Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product GC150 Heatiator
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Heatilator 1915 W. Saunders Street Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641 A Division of Hearth Technologies Inc. GC150 HEA T CIRCULA TING SERIES GAS APPLIANCE O WNER’S MANU AL AND INST ALLA TION INSTR UCTIONS MODEL.
T able of Contents I. Listings and Code Approvals.....................................................................................................................3 II. Description of the Fireplace System............................................
1-99 3 21322L I. LISTINGS AND CODE APPR O V ALS Certification The GC150 Series Vented Gas Fireplace has been tested in accordance with the ANSI standard ANSI Z21.50-1998 l CGA 2.22-M98 and has been listed by Warnock Hersey for installation and operation as described in these Installation and Operating Instructions.
Catalog Number Description GC150 34" natural gas, standing pilot, heat circulating fireplace GC150E 34" natural gas, electronic ignition, heat circulating fireplace (Natural gas models may b.
Vent Sections VK24 Vent Section 4-99 5 21322M GC150 SERIES DIRECT VENT GAS APPLIANCE RF6 Roof Flashing VK5 EL45 A Vent Section Actual Useable length length VK12 12" 10 3 ⁄ 4 " VK24 24".
2-99 6 21322L INSTALLATION AND REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON. THE APPLIANCE SHOULD BE INSPECTED BEFORE USE AND AT LEAST ANNUALLY BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON. MORE FREQUENT CLEANING MAY BE REQUIRED DUE TO EXCESSIVE LINT FROM CARPETING, BED- DING MATERIAL, ETC.
12-98 7 21322K GC150 SERIES DIRECT VENT GAS APPLIANCE E. FRAMING THE FIREPLA CE F . FINISHING MA TERIALS The GC150 Series Gas Appliance will fit a framed opening of 40" w X 16 1 ⁄ 2 " d X 30 1 ⁄ 8 " h. Only non-combustible materials may be used to cover the black surfaces of the fireplace front.
STEP 1 - Positioning the Firebox This fireplace may be placed on a smooth combustible or non- combustible continuous, flat surface. When the appliance is installed directly on carpeting, tile or other.
b. Amount of venting required. Due to the many different combinations that can be used when con- structing venting, the number of vent sections required can only be determined by the installer.
12-98 10 21322K GC150 SERIES DIRECT VENT GAS APPLIANCE Figure 9 Horizontal Termination Cap Locations Dimension Descriptions A = Clearance above the ground, a veranda, porch, deck, or balcony - 12 inches (30 cm) minimum. B = Clearance to window or door that may be opened - 9 inches (30 cm) minimum.
12-98 11 21322K GC150 SERIES DIRECT VENT GAS APPLIANCE To i nstal l the term inati on ca p, sl ide t he cap vent sect ions into the v ent se ction s as shown in F igure s 10A and 1 0 B. S ecure the cap f lush to th e wal l usin g the eigh t 1" faste ners provi ded.
Figure 14 Ceiling and attic construction 12-98 12 21322K GC150 SERIES DIRECT VENT GAS APPLIANCE 2. Preparing the ceiling for firestop spacers . Mark and cut out an opening in the ceiling for the firestop spacer. Frame the opening with the same size lumber used in the ceiling joists.
12-98 13 21322K GC150 SERIES DIRECT VENT GAS APPLIANCE 10. Termination cap. Major building codes spec- ify a minimum venting system height above the roof top depending on roof pitch.
4-99 14 21322M GC150 SERIES DIRECT VENT GAS APPLIANCE Figure 19 Electronic Ignition Wiring Diagram STEP 6 - Lower Panel Removal To remove the lower panel, gently lift and pull on the out- side edges of the panel as shown in Figure 18. To replace the panel, reverse this action.
4-99 15 21322M GC150 SERIES DIRECT VENT GAS APPLIANCE Figure 20 Standing Pilot Ignition Wiring Diagram W A R N I N G ! This appli ance DOES NOT requ ire a 11 0VAC supply f or op eratio n. Conn ecting t h e applia nce/ wall s witch t o a 11 0V AC sup p l y will cau se th e unit to malf uncti on and destroy t he v alve and th ermo pile.
GC150 SERIES DIRECT VENT GAS APPLIANCE 12-98 16 21322K After applying the finishing material, a non-com- bustible sealant, one-half inch wide maximum, must be used to close off any gaps at the top and sides between the fireplace and finishing material to pre- vent cold air leaks.
12-98 17 21322K GC150 SERIES DIRECT VENT GAS APPLIANCE STEP 12 - Positioning the Logs Open carton labeled #21442 and remove the logs carefully , laying them out as shown in Figure 27. Please note that Figure 27 is the orientation for the logs within the firebox.
Figure 30 Placing the Rock Wool Figure 31 Glass Replacement Figure 32 Lower Panel Replacement Figure 29 - Placing the Lava Rock and Vermiculite 12-98 18 21322K GC150 SERIES DIRECT VENT GAS APPLIANCE STEP 13 - Placing the Lava Rock, Vermiculite and Rock Wool Spread the lava rock over the area in front of the burner and the two side pans.
4-99 19 21322M GC150 SERIES DIRECT VENT GAS APPLIANCE VI. OPERA TING INSTR UCTIONS A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas.
4-99 20 21322M GC150 SERIES DIRECT VENT GAS APPLIANCE ELECTR ONIC UNITS FOR Y OUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERA TING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
12-98 21 21322K GC150 SERIES DIRECT VENT GAS APPLIANCE W ARNING! CHILDREN AND ADULTS SHOULD BE ALERTED TO THE HAZARDS OF HIGH SURFACE TEM- PERATURES AND SHOULD STAY AWAY TO AVOID BURNS OR CLOTHING IGNITION. YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE CAREFULLY SUPERVISED WHEN THEY ARE IN THE SAME ROOM AS THE APPLIANCE.
4-99 22 21322M GC150 SERIES DIRECT VENT GAS APPLIANCE Figure 35 Standing Pilot Ignition Valve “OFF” Figure 36 Standing Pilot Ignition Valve to “PILOT” Figure 38 Standing Pilot Ignition to “ON” Figure 37 Red Ignitor Button A. STANDING PILOT OPERATION 1.
4-99 23 21322M GC150 SERIES DIRECT VENT GAS APPLIANCE If you own a standing pilot ignition, skip section B and continue with Step 2. B. ELECTRONIC IGNITION OPERATION 1. Initial and Seasonal Lighting Procedure. Initial lighting constitutes the very first time the appliance has been lit after installation.
12-98 24 21322K GC150 SERIES DIRECT VENT GAS APPLIANCE Cleaning the burner and control compartment Keep the burner and control compartment clean by brushing and vacuuming at least once a year. Always turn off the gas valve and the ON/OFF switch before cleaning.
4-99 25 21322M GC150 SERIES DIRECT VENT GAS APPLIANCE VIII. TR OUBLE SHOO TING ELECTR ONIC IGNITION (GC150E) B. Plugged burner orifice. C. Wall switch defective. D. No Power A. A normal result of gas combustion. A. A normal result during the first 20 minutes of burning.
4-99 26 21322M GC150 SERIES DIRECT VENT GAS APPLIANCE ST ANDING PILO T Problem Cause Corrective Action 1. Spark ignitor will not light pilot after repeated pressing of red button. 2. Pilot will not stay lit. 3. With pilot lit, valve and ON/OFF switch in “ON” position, burner will not light.
4-99 27 21322M GC150 SERIES DIRECT VENT GAS APPLIANCE IX. REPLA CEMENT P AR TS Re plac emen t pa rts a re av ail able from you r dis trib u- tor /dea ler, o r thr ough Heati lato r, 191 5 W. S aund ers Street, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa 52641. ELECTRONIC IGNITION - GC150E # I g n i t i o n c o n t r o l i d e n t i f i c a t i o n m u s t be m a d e .
4-99 28 21322 Rev M STANDING PILOT - GC150 ** If an y o f t h e o ri gin al wir in g a s su pp li ed w it h t he app liance must b e repla ced, it must b e repla ced with Type 18 ga.
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