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THE GAS LOG COMPANY 

DOUBLE FACE CHILLBUSTER 7  

Decorative Vented/Unvented Gas Log Set  

General Assembly, Installation, and Operation Instructions 

 REV: DFC7-01.11 

Last Printed 

1/3/2011 8:39 

12028 E. PHILADELPHIA ST.  

WHITTIER, CA  CALIFORNIA  90601   U.S.A.  

www.rasmussen.biz 

Owner’s Manual 

 

ATTENTION! READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLY OR USE

 

WARNING 

This appliance is for installation only in a solid-fuel burning masonry or 

UL 127  

factory-built fireplace or in a listed   

ventless firebox enclosure.  It has been design certified for these installations.  Exception: DO NOT install this  

appliance in a factory-built fireplace that includes instructions stating it has not been tested or should not be used 

with unvented gas logs. 

CHILLBUSTER™ Contemporary Gas Heaters are certified to the following standards:  

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UNVENTED ROOM HEATER ANSI - Z21.11.2b-2010  

• 

VENTED DECORATIVE APPLIANCE - ANSI Z21.60b-2004 

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Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable 

vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any 

other appliance. 

 

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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

.

 

WARNING: If the information in this manual is not  

followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus-

ing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. 

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 type of gas  

indicated on the rating plate.  This appliance is not  

convertible for use with other gases.  

Field conversion 

is not permitted. Gas type conversion may only be  

accomplished at the factory.  Please contact Rasmussen 

for details.  

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance. 

CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference. 

Installation must conform with local codes or, in the  
absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, 
ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54. 

The Minimum Fireplace Size (in inches) in which this Chillbuster set is to be installed must be as follows:

 

Set Size 

Model Number 

BTU/hour 

Front Width  Rear Width 

Depth 

Height 

18 

DFC7- (ME,SE,RE) - (N,P) 

33,000 

24” 

24” 

16” 

17” 

24 

DFC7- (ME,SE,RE) - (N,P) 

33,000 

30” 

30” 

16” 

17” 

30 

DFC7- (ME,SE,RE) - (N,P) 

33,000 

36” 

36” 

16” 

17” 

IMPORTANT: 

An unvented room heater having an input rating of more than 10,000 Btu per hour shall not be installed  

in a bedroom or bathroom.  Do not install this appliance in a bedroom or bathroom. 

   

“Chillbuster Evening Embers” 

Models

: DFC7 (33,000 Btu); 18, 24 or 30, -ME, -SE, or -RE Natural Gas (N)  

or Propane Burners (P) with HH18, 24 or 30 Log Sets. 

In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: 

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Installation must be performed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter. 

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The chimney flue damper, when used with gas logs, will be welded open or completely removed. 

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A CO detector shall be installed in the room where the appliance is installed. 

This is an unvented gas-fired heater.  It uses air 

(oxygen) from the room in which it is installed.   

Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilating 

air must be provided.  Refer to pages 5 and 6. 

Report # 10-37  

Summary of Contents for 18DFC7-ME-N

Page 1: ... or loss of life 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 type of gas indicated on the rating plate This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases Field conversion is not permitted Gas type conversion may only be accomplished at the factory Please contact Rasmus...

Page 2: ...ted before use and at least annually by a professional service person More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting bedding material etc It is imperative that control compartments burners and circulating air passageways of the appliance be kept clean WARNING Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous This appliance is intended for supplemental heating ...

Page 3: ...8b Piezo Wire misc part 18c Peizo Pal Nut 19 Orifice Natural 35 Propane 50 20 Volcanic Ash VA5 21 Embers EMCB 22 Rating Serial Plate 23 Warning Plate 4 3 8 X 1 2 Pipe Nipple 5 3 8 90 Elbow 6 Regulator R1 3 5 Narural Gas R1 10 5 Propane 7 Gas Supply Input A2 7b Orifice Holder A2 7 Grate DFC7 OLD STYLE DFC7E 8 Damper Clamp DC1 9 Flex Connector SSCB 18 10 3 8 x 1 2 FIP Flared Brass Fitting A1 11 Burn...

Page 4: ... WT 2R d Wireless Wall Thermostat TS 2R e Wireless Wall Switch WS 2R 14 Wireless Hand Held Variable Remote for RE Models STR RMD 15 Remote Receiver for SE or RE models BPR3 16 Remote Housing RH2 sold separately Gas Supply Valves see page 8 and 9 Sold Separately A B C D E LOGS AND ACCESSORIES 13 12 14 15 12 7 8 5 2 10 6 1 3 4 9 11 1 Center log for DFC7 18 24 and 30 U12 2 Front log for DFC7 18 H21a ...

Page 5: ...ease the Actual Btu Hr used by the same amount You may also choose to operate your Chillbuster as a Vented Appliance instead See notes and warnings regarding vented installation on Page 7 Adequate Combustion And Ventilation Air Options Increasing the Maximum Supportable Btu Hr 1 Add to the number of rooms which comprise the Space To do this you must either completely remove the door to an adjoinin...

Page 6: ...r plumbing electrical and gas lines and at other openings VENT FREE APPLICATIONS COMBUSTION AIR CALCULATIONS COMBUSTION AIR CALCULATIONS WORKSHEET 1 Room Width Length Height W x L x H Vol ft 1a 1a 1b 1b 1c 1c 1d 1d 2 Total Volume ft The Sum of Volume of all rooms add lines 1a thru 1d 2 3 Max Supportable Btu Hr Total Volume ft 50 x 1000 divide line 2 by 50 then multiply by1000 3 4 4a Btu hr 4b Btu ...

Page 7: ...vented installation on following page 17 20 15 17 10 12 12 15 20 Height Above Opening Projection Out From Face Non combustible or heat resistant material gypsum board marble sheet rock slate tile etc 8 Minimum from top of firebox opening 25 28 30 28 30 12 20 20 25 When operated as a Vent Free Heater the minimum clearances from the fireplace opening to combustible materials must be maintained as ou...

Page 8: ... TO THE VALVE GENERAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS The installation and the provisions for combustion and ventilation air must conform with The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA54 or The CSA B149 1 Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code latest edition WARNING CHECK FOR PROPER VENTING A properly sized unobstructed chimney will normally vent all products of combustion Any odor or smoke detecte...

Page 9: ...e before continuing B Gas Supply Pipe A 1 2 FIP x 3 8 Flared Elbow FIGURE 3 MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM INLET GAS SUPPLY PRESSURE Theminimuminletgassupplypressureshall be5inchesofwatercolumnonNatural Gasand 11inchesofwatercolumnon Propane Themaximuminletgassupplypressureshall be7inchesofwatercolumnonNatural Gasand14inchesofwater column on Propane Theappliance anditsmaingas valvemustbedisconnectedfrom the ...

Page 10: ...ore than one to two pieces of ember material in depth To ensure proper ignition and combustion and to enhance ember performance gently loosen lift Ember Material with a screw driver after approximately five minutes of burn time STEP THREE LOG PLACEMENT ALL MODELS NOTE Thinner less densely packed pieces of Ember Material will enhance the overall glowing ember effect e g the looser the pieces the be...

Page 11: ... pins Figure 9A and B place the Center Top Log Figure 9C diagonally over both Front Logs The pins for the center log will be the right side pins if facing each front log Next place the right and left top logs over the remaining two log locator pins Figure 10A and B The top logs for the DF HG18 will be the CH3a chunks shown below For the 24 and 30 use the BE2a chunks see page 4 6 FIGURE 9 A Log Loc...

Page 12: ...sound of a crackling fire adding a cozy feel to your log set see also Parts and Acces sories page 4 Black Volcanic Ash used to help conceal Remote Receiver Wires FIGURE 12 C B FIGURE 11 Top View Volcanic Ash WARNING Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury A R...

Page 13: ...ed on the front right side of the CHILLBUSTER face plate Figure 13 and Figure 14A and turn clockwise to OFF 2 Before lighting wait at least five minutes to allow gas which may have accumulated around burner to escape then slightly push in the EASY Safety Valve Knob and turn to PILOT OFF Figure 14 3 Depress knob until air dissipates and gas flows to pilot Press the Piezo Ignitor Button to light the...

Page 14: ...RATION RE VARIABLE FLAME HEIGHT AND SE REMOTE READY MODELS 1 Turn Valve Knob to ON position Figure 18A 2 Slide switch on the Receiver Figure 19 to REMOTE position RE Models 3 Depress the ON HI button on the TRANSMITTER Figure 18B until a click is heard The burner will then light to Full on NOTE Reducing the burner flame can be achieved by pressing the LO button one beep at a time to the desired fl...

Page 15: ... operating the heater This appliance is equipped with a Safety Pilot System designed to shut itself off if enough fresh air is not available Additional ventilation may be optained by opening a window or a door to another room Although your CHILBUSTER is very realistic in appearance it is not a real wood burning fireplace Matches paper garbage or any other foreign material MUST NOT be thrown on top...

Page 16: ... and burner ports where flame comes out of the burner should be periodically cleaned of debris Use compressed air and or a soft bristle brush to clean burner ports and air shutter area Air shutters should not be altered from factory settings WARNING Failure to keep the burner primary air opening clean may result in sooting or property damage Keep air intake holes of ODS Pilot see Page 13 Figure 17...

Page 17: ...r Relieve any tight bends or kinks in the Flex Connector Switch to a smooth aluminum connector which can be purchased at hardware or home improvement stores Burner Flame is Too High 8 12 Above Top Logs or Too Low Below Top Logs Incorrect gas supply pressure or burner orifice used 1 Ensure gas type of set is proper for gas type being used Make sure the gas pressure coming into the fireplace falls b...

Page 18: ...of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you 3 The maximum liability of RASMUSSEN in connection with this limited warranty shall not in any case exceed the contract price paid for the product claimed to be defective or unsuitable 4 This warranty does not extend to any product manufactured by RASMUSSEN which has been subjected to misuse neglect ac...

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