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INSTALLATION & OPERATING
f i r e - p a r t s . c o m
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this
manual. For assistance or additional information, consult a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
09/04
INSTRUCTIONS
CALIBER B-VENT SERIES
GCBC60/80
DECORATIVE GAS APPLIANCE
FOR RESIDENTIAL USE
Note:
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WARNING!
31282 Rev Q
WARNING:
If the information in this manual
is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal in-
jury or loss of life.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other gas appliance.
— 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
instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
the fire department.
— Installation and service must be performed by
a qualified installer, service agency or the gas
supplier.
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- Page 1 INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CALIBER B-VENT SERIES GCBC60/80 f i r e - p a r t s . c o m DECORATIVE GAS APPLIANCE FOR RESIDENTIAL USE WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal in- jury or loss of life.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CALIBER B-VENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Table of Contents A. Appliance Specifications ..........................4 B. Location and Clearances ..........................6 C. Framing ............................... 7 D. Setting the Appliance ..........................7 E. Venting ................................ 8 F. Utilities ..............................11 G. Finishing ..............................16 H. - Page 3 CALIBER B-VENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS DESIGN AND INSTALLATION CONSIDERATION When selecting a location for your B-Vent appliance, it is important to evaluate a number of considerations. Modern construction techniques can create conditions that may not allow your vent to draft properly. This may result in spillage from your B-Vent appliance, as well as cause other combustion appliances to operate incorrectly.
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Page 4: Appliance Specifications
W. Saunders Street, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa 52641, factory. Please contact your dealer or distributor to 1-800-927-6841. order. HEATILATOR® is a registered trademark of Hearth & Home Technologies Inc. WARNING! This appliance is tested and listed for use only with the optional accessories listed in these instructions. - Page 5 CALIBER B-VENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CALIBER Nomenclature Catalog # Description TYPICAL VERTICAL INSTALLATIONS GCBC60IL Appliance Order Code Number Gas Caliber B-Vent Circulating 60 = 36 in. Appliance 80 = 42 in. Appliance No suffix - Standing Pilot, Natural Gas L = Standing Pilot, Propane Gas I = Intermittent Pilot Ignition, Natural Gas IL = Intermittent Pilot Ignition, Propane GCBC60IL...
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Page 6: Location And Clearances
CALIBER B-VENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS B. LOCATION AND CLEARANCES Model 36 in. Series 36 in. 41 in. 24-1/2 in. 42 in. Series 42 in. 47 in. 30-1/2 in. Dimensions WARNING! f i r e - p a r t s . c o m Due to high temperatures, the gas appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies. -
Page 7: Framing
CALIBER B-VENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS C. FRAMING Figure 3 shows typical framing of this appliance using combustible materials. Figure 4 shows the minimum mantel heights. All required clearances to combustibles must be adhered to. Figure 4 - Mantel Heights f i r e - p a r t s . c o m CAUTION: Wear gloves and safety glasses for pro- tection. -
Page 8: Venting
CALIBER B-VENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS E. VENTING Note: This appliance requires a 5 in. B-Vent for operation. Never down size pipe. 1. Clearances Vent clearances are per vent manufacturer’s specifications. 2. Vent Lengths Various venting configurations are shown in Figures 5 and 6 from which maximum vent runs can be determined. WARNING - RISK OF FIRE! Always maintain minimum clearances or greater around the vent system. - Page 9 CALIBER B-VENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS f i r e - p a r t s . c o m Figure 6 Vertical Termination Vent Lengths 3. Firestop Spacer/Vent Installation Frame an opening and install a firestop spacer whenever the vent penetrates a ceiling/floor area, as shown in Figure 7.
- Page 10 CALIBER B-VENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 4. Chase/Termination Installation Roof Pitch H (Min.) Ft. Figure 8 and Table 1 specify minimum vent heights Flat to 6/12 ......... 1.0 for various pitched roofs. Vent sections may have to 6/12 to 7/12 ........1.25 be cut to a certain length.
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Page 11: Utilities
CALIBER B-VENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 6. Install the Outside Air Kit An outside air kit is available as an optional feature Note: The outside air kit can terminate at any level with with this appliance. An outside air kit helps to decrease the amount of room air taken by utilizing outside air the exception that it must terminate at least one foot for combustion. - Page 12 CALIBER B-VENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Note: The gas appliance and its manual shutoff valve WARNING! must be disconnected from the gas supply piping sys- The gas control valve has been preset at the factory. tem during any pressure testing of that system at test Altering settings may result in fire hazard or bodily pressures in excess of 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa).
- Page 13 CALIBER B-VENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 5. Wiring Note: This appliance must be electrically wired and Optional Accessories Requirements grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the ab- Wiring for optional accessories should be done sence of local codes, with National Electric Code ANSI/ now to avoid reconstruction.
- Page 14 CALIBER B-VENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Standing Pilot Ignition This standing pilot appliances does not require a 110VAC supply to operate. It is suggested that a 110V junction box be installed for use with an optional fan and/or remote. This appliance may be connected to a thermostat (not supplied). Use a thermostat that is compatible with a millivolt gas valve.
- Page 15 CALIBER B-VENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 6. Install the Junction Box If the box is being wired from the OUTSIDE of the appliance: Remove the cover plate located on the outer shell (right side). Install the supplied Romex connector in the cover plate. Loosen two screws on the Romex connector, feed the necessary length of wire through the connector and tighten the screws.
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Page 16: Finishing
CALIBER B-VENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS G. FINISHING 1. Combustible Finishing Material Material made of or surfaced with wood, compressed paper, plant fibers, plastics, or any material capable of igniting and burning, whether flame proofed or not, plastered or unplastered (this includes drywall). 2. -
Page 17: Appliance Preparation
CALIBER B-VENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS H. APPLIANCE PREPARATION 1. Attach the Hood The hood is to be located above the glass panel. The hood must be attached or a fire hazard may result. Locate the four screws just inside the upper section of the appliance. - Page 18 CALIBER B-VENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 6. Place the Lava Rock and Vermiculite See Figures 21-23. It is not necessary to use the entire bag. Save the remaining amount for future use. 7. Place the Rock Wool Place a small amount of 1/2 in. diameter pieces (dime-size) of rock wool on the burner pan so that the rock wool touches but does not cover the holes in the burner pan.
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Page 19: Determine The Ignition
CALIBER B-VENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS I. DETERMINE THE IGNITION To determine whether your appliance is an intermittent pilot ignition or a standing pilot ignition system, open the control access panel to examine the wiring system. If your system has a red ignitor button as shown in Figure 27, you own a standing pilot ignition appliance. -
Page 20: For Your Safety
CALIBER B-VENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2. Standing Pilot Ignition FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING WARNING! If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. BEFORE OPERATING smell all around the appliance area for gas. -
Page 21: Seasonal Checklist
CALIBER B-VENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS K. SEASONAL CHECKLIST WARNING! CAUTION: Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing a of high surface temperatures and should stay away gas appliance must be replaced prior to operating to avoid burns or clothing ignition. -
Page 22: Start-Up Issues
CALIBER B-VENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3. Operating the Outside Air Kit The outside air kit is an optional feature for this appliance. The outside air kit helps to decrease the amount of room air taken by utilizing outside air for combustion. It is strongly recommended that it be installed. -
Page 23: Maintenance Instructions
CALIBER B-VENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS M. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 1. Clean the Burner and Control Compartment Keep the burner and control compartment clean by brushing and vacuuming at least once a year. Always turn off the wall switch (or remote control) and gas valve before cleaning. - Page 24 CALIBER B-VENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 4. Clean the Glass See Figure 33. Never operate this appliance without the glass properly secured in place or if the glass is broken. In the event of glass breakage, carefully remove the glass frame. This will allow the removal of all glass fragments and sheet metal edge protection strips.
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Page 25: Optional Components
CALIBER B-VENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS N. OPTIONAL COMPONENTS WSK-MLT-HTL GFK160 Multi-Function Wall Switch Thermostat Controlled Fan Kit 160 CFM Rear Burner Variable Head Dexen Valve f i r e - p a r t s . c o m Burner Orifices Pilot Orifice CKVN, CKVP... - Page 26 CALIBER B-VENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS OPTIONAL COMPONENTS (con’t) DFA36, DFA36B, DFA36S DFC2B/S & DFN6B/S DFA42, DFA42B, DFA42S Fixed Glass Doors Arched Door f i r e - p a r t s . c o m DFBC36/42 Bay Door 31282 Rev Q 09/04...
- Page 27 CALIBER B-VENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS OPTIONAL COMPONENTS (con’t) AK14 - Air Kit f i r e - p a r t s . c o m TK47B/A, TK48A/B TK6B/S/BN/PT TK302B/S, TK402B/S Trim Kits TK7B/S/BN/PT Trim Kits Trim Kits COLOR KEY Suffix Finish QKE3B, QKE4B none...
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Page 28: Replacement Parts
Glass Kit w/ Screen - 60 in. 4031-096 Glass Kit w/ Screen - 80 in. Fig. B - Panels, etc. Item 4b - Quick Access Latch™ Visit our Website at: www.heatilator.com for a dealer/distributor near you! 31282 Rev Q 09/04... - Page 29 CALIBER B-VENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Homeowner’s Notes Page f i r e - p a r t s . c o m 09/04 31282 Rev Q...
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Page 31: Index
CALIBER B-VENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INDEX Air Kit 27 Gas Codes 4, 12 Panel Removal 17 Installation 11 Gas Conversions 12 Pressure Testing 12 Operation 22 Gas Line 11 Air Shutter 23 Gas Pressure 12 AK14 27 Glass Refractory 25 Cleaning 24 Replacement Parts 28 Removal 24 Rock Wool 18... -
Page 32: Warranty
If the Heatilator Appliance is found to be defective in either material or workmanship within one year of the date of original installation, HHT will provide replacement parts at no charge and pay reasonable labor and freight costs, and is for the period of one year following the date of original installation of the Appliance.