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INSTALLATION & OPERATING
DIRECT VENT DECORATIVE GAS APPLIANCE
f i r e - p a r t s . c o m
BCDV36 BUILDER’S CHOICE
U.S. PATENT 5,613,487
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.
01-03
INSTRUCTIONS
BCDV36 BUILDER’S CHOICE
Do not expose the appliance to the elements (such as rain, etc.).
WARNING:
is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal in-
jury 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 sup-
plier.
CAUTION:
WARNING!
1
If the information in this manual
33606 Rev D
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- Page 1 INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BCDV36 BUILDER’S CHOICE DIRECT VENT 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 in- jury or loss of life.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
BUILDER'S CHOICE SERIES INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Please retain this manual for future reference. CONTENTS A. Appliance Specifications ..........................3 B. Nomenclature ..............................5 C. Location and Clearances ..........................6 D. Framing ................................7 E. Setting the Appliance ............................. 7 F. Venting ................................8 G. -
Page 3: Appliance Specifications
A. APPLIANCE SPECIFICATIONS 1. U.S. AND CANADA CERTIFICATION The Builder's Choice Series Gas Appliance has been tested in accordance with the ANSI standard Z21.50b-1998 and U.L. 307B in the United States; in Canada, the current CAN/CGA-M2.22-M98, and has been LISTED by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. - Page 4 BUILDER'S CHOICE SERIES INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TYPICAL HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION f i r e - p a r t s . c o m TYPICAL VERTICAL INSTALLATION 33606 Rev D 01-03...
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Page 5: Nomenclature
BUILDER'S CHOICE SERIES INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS B. NOMENCLATURE BUILDER'S CHOICE NOMENCLATURE f f u ) x i o l i o l i c i t ° 5 ° 0 " 4 " 6 f i r e - p a r t s . c o m "... -
Page 6: Location And Clearances
Figure 1 illustrates a variety of ways the appliance may will vary with individual construction. be located in a room. The Builder's Choice Series may be installed directly on the floor or on a hearth. These appliances are certified for installation in a bedroom, bed/sitting room or in mobile homes in the U.S. -
Page 7: Framing
BUILDER'S CHOICE SERIES INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS D. FRAMING Figure 3 shows a typical framing of this appliance using combustible materials. Figure 4 shows the mantel heights for mantel projections. All required clearances to combustibles must be adhered to. CAUTION: Wear gloves and safety glasses for protection. -
Page 8: Venting
BUILDER'S CHOICE SERIES INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS F. VENTING CAUTION: WARNING - RISK OF FIRE! Provisions shall be made to provide adequate com- Air space clearances must be maintained at all times. bustion and ventilation air. WARNING - RISK OF FIRE! WARNING - RISK OF FIRE! The horizontal run of vent must have a 1/4”... - Page 9 BUILDER'S CHOICE SERIES INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS No Elbows Two Elbows The maximum horizontal run with no vertical Figure 9 shows various venting configura- sections of vent is 18” from the back of the tions using two elbows to terminate horizon- appliance to the base of the cap. See Figure 7.
- Page 10 BUILDER'S CHOICE SERIES INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 11 - Termination Cap Locations DIMENSION DESCRIPTIONS Horizontal clearance between two horizontal termination caps Clearance above the ground, a veranda, porch, deck or bal- f i r e - p a r t s . c o m –...
- Page 11 BUILDER'S CHOICE SERIES INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2. VERTICAL TERMINATION Clearances See Figure 13 for clearance information. f i r e - p a r t s . c o m Figure 13 Figure 15 Vent Clearances Vent Support Vent Lengths WARNING! Various venting configurations are shown in Figures 14 and 15 from which the maximum vent...
- Page 12 BUILDER'S CHOICE SERIES INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Firestop Spacer/Chimney Installation Chase/Termination Installation Frame an opening and install an FS6 Firestop Figures 17 and 18, and Table 1 specify minimum Spacer whenever the vent penetrates a ceiling/ chimney heights for various pitched roofs.
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Page 13: Assembling Vent Sections
BUILDER'S CHOICE SERIES INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS G. ASSEMBLING VENT SECTIONS 1. ATTACHING THE VENTING TO THE APPLIANCE To attach the first VP section to the appliance collars, simply slide the flared end of the inner vent of the VP section over the inner collar on the appliance. At the same time, insert the outer vent into the outer collar on the appliance. - Page 14 BUILDER'S CHOICE SERIES INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 4. ASSEMBLING SLIP SECTIONS Slip sections should be snapped into the first mating piece, then expanded to their desired length, making sure that a 1.5” overlap is maintained between the two sections of the slip section.
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Page 15: Utilities
BUILDER'S CHOICE SERIES INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS H. UTILITIES 1. GAS LINE CONNECTION Open the control access panel as shown in Figure 24. WARNING! See Figure 25 to connect the gas line properly. All connections must be checked for leaks with a soap This valve has been preset at the factory. - Page 16 BUILDER'S CHOICE SERIES INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 4. WIRING Note: This appliance must be electrically wired and Standing Pilot Ignition - Millivolt System grounded in accordance with local codes. In the absence of local codes, the wiring must comply with the National...
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Page 17: Finishing
BUILDER'S CHOICE SERIES INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS I. FINISHING 1. COMBUSTIBLE FINISHING MATERIAL Materials 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) are considered to be combustible. -
Page 18: Appliance Preparation
BUILDER'S CHOICE SERIES INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS J. APPLIANCE PREPARATION 1. LOG SET WARNING! The log set should look similar to that in Figure 30. RISK OF CARBON MONOXIDE! Never operate this appliance with the glass removed or not sealed. WARNING! RISK OF CARBON MONOXIDE! Do not hit or strike the glass. -
Page 19: Lighting Instructions
BUILDER'S CHOICE SERIES INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS K. 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, per- sonal injury or loss of life. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by Use only your hand to push in or turn knob. -
Page 20: Seasonal Checklist
BUILDER'S CHOICE SERIES INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 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 21: Fuel Conversion
BUILDER'S CHOICE SERIES INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS M. FUEL CONVERSION Do not burn wood or other material in this appliance. Natural or propane gas conversions necessary to meet the application need to be made by a qualified technician using Hearth & Home Technologies specified and approved parts. - Page 22 Vacuum all remaining glass pieces with a shop vac. DO NOT VACUUM IF PIECES ARE HOT! Replace glass only with a Heatilator glass panel assembly 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 23: Optional Components
BUILDER'S CHOICE SERIES INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS P. OPTIONAL COMPONENTS Contact your local Heatilator Dealer by calling: 1-800-843-2848. MF1, MF2 BC10 High/Low Flame Fan Motor Rheostat Junction Box Kit Adjustment Control f i r e - p a r t s . c o m... -
Page 24: Replacement Parts
BUILDER'S CHOICE SERIES INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS HOMEOWNER’S NOTES f i r e - p a r t s . c o m 01-03 33606 Rev D... - Page 25 BUILDER'S CHOICE SERIES INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS HOMEOWNER’S NOTES f i r e - p a r t s . c o m 33606 Rev D 01-03...
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Page 26: Index
BUILDER'S CHOICE SERIES INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Index Access Panel 15 Quick Access Latch 22 Air Shutter Adjustment 20 Conversions 15 Appliance Preparation 18 Pressure 15 To turn off 19 Remote Control 23 Gas Codes 3, 15 Replacement Parts 24 Gas Conversions 21... -
Page 27: Warranty
Obtain HHT’s consent to any warranty work before the work is done. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. If you would like information on current HEATILATOR products or want to locate a dealer in your area, call 1-800-843-2848.