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  • Page 1

    12-02 1 34615 Rev G INST ALLA TION & OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS NOVUS SERIES B-VENT GAS APPLIANCE GNBC30, 33, & 36 WARNING! Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this manual. For assist ance or additional information, consult a qualified inst aller , service agency o[...]

  • Page 2

    34615 Rev G 2 12-02 NOVUS B-VENT INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS 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 . 1. Please read these installation instructions comp[...]

  • Page 3

    12-02 3 34615 Rev G NOVUS B-VENT INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS DESIGN AND INST ALLA TION CONSIDERA TIONS FOR B-VENTS When selecting a location for your B-V ent appliance, it is important to evaluate a number of considerations. Modern construction techniques can create conditions that may not allow your vent to draft properly . This may result in spil[...]

  • Page 4

    34615 Rev G 4 12-02 NOVUS B-VENT INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS 1. U.S. AND CANADA CERTIFICA TION The Novus B-V ent Gas Appliance has been tested in accordance with the ANSI standard Z21.88-2000. In Canada, the current CSA 2.33-2000, IR41, P4, and IR55 and have been LISTED by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. for installation as described in this manual.[...]

  • Page 5

    12-02 5 34615 Rev G NOVUS B-VENT INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS B. LOCA TION AND CLEARANCES Appliance Dimensions W ARNING! Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies. NOVUS NOMENCLA TURE CAUTION: Do not expose appliance to the element s (such as rain, etc.). r e b m u N g o l a t a Cn[...]

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    34615 Rev G 6 12-02 NOVUS B-VENT INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS 1 . APPLIANCE LOCA TIONS AND SP ACE REQUIREMENTS Figure 1 illustrates a variety of ways the appliance may be located in a room. The NOVUS Series may be installed directly on the floor or raised on a hearth. These appliances are certified for installation in a bedroom, bed/ sitting rooms o[...]

  • Page 7

    12-02 7 34615 Rev G NOVUS B-VENT INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: Provide adequate clearances around the air openings into the combustion chamber and adequate accessibil- ity clearances for servicing and proper operation. D. SETTING THE APPLIANCE This appliance may be placed on a smooth combustible or noncombustible, continuous flat surface. Wh[...]

  • Page 8

    34615 Rev G 8 12-02 NOVUS B-VENT INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS 3. FIRESTOP SP ACER/VENT INST ALLA TION Frame an opening and install a firestop sp acer whenever the vent penetrates a ceiling floor area, as shown in Figure 6. Frame the opening with the same sized lumber as used in the ceiling/floor joist. Unless the flue is offset, the hole should be d[...]

  • Page 9

    12-02 9 34615 Rev G NOVUS B-VENT INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Roof Pitch H (Min.) Ft. Flat to 6/12 ................................................ 1.0 6/12 to 7/12 ............................................... 1.25 Over 7/12 to 8/12 ...................................... 1.5 Over 8/12 to 9/12 ...................................... 2.0 Over 9/12 t[...]

  • Page 10

    34615 Rev G 10 12-02 NOVUS B-VENT INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS a. The air kit can be installed only on the left side of the appliance. See Figures 10 and 1 1 for correct orientation of the door assembly and handle. The hinge will be toward the back of the appliance. b. Remove the cover plate or knockout from the side of the appliance and discard. c.[...]

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    12-02 11 34615 Rev G NOVUS B-VENT INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS F . UTILITIES Figure 12 - Flexible Connector and Manual Shutoff V alve Note : The appliance and its manual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system dur- ing any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa). The appliance mus[...]

  • Page 12

    34615 Rev G 12 12-02 NOVUS B-VENT INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS 4. WIRING a. W all Switch The installer shall supply a UL-listed or in Canada, a CSA-listed wall switch. This appliance was tested with eighteen feet of UL listed 18 ga. T ype CL2 105°C, two conductor thermostat wire. If other wiring materials are used they shall comply with local[...]

  • Page 13

    12-02 13 34615 Rev G NOVUS B-VENT INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS c. Intermittent Pilot Ignition This appliance is equipped with an intermittent pilot control valve which operates on a 3 volt system. See wiring diagram, Figure 15. The appliance is supplied with a battery pack and a 3 volt AC transformer, which requires the installation of the supplied [...]

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    34615 Rev G 14 12-02 NOVUS B-VENT INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS G . FINISHING 1. COMBUSTIBLE FINISHING MA TERIAL Material made of or surfaced with wood, compressed paper , plant fibers, plastics, or any material capable of igniting and burning, whether flame proofed or not, plastered or unplastered (this includes drywall). 2. NONCOMBUSTIBLE FINISHING[...]

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    12-02 15 34615 Rev G NOVUS B-VENT INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS I. DETERMINING THE IGNITION TYPE Figure 24 - S tanding Pilot Ignition T o determine whether your appliance is an intermittent pilot ignition or a st anding pilot ignition, open the control access panel (Figure 23) to examine the wiring system. If your system has a red ignitor button, as [...]

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    34615 Rev G 16 12-02 NOVUS B-VENT INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERA TING INTERMITTENT PILOT IGNITION LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 1. INTERMITTENT PILOT IGNITION J. LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! If you do not follow these instructions exactly , a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, per- sonal injury or loss of[...]

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    12-02 17 34615 Rev G NOVUS B-VENT INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS 1 . Turn off all wall switches to the appliance. Set thermostat to lowest setting 2. Open control access panel. 3. T urn manual shutof f valve to CLOSED. W ait 5 minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near the floor . If you smell gas, STOP! Follow B in t[...]

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    34615 Rev G 18 12-02 NOVUS B-VENT INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! Children and adult s should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperatures and should st ay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Y oung children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room as the appliance. K. SEASONAL CHECKLIST CAUTION: Any safety[...]

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    12-02 19 34615 Rev G NOVUS B-VENT INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS L. ST ART -UP ISSUES WARNING! 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. : s e u s s I: s n o i t u l o S d n a s e s u a C e l b i s s o P . 1. s s [...]

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    34615 Rev G 20 12-02 NOVUS B-VENT INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS M. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 1 . CLEANING THE BURNER AND CONTROL COMP ARTMENT Keep the burner and control compartment clean by brushing and vacuuming at least once a year . Failure to do this may shorten the fans life (where applicable). Always turn off the wall switch (or remote contr[...]

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    12-02 21 34615 Rev G NOVUS B-VENT INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS 3. VENTING SYSTEM INSPECTION The appliance and venting system should be inspected before use, and at least annually , by a qualified field service person, to ensure that the flow of combustion and ventilation air is not obstructed. 4. CLEANING THE GLASS See Figure 29. Never operate this [...]

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    34615 Rev G 22 12-02 NOVUS B-VENT INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS N. OPTIONAL COMPONENTS BC10 Fan Motor Rheostat Control BC14 Automatic V ariable Blower Control FK4 Fan Kit (33 & 36 appliances only) FK21 Fan Kit (30 appliances only) RC-SMART -HTL Remote Control RC-BA TT -HTL Battery-operated Remote Control (St anding Pilot) RCT -ML T -HTL [...]

  • Page 23

    12-02 23 34615 Rev G NOVUS B-VENT INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS CKVN Conversion Kit (prop ane to natural gas) CKVP Conversion Kit (natural gas to propane) ROBERTSHA W ST ANDING PILOT CONVERSION KITS INTERMITTENT PILOT CONVERSION KITS DCKN Propane to Natural Gas Conversion Kit (Intermittent Pilot) DCKP Natural Gas to Prop ane Conversion Kit (Intermitt[...]

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    34615 Rev G 24 12-02 NOVUS B-VENT INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS TKN03B/S, TKN33B/S,TKN63B/S T rim Kits TKN05B/S, TKN35B/S, TKN65B/S T rim Kits TKB6 Bay Door T rim Kit QKE1B QKE2B Quick Tile Brass Surround[...]

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    12-02 25 34615 Rev G NOVUS B-VENT INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS O. REPLACEMENT PARTS Replacement parts are available from your distributor/dealer . Visit our W ebsite @www .heatilator .com for a dealer/distributor near you! 6 # m e t I# t r a Pn o i t p i r c s e D. y t Q 1 3 2 1 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 1 2 1 2 2 " 6 3 - e l l i r G r e p p U " 3 3 -[...]

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    34615 Rev G 26 12-02 NOVUS B-VENT INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Homeowner  s Notes Page[...]

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    12-02 27 34615 Rev G NOVUS B-VENT INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Index A Air Kit 22 Installation 9, 10 Operation 19 Appliance Preparation Attaching the Hood 14 Glass & Screen Removal 14, 21 Lava Rock 15 Log Set 15 Rock Wool 15 Upper Grille Removal 14 V ermiculite 15 B Blue Flames 19 BTUs 1 1 Burner and Control Compartment 20 C Certification 4 Chas[...]

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    34615 Rev G 28 12-02 Gas Appliance (Fireplace) Limited Lifetime Warranty HEARTH & HOME TECHNOLOGIES (HHT) extends the following warranty for HEA TILA TOR â gas appliances installed in the United S t ates of America or Canada (the Appliance). Dealers and employees of HHT have no authority to make any warranty or au thorize any remed[...]