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Heatilator • NBV30-IFT, NBV33-IFT, NBV36-IFT, NBV42-IFT Owner’s Manual • 2624-981 Rev. C
• 8/20
I. Appliance Break-In
Follow the initial break-in procedure below to cure the
materials used to manufacture the fireplace and the
finishing materials around it.
• The fireplace should be run three to four hours
continuously on high.
• Turn the fireplace off and allow it to cool completely.
• Remove fixed glass assembly. See Section 4.B.
• Clean fixed glass assembly. See Section 4.B.
• Replace the fixed glass assembly and run continuously
on high an additional 6-12 hours.
Note:
Some IPI systems have a safety feature that
automatically shuts down the fireplace after 9 hours of
continuous operation without receiving a command from
the remote control. If this occurs, restart the appliance.
NOTICE!
Open windows for air circulation during fire
-
place break-in.
• Some people may be sensitive to smoke and odors.
• Smoke detectors may activate.
Option 3:
The optional fan can be used in conjunction with awall
mounted switch. See Figure 8.3. To control fan speed a
BC10 (Blower Control Wall Switch) must be used:
• The power supply for the appliance must be brought into
a switch box.
• The power can then be supplied from the switch box to
the appliance using a minimum of 14-2 with ground wire.
• At the switch box connect the black (hot) wire and red
(switch leg) wire to the wall switch as shown.
• At the appliance connect the black (hot), white (neutral)
and green (ground) wires to the junction box as shown.
• Add a 1/4 inch insulated female connector to the red
(switch leg) wire, route it through the knockout in the face
of the junction box, and connect to the top fan switch
connector (1/4 inch male) as shown.
Optional Heat-Zone
®
-Gas Kit
The Heat-Zone
®
-Gas heat management option is avail-
able for use with the NBV-IFT appliances. The Heat-Zone
Kit draws heat from your fireplace to an adjacent room in
your home, up to 20 feet away.
Optional Heat-Out-Gas Kit
The Heat-Out-Gas heat management option is available
for use with the NBV-IFT appliances and must be used
in conjunction with the IFT-RC400 control. The Heat-
Out-Gas kit draws heat from your fireplace and directs it
outside, up to 25 feet away.
Optional Heat-Duct Kit
The Heat-Duct heat management option is available
for use with the NBV-IFT appliances. The Heat-Duct
redistributes heat from the fireplace via the furnace
ductwork.
An optional heat management system, which allows the
heat from the appliance to be redirected as desired, may
be installed with this appliance. It may be either a Heat-
Zone
®
-Gas, which diverts heat into an adjacent room,
and/or a HEAT-OUT-GAS which will divert heat outside
the home/building.
Refer to Section 6 of the appliance installation manual to
confirm which of the heat management systems may be
installed together. All heat management systems must be
installed by a qualified service technician at the time of
appliance installation.
Optional Heat Management Systems
J. Heat Management
Burn Rate
The NBV-IFT models have a variable burn rate which is
controlled by a remote control. Therefore the flame height
is adjustable with an optional RC400 remote control.
The flame height may be adjusted as desired by locating
the flame option on the remote control and adjusting up or
down to desired flame height.
K. Operation During A Power Outage
NBV-IFT appliances are not approved for use with battery
backup.
Optional Fan
A fan can be added to your appliance to push more
warmth into your space.
Option 1:
The optional fan can be used in conjunction with the
optional IFT-RC400 remote control. Fan speed is
controlled through the remote control only.
Option 2:
The optional fan can be used with the fan control module
that is included in the fan kit. Fan speed is controlled
through the control knob on the fan control module.
WARNING! Risk of Fire or Asphyxiation!
Do
NOT operate this appliance with battery backup.
This appliance will not be protected by the high temp
limit switch if battery backup is installed.