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Summary of Contents for Comfort Glow RFN28TC

Page 1: ... you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department m Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier WARNING Improper installa tion adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause injury or property dam age Refer to this manual for correct installation and op erational procedures Fore assistance or additional in formation cons...

Page 2: ...tment This heater shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom Never install the heater in a recreational vehicle where curtains furniture clothing or other flammable objects are less than 36 inches from the front top or sides of the heater asa fireplace insert in high traffic areas in windy or drafty areas 6 This heater needs fresh outside air ven tilation to run properly This heater has an ox...

Page 3: ...kaging ap plied to heater for shipment 3 Make sure your heater includes two hardware packets 4 Check heater for any shipping damage If heater is damaged promptly inform dealer where you bought heater PRODUCT FEATURES Operation This heater is clean burning It requires no outside venting This heater has been tested and approved to ANS Z21 11 2 standard for unvented heaters State and local codes in s...

Page 4: ...creen using four screws re moved in step 3 _ WARNING Always have burner shield and screen in place before operating heater This pre vents excessive temperatures on heater surfaces Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts spe cifically approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury Piezo Ignitor IgnitorCable Figure 3 At...

Page 5: ...igure 6 6 While firmly holding edges of brass trim together tighten both set screws on the adjusting plate with slotted screwdriver 7 Repeat steps I through 6 for other side 8 Place the assembled trim on front of heater cabinet Attach on top and sides with four brass screws included in hard ware package see Figure 7 9 Reattach front panel to heater if you are going to mount the heater to the base ...

Page 6: ...ning appliances draw air from the house to operate You must provide ad equate fresh air for these appliances This b will insure proper venting of vented fuel burning appliances g walls and ceilings exposed to the outside atmosphere have a con tinuous water vapor retarder with a rating of one perm 6x10 11kg per pa sec m or less with open ings gasketed or sealed and weather stripping has been added ...

Page 7: ...r Total Btu Hr Do not include direct vent gas appliances Direct vent draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors 4 Compare the maximum Btu Hr the space can support with the actual amount of Btu Hr used Btu Hr maximum the space can support Btu Hr actual amount of Btu l lr used Example 51 200 Btu Hr maximum the space can support 58 000 Btu Hr actual amount of Btu Hr used The spa...

Page 8: ...k sheet adding the space of the adjoining unconfined space The combined spaces must have enough fresh air to supply all appliances in both spaces Ventilation Grills into Adjoining Room Option 1 Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Room Option 2 Figure 8 Ventilation Air from Inside Building Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts You must provide two ...

Page 9: ...rth base specified in this manual Purchase the optional mantel and hearth base from your dealer See Accessories pages 24 and 25 The heater may also be mounted on a wall You cannot use optional mantel if mounting heater on a wall WARNING Never install the heater in a bedroom or bathroom in a recreational vehicle where curtains furniture clothing or other flammable objects are less than 36 inches fr...

Page 10: ...acket to wall These two holes are 16inches apart from their centers Attach mounting bracket to wall in one of two ways 1 Attaching to wall stud 2 Attaching to wallancbor Attaching To Wall Stud This method provides the strongest hold Insertmounting screws through mounting bracket and into wall studs Attaching To Wall Anchor This method allows you to attach mounting bracket to hollowwails wall areas...

Page 11: ...cket Slide horizontal slots onto stand out tabs on mounting bracket S Stand Out Tab Horizontal Slots Mounting Bracket attached to wall Figure 16 Mounting Heater Onto Mounting Bracket Installing Bottom Mounting Screws 2 3 4 1 Locate two bottom mounting holes These holes are near bottom on back panel of heater see Figure 17 Mark screw locations on wall 5 6 7 Remove heater from mounting bracket If in...

Page 12: ...t with a sharp knife at marked locations before drilling If securing to a wood floor drill a 3 4 deep hole using a 1 8 diameter drill bit Do not use anchors in wood floors Bottom of Heater Base Shipping Screw 3 Holes for If securing to a concrete floor drill a Securing 1 Vs deep hole using a 1 4 diameter Heater to Floor concrete drill bit Completely insert anchors into each hole Mount heater to he...

Page 13: ...o gas line Gas line pressure must be no greater than 14 inches of water If gas line pressure is higher heater regulator damage could occur CAUTION Use only new black iron or steel pipe Inter nally tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas Check your local codes Use pipe of 1 2 or greater diameter to allow proper gas volume to heater If pipe is too small undue loss of pressure will occur In...

Page 14: ...off valve to gas supply Check reconnected fittings for leaks Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1 2 PSIG 2 3 Pressure Testing Heater Gas Connections Close manual shutoff valve see Fig ure 2l 1 Pressurize supply piping system by ei ther using compressed air or opening 2 main gas valve located on or near gas meter 3 4 Check all joints from gas meter to manual shutoff valve see Figure 22 Apply mixt...

Page 15: ... don t smell gas go to the next step 5 Turn control knob counterclockwise f _ _ to the PILOT position Press in control knob for five 5 seconds see Figure 23 Note You may be running this heater for the first time after hook ing up to gas supply If so the con trol knob may need to be pressed in for 30 seconds This will allow air to bleed from the gas system 6 With control knob pressed in push down a...

Page 16: ... heat level between HI and LO INSPECTING BURNER Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pattern often PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 25 shows a correct pilot flame pat tern Figure 26 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple This will cause the thermocouple to cool When the thermocouple cools the heater will shut down If pilot flame pattern is...

Page 17: ... 5 ODS pilot is clogged 6 Gas regulator setting is not correct 1 Turn on gas supply or open manual shutoff valve 2 Turn control knob to PILOT position 3 Press in control knob while in PILOT position 4 Continue holding down control knob Repeat igniting operation until air is removed 5 Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 20 or replace ODS pilot assembly 6 Replace gas regulator ODS pilo...

Page 18: ... enough air 1 Check burner for dirt and debris If found clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance page 20 2 Gas regulator defective 2 Replace gas regulator Slightsmokeorodorduringinitialoperation 1 Residues from manufacturing processes 1 Problem will stop after a few hours of operation Heater produces a whistling noise when 1 Turning control knob to HI position 1 Turn control knob to LO position a...

Page 19: ...from paint hair 1 Ventilate room Stop using odor caus spray glues etc see IMPORTANT ing products while heater is running statement above 2 Gasleak SeeWarningstatementat 2 Locate and correct all leaks see Check top of page ing Gas Connections page 14 Heater shuts off in use ODS operates 1 Not enough fresh air is available 1 Open window and or door for ventilation 2 Low line pressure 2 Contact local...

Page 20: ...ve dust SPECIFICATIONS BTU Variable 14 000 28 000 Type Gas Natural Only Ignition Piezo Pressure Regulator Setting 3 W C Inlet Gas Pressure in of water Maximum 10 5 Minimum 5 Dimensions Inches H x W x D Heater 23 75 x 25 9 x 8 5 Carton 26 x 27 75 x 10 25 Weight pounds Heater 29 Shipping 35 For purposes of input adjustment SERVICE HINTS When Gas Pressure Is Too Low pilot will not stay lit burner wil...

Page 21: ...pport our customer s needs by providing original replacement parts and accessories Baltimore Electric 1348 Dixwell Avenue Hamden CT 06514 1 800 397 7553 203 248 7553 Parts Department Portable Heater Parts 342 N County Rd 400 East Valparaiso IN 46383 All States 219 462 7441 1 800 362 6951 Tarantin Tank Co P O Box 6129 Freehold NJ 07728 908 780 9340 1 890 922 0724 Dayton Hardware P O Box 275 North D...

Page 22: ...VENT FREE NATURAL GAS RADIANT _ FLAME HEATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN RFN28TC 21 23 24 13 22 _o35_ ...

Page 23: ...01046 01 PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY Screw 10 x 3 8 6 Front Panel 1 Screen Assembly 1 Burner Shield 1 Log 1 Screw 8 x 3 8 2 Mounting Bracket 1 Screw 10 x 3 8 8 Deflector Unit 1 Ignitor Cable 1 Nut M5 2 ODS Pilot Assembly 1 Thermocouple 1 Ignitor Electrode 1 Burner 1 3 16 Pilot Tubing 1 Injector 1 Injector Holder 1 Pressure Regulator 1 Pilot Shield 1 3 8 Outlet Burner Tubing 1 3 8 inlet Tubing 1 Br...

Page 24: ...r locating heater on the floor Includes brass trim Complete installation instruc tions included FAN KIT GA3100A Manually Controlled GA3200TA Thermostatically Controlled Provides better heat distribution Makes heatermore efficient Complete installation and operating instructions included PRESTIGE MANTEL with Built in Base Unfinished GMC27U Series Finished GMC26F Series Finished Oak GMC28F For use w...

Page 25: ...e in a walnut finish or an unfinished hardwood ready to stain or paint Complete assembly and installation instructions in cluded CORNER MANTEL Unfinished GMC33U Series Finished GMC32F Series For use with heater and hearth base Space saving comer design featuring clean classic lines Available in a walnut finish or an unfinished hardwood ready to stain or paint Complete assembly and installation ins...

Page 26: ...ty does not apply to parts that are not in original condition because of normal wear and tear or parts that fail or become damaged as a result of misuse accidents lack of proper maintenance or defects caused by impropor installation Travel diagnostic cost labor transportation and any and all such other costs related to repairing a defective heater will be the responsibility of the owner TO THE FUL...

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