Heatilator GCDC60 Installation & Operating Instructions Manual Download Page 3

08/04

30803 Rev X

3

CALIBER DIRECT VENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

A. APPLIANCE SPECIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

1. U.S. and Canada Certification

The Caliber Series Gas Appliance has been tested in accordance with the 

ANSI standard Z21.88-2000

 in the United

States, the current 

CSA 2.33-2000

IR41

P4

, and 

IR55 

in Canada,  and has been LISTED by Underwriters Laboratories

Inc. for installation as described in this manual. All components are UL,  AGA, CGA or CSA safety certified.

2. Local Codes

This installation must conform with local codes. In the absence of local codes, comply with the 

National Fuel Gas

Code ANSI Z223.1-latest edition

 in the U.S.A., and the 

CAN/CGA B149, Installation Codes

 in Canada.

The Caliber Series gas appliance has been tested and listed for use in manufactured housing (mobile homes).

These installation instructions conform with the 

Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard

Title 24

CFR, Part 3280

, or when such a standard is not applicable, the Standard for

 

Manufactured Home Installations

,

ANSI A225.1

.

For assistance during installation contact your local dealer or contact Heatilator Technical Services Department,

Hearth & Home Technologies, 1915 W. Saunders Street, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa 52641, 1-800-927-6841.

HEATILATOR® is a registered trademark of Hearth & Home Technologies.

Tools and building supplies normally required
for installation:

Saw

Framing material

Pliers

Appliance  surround

Hammer

Caulking material

Phillips screwdriver

Gloves

Tape measure

Framing square

Plumb line

Electric drill and bits

Level

Wall-finishing

Safety glasses

materials

Non-corrosive leak-check solution

Note: 

Minimum and maximum clearances must be

maintained at all times. Illustrations throughout these
instructions reflect typical installations and are for de-
sign purposes only. Actual installation may vary slightly
due to individual design preferences.

The illustrations and diagrams used throughout these
installation instructions are not drawn to scale.

3. Glass Specifications/Certifications

Heatilator gas appliances manufactured with tempered glass may be installed in hazardous locations such as

bathtub enclosures as defined by the CPSC. The tempered glass has been tested and certified to the requirements
of 

ANSI Z97.1-1984 and CPSC 16 CFR 1202

. (Safety Glazing Certification Council 

SGCC# 1595

 and 

1597

. Architectural

Testing, Inc. Reports 

02-31919.01

 and 

02-31917.01

.)

This statement is in compliance with 

SPCS 16 CFR Section 1201.5 “Certification and labeling requirements”

which refers to 

15 USC 2063

 stating, “…Such certificate shall accompany the product or shall otherwise be furnished

to any distributor or retailer to whom the product is delivered.”

Some local building codes require the use of tempered glass with permanent marking in such locations. Glass

meeting this requirement is available from the factory. Please contact your dealer or distributor to order.

WARNING!

This appliance is tested and listed for use only with the optional accessories listed in these
instructions. Use of optional accessories not specifically tested for this appliance could
void the warranty and/or result in a safety hazard.

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Summary of Contents for GCDC60

Page 1: ...under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the applianceand to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water WARNING If the informa...

Page 2: ...nting systems shown in these installation instructions Venting must not be connected to chimney flue servicing a solid fuel burning appliance or a gas fuel burning appliance 7 NEVER use gasoline gasol...

Page 3: ...re Framing square Plumb line Electric drill and bits Level Wall finishing Safety glasses materials Non corrosive leak check solution Note Minimum and maximum clearances must be maintained at all times...

Page 4: ...4 30803 Rev X 08 04 CALIBER DIRECT VENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Typical Horizontal Installations Rear and Top Vent Shown Typical Vertical Installations Rear and Top Vent Shown fire parts com...

Page 5: ...eld to ensure horizontal clearances DVP FS Firestop Spacer DVP TRAP1 Horizontal Termination Cap with 1 3 4 in telescoping flue and wall shield with heat shield DVP TRAP2 Horizontal Termination Cap wit...

Page 6: ...the floor or raised on a hearth These appliances are certified for installation in a bedroom bed sitting room or in mobile homes in the U S and Canada 2 Clearances Figure 2 shows all clearances that...

Page 7: ...oring the appliance shall be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the appliance Slide the appliance into position and level the from side to side and front to back...

Page 8: ...is to be rear vented continue to Step b d Remove the four screws holding the outer collar to the appliance top See Figure 8 Remove the outer collar e Remove the four screws holding the inner collar to...

Page 9: ...place See Figure 13 Make sure insulation is attached to the collar base j Place the outer collar on the rear of the appliance and replace the four screws that hold this collar in place See Figure 14 M...

Page 10: ...e Figure 16 Place Inner Cover Plate on Top of Appliance m Place the outer cover plate on the appliance top and replace the four screws that hold the outer cover plate in place See Figure 17 Make sure...

Page 11: ...verted to a rear vent appliance Figure 21 Completed Conversion o Locate the outer shell cover that was removed in Step f Place the cover on top of the appliance See Figure 19 Replace the four screws t...

Page 12: ...ls top vent Figure 23 Venting Clearances to Combustible Materials rear vent Figure 25 Vent Lengths with One Elbow 2 ft vertical or more 25 ft maximum b Vent Lengths for Top Vent for rear vent see page...

Page 13: ...This could cause high temperatures and may create a fire hazard c Vent Lengths for Rear Vent 1 No Elbows The maximum horizontal run with no vertical sections of vent is 18 in from the back of the appl...

Page 14: ...Figure 33 This shield maintains minimum clearances and restricts cold air infiltration The termination cap height must meet all local and national codes and not be easily blocked or obstructed If the...

Page 15: ...ll and attach to the wall shield The small leg on the heat shield should rest on the top of the vent to properly space it from the pipe section See Figure 35 This heat shield is not necessary on top v...

Page 16: ...803 Rev X 08 04 CALIBER DIRECT VENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 36 Termination Cap Locations Figure 37 Alcove Clearances Figure 38 Electrical Service Clearances Figure 39 Cap Clearances fire part...

Page 17: ...ated between two single family dwellings and serves both dwellings M Clearance under veranda porch deck or balcony 12 inches 30 cm minimum Recommended 30 inches 76 cm for vinyl or plastic Only permitt...

Page 18: ...ermined Figure 40 Vertical Termination Clearances top vent shown Figure 41 Vertical Termination Vent Lengths Figure 42 Maximum Horizontal Vent Lengths WARNING The horizontal run of vent must have a 1...

Page 19: ...lation Frame an opening and install a firestop spacer whenever the vent penetrates a ceiling floor area as shown in Figure 44 Frame the opening with the same sized lumber as used in the ceiling floor...

Page 20: ...ure 46 Multiple Vertical Terminations Figure 45 Vent Height for Vertical Termination 1 High Altitude Installation For U S installation appliances are tested and approved for elevations from 0 2000 fee...

Page 21: ...re information Consult your local gas company for assistance in determining the proper orifice for your altitude or refer to ANSI Z223 1 latest edition Appendix F 4 Field Fuel Conversion Instructions...

Page 22: ...ssembly The battery pack should be connected as shown in Figure 49 and placed on the bottom pan of the applience The battery pack requires two D cell batteries not included Batteries cannot be placed...

Page 23: ...m WARNING The standing pilot ignition appliance does NOT require a 110VAC supply for operation Connecting the appliance wall switch to a 110VAC supply will cause the appliance to malfunction and destr...

Page 24: ...mpartment 3 Loosen the two screws on the Romex connector feed the necessary length of wire through the connector and tighten the screws 4 Make all necessary wire connections to the receptacle and asse...

Page 25: ...le concrete slate glass or plasters or combination thereof or have a UL Fire rating of Zero 0 3 High Temperature Sealant Material Sealants that will withstand high temperatures General Electric RTV103...

Page 26: ...lace a small amount of 1 2 in diameter pieces dime size of rock wool on the burner pan so that the rock wool touches but does not cover the holes in the burner pan This will provide the glowing embers...

Page 27: ...va Rock Rock Wool and Fire Glow Figure 63 Placing the Fire Glow Figure 60 Placing the Lava Rock WARNING RISK OF CARBON MONOXIDE Never operate this appliance with the glass removed or not sealed Instal...

Page 28: ...r call the fire department C Use only your hand to turn the manual shutoff valve Never use tools If the lever or knob will not move by hand don t try to repair it call a qualified service technician F...

Page 29: ...BEL 2 Standing Pilot Ignition TOTURNOFFGASTOAPPLIANCE 1 Turn wall switch to the OFF position 2 Open the control access panel 3 Turn gas line to CLOSED Wait 5 minutes to clear out any gas Then smell fo...

Page 30: ...on The appliance should be inspected before use and at least annually by a qualified service person More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting bedding material etc It...

Page 31: ...m the appliance 2 Intermittent Pilot Ignition Operation a Lighting the Appliance During Regular Use Turn the wall switch to ON b Shutdown During Regular Use Turn the wall switch to OFF c Long Term Shu...

Page 32: ...liance with an adjustable air shutter Your air shutter is provided in the closed position for natural gas and in the open position for propane It takes 16 full turns 360 degrees to move the air shutte...

Page 33: ...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 b...

Page 34: ...Controlled Fan Kit 160 CFM RC SMART HTL Remote Control RC BATT HTL Battery operated Remote Control Standing Pilot RCT MLT HTL Multi Function Remote Control SMART STAT HTL Remote Control with Thermosta...

Page 35: ...TK6B S BN PT TK7B S BN PT Trim Kits picture not available TK302B S TK402B S Trim Kits QKE3B QKE4B Quick Tile Brass Surround NXT AMD 70 90 Cabinet Door Face NXT BFMD 70 90 Bifold Door Face FF NXT 70 9...

Page 36: ...1 2a 29779 Front Left Log 1 3a 29829 Middle Left Log 1 4a 29830 Top Right Log 1 5a 30037 Burnt Out Log 1 6a 30036 30167 Back Log 60 Back Log 80 1 Fire 98 Fire Glow not shown 1 14333B Rock Wool not sh...

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Page 38: ...38 30803 Rev X 08 04 CALIBER DIRECT VENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS HOMEOWNER S NOTES PAGE fire parts com...

Page 39: ...31 J Junction Box 24 L Lava Rock 26 27 Lighting Instructions Electronic Ignition 28 Standing Pilot Ignition 29 Log Removal Replacement 33 Log Set 26 36 M Mantel 7 25 Manufactured Housing 3 N Nailing...

Page 40: ...entilation or drafting caused by tight sealing construction of the structure air handling devices such as exhaust fans or forced air furnaces or other causes 5 use of fuels other than those specified...

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