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VENT-FREE GAS SYSTEM

OWNER'S OPERATION 

AND INSTALLATION 

MANUAL

MODELS

FBD400RTCC-M-HC/MO

FBD400TCC-M-HC/MO

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.
—  Do not store or use gasoline or other  flammable va-

pors and liquids in the  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 quali-

fied installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

 WARNING: This appliance is equipped for natural and 

propane/LP gas. Field conversion is not permitted other 

than between natural or propane.LP gases.

Questions, problems, missing parts?

 Before returning to your retailer, call 

our customer service department at 1-866-573-0674, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm CST, 

Monday through Friday or email

 [email protected]

Summary of Contents for FBD400RTCC-M-HC/MO

Page 1: ...ectrical 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 quali fied installer service agency or the gas supplier WARNING Thisappliance isequippedfornatural and propane LP gas Field conversion is...

Page 2: ...tecombustionandventilationairmustbeprovided Refer to Air for Combustion and Ventilation section on page 7 of this manual WARNING Improper installation adjustment al teration service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage Refer to this manual for correct in stallation and operational procedures For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer service agency or the ...

Page 3: ... 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 Failure to follow these instructions will void the warranty Onlyaqualifiedinstaller service agent or local gas supplier may install and service this product WARNING Keep the appli ance area clear and free from combustiblematerials gasoline a...

Page 4: ...any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the room heater and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water SAFETY 10 Turn off and unplug heater and let cool before servicing Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater 11 Operating heater above elevations of 4 500 feet could cause pilot o...

Page 5: ... agency means any individual firm corporation or company that either in person or through a representative is engaged in and is responsible for a Installing testing or replacing gas piping or b Connecting installing testing repairing or servicing equipment that is experienced in such work that is familiar with all precau tions required and that has complied with all the requirement of the authorit...

Page 6: ...th of Mas sachusetts 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 the gas cock must be a T handle type The State of Massachusetts requires that a flexible appliance connector cannot exceed three feet in length 1 Remove top inner pack 2 Tilt carton so that heater is...

Page 7: ...te combustion and ventilation air Read the following instructionstoinsureproperfresh air for this and other fuel burning appliances in your home Today s homes are built more energy efficient than ever New materials increased insulation and new construction methods help reduce heat loss in homes Home owners weather strip and caulk around windows and doors to keep the cold air out and the warm air i...

Page 8: ... 20 Maximum Btu Hr the space can support Example 2560 cu ft 72 49 m3 volume of space x 20 51 200 maximum Btu Hr the space can support Unusually Tight Construction The air that leaks around doors and windows may provide enough fresh air for combustion and ventilation However in buildings of un usually tight construction you must provide additional fresh air Unusually tight construction is defined a...

Page 9: ...al Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts IMPORTANT Do not provide openings for inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a thermostat controlled power vent Heated air entering the attic will activate the power vent Rework worksheet adding the space of the adjoining unconfined space The combined spaces must have enoug...

Page 10: ...cause pilot outage or sooting Use a heat resistant sealant Do not seal chimney flue damper 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 42 from the front top or sides of the heater in high traffic areas in windy or drafty areas CAUTION This heater cre ates warm air currents These curre...

Page 11: ...he selector setting to other than the fuel type specified at the time of installa tion could damage this appliance and render it inoperable The installer shall replace the access cover before completing the installation and operat ing this appliance For changing from propane to natural gas supply 1 Remove bottom screw from cover plate located on back side of heater see Figure 4 Rotate to expose fu...

Page 12: ...ust not be less than 48 For changing from natural gas supply to propane supply 1 Remove bottom screw from cover plate located on left side of heater see Figure 4 page 11 Rotate to expose fuel selec tion device 2 For propane gas press in knob using a flat screwdriver with a blade the thickness of a quarter and turn knob counterclockwise until the knob locks into the LP posi tion see Figure 6 Fuel s...

Page 13: ...ceptable al ternative to test gauge connection Purchase the optional CSA design certified equipment shutoff valve from your dealer WARNING A qualified ser vice 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 Do not over tighten gas connections WARNING For natural ga...

Page 14: ... Down External Regulator with Vent Pointing Down Propane LP Supply Tank Equipment Shutoff Valve Ground Joint Union 3 8 NPT Pipe Nipple Tee Joint Reducer Bushing to 1 8 NPT 1 8 NPT Plug Tap Test Gauge Connection Sediment Trap Tee Joint Pipe Nipple Gap 3 Minimum reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11 and 14 of water If you do not reduce incom ing gas pressure heater regulator damage could occur ...

Page 15: ...Ifbubblesform there isaleak Correctallleaksatonce PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEM Test Pressures In Excess Of 1 2 PSIG 3 5 kPa 1 Disconnect heater with its appliance main gas valve control valve and equipment shutoff valve from gas supply piping sys tem Pressures in excess of 1 2 PSIG will damage heater regulator 2 Cap off open end of gas pipe where equip ment shutoff valve was connected...

Page 16: ... logs add decorative cinders around the grate base do not place any decorative cinders on logs or burner 1 Install pins on log 1 into the two slots in the bracket attached to rear wall see Figure 13 2 Install pins on log 2 into the two slots in left side of the middle bracket see Figure 13 and Figure 14 3 Install pins on log 3 into the two slots in right side of the middle bracket see Figure 13 an...

Page 17: ... battery installa tion may void the warranty on the product For remote control systems maximize bat tery life by turning off the receiver when it is not in use For long periods of non operation remove batteries from all components for safety Component Type of Battery Qty Ignitor AAA 1 Remote Control AAA 2 or 3 Remote Receiver AA 4 Note Quantity depends on model of remote control Figure 18 Installi...

Page 18: ...er FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING You must oper ate this heater with the screen in place Make sure screen is installed before running heater NOTICE Duringinitialoperationof new heater burning logs will give offapaper burningsmell Orange flame will also be present Open damper or window to vent smell This will only last a few hours 1 STOP Read the safety information above 2 Open screen...

Page 19: ...al or gas supplier CAUTION Do not try to ad just heating levels by using the equipment shutoff valve WARNING If input gas type is NG make sure NG pilot burner ignites If input gas type is LP make sure LP pilot burner ignites Shutting Off Heater Turn control knob clockwise to the OFF position Shutting Off Burner Only pilot stays lit Turn control knob clockwise to the PILOT position 1 Open screen 2 ...

Page 20: ...b does not pop up when released contact a qualified service technician or gas supplier for repairs 8 With control knob pressed in push down and release ignitor button This will light pilot The pilot is attached to the rear of the burner If needed keep pressing ignitor button until pilot lights Note If pilot does not stay lit refer to Troubleshooting pages 27 though 29 Also contact a qualified serv...

Page 21: ... must be learned to one another 1 Turn control knob on the heater to the ON position 2 Place the slide switch on the receiver in the remote position see Figure 21 3 Use a pen or small screwdriver to gently press and release the recessed LEARN button on the face of the receiver You will hear a beep 4 Press the ON button on the remote see Figure 22 page 22 You will hear a series of beeps Your applia...

Page 22: ...ge this setting to C press the ON key and the OFF key on the remote control at the same time see Figure 22 This will change from F to C Follow this same procedure to change from C back to F Manual Function To operate the system in the manual MODE do the following ON OPERATION Press the ON key and the appliance flame will come on During this time the LCD screen will show ON see Figure 24 After 3 se...

Page 23: ... the LCD screen will not show when the thermo is not in operation Note The highest SET temperature is 99 F 32 C and the lowest temperature is 45 F 6 C REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION NOTES The Thermo Feature on the transmitter op erates the appliance whenever the ROOM TEMPERATURE varies a certain number of degrees from the SET TEMPERATURE This variation is called the swing or tem perature differential Th...

Page 24: ... the burner flame pattern shows yellow tipping follow instructions at bottom of this page Notice Do not mistake orange flames with yellow tipping Dirt or other fine particles enter the heater and burn causing brief patches of orange flame Approx 3 6 Above Top of Logs More Than 8 Above Top of Logs Approx 3 6 Above Top of Logs More Than 8 Above Top of Logs Figure 28 Correct Burner Flame Pattern Figu...

Page 25: ...dirt lint or pet hair with a soft cloth or vacuum cleaner nozzle 5 Blow air into the primary air holes on the injector holder 6 In case any large clumps of dust have now been pushed into the burner Repeat steps 3 and 4 CARE AND MAINTENANCE WARNING Turn off heater and let cool before servicing CAUTION You must keep control areas burner and circulating airpassagewaysofheaterclean Inspecttheseareasof...

Page 26: ...u may blow through a drinking straw if compressed air is not available CABINET ODS PILOT Air Passageways Use a vacuum cleaner or pressurized air to clean Exterior Use a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap and water mixture Wipe the cabinet to remove dust CARE AND MAINTENANCE Figure 31 Pilot Inlet Air Hole Pilot Air Inlet Hole Natural Gas Burner Propane LP Gas Burner Thermocouple Pilot Air Inlet H...

Page 27: ...Ignitor electrode is posi tioned wrong Ignitor elec trode is broken 2 Ignitor electrode is not con nected to ignitor cable 3 Ignitor cable is pinched or wet 4 Broken ignitor cable 5 Bad piezo ignitor 6 Low battery 1 Replace electrode 2 Replace ignitor cable 3 Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep ignitor cable dry 4 Replace ignitor cable 5 Replace piezo ignitor 6 Replace batter...

Page 28: ...r orifice is clogged 2 Burner orifice diameter is too small 3 Inlet gas pressure is too low 1 Clean burner orifice see Care and Maintenance page 25 or replace burner orifice 2 Replace burner orifice 3 Contact local gas supplier Delayed ignition of burner 1 Manifold pressure is too low 2 Burner orifice is clogged 1 Contact local gas supplier 2 Clean burner see Care and Maintenance page 25 or replac...

Page 29: ...alls or furniture 1 When heated the vapors from furniture polish wax carpet cleaners etc turn into white powder residue 1 Turn heater off when using furniture polish wax carpet cleaner or similar products Heater produces un wanted odors 1 Heater is burning vapors from paint hair spray glues etc See IMPORTANT statement page 27 2 Gas leak See Warning State ment at the top of page 27 3 Low fuel suppl...

Page 30: ...www usaprocom com 200020 01A 30 PARTS MODELS FBD400RTCC M HC MO FBD400TCC M HC MO 9 8 10 12 11 13 22 18 19 20 14 15 21 6 1 2 3 4 16 7 5 17 PILOT OFF ON RE MO TE OF F ON LE AR N TEMP ...

Page 31: ...SC1 01 ignitor 1 8 HL041 01 HL041 01 Log 1 1 9 HL042 01 HL042 01 Log 2 1 10 HL043 01 HL043 01 Log 3 1 11 HL044 01 HL044 01 Log 4 1 12 HL045 01 HL045 01 Log 5 1 13 HL045 02 HL045 02 Log 6 1 14 YDF06 FBD32RT YDF06 FBD32RT Fuel Selection Device Assembly 1 15 MDL304B MDL304B Fuel Selection Device Knob 1 16 RG04 1M Receiver 1 17 RG04 1T Remote Control 1 18 MRT 01 Control Valve 1 19 OD CO889 11 Solenoid...

Page 32: ...our local dealer If they can not supply these acces sories contact ProCom Heating Inc at 1 866 573 0674 for information EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF VALVE For all models Equipment shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap 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 defec tive part to the factory PA...

Page 33: ...ied 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 TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about installation operation or troubleshooting If so contact ProCom Heating Inc at 1 866 573 0674 When calling please have your model and serial numbers of your heater ready ...

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Page 36: ...aller in accordance with all local codes and instructions furnished with the unit WHAT IS NOT COVERED This warranty 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 improper installation Travel diagnostic cost labor transportation and any an...

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