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INSTALLATION & OPERATING
01/04
INSTRUCTIONS
CALIBER DESIGNER
B-VENT SERIES
CAUTION:
WARNING:
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 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.
Note:
An arrow (Æ found in the text signifies change in
content.
WARNING!
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  • Page 1 Æ INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CALIBER DESIGNER B-VENT SERIES 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 appliance.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CALIBER DESIGNER SERIES Table of Contents Design and Installation Considerations ........................3 Appliance Specifications .............................. 4 Location and Clearances ............................. 6 C. Framing ..................................7 D. Setting the Appliance ..............................7 Venting ................................... 8 Utilities ..................................10 Finishing ..................................13 H.

  • Page 3: Design And Installation Considerations

    CALIBER DESIGNER SERIES DESIGN AND INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS 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.

  • Page 4: Appliance Specifications

    CALIBER DESIGNER SERIES A. APPLIANCE SPECIFICATIONS 1. U.S. and Canada Certification The Caliber Designer B-Vent Series gas appliance has been tested in accordance with the in Canada, the current has been LISTED by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. for installation as described in this manual. All components are UL or AGA safety certified.
  • Page 5 CALIBER DESIGNER SERIES Caliber Designer Nomenclature Note: Minimum and maximum clearances must be maintained at all times. Illustrations throughout these instructions reflect typical installations and are for de- sign purposes only. Actual installation may vary slightly due to individual design preferences. The illustrations and diagrams used throughout these installation instructions are not drawn to scale.

  • Page 6: Location And Clearances

    CALIBER DESIGNER SERIES B. LOCATION AND CLEARANCES WARNING! 1. Appliance Locations and Space Requirements Figure 1 illustrates a variety of ways the appliance may be located in a room. The Caliber Designer Series may be installed directly on the floor or raised on a hearth. These appliances are certified for installation in a bedroom, bed/ sitting room or bathroom in the U.S.

  • Page 7: Framing

    CALIBER DESIGNER SERIES C. FRAMING Figure 3 shows a typical framing of this appliance using combustible materials. All required clearances to combustibles must be adhered to. D. SETTING THE APPLIANCE This appliance may be placed on a smooth combustible or noncombustible continuous, flat surface. When the appliance is installed directly on carpeting, tile or other combustible material other than wood flooring, the appliance shall be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the appliance.

  • Page 8: Venting

    CALIBER DESIGNER SERIES E. VENTING 1. Vertical Termination WARNING! Note: This appliance is designed and tested for use with a listed 5-inch B-Vent system. downsize pipe. Vent clearances are per vent manufacturer’s specifications. 2. Firestop Spacer/Vent Installation Various venting configurations are shown in Frame an opening and install a firestop spacer Figures 4 and 5 from which maximum vent runs whenever the vent penetrates a ceiling/floor area, as...
  • Page 9 CALIBER DESIGNER SERIES 3. Install the Chase/Termination Figure 7 and Table 1 specify minimum vent heights for various pitched roofs. Vent sections may have to be cut to a certain length. These vent heights are necessary for safety and do not ensure draft-free operation.

  • Page 10: Utilities

    CALIBER DESIGNER SERIES F. UTILITIES 1. Gas Line Connection Open the control access panel as shown in Figures 9 and 10. The appliance is provided with a stainless steel flexible connector and a listed (and Commonwealth of Massachusetts approved) T-handle manual shutoff valve.
  • Page 11 CALIBER DESIGNER SERIES 4. Wiring 3. Gas Conversions Natural or propane gas fuel conversions necessary to meet the application need to be made by a qualified This appliance requires a 110VAC supply to technician using Hearth & Home Technologies the appliance junction box for operation. A specified and approved parts.
  • Page 12 CALIBER DESIGNER SERIES A wiring diagram is shown in Figure 13. Wiring for optional accessories should be done now to avoid reconstruction. WARNING! 5. Junction Box Installation Instructions Remove the junction box assembly from the valve compartment. If the box is being wired from the OUTSIDE of the appliance: Loosen two screws on the Romex connector, feed the necessary length of wire through the connector and tighten the screws.

  • Page 13: Finishing

    CALIBER DESIGNER SERIES G. FINISHING 1. Combustible Finishing Material 5. Attach the Hood Material made of or surfaced with wood, compressed The hood is to be located above the glass panel. The paper, plant fibers, plastics, or any material capable hood must be attached or a fire hazard may result.
  • Page 14 CALIBER DESIGNER SERIES 8. Place the Vermiculite and Lava Rock WARNING - RISK OF CARBON MONOXIDE! Place the vermiculite and lava rock around, but not on, the burner. See Figure 17. It is not necessary to use the entire bag. Save the remainder for future use. 9.

  • Page 15: Ignition

    CALIBER DESIGNER SERIES H. IGNITION To determine whether your appliance is an intermittent pilot ignition or a standing pilot ignition, open the control access panel to examine the wiring system. If your system has a red ignitor button as shown in Figure 18, you own a standing pilot ignition appliance.
  • Page 16 CALIBER DESIGNER SERIES 2. Standing Pilot Ignition Appliances FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING THE STANDING PILOT WARNING! • If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call This appliance has a manual ignition device that the fire department. lights the pilot. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly.

  • Page 17: Seasonal Checklist

    CALIBER DESIGNER SERIES J. SEASONAL CHECKLIST WARNING! CAUTION: nstallation and repair should be done by a qualified service person. The appliance should be inspected before use and at least annually by a qualified service person. More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, etc.

  • Page 18: Start-Up Issues

    CALIBER DESIGNER SERIES 3. Fuel 4. Operating the Outside Air Kit Do not burn wood or other material in this appliance. The outside air kit is supplied as an optional feature with this appliance. The outside air kit helps to Natural or propane gas fuel conversions necessary decrease the amount of room air taken, by utilizing to meet the application need to be made by a qualified...

  • Page 19: Maintenance Instructions

    CALIBER DESIGNER SERIES L. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 1. Clean the Burner and Control Compartment To prevent the possibility of soot, we have provided your appliance with an adjustable air shutter. Your air Keep the burner and control compartment clean by shutter is provided in the closed position for natural brushing and vacuuming at least once a year.
  • Page 20 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. Vacuum all remaining glass pieces with a shop vac. Replace glass with a Heatilator glass panel assembly only, ordered through your local distributor. Never use substitute material.

  • Page 21: Optional Components

    CALIBER DESIGNER SERIES M. OPTIONAL COMPONENTS 01/04...

  • Page 22: Replacement Parts

    CALIBER DESIGNER SERIES N. REPLACEMENT PARTS Replacement parts are available from you distributor/dealer. 33795 Rev i 01/04...

  • Page 23: Index

    CALIBER DESIGNER SERIES Index Air Clearances 8 Gas Codes 4, 10 Rock Wool 14 Æ Air Kit Gas Line Connection 10 Installation 9 Glass Operation 18 Certification 4 Safety Precautions 2 Air Kit Handle 18 Cleaning 20 Sealant Material 13 Air Shutter 19 Specifications 4 Space Requirements 6...

  • Page 24: 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.

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