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EarthStone BV400C-2 Installation And Operation Manual

Summary of BV400C-2

  • Page 1

    Page 1 installation and operation manual model bv400c-2 retain these instructions for future reference epa certified catalytic wood burning fireplace insert this appliance must be installed by a qualified installer. Read entire manual thoroughly before installation. P/n 775,005m rev. M, 12/03.

  • Page 2

    Important warnings caution: please read this entire manual before you install and use your new room heater. For your safety, follow the installation, operation and maintenance instruc- tions exactly, without deviation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury...

  • Page 3

    Page 3 table of contents important warnings ................................................ 2 testing/listing, epa, using this manual.................. 3 planning your installation ..................................... 4-6 installation .......................................................... 7-10...

  • Page 4

    Planning your installation page 4 questions to ask local building official a correct installation is critical and imperative for reduc- ing fire hazards and perilous conditions that can arise when wood burning appliances are improperly installed. The installer must follow all of the manufacturers’ i...

  • Page 5

    Planning your installation page 5 clearances warning: it is very important that you ob- serve the minimum clearances. Do not store firewood within this clearance space. Failure to maintain clearances to all combustibles may result in a house fire. There are listed clearances for your fireplace inser...

  • Page 6

    Planning your installation page 6 factory built fireplaces this appliance is approved for installation into a listed factory built solid fuel burning fireplace. The fireplace firebox must accept the insert without modification other than removing bolted or screwed together pieces such as smoke shelf...

  • Page 7

    Installation page 7 fireplace installation bv400c-2 minimum fireplace dimensions approximate minimum dimensions into fireplace: height: 20” width: (front-29 ¾”), (rear-21 ½”) depth: 15 ¾ catalytic temperature probe install temperature probe prior to installing insert . To install the catalytic tempe...

  • Page 8

    Installation page 8 installation steps 1. Remove all ashes from the fireplace. 2. Remove all materials inside the insert and set them aside. 3. Remove the surround panel (face shield) and at- tach insulation material provided using a nonflam- mable adhesive (i.E. Rtv high temperature sili- cone). 4....

  • Page 9

    Installation page 9 14. Push the insert to its desired position in the fire- place. The depth may vary as long as the starter pipe or other connecting pipe system can be effec- tively installed. Surround assembly important: do not face seal over chimney cooling air system on superior brand or any br...

  • Page 10

    Installation page 10 positive flue connection for masonry fire- place a professional should inspect chimney prior to installation to determine if any repairs are necessary or if a chimney reline is necessary. The fireplace damper must be secured in the open position. If this is not possible, it will...

  • Page 11

    Procuct features and controls page 11 blower system the 500-cfm room air circulation blower system comes equipped with a variable speed control (rheostat). The blower system can be operated manually or set to oper- ate automatically (so the blowers will turn on when the insert is hot and turn off wh...

  • Page 12

    Care and operation page 12 fuel door caution: when opening the door, do not extend it beyond its normal travel. Overextending the door to a further open position can put excessive stress on hinge area of door and hinge pins and may result in breakage. Door handle assembly the door handle assembly op...

  • Page 13

    Care and operation page 13 break-in period your fireplace insert finish is a high temperature paint that requires time and temperature to completely cure. We recommend that you ventilate the house during the initial burns. The paint emits non-toxic odors during this process. Keep your house well ven...

  • Page 14

    Care and operation page 14 blower system the blower system consists of a on/off rocker switch, a variable speed blower speed control switch (rheostat), a thermally activated switch (fan disc) and 4 axial blow- ers. When starting a fire, leave the blower system off until the insert is thoroughly heat...

  • Page 15

    Maintenance page 15 burn recommended fuel this appliance is approved for use with natural dry wood only. Burning materials other than natural wood will shorten the life of the catalytic combustor. Do not burn particleboard or pressed logs using bonding agents as they can produce conditions which wil...

  • Page 16

    Maintenance page 16 door / glass gasket and ash dump gasket a 3/4" spun fiberglass gasket provides the seal around the fuel door and a flat spun fiberglass rope gasket (1/8” x 1”) provides the seal around the glass. If the optional ash drawer is installed, a cerawool pad (4 1/4” x 8 3/8” x 1/2”) pro...

  • Page 17

    Maintenance page 17 cleaning blowers the blowers require inspection and cleaning annually to remove lint, dust, etc. If there are pets in the dwelling, the blowers should be cleaned at least twice a year to access, remove blower covers (remove the two ¼” hex head screws on each panel), then inspect ...

  • Page 18

    Troubleshooting page 18 * smokes out fuel door when open 1. The primary air control is closed. 2. The chimney is too cool. Set the primary air con- trol on "high" with the bypass damper control "open" for a few minutes before opening the fuel door. 3. Excess creosote will not only restrict your draf...

  • Page 19

    Troubleshooting page 19 overfiring if any part of the appliance glows, it is overfiring. Other symptoms may include: cracking, warping or burning out of components, catalytic combustor may deteriorate, gold doors may turn color, stove glass may develop a haze which will not come off with cleaning, f...

  • Page 20

    Specifications - model bv400c-2 page 20 maximum log length 24" flue size 8" width w/standard surround 48" width at fireplace opening 29 1/2" width at rear of firebox 21 1/2" depth into fireplace 15 3/4" depth (overall) 26 1/4" height * 20" height w/standard surround 32" add 3 ½” to height when optio...

  • Page 21

    Component diagrams – model bv400c-2 page 21 item no description door and glass parts 27m67 clip set, glass h0537 door assembly, gold (handle included) 86-128 gasket kit, 3/4" door rope (includes adhesive) 27m81 gasket kit, door glass (10' of 10580) g400-7 glass, large arched 11 x 17" (gasket not inc...

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    Component diagrams – model bv400c-2 page 22 firebox parts 11711 cover, ash dump (w/ gasket 4 1/4 x 8 3/8" x 1/2") 26m70 damper kit, bypass (damper, linkage and rod) lb-102215 damper stop (sleeve for damper rod to limit travel of damper door) fb17 firebrick, 3 ¼ x 5 1/8 x 0” regular (order 2, if set ...

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    Component diagrams – model bv400c-2 page 23 replacement damper kit (cat. No. 26m70) door assembly - cat. No. H0537 (gold) and cat no. H0538 (black) (includes handle assembly, not shown) handle assembly (p/n lb-102214) draft module assembly (cat. No. 26m68) wire harness kit (p/n lb-102280) includes t...

  • Page 24

    Optional accessories - model bv400c-2 page 24 accessories part/ cat. No. Model description 14m69 ad-bv400c ash drawer – includes taller sur- round side trim-35 ½” because ash drawer adds 3 ½” to height of insert. 14m77 oa400-8 8” to 8” offset adapter for flue outlet. 14m79 oa400-86 8” to 6” offset a...

  • Page 25

    Safety / listing label page 25.

  • Page 26

    Epa label page 26.

  • Page 27

    Ownership records page 27 dealer’s name: dealer’s address: city: state: zip code: serial number: date of purchase: date installed: notes: service and maintenance log service service service date technician description.

  • Page 28: 1110 West Taft Avenue

    1110 west taft avenue orange, ca 92865.