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FOR USE ONLY WITH DECORATIVE TYPE 

UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS.

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

• DO NOT light any appliance.
• DO NOT touch any electrical switches.
• DO NOT use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s
phone.
Follow your gas suppliers instructions.
• If your gas supplier cannot be reached, call the fire
department.

Installation and service must be performed by a
qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

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.

PLASMA

MODEL : F500070

UNVENTED WALL MOUNTED ROOM HEATER

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

(Para Instrucciones en español, ver la página 12)

Installer And Consumer Are

To Retain The Appliance

Manual With The Installed

Appliance

WARNING: IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT,
ALTERATION, SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE
INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.  REFER TO THIS
MANUAL. FOR ASSISTANCE OR ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION CONSULT A QUALIFIED INSTALLER,
SERVICE AGENCY OR THE GAS SUPPLIER.

WARNING: DO NOT BUILD A WOOD FIRE. DO NOT

BURN WOOD OR OTHER MATERIAL IN THESE

APPLIANCES.

This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air

(oxygen) from the room in which it is installed.

Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air

must be provided. Refer to Combustion and Ventilation

Air Section, Page 3.

This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket,

permanently located, manufactured (mobile) home,

where not prohibited by local codes.

The 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.

Issue E-15/06

INSTALLER: 

LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH THE APPLIANCE.

CONSUMER:

RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be

located out of traffic and away from furniture or

draperies. Do not place clothing or other materials on or

near this appliance.

Summary of Contents for F500070

Page 1: ...alled Appliance WARNING IMPROPER INSTALLATION ADJUSTMENT ALTERATION SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE REFER TO THIS MANUAL FOR ASSISTANCE OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONSULT A QUALIFIED INSTALLER SERVICE AGENCY OR THE GAS SUPPLIER WARNING DO NOT BUILD A WOOD FIRE DO NOT BURN WOOD OR OTHER MATERIAL IN THESE APPLIANCES This is an unvented gas fired heater It uses air oxygen fr...

Page 2: ...y not be operating correctly 2 Section Contents Page No 1 0 General Information 2 2 0 Inventory 2 3 0 Appliance Data 2 4 0 Important Safety Information 2 5 0 Codes 3 6 0 Combustion and Ventilation Air 3 7 0 Site Requirements 4 8 0 Preparing the Appliance 5 9 0 Mounting the Appliance 5 10 0 Checking the Burner 6 11 0 Final Fitting of the Frame Assembly 6 12 0 Connecting a Gas Line 6 13 0 Checking t...

Page 3: ...ned from The American National Standards Institute Inc 1430 Broadway New York NY 10018 or National Fire Protection Association Inc Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 Seller 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 This Focal Point Unvented Gas Room Heater is certified by OMNI Test Laboratories Inc t...

Page 4: ... as a combustible material or surface Clearance to the sides of the appliance are 4 but curtains drapes and other fabrics are not permitted within a distance of 20 of the appliance sides No such materials are permitted directly above the appliance regardless of distance The minimum clearance to the ceiling above the appliance is 32 measured from the top of the appliance glass panel Combustible mat...

Page 5: ...d on a studded wall with conventional 16 stud spacing then a wall mounting plate is supplied to enable this First locate the studs and using suitable fixings screw the mounting plate to the wall via the four mounting holes The heater may then be hung onto the mounting plate The bottom of the heater may be secured onto the lower mounting studs using the wingnuts or the hex nuts provided Mark the po...

Page 6: ...h the pipe to the heater controls and burner Failure to do so could prevent the heater from operating reliably The heater gas inlet connection is 3 8 NPT at the regulator located below the burner in the right hand side of the heater When tightening up the joint to the regulator hold the regulator securely with a wrench to prevent the regulator from moving Turn on gas supply and test for gas leaks ...

Page 7: ...Inspect the burner and the catalysts and clean if necessary with a soft brush 5 Disconnect the gas supply 6 Undo the four screws retaining the burner support brackets to the base and rear of the firebox 7 Remove the burner unit strip off the burner pipes and clean thoroughly 8 Clean the in line restrictor pilot assembly and the burner tube Do not attempt to remove the pilot injector as this can ca...

Page 8: ...es Position gas sample probe directly over a cata lyst via the outlet grille on top of the appliance Record the carbon diox ide CO2 concentration and then the carbon monoxide CO concentration as displayed by the analyzer also noting the units in which the values are expressed Most analyzers display carbon dioxide CO2 concentrations in percentage terms and carbon monoxide concentration in parts per...

Page 9: ...under section B above If you do not smell gas go to next step 6 The pilot is located on the left side behind the burner Figure 11 7 Depress control knob in and turn counterclockwise to the SPARK position Figure 10 and hold there for a few seconds Note If you are running the heater for the first time or after an extended period of non use it will be necessary to press the control knob all the way i...

Page 10: ... fire is on high Poor gas flow to fire check pressure with fire on high If pressure is low remove any restriction in pipework or valve Check all isolators are adequately sized and fully open Check meter pressure is adequate If the pilot will not stay lit there is a problem with dirt the gas supply or the thermocouple needs replacement Modifications are dangerous and can have a serious unseen effec...

Page 11: ...ner fixing points WARNING FAILURE TO POSITION THE PARTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE DIAGRAMS OR FAILURE TO USE ONLY PARTS SPECIFICALLY APPROVED WITH THIS HEATER MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY As our policy is one of continuous improvement and development we hope therefore you will understand we must retain the right to amend details and or specifications without prior notice DO00555...

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