Jøtul GI 450 DV Katahdin Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

Direct vent gas fireplace insert

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CAUTION: THESE INSTRUCTIONS MUST
REMAIN WITH THE HOMEOWNER.
WARNING: If the information in these
instructions is not followed exactly, a fire
or explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury 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 you gas supplier from a
neighbor's phone. Follow the gas
supplier's instruction.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
– Installation and service must be
performed by a qualfied installer, service
agency or the gas supplier.
– In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, a
carbon monoxide (CO) detector shall be
installed in the same room as the
appliance.
Installation and

Operation Instructions

ATTENTION : CES INSTRUCTIONS DOIVENT
DEMUERER AVEC LE PROPRIÉTERE D'UNE
MAISON.
AVERTISSEMENT: Assurez-vous de bien
suivreles instructions données dans cette
notice pour réduire auninimum le risque
d'incendie ou d'explosion ou pour éviter tout
dommage matériel, toute blessure ou la mort.
– Ne pas entreposer ni utiliser d'essence ni
d'autres vapeurs ou liquides inflammables
dans le voisinage de cet appareil ou de tout
autre appareil.
– QUE FAIRE SI VOUS SENTEZ UNE ODEUR DE
GAZ:
• Ne pas tenter d'allumer l'appareil.
• Ne touchez à aucum interrupteur. Ne pas
vous servir des téléphones se trouvant
dans le bâtiment où vous trouvez.
• Appelez immédiatement votre
fournisseur de gaz depuis un voisin. Suivez
les instructions du fournisseur.
• Si vou ne pouvez rejoindre le fournisseur
de gaz, appelez le service des incendies.
– L'installatione l'entretien doivent être
assurés par un installateur ou un service
d'entretien qualifié ou par le fournisseur
de gaz.
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  • Page 1: Operation Instructions

    Installation and Operation Instructions ATTENTION : CES INSTRUCTIONS DOIVENT CAUTION: THESE INSTRUCTIONS MUST DEMUERER AVEC LE PROPRIÉTERE D’UNE REMAIN WITH THE HOMEOWNER. MAISON. AVERTISSEMENT: Assurez-vous de bien WARNING: If the information in these suivreles instructions données dans cette instructions is not followed exactly, a fire notice pour réduire auninimum le risque or explosion may result causing property d’incendie ou d’explosion ou pour éviter tout...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Jøtul GI DV Katahdin Table of Contents: Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Insert Manufactured and Distributed by: Specifications ..............4 Jøtul AS General Information ............ 5 Fredrikstad, Norway Minimum Fireplace Dimensions ......6 Jøtul North America Installation Requirements ......... 6 Gorham, Maine 04038 U.S.A. Masonry Fireplace Installation .........
  • Page 4: Specifications

    20 1/2” GI 450 DV Katahdin 6 1/4” Specifications 15 3/8” MEASUREMENTS INCLUDE THE FRONT GRILL ASSEMBLIES AND ARE NOT TO SCALE. 31 1/4” 32 9/32” 14 5/8 ” 29 1/4” 20 ” 13 1/4” 20 13/16” 16 9/16” 15” 31 1/4”...
  • Page 5: General Information

    General Requirements THIS HEATER MUST BE INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED BY Ne pas se servir de cet appareil s’il a ete’ plonge dans A QUALIFIED SERVICE AGENCY. l’eau, completement ou en partie. Appeler un technicien qualifie pour inspecter l’appareil et The installation and repair of this appliance must be remplacer toute partie du syste’me de controle et toute done by a qualified service person.
  • Page 6: Minimum Fireplace Dimensions

    Minimum Fireplace Requirements This appliance has been specifically designed to be SEE PAGE 19 FOR SURROUND AND RISER BAR installed into a solid fuel-burning prefabricated fire- INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. place OR a code-approved solid fuel-burning masonry SEE THE APPENDIX ON PAGE 26 FOR DETAILS fireplace with a tile flue liner.
  • Page 7: Vent Guidelines

    Vent Guidelines Vent Installation Procedure • All vent components must be installed in accordance The GI 450 DV Katahdin gas insert must be vented with the terms of their listing and manufacturer’s through dual 3” flexible gas aluminum liners listed for instructions.
  • Page 8: Masonry Fireplace Installation

    Venting through a Masonry Fireplace Fig. 2. Venting through fireplace chimney. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Measure height of the chimney to fireplace opening. Determine if both the intake and exhaust will be In C In C anada, anada, both both extended to the top of the chimney.
  • Page 9: Prefabricated (Factory-Built) Installation

    Prefabricated Fireplace Installation Figure 4. Venting through prefabricated A factory-built fireplace will require modification prior fireplace chimney. to installation of the insert. Modification Listed Direct Vent Termination Cap 1. Remove any fuel grate and other components if Required attached. On most models, the firegrate is attached 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2...
  • Page 10: Clearance Requirements

    Clearance Requirements Hearth Requirements The following clearances and hearth specifications are Flush Hear Flush Hear Flush Hear Flush Hear Flush Hearth: th: requires a non-combustible hearth in front the minimum requirements for installing the GI 450 of the fireplace that extends a minimum of 18” (457mm) Katahdin Insert into a solid fuel-burning fireplace.
  • Page 11: Gas Conversion

    Gas Conversion IMPOR ORT T T T T AN ANT T T T T : : : : : Be sure to unplug the blower before proceeding with The GI 450 Katahdin gas insert is shipped from the this conversion. The gas supply must be turned off and factory equipped to use NATURAL GAS.
  • Page 12: Gas Supply Connection

    See fig. 11 and 12. knob). Using a Torx t-20 screwdriver or small flat For your convience the GI 450 DV Katahdin is head screwdriver, remove the three specialty screws shipped with a short piece of 3/8” iron and a 24” length from the front of the valve regulator.
  • Page 13: Gas Pressure

    Figure 11. Valve inlet centerline. Gas Pressures Correct gas pressure is essential for efficient and safe operation of the Katahdin gas insert. It is important that the correct pressure is established at the time of the installation. Proper gas pressure provides a consistent flow of gas to the appliance and is instrumental in checking for gas leaks.The gas control valve on the insert is equipped with pressure test points for gauge connections.
  • Page 14: High Altitude Adjustment

    S S S S S ympt ympt ympt oms o oms o f inc f inc orrec ec ec ec ect t t t t g g g g gas pr as pr as pr essur essur e include: e include: ympt ymptoms o oms o...
  • Page 15: Flame Adjustment

    Flame Adjustment / Air Shutter T T T T T o adjust o adjust o adjust o adjust o adjust the air shutter the air shutter the air shutter the air shutter the air shutter THE KATAHDIN GAS INSERT IS SHIPPED FROM THE FACTORY EQUIPPED FOR USE WITH NATURAL GAS.
  • Page 16: Blower Operation

    Blower Operation The GI 450 DV Katahdin is equipped with a 125 cfm heat- activated blower. A ten foot power cord is installed in the rear of the valve compartment under the firebox. Open the Lower Grill and fully unwrap the power cord.
  • Page 17: Optional Remote Control

    Optional Remote Control POWER SUPPLY #129706 The optional Jøtul remote can be installed on the Katahdin gas insert. Using the wires supplied with the remote, it is best to wire the remote directly to MANUAL the gas control valve of the insert. Connect one receiver lead to the terminal la- AUTO belled TH.
  • Page 18: Surround Panel Installation

    Surround Panel Installation Stabilizer Bracket 6 mm nuts Complete the venting and gas line installation before installation of the surround and riser bar. All Surround Panel fasteners are already installed in the appropriate locations. Simply remove and use them to attach the panels together in the same locations. A Figure 22A.
  • Page 19: Checking The System

    8. Slide the surround down into the mounting holes. Checking the System Be sure all four mounting tabs engage securely with the adjacent bracket holes. See fig. 26. 1. PURGING THE GAS LINE: When lighting the appliance 9. Secure the two sections of the riser bar together for the first time it will take a few moments to clear with a washer and bolt and slide the assembled the gas line of air.
  • Page 20: Fireplace Operation

    7. Clean the glass only when necessary. Wipe surface with a clean, dampened, soft cloth. Follow with a dry, soft towel as desired. Take care not to scratch the glass surface. WARNING: DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS ON THE GLASS. NEVER CLEAN THE GLASS WHEN IT IS HOT.
  • Page 21: Service Log

    RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR REFERENCE AND MAKE IT Second Year AVAILABLE TO ANYONE USING OR SERVICING THE INSERT. Name of Technician________________________ MODEL NAME: Jøtul GI 450 DV Katahdin Gas Insert Company Name____________________________ Date of service_____________________________ SERIAL NUMBER:_________________________________ Work Performed____________________________ DATE OF PURCHASE:______________________________...
  • Page 22: Illustrated Parts Diagram

    Figure 31. Illustrated Parts Breakdown - GI 450 DV Katahdin / Rev. 23/02/09...
  • Page 23: Replacement Parts

    GI 450 DV Katahdin Parts List Spud Plate Assembly, NG ....... 154901 Glass Assembly, Complete ......154902 Spud Gasket ............129669 Glass Panel ............129662 Valve - NG ............3902159 Glass Frame ..........12961792 Valve - LP ............3902160 Glass Panel w/ gasket ........154986 Pilot Gasket ............
  • Page 24: Antique Brick Panel Kit

    CAUTION! T T T T T ools R ools R ools R ools Requir ools R equir equir equir equired: ed: 10 mm socket wrench THE BRICK PANELS AND LOG PARTS ARE EX- Safety glasses and gloves TREMELY FRAGILE. USE BOTH HANDS TO SUPPORT EACH PIECE AS YOU HANDLE THEM.
  • Page 25 Figure 35. Install Left Side Panel. Figure 36. Install Upper Rear Panel.
  • Page 26: Appendix / Leg Levelers

    Appendix Leveler Bolts and Brackets This feature enables greater installation flexibility beyond eliminating problems caused by irregularities in the hearth floor. The leveling bolts may be extended from the mounting brackets no more than 1/2”. Leveling The firebox may be further raised, in 1/2” Bolt increments, up to 2 1/2”...
  • Page 27: Lighting Instructions

    LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY, READ BEFORE LIGHTING. WARNING: IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR LOSS OF LIFE. • If your gas supplier cannot be reached, call the A.
  • Page 28 This appliance must be installed in conformance with local and national building regulations. Before beginning the installation, it is important that the these instructions be carefully read and understood. Jøtul maintains a policy of continual product development. Consequently, products may differ in specification, color or type of accessories from those illustrated or described in various publications.

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