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HearthStone Waitsfield DX 8770 Owner's Manual

Gas-fired direct-vent heater
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WARNING: FOLLOW THE INFORMATION IN
THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY, IF NOT, A FIRE
OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING
PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR
LOSS OF LIFE.
WARNING: DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE
OR ANY OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND
LIQUIDS NEAR THIS OR ANY OTHER GAS
APPLIANCE.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
Do not try to light any appliance.
Do not touch electrical switches; do not use the phone
in your building.
Immediately call your gas supplier from a phone
outside the structure. Follow your gas supplier's
instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department or 911.
A qualified installer, service agency, or gas supplier must
perform installation and service of this appliance. In the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, all installation of gas
lines and gas fittings must be performed by a licensed gas
fitter or licensed plumber.
Waitsfield DX
GAS-FIRED DIRECT-VENT HEATER
Owner's Manual
Installation & Operating
Read This Manual in Its Entirety
Operate And Maintain This Gas Heater
According To This Instruction Manual.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
AVERTISSEMENT:
ASSUREZ-VOUS
SUIVRE
LES
INSTRUCTIONS
CETTE NOTICE POUR RÉDUIRE AU MINIMUM LE
RISQUE D'INCENDIE OU POUR ÉVITER TOUT
DOMMAGE MATÉERIEL, TOUTE BLESSURE OU
LA MORT.
AVERTISSEMENT: NE PAS ENTRESPOSER NI
UTILISER D'ESSENCE NI D'AUTRE VAPERURS
OU
LIQUIDES
INFLAMMABLES
VOISINAGE DE CET APPRAREIL OU DE TOUT
AUTRE APPAREIL.
QUE FAIRE SI VOUS SENTEZ UNE ODEUR DE GAZ:
Ne pas tenter d'allumer d'appareil.
Ne touchez à aucun interrupteur. Ne pas vous servir
des téléphones se trouvant dans le batiment où vous
vous trouvez.
Appelez immédiatement votre fournisseur de gaz
depuis un voisin. Suivez les instructions du
fournisseur.
Si vous ne pouvez rejoindre le fournisseur de gaz,
appelez le service dos incendies.
L'installation et service doit être exécuté par un qualifié
installer, agence de service ou le fournisseur de gaz.
Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products, Inc. ®
(Model 8770)
Instructions
DE
BIEN
DONNÉ
DANS
DANS
LE
Waitsfield 8770
Manual: 6400-40474
R: 07-01-15

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  • Page 1 L’installation et service doit être exécuté par un qualifié fitter or licensed plumber. installer, agence de service ou le fournisseur de gaz. Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products, Inc. ® Waitsfield 8770 Manual: 6400-40474 R: 07-01-15...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    INDEX Notes………….…………………………………………………………………………………….. Specifications………………………………………………………………………………………4 Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………...5 Safety Information…………………………………………………………………………………5 Installation Preparation…………………………………………………………………………..8 Codes……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..8 Items Required for Installation………………………………………………………………………………… Packing List Unpackaging and Inspection……………………………………………………………………. 8 Clearances to Combustibles……………………………………………………………………. 9 Hearth Requirement/Floor Protection………………………………………………………………………….. 10 Venting Information……………………………………………………………………………... 10 Venting Connection……………………………………………………………………………………………. 11 Approved Systems……………………………………………………………………………………………. Minimum Venting……………………………………………………………………………………………… Electrical System Information………………………………………………………………….16 Gas Supply &...
  • Page 4 NOTE ON BATTERY INSTALLATION IN RECEIVER Please refer to pages 29-36 of this manual for operation of Maxitrol GV-60 gas control system. The following illustration is intended only to identify component location and receiver removal for installation of the 4 AA batteries included in your stove.

  • Page 5: Notes

    Information Sheet Use this page to record all relevant information concerning the purchase, installation, and maintenance of your Waitsfield Model 8770 Direct -Vent heater. This information will facilitate servicing, purchase of replacement parts, and warranty claims (if necessary). Keep your original receipt in a safe place as proof of purchase. Serial Number: Natural Gas Liquid Propane...

  • Page 6: Specifications

    Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products, Inc WAITSFIELD Model 8770 Specifications Testing Agency: Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc. Certified for use by: (ITS) Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gasfitters Listed: Direct Vent Gas Heater 100 Cambridge Street, Room 1511...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Brown Enamel Model 8770, Gas-Fired Direct-Vent heater. The 8762-0030 Basil Enamel Waitsfield, by Hearthstone, incorporates the latest in direct vent gas technology, which will provide you Read this Owner’s Manual with clean, efficient heat for years to come. The enameled or painted cast iron gives the Waitsfield a Operate and maintain this gas heater according to pleasing look that is maintained with minimum care.
  • Page 8 Use of any components not supplied by Hearthstone on the stove voids all warranties. Do not DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURES THE APPLIANCE substitute components. SHOULD BE LOCATED OUT OF TRAFFIC AND...
  • Page 9 Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products, Inc WAITSFIELD Model 8770 burner, baffle with unapproved ceramic APPLIANCE. TODDLERS, YOUNG CHILDREN, AND components or any other material. We recommend OTHERS MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO ACCIDENTAL CONTACT BURNS. A PHYSICAL BARRIER IS you always wear gloves and safety goggles while...

  • Page 10: Installation Preparation

    Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products, Inc WAITSFIELD Model 8770 Pipe sealant approved for use with Installation Preparation propane (LP) (resistant to sulfur compounds). Manual shutoff valve Sediment trap (see page 20) Codes Pipe wrench Adhere to all local codes or, in their absence, the...

  • Page 11: Clearances To Combustibles

    Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products, Inc WAITSFIELD Model 8770 and other components aside until called for during the installation. Dismounting from Pallet With the accessory boxes removed and set aside, remove the four lag screws that fasten the unit to the pallet.

  • Page 12: Hearth Requirement/Floor Protection

    Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products, Inc WAITSFIELD Model 8770 ventilation. Minimum clearances to combustibles must be maintained as shown in Figures 5 - 8. Note: The rear clearance to combustibles is determined by either the unit’s or the vent pipe’s...
  • Page 13 Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products, Inc WAITSFIELD Model 8770 Approved Venting Manufacturers Vertical Venting/Vertical Termination The Waitsfield 8770 is approved for installation only Vertical Venting/Horizontal Termination with venting components provided Pipe Clearances to combustibles: manufactures listed on this page. 1" to vertical runs Simpson Dura-Vent, Inc.
  • Page 14 Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products, Inc WAITSFIELD Model 8770 Figure 8 - Termination Cap clearances Prefabricated & Fireplace Chimney Installations The Waitsfield 8770 is approved for use with direct vent chimney conversion kits in masonry or prefabricated solid fuel listed chimneys.

  • Page 15: Minimum Venting

    Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products, Inc WAITSFIELD Model 8770 installations: remove 4' from the allowable horizontal run. At the minimum vertical rise of 36”, maximum horizontal run is 3’. WARNING: FAILURE TO USE ONLY PARTS SPECIFICALLY APPROVED FOR USE WITH THIS...
  • Page 16 Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products, Inc WAITSFIELD Model 8770 Figure 11 - Acceptable Direct Vent Terminal Vent Cap Locations A = Clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck, H = *Not to be installed within 15 feet (4.5m) above or balcony: 12 inches (30cm) minimum.
  • Page 17 Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products, Inc WAITSFIELD Model 8770 Figure 12 - Venting Termination...

  • Page 18: Electrical System Information

    Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products, Inc WAITSFIELD Model 8770 Electrical System Information CAUTION: LABEL ALL WIRES PRIOR TO DISCONNECTION WHEN SERVICING CONTROLS. WIRING ERRORS CAN CAUSE IMPROPER AND DANGEROUS OPERATION. VERIFY PROPER OPERATION AFTER SERVICING. (ATTENTION: AU MOMENT DE L’ENTRETIEN DES COMMANDES, ÉTIQUETEZ TOUS LES FILS AVANT LE DÉBRANCHEMENT.

  • Page 19: Gas Supply & Connections

    NOT try to repair it. Call a qualified service NFPA Code and Hearthstone require the use of technician. Force or attempted repair will a dedicated sediment trap just upstream of the void warranty and can result in a fire or unit.

  • Page 20: Gas Connections

    Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products, Inc. WAITSFIELD Model 8770 PERFORM INITIAL GAS LEAK TEST GAS CONNECTIONS When threads are tightened, the valve must be held 1. Check carefully for gas leaks immediately after designated clamping areas the appliance has been installed and the gas (see Figure 15).
  • Page 21 Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products, Inc. WAITSFIELD Model 8770 While keeping pressure on the cables and • plastic insert, tighten the thermocouple 1/4 to 1/2 turn beyond finger tight (2...3 Nm). Ignition Cable Do NOT damage the ignition cable. When the cable is in place, avoid contact with sharp objects or edges.

  • Page 22: Initial Lighting Instructions

    Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products, Inc. WAITSFIELD Model 8770 3. Remove the access panel from the front of Initial Lighting Instructions the stove and set on a non-marring surface. 4. Locate and turn the MANUAL Knob on the Use a gas sniffer device or smell all around the valve clockwise to the “MAN”...

  • Page 23: Pilot Adjustment

    Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products, Inc. WAITSFIELD Model 8770 outlet pressure tap. Pressure tap is opened by Pilot Adjustment turning the screw counter-clockwise (see Figure CAUTION: THE PILOT FLAME SHOULD ONLY BE 15). ADJUSTED AUTHORIZED SERVICE 2. Turn MANUAL knob and main valve knob to the TECHNICIAN.
  • Page 24 Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products, Inc. WAITSFIELD Model 8770 conversion plug by screwing it clockwise until it bottoms out. The low pressure orifice must also be changed (see Figures 20-25, pages 21 -23). NOTE: Do NOT adjust and/or alter any components marked with tamper indicating paint.
  • Page 25 Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products, Inc. WAITSFIELD Model 8770 Figure 23 – NG Low Flow Screw Removal Figure 20 – Low Flow Orifice Location Figure 21 – Low Flow Orifice Removal Figure 24 – Press LP Orifice into Valve to Compress O-ring Figure 22 –...
  • Page 26 Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products, Inc. WAITSFIELD Model 8770 To Switch the Pilot to LP Operation: (Refer to Figures 26-29) The pilot assembly in the Waitsfield is a slide convertible unit, only requiring access from the firebox and a 7/16” open-end wrench. To convert pilot from NG to LP: 1.

  • Page 27: Firebox/Log Set Placement

    Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products, Inc. WAITSFIELD Model 8770 TO SHUT DOWN THE APPLIANCE AND TURN OFF GAS Remote Control: 1. Push the OFF button on the remote once See page 31). 2. Remove valve access panel. 3. Turn the ON/OFF switch on the valve to OFF.
  • Page 28 Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products, Inc. WAITSFIELD Model 8770 Figure 33 – Log 3 in Position Figure 30 – Burner Without Log Set Detail 5. Place log 4 on top of log 1 as shown. 2. Place log 1 on burner in its channel as shown.

  • Page 29: Completing The Installation

    Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products, Inc. WAITSFIELD Model 8770 7. Place small tufts of the Platinum Bright Embers However, if a crack is found that penetrates into the on the burner and log surfaces for additional fuel accumulation area below the ceramic surface;...

  • Page 30: Restrictor

    Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products, Inc. WAITSFIELD Model 8770 Shutter Lock using a Phillips screwdriver. Move the Restrictor Plate shutter rod left or right to adjust the flame pattern. The restrictor plate is used to control excess draft if Push rod into the firebox to close the shutter, and necessary.

  • Page 31: Maxitrol Gv60 Control System Features

    Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products, Inc. WAITSFIELD Model 8770 gases, liquefied petroleum gases, and LP gas- Burner Flame Appearance air mixtures. Once the unit is lit, observe the flame pattern and adjust as necessary. Also, a periodic visual check of APPROVALS the burner flame should be performed.
  • Page 32 Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products, Inc. WAITSFIELD Model 8770 Module: 176 F (80 NOTICE: The handsets, receivers, wall switches, Ignition cable: 302 F (150°C) switch panels and touch pads are not Misc. cables: 221 F (105 interchangeable with previous electronics...

  • Page 33: Daily Operation

    Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products, Inc. WAITSFIELD Model 8770 6. Using a pen or other device that will reach ignition is in process. through the MANUAL Knob cutout, gently press • Once pilot ignition is confirmed, the pilot button and hold it in the down position.
  • Page 34 Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products, Inc. WAITSFIELD Model 8770 FLAME HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT TURNING FRONT BURNER ON/OFF (ONLY on Bristol 8763 and Waitsfield 8770) Handset NOTE: The latching solenoid valve cannot operate • In standby mode: Press manually. If the battery runs down it will remain in and hold large flame button the last operating position.
  • Page 35 Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products, Inc. WAITSFIELD Model 8770 MODES OF OPERATION LIGHT/DIMMER OPERATION • Briefly pressing the SET button changes Not Applicable to Bristol, Waitsfield, Stowe or the mode of operation in the following Champlain) order: • Briefly press SET button to scroll to light bulb icon.
  • Page 36 Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products, Inc. WAITSFIELD Model 8770 SETTING THE TIME • Nighttime Setback • The Time display will flash Temperature Mode after either: (Appliance must be a) Installing the battery or in standby mode; pilot b) Simultaneously pressing...
  • Page 37 Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products, Inc. WAITSFIELD Model 8770 • Select Timer Mode by Setting the NIGHTTIME SETBACK Temperature DEFAULT SETTINGS: “__" (OFF) briefly pressing the Set button until P1 and the crescent moon appear. • riefly press SET button to TEMP mode (moon icon).

  • Page 38: Routine Maintenance And Care

    OFF time. P2 and the crescent moon icon are For replacement parts, or for information about parts displayed and the time flashes. or service, contact your local Hearthstone dealer. • See instructions SETTING P1 OFF TIME. • This concludes programming Timers P1 and P2.
  • Page 39 Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products, Inc. WAITSFIELD Model 8770 Any safety screen or guard removed for Annually: servicing an appliance must be replaced prior to operating appliance. Tout écran Clean Firebox, Pilot, & Burner Assembly protecteur retiré pour permettre l’entretien de The firebox requires periodic cleaning to prevent the l’appareil doit être remis en place avant de...
  • Page 40 Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products, Inc. WAITSFIELD Model 8770 rechargeable batteries hand ensure As Needed: functionality during power outages, and to give the environment a break. Glass and Gasket Replacement Remote Transmitter Battery Replacement In the event that you need to repair or replace a...

  • Page 41: Venting Components

    Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products, Inc. WAITSFIELD Model 8770 9. Locate the three pieces of 1” x1/8” flat tape 3. Locate the three pieces of 1” x1/8” flat tape gasket. Use the two shorter pieces for the side gasket. Use the two shorter pieces for the side glass.
  • Page 42 Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products, Inc. WAITSFIELD Model 8770 Valve Side Privacy Panel Removal and Installation 4) Position the side privacy panel such that the hanging tabs are aligned with the mounting tabs. Included with your Waitsfield stove are two rectangular metal valve side privacy panels.

  • Page 43: Parts List

    Key: XX = Finish (e.g. 10 = Matte Black Paint) – Specify finish required when ordering parts WARNING: DO NOT SUBSTITUTE MATERIALS. FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS, OR FOR INFORMATION ABOUT PARTS OR SERVICE, CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED HEARTHSTONE RETAILER. For the name of the authorized retailer nearest to you, visit our website www.hearthstonestoves.com...

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products, Inc WAITSFIELD Model 8770 Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action 1. Pilot will not light. A. Optional Power supply not A. Ensure power supply is plugged in and receiving 120V plugged in and/or batteries are AC.
  • Page 45 Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products, Inc WAITSFIELD Model 8770 Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action 5. Frequent pilot outage. A. Pilot flame may be too low or A. Clean and/or adjust the pilot flame for maximum blowing, (high), causing the pilot impingement on the thermocouple.

  • Page 46: Rating Label

    Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products, Inc WAITSFIELD Model 8770 Rating Label...

  • Page 47: Warranty

    Original Purchaser is responsible for the cost of labor. Shipping cost for parts: Within the first ninety (90) days after the Purchase Date, Hearthstone will pay for the shipping of appliance parts covered by any of the foregoing warranties to and from Hearthstone or an authorized Dealer, as the case may be.
  • Page 48 Hearthstone or an authorized Dealer, as the case may be. Notwithstanding any other provision of this document, in no event will Hearthstone pay for any Dealer fees or other fees for pick up or delivery of the appliance returned for repair; the Original Purchaser shall be responsible for any such fees.
  • Page 49 Dealer on behalf of Hearthstone, as the case may be, will instruct the Original Purchaser to either return the defective part, or the entire appliance (if requested), to the Dealer or Hearthstone or allow a Dealer to make a service call at the place where the appliance is located. Hearthstone may require that a digital picture be provided to support the claim.

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