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VENT-FREE INFRARED 

GAS WALL HEATER

MODEL #           

    Propane

(C)(GC)IR6PMA

(C)(GC)IR10PTA/PMA
(C)(GC)IR16PTA/PMA
(C)(GC)IR26PTA/PMA

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.

CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.

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.

Questions, problems, missing parts?

 Before returning to your retailer, call our customer 

service department at 1-800-655-2008 or find us on the web at

www.SuperiorFireplaces.US.com

       WARNING:

 This appliance is equipped for 

(natural or propane) gas. Field conversion is not 
permitted.

- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and Iiquids in 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.

  • 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.

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 Ventilation section on page 8 of this manual.

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 the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. 

This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases.

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ANS Z21.11.2-2013

Gas Fired Room Heaters

Volume II - Unvented Room Heaters

IMIRI - 2014-06-23

Natural Gas

(C)(GC)IR6NMA

(C)(GC)IR10NTA/NMA
(C)(GC)IR18NTA/NMA
(C)(GC)IR30NTA/NMA

Summary of Contents for (C)(GC)IR10NTA/NMA series

Page 1: ...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 This is an unvented gas fired heater It uses air oxygen from the room in...

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Page 3: ... Electronic Push Button Manifold Pressure 10 in W C 10 in W C Inlet Gas Pressure Maximum 14 in W C 14 in W C Minimum For purposes of input adjustment 11 in W C 11 in W C Dimensions in H x W x D Height includes legs 19 8 in x 17 0 in x 8 9 in 19 8 in x 17 0 in x 8 9 in Weight lbs 15 7 19 5 Fan Ratings Select Models Not Available 120V 60Hz 18W 0 15A SERIES C GC IR16PTA PMA C GC IR26PTA PMA MAX BTU 1...

Page 4: ...NMA MAX BTU 6 000 12 000 Fuel Type Natural Gas Natural Gas Ignition Electronic Push Button Electronic Push Button Manifold Pressure 5 in W C 5 in W C Inlet Gas Pressure Maximum 14 in W C 14 in W C Minimum For purposes of input adjustment 6 in W C 6 in W C Dimensions in H x W x D Height includes legs 19 8 in x 17 0 in x 8 9 in 19 8 in x 17 0 in x 8 9 in Weight lbs 15 7 19 5 Fan Ratings Select Model...

Page 5: ...h temperatures locate this appliance out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies This appliance is intended for supplemental heating 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 not be working properly Get fresh air immediately Have heater serviced Some people are more affected...

Page 6: ...er shuts off do not relight until you have provided fresh outside air If heater keeps shutting off have it serviced 6 Do not run heater Where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored Under dusty conditions 7 Before using furniture polish wax carpet cleaner or similar products turn heater and pilot off If heated the vapors from these products may create a white powder residue within burner bo...

Page 7: ...on must be made by a licensed plumber or gas fitter in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Sellers of unvented propane or natural gas fired supplemental room heaters shall provide to each purchaser a copy of 527 CMR 30 upon sale of the unit In the State of Massachusetts unvented propane or natural gas fired space heaters shall be prohibited in bedrooms and bathrooms In the State of Massachusetts the...

Page 8: ...ery 1 000 BTUs 3 Kw of gas input per hour An unvented room heater is intended as a supplemental heater rather than a primary heat source 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 prob...

Page 9: ...e unconfined space This heater shall not be installed in a confined space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation air Adjoining rooms are connecting only if there are doorless passageways or ventilation grills between them Unusually Tight Construction The air that leaks around doors and windows may provide enough fresh air for combusti...

Page 10: ...BTU hr Example Gas heater logs __________BTU hr Gas water heater 30 000 BTU hr Other gas appliances ____BTU hr Vent free heater 26 000 BTU hr Total ____BTU hr Total 56 000 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 h...

Page 11: ... fresh air by using ventilation grills or duct You must provide two permanent openings one within 12 in of the ceiling and one within 12 in of the floor Connect these items directly to the outdoors or spaces open to the outdoors These spaces include attics and crawl spaces Follow the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54 ANS Z223 1 Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grill...

Page 12: ...nstalling heater next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating heater where impurities such as tobacco smoke candles cleaning fluids oil or kerosene lamps etc in the air exist may cause walls to discolor CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES Carefully follow the instructions below This heater can be mounted on the wall or on the floor using the legs WARNING Maintain the minimum clearances shown in See F...

Page 13: ...ed heater must be disconnected from gas supply and removed from wall before installing fan accessory Contact a qualified service person to do this 2 Remove fan access panel by removing 4 panel screws using a screwdriver See Fig 9 Attach Fan to the rear panel of the heater using the four screws provided NOTE Be sure the rocker switch is positioned in the upper right corner See Fig 10 3 This fan is ...

Page 14: ...of heater extending outside the table edge 2 Fasten Legs to heater using Support Leg Screws Fig 13 Note If the heater is to be installed directly on carpet ing tile or other combustible material other than wood flooring the appliance shall be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the appliance 3 Once positioned secure heater to the floor using screws and mounting...

Page 15: ...Screw Locations 1 Tape mounting bracket to wall where heater will be located Make sure mounting bracket is level 2 Mark screw locations on wall See Fig 16 Note Mark only last hole on each end of mounting bracket Insert mounting screws through these holes only 3 Remove tape and mounting bracket from wall Attaching Mounting Bracket To Wall Note Wall anchors mounting screws and spacers are in hardwar...

Page 16: ...rough bracket and into wall anchors 7 Tighten screws until mounting bracket is firmly fastened to wall 8 Check that the bracket is secure before mounting heater Attaching Wall Hanging Spacers to Heater WARNING Failure to properly install the wall hanging spacers may result in property damage personal injury or even death 1 Locate spacer mounting holes on the lower right left sections of the heater...

Page 17: ... If gas line pressure is higher heater regulator damage could occur CAUTION Never connect heater directly to an LP supply This heater requires an external regulator not supplied Install the external regulator between the heater and gas supply 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 resis...

Page 18: ...G 3 5kPa The appliance and its appliance main gas valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of psi 3 5 kPa Pressure Testing Gas Supply Equal To or less than 1 2 PSIG 3 5kPa The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its equipment shut off valve during any pressure testing of t...

Page 19: ...y call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL GAS CONTROL 1 STOP Read the safety information above on this page 2 Turn off all electric power to the appliance 3 Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to OFF position See Fig 22a NOTE Knob cannot be...

Page 20: ...gh 7 Wait 1 minute before attempting to light pilot again If after several tries the pilot still goes out turn the gas control knob clockwise to the OFF position and call your service technician or gas supplier If the control knob does not pop up when released stop and immediately and call your service technician or gas supplier 8 Turn on all electric power to the appliance 9 Turn control knob cou...

Page 21: ...d service agency PILOT FLAME PATTERN Fig 26 shows a correct pilot flame pattern Fig 27 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern The incor rect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple This will cause the thermocouple to cool which shuts the heater off If pilot flame pattern is incorrect turn heater off see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance on page 19 see Troubleshooting pages 23 through 26 Fig 26 Cor...

Page 22: ... flame pattern with lifting and excessive flame height If burner flame is incorrect turn heater off see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 19 see Troubleshooting pages 23 through 26 Fig 28 Correct Flame Pattern with Control Knob Set to High Flame Fig 29 Incorrect Flame Pattern with Control Knob Set to High Flame ...

Page 23: ...nd using compressed air no greater than 30 PSI You can use a vacuum cleaner in the blow position If using compressed air in a can please follow the directions on the can If you don t follow directions on the can you could damage the pilot assembly CAUTION Never use a wire needle or similar object to clean ODS pilot This can damage ODS pilot unit 1 Shut off the unit including the pilot Allow the un...

Page 24: ...sitioned wrong 2 Ignitor electrode is broken 3 Ignitor electrode is not connected to ignitor cable 4 Ignitor cable is pinched or wet 5 Damaged ignitor cable 6 Bad piezo ignitor or ignition module 7 Bad battery 1 Replace ODS 2 Replace ODS 3 Replace ignitor cable 4 Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep ignitor cable dry 5 Replace ignitor cable 6 Replace piezo ignitor or ignition ...

Page 25: ...ur gas supplier Delayed ignition of burner s 1 Manifold pressure is too low 2 Burner orifice is clogged 1 Contact your gas supplier 2 Clean burner see Care and Mainte nance page 21 or contact customer service Burner backfiring during combustion 1 Burner orifice is clogged or damaged 2 Burner is damaged 3 Gas regulator is damaged 1 Clean burner orifice see Care and Maintenance page 21 or contact cu...

Page 26: ...er 3 Clean ODS pilot see Care and Maintenance page 22 Gas odor exists even when control knob is in OFF posi tion 1 Gas leak See Warning Statement at top of page 22 2 Control valve is defective 1 Locate and correct all leaks see Checking Gas Connections page 17 2 Contact customer service Moisture conden sation noticed on windows 1 Not enough combustion ventilation air 1 Refer to Air for Combustion ...

Page 27: ...is no power to the fan 2 Fan is set to AUTO 3 Fan motor is bad 1 Fan housing or blades are dirty 2 Fan rotation is blocked 3 Defective fan 1 See Cleaning Fan page 22 2 Verify wiring is not in fan path 3 Replace fan 1 Verify fan is plugged in and set to MAN or AUTO 2 Allow 5 10 minutes for fan to engage 3 Replace fan ...

Page 28: ...ve 1 AQ000112 AQ000112 AQ000112 AQ000112 7 Overheat Limit Switch 1 AQ000042 AQ000042 AQ000042 AQ000042 8 1 NG Regulator Assembly 1 AQ000073 AQ000073 AQ000073 AQ000073 8 2 LP Regulator Assembly 1 AQ000073A AQ000073A AQ000073A AQ000073A 9 Front Grille 1 AQ000099 AQ000099 AQ000063 AQ000023 10 Wall Mounting Bracket 1 AQ000108 AQ000108 AQ000006 AQ000006 11 Ignitor Module 1 AQ000045 AQ000045 AQ000045 AQ...

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