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& OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
GCDC60/80 DECORATIVE GAS APPLIANCE
f i r e - p a r t s . c o m
Meets All HUD Requirements for Manufactured Housing Installations.
DO NOT use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and
to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water.
Read these installation instructions completely before beginning installation. Failure to follow them could cause an appliance
malfunction resulting in serious injury and/or property damage.
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this manual.
For assistance or additional information, consult a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
08/04
INSTALLATION
CALIBER DIRECT VENT
WARNING!
WARNING!
30803 Rev X
WARNING:
If the information in this manual
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 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.
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CALIBER DIRECT VENT GCDC60/80 DECORATIVE GAS APPLIANCE f i r e - p a r t s . c o m WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
CALIBER DIRECT VENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS A. Appliance Specifications & Certifications ....................3 CALIBER Nomenclature ..........................5 B. Location and Clearances ..........................6 C. Framing ............................... 7 D. Setting the Appliance ..........................7 E. Venting ................................ 8 F. Utilities ..............................20 G. -
Page 3: Appliance Specifications & Certifications
HEATILATOR® is a registered trademark of Hearth & Home Technologies. 3. Glass Specifications/Certifications Heatilator gas appliances manufactured with tempered glass may be installed in hazardous locations such as f i r e - p a r t s . c o m bathtub enclosures as defined by the CPSC. - Page 4 CALIBER DIRECT VENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Typical Vertical Installations (Rear and Top Vent Shown) f i r e - p a r t s . c o m Typical Horizontal Installations (Rear and Top Vent Shown) 30803 Rev X 08/04...
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Page 5: Caliber Nomenclature
DVP-TV Vertical Termination Cap DVP45 45-deg Elbow DVP90 90-deg Elbow (for Heatilator appliances only) DVP90ST 90-deg Starter Elbow (should be the first 90-deg elbow used) RF6M Roof Flashing (vertical termination for 0/12 to 6/12 pitch) - pack of four RF12M... -
Page 6: Location And Clearances
CALIBER DIRECT VENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS B. LOCATION AND CLEARANCES Model 60 Series 36 in. 41 in. 24-1/2 in. 80 Series 42 in. 47 in. 30-1/2 in. f i r e - p a r t s . c o m Dimensions WARNING! Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies. -
Page 7: Framing
CALIBER DIRECT VENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS C. FRAMING Figure 3 shows typical framing of this appliance using combustible materials. Figure 4 shows the minimum mantel heights. All required clearances to combustibles must be adhered to. Figure 4 - Mantel Heights CAUTION: f i r e - p a r t s . -
Page 8: Venting
CALIBER DIRECT VENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS E. VENTING 1. Conversion from Top Vent to Rear Vent Remove the four screws holding the outer collar Remove the screw holding the heat shield cover to the appliance top. See Figure 8. Remove the plate to the top of the appliance and set aside. - Page 9 CALIBER DIRECT VENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Remove the four screws holding the outer cover Place the inner collar on the appliance back and plate to the appliance back. See Figure 11. replace the four screws that hold this collar in Remove the outer cover. place.
- Page 10 CALIBER DIRECT VENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Locate the plate removed in Step b. Place the m. Place the outer cover plate on the appliance top plate around the rear vented collars and replace and replace the four screws that hold the outer the four screws that hold the plate in place.
- Page 11 CALIBER DIRECT VENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS The appliance should look like the one shown in Locate the outer shell cover that was removed in Figure 21 after it has been converted to a rear Step f. Place the cover on top of the appliance. See Figure 19.
- Page 12 CALIBER DIRECT VENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS • Vertical Termination - see page 18 CAUTION: • Horizontal Termination - see below Provisions shall be made to provide adequate com- bustion and ventilation air. 2. Horizontal Termination Vent Lengths for Top Vent (for rear vent, see Clearances pages 13-14) See Figures 22 and 23 for clearance information.
- Page 13 CALIBER DIRECT VENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Vent Lengths for Rear Vent No Elbows The maximum horizontal run, with no vertical sections of vent, is 18 in. from the back of the appliance to the base of the cap. See Figure 28. Figure 28 No Elbows f i r e - p a r t s .
- Page 14 CALIBER DIRECT VENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Two Elbows Three Elbows Elbows used in rear-vented configurations Elbows used on rear-vented configurations should be either a 90-deg elbow or a 45-deg should be either a 90-deg elbow or a 45-deg elbow. Starter elbows cannot be used in elbow.
- Page 15 CALIBER DIRECT VENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Secure the shield to the framing as shown in Installing the Rear Vent Heat Shield Figure 33. For rear vented appliances, a heat shield MUST be placed 1 in. above the top of the vent between the wall shield and the termination cap.
- Page 16 CALIBER DIRECT VENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 36 - Termination Cap Locations f i r e - p a r t s . c o m Figure 38 - Electrical Service Clearances Figure 37 - Alcove Clearances Figure 39 - Cap Clearances 30803 Rev X 08/04...
- Page 17 CALIBER DIRECT VENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Dimension Descriptions Clearance above the ground, a veranda, porch, deck or balcony - 12 inches (30 cm) minimum. * Clearance to window or door that may be opened – 10,000 BTUs or less, 6 inches (15 cm) minimum; 10,000-50,000 BTUs, 9 inches (23 cm) minimum;...
- Page 18 CALIBER DIRECT VENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3. Vertical Termination Top and Rear Vent Clearances See Figure 40 for clearance information. f i r e - p a r t s . c o m Figure 40 Vertical Termination Clearances Figure 42 (top vent shown) Maximum Horizontal Vent Lengths Top Vent Lengths...
- Page 19 CALIBER DIRECT VENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Rear Vent Lengths Firestop Spacer/Vent Installation Attach either a rear vent kit straight section or an Frame an opening and install a firestop spacer elbow (depending upon your specific installation) whenever the vent penetrates a ceiling/floor area, to the appliance.
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Page 20: Utilities
Input should be reduced 4% for each 1000 feet above sea level. Check with the local gas utility for proper orifice size identification. The correct orifice is available from your Heatilator distributor. For Canada, appliances are certified for elevations from 0-4500 feet. When installing this appliance at an elevation between 0-4500 feet in Canada, the input rating does not need to be reduced. - Page 21 CALIBER DIRECT VENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2. Gas Line Connection The appliance is provided with a stainless steel flexible connector and a listed (and Commonwealth of Massachusetts approved) tee-handle manual shutoff valve. See Figure 47. The incoming gas line should be piped into the valve compartment and connected to the 1/2 in.
- Page 22 CALIBER DIRECT VENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 5. Wiring Intermittent Pilot Ignition This appliance requires a 110VAC supply to the appliance junction box for operation. A wiring diagram is shown in Figure 49. This appliance is equipped with an intermittent pilot control valve which operates on a 3V system. This appliance is supplied with a battery pack and a 3VAC transformer, which requires the installation of the supplied junction box.
- Page 23 CALIBER DIRECT VENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Standing Pilot Ignition This standing pilot appliances does not require a 110VAC supply to operate. It is suggested that a 110V junction box be installed for use with an optional fan and/or remote. This appliance may be connected to a thermostat (not supplied). Use a thermostat that is compatible with a millivolt gas valve.
- Page 24 CALIBER DIRECT VENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 6. Junction Box Installation Instructions If the box is being wired from the OUTSIDE of the appliance: Remove the cover plate located on the outer shell (right side). Install the supplied Romex connector in the cover plate.
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Page 25: Finishing
CALIBER DIRECT VENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS G. FINISHING 1. Combustible Finishing Material Material made of or surfaced with wood, compressed paper, plant fibers, plastics, or any material capable of igniting and burning, whether flame proofed or not, plastered or unplastered (this includes drywall). 2. -
Page 26: Appliance Preparation
CALIBER DIRECT VENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS H. APPLIANCE PREPARATION 1. Attach the Hood The hood is to be located above the glass panel. The hood must be attached or a fire hazard may result. Position the hood and slide into the clips. See Figure 55. - Page 27 CALIBER DIRECT VENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 59 - Placing the Vermiculite, Lava Rock, Rock Wool and Fire Glow. f i r e - p a r t s . c o m Figure 62 - Placing the Rock Wool Figure 60 - Placing the Lava Rock Figure 61 - Placing the Vermiculite Figure 63 - Placing the Fire Glow WARNING - RISK OF CARBON MONOXIDE!
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Page 28: Determine The Ignition
CALIBER DIRECT VENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS I. DETERMINE THE IGNITION To determine whether your appliance is an intermittent pilot ignition or a standing pilot ignition system, open the control access panel to examine the wiring system. If your system has a red ignitor button, as shown in Figure 64, you own a standing pilot ignition appliance. -
Page 29: For Your Safety
CALIBER DIRECT VENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2. Standing Pilot Ignition FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING WARNING! If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. This gas appliance has a manual ignition device that lights the pilot. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. -
Page 30: Seasonal Checklist
CALIBER DIRECT VENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS K. SEASONAL CHECKLIST WARNING! Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperatures and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room as the appliance. -
Page 31: Start-Up Issues
CALIBER DIRECT VENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2. Intermittent Pilot Ignition Operation 1. Standing Pilot Operation Lighting the Appliance During Regular Use Hearth & Home Technologies recommends you leave the pilot on year round. Turn the wall switch to “ON”. Lighting the Appliance During Regular Use Shutdown During Regular Use Turn the wall switch to “ON”. -
Page 32: Maintenance Instructions
CALIBER DIRECT VENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS M. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 1. Cleaning the Burner and Control Compartment Keep the burner and control compartment clean by brushing and vacuuming at least once a year. Always turn off the wall switch (or remote control) and gas valve before cleaning. - Page 33 Vacuum all remaining glass pieces with a shop vac. DO NOT VACUUM IF PIECES ARE HOT. Replace glass with only a Heatilator glass panel assembly ordered through your local distributor. Never use substitute material. Only fully tempered soda lime safety glass or ceramic glass may be used on this appliance.
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Page 34: Optional Components
CALIBER DIRECT VENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS N. OPTIONAL COMPONENTS GFK160 WSK-MLT-HTL RC-SMART-HTL Multi-Function Wall Switch Thermostat-Controlled Remote Control Fan Kit 160 CFM RC-BATT-HTL Battery-operated Remote Control (Standing Pilot) RCT-MLT-HTL Multi-Function Remote Control f i r e - p a r t s . c o m SMART-STAT-HTL Remote Control with Thermostat Control... - Page 35 CALIBER DIRECT VENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS OPTIONAL COMPONENTS (cont.) DFC2/B/S & DFN6/B/S DFA36/B/S, DFA42/B/S DFBC36, DFBC42 Fixed Glass Doors Arched Door Bay Door f i r e - p a r t s . c o m (picture not available) COLOR KEY TK302B/S, TK402B/S Suffix Finish...
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Page 36: Replacement Parts
Glass Kit w/Screen - 36 in. 4031-096 Glass Kit w/Screen - 42 in. Item 4b - Quick Access Latch™ - Close-up Item B - Panels, etc. Visit our Website at: www.heatilator.com for a dealer/distributor near you! 30803 Rev X 08/04... - Page 37 CALIBER DIRECT VENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS HOMEOWNER’S NOTES PAGE f i r e - p a r t s . c o m 08/04 30803 Rev X...
- Page 38 CALIBER DIRECT VENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS HOMEOWNER’S NOTES PAGE f i r e - p a r t s . c o m 30803 Rev X 08/04...
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Page 39: Index
CALIBER DIRECT VENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INDEX Air Shutter 30, 32 Heat Shield 15 Termination Cap Locations 16 Rear Vent 15 Termination Vent 15 High Altitude Installation 20 Thermocouple 32 BC10 24 High Temperature Sealant 25 Thermopile 32 BTUs 21 Hood 26 Top Vent Building Codes 3, 15 Horizontal Installations 4... -
Page 40: Limited Lifetime Warranty
- p a r t s . c o m box, pilot assembly, shutoff valve, high limit switch, refractory liners, transformer, and control box. 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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