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VENT-FREE GAS WALL HEATER

OWNER’S OPERATION AND 

INSTALLATION MANUAL

INFRARED MODELS

FDT1IRA - 110012

FDT2IRA - 110013

FDT3IRA - 110014

 

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 va

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pors and liquids in the  vicinity of this or any other 

appliance.

—  WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

•  Do not try to light any appliance.

•  Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any 

phone in your building.

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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.

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Installation and service must be performed by a quali

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fied installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

 

WARNING: This appliance is equipped for natural and 

propane gas. Field conversion is not permitted other than 

between natural or propane gases.

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Questions, problems, missing parts? 

Before returning to your retailer, call 

our customer service department at 1-855-607-6557, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm CST, 

Monday through Friday or email

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FDT3IRA - 110014 

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Summary of Contents for 110012

Page 1: ...trical 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 quali fied installer service agency or the gas supplier WARNING This appliance is equipped for natural and propanegas Fieldconversionisnotp...

Page 2: ...tion and Ventilation section on page 7 of this manual WARNING Improper installation adjustment al teration service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage Refer to this manual for correct in stallation and operational procedures For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket per ...

Page 3: ...factory adjusted for use with propane 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 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 worki...

Page 4: ...ff do not relight until you have provided fresh outside air If heater keeps shutting off have it serviced 6 Do not run heater Where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored Under dusty conditions 7 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 wa...

Page 5: ...alve with a thermostat sensing bulb This results in the greatest heater comfort and may result in lower gas bills Model FDT1IRA 110012 FDT2IRA 110013 FDT3IRA 110014 Ignition Piezo Ignitor Gas Type Natural Propane Natural Propane Natural Propane BTU Hr Input Max available 10 000 10 000 20 000 18 000 30 000 28 000 Pressure Regulator Setting 6 W C 10 W C 6 W C 10 W C 6 W C 10 W C Inlet Gas Pressure i...

Page 6: ...y atmosphere experienced during cold weather The following steps will help ensure that water vapor does not become a problem 1 Be sure the heater is sized properly for the application including ample combustion air and circulation air 2 If high humidity is experienced a dehu midifier may be used to help lower the water vapor content of the air 3 Do not use an unvented room heater as the primary he...

Page 7: ...to breathe Fresh air must enter your home All fuel burning ap pliances need fresh air for proper combustion 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 insure proper venting of vented fuel burning appliances WARNING This heater shall not be installed in a roo...

Page 8: ...lation grills or ducts You must provide two perma nent openings one within 12 of the ceiling and one within 12 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 National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts IMPORTANT Do not ...

Page 9: ...earances as Viewed From Front of Heater CAUTION This heater cre ates warm air currents These currents 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 to baccosmoke aromaticcandles cleaning fluids oil or kerosene lamps etc in the air exist may cause walls to discolor IMPORTANT Vent free heaters add moist...

Page 10: ...wall where heater will be located Make sure mount ing bracket is level WARNING Maintain mini mumclearancesshowninFigure 4 page 9 If you can provide greater clearances from floor and joining wall 2 Mark screw locations on wall see Fig ure 7 page 11 Note Mark only last hole on each end of mounting bracket Insert mounting screws through these holes only 3 Remove tape and mounting bracket from wall Sc...

Page 11: ...3 Insert mounting screws through bracket and into wall studs 4 Tighten screws until mounting bracket is firmly fastened to wall studs Attaching to Wall Anchor Method For attaching mounting bracket to hollow 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 deep 2 Fold wall an...

Page 12: ...is firmly secured to wall Do not over tighten Note Do not replace front panel at this time Replace front panel after making gas connec tions and checking for leaks Figure 10 Mounting Heater Onto Mounting Bracket INSTALLING OPTIONAL BASE FEET 1 Align screw holes in base feet to the bot tom of the heater Attach using Phillips head screws provided see Figure 12 2 Position the heater to the desired lo...

Page 13: ... of the regulator This is normal When the inlet connection fitting is inserted and tightened this plunger will be pushed back by the fitting making all of the adjustments for the gas being supplied DONOTREMOVETHE PLUNGER The regulator will not work and the warranty will be voided Theinletregulatoriscolorcoded for identification of the correct gastype Blueisforpropane LP gas andyellowisfornaturalga...

Page 14: ...capsuppliedonthe regulator Do not use an off the shelfpipeplug Thiscandamage theplunger Thesuppliedregula tor cap is designed so it will not engage the unused gas type 3 Apply thread sealant to the threads on the connection fitting While pushing in rotate the fitting clockwise until the threads engage the regulator After the fitting has been hand tightened into the regulator use a wrench to comple...

Page 15: ...or between the heater and gassupply Gassupplierprovides externalregulatorfornaturalgas Theinstallerprovidestheexternal regulator for propane gas CAUTION Avoid damage to regulator Hold gas regulator with wrench when connecting into gas piping and or fittings CAUTION Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant to gas Propane or Natural Gas Before installing heater make sure you have the items listed be...

Page 16: ...pply Tank Equipment Shutoff Valve Ground Joint Union 3 8 NPT Pipe Nipple Tee Joint Reducer Bushing to 1 8 NPT 1 8 NPT Plug Tap Test Gauge Connection Sediment Trap Tee Joint Pipe Nipple Gap 3 Minimum Natural Gas From Gas Meter 7 W C to 9 5 W C Pressure Propane From External Regulator 11 W C to 14 W C Pressure CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS 1 Disconnect heater with its appliance main gas valve control val...

Page 17: ...l joints Bubbles forming show a leak 5 Correct all leaks at once 6 Light heater see Lighting Instructions on page 18 Check all other internal joints for leaks 7 Turn off heater see To Turn Off Gas Ap pliance page 19 8 Replace front panel 1 Open equipment shutoff valve see Fig ure 18 2 Open main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas or open propane gas supply tank valve 3 Make sure...

Page 18: ... OFF position 4 Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any air Then smell for gas including near the floor If you smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety information above If you do not smell gas go to the next step 5 Turn control knob counterclockwise to the PILOT position Press in control knob for five 5 seconds see Figure 21 Note The first time that the heater is oper ated after connecting the gas supp...

Page 19: ...l 2 Follow steps 2 through 5 under Lighting Instructions page 18 3 With control knob pressed in strike match Hold match to pilot until pilot lights Note If pilot goes out repeat steps 2 through 6 This heater has a safety inter lock system Wait one 1 minute before lighting pilot again 8 Turn control knob counterclockwise to desired heating level The main burner should light Set control knob to any ...

Page 20: ...lectrical Code and for US instal lations the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA NO 70 WARNING If repairing or replacing any electrical compo nent or wiring the original wire routing colorcodingandsecur ing locations must be followed CAUTION Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicingcontrols Wiringerrors cancauseimproperanddanger ous operation WARNING Never attempt to serviceheaterwhilei...

Page 21: ...see To Turn Off Gas to Ap pliance page 19 see Troubleshooting pages 23 through 26 WARNING If yellow tipping occurs your heater could pro duce increased levels of carbon monoxide If the burner flame pattern shows yellow tipping follow instructions at bottom of this page Notice Do not mistake orange flames with yellow tipping Dirt or other fine particles enter the heater and burn causing brief patch...

Page 22: ...thirty minutes 2 Remove four screws securing front panel 3 Pull front panel forward 4 Inspect burner and pilot for dust and dirt 5 Blow air through the ports slots and holes in the burner 6 Replace front panel using screws re moved ODS PILOT Periodically inspect all burner flame holes with the heater running All slotted burner flame holes should be open with yellow flame pres ent All round burner ...

Page 23: ...haust as well as the fan heater is recommended For heavy or continuous use periodic cleaning must be done more frequently If the heater blows alternating cold and warm air check the fan for free movement and for debris restrict ing air flow If the fan does not move freely the unit must be turned off and the fan replaced immediately in order to prevent further dam age to the unit MAINTENANCE OF BLO...

Page 24: ...s when in stalled 5 ODS pilot is clogged 6 Incorrectinletgaspressureorin let regulator setting is damaged 7 Depleted gas supply pro pane 1 Turn on gas supply or open equipment shutoff valve 2 Turn control knob to PILOT position 3 Fully press in control knob while pressing ignitor button 4 Continue holding down con trol knob Repeat igniting op eration until air is removed 5 Clean ODS pilot see Care...

Page 25: ...light after ODS pilot is lit 1 Burner orifice is clogged 2 Inlet gas pressure is too low 1 Clean burner orifice see Care and Maintenance page 22 2 Contact local gas supplier Delayed ignition of burner s 1 Manifold pressure is too low 2 Burner orifice is clogged 1 Contact local gas supplier 2 Clean burner see Care and Maintenance page 22 Burner backfiring during combustion 1 Burner orifice is clogg...

Page 26: ...g while heating or contracting while cooling 1 This is common with most heaters If noise is exces sive contact qualified ser vice technician White powder residue forming within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture 1 When heated the vapors from furniture polish wax carpet cleaners etc turn into white powder residue 1 Turn heater off when using furniture polish wax carpet cleaner or similar ...

Page 27: ... product If they can t supply original replacement parts call Customer Service toll free at 1 855 607 6557 for referral information When calling Customer Service or your dealer have ready Your name Your address Model and serial number of your heater How heater was malfunctioning Type of gas supply and propane tank size Purchase date Usually we will ask you to return the defective part to the facto...

Page 28: ...www factorybuysdirect com 200289 01F 28 PARTS MODEL FDT1IRA 110012 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 29: ...cement parts follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 27 of this manual ITEM FDT1IRA DESCRIPTION QTY 1 161132 01 Mounting Bracket 1 2 161133 01 Piezo Ignitor 1 3 160960 01 Cap with Seal 1 4 161528 01HT Screen 1 5 PF0910B Base Feet 1 PART AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN 161607 01 Hardware Package 1 161605 01 Thermostat Bulb Clip 2 ...

Page 30: ...www factorybuysdirect com 200289 01F 30 1 2 3 4 6 5 PARTS MODELS FDT2IRA 110013 AND FDT3IRA 110014 FDT3IRA Shown Available as an accessory only ...

Page 31: ...nt Parts on page 27 of this manual ITEM FDT2IRA FDT3IRA DESCRIPTION QTY 1 161132 01 161562 01 Mounting Bracket 1 2 161133 01 161133 01 Piezo Ignitor 1 3 160960 01 160960 01 Cap with Seal 1 4 161142 01HT 161565 01HT Screen 1 5 MGB100 MGB100 Blower 1 6 PF09B PF09B Base Feet 1 PART AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN 161607 01 161607 01 Hardware Package 1 161605 01 161605 01 Thermostat Bulb Clip 2 Part is available ...

Page 32: ...ers the cost of part s required to restore this product to proper operating condition and an allowance for labor when provided by a Factory Buys Direct Authorized Service Center or a provider ap proved by Factory Buys Direct Warranty parts must be obtained through authorized dealers of this product and or Factory Buys Direct who will provide original factory replacement parts Failure to use origin...

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