De'Longhi WIR1 User's Manual
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1. 26 06 2003 18 21 Pagina 1 P DeLonghi THERMO STATICALLY CONTROLLED WALL MOUNTED UNVENTED GAS HEATER WIR1 WIR2 Equipped with Pilot Light Safety System WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result caus ing 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 WHATTO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building 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 qualified installer service agency or the gas suppli er WARNING Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage Refer to this manual for correct installa tion and operational procedures For assistance or additional infor mation consult a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier WARNING This is an unvented gas fired heater It uses air oxy gen from the room in which it is installed Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided Refer to Air for Combustion and Ventilation section on page 4 of this manual This ap2. etc cre ate fumes These fumes may mix with combustion air and create odors Note All troubleshooting items WARNING only a qualified CAUTION never use are listed in order of operation service person should serv _Wire needle or similar object ice and repair heater to clean ODS pilot This can damage ODS pilot unit OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Heater produces 1 Heater burning vapors from paint 1 Ventilate room Stop using odor unwanted odors hair spray glues etc See important causing products while heater is statement above running 2 Gas leak See warning statement at 2 Locate and correct all leaks see top of page checking gas connections page Heater shuts off in use 1 Notenough fresh air is available 1 Contact local natural gas company 2 Burner orifice is clogged 2 Clean burner orifice see clean CD ing and maintenance pag 14 or replace the burner Burner backfiring during 1 Burner orifice is clogged or damaged 1 Open window and or door for combustion 2 Low line pressure ventilation 3 Ods pilotis partially clogged 2 Contact local natural gas company 3 Clean ODS pilot see cleaning and maintenace page Gasodorevenwhencon 1 Gasleak See warning statementattop 1 Locate and correct all leaks see trol knob is in OFF posi of page checking gas connections page tion 2 Thermostat control valve defective 9 2 Replace thermostat control valve Gas odor during combus 1 Foreign matter be
3. 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 PLES T _ cream Hiei E T TER pugi 1 ea poe apiu aaa fig 7 P CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS WARNING test all gas piping and connections for leaks after installing or servicing Correct all leaks at once WARNING never use an open flame to check for a leak Apply a non corrosive leak detection fluid to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once CAUTION For propane LP gas make sure external regulator has been installed between propane LP supply and heater See guidelines under connecting to Gas Supply page 8 The appliance and its appliance main gas valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system pressures in excess of 1 2 psi 3 5 Kpa The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its equip ment shut off valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressure equal to or less than 1 2 psi 3 5 kpa 1 Disconnect appliance with its appliances main gas valve control valve and equip ment shutoff valve from gas supply piping system Pressures in excess of 1 2 psig will damage heater regulator 2 Cap off open end of gas pipe where equipment shutoff valve was connected Pre
4. Protection Inc Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 PRO DUCT IDENTIFICATION Fig 1 UNPACKING 1 2a op Remove the heater from carton Remove all protective packaging applied to heater for shipment Check heater for any shipping damage If heater is damaged promptly inform deal er where you bought heater P WIR 2 26 06 2003 18 21 PRO DUCT FEATURES Safety device This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensing O DS safety shutoff system The O DS pilot is a required feature for vent free room heaters The O DS pilot shuts off the heater if there is not enough fresh air Piezo ignition system This heater has a piezo ignitor This system requires no matches batteries or other sources to light heater AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION WARNING This heater shall not be installed in a confined space or unusually tight con struction unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation Read the following instructions to ensure proper fresh air for this and other fuel burning appliances in your home Today s home are built more energy efficient than ever New materials increased insula tion and new construction methods help reduce heat loss in homes Home owners weather strip and caulk around windows and doors to keep the cold air out and the warm air in During heating months home owners want their homes as airtight as possible W hile it is g
5. The ODS shuts down the heater if not enough fresh air is available See Air for combustion and Ventilation pages 4 through 7 If heater shut off do not light again until you provide fresh outside air If heater keeps shutting off have it service 8 Do not run heater where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored under dusty conditions 9 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 con trol system and any gas control which has been under water 10 Turn off and unplug heater and let cool before servicing Only a qualified service NO 1 m 12 13 14 person should service and repair heater O perating heater above elevations of 4 500 feet could cause power outage To prevent performance problems do not use propane LP fuel tank of less than 100 Ibs capacity Before using furniture polish wax carpet cleaner or similar products turn heater off If heated the vapors from these prod ucts may create a white powder residue within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture Provide adequate clearances around air openings LO CAL CODES Install and use heater with care Follow all local codes use the latest edition of N ational Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 Available from American National Standards Institute Inc 1430 Broadway New York NY10018 N ational Fire
6. W hen ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space you must provide two permanent open ings one within 12 of the ceiling and one within 12 of the floor on the wall connecting the two spaces see options 1 and 2 figure Follow the National Fuel gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFA 54 section air for combustion and ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts Fig 2 Ventilation Air from Inside Building P Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grilles or ducts You must provide two permanent open ings one within 12 of the ceiling and one within 12 of the floor Connect these items directly to the Outdoors These spaces include attics and crawl spaces Follow the N ational Fuel gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFA 54 section air for combustion and ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts IM PO RTAN T Do not provide openings for inlet or outlet air into attic has a thermostat con trolled power vent Heated air entering the attic will activate the power vent Fig 3 Ventilation Air From O utdoors WIR 2 26 06 2003 18 21 Pagina 7 IN STA LLATIO N NOTICE This heater is intended for use as a supplemental heat Use this heater along with your primary heating system Do not install this heater as your primary heat source If you have a central heating system you may run system s circulating blower while using heater This will help circula
7. drill as before drill the holes Insert the removing 2 plas e Hook the appliance and fix it in the lower part by using the remaining 2 screws WARNING This appliance requires a 3 8 N PT N ational Pipe Thread inlet connection to Drill the wall by using a 1 4 drill e Insert two of the four screws owt at least 5 mm see fig aside e Remove the appliance and by 4 tic anchors CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY the pressure regulator WARNING A qualified service person must connect heater to gas supply Follow all local codes P WARNING For natural gas never connect heater to private non utility gas wells This gas is commonly known as wellhead gas IM PO RTAN T For natural gas check gas line pressure before connecting heater to gas line Gas line pressure must be no greater than 14 inches of water If gas line pressure is higher heater regulator damage could occur CAUTION For propane LP gas never connect heater directly to the propane LP supply This heater requires an external regulator not sup plied Install the external regulator between the heater and propane LP supply For propane LP gas the installer must supply an external regulator The external regulatr will reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11 and 14 inches of water If you do not reduce incoming gas pressure heater regula tor damage could occur Install the external regulator with the vent pointing down as shown in fi
8. turn the as 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 serv ice technician 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 LIGHTING INSTRUCTION STOP Read the safety information above 2 Make sure equipment shutoff valve is fully open 3 Turn_thermostat control knob clockwise to the OFF position see fig 11 4 Wait five minutes to clear out any gas Then smell for gas including near the Fig 11 Control Knob floor If 2 smell gas STOP Follow the safety information If you don t smell gas go to the next step _ Turn thermostat control knob counterclock wise to the pilot position Press in oo control knob for 5 seconds see ig 11 Note you may be running this heater for the first time after hooking up to gas supply If so YOU may need to press in control knob for 30 seconds or more This will allow air to bleed from the gas system e If thermostat control knob does not pop up when released contact a qualified service person or gas o for repairs i seri thermostat control knob pressed in while pushing down and releasing the ignitor button This w
9. ILLBE CHARGED TO THE CONSUMER This warranty shall apply only if the appliance is used in accordance with the factory directions which accompany it and on an Alternating Current AC circuit How Long Does The Coverage Last This warranty runs for one year from the date of delivery and applies only to the original purchaser for use What Does This Warranty Not Cover This warranty does not cover defects or damage of the appli ance which result from repairs or alterations to the machine outside our factory or authorized service cen ters nor shall it apply to any appliance which has been subject to abuse misuse negligence or accidents Also consequential and incidental damages resulting from the use of this product or arising out of any breach of contract or breach of this warranty are not recoverable under this warranty Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation may not apply to you How Do You Get Service If repairs become necessary or spare parts are needed plase write to De Longhi America Inc De Longhi CANADA Park 80 West Plaza One 4th floor 6150Mc Laughlin Road Saddle Brook NJ 07663 Mississauga ON or call Service Tel No 1 800 322 3848 L5R 4E1 The above warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties and representations All implied warranties are limited to the applicable warranty period set forth above This limitation does apply if you enter into
10. an extended warranty with De Longhi Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above exclusions may not apply to you De Longhi does not authorize any other person or com pany to assume for it any liability in connection with the sale or use of its appliance How Does State Law Apply This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state FAO OK IDOI OKO OOK OMANI C JO ROR IRIOR ONO DARIO KONI RE SJ HOKICOMIOROOIORIORNDIHIODIO RADNOR OH 19
11. ater Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service person The appliance should be inspected before use and at least annually by a professional service person More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting bed ding material etc It is imperative that con trol compartments burners and circulating air passageways of the appliance be kept clean WIR 2 26 06 2003 18 21 Pagina 3 p 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 Do not place propane LP supply tank s inside any structure Place propane LP sup ply tank s outdoors 3 This heater shall not be installed in a bed room or bathroom 4 Ifyou smell gas Shut off gas supply 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 Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department 5 Always run heater with plaque control knob 1 2 3 or atthe 1 2 or 4 locked posi tions Never set control knob between locked positions Poor combustion and higher levels of carbon of monoxide may result 6 This heater needs fresh outside air ventila tion to run properly This heater has an Oxygen Depletion Sensing ODS safety shutoff system
12. e LP gas open propane LP supply tank valve Make sure control knob of heater is in the O FF position Check all joints from equipment shutoff valve thermostat gas valve see figure 8 9 or 10 Apply a non corrosive leak detection fluid to all joints Bubbles form ing show a leak Correct all leaks at once Light heater see operating heater page 11 Check all other internal joints for leaks Turn off heater see to turn off gas to appli ance page 12 P Fig 10 Checking Gas Joints for Propane LP Gas WIR 2 620622008 18601 Bagine ad p OPERATING HEATER FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING if you do not not follow these instructions exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal 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 appli ance 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 SMELLGAS e Do not try to light any appliance e Do not touch any electric switch do not use any phone in your building e Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas suppli er s instruction e Ifyou cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department C Use only your hand to push in or
13. fined space Space includes the room in which you will install heater plus any adjoining rooms with doorless passageways or ventilation grilles between the rooms 1 Determine the volume of the space length x width x height FOR volume of space Example space size 20ft length x 16 ft width x 8ft ceiling height 2560 cu ft volume of space If additional ventilation to adjoining room is supplied with grilles or openings add the volume of these rooms to the total volume of the space 2 Multiply the space volume by 20 to deter mine the maximum Btu Hr the space can support volume of space x 20 51 200 P maximum Btu Hr the space can support Example 2560 cu ft volume of space x 20 51 200 maximum Btu Hr the space can support 3 Add the Btu Hr of all fuel burning appli ances in the space Vent free heater ______ _ _ __ _ Btu Hr Gas water heater __ _ ___ _ _ lt Btu Hr Gas furnace O Btu Hr Vented gas heater _____ _ _ _ Btu Hr Gas fireplace logs _________ _ Btu Hr Other gas appliances Btu Hr Total Btu Hr Do notinclude directvent gas appliances Direct vent draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors Example Gas water heater 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 the space can su
14. g on housing construction installation location room size open air tem peratures etc Frequent use of your heater will let you determine your own comfort levels Control Knob Q OC Fig 12 Burner Patterns P TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPU ANCE Shutting off burner only pilot stays lit Turn thermostat control knob clockwise yy to the PILOT position Shutting off heater Turn thermostat control knob clockwise 7 to the OFF position INSPECTING HEATER Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pattern often PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure shows a correct pilot flame pattern Figure 13 shows an incorrect pilot flame pat tern The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple This will cause the thermo couple to cool W hen the thermocouple cools the heater will shut down If pilot flame pattern is incorrect as shown in figure 14 e turn heater off see above to turn off the gas to appliance e see troubleshooting pages 16 through 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 WIR 2 26 06 2003 18 21 Pagina 13 p BURNER FLAME PATTERN Figure 15 shows a correct burner flame pat tern Figure 16 shows a incorrect burner flame pattern If burner flame pattern is incorrect as shown in figure 16 e turn heater off see to turn off gas to appli ance page 12 e see troubleshooting pa
15. ges 16 through 18 dime stench cle rd eras correct burner incorrect burner WIR 2 26 06 2003 18 21 Pagina 14 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING Turn off heater and before cleaning let cool CAUTION you must keep control areas burner and circulating air passageways of heater clean Do not close this zone Inspect these areas of heater before each use Have heater inspected yearly by a qualified serv ice person Heater may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint from carpet ing bedding material pet hair etc O DS PILOT AND BURNER e Use a vacuum cleaner pressurized air or small soft bristled brush to clean CLEANING BURNER PILOT AIR INLET The primary air inlet holes allow the proper amount of air to mix with the gas This pro vides 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 reccommend that you clean the unit every three months dur ing operation and have heater inspected year AN a qualified service person We also reccommend than you keep the burn er tube and pilot assembly clean and free of dust and dirt To clean these parts we recom mend using compressed air no greater than 30 PSI Your local computer store hardware store or home center may carry composition If using compressed air in a can please follow the directions on the can If you don
16. gure 6 Pointing the vent down pro tects it from freezing rain or sleet Minean ia DaS vant porini i Fig 6 External Regulator W ith Vent Pointing Down CAUTION Use only new black iron or steel 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 volume to heater If pipe is too small undue loss of volume will occur oO WIR 2 26 06 2003 18 21 Pagina 9 Installation must include equipment shutoff valve union and plugged 1 8 NPT tap Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up NTP tap must be upstream from heater see fig 7 IMPORTANT install an equipment shutoff valve in accessible location The equipment shutoff valve is for turning on or shutting off the gas to the appliance Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male NTP threads This will prevent excess sealant from going into pipe Excess sealant in pipe could result in clogged heater valves WARNING Use pipe joint sealant that is resist ant to liquid petroleum LP gas Install sediment trap in supply line as shown in fig 7 Place 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 contami nants This keeps them from going into heater controls If sediment trap is not installed or is installed incorrectly heater may not run prop erly
17. hicle will not it it CAUTION This heater creates warm air cur rents These currents move heat to wall surfaces 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 dis color walls or cause odors IM PO RIAN T 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 air for Combustion and Ventilation pages 4 through 6 If high humidity is experienced a dehumidifier may be used to help lower the water vapor con tent 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 Fig 4 Mounting Clearances As Viewed From Front of Heater 7 WIR 2 26 06 2003 18 21 Pagina 8 IN STA LLATIO N LLLLLLLLEL EG re hn 1 Eir Peponi Th li Ef jaa _ Sp Hi 4 nn eee ORRORE 47 Lis RE Yy W fig 5 e Sign in the wall to make the hole A e Insert the two plastic expansion anchors Supplied in the installation kit in the holes supplied in the holes letting tae them stick out from the wall for af A e Hook the appliance and label A the holes B AM La using the same
18. his will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty PARTS UNDER WARRANTY Contact an authorized dealer from whom you purchased this product If they are unable to supply original replacement part s call De Longhi Usa W hen contacting your dealer have ready e your name e your adress e model and serial numbers of your heater e how heater was malfunctioning e Type of gas used natural gas e purchase date Usually we will ask you to return the defective part to the factory for elevations above 2000 feet reduce rating 4 for each 1000 feet above sea level L P Liquified Petroleum PARTS NOT UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this poduct TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about installa tion operation or troubleshootimg If so con tact De Longhi Usa toll free number 1 800 322 3848 P WIR 2 26 06 2003 18 21 Pagina 16 h TRO UBLESHO O TIN G WARNING if you smell gas e Shut off gas supply Do not try to light any appliance e Do not touch 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 instrc tions e If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department IMPORTANT O perating heater where impurities in air exist may create odors Cleaning sup plies paint paint remover cigarette smoke cements and glues new carpet or textiles
19. ill light pilot If neces sary continue to press ignitor button until pilot lights If pilot does not light turn thermostat control knob clockwise to the OFF position repeat step 5 and 6 If pilot does not stay lit after several tries refer to troubleshooting pages 16 trough 18 contact a qualified service person or a gas supplier for repairs Keep thermostat control knob presed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob Note If pilot goes out repeat steps 3 through 7 _ Turn thermostat control knob counterclock wise to the desired heating level The main burner should light Set control knob to any heat level between HI and LOW see fig 12 P WIR 2 26 06 2003 18 21 Pagina 12 TO SELECT HEATING LEVEL CAUTION Do nottry to adjust heating levels by using the equipment shutoff valve The thermostatic control used on this model turn on and off the burner The thermostat used on this heater senses the room temperature At times the room may exceed the set tempera ture 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 2 comfort level between HI and LO W All plaques will turn off and on Note The thermostat sensing bulb measures the temperature of air near the heater cabinet This may not always agree with room temper ature dependin
20. nob not fully pressed in while pressing ignitor button Air in gas lines when installed O DS pilot is clogged Gas regulator setting is not correct Control knob not in pilot position Control knob not fully pressed in Control knob not pressed in long enough Equipment shutoff valve not fully open Thermocouple connection loose at control valve Pilot flame not touching thermocou ple which allows thermocouple to cool causing pilot flame to go out This poblem could be caused by one or both of the following A Low gas pressure B Dirty or partially clogged O DS pilot Thermocouple damaged Control valve damaged P REMEDY 1 Replace ignitor 2 Replace ignitor 3 Reconnect ignitor cable 4 Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep igni tor cable dry 5 Replace piezo ignitor 6 Replace piezo ignitor 1 Turn on gas supply or open equipment shutoff valve 2 Fully press in control knob while pressing ignitor button Cp 3 Continue holding down control knob Repeat igniting opera tion until air is removed 4 Clean ODS pilot see cleaning and maintenance page 14 or replace O DS pilot assembly 5 Replace gas regulator 6 Turn control knob to pilot position 1 Press in control knob fully 2 After ODS Pilot light keep control knob pressed in 30 seconds 3 Fully open equipment shutoff valve 4 Hand tighten until snug then tight 1 4 turn more 5 A Contact local natural gas c
21. ompany B Clean O DS Pilot see clean ing and maintenance page 14 or replace ODS Pilot assembly 6 Replace O DS Pilot 7 Replace thermostat control valve 17 WIR 2 26 06 2003 18 21 Pagina 18 h Note All troubleshooting items WARNING only a qualified CAUTION never use are listed in order of operation service person should serv Wire needle or similar object ice and repair heater to clean ODS pilot This can damage ODS pilot unit OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Burner does not light 1 Burner orifice is clogged 1 Clean burner orifice see clean after O DS pilot is lit 2 Inlet gas pressure is too low ing and maintenance pag 14 or replace the burner 2 Contact local natural gas com pany Dalayed ignition of burn 1 Manifold pressure is too low 1 Contact local natural gas com er 2 Burner orifice is clogged pany 2 Clean burner orifice see clean ing and maintenance pag 14 or replace the burner Burner backfiring during 1 Burner orifice is clogged or damaged 1 Clean burner orifice see clean combustion 2 Burner damaged ing and maintenance pag 14 3 Gas regulator defective or replace the burner 2 Replace burner 3 Replace gas regulator Burner plaque s does not 1 Plaque damaged 1 Replace burner glow 2 Control knob set between locked 2 Turn control knob until it locks lt positions at desired setting 3 Inlet gas pressure is too low 3 Contact local natural gas com pany Sligh
22. ood to make your home energy efficient your home needs to breathe Fresh air must enter your home All fuel burning appliances need fresh air for proper combus tion and ventilation Exhaust fans fireplaces clothes dryers and fuel burning appliances draw air from the house to operate You must provide adequate fresh air for these appliances This will ensure proper venting of vented fuel burning appli ances Pagina 4 p PROVIDING ADEQ UATE VENTILATIO N The following are excerpts from N ational Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 Section 5 3 Air for Combustion and Ventilation All spaces in homes fall into one of the three following ventilation classification 1 Unusually Tight Contruction 2 Unconfined Space 3 Confined Space The information on page 4 through 6 will help you classify your space and provide adequate ventilation Unusually Tight Construction The air that leaks around doors and windows may provide enough fresh air for combustion and ventilation However in buildings of unusually tight construction you must provide additional fresh air Unusually tight construction is defined as construction where a walls and ceilings exposed to the outside 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 a
23. pliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located manufactured mobile home not prohibited by local codes 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 Aftermarket completion of sale not for purpose of resale from the manufacturer SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE P WIR 2 26 06 2003 18 21 Pagina 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety information Local codes Product identification Unpacking Product features Air for combustion and ventilation Installation aH BW WW NN SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING 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 seri Ous injury or death from burns fire explo sion electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning 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 work ing properly Get fresh air at once Have heater serviced Some people are more affect ed 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 Natural and Propane LP Gas Natural and
24. pport Btu Hr actual amount of Btu Hr 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 above example is a confined space because the actual Btu Hr used is more than the maximum Btu Hr the space can sup port You must provide additional fresh air 40 000 Btu Hr Your options are as follows A Rework worksheet adding the space of an adjoining room If the extra space pro vides an unconfined space remove door to adjoining room or add ventilation grills between rooms See ventilation air from inside building page 4 B Ventroom directly to outdoors See ventila tion air from outdoors page 4 C Install a lower Btu Hr heater if lower Btu Hr size makes room unconfined P WIR 2 26 06 2003 18 21 Pagina 6 If the actual Btu Hr used is less than the max imum Btu Hr the space can support the space is an unconfined space You will need no addi tional fresh air ventilation WARNING if the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than that defined as an unconfined space or if the building is of unusually tight construction provide adequate combustion and ventilation air by one of the methods described in the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 section 5 3 or applicable local codes VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space
25. propane LP gases are fuel gases Fuel gases are odorless An odor making agent are added to fuel gases The odor helps you detect a fuel gas leak However the odor added to fuel gas can fade Fuel gas may be present even though no odor exists Make certain you read and understand all warnings Keep this manual for reference It Is your guide to safe and proper operation of this heater P O perating heater 11 Cleaning and maintenance 14 Specifications 15 Troubleshooting 16 Service hints 15 Technical service 15 Warranty information 19 WARNING Any change to this heater or its control can be dangerous WARNING Do not use any accessory not approved 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 run ning heater Keep children or adults away from the surface to avoid burns a clothing igniton Heater will remain hot for a time after shut down Allow surface to cool before touching Carefully supervise young children when they are in the same room with heater Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible materials gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing an appliance must be replaced prior to operating the he
26. reas such as joints around window and door frames between sole plates and floors between sole plates and floors between wall panels at penetrations for plumbing electrical and gas lines and at other openings If your home meets all of three criteria above you must provide additional fresh air See Ventilation Air From Outdoors page 6 If you home does not meet all of the three cri teria above proceed to Determining Fresh A ir Flow For Heater Location page 5 P oO WIR 2 26 06 2003 18 21 Pagina 5 Confined and Unconfined Space The National Fuel gas Code ANSI Z223 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 aggregate 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 apliances installed in that space Rooms com municating directly with the space in which the appliances are installed through openings not furnished with doors are considered a part of the unconfined space Adjoining rooms are communicating only if there are doorless passageways or ventilation grilles between them DETERMINING FRESH AIR FLOW HEATER LOCATION Determining if you have a confined or uncon fined space Use this work sheet to determine if you have a confined or uncon
27. ssurize 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 nat ural gas or using compressed air 4 Check all joints of gas supply piping sys tem Apply a non corrosive leak detection fluid to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once 6 Reconnect heater and equipment shutoff valve to gas supply Check reconnected fit tings for leaks A CSA design certified equipment shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection Purchase the optional CSA design certified shutoff valve from your dealer A P WIR 2 26 06 2003 18 21 Pagina 10 Test pressures equal or less than 1 2 PSIG 3 l 2 4 5 Kpa Close equipment shutoff valve see figure 8 Pressurize supply piping system by either opening propane LP supply tank valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas Or using compressed air Check all joints from gas meter for natural gas see figure B or propane LP supply tank for propane LP gas to equipment shutoff valve see figure C Apply a non corrosive leak detection fluid to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once PRESSURE TESTING HEATER GAS CONNEC TIONS 1 2 Open equipment shutoff valve see figure A For natural gas open main gas valve locat ed on or near gas meter For propan
28. t follow directions on the can you could damage the pilot assembly Shut off the unit including the pilot Allow the unit to cool for at least thirty minutes 2 Inspect burner pilot for dust and dirt 3 Blow air through the ports slots and holes in the burner 4 Never insert objects into the pilot tube Clean the pilot assembly also A yellow tip on the pilot flame indicates dust and dirt in the pilot assembly see figure 14 With the 14 P unit off lightly blow air through the air inlet You may blow through a drinking straw if compressed air is not available Pilot assembly CABIN ET Air passageways e Use a vacuum cleaner or pressurized air to clean Exterior e Use a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap and water mixture oO Wipe the cabinet to remove dust P 26 06 2003 18 21 Pagina 15 SPECIFICATIO N This heater is equipped with an oxygen deple tion safety system and safety shut off system P Heater ratings in british thermal units per hour BTUH M odel Input Type Model Setting BTUH gas Pressure regulator setting Drill size radiators Inlet gas pressure inches a water MAX Orifice n of pilot LP GAS ON 13660 APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS Width 15 75 inches Height 29 14 inches Depth 9 65 inches PACKAGING DIMENSIONS Width 18 7 inches Height 31 3 inches Depth 11 8 inches REPLACEMENT PARTS N ote use only original replacement parts T
29. t smoke or odor dur 1 Residues from manufacturing processes 1 Problem will stop after a few ing initial operation hours of operation Heater produces whisting 1 turning control knob to HIGH position 1 Turn control knob to LOW noise when burner is lit when burner is cold position and let warm up for a 2 Airin gas line minute 3 Air passageways on heater blocked 2 Operate burner until air is 4 Dirty or partially clogged burner ori removed from line Have gas fice line checked by local natural gas company 3 Observe minimum installation clearances see figure 4 page 7 4 Clean burner see cleaning and maintenance page 14 or replace the burner White powder residue 1 When heated vapors from furniture 1 Turn heater off when using fur forming with burner box polish wax carpet cleaners etc turn niture polish wax carpet or on adjacent walls or into white powder residue cleaner or similar products furniture 18 WIR 2 26 06 2003 18 21 Pagina 19 h TS E S E A Limited Warranty What Does This Warraty Cover We warrant each appliance to be free from defects in material and workmanship O ur obligation under this warranty is limited to replacement or repair free of charge at our factory or authorized service centers of any defective part or parts there of other than parts damaged in transit which shall be returned to us transportation prepaid PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT ANY SHIPPING COST FOR REPLACEMENT ITEMS W
30. te the heat throughout the house In the event of a power outage you can use this heater as you primary heat source WARNING A qualified service person must install heater Follow all local codes CHECK GAS TYPE Use only the correct type of gas natural or propane LP If your gas supply is not the correct gas type 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 test gauge connection e sediment trap e tee joint e pipe wrench e for natural gas test gauge connection LOCATING HEATER This heater is designed to be mounted on a wall WARNING maintain the minimum clearances shown in figure 4 if you can provide greater clearances from floor ceiling and joining wall WARNING N ever install the heater in the bathroom in a recreational vehicle where curtains furniture clothing or other flammable object are less than 36 inches P from the front top or sides of the heater as a fireplace insert in high traffic areas in windy or drafty area CAUTION if you install the heater in a home garage e heater pilot and burner must be at least 18 inches above floor ie heater where moving ve
31. tween control valve 1 Take apartgas tubing and remove tion and burner foreign matter 2 Gas leak See warning statementattop 2 Locate and correct all leaks see of page checking gas connections page 9 Heater produces a click 1 Metal expanding while heating or con 1 This is common with most ing ticking noise just after tracting while cooling heaters If noise is excessive burner is lit or shut off contact qualified service person M oisture condensation 1 Notenough combustion ventilation air 1 Refer to fresh air for combustion noticed on windows and ventilation page 4 16 WIR 2 26 06 2003 18 21 Note All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation Pagina 17 P TRO UBLESHO O TIN G WARNING only a qualified service person should serv ice and repair heater CAUTION never use wire needle or similar object to clean ODS pilot This can damage ODS pilot unit OBSERVED PROBLEM When ignitor button is pressed in there is no spark at O DS pilot O DS pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released W hen ignitor button is pressed in there is a spark at O DS pilot but no igniton PO SSIBLE CAUSE J e Ignitor electrode positioned wrong Ignitor electrode broken Ignitor electrode not connected to ignitor cable Ignitor cable pinched or wet Broken ignitor cable Bad piezo ignitor Gas supply turned off or equipment shutoff valve closed Control k
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