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1. 2 Pressurize supply piping system by ei ther opening propane LP supply tank valve for propane LP gas fireplace or opening main gas valve located on or near Manual Propane gas meter for natural gas fireplace or Shutoff fae using compressed air 3 Check all joints from propane LP sup ply tank or gas meter to manual shutoff valve see Figure 29 for propane LP or Figure 30 for natural Apply commer cial leak test solution to all gas joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas Connections 1 Open manual shutoff valve see Fig ure 28 2 Open propane LP supply tank valve for propane LP fireplace or main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natu ral gas fireplace 3 Make sure control knob of fireplace is in the OFF position Manual joi Shutoff 4 Check all joints from manual shutoff Valve valve to thermostat gas valve see Fig ure 29 for propane LP or Figure 30 for natural Apply commercial leak test so lution to all gas joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once Gas Meter 5 Light fireplace see Lighting Instruc tions page 18 Check all other inter Us gt nal joints for leaks 6 Turn off fireplace see To Turn Off Gas
2. Turn on all electric power to the fireplace Turn the ON OFF switch to ON position This valve is equipped with a HI LO feature Set fireplace input as desired Close lower panel TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Open lower louver panel A Set selector switch in the OFF position 2b If Using Optional Hand Held Re mote Set selector switch in the OFF position to prevent draining battery 3 Turn off all electrical power to the appliance if service is to be performed 4 Pushin gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to OFF 5 Close lower panel Shutting Off Burners Only pilot stays lit You may shut off the burners and keep the pilot lit by doing one of the following 1 Turn control knob clockwise N to the PILOT position 2 Set selector switch in the OFF position Gas Control Variable Knob Control Knob Piezo Ignitor Figure 45 Control Valve MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE Remove glass door see Removing Replacing Glass Door page 16 2 Follow steps 1 through 8 under Light ing Instructions 3 Depress control knob and light pilot with match 4 Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob Now follow steps 10 through 14 column 2 5 Replace glass door see Removing Replacing Glass Door page 16 105500 OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued i OPTIONAL REMOTE OPERATION Note Allremote control ac
3. Locate and correct all leaks see Check ing Gas Connections page 13 Tighten glass Replace faulty component Check for proper installation and free dom from debris or blockage Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF position Gas leak See Warning statement above Control valve defective Locate and correct all leaks see Check ing Gas Connections page 13 Replace control valve Gas odor during combustion Gas leak See Warning statement above Locate and correct all leaks see Check ing Gas Connections page 13 Dark residue on logs or inside of fireplace Improper log placement Air holes at burner inlet blocked Burner flame holes blocked www desatech com 24 Properly locate logs see Installing Logs Lava Rock and Glowing Embers page 17 Clean out air holes at burner inlets Pe riodically repeat as needed Remove blockage or replace burner 105500 REPLACEMENT PARTS Note Use only original replacement parts This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty PARTS UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product If they can not supply original replacement part s call DESA International s Techni cal Service Department at 1 800 DESA LOG 1 800 337 2564 Whencalling DESA International have ready e your name e your address e model and serial numbers of your fireplace e how fireplac
4. On Position 2 fe ON 0 b ONOR Flame Adjustment Knob Figure 46 Setting the GHRC Remote Control Selector Switch Valve Control Knob and Flame Adjustment Knob for Remote Operation Selector Switch in Remote Position GHRCT Optional Remote Control ON OFF REMOTE Control Knob in On Position Flame Adjustment Knob Figure 47 Setting the GHRCT Selector Switch control Knob and Flame Adjustment Knob for Remote Operation GHRC Series Operation 2a Press the ON OFF button to turn the burners on and off When turning burners off the pilot will remain lit GHRCT Series Operation 2b Select the MAN manual or AUTO button on the hand held remote con trol unit see Figure 48 In manual mode turn burners on or off by pressing the ON or OFF buttons on the hand held remote control unit Shows Temperature Allows Burners to be Turned On and Off with the Hand Held Remote Unit The Heater will Automatically Cycle Between Pilot and the Heat Setting that has been Selected STATUS In auto mode the room tempera ture is controlled by the thermo stat in the hand held remote con trol unit To increase the room tem perature press the top arrow of the TEMP button To lower the room temperature press the bottom ar row of the TEMP button At higher se
5. 105812 01BR Baffle 105494 01 Spillswitch M11084 43 Switch Screw 105468 01 Valve Bracket 105489 01 Valve Natural 105489 02 Valve Propane LP 105488 01 Pilot Assembly Natural 105488 02 Pilot Assembly Propane LP 102445 01 Ignitor Piezo 102334 01 Palnut Fastener 105523 01 Burner Natural 105523 02 Burner Propane LP 104506 03 Orifice Natural 104506 04 Orifice Propane LP 104507 01 Brass Elbow 104508 01 Brass Fitting 105493 01 Aluminum Tubing Assy 105325 01 Air Deflector 105491 01 Log Set 105774 01 Rear Log 105774 02 Front Log 105774 03 Crossover Log 105774 04 Log Piece M10908 2 Screw M12461 50 Screw M12461 62 Screw 104555 03CJ Grate Assembly 105483 01 Burner Bracket 105795 01 Glass Door Assy PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN 105476 01 Lava Rock Plate GA6060 Lava Rock 104529 01 Ember Material M11084 3 Hex Screw for Blower Bracket ONoOaARKRWD ek ND GD ND ek ek ea SIN ea ee ee IR ee ee E S 105500 29 WARRANTY INFORMATION KEEP THIS WARRANTY Model Serial No Date Purchased Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory We reserve the right to amend these specifications at any time without notice The only warranty applicable is our standard written warranty We make no other warranty expressed or implied LIMITED WARRANTY B VENT FREESTANDING FIREPLACE DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components fo
6. described e turn fireplace off see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 18 e see Troubleshooting pages 22 through 24 Figure 50 Typical Flame Pattern 105500 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE A WARNING Turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning A CAUTION You must keep con trol areas burners and circulat ing air passageways of fireplace clean Inspect these areas of fire place before each use Have fire place inspected yearly by a quali fied service person Fireplace may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint from carpeting bedding material pet hair etc GLASS DOOR A WARNING Handle glass door panel with care Do not strike slam or otherwise abuse glass Do not operate fireplace with the glass door removed cracked or broken A WARNING Do not use abra sive cleaners as this may damage glass Use a non abrasive house hold glass cleaner to clean glass Do not clean glass when hot Glass must be cleaned periodically During start up it is normal for condensation to form on the inside of the glass causing lint dust and other airborne particles to cling to the glass surface During initial start up a slight film may form on the glass due to paint curing The glass should be cleaned several times with a non amonia non abra sive household cleaner and warm water after the first two weeks of operation There after clean the glass two or three times
7. during each heating season depending on the usage and circumstances present Refer to Removing Replacing Glass Dooron page 16 of this manual when removing glass door for cleaning 105500 OWNER S MANUAL A WARNING Only parts sup plied by the manufacturer should be used when replacing broken or damaged glass door panel see Replacement Parts page 25 This glass door panel is a complete unit No substitute materials may be used A CAUTION Wear gloves and safety glasses while handling or removing broken glass Do not remove if glass is hot Keep chil dren and pets away from glass If glass has been broken carefully remove glass door see Removing Replacing Glass Door page 16 Vacuum all glass pieces with a shop vac A CAUTION Do not vacuum if pieces are hot Use only the ceramic glass door replace ment intended for this fireplace see Re placement Parts page 25 for details on ordering No substitutions may be made See Removing Replacing Glass Door page 16 for instructions for replacing glass door A WARNING Do not operate fireplace with the glass door re moved cracked or broken PILOT AND BURNERS e Remove ember material before cleaning burners and replace when cleaning is complete e Burner and controls should be cleaned with compressed air to remove dust dirt or lint e Use a vacuum cleaner or small soft bristled brush to remove excess dust dirt
8. or lint 21 LOGS e If you remove logs for cleaning refer to Installing Logs Lava Rock and Glowing Embers page 17 to properly replace logs e Usea vacuum cleaner to remove any car bon build up on logs e Replace log s if broken See Replace ment Parts on page 25 e Replace ember material periodically as needed See Replacement Parts on page 25 VENTING SYSTEM Conduct annual inspection of the venting system following these guidelines 1 Check areas of venting system that are exposed to the weather for corrosion rust spots or streaks and in extreme cases holes Have these items replaced imme diately by a qualified service person 2 Remove the vent cap and shine a flash light into the vent Remove any foreign material 3 Check for evidence of excessive con densation Continuous condensation can cause corrosion of caps pipes and fittings and can be caused by having excessive lateral runs too many el bows or exterior portions of the sys tem being exposed to cold weather 4 Inspect joints to verify that no pipe sec tion or fitting has been disturbed and loosened Check mechanical supports such as wall straps for rigidity VANGUARD B VENT FREESTANDING FIREPLACE TROUBLESHOOTING Note For additional help visit DESA International s Technical Service web site at www desatech com Note All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation OBSERVED PROBLEM A
9. valve bracket Unscrew switch plate see Figure 34 3 Disconnect wires from THTP and TH on control valve that lead to the switch see Figure 31 page 15 Discard switch plate screws and nuts 4 Install battery into receiver battery clip and connect to terminals see Figure 35 5 Place receiver into valve bracket and align holes see Figure 36 6 Use push in fasteners included with receiver to secure to bracket 7 Connect the wires from the receiver to the valve at TH and THTP see Figure 31 page 15 Terminal Wires 9 Volt Battery Figure 35 Installing Battery in Receiver Figure 36 Installing Remote Receiver Installing 9 Volt Battery in Hand Held Remote Control Unit 1 Remove battery cover on back of re mote control unit 2 Attach terminal wires to a 9 volt bat tery not included Place battery into the battery housing 3 Replace battery cover onto remote con trol unit Battery Rell i ontrol Uni Terminal Cover Wires Battery Housing Figure 37 Installing Battery in Hand Held Remote Control Unit REMOVING REPLACING GLASS DOOR You must remove glass door to install logs lava rock and ember material To remove glass door you must first remove the front panel on stove body CAUTION Do not operate this fireplace with a broken glass door panel or without the glass door panel securely in place For re placement part information see Replacement Parts page 2
10. FIREPLACE ASSEMBLY STOVE BODY ASSEMBLY Lift off corrugated box enclosing stove body crating Remove all screws fastening the wood frame enclosure Spread wood frame open and lift away from plastic bagged stove body The bottom pieces of pallet wood will remain bolted to the stove body Remove plastic bag from stove body Remove back panel from stove see Figure 6 Use an adjustable wrench or a 10 mm socket Remove six 6 bolts and washers Keep bolts and washers to reattach back panel later Remove all contents from inside stove cavity Contents include 1 Stove bottom 4 Legs with leg leveler bolts 1 Bottom door 1 Top grate 1 Hardware kit bag with fasteners Carefully lay stove body on back to at tach bottom components to stove body see Figure 7 Rest stove on drop cloth or blanket to avoid scratching stove edges Remove remaining pallet wood at tached to bottom of stove body see Figure 8 Use an adjustable wrench to remove bolts Fasten each leg to stove with four 4 M8 x 1 25 20mm bolts Use a flat washer and lock washer with each bolt Tighten bolts into threaded holes on stove body see Figures 9 and 10 page 6 Use an adjustable wrench or a 12mm socket Fasten stove bottom to stove with four 4 M6 x 1 25mm bolts Use a flat washer and lock washer with each bolt Tighten bolts into threaded holes on stove body see Figure 9 and 11 page 6 Use an adjustable wrench or
11. a 10mm socket Bolt Product Identification Label Figure 6 Removing Back Panel Frontof S gt Stove o lt N Unit Ay Pallet 4 Drop Wood Y Cloth N Bolted to Blanket lt Bottom of Stove _ Ht Pa L Top of Stove Unit Pallet Bolt Front Wood a i Pallet Wood Bottom Of Stove Unit Figure 8 Removing Pallet Wood From The Bottom of The Stove Front of Stove Unit Top of Stove AMN BOE iy Unit ea AAP Ti I I rel C H 2 1 A Body a i Figure 7 Laying Down Stove On Side 5 Continued VANGUARD B VENT FREESTANDING FIREPLACE FREE STAN DI NG 10 Attach stove door by inserting step bolt through door hinge pivot hole and into Fl RE PLAC E threaded hole in stove body see Fig E ASSEMB LY ures 9 and 12 Use an adjustable wrench or a 12mm socket to fasten step Bolt Stop Adjusting Nut Continued bolt Tighten step bolt until snug Make Door Claw Door Catch Bolt sure door moves freely Catch Bolt Door Hinge Step hielo lei 11 Install door catch bolt M8 x 1 25 Bolt Hole 55mm with two M8 hex nuts into Door Leg Front Leg threaded hole on stove body see Fig Hole ees ee Hole 9 U dinstabl h TT ure 7 Use an adjustable wrench ora Figure 13 Catch Bolt and
12. air Use of mechanical exhaust such as a dryer vent or range vent may worsen the problem An air exchange system must be installed in the dwelling to correct this problem Flue Gas Cooling Venting exposed to extremely cold tem peratures or venting of single wall construc tion loses heat needed to maintain draft massive masonry chimneys absorb needed heat If the flue gases cool excessively draft is reduced and spillage may result Use proper materials insulate and protect prop erly reline when necessary Down Drafts In certain wind conditions and in certain relationships with nearby structures and objects high pressure conditions may affect draft negatively Relocate the ventcap raise its height or use an approved high wind cap VANGUARD B VENT FREESTANDING FIREPLACE FIREPLACE INSTALLATION NOTICE This heater is intended for use as supplemental heat Use this heater along with your pri mary heating system Do not in stall this heater as your primary heat source If you have a central heating system you may run system s circulating blower while using heater This will help circu late the heat throughout the house In the event of a power outage you can use this heater as your primary heat source CHECK GAS TYPE Use proper gas type for the fireplace unit you are installing If you have conflicting gas types do notinstall fireplace See dealer where you purchased the fireplace for proper fireplace
13. it from freezing rain or sleet A CAUTION Use only new black iron or steel pipe Inter nally tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas Check your local codes Use pipe of 1 2 diameter or greater to allow proper gas volume to fireplace If pipe is too small undue loss of pressure will occur Installation must include a manual shutoff valve union and plugged 1 8 NPT tap Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up NPT tap must be upstream from fireplace see Figure 26 page 13 Check your building codes for any special requirements for locating manual shutoff valve to fireplaces Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads This will prevent excess sealant from going into pipe Excess sealant in pipe could result in clogged fireplace valves A CAUTION Use pipe joint seal ant that is resistant to liquid pe troleum LP gas Install sediment trap drip leg in supply line as shown in Figure 26 page 13 Locate sediment trap drip leg where it is within reach for cleaning Locate sediment trap drip leg where trapped matter is not likely to freeze A sediment trap traps moisture and contaminants This keeps them from going into fireplace gas controls If sediment trap drip leg is not installed or is installed wrong fireplace may not run properly Propane LP Supply Tank External Regulator Figure 25 External Regulator with Vent Pointing Down Propane LP On
14. mostat from the base Grasp the sides of the cover firmly and pull to separate from the base Feed the electrical wires through the rectangular slots from the back on each side of the base see Figure 32 A WARNING Do not connect this thermostat to a power source Electrical shock and or fire hazard will occur 10 11 Connect one bare wire end to each ter minal W and R of the thermostat base see Figure 33 Install the base to the wall with screws provided with thermostat Move the temperature adjustment back and forth to insure the bi metal is free from restrictions Replace the cover onto the base Upon installation the thermostat must be al lowed to stabilize at room temperature for a minimum of 30 minutes for proper operation Set the temperature adjustment to the desired setting This thermostat has been electronically calibrated at the factory No adjustment or leveling is necessary Feed wires through rectangular slots Figure 32 Back View of Thermostat Base x Terminal W ae R R Figure 33 Thermostat Base Terminal W and R Continued VANGUARD B VENT FREESTANDING FIREPLACE FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING OPTIONAL WIRELESS HAND HELD REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES GHRC AND GHRCT SERIES Installing Remote Receiver 1 Open bottom door on stove body and locate the switch plate on the left of the
15. off and on automatically as needed Complete installation and operation instruc tions included in this manual 105500 OWNER S MANUAL RECEIVER AND HAND HELD REMOTE CONTROL KIT GHRC For all models Allows the heater to be turned on and off conveniently RECEIVER AND HAND HELD THERMOSTAT REMOTE CONTROL KIT GHRCT Allows the fireplace to be operated in a manually or thermostatically controlled mode You can adjust your heat settings and turn the heater on or off without leaving the comfort of your easy chair Requires part no 103284 04 wire harness included with fireplace 27 WALL MOUNTED THERMOSTAT CONTROL KIT GWMT1 Not Shown Allows easy wall access to the operation of your fireplace This will allow you thermo static control with the convenience of a wall switch WALL MOUNTED ON OFF SWITCH GWMS2 Not Shown Allows heater to be turned on and off witha wall switch B VENT FREESTANDING FIREPLACE ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN SBVBN A SBVBP A 26 105500 OWNER S MANUAL PA RT S LI ST This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace When ordering parts follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 25 of this manual SBVBN A Ey SEVERA 105479 01BR Firebox Assembly M11084 26 Screw Hex 105484 01CK Rear Cover M11084 39 Screw Hex 103587 02CK Switch Plate 099998 01 Fan Switch 103284 04 Wire Harness 103284 06 Wire Harness
16. stay lit e burners will produce flames and soot e fireplace will backfire when lit If you feel your gas pressure is too low or gas quality is bad contact your local natural or propane LP gas supplier 25 VANGUARD B VENT FREESTANDING FIREPLACE SPECIFICATIONS SBVBN A SBVBP A 17 000 24 000 Btu h 16 000 22 000 Btu h Gas Type Natural Propane LP Ignition Piezo Piezo Manifold Pressure 3 5 w c 10 0 w c Minimum Inlet Supply Pressure 4 5 w c 11 0 w c Thermal Efficiency 10 10 Dimension Inches mm HxWxD Fireplace 27 x 26 x 25 27 x 26 x 25 685 8 x 660 4 x 635mm 685 8 x 660 4 x 635mm Carton Insert Only 23 x 33 x 23 23 x 33 x 23 584 2 x 838 2 x 584 2mm 584 2 x 838 2 x 584 2mm Weight lbs kg Fireplace 70 Ibs 31 8 kg 70 Ibs 31 8 kg Shipping 75 1bs 34 kg 75 bs 34 kg When installed in Amity cast iron stove body SCIVF Series and PSCIVF Series 26 105500 ACCESSORIES Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local dealer If they can not supply these accessories call DESA International s Sales Department at 1 800 432 2382 for information You can also write to the ad dress listed on the back page of this manual MANUAL BLOWER KIT GA3700 Manual variable control blower accessory for both the SBVBN A and SBVBP A Series fireplaces THERMOSTATICALLY CONTROLLED BLOWER KIT DA3610T Provides better heat distribution Blower turns
17. 5 1 Remove 2 bolts from bottom of stove and one from the top of stove to remove front panel see Figure 38 2 Remove the screws from the 2 tabs at the top of the glass door while holding door securely keeping it from falling forward see Figure 39 3 Grasp door by both sides and ease it upward off of the lower bracket see Figure 39 To replace glass door follow the above instructions in reverse Stove Front Panel Figure 38 Removing Front Panel from Stove Screw Glass Door Figure 39 Removing Glass Door from Firebox Insert 105500 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING LOGS LAVA ROCK AND GLOWING EMBERS AA WARNING Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury Each log is marked with a number These numbers will help you identify the log when installing It is very important to install these logs exactly as instructed Do not modify logs Only use logs supplied with freestanding fireplace 1 Remove glass door See Removing Re placing Glass Door page 16 Place log 1 back log on top of grate Make sure the notches in the bottom of the log fit over the grate see Figure 40 Rest log 2 large front log on the pins on the front part of the grate see Figure 41 Place log 3 crossover log
18. 500 CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS A WARNING Test all gas pip ing and connections for leaks after installing or servicing Cor rect all leaks at once A WARNING Never use an open flame to check for a leak Apply commercial leak test solution to all gas joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System Test Pressures In Excess Of 1 2 PSIG 3 5 kPa 1 Disconnect fireplace and its individual manual shutoff valve from gas supply piping system Pressures in excess of 1 2 psig 3 5 kPa will damage fireplace gas regulator 2 Cap off open end of gas pipe where manual shutoff valve was connected 3 Pressurize supply piping system by ei ther opening propane LP supply tank valve for propane LP gas fireplace or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas fireplace or using compressed air 4 Check all joints of gas supply piping system Apply commercial leak test solution to all gas joints Bubbles form ing show a leak Correct all leaks at once 5 Reconnect fireplace and manual shutoff valve to gas supply Check reconnected fittings for leaks Continued VANGUARD B VENT FREESTANDING FIREPLACE FIREPLACE SANE INSTALLATION Shutoff Continued valye Open Test Pressures Equal Toor Less Than 1 2 PSIG 3 5 kPa Closed 1 Close manual shutoff valve see Fig Figure 28 Manual Shutoff Valve ure 28
19. D ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO FOUR 4 YEARS ON ALL COMPONENTS FROM THE DATE OF FIRST PURCHASE AND DESA INTERNATIONAL S LIABILITY IS HEREBY LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT AND DESA INTERNATIONAL SHALL NOT BELIABLE FOR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow a limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts or an exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation on implied warranties or exclusion or limitation on damages may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state For information about this warranty write DES A INTERNATIONAL 2701 Industrial Drive P O Box 90004 Bowling Green KY 42102 9004 www desatech com 105500 01 NOT A UPC
20. Door Claw Hp 12mm socket The catch bolt has two Orientation hex nuts attached to it see Figure 13 i l ET The top nut is a bolt stop and the bot INSTALLING FIREPLACE Stove ae tom nut is for door leveling adjustment ae BIE BODY G Bottom 12 Check general catch bolt alignment Mo i 8 g 1 Carefully lift fireb d pl i Hole p arefully lift firebox and place into as with door claw Make final adjustment stove body rora die tear GF ctove o and door leveling after stove is in nor O Leg Hole mal standing position 2 Using screws provided attach firebox Bottom Of Stove Unit 13 Carefully lift stove back up on its four MDa OP STOME attached legs Figure 9 Locating Threaded Holes for 14 Stove Bottom Legs and Door Attachment Set top grate into stove top Insert Assembly ey Cast Iron Ook Sg Stove Body Threaded Hole Door Hinge Washers 2 Bottom Of Bolt a K Stove Unit Fi is E Leg VU 3 Figure 10 Attaching Stove Legs A Step Bolt Washers T R 7 Stove Bottom S caw Figure 14 Installing Firebox Into Cast AE Figure 12 Attaching Stove Door Iron Stove Body hi wt a Bottom Of Stove Unit Stove Bottom Figure 11 Attaching Stove Bottom 6 105500 FREESTANDING FIREPLACE ASSEMBLY Continued INSTALLING OPTIONAL BLOWER ACCESSORY NOTICE If installing blower in an existing fireplace with gas con nections shu
21. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been un der water AYN 11 12 13 14 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS STOP Read the safety information in column one Open lower panel Turn ON OFF switch to OFF Turn off all electric power to the fireplace Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise N to OFF Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas Then smell for gas including near the floor If you smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety in formation in column one If you don t smell gas go to the next step The pilot is located by the main burner and should not require ac cessing for lighting Turn knob on gas control counter clockwise y c to PILOT Push in control knob all the way and hold Immediately light the pilot by repeatedly depressing the piezo spark ignitor until a flame appears Continue to hold for about one 1 minute after the pilot is lit Release knob and it will pop back Pilot should remain lit If it goes out re peat steps 5 through 8 e If knob does not pop up when re leased stop and immediately call your service technician or gas supplier If the pilot will not stay lit after sev eral tries turn the gas control knob to OFF and call your service technician or gas supplier Turn gas control counterclockwise to ON
22. VANGUARD B VENT FREESTANDING FIREPLACE HEATER OWNER S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL ST v R APPROVED y y SBVBN A SBVBP A REMOTE READY IMPORTANT This fireplace must be installed into approved Vanguard cast iron stove bodies models SCIVF series and PSCIVF series ONLY See page 3 of this manual WARNING If the information in this manual is not WARNING Improper instal followed exactly afire or explosion may result causing lation adjustment altera property damage personal injury or loss of life tion service or mainte nance can cause injury or FOR YOUR SAFETY property damage Refer to Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors this manual for correct in and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance stallation and operational procedures For assistance FOR YOUR SAFETY or additional information WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS consulta qualified installer e Do not try to light any appliance puppies A onthe dae e Do not touch any electrical switch i e Do not use any phone in your building i llati d Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s nstallation and service phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions must be performed by a If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire q
23. X WARNING Turn off heater and letcool before servicing Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater A CAUTION Never use a wire needle or similar object to clean pilot This can damage pilot unit POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY When ignitor button is pressed there is no spark at pilot 1 Ignitor electrode not connected to igni tor cable 2 Ignitor cable pinched or wet W Piezo ignitor nut is loose Broken ignitor cable Bad piezo ignitor Ignitor electrode broken Ignitor electrode positioned wrong YUAN 1 Reconnect ignitor cable 2 Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep ignitor cable dry 3 Tighten nut holding piezo ignitor Nut is located behind the mounting bracket Replace ignitor cable Replace piezo ignitor Replace pilot assembly Replace pilot assembly NADNS When ignitor button is pressed there is spark at pilot but no ignition 1 Gas supply turned off or manual shutoff valve closed Control knob not in PILOT position Control knob not pressed in while in PILOT position 4 Air in gas lines when installed WN 5 Depleted gas supply propane LP mod els only 6 Pilot is clogged 7 Gas regulator setting is not correct 1 Turn on gas supply or open manual shutoff valve Turn control knob to PILOT position Press in control knob while in PILOT position 4 Continue holding down control knob Repeat igniting o
24. according to your gas type INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE LOCATION A WARNING A qualified ser vice person must connect fire place to gas supply Follow all local codes A CAUTION For propane LP units never connect heater di rectly to the propane LP supply This heater requires an external regulator notsupplied Install the external regulator between the heater and propane LP supply Installation Items Needed Before installing fireplace make sure you have the items listed below e external regulator supplied by installer e piping check local codes e sealant resistant to propane LP gas e manual shutoff valve e test gauge connection e sediment trap e tee joint e pipe wrench e approved flexible gas line with gas con nector if allowed by local codes not provided AnA G A design certified manual shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection Pur chase the A G A design certified manual shutoff valve from your dealer For propane LP connections only the in staller must supply an external regulator The external regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure You must reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11 and 14 inches of water If you do not reduce incoming gas pressure heater regulator damage could occur Install external regulator with the vent pointing down as shown in Figure 25 Pointing the vent down protects
25. ation is 1 CHECKING VENT CAPACITY Complete all gas piping electrical and vent connections After adjusting the fireplace and lighting the main burners allow a couple of minutes for warm up Hold a lighted match just under the rim of the draft hood relief opening Proper venting will draw the flame toward or into the draft hood Im proper venting indicated by escape or spill age of burned gas will cause match to flicker or go out Smoke from a cigarette will also be pulled into the draft hood if the vent is drawing properly ws Figure 22 Test for Proper Venting CHIMNEYS e Complete familiarity with chimney con dition height size clearance to combus tibles and other factors is essential NOTICE Consult the authority having jurisdiction in your area regarding masonry chimney vent ing applications NOTICE A complete chimney inspection by a qualified person should be performed e Appliances using B vent connectors to vent into a masonry or factory built chimney should not exceed 1 2 feet in length for every inch of connector diam eter 3 vent connector has a maximum 4 foot length 5 connector has maxi mum 7 2 foot length e Oversized chimneys should be relined with appropriate listed relining systems e Cleanout access may be required Figure 23 Straight Installation into Masonry Chimney 10 RELINING SYSTEMS e Suitability and approval of relining ma te
26. cessories must be purchased separately See Accessories on page 27 Follow instructions included with the remote control Thermostat Control Operation Optional GHRCT Only The thermostat control setting on the remote control unit can be set to any comfort level between HI and LO The burners will turn on and off automatically to maintain the comfortlevel you select The ideal comfort setting will vary by household depending upon the amount of space to be heated the output of the central heating system etc NOTICE You must light the pilot before using the hand held re mote control unit See Lighting Instructions page 18 1 After lighting let pilot flame burn for about one minute Turn control knob on the control valve to ON position Turn flame adjustment knob any where between HI and LO Slide the selector switch to the REMOTE posi tion Note The burners may light if hand held remote ON button was on when selector switch was last turned off You can now turn the burners on and off with either optional hand held remote control unit IMPORTANT Do not leave the se lector switch in the REMOTE posi tion when the pilot is not lit This will drain the battery IMPORTANT Be sure to press the ON OFF buttons on the hand held remote control unit for up to 3 sec onds to assure proper operation 105500 OWNER S MANUAL Selector Switch in Remote Position GHRC Optional Remote Control Control Knob in
27. cted by carbon monox ide than others These include pregnant women people with heart or lung disease or anemia those under the influence of alcohol and those at high altitudes Propane LP gas and natural gas are both odorless An odor making agent is added to each of these gases The odor helps you detect a gas leak However the odor added to these gases can fade Gas may be present even though no odor exists Make certain you read and understand all Warnings Keep this manual for reference It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this fireplace A WARNING Any change to this fireplace or its controls can be dangerous This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases unless a certified kit is used For propane LP fireplace do not place propane LP supply tank s inside any structure Locate propane LP supply tank s outdoors To prevent perfor mance problems do not use propane LP fuel tank of less than 100 Ibs capacity If you smell gas e 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 neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions if you cannot reach you gas supplier call the fire department Never install the fireplace in a recreational vehicle e where curtain
28. e was malfunctioning e type of gas used propane LP or natural gas e purchase date Usually we will ask you to return the defec tive part to the factory PARTS NOT UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product If they can not supply original replacement part s call DESA International s Parts De partment at 1 800 972 7879 for referral in formation Whencalling DESA International have ready e model number of your fireplace e the replacement part number TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about in stallation operation or troubleshooting If so contact DESA International s Technical Service Department at 1 800 DESA LOG 1 800 337 2564 You can also visit DESA International s Technical Service web site at www desatech com 105500 OWNER S MANUAL WIRING DIAGRAM CAUTION Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous opera tion Verify proper operation af ter servicing Variable Fan Switch Off 110 115 V A C Black Fan Switch N O Blue Figure 51 Blower Wiring Diagram for Thermostat Controlled Models SERVICE HINTS When Gas Pressure is Too Low e pilot will not stay lit e burners will have delayed ignition e fireplace will not produce specified heat e propane LP gas supply might be low propane LP units only When Gas Quality is Bad e pilot will not
29. ean burning and vents vertically Heat is gener ated by both realistic flames and glowing embers When used without the blower ac cessory the fireplace requires no electricity making it ideal for emergency backup heat PIEZO IGNITOR This fireplace has a piezo ignitor This sys tem requires no matches batteries or other sources to light fireplace VANGUARD B VENT FREESTANDING FIREPLACE PRE INSTALLATION PREPARATION Ay WARNING A qualified ser vice person must install fireplace Follow all local codes On Wall with Vertical Gorner Installation ta Through with Vertical ering Termination Through Ceiling Figure 2 Common Freestanding Fireplace Locations A CAUTION This fireplace cre ates warm air currents These cur rents move heat to wall surfaces next to fireplace Installing fire place next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating fireplace Ceiling where impurities such as to bacco smoke aromatic candles cleaning fluids oil or kerosene E Penni lamps etc in the air exist may a Minimum discolor walls of 1 Clearance lt 42 to Combustibles LOCATION AND SPACE REQUIREMENTS Determine the safest and most efficient lo Z cation for your Vanguard B vent freestand j ing fireplace Make sure that rafters and 36 4 wall studs are not in the way of the venting from system Choose a location where the heat Front output is not aff
30. ected by drafts air condi Back tioning ducts windows or doors Figure 2 Wall oy shows some common locations Read all venting information in this manual Be aware of all restrictions and precautions before Floor me 29 deciding the exact location for your fire place When deciding the location of your fire place follow these rules 1 Do not connect this fireplace to a chim ney flue serving a separate solid fuel burning fireplace or appliance 2 Due to high temperatures do not lo cate this fireplace in high traffic areas or near furniture or draperies 3 Proper clearances must be maintained see Figure 3 and Figure 4 on page 5 4 This stove is a freestanding unit de signed to set directly on the floor If your fireplace is to be installed directly on carpeting vinyl tile or any combus tible material other than wood it must be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the fireplace See Figure 5 page 5 Figure 3 Clearances for Standard Installation 4 105500 PRE INSTALLATION PREPARATION Continued Figure 4 Clearance for Corner Installation 26 25 Figure 5 Freestanding Fireplace Bottom Dimensions 105500 1 Back Stove __ Panel OWNER S MANUAL FREESTANDING
31. ed if spillage is suspected See Checking Gas Connection pages 13 and 14 CAUSES OF SPILLAGE AND CORRECTIVE ACTION Incorrect Vent Sizing If the vent is too small or too short spillage may occur If the vent is too large excessive dilution air may cool flue gases and reduce draft causing spillage The vent cap size should also be checked Check manufacturer s instructions appliance in put rating and appropriate sizing tables Venting Condition Loose joints can affect draft and cause spill age Mashed vent sections and damaged vent caps can restrict flow and cause spill age Examine and replace as needed Obstructions Small animals or birds may get into and block the vent or draft hood outlet Dust lint and foreign objects may obstruct air inlets Remove obstructions and clean open ings Lateral Run Lengthy hoizontal or non vertical runs cause resistance to flow and may reduce draft enough to cause spillage The pitch of lat eral runs can also be a problem lateral runs should be pitched 1 4 rise per foot of hori zontal run from the appliance to the vent Elbows Too many elbows cause excessive restric tion of flow and may result in spillage Usually two 90 turns can be tolerated in a properly sized venting system More than two may cause problems and necessitate changing the system Negative Pressure in the Dwelling An extremely tight house may not supply adequate combustion and venting
32. f the insert Place lava rock on the plate for a decorative appear ance It is not necessary to use all of the lava rock provided Ay WARNING The glass door must be securely in place before running this fireplace Do not run this fireplace if glass is missing or broken Figure 44 Placing Ember Material on Burner VANGUARD B VENT FREESTANDING FIREPLACE OPERATING FIREPLACE FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING A WARNING If you do not fol low these instructions exactly a fire or explosion may result caus ing property damage personal injury or loss of life A This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand When lighting the pilot follow these instructions exactly B BEFORE LIGHTING 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 WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electric switch do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions C Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob Never use tools If the knob will not push in or turn by hand don t try to repair it call a qualified service technician Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion D Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water
33. ied ser vice person should install venting system The installer must follow these safety rules e Wear gloves and safety glasses for pro tection e Use extreme caution when using ladders or when on roof tops e Be aware of electrical wiring locations in walls and ceilings The following actions will void the war ranty on your venting system e Installation of any damaged venting component e Unauthorized modification of the vent ing system e Installation of any component part not manufactured or approved by DESA International e Installation other than as instructed by these instructions Your fireplace is approved for use with any listed gas vent A listed gas vent is a factory made and listed system designed and in stalled exclusively for removing products of combustion excess air and dilution air resulting from burning fuel gas Metal vents the most common type of vent employ double wall construction enclosing an insu lating air space This air space both helps keep flue gases warm and reduce heat trans ferred to nearby combustibles This appli ance is equipped with a safety control sys tem designed to protect against improper venting of combustion products It is very important that the venting system maintain its balance between the combus tion air intake and the flue gas exhaust Certain limitations apply to vent configura tions and must be strictly followed Ay WARNING This gas fireplace and ve
34. inued VANGUARD B VENT FREESTANDING FIREPLACE TROUBLESHOOTING Continued A WARNING If you smell gas e Shut off gas supply Do not try to light any appliance e 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 s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department IMPORTANT Operating fireplace where impurities in air exist may create odors Cleaning supplies paint paint remover cigarette smoke cements and glues new carpet or textiles etc create fumes These fumes may mix with combustion air and create odors These odors will disappear over time OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Fireplace produces unwanted odors 1 Gas leak See Warning statement 1 Locate and correct all leaks see Check above ing Gas Connections page 13 Fireplace shuts off in use 1 High or gusting winds 1 Fireplace has been tested for up to 40mph winds However extreme con ditions may occur See Lighting Instruc tions on page 18 2 Low line pressure 2 Contact local propane LP or natural gas Pilot is partially clogged Inner vent pipe leaking exhaust gasses into system Glass too loose and air tight gasket leaks in corners after usage Bad thermopile Improper vent cap installation company Clean pilot see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 21
35. ions to ter minals on blower motor and thermal switch where applicable are securely attached and that the screw retaining the green ground wire is tight 3 Place speed control on left inside of rear cover and push the plastic control shaft through opening see Figure 16 4 While supporting speed control secure control shaft with lock nut by pushing and turning lock nut with pliers clockwise until tight against the side of rear cover Place control knob provided onto shaft see Figure 16 5 Plug in blower power cord 6 Check to make sure that the power cord is completely clear of the blower wheel and that there are no other foreign ob jects in blower wheel Turn blower on and check for operation Turn blower off by rotating knob fully counterclock wise before continuing Blower Control Control Knob Shaft Lock Nut BSS E Say Black White Wire ire Wi Blue Wire Green Ground Wire A WARNING Never touch the blower wheel while in operation 7 Peel off the backing paper and stick the supplied wiring diagram decal on the inside of rear cover on right side oppo site control A WARNING Failure to position the parts in accordance with sup plied diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may resultin dam age or personal injury 8 Connect or reconnect gas supply to fire place per Connecting Fireplace to Gas Supp
36. ly 105500 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued Approved Flexible Gas Line 3 Minimum i i OWNER S MANUAL A G A Design Certified Manual Shutoff Valve with 1 8 NPT Tap Natural From Gas Meter 5 W C to 10 5 W C Pressure LP From External Regulator 11 W C to ww W C Pressure Cap Pipe Nipple Tee Joint Sediment Trap Drip Leg The A G A design certified manual shutoff valve may be supplied with the appliance or you can purchase it from your dealer Figure 26 Gas Connection CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY Installation Items Needed e 5 16 hex socket wrench or nut driver e sealant resistant to propane LP gas not provided 1 Open lower door panel 2 Route flexible gas line provided by installer from manual shutoff valve to fireplace Route flexible gas supply line through slot in stove bottom and attach to valve To Fireplace Flexible Gas Line from Fireplace Gas Valve Provided with Fireplace Flexible Gas Line from Manual Shutoff Valve Provided by Installer Attach a 45 flare union gas connector to flexible gas line from gas supply see Figure 27 Connect flare union to flex ible gas line attached to gas regulator of fireplace see Figure 27 4 Check all gas connections for leaks See Checking Gas Connections To Gas Supply Natural To External Regulator Propane LP Figure 27 Attaching Flexible Gas Lines Together 105
37. ly on page 13 of this manual Ay WARNING A qualified ser vice person must connect fire place to gas supply Follow all local codes Speed Control Power Cord Mounting Screws lt 7 Included in Hardware Pack 2D Ze Wiring Diagram eA Decal i 2 ae Rear Cover Figure 16 Installing Optional Blower Accessory Thermostat Model DA3610T Shown Continued VANGUARD B VENT FREESTANDING FIREPLACE FREESTANDING FIREPLACE ASSEMBLY Continued INSTALLING REAR COVER 1 Lift rear panel over vent pipe connec tion on firebox Rear cover will rest on the bottom ledge of the stove body 2 Using screws provided attach rear cover to back of stove body See Fig ure 17 IMPORTANT This rear cover must be securely in place before venting pipes are installed Figure 17 Installing Rear Cover VENTING INSTALLATION AX WARNING Read all instruc tions completely and thoroughly before attempting installation Failure to do so could result in serious injury property damage or loss of life Operation of im properly installed and maintained venting system could result in serious injury property damage or loss of life NOTICE Failure to follow these instructions will void the warranty a Firebox Installed In Cast Iron Stove Body INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS Consult local building codes before begin ning the installation Only a qualif
38. n above 4500 feet in Canada check with local authorities For assistance with any high altitude instal lation contact DESA International s Tech nical Service Department at 1 800 DESA LOG 1 800 337 2564 105500 OWNER S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING VENTING PROBLEMS Most venting problems are caused by incor rect vent sizing improper installation or inadequate air supply A preliminary check for a field problem might include e Using a draft meter to determine if vent ing system draft meets manufacturer s specifications e Checking the vent sizing according to manufacturer s specifications appliance input and venting configuration e Examining the entire venting system for faults such as disconnected joints for damaged vent sections e Making sure vent and air openings are not obstructed If these procedures do not reveal the source of the problem troubleshooting may include attention to common venting problems FLUE GAS SPILLAGE Spillage occurs when flue gases cannot exit the vent system and back up into the dwell ing A primary symptom of appliances equipped with a Vent Safety Shutoff System flue spill switch is unexplained appliance shutoffs Other symptoms of flue gas spillage at the draft hood include condensation on walls and windows and or noticeable odors Spillage may also result in the release of carbon monoxide acolorless odorless highly toxic gas A simple spillage test can be con duct
39. ntassembly must be vented directly to the outside The venting system must NEVER be attached to a chimney serving a separate solid fuel burning appliance 105500 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued TYPE B VENT INSTALLATION Listed B 0 or Greater Before beginning installation be sure that the overall height and gas vent size conform to building code requirements Gas vents ex tending through pitched roofs can extend a minimum height of at least 600 mm 2 higher than any obstruction within 3m 10 Gas vents extending through flat roofs are required to extend at least 600 mm 2 above the roof and at least 600 mm 2 higher than any portion of the building or adjoining build ing within 3m 10 of the gas vent e Venting instruction contained in this manual may or may not appy to your area Consult your local authority for re quirement in your area e Where the gas vent extends through ac cessible spaces it should be enclosed to avoid personal contact and damage En closure walls should have a fire rating equal to or greater than the floors through which the gas vent passes except in single or two family dwellings Situate the gas vent in the structure so that it can be installed without cutting joists sills plates or major load bearing partitions or members It is also impor tant to locate the base of the gas vent as near as possible to the heating appliance e This heater must be properly connected
40. onto the rear and front logs Make sure it is seated properly into the notch on the front log and over the raised triangular portion of the rear log as shown in Figure 42 Place log 4 small log onto the front left part of the grate making sure the notches fits over the prong of the grate See Figure 43 Figure 40 Installing Log No 1 105500 OWNER S MANUAL Figure 41 Installing Log No 2 Figure 42 Installing Log No 3 Figure 43 Installing Log No 4 Lava rock may be placed along sides and front inside firebox bottom This may not be visible when you have re placed the front of the stove It is not necessary to use all of the lava rock provided NOTICE Do not put lava rock on burner or under burner Placing lava rock on burner could cause performance problems Pull ember material apart into pieces no larger than a dime Place these pieces loosely and sparingly directly onto the exposed section of the front burner and along the space between the burner and grate prongs see Figure 44 This will create the glowing ember ap pearance as the flame touches the em ber material Do not block air slots by using too much ember material in one area It is not necessary to use all of the ember material provided Replace the glass door and stove front See Removing Replacing Glass Door page 16 Place lava rock plate in space between the front of the cast iron stove and the glass front o
41. oved cracked or broken This heater must be properly connected to a vent system This heater is equipped with a vent safety shutoff system 105500 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION OWNER S MANUAL Cast Iron Stove Body Log Set EO ON OFF Switch Rear Cover Draft Hood Relief Opening a Pilot Assy Blower with Adjustment Optional Installation Glowing Embers ye yy Control Valve Piezo Ignitor Cast Iron Stove Body Glass Door Assy Lava Rock Lava Rock Plate Grate Assembly Figure 1 Vanguard B Vent Freestanding Fireplace Shown Installed in Approved Vanguard Cast Iron Stove Body Models SCIVF Series and PSCIVF Series Only 105500 LOCAL CODES Install and use fireplace with care Follow all local codes In the absence to local codes use the current National Fuel Gas Code ANS Z223 1 also known as NFPA 54 USA or the current CAN CGA B149 1 or 2 Installation Codes Canada Available from American National Standards Institute Inc 1430 Broadway New York NY 10018 National Fire Protection Association Inc Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 PRODUCT FEATURES OPERATION This B vent freestanding fireplace is cl
42. peration To turn the fireplace off adjust thermo stat to the lowest setting and turn the gas control knob back to PILOT The pilot will remain lit IMPORTANT To turn the pilot off turn the control knob on the heater to the OFF position INSPECTING BURNERS Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often PILOT ASSEMBLY The pilot assembly is factory preset for the proper flame height Alterations may have occurred during shipping and handling Call a qualified service person to readjust the pilot if necessary The height of the thermopile must be 3 8 to 1 2 above the pilot flame as shown in Figure 49 The flame from the pilot burner must extend beyond the thermopile If your pilot assembly does not meet these requirements e turn fireplace off see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 18 e see Troubleshooting pages 22 through 24 Thermopile s to 1 2 Pilot Burner Piezo Ignitor Figure 49 Pilot Assembly 20 BURNER FLAME PATTERN Burner flames will be steady not lifting or floating Flame patterns will be different from unit to unit and will vary depending on installation type and weather conditions If the vent configuration is installed incor rectly the flames will lift or ghost This can be dangerous Inspect the flames after installation to ensure proper installation and performance Figure 50 shows a typical flame pattern If burner flame pattern differs from that
43. peration until air is removed 5 Contact local propane LP gas company WN 6 Clean pilot see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 21 or replace pilot assembly 7 Replace gas control Pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released 1 Control knob not fully pressed in 2 Control knob not pressed in long enough W Manual shutoff valve not fully open 4 Control valve damaged www desatech com 22 1 Press in control knob fully 2 After pilot lights keep control knob pressed in 30 seconds 3 Fully open manual shut off valve 4 Replace control valve 105500 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM OWNER S MANUAL POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Burner does not light after pilot is lit 1 Burner orifice clogged 2 Inlet gas pressure is too low 3 Thermopile leads disconnected or im properly connected 4 Thermopile is defective 1 Clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance page 21 or replace burner orifice 2 Contact local propane LP or natural gas company 3 Reconnect leads see Wiring Diagram page 25 4 Replace thermopile Delayed ignition burner 1 Manifold pressure is too low 2 Burner porting or orifice clogged 1 Contact local propane LP or natural gas company 2 Clean burner see Cleaning and Main tenance page 21 or replace burner orifice Burner backfiring during combustion 1 Burner orifice is clogged or damaged 2 Damaged burner 3 Gas
44. r four 4 years from the date of first purchase provided that the product has been properly installed operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable instructions To make a claim under this warranty the Bill of Sale or cancelled check must be presented This warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser This warranty covers the cost of part s required to restore this heater to proper operating condition and an allowance for labor when provided by a DESA Authorized Service Center Warranty part s MUST be obtained through authorized dealers of this product and or DESA International who will provide original factory replacement parts Failure to use original factory replacement parts voids this warranty The heater MUST be installed by a qualified installer in accordance with all local codes and instructions furnished with the unit This warranty does not apply to parts that are not in original condition because of normal wear and tear or parts that fail or become damaged as a result of misuse accidents lack of proper maintenance or defects caused by improper installation Travel diagnostic cost labor transportation and any and all such other costs related to repairing a defective heater will be the responsibility of the owner TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY THELAW OF THE JURISDICTION THAT GOVERNS THE SALE OF THE PRODUCT THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ANY AND ALL OTHER EXPRESSED WARRANTIES AND LIMITS THE DURA TION OF ANY AN
45. regulator defective 1 Clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance page 21 or replace burner orifice 2 Replace damaged burner 3 Replace gas control Slight smoke or odor during initial operation 1 Residues from manufacturing processes and logs curing 1 Problem will stop after a few hours of operation Heater produces a whistling noise when burner is lit 1 Turning control knob to HI position when burner is cold 2 Air in gas line 3 Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice 1 Turn control knob to LO position and let warm up for a minute 2 Operate burner until air is removed from line Have gas line checked by local pro pane LP or natural gas company 3 Clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance page 21 or replace burner orifice Glass soots 1 Flame impingement on logs 2 Debris around burner air mixer 1 Adjust the log set so that the flame does not excessively impinge on it 2 Inspect the opening at the base of the burner to see that it is NOT packed with any type of material Fireplace produces a clicking ticking noise just after burners are lit or shut off 1 Metal expanding while heating or con tracting while cooling 1 This is common If noise is excessive contact qualified service person Remote does not function 105500 1 Battery is not installed or battery power is low www desatech com 23 1 Replace 9 volt batteries in receiver and remote control Cont
46. rials should be determined e Condition size height and termination of the chimney to be relined must be de termined No substitution of components should be made Joints and connectors should be made according to manufacturer s instructions NOTICE Consult the authority having jurisdiction in your area regarding listed chimney liner venting applications A WARNING Operation of im properly installed and maintained venting system could result in serious injury property damage or loss of life T Figure 24 Typical Straight Installation with Listed Chimney Liner 105500 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATION Your Vanguard B vent freestanding fireplace heater has been AGA tested and approved for elevations from 0 2000 feet and CGA certi fied for elevations from 0 4500 feet When installing this fireplace at an eleva tion above 2000 feet in the USA you may need to decrease the input rating by chang ing the existing burner orifice to a smaller size Reduce input 4 for each 1000 feet above sea level Check with your local gas company for proper orifice size identifica tion and proper orifice for your location When installing this fireplace at an eleva tio
47. s 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 This fireplace reaches high tempera tures Keep children and adults away from hot surfaces to avoid burns or clothing ignition Fireplace will remain hot for a time after shut down Allow surfaces to cool before touching Carefully supervise young children when they are in the room with fireplace Do not modify this fireplace under any circumstances Any parts removed for servicing must be replaced prior to op erating fireplace Turn fireplace off and let cool before servicing installing or repairing Only a qualified service person should in stall service or repair this fireplace Have fireplace inspected annually by a qualified service person You must keep control compartments burners and circulating air passages clean More frequent cleaning may be needed due to excessive lint and dust from carpeting bedding material pet hair etc Turn off the gas valve and pi lot light before cleaning fireplace 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Have venting system inspected annu ally by a qualified service person If needed have venting system cleaned or repaired See Cleaning and Mainte nance page 21 Keep the area around your fireplace clear of combustible materials gaso line and other flammable
48. t off gas supply and disconnect heater from gas sup ply Contact a qualified service person to do this Attaching Thermal Switch to DA3610T Thermostatically Controlled Blower When installing the DA3610T thermostati cally controlled blower accessory you must first secure the thermal switch to the blower 1 Remove the two hex head screws on the blower assembly as shown in Figure 15 2 Place the green wire between the bot tom hole on the thermal switch bracket and the bottom hole on the blower as sembly Insert one of the hex screws into all three pieces and tighten 3 Insert the top screw through the ther mal switch bracket and into the blower assembly Tighten screw 4 Connect the blue wire on the blower assembly to the right side of the ther mal switch 5 Connect the black wire to the left side of the thermal switch Black Wire Wire Thermal Switch with Bracket Blue Wire Hex Head Screws Figure 15 Attaching Thermal Switch to DA3610T Thermostatically Controlled Blower Accessory 105500 OWNER S MANUAL Installing GA3700 DA3610T Blowers 1 Align the holes in the top mounting tabs of blower with holes in wall of rear cover see Figure 16 Using the 4 screws provided mount blower and tighten screws securely Note For DA3610T make sure the ther mal switch has been properly installed to fit against the back of the firebox 2 Make sure all wire connect
49. ting see Figure 21 Manufacturer s clearances must also be maintained Consult the authority having jurisdiction in your area regarding venting through side wall Figure 19 Vertical Venting Through Ceiling Using Two 90 Elbows itis HEEE KA K i HHH Figure 20 Vertical Venting Configuration Through Chimbey MATIN Figure 21 Venting Through a Side Wall Continued VANGUARD B VENT FREESTANDING FIREPLACE VENTING INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING VENT SYSTEM IN A CHASE A chase is a vertical box like structure built to enclose venting that runs along the out side of a building A chase is not required for such venting NOTICE Treatment of firestops and construction of the chase may vary from building type to building type These instructions are not substitutes for the re quirements of local building codes You must follow all local building codes Note When installing in a chase you should insulate the chase as you would the outside walls of your home This is especially im portant in cold climates Minimum clear ance between vent pipes and combustible materials such as insul
50. to a venting system This heater is equipped with a vent safety shutoff system e Use only vents labeled FOR EXTE RIOR USE above the roofline e Consult the authority having jurisdiction to select the correct gas vent diameter Avoid using a larger than necessary diameter 105500 OWNER S MANUAL Round Top _ Storm Collar Flashing oe Roof Suport 25mm 1 Clearance to Combustible Firestop Material Spacer ba N si Enclosure Keep Electrical Wall Wires and Building Gas Vent Insulation Away Length j from Gas Vent and Out of the Required Support Air Space Plate L Ne zN ki ci Adjustable 25mm 1 Length Clearance to Combustibles Figure 18 Typical B Vent Installation INSTALLATION OF LISTED B 1 VENT AAWARNING Installation should only be made by qualified per sons who are familiar with the safety procedures required for the installation of the product who are equipped with the proper tools and testing instruments and who have achieved proper certification of licensing Instal lations made by unqualified per sons can result in the risk of in jury or electrical shock which can be serious or even fatal Figure 19 20 and 21 show other options for the gas vent When venting through a side wall your vent pipe must have the proper temperature ra
51. to Appliance page 18 Figure 30 Checking Gas Joints for Natural Gas Freestanding Fireplace 14 105500 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING OPTIONAL WALL MOUNTED THERMOSTAT GWMT1 A WARNING Installation must be done by a qualified installer familiar with low voltage wiring procedures A WARNING Do not connect this thermostat to any electrical source Electrical shock and or fire hazard will occur 1 Open lower door panel The valve is attached to the underside of the fire box assembly 2 Disconnect from the valve the wires running from the ON OFF switch 3 Connect one terminal of the wire for the wall thermostat to the THTP termi nal on the valve Connect remaining wire terminal to the TH terminal on the valve Make sure that the wire termi nals are in the positions on the unit as pictured in Figure 31 If wires are not connected as shown the thermostat will not work 4 Route the wire to a convenient loca tion to mount your thermostat no out side wall IMPORTANT The wire must not exceed 25 feet in length The thermostat should be mounted 54 above the floor in a location where there is good air circulation Avoid heat sources such as lamps direct sun light fireplace or heat and air condi tioning ducts To Control Switch or Optional Accessory Figure 31 Control Valve Terminals 105500 OWNER S MANUAL Gently remove the cover of the ther
52. ttings the heater will run more IMPORTANT This remote control has been specially engineered to take an air temperature sample every 5 5 minutes in auto mode It will not re spond immediately to the tempera ture setting being turned up or down IMPORTANT The hand held remote control unit must be near the heater but not extremely close to it The thermostat on the hand held remote control unit will heat up too quickly and turn the heater off Use the STATUS button on the hand held remote control unit to see the operation mode being used and the temperature setting selected A red light will come on beside the opera tion mode being used To turn the burners off when operat ing in the manual mode press the OFF button If operating in the auto mode press the MAN button then press the OFF button The pilot will remain lit IMPORTANT To turn the pilot off manually turn the control knob on the heater to the OFF position Increases Room Temperature Setting gt 0 A o o zlo 10 Decreases Room Eme Temperature er Turns Burners On and Off Shows Current Operation Mode Figure 48 Hand Held Thermostat Remote Control Unit Selections GHRCT Only 19 Continued VANGUARD B VENT FREESTANDING FIREPLACE OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued OPERATING OPTIONAL GWMT1 WALL MOUNTED THERMOSTAT A WARNING Do not connect the thermostat to a power source Electrical shock and or a fire ha
53. ualified installer service department agency or the gas supplier This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket manufactured mobile home where not prohibited by state or local codes Aftermarket Completion of sale not for purpose of resale from the manufacturer Save this manual for future reference VANGUARD B VENT FREESTANDING FIREPLACE SAFETY INFORMATION A WARNINGS IMPORTANT Read this owner s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble oper ate or service this fireplace Im proper use of this fireplace can cause serious injury or death from burns fire explosions electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning AX DANGER Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death This fireplace is a vented product This fireplace will not produce any gas leakage into your home if properly installed This fireplace must be properly installed by a qualified service person The glass door must be properly seated and sealed If this unit is not properly installed by a qualified service person with glass door properly seated and sealed gas leakage can occur Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu with headaches dizziness or nausea If you have these signs the fireplace may not have been installed properly Get fresh air at once Have fireplace inspected and ser viced by a qualified service person Some people are more affe
54. vapor and liquids Do not run fireplace where these are used or stored Do not place items such as clothing or decorations on or around fireplace Do not use this fireplace to cook food or burn paper or other objects Never place anything on top of free standing fireplace Do not use any solid fuels wood coal paper cardboard etc in this fireplace Use only the gas type indicated on fire place nameplate This appliance when installed must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or in the absence of local codes with the National Electri cal Code ANS NFPA 70 or the Cana dian Electrical Code CSA C22 1 Do not obstruct the flow of combus tion and ventilation air in any way Pro vide adequate clearances around air Openings into the combustion chamber along with adequate accessibility clear ance for servicing and proper operation Do not install fireplace directly on car peting vinyl tile or any combustible material other than wood The fireplace must set on a metal or wood panel ex tending the full width and depth of the fireplace Do not use fireplace if any part has been exposed to or under water Immediately call a qualified service person to ar range for replacement of the unit Do not operate fireplace if any log is broken Do not use a blower insert heat ex changer insert or other accessory not approved for use with this fireplace Do not operate fireplace with glass door rem
55. z ard will occur Light the fireplace as instructed in Light ing Instructions on page 18 Set wall ther mostat to desired temperature This thermostat has been electronically calibrated at the factory and requires no adjustment or leveling OPERATING OPTIONAL BLOWER ACCESSORY Locate the blower controls by opening the lower louver panel on the fireplace Blower controls are located on the left side of the switch bracket to the left just inside the louver panel Both the GA3700 manual blower and the DA3610T thermostatically controlled blower have an ON setting and an OFF setting The blower will only run when the switch is in the ON position In the OFF position the blower will not operate Note for DA3610T Only If you are using DA3610T blower with optional themostat wall mount or remote con trol for the fireplace your fireplace and blower will not turn on and off at the same time The fireplace may run for several minutes before the blower turns on After the heater modulates to the pilot position the blower will continue to run The blower will shut off after the firebox temperature decreases The blower helps distribute heated air from the fireplace Periodically check the louvers of the firebox and remove any dust dirt or other obstructions that will hinder the flow of air Upon installation the thermostat must be allowed to stabilize at room tempera ture for a minimum of 30 minutes for proper o

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