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VENT-FREE GAS 

LOG HEATER

MODELS

PCNSD18T

PCNSD24TD

PCNSD24M

 

WARNING: If the information in this manual is not 

followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing 

property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
—  Do not store or use gasoline or other  flammable va

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pors 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.

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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.

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Installation and service must be performed by a quali

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fied installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

 

WARNING: This appliance is equipped for natural and 

propane gas. Field conversion is not permitted other than 

between natural or propane gases.

Questions, problems, missing parts?

 Before returning to your retailer, call 

our customer service department at 1-866-573-0674, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm CST, 

Monday through Friday or email

 [email protected]

Summary of Contents for PCNSD18T

Page 1: ... 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 quali fied installer service agency or the gas supplier WARNING This appliance is equipped for natural and propanegas Fieldconversionisnotpermittedothertha...

Page 2: ...al WARNING Improper installation adjustment al teration service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage Refer to this manual for correct in stallation and operational procedures For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket per manently located manufactured mobile home where not...

Page 3: ...d from the factory adjusted for use with propane 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 DANGER Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu with headaches dizziness or nausea If you have these signs the heater may n...

Page 4: ...ented appliance 3 This heater needs fresh air ventilation to run properly This heater has an Oxygen Depletion Sensing ODS safety shutoff system The ODS shuts down the heater if not enough fresh air is available See Air for Combustion and Ventilation pages 6 through 8 If heater keeps shutting off see Troubleshooting page 24 4 Do not add extra logs or ornaments such as pine cones vermiculite or rock...

Page 5: ... heater if there is not enough fresh air PIEZO IGNITION SYSTEM This heater is equipped with an electronic piezo control system This system requires AAA batteries provided THERMOSTAT HEAT CONTROL The control automatically cycles the burner on and off to maintain a desired room temperature 2 GAS OPTIONS AVAILABLE Your heater is equipped to operate on either propane or natural gas The heater is shipp...

Page 6: ...house In most supplemental heat applications the water vapor does not create a problem In most applications the water vapor enhances the low humidity atmosphere experienced during cold weather The following steps will help ensure that water vapor does not become a problem 1 Be sure the heater is sized properly for the application including ample combustion air and circulation air 2 If high humidit...

Page 7: ... the heater may be operated is smaller than that defined as an unconfined space or if the building is of unusually tight construction provide adequate combustion and ventilation air byoneofthemethodsdescribed in the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 the In ternational Fuel Gas Code or applicable local codes VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come fro...

Page 8: ...ire place If not drafting may cause pilot outage or sooting Use a heat resistant sealant Do not seal chimney flue damper WARNING Never install the heater in a bedroom or bathroom in a recreational vehicle wherecurtains furniture cloth ing orotherflammableobjects arelessthan36 fromthefront 42 from top or 16 from sides of the heater in high traffic areas in windy or drafty areas CAUTION This heater ...

Page 9: ...G SIZING REQUIREMENTS Minimum Firebox Size 18 Log Set Height 20 Depth 13 Front Width 29 Rear Width 23 24 Log Set Height 20 Depth 14 Front Width 30 Rear Width 24 Minimum Clearances For Side Combustible Material Side Wall and Ceiling A Clearance from the side of the fireplace cabinet to any combustible material and wall should follow diagram in Figure 4 B Clearance from the top of the fireplace open...

Page 10: ... is less than 12 you must install the fireplace hood accessory Even if noncombustible material is more than 12 you may need the hood accessory to deflect heat away from your mantel shelf See Figures 5 6 and 7 for minimum clearances MANTEL CLEARANCES In addition to meeting noncombustible mate rial clearances you must also meet required clearances between fireplace opening and mantel shelf If you do...

Page 11: ... not permit vent free operation 3 You prefer vented operation If reasons number 1 or 2 above apply you must permanently open chimney flue damper You must install the damper clamp accessory not provided This will insure vented opera tion see Figure 10 The damper clamp will keep damper open Installation instructions are included with clamp accessory See chart below for the minimum permanent flue ope...

Page 12: ...ing making all of the adjustments for the gas being supplied DONOTREMOVETHE PLUNGER The regulator will not work and the warranty will be voided Theinletregulatoriscolorcoded for identification of the correct gastype Blueisforpropane LP gas andyellowisfornaturalgas FOR PROPANE GAS INSTALLATION BLUE Apply thread sealant to the threads on a 3 8 NPT brass connection fitting While pushing in rotate the...

Page 13: ...apsuppliedonthe regulator Do not use an off the shelfpipeplug Thiscandamage theplunger Thesuppliedregula tor cap is designed so it will not engage the unused gas type 3 Apply thread sealant to the threads on the connection fitting While pushing in rotate the fitting clockwise until the threads engage the regulator After the fitting has been hand tightened into the regulator use a wrench to complet...

Page 14: ...se the fireplace floor to allow access to heater control panel This will in sureadequateairflowandguard against sooting and controls being damaged Raise fireplace floorwithnoncombustiblemate rial Makesurematerialissecure CAUTION Do not pick up heaterbaseassemblybyburners This could damage heater Only handlebaseassemblybygrates IMPORTANT Make sure the heater burners are level If heater is not level...

Page 15: ...ap is an acceptable al ternative to test gauge connection Purchase the optional CSA design certified equipment shutoff valve from your dealer WARNING A qualified ser vice technician must connect heater to gas supply Follow all local codes WARNING This appliance requires a 3 8 NPT National Pipe Thread inlet connection to the pressure regulator WARNING Do not over tighten gas connections WARNING For...

Page 16: ...If you do not reduce incoming gas pressure heater regulator damage could occur Install external regulator with the vent pointing down as shown in Figure 16 Pointing the vent down protects it from freezing rain or sleet Figure 16 External Regulator with Vent Pointing Down External Regulator with Vent Pointing Down Propane Supply Tank Equipment Shutoff Valve Ground Joint Union 3 8 NPT Pipe Nipple Fl...

Page 17: ...s for Natural Gas Gas Meter WARNING Testallgaspiping and connections internal and external to unit for leaks after installing or servicing Correct all leaks at once WARNING Neveruseanopen flame to check for a leak Apply a noncorrosiveleakdetectionfluid toalljoints Ifbubblesform there isaleak Correctallleaksatonce PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEM Test Pressures In Excess Of 1 2 PSIG 3 5 kP...

Page 18: ...lied with heater Each log is marked with a number This number will help you to identify the logs when installing After installing logs add decorative cinders around the grate base do not place any decorative cinders on logs or burner Model PCNSD18T Log Placement 1 Insert log 1 into slots in rear log bracket on grate base as shown in Figure 20 2 Insert log 2 into slots in middle grate bracket as sh...

Page 19: ...s may create drafts that alter flame patterns Sooting and improper burning will result During manufacturing fabricating and ship ping various components of this appliance are treated with certain oils films or bonding agents These chemicals are not harmful but may produce annoying smoke and smells as they are burned off during the initial operation of the appliance possibly causing headaches or ey...

Page 20: ...r gas supplier for repairs Until repairs are made light pilot with match To light pilot with match see Manual Lighting Procedure page 21 7 Keep control knob pressed in for 30 sec onds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob Note If pilot goes out repeat steps 7 through 10 This heater has a safety in terlock system Wait one 1 minute before lighting pilot again OPERATION 8 Turn co...

Page 21: ...heck pilot flame pattern and burner flame pattern often Incorrect flame patterns indicate the need for cleaning see Care and Maintenance page 22 or service WARNING Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater This includes maintenance requiring replacement or alteration of components PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 25 Correct Pilot Flame Pattern Natural Gas shown Figure 26 Incorrect...

Page 22: ...reate soot INSPECTING BURNERS CARE AND MAINTENANCE WARNING Turn off heater and let cool before servicing CAUTION You must keep control areas burner and circulating airpassagewaysofheaterclean Inspecttheseareasofheaterbefore each use Have heater inspected yearly by a qualified service techni cian Heater may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint from carpeting bedding material pet hair e...

Page 23: ... of the burner tube again Remove any large particles of dust dirt lint or pet hair with a soft cloth or vacuum cleaner nozzle 5 Blow air into the primary air holes on the injector holder 6 In case any large clumps of dust have now been pushed into the burner Repeat steps 3 and 4 CAUTION Never use a wire needle orsimilarobjecttoclean ODS pilot This can damage ODS pilot unit Use a vacuum cleaner pre...

Page 24: ...l not light Inlet pressure exceeds 9 5 WC Bypass pressure switch See instructions below The entire gas delivery piping including con nections inside the heater should be leak tested by the qualified installer After leak testing the qualified installer should light the appliance Refer to the correct flame pattern as illustrated on pages 21 and 22 All flame patterns should be safely inside the produ...

Page 25: ...nob to PILOT position 3 Fully press in control knob while pressing ignitor button 4 Continue holding down con trol knob Repeat igniting op eration until air is removed 5 Clean ODS pilot see Care and Maintenance page 22 or replace ODS pilot assembly 6 Contact local propane gas company ODS pilotlightsbutflame goes out when control knob is released 1 Control knob is not fully pressed in 2 Control kno...

Page 26: ...s too low 3 Gas regulator is damaged 1 Checkburnerfordirtanddebris If found clean burner see Care and Maintenance page 22 2 Contact local gas supplier 3 Replace heater chassis Slight smoke or odor during initial operation 1 Residues from manufactur ing process 1 Problem will stop after a few hours of operation Gas odor during com bustion 1 Foreign matter between control valve and burner 2 Gas leak...

Page 27: ...s exces sive contact qualified ser vice technician White powder residue forming within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture 1 When heated the vapors from furniture polish wax carpet cleaners etc turn into white powder residue 1 Turn heater off when using furniture polish wax carpet cleaner or similar products Heater shuts off in use ODS operates 1 Not enough fresh air is avail able 2 Low l...

Page 28: ...www usaprocom com 200239 01C 28 PARTS MODELS PCNSD18T PCNSD24TD AND PCNSD24M PCNSD18T PCNSD24TD PCNSD24M Log 1 Log 2 Log 3 Log 4 Log 5 Log 6 Log 7 Log 1 Log 2 Log 3 Log 4 Log 6 Log 5 Log 7 1 2 3 ...

Page 29: ...ering parts follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 30 of this manual ITEM PCNSD18T PCNSD24TD PCNSD24M DESCRIPTION QTY 1 PIMDN1 01 PIMDN1 01 PIMDN1 01 Ignitor 1 2 18NST107B 01 Log Assembly 1 3 24NST108B 01 24NST108B 01 Log Assembly 1 PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN 18UDC1013B 01 18UDC1013B 01 18UDC1013B 01 Hardware Package 1 ...

Page 30: ...m your local dealer If they can not supply these acces sories contact ProCom Heating Inc at 1 866 573 0674 for information EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF VALVE For all models Equipment shutoff valve with 1 2 NPT tap Model and serial number of your heater How heater was malfunctioning Type of gas used Propane or Natural gas Purchase date Usually we will ask you to return the defec tive part to the factory PARTS...

Page 31: ...cified heat propane gas supply might be low propane units only You may feel your gas pressure is too low If so contact your local gas supplier TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about installation operation or troubleshooting If so contact ProCom Heating Inc at 1 866 573 0674 When calling please have your model and serial numbers of your heater ready ...

Page 32: ...l be authorized Parts will be provided to repair the product RESPONSIBILITY OF OWNER This warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser This warranty covers the cost of part s required to restore this heater to proper operating condition Warranty part s MUST be obtained through ProCom Heating Inc who will provide original factory replacement parts Failure to use original factory repla...

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