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THE GAS LOG COMPANY 

CHILLBUSTER 7  

Decorative Vented/Unvented Gas Log Set  

General Assembly, Installation, and Operation Instructions 

Last Printed 

4/27/2010 1:28 PM

 

12028 E. PHILADELPHIA ST.  

WHITTIER, CA  CALIFORNIA  90601   U.S.A.  

www.rasmussen.biz 

Owner’s Manual 

 REV: C7-0410

 

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 - Z21.11.2-2007  

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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

 

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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 

C7- (ME,SE,RE) - (N,P) 

33,000 

24” 

20” 

12” 

17” 

24 

C7- (ME,SE,RE) - (N,P) 

33,000 

30” 

24” 

12” 

17” 

30 

C7- (ME,SE,RE) - (N,P) 

33,000 

36” 

30” 

12” 

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

C7 (33,000 Btu); 18, 24 or 30, -ME, -SE, or -RE Natural Gas (N)  

or Propane Burners (P) with HG18, 24 or 30 Log Sets. 

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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 Chillbuster 7

Page 1: ...r 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 Rasmusse...

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: ...misc part 18c Peizo Pal Nut 19 Orifice Holder A2 19b Orifice Natural 35 Propane 50 20 Volcanic Ash VA5 21 Embers EMCB 22 Rating Serial Plate 23 Warning Plate 4 Close Nipple 5 3 8 45 Elbow 6 Regulator R1 3 5 Narural Gas R1 10 5 Propane 7 Gas Supply Input A2 8 Grate C7 OLD STYLE C7E 9 Damper Clamp DC1 10 Flex Connector SSCB 18 11 3 8 x 1 2 FIP Flared Brass Fitting A1 12 Burner Pilot Attached CEB 24R...

Page 4: ...12 Remote Receiver for SE or RE models BPR3 13 Remote Housing RH2 sold separately 1 Rear log for HG18 and HG24 H 24 2 Front log for HG18 H21 3 Front log for HG24 H22 4 Rear log for HG30 H26 5 Front log for HG30 H23 6 Left top log for HG18 and HG24 C 13 7 Middle top log for HG18 24 and 30 C 15 8 Right top log for HG18 and HG24 D 8 9 Left top log for HG30 C 10 5 2 10 12 7 8 6 1 3 4 9 11 13 14 15 16a...

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: ... of construction air flow patterns glass doors fans or blowers etc Because of these variables we cannot guarantee that heat warping or discoloration will never occur The potential for heat warping or discoloration may exist whether you are burn ing an CHILLBUSTER some other manufacturer s decora tive gas MANTEL CLEARANCE WITHOUT HOOD MANTEL CLEARANCE WITH HOOD WARNING Be certain that combustible f...

Page 8: ...Damper Clamp Figure 2A over edge of fireplace Damper Blade Figure 2B to prevent damper from closing accidentally If unable to attach damper clamp drill a hole or holes in the damper or remove it completely WARNING CHECK FOR PROPER VENTING A properly sized unobstructed chimney will normally vent all products of combustion Any odor or smoke detected inside the room is an indication that the flue is ...

Page 9: ...Valve Input FIGURE 5 FIGURE 4 Rear Log placed on grate with flat unpainted side facing rear wall and Guide Pins facing up Log Locator Pins C Rear Log MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM INLET GAS SUPPLY PRESSURE The minimum inlet gas supply pressure shall be 5 inches of water column on Natural Gas and 11 inches of water column on Propane The maximum inlet gas supply pressure shall be 7 inches of water column on N...

Page 10: ...G Excessive amounts of Ember Material or Ember Material which is too tightly packed or exposed ports on Front or Middle burner can result in decreased combustion performance and elevated levels of carbon monoxide PAN MEDIUM EMBER MAGIC With the Front and Rear Logs on the Grate as shown in Figure 7 below pull the Ember Magic apart into loose thin pieces and drape them over the Ember Lifter Figure 7...

Page 11: ...er material other than the Ember Material provided on top of the burners 6 TOP LOGS Using the log locator holes Figure 8A and B and pins place the Right Top Log D 8 over the Right Pin on the Rear Log Figure 8 Place the Center Log C 15 onto the Center Pin on the Rear Log Figure 8 below Last place the Left Rear Log onto the Left Pin on the rear log The logs should look like they do in Figure 9 when ...

Page 12: ...ight Top Log D 8 over the Right Pin on the Rear Log Place the Center Log C 15 onto the Center Pin on the Rear Log Last place the Left Rear Log onto the Left Pin on the rear log The logs should look like Figure 9 below when completed See also Figure 12 following page FIGURE 10 Front View A Log Locator Hole B Log Locator Pin FIGURE 11 Top View Volcanic Ash WARNING Failure to position the parts in ac...

Page 13: ...ptional Ceramic Log House accessory Figure 13B offers heat protection for the Remote Receiver while being pleasing to the eye Also sold separately is our Stand Alone Crackler which mimics the sound of a crackling fire adding a cozy feel to your log set see also Parts and Accessories page 4 Black Volcanic Ash used as Floor dressing FIGURE 13 WARNING Failure to position the parts in accordance with ...

Page 14: ...Knob located behind the CHILLBUSTER face plate on the right side Figure 14 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 15 3 Depress knob until air dissipates and gas flows to pilot located on the right side behind the front burner ...

Page 15: ...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 16: ... 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 17: ...e 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 20 Figure 34 clear of lint Over ti...

Page 18: ...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 19: ...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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