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NA TURAL GAS BURNER SYSTEM MODEL SDVBND PROP ANE/LP GAS BURNER SYSTEM MODEL SDVBPD REMOTE READY FOR YOUR SAFETY 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[...]
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112126-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY INFORMA TION IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate, or service this stove and burner system. Improper use of this stove and burner system can c[...]
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112126-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 3 3 P I L O T O F F P I L O T O N HI LO IN OUT PRODUCT IDENTIFICA TION Figure 1 - DESA Direct-Vent Burner System Shown Installed in Approved Cast Iron Stove Body (Oxford™ Model Shown) SAFETY INFORMATION PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Cast Iron Stove Body [...]
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112126-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 4 LOCATION AND SPACE REQUIREMENTS Determine the safest and most efficient location for your cast iron stove. Make sure that rafters and wall studs are not in the way of the venting system. Choose a location where the heat output is not affected by d[...]
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112126-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 5 5 6 " (15.24 cm) 4 " (10.16 c m Front 4" (10.16 cm) from Front Ceiling Floor from Back Wall 29" (73.66 cm) 42" (106.68 cm) 36" (91.44 cm) 4" 4" (10.16 cm) (10.16 cm) Figure 3 - Clearances for Standard Instal[...]
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112126-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 6 6. Remove all contents from inside stove cavity . Contents include: (1) - Stove bottom [Amity Only] (Discard - Not used with this application) (4) - Legs with leg leveler bolts (1) - Bottom door (3) - T op grates (1) - Hardware kit bag with fasten[...]
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112126-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 7 7 12. Check general catch bolt alignment with door claw . Make fi- nal adjustment and door leveling after stove is in normal stand- ing position. 13. Carefully lift stove back up on its four attached legs. Removing Front Surround Panel Remove 2 bo[...]
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112126-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 8 NOTICE: If installing blower in an existing stove burner system with gas connections, shut off gas supply and disconnect heater from gas supply. Con- tact a qualified service person to do this. INSTALLING OPTIONAL BLOWER ACCESSORY Figure 17 - Blow[...]
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112126-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 9 9 CAST IRON STOVE AND DIRECT -VENT BURNER SYSTEM ASSEMBL Y Continued Green Ground Wire Wiring Diagram Decal Speed Control Black Wire White Wire Blue Wire Power Cord (Route Through Plastic Bushing in Bottom Cover When Assembled) Screw Thermal Switc[...]
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112126-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 10 GENERAL VENTING Your stove with burner system is approved to be vented either through the side wall, or vertically using the following guidelines: • Use only venting components or kits specifically approved for use with this stove and burner sy[...]
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112126-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 11 11 Fixed Closed Openable Fixed Closed Openable V V V V V V V V X X V X G G J F B B K N H I A N E L D B M A C B V V A G G B TERMINA TION CAP AIR SUPPL Y INLET GAS METER RESTRICTED AREA (TERMINA TION PROHIBITED) A = clearance above grade, veranda, [...]
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112126-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 12 WARNING: 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 resul[...]
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112126-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 13 13 INSTALLATION FOR HORIZONTAL TERMINATION Snorkel terminations are available for terminations requiring a vertical rise on the exterior of the building (see Figures 21 and 22). Snorkel kit VKS-47-K is also available (see page 19). Fol- low the s[...]
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112126-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 14 3. Attach vent pipe assembly to the burner system. Set stove in front of it’ s permanent location to insure minimum clearances. Mark the wall for a 10"(25.4cm) square hole (for noncombus- tible material such as masonry block or concrete, a[...]
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112126-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 15 15 Horizontal Termination Configurations Figures 28 through 30 show different configurations for venting with horizontal termination. Each figure includes a chart with vertical minimum/maximum and horizontal maximum dimensions which must be met. [...]
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112126-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 16 1. Determine the route your vertical venting will take. If ceiling joists, roof rafters, or other framing will obstruct the venting system, consider an offset (see Figure 31) to avoid cutting load bearing members. Note: Pay special attention to t[...]
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112126-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 17 17 Vertical Termination Configurations Figure 35 through 38 show four different configurations for vertical termination. All connections must be sealed with high temperature silicone sealant as specified in the second warning statement on page 12[...]
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112126-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 18 V enting with T wo 90 ° Elbows V er tical (V 1 ) Horizontal (H) 5' min. 6' max. 6' min. 12' max. 7' min. 18' max. 8' min. 20' max. Note: V er tical (V 1 ) + V er tical (V 2 ) = 20' max. Figure 37 - Ve[...]
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112126-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 19 19 VENTING INST ALLA TION Continued HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATION Your cast iron stove and direct-vent burner system has been CSA tested and approved for operation at altitudes in the USA from 0- 2000 ft. and in Canada from 0-4500 ft. When installin[...]
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112126-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 20 CAUTION: Use only new, black iron or steel pipe. Internally-tinned copper tubing may be used in cer- tain areas. Check your local codes. Use pipe of 1/2" diameter or greater to allow proper gas volume to burner system. If pipe is too small, [...]
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112126-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 21 21 ON POSITION OFF POSITION WARNING: Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant to liquid petroleum (LP) gas. We recommend that you install a sediment trap/drip leg in supply line as shown in Figure 40, page 20. Locate sediment trap/drip leg where [...]
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112126-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 22 3. Check all joints from propane/LP supply tank or gas meter to equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 43 for propane/LP or Figure 44 for natural). Apply noncorrosive leak test solution to all gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all lea[...]
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112126-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 23 23 W R STOVE AND DIRECT -VENT BURNER SYSTEM INST ALLA TION Continued INSTALLING OPTIONAL WALL MOUNTED THERMOSTAT - GWMT1 WARNING: Installation must be done by a qualified installer familiar with low voltage wiring procedures. WARNING: Do not conn[...]
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112126-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 24 4. Place receiver into valve bracket and align holes (see Figure 49). 5. Use push-in fasteners included with receiver to secure to bracket. 6. Connect the wires from the receiver to the valve at TH and THTP (see Figure 45, page 22). TPTH TP TH TP[...]
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112126-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 25 25 1 2 3 4 It is very important to install these logs exactly as instructed in Figures 54 through 57. Do not modify logs. Only use logs supplied with freestanding burner system. Do not use if any log(s) are broken (see Replacement Parts , page 33[...]
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112126-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 26 P I L O T O F F P I L O T O N TPTH TP TH HI LO IN OUT TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE 1. T urn ON/OFF switch, located on side of rear cover , to “OFF”. 2a. Open lower door panel. 2b. If Using Optional Hand-Held Remote: Set selector switch, locat[...]
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112126-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 27 27 HI LO IN OUT OPTIONAL HAND-HELD REMOTE OPERATION OPERA TING STOVE WITH BURNER SYSTEM Continued Selector Switch in Remote Position (Optional Remote Control) Variable Control Knob Gas Control Knob in On Position MANUAL LIGHTING procedure 1. Remo[...]
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112126-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 28 Safety Features When away from home for an extended period of time or as a child safety feature to prevent accidental ignition of the fireplace, the receiver ON/OFF/REMOTE switch should be in the OFF position. Auto Shutoff Feature 1. If the avera[...]
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112126-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 29 29 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off burner system and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burners, and circulating air passageways of burner system and stove clean. Inspect these areas of burner sys- tem and [...]
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112126-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 30 TROUBLESHOOTING Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. WARNING: Turn off burner system and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should ser- vice and repair burner system or stove. CAUTION: Never us[...]
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112126-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 31 31 OBSERVED PROBLEM Burner does not light after pilot is lit Delayed ignition burner Burner backfiring during combustion Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Burner system produces a whistling noise when burner is lit Glass soots Burner [...]
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112126-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 32 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued WARNING: If you smell gas • Shut off gas supply. • 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 neigh[...]
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112126-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 33 33 Figure 65 - Blower Wiring Diagram for Thermostat-Controlled Models WIRING DIAGRAM CAUTION: Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Verify proper operation after [...]
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112126-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 34 TPTH TP TH TPTH TP TH 4 19 20 21 23 26-1 26-4 26-2 26-3 6 24 4 25 4 1 28 28 4 7 8 9 18 10 11 13 12 15 16 17 4 2 3 22 27 14 4 5 22 23 ILLUSTRA TED P AR TS BREAKDOWN MODELS SDVBND SDVBPD ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Models SDVBND and SDVBPD[...]
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112126-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 35 35 P ARTS LIST MODELS SDVBND, SDVBPD This list contains replaceable parts used in your burner system. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replace- ment Parts on page 33 of this manual. PARTS LIST Models SDVBND and SDVBPD KEY[...]
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112126-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 36 ILLUSTRA TED P AR TS BREAKDOWN AMITY™ SCIVF(*) AND PSCIVF(*) SERIES VICTOR HEARTH™ VH(*) SERIES OXFORD™ VCIS(*) AND PVCIS(*) SERIES (* Indicates Color Suffix Designation) ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN SCIVF, PSCIVF, VH, VCIS AND PVCIS Series [...]
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112126-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 37 37 P ARTS LIST AMITY™ SCIVF(*) SERIES, PSCIVF(*) SERIES VICTOR HEARTH™ VH(*) SERIES OXFORD™ VCIS(*) SERIES, PVCIS(*) SERIES (* Indicates Color Suffix Designation) This list contains replaceable parts used in your stove. When ordering parts,[...]
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112126-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 38 ACCESSORIES Purchase these stove and burner system accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA’s Sales Department at 1-866-672-6040 for information. You can also write to the address listed on the bac[...]
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112126-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 39 39 1. Where will the product be used? ❍ Living/F amily Room ❍ Office/Warehouse ❍ Utility Shed/Outbuilding ❍ Gar age ❍ Bedroom ❍ Bathroom ❍ Other 2. If you bought this product yourself , did you plan to purchase this type of product [...]
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112126-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 40 2701 Industrial Drive P.O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 Postage Required T APE T APE[...]
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112126-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 41 41 NOTES _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________[...]
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112126-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 42 W ARRANTY INFORMA TION DESA LIMITED WARRANTY DIRECT-VENT BURNER SYSTEM PLUS AMITY ™ AND VICTOR HEARTH ™ STOVE CHASSIS DESA warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for four (4) years from the date of first pur[...]