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OWNER

S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

        WA R N I N G :    

I m p r o p e r       i n s t a l l a t i o n ,

adjustment,  alteration,  service    or    mainte-
nance can  cause  injury  or  property  damage.
Refer  to  this  manual  for  correct  installation  and
operational  procedures.  For  assistance  or
additional  information  consult  a  qualified
installer,  service  agency,  or   gas  supplier.

This  appliance  may  be  installed  in  an  aftermar-
ket*    permanently    located,  manufactured
(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.

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
q u a l i f i e d     i n s t a l l e r ,   s e r v i c e     a g e n c y     o r     g a s
supplier.

HB20TL-1

HB30TL-1

HB20ML-1

HB30ML-1

Table  of  Contents

Important Safety Information.................................2

Product  Features.....................................................3

Proper Ventilation & Fresh Air...............................4

Installation................................................................6

Operating Your  Heater...........................................10

Cleaning & Maintenance.......................................13

Trouble  Shooting...................................................14

Specifications..........................................................17

Parts  List.................................................................19

Warranty  Information............................................22

BLUE  FLAME   VENT-FREE

PROPANE/LP GAS

SPACE  H E AT E R

    WARNING:  

 This  is  an  unvented gas-fired

heater.  It  uses  air  (oxygen) f r o m     t h e     r o o m
i n     w h i c h     i t     i s  installed.    Provisions    for
adequate combustion  and  ventilation  air  must
b e     p r o v i d e d .     R e f e r     t o     A i r     F o r  Combus-
tion  and  Ventilation section on  page  4  of  this
manual.

       WA R N I N G :  

  I f     t h e     i n f o rm a t i o n     i n  this

manual  is  not  followed  exactly, a     f i r e     o r
e x p l o s i o n     m a y     r e s u l t   causing    property
damage,  personal injury,  or  loss  of  life.

WATER VAPOR: A BY-PRODUCT OF UNVENTED
ROOM HEATERS
Water vapor is a by-product of gas combustion. An
unvented room heater produces approximately one
(1) ounce (30ml) of water for every 1,000 BTU’s
(.3KW’s) of gas input per hour. Refer to page 3.

Installer: Please leave these instructions with the
consumer.

Consumer: Please retain these instructions for
future use.

A Division of Empire Comfort Systems,Inc.

                                   918 Freeburg Avenue

Phone : 618-233-7420 or 1-800-851-3153

Fax : 618-233-7097 or 1-800-443-8648

www.hearthrite.com

Belleville,IL 62220

Summary of Contents for HB20ML-1

Page 1: ...ust be performed by a qualified installer service agency or gas supplier HB20TL 1 HB30TL 1 HB20ML 1 HB30ML 1 Table of Contents ImportantSafetyInformation 2 Product Features 3 ProperVentilation FreshAi...

Page 2: ...e of heater becomes very hot when running heater Keep children and adults away from hot surface to avoid burns or clothing ignition Heater will remain hot for a time after shuting down Allow surface t...

Page 3: ...tion Inc Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 QUALIFIED INSTALLING AGENCY Installation and replacement of gas piping gas utiliza tion equipment or accessories and repair and servicing of equipment shall...

Page 4: ...of the methods described in the National Fuel Gas Code ANS Z223 1 Section 5 3 or applicable local codes Unusually Tight Construction The air that leaks around doors and windows may provide enough fre...

Page 5: ...uel burning appliances in the space Vent free heater Btu Hr Gas water heater Btu Hr Gas furnace Btu Hr Vented gas heater Btu Hr Gas Fireplace logs Btu Hr Other gas appliances Btu Hr Total Btu Hr Do no...

Page 6: ...pment shutoff valve ground joint union test gauge connection sediment trap tee joint pipe wrench A CSA AGA design certified equip ment shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to te...

Page 7: ...s near bottom corners of lower front panel 2 Pull bottom of lower front panel forward then down see Figure 7 Methods For Attaching Mounting Bracket To Wall Only use last hole on each end of mounting b...

Page 8: ...mounting bracket onto wall Line up last hole on each end of bracket with wall anchors 6 Insert mounting screws through bracket and into wall anchors 7 Tighten screws until mounting bracket is firmly f...

Page 9: ...re regulator with wrench when connecting it to gas piping and or fittings CAUTION Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant to liquid petroleum LP gas Figure 14 Gas Connection The installer must supply...

Page 10: ...ve to control valve see Figure 16 Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints Bubbles forming show a leak 5 Correct all leaks at once 6 Light heater see Operating Heater pages 10 and 11 for t...

Page 11: ...ounterclockwise to desired heating Level The main burner should light Set control knob to any heat level between HI and LO This increases or decreases the burner flame height At times the room may exc...

Page 12: ...near the floor If you smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety information on the side of heater If you can t smell gas go to the next step 5 Push in and turn control knob counterclockwise to PILOT posit...

Page 13: ...sembly see Figure 25 With the unit off lightly blow air through the air inlet hole You may blow through a drinking straw if compressed air is not available Figure 25 Pilot Inlet Air Hole CLEANING HEA...

Page 14: ...ff valve is not fully open 4 Thermocouple connection loose at control valve 5 Pilot flame is not touching thermocouple This allows thermocouple to cool causing pilot flame to go out This problem could...

Page 15: ...ile heating or contracting while cooling 1 When heated vapors from furniture polish wax carpet cleaners etc turn into white powder residue REMEDY 1 Clean burner orifice see Cleaning and Maintenance pa...

Page 16: ...ctions Page 10 2 Replace control valve 1 Take apart gas tubing and remove foreign matter 2 Locate and correct all leaks see Checking Gas Connections Page 10 1 This is common with most heaters if noise...

Page 17: ...optional fan kit part HAB01 fits all models noted in this manual The fan has 3 settings ON OFF Auto The thermostatically controlled HAB01mproves heater efficiency and includes installation and operat...

Page 18: ...1 8 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN THERMOSTAT MODELS HB20TL HB30TL...

Page 19: ...ass Retainer Lower Glass Retainer Self Tapping Screw Thermostat Valve Assembly Screws Thermostat Valve Base Ignitor Assembly Ignitor Line Pressure Regulator Washer Self Locking Screw Main Inlet Tube A...

Page 20: ...2 0 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN NON THERMOSTAT MODELS HB20ML HB30ML...

Page 21: ...g Screw Control Valve Ignitor Line Control Knob Assembly Control Valve Fixed Nut Pressure Regulator Washer Self Locking Screw Main Inlet Tube Assembly ODS Line Assembly Lower Gas Outline Tube Assembly...

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