Hearth and Home Technologies NBV4236I manual

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    Heatilator • Novus NBV • 4055-188 Rev C • 04/08 1 Owner ’ s Manual Installation and Operation Models: NBV3630, NBV3630I, NBV3933, NBV3933I, NBV4236, NBV4236I, NBV4842, NBV4842I B-V ent Gas Appliance Installation and service of this appliance should be performed by qualified personnel. Hearth & Home T echnologies suggests NFI certi fi e[...]

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    2 Heatilator • Novus NBV • 4055-188 Rev C • 04/08 Read this manual before installing or operating this appliance. Please retain this owner ’ s manual for future reference. Congratulations on selecting a Heatilator gas appliance—an elegant and clean alternative to wood burning appliances. The Heatilator gas appliance you have selected is d[...]

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    Heatilator • Novus NBV • 4055-188 Rev C • 04/08 3 T able of Contents 1 Listing and Code Approvals 4 A. Appliance Certi fi cation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 B. Glass Speci fi cations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 C. BTU Speci fi cations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 [...]

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    4 Heatilator • Novus NBV • 4055-188 Rev C • 04/08 1 1 Listing and Code Appro vals A. Appliance Certi fi cation This product is listed to ANSI standards for “V ented Gas Fireplaces” and “Gas Fired Appliances for Use at High Al- titudes”. This model (natural gas and propane) can be installed in a bedroom (in the United States) which ha[...]

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    Heatilator • Novus NBV • 4055-188 Rev C • 04/08 5 A. Design and Installation Considerations Heatilator B-vent gas appliances are designed to operate with all exhaust gases expelled to the outside of the building, and combustion air pulled from the room. Check building codes prior to installation. • Installation MUST comply with local, regio[...]

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    6 Heatilator • Novus NBV • 4055-188 Rev C • 04/08 B. Negative Pressure Asphyxiation Risk • Negative pressure can cause spillage of combustion fumes and soot. • Fire needs to draft properly for safe operation. W ARNING T o minimize the effects of negative air pressure, the follow- ing must be considered: • Install the outside air kit. In[...]

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    Heatilator • Novus NBV • 4055-188 Rev C • 04/08 7 Inspect appliance and components for damage. Damaged parts may impair safe operation. • Do NOT install damaged components. • Do NOT install incomplete components. • Do NOT install substitute components. Report damaged parts to dealer . W ARNING Hearth & Home T echnologies disclaims a[...]

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    8 Heatilator • Novus NBV • 4055-188 Rev C • 04/08 Note: • Illustrations re fl ect typical installations and are FOR DESIGN PURPOSES ONL Y . • Illustrations/diagrams are not drawn to scale. • Actual installation may vary due to individual design preference. Fire Risk Provide adequate clearance: • Around air openings. • For service a[...]

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    Heatilator • Novus NBV • 4055-188 Rev C • 04/08 9 B. Construct the Appliance Chase A chase is a vertical boxlike structure built to enclose the gas appliance and/or its vent system. V ertical vents that run on the outside of a building may be, but are not required to be, installed inside a chase. Construction of the chase may vary with the ty[...]

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    10 Heatilator • Novus NBV • 4055-188 Rev C • 04/08 C. Clearances Per Manufacturer ’s Specifications C B A 32-1/2 in. (826 mm) to ceiling 0 in. 0 in. T O LEVEL OF ST ANDOFFS 1/2 in. (13 mm) Drywall 0 in. 1/2 in. (13 mm) Combustible Object 36 in. (914 mm) Combustible flooring may be installed next to the front of the appliance. Figure 3.2 Cle[...]

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    Heatilator • Novus NBV • 4055-188 Rev C • 04/08 1 1 Measured from top of hood (in inches) 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 5 5-1/2 6-1/4 7 7-3/4 8-1/2 9-1/4 10 10-3/4 1 1-1/2 12-1/4 13 13-3/4 14-1/2 15-1/4 16 30 in. minimum to ceiling Figure 3.3 Clearances to Mantels or Other Combustibles Above Appliance 1 in. (25 mm) min. to perpendi[...]

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    12 Heatilator • Novus NBV • 4055-188 Rev C • 04/08 A. V ent T ermination Minimum Clearances Fire Risk Explosion Risk • Do not pack air space with insulation or other materials. Maintain vent clearance to combustibles as speci fi ed. W ARNING Failure to keep insulation or other materials away from vent pipe may cause fi re. A Gas T erminat[...]

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    Heatilator • Novus NBV • 4055-188 Rev C • 04/08 13 Fire Risk Explosion Risk Asphyxiation Risk Do NOT connect this gas appliance to a chimney fl ue serving a separate solid-fuel or gas burning appliance. • V ent this appliance directly outside. • Use separate vent system for this appliance. May impair safe operation of this appliance or o[...]

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    14 Heatilator • Novus NBV • 4055-188 Rev C • 04/08 45° Elbow 90° Elbow Offsets exceeding 45° adapt horizontal limitations Maximum horizontal 30 ft (9.14 m) Note: Maximum horizontal distance is 50% of vertical vent height. Fire Risk Explosion Risk Insulation and other combustibles must not infringe on clearances. • AL W A YS maintain spec[...]

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    Heatilator • Novus NBV • 4055-188 Rev C • 04/08 15 A. Pipe Clearances to Combustibles Fire Risk Explosion Risk Maintain vent clearance to combustibles as speci fi ed. • Do not pack air space with insulation or other materials. • National building codes recommend using attic shield to keep loose materials/ insulation from contacting vent.[...]

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    16 Heatilator • Novus NBV • 4055-188 Rev C • 04/08 7 7 Appliance Preparation Sharp Edges • Wear protective gloves and safety glasses during installation. CAUTION Fire Risk Asphyxiation Risk Maintain vent clearance to combustibles as speci fi ed. • Do not pack air space with insulation or other materials. • National building codes recom[...]

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    Heatilator • Novus NBV • 4055-188 Rev C • 04/08 17 B. Gas and Electrical Connections Ensure that gas and electrical connections are installed at this time. Refer to Sections 9 and 10. Do NOT notch into the framing around the appliance spacers. CAUTION Nailing Flanges (both sides) Figure 7.3 Proper Positioning, Leveling and Securing of an Appl[...]

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    18 Heatilator • Novus NBV • 4055-188 Rev C • 04/08 Ta b s A. Assemble V ent Sections This B-V ent appliance requires 5 in. B-vent double-wall pipe. Follow the pipe manufacturer ’s installation guidelines when installing the appliance. This will ensure proper operation and prevent safety hazards. 8 8 Installing V ent Pipe Fire Risk Exhaust F[...]

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    Heatilator • Novus NBV • 4055-188 Rev C • 04/08 19 A. Fuel Conversion Before making gas connections ensure appliance being in- stalled is compatible with the available gas type. Any natural or propane gas conversions necessary to meet the appliance and locality needs must be made by a quali- fi ed technician using Hearth & Home T echnolo[...]

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    20 Heatilator • Novus NBV • 4055-188 Rev C • 04/08 W ARNING Fire Risk Explosion Risk • Gas build-up during line purge may ignite. • Purge should be performed by quali fi ed technician. • Ensure adequate ventilation. • Ensure there are no ignition sources such as sparks or open fl ames. W ARNING CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS Fire Risk Explosio[...]

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    Heatilator • Novus NBV • 4055-188 Rev C • 04/08 21 A. Recommendation for Wire This appliance requires 1 10-120 V AC to be wired to the junc- tion box either for use of optional accessories (standing pilot ignition) or for proper operation of the appliance (Intelli fi re ignition). Open the control access panel to view wiring system and gas v[...]

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    22 Heatilator • Novus NBV • 4055-188 Rev C • 04/08 D. Standing Pilot Ignition System Wiring • This standing pilot ignition system wiring does not require a 1 10 V AC supply to operate. Ignitor Flame Sensor Pilot Assembly GRN ORG BLK ORG Control Box To Junction Box Battery Pack 3V Adaptor BLK BRN RED RED BLK BLU V alve Limit Switch WHT + - +[...]

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    Heatilator • Novus NBV • 4055-188 Rev C • 04/08 23 E. Junction Box Installation If the box is being wired from the OUTSIDE of the appli- ance: • Remove the cover plate located on the outer shell - right side (see Figure 10.3). • Install the supplied Romex™ connector in the cover plate. • Feed the necessary length of wire through the c[...]

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    24 Heatilator • Novus NBV • 4055-188 Rev C • 04/08 Fire Risk Do NOT obstruct air inlet or outlet grilles. Do NOT modify grilles. • Modifying or covering grilles could cause temperature rise and fi re hazard. Finishing materials must not interfere with: • Air fl ow through grilles or louvers. • Operation of louvers or doors. • Access[...]

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    Heatilator • Novus NBV • 4055-188 Rev C • 04/08 25 1 2 12 Appliance Setup A. Remove the Packaging Remove the shrink fi lm, corrugated top cap, bottom cap and column protectors from the appliance. The appliance should look as shown in Figure 12.1. Figure 12.1 Appliance Unwrapped Figure 12.2 Open Access Flap Figure 12.3 Lift up on Screen Figur[...]

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    26 Heatilator • Novus NBV • 4055-188 Rev C • 04/08 Rockwool Lava Rock & V ermiculite Figure 12.5 Placement of Rockwool, Lava Rock and V ermiculite G. Place the Rockwool W ARNING! Risk of Explosion! Follow rockwool placement instructions. DO NOT place rockwool directly over burner ports. Replace rockwool material annually . Improperly plac[...]

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    Heatilator • Novus NBV • 4055-188 Rev C • 04/08 27 L. Install Hood • Locate the four screws just inside the upper section of the appliance. • Slide the hood into position uncer the screw heads. • Tighten the four screws. See Figure 12.9. K. Unpackage the Hood & Floor Cover Remove the hood, fl oor cover and protective cardboard from[...]

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    28 Heatilator • Novus NBV • 4055-188 Rev C • 04/08 Latches (both bottom and top) Glass Assembly Figure 12.1 1 Glass Assembly M. Install Floor Cover Install the fl oor cover as shown in Figure 12.10. N. Fixed Glass Assembly Removing Fixed Glass Assembly W ARNING! Risk of Asphyxiation! Handle fi xed glass as- sembly with care. Inspect the gas[...]

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    Heatilator • Novus NBV • 4055-188 Rev C • 04/08 29 P . Air Shutter Setting Air shutter setting should be adjusted by a quali fi ed installer at the time of installation. • The air shutter is set at the factory for minimum vertical vent run. • Adjust air shutter for longer vertical runs. See Figure 12.14. • Turn the thumbscrew to open a[...]

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    30 Heatilator • Novus NBV • 4055-188 Rev C • 04/08 A. Before Lighting Appliance Before lighting this appliance, determine if it has a stand- ing pilot or Intelli fi re ignition system by opening the control access panel to view wiring system and gas valve. If this appliance has a red or black ignitor button (See Figure 10.1) this appliance h[...]

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    Heatilator • Novus NBV • 4055-188 Rev C • 04/08 31 B. Check Appliance Draft Check draft of appliance to verify proper venting conditions. • Close all windows and doors, turn on all exhaust fans in home. • Appliance is to be completely assembled to normal operating condition. • T urn on appliance and allow to operate for at least 10 minu[...]

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    32 Heatilator • Novus NBV • 4055-188 Rev C • 04/08 C. Lighting the Appliance Intelli fi re Ignition A. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the pilot. Do not try to light the pilot by hand. B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some [...]

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    Heatilator • Novus NBV • 4055-188 Rev C • 04/08 33 Standing Pilot Ignition A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly . B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will se[...]

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    34 Heatilator • Novus NBV • 4055-188 Rev C • 04/08 Note: This applianc e should be run three to four hours on the initial star t-up. T ur n it of f and let it cool c ompletely . Remove and clean the glass. Replace the glas s and run the appliance for an addit ional 1 2 hours. This will help c ure the product s used in the paint and logs. • [...]

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    Heatilator • Novus NBV • 4055-188 Rev C • 04/08 35 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 service person in the diagnosis of a problem and the corrective action to be taken. This tro[...]

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    36 Heatilator • Novus NBV • 4055-188 Rev C • 04/08 Symptom Possible Causes Corrective Actions 4. Frequent pilot outage problem. A. Pilot fl ame may be too high, too low , or blowing (high), causing pilot safety to drop out. Clean and adjust the pilot fl ame for maximum fl ame impingement on thermocouple. Follow lighting instructions carefu[...]

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    Heatilator • Novus NBV • 4055-188 Rev C • 04/08 37 B. Intelli fi re Ignition System Symptom Possible Causes Corrective Actions 1. The ignitor/module makes noise, but no spark. A. Incorrect wiring. V erify “S” wire (white) for sensor and “I” wire (orange) for ignitor are connected to the correct terminals on the module and the pilot a[...]

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    38 Heatilator • Novus NBV • 4055-188 Rev C • 04/08 Although the frequency of appliance servicing and maintenance will depend on use and the type of installation, a quali fi ed service technician should perform an appliance check-up at the beginning of each heating season. Fire Risk Explosion Risk Inspect external vent cap regularly . • Ens[...]

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    Heatilator • Novus NBV • 4055-188 Rev C • 04/08 39 Inspect Maintenance T asks Doors, surrounds and fronts 1. Assess condition of screen and replace as necessary . Recommend addition of screen if one is not present. 2. Inspect for scratches, dents or other damage and repair as necessary . 3. V erify no obstructions to air fl ow through the lo[...]

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    40 Heatilator • Novus NBV • 4055-188 Rev C • 04/08 A. Appliance Dimension Diagram Dimensions are actual appliance dimensions. Use for reference only . For framing dimensions and clearances refer to Sec- tion 3. Figure 16.1 Appliance Dimensions 1 6 16 Reference Materials Model A B C NBV3630/ NBV3630I inches 35 30 8-5/8 mm 889 762 219 NBV3933/ [...]

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    Heatilator • Novus NBV • 4055-188 Rev C • 04/08 41 B. Service Parts List NBV3630 & NBV3630I Service Parts 21 22 23 20 19 5 6 10 16 17 24 15 14 12 13 11 8 7 9 25 18 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 th[...]

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    42 Heatilator • Novus NBV • 4055-188 Rev C • 04/08 NBV3630 & NBV3630I Service Parts 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 9 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 . Stocke[...]

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    Heatilator • Novus NBV • 4055-188 Rev C • 04/08 43 NBV3933 & NBV3933I Service Parts 25 21 22 23 24 20 19 5 8 7 6 10 16 17 9 18 15 14 12 13 11 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 order[...]

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    44 Heatilator • Novus NBV • 4055-188 Rev C • 04/08 NBV3933 & NBV3933I Service Parts 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 9 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 . Stocke[...]

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    Heatilator • Novus NBV • 4055-188 Rev C • 04/08 45 NBV4236 & NBV42363I Service Parts 18 19 20 5 8 7 6 10 16 17 9 21 22 23 24 25 15 14 12 13 11 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 orde[...]

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    46 Heatilator • Novus NBV • 4055-188 Rev C • 04/08 NBV4236 & NBV4236I Service Parts Standing Pilot V alve IPI V alve 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 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 t[...]

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    Heatilator • Novus NBV • 4055-188 Rev C • 04/08 47 NBV4842 & NBV4842I Service Parts 18 19 20 5 8 7 6 10 16 17 9 25 24 23 22 21 15 14 12 13 11 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 order[...]

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    48 Heatilator • Novus NBV • 4055-188 Rev C • 04/08 NBV4842 & NBV4842I Service Parts Standing Pilot V alve IPI V alve 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 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 t[...]

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    Heatilator • Novus NBV • 4055-188 Rev C • 04/08 49 C. Optional Components Model # Description NBV3630 B-vent standing pilot, natural gas, 36” framing width, 30” viewing glass NBV3630I B-vent, Intelli fi re ignition system, natural gas, 36” framing width, 30” viewing glass Optional Accessories (shipped separately) WTB30 T raditional b[...]

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    50 Heatilator • Novus NBV • 4055-188 Rev C • 04/08 Model # Description NBV4236 B-vent standing pilot, natural gas, 42” framing width, 36” viewing glass NBV4236I B-vent, Intelli fi re ignition system, natural gas, 42” framing width, 36” viewing glass Optional Accessories (shipped separately) WTB36 T raditional brick pattern refractory[...]

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    Heatilator • Novus NBV • 4055-188 Rev C • 04/08 51 WTB36 T raditional Brick Refractory WHB36 Herringbone Brick Refractory[...]

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    Heatilator • Novus NBV • 4055-188 Rev C • 04/08 55 Gas Appliance (Fireplace) Limited Lifetime W arranty HEARTH & HOME TECHNOLOGIES INC. (“HHT”) extends the following warranty for HEA TILA TOR ® gas appliances installed in the United States of America or Canada (the "Appliance"). Dealers and employees of HHT have no authorit[...]

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    56 Heatilator • Novus NBV • 4055-188 Rev C • 04/08 E. Contact Information Hearth & Home T echnologies Inc. 1915 W . Saunders Street Mt. Pleasant, Iowa 52641 www .heatilator .com - NOTES - DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL CAUTION • Important operating and maintenance instructions included. • Leave this manual with party responsible for use a[...]