Heatilator NOVUS series, Installation & Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...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 instruct...

Page 2: ...ng 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...

Page 3: ...tance 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...

Page 4: ...nd 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 Ac...

Page 5: ...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...

Page 6: ...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...

Page 7: ...round 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...

Page 8: ...liance 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...

Page 9: ...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...

Page 10: ...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 appl...

Page 11: ...ure 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 All manuals and user g...

Page 12: ...mum 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 mini...

Page 13: ...ulation 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...

Page 14: ...t 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 ro...

Page 15: ...nintentional 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 comple...

Page 16: ...iving 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...

Page 17: ...n 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 th...

Page 18: ...ss 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 pressur...

Page 19: ...nsformer 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...

Page 20: ...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...

Page 21: ...es 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 remov...

Page 22: ...ely 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...

Page 23: ...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 includi...

Page 24: ...nspected 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 c...

Page 25: ...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...

Page 26: ...h 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...

Page 27: ...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 lo...

Page 28: ...ectronic 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 oper...

Page 29: ...A 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 D...

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Page 31: ...t 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 Ven...

Page 32: ...fting 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...