INSTALLATION & OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
BCDV36 BUILDER’S CHOICE
DIRECT VENT DECORATIVE GAS APPLIANCE
WARNING: If the information in this manual
is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal in-
jury or loss of life%
—
—
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other applianceꢀ
What to do if you smell gas
• Do not try to light any applianceꢀ
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use
any phone in your buildingꢀ
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor’s phoneꢀ Follow the gas supplier’s
instructionsꢀ
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the
fire departmentꢀ
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Installation and service must be performed by a
qualified installer, service agency or the gas sup-
plierꢀ
BCDV36 BUILDER’S CHOICE
UꢀSꢀ PATENT 5,613,487
CAUTION:
Do not expose the appliance to the elements (such as rain, etcꢀ)ꢀ
WARNING!
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damageꢀ Refer to this
manualꢀ For assistance or additional information, consult a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplierꢀ
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BUILDER'S CHOICE SERIES INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Aꢀ APPLIANCE SPECIFICATIONS
1ꢀ UꢀSꢀ AND CANADA CERTIFICATION
The Builder's Choice Series Gas Appliance has been tested in accordance with the ANSI standard Z21ꢀ50b-1998 and
UꢀLꢀ 307B in the United States; in Canada, the current CAN/CGA-M2ꢀ22-M98, and has been LISTED by Underwriters
Laboratories Incꢀ for installation and operation as described in this manualꢀ All components are UL, AGA, CGA or CSA
safety certifiedꢀ
2ꢀ LOCAL CODES
This installation must conform with local codesꢀ In the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
Z223ꢀ1-latest edition in the UꢀSꢀAꢀ, and the CAN/CGA B149 Installation Codes in Canadaꢀ
The Builder's Choice Series gas appliance has been tested and listed for use in manufactured housing (mobile
homes)ꢀ These installation instructions conform with the Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR,
Part 3280, or when such a standard is not applicable, the standard for Manufactured Home Installations, ANSI
A225ꢀ1ꢀ
If any assistance is required during installation, please contact your local dealer or contact Heatilator Technical
Services Department, 1915 Wꢀ Saunders Street, Mtꢀ Pleasant, Iowa 52641, 1-800-843-2848ꢀ
HEATILATOR® is a registered trademark of Heatilator Incꢀ, a Division of Hearth & Home Technologies
3ꢀ GLASS CERTIFICATIONS/SPECIFICATIONS
Hearth & Home Technologies gas appliances manufactured with tempered glass may be installed in hazardous
locations such as bathtub enclosures as defined by the CPSCꢀ The tempered glass has been tested and certified to
the requirements of ANSI Z97ꢀ1-1984 and CPSC 16 CFR 1202ꢀ (Safety Glazing Certification Council SGCC# 1595 and
1597ꢀ Architectural Testing, Incꢀ Reports 02-31919ꢀ01 and 02-31917ꢀ01)ꢀ
This statement is in compliance with SPCS 16 CFR Section 1201ꢀ5 “Certification and labeling requirements” which
refers to 15 USC 2063 stating “ꢁSuch certificate shall accompany the product or shall otherwise be furnished to any
distributor or retailer to whom the product is deliveredꢀ”
Some local building codes require the use of tempered glass with permanent marking in such locationsꢀ Glass
meeting this requirement is available from the factoryꢀ Please contact your dealer or distributor to orderꢀ
WARNING!
DO NOT use this appliance if any part has been under waterꢀ Immediately call a qualified service technician to
inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under
waterꢀ
CAUTION:
Do not expose the appliance to the elements (such as rain, etcꢀ)ꢀ
Tools and building supplies normally required for
installation:
Note: Minimum and maximum clearances must be
maintained at all timesꢀ Illustrations throughout these
instructions reflect typical installations and are for design
purposes onlyꢀ Actual installation may vary slightly due to
individual design preferencesꢀ
Saw
Pliers
Hammer
Phillips screwdriver
Tape measure
Plumb line
Level
Wall-finishing materials
Framing material
Appliance surround
Caulking material
Safety gloves
The illustrations and diagrams used throughout these
installation instructions are not drawn to scaleꢀ
Framing square
Electric drill and bits
Safety glasses
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BUILDER'S CHOICE SERIES INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
TYPICAL HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION
TYPICAL VERTICAL INSTALLATION
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Bꢀ NOMENCLATURE
BUILDER'S CHOICE NOMENCLATURE
Catalog #
BCDV - Builders Choice
BCDV (no suffix)
BCDVL
CS
Description
Standing pilot, natural gas
Standing pilot, propane gas
Direct Vent Cap Shield for horizontal termination only
Vertical Termination Cap
VP-TV
VP45
45° Elbow
FS6
Firestop Spacer
VP90
90° Elbow
VP4
4" Vent Pipe
VP6
6" Vent Pipe
VP12
12" Vent Pipe
VP24
24" Vent Pipe
VP36
36" Vent Pipe
VP48
48" Vent Pipe
WS6
Wall Heat Shield (to ensure horiztonal clearance)
Vinyl Soffit Shield
VSS2
RF6
Roof Flashing (vertical termination) - 0/12 to 6/12 pitch
6-9" Slip Section
VP6-9
VP9-14
VP14-24
VP12MI
VP24MI
VP-TH
9-14" Slip Section
14-24" Slip Section
12" Vent Section, non-unitized so it can be cut to length
24" Vent Section, non-unitized so it can be cut to length
Horizontal Termination Cap
VP-VT1X
VP-TB1
VP-TRK
VP-TRK2
VS4
High Wind Horizontal Termination Cap
Basement Horizontal Termination Cap
Rear Vent Horizontal Kit: Cap, Wall Shield, Heat Shield, 6-9" Slip Section
Rear Vent Horizontal Kit: Cap, Wall Shield, Heat Shield, 4" Vent Section
Vertical Vent Support
HS1
Rear Vent Flue Heat Shield
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BUILDER'S CHOICE SERIES INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Cꢀ LOCATION AND CLEARANCES
Dimensions
WARNING!
Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperiesꢀ
1ꢀ APPLIANCE LOCATIONS AND SPACE
Note: Dimensions represent minimum space required
for a centered corner installationꢀ Actual requirements
REQUIREMENTS
Figure 1 illustrates a variety of ways the appliance may
be located in a roomꢀ The Builder's Choice Series may
be installed directly on the floor or on a hearthꢀ These
appliances are certified for installation in a bedroom,
bed/sitting room or in mobile homes in the UꢀSꢀ and
Canadaꢀ
will vary with individual constructionꢀ
2ꢀ CLEARANCES
aꢀ For the appliance:
Top of standoffs
Floor
0”
0”
Back of appliance
Sides
Front Face to Ceiling
1/2”
1/2”
30”
bꢀ Minimum Venting Clearances (see Figure 2)ꢀ
1) Horizontal runs off of the back of the
appliance to the wall shield:
Figure 1 - Appliance Locations
0” above the top of the appliance standoffs
1” sides and bottom of the vent
2) Horizontal runs inside a wall (heat shields
must be installed)
3” air space on top of the vent
1” from sides and bottom of vent
3) Vertical runs
1” air space around the vent
Figure 2 - Rear Vented Appliances Venting Clearances
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Dꢀ FRAMING
Figure 3 shows a typical framing of this appliance using
combustible materialsꢀ Figure 4 shows the mantel heights
for mantel projectionsꢀ All required clearances to
combustibles must be adhered toꢀ
CAUTION:
Wear gloves and safety glasses for protectionꢀ
* from base of appliance
Figure 3 - Framing
CAUTION:
Provide adequate clearances around the air open-
ings into the combustion chamber and adequate ac-
cessibility clearances for servicing and proper op-
erationꢀ
Figure 4 - Mantel Height
WARNING!
To prevent contact with sagging or loose insulation, the appliance must not be installed against vapor barriers or
exposed insulationꢀ Localized overheating could occur and a fire could resultꢀ
Eꢀ SETTING THE APPLIANCE
This appliance may be placed on a smooth combustible or noncombustible continuous, flat surfaceꢀ When the appliance
is installed directly on carpeting, tile or other combustible material other than wood flooring, the appliance shall be
installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the applianceꢀ Slide the appliance into position
and level the appliance from side-to-side and front-to-backꢀ Shim as necessaryꢀ
Secure the appliance by bending out the nailing flanges on each side of the appliance and nail to framingꢀ The nailing
flanges have been positioned 5/8 inch back from the front of the appliance to allow the addition of drywallꢀ
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Fꢀ VENTING
CAUTION:
WARNING - RISK OF FIRE!
Provisions shall be made to provide adequate com-
bustion and ventilation airꢀ
Air space clearances must be maintained at all timesꢀ
WARNING - RISK OF FIRE!
WARNING - RISK OF FIRE!
The horizontal run of vent must have a 1/4” rise for
every 1 ftꢀ of run towards the terminationꢀ Never al-
low the vent to run downwardꢀ This could cause high
temperatures and may present a fire hazardꢀ
If you have chosen horizontal termination, be sure
there are no present nor future obstructions from
trees, bushes, snow drifts, etcꢀ
Use only pipe supplied and listed for use with this appli-
anceꢀ See page 5 for a description of the listed compo-
nentsꢀ See the directions on page 13 for assembling vent
sectionsꢀ
1ꢀ HORIZONTAL TERMINATION
aꢀ Installing the Interior Wall Shield
Frame a hole in a combustible wall for an interior
wall shield as shown in Figure 5ꢀ This shield
maintains minimum clearances and prevents cold
air infiltrationꢀ
bꢀ Termination
Figure 5
Interior Wall Shield
Vent termination must not be recessed in the wallꢀ
Siding may be brought to the edge of the capꢀ
Install the cap as shown in Figure 6ꢀ The cap pipe
sections should overlap the vent pipe by 1-1/2”ꢀ Caulk
the outside edges of the capꢀ
Local codes may require the installation of a shield
(product #CS) which prevents the cap from
accidentally touching anything or anyoneꢀ
Figure 11 illustrates cap locations prescribed by
current ANSI Z273ꢀ1 and CAN/CGA-B149
Installation Codesꢀ
The termination cap height must meet all local
and national codes and not be easily blocked or
obstructedꢀ If the hole being penetrated is of
noncombustible materials, a 9” diameter hole is
acceptableꢀ
Figure 6
Venting Through the Wall
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cꢀ No Elbows
The maximum horizontal run with no vertical
eꢀ Two Elbows
Figure 9 shows various venting configura-
tions using two elbows to terminate horizon-
tallyꢀ The maximum vertical run is 20’ and the
maximum horizontal run is 14’ꢀ
sections of vent is 18” from the back of the
appliance to the base of the capꢀ See Figure 7ꢀ
Figure 7
Figure 9
Rear Vented Appliances
Two Elbows
dꢀ A 45° Elbow
fꢀ Three Elbows - One Elbow Horizontal
For corner venting, a maximum of one 45° elbow
may be usedꢀ The maximum horizontal run
following the elbow is 12” to the base of the capꢀ
See Figure 8ꢀ
Figure 10 shows various venting
configurations using three elbows to
terminate horizontallyꢀ The maximum vertical
run is 20’ and the maximum horizontal run is
12’ꢀ
Figure 8
One 45° Elbow
Figure 10
Three Elbows
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BUILDER'S CHOICE SERIES INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Figure11 -TerminationCapLocations
DIMENSION DESCRIPTIONS
O
*
Horizontal clearance between two horizontal termination caps
– 12 inches (30 cm) minimum)
A
Clearance above the ground, a veranda, porch, deck or bal-
cony - 12 inches (30 cm) minimum) *
As specified in CGA B149 Installation Codes
B
Clearance to window or door that may be opened – 10,000
BTUs or less, 6 inches (15 cm) minimum; 10,000-50,000 BTUs,
9 inches (23 cm) minimum; over 50,000 BTUs, 12 inches (30
cm) minimum) *
Note: Local codes or regulations may require different clear-
ances)
C
D
E
Clearance to permanently closed window – 12 inches (30
cm) minimum - recommended to prevent condensation on
window)
** Clearance required to vinyl soffit material – 30 inches (76 cm)
minimum) With a vinyl soffit shield – 18 inches (46 cm) mini-
mum)
Vertical clearance to ventilated soffit located above the termi-
nation within a horizontal distance of 2 feet (60 cm) from the
centerline of the termination – 18 inches (46 cm) minimum) **
WARNING!
In the UꢀSꢀ: Vent system termination is NOT permitted in
screened porches) You must follow side wall, overhang and
ground clearances as stated in the instructions)
Vertical clearance to unventilated soffit - 12 inches (30 cm)
minimum) **
In Canada: Vent system termination is NOT permitted in
screened porches) Vent system termination is permitted in
porch areas with two or more sides open) You must follow all
side wall, overhang and ground clearances as stated in the
instructions)
F
Clearance to outside corner - 6 inches (15 cm) minimum)
Clearance to inside corner - 6 inches (15 cm) minimum)
G
H
Not to be installed above a meter/regulator assembly within 3
feet (90 cm) horizontally* from the center line of the regulator
Hearth & Home Technologies assumes no responsibility for
the improper performance of the appliance when the venting
system does not meet these requirements)
I
Clearance to service regulator vent outlet - 6 feet (1)8m)
minimum) *
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
L
Clearance to mechanical air supply inlet - 6 feet (1)8 m)
minimum) *
Clearance above a paved sidewalk or paved driveway lo-
cated on public property - 7 feet (2)1 m) minimum)
A vent may not terminate directly above a sidewalk or paved
driveway which is located between two single family dwell-
ings and serves both dwellings)
M
N
Clearance under veranda, porch, deck or balcony - 12 inches
(30 cm) minimum) * Recommended 30 inches (76 cm) for vinyl
or plastic)
Only permitted if veranda, porch, deck or balcony is fully
open on a minimum of 2 sides beneath the floor) *
Vertical clearance between two horizontal termination caps
– 12 inches (30 cm) minimum)
Figure 12 - Cap Clearances
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2ꢀ VERTICAL TERMINATION
aꢀ Clearances
See Figure 13 for clearance informationꢀ
Figure 15
Figure 13
Vent Support
Vent Clearances
bꢀ Vent Lengths
WARNING!
Various venting configurations are shown in
Figures 14 and 15 from which the maximum vent
runs can be determinedꢀ
A gas appliance must not be connected to a chimney
flue servicing a separate solid fuel burning applianceꢀ
WARNING - RISK OF FIRE!
Always maintain minimum clearances or greater
around the chimney systemꢀ Do not pack air spaces
with insulation or other materialꢀ
WARNING!
The horizontal run of vent must have a 1/4” rise for
every 1’ of run towards the terminationꢀ Never allow
the vent to run downwardꢀ This could cause high tem-
peratures and present a fire hazardꢀ
Figure 14 - Vent Lengths
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cꢀ Firestop Spacer/Chimney Installation
dꢀ Chase/Termination Installation
Frame an opening and install an FS6 Firestop
Spacer whenever the vent penetrates a ceiling/
floor area, as shown in Figure 16ꢀ Frame the
opening with the same sized lumber as used in
the ceiling/floor joistsꢀ Do not pack insulation
around the chimneyꢀ
Figures 17 and 18, and Table 1 specify minimum
chimney heights for various pitched roofsꢀ
These chimney heights are necessary for safety
and do not ensure draft-free operationꢀ Trees,
buildings, adjoining roof lines, adverse conditions,
etcꢀ may create a need for a taller chimney should
down drafting occurꢀ
Figure 17
Chimney Height for Vertical Termination
Figure 16
Installing the Firestop Spacer
Roof Pitch
Flat to 6/12
H (Minꢀ) Ftꢀ
1ꢀ0
6/12 to 7/12
1ꢀ25
1ꢀ5
2ꢀ0
2ꢀ5
3ꢀ25
4ꢀ0
5ꢀ0
6ꢀ0
7ꢀ0
7ꢀ5
Over 7/12 to 8/12
Over 8/12 to 9/12
Over 9/12 to 10/12
Over 10/12 to 11/12
Over 11/12 to 12/12
Over 12/12 to 14/12
Over 14/12 to 16/12
Over 16/12 to 18/12
Over 18/12 to 20/12
Over 20/12 to 21/12
Figure 18
Multiple Vertical Termination Clearances
8ꢀ0
Table 1
Chimney Height
Note: To ensure proper operation, verify all venting and
the termination are unobstructedꢀ
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Gꢀ ASSEMBLING VENT SECTIONS
1ꢀ ATTACHING THE VENTING TO THE
APPLIANCE
To attach the first VP section to the appliance collars,
simply slide the flared end of the inner vent of the VP
section over the inner collar on the applianceꢀ At the
same time, insert the outer vent into the outer collar
on the applianceꢀ Push the vent section into the
appliance collar until all the lances have snapped in
placeꢀ Tug slightly on the vent to confirm it has
completely locked into placeꢀ
2ꢀ ASSEMBLING VENT SECTIONS
aꢀ Start the flared inner flue of section “A” over the
inner flue of section “B”ꢀ
Figure 19
bꢀ Insert the outer flue of section “A” into the outer
flue of section “B”ꢀ See Figure 19ꢀ Once both inner
and outer flues are started, press section “A” into
section “B” firmly until all lances have snapped
into placeꢀ Tug slightly on section “A” to confirm it
has completely locked into placeꢀ See Figure 20ꢀ
Note: Squeezing the pipe slightly to fit may be
necessaryꢀ
Note: Make sure that the seams are not per-
fectly aligned to prevent unintentional discon-
nectionꢀ
Figure 20
3ꢀ ASSEMBLING MINIMUM INSTALLATIONS
(MI) SECTIONS
MI sections are non-unitized so that they can be cut to
a certain lengthꢀ To use these sections, they must be
cut to length from the non-expanded endꢀ See Figure
21ꢀ They can then be attached by first connecting the
expanded end of the MI inner vent with the inner vent
from the adjacent vent section and securing with three
screwsꢀ The expanded portion of the MI inner vent must
overlap completely with the untreated end of the
adjacent vent sectionꢀ The outer vent can then be
inserted into the adjacent outer vent expanded end
and attached to the next vent section with three screwsꢀ
The other end of the MI vent section can then be
attached by fitting a snap lock section to it and snapping
it together as normalꢀ
Figure 21
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4ꢀ ASSEMBLING SLIP SECTIONS
Slip sections should be snapped into the first
mating piece, then expanded to their desired
length, making sure that a 1ꢀ5” overlap is
maintained between the two sections of the slip
sectionꢀ The two sections of the slip section then
need to be secured by driving two screws through
the overlapping portions of the outer ventꢀ See
Figure 22ꢀ This will secure the slip section to the
desired length and prevent it from separatingꢀ The
slip section can then be attached to the next section
of ventꢀ
5ꢀ DISASSEMBLING VENT SECTIONS
(ONLY IF NECESSARY)
To disassemble any two pieces of pipe, rotate
either section so that the seams on both pipe
sections are perfectly aligned as shown in
Figure 23ꢀ They can then be carefully pulled apartꢀ
Figure 22
Figure 23
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Hꢀ UTILITIES
1ꢀ GAS LINE CONNECTION
Open the control access panel as shown in Figure 24ꢀ
See Figure 25 to connect the gas line properlyꢀ All
WARNING!
connections must be checked for leaks with a soap
and water solution or a leak detectorꢀ Bleed the gas
line to extract any air that may have been trapped inside
the pipeꢀ
This valve has been preset at the factoryꢀ Altering
settings may result in fire hazard or bodily injuryꢀ
This appliance is supplied with a 3/8” flare connection
to the gas valveꢀ Installation of flexible connector and/
or manual gas valve must conform to local codesꢀ In
the absence of local codes, with the National Flue Gas
Code ANSI Z223ꢀ1-latest edition in the UꢀSꢀAꢀ and the
CAN/CGA B149 Installation Codes in Canadaꢀ
3ꢀ GAS CONVERSIONS
Natural or propane gas conversions necessary to meet
the application need to be made by a qualified
technician using Hearth & Home Technologies
specified and approved partsꢀ
In the event your appliance must be converted to use
propane, you must use a CKP Conversion Kitꢀ To be
converted to use natural gas, you must use a CKN
Conversion Kitꢀ See Figure 26ꢀ
This appliance has been tested for installation of a
manual shutoff valve in the bottom compartment of the
applianceꢀ
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires this
to be a T-handle type manual shutoff valveꢀ
(Right Side)
Optional: Seal around the gas line to prevent cold air leakageꢀ
Figure 25 - Gas Line
Figure 24 - Control Access Panel
BCDV36
N:G:
4:5*
L:P:
Minimum Inlet Pressure for Purpose of
Input Adjustment
11*
Maximum Inlet Pressure
Optimal Manifold Pressure
Minimum Manifold Pressure
Maximum Input BTU/H
Orifice Size - Inches
10:5*
3:5*
14*
10*
5:4*
1:7*
20,000 18,500
0:089 0:052
Figure 26 - Conversion Kit
* Inches of Water Column
Note: This appliance and its manual shutoff valve must
be disconnected from the gas supply piping system dur-
ing any pressure testing of that system at test pressures
in excess of 1/2 psi (3ꢀ5 kPa)ꢀ The appliance must be
isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its
manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the
gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or
less than 1/2 psi (3ꢀ5 kPa)ꢀ
Table 2 - Gas Information for Standing Pilot Appliances
2ꢀ GAS PRESSURE
On the standing pilot gas control valve, a pressure tap
is included on the front face of the valveꢀ
Table 2 shows the optimum gas pressure informationꢀ
Consult your local gas company for assistance in
determining the proper orifice for your altitude or refer
to ANSI Z223ꢀ1 - latest editionꢀ
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4ꢀ WIRING
Note: This appliance must be electrically wired and
Standing Pilot Ignition - Millivolt System
aꢀ Appliance Requirements
A wiring diagram is shown in Figure 27ꢀ
bꢀ Wall Switch
grounded in accordance with local codesꢀ In the absence
of local codes, the wiring must comply with the National
Electric Code ANSI/NFPA 70 - latest edition or the
Canadian Electric Code CSA C22ꢀ1ꢀ
The installer shall supply UL or in Canada, CSA-
listed wall switch and wiring between appliance
and wall switchꢀ This appliance was tested with
eighteen feet of UL Listed 18 gaꢀ Type CL2 105°C,
two conductor “thermostat wireꢀ” If other wiring
materials are used they shall comply with local
codes or in the absence of local codes, with
National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70-latest
edition or Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22ꢀ1ꢀ
WARNING!
Thisstandingpilotappliancedoesnotrequirea110V
AC power supply for operationꢀ Connecting the appli-
ance/wall switch to a 110V AC will cause the appli-
ance to malfunction and destroy the valve and ther-
mopileꢀ
cꢀ Optional Accessories Requirements
Wiring for optional accessories should be done
now to avoid reconstructionꢀ
5ꢀ JUNCTION BOX INSTALLATION AND
WIRING
Refer to the installation instructions included with the
JK9 Junction Box Kit and the insert of Figure 27ꢀ
Detailed picture of the Junc-
tion Box (Optional for Stand-
ing Pilot Appliances)ꢀ
14-3 with Ground Romex is the recommended
wiring to the appliance Junction Boxꢀ
Figure 27
Standing Pilot Ignition Wiring Diagram
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Iꢀ FINISHING
1ꢀ COMBUSTIBLE FINISHING MATERIAL
Materials made of or surfaced with wood, compressed
paper, plant fibers, plastics, or any material capable of
igniting and burning, whether flame proofed or not,
plastered or unplastered (this includes drywall) are
considered to be combustibleꢀ
2ꢀ NONCOMBUSTIBLE FINISHING MATE-
RIAL
Material which will not ignite and burnꢀ Such materials
are those consisting entirely of steel, iron, brick, tile,
concrete, slate, glass or plasters, or combination
thereof, or have a UL Fire rating of Zero (0)ꢀ
3ꢀ HIGH TEMPERATURE SEALANT MATE-
RIAL
Sealants that will withstand high temperatures: General
Electric RTV103 (Black) or equivalent; Rutland, Incꢀ
Figure 28
Appliance Mortar #63 or equivalentꢀ
Finishing Materials
A high temperature sealant, 1/8” wide minimum, must
be used to close off gaps between the appliance and
facing to prevent cold air leaksꢀ See Figure 28ꢀ
4ꢀ ATTACHING THE HOOD
The hood must be attached or a fire hazard may resultꢀ
Simply slide the hood under the three screws above
the appliance openingꢀ See Figure 29ꢀ
5ꢀ GLASS AND SCREEN REMOVAL
See page 22 of this manualꢀ
WARNING!
Grilles and hoods on this appliance cannot, in any
way, be covered as it may create a fire hazardꢀ
Figure 29
Hood Placement
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Jꢀ APPLIANCE PREPARATION
WARNING!
1ꢀ LOG SET
The log set should look similar to that in Figure 30ꢀ
RISK OF CARBON MONOXIDE!
Never operate this appliance with the glass removed
or not sealedꢀ
WARNING!
RISK OF CARBON MONOXIDE!
Do not hit or strike the glassꢀ Do not operate this ap-
pliance if the glass if broken or crackedꢀ
Figure 30
BCDV36 Gas Log Set
2ꢀ PLACING THE VERMICULITE AND LAVA
ROCK
See Figure 31ꢀ
3ꢀ PLACING THE ROCK WOOL
Place a small amount of 1/2” diameter pieces (dime
sized) of rock wool on the ember tray above the burner
Figure 31
Placing the Rock Wool
(top logs removed for clarity)
tubeꢀ This will provide a glowing ember look to the
appliance when burningꢀ See Figure 31ꢀ
4ꢀ GLASS AND SCREEN REPLACEMENT
See page 22 of this manualꢀ
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Kꢀ LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING
WARNING!
If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, per-
sonal injury or loss of lifeꢀ
Aꢀ This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by
handꢀ When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions
exactlyꢀ
Cꢀ Use only your hand to push in or turn knobꢀ Never use
toolsꢀ If the knob will not push in or turn by hand, don’t
try to repair it; call a qualified service technicianꢀ Force
or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosionꢀ
Bꢀ BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area
for gasꢀ Be sure to smell next to the floor because
some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floorꢀ
Dꢀ Do not use this appliance if any part has been under
waterꢀ Immediately call a qualified service technician
to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the
control system and any gas control which as been
under waterꢀ
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any applianceꢀ
• Do not touch any electric switch; do not use any phone
in your buildingꢀ
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s
phoneꢀ Follow the supplier’s instructionsꢀ
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
departmentꢀ
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
STOP! Read the safety information above on this label!
1ꢀ Turn off all wall switches to the appliance or remoteꢀ
2ꢀ Open the control access panelꢀ
3
Turn gas line to “CLOSED”ꢀ Wait 5 minutes to clear
out any gasꢀ Then smell for gas, including near the
floorꢀ If you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety
information above on this labelꢀ If you don’t smell
gas, go to the next stepꢀ
4
5
Turn gas line valve to “OPEN”ꢀ
Turn pilot knob clockwise to “OFF” (knob may have to
be depressed to pass the “PILOT” position)ꢀ
6
7
Locate pilot assembly inside applianceꢀ
Locate red ignitor button in the bottom of the appli-
anceꢀ
8
Turn pilot knob to “PILOT” and push inꢀ
9ꢀ Continue to hold in pilot knob and push the red igni-
tor button 12-15 times until small blue pilot flame
appearsꢀ
10ꢀ Continue to hold in pilot knob for approximately one
minuteꢀ Pilot should remain litꢀ If pilot goes out, wait 5
minutes and repeat Steps 4-9ꢀ
11 Release and turn the knob counterclockwise to “ON”ꢀ
Turn the wall switch to “ON” to light the main burnerꢀ
Do not light by hand!
TO TURN OFF THE GAS TO THE APPLIANCE
1ꢀ Turn off the wall switch or set thermostat to lowest
settingꢀ
2ꢀ Close the control access panelꢀ
3ꢀ Turn gas line to CLOSED positionꢀ Do not forceꢀ
4ꢀ Close control access panelꢀ
12ꢀ If the appliance will not operate, follow the instruc-
tions “To Turn Off Gas To Appliance” and call your
service technician or gas supplierꢀ
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WARNING!
Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperatures and should stay away to avoid
burns or clothing ignitionꢀ Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room as the
applianceꢀ
CAUTION:
Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing an appliance must be replaced prior to operating this applianceꢀ
Clothing or other flammable material should not be placed on or near the applianceꢀ
Lꢀ SEASONAL CHECKLIST
Note: Installation and repair should be done by a
qualified service personꢀ The appliance should be
inspected before use and at least annually by a qualified
service personꢀ More frequent cleaning may be required
due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material,
etcꢀ It is imperative that control compartments, burners
and circulating air passageways of the appliance be kept
cleanꢀ
WARNING!
Do not use this appliance if any part has been under
waterꢀ Immediately call a qualified service technician
to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of
the control system and any gas control which has
been under waterꢀ
1ꢀ PRIOR TO OPERATION
2ꢀ STANDING PILOT OPERATION
Before operating this appliance, have a qualified
technician:
Hearth & Home Technologies recommends you leave
the pilot on year roundꢀ
aꢀ Review proper placement of logs, rock wool and
aꢀ Lighting the Appliance During Regular Use
Turn the wall switch to “ON”ꢀ
vermiculiteꢀ
bꢀ Check wiringꢀ
bꢀ Shutdown During Regular Use
Turn the wall switch to “OFF”ꢀ
cꢀ Ensure there are no gas leaksꢀ
dꢀ Ensure the glass is sealed and in proper positionꢀ
cꢀ If you decide to shut down the appliance for a
long period of time:
eꢀ Ensure the flow of combustion and ventilation air
is not obstructedꢀ
1) Turn all wall switches to “OFF” (if applicable)ꢀ
2) Turn pilot knob on valve to “OFF”ꢀ
fꢀ Check the air shutter adjustmentꢀ
3) Turn the gas line valve to “CLOSED”ꢀ
4) To relight the appliance, see page 19ꢀ
WARNING!
Keep the area near the appliance clear and free from
combustible materials, Gasoline and other flammable
vapors and liquidsꢀ
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Mꢀ FUEL CONVERSION
Do not burn wood or other material in this applianceꢀ
Natural or propane gas conversions necessary to meet the application need to be made by a qualified technician using
Hearth & Home Technologies specified and approved partsꢀ
In the event your appliance must be converted to use propane, you must use a CKP Conversion Kitꢀ To be converted to
use natural gas, you must use a CKN Conversion Kitꢀ See Figure 26ꢀ
Nꢀ START-UP ISSUES
Issue
Causes and Possible Solutions
WARNING!
1:
Condensation on the glass: This is a result of gas combustion and temperature
variations: As the appliance warms, this condensation should
disappear:
Never use gaso-
line, gasoline-type
lantern fuel, kero-
sene, charcoal
lighter fluid or
similar liquids in
this applianceꢀ
Keep any flam-
mable liquids a
2:
3:
Blue flames:
This is a result of normal operation and the flames will begin
to yellow as the appliance is allowed to burn:
Odor from the appliance:
When first operated, this appliance may release an odor for
the first several hours: This is caused by the curing of the
paint and the burning off any any oils remaining from
manufacturing:
4:
Film on the glass:
This is a normal result of the curing process of the paint and
logs: If the glass is not cleaned within 4-6 hours of initial
burning, this may require a nonabrasive cleaner to remove,
such as Brasso:
safe
distance
from the appli-
anceꢀ
Oꢀ MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
1ꢀ CLEANING THE BURNER AND CONTROL COMPARTMENT
Keep the control compartment clean by brushing and vacuuming at least once a yearꢀ Failure to do so may shorten the
life of the componentsꢀ Always turn off the wall switch (or remote control) and gas valve before cleaningꢀ Failure to do
so may shorten the life of the componentsꢀ
2ꢀ CHECKING FLAME PATTERNS
Check the flame of the burner periodically, making sure the flames are steady, not lifting or floatingꢀ The flame color should
be blue with yellow tipsꢀ The thermopile and thermocouple tips should be covered with flameꢀ See Figure 32ꢀ
If the vent configuration is installed incorrectly, the venting may cause the flames inside the appliance to lift or “ghost”,
which is a dangerous situationꢀ Inspect the flames after installation to ensure proper performanceꢀ See Figure 33ꢀ If
the vent configuration is correct, yet the flames are lifting or ghosting, shut off the gas to the appliance and contact the
dealerꢀ
3ꢀ VENTING SYSTEM INSPECTION
The appliance and venting system should be inspected before use and at least annually by a qualified field service
person to ensure that the flow of combustion and ventilation air is not obstructedꢀ
Flame covers top 1/2” of thermopile and thermocouple)
Figure 32 - Standing Pilot
Figure 33 - Flame Patterns
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4ꢀ CLEANING THE GLASS
See Figure 34ꢀ Never operate this appliance without the glass properly secured in place or if the glass is broken or
chippedꢀ
In the event of glass breakage, carefully remove the glass frameꢀ This will allow the removal of all glass fragments and
sheet metal edge protection stripsꢀ Vacuum all remaining glass pieces with a shop vacꢀ DO NOT VACUUM IF PIECES
ARE HOT! Replace glass only with a Heatilator glass panel assembly through your local distributorꢀ Never use
substitute materialꢀ Only fully tempered soda lime safety glass or ceramic glass may be used on this applianceꢀ
6ꢀ To replace the glass, ensure
the glass bottom is set com-
pletely down in the bottom re-
tainer and replace the two
Quick Access Latches™ to
the “secure” position)
1ꢀ Lift and pull out upper grille
and control access panel)
2ꢀ Lift and pull out the bottom
of the screen, then pull down
out of top corner retainers)
3ꢀ Pull and release the two
Quick Access Latches™
using handle provided and
stored in valve compart-
ment)
7ꢀ To replace the screen, place
the top of the screen in the
two corner catches) Raise
the screen until it clears the
bottom retainer, then lower
into position)
4ꢀ Angle top of glass out and
remove from the lower re-
tainer)
8ꢀ Replace Quick Access
Latch™ handle in its clips on
the lower corner behind the
grille)
5ꢀ Set the glass safely on a
nonabrasive surface) Clean
using a mild, nonabrasive
cleaning solution (i)e)
Brasso))
9ꢀ Replace the upper grille and
control access panel)
Safety Note:
Handle glass with care to avoid
striking, scratching or slam-
ming shutꢀ Never clean glass
when hotꢀ Keep children and
pets a safe distance awayꢀ
Figure 34
Glass Cleaning
Quick Access Latch™
5ꢀ LOG REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT
If removal of the logs becomes necessary, remove the two screws at
each side of the front logꢀ Grasp the front logꢀ Pull the log toward the
front and up, off the burnerꢀ See Figure 35ꢀ
To replace the logs, grasp the front logꢀ Lower the log set so that the
back log rests on the shelf in the back of the appliance and the two
tabs behind the back log are inserted into the slots in the back of the
fireboxꢀ Replace the two screws removed earlier at each end of the
front logꢀ
Figure 35 - Log Removal
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Pꢀ OPTIONAL COMPONENTS
Contact your local Heatilator Dealer by calling: 1-800-843-2848ꢀ
MF1, MF2
High/Low Flame
Adjustment
BC10
Fan Motor Rheostat
Control
JK9
Junction Box Kit
RC-SMART-HTL
Remote Control
FK4
Fan Kit
RC-BATT-HTL
Battery-operated (standing pilot)
Remote Control
RC-SMART-BATT-HTL
Battey-operated Remote Control
with Thermostat Control
RC-SMART-STAT-HTL
Remote Control
FK160
with Thermostat Control
Fan Kit
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Qꢀ REPLACEMENT PARTS
Replacement parts are available from your distributor/dealerꢀ
ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION
QTY#
1
29416
28589
25226
27127
29414
28590
BCDV36 Gas Log Assy:
Front Log
1
1
1
1
1
1
1a
2a
3a
4a
5a
Top Left Log
Top Right Log
Top Middle Log
Back Log
Item 1
BCDV36 Gas Log Assembly
ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION
QTY#
1b
2b
3b
4b
5b
31715
33465
33457
28963
33242
Hood
1
1
Bottom Grille Assembly
Top Grille Assembly
Screen Assembly
Glass Assembly
1
1
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Index
A
G
Q
Access Panel 15
Gas
Quick Access Latch 22
Air Shutter Adjustment 20
Appliance Preparation 18
Conversions 15
Pressure 15
To turn off 19
R
Remote Control 23
Replacement Parts 24
Rock Wool 18
B
Gas Codes 3, 15
Gas Conversions 21
Gas Leaks 20
Gas Line connection 15
Gas Log Assembly 24
Gas Log Set 18
Bathtub Areas 3
BC10 23
BTUs 15
Building Codes 3, 8
Burner 21
S
Screen 17
Sealant Material 17
Seasonal Checklist 20
Shutdown 20
Glass 17, 18, 20
Certifications/Specifications
3
C
Cap Clearances 10
Carbon Monoxide 18
Certification 3
Chase Installation 12
Chimney Height 12
Chimney Height for Vertical Termination
12
Slip Sections 14
Space Requirements 6
Standing Pilot 21
Standing Pilot Ignition 16
Standing Pilot Operation 20
Standing Pilot Wiring Diagram 16
Start-up Issues 21
H
Hood 17
Horizontal Termination 8
I
Input Rate 15
Chimney Installation 12
Clearances 3, 6, 7, 8
Cap 10
Minimum Venting 6
Vertical Termination 11
Codes
Building 3, 8
Electric 16
Gas 3, 15
Manufactured Housing 3
Combustible Material 17
Control Compartment 21
Conversion Kits 15
Conversions 15
Gas 21
Interior Wall Shield 8
T
J
Termination
Junction Box 16, 23
Horizontal 8
Termination Cap Locations 10
Termination Installation 12
Typical Horizontal Installation 4
Typical Vertical Installation 4
L
Lava Rock 18
Lighting Instructions 19
Local Codes 3
Location and Clearances 6
Log Removal/Replacement 22
Log Set 18
U
Utilities 15
V
M
Vent Support 11
Maintenance Instructions 21
Mantel 7
Venting 8
Disassembly 14
E
Manufactured Housing Codes 3
Massachusetts 15
MF1 23
Minimum Installations 13
Multiple Vertical Termination 12
MI Sections 13
Elbows
45° 9
None 9
Slip Section Assembly 14
System Inspection 21
Venting Through the Wall 8
Vermiculite 18
Two
9
Electric Codes 16
Vertical Termination 11
Chase Installation 12
Chimney Height 12
Clearances 11, 12
Firestop Spacer/Chimney Installation 12
Vent Lengths 11
N
F
Nomenclature 5
Noncombustible Material 17
Fan Kit 23
Fan Motor Rheostat Control 23
Finishing 17
Firestop Spacer 12
Flame Patterns 21
Framing 7
O
Vent Support 11
Obstructions
Optional Components 23
8
W
Fuel 15, 21
Fuel Conversions 15
Wall Switch 16
Water 3
Wiring 16
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Gas Appliance (Fireplace)
Limited Lifetime Warranty
HEARTH & HOME TECHNOLOGIES (“HHT”) extends the following warranty for HEATILATORâ gas appliances installed in the
United States of America or Canada (the “Appliance”)) Dealers and employees of HHT have no authority to make any warranty or
authorize any remedies in addition to or inconsistent with the terms of this warranty)
Limited Lifetime Warranty
HHT warrants the Appliance for component failure due to a manufacturing defect of any of the following components: combustion
chamber, burner pan, and logs) The Limited Lifetime Warranty specified above is subject to the conditions, exclusions and limitations listed
below, is for the period the Appliance is owned by the original homeowner only, and is nontransferable)
1 Year Limited Warranty
HHT warrants the Appliance to be free from failure of any of the following components for a period of one year after installation: valve,
flexible gas line connector, glass panel, fan, direct vent chimney components, factory paint, gasket, piezo ignitor, thermopile, thermo-
couple, junction box, pilot assembly, shutoff valve, high limit switch, refractory liners, transformer, and control box) If the Heatilator
Appliance is found to be defective in either material or workmanship within one year of the date of original installation, HHT will provide
replacement parts at no charge and pay reasonable labor and freight costs, and is for the period of one year following the date of original
installation of the Appliance)
Conditions, Exclusions, & Limitations of Liability
Aꢀ Both the Limited Lifetime and 1 Year Limited Warranties supplied by HHT apply only while the Appliance is in its location of
original installation) HHT’s obligation under this warranty does not extend to damages resulting from (1) installation, operation
or maintenance of the Appliance not in accordance with the Installation Instructions, Operating Instructions, and the Listing
Agent Identification Label furnished with the Appliance; (2) installation which does not comply with local building codes; (3)
shipping, improper handling, improper operation, abuse, misuse, accident or unworkmanlike repairs; (4) environmental condi-
tions, inadequate ventilation or drafting caused by tight sealing construction 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 Instructions;
(6) installation or use of components not supplied with the Appliance or any other components not expressly authorized and
approved by HHT; and/or (7) modification of the Appliance not expressly authorized and approved by HHT in writing) This
warranty is limited to only the component parts manufactured or supplied by HHT)
Bꢀ HHT’s liability under both the Limited Lifetime Warranty and the 1 Year Limited Warranty is limited to the replacement and repair
of defective components or workmanship during the applicable period) HHT may fully discharge all of its obligations under such
warranties by repairing the defective component(s) or at HHT’s discretion, providing replacement parts at no charge and paying
reasonable labor and freight costs)
Cꢀ EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROVIDED BY LAW, HHT MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THE WARRANTY
SPECIFIED HEREINꢀ THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO DURATION OF THE WARRANTY SPECI-
FIED ABOVEꢀ
Dꢀ Some states do not allow exclusions or limitations of incidental or consequential damages, so those limitations may not apply to
you) This warranty gives you specific rights; you may also have other rights which vary from state to state)
How to Obtain Service
To obtain service under this warranty you must:
1) Send written notice of the claimed condition to Heatilator Technical Service Department, Hearth & Home Technologies,
1915 W) Saunders Street, Mt) Pleasant, Iowa 52641-1563) You may also register your claim online at
www)heatilator)com/contact)asp)
2) Provide proof of purchase, model number, serial number, and manufacturing date code to HHT)
3) Provide HHT reasonable opportunity to investigate the claim, including reasonable opportunity to inspect the Appliance
prior to any repair or replacement work and before the Appliance or any component of the Appliance has been
removed from the place of original installation)
4) Obtain HHT’s consent to any warranty work before the work is done)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONꢀ If you would like information on current HEATILATOR products or want to locate a dealer in your area, call
1-800-843-2848)
ã2001 Heatilatorâ is a Registered Trademark of Hearth & Home Technologies
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