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NORMAL OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS 

 

Each and every 

CHILLBUSTER™ 

that leaves the factory is quality checked to ensure compliance with our

 

certification. 

This check includes an operational test to ensure both satisfactory combustion and proper operation. 

Each installation site for any vent free heater presents its own unique combustion environment. Specific factors such as 

weather tightness of the home, size of the room in which the heater is installed, central heating, ceiling fans, drafts,  

altitude, the size of the firebox, paint or soot inside the firebox, etc., all have an influence on the proper operation of any 

vent free gas heater. 

 

A  normally operating CHILLBUSTER™ Gas Fire Set possess the following characteristics: 

 

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Clean burning combustion, which, after normal break in, will produce no soot or smoke.

 

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A full bodied, lively flame. The flame will be blue at the base and a combination of blue and yellow at the body and tips. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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After initial break-in produce no odor other than the normal odors associated with the combustion of Natural or Propane 

gas and/or the environment in which the heater is operated.  

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Will produce water vapor (increase indoor humidity) which may be beneficial during the dry heating season. 

 

 

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 

 

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Keep the area around the 

CHILLBUSTER™ 

free and clear from debris. From time to time, visually check pilot and 

burner flames for proper appearance (see section above for burner; see Page 13 Figure 17 for Pilot). 

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Periodically examine and clean the venting system. Once every year, a qualified agency or certified chimney sweep 
should examine and clean the venting system of the solid fuel burning fireplace in which the  

CHILLBUSTER™ 

 

   

installed (if applicable). 

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The air shutter and burner must be free of lint and dirt for optimum performance. Air shutters which have been closed or 
are obstructed with debris will not allow sufficient combustion air into the burner.  Air shutters and burner ports (where 
flame comes out of the burner) should be periodically cleaned of debris.  Use compressed air and/or a soft bristle brush 
to clean burner ports and air shutter area. 

Air  shutters should not be altered from factory settings

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WARNING: Failure to keep the burner primary air opening clean may result in sooting or property damage. 

 

 

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Keep air intake holes of ODS Pilot (see Page 13 Figure 17 for Pilot) clear of lint.  Over time lint will accumulate in these 
holes, and will eventually result in nuisance pilot outage or difficulty in lighting pilot.  Clean these holes annually with  
compressed air or a pipe cleaner.  

NOTE: Lint and dust in the Air Intake Holes is the #1 cause of nuisance pilot 

outage.

 

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Do not operate in a dirty firebox or in a previously used firebox which has not had all soot completely removed or chim-
ney flue cleaned. Previously used fireboxes must have flue and stack professionally cleaned by a chimney sweep.   

   Additionally, firebox walls and damper must also be thoroughly cleaned of all burn residue and soot using a damp cloth,      
   sponge or brush. 

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Do not operate this set with any burner objects other than the 

Rasmussen

 

Gas Logs. 

   specifically designed and approved for use with this Burner System. 

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Do not use with blower inserts or heat exchangers. 

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If used, glass doors must be wide open when burner is on. 

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Do not remove Rating Plate/Warning Tags. These tags serve you and any future user as an integral safety and    

   identification component of the 

CHILLBUSTER™ 

gas log heater. 

Removing these tags voids the warranty.

 

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WARNING: 

 

Do not allow fans to blow directly into fireplace.  Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns.

  

   Do not place blower inside area of firebox. Ceiling fans may create drafts that alter burner flame patterns. Sooting and  
   improper burning may occur. Sooting can settle on surfaces outside the fireplace. 

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During periods of heavy use, inspect frequently for evidence of sooting. If sooting is present, discontinue use until source 
of sooting is determined and corrected. 

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Maintain positioning of Gas Logs (Pages 4, 6 thru 12)

 

at all times.  

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Occasionally, you may use a soft bristle brush or damp cloth to clean objects. 

 

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Summary of Contents for 18DFC7-ME-N

Page 1: ... or loss of life This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located manufactured mobile home where not prohibited by local codes This appliance is only for use with type of gas indicated on the rating plate This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases Field conversion is not permitted Gas type conversion may only be accomplished at the factory Please contact Rasmus...

Page 2: ...ted before use and at least annually by a professional 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 WARNING Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous This appliance is intended for supplemental heating ...

Page 3: ...8b Piezo Wire misc part 18c Peizo Pal Nut 19 Orifice Natural 35 Propane 50 20 Volcanic Ash VA5 21 Embers EMCB 22 Rating Serial Plate 23 Warning Plate 4 3 8 X 1 2 Pipe Nipple 5 3 8 90 Elbow 6 Regulator R1 3 5 Narural Gas R1 10 5 Propane 7 Gas Supply Input A2 7b Orifice Holder A2 7 Grate DFC7 OLD STYLE DFC7E 8 Damper Clamp DC1 9 Flex Connector SSCB 18 10 3 8 x 1 2 FIP Flared Brass Fitting A1 11 Burn...

Page 4: ... WT 2R d Wireless Wall Thermostat TS 2R e Wireless Wall Switch WS 2R 14 Wireless Hand Held Variable Remote for RE Models STR RMD 15 Remote Receiver for SE or RE models BPR3 16 Remote Housing RH2 sold separately Gas Supply Valves see page 8 and 9 Sold Separately A B C D E LOGS AND ACCESSORIES 13 12 14 15 12 7 8 5 2 10 6 1 3 4 9 11 1 Center log for DFC7 18 24 and 30 U12 2 Front log for DFC7 18 H21a ...

Page 5: ...ease the Actual Btu Hr used by the same amount You may also choose to operate your Chillbuster as a Vented Appliance instead See notes and warnings regarding vented installation on Page 7 Adequate Combustion And Ventilation Air Options Increasing the Maximum Supportable Btu Hr 1 Add to the number of rooms which comprise the Space To do this you must either completely remove the door to an adjoinin...

Page 6: ...r plumbing electrical and gas lines and at other openings VENT FREE APPLICATIONS COMBUSTION AIR CALCULATIONS COMBUSTION AIR CALCULATIONS WORKSHEET 1 Room Width Length Height W x L x H Vol ft 1a 1a 1b 1b 1c 1c 1d 1d 2 Total Volume ft The Sum of Volume of all rooms add lines 1a thru 1d 2 3 Max Supportable Btu Hr Total Volume ft 50 x 1000 divide line 2 by 50 then multiply by1000 3 4 4a Btu hr 4b Btu ...

Page 7: ...vented installation on following page 17 20 15 17 10 12 12 15 20 Height Above Opening Projection Out From Face Non combustible or heat resistant material gypsum board marble sheet rock slate tile etc 8 Minimum from top of firebox opening 25 28 30 28 30 12 20 20 25 When operated as a Vent Free Heater the minimum clearances from the fireplace opening to combustible materials must be maintained as ou...

Page 8: ... TO THE VALVE GENERAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS The installation and the provisions for combustion and ventilation air must conform with The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA54 or The CSA B149 1 Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code latest edition WARNING CHECK FOR PROPER VENTING A properly sized unobstructed chimney will normally vent all products of combustion Any odor or smoke detecte...

Page 9: ...e before continuing B Gas Supply Pipe A 1 2 FIP x 3 8 Flared Elbow FIGURE 3 MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM INLET GAS SUPPLY PRESSURE Theminimuminletgassupplypressureshall be5inchesofwatercolumnonNatural Gasand 11inchesofwatercolumnon Propane Themaximuminletgassupplypressureshall be7inchesofwatercolumnonNatural Gasand14inchesofwater column on Propane Theappliance anditsmaingas valvemustbedisconnectedfrom the ...

Page 10: ...ore than one to two pieces of ember material in depth To ensure proper ignition and combustion and to enhance ember performance gently loosen lift Ember Material with a screw driver after approximately five minutes of burn time STEP THREE LOG PLACEMENT ALL MODELS NOTE Thinner less densely packed pieces of Ember Material will enhance the overall glowing ember effect e g the looser the pieces the be...

Page 11: ... pins Figure 9A and B place the Center Top Log Figure 9C diagonally over both Front Logs The pins for the center log will be the right side pins if facing each front log Next place the right and left top logs over the remaining two log locator pins Figure 10A and B The top logs for the DF HG18 will be the CH3a chunks shown below For the 24 and 30 use the BE2a chunks see page 4 6 FIGURE 9 A Log Loc...

Page 12: ...sound of a crackling fire adding a cozy feel to your log set see also Parts and Acces sories page 4 Black Volcanic Ash used to help conceal Remote Receiver Wires FIGURE 12 C B FIGURE 11 Top View Volcanic Ash WARNING Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury A R...

Page 13: ...ed on the front right side of the CHILLBUSTER face plate Figure 13 and Figure 14A and turn clockwise to OFF 2 Before lighting wait at least five minutes to allow gas which may have accumulated around burner to escape then slightly push in the EASY Safety Valve Knob and turn to PILOT OFF Figure 14 3 Depress knob until air dissipates and gas flows to pilot Press the Piezo Ignitor Button to light the...

Page 14: ...RATION RE VARIABLE FLAME HEIGHT AND SE REMOTE READY MODELS 1 Turn Valve Knob to ON position Figure 18A 2 Slide switch on the Receiver Figure 19 to REMOTE position RE Models 3 Depress the ON HI button on the TRANSMITTER Figure 18B until a click is heard The burner will then light to Full on NOTE Reducing the burner flame can be achieved by pressing the LO button one beep at a time to the desired fl...

Page 15: ... operating the heater This appliance is equipped with a Safety Pilot System designed to shut itself off if enough fresh air is not available Additional ventilation may be optained by opening a window or a door to another room Although your CHILBUSTER is very realistic in appearance it is not a real wood burning fireplace Matches paper garbage or any other foreign material MUST NOT be thrown on top...

Page 16: ... and burner ports where flame comes out of the burner should be periodically cleaned of debris Use compressed air and or a soft bristle brush to clean burner ports and air shutter area Air shutters should not be altered from factory settings WARNING Failure to keep the burner primary air opening clean may result in sooting or property damage Keep air intake holes of ODS Pilot see Page 13 Figure 17...

Page 17: ...r Relieve any tight bends or kinks in the Flex Connector Switch to a smooth aluminum connector which can be purchased at hardware or home improvement stores Burner Flame is Too High 8 12 Above Top Logs or Too Low Below Top Logs Incorrect gas supply pressure or burner orifice used 1 Ensure gas type of set is proper for gas type being used Make sure the gas pressure coming into the fireplace falls b...

Page 18: ...of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you 3 The maximum liability of RASMUSSEN in connection with this limited warranty shall not in any case exceed the contract price paid for the product claimed to be defective or unsuitable 4 This warranty does not extend to any product manufactured by RASMUSSEN which has been subjected to misuse neglect ac...

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