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Heatilator • RBV4236/RBV4842 • 4048-210 • Rev S • 6/10

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B. Tempered Glass Specifications

Hearth & Home Technologies appliances manufactured 

with tempered glass may be installed in hazardous 

locations such as bathtub enclosures as defined by the 

Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The 

tempered glass has been tested and certified to the 

requirements of ANSI Z97.1 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 CPSC 16 CFR 

Section 1201.5 “Certification and labeling requirements” 

which refers to 15 U.S. Code (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.

C. BTU Specifications

MODELS:

  RBV4236/RBV4842 Series

LABORATORY:  

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL)

TYPE:  

Vented Gas Fireplace

STANDARD:

 ANSI Z21.50a-2008/CSA 2.22a-2008

A. Appliance Certification

E. Non-Combustible Materials Specification

Material which will not ignite and burn. Such materials are 

those consisting entirely of steel, iron, brick, tile, concrete, 

slate, glass or plasters, or any combination thereof.
Materials that are reported as passing ASTM E 136, Stan-

dard Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a Vertical 

Tube Furnace at 750 ºC and UL763 shall be considered 

non-combustible materials.

NOT INTENDED FOR USE AS A PRIMARY HEAT SOURCE.  

This appliance is tested and approved as either supplemental 

room heat or as a decorative appliance.  It should not be fac-

tored as primary heat in residential heating calculations.

D. High Altitude Installations

NOTICE: 

If the heating value of the gas has been reduced, 

these rules do not apply. Check with your local gas utility or 

authorities having jurisdiction.

When installing above 2000 feet elevation:
•  In the USA: Reduce input rate 4% for each 1000 feet 

above 2000 feet.

•  In  CANADA:  Reduce  input  rate  10%  for  elevations 

between  2000  feet  and  4500  feet. Above  4500  feet, 

consult local gas utility.

Check with your local gas utility to determine proper 

orifice size.

NOTICE: 

This installation must conform with local codes 

or, in the absence of local codes, with the 

National Fuel 

Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54,

 or the 

Natural Gas and 

Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1.

Listing and Code Approvals 

 

G. Electrical Codes

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.

•  A 110-120 VAC circuit for this product must be protected 

with  ground-fault  circuit-interrupter  protection,  in 

compliance with the applicable electrical codes, when 

it is installed in locations such as in bathrooms or near 

sinks.

F.  Combustible Materials Specification

Materials made of or surfaced with wood, compressed 

paper, plant fibers, plastics, or other material that can ig-

nite and burn, whether flame proofed or not, or plastered 

or unplastered shall be considered combustible materials.

Reveal Series

RBV4236

RBV4842

IPI

Input Rate (NG) 40,000 BTUH 43,000 BTUH

Orifice Size (NG) #31/3.05 mm .125 in./3.18 mm

Input Rate (LP) 38,000 BTUH 41,000 BTUH

Orifice Size (LP) #49/1.85 mm #48/1.93 mm

Summary of Contents for RBV4236IH

Page 1: ...ely 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 fire department Installation and service must be performed by...

Page 2: ...stems Your new Heatilator gas fireplace will give you years of durable use and trouble free enjoyment Welcome to the Heatilator family of fireplace products We recommend that you record the following...

Page 3: ...rances A Selecting Appliance Location 16 B Constructing the Appliance Chase 17 C Clearances 17 D Mantel and Wall Projections 18 6 Termination Locations A Vent Termination Minimum Clearances 19 7 Vent...

Page 4: ...In the case of new home construction warranty coverage begins on the date of first occupancy of the dwelling or six months after the sale of the product by an independent authorized HHT dealer distrib...

Page 5: ...ollowing Changes in surface finishes as a result of normal use As a heating appliance some changes in color of interior and exterior surface finishes may occur This is not a flaw and is not covered un...

Page 6: ...RIMARY HEAT SOURCE This appliance is tested and approved as either supplemental room heat or as a decorative appliance It should not be fac tored as primary heat in residential heating calculations D...

Page 7: ...sing the fireplace when children will be present Contact your dealer for more information or visit www hpba org staysafe To prevent unintended operation when not using your fireplace for an extended p...

Page 8: ...roved by Hearth Home Technologies Unapproved doors or fronts may cause fireplace to overheat For more information refer to the instructions supplied with your decorative door or front E Remote Control...

Page 9: ...to high surface temperatures keep children clothing and furniture away Keep burner and control compartment clean See installation and operating instructions accompanying the appliance WARNING If you...

Page 10: ...the appliance These circumstances may require additional curing related to the installation environment Film on the glass This is a normal result of the curing process of the paint and logs Glass shou...

Page 11: ...on 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 Remote Control Frequency Seasona...

Page 12: ...or replace orifice spud as necessary Inspect IPI flame sensing rod for soot corrosion and deterioration Clean with emery cloth or replace as required Verify that there is not a short in flame sensing...

Page 13: ...required Optional Wall Switch Vertical Termination Cap Storm Collar Attic insulation shield not shown must be used here to keep insulation away from vent pipe if attic is insulated Vent pipe penetrate...

Page 14: ...carefully during the installation to ensure maximum safety and benefit WARNING Risk of Fire or Explosion Damaged parts could impair safe operation DO NOT install damaged incomplete or substitute compo...

Page 15: ...all the intake on the side of the house towards prevailing winds during the heating season Ensure adequate outdoor air is supplied for combustion appliances and exhaust equipment Ensure furnace and ai...

Page 16: ...RBV4842 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 see Fig ure 5 1 WARNING Risk of...

Page 17: ...tration barriers should be installed in the chase as per regional codes for the rest of the home Additionally in regions where cold air infiltration may be an issue the inside surfaces may be sheetroc...

Page 18: ...1 1 2 12 1 4 13 13 3 4 14 1 2 15 1 4 16 16 3 4 17 1 2 18 1 4 19 30 in minimum to ceiling D Mantel and Wall Projections WARNING Risk of Fire Comply with all minimum clear ances as specified Framing or...

Page 19: ...on Locations 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 m...

Page 20: ...fi cations MUST be followed This product is tested and listed to these specifications Appliance performance will suffer if specifications are not followed Rise to Run Ratio 2 1 Maximum Total Horizonta...

Page 21: ...urer s instructions to provide adequate clear ances Use same size framing materials as those used in the wall or ceiling construction Firestop spacers must be used in wall and ceiling penetrations per...

Page 22: ...an attic or garage Close proximity to exhaust vents or chimneys Fumes or odor may result The outside air kit can only be installed on the left side of the appliance Refer to the installation instruct...

Page 23: ...Vent to Firebox C Securing Vent Sections Secure vent sections with vent supports following B vent manufacturer s instructions WARNING Risk of Fire or Explosion Use vent run supports per vent manufactu...

Page 24: ...alve has been preset at the factory WARNING Risk of Fire or Explosion High pressure will damage valve Low pressure may cause explosion Verify inlet pressures Verify minimum pressures when other househ...

Page 25: ...remote control Wiring for optional Hearth Home Technologies approved accessories should be done now to avoid reconstruction Follow instructions that come with those accessories A Wiring Requirements N...

Page 26: ...sed with optional wall switch WSK MLT HTL D Electrical Service and Repair WARNING Risk of Shock Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls Wiring errors can cause improper and dang...

Page 27: ...Remove the screw attaching the junction box receptacle to the outer shell rotate the junction box inward to disengage it from the outer shell see Figure 12 4 Loosen the two screws on the Romex connect...

Page 28: ...ar ances 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 Figure 13 1...

Page 29: ...acing and or finishing materials must never overhang into the glass opening Observe all clearances when applying combustible materials Seal joints between the finished wall and appliance top and sides...

Page 30: ...igure 14 4 Figure 14 4 Base Logs Figure 14 5 Placing Right Top Log Install Y shaped log on right side of grate using locating pins to position See Figure 14 5 C Clean the Appliance Clean vacuum any sa...

Page 31: ...l on the burner pan so that rockwool touches but does not cover the holes in the burner pan See Figure 14 9 Place rockwool under the front logs as shown in Figure 14 10 It is not necessary to use all...

Page 32: ...14 15 Remove Screws From Sides Figure 14 12 Clear Lava Rock Remove log grate assembly from the hearth pan by removing two screws one per side See Figure 14 15 Remove the screw holding the log grate a...

Page 33: ...or a fire hazard may result See Figure 14 19 Figure 14 19 Installing the Hood Note Glass doors are not optional in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts They are required Screws for DM Door Installation...

Page 34: ...ess the air shutter Refer to Section 14 H Remove the two screws attaching the front burner support to the firebox bottom See Figure 14 20 Figure 14 20 Remove Screws Attaching Front Burner Support Figu...

Page 35: ...fine Inspect pilot assembly for shorted sparker wire or cracked insu lator around electrode Replace pilot if necessary 2 Pilot won t light there is no noise or spark A No power or transformer install...

Page 36: ...flame sensing rod to white sensor wire Clean flame sensing rod with emery cloth to remove any contaminants that may have accumulated on flame sensing rod Verify continuity with a multimeter with ohms...

Page 37: ...C 8 3 4 in 222 mm 2 7 8 in 73 mm 5 7 8 in 149 mm 30 1 4 in 768 mm 39 1 2 in 1003 mm 38 in 965 mm B 7 1 2 in 191 mm 18 in 457 mm 6 1 2 in 165 mm 3 1 4 in 83 mm 8 1 4 in 210 mm Ouside Air Electric Gas A...

Page 38: ...uct sold separately Air Handle 11 10 9 12 8 13 34 15 33 32 35 20 21 22 24 23 25 28 27 19 18 17 16 14 1 3 4 2 6 5 Log Set Assembly Part number list on following page Beginning Manufacturing Date May 20...

Page 39: ...bly 4048 020 11 Left Baffle 4048 117 12 Smoke Shield 4048 127 13 Hood 29575 14 Hearth Retainer 4044 128 15 Pilot Bracket 4048 136 16 Back Burner Support 4048 138 17 Front Burner Support 4048 137 18 Bu...

Page 40: ...ESCRIPTION COMMENTS PART NUMBER RBV4236 Traditional Refractory Refractory Assembly 4048 196 1 Refractory Retainer 11847 2 Back Refractory 4048 206 3 Side Refractory Qty 2 Reg 4048 208 4 Hearth Refract...

Page 41: ...acket 4048 132 4 Flex Ball Valve Assembly 302 320A Y 5 Valve 593 500 Y 6 Brass Connector Male Flex Qty 2 Reg 17069 7 Control Module 593 592 Y 8 3V Adapter 593 593A Y 9 Wire Assembly 593 590A Y Battery...

Page 42: ...tely Air Handle 11 10 9 12 8 13 35 34 15 33 32 31 20 21 22 24 23 25 19 18 17 16 14 Part number list on following page 1 3 4 2 6 5 Log Set Assembly RBV4842IT RBV4842IH Beginning Manufacturing Date May...

Page 43: ...Bracket 4048 136 16 Back Burner Support 4048 138 17 Front Burner Support 4048 137 18 Burner Pan Assembly NG 4048 024 Y Burner Pan Assembly LP 4048 025 Y 19 Screen Bracket 4048 169 20 Upper Door Bracke...

Page 44: ...TS PART NUMBER RBV4842 Traditional Refractory Refractory Assembly 4048 197 1 Refractory Retainer 11847 2 Back Refractory 4048 207 3 Side Refractory Qty 2 Reg 4048 208 4 Hearth Refractory 4048 201 RBV4...

Page 45: ...from an authorized dealer Stocked at Depot ITEM DESCRIPTION COMMENTS PART NUMBER Valve Assembly 4048 014 1 Pilot Assembly 2090 012 Y 2 Flexible Bulkhead 4021 086 Y 3 Valve Bracket 4048 132 4 Flex Bal...

Page 46: ...oors SMART STAT HTL Remote control with Thermostat Control SMART BATT HTL Battery operated Remote Control with Thermostat Control WSK100 HTL Wall Switch DG3 Thermally Activated Automatic Damper DF361B...

Page 47: ...________________________________________________________________________________ This product may be covered by one or more of the following patents United States 4593510 4686807 4766876 4793322 4811...

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