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VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP

GAS RADIANT FLAME

®

 HEATER

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

®

RFP28TC

14,000 to 28,000 Btu/Hr

with Thermostat

"C" Model

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, personal in-
jury, 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

WARNING: This is an
unvented gas-fired heater. It
uses air (oxygen) from the
room in which it is installed.
Provisions for adequate com-
bustion must be provided. Re-
fer to page 2 of this manual.

WARNING: Improper instal-
lation, adjustment, alteration,
service, or maintenance can
cause injury or property dam-
age. Refer to this manual for
correct installation and op-
erational procedures. For as-
sistance or additional infor-
mation consult a qualified in-
staller, service agency, or the
gas supplier.

Summary of Contents for Comfort Glow RFP28TC

Page 1: ...ne 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 s...

Page 2: ...n monoxide poisoning re semble the flu with headaches dizziness ornausea Ifyouhavethesesigns theheater may not be working properly Get fresh air atonce Haveheaterserviced Somepeople are more affected...

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Page 4: ...with wrench Truss Head Screw Nut Front Panel Figure 5 Attaching Brass Front Trim to Front Panel Brass Front Trim Figure 4 Assembling Heater ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLING HEATER Tools Required Phillips screwdriv...

Page 5: ...While firmly holding edges of brass trim together tighten both set screws on the adjusting plate with slotted screwdriver 7 Repeat steps 1 through 6 for other side 8 Place the assembled trim on front...

Page 6: ...d through openings not furnished with doors are considered a part of the unconfined space This heater shall not be installed in a con fined space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are...

Page 7: ...s appliances Direct vent draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors 4 Compare the maximum Btu Hr the space can support with the actual amount of Btu Hr used _____________________...

Page 8: ...ode NFPA 54 ANS Z223 1 Section 5 3 Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts WARNING Rework work sheet adding the space of the adjoining unconfined space The...

Page 9: ...hile using heater This will help circu late the heat throughout the house In the event of a power outage you can use this heater as your primary heat source You can locate heater on floor The optional...

Page 10: ...romfloorandjoiningwall 2 Mark screw locations on wall see Fig ure 13 Note Only mark last hole on each end of mounting bracket Insert mounting screws through these holes only 3 Remove tape and mounting...

Page 11: ...ttom Mounting Screws Horizontal Slots Mounting Bracket attached to wall Stand Out Tab Figure 16 Mounting Heater Onto Mounting Bracket Figure 15 Popping Open Anchor Wings For Thin Walls INSTALLATION Co...

Page 12: ...s included with mantel kit Assembling Mantel IMPORTANT Only use the optional man tels specified in this manual See Accesso ries page 25 for proper mantel kits This heater is only approved for use with...

Page 13: ...egu lator The external regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure You must reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11 and 14 inches of water If you do not reduce incom ing gas pressure heater regulat...

Page 14: ...een installed between propane LP supply and heater SeeguidelinesunderCon necting to Gas Supply page 13 O POSI PO Open Closed Manual Shutoff Valve Figure 23 Checking Gas Joints Manual Shutoff Valve Pro...

Page 15: ...or Electrode GRH OV 015 Control Knob Ignitor Button PIL OT L O O F F H I IGNITOR OPERATING HEATER FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING If you do not fol low these instructions exactly a fireor...

Page 16: ...ONTROL OPERATION MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE Thermocouple Pilot Burner Figure 26 Correct Pilot Flame Pattern Thermocouple Pilot Burner Figure 27 Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern Check pilot flame pattern a...

Page 17: ...hermocouple connection loose at con trol valve 6 Pilot flame not touching thermocouple which allows thermocouple to cool causing pilot flame to go out This prob lem could be caused by one or both of t...

Page 18: ...age 20 or replace burner orifice 1 Turn heater off when using furniture polish wax carpet cleaners or similar products OBSERVED PROBLEM Burner does not light after ODS pilot is lit Delayed ignition of...

Page 19: ...DS operates Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF position Gas odor during combustion Moisture condensationnoticedonwindows REMEDY 1 This is common with most heaters If noise is excessive contact...

Page 20: ...spressureistoolowor gas quality is bad If so contact your local propane LP gas supplier CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ODS PILOT AND BURNER Use a vacuum cleaner pressurized air or small soft bristled brush...

Page 21: ...d to support our customer s needs by providing original replacement parts and accessories East Coast Energy Products 707 Broadway W Long Branch NJ 07764 732 870 8809 1 800 755 8809 Tarantin Tank Co P...

Page 22: ...22 103509 VENT FREE RADIANT FLAME HEATER 12 1 12 2 1 2 9 10 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 20 22 23 24 25 8 6 21 7 18 1 3 5 4 27 26 1 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN RFP28TC...

Page 23: ...bly 1 12 1 098514 01 Thermocouple 1 12 2 098594 01 Ignitor Electrode 1 13 099126 02 Burner 1 14 098517 01 3 16 Pilot Tubing 1 15 098251 03 Injector 1 16 098250 01 Injector Holder 1 17 099415 06 Pressu...

Page 24: ...nfinished GMC35U Series Finished GMC34F Series For use with heater and hearth base Space savingcornerdesignfeaturingclean classic lines Available in a walnut finish or an unfinishedhardwood readytosta...

Page 25: ...___________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________...

Page 26: ...ic cost labor transportationandanyandallsuchothercostsrelatedtorepairingadefectiveheaterwillbetheresponsibilityoftheowner TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY THE LAW OF THE JURISDICTION THAT GOVERNS THE SAL...

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