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DO NOT
DISCARD
Owner’s Manual
Installation and Operation
Models:
GDST3831I
NOTICE
DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL
• Important operating • Read, understand and follow • Leave this manual with
and maintenance these instructions for safe
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instructions included. installation and operation.
and operation.
WARNING
WARNING: If the information in these
HOT SURFACES!
instructions is not followed exactly, a fi re
Glass and other surfaces are hot during
or explosion may result cau
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Read this manual before installing or operating this appliance. Please retain this owner’s manual for future reference. This owner’s manual should be retained for future A. Congratulations reference. We suggest that you keep it with your other Congratulations on selecting a Heatilator gas fi replace, an important documents and product manuals. elegant and clean alternative to wood burning fi replaces. The information contained in this owner’s manual, unless The Heatilator gas fi replace you h
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Safety Alert Key: • DANGER! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided will result in death or serious injury. • WARNING! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided could result in death or serious injury. • CAUTION! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. • NOTICE: Used to address practices not related to personal injury. Table of Contents A. Congratulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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12 Electrical Information A. Wiring Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 B. Intellifi re Ignition System Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 C. Optional Accessories Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 D. Electrical Service and Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 E. Junction Box Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 F. Wall Switch Installation for Fan (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
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B. Limited Lifetime Warranty Hearth & Home Technologies Inc. LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY Hearth & Home Technologies Inc., on behalf of its hearth brands (”HHT”), extends the following warranty for HHT gas, wood, pellet, coal and electric hearth appliances that are purchased from an HHT authorized dealer. WARRANTY COVERAGE: HHT warrants to the original owner of the HHT appliance at the site of installation, and to any transferee taking ownership of the appliance at the site of installation within
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B. Limited Lifetime Warranty (continued) WARRANTY CONDITIONS: WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS: - - - - - This warranty is void if: LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY: 4021-645C 12-29-10 Page 2 of 2 6 Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. K • 7/12
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Listing and Code Approvals 1 1 A. Appliance Certifi cation C. BTU Specifi cations Maximum Minimum Orifi ce Models Input Input Size MODELS: GDST3831I (U.S. or Canada) BTU/h BTU/h (DMS) LABORATORY: Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) US 21,000 14,700 44 (0-2000 FT) TYPE: Direct Vent Gas Appliance Heater GDST3831I (NG) CANADA STANDARD: ANSI Z21.88-2007 • CSA 2.33a-2007 18,900 13,200 45 (2000-4500 FT) US 20,000 55 (0-2000 FT) This product is listed to ANSI standards for “Vented Gas GDST38
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Inspection Note: The following requirements reference various The state or local gas inspector of the side wall horizon- Massachusetts and national codes not contained in this tally vented gas fueled equipment shall not approve the document. installation unless, upon inspection, the inspector ob- serves carbon monoxide detectors and signage installed H. Requirements for the Commonwealth of in accordance with the provisions of 248 CMR 5.08(2)(a)1 Massachusetts through 4. For all side wall
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User Guide Operating Instructions 2 2 • Keep remote controls out of reach of children. A. Gas Fireplace Safety • Never leave children alone near a hot fi replace, whether operating or cooling down. WARNING • Teach children to NEVER touch the fi replace. HOT SURFACES! Glass and other surfaces are hot during • Consider not using the fi replace when children will be operation AND cool down. present. Hot glass will cause burns. Contact your dealer for more information, or visit:www. • DO NOT to
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CLEAR SPACE 3 FT. IN FRONT OF FIREPLACE C. Fan Kit (optional) F. Fixed Glass Assembly If desired, a fan kit may be added. Contact your dealer to See Section 14.G. order the correct fan kit. G. Remote Controls, Wall Controls and Wall D. Clear Space Switches WARNING! DO NOT place combustible objects in front Follow the instructions supplied with the control installed of the fi replace or block louvers. High temperatures may to operate your fi replace: start a fi re. See Figure 2.2. For safety:
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I. Lighting Instructions (IPI) The IPI system may be operated with two D-cell batteries. When using batteries, unplug the transformer. To prolong battery life, remove them when using the transformer. FOR YOUR SAFETY LIGHTING READ BEFORE LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS (IPI) WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fi re or explosion 1. This appliance is equipped with an ignition may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. device which automatically lights the
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J. After Fireplace is Lit Initial Break-in Procedure • The fireplace should be run three to four hours continuously on high. • Turn the fi replace off and allow it to completely cool. • Remove fi xed glass assembly. See Section 14.G. • Clean fi xed glass assembly. See Section 3. • Replace the fi xed glass assembly and run continuously on high an additional 12 hours. This cures the materials used to manufacture the fi re- place. NOTICE! Open windows for air circulation during fi re- place break-in. •
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Maintenance and Service 3 3 Doors, Surrounds, Fronts Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing must be replaced prior to operating the fi replace. Frequency: Annually By: Homeowner When properly maintained, your fi replace will give you many years of trouble-free service. We recommend an- Tools needed: Protective gloves, stable work surface nual service by a qualifi ed service technician. • Assess condition of screen and replace as necessary. A. Maintenance Tasks-Homeowner • Ins
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Venting Logs Frequency: Seasonally Frequency: Annually By: Homeowner By: Qualifi ed Service Technician Tools needed: Protective gloves and safety glasses. Tools needed: Protective gloves. • Inspect venting and termination cap for blockage or • Inspect for damaged or missing logs. Replace as necessary. obstruction such plants, bird nests, leaves, snow, debris, Refer to Section 14 for log placement instructions. etc. • Verify correct log placement and no fl ame impingement • Verify terminatio
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Burner Ignition and Operation Frequency: Annually By: Qualifi ed Service Technician Tools needed: Protective gloves, vacuum cleaner, whisk broom, fl ashlight, voltmeter, indexed drill bit set, and a manometer. • Verify burner is properly secured and aligned with pilot or igniter. • Clean off burner top, inspect for plugged ports, corrosion or deterioration. Replace burner if necessary. • Replace ember materials with new dime-size pieces. DO NOT block ports or obstruct lighting paths. Refer
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Installer Guide Getting Started 4 4 A. Typical Appliance System NOTICE: Illustrations and photos refl ect typical installations and are for design purposes only. Illustrations/diagrams are not drawn to scale. Actual product may vary from pictures in manual HORIZONTAL TERMINATION CAP (SECTION 8.A) NON-COMBUSTIBLE ROOF FLASHING MAINTAINS MINIMUM CLEARANCE AROUND PIPE (SECTION 10.C) VERTICAL TERMINATION CAP (SECTION 10.C) STORM COLLAR (SECTION 10.C) VENT PIPE PENETRATES ROOF PREFERABLY WIT
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B. Design and Installation Considerations D. Inspect Appliance and Components Heatilator direct vent gas appliances are designed to op- • Carefully remove the appliance and components from erate with all combustion air siphoned from outside of the the packaging. building and all exhaust gases expelled to the outside. No • The vent system components and decorative doors and additional outside air source is required. fronts may be shipped in separate packages. Installation MUST comply with lo
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Framing and Clearances 5 5 NOTICE: Illustrations refl ect typical installations and are A. Selecting Appliance Location FOR DESIGN PURPOSES ONLY. Illustrations/diagrams When selecting a location for the appliance it is important to are not drawn to scale. Actual installation may vary due to consider the required clearances to walls (see Figure 5.1). individual design preference. WARNING! Risk of Fire or Burns! Provide adequate clearance around air openings and for service access. Due to
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To further prevent drafts, the wall shield and ceiling fi re- B. Constructing the Appliance Chase stops should be caulked with caulk with a minimum of A chase is a vertical box-like structure built to enclose the 300ºF continuous exposure rating to seal gaps. Gas line gas appliance and/or its vent system. In cooler climates holes and other openings should be caulked with caulk the vent should enclosed inside the chase. with a minimum of 300ºF continuous exposure rating or NOTICE: Treatment
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D. Mantel and Wall Projections WARNING! Risk of Fire! Comply with all minimum clear- 1/2 in. ances as specifi ed. Framing or fi nishing material closer than TOP VIEW Min. the minimums listed must be constructed entirely of noncom- bustible materials (i.e., steel studs, concrete board, etc). FIREPLACE 3-1/4 in. OPENING Note: All measurements Min. Unlimited in inches. CEILING Note: Clearance from opening to MAX. perpendicular wall. 12 11 Figure 5.5 Combustible Mantel Leg or Wall Projections 10
