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Approval & Codes
This appliance is certi
fi
ed to ANSI Z21.88/CSA 2.33
American National Standard / CSA Standard for Vented
Gas Fireplace Heaters for use in Canada and USA, and
to CGA 2.17-91 High Altitude Standard in Canada. This
appliance is for direct vent installations.
This appliance complies with CSA P.4.1-15 Testing
method for measuring annual
fi
replace e
ffi
ciencies.
The installation must conform to local codes or, in the
absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 or the Natural Gas and
Propane Installation Code CAN/CGA-B149.1. Only
quali
fi
ed licensed or trained personnel should install
this appliance.
This appliance must be electrically grounded in
accordance with local codes, or, in the absence of local
codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
or the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1.
Ratings
* Tested to CGA – 2.17–91 Gas fired appliances for use at high
altitudes. In USA, installations may require deration over 2000’—
Check local codes.
*High Altitude Installations
Input ratings are shown in BTU per hour and are
certi
fi
ed without deration for elevations up to 4,500
feet (1,370 m) above sea level.
For elevations above 4,500 feet (1,370 m) in USA,
installations must be in accordance with the current
ANSI Z223.1 and/or local codes having jurisdiction.
Heating value of gas in some areas is reduced to
compensate for elevation—consult your local gas
utility to con
fi
rm.
For installations at elevations above 4,500 feet
(1,370 m) in Canada, please consult provincial and/or
local authorities having jurisdiction.
Supply Gas
Heater engine RF24JDN uses natural gas.
Heater engine RF24JDP uses propane gas.
The supply pressure must be between the limits shown
in the
Ratings
section.
The supply connection is a 3/8” NPT female connector.
For detailed location, see
Dimensions
on page 11 or
page 16
.
Gas Conversion Kits
The RF24JD is supplied as natural gas or propane gas
and is
fi
eld convertible between fuels. See instructions
packaged with the conversion kits for further details.
Electrical
The RF24JD does not require an electrical power source
unless
fi
tted with the optional 555CFK Circulating Fan
Kit, in which case a grounded power source is required.
Floor/Hearth
This appliance is approved for installation into existing
solid-fuel burning
fi
replaces only. Combustible material
such as plywood and so on may be used for leveling
and shimming beneath the unit. This appliance does
not require a hearth other than to support the weight
of certain fronts.
Non-Combustible Materials Speci
fi
cations
Materials which will not ignite and burn. Such materials
are those consisting entirely of steel, iron, brick, tile,
concrete, slate, glass or plasters, or any combination
thereof.
Materials that are reported as passing ASTM E 136,
Standard Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a
Vertical Tube Furnace at 750 °C shall be considered
non-combustible materials.
Combustible Materials Speci
fi
cations
Materials made of or surfaced with wood, compressed
paper, plant
fi
bers, plastics, or other material that can
ignite and burn, whether
fl
ame proofed or not, or
plastered or unplastered shall be considered
combustible materials.
Outdoor Conversion Kit
The RF24JD models are supplied standard for indoor
applications and may be adapted for installation in
speci
fi
c “outdoor” applications protected from weather
as de
fi
ned in the GV60CKO outdoor conversion kit
manual.
Model JDN-CA
JDN-CL
JDP-CA
JDP-CL
Gas
Natural
Propane
Altitude (Ft.)*
0-4,500 feet*
Input Maximum (Btu/h)
20,000
18,000
Input Minimum (Btu/h)
6,500
12,500
Manifold Pressure (in w.c.)
3.2”
9.5”
Minimum Supply Pressure (in
w.c.)
5”
11”
Maximum Supply Pressure (in
w.c.)
10”
14”
Main Burner Injector Marking
82-580
92-200
Pilot Injector Marking
35
27
Min. Rate Bypass Screw
125
125
Specifications