Williams 2686541 Installation Guide
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1. MB WILLIAMS Furnace Company UNVENTED VENT FREE INFRARED GAS HEATER SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL We recommend that our products be installed and serviced by professionals who a MU AT q are certified in the U S by NFI National Fireptace Institute Sasa www nficertified org i 5 H Mep o MODELS 1686511 1686541 1886512 1886542 2686511 2686541 3086512 3086542 AX WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or loss of life Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS e Do not try to light any appliance e Do nottouch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building e Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a quali fied installer service agency or the gas supplier INSTALLER Leave this manual with the appliance CONSUMER Retain this manual for future reference For more information visit www e wfc com TABLE OF CONTENTS S 51 Ge ee ee ern ner Tem ee ee ene 2 SDECHICALONS viccactedoeeci a EN 18 LOCAL COGS sane ceaintesiasceicBicnealisnly teed w2. seses necks eceen esse Us ome e pews p ae en es ns are sirens coen as nme ey de cme add ends meweerccembasses seaute POP TET TTT Te TTTTLive TTiTTiT Tr TTTiti tet Titties s m essre reer err errr r Te Ts 23 PARTS BURNER ASSEMBLY This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater When ordering parts follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 27 of this manual a a a NO PARTNO DESCRIPTION wit 1 120630 02 ODS Pilot LP SEE 120630 03 _ODS Pilot NG ed 098200 03 Control Valve Bracket 1 105051 01 Pilot Tubing eje 1 099218 08 Burner e 1 098508 01 Valve Retainer Nut uE 099056 24 Orifice Plaque A pe 12 099056 25 Orifice Plaque A e 12 7 099056 01 Orifice Plaque B wA 098056 02 Orifice Plaque B B 8 103844 01 Control Valve pepe 9 103352 03 Tubing Valve to Plaque e i 10 103352 04 Tubing Valve to pague ee 11 107660 01 Tube Inlet KEES Mm o1 fh W DY a ee A 24 www e wfc com BURNER ASSEMBLY This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater When ordering parts follow the PARTS instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 27 of this manual KEY NO PART NO 1 120630 02 120630 03 2 _098200 03 3 105050 02 4 099218 09 5 098508 01 6 099056 24 099056 25 7 099056 01 099056 02 8 100747 01 9 107660 03 10 103844 01 11 103352 05 12 103352 04 www e wfc com DESCRIPTION ODS Pilot LP ODS Pi
3. 5 Repeat for other side SU Figure 13 Installing Base Feet actual heater may vary from illustration Mounting Base Feet to Floor 1 Remove front panel see_Removing Front Panel of Heater page 9 2 Position heater with base feet in desired location Mark holes for drilling Remove heater with base 3 For carpeted floors make a small cut with a sharp knife at marked locations prior to drilling If mounting base to a wood floor drill 1 8 diameter hole 3 4 deep Do not use anchors in wood floors If mounting base to a concrete floor drill with 1 4 diameter concrete drill bit 13 8 into floor Insert anchors completely into holes 4 Reposition heater with base feet over holes secure base to floor with wood screws See Figure 13 CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY 4X WARNING This appliance requires a 3 8 NPT National Pipe Thread inlet connection to the pressure regulator A WARNING A qualified service person mustconnectheatertogas supply Follow all local codes AX WARNING Fornaturalgas never connectheater to private non utility gas wells This gas is commonly known as wellhead gas IMPORTANT For natural gas check gas line pressure before connecting heater to gas line Gas line pressure must be no greater than 10 5 W C If gas line pressure is higher heater regulator damage could occur A CAUTION For propane LP gas never connect heater di rectly to the propane LP supply
4. 6 600 18 000 30 000 Btu h gt Pressure Regulator Setting 6 W C Inlet Gas Pressure in of water Maximum 10 5 W C Minimum 7 W C e 16 000 Btu h e Pressure Regulator Setting 8 W C e Inlet Gas Pressure in of water Maximum 14 W C Minimum 11 W C 2686511 e Propane LP Gas Only e 26 000 Btu h e Pressure Regulator Setting 8 W C Inlet Gas Pressure in of water Maximum 14 W C Minimum 11 W C 1686541 e Propane LP Gas Only e 6 000 11 000 16 000 Btu h e Pressure Regulator Setting 8 W C Inlet Gas Pressure in of water Maximum 14 W C Minimum 11 W C 2686541 Propane LP Gas Only e 6 000 16 000 26 000 Btu h Pressure Regulator Setting 8 W C Inlet Gas Pressure in of water Maximum 14 W C Minimum 11 W C For purposes of input adjustment 18 www e wfc com TROUBLESHOOTING Ax WARNING Turn off and unplug heater and let cool before servicing Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater A CAUTION Never use a wire needle or similar object to clean ODS pilot This can damage ODS pilot unit Note All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY When ignitor button is 1 Ignitor electrode positioned 1 Replace pilot assembly pressed in there is no spark wrong at ODS pilot 2 ignitor electrode broken 2 Replace pilot assembly 3 Ignitor electrode
5. Grill Guard Grill Guard Apron Reflector Reflector Cabinet Back Panel i Piezo Ignitor Mounting Bracket Ignitor Cable Heat Sheild Heat Sheild Snap Bushing Base Feet Gas Regulator LP Gas Regulator NG Regulator Bracket Thermostat Gas Valve T stat Valve Mounting Bracket Inlet Tube Upper Baffle Upper Baffle Control Rod Assembly Roll Pin Control Knob sonnel 6865p s 3 4 PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN 2 Hardware Assembly Not a field replaceable part www e wfc com e ie 8547 arep 2 5 8 K 6 a metveseese wan thee s 7 ra bas 30865 es re m anta the Aeeen tee ce Pee eses z aaa A bol 7 wea e ws i oy fhe ta 12 lt are aenssrareroransasessmrarrasiomsnererevmnpreperi meta sys wae sassnerraamaarsparanevrrsrarere srrverrenasean Pony Pree vereet Sette tries arasa br rntavasavsaosopeeessstseremwasosrenemsssnay smvensrsearn ve s maovesssbms arbpote POPeTESTer Terr Terr eee e etree ee praa en ne sae mrarrvrreerasssnrremrensee w ar oes waeneseene Peper er rerr tren Titi rete tirierire ferret rr tr rers arsa amps v te Mew eee ene mie r Presrtrret ters Pertrret rer retirees me teas mssorsssapsnpssonsemssepspsevrsavrpaspmspprepeumussnpisssm n ae wererrerrry Pere erirrrrer str irr ire rari tiie sit weer sive mrtrdinnans ee rete rrar reer tiers
6. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state For information about this warranty contact WILI Company S 250 West Laurel Street Colton California 92324 1 909 825 0993 A ETSE Rev A WwWWwwWw e wfc com 05 10
7. A CAUTION Do not try to ad just heating levels by using the equipment shutoff valve Thermocouple ignitor Electrode Figure 21 Pilot TO SELECT HEATING LEVEL A CAUTION Do not try to ad just heating levels by using the equipment shutoff valve MANUAL CONTROL MODELS AX WARNING When running heater set control knob at LOW MED or HI locked positions Never set control knob between locked positions Poor combus tion and higher levels of carbon monoxide may result Slightly press in control knob and turn coun terclockwise to the LOW MED or HI positions see Figure 22 IMPORTANT Release downward pressure while turning control knob Control knob will lock at the desired position Control Knob 16 000 amp 18 000 Btu Hr 26 000 amp 30 000 Btu Hr OFF OFF Figure 22 Burner Patterns for Manual Control Models THERMOSTAT MODELS Turn thermostat control knob counterclock wise to the desired heating level The main burner should light Set control knob to any heat level between 1 and 5 see Figure 23 Control Knob 16 000 amp 18 000 Btu Hr 26 000 amp 30 000 Btu Hr Figure 23 Burner Patterns a TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE 1 Turn control knob clockwise N to the OFF position 2 Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service Is to be performed 3 Close equipment shutoff valve see Figure 16 page 13 www e wfc com 15
8. controlled power vent Heated air entering the attic will activate the power vent Ventilated Attic To Attic Ventilated Crawi Space Figure 3 Ventilation Air from Outdoors Inlet Air INSTALLATION NOTICE This heater is intended for use as supplemental heat Use this heater along with your primary heating system Do not install this heater as your pri mary heat source If you have a central heating system you may run system s circulating blower while using heater This will help circulate the heat throughoutthe house In the event of a power outage you can use this heater as your primary heat source AX WARNING A qualified ser vice person must install heater Follow all local codes AX WARNING This appliance is equipped for either natural gas or propane LP gas but not both Gas type is indicated on therating plate Field conversion is not permitted CHECK GAS TYPE Use only the correct gas type natural or propane LP for your unit If your gas Supply is not correct do not install heater Call dealer where you bought heater for proper type heater INSTALLATION ITEMS Before installing heater make sure you have the items listed below e for propane LP gas external regulator supplied by installer e piping check local codes e sealant resistant to propane LP gas e equipment shutoff valve e ground joint union e sediment trap e tee joint e pipe wrench e for natural gas te
9. permanently located manufactured mobile home where not prohib ited by local codes Aftermarket Completion of sale not for purpose of resale from the manufacturer A WARNING This productcon tains and or generates chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm IMPORTANT Read this owner s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble operate or service this heater Improper use of this heater can cause serious injury or death from burns fire explosion electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning A DANGER Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu with headaches dizziness or nausea If you have these signs the heater may not be working properly Get fresh air at once Have heater serviced Some people are more af fected by carbon monoxide than others These include pregnant women people with heart or lung disease or anemia those under the influ ence of alcohol and those at high altitudes 2 www e wic com Bs SAFETY Continued Natural and Propane LP Gas Natural and propane LP gases are odorless An odor making agent is added to these gases The odor helps you detect a gas leak However the odor added to the gas can fade Gas may be present even though no odor exists Make certain you read and understand all
10. Plaque B 1 a h r 2 ry 26 www e wfc com ACCESSORIES Purchase these heater accessories from your local dealer If they can not supply these accessories either contact your nearest Parts Central or call Williams Furnace Co at 1 909 825 0993 for information You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual FAN KIT 2286 For all models Provides better heat distri bution Complete installation and operating instructions included Thermostatically controlled blower turns itself on and off as required REPLACEMENT PARTS Note Use only original replacement parts This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty Contact authorized dealers of this product If they can t supply original replacement part s call Wiliams Furnace Co at 1 909 825 0993 TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about installa tion operation or troubleshooting If so contact Williams Furnace Co at 1 909 825 0993 When calling please have your model and serial numbers of your heater ready You can also visit our web site at www e wic com When calling have ready e your name e your address e model and serial numbers of your heater e how heater was malfunctioning e type of gas used propane LP or natural gas e purchase date Usually we will ask you to return the part to the factory SERVICE HINTS When Gas Pressure Is Too L
11. This heater requires an external regulator not supplied Install the external regulator between the heater and propane LP supply For propane LP gas the installer must supply an external regulator The external regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure You must reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11 and 14 W C If you do not reduce incoming gas pres sure heater regulator damage could occur Install the external reguiator with the vent pointing down as shown in Figure 14 Pointing the vent down protects it from freezing rain or sleet A CAUTION Use only new black iron orsteel pipe Internally tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas Check your local codes Use pipe of large enough diameter to allow proper gas vol ume to heater If pipe is too small undue loss of volume will occur Typical inlet Pipe Diameters 16 18 000 Btu hr models 3 8 or greater 26 30 000 Btu hr models 1 2 or greater Installation must include equipment shutoff valve union and plugged 1 8 NPT tap Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up NPT tap must be upstream from heater see Figure 15 page 12 External Regulator with Vent Pointing Down Propane LP Supply Tank Figure 14 Equipment Regulator with Vent Pointing Down www e wfc com 11 INSTALLATION Continued IMPORTANT Install an equipment shutoff valve in an accessible location The equip ment shutoff valve is for turning on o
12. construction methods help reduce heat loss in homes Home owner s weather strip and caulk around windows and doors to keep the cold air out and the warm air in Dur ing heating months home owner s want their homes as airtight as possible While it is good to make your home energy efficient your home needs to breathe Fresh air must enter your home All fuel burning ap pliances need fresh air for proper combustion and ventilation Exhaust fans heaters clothes dryers and fuel burning appliances draw air from the house to operate You must provide adequate fresh air for these appliances This will insure proper venting of vented fuel burning appliances PROVIDING ADEQUATE VENTILATION The following are excerpts from National Fuel Gas Code ANSI 2223 1 NFPA 54 Air for Combustion and Ventilation All spaces in homes fall into one of the three following ventilation classifications 1 Unusually Tight Construction 2 Unconfined Space 3 Confined Space The information on pages 5 through 7 will help you classify your space and provide adequate ventilation AX WARNING This heater shall Unusually Tight Construction The air that leaks around doors and windows may provide enough fresh air for combustion and ventilation However in buildings of un usually tight construction you must provide additional fresh air Unusually tight construction is defined as construction where a walls and ceilings exposed to the out s
13. grills between them www e wiftc com 5 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued DETERMINING FRESH AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space _ Use this work sheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space Space Includes the room in which you will install heater plus any adjoining rooms with doorless passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms 1 Determine the volume of the space length x width x height Length x Width x Height volume of space Example Space size 20 ft 6 1m length x 16 ft 4 88m width x 8 ft 2 44 m ceiling height 2 560 cu ft 72 49 m volume of space if additional ventilation to adjoining room is supplied with grills or openings add the volume of these rooms to the total volume of the space 2 Multiply the space volume by 20 to determine the maximum Btu Hr the space can support volume of space x 20 Maxi mum Btu Hr the space can support Example 2 560 cu ft 72 49 m volume of space x 20 51 200 maximum Btu Hr the space can support 3 Add the Btu Hr of all fuel burning appliances in the space cu ft Vent free heater Btu Hr Gas water heater Btu Hr Gas furnace Btu Hr Vented gas heater Btu Hr Gas heater logs Btu Hr Other gas appliances Btu Hr Total Btu Hr Do not include direct vent gas appliances Direct vent draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to
14. or turn the gas control knob Never use tools If the knob will not push in or turn by hand don t try to repair it call a qualified service tech nician or gas supplier Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion D 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 BE structions INSTRUCTIONS 1 STOP Read the safety information above 2 Make sure equipment shutoff valve is fully open 3 Turn off any electric power to the appli ance if service is to be performed 4 Turn control knob clockwise N to the OFF position 5 Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas Then smell for gas including near the floor If you smell gas STOP Follow B 9 in the safety information column 1 If you don t smell gas go to the next step Thermostat Models Turn control knob counterclockwise to the PILOT position Press in control knob for five 5 seconds Manual Models Press in and turn control knob counterclockwise to the PILOT position Keep control knob pressed in for five 5 seconds With control Knob pressed in push down and release ignitor button This will light pilot The pilot is attached to the front of burner Note You may be running this heater for the first time after hooking up to gas supply If so you ma
15. the outdoors Example Gas water heater 40 000 Btu Hr Vent free heater 20 000 Btu Hr Total 60 000 Btu Hr 4 Compare the maximum Btu Hr the space can support with the actual amount of Btu Hr used Btu Hr maximum can support Btu Hr actual amount used Example 51 200 Btu Hr maximum the space can support 60 000 Btu Hr actual amount of Btu Hr used The space in the example is a confined space because the actual Btu Hr used is more than the maximum Btu Hr the space can support You must provide additional fresh air Your options are as follows A Rework worksheet adding the space of an adjoining room If the extra space provides an unconfined space remove door to adjoining room or add ventilation grills between rooms see Ventilation Air From Inside Building B Vent room directly to the outdoors See Ventilation Air From Outdoors page 7 C Install a lower Btu Hr heater if lower Btu Hr size makes room unconfined if the actual Btu Hr used is less than the maxi mum Btu Hr the space can support the space is an unconfined space You will need no additional fresh air ventilation AAWARNING Ifthe area inwhich the heater may be operated does not meetthe required volume for indoorcombustion air combus tion and ventilation air shall be provided by one of the methods described in the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 the International Fuel Gas Code or applicable local codes VENTILATION A
16. Clip is provided in hard ware package 2 Snap clip into upper mounting hole as shown in Figure 5 Mounting hole is located on lower left edge on back of heater Make sure ther mostat sensing bulb is pointing up Thermostat sensing Bulb Clip Figure 5 Attaching Thermostat Sensing Bulb www e wfc com INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING HEATER TO WALL Mounting Bracket Locate mounting bracket in heater carton Re move mounting bracket from heater carton Figure 6 Mounting Bracket Removing Front Panel Of Heater 1 Remove the four painted screws two on each side of front panel 2 Pull bottom of front panel forward then out 3 Remove any remaining packaging materials Front Panel Figure 7 Removing Front Panel of Heater actual heater may vary from Illustration Miethods For Attaching Mounting Bracket To Wall Only use last hole on each end of mounting bracket to attach bracket to wall These two holes are 14 35 6 cm apart from their cen ters Attach mounting bracket to wall in one of two ways 1 Attaching to wall stud 2 Attaching to wall anchor Attaching to Wall Stud This method pro vides the strongest hold Insert mounting screws through mounting bracket and into wall studs Attaching to Wall Anchor This method al lows you to attach mounting bracket to hollow walls wall areas between studs or to solid walls concrete or masonry Decide which method better suits your need
17. HEATERS Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 26 shows a correct pilot flame pattern Figure 27 shows an incorrect pilot flame pat tern The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple This will cause the thermocouple to cool When the thermocouple cools the heater will shut down If pilot flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 27 turn heater off see To Turn Off Gas to Ap pliance page 15 e see Troubleshooting page 18 Note The pilot flame on natural gas units will have a slight curve but flame should be blue and have no yellow or orange color Blue Flame Pilot Burner Figure 26 Correct Pilot Flame Pattern Yellow Flame Thermocouple POL SurNEr Figure 27 Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern BURNER FLAME PATTERN Figure 28 shows a correct burner flame pat tern Figure 29 shows an incorrect burner flame pattern if burner flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 29 turn heater off see To Turn Off Gas to Ap pliance page 15 e see Troubleshooting page 18 Ie Figure 28 Correct Burner Flame Pattern EA pl ANE TAT AAAI ANNA Figure 29 Incorrect Burner Flame Pattern SS T CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE AX WARNING Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning A CAUTION You must keep control areas burner and circu lating air passageways of heater clean Inspect these ar
18. IR Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space you must provide two permanent openings one within 12 30 5 cm of the ceiling and one within 12 30 5 cm of the floor on the wall connecting the two Spaces see options 1 and 2 Figure 2 page 7 You can also remove door into adjoining room see option 3 Figure 2 page 7 Follow the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI 2223 1 NFPA 54 Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts 6 www e wfc com AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued Ventilation Grils Into Adjoining Room Ventilation Option 2 i f Grills into Adjoining Room Option 1 Or Remove Door into Adjoining Room Option 3 Figure 2 Ventilation Air from Inside Building Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts You must provide two permanent openings one within 12 30 5 cm of the ceil ing and one within 12 30 5 cm of the floor Connect these items directly to the outdoors or spaces open to the outdoors These spaces include attics and crawl spaces Follow the Na tional Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts IMPORTANT Do not provide openings for inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a thermostat
19. LLIAMS Furnace Company UNVENTED VENT FREE INFRARED GAS HEATER SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL We recommend that our products be installed and serviced by professionals who HiHi iiil are certified in the U S by NFI MI National Fireplace Institute Me me CERTIFIED www nficertified org MODELS 1686511 1686541 1886512 1886542 2686511 2686541 3086512 3086542 AX WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or loss of life Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS e Do not try to light any appliance e Donottouch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building e Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions e If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a quali fied installer service agency or the gas supplier INSTALLER Leave this manual with the appliance CONSUMER Retain this manual for future reference For more information visit www e wfc com INSTALLATION Continued 3 Align holes in base foot with mounting holes on bottom of cabinet see Figure 13 4 Secure base foot to heater using sheet metal screws
20. OPERATION Continued THERMOSTAT CONTROL OPERATION The thermostatic control used on these models differs from standard thermostats Standard thermostats simply turn on and off the burner The thermostat used on this heater senses the room temperature At times the room may exceed the set temperature If so the burner will shut off The burner will cycle back on when room temperature drops below the set temperature The control knob can be set to any comfort level between 1 and 5 All plaques will turn off and on Note The thermostat sensing bulb mea sures the temperature of air near the heater cabinet This may not always agree with room temperature depending on housing construction installation location room size open air temperatures etc Frequent use of your heater will let you determine your own comfort levels a MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE 1 Remove front panel see Figure 7 page 9 2 Follow steps 1 through 5 under Lighting Instructions page 14 3 With control knob pressed in strike match Hold match to pilot until pilot lights 4 Keep control knob pressed in for 30 sec onds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob Now follow step 9 under Lighting Instructions page 14 5 Replace front panei E ono OPERATION AX WARNING Blower acces sory must be grounded Blower comes with a three prong grounding plug as shown in Figure 24 The plug is your protection against electrica
21. This keeps them from going into heater controls If sediment trap is not installed or is installed wrong heater may not run properly IMPORTANT Hold the pressure regulator with wrench when connecting it to gas piping and or fittings Do not over tighten pipe con nection to regulator The regulator body could be damaged CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS Ax WARNING Testall gas piping and connections internal and external to unit for leaks after installing or servicing Correct all leaks at once A WARNING Never use an open flame to check for a leak Apply anoncorrosive leak detec tion fluid to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once A CAUTION For propane LP units make sure external regula tor has been installed between propane LP supply and heater See guidelines under Connecting to Gas Supply page 11 PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEM Test Pressures In Excess Of 1 2 PSIG 3 5 kPa 1 Disconnect appliance with its appliance main gas valve control valve and equip ment shutoff valve from gas supply piping Pressures in excess of 1 2 psig will dam age heater regulator 12 www e wfc com INSTALLATION Continued 2 Cap off open end of gas pipe where equip ment shutoff valve was connected 3 Pressurize supply piping system by either opening propane LP supply tank valve for propane LP gas or opening main gas valve located on or near gas met
22. alve and burner remove foreign matter 2 Gas leak See Warning 2 Locate and correct all leaks statement at top of page see Checking Gas Connec tions page 12 Heater produces a whistling 1 Air in gas line 1 Operate burner until air is noise when burner is lit removed from line Have gas line checked by local natural or propane LP gas company 2 Air passageways on heater 2 Observe minimum installa blocked tion clearances see Figure 4 page 8 3 Dirty or partially clogged 3 Clean burner see Cleaning burner orifice and Maintenance page 17 or replace burner orifice www e wfc com 21 PARTS CABINET BODY MODELS 1686511 1686541 1886512 1886542 2686511 2686541 3086512 3086542 See Pages 24 and 25 may vary from Replacement grill shown Actual part may vary from illustration 22 WWW e wic com PARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater When ordering parts follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 24 of this manual KEY NO 2 tx 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 SESE ae 100642 03 10 PART NO 107673 01 107676 01 103476 01 103476 02 104103 07 104103 09 097159 04 099066 02 098271 03 107896 01 107896 02 111421 01 107889 01 099415 18 099415 19 104819 02 098522 24 102394 02 103256 02 118721 03 118721 04 098462 01 098325 01 098354 03 DESCRIPTION Front Panel Front Panel
23. ce 6 Light heater see Operation page 14 Check all other internal joints for leaks 7 Turn off heater see Jo Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 15 8 Replace front panel Thermostat Gas Valve ee Gas iii Meter em A 1 Equipment Shutoff Valve Figure 17 Checking Gas Joints for Natural Gas actual heater may vary from illustration Thermostat Gas Valve Propane LP Supply Tank Pee oe Equipment a Shutoff ce eee Vaive Figure 18 Checking Gas Joints for Propane LP Gas actual heater may vary from illustration www e wic com 13 OPERATION FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING A WARNING If you do not fol low these instructions exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage per sonal injury or loss of life 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 settle on the floor WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance e Do not touch any electric switch do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department C Use only your hand to push in
24. eas of heater before each use Have heater inspected yearly by a qualified service person Heater may need more frequent clean ing due to excessive lint from carpeting bedding material pet hair etc A WARNING Failure to keep the primary air opening s of the burner s clean may resultin sooting and property damage ODS PILOT AND BURNER Use a vacuum cleaner pressurized air or small soft bristled brush to clean BURNER PILOT AIR INLET The primary air inlet holes allow the proper amount of air to mix with the gas This provides a clean burning flame Keep these holes clear of dust dirt and lint Clean these air inlet holes prior to each heating season Blocked air holes will create soot We recommend that you clean the unit every three months during operation and have heater inspected yearly by a qualified service person www e wfc com 17 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Continued We also recommend that you keep the burner tube and pilot assembly clean and free of dust and dirt To clean these parts we recommend using compressed air no greater than 30 PSI Your local computer store hardware store or home center may carry compressed air in a can If using compressed air in a can please follow the directions on the can If you don t follow directions on the can you could dam age the pilot assembly 1 Shut off unit including pilot Allow unit to cool for at least thirty minutes 2 Inspect burner pilot and pri
25. er for natural gas or using compressed air 4 Check alljoints of gas supply piping system Apply a commercial leak detection solution to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak 5 Correct all leaks at once 6 Reconnect heater and equipment shutoff valve to gas supply Check reconnected fittings for leaks Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1 2 PSIG 3 5 kPa 1 Close equipment shutoff valve see Fig ure 16 2 Pressurize supply piping system by either opening propane LP supply tank valve for propane LP gas or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas or using compressed air 3 Check all joints from gas meter for natural gas see Figure 17 or propane LP supply to equipment shutoff valve see Figure 18 Apply a noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak 4 Correct all leaks at once PRESSURE TESTING HEATER GAS CONNECTIONS 1 Open equipment shutoff valve see Figure 16 Equipment Shutoff Valve Open Closed Figure 16 Equipment Shutoff Valve 2 For natural gas open main gas valve jo cated on or near gas meter For propane LP gas open propane LP supply tank valve 3 Make sure contro knob of heater is in the OFF position 4 Check all joints from equipment shutoff valve to thermostat gas valve see Figure 17 or 18 Apply a noncorrosive leak de tection fluid to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak 5 Correct all leaks at on
26. hod For attaching mounting bracket to hollow 4 walls wall areas between studs or solid walls concrete or masonry 1 Drill holes at marked locations using 5 16 drill bit For solid walls concrete or masonry drill at least 1 2 5 cm deep 2 Fold wall anchor as shown in Figure 9 3 Insert wall anchor wings first into hole Tap anchor flush to wall 4 For thin walls 1 2 1 3 cm or less insert red key into wall anchor Push red key to pop open anchor wings IMPORTANT Do not hammer key For thick walls over 1 2 1 3 cm thick or solid walls do not pop open wings 5 Place mounting bracket onto wall Line up last hole on each end of bracket with wail anchors 6 Insert mounting screws through bracket and into wall anchors 7 Tighten screws until mounting bracket is firmly fastened to wall Figure 9 Folding Figure 10 Popping Anchor Open Anchor Wings for Thin Walls Placing Heater On Mounting Bracket 1 Locate two horizontal slots on back panel of heater 2 Place heater onto mounting bracket Slide horizontal slots onto stand out tabs on mounting bracket Horizontal Slots Mounting Bracket attached to wall Figure 11 Mounting Heater onto Mounting Bracket installing Bottom Mounting Screws 1 Locate two bottom mounting holes These holes are near bottom on back panel of heater see Figure 12 2 Mark screw locations on wall 3 Remove heater from mounting bracket lf in
27. hts but flame 1 Control knob not fully 1 Press in control knob fully goes out when control knob is released 2 pressed in REMEDY Control knob not pressedin 2 After ODS pilot lights keep long enough Equipment shutoff valve not 3 fully open thermocouple which al lows thermocouple to cool causing pilot flame to go out This problem could be caused by one or both of the following A Low gas pressure B Dirty or partially clogged ODS pilot control knob pressed in 30 seconds Fully open equipment shut off valve Pilot flame not touching 4 A Contact local natural or propane LP gas company B Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 18 or replace ODS pilot assembly 5 Thermocouple connection 5 Hand tighten until snug loose at control valve then tighten 1 4 turn more 6 Thermocouple damaged 6 Replace pilot assembly 7 Control valve damaged 7 Replace control valve Burner does not light after 1 ODS pilot is lit Burner orifice clogged 1 Clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance page 18 or replace burner orifice 2 Inlet gas pressure is too 2 Contact local natural or low propane LP gas company Delayed ignition of burner 2 low Burner orifice clogged 1 Manifold pressure is too 1 Contact local natural or propane LP gas company 2 Clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance page 18 or replace burner orifice Burner backfiring d
28. ide atmosphere have a continuous water vapor retarder with a rating of one perm 6x10 kg per pa sec m or less with openings gasketed or sealed and b weather stripping has been added on openable windows and doors and c caulking or sealants are applied to areas such as joints around window and door frames between soleplates and floors between wall ceiling joints between wall panels at penetrations for plumbing electrical and gas lines and at other openings If your home meets all of the three criteria above you must provide additional fresh air see Ventilation Air From Outdoors page 7 If your home does not meet all of the three criteria above proceed to Determining Fresh Air Flow For Heater Location Confined Space and Unconfined Space The National Fuel Gas Code ANS 2223 1 NFPA 54 defines a confined space as a space whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1 000 Btu per hour 4 8 m per kw of the ag gregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space and an unconfined space as a Space whose volume is not less than 50 cubic feet per 1 000 Btu per hour 4 8 m per kw of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space Rooms connecting directly with the space in which the appli ances are installed through openings not furnished with doors are considered a part of the unconfined space Adjoining rooms are connecting only if there are doorless passageways or ventilation
29. l shock Plug it into a standard three hole grounded outlet If cord needs replacing use onlya cord with a three prong ground ing plug AX CAUTION Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls Wiring errors can cause improper and danger ous Operation A CAUTION Donotplug power cord into electrical outlet until installation is complete Extension Cord Use extension cord if needed The cord must have a three prong grounding plug and a three hole receptacle Make sure cord is in good shape It must be heavy enough to carry the current needed An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage This will result in loss of power and overheating Use a No 16 AWG cord for lengths less than 50 feet AX CAUTION Verify proper op eration after servicing Operating Blower The blower is connected to a thermostat When unit heats up the blower will operate A few minutes after unit cycles off or is turned off blower will shut off Blower will cycle on and off in this manner Note If you have a heater with a thermostat the heater and blower will not turn off and on at exactly the same time Blower cycle times will vary with heat setting selected Grounded Outlet Figure 24 Grounding Plug Thermostat Sensor Switch 110 115 V A C Black Black Ss Green SS Figure 25 Wiring Diagram for Blower Accessory 16 www e wfc com INSPECTING
30. laestcanesad alan A Troubleshooting criei ea N 19 Product Identification iis ensaecsadels actieeen sui tedece PRI renee NEE TO nee eee Ee 22 WII DOCKIN GO iach ta eet eee a a ee 4 ACCESSOTIES ce cccccccccccecccccccecececceseeccccececececcececee 27 Product Feature Se ccrann E 4 Replacement Parts 0 00 ccccssceeecsscseseesecsecees 27 Air For Combustion and Ventilation 00 0 0 S Service Publications c ccc ceesereseeeeeeeees 27 Malaloi nie otto on E T y OOemiee HNS an 27 DEFOE Nona ea 14 Technical Service 27 WISDEGCUNG Heale srota linnen I Waran toast Goss ees Back Cover Cleaning and Maintenance 17 SAFETY WARNING Improper installation adjustment alteration service ormain tenance can cause injury or property damage Refer to this manual for correct installation and operation al procedures For assis tance or additional infor mation consult a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier WARNING This is an unvented gas fired heat er It uses air oxygen from the room in which it is installed Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided Refer to Air for Combustion and Ven tilation section on page 5 of this manual This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate This appliance ts not convertible for use with other gases This appliance may be in stalled in an aftermarket
31. lot NG Control Valve Bracket Pilot Tubing Burner Valve Retainer Nut Orifice Plaque A or C Orifice Plaque A or C Orifice Plaque B Orifice Plaque B Control Valve Inlet Tube Tubing Valve to Plaque Tubing Valve to Plaque Tubing Valve to Plaque gt Aaa enone nearnenenes Pray oa wane Seats te aa e a eee Me hay eae na ee penne een tonne tans tog Pres a Thea Stan the s as Snag A AQ AQ A d m 3 O lt 25 in PARTS BURNER ASSEMBLY This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater When ordering parts follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 27 of this manual KEY NO PARTNO DESCRIPTION 1 120630 02 ODS Pilot LP 120630 03 ODS Pilot NG 2 099387 11 Pilot Tubing 3 3 104818 03 Outlet Tubing peje Valve to Burner 4 099218 08 Burner CoR 5 099056 24 Orifice PlaqueA 1 2 099056 25 Orifice PlaqueA 1 2 6 099056 01 Orifice PlaqueB i 1 099056 02 Orifice PlaqueB 1 Taggar e 3 te lt e e y a eR OD KEY ig NO PARTNO DESCRIPTION I 120630 02 ODS Pilot LP GE 120630 03 ODS Pilot NG ES 099387 3 Pilot Tubing KEES 104818 04 Outlet Tubing KEES Valve to Burner gt s 099218 08 Burner e1 099056 24 Orifice PlaqueAorC 1 2 099056 25 Orifice PlaqueAorC 1 2 099056 01 Orifice PlaqueB 1 099056 02 Orifice
32. m carton 2 Remove all protective packaging applied to heater for shipment 3 Check heater for any shipping damage If heater is damaged call Williams Furnace Co at 1 909 825 0993 for replacement parts before returning to dealer PRODUCT FEATURES SAFETY DEVICE This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Deple tion Sensing ODS safety shutoff system The ODS pilot is a required feature for vent free room heaters The ODS pilot shuts off the heater if there is not enough fresh air IGNITION SYSTEM Some models are equipped with a piezo ignitor that requires no matches batteries or other sources to light heater Other heaters are equipped with an electronic ignitor to light heater fuel supply THERMOSTATIC HEAT CONTROL Thermostat Models Only Thermostat models have a thermostat sens ing bulb and a control valve This results in the greatest heater comfort This can also result in lower gas bills www e wic com AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION notbe installed ina room orspace unless the required volume ofin door combustion air is provided by the method described in the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI 2223 1 NFPA 54 the International Fuel Gas Code or applicable lo cal codes Read the following in structions to insure proper fresh airfor this and other fuel burning appliances in your home Today s homes are built more energy efficient than ever New materials increased insulation and new
33. mary air inlet holes on orifice holder for dust and dirt see Figure 30 3 Blow air through the ports slots and holes in the burner 4 Never insert objects into the pilot tube 5 Blow air into the primary air holes on the orifice holder Clean pilot assembly also A yellow tip on the pilot flame indicates dust and dirt in the pilot assembly There is a small pilot air inlet hole about 2 from where the pilot flame comes out of the pilot assembly see Figure 30 With the unit off lightly blow air through the air inlet hole You may blow through a drinking straw if compressed air is not available Pilot Assembly Pilot Air Inlet Hole Figure 30 Pilot Inlet Air Hole CABINET Air Passageways Use pressurized air to clean Exterior Use a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap and water mixture Wipe the cabinet to re move dust SPECIFICATIONS 1886512 1686511 Natural Gas Only e Propane LP Gas Only e 18 000 Btu h e Pressure Regulator Setting 6 W C Inlet Gas Pressure in of water Maximum 10 5 W C Minimum 7 W C 3086512 Natural Gas Only e 30 000 Btu h Pressure Regulator Setting 6 W C Inlet Gas Pressure in of water Maximum 10 5 W C Minimum 7 W C 1886542 e Natural Gas Only e 6 600 12 000 18 000 Btu h Pressure Regulator Setting 6 W C e Inlet Gas Pressure in of water Maximum 10 5 W C Minimum 7 W C 3086542 e Natural Gas Only
34. nce with all local codes and instructions furnished with this product This warranty covers the cost of part s required to restore this product to proper operating condition Warranty parts must be obtained through authorized dealers of this product and or Williams Fumace Co who will provide original factory replacement parts Failure to use original factory replacement parts voids this warranty Travel handling transportation diagnostic material labor and incidental costs associated with warranty repairs unless expressly covered by this warranty are not reimbursable under this warranty and are the responsibility of the owner Excluded from this warranty are products or parts that fail or become damaged due to misuse accidents improper installation lack of proper maintenance tampering or alteration s This is Williams Furnace Co s exclusive warranty and to the full extent allowed by law this express warranty excludes any and all other warranties express or implied written or verbal and limits the duration of any and all implied war ranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose to one year Williams Furnace Co makes no other warranties regarding this product Williams Furnace Co s liability is limited to the purchase price of the product and Williams Furnace Co shall not be liable for any other damages whatsoever under any circumstances including indirect incidental or consequential damages
35. not con 3 Reconnect ignitor cable nected to ignitor cable 4 Ignitor cable pinched or 4 Free ignitor cable if pinched wet by any metal or tubing Keep ignitor cable dry 5 Broken ignitor cable 5 Replace ignitor cable 6 Bad ignitor 6 Replace ignitor 7 Piezo ignitor nut ifequipped 7 Tighten nut holding piezo is loose ignitor Nut is located inside heater cabinet at top When ignitor buttonis pressed 1 Gas supply turned off or 1 Turn on gas supply or open in thereisasparkatODS Pilot equipment shutoff valve equipment shutoff valve but no ignition closed 2 Control knob is not in pilot 2 Turn control knob to pilot position position 3 Control knob not fully 3 Turn to PILOT IGN posi pressed in while pressing tion Fully press in control ignitor button knob while pressing ignitor button 4 Air in gas lines when in 4 Continue holding down stalled control knob Repeat ignit ing operation until air is removed 5 Depleted gas supply pro 5 Contact local propane LP pane LP gas gas company 6 ODS pilot is clogged 6 Clean ODS pilot see Clean ing and Maintenance page 16 or replace ODS pilot assembly 7 Gas regulator setting is not 7 Replace gas regulator correct i ee Moisture condensation no 1 Not enough combustion 1 Refer to Air for Combustion ticed on windows ventilation air and Ventilation requirements page 5 www e wfc com 19 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE ODS pilot lig
36. ow pilot will not stay lit e burners will have delayed ignition e heater will not produce specified heat e propane LP gas supply may be low You may feel your gas pressure is too low If so contact your local natural or propane LP gas supplier www e wfc com 24 WARRANTY a i a a KEEP THIS WARRANTY Model located on product or identification tag Serial No located on product or identification tag Date Purchased Keep receipt for warranty verification Williams Furnace Co Limited Warranties New Products Standard Warranty Williams Furnace Co warrants this new product and any parts thereof to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of first purchase from an authorized dealer pro vided the product has been installed maintained and operated in accordance with Williams Furnace Co warnings and instructions For products purchased for commercial industrial or rental usage this warranty is limited to 90 days from the date of first purchase Terms Common to All Warranties The following terms apply to all of the above warranties Always specify model number and serial number when contacting the manufacturer To make a claim under this warranty the bill of sale or other proof of purchase must be presented This warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser when purchased from an authorized dealer and only when installed by a qualified installer in accorda
37. pliance e do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas sup plier s instructions if you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department 5 Manual Control Models Always run heater with plaque control knob at the 1 2 3 or 4 locked positions Never set con trol knob between locked positions Poor combustion and higher levels of carbon monoxide may result 6 This heater needs fresh outside air ventila tion to run properly This heater has an Oxy gen Depletion Sensing ODS safety shutoff system The ODS shuts down the heater if not enough fresh air is available See Air for Combustion and Ventilation page 5 7 Keep all air openings in front and bottom of heater clear and free of debris This will Insure enough air for proper combustion 8 If heater shuts off do not relight until you provide fresh outside air If heater keeps shutting off have it serviced 9 Do not run heater e where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored e under dusty conditions 10 Do not use heater if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the room heater and to replace any part of the control system and any gas contro which has been under water SAFETY Continued 11 Turn off and unplug heater and let cool before servicing Only a qualified service person should
38. r shutting off the gas to the appliance Check your building codes for an special requirements for locating equipment shutoff valve to heater Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male NPT threads This will prevent excess sealant from going into pipe Excess sealant in pipe could result in clogged heater valves Pressure _ Regulator lt n mA Pek 3 8 NPT Regulator p Pipe Bracket Nipple Heater Ground Cabinet Joint lt L Union Tee Joint a Equipment Reducer S Shutoff _ Bushing to 72 Valve O Ba O L 1 8 NPT ri ie Gas 1 8 NPT Bike From Gas O Plug Tap Min Meter 7 W C 7 to 10 5 W C j Tee Pipe Cap Pressure Joint Nipple Fropane bP From External Sediment Trap Regulator 11 W C to 14 W C Pressure Refer to connector s instructions Aa CE Flexline vad A l C ta S hee Otro Lp 3 8 NPT 1 2 panna Flare 90 Elbow Soei Connection Using Flexline Figure 15 Gas Connection An equipment shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection Purchase the optional equipment shutoff valve from your dealer AX WARNING Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant to liquid petroleum LP gas Install sediment trap in supply line as shown in Figure 15 Locate sediment trap where it is within reach for cleaning Locate sediment trap where trapped matter is not likely to freeze A sediment trap traps moisture and contaminants
39. rents move heat to wall sur faces next to heater Installing heater next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating heater where impurities such as but not limited to tobacco smoke aromatic candles cleaning fluids oil or kerosene lamps etc in the air exist may discolor walls or cause odors IMPORTANT Vent free heaters add moisture to the air Although this is beneficial installing heater in rooms without enough ventilation air may cause mildew to form from too much moisture See Airfor Combustion and Ventila tion page 5 lf high humidity is experienced a dehumidifier may be used to help lower the water vapor content in the air For convenience and efficiency install heater e where there is easy access for operation inspection and service e in coldest part of room If not included with your heater an optional fan kit is available from your dealer See Acces sories page 27 If planning to use fan locate heater near an electrical outlet see page 16 CEILING 10 25 4 cm 36 91 5 cm Minimum eee na N Right Side Minimum To Top Surface Of Carpeting 2 5 1 em Tile Or Other 36 S Combustible 91 5 cm FLOOR Material Figure 4 Mounting Clearances As Viewed From Front of Heater THERMOSTAT SENSING BULB Thermostat Models Only The thermostat sensing bulb has been placed below the heater 1 Place clip on thermostat sensing bulb as shown in Figure 5
40. s Either method will provide a secure hold for the mounting bracket MARKING SCREW LOCATIONS 1 Tape mounting bracket to wall where heater will be located Make sure mount ing bracket is level AX WARNING Maintain minimum clearances shown in Figure 8 If youcan provide greater clearanc es from floor and joining wall 2 Mark screw locations on wall see Figure 8 Note Only mark last hole on each end of mounting bracket Insert mounting screws through these holes only 3 Remove tape and mounting bracket from wall Only Insert Mounting be Screws Through Last 19 Hole On Each End Min Bao ag War ot Floor 3 Plaque Heater Only Insert Mounting Screws Through Last Hole On Each End wi 49 34 BRaimanga War Floor 5 Plaque Heaters Figure 8 Mounting bracket Clearances Attaching Mounting Bracket To Wall Note Wall anchors mounting screws and spacers are in hardware package The hard ware package is provided with heater Attaching To Wall Stud Method For attaching mounting bracket to wall studs 1 Drill holes at marked locations using 9 64 drill bit 2 Place mounting bracket onto wall Line up last hole on each end of bracket with holes drilled in wall 3 Insert mounting screws through bracket and into wall studs 4 Tighten screws until mounting bracket is firmly fastened to wail studs www e wfc com 9 INSTALLATION Continued Attaching To Wall Anchor Met
41. service and repair heater 12 Operating heater above elevations of 4 500 feet 1 371 m could cause pilot outage 13 To prevent performance problems do not use propane LP fuel tank of less than 100 lbs 45 kg capacity 14 Before using furniture polish wax carpet cleaner or similar products turn heater off If heated the vapors from these products may create a white powder residue within burner box or on adjacent walls or furni ture 15 Provide adequate clearances around air openings LOCAL CODES Install and use heater with care Follow all local codes In the absence of local codes use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANS 2223 NFPA 54 Available from American National Standards Institute Inc 1430 Broadway New York NY 10018 National Fire Protection Association Inc Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Control Knob Ignitor Button Heater Cabinet Figure 1 Vent Free Gas Heater actual heater may vary from illustration State of Massachusetts The installa tion must be made by a licensed plumber or gas fitter in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts sellers of unvented propane or natural gas fired supplemental room heaters shall provide to each purchaser a copy of 527 CMR 30 upon sale of the unit Vent free gas products are prohibited for bedroom and bathroom installation in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts UNPACKING 1 Remove heater fro
42. st gauge connection e hardware packet included wall anchor 4 095112 02 red key 1 095116 01 pan head screw black 4 097403 02 nylon spacer 2 099064 02 clip 1 099123 01 Phillips head screw silver 4 100159 02 An equipment shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge con nection The optional equipment shutoff valve can be purchased from your dealer www e wfc com T INSTALLATION Continued LOCATING HEATER This heater is designed to be mounted on a wall A WARNING Maintain the minimum clearances shown in Figure 4 If you can provide greater clearances from floor ceiling and joining wall You can locate heater on floor away from a wall An optional floor mounting stand is needed Purchase the floor mounting stand from your dealer See Accessories page 27 if stand is not included with your heater AX WARNING Never install the heater ein a bedroom or bathroom ein a recreational vehicle ewhere curtains furniture cloth ing or other flammable objects are less than 36 91 5 cm from the front top or sides of the heater as a fireplace insert e in high traffic areas e in windy or drafty areas CAUTION If you install the heater in a home garage e heater pilot and burner must be atleast 18 45 7 cm above floor e locate heater where moving vehicle will not hit it A CAUTION This heater cre ates warm air currents These cur
43. stalling bottom mounting screws into hollow or solid wall install wall anchors Follow steps 1 through 4 under Attaching To Wall Anchor Method If installing bottom mounting screw into wall stud drill holes at marked locations using 9 64 drill bit 5 Replace heater onto mounting bracket 6 Place spacers between bottom mounting holes and wall anchor or drilled hole 7 Hold spacer in place with one hand With other hand insert mounting screw through bottom mounting hole and spacer Place tip of screw in opening of wall anchor or drilled hole 8 Tighten both screws until heater is firmly secured to wall Do not over tighten Note Do not replace front panel at this time Replace front panel after making gas connections and checking for leaks see page 11 SS SSS lh bed ul Front View Heater Wall Spacer Side View Figure 12 Installing Bottom Mounting Screws MOUNTING HEATER TO FLOOR WITH OPTIONAL FLOOR KIT Mounting Base Feet to Heater Note A 90 elbow is required for mounting this unit and must be installed BEFORE base feet to provide proper clearance see Figure 15 page 12 1 Lay heater cabinet on its back on a table with the heater bottom overhanging table edge Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male NPT threads of elbow Hold pressure regulator with a wrench when connecting elbow Do not overtighten elbow to regulator Regulator body could be damaged 10 www e wfc com A WI
44. te smoke cements and glues new carpet or textiles etc create fumes These fumes may mix with combustion air and create odors OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY White powder residue forming 1 When heated vapors from 1 Turn heater off when using within burner box or on adja furniture polish wax carpet furniture polish wax carpet cent walls or furniture cleaner etc may turn into cleaners or similar products white powder residue Heater shuts off in use ODS 1 Not enough fresh air is 1 Open window and or door for operates available ventilation 2 Low line pressure 2 Contact local natural or pro pane LP gas company 3 ODS pilot is partially clogged 3 Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 17 Heater produces unwanted 1 Heater burning vapors from 1 Ventilate room Stop using odors paint hair spray glues etc See odor causing products while IMPORTANT statement above heater is running 2 Low fuel supply propane 2 Refill supply tank LP gas only 3 Gas leak See Warning 3 Locate and correct all leaks statement at top of page see Checking Gas Connec tions page 12 Gas odor even when control 1 Gas leak See Warning 1 Locate and correct all leaks knob is in OFF position statement at top of page see Checking Gas Connec tions page 12 2 Control valve defective 2 Replace control valve Gas odor during combustion 1 Foreign matter between 1 Take apart gas tubing and contro v
45. uring com 1 Burner orifice is clogged or 1 Clean burner see Cleaning bustion 2 3 damaged Damaged burner Gas regulator defective and Maintenance page 18 or replace burner orifice 2 Replace damaged burner 3 Replace gas regulator Burner plaque s does not 1 glow Plaque damaged low 1 Replace burner 2 Inlet gas pressure is too 2 Contact local natural or pro pane LP gas company 3 Control knob set between 3 Turn control knob until it locked positions locks at desired setting Slight smoke or odor during 1 Residues from manufactur 1 Problem will stop after a few initial operation ing processes hours of operation Heater produces a clicking 1 Metal expanding while 1 This is normal with most heat ticking noise just after burner is lit or shut off 20 heating or contracting while cooling www e wfc com ers If noise is excessive con tact qualified service person TROUBLESHOOTING Continued AX WARNING If you smell gas e Shut off gas supply e Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Fol low the gas supplier s instructions e If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department IMPORTANT Operating heater where impurities in air exist may create odors Cleaning sup plies paint paint remover cigaret
46. warnings Keep this manual for reference It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this heater A WARNING Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous A WARNING Do not use a blower insert heat exchanger insertor otheraccessory notap proved for use with this heater Due to high temperatures the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or near the appliance Never place any objects on the heater Surface of heater becomes very hot when running heater Keep children and adults away from hot surface to avoid burns or clothing ignition Heater will remain hot for a time after shut down Allow surface to cool before touching Carefully supervise young chil dren when they are in the room with heater Make sure grill guard is in place before running heater Wwww e wfc com 3 Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible ma terials gasoline and other flam mable vapors and liquids 1 This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases 2 Do not place propane LP supply tank s inside any structure Locate propane LP supply tank s outdoors 3 This heater shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom 4 Ifyou smell gas e shut off gas supply e do not try to light any ap
47. y need to press in control knob for 30 seconds or more This will allow air to bleed from the gas system If needed keep pressing ignitor button until pilot lights If ignitor does not light pilot refer to Troubleshooting page 18 or contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs Until repairs are made light pilot with match To light pilot with match see Manual Lighting Procedure page 16 Keep control Knob pressed in for 30 sec onds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob e If control knob does not pop out when released contact a qualified service per son or gas supplier for repairs Note If pilot goes out repeat steps 4 through 7 Wait one 1 minute before lighting pilot Turn control knob counterclockwise to desired heating level The main burner should light Manual control heaters should be used in locked positions Control oF Knob Figure 19 Control Knob in the OFF Position for Manual Control Models Figure 20 Control Knob in the OFF Position for Thermostat Models 14 www e wfc com OPERATION Continued 10 To shut off burners only and leave pilot lit turn control knob clockwise to the PILOT position AX WARNING Always operate manual control heaters at the locked positions Operation between these positions may create a possible health hazard if used in a poorly ventilated room Read owner s manual for complete instructions
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