B-Vent Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplace Models: 400BBVNV/PV/NE/PE/NSC/PSC, 400SBVNV/PV/NE/PE/NSC/PSC, 500SBVNV/PV/NE/PE/NSC/PSC WARNING Installation & Operating Instructions IF THE INFORMATION IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS IS 4037 NOT FOLLOWED EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION BBV SBV cover MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PER- 9/08 SONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.
TABLE OF CONTENTS BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of an MHSC Fireplace lease read t e Installation and peration Instructions be ore usin t e appliance IMPORTANT: ead all instructions and arnin s care ully be ore startin installation ailure to ollo t ese instructions may result in a possible ire a ard and ill void t e arranty Important Safety Information ..................................... 3 Check Gas Pressure - Signature Command System ..
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION OWNER INSTALLER WARNING lease leave t ese instructions BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces it t e appliance lease retain t ese instructions or uture re erence • Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate, • • or service this fireplace. Any change to this fireplace or its controls can be dangerous.
BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ontinued on age WARNING IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY It is not unusual or as ireplace to ive o some odor t e irst time it is burned is is due to t e manu actur in process Please ensure that your room is well ventilated during burn off - open all windows.
BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces PRODUCT FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GAS SPECIFICATIONS & ORIFICE SIZE is appliance as been certi ied or use it eit er natural or propane as ee appropriate data plates is appliance is not or use it solid uels e appliance must be installed in accordance it local codes i any I none e ist use t e current instal lation code I in t e and in anada e appliance must be properly connected to a vent in system e appliance is not approved or closet or recessed installat
FIREPLACE & FRAMING DIMENSIONS BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces FIREPLACE FRAMING irebo ramin can be built be ore or a ter t e appliance is set in place onstruct irebo ramin ollo in igures or or your speci ic installation re uirements e er to igures or irebo dimensions e ramin eaders may rest on t e top o t e irebo stando s e irebo may be installed directly on a combustible loor or raised on a plat orm o an appropri ate ei t en t e irebo is installed directly on carpetin tile or ot er combustib
BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces FIREPLACE & FRAMING DIMENSIONS M in. R ough O pening D epth G C 6” B- Vent 21” ( 533 mm) F 2156O” ( 546 mm) 13(6QE” 1/2” or 5/8” D ry w al l Spacers G D 656O” ( 341 mm) ( 165 mm) - M in. R ough O pening W idth E M in.
PRE-INSTALLATION INFORMATION BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces FIREPLACE LOCATION lan or t e installation o your appliance is includes determinin ere t e unit is to be installed t e vent con i uration to be used ramin and inis in details and et er any optional acces sories i e all s itc or remote control are desired onsult your local buildin code a ency to ensure compliance it local codes includin permits and inspections e ollo in actors s ould be taken into consideration learance to side all
SECURE FIREPLACE TO FLOOR OR FRAMING e ireplace must be secured to t e loor and or to ramin studs as s o n in igure se t o ood scre s or masonry con crete scre s to secure ireplace to t e loor se our scre s to attac ireplace to ramin e side brackets are ad ust able rom to to accom modate di erent t icknesses o material BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces ramin ail lan e ramin cre s ail lan e ail lan e ail lan e cre s ail lan e cre s ail lan e Figure 5 Secure Fireplace to Floor and Framing
NOTICE WARNING BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces VENTING INSTALLATION Read all instructions completely and thoroughly before attempting installation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury, property damage or loss of life. Operation of improperly installed and maintained venting system could result in serious injury, property damage or loss of life. imney centerline dimensions are re erenced on ages , igures Failure to follow these instructions will void the warranty.
VENTING INSTALLATION BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces FIRESTOPS ocate c imney centerline dimension rom a com bustible back all igures .
BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR NOTE: e use o outside air or combus tion is optional unless re uired by buildin codes It is only necessary to supply outside combustion air to one side o ireplace se model combustion air kit re er to a e void e tremely lon runs and numer ous turns in duct leadin rom ireplace to combustion air assembly ese condi tions increase t e resistance to ree lo o air t rou duct igures and ocate combustion air assembly at an e terior location ake sure
BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces emove t e cover plate rom t e outlet openin location on t e le t outside o t e ireplace lace startin collar into ole on le t side o ire place ireplace s ortest side o air startin collar t rou ireplace outer rap asten startin collar in place it our s eet metal scre s provided ig ure NOTE: The air starting collar extends through the fireplace outer wrap. When the air starting collar is securely attached, it will form a seal against the fireplace wall.
BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces FIREPLACE INSTALLATION CHECK GAS TYPE se proper as type or t e ireplace you are installin I you ave con lictin as types do not install ireplace ee dealer ere you purc ased t e ireplace or proper ireplace or your as type INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE LOCATION make sure you ave t e items listed belo ternal re ulator supplied by installer ipin c eck local codes ealant resistant to propane ee oint ipe renc as WARNING e ore installin A qualified instal
BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces CAUTION WARNING FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Only persons licensed to work with gas piping may make the necessary gas connections to this appliance. A manual shut-off valve must be installed upstream of the appliance. Union tee and plugged 1/8” NPT pressure tapping point should be installed upstream of the appliance. igure NOTE: The gas line connection may be made using 1/2” rigid tubing or an approved flex connector.
BBV, SBV Series NaturalCHECK Vent GasGAS Fireplaces PRESSURE & ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION - MILLIVOLT eck as type e as supply must be t e same as stated on t e appliance s ratin decal I t e as sup ply is di erent rom t e ireplace STOP! Do not install t e appliance ontact your dealer immediately o ease installation a mm le line it manual s ut o valve as been provided it t is ap pliance Install and attac as line onto s ut o valve o c eck as pressures at valve turn captured scre counterclock ise or turns and t e
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces REMOTE WALL MOUNTED SWITCH remote all s itc and up to i teen eet o a ire may be used t e all s itc in a unction bo at t e desired location on t e all igure t e all s itc ire len t provided it t is appliance ttac . Do not e tend beyond WARNING NOTE: Extended lengths of wire may cause the fireplace not to function properly. Longer length of wire is permitted if the wire is made out of larger gauge (diameter) wire.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces WARNING ELECTRONIC PILOT IGNITION WIRING Do not connect 110-120V AC to the Remote Wall Switch. The appliance will malfunction or destroyed.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - MILLIVOLT BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces WARNING FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING A. B. If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - MILLIVOLT APPROVED LEAK TESTING METHOD ou may c eck or as leaks oap and it t e ollo in met ods only ater solution n approved leak testin spray WARNING LIGHTING PILOT FOR THE FIRST TIME DANGER lectronic sni er If using a soap and water solution to test for leaks, DO NOT spray solution onto control body. NOTE: Remove any excessive pipe compound from the connections. Excessive pipe compound can set off electronic sniffers.
BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - MILLIVOLT LIGHTING BURNER LIGHTING THE BURNER Depress and turn t e knob counterclock ise to t e position ure .
BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - ELECTRONIC IGNITION WARNING FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. is appliance is e uipped it an i nition device ie o ic automatically li ts t e pilot Do try to li t t e burner by and B.
SIGNATURE COMMAND - CHECK GAS PRESSURE BBV, and ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces ressure Inlet ressure ELECTRICAL WIRING Do not use open flame to check for gas leaks. WARNING FP1909a signature command valve alternate view 8/08 Electrical connections should only be performed by a qualified, licensed electrician. Main power must be off when connecting to main electrical power supply or performing service.
SIGNATURE COMMAND - ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces JUNCTION BOX WIRING is s ould be done be ore ramin t e ireplace ire t e receptacle into an electrical circuit ire it mini mum ire in accordance it prevailin codes emove t e e ternal unction bo cover by removin t e scre rom t e side o t e outside irebo all unction bo as installed at t e actory e unction bo cover as a actory installed rome style strain relie connector ter connectin t e ires route t e ire leads t rou t is c
BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION P il ot R F R eceiv er O N /O F F Button C ontrol Board 6V A C A dapter Bl ack / T h ermopil e R ed / T h ermopil e Sensor C onv ersion N G /L P Spil l Sw itch I gnitor / Spark er P l ug- in C onnector C ontrol Board to C ommand C enter O F F /L O P l ug- in C onnector NOTE: all s itc ires must be con Stepper M otor to nected to et er i a all s G itc is notC ontrol Board round bein used D C L E D O N /H I M aster Sw itch C om
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - SIGNATURE COMMAND BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces WARNING FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of lie. A. is appliance is e uipped to t e instructions it an i nition device ic automatically li ts t e pilot e er B.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - SIGNATURE COMMAND BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STOP! ead t e sa ety in ormation above is appliance is e uipped it an i nition device ic automatically li ts t e burner Do not try to li t t e burner by and it ive minutes to clear out any as en smell or as includin near t e loor I you smell as STOP! ollo in t e sa ety in ormation on pa e I you do not smell as o to ne t step ress t e master s itc to t e position it in ei t seconds it ill beep once
SIGNATURE BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces COMMAND SYSTEM OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS eceiver FEATURES o ermopile o ensor Command Center o parker asy ccess unction peration and ystem on i uration peration on irmation ault Dia nostic Indications D onversion u er I ed o peration Control Board ptional all ountin Control Board lectronic I nition ilot ockout sa ety eature lectric o er e eneration rom ermopile to save bat tery our utomatic ut Do n ption onvenient as ype onversion tandin ilot Intermitt
SIGNATURE COMMAND SYSTEM OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces SYSTEM CONFIGURATION/SETUP ll ystem con i uration setup is done on t e NOTE: en usin n at t e command center all s itc ommand enter t e s itc must be in t e position to per orm all con i uration set ups Intermittent/Standing Pilot Setup (Default intermittent) oldin t e button on t e ommand enter ile turnin on t e master s itc ill to le bet een standin pilot and intermittent pilot ter t e above operation one bee
BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces COMMAND SYSTEM OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS SIGNATURE FUNCTIONS/OPERATION Turning on the fireplace urn on t e master s itc and ait or a beep ress t e button on t e ommand enter or turn on all s itc ilot ill li t and burner ill come on i settin or last memory settin ee urnin ireplace belo or memory eature Pilot Safety Lockout Function I t e pilot doesn t li t a ter sparkin or seconds pilot trial lockout appens e D on t e ommand enter las es reen once every seconds until
FINAL INSTALLATION BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces ROCK WOOL PLACEMENT over it ock ool lace rock ool on burner to provide lo in embers or best results pull t e rock ool apart into pieces t e si e o a nickel or dime Distribute one layer o rock entire burner igure lace t e lo s on t e burner ment ection urner ool to cover t e e er to o lace WARNING I t e lame is blue and only in t e center turn o unit and allo to cool ter unit cools remove lo s I t e back oles are clear add more rock ool t
CLEANING and MAINTENANCE BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces WARNING ermocouple Turn off gas before servicing fireplace. It is recommended that a qualified service technician perform these check-ups at the beginning of each heating season.
CLEANING and MAINTENANCE BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces VENT SYSTEM e ireplace and ventin system s ould be inspected be ore initial use and at least annually by a uali ied ield service person Inspect t e e ternal vent cap on a re ular basis to make sure t at no debris is inter erin it t e air lo Inspect entire ventin system to ensure proper unction LOGS eave lo s installed in t e ireplace or cleanin acuum sur ace o t e lo s it a brus attac ment I lo s must be removed or cleanin andle care ul
BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces TROUBLESHOOTING STANDING PILOT IGNITION SYMPTOM park i niter ill not li t pi lot a ter repeat ed tri erin o pie o POSSIBLE CAUSE ire disonnected De ective i niter o as or lo pressure D ilot ill not stay lit a ter care ully ol lo in li tin instructions o ropane tank as in De ective t ermocou ple De ective valve ilot burnin valve knob tuned to s itc is turned to or but burner ill not i nite De ective s itc all s itc remote control or ire ilot lame too smal
TROUBLESHOOTING BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces ELECTRONIC IGNITION START 1. T urn gas suppl y of f . 2. T urn O N /O F F sw itch to “ O N ” P ow er to modul e ( 24V N ormal ) NO YES I s th ere a spark across ignitor sensor gap? NO C h eck : L ine v ol tage ( 120VA C ) L ow v ol tage transf ormer ( 19. 5 minimum VA C ) O N /O F F sw itch W iring connections U npl ug ignition l ead and ch eck spark at modul e ( 24VA C normal ) . I s spark O K ? NO R epl ace modul e YES YES A .
BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces TROUBLESHOOTING GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM lass soots oor dra t due to ventin POSSIBLE CAUSE lame impin ement on lo s oo muc o set oo many elbo s ent ei t too s ort D ent too close to roo line locka e is rstrictin ventin capacity Incorrect vent type entin as been con structed it too lar e or too small vent ore t an one appli ance is usin one vent in system oor dra t due to termination cap ap obstructed by a decorative enclosure ap is crus ed dam ed or
TROUBLESHOOTING BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces SIGNATURE COMMAND SYSTEM O P E R A T IO N I nstal l b atteries and/or pl ug in th e A C b oard F A U L T A N o b eep in ab out 8 seconds U sing b attery ? M ak e sure C ommand C enter and th e control b oard are connected b y a 2 f eet or 15 f eet cab l e A f ter th e b eep F l ip th e master sw itch ( rock er sw itch ) to th e O N position P ress th e O N b utton on th e C ommand C enter A C T IO N D I A G N O SI S N o b eep or no sou
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Massachusetts Residents Only — Please read and follow these special requirements BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces NOTE REGARDING VENTED PRODUCTS is product must be installed by a licensed plumber or as itter en installed it in t e ommon ealt o assac usetts ny residence it a direct vent product must detector installed in t e residence ave a Installation o t e ireplace or vented as lo in t e tate o assac usetts re uires t e damper to be permanently removed or elded in t e ully open position In ad
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