Monessen Hearth BDV400 manual

MODELS: BDV300, BDV400, BDV500, BDV600 BDV SERIES DIRECT VENT GAS FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION AND OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS W ARNINGS IF THE INFORMA TION IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED EXACTL Y , A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MA Y RESUL T CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJUR Y OR LOSS OF LIFE. – Do not store or use gasoline or other fl ammable vapor[...]

2 54D0700 CONTENTS Important Safety Information .......................... 3 Product Features .............................................. 5 Code Approval .................................................. 5 Pre-Installation Information Installing Above 2000 Feet ............................ 6 Ori fi ce Sizes, Pressures and BTUs ............... [...]

54D0700 3 4. Never install the fireplace • in a recreational vehicle • where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flammable objects are less than 42" from the front, top, or sides of the fireplace • in high traffic areas • in windy or drafty areas 5. This fireplace reaches high temperatures. Keep children and adults away from hot su[...]

4 54D0700 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION Continued from page 3 12. Do not use this fireplace to cook food or burn paper or other objects. 13. Never place anything on top of fireplace. 14. Do not use any solid fuels (wood, coal, paper, cardboard, etc.) in this fireplace. Use only the gas type indicated on rating plate. 15. This appliance, when insta[...]

54D0700 5 PRODUCT FEA TURES AND CODE APPROV AL Off/Pilot/On Knob Optional Remote Receiver Figure 1 - BDV300, 400, 500, 600 Fireplace • This appliance has been certi- fied for use with either natural or propane gas. See appropriate data plates. • This appliance is not for use with solid fuels. • The appliance is approved for bedroom or bedsitt[...]

6 54D0700 PRE-INST ALLA TION INFORMA TION INST ALLING ABOVE 2000 FEET • In the USA, the appliance must be derated 4% for every 1,000 ft above 2,000 ft elevations. • In Canada, these appliances are certified for altitudes of 0 – 2000 ft, and must be de-rated by 10 percent for installations between 2000 and 4,500 ft. (derate an additional 4% fo[...]

54D0700 7 H G D F E A C B A 1 / " 5 / " C A G C G A 1 / 2 " or 5 / 8 " FIREPLACE FRAMING FIREBOX FRAMING Firebox framing can be built before or after the appliance is set in place. Construct firebox framing following Figure 2 and the chart below for your specific installation requirements. See Figure 3 on Page 8 for firebox dime[...]

8 54D0700 A E D B C N M K L F G J 3 1 / 2 " 1 / 2 " 8 1 / 4 " 5 / 8 " H I 1 / 2 " 5 / 8 " 5 / 8 " 1 / 2 " 5 / 8 " 1 / 2 " Drywall Support Ta b s PRE-INST ALLA TION INFORMA TION Figure 3 - Fireplace Dimensions DESCRIPTION Key Letter BDV300 BDV400 BDV500 BDV600 Overall Front Width A 33 1 / 16 " 3[...]

54D0700 9 Y E A B C D F Y X PRE-INST ALLA TION INFORMA TION FIREPLACE LOCA TION Plan for the installation of your appliance. This includes determining where the unit is to be installed, the vent configuratio n to be used, framing and finishing details, and whether any optional accessories (i.e. blower, wall switch, or remote control) are desired. C[...]

10 54D0700 12" Maximum Depth 1 1"Minimum 71"Minimum Minimum 4" From Both Side W alls Follow these instructions carefully to ensure safe installation. Failure to follow in struc tions exactly can create a fi re hazard. The appliance cannot be installed on a carpet, tile or other combustible material other than wood fl ooring. I[...]

54D0700 11 Drywall Support T abs (Do Not Use for Framing or Header) The fireplace must be secured to the floor and/or to framing studs as shown in Figure 5. Use two (2) wood screws or masonry/ concrete screws to secure fireplace to the floor. Use four (4) screws to attach fireplace to framing. The side nailing flanges are 1/2" or 5/8" to [...]

12 54D0700 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. W ARNING Failure to follow these instructions [...]

54D0700 13 1" 3" 1" 1" VENT INST ALLA TION This fi replace must be vented to the outside. The venting system must NEVER be attached to a chimney serving a separate solid fuel burning appliance. Each gas appliance must use a separate vent system. Do not use common vent systems. W ARNING Horizontal sections of this vent system re[...]

14 54D0700 VENT INST ALLA TION OPTIONAL T OP VENT APPLICA TION The appliance is shipped as a rear vent unit. If the installation layout requires the unit to be a top vent configuration the appli- ance can be converted by following the steps below. When removing and refitting the plates and adapter be sure the associated gaskets are undamaged and re[...]

54D0700 15 VENT INST ALLA TION INST ALLA TION PLANNING There are two basic types of direct-vent installation: • Horizontal Termination • Vertical Termination It is important to select the proper length of vent pipe for the type of termination you choose. It is also important to note t he wall thickness. FOR HORIZONT AL TERMINA TION Select the a[...]

16 54D0700 V V V V V V V V D L E B C F B B BB B M I A A J H G A Operable Fixed Closed Fixed Closed Opera- ble K A A A G VENT INST ALLA TION Always maintain minimum clearances around vent systems. The minimum clearances to combustibles for horizontal vent pipe are 3" at the top and 1" at the sides and bottom of the vent system until the pi[...]

54D0700 17 V G G=6" (152mm) F F=6" (152mm) V V G G = Combustible 24"(610mm) Noncombustible 18"(457mm) Combustible & Noncombustible H = 24" (610mm) J = 20" (508mm) V H J C = Maximum depth of 48" (1219mm) for alcove location D = Minimum width for back wall of alcove location Combustible - 38" (965mm) Noncom[...]

18 54D0700 9 1 / 2 " (241mm) 9 1 / 2 " (241mm) 3 3 / 4 " (92mm) 7 1 / 2 " (190mm) Maximum 20" T op V iew Flat Installation REAR (THROUGH THE W ALL) APPLICA TIONS When installed as a rear vent unit this appliance may be vented directly to a termination located on the rear wall behind the appliance • The maximum horizontal [...]

54D0700 19 HOT HOT VENT INST ALLA TION 4. Apply a bead of non-hardening mastic around the outside edge of vent cap. Position the vent cap in the center of hole on the exterior wall with the word “UP” on the vent cap facing up. Insure proper clearance of 1" to combustibles is maintained to the flue. Attach the vent cap with four wood screws[...]

20 54D0700 40 38 36 34 32 30 28 26 24 22 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 eg: A VENT INST ALLA TION HORIZONT AL TERMINA TION CONFIGURA TIONS Since it is very important that the venting system maintain its balance between the combustion air intake and the flue gas exhaust, certain limita- tions as to vent configurations apply and [...]

54D0700 21 HORIZONT AL TERMINA TION CONFIGURA TION (Continued) • If a 90° elbow is used in the horizontal vent run (level height maintained) the horizontal vent length is reduced by 36". See Figures 21 and 22, page 20. This does not apply if the 90° elbows are used to increase or redirect a vertical rise. See Figure 24. Example: According [...]

22 54D0700 VENT INST ALLA TION BELOW GRADE INST ALLA TIONS When it is not possible to meet the required vent terminal clearances of 12" above grade level, a snorkel kit is recommended. It allows installation depth down to 7" (178mm) below grade level. The 7" (178mm) is measured from the center of the horizontal vent pipe as it penetr[...]

54D0700 23 40' Maximum Height 8' Minimum Height 10' Maximum Support Straps Every 3' 40' Maximum Height 8' Minimum Height 10' Maximum Support Straps Every 3' Support Straps Every 5'V ertical VERTICAL (THROUGH-THE-ROOF) APPLICA TIONS This Gas Fireplace has been approved for, • Vertical installations up t[...]

24 54D0700 9 1 / 2 " 9 1 / 2 " VENT INST ALLA TION INST ALLA TION FOR VERTICAL TERMINA TION 1. Determine the route your vertical venting will take. If ceiling joist, roof rafters or other framing will obstruct the venting system, consider an offset. See Figure 30 to avoid cutting load bearing members. For optimal flame appearance, a restr[...]

54D0700 25 H X 12" TERMINA TION HEIGHT T ABLE Use this table to determine the minimum height above the roof. Minimum Height Roof Pitch Feet Meters Flat to 7/12 1 0.3 Over 7/12 to 8/12 1.5 0.46 Over 8/12 to 9/12 2 0.61 Over 9/12 to 10/12 2.5 0.76 Over 10/12 to 1 1/12 3.25 0.99 Over 1 1/12 to 12/12 4 1.22 Over 12/12 to 14/12 5 1.52 T ermination [...]

26 54D0700 Figure 33 - External Regulator with V ent Pointing Down (Propane/LP Only) Use only new black iron or steel pipe. Internally tinned copper or copper tubing can be used per National Fuel Code, section 2.6.3, providing gas meets hydrogen sulfide limits, and where permitted by local codes. Gas piping system must be sized to provide minimum i[...]

54D0700 27 3" Minimum FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION A listed manual shutoff 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. See Figure 34. IMPORT ANT : Install main gas valve (equipment shutoff valve) in an accessible location. The main g[...]

28 54D0700 CHECKING GAS PRES SURE AND ELECTRICAL INST ALLA TION 1. Check gas type. The gas supply must be the same as stated on the appliance’s rating decal. If the gas supply is different from the fireplace, STOP! Do not install the appliance. Contact your dealer immediately. 2. To ease installation, a 30" (mm) flex line with manual shut-of[...]

54D0700 29 ON OFF OPTIONAL REMOTE WALL SWITCH ON OFF OPTIONAL REMOTE WALL SWITCH PILOT HI L O ON OFF TH TP TH/TP ON OFF RS REMOTE W ALL MOUNTED SWITCH A remote wall switch and up to fifteen (15) feet of 18 Ga. wire may be used with this appliance. Attach the wall switch in a ju nc- tion box at the desired location on the wall. See Figure 36 . Do no[...]

30 54D0700 HI LO Electronic V alve RED #2 GRA Y #1 BLUE YELLOW YELLOW RED #2 WHITE #3 15’ Wall Switch Wire B LACK WHITE GREEN #4 BLACK #6 Switch ON OFF RS Secondary 24V T ransformer YELLOW WHITE WHITE GREEN BLACK BLACK Primary - 120V T o Junction Box Pilot Assembly Spark Sense Ignition Module EV1 EV2 24V #6 24V GND #5 PV #3 MV/PV #2 MV #1 GND (BU[...]

54D0700 31 TA N TA N WHITE GREEN BLA CK BLA CK BLA CK Receptacle Junction Box 120V AC OPTIONAL F AN/BLOWER SYSTEMS The junction box for the fan/blower systems has been factory installed. This system requires that 110-120 VAC to be wired to the factory installed junction box before the fireplace is permanently installed. See Figure 38. Optional Ther[...]

32 54D0700 GLASS REMOV AL GLASS FRAME REMOV AL 1. Release two clamps on bottom of fireplace. See Figure 39. 2. Tilt glass frame out and lift glass frame up until it clears three tabs on top of fireplace. 3. Set glass frame aside. Figure 39 - Removing Glass Frame Glass Frame Three T abs Clamps T wo (2) on 300/400 Units Three (3) on 500/600 Units Eac[...]

54D0700 33 Flat Area FINAL INST ALLA TION LOG PLACEMENT 1. Place rear log (#1) on grate assembly. Log should rest firmly on the two log mounting pins on the bars. See Figure 41. 2. Place top right log (#2) on the rear log. Rest the right back side of the log in the flat area of the rear log. Place the narrow front end of the log next to the center [...]

34 54D0700 A. This appliance is equipped with a pilot which must be lit with built-in piezo ignitor while following these instructions exactly. B. BEFORE OPERATING smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor. WHA T TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: • Turn [...]

54D0700 35 PILO T O F F P I L O T O N Continued on next page APPROVED LEAK TESTING METHOD You may check for gas leaks with the following methods only: • Soap and water solution • An approved leak testing spray • Electronic sniffer If using a soap and water solution to test for leaks, DO NOT spray solution onto control body . W ARNING NOTE: Re[...]

36 54D0700 T PILO T O F F P I L O T O N O F F P I L O T O N PILO T Figure 44 - On Position PILO T O F F P I L O T O N Figure 43 - On/Off/RS Switch OFF ON RS OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS (MILLI-VOL T) LIGHTING BURNER MAIN BURNER SWITCH The “ON/OFF/RS” switch for the main burner can be found behind door of the fireplace. This switch allows you to turn[...]

54D0700 37 ON OFF PILO T LO HI Figure 47 - Electronic Gas V alve OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS (ELECTRONIC) LIGHTING ELECTRONIC IGNITION A. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device (Piezo) which automatically lights the pilot. Do NOT try to light the burner by hand. B. BEFORE OPERATING smell all around the appli- ance area for gas. Be sure to s[...]

38 54D0700 Figure 48 - Pilot Flame Thermopile Thermocouple T urn off gas before servicing fi replace. It is recommended that a quali fi ed service technician perform these check-ups at the beginning of each heating season W ARNING BURNER FLAME The flames from the burner should be visually checked as soon as the heater is installed and periodicall[...]

54D0700 39 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE VENT SYSTEM The fireplace and venting system should be inspected before initial use and at least annually by a qualified field service person. Inspect the external vent cap on a regular basis to make sure that no debris is interfering with the airflow. Inspect entire venting system to ensure proper function. GLAS[...]

40 54D0700 TROUBLESHOOTING ST ANDING PILOT IGNITION SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION 1. Spark ignitor will not light pilot after repeated triggering of piezo. 2. Pilot will not stay lit after carefully follow- ing lighting instruc- tions. . Pilot burning, valve knob turned to “ON”, switch is turned to “ON” or “RS”, but burner will not igni[...]

54D0700 41 TROUBLESHOOTING ST ANDING PILOT IGNITION SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION 4. Frequent pilot outage problem. 5. The pilot and main burner extinguish while in operation 6. Glass Soots 7. Flame burn blue and lifts off burner (ghost- ing) A. Pilot flame may be too high or too low, causing pilot safety to drop out A. Inner vent pipe leaking exha[...]

42 54D0700 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 10 4 9 ILLUSTRA TED P ARTS LISTS FIREBOX COMPONENTS[...]

54D0700 43 Item Description Qty BDV300 BDV400 BDV500 BDV600 Standard Features 1 Junction Box Assembly 1 26D2128K 26D2128K 26D2128K 26D2128K 2 Black Louver 6 54D0246 26D0695 26D0697 26D0699 3 Glass Frame Assembly 1 54D0294 54D0340 54D0195 54D0443 Factory Installed Options 2 Brass Louver 6 54D0249K 26D0701K 26D0703K 26D0705K 4 Thermostat Sensor 1 26D[...]

44 54D0700 ILLUSTRA TED P ARTS LISTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 1 1,12,13, 14 ST ANDING PILOT — MILLIVOL T CONTROL 2T 2 I 2C 8[...]

54D0700 45 ST ANDING PILOT – MILLIVOL T CONTROL Item Description Qty BDV300NV BDV300PV BDV400NV BDV400PV BDV500NV BDV500PV BDV600NV BDV600PV 1 Gas V alve Assembly 1 37D01 17 37D01 18 37D01 17 37D01 18 37D01 17 37D01 18 37D01 17 37D01 18 2 Pilot Assembly 1 37D0018 37D0019 37D0018 37D0019 37D0018 37D0019 37D0018 37D0019 2C Replacement Thermocouple [...]

46 54D0700 ILLUSTRA TED P ARTS LISTS 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 ELECTRONIC IGNITION 8 6 6'.$ 06 -606 -6 '.$"52.%2 3%.3% 30 !2+ 10 11 LO HI 1[...]

54D0700 47 ELECTRONIC IGNITION Item Description Qty BDV300NE BDV300PE BDV400NE BDV400PE BDV500NE BDV500PE BDV600NE BDV 600PE 1 Gas V alve Assembly 1 37D0016 37D0017 37D0016 37D0017 37D0016 37D0017 37D0016 37D0017 2 Pilot Assembly 1 37D0020 37D0021 37D0020 37D0021 37D0020 37D0021 37D0020 37D0021 3 Burner T ube 1 54D0288 54D0288 54D0194 54D0194 54D01[...]

48 54D0700 VENT COMPONENTS HOT 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 ILLUSTRA TED P ARTS LIST Simpson Duravent Item Qty/Box Description or MHS P/N Selkirk P/N 1 1 Simpson Horizontal High Wind T ermination Cap 985 4DT -HC 1 1 Horizontal Square T ermination Cap with Built-In V inyl Siding Standoff, Heat De fl ector and Firestop. Instructions are included with kit. B[...]

54D0700 49 1 3 2 Item Description Qty BDV300 BDV400 BDV500 BDV600 1 Rear Log 1 54D0121 54D0181 54D0339 54D0039 2 Right Log 1 54D0147 54D01 16 54D0361 54D0361 3 Left Log 1 54D0146 54D01 15 54D0360 54D0360 LOGS ILLUSTRA TED P ARTS LISTS[...]

50 54D0700 NOTES NOTE REGARDING VENTED PRODUCTS This product must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fi tter when installed within the Commonwealth of Massachu- setts. Any residence with a direct vent product must have a CO detector installed in the residence. Installation of the fi replace or vented gas log in the State of Massachusetts r[...]

54D0700 51 NOTES SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS CONTINUED 2. APPROVED CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS. Each carbon monoxide detector as required in accordance with the above provisions shall comply with NFP A 720 and be ANSI/UL 2034 listed and IAS certi fi ed. 3. SIGNAGE. A metal or plastic identi fi cation plate shall be permanently mounted to the exterior of t[...]

MA Y 2008 P/N 54D0700 • Rev . 1 1 LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY POLICY LIFETIME W ARRANTY The following components are warranted for life to the original owner, subject to proof of purchase: Firebox, Combustion Chamber, Heat Exchanger, Grate and Stainless Steel Burners. FIVE YEAR W ARRANTY The following components are warranted five (5) years to the [...]