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CAST IRON STOVE AND DIRECT-VENT
(FREESTANDING FIREPLACE HEATER)
BURNER SYSTEM
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
NATURAL GAS BURNER SYSTEM MODEL SDVBN(A)
PROPANE/LP GAS BURNER SYSTEM MODEL SDVBP(A)
REMOTE READY
IMPORTANT: This direct-vent burner system must be installed into approved Vanguard cast
iron stove bodies, models SCIVF series and PSCIVF series ONLY. See page 3 of this manual.
WARNING: Improper installation,
adjustment,alteration,service,or
maintenance can cause injury or
property damage. Refer to this
manualforcorrectinstallationand
operational procedures. For as-
sistanceoradditionalinformation
consult a qualified installer, ser-
vice agency, or the gas supplier.
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not
followedexactly, afireorexplosionmayresultcaus-
ing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
— Installationandservicemust
be performed by a qualified in-
staller, service agency, or the
gas supplier.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch
• Do not use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s in-
structions.
—
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,unlessacertifiedkitisused.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the
fire department.
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.
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PRODUCT
LOCAL CODES
Installandusestoveandburnersystemwith
care. Follow all local codes. In the absence
to local codes, use the current National Fuel
Gas Code ANS Z223.1, also known as
NFPA54*(USA)orthecurrentCAN/CGA-
B149[.1or.2] InstallationCodes(Canada).
IDENTIFICATION
Cast Iron
Stove Body
*Available from:
American National Standards Institute, Inc.
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
Batterymarch Park
Log Set
Quincy, MA 02269
PRODUCT
FEATURES
OPERATION
ON
OFF
AUTO
This cast iron stove with burner system is
clean burning and vents easily through out-
side walls or vertically using outside air for
combustion. Heat is generated by both real-
istic flames and glowing embers. When
usedwithoutthebloweraccessory,thestove
with burner system requires no electricity
making it ideal for emergency backup heat.
ON/OFF
Switch
Control Valve
Piezo Ignitor
PIEZO IGNITOR
Cast Iron
Stove Body
This burner system has a piezo ignitor. This
system requires no matches, batteries, or
other sources to light burner system.
Vent
Opening
GLOSSARY OF
TERMS
Rear Cover
Burner
Chase - A box-like enclosure to protect
venting from the elements when the venting
run is on the outside of a structure.
Pilot Assy
Glass Door
Assy
Blower with
Adjustment
(Optional
Mastic -Apliablesealentforusearoundthe
vent terminal.
Lava Rock
SnorkelTermination -Aboxthatraisesthe
horizontal termination above ground level
clearances.
Installation)
Lava Rock
Plate
Vent Terminal - Mounted on an outside
wallorrooftoseparatetheinletandoutletof
the vent system and protect it from weather.
Glowing Embers
Vinyl Siding Standoff - A metal box that
separates the vent cap from vinyl siding.
Grate Assembly
WallThimble/Firestop-Ametalplateused
tosecuretheventpipewhenitpassesthrough
a wall or ceiling.
Figure1-VanguardDirect-VentBurnerSystemShownInstalledinApprovedVanguard
Cast Iron Stove Body Models SCIVF Series and PSCIVF Series Only
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On Wall with
PRE-INSTALLATION
Horizontal Termination
PREPARATION
WARNING: A qualified ser-
vice person must install stove
and burner system. Follow all lo-
cal codes.
CAUTION: This stove creates
warmaircurrents.Thesecurrents
On Wall with Vertical
Termination Through
Ceiling
Corner Installation
move heat to wall surfaces next
to stove. Installing stove next to
vinyl or cloth wall coverings or
operatingstovewhereimpurities
(such as tobacco smoke, aro-
matic candles, cleaning fluids,
oil or kerosene lamps, etc.) in the
air exist, may discolor walls.
Figure 2 - Common Stove Locations
Ceiling
Must contain
a minimum
of 1" clearance
to combustibles
LOCATION AND SPACE
REQUIREMENTS
42"
Determine the safest and most efficient loca-
tionforyourVanguardcastironstove.Make
sure that rafters and wall studs are not in the
wayoftheventingsystem. Choosealocation
where the heat output is not affected by
drafts, air conditioning ducts, windows, or
doors. Figure 2 shows some common loca-
tions. Read all venting information in this
manual. Be aware of all restrictions and pre-
cautions before deciding the exact location
for your stove.
36"
from
Front
4"
Back
Wall
Floor
When deciding the location of your stove,
follow these rules:
29"
1. Do not connect this stove and burner
system to a chimney flue serving a
separate solid-fuel burning fireplace or
appliance.
4"
2. Due to high temperatures, do not lo-
cate this stove in high traffic areas or
near furniture or draperies.
3. Proper clearances must be maintained,
see Figure 3 and Figure 4 on page 5.
6"
4. This stove is a freestanding unit de-
signed to set directly on the floor. If
your stove is to be installed directly on
carpeting, vinyl tile, or any combustible
material other than wood, it must be
installed on a metal or wood panel ex-
tending the full width and depth of the
stove. See Figure 5, page 5.
Front
Figure 3 - Clearances for Standard Installation
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6. Carefully lay stove body on back to attach
PRE-INSTALLATION CAST IRON STOVE
bottom components to stove body (see
Figure 7). Rest stove on drop cloth or blan-
ket to avoid scratching stove edges.
PREPARATION
AND DIRECT-VENT
BURNER SYSTEM
ASSEMBLY
Continued
7. Remove remaining pallet wood at-
tached to bottom of stove body (see
Figure 8). Use an adjustable wrench to
remove bolts.
STOVE BODY ASSEMBLY
Pallet
Wood
1. Lift off corrugated box enclosing stove
body crating.
Bolt
Front
2. 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.
4"
4"
3. Remove plastic bag from stove body.
4. 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.
Pallet Wood
Bottom Of
Stove Unit
Figure4-ClearanceforCornerInstallation
Figure 8 - Removing Pallet Wood From
The Bottom of The Stove
26 1/4"
Front
5. Remove all contents from inside stove
cavity. Contents include:
Door Catch Bolt
With Adjustable
(1) - Stove bottom
(4) - Legs with leg leveler bolts
(1) - Bottom door
(1) - Top grate
(1) - Hardware kit bag with fasteners
Door Hinge Step
Hex Nuts Hole
Bolt Hole
Leg
Hole
Leg
Hole
Front
26 1/8"
Stove
Bottom
Hole
Bolt
Product
Identification
Label
Figure 5 - Stove With Burner System
Bottom Dimensions
Leg Hole
Bottom Of
Stove Unit
Back
Stove
Panel
Figure 9 - Locating Threaded Holes for
StoveBottom,Legs,andDoorAttachment
Figure 6 - Removing Back Panel
Top of Stove Unit
Front of
Stove Unit
Front of
Stove
Unit
Top of
Stove
Unit
Pallet
Drop
Cloth/
Blanket
Wood
Bolted to
Bottom of
Stove
Body
Figure 7 - Laying Down Stove On Side
Continued
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10. Attach stove door by inserting step bolt
CAST IRON STOVE
Bolt Stop
through door hinge pivot hole and into
threaded hole in stove body (see Figure
12 and Figure 9 on page 5). Use an ad-
justable wrench or a 12mm socket to fas-
ten step bolt. Tighten step bolt until snug.
Make sure door moves freely.
AND DIRECT-VENT
BURNER SYSTEM
Adjusting Nut
Catch Bolt
Door Claw
Door
ASSEMBLY
Continued
11. Install door catch bolt (M8 x 1.25-55mm
with two M8 hex nuts) into threaded hole
on stove body (see Figure 9, page 5).
Use an adjustable wrench or a 12mm
socket. The catch bolt has two hex nuts
attached to it (see Figure 13). The top
nut is a bolt stop and the bottom nut is
for door leveling adjustment.
8. 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 Figure10 and Figure 9
on page 5). Use an adjustable wrench
or a 12mm socket.
Figure 13 - Catch Bolt and Door Claw
Orientation
INSTALLING DIRECT-VENT
BURNER SYSTEM INTO
STOVE BODY
1. Carefully lift burner system and place
into stove body from the rear of stove.
9. 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 11 and Figure 9
on page 5). Use an adjustable wrench
or a 10mm socket.
12. Check general catch bolt alignment
with door claw. Make final adjustment
and door leveling after stove is in nor-
mal standing position.
2. Using screws provided, attach burner
system to back of stove.
13. Carefully lift stove back up on its four
attached legs.
14. Set top grate into stove top.
Screw
Burner
System
Stove
Door
Cast Iron
Stove Body
Threaded
Hole
L
O
H
I
Door
OFF
I
L
O
T
ON
Hinge
Washers
Bolt
Bottom Of
Stove Unit
Leg
Figure 10 - Attaching Stove Legs
Step
Bolt
Washers
Bolt
Shoulder
Stove Bottom
Figure 12 - Attaching Stove Door
Figure 14 - Installing Burner System Into
Cast Iron Stove Body
Bolt
Bottom Of
Stove Unit
Stove Bottom
Figure 11 - Attaching Stove Bottom
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jects in blower wheel. Turn blower on
and check for operation. Turn blower
off by rotating knob fully counterclock-
wise before continuing.
Installing GA3700/DA3610T
Blowers
CAST IRON STOVE
AND DIRECT-VENT
BURNER SYSTEM
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.
WARNING: Never touch the
blower wheel while in operation.
ASSEMBLY
Continued
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.
INSTALLING OPTIONAL
BLOWER ACCESSORY
Note: For DA3610T, make sure the
thermal switch has been properly in-
stalled to fit against the back of the
burner system.
NOTICE: If installing blower in an
existingstoveburnersystemwith
gas connections, shut off gas
supply and disconnect stove
burner system from gas supply.
Contact a qualified service per-
son to do this.
2. Make sure all wire connections 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.
WARNING: Failure to position
the parts in accordance with sup-
plied diagrams or failure to use
only parts specifically approved
with this stove and burner sys-
tem may result in damage or per-
sonal injury.
3. Place speed control on left inside of rear
cover and push the plastic control shaft
through opening (see Figure 16).
Attaching Thermal Switch to
DA3610T Thermostatically-
Controlled Blower
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).
8. Connect or reconnect gas supply to
stove/burner system per Connecting
Stove/Burner System to Gas Supply on
page 19 of this manual.
When installing the DA3610T thermostati-
cally-controlledbloweraccessory,youmust
firstsecurethethermalswitchtotheblower.
1. Remove the two hex head screws on the
blower assembly as shown in Figure 15.
WARNING: A qualified ser-
vicepersonmustconnectburner
system to gas supply. Follow all
local codes.
5. Plug in blower power cord.
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.
6. Check to make sure that the power cord
is completely clear of the blower wheel
and that there are no other foreign ob-
3. Insert the top screw through the ther-
mal switch bracket and into the blower
assembly. Tighten screw.
Speed Control
Control Shaft
Blower
Control Knob
Lock Nut
4. Connect the blue wire on the blower
assembly to the right side of the ther-
mal switch.
Power Cord
Mounting Screws
(Included in
Hardware Pack)
5. Connect the black wire to the left side
of the thermal switch.
Black
Wire
White Wire
Black
Wire
Blower
Assembly
Wiring
Diagram
Decal
White
Wire
Thermal
Green
Switch
Wire
with
Bracket
Blue Wire
Hex Head
Rear Cover
Green
Ground
Wire
Screws
Blue
Wire
Blower
Figure 15 - Attaching Thermal Switch to
DA3610T Thermostatically-Controlled
Blower Accessory
Figure16-InstallingOptionalBlowerAccessory(ThermostatModelDA3610TShown)
Continued
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CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM
• Do not recess venting terminals into a
CAST IRON STOVE GENERAL VENTING
wall or siding.
These models are approved for use with
AND DIRECT-VENT
• Install horizontal venting with a 1/4"
rise for every 12" of run toward the
termination.
5
Simpson Dura-Vent 6 /8" direct-vent pipe
components and terminations as well as both
flex and rigid Vanguard vent components.
BURNER SYSTEM
ASSEMBLY
• You may paint the vent terminal with
450ºF (232ºC) heat-resistant paint to co-
ordinate with the exterior finish.
Your stove with burner system is approved
to be vented either through the side wall, or
vertically using the following guidelines:
Continued
INSTALLING REAR COVER
• There must not be any obstruction such
as bushes, garden sheds, fences, decks,
or utility buildings within 24" from the
front of the termination cap.
1. Lift rear panel over vent pipe connec-
tion on burner system. Rear cover will
rest on the bottom ledge of the stove
body.
• Only use Vanguard or Simpson Dura-
Vent GS venting components or kits spe-
cifically approved for this stove and
burner system.
• Do not locate termination cap where ex-
cessive snow or ice build up may occur.
Be sure to clear vent termination area af-
ter snow falls to prevent accidental block-
age of venting system. When using snow
blowers, do not direct snow towards vent
termination area.
2. Using screws provided, attach rear cover
to back of stove body. See Figure 17.
• Minimum clearance between vent pipes
and combustible materials is 1" (25 mm),
except where stated otherwise.
IMPORTANT: This rear cover must be
securely in place before venting pipes
are installed.
• You must maintain minimum wall and
ceiling clearances shown in Figures 3 and
4, page 4.
Rear
Cover
LOCATION OF VENT
TERMINATION
When locating vent termination, it is impor-
tant to observe the minimum clearances
shown in Figure 18, page 9.
Screw
*Check with local codes or with the current
CAN/CGAB149[.1or.2]InstallationCodes
for Canada or the USA Installations follow
the current National Fuel Gas Code, ANS
Z223.1, also known as NFPA 54.
Burner System
Installed In Cast
Iron Stove Body
Figure 17 - Installing Rear Cover
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GENERAL VENTING Continued
N
N
D
H
E
V
B
L
C
I
B
Fixed
Openable
Fixed
V
V
Closed
Closed
Openable
G
B
F
V
V
G
J
V
A
X
B
B
G
M
V
A
V
X
K
TERMINATION CAP
G
GAS METER
RESTRICTED AREA
(TERMINATION PROHIBITED)
AIR SUPPLY INLET
V
X
A = clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or balcony
[*12 inches (305mm) minimum]
I
= clearance to service regulator vent outlet [*72 inches (1829mm)
minimum]
B = clearance to window or door that may be opened
[12 inches (305mm) minimum]
J = clearance to non-mechanical air supply inlet to building or the
combustion air inlet to any other fireplace [*12 inches (305mm)
minimum]
K = clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet [*72 inches (1829mm)
minimum]
L = † clearance above paved side-walk or a paved driveway located on
public property [*84 inches (2133mm) minimum]
M = clearance under veranda, porch, deck [*12 inches (305mm) minimum ‡]
N = clearance above a roof shall extend a minimum of 24 inches (610mm)
above the highest point when it passes through the roof surface and
any other obstruction within a horizontal distance of 18 inches (457mm)
C = clearance to permanently closed window [minimum 12 inches
(305mm) recommended to prevent condensation on window]
D = vertical clearance to ventilated soffit located above the terminal
within a horizontal distance of 24 inches (610mm) from the
center-line of the terminal [18 inches (457mm) minimum]
E = clearance to unventilated soffit [12 inches (305mm) minimum]
F = clearance to outside corner (see below)
G = clearance to inside corner (see below)
H = *not to be installed above a meter/regulator assembly within
36 inches (914mm) horizontally from the center-line of the regulator
† vent shall not terminate directly above a side-walk or paved driveway which is located between two
single family dwellings and serves both dwellings*
‡ only permitted if veranda, porch, deck or balconey is fully open on a minimum of 2 sides beneath the floor*
*
as specified in CAN/SGA B149 (.1 or .2) Installation Codes (1991) for Canada or for U.S.A. installation follow
the current National Fuel Gas Code, ANS Z223.1
Note: Local codes or regulations may require different clearances
Termination Clearances for Buildings with Combustible and Noncombustible Exteriors
Inside Corner
Outside Corner
Recessed Location
D
C
C
A
A = 6" (152mm)
E
V
V
V
B = 6" (152mm)
B
Balcony with No Side Wall
Balcony with Perpendicular Side Wall
C = Maximum depth of 48" (1219mm) for
recessed location
D = Minimum width for back wall of
recessed location -
Combustible - 38" (965mm)
Noncombustible - 24" (610mm)
E = Clearance from corner in
recessed location-
H
V
J
G
V
Combustible &
Noncombustible
H = 24" (610mm)
J = 20" (508mm)
Combustible - 6" (152mm)
Noncombustible - 2" (51mm)
G = Combustible 24" (610mm)
Noncombustible 18" (457mm)
Figure 18 - Minimum Clearances for Vent Terminations
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• Installation of any component part not vertical rise in an attic or second story, and
VENTING
manufactured or approved by DESA allow for sufficient vent height above the
INSTALLATION
International
roofline.Youmayuseoneortwo90° elbows
in this vent configuration. See Vertical Ter-
minationConfigurationsonpages16and17.
• Installation other than as instructed by
these instructions
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-
properlyinstalledandmaintained
venting system could result in
serious injury, property damage
or loss of life.
Note:You may use two 45° elbows in place
of a 90° elbow. You must follow rise to run
ratios when using 45° elbows.
WARNING: This stove with
burner system and vent assem-
bly must be vented directly to the
outside.Theventingsystemmust
NEVER be attached to a chimney
servingaseparatesolidfuelburn-
ing appliance. Each gas appli-
ance must use a separate vent
system.Donotusecommonvent
systems.
For two-story applications, firestops are re-
quiredateachfloorlevel.Ifanoffsetisneeded
in the attic, additional pipe and elbows will be
required (see Figure 31, page 15).
You may use a chase with a vent termination
withexposedpipeontheexteriorofthehouse.
See Installing Vent System in a Chase, below.
WARNING: Seal all vent con-
nections. Seal only the outer pipe
connectionswithhightemperature
silicone(600°F/316°C).Beforejoin-
ingelbowsandpipes,applyabead
of high temperature silicone seal-
ant(GERTV106/LoctiteRTV81585)
to the male end of the elbow or
pipe. High temperature silicone
must also be used to re-seal any
connections after maintenance to
venting system.
YourVanguardstovewithdirect-ventburner
system has been tested for a maximum 17"
wall thickness when using a 60º elbow di-
rectly into the back of the stove. The maxi-
mum horizontal run is 20' with 8' vertical
rise (see Installation for Horizontal Termi-
nation, pages 11 and 12). The maximum
vertical run is 30' (see Installation for Ver-
tical Termination, pages 14 and 15).
WARNING: Horizontal sec-
tions of this vent system require
a minimum clearance of 2" from
the top of the pipe and 1" mini-
mum to the sides and bottom.
Vertical sections of this system
require a minimum of 1" clear-
ancetocombustiblematerialson
all sides of the pipe.
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.
NOTICE: Failure to follow these
instructionswillvoidthewarranty.
INSTALLATION PLANNING
There are two basic types of direct-vent
installation:
INSTALLATION
PRECAUTIONS
Installing Vent System in a Chase
• Horizontal Termination
• Vertical Termination
A chase is a vertical box-like structure built
to enclose venting that runs along the out-
sideofabuilding.Achaseisnotrequiredfor
such venting.
Consult local building codes before begin-
ningtheinstallation. Theinstallermustmake
sure to select the proper vent system for
installation. Before installing vent kit, the
installer must read this stove and burner
system manual and vent kit instructions.
It is important to select the proper length of
vent pipe for the type of termination you
choose. It is also important to note the wall
thickness.
NOTICE: Treatment of firestops
andconstructionofthechasemay
vary from building type to build-
ing type. These instructions are
not substitutes for the require-
mentsoflocalbuildingcodes.You
must follow all local building
codes.
For Horizontal Termination: Select the
amount of vertical rise desired. The horizon-
tal run of venting must have 1/4" rise for
every 12" of run towards the termination.
Only a qualified service person should in-
stall venting system. The installer must fol-
low these safety rules:
• Wear gloves and safety glasses for
protection
WARNING:Neverrunthevent
pipedownwardasthismaycause
excessive temperatures which
could cause a fire.
• Use extreme caution when using ladders
or when on roof tops
Note:Wheninstallinginachase,youshould
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 insulation is 1".
• Be aware of electrical wiring locations
in walls and ceilings
You may use one or two 90° elbows in this
ventconfiguration. SeeHorizontalTermina-
tion Configurations on pages 13 and 14.
The following actions will void the war-
ranty on your venting system:
• Installation of any damaged venting
component
For Vertical Termination: Measure the dis-
tance from the burner system flue outlet to
the ceiling. Add the ceiling thickness, the
• Unauthorized modification of the vent-
ing system
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Snorkel
VENTING
INSTALLATION
Continued
INSTALLATION FOR
HORIZONTAL TERMINATION
1. Determine the route your horizontal
venting will take. Note: The location
of the horizontal vent termination on
the exterior wall must meet all local and
national building codes and must not
be easily blocked or obstructed.
12" Minimum
WARNING:Donotrecessvent
terminal into a wall or siding.
Snorkel terminations are available for
terminations requiring a vertical rise on
the exterior of the building (see Figures
19 and 20). Snorkel kit SVKBK is also
available (see page 17). Follow the same
installation procedures used for standard
horizontal terminations. If installing the
snorkel termination below grade (base-
ment applications), you must provide
proper drainage to prevent water from
entering the snorkel termination (see
Figure 20). Do not back fill around the
snorkel termination.
Figure 19 - Snorkel Termination
Snorkel
2. Rigid vent pipes and fittings have spe-
cial twist-lock connections. Assemble
the desired combination of pipe and el-
bows to the appliance adaptor with pipe
seams oriented towards the wall or floor.
12" Minimum
Twist-lock Procedure: The female ends
of the pipes and fittings have four locking
lugs (indentations). These lugs will slide
straightintomatchingslotsonthemaleends
of adjacent pipes and fittings. (All connec-
tions must be sealed with high tempera-
ture silicone sealant as specified in the sec-
ond warning statement on page 10.) Push
the pipe sections togetherandtwist onesec-
tion clockwise approximately one-quarter
turn until the sections are fully locked. See
Figure 21, page 12. Note: Horizontal runs
of vent must be supported every three feet.
Use wall straps for this purpose.
Adequate
drainage
Figure 20 - Snorkel Termination with Drainage Pipe
Continued
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4. Apply a bead of non-hardening mastic 6. Carefully move the stove with vent as-
VENTING
around the outside edge of the vent cap.
sembly attached toward the wall and
insert the vent pipe into the horizontal
termination. The pipe overlap should
be a minimum of 1 1/4". Apply silicone
to the outer pipe connection. Fasten all
vent connections with screws provided.
INSTALLATION
Position the vent cap in the center of
1
the 7 /2" or 10" hole on the exterior
Continued
wall with the word “up” on the vent cap
facing up. Insure proper clearance of
1" to combustibles is maintained. At-
tach the vent cap with four wood screws
supplied (see Figure 23). Note: Re-
place the wood screws with appropri-
ate fasteners for stucco, brick, concrete,
or other types of siding.
3. Attach vent pipe assembly to the burner
system. Set stove in front of it’s per-
manent location to insure minimum
clearances. Mark the wall for a 10"
square hole (for noncombustible mate-
rial such as masonry block or concrete,
a 7 1/2" diameter hole is acceptable). See
Figure 22. The center of the hole should
line up with the center-line of the hori-
zontal rigid vent pipe. Cut a 10"x10"
(254mm x 254mm) square hole through
7. Slide the wall thimble against the inte-
rior wall surface and attach with screws
provided (see Figure 25).
WARNING:Donotrecessvent
termination in to any wall. This
will cause a fire hazard.
Cut Vinyl Siding
Away to Fit
Standoff
1
combustible exterior wall (7 /2"
For vinyl siding, stucco, or wood ex-
terior use vinyl siding standoffs be-
tween vent cap and exterior wall. The
vinyl siding standoff prevents exces-
sive heat from melting the vinyl sid-
ing material. Bolt the vent cap to the
standoff. Apply non-hardening mastic
around outside edge of the standoff in-
stead of the vent cap assembly. Use
wood screws provided to attach the
standoff. See Figure 24.
Standoff
[190mm] diameter hole if noncombus-
tible). Frame as necessary (see Figure
22).
Wood
Screw
Female
Locking
Lugs
UP
Vent
Cap
Apply Mastic
to All Four
Sides
Nut
Bolt
Male
Slots
5. Slide the wall thimble over the vent pipe
before connecting the horizontal run to
the vent cap (see Figure 25).
Figure24-InstallingVinylSidingStandoff
Interior Wall
Surface
Rigid Vent Pipe
Wall
Thimble
Figure 21 - Vent Pipe Connections
Apply Mastic
to All Four
Sides
Vent Opening
Combustible Wall
10"
(254mm)
UP
10"
(254mm)
Wood
Screw
Horizontal
Vent Pipe
Screw
Vent Cap
(Horizontal
Vent Cap
(Framing
Detail)
Vent Opening
Noncombustible Wall
Termination)
Figure 23 - Installing Horizontal Vent Cap
Figure 25 - Connecting Vent Cap with
Horizontal Vent Pipe
7 1/2
"
(190mm)
Figure 22 - Vent Opening Requirements
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Horizontal Venting
Vertical (V) Horizontal (H)
37" min. 29" max.
(30° and 90° only, no vertical pipe)
48" min. 41" max.
(30° elbow, 1' vertical pipe, 90° elbow)
VENTING
INSTALLATION
Continued
UP
Horizontal Termination
Configurations
60" min.
72" min.
89" min.
60" max.
84" max.
20' max.
Figures 26 through 28, and Figure 29 on
page 14 show different configurations for
venting with horizontal termination. Each
figure includes a chart with vertical mini-
mum/maximum and horizontal maximum
dimensions which must be met. Seal all
connections with high temperature silicone
sealant (outer pipe only) as specified in the
second warning statement on page 10. All
horizontal terminationsrequire 1/4" rise per
12" of horizontal run.
Note: This configuration for use with
corner installation.
Figure 27 - Horizontal Termination Configuration for Rigid Venting Using One
90° Elbow
UP
UP
Horizontal Venting
Vertical (V)
30" min.
Horizontal (H)
17" max.
Figure 26 - Horizontal Termination
Configuration for Rigid Venting
Venting with Two 90° Elbows
Vertical (V)
Horizontal (H1)
Horizontal (H1) +
Horizontal (H2)
5' min.
6' min.
7' min.
8' min.
2' max.
4' max.
6' max.
8' min.
6' max.
12' max.
18' max.
20' max.
20' max.
8' max.
20' max.
Figure 28 - Horizontal Termination Configuration for Rigid Venting Using Two 90°
Elbows
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VENTING
INSTALLATION
Continued
Venting with Two 90° Elbows
Vertical (V)
Horizontal (H1) +
Horizontal (H2)
5' min.
6' min.
7' min.
8' min.
6' max.
12' max.
18' max.
20' max.
20' max.
20' max.
Figure 29 - Horizontal Termination Configuration for Rigid Venting Using Two 90° Elbows with Termination at 90° with Stove
2. Set the stove in desired location. Drop
a plumb line down from the ceiling to
the position of the burner system exit
flue. Mark the center point where the
vent will penetrate the ceiling. Drill a
small locating hole at this point.
Flat Ceiling Installation
INSTALLATION FOR
VERTICAL TERMINATION
1. Cut a 10" square hole in the ceiling us-
ing the locating hole as a center point.
The opening should be framed to
10"x10" (254mm x 254mm) inside di-
mensions, as shown in Figure 22 on
page 12 using framing lumber the same
size as the ceiling joists. If the area
above the ceiling is an insulated ceil-
ing or a room, nail firestop from the
top side. This prevents loose insulation
from falling into the required clearance
space. Otherwise, install firestop below
the framed hole. The firestop should be
installed with no less than three nails
per side (see Figure 31, page 15).
NOTICE:Userigidpipeonly.Flex
venting is not to be used with a
vertical termination.
Drop a plumb line from the inside of
the roof to the locating hole in the ceil-
ing. Mark the center point where the
vent will penetrate the roof. Drill a
small locating hole at this point.
1. Determine the route your vertical vent-
ing will take. If ceiling joists, roof
rafters, or other framing will obstruct
the venting system, consider an offset
(see Figure 30) to avoid cutting
loadbearing members. Note: Pay spe-
cial attention to these installation in-
structions for required clearances (air
space) to combustibles when passing
through ceilings, walls, roofs, enclo-
sures, attic rafters, etc. Do not pack
air spaces with insulation. Also note
maximum vertical rise of the venting
system and any maximum horizontal
offset limitations. Offsets must fall
within the parameters shown in Fig-
ure 18 on page 9.
Roof
Flashing
Wall Strap
2. Assemble the desired lengths of pipe
and elbows necessary to reach from the
burner system flue up through the
firestop. All connections must be
sealed with high temperature silicone
sealant as specified in the second warn-
ing statement on page 10. Be sure all
pipe and elbow connections are fully
twist-locked (see Figure 21, page 12).
45° Elbow
Ceiling Firestop
Figure 30 - Offset with Wall Strap and 45°
Elbows
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6. Continue to add pipe sections until the
height of the vent cap meets the mini-
mum building code requirements de-
scribed in Figure 18 on page 9. Note:
You must increase vent height for steep
roof pitches. Nearby trees, adjoining
rooflines, steep pitched roofs, and other
similar factors may cause poor draft or
down-drafting in high winds. Increasing
the vent height may solve this problem.
VENTING
Cathedral ceiling
support box
INSTALLATION
Continued
2" minimum below
finished ceiling
If area above is a room, install firestop
above framed hole.
7. Twist-lock the vent cap onto the last
section of vent pipe and seal outer pipe
connection with high temperature sili-
cone sealant as specified in the second
warning statement on page 10.
Note: If the vent pipe passes through any
occupied areas above the first floor, including
storage spaces and closets, you must enclose
pipe. Youmayframeandsheetrocktheenclo-
surewithstandardconstructionmaterial.Make
sure and meet the minimum allowable clear-
ances to combustibles. Do not fill any of the
required air spaces with insulation.
Cut hole 1/8" larger than support
box when projected onto roofline
Figure 32 - Cathedral Ceiling Support
Box Installation
If area above is not a room, install
firestop below framed hole.
Cathedral Ceiling Installation
Figure 31 - Installing Firestop
Non-hardening Mastic under all
edges of support box before nailing
1. Remove shingles or other roof cover-
ing as necessary to cut the rectangular
hole for the support box. Mark the out-
line of the cathedral ceiling support box
on the roof sheathing using the locat-
ing hole as a center point.
3. Cut a hole in the roof using the locating
hole as a center point. (Cover any ex-
posed open vent pipes before cutting
hole in roof.) The 10"x10" hole must
be measured on the horizontal; actual
length may be larger depending on the
pitch of the roof. There must be a 1"
clearance from the vent pipe to combus-
tible materials. Frame the opening as
shown in Figure 22 on page 12.
Figure 33 - Installed Cathedral Ceiling
Support Box
2. Cut the hole 1/8" larger than the sup-
port box outline (see Figure 32).
3. Lower the support box through the hole
in the roof until the bottom of the box
extends at least 2" below the ceiling
(see Figure 32). Align the support box
vertically and horizontally using a level.
Temporarily tack the support box in
place through the inside walls and into
the roof sheathing.
4. Connect a section of pipe and extend
up through the hole.
Note: If an offset is needed to avoid
obstructions, you must support the vent
pipe every 3 feet. Use wall straps for
this purpose (see Figure 30, page 14).
Whenever possible, use 45° elbows in-
stead of 90° elbows. The 45° elbow of-
fers less restriction to the flow of the
flue gases and intake air.
4. Using tin snips, cut the support box from
the top corners down to the roofline and
fold the resulting flaps over the roof
sheathing (see Figure 33). Apply a bead
of non-hardening mastic around the top
edges of the support box to make a seal
between the box and the roof. Nail in
place with roofing nails. Remove any
combustible material that might be in-
side of the support box.
5. Place the flashing over the pipe
section(s) extending through the roof.
Secure the base of the flashing to the
roof and framing with roofing nails.
Be sure roofing material overlaps the
top edge of the flashing as shown in
Figure 30, page 14. There must be a
1" clearance from the vent pipe to
combustible materials.
5. Complete the cathedral ceiling installa-
tion by following the same procedures
outlined in steps 2 through 7 for Flat
Ceiling Installation, pages 14 and 15.
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Venting with Two 90° Elbows
VENTING
Vertical (V)
Horizontal (H1) +
Horizontal (H2)
INSTALLATION
Continued
5' min.
6' min.
7' min.
8' min.
2' max.
4' max.
6' max.
8' max.
Note: Install
restrictor into 4"
collar of burner
system as shown.
Vertical Termination
Configurations
Figures 34 through 36 and Figure 37 on
page 17 show four different configurations
for vertical termination. All connections
must be sealed with high temperature sili-
conesealantasspecifiedinthesecondwarn-
ing statement on page 10.
20' max.
8' max.
Note: Install restrictor
into 4" collar of burner
system as shown.
Figure 35 - Vertical Rigid Venting Configuration Using Two 90° Elbows with Two
Horizontal Runs
Venting with Two 90° Elbows
Vertical (V1)
Horizontal (H)
5' min.
6' min.
7' min.
8' min.
6' max.
12' max.
18' max.
20' max.
Venting with One 90° Elbow
Vertical (V)
Horizontal (H)
Note: Vertical (V1) +
Vertical (V2) = 20' max.
5' min.
6' min.
7' min.
8' min.
2' max.
4' max.
6' max.
8' max.
Note: Install restrictor
into 4" collar of burner
system as shown.
20' max.
8' max.
Figure 34 - Vertical Rigid Venting
Configuration Using One 90° Elbow
Figure 36 - Vertical Rigid Venting Configuration Using Two 90° Elbows
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Consult your local gas company to help de-
termine the proper orifice for your location.
Vanguard Rigid Venting (Cont.)
Number Description
VENTING
INSTALLATION
For assistance with any high altitude instal- D3000
lation contact DESA International’s Tech-
Wall Strap/Offset Support
(6 pcs.)
Continued
nical Service Department at 1-800-DESA- D3010
Storm Collar (6 pcs.)
Vertical Termination Cap (1 pk)
Wall Thimble (6 pcs.)
LOG (1-800-337-2564).
D3040
D3020
PARTS LISTS FOR VENTING
KITS AND COMPONENTS
Vanguard Rigid Venting
Number Description
D3050
D3060
Vertical Restrictor (6 pcs.)
Ceiling Firestop/Support
(6 pcs.)
D3070
D3090
Rectangular Horizontal Rigid
Vent Termination Cap
GFVKBK Ground Floor Rigid Vent Kit
Includes: 7" x 60° Elbow, Ex-
tended7"AdjustablePipe(7-12"),
Horizontal Termination, Wall
Thimble and 14 Screws
Cathedral Ceiling Support
Box
D4000
D4010
D5000
Roof Flashing 6/12-9/12
Roof Flashing 9/12-12/12
Note: Install
BVKBK Basement Rigid Vent Kit
Includes: 7" x 30° Elbow, 7" x 4'
Pipe, 7" x 90° Elbow, 7" Adjust-
Wood/Vinyl Siding Standoff
(6 pcs.)
restrictor into 4"
collar of burner
system as shown.
able Pipe (7-12"), Wall Thimble, SIMPSON DURA-VENT
HorizontalTermination,RTVSili-
cone and 20 Screws
GS 4" x 6 5/8 " (Black Pipe)
Number Description
SVKBK Snorkel Rigid Vent Kit
Available from DESA International:
Includes: 7" x 30° Elbow, 7" x 4'
Pipe, 7" x 90° Elbow, 7" Adjust-
able Pipe (7-12"), Wall Thimble,
36" Snorkel Termination, RTV
Silicone and 28 Screws
SD2040B Simpson Dura-Vent GS
30° Elbow (6 pcs.)
SD2050B Simpson Dura-Vent GS
60° Elbow (6 pcs.)
RVKBK Kit Shown
Vertical Venting
V = 40' max.
RVKBK Roof Rigid Vent Kit
AvailablefromSimpsonDura-Ventonly:
902B 7" x 48" Pipe
Includes: Flue Restrictor, Storm
Collar, 7" x 30° Elbow, 7" x 4'
Pipe, 7" x 2' Pipe, 7" Adjustable
Pipe (7-12"), Firestop Support,
RoofFlashing,RTVSilicone,Ver-
tical Termination, and 26 screws
903B 7" x 36" Pipe
904B 7" x 24" Pipe
Figure 37 - Vertical Rigid Venting
Configuration With No Horizontal Run
906B 7" x 12" Pipe
907B 7" x 9" Pipe
HIGH ALTITUDE
INSTALLATION
D1000BK 7" x 12" Black Coaxial Pipe
(1 pk)
908B 7" x 6" Pipe
911B 7" Adjustable (11"-14 5/8") Pipe
D1010BK 7" x 24" Black Coaxial Pipe
(1 pk)
940
941
943
Wall Thimble
Your Vanguard cast iron stove and direct-
vent burner system has been AGA tested
and approved for elevations from 0-2000
feet and CGA certified for elevations from
0-4500 feet.
Cathedral Ceiling Support Box
Roof Flashing 0/12-6/12
D1020BK 7" x 48" Black Coaxial Pipe
(1 pk)
943S Roof Flashing 7/12-12/12
D1030BK 7" Adjustable (7-12") Black
Coaxial Pipe (1 pk)
945B 7" x 45° Elbow
When installing this stove at an elevation
above 2000 feet (in the USA), you may need
to decrease the input rating by changing the
existing burner orifice to a smaller size. Re-
duce input 4% for each 1000 feet above sea
level.Checkwithyour localgascompanyfor
proper orifice size identification.
950
953
963
981
984
988
Vinyl Siding Standoff
D1050BK 7"x6"BlackCoaxialPipe(1pk)
D2000BK 7" X 90° Elbow (1 pk)
D2010BK 7" x 45° Elbow (1 pk)
D2020BK 7" x 30° Elbow
Storm Collar
Ceiling Firestop
36" Snorkel Termination
Horizontal Termination Vent Cap
Wall Strap
D2030BK 7" x 60° Elbow
When installing this stove at an elevation
above 4500 feet (in Canada), check with
local authorities.
990B 7" x 90° Elbow
991 Vertical High Wind Termination
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For propane/LP connections only, the in- Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male
staller must supply an external regulator. threads. This will prevent excess sealant
Theexternalregulatorwillreduceincoming from going into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe
gas pressure. You must reduce incoming couldresultincloggedburnersystemvalves.
gas pressure to between 11 and 14 inches of
STOVE AND
DIRECT-VENT
BURNER SYSTEM
INSTALLATION
water. If you do not reduce incoming gas
pressure, burner system regulator damage
could occur. Install external regulator with
the vent pointing down as shown in Figure
38. Pointing the vent down protects it from
freezing rain or sleet.
CAUTION:Usepipejointseal-
ant that is resistant to liquid pe-
troleum (LP) gas.
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use proper gas type for the burner system
unit you are installing. If you have conflict-
ing gas types, do not install burner system.
See dealer where you purchased the stove
and burner system for proper burner system
according to your gas type.
We recommend that you install a sediment
trap/drip leg in supply line as shown in
Figure 39. Locate sediment trap/drip leg
where it is within reach for cleaning. Install
in piping system between fuel supply and
burner system. 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 burner system gas controls. If sediment
trap/drip leg is not installed or is installed
wrong, burnersystemmaynotrunproperly.
CAUTION: Use only new,
black iron or steel pipe. Inter-
nally-tinned copper tubing may
be used in certain areas. Check
yourlocalcodes. Usepipeof1/2"
diameter or greater to allow
propergasvolumetoburnersys-
tem. If pipe is too small, undue
loss of pressure will occur.
INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO
STOVE/BURNER SYSTEM
LOCATION
WARNING: A qualified ser-
vicepersonmustconnectburner
system to gas supply. Follow all
local codes.
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
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
burner system (see Figure 39).
External
Regulator
CAUTION: For propane/LP
units, never connect burner sys-
tem directly to the propane/LP
supply. This burner system re-
quires an external regulator (not
supplied).Installtheexternalregu-
lator between the burner system
and propane/LP supply.
IMPORTANT: Install main gas valve
(manual shutoff valve) in an accessible lo-
cation. The main gas valve is for turning on
and shutting off the gas to the appliance.
Check your building codes for any special
requirements for locating manual shutoff
valve to stoves.
Vent
Pointing
Down
Installation Items Needed
Before installing stove and burner system,
make sure you have the items listed below.
A.G.A. Design-Certified Manual
Shutoff Valve with 1/8" NPT Tap*
Figure 38 - External Regulator with Vent
Pointing Down (Propane/LP Only)
• external regulator (supplied by installer)
• piping (check local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)
• manual shutoff valve *
• test gauge connection *
• sediment trap
Natural - From Gas
Meter (5" W.C. to 10.5"
W.C. Pressure )
Approved Flexible
Gas Line
• tee joint
Propane/LP - From
External Regulator
(11" W.C. to 14"
W.C. Pressure)
• pipe wrench
3" Minimum
• approved flexible gas line with gas con-
nector (if allowed by local codes) (not
provided)
Cap Pipe Nipple Tee Joint
Sediment Trap/Drip Leg
* AnA.G.A.design-certifiedmanualshutoff
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.
* The A.G.A. design-certified manual shutoff valve may be supplied with the appliance or
you can purchase it from your dealer.
Figure 39 - Gas Connection
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CHECKING GAS
CONNECTIONS
STOVE AND
DIRECT-VENT
BURNER SYSTEM
WARNING: Test all gas pip-
ing and connections for leaks
after installing or servicing. Cor-
rect all leaks at once.
INSTALLATION
Continued
CONNECTING STOVE/
BURNER SYSTEM TO GAS
SUPPLY
WARNING:Neveruseanopen
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.
Installation Items Needed
• 5/16" hex socket wrench or nut-driver
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not
provided)
Pressure Testing Gas Supply
Piping System
1. Open lower door panel.
2. Route flexible gas line (provided by
installer, see Figure 40) from manual
shutoff valve to burner system. Route
flexible gas supply line through slot in
stove bottom and attach to valve.
Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG
(3.5 kPa)
1. Disconnect burner system and its
individual manual shutoff valve from
gas supply piping system. Pressures in
excess of 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa) will
damage burner system 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 burner sys-
tem or opening main gas valve located
on or near gas meter for natural gas
3. Check all gas connections for leaks. See
Checking Gas Connections.
To Flare Fitting on
Control Valve
Manual Shutoff Valve
To Gas Supply
(Natural)
Flexible Gas Line from
Manual Shutoff Valve
Provided by Installer
burner system or using compressed air.
,
4. Check all joints of gas supply piping
system. Apply commercial leak test
solution to all gas joints. Bubbles
forming show a leak. Correct all leaks
at once.
To External
Regulator
(Propane/LP)
Figure 40 - Flexible Gas Line
5. Reconnect burner system and manual
shutoff valve to gas supply. Check re-
connected fittings for leaks.
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Open
STOVE AND
Manual
Shutoff
Valve
DIRECT-VENT
BURNER SYSTEM
INSTALLATION
Closed
Continued
Figure 41 - Manual Shutoff Valve
Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2
PSIG (3.5 kPa)
1. Close manual shutoff valve (see Fig-
ure 41).
Propane/
LP Supply
Tank
2. Pressurize supply piping system by ei-
ther opening propane/LP supply tank
valve for propane/LP gas burner sys-
tem or opening main gas valve located
on or near gas meter for natural gas
Manual
Shutoff
Valve
burner system or using compressed air.
,
3. Check all joints from propane/LP sup-
ply tank or gas meter to manual shutoff
valve (see Figure 42 for propane/LP or
Figure 43 for natural). Apply commer-
cial leak test solution to all gas joints.
Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct
all leaks at once.
Gas Valve
Pressure Testing Burner
System Gas Connections
Figure 42 - Checking Gas Joints for Propane/LP Gas Burner System
1. Open manual shutoff valve (see Figure
41).
2. Open propane/LP supply tank valve for
propane/LPburner system or main gas
valve located on or near gas meter for
natural gas burner system.
Manual
Shutoff
Valve
3. Make sure control knob of burner sys-
tem is in the OFF position.
4. Check all joints from manual shutoff
valve to thermostat gas valve (see Fig-
ure 42 for propane/LP or Figure 43 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 burner system (see Operating
Stove with Burner System, pages 24
through 26). Check all other internal
joints for leaks.
Gas Valve
Figure 43 - Checking Gas Joints for Natural Gas Burner System
6. Turn off burner system (see To Turn Off
Gas to Appliance, page 24).
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3. Connect one terminal of the wire for the 9. Move the temperature adjustment back
STOVE AND
wall thermostat to the THTP terminal
on the valve. Connect remaining wire
terminal to the TH terminal on the valve.
Make sure that the wire terminals are in
the positions on the unit as pictured in
Figure 44. If wires are not connected as
shown the thermostat will not work.
and forth to insure the bi-metal is free
from restrictions.
DIRECT-VENT
BURNER SYSTEM
10. 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.)
INSTALLATION
Continued
4. Route the wire to a convenient location
to mount your thermostat (no outside
wall). IMPORTANT: The wire must
not exceed 25 feet in length.
INSTALLING OPTIONAL
WALL MOUNT SWITCH
GWMS2
1. Connect one terminal of 25 ft. wire for
the wall switch to the TPTH terminal
on the valve. Connect remaining wire
terminal to the TH terminal on the valve.
Make sure that the wire terminals are in
the positions on the unit as pictured in
Figure 44. If wires are not connected as
shown the switch will not work.
11. Set the temperature adjustment to the
desired setting. This thermostat has been
electronically calibrated at the factory.
No adjustment or leveling is necessary.
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.
Feed wires through
rectangular slots
2. Route the 25 ft. wire through open-
ings provided on the sides of the
burner system to a convenient location
to mount your switch.
To Control
Switch or
Optional
3. Connect one bare wire end to each of
the terminals of the GWMS2 wall
switch.
Accessory
Figure 44 - Control Valve Terminals
4. Install the wall switch and cover in the
wall.
Figure45-BackViewofThermostatBase
5. Gently remove the cover of the ther-
mostat from the base. Grasp the sides
of the cover firmly and pull to separate
from the base.
INSTALLING OPTIONAL
WALL MOUNTED
THERMOSTAT - GWMT1
Terminal “W”
6. Feed the electrical wires through the
rectangular slots (from the back) on
each side of the base (see Figure 45).
W
WARNING: Installation must
be done by a qualified installer
familiar with low voltage wiring
procedures.
WARNING: Do not connect
this thermostat to a power
source. Electrical shock and/or
fire hazard will occur.
Terminal “R”
R
WARNING: Do not connect
this thermostat to any electrical
source! Electrical shock and/or
fire hazard will occur.
7. Connect one bare wire end to each ter-
minal (“W” and “R”) of the thermostat
base (see Figure 46).
Figure 46 - Thermostat Base Terminal
“W” and “R”
8. Install the base to the wall with screws
provided with thermostat.
1. Open lower door panel. The valve is
attached to the underside of the burner
system assembly.
2. Disconnect from the valve the wires
running from the ON/OFF switch.
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2. Remove the screws from the 2 tabs at
STOVE AND
the top of the glass door while holding
door securely keeping it from falling
forward (see Figure 52).
DIRECT-VENT
BURNER SYSTEM
3. Grasp door by both sides and ease it
upward off of the lower bracket (see
Figure 52).
O
L
H
I
P
INSTALLATION
OF
L
O
ON
T
Continued
Figure 49 - Installing Remote Receiver
4. To replace glass door, follow the above
instructions in reverse.
INSTALLING OPTIONAL
WIRELESS HAND-HELD
REMOTE CONTROL
ACCESSORIES - GHRC AND
GHRCT SERIES
Installing 9-Volt Battery in Hand-
Held Remote Control Unit
1. Remove battery cover on back of re-
mote control unit
Bolt
2. Attach terminal wires to a 9-volt bat-
tery (not included). Place battery into
the battery housing.
Installing Remote Receiver
1. Open bottom door on stove body and
locate the switch plate on the left of the
valve bracket.
3. Replace battery cover onto remote con-
trol unit.
Remote
Control Unit
Cover
2. Unscrew switch plate (see Figure 47).
Battery
3. Disconnect wires from THTP and TH
on control valve that lead to the switch
(see Figure 44, page 21). Discard
switch plate, screws, and nuts.
Terminal
Wires
9-Volt
Battery
4. Install battery into receiver battery clip
and connect to terminals (see Figure 48).
Bolt
5. Place receiver into valve bracket and
align holes (see Figure 49).
Stove Front Panel
6. Use push-in fasteners included with
receiver to secure to bracket.
Battery Housing
Figure 51 - Removing Front Panel from
Stove
7. Connect the wires from the receiver to
the valve at TH and THTP (see Figure
44, page 21).
Figure 50 - Installing Battery in Hand-
Held Remote Control Unit
Screw
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.
O
L
H
I
P
OFF
L
O
ON
T
Figure 47 - Removing Switch Plate
CAUTION:Donotoperatethis
burner system with a broken
glass door panel or without the
glass door panel securely in
place. For replacement part in-
formation see Replacement
Parts, page 31.
Glass
Door
Receiver
Figure 52 - Removing Glass Door from
Burner System
Terminal
Wires
Battery
Clip
1. Remove 2 bolts from bottom of stove
and one from the top of stove to remove
front panel (see Figure 51).
9-Volt Battery
Figure 48 - Installing Battery in Receiver
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4. Place log #4 (small log) onto the front 5. Lava rock may be placed along sides
STOVE AND
left part of the grate making sure the
notches fits over the prong of the grate.
See Figure 56.
and front inside burner system bottom.
This may not be visible when you have
replaced the front of the stove. It is not
necessary to use all of the lava rock
provided.
DIRECT-VENT
BURNER SYSTEM
INSTALLATION
Continued
NOTICE: Do not put lava rock on
burner or under burner. Placing
lava rock on burner could cause
performance problems.
INSTALLING LOGS, LAVA
ROCK AND GLOWING
EMBERS
2
6. 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 57).
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.
WARNING: Failure to position
the parts in accordance with these
diagramsorfailuretouseonlyparts
specifically approved with this
burner system may result in prop-
erty damage or personal injury.
Each log is marked with a number. These
numberswillhelpyouidentifythelogwhen
installing. It is very important to install
these logs exactly as instructed. Do not
modify logs. Only use logs supplied with
freestanding burner system. Do not use if
any log(s) are broken (see Replacement
Parts, page 31).
Figure 54 - Installing Log No. 2
7. Replace the glass door and stove
front. See Removing/Replacing Glass
Door, page 22.
3
8. Place lava rock plate in space between
the front of the cast iron stove and the
glass front of 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.
1. Remove glass door. See Removing/Re-
placing Glass Door, page 22.
2. 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 53).
2. Rest log #2 (large front log) on the pins on
the front part of the grate (see Figure 54).
WARNING: The glass door
must be securely in place before
running this burner system. Do
notrunthisburnersystemifglass
is missing or broken.
3. Place log #3 (crossover log) 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 55.
Figure 55 - Installing Log No. 3
4
1
Figure 57 - Placing Ember Material on
Burner
Figure 53 - Installing Log No. 1
Figure 56 - Installing Log No. 4
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CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM
LIGHTING
INSTRUCTIONS
TO TURN OFF GAS
TO APPLIANCE
1. Open lower louver panel.
OPERATING STOVE
WITH BURNER
SYSTEM
1. STOP! Read the safety information
in column one.
2a. Turn ON/OFF switch to “OFF”.
2. Open lower panel.
2b. If Using Optional Hand-Held Re-
mote: Set selector switch in the OFF
position to prevent draining battery.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
READ BEFORE
LIGHTING
3. Turn ON/OFF switch to “OFF”.
4. Turn off all electric power to the
burner system.
3. Turn off all electrical power to the
appliance if service is to be performed.
5. Push in gas control knob slightly and
WARNING: If you do not fol-
low these instructions exactly, a
fireorexplosionmayresultcaus-
ing property damage, personal
injury or loss of life.
4. Push in gas control knob slightly and
turn clockwise
to “OFF”.
turn clockwise
to “OFF”.
6. 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.
5. Close lower panel.
Shutting Off Burners Only (pilot
stays lit)
A. This appliance has a pilot which must
be lighted by hand. When lighting the
pilot, follow these instructions exactly.
You may shut off the burners and keep
7. The pilot is located by the main the pilot lit by doing one of the following:
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.
burner and should not require ac-
cessing for lighting.
1. Turn gas control knob clockwise
to the PILOT position.
8. Turn gas control knob counterclock-
2. Set selector switch in the OFF position.
wise
to “PILOT”.
Gas Control
Variable
9. Push in gas control knob all the way
and hold. Immediately light the pi-
lot 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
gas control knob and it will pop back.
Pilot should remain lit. If it goes out,
repeat steps 5 through 8.
WHATTO DO IFYOU 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.
Knob
Control Knob
L
Piezo Ignitor
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.
Figure 58 - Control Valve
• If gas control knob does not pop
up when released, stop and im-
mediately call your service tech-
nician 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.
MANUAL LIGHTING
PROCEDURE
1. Remove glass door (see Removing/
Replacing Glass Door, page 22).
D. Do not use this appliance if any part
has been under water. Immediately
call a qualified service technician
to inspect the appliance and to re-
place any part of the control sys-
tem and any gas control which has
been under water.
2. Follow steps 1 through 8 under Light-
ing Instructions.
10. Turn gas control knob counterclock-
3. Depress gas control knob and light
pilot with match.
wise
to “ON”.
11. Turn on all electric power to the
burner system.
4. Keep gas control knob pressed in for
30 seconds after lighting pilot. After
30 seconds, release gas control knob.
Now follow steps 10 through 14, col-
umn 2.
12. Turn the ON/OFF switch to ON
position.
13. This valve is equipped with a HI/LO
feature. Set burner system input as
desired.
5. Replace glass door (see Removing/
Replacing Glass Door, page 22).
14. Close lower panel.
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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.
GHRC Series Operation:
OPERATING STOVE
WITH BURNER
2a. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the
burners on and off. When turning
burners off, the pilot will remain lit.
SYSTEM
Continued
GHRCT Series Operation:
IMPORTANT:The hand-held remote
control unit must be near the stove
but not extremely close to it. The
thermostat on the hand-held remote
control unit will heat up too quickly
and turn the burner system off.
2b. Select the MAN (manual) or AUTO
button on the hand-held remote con-
trol unit (see Figure 60).
OPTIONAL REMOTE
OPERATION
Note:Allremotecontrolaccessoriesmust
be purchased separately (See Accessories
on page 33). Follow instructions included
with the remote control.
• In manual mode, turn burners on
or off by pressing the ON or OFF
buttons on the hand-held remote
control unit.
• In auto mode, the room temperature
is controlled by the thermostat in the
hand-held remote control unit. To
increase the room temperature,
press the top arrow of the TEMP
button. To lower the room tempera-
ture, press the bottom arrow of the
TEMP button.At higher settings the
burner system will run more.
3. 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.
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
automaticallytomaintainthecomfortlevel
you select. The ideal comfort setting will
vary by household depending upon the
amountofspacetobeheated,theoutputof
the central heating system, etc.
4. To turn the burners off when oper-
ating 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 gas con-
trol knob on the burner system to the
OFF position.
Selector Switch in
Remote Position
(Optional Remote
Control)
Gas Control Knob
in On Position
NOTICE: You must light the pilot
before using the hand-held re-
mote control unit. See Lighting
Instructions, page 24 .
ON
OFF
REMOTE
L
1. After lighting, let pilot flame burn for
about one minute. Turn gas control
knob on the control valve to ON posi-
tion. Turn variable control 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.
Variable Control Knob
Figure 59 - Setting the Selector Switch,
Gas Control Knob, and Variable Control
Knob for Remote Operation
Increases Room
Temperature
Shows Temperature
HI
Setting
Decreases Room
Temperature
TEMP
Allows Burners to be
Turned On and Off
with the Hand-Held
IMPORTANT: Do not leave the se-
lector switch in the REMOTE posi-
tion when the pilot is not lit. This will
drain the battery.
Remote Unit
Turns Burners On
and Off
LO
MAN
ON
The Burner System
will Automatically
Cycle between Pilot
and the Heat Setting
that has been
AUTO
OFF
Shows Current
Operation Mode
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.
STATUS
Selected
Figure 60 - Hand-Held Thermostat Remote Control Unit Selections
(GHRCT Only)
Continued
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Upon installation, the thermostat must
BURNER FLAME PATTERN
OPERATING STOVE
be allowed to stabilize at room tempera-
Burner flames will be steady; not lifting or
WITH BURNER
ture for a minimum of 30 minutes for
proper operation.
floating. Flame patterns will be different
from unit to unit and will vary depending on
installation type and weather conditions.
SYSTEM
To turn the burner system off, adjust
thermostat to the lowest setting and turn
the gas control knob back to PILOT. The
pilot will remain lit.
Continued
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.
OPERATING
OPTIONAL BLOWER
ACCESSORY
IMPORTANT:Toturnthepilotoff, turn
the gas control knob on the burner sys-
tem to the OFF position.
Locate the blower controls by opening the
lower door on the stove. Blower controls
are located on the left side of the switch
bracket to the left just inside the door.
Figure 62 shows a typical flame pattern. If
burnerflamepatterndiffersfromthatdescribed:
INSPECTING
BURNERS
• turn burner system off (see To Turn Off
Both the GA3700 manual blower and the
DA3610T thermostatically-controlled
Gas to Appliance, page 24)
• see Troubleshooting, pages 28 through 30
blower have an ON setting and an OFF Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame
setting. The blower will only run when the patterns often.
switch is in the ON position. In the OFF
PILOT ASSEMBLY
position, the blower will not operate.
The pilot assembly is factory preset for the
proper flame height. Alterations may have
occurredduringshippingandhandling.Call
a qualified service person to readjust the
pilot if necessary.
NoteforDA3610TOnly:Ifyouareusing
DA3610T blower with optional thermo-
stat(wallmountorremotecontrol)forthe
burner system, your burner system and
blower will not turn on and off at the same
time. The burner system may run for sev-
eral minutes before the blower turns on.
After the burner system modulates to the
pilot position, the blower will continue to
run. The blower will shut off after the
burner system temperature decreases.
The height of the thermopile must be 3/8" to
1/2"abovethepilotflameasshowninFigure
61. The thermocouple must be at a height of
about 1/8" above the pilot flame. The flame
from the pilot burner must extend beyond
both the thermocouple and thermopile.
Figure 62 - Typical Flame Pattern
The blower helps distribute heated air
fromtheburnersystem.Periodicallycheck
the air passageways of the burner system
and remove any dust, dirt, or other ob-
structions that will hinder the flow of air.
If your pilot assembly does not meet these
requirements:
• turn burner system off (see To Turn Off
Gas to Appliance, page 24)
• see Troubleshooting, pages 28 through 30
OPERATING
OPTIONAL GWMT1
WALL MOUNTED
THERMOSTAT
Thermopile
3/8" to 1/2"
Pilot Burner
1/8"
WARNING: Do not connect
thethermostattoapowersource.
Electricalshockand/orafirehaz-
ard will occur.
Thermocouple
Light the burner system as instructed in
Lighting Instructions on page 24. Set wall
thermostat to desired temperature.
Piezo Ignitor
This thermostat has been electronically
calibrated at the factory and requires no
adjustment or leveling.
Figure 61 - Pilot Assembly
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LOGS
CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Only parts sup-
• If you remove logs for cleaning, refer to
Installing Logs, Lava Rock, and Glowing
Embers, page 23, to properly replace logs.
pliedbythemanufacturershould
be used when replacing broken
ordamagedglassdoorpanel(see
ReplacementParts,page31).This
glass door panel is a complete
unit. Nosubstitutematerialsmay
be used.
WARNING: Turn off burner
system and let cool before
cleaning.
• Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any car-
bon build-up on logs.
• Replace log(s) if broken. See Replace-
ment Parts on page 31.
CAUTION: You must keep
control areas, burners, and cir-
culating air passageways of
burner system and stove clean.
Inspect these areas of burner
system and stove before each
use. Have burner system and
stoveinspectedyearlybyaquali-
fied service person. Burner sys-
tem and stove may need more
frequent cleaning due to exces-
sive lint from carpeting, bedding
material, pet hair, etc.
• Replace ember material periodically as
needed. See Replacement Parts on page 31.
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.
VENTING SYSTEM
Conduct annual inspection of the venting
system following these guidelines:
If glass has been broken, carefully remove
glass door (see Removing/Replacing Glass
Door, page 22). Vacuum all glass pieces
with a shop vac.
1. Check areas of venting system that
are exposed to the weather for corro-
sion (rust spots or streaks and, in ex-
treme cases, holes). Have these items
replaced immediately by a qualified
service person.
CAUTION: Do not vacuum if
pieces are hot.
2. Remove the vent cap and shine a
flashlight into the vent. Remove any
foreign material.
GLASS DOOR
Use only the ceramic glass door replace-
ment intended for this burner system (see
Replacement Parts, page 31 for detail on
ordering). No substitutions may be made.
See Removing/Replacing GlassDoor, page
22 for instructions for replacing glass door.
WARNING: Handle glass
door panel with care. Do not
strike, slam, or otherwise abuse
glass.Donotoperateburnersys-
temwiththeglassdoorremoved,
cracked, or broken.
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 elbows,
or exterior portions of the system be-
ing exposed to cold weather.
WARNING: Do not operate
burnersystemwiththeglassdoor
removed, cracked, or broken.
WARNING: Do not use abra-
sivecleanersasthismaydamage
glass. Use a non-abrasive house-
hold glass cleaner to clean glass.
Do not clean glass when hot.
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.
PILOT AND BURNERS
• Remove ember material before cleaning
burners and replace when cleaning is
complete.
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
afterthefirsttwoweeksofoperation.There-
after, clean the glass two or three times
during each heating season, depending on
the usage and circumstances present. Refer
toRemoving/ReplacingGlassDooronpage
22ofthismanualwhenremovingglassdoor
for cleaning.
• Burner and controls should be cleaned
with compressed air to remove dust, dirt,
or lint.
• Use a vacuum cleaner or small, soft
bristled brush to remove excess dust, dirt,
or lint.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Note: For additional help, visit DESA
International’s technical service web
WARNING: Turn off burner
system and let cool before ser-
vicing. Only a qualified service
personshouldserviceandrepair
burner system or stove.
CAUTION: Never use a wire,
needle, or similar object to clean
pilot. This can damage pilot unit.
Note:Alltroubleshootingitemsarelistedin
order of operation.
OBSERVED PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
When ignitor button is pressed, there is no
spark at pilot
1. Ignitor electrode not connected to igni- 1. Reconnect ignitor cable
tor cable
2. Ignitor cable pinched or wet
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
4. Replace ignitor cable
3. Piezo ignitor nut is loose
4. Broken ignitor cable
5. Bad piezo ignitor
5. Replace piezo ignitor
6. Ignitor electrode broken
6. Replace pilot assembly
7. Ignitor electrode positioned wrong
7. Replace pilot assembly
When ignitor button is pressed, there is
spark at pilot but no ignition
1. Gas supply turned off or manual shutoff 1. Turn on gas supply or open manual
valve closed shutoff valve
2. Gas Ccntrol knob not in PILOT position 2. Turn gas control knob to PILOT position
3. Gas control knob not pressed in while 3. Press in gas control knob while in PILOT
in PILOT position
position
4. Air in gas lines when installed
4. Continue holding down gas control
knob. Repeat igniting operation until air
is removed
5. Depleted gas supply (propane/LP models 5. Contact local propane/LP gas company
only)
6. Pilot is clogged
6. Clean pilot (see Cleaning and Mainte-
nance, page 27) or replace pilot assembly
7. Replace gas control
7. Gas regulator setting is not correct
1. Gas control knob not fully pressed in
Pilot lights but flame goes out when control
knob is released
1. Press in gas control knob fully
2. Gas control knob not pressed in long 2. After pilot lights, keep gas control knob
enough
pressed in 30 seconds
3. Manual shutoff valve not fully open
3. Fully open manual shut-off valve
4. Pilot flame not touching thermocouple, 4. A) Contact local gas company
which allows thermocouple to cool,
causing pilot flame to go out. This prob-
lem could be caused by one or both of
the following:
B) Clean pilot (see Cleaning and
Maintenance, page 27) or replace pilot
assembly
A) Low gas pressure
B) Dirty or partially clogged pilot
5. Thermocouple connection loose at con- 5. Hand tighten until snug, then tighten
trol valve
1/4 turn more
6. Thermocouple damaged
6. Replace thermocouple
7. Control valve damaged
7. Replace control valve
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Continued
OBSERVED PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
Burner does not light after pilot is lit
1. Burner orifice clogged
1. Clean burner (see Cleaning and
Maintenance, page 27) or replace burner
orifice
2. Inlet gas pressure is too low
2. Contact local propane/LP or natural gas
company
3. Thermopile leads disconnected or im- 3. Reconnect leads (see Wiring Diagram,
properly connected
page 31)
4. Thermopile is defective
4. Replace thermopile
Delayed ignition burner
1. Manifold pressure is too low
1. Contact local propane/LP or natural gas
company
2. Burner porting or orifice clogged
2. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Main-
tenance, page 27) or replace burner orifice
Burner backfiring during combustion
1. Burner orifice is clogged or damaged
1. Clean burner (see Cleaning and
Maintenance, page 27) or replace burner
orifice
2. Damaged burner
2. Replace damaged burner
3. Gas regulator defective
3. Replace gas control
Slight smoke or odor during initial operation 1. Residues from manufacturing processes 1. Problem will stop after a few hours of
and logs curing operation
Burner system produces a whistling noise 1. Turning gas control knob to HI position 1. Turn gas control knob to LO position and
when burner is lit
when burner is cold
let warm up for a minute
2. Air in gas line
2. Operate burner until air is removed from
line. Have gas line checked by local pro-
pane/LP or natural gas company
3. Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice 3. Clean burner (see Cleaning and
Maintenance, page 27) 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
Burner system produces a clicking/ticking 1. Metal expanding while heating or con- 1. This is common. If noise is excessive,
noise just after burners are lit or shut off
tracting while cooling
contact qualified service person
Remote does not function
1. Battery is not installed or battery power 1. Replace 9-volt batteries in receiver and
is low remote control
Continued
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CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM
TROUBLESHOOTING
Continued
WARNING: If you smell gas
• Shut off gas supply.
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas
supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
IMPORTANT: Operating burner system 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
Burner system produces unwanted odors
1. Gas leak. See Warning statement 1. Locate and correct all leaks (see Check-
above
ing Gas Connections, pages 19 and 20)
Burner system shuts off in use
1. High or gusting winds
1. Burner system has been tested for up to
40mph winds. However, extreme con-
ditions may occur. See Lighting Instruc-
tions on page 24
2. Low line pressure
2. Contact local propane/LP or natural gas
company
3. Pilot is partially clogged
3. Clean pilot (see Cleaning and Mainte-
nance, page 27)
4. Inner vent pipe leaking exhaust gasses 4. Locate and correct all leaks (see Check-
into system ing Gas Connections, pages 19 and 20)
5. Glass too loose and air tight gasket leaks 5. Tighten glass
in corners after usage
6. Bad thermopile or thermocouple
7. Improper vent cap installation
6. Replace faulty component
7. Check for proper installation and free-
dom from debris or blockage
Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF 1. Gas leak. See Warning statement 1. Locate and correct all leaks (see Check-
position
above
ing Gas Connections, pages 19 and 20)
2. Control valve defective
2. Replace control valve
Gas odor during combustion
1. Gas leak. See Warning statement 1. Locate and correct all leaks (see Check-
above
ing Gas Connections, pages 19 and 20)
Dark residue on logs or inside of burner 1. Improper log placement
system
1. Properly locate logs (see Installing Logs,
Lava Rock, and Glowing Embers, page 23)
2. Clean out air holes at burner inlets. Pe-
riodically repeat as needed
2. Air holes at burner inlet blocked
3. Burner flame holes blocked
3. Remove blockage or replace burner
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REPLACEMENT
PARTS
WIRING DIAGRAM
CAUTION:Labelallwiresprior
to disconnection when servicing
controls.Wiringerrorscancause
improper and dangerous opera-
tion. Verify proper operation af-
ter servicing.
Note: Use only original replacement parts.
Thiswillprotectyourwarrantycoveragefor
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).
Variable
Fan Switch
(N.O.)
Fan Switch
1
Off
Black
WhencallingDESAInternational,haveready
• your name
• your address
2
On
• model and serial numbers of your burner
system and stove
Blue
110/115
V.A.C.
• how burner system or stove was malfunc-
tioning
• type of gas used (propane/LPor natural gas)
Black
White
Green
Blower
Motor
• purchase date
Usually, we will ask you to return the defec-
tive part to the factory.
PARTS NOT UNDER
WARRANTY
Figure 63 - Blower Wiring Diagram for Thermostat-Controlled Models
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.
SERVICE HINTS
When Gas Pressure Is Too Low
• pilot will not stay lit
• burners will have delayed ignition
WhencallingDESAInternational,haveready
• model number of your burner system and
stove
• burner system will not produce speci-
fied heat
• propane/LP gas supply might be low
(propane/LP units only)
• the replacement part number
When Gas Quality Is Bad
• pilot will not stay lit
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).
• burners will produce flames and soot
• burner system and stove will backfire
when lit
Ifyoufeelyourgaspressureistooloworgas
quality is bad, contact your local natural or
propane/LP gas supplier.
You can also visit DESA International’s
technical service web site at
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CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM
SPECIFICATIONS
SDVBN(A)
16,000-22,000 Btu/h
Natural
SDVBP(A)
14,000-20,000 Btu/h
Propane/LP
Piezo
Gas Type
Ignition
Piezo
Manifold Pressure
Minimum Inlet Supply Pressure
Thermal Efficiency
3.5" w.c.
10.0" w.c.
4.5" w.c.
11.0" w.c.
70%
70%
Dimension, Inches/mm (HxWxD)
Stove and Burner System*
27" x 26 1/4" x 26 1/8"
27" x 26 1/4" x 26 1/8"
685.8 x 666.7 x 663.4mm
23 1/4" x 33 1/4" x 23 1/2"
590.5 x 844.5 x 596.9mm
685.8 x 666.7 x 663.4mm
23 1/4" x 33 1/4" x 23 1/2"
590.5 x 844.5 x 596.9mm
Carton (Insert Only)
Weight, lbs/kg
Burner System
70 lbs/31.8 kg
75 lbs/34 kg
70 lbs/31.8 kg
75 lbs/34 kg
Shipping
* When installed in Amity cast iron stove body (SCIVF Series and PSCIVF Series).
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WALL MOUNTED
THERMOSTAT CONTROL KIT
GWMT1 (Not Shown)
ACCESSORIES
Purchase these stove and burner system
accessories from your local dealer. If they
cannotsupplytheseaccessories, callDESA
International’s Sales Department at 1-800-
432-2382. for information. You can also
write to the address listed on the back page
of this manual.
Allows easy wall access to the operation
of your burner system. This will allow you
thermostatic control with the convenience
of a wall switch.
RECEIVER AND HAND-HELD
REMOTE CONTROL KIT
GHRC
WALL MOUNTED ON/OFF
SWITCH - GWMS2
(Not Shown)
For all models. Allows the burner system to
be turned on and off conveniently.
Allows burner system to be turned on and
off with a wall switch.
MANUAL BLOWER KIT
GA3700
HI
TEMP
MAN
LO
AUT
O
ON
OFF
ST
A
TUS
Manual-variable control blower accessory
for both the SDVBN(A) and SDVBP(A)
Series burner systems.
RECEIVER AND HAND-HELD
THERMOSTAT REMOTE
CONTROL KIT - GHRCT
Allows the burner system to be operated in
a manually or thermostatically-controlled
mode. You can adjust your heat settings and
turn the burner system on or off without
leaving the comfort of your easy chair. (Re-
quires part no. 103284-04 wire harness in-
cluded with burner system.)
THERMOSTATICALLY-
CONTROLLED BLOWER KIT
DA3610T
Provides better heat distribution. Blower
turns off and on automatically, as needed.
Completeinstallationandoperationinstruc-
tions included in this manual.
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®
CAST IRON STOVE AND BURNER SYSTEM
ILLUSTRATED
PARTS
BREAKDOWN
3
SDVBN(A)
SDVBP(A)
29
32
12
27
25
26-3
26-1
26-4
28
1
19
23
20
21
9
8
4
26-2
10
4
31
4
13
11
14
16
6
5
30
24
18
2
15
22
17
22
L
O
H
P
L
OF
O
T
ON
7
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OWNER’S MANUAL
This list contains replaceable parts used in your burner system. When ordering parts, follow the
instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 31 of this manual.
PARTS LIST
SDVBN(A)
SDVBP(A)
KEY
NO.
PART NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
Firebox Assembly
Screw, Hex
Rear Cover
Screw, Hex
Switch Plate
QTY.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
105478-01BR
M11084-26
105482-01CK
M11084-39
103587-02CK
099998-01
103284-04
104491-01
104518-01
104527-01
104528-01
H5C4-20B
NTC-4C
105468-01
105487-01
105487-02
105486-01
105486-02
102445-01
102334-01
105523-01
105523-02
104506-01
104506-18
104507-01
104508-01
105493-01
104510-01
105325-01
105491-01
1
2
1
12
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
1
1
1
On/Off Switch
Wire Harness
Relief Cover
Relief Cover Gasket
Relief Spring
Relief Washer
Hex Head Cap Screw
Locknut
Valve Bracket
Valve, Natural
Valve, Propane/LP
Pilot Assembly, Natural
Pilot Assembly, Propane/LP
Ignitor, Piezo
Palnut Fastener
Burner, Natural
Burner, Propane/LP
Orifice, Natural
Orifice, Propane/LP
Brass Elbow
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
Brass Fitting
Aluminum Tubing Assy
Pilot Tubing Assembly
Air Deflector
Log Set
Rear Log
Front Log
Crossover Log
Log Piece
Screw
Screw
26-1 105774-01
26-2 105774-02
26-3 105774-03
26-4 105774-04
27
28
29
30
31
32
M10908-2
M12461-50
M12461-62
104555-03CJ
105483-01
105795-01
Screw
Grate Assembly
Burner Bracket
Glass Door Assy
PARTS AVAILABLE - NOT SHOWN
105476-01
GA6060
104529-01
M11084-3
Lava Rock Plate
Lava Rock
Ember Material
Hex Screw for Blower Bracket
1
1
1
4
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®
™
AMITY STOVE CHASSIS
ILLUSTRATED
PARTS
BREAKDOWN
1
AMITY™
SCIVF(*) SERIES
PSCIVF(*) SERIES
(* Indicates Color Suffix
Designation)
2
8
5
5
5
7-4
6
5
7-1
3
4
7-3
7-2
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This list contains replaceable parts used in your stove. When ordering parts, follow the instructions
listed under Replacement Parts on page 31 of this manual.
PARTS LIST
AMITY™
SCIVF(*) SERIES
PSCIVF(*) SERIES
(* Indicates Color Suffix Designation)
KEY PART
NO.
NO.
DESCRIPTION
QTY.
1
2
3
104171-01
104172-01
104173-01
104173-02
104173-03
104173-04
104173-05
104173-06
104173-07
104173-08
104173-09
104174-01
104175-01
104175-02
104175-03
104175-04
104175-05
104175-06
104175-07
104175-08
104175-09
104176-01
104177-01
*
Top Grate with Screen (Black Only)
Stove Back Panel (Black Only)
Bottom Door (Charcoal)
Bottom Door (Azure Blue)
Bottom Door (Hunter Green)
Bottom Door (Burgundy Red)
Bottom Door (Forest Green)
Bottom Door (Metallic Charcoal)
Bottom Door (Porcelain Enamel Red)
Bottom Door (Porcelain Enamel Teal Green)
Bottom Door (Porcelain Enamel Sand)
Stove Dropped Bottom
One Leg (Charcoal) (4 Total Per Stove)
One Leg (Azure Blue) (4 Total Per Stove)
One Leg (Hunter Green) (4 Total Per Stove)
One Leg (Burgundy Red) (4 Total Per Stove)
One Leg (Forest Green) (4 Total Per Stove)
One Leg (Metallic Charcoal) (4 Total Per Stove)
One Leg (Porcelain Enamel Red) (4 Total Per Stove)
One Leg (Porcelain Enamel Teal Green) (4 Total Per Stove)
One Leg (Porcelain Enamel Sand) (4 Total Per Stove)
Leg Leveler bolt M8 x 1.25 - 55mm Long (4 Total Per Stove)
Hardware Kit
Door Hinge Step Bolt With Shoulder (1 Per Unit)
Door Catch Bolt M8 x 1.25 - 55mm Long With Two M8
Hex Nuts (1 Per Unit)
Bottom Floor Bolts M6 x 1 - 25mm Long With Flat Washer
And Lock Washer (4 Per Unit)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
5
6
7
7-1
7-2
*
1
1
1
1
7-3
7-4
8
*
*
Leg Bolts M6 x 1.25 - 20mm Long With Flat Washer And
Lock Washer (4 Per Unit)
Back Panel Bolts M6 x 1 - 20mm Long With Flat Washer
And Lock Washer (6 Per Unit)
104178-01
PARTS AVAILABLE — NOT SHOWN
104108-01
104108-02
104108-03
104108-04
104108-05
104108-06
104807-01
104807-02
104807-03
Touch-up Spray Paint 12 oz Can (Charcoal)
Touch-up Spray Paint 12 oz Can (Azure Blue)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Touch-up Spray Paint 12 oz Can (Hunter Green)
Touch-up Spray Paint 12 oz Can (Burgundy Red)
Touch-up Spray Paint 12 oz Can (Forest Green)
Touch-up Spray Paint 12 oz Can (Metallic Charcoal)
Touch-up Paint Bottle with Brush (Porcelain Enamel Red)
Touch-up Paint Bottle with Brush (Porcelain Enamel Teal Green)
Touch-up Paint Bottle with Brush (Porcelain Enamel Sand)
* Included In Hardware Kit
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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.
VANGUARD LIMITED WARRANTY
DIRECT-VENT BURNER SYSTEM AND AMITY™ STOVE CHASSIS
DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for 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 stove and
burnersystemtoproperoperatingconditionandanallowanceforlaborwhenprovidedbyaDESAAuthorizedServiceCenter. 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 stove and burner system MUST be installed
by a qualified installer in accordance with all local codes and instructions furnished with the unit.
Thiswarrantydoesnotapplytopartsthatarenotinoriginalconditionbecauseofnormalwearandtear, orpartsthatfailor becomedamaged
as a result of misuse, accidents, lack of proper maintenance or defects caused by improper installation. Travel, diagnostic cost, labor,
transportationandanyandallsuchothercostsrelatedtorepairingadefectivestoveandburnersystemwillbetheresponsibilityoftheowner.
TOTHEFULLEXTENTALLOWEDBYTHELAWOFTHEJURISDICTIONTHATGOVERNSTHESALEOFTHEPRODUCT;
THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ANY AND ALL OTHER EXPRESSED WARRANTIES AND LIMITS THE DURA-
TION OF ANY AND 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 BE LIABLE 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:
INTERNATIONAL
2701 Industrial Drive
P.O. Box 90004
Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004
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