User Guide
Heatilator • Caliber BV Series • 4040-262 Rev J • 10/08 9
Clear Space
3 ft (0.91 m)
in front of
appliance
D. Clear Space
WARNING! DO NOT place combustible objects in
front of the fi replace or block louvers. High tempera-
tures may start a fi re. See Figure 2.2.
Avoid placing candles and other heat-sensitive objects on
mantel or hearth. Heat may damage these objects.
Figure 2.2 Clear Space
H. Outside Air (optional)
The outside air kit supplies some fresh combustion air for
your fi replace. It may help reduce the effects of negative
air pressure. (See Section 9.A.)
• Refer to Figure 2.1 for location of control.
• Close the inlet to prevent cold drafts when the fi replace
is not being used.
CAUTION! Risk of Burns! The outside air control handle
is HOT when fi replace is in operation. Adjust BEFORE
lighting fi re.
C. Fan Kit (optional)
• Refer to Figure 2.1 for location of control.
F. Fixed Glass Assembly
See Section 14.J.
E. Decorative Doors and Fronts
WARNING! Risk of Fire! Install ONLY doors or fronts
approved by Hearth & Home Technologies. Unapproved
doors or fronts may cause fi replace to overheat.
This fi replace has been supplied with an integral barrier
to prevent direct contact with the fi xed glass panel. DO
NOT operate the fi replace 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.
For more information refer to the instructions supplied
with your decorative door or front.
G. Remote Controls, Wall Controls and Wall
Switches
Follow the instructions supplied with the control installed
to operate your fi replace:
I. Before Lighting Fireplace
Before operating this fi replace for the fi rst time, have a
qualifi ed service technician:
• Verify all shipping materials have been removed from
inside and/or underneath the fi rebox.
• Review proper placement of logs, ember material and/or
other decorative materials.
• Check the wiring.
• Check the air shutter adjustment.
• Ensure that there are no gas leaks.
• Ensure that the glass is sealed and in the proper position
and that the integral barrier is in place.
WARNING! RISK OF Fire/Asphyxiation! DO NOT operate
fi replace with fi xed glass assembly removed.
For safety:
• Install a switch lock or a wall/remote control with child
protection lockout feature.
• Keep remote controls out of reach of children.
See your dealer if you have questions.