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BLUE-FLAME VENT-FREE

NATURAL GAS HEATER

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

Model: RN30C and CGN18C

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

• 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 supplier.

This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* manufactured (mobile) home,
where not prohibited by state or local codes.

* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer

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.

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Summary of Contents for CGN18C

Page 1: ...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 sup...

Page 2: ...arbon monoxide poisoning WARNING ICON G 001 DANGER Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu with headaches dizzin...

Page 3: ...e heater if not enough fresh air is available See Air for Combustion and Ventilation pages 5 through 8 6 Keep all air openings in front and bottom of heater clear and free of debris This will insure e...

Page 4: ...National Fire Protection Association Inc Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 UNPACKING 1 Remove heater from carton 2 Remove all protective packaging applied to heater for shipment 3 Check heater for an...

Page 5: ...1992 Section 5 3 defines confined space as having an air volume of less than 50 cubic feet 127 cubic cm for each 1000 Btu Hr input rating of all appliances in the space cubic feet equals length x widt...

Page 6: ...heater ___________________ Btu Hr Gas fireplace logs ___________________ Btu Hr Other gas appliances ___________________ Btu Hr Total ___________________ Btu Hr Example Gas water heater 40 000 Btu Hr...

Page 7: ...TILATION AIR 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...

Page 8: ...nt 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...

Page 9: ...in Figure 4 page 10 If you can provide greater clearances from floor ceiling and joining wall IMPORTANT Vent free heaters add moisture to the air Although this is beneficial in stalling heater in roo...

Page 10: ...where there is easy access for operation inspection and service where strong wind gusts from an open door or garage door can not blow directly into heater An optional fan kit is available from your d...

Page 11: ...om grill and glass CGN18C or heat shield RN30C Methods 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 16 inches...

Page 12: ...alls 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 anchor as...

Page 13: ...lling Bottom Mounting Screws 1 Locate two bottom mounting holes These holes are near bottom on back panel of heater see Figure 11 2 Mark screw locations on wall 3 Remove heater from mounting bracket 4...

Page 14: ...to male threads This will prevent excess sealant from going into pipe Excess sealant in the pipe could result in clogged heater valves WARNING ICON G 001 CAUTION Use only new black iron or steel pipe...

Page 15: ...d manual shutoff valve from your dealer See Accessories page 27 CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING Test all gas piping and connections for leaks after installing or servicing Correct...

Page 16: ...RE TESTING HEATER GAS CONNECTIONS 1 Open manual shutoff valve see Figure 13 2 Open main gas valve located on or near gas meter 3 Make sure control knob of heater is in the OFF position 4 Check all joi...

Page 17: ...your hand to push in 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 technician or gas supplier Force or atte...

Page 18: ...safety information at the top of page 17 If you don t smell gas go to the next step 5 Press in control knob and turn counterclockwise C clockwise to the PILOT position Keep control knob pressed in for...

Page 19: ...lockwise Clockwise to the PILOT position 2 Press in control knob and turn clockwise Clockwise to the OFF position 3 Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed Shutting...

Page 20: ...If burner flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 20 turn heater off see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 19 see Troubleshooting pages 21 through 24 NOTICE Do not mistake orange flames with ye...

Page 21: ...ON G 001 WARNING Turn off and unplug heater and let cool before servicing Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater Note All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operati...

Page 22: ...ut This problem could be caused by one or both of the following A Low gas pressure B Dirty or partially clogged ODS pilot 6 Thermocouple dam aged 7 Control valve damaged 1 Burner orifice is clogged RE...

Page 23: ...ir in gas line 3 Air passageways on heater blocked 4 Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice REMEDY 2 Replace burner orifice 3 Contact local natural gas company 1 Contact local natural gas company 2...

Page 24: ...n ing statement at top of page 2 Control valve defective 1 Foreign matter be tween control valve and burner 2 Gas leak See Warn ing statement at top of page 1 Not enough combus tion ventilation air OB...

Page 25: ...stay lit burner will produce flames and soot heater will backfire when lit You may feel your gas pressure is too low or gas quality is bad If so contact your local natural gas supplier SERVICE HINTS...

Page 26: ...customer s needs by providing original replacement parts and accessories When calling a Parts Central ask for the Parts Department Baltimore Electric 1348 Dixwell Avenue Hamden CT 06514 1 800 397 755...

Page 27: ...to receive these accessories MANUAL SHUTOFF VALVE GA5010 Manual shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap FLOOR MOUNTING STAND GA4000B and GA4500 Model CGN18C only For locating heater on the floor away from a wa...

Page 28: ...28 101806 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 19 21 22 23 24 20 27 26 18 28 16 25 10 1 10 2 ODS Pilot RN30C...

Page 29: ...mocouple 1 10 2 098594 01 Ignitor Electrode 1 11 099126 02 Burner 1 12 099387 05 3 16 Pilot Tubing 1 13 098251 06 Injector 1 14 098250 01 Injector Holder 1 15 098867 04 Pressure Regulator 1 16 099553...

Page 30: ...30 101806 12 1 12 2 ODS Pilot 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 27 21 23 24 25 26 22 29 28 20 30 18 CGN18C...

Page 31: ...S Pilot Assembly 1 12 1 098514 01 Thermocouple 1 12 2 098594 01 Ignitor Electrode 1 13 099120 02 Burner 1 14 099387 05 3 16 Pilot Tubing 1 15 098251 02 Injector 1 16 098250 01 Injector Holder 1 17 098...

Page 32: ...fied installer in accordance with all local codes and instructions furnished with the unit This warranty does not apply to parts that are not in original condition because of normal wear and tear or p...

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