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VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS

RADIANT FLAME

®

 HEATER

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

15,000 to 30,000 Btu/

Hr with Thermostat

Shown with

Optional Mantel

featuring Built-in

Base

WARNING: If the information in this manual
is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion
may result causing property damage, per-
sonal 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.

WARNING: Improper installa-
tion, adjustment, alteration, ser-
vice, or maintenance can cause
injury or property damage. Re-
fer to this manual for correct
installation and operational
procedures. For assistance or
additional information consult a
qualified installer, service
agency, or the gas supplier.

WARNING: This is an unvented
gas-fired heater. It uses air
(oxygen) from the room in
which it is installed. Provisions
for adequate combustion must
be provided. Refer to 

Air For

Combustion and Ventilation
section on page 5 of this
manual.

RFN30T

This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket*, permanently located, manufac-
tured (mobile) home, where 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

Summary of Contents for Comfort Glow RFN30T

Page 1: ...tallation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier WARNING Improper installa tion adjustment alteration ser vice or maintenance can cause injury or pro...

Page 2: ...ges 5 through 7 5 If heater shuts off do not relight until you provide fresh outside air If heater keeps shutting off have it serviced 6 To prevent the creation of soot follow the instructions in Clea...

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Page 4: ...uts from inside of front panel Tighten with wrench Truss Head Screw Nut Front Panel Figure 5 Attaching Brass Front Trim to Front Panel Brass Front Trim ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLING HEATER Tools Required Philli...

Page 5: ...uction 2 Unconfined Space 3 Confined Space The information on pages 5 through 7 will help you classify your space and provide adequate ventilation Unusually Tight Construction The air that leaks aroun...

Page 6: ...of all fuel burning appliances in the space Vent free heater __________________ Btu Hr Gas water heater __________________ Btu Hr Gas furnace __________________ Btu Hr Vented gas heater _____________...

Page 7: ...d size of ventilation grills or ducts WARNING Rework work sheet adding the space of the adjoining unconfined space The combined spaces must have enough fresh air to supply all appliances in both space...

Page 8: ...can locate heater on floor The optional hearth base is needed You can also install the optional decorative mantel on the heater some mantels require hearth base IMPORTANT Only use optional mantel and...

Page 9: ...of heater It has been taped there for shipping Remove mounting bracket from back panel 20 3 4 Min 11 Min 16 Adjoining Wall Only Insert Mounting Screws Through Last Hole On Each End Floor Figure13 Moun...

Page 10: ...are in hardware package The hard ware package is provided with heater Attaching To Wall Stud Method Forattachingmountingbrackettowallstuds 1 Drill holes at marked locations using 9 64 drill bit 2 Plac...

Page 11: ...th base as shown in Figure 19 7 Assemble brass trim see steps 1 through 7 under Assembling and At taching Brass Trim page 5 8 Slide base trim on heater base Attach brass trim to base with two brass sc...

Page 12: ...ING TO GAS SUPPLY WARNING A qualified service personmustconnectheatertogas supply Follow all local codes IMPORTANT Check gas line pressure be fore connecting heater to gas line Gas line pressure must...

Page 13: ...ing show a leak Correct all leaks at once Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1 2 PSIG 3 5 kPa 1 Close equipment shutoff valve see Fig ure 21 2 Pressurize supply piping system by either usingcompress...

Page 14: ...ervice person or gas supplier for repairs Note If pilot goes out repeat steps 3 through 7 This heater has a safety interlock system Wait one 1 minute before lighting pilot again 8 Turn control knob co...

Page 15: ...djusts the amount of gas flow to the burner This increases or de creases the burner flame height At times the room may exceed the set temperature If so the burner will shut off The burner willcyclebac...

Page 16: ...or gas quality is bad If so contact your local natural gas supplier CLEANING BURNER INJECTOR HOLDER AND PILOT AIR INLET HOLE The primary air inlet holes allow the proper amount of air to mix with the...

Page 17: ...e to cool causing pilot flame to go out This prob lem could be caused by one or both of the following A Low gas pressure B Dirty or partially clogged ODS pilot 7 Thermocouple damaged 8 Control valve d...

Page 18: ...regulator 1 Problem will stop after a few hours of operation 1 Turn control knob to LO position and let warm up for a minute 2 Operate burner until air is removed from line Have gas line checked by l...

Page 19: ...for Combustion and Venti lation requirements page 5 POSSIBLE CAUSE 1 Metal expanding while heating or con tracting while cooling 1 Heater burning vapors from paint hair spray glues etc see IMPORTANT s...

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Page 21: ...the floor Includes brass trim Complete installation instruc tions included PRESTIGE MANTEL WITH BUILT IN BASE Unfinished GMC27U Series Finished GMC26F Series Finished Oak GMC28F For use with heater F...

Page 22: ...22 104433 VENT FREE NATURAL GAS HEATER 15 000 TO 30 000 BTU HR 12 1 12 2 1 2 9 10 11 12 17 18 19 21 22 23 8 20 7 1 3 5 16 4 25 24 1 6 13 14 15 26 10 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN RFN30T...

Page 23: ...099440 05 ODS Pilot Assembly 1 12 1 098514 01 Thermocouple 1 12 2 098594 01 Ignitor Electrode 1 13 103447 01 Burner 1 14 098517 01 3 16 Pilot Tubing 1 15 103845 07 Injector 1 16 103408 01 Burner Brack...

Page 24: ...artsthatarenotinoriginalconditionbecauseofnormalwearandtear orpartsthatfailorbecome damaged as a result of misuse accidents lack of proper maintenance or defects caused by improper installation Travel...

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