Monessen Hearth BBV400 manual

MODELS: BBV400 SBV400 SBV500 B-VENT SERIES NA TURAL VENT GAS FIREPLACE W ARNINGS IF THE INF OR MA TI ON I N TH ESE INS TR UCT ION S AR E 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 flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this o[...]

2 62D4036 CONTENTS Important Safety Information .......................... 3 Product Features .............................................. 5 Code Approval .................................................. 5 Pre-Installation Information Installing Above 2000 Feet ............................ 6 Orifice Sizes, Pressures and BTUs ............... 6 [...]

62D4036 3 4. Never install the fireplace • in a recreational vehicle • whe re cur tain s, fur nitu re, cl othi ng, or ot her flam mab le 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 adult s [...]

4 62D4036 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION Continued fr om 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 , cardb oard, etc.) in this fireplace. Use only the gas type indicated on rating plate. 15 . This appliance, whe[...]

62D4036 5 PRODUCT FEA TURES AND CODE APPROV AL Figure 1 - BBV/SBV Fireplace • 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 exist use the current inst[...]

6 62D4036 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% f[...]

62D4036 7 B A H G D F E A C 1 / 2 " or 5 / 8 " C A G C G A PRE-INST ALLA TION INFORMA TION FIREPLACE FRAMING Firebox framing can be built before or after the appliance is set in place. Construct firebox framing following Figur e 2 and the chart below for your specific installation requirements. See Figur e 3 on Page 8 for firebox dimen[...]

8 62D4036 31 3 / 8 " 4 " B-V ent 6 " 34 " 1 / 2 " or 5 / 8 " Drywall Spacers 14 " 8 " 21 1 / 2 " 9 5 / 8 " Air Kit 2 3 / 16 " 1 / 2 " or 5 / 8 " Drywall Spacers 7 1 / 4 " Electrical/ Gas Access 14 1 / 2 " Framing Dimension D Framing Dimension B C TOP VIEW FRONT VIEW SIDE VIE[...]

62D4036 9 A 6 " B-V ent 6 " 34 " 1 / 2 " or 5 / 8 " Drywall Spacers 21 " 13 7 / 16 " 21 1 / 2 " 16 3 / 4 " 9 5 / 8 " Air Kit 1 / 2 " or 5 / 8 " Drywall Spacers 14 1 / 4 " Electrical/ Gas Access 21 1 / 2 " Framing Dimension 6 1 / 2 " 40 1 / 4 " Framing Dimension D Framin[...]

10 62D4036 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 accessories (i.e. wall switch, or remote control) are desired. Consult your local buildi[...]

62D4036 1 1 12" Maximum Depth 8" Minimum 72" Minimum Minimum 3" From Both Side W alls to Opening Follow these instructions carefully to ensure safe installation. Failure to follow instructions exactly can create a fire hazard. The appliance cannot be installed on a carpet, tile or other combustible material other tha n woo d ?[...]

12 62D4036 The fireplace must be secured to the floor and/or to framing studs as shown in Figure 6 . 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 brackets are adjustable from 1/2" to 5/8" to accommodate different thickness of materi[...]

62D4036 13 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 Fai lure to follo w thes e instr ucti[...]

14 62D4036 B-VENT PIPE SIZING BBV400/400BBV SBV400/400SBV SBV500/500SBV 4" 6" 6" 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 recognize[...]

62D4036 15 T reatment of firestops and construction of the chase may vary from building type to building type. These instructions are not substitutes for the requirements of local building codes. Y ou must follow all local building codes. NOTICE Wh en i ns ta ll in g in a ch as e, y ou sh ou ld i ns ul at e the c ha se a s yo u wou ld t he o ut si[...]

16 62D4036 8' Maximum OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR PRECAUTIONS AND RECOMMENDA TIONS No te : T he us e o f o ut sid e air fo r c om bus ti on 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 (see page 17). 1. A void extremely long runs and[...]

62D4036 17 COMBUSTION AIR ASSEMBL Y MODEL OAC-4 COMBUSTION AIR ASSEMBL 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 fireplace. Fireplace shortest side of air starting collar through fireplace outer wrap. Fasten starting coll[...]

18 62D4036 Figure 16 - 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 pi pin g s yst em mus t b e si ze d to pr ovi de[...]

62D4036 19 3 " M i ni m um FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION A listed manual shutof f 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 Figur e 17. IMPORT ANT : Install main gas valve (equipment shutoff valve) in an accessible location. The[...]

20 62D4036 CHECKING GAS PRESSURE 1. Check gas type. The gas supply must be the same as stated on the applianceʼ 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" (mm) flex line with manual sh ut-o f f valv e has be en pro v[...]

62D4036 21 ON OFF OPTIONAL REMOTE W ALL SWITCH ON OFF OPTIONAL REMOTE W ALL SWITCH PILOT HI LO ON OFF TH TP TH/TP ON OFF SPILL SWITCH RS REMOTE W ALL MOUNTED SWITCH A remo te wall switch and up to fiftee n (15) feet of 18 Ga. wire may be used with this applia nce. Atta ch the wall swit ch in a junc- tion box at the desired location on the wall. Se[...]

22 62D4036 ELECTRICAL INST ALLA TION ELECTRONIC PILOT IGNITION WIRING Do not connect 1 10-120 V AC to the Remote W all Switch. The appliance will malfunction or destroyed. W ARNING REMOTE W ALL SWITCH Position the wall switch. Do not extend beyond the 15' of wire. OPTIONAL DC REMOTE SYSTEMS These instructions replace the section entitled Heart[...]

62D4036 23 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 horizontal bars. See Figur e 22. 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[...]

24 62D4036 A. This appliance is equipped with a pilot which must be lit with an ignitor while following these instructions exactly . B. BEFORE OPERA TING 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: • T urn off al[...]

62D4036 25 P I L O T O F F P I L O T O N Continued on next page OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS APPROVED LEAK TESTING METHOD Y ou 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 N OT sp ray so lut ion o nto[...]

26 62D4036 50 P I L O T O F F P I L O T O N O F F P I L O T O N P I L O T Figure 25 - On Position P I L O T O F F P I L O T O N Figure 24 - On/Off/RS Switch OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS L IG HT IN G B UR N E R MAIN BURNER SWITCH The “ON/OFF” switch for the main burner can be found behind door of the fire - place. This switch allows you to turn on a[...]

62D4036 27 ON OFF PILO T LO HI Figure 28 - Electronic Gas V alve OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS LIGHTING ELECTRONIC IGN 1. STOP! Read the safety information above. 2. Set thermostat to lowest setting. Then turn switch to of f posi - tion. 3. T urn off all electric power to the appliance. 4. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which auto - m[...]

28 62D4036 Figure 29 - Pilot Flame Thermopile Thermocouple 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 W ARNING BURNER FLAME The flames from the burner should be visually checked as soon as the heater is installed and periodically [...]

62D4036 29 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.[...]

30 62D4036 1 2 3 4a 4b 4c 5 7 6 ILLUSTRA TED P ARTS LISTS FIREBOX COMPONENTS[...]

62D4036 31 FIREBOX COMPONENTS ILLUSTRA TED P ARTS LISTS Item Description Qty BBV400/400BBV SBV400/400SBV SBV500/500SBV 1 Pull Screen Panel 2 61D0001 61D0001 61D0003 2 Refractory Side 2 n/a 61D0101 61D0101 3 Refractory Back 1 n/a 61D0102 61D0107 4a Left Refractory Floor 1 n/a 62D1015 62D2015 4b Middle Refractory Floor 1 n/a 62D1016 62D2016 4c Right [...]

32 62D4036 ILLUSTRA TED P ARTS LISTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12, 13 ST ANDING PILOT — MILLIVOL T CONTROL 2T 2 I 2C 9 1 1[...]

62D4036 33 ILLUSTRA TED P ARTS LISTS 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 Replacement Thermocouple 1 37D1067 37D1067 37D1067 [...]

34 62D4036 ILLUSTRA TED P ARTS LISTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 ELECTRONIC IGNITION 8 10 1 1 12[...]

62D4036 35 ELECTRONIC IGNITION ILLUSTRA TED P ARTS LISTS It em 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 62D4051 62D4052 62D4052 62D4053 62D4053 4 Flexhose wi[...]

36 62D4036 ST ANDING PILOT IGNITION TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION 1. Spark ignitor will not light pilot after repeated trig- gering of piezo. A. W ire disconnected. B. Defective ignitor . C. No gas or low gas pressure. D. No Propane/LPG in tank A. Open door and check to make sure wire is connected to ignitor . B. Check for spark at [...]

62D4036 37 ELECTRONIC IGNITION TROUBLESHOOTING 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? YES Does system run until ON/OFF switch is in “O[...]

38 62D4036 TROUBLESHOOTING GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION 1. Glass Soots A. Flame impingement on logs A. Install log set per instructions. Inspect the injector and air intake area. Make sure this area does not have any blockage from debris and clean. Check gas supply 2. Poor draft due to venting A. T oo much offset. B. T oo m[...]

NOTE REGARDING VENTED PRODUCTS This product must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fi tter 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 fi replace or vented gas log in the State of Massachusetts requires the damper [...]

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS CONTINUED 2. APPROVED CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS. Each carbon monoxide detector as required in accor- dance 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 the build- ing [...]

62D4036 39 NOTES[...]

September 200 6 P /N 62D4036 • Rev . 8 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, Combustion Chamber , Heat Exchanger , Grate and Stainless Steel Burners. FIVE YEAR W ARRANTY The following components are warranted five (5) yea[...]