HearthRite HR15ML-1, Owner'S Operation And Installation Manual

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PRODUCT FEATURES
SAFETY DEVICE
A standard requirement for all vent-free room
heaters. This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen
Depletion Sensor(ODS) safety shutoff system.
The ODS/pilot shuts off the heater if there is
not enough fresh air.
PIEZO IGNITION SYSTEM
This heater is equipped with a piezo ignitor.
This system requires no matches, batteries, or
other sources to light heater.
THERMOSTATIC HEAT
CONTROL ON THERMOSTAT
MODELS
These heaters have a control valve with a
thermostat sensing bulb. This results in the
greatest heater comfort and may result in
lower gas bills.
Figure1-Vent-Free Propane/LP Gas Heater
Water vaporis a by-product of gas combustion.An
unvented room heater productes approximately one (1)
ounce (30ml) of water for every 1,000 BTU’s (.3KW’s) of
gas input per hour.
U n v e n t e d r o o m h e a t e r s a r e r e c o m m e n d e d a s
supplemental heat (a room) rather than a primary heat
source (an entire house) .In most supplemental heat
application, the water vapor does not create a problem.
In most applications, the water vapor enhances the low
humidity atmosphere experienced during cold weather.
WATER VAPOR: A BY-PRODUCT OF UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS
The following steps will help insure that water vapor
does not become a problem.
1. Be sure the heater is sized properly for the
application, including ample combusion air and
circulation air.
2. If high humidity is experienced, a dehumidifier may
be used to help lower the water vapor content of the
air.
3. Do not use an unvented room heater as the primary
heat source.
Heater
Cabinet
Control
Knob
Grill
Burners
Ignitor
Button
Lower
Front
Panel
LOCAL CODES
Install and use heater with care. Follow all local
codes. In the absence of local codes, use the
latest edition of
National Fuel Gas Code ANSZ223.
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also known as NFPA 54*.
*Available from :
American National Standards Institute, Inc.
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
QUALIFIED INSTALLING AGENCY
Installation and replacement of gas piping, gas
utilization equipment 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 com-
pany that either in person or through a repre-
sentative 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 Massachsetts : The installation must be
made by a licensed plumber or gas fitter in the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts .
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 or
nature gas-fired space heaters shall be prohibited in
bedrooms and bathrooms.
UNPACKING
1. Remove heater from carton.
2. Remove all protective packaging applied to
heater for shipment.
3. Check heater for any shipping damage. If heater
is damaged, promptly inform dealer where you
bought heater.