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Qualified Installing Agency
Installation and replacement of gas piping, gas utilization equip-
ment or accessories and repair and servicing of equipment shall be
performed only by a qualified agency. The term "qualified agency"
means any individual, firm, corporation, or company that either in
person or through a representative is engaged in and is responsible
for (a) the installation, testing, or replacement of gas piping or (b) the
connection, installation, testing, repair, or servicing of equipment;
that is experienced in such work; that is familiar with all precautions
required, and that has complied with all the requirements of the
authority having jurisdiction.
State of Massachusetts: The installation must be made by a
licensed plumber or gas fitter in the Commonwealth of Mas
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sachusetts.
Sellers 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.
In the State of Massachusetts, unvented propane and natural
gas-fired space heaters shall be prohibited in bedrooms and
bathrooms.
The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence
of local codes, with the National Fuel gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/
NFPA54.*
*Available from the American National Standards Institute, Inc., 11
West 42nd St., New york, N.y. 10036.
High Altitudes
For altitudes/elevations above 2,000 feet (610m), ratings should be
reduced at the rate of 4 percent for each 1,000 (305m) feet above
sea level. Contact the manufacturer or your gas company before
changing spud/orifice size.
Well Head Gas Installations
Some natural gas utilities use "well head" gas. This may affect
the Btu output of the unit. Contact the gas company for the heat-
ing value. Contact the manufacturer or your gas company before
changing spud/orifice size.
Instructions to Installer
1. Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after instal-
lation.
2. Installer must have owner fill out and mail warranty card supplied
with unvented room heater.
3. Installer should show owner how to start and operate unvented
room heater.
Always consult your local Building Department regarding regula-
tions, codes or ordinances which apply to the installation of an
unvented room heater.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* permanently
located, 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.
General Information
This BF-10, BF-20 and BF-30 are design certified in accordance with
American National Standards Institute Z21.11.2 by the Canadian
Standards Association as an Unvented Room heater and should
be installed according to these instructions.
Any alteration of the original design, installed other than as shown
in these instructions or use with a type of gas not shown on the
rating plate is the responsibility of the person and company making
the change.
WARNING
This appliance is equipped for (natural gas or propane) gas. Field
conversion is not permitted.
Important
All correspondence should refer to complete Model Number,
Serial Number and type of gas.
*SRS-18 floor stand can not be used in a bedroom installation.
BF-10 must be wall mounted in a bedroom installation.
The bedroom must be an unconfined space. ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 defines an unconfined space as "a space whose volume is not less
than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8m
3
per kw) of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space."
Model
BF-10
BF-20
BF-30
Input Btu/HR (KW/H)(LP)
Input Btu/HR (KW/H)(NAT)
10,000 (2.9)
10,000 (2.9)
20,000 (5.8)
18,000 (5.3)
30,000 (8.8)
30,000 (8.8)
height
22" (559mm)
22" (559mm)
22" (559mm)
Width
18" (457mm)
18" (457mm)
24 1/8" (536mm)
Depth
6 1/2" (165mm)
6 1/2" (165mm)
6 1/2" (165mm)
gas Inlet
3/8" (10mm)
3/8" (10mm)
3/8" (10mm)
Accessories
Blower
SRB-18T
SRB-18T
SRB-30T
Floor Stand
SRS-18*
SRS-18
SRS-320
INtRoductIoN
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