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Louisville Tin and Stove VCR501A-H manual

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  • Page 1

    Gas-Fir ed V ented Room Heater INST ALLA TION AND OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS P/N 80900-H - REV . 01/05 This appliance is equipped with a safety control system designed to protect against improper venting of combustion products. THIS UNIT IS NOT TO BE INST ALLED IN MOBILE HOMES. W ARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly , a fi[...]

  • Page 2

    SPECIFICA TIONS………………………. 2 INTRODUCTION……………………….. 3 VENTING………………………………... 3 , 4 GAS SUPPL Y……………………………. 5 LOCA TION & SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS 5 COMBUSTION & VENTILA TION AIR.... 6 CLEARANCES………………………….. 7 DRAFT DIVER TER…………………[...]

  • Page 3

    INTRODUCTION THIS IS A GAS-FIRED, GRA VITY VENTED ROOM HEA TER THA T WILL OPERA TE SAFEL Y AND PROVIDE AN EFFICIENT SOURCE OF HEA T WHEN INST ALLED, OPERA TED AND MAINT AINED AS RECOMMENDED IN THESE INST ALLA TION AND OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS. READ THESE INSTRCTIONS THOROUGHL Y BEFORE INST ALLING, SER VICING, OR USING THIS APPLIANCE. IF YOU DO NOT U[...]

  • Page 4

    VENTING 10’ or Less 2’ Min. 3’ Min. Ridge Chimney More than 10’ 10’ 2’ Min. 3’ Min. Ridge Chimney Height above any roof surface withon 10’ horizontally FIGURE A FIGURE A Seal around collar & flashings Maintain 1” Clearance Support Laterals T ermination of vent must be securely guyed or braced if it extends more than five (5) f[...]

  • Page 5

    GAS SUPPL Y This vented room heater must be connected to a gas supply capable of supplying the appliances full rated capacity . Provide a 1/8 inch N.P .T . plugged tapping, accessible for test gauge connection, immediately upstream of the gas supply connection to the appliance. The minimum inlet pressure in the gas supply pipe should be 4.5” w .c[...]

  • Page 6

    COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION AIR When installed, this gas appliance must be provided with fresh air for combustion, ventilation, and dilution of hot flue gases. The minimum required volume of the area where the appliance is installed should be 50 cubic feet per 1,000 btu/hr . If installed in an area of the home that is considered an unconfined space[...]

  • Page 7

    CLEARANCES If the area where the appliance is to be installed contains carpeting, tile, or combustible materials, other than wood flooring, the appliance shall be installed on a metal plate (stoveboard), a wood panel, or other non-combustible materials. The use of ceramic or quarry tile is acceptable and provides an appealing surface that is easily[...]

  • Page 8

    PILOT ADJUSTMENT The pilot flame can be observed by opening the pilot lighting hole cover . The pilot flame should surround the top 3/8 to ½ inch of the thermocouple (see Figure 2). If the flame needs adjusting, first locate the pilot adjustment screw cap and remove. Adjustment screw is underneath (see Figure 1). T o increase the flame, turn the p[...]

  • Page 9

    CAUTION: There may be momentary and spasmodic orange flashes in the flame. This is caused by the burning of air borne dust particles and is not to be confused with the yellow tipping which is a stable or permanent situation when there is insufficient primary air . MAINTENANCE CLEANING : T o clean the front casing of your heater , it is only necessa[...]

  • Page 10

    10. Close pilot lighting hole cover and casing door . 11. Turn gas control knob counterclockwise to “ON”. 12. Turn temperature control knob to desired setting. MODELS: VC201A-H, VC202A-H, VC351A-H, VC352A-H, VC501A-H, VC502A-H, VC701A-H, VC702A-H, VCR351A-H, VCR352A-H, VCR501A-H, VCR502A-H, VCR701A-H, VCR702A-H FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHT[...]

  • Page 11

    Flame too large 1. Defective operator section of gas valve. 1. Replace complete valve. 2. Burner orifice too large. 2. See orifice chart to determine the correct orifice size for your Model Number and elevation. 3. Pressure regulator malfunction. 3. Regulator must be adjusted by a qualified serviceman using proper tools and instruments. Noisy Flame[...]

  • Page 12

    Not enough heat 1. Heater undersized. 1. This is especially true when a dwelling or room is enlarged. Have the heat loss calculated and compare to the heater output (70% of input). Y our gas company or installer can supply you with this information. If heater is undersized, replace with correct size unit. 2. T emperature dial set too low . 2. Raise[...]

  • Page 13

    Page 13 Heat Shield Junction Box Speed Control Power Cord Fan Switch Bracket Blower Housing Mounting T ab FIGURE A CHB-3 BLOWER INST ALLA TION - (OPTIONAL) (ST ANDARD ON 70,000 BTU UNITS ONL Y) STEP 1. Run black wire and white wire that comes from bottom of junction box down through the heat shield. See Figure A. STEP 2. Insert junction box into op[...]

  • Page 14

    TSK W ALL ST A T KIT OPTIONAL (VC/VCR- H SERIES HEA TERS) W ALL THERMOST A T INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Y our heater can be re-wired to operate with a millivolt wall thermostat by your installer . See wiring diagram below for correct wiring. NOTE: Do not disconnect the wire from the blocked flue switch to the “TH” terminal on the gas valve. ST[...]

  • Page 15

    MODELS INCLUDED: VC-H / Closed Front Circulators VCR-H / Radiant Front Circulators CHB3 Blower VENTED CONSOLE HEA TER Prices and specifications subject to change without notice. All prices are F .O.B. factory . NOTICE: When ordering any component in the control train assembly , specify either Honeywell or Robertshaw components. Page 15 50 43 51 47 [...]

  • Page 16

    NA T . VC201A-H VC / VCR351A-H VC / VC R501A-H VC / VCR701A-H MODEL NUMBER L. P . VC202A-H VC / VCR352A-H VC / VC R502A-H VC / VCR702A-H REF . P A RT LIST P A RT LIST P AR T LIST P A R T LIST P ART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. PRICE NO. PRICE NO. PRICE NO. PRICE V alve, VS821A1061 Honeywell, Nat. Gas 1 7 43 15 $164.30 74315 $164.30 74315 $164.30 74315 $164.[...]

  • Page 17

    IMPOR T ANT SAFETY BULLETIN ON YOUR GAS CONTROL AND PILOT LIGHT SYSTEM FOR HEA TING EQUIPMENT WHA T YOU DON’T KNOW CAN HUR T YOU. Y our pilot light system has been designed for safe and reliable operation. Although safety mechanisms are built-in, the potential for hazard exists. This information is intended to help you avoid these hazards. YOUR G[...]

  • Page 18

    The Louisville Tin & Stove Co. warrants to the original user the accompanying product for the period specified herein, provided said product is installed, operated, maintained, serviced, and used according to the instructions and specifications accompanying the product. AS OUTLINED IN OUR INSTRUCTIONS, ANY W ARRANTY CONSIDERA TIONS ARE CONTINGE[...]