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Monessen Hearth B-VENT BBV400 manual

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  • Page 1

    B-V ent Series Natural V ent Gas Fireplace Installation & Operating Instructions W ARNING IF THE INFORMA TION IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS IS NOT FOLLOWED EXACTL Y , A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MA Y RESUL T CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PER- SONAL INJUR Y OR LOSS OF LIFE. — Do not store or use gasoline or other flam- mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of t[...]

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    62D4036 2 BB V , SB V Se ries N atur al V ent Gas F ireplaces T ABLE OF CONTENTS Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of an MHSC Fireplace Please read the Installation and Operation Instructions before using the appliance! IMPORT ANT : Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation. Failure to follow these instr[...]

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    62D4036 3 BB V , SB V Se ries N atur al V ent Gas F ireplaces IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION INST ALLER Please leave these instructions with the appliance. OWNER Please retain these instructions for future reference. This fireplace is a decorative gas appliance. This fire- place must be properly installed by a qualified service person. CARBON MONOX[...]

  • Page 4

    62D4036 4 BB V , SB V Se ries N atur al V ent Gas F ireplaces CODE APPROV AL These appliances have been tested by CSA and found to comply with the established standards for VENTED GAS FIREP ACES in the US and Canada as follows: LISTED VENTED GAS FIREPLACE TESTED T O: ANSI Z21.50a-2008 CSA2.22a-2008 14. Do not use any solid fuels (wood, coal, paper [...]

  • Page 5

    62D4036 5 BB V , SB V Se ries N atur al V ent Gas F ireplaces PRODUCT FEA TURES PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS • This appliance has been certified for use with either natural or propane gas. See appropriate data plates. • This appliance is not for use with solid fuels. • The appliance must be installed in accordance with local codes if any . If none[...]

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    62D4036 6 BB V , SB V Se ries N atur al V ent Gas F ireplaces FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS & FRAMING Do not fill spaces around firebox with insulation or other materials. This could cause a fire. W ARNING 31 6 ” (797 mm) 8” (203 mm) 14” (356 mm) 14 56O ” (368 mm) Min. Rough Opening Depth 40 56O ” (1029 mm) Min. Rough Opening Width 4” [...]

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    62D4036 7 BB V , SB V Se ries N atur al V ent Gas F ireplaces FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS & FRAMING 21” (533 mm) 21 56O ” (546 mm) Min. Rough Opening Depth 4” B-V ent 1/2” or 5/8” Drywall Spacers 40" (1016 mm) 34” (864 mm) 21 56O ” (546 mm) B A 40 56O ” (1029 mm) Min. Rough Opening Height 1/2" or 5/8" Drywall Spacers 16 [...]

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    62D4036 8 BB V , SB V Se ries N atur al V ent Gas F ireplaces FP2406 BBV 400 clearances 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 configuration to be used, framing and finishing details, and whether any optional acces- sories[...]

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    62D4036 9 BB V , SB V Se ries N atur al V ent Gas F ireplaces SECURE FIREPLACE TO FLOOR OR FRAMING 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/con- crete screws to secure fireplace to the floor . Use four (4) screws to attach fireplace to framing. The side brackets are[...]

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    62D4036 10 BB V , SB V Se ries N atur al V ent Gas F ireplaces VENT INST ALLA TION INST ALLA TION PLANNING “B” VENT PIPE See venting installation instructions provided by the B- V ent manufacturer . NOTE: This APPLIANCE MUST BE INST ALLED using “B” vent type pipe that has been listed by a nationally rec- ognized testing agency . Refer to B-[...]

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    62D4036 1 1 BB V , SB V Se ries N atur al V ent Gas F ireplaces VENT INST ALLA TION FIRESTOPS • Locate chimney centerline dimension from a com- bustible back wall. Figures 2 & 3. Minimum firestop dimensions are found in the vent manufacturer ’s in- structions. Clearances to combustibles may also be found on the sides of the flue sections. ?[...]

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    62D4036 12 BB V , SB V Se ries N atur al V ent Gas F ireplaces OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR NOTE: The use of outside air for combus- tion is optional unless required by building codes. It is only necessary to supply outside combustion air to one side of fireplace. Use model OAC4 combustion air kit (refer to Page 17). 1. A void extremely long runs and num[...]

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    62D4036 13 BB V , SB V Se ries N atur al V ent Gas F ireplaces COMBUSTION AIR ASSEMBL Y MODEL OAC-4 COMBUSTION AIR ASSEM- BL Y 1. Remove the cover plate from the 4” outlet opening location on the left outside of the fireplace. 2. Place starting collar (4”) into hole on left side of fire- place. Fireplace shortest side of air starting collar thr[...]

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    62D4036 14 BB V , SB V Se ries N atur al V ent Gas F ireplaces FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION CHECK GAS TYPE Use proper gas type for the fireplace you are installing. If you have conflicting gas types, do not install fireplace. See dealer where you purchased the fireplace for proper fireplace for your gas type. INST ALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE LOCA TI[...]

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    62D4036 15 BB V , SB V Se ries N atur al V ent Gas F ireplaces FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION W ARNING Only persons licensed to work with gas piping may make the necessary gas connections to this appliance. CAUTION A manual shut-off valve must be installed upstream of the appliance. Union tee and plugged 1/8” NPT pressure tapping point should be instal[...]

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    62D4036 16 BB V , SB V Se ries N atur al V ent Gas F ireplaces CHECKING GAS PRESSURE 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. T o ease installation, a 30” (762 mm) flex [...]

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    62D4036 17 BB V , SB V Se ries N atur al V ent Gas F ireplaces ELECTRICAL INST ALLA TION V erify proper operation after servicing. 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 junction box at the desired location on the wall. Figure 16. Do no[...]

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    62D4036 18 BB V , SB V Se ries N atur al V ent Gas F ireplaces ELECTRICAL INST ALLA TION ELECTRONIC PILOT IGNITION WIRING W ARNING Do not connect 1 10-120V AC to the Re- mote W all Switch. The appliance will malfunction or destroyed. &0 ELECTRONICIGNITIONWIRING  Figure 17 - Electronic Ignition System Wiring Diag[...]

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    62D4036 19 BB V , SB V Se ries N atur al V ent Gas F ireplaces L G662 BBV SBV400 logs FINAL INST ALLA TION ROCK WOOL PLACEMENT 1. Place rock wool on burner to provide glowing embers. For best results, pull the rock wool apart into pieces the size of a nickel or dime. 2. Distribute one layer of rock wool to cover the entire burner . Figure 18 3. Pla[...]

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    62D4036 20 BB V , SB V Se ries N atur al V ent Gas F ireplaces OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING W ARNING If you do not follow these instructions exactly , a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal in- jury or loss of life. A. This appliance is equipped with a pilot which must be lit w ith an ignito[...]

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    62D4036 21 BB V , SB V Se ries N atur al V ent Gas F ireplaces OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS LIGHTING PILOT FOR THE FIRST TIME LIGHTING PILOT W ARNING The control has an interlock device that does not allow the lighting of the fireplace up to the moment the safety device of the flame has not interrupted the gas flow. After that pe- riod of time (when the[...]

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    62D4036 22 BB V , SB V Se ries N atur al V ent Gas F ireplaces OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS LIGHTING BURNER LIGHTING PILOT T O L I P O F F P I L O T O N &0 CONTROLKNOBPILOT Figure 23 - Pilot Position MAIN BURNER SWITCH The “ON/OFF” switch for the main burner can be found behind the door of the fireplace. This switch allows you [...]

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    62D4036 23 BB V , SB V Se ries N atur al V ent Gas F ireplaces OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING W ARNING If you do not follow these instructions exactly , a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal in- jury or loss of life. A. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device (Piezo) which automati[...]

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    62D4036 24 BB V , SB V Se ries N atur al V ent Gas F ireplaces L G663 BBV SBV400 log flame LG663 CLEANING and MAINTENANCE W ARNING T urn off gas before servicing fireplace. It is recommended that a qualified service technician perform these check-ups at the beginning of each heating season. BURNER, PILOT AND CONTROL COMP ARTMENT Keep the control co[...]

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    62D4036 25 BB V , SB V Se ries N atur al V ent Gas F ireplaces CLEANING and MAINTENANCE VENT SYSTEM The fireplace and venting system should be inspected before initial use and at least annually by a quali- fied field service person. Inspect the external vent cap on a regular basis to make sure that no debris is interfering with the airflow . Inspec[...]

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    62D4036 26 BB V , SB V Se ries N atur al V ent Gas F ireplaces REPLACEMENT P ARTS FIREBOX COMPONENTS 4a 4b 4c  ""63"6FIREBOXPARTS 1 2 3 5 6 7[...]

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    62D4036 27 BB V , SB V Se ries N atur al V ent Gas F ireplaces REPLACEMENT P ARTS FIREBOX COMPONENTS Item Description Qty . BBV400 SBV400 SBV500 1. Pull Screen Panel 2 61D0001 61D0001 61D0003 2. Refractory Side 2 n/a 61D0101 61D0101 3. Refractory Back 1 n/a 61D0102 61D0102 4a. Left Refractory 1 n/a 62D1015 62D2015 4b. Middle Refractory 1 n/a 62D101[...]

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    62D4036 28 BB V , SB V Se ries N atur al V ent Gas F ireplaces REPLACEMENT P ARTS ST ANDING PILOT - MILLIVOL T CONTROL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12, 13 2T 2 I 2C 9 1 1  ""63"6CONTRPARTS[...]

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    62D4036 29 BB V , SB V Se ries N atur al V ent Gas F ireplaces REPLACEMENT P ARTS ST ANDING PILOT - MILLIVOL T CONTROL Item Description Qty . BBV400NV BBV400PV SBV400NV SBV400PV SBV500NV SBV500PV 1. Gas V alve Assembly 1 37D01 17 37D01 18 37D01 17 37D01 18 37D01 17 37D01 18 2. Pilot Assembly 1 37D0018 37D0019 37D0018 37D0019 37D0018 37D0019 2C. Rep[...]

  • Page 30

    62D4036 30 BB V , SB V Se ries N atur al V ent Gas F ireplaces REPLACEMENT P ARTS ELECTRONIC IGNITION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 8 10 1 1 12  ""63"6ELECTRONICIGNITIONPAR TS[...]

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    62D4036 31 BB V , SB V Se ries N atur al V ent Gas F ireplaces REPLACEMENT P ARTS ELECTRONIC IGNITION Item Description Qty . BBV400NV BBV400PV SBV400NV SBV400PV SBV500NV SBV500PV 1. Gas V alve Assembly 1 37D0016 37D0017 37D0016 37D0017 37D0016 37D0017 2. Pilot Assembly 1 37D0020 37D0021 37D0020 37D0021 37D0020 37D0021 3. Burner T ube 1 62D4051 62D4[...]

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    62D4036 32 BB V , SB V Se ries N atur al V ent Gas F ireplaces TROUBLESHOOTING ST ANDING PILOT IGNITION SYMPTOM 1. Spark igniter will not light pi- lot after repeat- ed triggering of piezo. 2. Pilot will not stay lit after carefully fol- lowing lighting instructions. 3. Pilot burning, valve knob tuned to “ON”, switch is turned to “ON” or ?[...]

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    62D4036 33 BB V , SB V Se ries N atur al V ent Gas F ireplaces TROUBLESHOOTING ELECTRONIC IGNITION ST ART 1. Turn gas supply of f. 2. Turn ON/OFF switch to “ON” Power to module (24V Normal) YES Is there a spark across ignitor sensor gap? YES T urn on gas. Does pilot burner light? YES Does spark stop when pilot is lit? YES Does main burner light[...]

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    62D4036 34 BB V , SB V Se ries N atur al V ent Gas F ireplaces TROUBLESHOOTING GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM 1. Glass soots. 2. Poor draft due to venting. 3. Poor draft due to termination cap. 4. Poor draft due to ext. environ- ment. 5. Poor draft due to internal envi- ronment. 6. Unit shuts down prematurely . POSSIBLE CAUSE A. Flame impingement [...]

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    62D4036 35 BB V , SB V Se ries N atur al V ent Gas F ireplaces[...]

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    62D4036 36 BB V , SB V Se ries N atur al V ent Gas F ireplaces[...]

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    62D4036 37 BB V , SB V Se ries N atur al V ent Gas F ireplaces[...]

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    62D4036 38 BB V , SB V Se ries N atur al V ent Gas F ireplaces NOTE REGARDING VENTED PRODUCTS This product must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter when installed within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Any residence with a direct vent product must have a CO detector installed in the residence. Installation of the fireplace or vented[...]

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    62D4036 39 BB V , SB V Se ries N atur al V ent Gas F ireplaces LIMITED LIFETIME W ARRANTY POLICY LIFETIME W ARRANTY The following components are warranted for life to the original owner , subject to proof of purchase; Firebox, Combus- tion Chamber , Heat Exchanger , Grate and Stainless Steel Burners. FIVE YEAR W ARRANTY The following components are[...]

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