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SAFETY RULES:

1)   USE ONLY MANUFACTURER’S REPLACEMENT PARTS.  Use of any other parts could 
cause injury or death.

2)   Only specially modified and marked units are for use in a travel trailer, recreational 
vehicle or mobile home.  A primary temperature limit control to limit the outlet air 
temperature is provided with each optional Mobile / Manufactured Home Installation 
Kit for installations in a travel trailer, recreational vehicle or mobile home.  

3)   MAINTAIN all clearances specified in the section entitled "Locating the 
Orbis Calorama/ Comfort View Series Heater."  (See Fig. 1 and 2 and Table 2)

4)   THIS APPLIANCE IS ONLY FOR USE WITH THE TYPE OF GAS INDICATED ON THE 
RATING PLATE. Be sure furnace is for type of gas to be supplied. Check the rating plate in 
the inside of the heater. Do not change the furnace to use other gases. Unsafe operation 
could result and could cause bodily injury and death.

5)   Any safety screen, guard or parts removed for servicing the appliance must be 
replaced prior to operating the appliance to avoid property damage, bodily injury or death.

6)    INSTALL the furnace to vent directly to the outdoors using only the vent assembly 
supplied with the unit, so that harmful gases will not gather inside of the building. 
(The vent kit part number for your unit can be found in the exploded parts view at the 
end of this manual)

7)    NEVER vent flue gases into another room, a fireplace or any space inside a building.

8)    NEVER test for gas leaks with an open flame.

9)    ALLOW furnace to cool before servicing.

10)  Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high, top output, surface 
temperatures and should stay away to avoid burns or possible clothing ignition.

11)  Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room as 
the furnace.

12) Clothing or other flammable material should not be placed on or near the appliance.

13)  Do not lay any object on top of the heater that could obstruct the louvers of the unit 
through which warm circulating air needs to pass. DON’T allow children to insert articles 
in the louvers on the heater.

14)  INSTALLATION AND REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON. 
The appliance should be inspected before first use and at least annually by a qualified 
service person. More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from 
carpeting, bedding material, etc. It is imperative that control compartments, burners and 
circulating air passageways of the appliance be kept clean. 

Summary of Contents for CALORAMA

Page 1: ...ORTED BY The Gas Appliance Company Inc FLORIDA US of A www orbisheat com WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage person...

Page 2: ...Installation Figure 6 Exploded Side View of Vent Installation Vent and Wall Plate Installation Figure 7 Vent Kit Assembly Figure 8 Vent Cap as seen from the Outside Connect Gas Piping Gas Supply Press...

Page 3: ...rect Vent Wall Furnace Standard CAN 2 32M98 to provide safe trouble free operation throughout the expected life of the unit Any alteration modification or adjustment not specifically mentioned in this...

Page 4: ...the vent assembly supplied with the unit so that harmful gases will not gather inside of the building The vent kit part number for your unit can be found in the exploded parts view at the end of this...

Page 5: ...e immediate action in order to reduce or eliminate the risk of injury and or property damage KNOW AND MAKE SURE OTHERS IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD KNOW THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES TO TAKE IN THE EVENT OF A PROPANE...

Page 6: ...mm wc 7 178 mm wc 10 254 mm wc 10 254 mm wc 10 254 mm wc 11 279 mm wc 11 279 mm wc 11 279 mm wc 13 330 mm wc 13 330 mm wc 13 330 mm wc 3 8 NPT 3 8 NPT 3 8 NPT 2 51 mm 2 51 mm 2 51 mm 12 305 mm 12 305...

Page 7: ...osing a location for your ORBIS Calorama Comfort View Series Direct Vent Wall Furnace please remember that the Vent Kit supplied with the unit must be installed WITHOUT alteration with the exception o...

Page 8: ...sure regulator provided with this unit C 12 in minimum 12 in minimum 4 ft minimum 4 ft minimum 12 in minimum 3 ft minimum Grade Forced air inlet Mechanical draft vent terminal see 7 8 b Mechanical dra...

Page 9: ...3 The template illustrates all of the openings and mounting holes and their correct location for EACH UNIT The illustration Figure 3 gives you the required dimensional information for mounting the uni...

Page 10: ...shed unit to adjacent combustible materials Figure 3 ALL MODELS Unit Mounting Instructions 8 35 212 mm 1 65 42 mm 11 89 302 mm 12 09 307 mm 10 85 275 5 mm 14 78 375 5mm 7 89 200 5 mm 4 8 121 9 mm 5 12...

Page 11: ...10 Figure 4 Unit Mounting Template Position Figure 5 Wall Mounting Plate ALL MODELS Unit mounting positions Wall mounting positions TEMPLATE...

Page 12: ...ombustion and ventilation air must NEVER be obstructed Prepare for Installation After ensuring that the location you have selected for the installation complies with the requirements outlined in this...

Page 13: ...rotection pipe to pass through without bending In addition make sure that the holes in the inside and outside wall are concentric to one another NOTE Cut the outside hole slightly lower not more than...

Page 14: ...he vent cap is securely engaged with the similar sized opening in the rear of the unit Make sure the exhaust vent pipe remains engaged in its position in the vent cap The air inlet pipe must also slid...

Page 15: ...ust be installed in accordance with all applicable building and plumbing codes For Propane Units Gas supply Line Pressure MUST NOT EXCEED 13 IN W C It is recommended that a gas shut off valve be insta...

Page 16: ...e bubbles to form Note any leaks in the piping system Shut off the gas at the shut off valve if installed or at the gas meter of the Propane LP tank serving the structure Fix the leaking joint and re...

Page 17: ...in or turn by hand don t try to repair it call qualified service technician Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion D Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water Im...

Page 18: ...the most comfort for you Excessively high temperature settings can cause you to constantly readjust the thermostat and lose valuable efficiency WARNING DO NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE WITH THE PILOT MA...

Page 19: ...he back cover Step 4 Carefully examine the interior of the vent pipe If you notice any blockage or obstruction that was not part of the unit when it was installed clean the pipes and prepare them for...

Page 20: ...k on the wall mounting plate Step 8 Reconnect the gas supply Perform the leak test procedure found in the section of this manual titled Check for Gas Leaks on page 14 Step 9 Verify Proper Operation Af...

Page 21: ...d of the front cover leaning about an inch forward push the front cover in and down until the bolts lock into place Slide the overhangs at the upper end of the front cover under the back cover and fix...

Page 22: ...is damaged or wire lead is loose 3 Pilot orifice is clogged 4 Gas Control knob not set properly 5 Improper gas supply SOLUTION 1 No action required will stop after a short period of operation 2 Apply...

Page 23: ...that position is in the center of the pilot flame tip Replace as necessary 3 Wait 5 minutes to allow the heater to cool down then relight 1 Review correct lighting procedures see Figure 10 on page 15...

Page 24: ...as supply SOLUTION 7 Call your gas supplier 1 Adjust thermostat to HI position and modulate down until a proper room temperature rate is attained 2 Average room size heating capacity UNIT Ave Floor Ar...

Page 25: ...24 SECTION VI REPLACEMENT PARTS GUIDE Orbis Calorama Comfort View Series Gas System 2 15 1 3 6 7 8 4 5 9 10 11 12 14 1 A B C D E F 13...

Page 26: ...n Burner Injector CCV III L P 1 35mm CCV 3004P 5 Main Burner Injector Adaptor CCV 5005 6 A Pilot Injector CCV N G 0 25mm 2x CCV 5006N 6 B Pilot Injector CCV L P 0 20mm CCV 5006P 7 Electrode Ceramic CC...

Page 27: ...costs must be borne by the Purchaser Exceptions This warranty will not apply 1 to defects or malfunctioning resulting from failure to properly install operate or maintain the unit in accordance with...

Page 28: ...CE TECHNICIAN OR APPLIANCES SERVICES AND PARTS COMPANY INC ASAP INFORMATION BELOW MANUFACTURED BY ORBIS MERTIG SAIC YERBAL 1200 1607 VILLA ADELINA PROVINCIA DE BUENOS AIRES ARGENTINA IMPORTED BY THE G...

Page 29: ...ide of the unit above the gas valve See figure 13 With the cover still off mount blower into the wall directly under and centered on the unit using the two fastening screws provided See figure 12 for...

Page 30: ...ESCRIPTION PART NUMBER OF PART NUMBER 1 A Blower kit Calorama Comfort View I BK 1 1 B Blower kit Calorama Comfort View II BK 2 1 C Blower kit Calorama Comfort View III BK 3 1 D Blower Fan All Units BK...

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