Heatilator Maxus MAX60 Installation & Operating Instructions Manual Download Page 6

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30484 Rev Q

09/04

MAXUS DIRECT VENT HEATER

Note: 

Minimum and maximum clearances must be

maintained at all times. Illustrations throughout these
instructions reflect typical installations and are for design
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.

Tools and building supplies normally required for
installation:

Saw

Wall-finishing

Pliers

   materials

Hammer

Framing material

Phillips screwdriver

Surround

Tape measure

Caulking material

Plumb line

Gloves

Level

Framing square

Safety glasses

Electric drill and bits

Non-corrosive leak-check solution

Typical Horizontal Installations

(Rear and Top Vent Shown)

Typical Vertical Installations

(Rear and Top Vent Shown)

Summary of Contents for Maxus MAX60

Page 1: ...th Home Technologies Inc 1915 W Saunders St Mt Pleasant IA 52641 This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located manufactured mobile home where not prohibited by local codes This...

Page 2: ...type lantern fuel kerosene charcoal lighter fluid or similar liquids in this appliance Keep any flammable liquids a safe distance from the appliance 8 While servicing this appliance always shut off a...

Page 3: ...6 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 reta...

Page 4: ...30484 Rev Q 09 04 MAXUS DIRECT VENT HEATER Rating Plate Located in the Heater Example only WARNING This valve has been preset at the factory Altering settings may result in fire hazard or bodily injur...

Page 5: ...in telescoping flue and wall shield with heat shield DVP TRAP2 Horizontal Termination Cap with 4 in telescoping flue and wall shield with heat shield DVP TB1 Basement Horizontal Termination Cap DVP TR...

Page 6: ...ustrations and diagrams used throughout these installation instructions are not drawn to scale Tools and building supplies normally required for installation Saw Wall finishing Pliers materials Hammer...

Page 7: ...o high temperatures the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies 1 Clearances to Combustible Materials Figure 1 illustrates appliance clearances to combustible...

Page 8: ...space required This appliance may be installed directly on the floor or raised on a hearth Adjacent combustible side walls must be located a minimum of 12 in from the appliance If you are using a dec...

Page 9: ...al other than wood flooring 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 appliance from...

Page 10: ...ce depending on which venting style you are going to use there is a square plate and other parts see Figure 4 held to the firebox with four screws Remove this plate insulation is attached to the top o...

Page 11: ...ed and the appliance will not operate properly The opening on the top of the appliance must be sealed with an insulated cover When rear venting seal the unused top opening with the solid cover with th...

Page 12: ...inal piece to install has insulation attached to it and an 8 in diameter hole This piece should fit around the 8 in collar assembly with the insulation going inside the outer shell of the firebox Atta...

Page 13: ...ical Figure 10 Vent Lengths with One Elbow 1 ft vertical or more 25 ft maximum Figure 11 Vent Lengths with Two Elbows CAUTION Provisions shall be made to provide adequate combustion and ventilation ai...

Page 14: ...ure 13 No Elbows 3 Two Elbows Elbows used on rear vented venting configurations should be either a 90 degree elbow or a 45 degree elbow A starter elbow cannot be used in any rear vented configuration...

Page 15: ...ttach a straight section a 45 degree elbow or a 90 degree elbow depending on your specific installation Figures 17 18 show how to install a typical vent system Use only pipe listed for use with this a...

Page 16: ...to the thickness of the wall and attached to the wall shield See Figure 21 WARNING RISK OF FIRE Always maintain minimum air space clearances or greater around the appliance and vent sys tem The small...

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Page 18: ...18 30484 Rev Q 09 04 MAXUS DIRECT VENT HEATER Figure 22 Termination Cap Locations Figure 25 Cap Clearances Figure 23 Alcove Clearances Figure 24 Electrical Service Clearances...

Page 19: ...family dwellings and serves both dwellings M Clearance under veranda porch deck or balcony 12 in 30 cm minimum Recommended 30 in 76 cm for vinyl or plastic Only permitted if veranda porch deck or balc...

Page 20: ...Vertical Termination Vent Lengths Figure 28 Vertical Termination Vent Lengths CAUTION Provisions shall be made to provide adequate combustion and ventilation air WARNING RISK OF FIRE Always maintain...

Page 21: ...llowances for Vertical Termination Only Note Horizontal runs will require the use of one vent support or metal plumber s strap for every 5 ft of vent Figure 30 Installing the Firestop Spacer d Firesto...

Page 22: ...igure 32 shows minimum clearances to termination caps in a chase Figure 31 Vent Height for Vertical Termination Roof Pitch H Min Ft Flat to 6 12 1 0 6 12 to 7 12 1 25 Over 7 12 to 8 12 1 5 Over 8 12 t...

Page 23: ...tightened and checked for leaks with a commercially available non corrosive leak check solution Be sure to rinse off the solution when done leak testing Bleed the gas line to extract any air that may...

Page 24: ...specified and approved parts In the event your appliance must be converted to use propane you must use a CKMAX6P Conversion Kit To be converted to use natural gas you must use a CKMAX6N Conversion Kit...

Page 25: ...ck wire from the transformer at the ignition control Connect the thermostat wires between the ignition control and the black wire from transformer See Figures 35 and 36 Note This appliance must be ele...

Page 26: ...ode ANSI NFPA 70 latest edition or the Canadian Electric Code CSA C22 1 WARNING This standing pilot appliance DOES NOT require a 110VAC supply for operation Connecting the appli ance wall switch to 11...

Page 27: ...receptacle and assemble the receptacle and cover to the junction box 4 Attach the junction box assembly to the inside of the appliance with the two screws provided d If the box is not to be wired at t...

Page 28: ...in the burner pan See Figure 41 This will provide the glowing embers look It is not necessary to use the entire bag Save the remainder for future use 5 Place the Lava Rock This appliance is shipped wi...

Page 29: ...ance flame After placing the rock wool in the appliance sprinkle some of the Fire Glow Fire 98 on top of the burner As with the lava rock vermiculite and rock wool it is not necessary to use the entir...

Page 30: ...the fire department C Use only your hand to open the shutoff valve Never use tools If the shutoff valve will not move by hand don t try to repair it call a qualified service technician Force or attemp...

Page 31: ...he control access panel 3 Turn gas line to CLOSED Wait 5 minutes to clear out any gas Then smell for gas including near the floor If you smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety information above on this...

Page 32: ...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 is imp...

Page 33: ...Hearth Home Technologies specified and approved parts c In the event your appliance must be converted to use propane you must use a CKMAX6P Conversion Kit To convert to use natural gas you must use a...

Page 34: ...ormance See Figure 48 If the vent configuration is correct yet the flames are lifting or ghosting shut off gas to the appliance and contact the dealer To prevent the possibility of soot buildup we hav...

Page 35: ...gments and sheet metal edge protection strips Vacuum all remaining glass pieces with a shop vac Do not vacuum if the pieces are hot Replace the glass only with a Heatilator glass panel assembly ordere...

Page 36: ...36 30484 Rev Q 09 04 11 03 Exploded Parts Diagram Service Parts MAXUS Beginning Manufacturing Date N A Ending Manufacturing Date Active...

Page 37: ...arth Pan 30459 30459 1 Y Intake Collar Assembly 30455 30455 1 N Intake Cover Plate 25844 25844 1 N 2 Latch Assembly 27895 27895 3 Y 3 Latch Bracket 28229 28229 3 Y Lava Rock 28911 28911 1 Y Log Assemb...

Page 38: ...38 30484 Rev Q 09 04 11 03 Exploded Parts Diagram Service Parts MAXUS Beginning Manufacturing Date N A Ending Manufacturing Date Active...

Page 39: ...28091 10 Y Hearth Assembly 31773 31773 1 Y Hood Gold 30473 30473 1 Y 3 Ignitor Push Button 13416 13416 1 Y Installation Instructions 30484 30484 1 Y Insulation Replacement Kit 35237 35237 1 Y 6 Junct...

Page 40: ...Control Electronic Ignition RC BATT HTL Battery operated Remote Control Standing Pilot RCT MLT HTL Multi functional Remote SMART STAT HTL Remote Control with Thermostat Control SMART BATT HTL Battery...

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Page 43: ...fications Certifications 3 H Heat Shield rear vent 16 High Altitude Installation 23 High Temperature Sealant Material 27 Horizontal Installations Rear Top 6 I Ignition Type 30 Input Rating 24 J Juncti...

Page 44: ...quate ventilation 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 spe...

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