Hearth and Home Technologies GDST3831I manual

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev . F • 10/08 1 Models: GDST3831I • DO NOT store or use gasoline or other fl am- mable 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. - Imm[...]

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev . F • 10/08 2 Listing Label Information/Location Model Name: ___________________________________________ Date purchased/installed: __________________ Serial Number: __________________________________________ Location on fi replace: _____________________ Dealership purchased from: ________________________[...]

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev . F • 10/08 3 Safety Alert Key: • DANGER! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided will result in death or serious injury . • W ARNING! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided could result in death or serious injury . • CAUTION! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if no[...]

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev . F • 10/08 4  = Contains updated information. 12 Electrical Information A. Wiring Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 B. Intelli fi re Ignition System Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 C. Optional Accessories Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev . F • 10/08 5 B. Limited Lifetime W arranty Hearth & Home T echnologies LIMITED W ARRANTY Hearth & Home T echnologies (“HHT”) and its respective brands extends the following warranty for HHT gas, wood, pellet and electric appliances purchased from an authorized HHT dealer and installed in the [...]

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev . F • 10/08 6 B. Limited Lifetime W arranty (continued) • This limited warranty does not extend to or include surface fi nish on the appliance or terminations, door gasketing, glass gasketing, glass discoloration, fi rebrick, pellet logs, kaowool or other ceramic insulating materials. Rust and/or corr[...]

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev . F • 10/08 7 B. T empered Glass Speci fi cations Hearth & Home T echnologies appliances manufactured with tempered glass may be installed in hazardous loca- tions such as bathtub enclosures as de fi ned by the Con- sumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The tempered glass has been tested and certi[...]

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev . F • 10/08 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 by the Commonwealth and where the side wall[...]

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev . F • 10/08 9 2 2 Operat ing Instruc tions Figure 2.1 General Operating Parts B. Y our Fireplace W ARNING! DO NOT operate fi replace before read- ing and understanding operating instructions. Failure to operate fi replace according to operating instructions could cause fi re or injury . DECORA TIVE DOO[...]

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev . F • 10/08 10 D. Clear Space W ARNING! 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 these objects. Figure 2.2 Clear Space C. [...]

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev . F • 10/08 1 1 I. Lighting Instructions (IPI) The IPI system may be operated with two D-cell batteries. When using batteries, unplug the transformer . T o prolong battery life, remove them when using the transformer . 1. Turn off all electric power to the appliance. 2. This appliance is equipped with an [...]

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev . F • 10/08 12 Initial Break-in Procedure • The fireplace should be run three to four hours continuously on high. • T urn the fi replace off and allow it to completely cool. • Remove fi xed glass assembly . See Section 14.G. • Clean fi xed glass assembly . See Section 3. • Replace the fi xed[...]

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev . F • 10/08 13 Glass Cleaning Frequency: Seasonally By: Homeowner T ools 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 glass • Avoid abrasive cleaners • [...]

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev . F • 10/08 14 V enting Frequency: Seasonally By: Homeowner T ools needed: Protective gloves and safety glasses. • Inspect venting and termination cap for blockage or obstruction such plants, bird nests, leaves, snow , debris, etc. • V erify termination cap clearance to subsequent construc- tion (buil[...]

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev . F • 10/08 15 Figure 3.2 IPI Pilot Flame Patterns Burner Ignition and Operation Frequency: Annually By: Quali fi ed Service T echnician T ools needed: Protective gloves, vacuum cleaner , whisk broom, fl ashlight, voltmeter , indexed drill bit set, and a manometer . • V erify burner is properly secure[...]

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev . F • 10/08 16 A. T ypical Appliance System NOTICE: Illustrations and photos re fl 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 T ypical System 4 4 Get ting Star ted Installer Guide S[...]

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev . F • 10/08 17 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 required. Installation MUST comply with [...]

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev . F • 10/08 18 5 5 F raming 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). W ARNING! Risk of Fire or Burns! Provide adequate clearance around air openings and for service access. Due [...]

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev . F • 10/08 19 *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: T reatment of ceiling fi restops and wall shield fi restops and c[...]

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev . F • 10/08 20 D. Mantel and W all Projections W ARNING! Risk of Fire! Comply with all minimum clear- ances as speci fi ed. Framing or fi nishing material closer than the minimums listed must be constructed entirely of noncom- bustible materials (i.e., steel studs, concrete board, etc). Note: All measur[...]

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev . F • 10/08 21 A. V ent T ermination 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 .................................................1.5* Over [...]

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev . F • 10/08 22 K N O Q P V = VENT TERMINAL X = AIR SUPPL Y INLET = AREA WHERE TERMINAL IS NOT PERMITTED Figure 6.4 Minimum Clearances for T ermination A = 12 inches................. clearances above grade, ver anda, porch, deck or balcony B = 12 inches................. clearances to window or door that ma[...]

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev . F • 10/08 23 B. Continue Adding V ent Components T o 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 more than 4 inches, the heat shield is [...]

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev . F • 10/08 24 A. Approved Pipe This appliance is approved for use with Hearth & Home T echnologies 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 is tested to be run inside an enclosed [...]

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev . F • 10/08 25 E. Use of Flex V ent The fl ex vent must be supported with the spacing between support intervals not exceeding 4 feet, with no more than 1/2 inch sag between supports. A support is required at each change in venting direction, and in any location where it is necessary to maintain the neces[...]

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev . F • 10/08 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) may be used in any vent con ?[...]

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev . F • 10/08 27 Figure 7.5 T wo 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 ft. (4.3 m) V 1 + H 1 + H 2 Max. = 40 ft.[...]

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev . F • 10/08 28 H 2 H 1 V 2 V 1 Figure 7.6 1. T op V ent - Horizontal T ermination - (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.** 762 mm 12 ft. 3.7 m * * 3-1/2 ft. 1.1 m[...]

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev . F • 10/08 29 V 1 = 3 ft. Min. (914 mm) V 1 = 50 ft. Max (15 m) 2. T op V ent - V ertical T ermination 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. Exhaust restrictors will compensate for h[...]

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev . F • 10/08 30 Figure 7.9 T wo 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 * * 4-1/2 ft. 1.4 m 15 ft. 4.6 m * * H Max. =[...]

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev . F • 10/08 31 A. Pipe Clearances to Combustibles W ARNING! 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 or other material away from ve[...]

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev . F • 10/08 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 6.3). • Frame the area with the same sized lumber as used in ceiling/ fl oor joist.[...]

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev . F • 10/08 33 D. Install Attic Insulation Shield W ARNING! Fire Risk. DO NOT allow loose materials or insulation to touch vent. Hearth & Home T echnologies Inc. requires the use of an attic shield. The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 and NFPA 54 requires an attic shield constructed of 26 gauge min[...]

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev . F • 10/08 34 9 9 Appliance Preparation A. Securing and Leveling the Appliance W ARNING! 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 prevent entry of blown- in insulation[...]

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev . F • 10/08 35 1 0 10 Inst alli ng V ent Pipe A. Assemble V ent Sections T o 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 seam of collar to allow engageme[...]

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev . F • 10/08 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. Figure 10.3 Slip Section Pilot Ho[...]

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev . F • 10/08 37 D. Disassemble V ent 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 V ent Sections Figure 10.7 Rotate Seams for Disassembly LEVE[...]

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev . F • 10/08 38 F . Installing Metal Roof Flashing Note : Skip this section if using the RF4-8. • See minimum vent heights for various pitched roofs (Figure 10.1 1) to determine the length of pipe to extend through the roof. • Slide the roof fl ashing over the pipe sections extending through the roof [...]

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev . F • 10/08 39 H. Install RF4-8 The RF4-8 may be used in place of the roof fl ashing and storm collar (Sections 10.E. and 10.H.) Pipe must be supported within 12 inches of the roo fl ine us- ing plumbers strapping or an SLP-FS when using the RF4- 8 Flashing. Refer to Section 10.C Securing Vent Sections.[...]

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev . F • 10/08 40 SCREWS CAULK STORM COLLAR (1 of 3) Figure 10.20 TERMINA TION CAP I. Installing V ertical T ermination 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 collar of the cap over the outer fl ue [...]

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev . F • 10/08 41 Note: W hen using ter minatio n caps w ith fac tor y- supplied he at shield att ached, no ad ditional wall shield fi restop is required on the exter ior side of a c ombustible wall. L. Install Horizontal T ermination Cap W ARNING! Risk of Fire! The telescoping fl ue section of the termina[...]

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev . F • 10/08 42 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 T echnologies speci fi ed and approved parts. B. Gas Pressure • Optimum appliance performance requires proper inpu[...]

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev . F • 10/08 43 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/NFP A 70-latest edition or the Canadian Electric Code CSA C22.1. • Wire the appliance junction box to 1[...]

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev . F • 10/08 44 TRANSFORMER 3 V AC PLUG IN BLACK RED BA TTERY P ACK THERMOST A T WIRE ASSEMBL Y WIRES (TO BROWN) ORANGE GREEN VA LV E HOT NEUTRAL GROUND TO FIREPLACE CHASSIS WHITE ORANGE IGNITION MODULE 3 V AC INTERMITTENT PILOT IGNITOR I S Figure 12.1 Intelli fi re Ignition Wiring Diagram with Wall Switc[...]

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev . F • 10/08 45 F . W all 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 switch box to the appliance using a[...]

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev . F • 10/08 46 A. Mantel and W all Projections W ARNING! Risk of Fire! Comply with all minimum clear- ances as speci fi ed. Framing closer than the minimums list- ed must be constructed entirely of noncombustible materi- als (i.e., steel studs, concrete board, etc.) Failure to comply could cause fi re. [...]

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev . F • 10/08 47 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. Risk of Fire • Splatter guard must be [...]

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev . F • 10/08 48 Step 5. Fold bottom fl ap along score line as indicated in Figure 13.10 and tuck into valve access area of appli- ance. Splatter guard should fi t securely on front of unit. Once plumbing and wiring are complete on the fi replace, the lower access panel may be closed until the time that [...]

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev . F • 10/08 49 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 underneath in the control cavity . D. Accesso[...]

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev . F • 10/08 50 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 logs and inspect the logs for damage. T o[...]

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev . F • 10/08 51 STEP 4. Log #3 (SR V2126-702): Place Log #3 (1 of 2 identical logs) as shown in Figure 7. Align the “Y” of Log #3 with the cutout on Log #2. Rest the bottom of Log #3 in the notch on the ledge on the back side of the basepan. STEP 5. Log #3 (SR V2126-702): Place the remaining Log #3 (2 [...]

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev . F • 10/08 52 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, adjust- ment of the air shutter may be neces[...]

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev . F • 10/08 53 1 5 15 T roubleshooting 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 quali fi ed technician in the diagnosis of a problem and the corrective actio[...]

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev . F • 10/08 54 Intelli fi 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 recti fi cation has not occurred.) a. A shorted or[...]

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev . F • 10/08 55 1 6 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 4-1/4 108 I 1-1/2 38 J 8 203 K 8-3/4 222 L[...]

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev . F • 10/08 56 B. V ent Components Diagrams EFFECTIVE HEIGHT/ LENGTH 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 Effective Height/ Length Effective Height/Length Pipe inches mm SLP4 4 102 SLP6 6 152 SL[...]

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev . F • 10/08 57 SLK-SNKD Snorkel T ermination Cap SLP-TVHW V ertical T ermination Cap SLP-FLEX-TRAP Horizontal T ermination Kit SLP-CCS-BK Cathedral Ceiling Support Box-Black SLP-DCF-BK Ceiling Firestop Black SLP-WT -BK W all Thimble-Black B. V ent Components Diagrams (continued) Figure 16.3 SLP Series V e[...]

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev . F • 10/08 58 Figure 16.4 SLP Series V ent 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 . W ARNING 13 in. (330 mm) 15 in. (381 mm) 8-1/8 in. (206 mm) 10-[...]

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev . F • 10/08 59 C. Service Parts Part number list on following page. Beginning Manufacturing Date: April 2008 Ending Manufacturing Date: Active Service Parts Diagram GDST3831I 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Log Set Assembly 1 3 2 3[...]

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev . F • 10/08 60 C. Service Parts List GDST3831I IMPORT ANT : THIS IS DA TED INFORMA TION. When requesting service or replacement parts for your appliance please provide model number and serial number . All parts listed in this manual may be ordered from an authorized dealer . Stocked at Depot ITEM DESCRIPT[...]

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev . F • 10/08 61 IMPORT ANT : THIS IS DA TED INFORMA TION. When requesting service or replacement parts for your appliance please provide model number and serial number . All parts listed in this manual may be ordered from an authorized dealer . Stocked at Depot ITEM DESCRIPTION COMMENTS P ART NUMBER 1 Batt[...]

Heatilator • GDST3831I • 2127-900 Rev . F • 10/08 62 D. Contact Information - NOTES - ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ _______________[...]