Bluegrass Living B10TNIR-B Owner'S Operation And Installation Manual Download

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VENT-FREE GAS

WALL HEATER

OWNER’S OPERATION AND

INSTALLATION MANUAL

PFS

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.

INFRARED MODELS

B10TNIR-B, B10TPIR-B

B20TNIR-BB, B18TPIR-BB

B30TNIR-BB, B28TPIR-BB

Summary of Contents for B10TNIR-B

Page 1: ...LLATION MANUAL PFS US 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 INFRARED MODELS B10TNIR B B10TPIR B B20TNIR BB B18TPIR BB B30TNIR BB B28TPIR BB ...

Page 2: ...uch any electrical switch do 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 qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier INSTALLER Leave this manual with the appliance CONSUMER Retain this manu...

Page 3: ... 24 Water Vapor A By Product Of Service Hints 24 Unvented Room Heaters 7 Parts 25 Air For Combustion and Ventilation 7 Replacement Parts 30 Installation 9 Accessories 30 Warranty 32 SAVE THIS BOOK This is an unvented gas fired heater It uses air oxygen from the room in which it is installed Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided Refer to Air For Combustion and Vent...

Page 4: ...ently located manufactured mobile home where not prohibited by local codes 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 Aftermarket Completion of sale not for purpose of resale from the manufacturer ...

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Page 6: ...operating this appliance IMPORTANT Read this owner s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble operate or service this heater Improper use of this heater can cause serious injury or death from burns fire explosion electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning Only a qualified installer service agent or local gas supplier may install and service this product WARNING Keep the applia...

Page 7: ...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 7 through 8 If heater keeps shutting off see Troubleshooting page 21 4 Keep all air openings in front and bottom of heater clear and free of debris This will ensure enough air for proper combustion 5 If heater shuts off do not rel...

Page 8: ...rement of the authority having jurisdiction SPECIFICATIONS MODEL B10TNIR B B10TPIR B Ignition Piezo Piezo Gas Type Natural Propane LP BTU available 10 000 10 000 Pressure Regulator Setting 6 W C 10 W C Inlet Gas Pressure inches of water Maximum 10 5 Maximum 14 Minimum 7 Minimum 11 Heater Weight 14 lbs 14 lbs Shipping Weight 16 7 lbs 16 7 lbs Heater Dimensions HxWxD 21 2 15 79 6 85 Carton Dimension...

Page 9: ...toff 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 CONTROL 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 State of Mass...

Page 10: ...est 43rd Street New York NY 10036 National Fire Protection Association Inc 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 9101 This heater is designed for vent free operation State and local codes in some areas UNPACKING 1 Remove heater from carton 3 Check heater for any shipping damage If 2 Remove all protective packaging applied heater is damaged promptly inform dealer to heater for shipping where you boug...

Page 11: ...ng 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 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 AIR FOR COMBUSTION A...

Page 12: ...tions 1 and 2 Figure 2 You can also remove door into adjoining room see option 3 Figure 2 Follow the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts Figure 2 Ventilation Air from Inside Building Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts You must provide two permanent open...

Page 13: ...2000458 01A www bluegrassliving com 13 IMPORTANT Do not provide openings for inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a thermostat controlled power vent Heated air all appliances in both spaces ...

Page 14: ...Use this heater along with your primary heating system Do not install this heater as your primary heat source If you have a central heating system you may run system s circulating blower while using heater This will help circulate the heat throughout the house In the event of a power outage you can use this heater as your primary heat source WARNING A qualified service person must install heater F...

Page 15: ...n There is no need to take out the two bulb clips 2 Take out the bulb clip from the hardware package and insert it into the square hole Then insert the sensing bulb into the bulb clip see Figure 5 Figure 5 Moving Thermostat Sensing Bulb REMOVING FRONT PANEL 1 Remove 4 screws securing front panel 2 Carefully slide front panel forward Figure 6 Removing Front Panel FASTENING HEATER TO WALL Mounting B...

Page 16: ...ances Attaching Mounting Bracket To Wall Note Wall anchors mounting screws and spacers are in hardware package The hardware package is provided with heater Attaching to Wall Stud Method For attaching mounting bracket to wall studs 1 Drill holes at marked locations using 9 64 drill bit 11 Min 12 1 4 18 Min Only Insert Mounting Screws Through Last Hole On Each End Non combustible Flooring or Top of ...

Page 17: ...t and into wall anchors 7 Tighten screws until mounting bracket is firmly fastened to wall Figure 9 Popping Open Anchor Wings For Thin Walls Placing Heater On Mounting Bracket 1 Locate two horizontal slots on back panel of heater see Figure 10 2 Place heater onto mounting bracket Slide horizontal slots onto stand out tabs on mounting bracket attached to wall Figure 10 Mounting Heater Onto Mounting...

Page 18: ...s Figure 11 Installing Bottom Mounting Screws INSTALLING BASE FEET 1 Align screw holes in base feet to the bottom of the heater Attach using Phillips head screws provided see Figure 12 2 Position the heater to the desired location Secure the base feet to the floor by using two Phillips head screws provided see Figure 13 Screw Hole Figure 13 Securing Heater to Floor ...

Page 19: ... not supplied Install the external regulator between the heater and gas supply Gas supplier provides external regulator for natural gas The installer provides the external regulator for propane LP gas CAUTION Avoid damage to regulator Hold gas regulator with wrench when connecting into gas piping and or fittings CAUTION Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant to gas Propane LP or Natural Gas ...

Page 20: ...e hook up NPT tap must be upstream from heater see Figure 12 page 14 WARNING A qualified service 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 For natural gas Never connect heater to private non utility gas wells This gas is commonly known as wellhead gas WARNING ...

Page 21: ...er 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 15 Pointing the vent down protects it from freezing rain or sleet Install sediment trap in supply line as shown in Figure 14 Place sediment trap where it is within reach for cleaning Place sediment trap where trapped matter is not likely to fre...

Page 22: ...IG 3 5 kPa 1 Disconnect heater with its appliance main 4 Check all joints of gas supply piping gas valve control valve and equipment system Apply mixture of liquid soap and shutoff valve from gas supply piping sys water to gas joints If bubbles form there tem Pressures in excess of 1 2 PSIG will may be a leak damage heater regulator 5 Correct all leaks at once 2 Cap off open end of gas pipe where ...

Page 23: ... supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening gas supply valve 3 Check all joints from gas supply see Fig ure 17 or 18 to equipment shutoff valve Equipment Apply a noncorrosive leak detection fluid Shutoff Valve to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak 4 Correct all leaks at once Equipment Open Shutoff Valve Figure 17 Checking Gas Joints for Propane LP Gas ...

Page 24: ...lot follow these instructions exactly hand don t try to repair it call a qualified B BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the service technician Force or attempted appliance area for gas Be sure to smell repair may result in a fire or explosion next to the floor because some gas is D Do not use this appliance if any part heavier than air and will settle on the floor has been under water Immediately ca...

Page 25: ...as supply the control knob should be pressed for about thirty 30 seconds This will allow air to bleed from the gas system If pilot does not stay lit refer to Troubleshooting pages 21 though 23 Also contact a qualified service technician or gas supplier for repairs Until repairs are made light pilot with match If control knob does not pop up when released contact a qualified service technician or g...

Page 26: ... heating level The main burner should light Set control knob to any heat level between HI and LO THERMOSTAT CONTROL OPERATION The thermostatic control used on these mod exceed the set temperature If so the burner els differ from standard thermostats Standard will shut off The burner will cycle back on thermostats simply turn the burner on and off when room temperature drops below the set The therm...

Page 27: ...ng lug extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box The adapter should not be used if a three slot grounded receptacle is available Figure 22 Grounded Electrical Outlet FAN OPERATION To operate the manual unit turn ON OFF switch to the ON position To operate the Automatic unit turn AUTO O MAN switch to the desired position MAN position w...

Page 28: ...ilot flame is not touching the thermocouple This will cause the thermocouple to cool which shuts the heater off If pilot flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 24 turn heater off see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 17 see Troubleshooting pages 21 through 23 WARNING If yellow tipping occurs your heater could produce increased levels of carbon monoxide If the burner flame pattern shows yell...

Page 29: ...re each use Have heater inspected yearly by a qualified service technician Heater may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint from carpeting bedding material pet hair etc WARNING Failure to keep the primary air opening s of the burner s clean may result in sooting and property damage MAIN BURNER Periodically inspect all burner flame holes with the heater running All slotted burner flame ...

Page 30: ...thirty minutes 2 Remove four screws securing front panel 3 Pull front panel forward 4 Inspect burner and pilot for dust and dirt 5 Blow air through the ports slots and holes in the burner 6 Replace front panel using screws removed ODS PILOT Use a vacuum cleaner pressurized air or a Thermocouple Ignitor small soft bristled brush to clean A yellow tip on the pilot flame indicates dust and dirt in th...

Page 31: ...can damage ODS pilot unit IMPORTANT Operating heater where impurities in air exist may create odors Cleaning supplies paint paint remover cigarette smoke cements and glues new carpet or textiles etc create fumes These fumes may mix with combustion air and create odors Note All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action When ignitor button is pre...

Page 32: ...ective Action ODS pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released 1 Control knob is not fully pressed in 2 Control knob is not pressed in long enough 3 Equipment shutoff valve is not fully open 4 Thermocouple connection is loose at control valve 5 Pilot flame not touching thermocouple which allows thermocouple to cool causing pilot flame to go out This problem could be caused by one ...

Page 33: ...ight smoke or odor during initial operation 1 Residues from manufacturing process 1 Problem will stop after a few hours of operation Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Heater produces a whistling noise when burner is lit 1 Turning control knob to the high position when burner is cold 2 Air in gas line 3 Air passageways on heater are blocked 4 Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice 1 Turn ...

Page 34: ...ane LP models Heater shuts off in use ODS operates 1 Not enough fresh air is available 2 Low line pressure 3 ODS pilot is partially clogged 1 Open window and or door for ventilation 2 Contact local gas supplier 3 Clean ODS pilot see Care and Maintenance page 20 Gas odor exists even when control knob is in OFF position 1 Gas leak See Warning Statement at top of page 21 2 Control valve is defective ...

Page 35: ...at 1 866 762 4050 When calling please have your model and serial numbers of your heater ready When Gas Pressure Is Too Low pilot will not stay lit burners will have delayed ignition heater will not produce specified heat propane LP gas supply might be low propane LP units only You may feel your gas pressure is too low If so contact your local gas supplier SERVICE HINTS ...

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Page 38: ... 01 Mounting Bracket 1 3 ML083 03 ML083 03 Piezo Ignitor 1 4 161130 01 161130 01 Thermostat Control Valve 1 5 Burner Assembly 1 6 162322 05 162332 01 ODS Pilot 1 7 RV81FIL 6 RV81FIL 10 Regulator 1 8 Orifice Retainer 1 9 Injector 1 10 Reflector Assembly 1 11 Top Reflector 1 12 162962 01 162962 01 Front Panel Assembly 1 13 161528 01HT 161528 01HT Screen 1 14 162960 01 162960 01 Lower Mesh Grill 1 15...

Page 39: ...2000458 01A www bluegrassliving com 39 PARTS PART AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN 161607 01 161607 01 Hardware Package 1 Not a field replaceable part ...

Page 40: ... 40 www bluegrassliving com 200458 01A PARTS MODELS B20TNIR BB B18TPIR BB B30TNIR BB B28TPIR BB 30 000 BTU Hr Heater Shown ...

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Page 42: ...1133 01 Piezo Ignitor 1 4 161130 01 161130 01 Thermostat Control Valve 1 5 Burner Assembly 1 6 162332 04 162332 02 ODS Pilot 1 7 RV81FIL 6 RV81FIL 10 Regulator 1 8 Orifice Retainer 9 Injector 2 10 Injector 11 Reflector Assembly 1 12 Cabinet Bracket 1 13 162962 02 162962 02 Front Panel Assembly 1 14 161142 01HT 161142 01HT Screen 1 15 162960 02 162960 02 Lower Mesh Grill 1 16 Bezel Control 1 17 Ori...

Page 43: ...nel 1 2 161562 01 161562 01 Mounting Bracket 1 3 161133 01 161133 01 Piezo Ignitor 1 4 161130 01 161130 01 Thermostat Control Valve 1 5 Burner Assembly 1 6 162332 04 162332 02 ODS Pilot 1 7 RV81FIL 6 RV81FIL 10 Regulator 1 8 Orifice Retainer 1 9 Injector 2 10 Injector 1 11 Reflector Assembly 1 12 Cabinet Bracket 1 13 162962 03 162962 03 Front Panel Assembly 1 14 161565 01HT 161565 01HT Screen 1 15...

Page 44: ... 44 www bluegrassliving com 200458 01A PARTS 20 BF09B BK BF09B BK Base Feet 1 PART AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN 161607 01 161607 01 Hardware Package 1 Not a field replaceable part ...

Page 45: ...Your address Model and serial number of your heater How heater was malfunctioning Type of gas used Propane LP or Natural gas NG Purchase date Usually we will ask you to return the defective part to the factory PARTS NOT UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product When calling Customer Service have ready If they can t supply original replacement Model number of your heater part s call...

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Page 48: ...uct to proper operating condition and an allowance for labor when provided by a Bluegrass Living Authorized Service Center or a provider approved by Bluegrass Living Warranty parts must be obtained through authorized dealers of this product and or Bluegrass Living who will provide original factory replacement parts Failure to use original factory replacement parts will void this warranty Traveling...

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