Heatilator PT60 Owner's Manual
Heatilator PT60 Owner's Manual

Heatilator PT60 Owner's Manual

Zero clearance pellet fireplace installation and operation
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Model:
PT60
ZERO CLEARANCE PELLET FIREPLACE
Natural
• Important operating and
maintenance instruc-
tions included.
Please read this entire manual
before installation and use of this
pellet fuel-burning room heater.
Failure to follow these instructions
could result in property damage,
bodily injury or even death.
Do not store or use gasoline or other fl am-
mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.
• Do not overfi re - If any external part starts to
glow, you are overfi ring. Reduce fl ame height
(feed rate). Overfi ring will void your warranty.
• Comply with all minimum clearances to com-
bustibles as specifi ed. Failure to comply may
cause house fi re.
CAUTION
Tested and approved for wood pellets, shelled fi eld
corn, wheat and black oil sunfl ower seeds. Burning
of any other type of fuel voids your warranty.
www.heatilator.com
POINTE
Owner's Manual - Installation and Operation
Curved
NOTICE
DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL
Read, understand and
follow these instruc-
tions for safe installa-
tion and operation.
WARNING
Tuscan
Leave this manual with
party responsible for use
and operation.
Hot glass will cause burns.
Do not touch glass until it is cooled
NEVER allow children to touch glass
Keep children away
CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room
as fi replace.
Alert children and adults to hazards of high
temperatures.
High temperatures may ignite clothing or other
fl ammable materials.
Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other
fl ammable materials away.
Installation and service of this appliance should
be performed by qualifi ed personnel. Hearth &
Home Technologies recommends NFI certifi ed
professionals, or technicians supervised by an
NFI certifi ed professional.
7051-507
Tested and
O-T L
Listed by
C
OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc.
Studio
WARNING
HOT SURFACES!
Glass and other surfaces are
hot during operation AND
cool down.
April 29, 2011
Portland
Oregon USA
US

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  • Page 1 Model: POINTE Tested and Portland O-T L Oregon USA Listed by PT60 ZERO CLEARANCE PELLET FIREPLACE OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc. Owner’s Manual - Installation and Operation Tuscan Studio Natural Curved NOTICE DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL Read, understand and Leave this manual with •...
  • Page 2: Congratulations

    Hearth & Home Technologies welcomes you to our tradition and fi replaces. And yet we are old-fashioned when it comes to of excellence! In choosing a Heatilator appliance, you have craftsmanship. Each unit is meticulously fabricated and surfaces our assurance of commitment to quality, durability, and perfor- are hand-fi...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    POINTE Pellet Fireplace Safety Alert Key: • DANGER! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided will result in death or serious injury. • WARNING! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided could result in death or serious injury. •...
  • Page 4: Limited Warranty

    POINTE Pellet Fireplace Page 4 7051-507 April 29, 2011...
  • Page 5 POINTE Pellet Fireplace Page 5 April 29, 2011 7051-507...
  • Page 6: Section 1: Listing And Code Approvals

    • Install parts or components not Listed or approved. or “PL” connector pipe. Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or A. Heatilator Outside Air Kit must be installed in a mobile maintenance can cause injury or property damage. home installation. You must order the Outside Air Kit sepa- rately.
  • Page 7: User's Guide

    POINTE Pellet Fireplace User’s Guide Operating Instructions WARNING HOT SURFACES! Glass and other surfaces are hot during operation AND cool down. Hot glass will cause burns. • Do not touch glass until it is cooled • NEVER allow children to touch glass •...
  • Page 8: Fire Safety

    POINTE Pellet Fireplace Shelled Field Corn A. Fire Safety • Must be 15% or less moisture content. To provide reasonable fi re safety, the following should be • Must be clean and free from debris given serious consideration: • Never burn corn straight from the fi eld •...
  • Page 9: General Operation Information

    POINTE Pellet Fireplace CAUTION! Tested and approved for wood pellets, shelled 2. Thermostat Wall Control - Manual Setting fi eld corn, wheat and black oil sunfl ower seeds. Burning of When you select “Manual” on the AUTO/MANUAL screen the any other type of fuel voids your warranty. appliance will still automatically turn on and off according to the temperature setting.
  • Page 10: Filling The Hoper With Fuel

    POINTE Pellet Fireplace G. Filling the Hopper with Fuel 3. Automatic or Manual Setting • Check the hopper and make sure it is empty before fi lling The automatic setting will control the heat output based on with fuel. the comfort level selection. The manual setting allows you to manually control the heat output settings.
  • Page 11 POINTE Pellet Fireplace 5. Auto-Clean Cycle 2. Soft Start Cycle (SS-Low / SS-Med) The fi repot auto-clean system will cycle: Once the fi re is lit: • When the appliance is fi rst plugged in • The appliance moves into the low soft-start cycle as it continues to build the fi...
  • Page 12: Fire Characteristics & Flame Height Adjustment

    POINTE Pellet Fireplace J. Fire Characteristics and Flame Height Instructions to Hook Up to Battery Back-Up (Feed Rate) Adjustment Open Front to expose battery plug on bottom left side of fi replace. Plug in the battery. Figure 12.2. Be sure the bolts A properly adjusted fi...
  • Page 13: Clear Space

    POINTE Pellet Fireplace K. Battery Back-up System (Cont’d) Wall Control Display The wall control will display the battery icon when operating in the battery back-up mode. Figure 13.1. “Maint Burn” will display when the thermostat has reached the set room temperature and will run on low until it reaches its auto-clean cycle time.
  • Page 14: Section 3: Maintaining & Servicing Appliance Proper Shutdown Procedures

    POINTE Pellet Fireplace Maintaining & Servicing Your Appliance A. Proper Shutdown Procedure Before Servicing Your Appliance • Set wall control to OFF on AUTOMATIC / MANUAL SET- CAUTION! SHOCK AND SMOKE HAZARD! TING screen. Figure 14.1. • Proper Shutdown Procedure must be followed. •...
  • Page 15: High Ash Fuel Content Maintenance

    POINTE Pellet Fireplace C. High Ash Fuel Content Maintenance Pull fireplace toward you until fully extended • Frequency: When the ash build-up exceeds the half way point in the fi repot • By: Homeowner If the ash build-up exceeds the half way point in the fi repot before it automatically cleans, then the fi...
  • Page 16: General Maintenance & Cleaning

    POINTE Pellet Fireplace E. General Maintenance and Cleaning 2. Cleaning Ash Pan • Frequency: Wood Pellets: Weekly or every 3-5 bags 1. Auto-Clean System Inspection & Cleaning Alternate Fuel: Daily or every 1 bag • Frequency: Monthly or every ton (aprx. 50 bags) or •...
  • Page 17 POINTE Pellet Fireplace 4. Cleaning Heat Exchanger, Drop Tube & Exhaust • Frequency: Monthly or every 1 ton of fuel (aprx. 50 bags). • By: Homeowner NOTE: There are heavy duty vacuum cleaners specifi cally designed for solid fuel appliance cleaning. WARNING! Hopper Fire Risk! For trouble free use of your pellet appliance you must per- form cleaning as called for in these instructions.
  • Page 18 POINTE Pellet Fireplace 5. Cleaning Firepot with Firepot Clean-Out Tool Cleaning Heat Exchanger, Drop Tube & Exhaust (Cont’d) • Frequency: Softwood Pellets: Weekly or every 5 bags 5. The combustion blower must be removed to clean Hardwood Pellets: Weekly or every 3 bags the exhaust path.
  • Page 19 POINTE Pellet Fireplace 7. Cleaning the Hopper 11. Cleaning Convection Blower - Do Not Use Lubrication • Frequency: Monthly or after burning 1 ton of fuel (aprx. 50 bags) or when changing fuel types • Frequency: Yearly or as needed •...
  • Page 20: Section 4: Troubleshooting For Homeowner

    POINTE Pellet Fireplace Troubleshooting for Homeowner A. Frequently Asked Questions ISSUES SOLUTIONS 1. Metallic noise Noise is caused by metal expanding and contracting as it heats up and cools down, similar to the sound produced by a furnace or heating duct. This noise does not affect the operation or longevity of your appliance.
  • Page 21: Wall Control Error Messages

    POINTE Pellet Fireplace B. Wall Control Error Codes Error Message Possible Cause Corrective Action SNAP DISC TRIPPED Overheat sensor (snap disc) has tripped Turn power off to appliance and manually reset snap disc then turn back on. If that doesn’t work, call your dealer.
  • Page 22: Installer's Guide

    POINTE Pellet Fireplace Installer’s Guide Getting Started Since pellet exhaust can contain ash, soot or sparks, you A. Design, Installation & Location Considerations must consider the location of: 1. Appliance Location • Windows • Air Intakes NOTICE: Check building codes prior to installation. •...
  • Page 23: Locating Your Thermostat Wall Control

    POINTE Pellet Fireplace E. Checklist to Help Determine Location B. Thermostat Wall Control Location The thermostat wall control’s location will have some affect on the appliance’s operation. Description • Maximum wire length from appliance is 100 feet (30.48m) Vent termination location - vertical or horizontal continuous unspliced wire.
  • Page 24: Recommended Sequence Of Installation

    POINTE Pellet Fireplace F. Recommended Sequence of Installation G. Items to Verify During Test Burn • Check for leaks in the exhaust venting system. Do you NOTICE: see any smoke? • Read and understand Sections 6 through 10 for detailed Remember on a fi...
  • Page 25: Recommended Locations

    POINTE Pellet Fireplace Framing Dimensions & Clearances A. Recommended Locations 10-1/8 in (257mm) Top/Rear Vent & Rear 14-1/4 in (362mm) 27-1/4 in (692mm) Outside Air Junction Box Outside Air, Right & Left 43-1/2 in 26-7/8 in 29-3/4 in (1105mm) (682mm) (756mm) 61-1/2 in Top Vent...
  • Page 26: Frame The Fireplace

    POINTE Pellet Fireplace C. Frame the Fireplace Figure 26.1 shows typical framing using combustible materials (2x4 lumber shown). • Framing across the top of fi replace must be above top standoffs. • See page 33 for detailed information regarding sub-fl oor material requirements. See Section 8 for outside air locations.
  • Page 27: Construct A Chase

    POINTE Pellet Fireplace D. Construct the Chase You may enclose the vent system in a chase. See Figures Termination Cap 27.1 & 27.2. Metal Chase Top 1. Appliance and chimney enclosed in an exterior chase. Ceiling 2. Chimney offset through exterior wall and enclosed in chase. Firestop 3.
  • Page 28: Finishing Material

    POINTE Pellet Fireplace E. Finishing Material 2. Flush with the Mounting Frame NOTICE: Non-combustible material is not needed to fi nish The fi nish material can not be thicker than 1-1/2 inches this appliance. (38mm) to use this method. Figure 28.3. •...
  • Page 29: Door Opening Clearances

    POINTE Pellet Fireplace F. Front Opening Clearance Curved Front Natural Front Tuscan Front TOP VIEW Appliance Finishing Material Masonry Spacer Mounting Frame Opening Clearances for the Curved, Tuscan and Natural Fronts *Note: The Masonry Spacer is used Edge of when the finishing material is brick or appliance stone or any material that is proud to outer skin...
  • Page 30 POINTE Pellet Fireplace F. Front Opening Clearance (Cont’d) Studio Front TOP VIEW Appliance Nailing Flange Drywall Finishing Material Masonry Spacer 1/2 in Mounting Frame (13mm) 5-1/4 In (133mm) Opening Clearances 7-1/2 In (190mm) for the Studio Front Edge of appliance *Note: The Masonry Spacer is used outer skin 9 in (229mm)
  • Page 31 POINTE Pellet Fireplace G. Mantel Fuel Loading Clearances NOTE: Be sure to consider the process of loading fuel when choosing and locating a mantel. Mantel Finishing Material Drywall 24 in (610mm) 9 in (229mm) (1:1 rise to run ratio) 8 in (203mm) 7 in (178mm) 6 in 152mm) 5 in (127mm)
  • Page 32: Non-Combustible Materials

    POINTE Pellet Fireplace H. Non-Combustible Materials • Materials which will not ignite and burn, composed of any combination of the following: Steel - Iron Brick - Tile Concrete - Slate Glass - Plasters • Materials reported as passing ASTM E 136, Standard Test Method for Behavior of Metals, in a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750°...
  • Page 33: Section 7: Installation Of Fireplace

    POINTE Pellet Fireplace Installation of Fireplace be turned around so the longer fl ange attaches to the fl oor. We Caution! Risk of Cuts/Abrasions. Wear protective recommend that the brackets are turned around for a concrete gloves and safety glasses during installation. Sheet attachment.
  • Page 34: Junction Box And Wiring Diagram

    POINTE Pellet Fireplace D. Connecting Wall Control To Fireplace C. Junction Box & Wiring Diagram Caution! The fi replace should be securely attached to the 1. There is a 5 screw terminal connection bar that is located in the lower left side of the fi replace above the slide rails. fl...
  • Page 35: Connecting Wall Control To Fireplace

    POINTE Pellet Fireplace F. Installing Flue Collar, Vertical or Horizontal E. Thermostat Wall Control Installation The fi replace ships from the factory without the fl ue collar NOTICE: The thermostat wall control should be mounted on an inside wall and not in direct line with the appliance and gasket attached.
  • Page 36: Flue Collar Installation

    POINTE Pellet Fireplace Vertical Installation (Cont’d) Horizontal Installation Pipe 1. Remove the fl ue collar and orange gasket from the component pack. Push out the 6 slugs in the gasket. 2. Remove the rear cover plate. Save screws and plate for later Flue Collar re-attachment.
  • Page 37: Section 8: Vent Information

    POINTE Pellet Fireplace Vent Information A. Venting Termination Minimum Requirements Electrical Service Inside Corner FIXED FIXED OPEN CLOSED CLOSED OPEN J or K Figure 37.1 Termination Cap Air Supply Inlet Restricted Area Gas Meter An Outside Air Kit is required on all installations. Outside Air Kit must be ordered separately.
  • Page 38: Avoiding Smoke And Odors

    POINTE Pellet Fireplace B. Avoiding Smoke and Odors Vent Confi gurations To reduce probability of reverse drafting during shut-down Negative Pressure, Shut-Down and Electrical Power conditions Hearth & Home Technologies strongly recom- Failure mends: To reduce the probability of back-drafting or burn-back in •...
  • Page 39: Negative Pressure

    POINTE Pellet Fireplace C. Negative Pressure D. Draft WARNING! Risk of Asphyxiation! Negative pressure can Draft is the pressure difference needed to vent fi replaces cause spillage of combustion fumes and soot. successfully. When a fi replace is drafting successfully, all combustion byproducts are exiting the home through the Negative pressure results from the imbalance of air avail- chimney.
  • Page 40: Chimney & Exhaust Connection

    POINTE Pellet Fireplace E. Chimney and Exhaust Connection WARNING! RISK OF FIRE! CAUTION! • Only LISTED venting components may be used. • NO OTHER vent components may be used. • Do NOT connect this unit to a chimney fl ue servicing another appliance.
  • Page 41: Pipe Selection Chart

    POINTE Pellet Fireplace G. Pipe Selection Chart WARNING! RISK OF FIRE! The chart will help you in determining proper venting size Do NOT pack insulation or other combustibles between according to the equivalent feet of pipe calculated previously fi restops. and the altitude above sea level of this installation.
  • Page 42: Outside Air Locations & Considerations

    POINTE Pellet Fireplace H. Outside Air Locations & Considerations Door Door Rear Vent 4-7/8 in. 4-7/8 in. 4-7/8 in. (124mm) (125mm) (24mm) 9-1/4 in. 1-3/4 in. 1-3/4 in. Outside Air Outside Air (235mm) (44mm) (44mm) Outside Air Rear of Fireplace Right Rear Corner Left Rear Corner Figure 42.1 - Outside Air Inlet Locations...
  • Page 43: Outside Air Installation

    POINTE Pellet Fireplace I. Outside Air Kit Installation Included in Kit: 2 wire ties, 1 collar assembly, 1 termina- Outside air is required on ALL installations. The Out- tion cap assembly, 1 trim ring, fasteners. side Air Kit must be ordered seperately. NOTE: 3 Inch (75mm) Aluminum Flex Pipe Not Supplied.
  • Page 44: Vertical, Interior, Typical Installation

    POINTE Pellet Fireplace J. Vertical - Interior - Typical Installation We recommend a minimum of 60 inches (1.52m) verti- Termination cal, however above the eave is preferred. Both installations are approved for mobile home instal- lations. Must use 3 or 4 inch (76mm to 102mm) “L” or “PL”...
  • Page 45: Through The Wall

    POINTE Pellet Fireplace L. Through the Wall NOTE: Horizontal termination cap must be a minimum of 12 inches In Canada, where passage through a wall or partition of (305mm) from the wall. Approved for mobile home installations. combustible construction is desired, the installation shall Must use 3 or 4 inch (76mm-102mm) “L”...
  • Page 46: Section 9: Mobile Home Installation

    POINTE Pellet Fireplace Mobile Home Installation CAUTION! Maintain the structural integrity of the fl oor, wall, WARNING! Risk of Asphyxiation! ceiling and/or roof of the mobile home: • Never install in a sleeping room. Do NOT cut through: Consumes oxygen in the the room. •...
  • Page 47: Section 10: Appliance Set-Up

    POINTE Pellet Fireplace Appliance Set-Up A. Optional Log Set Placement Instructions 2 PIECE LOG SET INSTALLATION 1. Place the left log as shown. There are 2 indentations in the bottom of the log to fi t over the screw heads in the fi...
  • Page 48: Front Installation Instruction

    Installing Front onto Mounting Frame POINTE Pellet Fireplace B. Front - Installation Included in Kit: Front, mounting frame, masonry spacer, fasteners and glove Hinges Aligned Tools Required: Phillips Head screwdriver CAUTION! BURN HAZARD. Allow the front to cool before touching. Do NOT touch without wearing protective glove.
  • Page 49: Section 11: Replacement Parts

    POINTE Pellet Fireplace Replacement Parts B. Combustion (Exhaust) Blower A. Glass Replacement Replacement WARNING! Risk of Injury! 1. Follow the proper shut down procedures as outlined on • Glass is 5mm thick high temperature heat-resistant ceramic page 14, Section 3.A glass.
  • Page 50: Convection Blower

    POINTE Pellet Fireplace D. Baffl e Removal & Replacement C. Convection Blower Replacement WARNING! Risk of Injury! Cast iron is a very heavy 1. Follow the proper shut down procedures as outlined on material. The baffl e is made of cast iron and therefore is page 14, Section 3.A.
  • Page 51: Section 12: Troubleshooting For Installers

    POINTE Pellet Fireplace With proper installation, operation, and maintenance your appli- ance will provide years of trouble-free service. This trouble- shooting guide shall be used by a qualifi ed service technician Troubleshooting For Installers only). Error Message Possible Cause Corrective Action Bad wall control or control board Replace wall control or control board 3 wires have loose connections or installed...
  • Page 52: Section 13: Reference Materials

    POINTE Pellet Fireplace Reference Materials A. Fireplace Dimensions Front View (shown without a Front) Top View Rear View 9-1/4 in. 26 in.(660mm) Rear Vent (235mm) 3/4 in. 9-1/4 in. (19mm) (234mm) 3/4 in. (19mm) Top Vent 29 in. 26-7/8 in. (737mm) (682mm) Outside Air...
  • Page 53: Component Functions

    POINTE Pellet Fireplace When describing the location of a component, B. Component Functions it is always AS YOU FACE THE FRONT OF THE APPLIANCE. 1. Auto-Clean Motor 9. Firepot Location: Behind and under the fi repot on the left side, inside the convection air chamber Location: Inside fi...
  • Page 54 POINTE Pellet Fireplace 16. Power Supply 20. Thermocouple - Drop Tube Location: At the rear of the appliance Location: Bottom of the drop tube on the right side and Function: Converts 120 volt AC current to 15 volt DC current to attached with a wing nut power the appliance.
  • Page 55: Component Locations

    POINTE Pellet Fireplace C. Component Locations Hopper Exhaust Transition Exhaust Feed Motor with Gasket Convection Blower Battery Backup Outside Air Intake w/Gasket (left side) Combustion Blower Power Supply Figure 55.1 - View of Left Rear Figure 55.2 - View of Right Rear Heat Exchanger, One bolt located on each side of fireplace Front &...
  • Page 56: Exploded Drawings

    POINTE Pellet Fireplace F. Service And Maintenance Log Date of Service Performed By Description of Service Page 62 7051-507 April 29, 2011...
  • Page 57: Service Parts & Accessories

    POINTE Pellet Fireplace F. Service And Maintenance Log Date of Service Performed By Description of Service Page 63 April 29, 2011 7051-507...
  • Page 58: Contact Information

    Hearth & Home Technologies 1445 North Highway Colville, WA 99114 Division of HNI INDUSTRIES Please contact your Heatilator dealer with any questions or concerns. For the number of your nearest Heatilator dealer visit our web site at www.heatilator.com NOTICE DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL...

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