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    02-02 1 26678 Rev H THE GBi25 SERIES B-VENT GAS FIRED FIREPLACE INSERT ROOM HEA TER INST ALLA TION & OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS This manual must be used for installation of the GBi25 series B-V ent Gas Fired Fireplace Insert and retained by the homeowner for operation and maintenance instructions. WARNING! Improper installation, adjustment, altera[...]

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    26678 Rev H 2 02-02 GBI25 SERIES B-VENT GAS FIRED FIREPLACE INSERT CAUTION: Do not expose the appliance to the elements (such as rain, etc.) SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1. Please read these installation instructions completely before beginning installation procedures. Failure to follow them could cause a malfunction resulting in serious injury and/or proper[...]

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    02-02 3 26678 Rev H GBI25 SERIES B-VENT GAS FIRED FIREPLACE INSERT A. LISTINGS AND CODE APROV ALS U.S. AND CANADA CERTIFICA TION This appliance has been tested in accordance with ANSI Z21.1 1.1-1991, CAN/CGA 1-2.1-MB6 and applicable sections of ANSI Z21.50-1996 CAN/CGA 2.22-M96 and has been LISTED by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. for installation [...]

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    26678 Rev H 4 02-02 GBI25 SERIES B-VENT GAS FIRED FIREPLACE INSERT C. SYSTEM COMPONENTS The table below is a list of only those components which may be safely used with this gas-fired fireplace insert. r e b m u N g o l a t a Cn o i t p i r c s e D 5 2 i B Gt o l i P g n i d n a t S , s a G l a r u t a N - t r e s n I d e r i F - s a G t n e V - B [...]

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    02-02 5 26678 Rev H GBI25 SERIES B-VENT GAS FIRED FIREPLACE INSERT E. PRE-INST ALLA TION PREP ARA TION Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service technician. The appliance should be inspected before use and at least annually by a qualified service technician. More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpe[...]

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    26678 Rev H 6 02-02 GBI25 SERIES B-VENT GAS FIRED FIREPLACE INSERT F . STEP-BY -STEP INST ALLA TION OF THE SYSTEM WARNING! Before starting, do the following: 1. Wear gloves and safety glasses for protection. 2. Keep hand tools in good contition. Sharpen cutting edges and make sure tool handles are secure. 3. Always maintain the minimum air space re[...]

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    02-02 7 26678 Rev H GBI25 SERIES B-VENT GAS FIRED FIREPLACE INSERT Seal with high temperature silicone at the point where the gas line enters the existing fireplace to prevent cold air infiltration. This fireplace has been altered to accommodate an insert and should be inspected by a qualified service technician prior to re-use as a conventional fi[...]

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    26678 Rev H 8 02-02 GBI25 SERIES B-VENT GAS FIRED FIREPLACE INSERT b . Installation of Appliance 1) The appliance should be set on a level surface. Located on the bottom pan of the appliance are two 5/16-18 nuts. Bolts (provided) may be used for leveling purposes. 2) Place appliance on hearth and slide the appliance into the fireplace. Position the[...]

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    02-02 9 26678 Rev H GBI25 SERIES B-VENT GAS FIRED FIREPLACE INSERT 7) DO NOT P ACK INSULA TION INSIDE THE SURROUND. 8) Remove the switch from wire assembly and feed wire through the brass trim. See Figure15. Re-install the switch to the wires and push into place. See Figure 16. WARNING! ELECTRICAL GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance is equippe[...]

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    26678 Rev H 10 02-02 GBI25 SERIES B-VENT GAS FIRED FIREPLACE INSERT d . Rock Wool Placement The log set is shipped in place. T ear the rock wool into pieces no larger than 1/2 diameter . Place the rock wool in front of the flange located in the middle of the burner . Do not place the rock wool behind or above the 3/8 flange. This will block t[...]

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    02-02 11 26678 Rev H GBI25 SERIES B-VENT GAS FIRED FIREPLACE INSERT h . Firebox Bottom Removal 1) Shut off the gas to the appliance before removing. Remove the glass frame following instructions found in S tep 3a. on page 7. 2) Remove the two screws on the log assembly (Figure 20). Pull out the log assembly (Figure 21) and place in a safe area. Rem[...]

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    26678 Rev H 12 02-02 GBI25 SERIES B-VENT GAS FIRED FIREPLACE INSERT 4. WIRING a. A 1 10V AC outlet should be located close to the lower left side of the appliance to allow the fan to be plugged in. See Figure 24. Figure 24 - Wiring Diagram Note: This appliance REQUIRES a 1 10V AC supply for operation of the fan. Note: This appliance must be electri[...]

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    02-02 13 26678 Rev H GBI25 SERIES B-VENT GAS FIRED FIREPLACE INSERT Figure 25 - Wiring Diagram Note: The fan will not turn on until the appliance has reached its proper operating temperature. This is determined by a thermal disc in the fan assembly . Also, the fan will continue to run until the appliance has cooled sufficiently after shutdown. WARN[...]

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    26678 Rev H 14 02-02 GBI25 SERIES B-VENT GAS FIRED FIREPLACE INSERT G . OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 1. This gas appliance has a manual ignition device that lights the pilot. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly . 2. STOP! BEFORE READING FURTHER, smell around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because so[...]

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    02-02 15 26678 Rev H GBI25 SERIES B-VENT GAS FIRED FIREPLACE INSERT 1 . OPERA TION PROCEDURE DURING REGULAR USE Turn the switch/thermostat to the ON position. This will ignite the main burner . 2. SHUTDOWN DURING REGULAR USE Simply turn the switch/thermotat to OFF . This will disengage the burner and the flames will extinguish. 3. SEASONAL SHUTDOWN[...]

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    26678 Rev H 16 02-02 GBI25 SERIES B-VENT GAS FIRED FIREPLACE INSERT H. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 1. CLEANING THE BURNER AND CONTROL COMP ARTMENT Keep the burner and control compartment clean by using a clean, dry paint brush and vacuum at least once a year . Always turn off the gas valve and the switch before cleaning. (See S tep 1 on the bottom of [...]

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    02-02 17 26678 Rev H GBI25 SERIES B-VENT GAS FIRED FIREPLACE INSERT I. TROUBLESHOOTING m e l b o r Pe s u a Cn o i t c A e v i t c e r r o C . 1t o l i p t h g i l t o n l l i w r o t i n g i k r a p S d e r f o g n i s s e r p d e t a e p e r r e t f a . n o t t u b . A. r o t i n g i e v i t c e f e D. r o t i n g i e c a l p e R . B. e d o r t c[...]

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    26678 Rev H 18 02-02 GBI25 SERIES B-VENT GAS FIRED FIREPLACE INSERT J. REPLACEMENT PARTS Replacement part s are available from your distributor/dealer , or through Heatilator T echnical Services Department, Hearth T echnologies Inc., 1915 W . Saunders Street, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa 52641 (1-800-843-2848) See Figure A for the burner replacement parts di[...]

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    02-02 19 26678 Rev H GBI25 SERIES B-VENT GAS FIRED FIREPLACE INSERT M E T I# T R A PN O I T P I R C S E D 13 5 6 6 2e l l i r G 23 2 5 6 2 9 0 5 6 2 2 7 6 6 2 y l b m e s s A e m a r F s s a l G e m a r F y l b m e s s A s s a l G 34 8 6 6 2) H L & H R ( y r o t c a r f e R e d i S 44 7 6 6 2y r o t c a r f e R k c a B 54 3 7 8 2 5 3 7 8 2 s e [...]

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    26678 Rev H 20 02-02 GBI25 SERIES B-VENT GAS FIRED FIREPLACE INSERT HOMEOWNERS NOTES[...]

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    02-02 21 26678 Rev H GBI25 SERIES B-VENT GAS FIRED FIREPLACE INSERT HOMEOWNERS NOTES[...]

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    26678 Rev H 22 02-02 GBI25 SERIES B-VENT GAS FIRED FIREPLACE INSERT HOMEOWNERS NOTES[...]

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    02-02 23 26678 Rev H GBI25 SERIES B-VENT GAS FIRED FIREPLACE INSERT Index A Air Shutter 15 Appliance Installation 7 B Baffle Removal 7 Brass Trim 9 Building Supplies 3 C Certification 3 Cleaning Burner & Control Compartment 16 Glass 16 Logs 16 Clearances 2 Components 5 Conversion Kits 4 D Description of the System 3 Dimensions and Clearances 4 [...]

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    26678 Rev H 24 02-02 Gas Appliance (Fireplace) Limited Lifetime W arranty HEARTH TECHNOLOGIES INC. (HTI) extends the following warranty for HEA TILA TOR â gas appliances installed in the United St ates of America or Canada (the Appliance). Dealers and employees of HTI have no authority to make any warranty or authorize any remed ies in[...]