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OWNER’S MANUAL AND
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Do not expose the appliance to
the elements (such as rain, etc.).
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. 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.
06-03
B-VENT GAS APPLIANCE
CAUTION:
BCBR36
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
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the
— Installation and service must be performed by a
qualified installer, service agency or the gas
supplier.
This manual must be used for installation of the
BCBR36 Gas Appliance and retained by the
homeowner for operation and maintenance
instructions.
WARNING!
35020 Rev G
If the information in this manual
any phone in your building.
neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s
instructions.
fire department.
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Page 1: Installation Instructions
This manual must be used for installation of the CAUTION: BCBR36 Gas Appliance and retained by the Do not expose the appliance to homeowner for operation and maintenance the elements (such as rain, etc.). -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
BCBR36 B-VENT GAS APPLIANCE Please retain this manual for future use. TABLE OF CONTENTS Design and Installation Considerations for B-Vents ....................3 Appliance Specifications ............................... 4 Location and Clearances .............................. 5 C. Framing ..................................6 D. Setting the Appliance ..............................6 Venting .................................. -
Page 3: Design And Installation Considerations For B-Vents
BCBR36 B-VENT GAS APPLIANCE DESIGN AND INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS FOR B-VENTS When selecting a location for your B-Vent appliance, it is important to evaluate a number of considerations. Modern construction techniques can create conditions that may not allow your vent to draft properly. This may result in spillage from your B-Vent appliance, as well as cause other combustion appliances to operate incorrectly. -
Page 4: Appliance Specifications
U.S. and Canada Certification Note: Minimum and maximum clearances must be main- The BCBR36 Gas Appliance has been tested in accordance tained at all times. Illustrations throughout these instruc- with the standards ANSI Z21.50-2000 and CSA 2.22-2000, tions reflect typical installations and are for design pur- and has been listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. -
Page 5: Location And Clearances
Figure 1 illustrates a variety of ways the appliance may CAUTION: be located in a room. The BCBR36 may be installed Do not expose the appliance to the elements (such directly on the floor or raised on a hearth. These as rain, etc.). -
Page 6: Framing
BCBR36 B-VENT GAS APPLIANCE C. FRAMING Figure 3 shows typical framing of this appliance using combustible materials and the minimum mantel heights. All required clearances to combustibles must be adhered to. Figure 4 shows rough framing dimensions. CAUTION: CAUTION: Wear gloves and safety glasses for protection. -
Page 7: Venting
BCBR36 B-VENT GAS APPLIANCE E. VENTING Note: This appliance requires a 5” B-vent for operation. Never down-size pipe. 1. Clearances Vent clearances are per vent manufacturer’s specifications. 2. Vent Lengths Various venting configurations are shown in Figures 5 and 6 from which maximum vent runs can be determined. - Page 8 BCBR36 B-VENT GAS APPLIANCE 3. Firestop Spacer/Vent Installation 4. Chase/Termination Installation Frame an opening and install a firestop spacer Figure 8 and Table 1 specify minimum vent heights for whenever the vent penetrates a ceiling/floor area, as various pitched roofs.
- Page 9 BCBR36 B-VENT GAS APPLIANCE 5. Checking the Vent System 6. Outside Air Kit Installation Test the venting system periodically to assure proper An outside air kit is available as an optional feature operation. This can be done with a match while the with this appliance.
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Page 10: Utilities
BCBR36 B-VENT GAS APPLIANCE F. UTILITIES 1. High Altitude Installation For U.S. installation, appliances are tested and approved for elevations from 0-2000 feet. When installing this appliance at an elevation above 2000 feet, National Fuel Gas Codes require a decrease of the input rating by changing the existing burner orifice to a smaller size. -
Page 11: Gas Pressure
BCBR36 B-VENT GAS APPLIANCE WARNING! This valve has been preset at the factory. Altering settings may result in fire hazard or bodily injury. 3. Gas Pressure On the intermittent pilot gas control valve, a pressure tap is included on the front face of the valve. Pressure taps are immediately upstream of the gas supply connection and accessible for test gauge connection. -
Page 12: Ignition System
BCBR36 B-VENT GAS APPLIANCE 5. Ignition System This appliance is equipped with an intermittent pilot control valve which operates on a 3 volt system. See wiring diagram, Figure 11. The appliance is supplied with a battery pack and a 3 volt AC transformer, which requires the installation of the supplied JK9 Junction Box Kit. - Page 13 BCBR36 B-VENT GAS APPLIANCE 6. JK9 Junction Box Installation Your appliance is supplied with a JK9 Junction Box. To operate the appliance with the supplied 3V AC transformer and/or remote control option, it is recommended that the junction box be installed and wired at this time to avoid reconstruction.
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Page 14: Finishing
BCBR36 B-VENT GAS APPLIANCE 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). - Page 15 BCBR36 B-VENT GAS APPLIANCE 2. Placing the Lava Rock and Vermiculite Place lava rock on top of control access panel, in front of, under and around burner. When placing vermiculite, sprinkle it evenly over the area covered by the lava rock. See Figures 17-18.
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Page 16: Lighting Instructions
BCBR36 B-VENT GAS APPLIANCE I. LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the pilot. Do not try to light the pilot by hand. -
Page 17: Seasonal Checklist
BCBR36 B-VENT GAS APPLIANCE J. 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 18: Start-Up Issues
BCBR36 B-VENT GAS APPLIANCE 1. Intermittent Pilot ignition Operation 3. Operating the Outside Air Kit The outside air kit is supplied as an optional feature Lighting the Appliance During Regular Use with this appliance. The outside air kit helps decrease Turn the wall switch to “ON”. -
Page 19: Maintenance Instructions
BCBR36 B-VENT GAS APPLIANCE L. 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 20 BCBR36 B-VENT GAS APPLIANCE 4. High Limit Safety Switch WARNING! This appliance is equipped with an auto reset high limit switch which will shut down the appliance if it becomes Gas appliances equipped with doors should be op- erated only with doors fully open or doors fully too hot.
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Page 21: Log Removal/Replacement
BCBR36 B-VENT GAS APPLIANCE M. LOG REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT Remove the lava rock from the appliance and save. The top log is simply placed and located by indents in the front log. For removal of the front grate/log assembly remove two screws (one per side) from the hearth pan. Pull the grate/log assembly forward. -
Page 22: Optional Components
BCBR36 B-VENT GAS APPLIANCE N. OPTIONAL COMPONENTS RC-SMART-HTL Remote Control RC-BATT-HTL Battery-Operated Remote Control (Standing Pilot) RCT-MLT-HTL AK22 - Air Kit Multi-Function Remove Control SMART-STAT-HTL Remote Control with Thermostat Control SMART-BATT-HTL Battery-Operated Remote Control with Thermostat Control DCKN Propane to... -
Page 23: Replacement Parts
BCBR36 B-VENT GAS APPLIANCE HOMEOWNER’S NOTES 35020 Rev G 06-03... - Page 24 BCBR36 B-VENT GAS APPLIANCE HOMEOWNER’S NOTES 06-03 35020 Rev G...
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Page 26: Index
BCBR36 B-VENT GAS APPLIANCE Index Air Kit 22 Gas Codes 4 Nailing Flanges 6 Installation 9 Gas Conversions 11, 18 Natural Gas 18 Operation 18 Gas Line Connection 10 Air Shutter 19 Gas Pressure 11 Air Shutter Adjustment 19 Glass... -
Page 27: Limited Lifetime Warranty
Appliance (Fireplace) LimiLifetime Warranty HEARTH & HOME TECHNOLOGIES INC. (“HHT”) extends the following warranty for Hearth Technologies Inc. gas appli- ances installed in the United States of America or Canada (the “Appliance”). Dealers and employees of HHT have no authority to make any warranty or authorize any remedies in addition to or inconsistent with the terms of this warranty.
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