Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Direct Vent Gas Appliance CD4236ILR Heatilator
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Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 1 Model(s): CD4236R CD4842R CD4236LR CD4842LR CD4236IR CD4842IR CD4236ILR CD4842ILR Direct V ent Gas Appliance Owner ’ s Manual Installation and Operation Installation and service of this appliance should be performed by quali fi ed personnel.
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 2 Listing Label Information/Location Model Name: ___________________________________________ Date purchased/installed: __________________.
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 3 Safety Alert Key: • DANGER! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided will result in death or serious injury . • W ARNING! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided could result in death or serious injury .
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 4 = Contains updated information. 13 Finishing A. Mantel and W all Projections 54 B. Facing Material 54 14 Appliance Setup A. Remove Fixed Glass Assembly 55 B. Remove the Shipping Materials 55 C.
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 5 B. W arranty Hearth & Home T echnologies LIMITED W ARRANTY Hearth & Home T echnologies (“HHT”) and its respective brands ex.
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 6 This limited warranty does not extend to or include surface fi nish on the appliance or terminations, door gasketing, glass gasketing, glass discoloration, fi rebrick, pellet logs, kaowool or other ceramic insulating materials.
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 7 B. T empered Glass Speci fi cations Hearth & Home T echnologies appliances manufactured with tempered glass may be installed in hazardous locations such as bathtub enclosures as de fi ned by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 8 H. Requirements for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts For all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment installed in every dwe.
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 9 Decorative Doors (not shown) Section 2.E. Fixed Glass Assembly (not shown) Section 2.F . Grate (not shown) Section 3.B. Mantel Hearth (not required) Clear Space Section 2.D. Fan Kits Section 2.
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 10 Clear space 3 ft (914 mm) in front of appliance D. Clear Space W ARNING! DO NOT place combustible objects in front of the fi replace or block louvers. High temperatures may start a fi re.
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 1 1 I. Lighting Instructions (IPI) • For normal use, activate/deactivate your fi replace with the wall switch or remote control. • The IPI system may be operated with two D-cell batteries.
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 12 J. Lighting Instructions (Standing Pilot) • For normal use, activate/deactivate your fi replace with the wall switch or remote control. • If your fi replace must be deactivated for service or an extended period of time, follow the instructions below .
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 13 Initial Break-in Procedure • The fireplace should be run three to four hours continuously on high. • T urn the fi replace of f and allow it to completely cool. • Remove fi xed glass assembly .
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 14 Glass Cleaning Frequency: Seasonally By: Homeowner T ools Needed : Protective gloves, glass cleaner , drop cloth and a stable work surface. CAUTION! Handle fi xed glass assembly with care.
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 15 Burner Ignition and Operation Frequency: Annually By: Quali fi ed Service T echnician T ools needed : Protective gloves, vacuum cleaner , whisk broom, fl ashlight, voltmeter , indexed drill bit set, and a manometer .
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 16 Noncombustible roof flashing maintains minimum clearance around pipe (SECTION 10) Ceiling Firestop on floor of attic (SECTION 8) V ent.
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 17 B. Design and Installation Considerations Heatilator direct vent gas appliances are designed to op- erate with all combustion air siphoned from outside of the building and all exhaust gases expelled to the outside.
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 18 5 5 F raming and Clearances A. Select Appliance Location When selecting a location for the appliance it is important to consider the required clearances to walls (see Figure 5.1). W ARNING! Risk of Fire or Burns! Provide adequate clearance around air openings and for service access.
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 19 Combustible flooring may be installed next to the front of the appliance. C B A 1/2 in. (13 mm) 1/2 in. (13 mm) Drywall 0 in. 30 in. (762 mm) to ceiling D 0 in. to floor 0 in. to level of standoffs Combustible Object 36 in.
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 20 Measured from top of hood (in inches) 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 5 5-1/2 6-1/4 7 7-3/4 8-1/2 9-1/4 10 10-3/4 11 - 1 / 2 12-1/4 13 13-3/4 14-1/2 15-1/4 16 30 in. minimum to ceiling D.
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 21 A. V ent T ermination Minimum Clearances Figure 6.1 Minimum Height From Roof T o Lowest Discharge Opening Horizontal overhang 12 X 20 in. (508 mm) Lowest Discharge Opening T ermination Cap Roof Pitch is X / 12 V ertical wall H (min.
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 22 Dimension Descriptions A Clearance above the ground, a veranda, porch, deck or balcony - 12 in. (30 cm) minimum. * B Clearance to window or door that may be opened – 10,000 BTUs or less, 6 in.
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 23 Horizontal V ertical 8-1/2 in. 8-1/2 in. 12 in. On 45° runs, 1 ft (.3 m) of diagonal is equal to 8-1/2 in.
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 24 H 1 V 1 T o replace the fi rst starter elbow with two 45° elbows, refer to Figure 7.4. All other 90° elbows can be replaced with two 45° elbows. General Rules: • SUBTRACT 3 ft. from the total H measurement for each 90° elbow installed horizontally .
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 25 4 ft min. (1.22 m) 25 ft max. (7.62 m) H 1 V 1 H 2 H 3 Installed Horizontally Installed V ertically H 2 Figure 7.5 T wo Elbows 1. T op V ent - Horizontal T ermination - (continued) Figure 7.
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 26 Figure 7.6 1. T op V ent - Horizontal T ermination - (continued) Three Elbows H 1 V 1 V 2 H 2 Installed V ertically V 1 min. V 1 + V 2 max. H 1 +H 2 max. ft m ft m ft m DVP 1 0.30 24 7.
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 27 2. T op V ent - V ertical T ermination No Elbow Figure 7.7 Figure 7.8 T wo Elbows Note: If installing a vertical vent/ termination off the top of the appli- ance, the vertical termination baf fl e should be used.
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 28 Figure 7.9 2. T op V ent - V ertical T ermination - (continued) Three Elbows 12 ft (3.66 m) min. 60 ft (18.29 m) max. Maximum horizontal run is 100% of vertical, but cannot exceed 26 ft (7.
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 29 3. Rear V ent - Horizontal T ermination Figure 7.10 Figure 7.1 1 No Elbow One 45° Elbow 18 in.
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 30 3. Rear V ent - Horizontal T ermination - (continued) T wo Elbows Figure 7.12 Figure 7.13 Three Elbows H 2 V 1 H 1 H 2 V 1 H 3 H 1 Installed Horizontally H 1 max. V 1 min. H 1 +H 2 max.
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 31 4. Rear V ent - V ertical T ermination One Elbow Figure 7.14 T wo Elbows Figure 7.15 12 ft (3.66 m) min. 60 ft (18.29 m) max. 0 min. 6 ft (1.83 m) max. 12 ft (3.66 m) min. 60 ft (18.29 m) max.
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 32 4. Rear V ent - V ertical T ermination - (continued) Three Elbows Figure 7.16 12 ft (3.66 m) min. 60 ft (18.29 m) max. 0 min. 6 ft (1.83 m) max. Maximum horizontal run is 100% of vertical, but can- not exceed 26 ft (7.
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 33 F . Install V ertical T ermination Baf fl e • Remove the glass (refer to Section 14.J.) to access the fi rebox and 5 in. inner fl ue. • Fold the baf fl e (Figure 7.17) to an approximate 90° angle (see Figure 7.
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 34 * When using SLP pipe, minimum clearances from the vent pipe to combustible materi- als at inside wall firestops are: T op: 2-1/2 in. (64 mm) Bottom: 1/2 in. (13 mm) Sides: 1 in. (25 mm) Note: Heat shields MUST overlap by a minimum of 1-1/2 in.
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 35 3 fasteners per side Ceiling firestop installed below ceiling. Ceiling firestop installed above ceiling. Install attic insula- tion shields before or after installation of vent system. A TTIC ABOVE A PIPE DVP SLP A 10 in.
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 36 Bend all tabs inward 90° to maintain clearance and prevent insulation from falling inside Insert 3 screws Bend 4 tabs inward 90° to maintain clearance D. Install Attic Insulation Shield W ARNING! Fire Risk.
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 37 CAUTION! Risk of Cuts, Abrasions or Flying Debris. Wear protective gloves and safety glasses during installa- tion. Sheet metal edges are sharp. NOTICE: Once appliance is set up for top or rear venting, it CANNOT be changed at a later time.
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 38 Figure 9.5 Outer Collar , Remove Four Screws Figure 9.6 Remove Four Inner Collar Screws Figure 9.9 Remove Inner Cover Plate Figure 9.8 Outer Cover , Rear - Remove Plate Figure 9.10 Place inner collar on Rear of Appliance Figure 9.
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 39 Figure 9.1 1 Place Outer Collar on Rear of Appliance • Place outer collar on rear of appliance and replace four screws to hold collar in place. See Figure 9.1 1. Make sure insulation is attached to the collar base! Figure 9.
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 40 Figure 9.16 Cover Plate-Replace Figure 9.17 Place Cover Plate on T op of Appliance • Locate heat shield cover plate removed in the fi rst step. Place the heat shield cover plate on top of heat shield.
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 41 Nailing Flanges (both sides) B. Secure and Level the Appliance W ARNING! Risk of Fire! Prevent contact with: • Sagging or loose insu.
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 42 Lances 1 0 10 Install V ent Pipe A. Assemble Pipe Sections (DVP Only) Attach Pipe to the Firebox Assembly Note: The end of the pipe sec tions with the lanc ed tabs will face towards the applianc e.
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 43 B. Assemble V ent Sections (SLP Only) T o attach the fi rst vent component to the starting collars of the appliance • Attach an SLP-DVP24 adapter to the starting collar of the appliance.
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 44 Figure 10.8 Securing V ertical Pipe Sections Figure 10.9 Securing Horizontal Pipe Sections D. Secure the V ent Sections • V ertical runs of DVP pipe must be supported every 8 ft. (2.44 m) after the 25 ft.
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 45 Cut hole 1/8 in. (3 mm) greater in size than pattern of support box as it is projected onto roofline. 2 in. (51 mm) minimum below finished ceiling Cathedral ceiling support box Level F .
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 46 G. Install Metal Roof Flashing Note: Skip to Section 10 .I. if using the RF4 - 8. • See minimum vent heights for various pitched roofs (Figure 10.14) to determine the length of pipe to extend through the roof.
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 47 I. Install RF4-8 The RF4-8 may be used in place of the roof fl ashing and storm collar (Sections 10.G. and 10.H.) Pipe must be supported within 12 in. (305 mm) of the roo fl ine using plumbers strapping or an SLP-FS when us- ing the RF4-8 Flashing.
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 48 J. Install V ertical T ermination Cap • Attach the vertical termination cap by sliding the inner collar of the cap into the inner fl ue of the pipe section while placing the outer collar of the cap over the outer fl ue of the pipe section.
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 49 INTERIOR Heat Shield or Extended Heat Shield W all Shield Firestop Heat Shield 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) min. overlap SHEA THING V ent depth from back of appliance to outside surface of exterior wall (see chart below) Slip Section can be extended Inner V ent Outer V ent EXTERIOR Figure 10.
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 50 A. Fuel Conversion • Make sure the appliance is compatible with available gas types. • Conversions must be made by a qualified service technician using Hearth & Home T echnologies speci fi ed and approved parts.
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 51 Ignitor Button Figure 12.1 Ignitor Button B. Standing Pilot Ignition System Wiring • The standing pilot ignition system wiring does not require a 1 10 V AC supply to operate. • A 1 10 V AC junction box MUST be installed for use with a fan or remote control.
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 52 E. Electrical Service and Repair W ARNING! Risk of Shock! Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. V erify proper operation after servicing.
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 53 G. W all Switch Installation for Fan (Optional) If the box is being wired to a wall mounted switch for use with a fan (See Figure 12.5): • The power supply for the appliance must be brought into a switch box.
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 54 1 in. (25 mm) min. to perpendicular wall A 3-1/2 in. (89 mm) min. from fireplace opening to perpendicular wall B Mantel Leg or Perpend.
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 55 A. Remove Fixed Glass Assembly See Section 14.J. B. Remove the Shipping Materials Remove shipping materials from inside or underneath the fi rebox. C. Clean the Appliance Clean/vacuum any sawdust that may have accumulated inside the fi rebox or underneath in the control cavity .
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 56 Closed L. Install Hood • Align back edge of hood with attachment clips and press fi rmly into place. Figure 14.3 Fixed Glass Assembly J. Fixed Glass Assembly W ARNING! Risk of Asphyxiation! Handle fi xed glass assembly with care.
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 57 A. Standing Pilot Ignition System 1 5 15 T roubleshooting With proper installation, operation, and maintenance your gas appliance will provide years of trouble-free service.
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 58 Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action 3. (Continued) C. Failed valve. T urn the valve knob to the ON position. Place the ON/OFF switch in the ON position. Check the millivolt meter a the thermopile terminals.
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 59 B. Intelli fi re Ignition System Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action 1. Pilot won’t light.
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 60 B. Intelli fi re Ignition System (continued) Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action 4. Pilot lights but continues to spark, and main burner will not ignite. (If the pilot continues to spark after the pilot fl ame has been lit, fl ame recti fi cation has not occurred.
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 61 1 6 16 Reference Materials C A 23 in. (584 mm) 15-1/4 in. (387 mm) 38-1/2 in. (978 mm) 33-1/2 in. (851 mm) 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) 2-3/8 in. (60 mm) 14-1/8 in. (365 mm) 5-7/8 in. (149 mm) 2 in.
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 62 B. V ent Components Diagrams Figure 16.2 DVP V ent Components Effective Height/Length DVP Pipe (see chart) Pi p e inches mm DVP4 4 102 DVP6 6 152 DVP12 12 305 DVP24 24 610 DVP36 36 914 DVP48 48 1219 DVP6A 3 - 6 76 - 152 DVP12A 3 - 12 76 - 305 Effective Height/Length 10-1/2 in.
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 63 B. V ent Components Diagrams ( continued ) Figure 16.3 DVP V ent Components 13-1/4 in. (367 mm) 24-5/8 in. (625 mm) 27-1/2 in. (698 mm) RF6M Roof Flashing Multi-pak 31 in. (787 mm) 24-5/8 in.
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 64 B. V ent Components Diagrams ( continued ) Figure 16.4 DVP V ent Components DVP-TB1 Basement V ent Cap 12 in. (305 mm) 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) 7-3/8 in. (187 mm) 14 in. (356 mm) 17-3/4 in. (451 mm) 10-1/2 in.
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 65 B. V ent Components Diagrams ( continued ) Figure 16.5 DVP V ent Components DVP-TRAP1 DVP-TRAP2 DVP-HPC1 DVP-HPC2 DVP-TRAPK1 DVP-TRAPK2 DVP-TRAP Horizontal T ermination Cap 15-1/8 in. (384 mm) 12 in.
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 66 B. V ent Components Diagrams (continued) Figure 16.6 DVP V ent Components 13 in. (330 mm) 15 in. (381 mm) 8-1/8 in. (206 mm) DVP-HRC-SS 10-7/8 in. 276 mm 10-1/2 in. 267 mm 3° 87° Effective Length 5-3/4 to 8-3/8 in.
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 67 B. V ent Components Diagrams (continued) Figure 16.7 SLP Series V ent Components 8-3/4 in. 222 mm 6-1/2 in. 165 mm 6-5/8 in. 168 mm 6 in. 152 mm 6-1/2 in. 165 mm 6-5/8 in. 168 mm 9-7/8 in.
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 68 B. V ent Components Diagrams (continued) Figure 16.8 SLP Series V ent Components SL-2DVP Adapter SLK-SNKD Snorkel T ermination Cap SLP.
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 69 C. Service Parts Service Parts 10/08 Service Parts Diagram 36 in. Caliber - DV CD4236IR, CD4236ILR Part number list on following page.
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 70 C. Service Parts (continued) Service Parts 09/08 Service Parts Diagram 36 in. Caliber - DV CD4236R, CD4236LR Part number list on following page.
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 71 C. Service Parts (continued) Service Parts 10/08 IPI V alve Assembly V alve Assembly Diagram and Parts List 36 in.
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 72 Service Parts 09/08 Service Parts Diagram 42 in. Caliber - DV CD4842IR, CD4842ILR Part number list on following page.
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 73 Service Parts 09/08 Service Parts Diagram 42 in. Caliber - DV CD4842R, CD4842LR Part number list on following page.
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 74 C. Service Parts (continued) Service Parts 09/08 IMPORT ANT : THIS IS DA TED INFORMATION. When requesting service or replacement parts for your appliance please provide model number and serial number .
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 75 D. Optional Components Arts & Crafts Faux Front FFCAC Modernist Faux Front FFCM Jamestown Faux Front FFCJ WTBC36D 36 in.
Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 76 D. Optional Components (continued) CD4842 47 in. Caliber T op-Rear Direct V ent Circu- lating Gas Appliance CD4236 41 in.
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Heatilator • Caliber CD Series • 4040-263 Rev N • 1 1/08 80 E. Contact Information Please contact your Heatilator dealer with any questions or concerns.
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