Heatiator BCDV36 User Manual
INSTALLATION & OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
BCDV36 BUILDERS 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 injury or loss of life.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in 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
neighbors phone. Follow the gas suppliers
instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the
fire department.
Installation and service must be performed by a
BCDV36 BUILDERS CHOICE
U.S. PATENT 5,613,487
qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
CAUTION:
Do not expose the appliance to the elements (such as rain, etc.).
WARNING!
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this
manual. For assistance or additional information, consult a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
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Please retain this manual for future reference.
CONTENTS
A. Appliance Specifications ................................................................................................................................. 3
B. Nomenclature ................................................................................................................................................. 5
C. Location and Clearances ................................................................................................................................ 6
D. Framing .......................................................................................................................................................... 7
E. Setting the Appliance ..................................................................................................................................... 7
F. Venting ........................................................................................................................................................... 8
G. Assembling Vent Sections ........................................................................................................................... 13
H. Utilities ......................................................................................................................................................... 15
I. Finishing....................................................................................................................................................... 17
J. Appliance Preparation .................................................................................................................................. 18
K. Lighting Instructions ..................................................................................................................................... 19
L. Seasonal Checklist ...................................................................................................................................... 20
M. Fuel Conversion ............................................................................................................................................ 21
N. Start-up Issues ............................................................................................................................................. 21
O. Maintenance Instructions.............................................................................................................................. 21
P. Optional Components ................................................................................................................................... 23
Q. Replacement Parts....................................................................................................................................... 24
Index ............................................................................................................................................................ 27
Warranty....................................................................................................................................................... 28
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. Please read these installation instructions completely before beginning installation procedures. Failure to follow
them could cause an appliance malfunction resulting in serious injury and/or property damage.
2. Always check your local building codes prior to installation. This installation must comply with all local, regional, state
and national codes and regulations.
3. Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service person. This appliance should also be inspected
annually by a qualified service person. More frequent inspections/cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from
carpeting, bedding materials, etc. It is imperative that the control compartment, burners and circulating air passageways
of the appliance be kept clean.
4. This is a vented decorative gas appliance. Do not burn wood or other material in this appliance.
5. NEVER leave children unattended when there is a fire burning in the appliance.
6. This appliance may only use the approved venting systems shown in these installation instructions. Venting must not
be connected to chimney flue servicing a solid fuel burning appliance or a gas fuel burning appliance.
7. 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.
8. While servicing this appliance, always shut off all electricity and gas to the appliance. This will prevent possible
electrical shock or burns. Also, make sure the appliance is completely cooled before servicing.
9. 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 control which has been under water.
10. Be sure to provide adequate clearances around the air openings into the combustion chamber and adequate
accessibility clearances for servicing and proper operation.
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A. APPLIANCE SPECIFICATIONS
1. U.S. AND CANADA CERTIFICATION
The Builder's Choice Series Gas Appliance has been tested in accordance with the ANSI standard Z21.50b-1998 and
U.L. 307B in the United States; in Canada, the current CAN/CGA-M2.22-M98, and has been LISTED by Underwriters
Laboratories Inc. for installation and operation as described in this manual. All components are UL, AGA, CGA or CSA
safety certified.
2. LOCAL CODES
This installation must conform with local codes. In the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
Z223.1-latest edition in the U.S.A., and the CAN/CGA B149 Installation Codes in Canada.
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
A225.1.
If any assistance is required during installation, please contact your local dealer or contact Heatilator Technical
Services Department, 1915 W. Saunders Street, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa 52641, 1-800-843-2848.
HEATILATOR® is a registered trademark of Heatilator Inc., a Division of Hearth & Home Technologies
3. 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 CPSC. The tempered glass has been tested and certified to
the requirements of ANSI Z97.1-1984 and CPSC 16 CFR 1202. (Safety Glazing Certification Council SGCC# 1595 and
1597. Architectural Testing, Inc. Reports 02-31919.01 and 02-31917.01).
This statement is in compliance with SPCS 16 CFR Section 1201.5 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 delivered.
Some local building codes require the use of tempered glass with permanent marking in such locations. Glass
meeting this requirement is available from the factory. Please contact your dealer or distributor to order.
WARNING!
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 control which has been under
water.
CAUTION:
Do not expose the appliance to the elements (such as rain, etc.).
Note: Minimum and maximum clearances must be
maintained at all times. Illustrations throughout these
instructions reflect typical installations and are for design
purposes only. Actual installation may vary slightly due to
individual design preferences.
The illustrations and diagrams used throughout these
installation instructions are not drawn to scale.
Tools and building supplies normally required for
installation:
Saw Wall-finishing materials
Pliers Framing material
Hammer Appliance surround
Phillips screwdriver Caulking material
Tape measure Safety gloves
Plumb line Framing square
Level Electric drill and bits
Safety glasses
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TYPICAL HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION
TYPICAL VERTICAL INSTALLATION
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C. LOCATION AND CLEARANCES
Dimensions
WARNING!
Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies.
1. APPLIANCE LOCATIONS AND SPACE
REQUIREMENTS
Figure 1 illustrates a variety of ways the appliance may
be located in a room. The Builder's Choice Series may
be installed directly on the floor or on a hearth. These
appliances are certified for installation in a bedroom,
bed/sitting room or in mobile homes in the U.S. and
Canada.
2. CLEARANCES
a. For the appliance:
Top of standoffs 0
Floor 0
Back of appliance 1/2
Sides 1/2
Front Face to Ceiling 30
b. Minimum Venting Clearances (see Figure 2).
1) Horizontal runs off of the back of the
appliance to the wall shield:
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
Note: Dimensions represent minimum space required
for a centered corner installation. Actual requirements
will vary with individual construction.
Figure 1 - Appliance Locations
Figure 2 - Rear Vented Appliances Venting Clearances
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D. FRAMING
Figure 3 shows a typical framing of this appliance using
combustible materials. Figure 4 shows the mantel heights
for mantel projections. All required clearances to
combustibles must be adhered to.
CAUTION:
Wear gloves and safety glasses for protection.
* from base of appliance
Figure 3 - Framing
CAUTION:
Provide adequate clearances around the air openings into the combustion chamber and adequate accessibility clearances for servicing and proper operation.
Figure 4 - Mantel Height
WARNING!
To prevent contact with sagging or loose insulation, the appliance must not be installed against vapor barriers or
exposed insulation. Localized overheating could occur and a fire could result.
E. SETTING THE APPLIANCE
This appliance may be placed on a smooth combustible or noncombustible continuous, flat surface. 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 appliance. Slide the appliance into position
and level the appliance from side-to-side and front-to-back. Shim as necessary.
Secure the appliance by bending out the nailing flanges on each side of the appliance and nail to framing. The nailing
flanges have been positioned 5/8 inch back from the front of the appliance to allow the addition of drywall.
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F. VENTING
WARNING - RISK OF FIRE!
Air space clearances must be maintained at all times.
WARNING - RISK OF FIRE!
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 and may present a fire hazard.
Use only pipe supplied and listed for use with this appliance. See page 5 for a description of the listed components. See the directions on page 13 for assembling vent
sections.
1. HORIZONTAL TERMINATION
a. Installing the Interior Wall Shield
Frame a hole in a combustible wall for an interior
wall shield as shown in Figure 5. This shield
maintains minimum clearances and prevents cold
air infiltration.
b. Termination
Vent termination must not be recessed in the wall.
Siding may be brought to the edge of the cap.
Install the cap as shown in Figure 6. The cap pipe
sections should overlap the vent pipe by 1-1/2. Caulk
the outside edges of the cap.
Local codes may require the installation of a shield
(product #CS) which prevents the cap from
accidentally touching anything or anyone.
Figure 11 illustrates cap locations prescribed by
current ANSI Z273.1 and CAN/CGA-B149
Installation Codes.
The termination cap height must meet all local
and national codes and not be easily blocked or
obstructed. If the hole being penetrated is of
noncombustible materials, a 9 diameter hole is
acceptable.
CAUTION:
Provisions shall be made to provide adequate combustion and ventilation air.
WARNING - RISK OF FIRE!
If you have chosen horizontal termination, be sure
there are no present nor future obstructions from
trees, bushes, snow drifts, etc.
Figure 5
Interior Wall Shield
Figure 6
Venting Through the Wall
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c. No Elbows
The maximum horizontal run with no vertical
sections of vent is 18 from the back of the
appliance to the base of the cap. See Figure 7.
Figure 7
Rear Vented Appliances
d. A 45° Elbow
For corner venting, a maximum of one 45° elbow
may be used. The maximum horizontal run
following the elbow is 12 to the base of the cap.
See Figure 8.
e. Two Elbows
Figure 9 shows various venting configurations using two elbows to terminate horizontally. The maximum vertical run is 20 and the
maximum horizontal run is 14.
Figure 9
Two Elbows
f. Three Elbows - One Elbow Horizontal
Figure 10 shows various venting
configurations using three elbows to
terminate horizontally. 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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