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3.3.7 Altitude adjustment

 

 
All valves have been pre-set and certified for installation at elevations from 0 – 4500 feet (1 – 1372m) 
above sea level. 
 
When installing this heater at higher elevations, it is necessary to decrease the input rating by 
replacing the existing burner orifice with a smaller size for installations over 4500 feet (1372m).  The 
appliances input should be reduced 4% for each additional 1000 feet (305m) above sea level.  For 
the USA, de-rate the heater from sea level according to the gas installation code. 

Summary of Contents for GTX-I

Page 1: ... the vicinity of this or any other appliance 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 i...

Page 2: ... 3 Installation 9 3 3 2 Gas line installation 10 3 3 3 Thermostat or wall switch installation 10 3 3 4 Vent installation 12 4 0 MAINTENANCE 23 4 1 Maintenance safety 23 4 2 Recommended service 23 4 3 Glass cleaning 23 4 4 Burner pilot cleaning 24 4 5 Fan installation 24 5 0 TROUBLE SHOOTING 25 6 0 REPLACEMENT PARTS 27 DROLET LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY 28 Stove Builder International Inc 1700 Rue Léo...

Page 3: ... on maximum 70 7 68 7 Combustion efficiency fan on on maximum 73 3 72 3 FAN Variable Speed 120v 60hz Variable Speed 120v 60hz May vary 25 depending on the installations Judgment of installer is required REGISTER YOU WARRANTY ONLINE To receive full warranty coverage you will need to show evidence of the date you purchased your stove Keep your sales invoice We also recommend that you register your w...

Page 4: ... current installation code CAN CGA B149 1 M86 in Canada The heater when installed must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or in the absence of local codes with the National Electric Code ANSI NFPA No 70 1990 in the U S or with the current CSA C22 1 Canadian Electrical Code in Canada In the state of Massachusetts this product can only be installed by a licensed plumber or a lic...

Page 5: ...led in the United States and Canada in a bedroom or mobile home provided that CR89 00 and or ANSI A225 1 NFPA 501A standards are followed all required clearances are met a wall thermostat is installed and where the maximum input is within 50 cubic feet of room volume per 1000 BTU hr i e 1500 minimum cubic feet and the stove must be hooked up to a Simpson GS Dura Vent or Security Chimneys Internati...

Page 6: ...lerted to the hazards of high surface temperature and should stay away to avoid burns or contact with hot surfaces Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room as the heater Clothing or other flammable material should not be placed on or near the unit Never operate the unit with the glass door off or broken since this may cause dangerous indoor air pollution This un...

Page 7: ...et the thermostat to the lowest setting 3 Turn off all electric power to the appliance 4 Controls are accessed by opening the bottom louver 5 Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to OFF 6 Wait five 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 n...

Page 8: ...se until the switch operates Variable Speed Setting Turn the control to the desired setting When the knob is turned fully clockwise the fan will set to minimum speed Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas controls which have been under water Due to ...

Page 9: ...alve or it s wiring as this will damage the valve 3 2 Unpacking Please check the appliance carefully for any damaged or missing components specifically check the glass condition Report any problems to your dealer This unit is shipped with the logs in separate box 3 3 Installation For satisfactory results it is necessary to plan certain aspects of the installation prior to the appliance s final pos...

Page 10: ...on initial firing check manifold pressure at pressure tap located on the front of the control valve see Figure 2 WARNING Do not use an open flame to test for gas leaks 3 3 3 Thermostat or wall switch installation The burner control switch is located on the control panel For your convenience the unit can also be operated by a thermostat or a wall switch control Millivolt thermostats are available f...

Page 11: ...2 2 16 1 3 64 19 5 14 1 6 100 30 5 2 Solder an appropriate wire connector to each wire To connect to the burner switch 1 4 female quick connects are required and to connect directly to the valve use spade tongue connectors 3 Check tests can be performed on the valve by referring to the trouble shooting guide Figure 3 ...

Page 12: ...iding standoff must be used when terminating horizontally to vinyl siding as well a heat guard must be installed when using a 36 snorkel Refer to the graph for allowable vent configurations Note If at any time the vent air intake piping is dismantled use the vent manufacturer s instructions and the sealing instructions for reassembly For horizontal termination The maximum horizontal length using t...

Page 13: ...ertical system consists of Up to 30 feet 9m of vertical length Fire stop flashing and collar High Wind termination cap Use a ceiling fire stop when penetrating a ceiling Use a round support box wall thimble when penetrating an inside wall or on an outside wall only when additional support or decorative trim is required The round support box is not required on basic installations Vent terminals sha...

Page 14: ...14 3 3 4 2 Typical vent installation Vent terminals shall not be recessed into a wall or siding Figure 5 ...

Page 15: ...available from your local Drolet dealer on the inner pipe joint applying the sealant around the outside of the male part of the vent A bead of silicone should be used on the outside of the joint after assembly to seal the supply air WARNING A minimum clearance to combustibles must be maintained around the vent pipe of 2 on horizontal pipe runs and 1 on vertical pipe runs Apply RTV high temperature...

Page 16: ...tween the standoff and the terminal Attach the terminal to the exterior wall using four wood screws through the holes in the corner of the vent terminal Complete the terminal installation apply a bead of mastic around the outer edge of the vinyl standoff With the termination installed you can now connect the completed vent assembly by sliding the unit back towards the wall and carefully inserting ...

Page 17: ...aximum allowable vertical and horizontal allowable installations When planning your installation determine if ceiling joists roof rafters or other framing will obstruct the vent system You may have to use 45 elbows to navigate around any obstacles When passing through a flat ceiling install a Box Wall thimble Cut a 10 square hole and frame as shown in the diagram opposite Ensure all pipe sections ...

Page 18: ...ate heat shield protection is provided Termination above Roof Consult local codes for minimum vent cap height above the roof To prevent water seepage install the flashing with upper portion slid under the roofing material and the lower portion over the roofing material Note do not fasten down until the final adjustments to the vent have been made ...

Page 19: ...ithin 36 914 mm horizontally from the centre line of the regulator I clearance to service regulator vent outlet 72 1829 mm minimum J clearance to non mechanical air supply inlet to building or the combustion air inlet to any other appliance 12 305 mm minimum K clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet 72 1829 mm minimum L clearance above paved side walk or a paved driveway located on public prope...

Page 20: ...ation of the logs Note If the pictures in this section are not clear enough you may see them in color by downloading this owner s manual via Drolet s web site at www drolet ca Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 6 Step 7 ...

Page 21: ... down whether this is from a cold start or a steady state condition where the fan has come on or off Under these circumstances it is possible that the expansion contraction of the metal parts may produce a ticking sound Occasionally after a cold start vapor may condense and fog the glass and the flames may be partially blue After a few minutes the moisture will disappear and the flames will become...

Page 22: ...ing this heater at higher elevations it is necessary to decrease the input rating by replacing the existing burner orifice with a smaller size for installations over 4500 feet 1372m The appliances input should be reduced 4 for each additional 1000 feet 305m above sea level For the USA de rate the heater from sea level according to the gas installation code ...

Page 23: ... for service must be replaced prior to operating the heater Annual service An annual service call should take between 1 2 hours Start by disassembling the unit take off the glass and remove all the logs embers burner and fan A small toothbrush is a handy tool for cleaning the fan Loosen all the debris on the fan blades and vacuum it off Vacuum the whole firebox and all the air passages Clean the b...

Page 24: ... pilot Brush or blow away any dust lint or foreign debris If the pilot orifice is plugged disassembly may be required to remove any foreign material from the orifice or tubing 4 5 Fan installation Caution Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation Verify proper operation after servicing ...

Page 25: ...ected 4 Connect all gas lines 5 Low pressure may be caused by bent line 5 Check for a kinked line 6 Valve control knob not fully depressed in PILOT position 6 Fully depress control knob II Pilot will not stay lit after following the lighting instructions A Thermocouple Valve 1 Weak or improperly located pilot flame 1 Adjust and clean pilot The flame must impinge on or engulf the thermocouple 2 Def...

Page 26: ...lame to properly engulf the thermopile If so adjust and reset If voltage is still insufficient replace thermopile 9 Wall switch thermostat or wires are defective 9 Follow previous corrective action check switch and wiring Replace where defective 1 Flame impingement on logs 1 Adjust the log set to avoid direct flame impingement Follow log placement instructions IV Soot deposits on glass 2 Improper ...

Page 27: ...ealer The following information s will be asked for the model name GTX I the type of gas used serial number and proof of purchase The damaged parts must be replaced by Drolet genuine parts You can consult the spare parts list on our website at www drolet ca or contact your Drolet dealer ...

Page 28: ... are based on predetermined rate schedule and must not exceed the wholesale price of the replacement part All labour and freight costs covered by this warranty are limited according to the table below The manufacturer at its discretion may decide to repair or replace any part or unit after inspection and investigation of the defect The manufacturer may at its discretion fully discharge all obligat...

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