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Heatilator • Caliber BV Series • 4040-262 Rev J • 10/08 1

Model(s):

CB4236IR

CB4842IR

B-Vent Gas Appliance

Owner’s Manual

Installation and Operation

DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL

NOTICE

• Leave this manual with

party responsible for use

and operation.

Installation and service of this appliance should be

performed by qualiﬁ ed personnel. Hearth & Home

Technologies suggests NFI certiﬁ ed or factory trained

professionals, or technicians supervised by an NFI

certiﬁ ed professional.

• Important operating

and maintenance

instructions included.

• Read, understand and follow

these instructions for safe

installation and operation.

• 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.

- Immediately call your gas supplier from a

neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas suppli-

er’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.

WARNING: If the information in these

instructions is not followed exactly, a ﬁ re

or explosion may result causing property

damage, personal injury, or death.

In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts installation must be

performed by a licensed plumber or gas ﬁ tter.

A CO detector shall be installed in the room where the appliance

in installed.

WARNING

This appliance has been supplied with an integral barrier

to prevent direct contact with the ﬁ xed glass panel. DO

NOT operate the appliance with the barrier removed.

Contact your dealer or Hearth & Home Technologies if the

barrier is not present or help is needed to properly install one.

HOT SURFACES!

Glass and other surfaces are hot during

operation AND cool down.

Hot glass will cause burns.

• DO NOT touch glass until it is cooled

• NEVER allow children to touch glass

• Keep children away

• CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room as

ﬁ replace.

• Alert children and adults to hazards of high temperatures.

High temperatures may ignite clothing or other ﬂ ammable

materials.

• Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other ﬂ ammable

materials away.

DO NOT

DISCARD

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 or Standard for

Installation in Mobile Homes, CAN/CSA Z240MH.

This appliance is only for use with the type(s) of gas

indicated on the rating plate.

Summary of content (40 pages)

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Owner’s Manual Installation and Operation Model(s): CB4236IR CB4842IR B-Vent Gas Appliance NOTICE DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL • Important operating and maintenance instructions included. • Read, understand and follow these instructions for safe installation and operation. WARNING WARNING: If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury, or death.
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Read this manual before installing or operating this appliance. Please retain this owner’s manual for future reference. A. Congratulations Congratulations on selecting a Heatilator gas fireplace, an elegant and clean alternative to wood burning fireplaces. The Heatilator gas fireplace you have selected is designed to provide the utmost in safety, reliability, and efficiency. As the owner of a new fireplace, you’ll want to read and carefully follow all of the instructions contained in this owner’s manual.
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Safety Alert Key: • • • • DANGER! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided will result in death or serious injury. WARNING! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. NOTICE: Used to address practices not related to personal injury. Table of Contents A. Congratulations B. Warranty 2 5 1 Listing and Code Approvals A. B. C. D. E. F. G.
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14 Appliance Setup A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M. Remove Glass Assembly Remove the Shipping Materials Clean the Appliance Accessories Install the Refractory Place the Lava Rock & Vermiculite Place the Rockwool Install the Log Assembly Firescreen Glass Assembly Install Louvers and Trim Hood Air Shutter Setting 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 30 30 30 31 31 31 15 Troubleshooting A. Intellifire Ignition System 32 16 Reference Materials A. B. C. D.
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B. Warranty Hearth & Home Technologies LIMITED WARRANTY Hearth & Home Technologies (“HHT”) and its respective brands extends the following warranty for HHT gas, wood, pellet and electric appliances purchased from an authorized HHT dealer and installed in the United States of America or Canada. Warranty starts with date of purchase by the original owner (End User) except as noted for replacement parts.
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B. Warranty (continued) This limited warranty does not extend to or include surface finish on the appliance or terminations, door gasketing, glass gasketing, glass discoloration, firebrick, pellet logs, kaowool or other ceramic insulating materials. Rust and/or corrosion on any of the metal surfaces, cast iron components, baffles, firepots, doors, or firebox area are not covered by this warranty.
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1 Listing and Code Approvals A. Appliance Certification C. BTU Specifications MODELS: CB4236IR, CB4842IR Caliber BV Series CB4236 Max/Min Input Rate (NG) 30,000/20,000 LABORATORY: Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) IPI TYPE: B-Vent Gas Appliance Heater STANDARD: ANSI Z21.88-2005/CSA 2.33-2005 Orifice Size (NG) Max/Min Input Rate (LP) Orifice Size (LP) This product is listed to ANSI standards for “Vented Gas Fireplace Heaters” and “Gas Fired Appliances for Use at High Altitudes”.
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2 Operating Instructions User Guide A. Gas Fireplace Safety • WARNING HOT SURFACES! Glass and other surfaces are hot during operation AND cool down. Hot glass will cause burns. • DO NOT touch glass until it is cooled • NEVER allow children to touch glass • Keep children away • CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room as fireplace. • Alert children and adults to hazards of high temperatures. High temperatures may ignite clothing or other flammable materials.
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C. Fan Kit (optional) • Refer to Figure 2.1 for location of control. G. Remote Controls, Wall Controls and Wall Switches Follow the instructions supplied with the control installed to operate your fireplace: D. Clear Space WARNING! DO NOT place combustible objects in front of the fireplace or block louvers. High temperatures may start a fire. See Figure 2.2. Avoid placing candles and other heat-sensitive objects on mantel or hearth. Heat may damage these objects.
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J. Lighting Instructions (IPI) • • • For normal use, activate/deactivate your fireplace with the wall switch or remote control. The IPI system may be operated with two D-cell batteries. When using batteries, unplug the transformer. To prolong battery life, remove them when using the transformer. If your fireplace must be deactivated for serviced or an extended period of time, follow the instructions below. FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: A. B.
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K. After Fireplace is Lit Initial Break-in Procedure • The fireplace should be run three to four hours continuously on high. • Turn the fireplace off and allow it to completely cool. • Remove fixed glass assembly. See Section 14.J. • Clean fixed glass assembly. See Section 3. • Replace the fixed glass assembly and run continuously on high an additional 12 hours. This cures the materials used to manufacture the fireplace. NOTICE! Open windows for air circulation during fireplace break-in.
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3 Maintenance and Service Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing must be replaced prior to operating the fireplace. When properly maintained, your fireplace will give you many years of trouble-free service. We recommend annual service by a qualified service technician. A. Maintenance Tasks-Homeowner Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service technician only. The fireplace should be inspected before use and at least annually by a professional service person.
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B. Maintenance Tasks-Qualified Service Technician Burner Ignition and Operation The following tasks must be performed by a qualified service technician. By: Qualified Service Technician Gasket Seal and Glass Assembly Inspection broom, flashlight, voltmeter, indexed drill bit set, and a manometer. Frequency: Annually Tools needed: Protective gloves, drop cloth and a stable work surface.
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4 Installer Guide Getting Started A. Typical Appliance System NOTICE: Illustrations and photos reflect typical installations and are for design purposes only. Illustrations/diagrams are not drawn to scale.
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B. Design and Installation Considerations D. Inspect Appliance and Components Heatilator B-type vent gas appliances are designed to operate with all exhaust gases expelled to the outside of the building, and combustion air pulled from the room. The following B-vent components are needed for installation. Installation MUST comply with local, regional, state and national codes and regulations.
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E. Negative Pressure • WARNING! Asphyxiation Risk! Negative pressure can cause spillage of combustion fumes and soot. Fireplace needs to draft properly for safety. • • Draft is the pressure difference needed to vent fireplaces successfully. Considerations for successful draft include: • Preventing negative pressure • Location of fireplace and chimney Negative pressure results from the imbalance of air available for the fireplace to operate properly.
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5 Framing and Clearances A. Selecting Appliance Location When selecting a location for the appliance it is important to consider the required clearances to walls, Figures 5.1 and 5.2. WARNING! Risk of Fire or Burns! Provide adequate clearance around air openings and for service access. Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies. 1/2 in. (13 mm) NOTICE: Illustrations reflect typical installations and are FOR DESIGN PURPOSES ONLY.
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C. Clearances WARNING! Risk of Fire! Maintain specified air space clearances to appliance and vent pipe: • Insulation and other materials must be secured to prevent accidental contact. The chase must be properly blocked to prevent blown insulation or other combustibles from entering and making contact with fireplace or chimney. Failure to maintain airspace may cause overheating and a fire. • • Note: The appliance must be raised 1 1/4 in. (32 mm) off floor so the Harbor System can be used.
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D. Mantel and Wall Projections WARNING! Risk of Fire! Comply with all minimum clearances as specified. Framing or finishing material closer than the minimums listed must be constructed entirely of noncombustible materials (i.e., steel studs, concrete board, etc). Mantels 30 in. minimum to ceiling 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 8 7 6 5 4 3 5 9 9-1/4 8-1/2 7-3/4 16 15-1/4 14-1/2 13-3/4 13 12-1/4 11-1/2 10-3/4 10 7 6-1/4 5-1/2 Measured from top of hood (in inches) Figure 5.
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6 Termination Locations A. Vent Termination Minimum Clearances B-Vent Gas, Wood or Fuel Oil Termination WARNING 8 ft Fire Risk. Maintain vent clearance to combustibles as specified. • DO NOT pack air space with insulation or other materials. Failure to keep insulation or other materials away from vent pipe may cause overheating and fire. A 18 in. (457 mm) B (2.44 m) (minimum) to Perpendicular Wall (BV only) Gas Termination 8 ft (2.
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7 Vent Information and Diagrams A. Vent Guidelines Minimum clearances are per vent manufacturer's specifications WARNING! Fire Risk/Asphyxiation! This appliance requires the specified pipe for operation. Incorrect pipe may cause spillage, condensation and overheating. These models require the 5 in. (127 mm) B-vent double wall vent pipe. • • This system MUST terminate vertically. Follow pipe manufacturer’s installation guidelines when installing the appliance.
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8 Vent Clearances and Framing A. Pipe Clearances to Combustibles Vent clearances are per vent manufacturer’s specifications. The vent MUST be Listed B-Vent pipe. WARNING! Risk of Fire! MAINTAIN AIR space clearance to vent. DO NOT pack insulation or other combustibles: • Between ceiling firestops • Between wall shield firestops • Around vent system Failure to keep insulation or other material away from vent pipe may cause over heating and fire. B.
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9 Appliance Preparation A. Install Outside Air Kit Damper Assembly C. Secure and Level the Appliance CAUTION! Risk of Cuts/Abrasions/Flying Debris. Wear protective gloves and safety glasses during installation. Sheet metal edges are sharp. WARNING! Risk of Fire! Prevent contact with: WARNING! Risk of Fire/Asphyxiation. DO NOT draw outside combustion air from: • Wall, floor or ceiling cavity. • Enclosed space such as an attic or garage. • Close proximity to exhaust vents or chimneys.
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10 Installing Vent Pipe A. Assembly of Vent Sections C. Secure Vent Sections This B-Vent appliance requires 5 in. B-vent double-wall pipe. Follow the pipe manufacturer’s installation guidelines when installing the unit. This will ensure proper operation and prevent safety hazards. Secure vent sections with vent supports following B-vent manufacturer’s instructions. WARNING! Risk of Fire/Exhaust Fumes! Assemble pipe sections per B-vent manufacturer’s instructions. Use support tabs for screws.
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11 Gas Information A. Fuel Conversion C. Gas Connection • • • Make sure the appliance is compatible with available gas types. Conversions must be made by a qualified service technician using Hearth & Home Technologies specified and approved parts. • • B. Gas Pressure • • • Optimum appliance performance requires proper input pressures. Gas line sizing requirements will be determined in ANSI Z221.3 National Fuel Gas Code in the USA and CAN/ CGA B149 in Canada.
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12 Electrical Information A. Wiring Requirements • NOTICE: This appliance must be electrically wired and grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with National Electric Code ANSI/NFPA 70-latest edition or the Canadian Electric Code CSA C22.1. • • 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.
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E. Junction Box Installation If the box is being wired from the OUTSIDE of the appliance: • • • Romex Connector Remove the cover plate located on the outer shell - right side (see Figure 12.2). Install the supplied Romex™ connector in the cover plate. Make all necessary wire connections and reattach the cover plate to the outer shell.
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13 Finishing B. Facing Material A. Mantel and Wall Projections WARNING! Risk of Fire! Comply with all minimum clearances as specified. Framing closer than the minimums listed must be constructed entirely of noncombustible materials (i.e., steel studs, concrete board, etc.) Failure to comply could cause fire. Mantels • • • • • 30 in.
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14 Appliance Setup A. Remove Glass Assembly G. Place the Rockwool See Section J. B. Remove the Shipping Materials Remove shipping materials from inside or underneath the firebox. C. Clean the Appliance Clean/vacuum any sawdust that may have accumulated inside the firebox or underneath in the control cavity. D. Accessories Install approved accessories per instructions included with accessories. Contact your dealer for a list of approved accessories.
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H. Install the Log Assembly I. Firescreen • The firescreen is a protective barrier and must be attached. Base logs have been permanently mounted on the grate assembly and should not be moved. See Figure 14.5. Removing Firescreen • • Open lower access panel and pull base of screen towards you. The top of the screen will slide out of the screen retainers at the top of the firebox opening. Replacing Firescreen • • • J. Glass Assembly Figure 14.
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K. Install Louvers and Trim • • • • Install optional trim kits and/or surrounds using the instructions included with the accessory. Use non-combustible materials to cover the gap between the sheet rock and the appliance (if desired). Do not obstruct or modify the air inlet/outlet grilles. Leave space to lower the bottom grille and remove the trim door. L. Hood • Align back edge of hood with attachment clips and press firmly in place. M.
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15 Troubleshooting With proper installation, operation, and maintenance your gas appliance will provide years of trouble-free service. If you do experience a problem, this troubleshooting guide will assist a qualified service technician in the diagnosis of a problem and the corrective action to be taken. This troubleshooting guide can only be used by a qualified service technician. Contact your dealer to arrange a service call by a qualified service technician. A.
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A. Intellifire Ignition System (continued) 4. Pilot lights but continues A. A shorted or loose connection to spark, and main burner in flame sensing rod. will not ignite. (If the pilot continues to spark after the pilot flame has been lit, flame rectification has not B. Poor flame rectification or conoccurred.) taminated flame sensing rod. Verify all connections to wiring diagram in manual. Verify connections underneath pilot assembly are tight.
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16 Reference Materials A. Appliance Dimension Diagram Dimensions are actual appliance dimensions. Use for reference only. For framing dimensions and clearances refer to Section 5. C 23 in. (584 mm) 15-1/4 in. (387 mm) A 38-1/4 in. (972 mm) Gas Line Access Gas Line Access 33-1/2 in. (851 mm) Electrical Access 38-1/2 in. (978 mm) 3 in. (76 mm) 6-1/2 in. (165 mm) B Model 5-7/8 in. (149 mm) 2-3/8 in. (60 mm) 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) 14-1/8 in.
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Heatilator • Caliber BV Series • 4040-262 Rev J • 10/08 17 14 13 Part number list on following page.
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Heatilator • Caliber BV Series • 4040-262 Rev J • 10/08 17 14 13 Part number list on following page.
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7 5 4 6 3 1 2 8 9 10 11 12 15 593-592 4018-018 Pilot Bracket Pilot Assembly Valve Bracket - Upper Valve Bracket - Lower Flex Ball Valve Assembly Valve - NG 3/8 Flare x 3/8 NPT Elbow Bulkhead Threaded Orifice (.
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C. Optional Components Refractory Kit WTBC36DB - For 36 in. BV WTBC42DB - For 42 in. BV Arts & Crafts Faux Front FFCAC Modernist Faux Front FFCM Jamestown Faux Front FFCJ Contact your dealer for a complete listing of optional components.
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C.
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D. Contact Information Please contact your Heatilator dealer with any questions or concerns. For the location of your nearest Heatilator dealer, please visit www.heatilator.com.