VAPORS AND LIQUIDS.

READ BEFORE INSTALLING. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING 

INSTRUCTIONS

Summary of Contents for B-VENT BBV400

Page 1: ...ed installer service agency or the gas supplier WARNING Improper installation adjustment alteration servicesormaintenancecancauseinjuryor property damage Refer to this manual For assistance or additio...

Page 2: ...ition Wiring 22 Final Installation 23 Rock Wool Placement 23 Log Placement 23 Lava Rock and Ember Placement 23 Operating Instructions 24 What To Do If You Smell Gas 24 Lighting Pilot for the First Tim...

Page 3: ...replace must be properly installed by a quali ed service person CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning are similar to the u with head aches dizziness and or nausea If you h...

Page 4: ...se with a thermostat 22 This appliance must be installed with draft hood in same atmospheric pressure zone as the combustion air inlet to the appliance 22 For Massachusetts Residents Only This product...

Page 5: ...lation 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 closet or recessed installations PRODUC...

Page 6: ...ot install any unit with damaged incomplete or substitute parts Check your packing list to verify that all listed parts have been received You should have the following Fireplace Firebox and Burner Sy...

Page 7: ...or raised on a platform of an appropriate height When the rebox is installed directly on carpeting tile or other combustible material other than wood ooring the rebox shall be installed on a metal or...

Page 8: ...ir Kit 23 16 1 2 or 5 8 Drywall Spacers 71 4 Electrical Gas Access 141 2 Framing Dimension D Framing Dimension B C TOP VIEW FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW 40 163 4 401 4 Framing Dimension PRE INSTALLATION INFOR...

Page 9: ...nsion B C TOP VIEW FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW 40 23 16 PRE INSTALLATION INFORMATION Figure 4 SBV400 and SBV500 Dimensions FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS SBV400 and SBV500 SBV400 SBV500 A 2413 16 3013 16 B 36 42 C 40...

Page 10: ...woodwork and windows Minimum clearances to combustibles must be maintained This replace may be installed along a wall across a corner or use an exterior chase Location should be out of high traf c are...

Page 11: ...uctions exactly can create a re hazard The appliance cannot be installed on a carpet tile or other combustible material other than wood ooring If installed on carpet or vinyl ooring the appliance shal...

Page 12: ...r Use four 4 screws to attach replace to framing The side brackets are adjustable from 1 2 to 5 8 to accommodate different thickness of material SECURING FIREPLACE TO FLOOR OR FRAMING Figure 6 Securin...

Page 13: ...n on rooftops Be aware of electrical wiring locations in walls and ceilings The following actions will void the warranty on your venting system Installation of any damaged venting component Unauthoriz...

Page 14: ...been listed by a nationally recognized testing agency See B Vent Pipe Sizing chart for proper elbow offset runs Locate chimney center line dimension from a combustible back wall See Figures 3 and 4 p...

Page 15: ...you would the outside walls of your home This is especially important in cold climates Insulation should be considered a combustible material Maintain proper clearances to all combustible materials NO...

Page 16: ...ocation Make sure the location cannot be accidentally blocked Locate assembly above snow line to prevent snow from blocking assembly 3 Never mount combustion air inlet assembly in garage or storage ar...

Page 17: ...duct with a standard pocket knife See Figure 14 DO NOT remove the cover if the outside air will not be connected WARNING Figure 13 Attaching Outside Air Starting Collar to Left Side of Fireplace Figur...

Page 18: ...ITEMS NEEDED Before installing make sure you have the items listed below External regulator supplied by installer Tee joint Piping check local codes Pipe wrench Sealant resistant to propane LP gas Tes...

Page 19: ...ap Approved Flexible Gas Line UL CSA Design Certi ed Equipment Shutoff Valve with 1 8 NPT Tap Sediment Trap Drip Leg Natural Gas From Gas Meter 5 W C to 10 5 W C Pressure Propane LP From External Regu...

Page 20: ...e gas meter to the replace for leaks Use a solution of 50 50 water and soap or a gas sniffer 4 To adjust ame height turn HI LO knob to HI to get maximum pressure to burner Turn HI LO knob to LO to get...

Page 21: ...al code Figure 19 Wiring Diagram for Wall Switch ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL WIRING Electrical connections should only be performed by a quali ed licensed electrician Main power must be off whe...

Page 22: ...TIONAL DC REMOTE SYSTEMS These instructions replace the section entitled Hearth Mount in the Millivolt hand held remote instructions supplied with the remote 1 Plug in remote connector wire to remote...

Page 23: ...ertical Grate Bar Right Vertical Grate Bar Center Vertical Grate Bar Log Mounting Pins ROCK WOOL PLACEMENT 1 Place rock wool on burner to provide glowing embers For best results pull the rock wool apa...

Page 24: ...air may result in a re or explosion D Do not use this appliance if any part of it has been under water Immediately call a quali ed service tech nician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part...

Page 25: ...it is possible to start the lighting operation The gas control knob is designed to be operated by hand DO NOT use any tools during this operation Damaged knobs may result in serious injury WARNING 1...

Page 26: ...n burner without using the gas valve knob Make sure the button is in the ON position to light the main burner See Figure 24 LIGHTING THE BURNER Depress and turn the knob counterclockwise to the ON pos...

Page 27: ...hand B BEFORE OPERATING smell all around the appli ance area for gas Be sure to smell next to the oor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the oor WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Turn o...

Page 28: ...patterns to vary Figure 30 Burner Flame Appearance CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE BURNER PILOT AND CONTROL COMPARTMENT Keep the control compartment logs and burner areas surrounding the logs clean by vacuu...

Page 29: ...ogs with a brush attachment If logs must be removed for cleaning handle carefully by holding gently at each end Gloves are recommended to prevent skin irritation from ceramic bers If skin becomes irri...

Page 30: ...30 62D4036 1 2 3 4a 4b 4c 5 7 6 ILLUSTRATED PARTS LISTS FIREBOX COMPONENTS...

Page 31: ...16 62D2016 4c Right Refractory Floor 1 n a 62D1017 62D2017 Optional Field Installed Accessories 5 Firebrick Assembly 1 FBBV400W n a n a 6 Outside Air Kit 1 OAC4 OAC4 OAC4 7 Black Glass Door Assembly 1...

Page 32: ...32 62D4036 ILLUSTRATED PARTS LISTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 13 STANDING PILOT MILLIVOLT CONTROL 2T 2I 2C 9 11...

Page 33: ...48 41D0048 41D0048 41D0048 41D0048 6 Piezo Igniter 1 14D0503 14D0503 14D0503 14D0503 14D0503 14D0503 7 Injector 1 62D3006 62D3005 62D3004 20H3143 62D3003 59D0094 8 Burner Assembly 1 54D0200 54D0200 54...

Page 34: ...34 62D4036 ILLUSTRATED PARTS LISTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 ELECTRONIC IGNITION 8 10 11 12...

Page 35: ...23D6046 23D6046 23D6046 23D6046 23D6046 23D6046 5 Rocker Switch 1 41D0048 41D0048 41D0048 41D0048 41D0048 41D0048 6 Injector 1 62D3006 62D3005 62D3004 20H3143 62D3003 59D0094 7 Burner Assembly 1 54D02...

Page 36: ...ntrol or wire B Pilot ame too small C Defective or malfunctioning ther mopile D Defective valve A Check switch and wire for proper connection Place jumper wires across terminals of switch If burner co...

Page 37: ...locked B Check electrical connections between module and pilot operator on gas control C Check for 24VAC across PV MVPV terminals If voltage is correct replace gas control If voltage is not correct re...

Page 38: ...Replace with proper size H Construct a single venting system for each appliance 3 Poor draft due to termination cap A Cap obstructed by a decorative enclosure B Cap is crushed damaged or miss ing A R...

Page 39: ...ve finished grade in the area of the venting including but not limited to decks and porches the following requirements shall be satisfied 1 INSTALLATION OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS At the time of ins...

Page 40: ...d in whole or in part for residential purposes c MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS GAS EQUIPMENT VENTING SYSTEM PROVIDED When the manu facturer of Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas equipment...

Page 41: ...62D4036 39 NOTES...

Page 42: ...th the installation instructions The Limited Lifetime Warranty will also be void if the appliance is not operated and maintained according to the operating instructions supplied with the appliance and...

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