Heatilator Novus GNRC33 Installation & Operating Instructions Manual Download

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28881 Rev G

01-02

NOVUS REAR DIRECT VENT

Tools and building supplies normally required

for installation:
Saw

Wall-finishing materials

Pliers

Framing material

Hammer

Surround

Phillips screwdriver

Caulking material

Tape measure

Gloves

Plumb line

Framing square

Level

Electric drill and bits

Safety glasses

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.

Typical Horizontal Installation

Typical Vertical Installation

Summary of Contents for Novus GNRC33

Page 1: ...pliance 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 supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas su...

Page 2: ...nt burners and circulating air passageways of the appliance be kept clean 4 The NOVUS is a vented decorative gas appliance Do not burn wood or other material in this appliance 5 NEVER leave children unattended when there is a fire burning in the appliance SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 6 This appliance may only use the approved venting systems shown in these installation instructions Venting must not be conne...

Page 3: ...ns ANSI A225 1 For assistance during installation contact your local dealer or contact Heatilator Technical Services Department Hearth Technologies Inc 1915 W Saunders Street Mt Pleasant Iowa 52641 1 800 843 2848 HEATILATOR and NOVUS are registered trademarks of Hearth Technologies Inc g o l a t a C n o i t p i r c s e D E L 6 3 C R N G r e b m u N e d o C r e d r O e c n a i l p p A N G s u v o N...

Page 4: ...e Level Electric drill and bits Safety glasses 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 T...

Page 5: ... o n e p i P t n e V 2 1 I M 4 2 P V h t g n e l o t t u c e b n a c d e z i t i n u n o n e p i P t n e V 4 2 1 B T P V p a C n o i t a n i m r e T l a n o z i r o H t n e m e s a B H T P V p a C n o i t a n i m r e T l a t n o z i r o H K R T P V n o i t c e S p i l S 9 6 a d l e i h S t a e H d l e i h S l l a W p a C t i K l a t n o z i r o H t n e V r a e R 2 K R T P V n o i t c e S p i l S 9...

Page 6: ...orizontal runs off back of appliance to wall shield 1 sides and bottom of vent see Fig 2 for top of vent Horizontal runs inside a wall Heat Shields must be installed 3 air space on top of vent 1 sides and bottom of vent Vertical runs 1 air space around vent Figure 1 Appliance Locations Figure 2 Rear Vented Appliances Venting Clearances CAUTION Do not expose the appliance to the elements such as ra...

Page 7: ...de adequate clearances around the air open ings into the combustion chamber and adequate ac cessibility clearances for servicing and proper op eration l e d o M A B 3 3 C R N G 8 7 8 3 4 3 6 3 6 3 C R N G 8 7 1 4 8 5 4 3 6 3 H R N G 8 7 1 4 4 3 6 3 Figure 4 Mantel Height for Decorative Series Figure 5 Mantel Height for Heater Series WARNING To prevent contact with sagging or loose insula tion the ...

Page 8: ... appliance Slide the appliance into position and level the appliance from side to side and front to back Shim with noncombustible material as necessary Secure the appliance by bending out the nailing flanges on each side of the appliance and nail to the framing The nailing flanges have been positioned 5 8 back from the front of the appliance to allow the addition of drywall WARNING This appliance ...

Page 9: ...back of the appliance to the base of the cap See Figure 6 Figure 6 Rear Vented Appliances WARNING RISK OF FIRE The horizontal run of vent must have a 1 4 rise for every one foot of run towards the termination Never allow the vent to run downward This could cause high temperatures and may present a fire hazard WARNING RISK OF FIRE If you have chosen horizontal termination be sure there are no futur...

Page 10: ...hole being penetrated is of non combustible materials a 9 diameter hole as acceptable Secure the shield to the framing as shown in Figure 11 The last section of vent may require cutting depending upon wall thickness and appliance location The cap should overlap the vent sections by at least 1 1 2 See Figure 12 Figure 9 Three Elbows g Installing the Rear Vent Heat Shield For horizontally terminated...

Page 11: ...881 Rev G NOVUS REAR DIRECT VENT Figure 12 Venting Through the Wall WARNING RISK OF FIRE Always maintain minimum air space clearances or greater around the appliance and vent system Figure 13 Rear Vent Heat Shield ...

Page 12: ... outlet 6 feet 1 8m minimum J Clearance to non mechanical air supply inlet into building or the combustion air inlet to any other appliance 12 inches 30 cm minimum K Clearance to mechanical air supply inlet 6 feet 1 8 m minimum L Clearance above a paved sidewalk or paved driveway located on public property 7 feet 2 1 m minimum A vent may not terminate directly above a sidewalk or paved driveway wh...

Page 13: ...pack air spaces with insulation or other material WARNING The horizontal run of vent must have a 1 4 rise for every 1 ft of run towards the termination Never allow the vent to run downward This could cause high temperatures and may create a fire hazard Note Horizontal runs will require the use of one vent support or metal plumber s strap for every 3 of vent CAUTION For vertically terminated instal...

Page 14: ...le 1 specify minimum vent heights for various pitched roofs Vent sections may have to be cut to a certain length These vent heights are necessary for safety and do not ensure draft free operation Trees buildings adjoining roof lines adverse conditions etc may create a need for a taller vent should down drafting occur Figure 17 Installing the Firestop Spacer Figure 18 Vent Height for Vertical Termi...

Page 15: ...ed in order to prevent unintentional disconnection Once both inner and outer flues are started press section A into section B firmly until all lances have snapped into place Tug slightly on section A to confirm it has completely locked into place See Figure 21 c Assembling Minimum Installation MI Sections MI sections are non unitized so that they can be cut to a certain length To use these section...

Page 16: ...he sections need to be secured by driving two screws through the overlapping portions of the vent See Figure 23 This will secure the slip section to the desired length and prevent it from separating The slip section can then be attached to the next section of vent e Disassembling Vent Sections Only if necessary To disassemble any two pieces of pipe rotate either section so that the seams on both p...

Page 17: ...e at an elevation between 0 4500 feet in Canada the input rating does not need to be reduced When installing this appliance at an elevation above 4500 feet in Canada check with local authorities 2 GAS LINE CONNECTION Open the control access panel as shown in Figures 25 and 26 The appliance is provided with a stainless steel flexible connector and manual shutoff valve The incoming gas line should b...

Page 18: ...t test pressures in excess of 1 2 psi 3 5 kPa The appliance must be iso lated from the gas supply piping system by closing its manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping sys tem at test pressures equal to or less than 1 2 psi 3 5 kPa 4 WIRING Note This appliance must be electrically wired and grounded in accordance with local codes or in the absence of local codes wi...

Page 19: ... black wire from the transformer at the ignition control Connect the thermostat wires between the ignition control and the black wire from transformer See Figure 29 Figure 29 Electronic Ignition Wiring Diagram Figure 29a NO additional wire is supplied by Hearth Technologies Inc c Junction Box Wiring We recommend you operate the two outlets on separate circuits This allows independent operation of ...

Page 20: ...t 1 8 wide minimum must be used to close off gaps between the appliance and facing to prevent cold air leaks See Figure 31 G FINISHING Figure 31 Finishing Materials WARNING Grilles on this appliance cannot in any way be cov ered as it may create a fire hazard H APPLIANCE PREPARATION 1 ATTACHING THE HOOD The hood is to be located above the glass panel The hood must be attached or a fire hazard may ...

Page 21: ...l touches but does not cover the holes in the burner pan This will provide the glowing embers look See Figure 37 Figure 36 Placing the Vermiculite and Lava Rock top logs removed for clarity Figure 37 Placing the Rock Wool top logs removed for clarity Figure 34 Control Access Panel Removal Figure 35 Log Set b Placing the Lava Rock and Vermiculite See Figure 36for lava rock and vermiculite placement...

Page 22: ...n your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department C Use only your hand to push in and turn the manual shutoff valve Never use tools If the manual shutoff valve will not move by hand don t try to repair it call a qualified service technician Force or attempted repair may result...

Page 23: ...N OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE 1 Turn wall switch to the OFF position or set thermostat to lowest setting 2 Open control access panel 3 Turn gas shut off valve 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 label If you don t smell gas go to the next step 4 Turn manual shutoff valve to OPEN 5 ...

Page 24: ...he 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 imperative that control compartments burners and circulating air passageways of the appliance be kept clean WARNING Keep the area near the appliance clear and free from combustible materials gasoline a...

Page 25: ...een under water WARNING Never use gasoline gasoline type lantern fuel kerosene charcoal lighter fluid or similar liquids in this appliance Keep any flammable liquids a safe distance from the appliance PROBLEMS SOLUTIONS s e u s s I s n o i t u l o S d n a s e s u a C e l b i s s o P 1 s s a l g e h t n o n o i t a s n e d n o C 1 s A s n o i t a i r a v e r u t a r e p m e t d n a n o i s u b m o ...

Page 26: ...g The flame color should be blue with yellow tips See Figure 38 The ignitor electronic or thermopile and thermocouple standing pilot tips should be covered with flame See Figures 40 42 If the vent configuration is installed incorrectly the vent may cause the flames inside the appliance to lift or ghost which is a dangerous situation Inspect the flames after installation to ensure proper performanc...

Page 27: ...EPLACEMENT If removal of the logs becomes necessary remove the two screws at the front of the grate Grasp the two outside upright grate bars Pull the log toward the front and up off the burner See Figure 45 To replace the logs grasp the two outside upright grate bars Push and lower the log set onto the burner pan making sure the back of the left most grate bar slides through the grate mounting bra...

Page 28: ...EC HTL Remote Control Electronic Ignition RC BATT HTL Battery operated Remote Control Standing Pilot RCT MLT HTL Multi Function Remote Control SMART STAT HTL Remote Control with Thermostat Control SMART BATT HTL Battery operated Remote Control with Thermostat Control FK4 Fan Kit 33 36 appliances only DFBN36 Bay Door 36 appliance only DFA33 B DFA36 B S Cabinet Style Arched Glass Door GP33 Ceramic G...

Page 29: ...S REAR DIRECT VENT TKN62A B S Trim Kits for 36 Decorative Appliances TKN35A B S TKN63A B S Trim Kits TKN35A B S TKN65A B S Trim Kits OPTIONAL COMPONENTS con t TKN33A B S Louver Trim Kit TKB6 Polished Brass Trim Kit for Bay Door ...

Page 30: ... 3 3 d o o H 1 1 2 3 2 1 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 6 3 e l l i r G r e p p U 3 3 e l l i r G r e p p U 1 1 3 4 0 8 6 2 3 0 8 6 2 6 3 y l b m e s s A n e e r c S 3 3 y l b m e s s A n e e r c S 1 1 4 2 1 7 2 2 1 1 7 2 2 6 3 e m a r F w s s a l G e v i t a r o c e D 3 3 e m a r F w s s a l G e v i t a r o c e D 1 1 5 5 1 7 2 2 6 3 e m a r F w s s a l G r e t a e H 1 6 2 8 5 1 2 1 8 5 1 2 6 3 e l l i r G r e w o...

Page 31: ...e Flame Patterns 26 Checking the Vent System 26 Maintenance instructions 26 Mantel Height 7 Minimum Installation 15 Multiple Vertical Termination 14 N Nomenclature 3 Noncombustible Material 20 O Odor 25 Optional Components 28 R Rear Vent Heat Shield Installing 10 Replacement Parts 30 Requirements Space 6 Rock Wool 21 S Safety Precautions 2 Seasonal Checklist 24 Slip Sections 16 Standing Pilot 18 2...

Page 32: ...quate ventilation or drafting caused by tight sealing con struction 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 in the Operating Instructions 6 installation or use of components not sup plied with the Appliance or any other components not expressly authorized and approved by HTI and or 7 modifi cation o...

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