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Monessen Hearth BTU/Hr manual

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  • Page 1

    W arning: 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. See page 8. This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket, permanently located, manuf actu red ( mobile ) hom e, wh ere not prohibited by local codes. This applia[...]

  • Page 2

    2 49D0090 49D0090 3 CONTENTS Important Safety Information .......................... 3 Specifications ................................................... 5 Local Codes ...................................................... 5 Product Identification ...................................... 6 Safety Device ...............................................[...]

  • Page 3

    2 49D0090 49D0090 3 INST ALLER Please leav e these instructions with the o wner . OWNER Please retain these instructions for future reference . IMPORT ANT Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate, or service this heater . Improper use of this heater can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, ex[...]

  • Page 4

    4 49D0090 49D0090 5 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION Continued fr om page 3 10. Thi s appl ianc e is onl y for use wit h the ty pe of g as ind icat ed on the rating plate. This appliance is not con vertible for use with other gases. 11. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) inside an y struc- ture. Locate propane/ LP supply tank(s) outdoors. 12. If [...]

  • Page 5

    4 49D0090 49D0090 5 NA TURAL GAS NOTE: An external regulator is required to reduce supply pressure to a maximum of 10 1 / 2 " W .C. on natural gas systems operating at higher pressure. Thermostat Pressur e Regulator Pressure Setting: 4" w .c. Gas Inlet Pressure: 10 1 / 2 " w .c. Min. 5" w .c. Gas Rate Model Number Control Max BT[...]

  • Page 6

    6 49D0090 49D0090 7 PRODUCT IDENTIFICA TION AND ASSEMBL Y Figure 1 - V ent-Free Gas Log Space Heater SAFETY DEVICE Th is he ate r ha s a pi lot with an O xyg en De ple tio n Se nsi ng (OD S) s afet y shu tof f syst em. Th e ODS /pil ot i s a req uir ed feature for vent-free room heaters. The ODS/pilot shuts of f the heater if there is not enough fr[...]

  • Page 7

    6 49D0090 49D0090 7 ASSEMBL Y INST ALLING LOGS NOTE: For easier installation, lay heater on its back. 1. Slide screen up to remov e. 2. Remov e log from inside of base. Discard protecti ve packag- ing. 3. Gently slide log on log retaining pin on base assembly (see Figure 3) . The log should t rmly against bottom of log retaining pin. 4. Place[...]

  • Page 8

    8 49D0090 49D0090 9 FRESH AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION W ARNING: This heater shall not be installed in a confined space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation air . Read the following instructions to insure proper fresh air for this and other fuel- burning appliances in your hom[...]

  • Page 9

    8 49D0090 49D0090 9 FRESH AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR HEA TER LOCA TION DETERMINING IF YOU HA VE A CONFINED OR UNCONFINED SP ACE Use this worksheet to determine if you ha ve a conned or unconned space. Space: Includes the room in which you will install heater plus any adjoining rooms with doorless passag[...]

  • Page 10

    10 49D0090 49D0090 1 1   V entilated Crawl Space Inlet Air Outlet Air Outlet Air Outlet Air V entilated Attic T o Attic T o Crawl Space FRESH AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION VENTILA TION AIR FROM INSIDE BUILDING This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space. When ventilating to an adjoining unconned space, yo[...]

  • Page 11

    10 49D0090 49D0090 1 1 INST ALLA TION This heater is intended for use as supplemental heat. Use this heater along with your primary heating system. Do not install this heater as your primary heat source. If you have a central heating system, you may run system’ s circulating blower while using heater . This will help circulate the heat throughout[...]

  • Page 12

    12 49D0090 49D0090 13                             [...]

  • Page 13

    12 49D0090 49D0090 13 Never install the heater • in a bedroom or a bathroom • in a recreational vehicle • where curtains, fu rni tu re, cl ot hin g, or oth er fl amm ab le objects are less than 36 inches from the front, top, or sides of the heater • as a fireplace insert • in high traffic areas • in windy or drafty areas W ARNING This h[...]

  • Page 14

    14 49D0090 49D0090 15                        INST ALLA TION Marking Screw [...]

  • Page 15

    14 49D0090 49D0090 15 Continued B. MOUNTING HEA TER ON OPTIONAL HEARTH BASE T ools needed: • #2 Phillips scre wdriv er • slotted scre wdriv er • electric drill (if securing base to oor) The optional hearth base kit includes the follo wing: • Hearth Base • 4 W ood Screws • 4 Sheet Metal Scre ws • Hearth Insert • 4 Anchors • 2 Br[...]

  • Page 16

    16 49D0090 49D0090 17 Shipping Screw Bottom of Heater Holes for Securing Heater to Floor Mounting Holes Sheet Metal Screws INST ALLA TION Continued Securing Hearth Base to Floor 1. Position hearth base in desired location. Mark hol es for drilling (See Figure 11) . Remov e hearth base. 2. For carpeted oor , mak e a small cut with a sharp knife a[...]

  • Page 17

    16 49D0090 49D0090 17 INST ALLA TION Use only new , black iron or steel pipe. Internally- tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas. Check your local codes. Use pipe of 1 / 2 " or greater diameter to allow proper gas volume to heater . If pipe is too small, undue loss of pressure will occur . CAUTION Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to[...]

  • Page 18

    18 49D0090 49D0090 19 Figure 15 - Equipment Shutoff V alve Open Closed Equipment Shutoff V alve Propane/LP Supply T ank Thermostat Gas V alve Location Equipment Sutoff V alve Pressure T esting Gas Supply Piping System T est Pressures In Excess Of 1 / 2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) 1. Disconnect appliance with its appliance main gas valv e (control valve) and equ[...]

  • Page 19

    18 49D0090 49D0090 19 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS A. This appli ance is equip ped with an ignit ion de vice which automatically lights the pilot. If the piezo is not working properly , see “Match Lighting Instructions, ” page 21. B. BEF OR E OP ERA TIN G sm ell al l ar oun d t he a ppl i- ance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the oor becau[...]

  • Page 20

    20 49D0090 49D0090 21        OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 1. STOP! Read the safety information label. 2. Make sure the manual shutof f valv e is fully open. 3. This gas log set is equipped with an ignition de vice (piezo) which automatically lights the pilot. If piezo ignitor does not light the pilot, refer to instructions for “Ma[...]

  • Page 21

    20 49D0090 49D0090 21 T O TURN OFF GAS T O HEA TER SHUTTING OFF HEA TER 1. T urn control knob clockwise to OFF position to completely shut off the heater . 2. If applicable: T urn off all electric po wer to the heater . SHUTTING OFF BURNER ONL Y (PILOT ST A YS LIT) T urn control knob clockwise to the PILO T position. THERMOST A T CONTROL OPERA TION[...]

  • Page 22

    22 49D0090 49D0090 23 INSPECTING HEA TER Check pilot ame pattern and burner ame pattern often. PILOT FLAME P A TTERN Figure 20 sho ws a correct pilot ame pattern. Figure 21 sho ws an incorrect pilot ame pattern. The incorrect pilot ame is not touching the thermocouple. This will cause the thermocouple to cool. When the thermocouple c[...]

  • Page 23

    22 49D0090 49D0090 23 TROUBLESHOOTING REMEDY 1. Replace pilot 2. Replace pilot 3. Reconnect ignitor cable 4. Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing. K eep ignitor cable dry 5. Replace ignitor cable 6. Replace piezo ignitor 1. T urn on gas supply or open equipment shutof f valv e 2. T urn control knob to PILO T position 3. Press in con[...]

  • Page 24

    24 49D0090 49D0090 25 TROUBLESHOOTING REMEDY 1. Clean burner (see “Cleaning and Mainte- nance,” page 26) or replace burner orice 2. Replace burner orice 3. Contact local gas company 1. Contact local gas company 2. Clean burner (see “Cleaning and Mainte- nance,” page 26) or replace burner orice 1. Clean burner (see “Cleaning and M[...]

  • Page 25

    24 49D0090 49D0090 25 If you smell gas • Shut off gas supply . • Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building. • Immed iately ca ll your ga s supplie r from a ne ighbor ’ s pho ne. Follo w the gas supplier ’ s instructions. • If you cannot reach your gas supplier , call[...]

  • Page 26

    26 49D0090 49D0090 27 Figure 24 - Injector Holder On Outlet Burner Tube Primary Air Inlet Hole Ports/Slots Injector Holder Burner T ube CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Y ou must keep control areas, burner , and circulating air passageways of heater clean. In spe ct the se are as of hea ter be for e e ach us e. Ha ve hea ter in spe cte d year ly by a q ual[...]

  • Page 27

    26 49D0090 49D0090 27              ILLUSTRA TED P ARTS LIST Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically a p p r o v e d wi t h t h i s a p p l i a n c e m a y result in property damage or personal injury . W ARNING ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY DHHNT D[...]

  • Page 28

    28 49D0090 49D0090 29 ACCESSORIES Hearth Base HHB Brass Louvers LBHH BRASS LOUVERS - LBHH Polished brass louvers — tw o (2) top and three (3) bottom HEARTH BASE - HHB For locating heater on the oor . Includes brass trim. Complete installation instructions included. CORNER SURROUNDS WITH HEARTH CSHHF-O - Oak wood with honey oak nish CSHHF-DC[...]

  • Page 29

    28 49D0090 49D0090 29 ACCESSORIES THERMOST A T FORCED AIR BLOWER - BLOHH Provides better heat distribution. Makes heater more efcient. Compete installation and operating instructions included. W ALL SURROUNDS WITH HEARTH WSHHF-O - Oak wood with hone y oak nish WSHHF-DC - Birch wood with dark cherry nish Complete assembly instructions inclu[...]

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    30 49D0090 49D0090 31 NOTES[...]

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    30 49D0090 49D0090 31 NOTES[...]

  • Page 32

    May 2002 P/N 49D0090 • Rev . 1 MONESSEN HEAR TH SYSTEMS LIMITED LIFETIME W ARRANTY POLICY LIFETIME W ARRANTY The follo wing components are warranted for life to the original o wner , subject to proof of purchase: Firebox, Combustion Chamber , Heat Exchanger , Grate and Stainless Steel Burners. FIVE YEAR W ARRANTY The follo wing components are war[...]