Heatiator BCDV36 Indoor Fireplace User Manual


 
33606 Rev D 2 01-03
BUILDER'S CHOICE SERIES INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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
Please retain this manual for future reference.
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.