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Heatilator GDST3831I Owner's Manual

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Models:
GDST3831I
• Important operating
a n d m a i n t e n a n c e
instructions included.
WARNING:
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
Failure to follow safety warnings exactly
could result in serious injury, death, or
property damage.
• DO NOT store or use gasoline or other fl am-
mable 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.
- Leave the building immediately.
- Immediately call your gas supplier from
a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas sup-
plier's instructions.
- If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
the fi re department.
• Installation and service must be performed
by a qualifi ed installer, service agency, or the
gas supplier.
In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts installation must be
performed by a licensed plumber or gas fi tter.
See Table of Contents for location of additional Commonwealth
of Massachusetts requirements.
NOTICE
DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL
• Read, understand and follow
these instructions for safe
installation and operation.
Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. N • 6/15
Owner's Manual
Installation and Operation
• Leave this manual with
party responsible for use
and operation.
DANGER
DO NOT TOUCH GLASS
NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN
A barrier designed to reduce the risk of
burns from the hot viewing glass is provided
with this appliance and shall be installed for
the protection of children and other at-risk
individuals.
This appliance may be installed as an OEM
installation in manufactured home (USA
only) or mobile home and must be installed
in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions and the Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24
CFR, Part 3280 in the United States, or the
Standard for Installation in Mobile Homes,
CAN/CSA Z240 MH Series, in Canada.
This appliance is only for use with the type(s)
of gas indicated on the rating plate. This
appliance is not convertible for use with other
gases, unless a certifi ed kit is used.
HOT GLASS WILL
CAUSE BURNS.
UNTIL COOLED.
TO TOUCH GLASS.
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  • Page 1 fi tter. appliance is not convertible for use with other See Table of Contents for location of additional Commonwealth of Massachusetts requirements. gases, unless a certifi ed kit is used. Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. N • 6/15...

  • Page 2: Congratulations

    As the owner of a new fi replace, you’ll want to read and Your new Heatilator gas fi replace will give you years of carefully follow all of the instructions contained in this durable use and trouble-free enjoyment. Welcome to the owner’s manual.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    C. Clearances ........19 D. Mantel and Wall Projections ..... . . 20 Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. N • 6/15...
  • Page 4 D. Contact Information ......63  = Contains updated information. Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. N • 6/15...

  • Page 5: Limited Lifetime Warranty

    Limited 3 years Firebox and heat exchanger Lifetime All replacement parts 90 Days beyond warranty period See conditions, exclusions, and limitations on next page. 4021-645G 2/15 Page 1 of 2 Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. N • 6/15...
  • Page 6 THE EXTENT PROVIDED BY LAW, HHT MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THE WARRANTY SPECIFIED HEREIN. THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO DURATION OF THE EXPRESSED WARRANTY SPECIFIED ABOVE. 4021-645G 2/15 Page 2 of 2 Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. N • 6/15...

  • Page 7: Listing And Code Approvals

    • A 110-120 VAC circuit for this product must be protected with ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection, in compliance with the applicable electrical codes, when it is installed in locations such as in bathrooms or near sinks. Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. N • 6/15...

  • Page 8: Requirements For The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts

    VENT DIRECTLY BELOW. KEEP CLEAR OF ALL OB- of the installation. STRUCTIONS”. See Gas Connection section for additional Common- wealth of Massachusetts requirements. Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. N • 6/15...

  • Page 9: User Guide

    • Keep remote controls out of reach of children. • Never leave children alone near a hot fi replace, whether Figure 2.1 General Operating Parts operating or cooling down. Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. N • 6/15...

  • Page 10: Fan Kit (Optional)

    Contact your dealer or Hearth & Home Technologies if the barrier is not present or help is needed to properly install one. For more information refer to the instructions supplied with your decorative door or front. Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. N • 6/15...

  • Page 11: Lighting Instructions (Ipi)

    Keep burner and control compartment clean. See installation and operating instruc- Propane Installation code, CSA B149.1. tions accompanying appliance. For additional information on operating your 593-913i Hearth & Home Technologies fi replace, please refer to www.fi replaces.com. Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. N • 6/15...

  • Page 12: After Fireplace Is Lit

    Noise is caused by metal expanding and contracting as it heats up and cools down, similar to Metallic noise the sound produced by a furnace or heating duct. This noise does not affect the operation or longevity of the fi replace. Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. N • 6/15...

  • Page 13: Maintenance And Service

    • Carefully set fi xed glass assembly in place on fi replace. Hold glass in place with one hand and secure glass latches with the other hand. • Reinstall door or decorative front. Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. N • 6/15...

  • Page 14: Maintenance Tasks-Qualifi Ed Service Technician

    • Confi rm there is no damage to glass or glass frame. Replace as necessary. • Verify that fi xed glass assembly is properly retained and attachment components are intact and not damaged. Replace as necessary. Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. N • 6/15...

  • Page 15: Burner Ignition And Operation

    • Verify that there is not a short in fl ame sense circuit by checking continuity between pilot hood and fl ame sense rod. Replace pilot as necessary. Figure 3.2 IPI Pilot Flame Patterns Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. N • 6/15...

  • Page 16: Installer Guide

    IN CEILING JOISTS (SECTION 8.C) CEILING FIRESTOP ON FLOOR OF ATTIC (SECTION 8.C) OPTIONAL WALL SWITCH GAS LINE (SECTION 11.C) HEARTH EXTENSION SURROUND MANTEL AND MANTEL LEG (SECTION 5.D) Figure 4.1 Typical System Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. N • 6/15...

  • Page 17: Design And Installation Considerations

    Reciprocating saw Manometer Flat blade screwdriver 1/2 - 3/4 in. length, #6 or #8 Self-drilling screws One 1/4 in. female connection (for optional fan). Caulking material (300ºF minimum continuous exposure rating) Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. N • 6/15...

  • Page 18: Framing And Clearances

    Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be locat- or approved for an indoor/outdoor application. ed out of traffi c and away from furniture and draperies. 36 in. 914 mm GDST3831I 36 in. 914 mm Figure 5.1 Appliance Locations Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. N • 6/15...

  • Page 19: Constructing The Appliance Chase

    Ceiling Floor Flooring Appliance Appliance (Width) (Height) (Depth) (Width) Inches 8-5/8 34-3/4 38-1/8 Millimeters * Adjust framing dimensions for interior sheathing (such as sheetrock) Figure 5.2 Clearances to Combustibles GDST3831I Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. N • 6/15...

  • Page 20: Mantel And Wall Projections

    CEILING MAX. AIR SPACE REQUIRED Figure 5.6 Non-Combustible Zone MIN. MEASUREMENT FROM FIREPLACE OPENING TO BOTTOM OF APPLIANCE= 30-1/4 IN. Figure 5.4 Minimum Vertical and Maximum Horizontal Dimensions of Non-Combustibles Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. N • 6/15...

  • Page 21: Termination Locations

    Over 16/12 to 18/12 ..........7.0 Over 18/12 to 20/12 ..........7.5 Over 20/12 to 21/12 ..........8.0 * 3 foot minimum in snow regions Figure 6.1 Minimum Height From Roof To Lowest Discharge Opening Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. N • 6/15...
  • Page 22 2 sides beneath the fl oor. venting system does not meet these requirements. • Vinyl protection kits are suggested for use with vinyl siding. Figure 6.3 Minimum Clearances for Termination Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. N • 6/15...

  • Page 23: Continue Adding Vent Components

    See Figure 6.5. preceding component, attach with a minimum of two (2) sheet metal screws. C. Install Support Brackets Refer to cinch pipe and termination cap installation in- structions. Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. N • 6/15...

  • Page 24: Vent Information And Diagrams

    SLP36 Height/ SLP48 1219 Length SLP6A 2 - 6 51 - 152 SLP12A 2 - 12 51 - 305 SLP-FLEX-2 SLP-FLEX-3 SLP-FLEX-5 1524 SLP-FLEX-10 3048 Figure 7.2 SLP Pipe Effective Length Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. N • 6/15...

  • Page 25: Use Of Flex Vent

    FLEX VENT port to maintain the necessary clearance to combustibles. However, the vent attachment point and the fi restop loca- 1 in. CLEARANCE tion are considered to be supports. Figure 7.3 Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. N • 6/15...

  • Page 26: Vent Diagrams

    MUST be installed prior to attaching a 90° elbow. Note: There MUST be a 25% reduction in total H when using fl ex vent except when using the simple up and out installation (see Figure 7.3). Figure 7.4 Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. N • 6/15...
  • Page 27 Note: There MUST be a 25% reduction in total H when using fl ex vent except when using the simple up and out installation (see Figure 7.3). INSTALLED HORIZONTALLY Figure 7.5 Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. N • 6/15...
  • Page 28 fi rst elbow. • When using any other cap, a section of vertical pipe (12 inches minimum) MUST be installed prior to attaching a 90° elbow. Figure 7.6 Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. N • 6/15...
  • Page 29 fl ame height. If the vent confi guration has a total vertical of 15-50 feet, an exhaust restrictor may be needed. The exhaust restrictor can be located in the appliance manual bag. Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. N • 6/15...
  • Page 30 1.4 m 14 ft. 4.3 m MAX. =14 ft. (4.6 m) * No specifi c restrictions on this value EXCEPT V cannot exceed 40 ft. (12.2 m) INSTALLED HORIZONTALLY Figure 7.10 Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. N • 6/15...

  • Page 31: Vent Clearances And Framing

    * Shows center of vent framing hole for top venting. The center of the hole is one (1) inch (25.4 mm) above the center of the horizontal vent pipe. Figure 8.2 Wall Penetration Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. N • 6/15...

  • Page 32: Install The Ceiling Firestop

    Figure 8.3 Installing Ceiling Firestop INSTALL ATTIC INSULATION SHIELDS BEFORE OR AFTER INSTALLATION OF VENT SYSTEM CEILING FIRESTOP CEILING FIRESTOP INSTALLED BELOW CEILING INSTALLED ABOVE CEILING Figure 8.4 Installing the Attic Shield Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. N • 6/15...

  • Page 33: Appliance Preparation

    Be sure to maintain all clearances to combustible material. 90º Figure 9.2 Proper Positioning and Leveling of an Appliance Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. N • 6/15...

  • Page 34: Installing Vent Pipe

    WARNING! Risk of Fire or Explosion! DO NOT break silicone seals on slip sections. Use care when removing termination cap from slip pipe. If slip section seals are broken during removal of the termination cap, vent may leak. Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. N • 6/15...

  • Page 35: Assemble Slip Sections

    • Only outer pipes are sealed, sealing the inner fl ue is not required. • All unit collar, pipe, slip section, elbow and cap outer fl ues shall be sealed. Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. N • 6/15...

  • Page 36: Disassemble Vent Sections

    • Remove shingles or other roof covering as necessary to cut the rectangular hole for the support box. Cut the hole 1/8 in. (3 mm) larger than the support box outline. Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. N • 6/15...

  • Page 37: Installing Metal Roof Flashing

    • Caulk the perimeter of the fl ashing where it contacts the roof surface. See Figure 10.12. • Caulk the overlap seam of any exposed pipe sections that are located above the roof line. Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. N • 6/15...

  • Page 38: Installing Vertical Termination Cap

    • Once the pipe section and the termination cap have been connected, slide the wall thimble up to the interior wall surface and attach with screws provided. See Figure 10.15. Figure 10.15 Wall Thimble Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. N • 6/15...

  • Page 39: Install Horizontal Termination Cap

    HEAT SHIELD EXTENDED 1-1/2 IN. (38 MM) MIN. HEAT SHIELD OVERLAP WALL SHIELD FIRESTOP SLIP SECTION CAN BE EXTENDED INNER VENT SHEATHING OUTER VENT INTERIOR EXTERIOR Figure 10.16 Venting through the wall Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. N • 6/15...

  • Page 40: Gas Information

    fl exible gas connector are connected to the 1/2 inch (13 mm) control valve inlet. • If substituting for these components, please consult local codes for compliance. Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. N • 6/15...

  • Page 41: Electrical Information

    NOTICE: Batteries should not be placed in the battery pack while using the transformer. Remove batteries before using the transformer, and unplug the transformer before installing the batteries. Battery polarity must be correct or module damage will occur. Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. N • 6/15...
  • Page 42 TRANSFORMER ORANGE 3 VAC WHITE GROUND TO FIREPLACE PLUG IN CHASSIS WIRES BATTERY PACK (TO BROWN) REMOTE PLUG IN VALVE Figure 12.2 Intellifi re Ignition Wiring Diagram with Remote Receiver Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. N • 6/15...

  • Page 43: Junction Box Installation

    Figure 12.5 Junction Box Wired to Wall Switch or BC10 (switch leg) wire, route it through the knockout in the face of the junction box, and connect to the top fan switch connector (1/4 in. male) as shown. Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. N • 6/15...

  • Page 44: Finishing

    0 in. APPLIANCE= 30-1/4 IN. High Temperature Sealant (300° F/149° C min.) Top and Side Seal Joint Figure 13.2 Minimum Vertical and Maximum Horizontal Figure 13.4 Noncombustible Facing Diagram Dimensions of Non-Combustibles Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. N • 6/15...

  • Page 45: Splatter Guard

    Figure 13.6 Folding Top Flap Step 3. Crease fl aps on left and right sides of splatter guard using the scored line as the guide. See Figure 13.6. Figure 13.9 Top slot Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. N • 6/15...
  • Page 46 Carefully grab splatter guard on or near the vertical center on the left and right sides. Pull outward gently, but fi rmly, Figure 13.12 Opening Lower Access Panel taking care not to tear or remove the inserted tabs. Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. N • 6/15...

  • Page 47: Appliance Setup

    The embers provided should be enough for 3 to 5 applications. • Place Mystic Embers on burner and away from the fl ames to give the appliance a realistic ash bed. Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. N • 6/15...

  • Page 48: Install The Log Assembly

    Place Log #2 as shown in Figure 6 using the shoulder bolt as a guide to align the log in the proper orientation to the port pattern on the burner. 2126-935 Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. N • 6/15...
  • Page 49 #1 so that the fl at spot is hidden. The complete log set assembly is shown in Figure 11. See the fi replace Owner’s Manual for instructions on how to place the Mystic Embers and Mineral Wool. Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. N • 6/15...

  • Page 50: Fixed Glass Assembly

    • Pull out and latch the two glass assembly latches into the groove on the glass frame. • Make sure both sides are replaced properly. GLASS ASSEMBLY LATCHES (BOTH BOTTOM AND TOP) Figure 14.3 Fixed Glass Assembly Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. N • 6/15...

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    Verify module is securely grounded to metal chassis of appliance. d. Module voltage output / Valve/Pilot Verify battery voltage is at least 2.7 volts. Replace batteries if volt- solenoid ohms readings. age is below 2.7. Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. N • 6/15...
  • Page 52 ON position. If there is no spark at “I” terminal module must be replaced. If there is a spark at “I” terminal, module is fi ne. Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. N • 6/15...

  • Page 53: Reference Materials

    ELECTRICAL ACCESS GAS LINE ACCESS LEFT VIEW FRONT VIEW RIGHT VIEW Location Inches Millimeters Location Inches Millimeters 4-1/4 31-1/8 1-1/2 37-5/8 8-3/4 30-1/4 34-1/2 2-1/8 31-1/4 4-1/8 Figure 16.1 See-Through Dimensions Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. N • 6/15...

  • Page 54: Vent Components Diagrams

    305 mm 8-11/16 in. 1-1/2 in. 12 in. 5-1/2 in. 220 mm 38 mm 305 mm 146 mm SLP-WS SLP-FS Wall Shield Firestop Ceiling Firestop Figure 16.2 SLP Series Vent Components Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. N • 6/15...
  • Page 55 318 mm 2-5/16 in. 14-7/16 in. 59 mm 367 mm SLP-TVHW SLP-WT-BK Vertical Wall Thimble-Black Termination Cap 26 in. 660 mm DVP-HSM-B Extended Heat Shield Figure 16.3 SLP Series Vent Components Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. N • 6/15...
  • Page 56 (197 to 264 mm) DVP-FBHT Horizontal Termination Cap 28-1/2 in. 724 mm 13-1/2 in. DVP-FBHT 343 mm DVP-FBHT SL-2DVP SLP90 SLK-SNKD Snorkel Termination Cap ASSEMBLY Figure 16.4 SLP Series Vent Components Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. N • 6/15...
  • Page 57 15 in. 10-1/2 in. (381 mm) 267 mm 10-7/8 in. 276 mm SLP-HRC-SS SLP-HRC-ZC-SS HORIZONTAL TERMINATION CAP DVP-TB1 DVP-TB1 SL-2DVP SLP90 ASSEMBLY DVP-TB1 HORIZONTAL TERMINATION CAP Figure 16.5 SLP Series Vent Components Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. N • 6/15...
  • Page 58 (381 mm) 9-3/16 IN. (233 mm) 13-5/8 IN. 16-11/16 IN. 16-11/16 IN. (346 mm) 424 mm (424 mm) 12-1/2 IN. (318 mm) SLP-LPC SLP Low Profi le Cap Figure 16.6 Vent Components Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. N • 6/15...
  • Page 59 Note: A PVLP-HS heat shield is available and sold separately. 100 FT PV Wire Harness PVI-WH100 Use if the PVLP-SLP is installed in a high traffi c area. PVLP-HS PVLP-BEK Heat Shield Brick Kit  Figure 12.6 PVLP-SLP Vent Components Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. N • 6/15...

  • Page 60: Service Parts

    Base Pan 2126-115 GLA-550TR Glass Door Assembly Valve Assembly Refer to valve page Junction Box 4021-013 Junction Box Bracket 2128-128 2126-124 Pilot Shield Additional service part numbers appear on following page. 6/15 Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. N • 6/15...

  • Page 61: Service Parts

    Ori ce NG (#44C) 582-844 Ori ce LP (#55C) 582-855 9.10 3-hole Grommet 2118-420 Pilot Assembly NG 2090-012 9.11 Pilot Assembly LP 2090-013 Additional service part numbers appear on following page. Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. N • 6/15...

  • Page 62: Service Parts

    Touch Up Paint TUP-GBK-12 2 in Jumper Wires 2012-206 Conversion Kit NG NGK-MS32 Conversion Kit LP LPK-MS32 Pilot Ori ce NG 593-528 Pilot Ori ce LP 593-527 Regulator NG NGK-DXV Regulator LP LPK-DXF Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. N • 6/15...

  • Page 63: Contact Information

    Heatilator, a brand of Hearth & Home Technologies 7571 215th Street West, Lakeville, MN 55044 www.heatilator.com Please contact your Heatilator dealer with any questions or concerns. For the location of your nearest Heatilator dealer, please visit www.heatilator.com. - NOTES -...

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