Heatiator GDST3831I - Manual

Page 2 - Listing Label Information/Location; This owner ’s manual; Homeowner Reference Information; Read this manual before installing or operating this appliance.; Serial Number; XXXXXXXX

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. K • 7/12 2 Listing Label Information/Location Model Name: ___________________________________________ Date purchased/installed: __________________ Serial Number: __________________________________________ Location on fi replace: _____________________ Dealership...

Page 3 - Safety Alert Key:; • NOTICE: Used to address practices not related to personal injury.; Table of Contents; User Guide

3 Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. K • 7/12 Safety Alert Key: • DANGER! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided will result in death or serious injury. • WARNING! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided could result in death or serious injury. • CAUTION! Indicates a...

Page 6 - This warranty is void if:; QRWOLPLWHGWRLPSURSHUFKLPQH\RUYHQWLQJLQVWDOODWLRQ; LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY:; DWLRQRIJODVV

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. K • 7/12 6 4021-645C 12-29-10 Page 2 of 2 WARRANTY CONDITIONS: 7KLVZDUUDQW\RQO\FRYHUV++7DSSOLDQFHVWKDWDUHSXUFKDVHGWKURXJKDQ++7DXWKRUL]HGGHDOHURUGLVWULEXWRU$OLVWRI ++7DXWKRUL]HGGHDOHUVLVDYDLODEOHRQWKH++7EUDQGHGZHEVLWHV 7KLVZDUUDQW\LVRQO\YDOLGZKLOHWKH++7DSSOL...

Page 7 - NOT INTENDED FOR USE AS A PRIMARY HEAT SOURCE.; Listing and Code Approvals; TYPE: Direct Vent Gas Appliance Heater; Models

7 Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. K • 7/12 B. Tempered Glass Specifi cations Hearth & Home Technologies appliances manufactured with tempered glass may be installed in hazardous loca-tions such as bathtub enclosures as defi ned by the Con-sumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The temper...

Page 8 - T h e f o l l o w i n g r e q u i r e m e n t s r e f e r e n c e va r i o u s

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. K • 7/12 8 H. Requirements for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts For all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment installed in every dwelling, building or structure used in whole or in part for residential purposes, including those owned or operated b...

Page 9 - Operating Instructions; A. Gas Fireplace Safety; WARNING; HOT SURFACES; touch glass until it is cooled

9 Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. K • 7/12 2 2 Operating Instructions Figure 2.1 General Operating Parts B. Your Fireplace WARNING! DO NOT operate fi replace before read-ing and understanding operating instructions. Failure to operate fi replace according to operating instructions could cause...

Page 10 - Assembly; H. Before Lighting Fireplace; have a

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. K • 7/12 10 D. Clear Space WARNING! DO NOT place combustible objects in front of the fi replace or block louvers. High temperatures may start a fi re. See Figure 2.2. Avoid placing candles and other heat-sensitive objects on mantel or hearth. Heat may damage th...

Page 11 - NOT FOR USE; Final inspection by

11 Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. K • 7/12 I. Lighting Instructions (IPI) The IPI system may be operated with two D-cell batteries. When using batteries, unplug the transformer. To prolong battery life, remove them when using the transformer. 1. This appliance is equipped with an ignition de...

Page 12 - ISSUE; Condensation on the glass

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. K • 7/12 12 Initial Break-in Procedure • T h e f i r e p l a c e s h o u l d b e r u n t h r e e t o f o u r h o u r s continuously on high. • Turn the fi replace off and allow it to completely cool. • Remove fi xed glass assembly. See Section 14.G. • Clean fi ...

Page 13 - Glass Cleaning; Tools Needed; Maintenance and Service; Tools needed; Remote Control

13 Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. K • 7/12 Glass Cleaning Frequency: Seasonally By: Homeowner Tools Needed : Protective gloves, glass cleaner, drop cloth and a stable work surface. CAUTION! Handle fi xed glass assembly with care. Glass is breakable. • Avoid striking, scratching or slamming g...

Page 15 - Burner Ignition and Operation; DO NOT

15 Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. K • 7/12 Figure 3.2 IPI Pilot Flame Patterns Burner Ignition and Operation Frequency: Annually By: Qualifi ed Service Technician Tools needed: Protective gloves, vacuum cleaner, whisk broom, fl ashlight, voltmeter, indexed drill bit set, and a manometer. • V...

Page 16 - A. Typical Appliance System; Getting Started; Installer Guide

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. K • 7/12 16 A. Typical Appliance System NOTICE: Illustrations and photos refl ect typical installations and are for design purposes only. Illustrations/diagrams are not drawn to scale. Actual product may vary from pictures in manual Figure 4.1 Typical System 4 ...

Page 17 - Read all of the instructions before starting the instal-; C. Tools and Supplies Needed; • Installation and use of any damaged appliance or vent; Any such action may cause a fi re hazard.

17 Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. K • 7/12 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. No additional outside air source is...

Page 18 - Framing and Clearances; A. Selecting Appliance Location

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. K • 7/12 18 5 5 Framing and Clearances A. Selecting Appliance Location When selecting a location for the appliance it is important to consider the required clearances to walls (see Figure 5.1). WARNING! Risk of Fire or Burns! Provide adequate clearance around a...

Page 19 - B. Constructing the Appliance Chase; • Insulation and other materials must be secured to prevent; MINIMUM FRAMING DIMENSIONS; Inches

19 Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. K • 7/12 *C A A B D HEADER B. Constructing the Appliance Chase A chase is a vertical box-like structure built to enclose the gas appliance and/or its vent system. In cooler climates the vent should enclosed inside the chase. NOTICE: Treatment of ceiling fi r...

Page 20 - D. Mantel and Wall Projections

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. K • 7/12 20 D. Mantel and Wall Projections WARNING! Risk of Fire! Comply with all minimum clear-ances as specifi ed. Framing or fi nishing material closer than the minimums listed must be constructed entirely of noncom-bustible materials (i.e., steel studs, con...

Page 21 - A. Vent Termination Minimum Clearances; Termination Locations; pack air space with insulation or other

21 Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. K • 7/12 A. Vent Termination Minimum Clearances Roof Pitch H (Min.) Ft. Flat to 6/12...........................................................1.0*Over 6/12 to 7/12 .................................................1.25*Over 7/12 to 8/12 ........................

Page 22 - = AREA WHERE TERMINAL IS NOT PERMITTED; Covered Alcove Applications; NOT; public

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. K • 7/12 22 Figure 6.3 Minimum Clearances for Termination O N P R Q X = AIR SUPPLY INLET V = VENT TERMINAL = AREA WHERE TERMINAL IS NOT PERMITTED C J B D B F B A E V V V V V V M H or i V G X V H A V V H Electrical Service V K V K V L C V Q MIN R MAX 1 cap 3 fee...

Page 23 - B. Continue Adding Vent Components; To Install the Heat Shield:; CORRECT; C. Install Support Brackets

23 Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. K • 7/12 B. Continue Adding Vent Components To Install the Heat Shield: 1. Determine if the heat shield is required. Do so by measuring the vertical distance between the top horizontal surface of the elbow to any combustible surface above. If the distance is...

Page 24 - mix pipe, fi ttings or joining methods from differ-; Vent Information and Diagrams; D. Measuring Standards; • Pipe measurements are shown using the effective length; Horizontal; Effective Height/Length; Effective

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. K • 7/12 24 A. Approved Pipe This appliance is approved for use with Hearth & Home Technologies a SLP venting system. Refer to Section 16B for vent component information. DO NOT mix pipe, fi ttings or joining methods from differ- ent manufacturers. The pipe...

Page 26 - One Elbow; Maximum; Note; installing fi rst elbow

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. K • 7/12 26 General Rules: • SUBTRACT 3 ft. from the total H measurement for each 90° elbow installed horizontally. • SUBTRACT 1-1/2 ft. from the total H measurement for each 45° elbow installed horizontally. • A maximum of three 90° elbows (or six 45° elbows) ...

Page 27 - Two Elbows; INSTALLED

27 Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. K • 7/12 Figure 7.5 Two Elbows V 1 Minimum** H 1 + H 2 Maximum 90 Elbow** 1/2 ft. 152 mm 1/2 ft.** 152 mm 1 ft. 305 mm 1-1/2 ft.** 457 mm 2 ft. 610 mm 2-1/2 ft.** 762 mm 4 ft. 1.2 m 3-1/2 ft. 1.1 m 6 ft. 1.8 m 4-1/2 ft. 1.4 m 14 ft. 4.3 m H 1 + H 2 Max. =14 ...

Page 28 - Three Elbows

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. K • 7/12 28 H 2 H 1 V 2 V 1 Figure 7.6 1. Top Vent - Horizontal Termination - (continued) Three Elbows V 1 Minimum** H 1 + H 2 Maximum V 2 V 1 + V 2 Min. 90 Elbow** 2 ft. 610 mm * * 1/2 ft.** 152 mm 6 ft. 1.8 m * * 1-1/2 ft.** 457 mm 10 ft. 3 m * * 2-1/2 ft.** ...

Page 29 - No Elbow; Exhaust restrictor Instructions; Center the exhaust restrictor in the open end of the ex-; If installing a vertical vent/termination off the top of the

29 Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. K • 7/12 V 1 = 3 ft. Min. (914 mm) V 1 = 50 ft. Max (15 m) 2. Top Vent - Vertical Termination No Elbow V 1 Figure 7.7 Figure 7.8 EXHAUST RESTRICTOR Exhaust restrictors are recommended for these verti-cally terminated products which have excessive draft. Exha...

Page 30 - * No specifi c restrictions on this value EXCEPT V; * No specifi c restrictions on this value EXCEPT V

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. K • 7/12 30 Figure 7.9 Two Elbows Three Elbows Figure 7.10 V 1 Minimum H Maximum V 2 V 1 + V 2 Min. 90 Elbow 1-1/2 ft. 457 mm * * 1/2 ft. 152 mm 2 ft. 610 mm * * 1-1/2 ft. 457 mm 3 ft. 914 mm * * 2-1/2 ft. 762 mm 5 ft. 1.5 m * * 3-1/2 ft. 1.1 m 7 ft. 2.1 m * * ...

Page 31 - A. Pipe Clearances to Combustibles; Vent Clearances and Framing; B. Wall Penetration Framing; Combustible Wall Penetration; • The opening must be framed on all four sides using the; Non-Combustible Wall Penetration

31 Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. K • 7/12 A. Pipe Clearances to Combustibles WARNING! Risk of Fire! Maintain air space clearance to vent. DO NOT pack insulation or other combustibles: • Between ceiling fi restops• Between wall shield fi restops• Around vent system Failure to keep insulation...

Page 32 - C. Install the Ceiling Firestop; A ceiling fi restop; MUST; be used between; ATTIC ABOVE

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. K • 7/12 32 C. Install the Ceiling Firestop A ceiling fi restop MUST be used between fl oors and attics. • Frame opening 9 in. x 9 in. (229 mm x 229 mm) whenever the vent penetrates a ceiling/fl oor (see Figure 8.3). • Frame the area with the same sized lumber ...

Page 33 - D. Install Attic Insulation Shield; Flat Ceiling Installation; Vaulted Ceiling Installation

33 Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. K • 7/12 D. Install Attic Insulation Shield WARNING! Fire Risk. DO NOT allow loose materials or insulation to touch vent. Hearth & Home Technologies Inc. requires the use of an attic shield. The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 and NFPA 54 requires an ...

Page 34 - Appliance Preparation; A. Securing and Leveling the Appliance

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. K • 7/12 34 9 9 Appliance Preparation A. Securing and Leveling the Appliance WARNING! Risk of Fire! Prevent contact with: • Sagging or loose insulation• Insulation backing or plastic• Framing and other combustible materials Block openings into the chase to prev...

Page 35 - Installing Vent Pipe; A. Assemble Vent Sections

35 Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. K • 7/12 10 10 Installing Vent Pipe A. Assemble Vent Sections To attach the fi rst vent component to the starting collars of the appliance: • Lock the vent components into place by sliding the pipe section onto the collar. • Align the seam of the pipe and se...

Page 36 - B. Assemble Slip Sections; Pilot hole; C. Securing the Vent Sections

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. K • 7/12 36 B. Assemble Slip Sections • Slide the inner fl ue of the slip section into the inner fl ue of the pipe section and the outer fl ue of the slip section over the outer fl ue of the pipe section. See Figure 10.3. • Slide together to the desired length....

Page 37 - D. Disassemble Vent Sections; E. Installing Decorative Ceiling Components

37 Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. K • 7/12 D. Disassemble Vent Sections • Rotate either section (see Figure 10.7) so the seams on both pipe sections are aligned as shown in Figure 10.8. • Pull carefully to separate the pieces of pipe. Figure 10.8 Align and Disassemble Vent Sections Figure 10...

Page 38 - F. Installing Metal Roof Flashing; G. Assemble and Install Storm Collar; CAULK

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. K • 7/12 38 F. Installing Metal Roof Flashing • See minimum vent heights for various pitched roofs (Figure 10.11) to determine the length of pipe to extend through the roof. • Slide the roof fl ashing over the pipe sections extending through the roof as shown i...

Page 39 - H. Installing Vertical Termination Cap; • Slide the decorative wall thimble over the last section of; Heat shields may not be fi eld constructed.; J. Heat Shield Requirements for Horizontal; • DO NOT remove the heat shields attached to the

39 Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. K • 7/12 SCREWS CAULK STORM COLLAR (1 of 3) Figure 10.15 TERMINATION CAP H. Installing Vertical Termination 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 coll...

Page 40 - When using termination caps with factory-supplied heat; K. Install Horizontal Termination Cap

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. K • 7/12 40 Note: When using termination caps with factory-supplied heat shield attached, no additional wall shield fi restop is required on the exterior side of a combustible wall. K. Install Horizontal Termination Cap WARNING! Risk of Fire! The telescoping fl...

Page 41 - • Purge should be performed by; Gas Information; Gas Pressure; • If substituting for these components, please consult; D. High Altitude Installations

41 Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. K • 7/12 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 Technologies specifi ed and approved parts. B. Gas Pressure • Optimum appliance...

Page 42 - Electrical Information

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. K • 7/12 42 A. Wiring Requirements NOTICE: This appliance must be electrically wired and grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with National Electric Code ANSI/NFPA 70-latest edition or the Canadian Electric Code CSA C22.1. ...

Page 44 - E. Junction Box Installation; INSIDE

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. K • 7/12 44 F. Wall 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. • The power can then be supplied from the...

Page 45 - A. Mantel and Wall Projections; Finishing

45 Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. K • 7/12 A. Mantel and Wall Projections WARNING! Risk of Fire! Comply with all minimum clear-ances as specifi ed. Framing closer than the minimums list-ed must be constructed entirely of noncombustible materi-als (i.e., steel studs, concrete board, etc.) Fai...

Page 46 - To install the Splatter Guard:

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. K • 7/12 46 C. Splatter Guard The splatter guard is a piece of corrugated material used to protect the appliance during the installation process before fi nishing work on the whole hearth is complete. Splatter guards must be removed before appliance is fi red. ...

Page 48 - Appliance Setup; E. Lava Rock, Mystic Embers and Glowing; Placing the Ember Material

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. K • 7/12 48 A. Remove Fixed Glass Assembly See Section 14G. 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 under...

Page 49 - F. Install the Log Assembly; PILOT; log in the proper orientation to the port pattern on the burner.

49 Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. K • 7/12 F. Install the Log Assembly STEP 1. CAUTION! Logs are fragile! Carefully remove the microfoam and packaged logs from the inside of the fi replace. See Figure 2. Remove the Mystic Embers and mineral wool and set aside. Remove the packaging from the l...

Page 51 - I. Air Shutter Setting; This should be adjusted by a; G. Fixed Glass Assembly; Air Shutter Settings; H. Install Trim Kits and Surrounds; Removing Fixed Glass Assembly; NG

51 Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. K • 7/12 I. Air Shutter Setting This appliance has an adjustable air shutter (which con-trols the primary air) factory set for the minimum vertical vent run (see Figure 12.15). If your installation has more than the minimum required vertical vent length, adj...

Page 52 - Troubleshooting; A. Intellifi re Ignition System; Symptom

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. K • 7/12 52 15 15 Troubleshooting With proper installation, operation, and maintenance your gas appliance will provide years of trouble-free service. If you do experience a problem, this troubleshooting guide will assist a qualifi ed technician in the diagnosis...

Page 53 - a. A shorted or loose connection in fl ame

53 Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. K • 7/12 Intellifi re Ignition System - (continued) Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action 4. Pilot lights but contin- ues to spark, and main burner will not ignite. (If the pilot continues to spark after the pilot fl ame has been lit, fl ame rectifi catio...

Page 54 - Reference Materials; A. Appliance Dimension Diagram

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. K • 7/12 54 16 16 Reference Materials A. Appliance Dimension Diagram Dimensions are actual appliance dimensions. Use for reference only. For framing dimensions and clearances refer to Section 5. Figure 16.1 See-Through Dimensions Location Inches Millimeters H 4...

Page 55 - B. Vent Components Diagrams

55 Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. K • 7/12 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.251 mm 6-1/2 in.165 mm 9-1/4 in.235 mm SLP45 45° Elbow SLP90 90° Elbow Effective Height/ Length SLP PIPE SLP-HVS Horizontal Pipe Support SLP-FS Cei...

Page 56 - Vertical

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. K • 7/12 56 B. Vent Components Diagrams (continued) Figure 16.3 SLP Series Vent Components PVK-80 (For use with IPI and DSI appliances only.) 11-1/2 in. (292 mm) 12-1/2 in. (318 mm) 16 in. (406 mm) 9 in. (229 mm) 2-3/4 in. (70 mm) 12-1/4 in. (311 mm) SLP-WT-BK ...

Page 57 - ASSEMBLY

57 Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. K • 7/12 SLP90 SL-2DVP DVP-FBHT DVP-FBHT ASSEMBLY 1 in. (25 mm) 14 in. (356 mm) 3/8 in. (10 mm) 1 in. (25 mm) 7-1/4 in. (184 mm) 7-3/4 to 10-3/8 in. (197 to 264 mm) 13 in. 330 mm 13 in. 330 mm 1-5/16 in. 34 mm 10-9/16 in. 269 mm 14 in. 356 mm SLP-FLEX-TRAP H...

Page 58 - HORIZONTAL TERMINATION CAP; • When using DVP-TB1 termination cap on top vented

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. K • 7/12 58 Figure 16.5 SLP Series Vent Components Fire Risk. • When using SLP-HRC-SS and SLP-HRC-ZC- SS termination caps on top vented fi replaces, a one foot minimum vertical vent section is required before installing fi rst elbow. WARNING 13 in. (330 mm) 15 ...

Page 59 - Optional Wire Harness; Power Vent Inline

59 Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. K • 7/12 Figure 16.6 Vent Components Optional Wire Harness DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER 10 ft. PV Wire Harness PVI-WH10 20 ft. PV Wire Harness PVI-WH20 40 ft. PV Wire Harness PVI-WH40 60 ft. PV Wire Harness PVI-WH60 80 ft. PV Wire Harness PVI-WH80 100 ft. PV Wire...

Page 60 - Beginning Manufacturing Date: Mar 2008; Stocked; ITEM; Refer to valve page; Log Set Assembly; 1” See Thru Direct Vent Fireplace

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. K • 7/12 60 C. Service Parts Beginning Manufacturing Date: Mar 2008 Ending Manufacturing Date: ______ GDST3831I IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. When requesting service or replacement parts for your appliance please provide model number and serial number. ...

Page 63 - D. Contact Information; DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL; NOTICE; • Leave this manual with; For the location of your nearest Heatilator dealer,

63 Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev. K • 7/12 D. Contact Information - NOTES - ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________...

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