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Gas-Fired Vented
Room Heater
INSTALLATION AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
P/N 80900-H - REV. 01/05
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NATURAL GAS VC201A-H VC351A-H VC501A-H VC701A-H VCR351A-H VCR501A-H VCR701A-H
PROPANE GAS VC202A-H VC352A-H VC502A-H VC702A-H VCR352A-H VCR502A-H VCR702A-H
This appliance is equipped with a safety control system designed to protect against
improper venting of combustion products.
THIS UNIT IS NOT TO BE INSTALLED IN MOBI
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TABLE OF CONTENTS RADIANTS & GLASS PANELS……….. 8 SPECIFICATIONS………………………. 2 BURNER ORIFICE & ORIFICE CHART.......... 8 INTRODUCTION……………………….. 3 PROPER BURNER FLAME.............…………. 9 VENTING………………………………... 3 ,4 MAINTENANCE…………………………....... 9 GAS SUPPL Y……………………………. 5 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS……………........ 10 LOCATION & SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS 5 TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART………… 11,12 COMBUSTION & VENTILATION AIR.... 6 BLOWER INSTRUCTIONS……………… 13 CLEARANCES………………………….. 7 TSK WALL STAT KIT....................
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INTRODUCTION THIS IS A GAS-FIRED, GRAVITY VENTED ROOM HEATER THAT WILL OPERATE SAFELY AND PROVIDE AN EFFICIENT SOURCE OF HEAT WHEN INSTALLED, OPERATED AND MAINTAINED AS RECOMMENDED IN THESE INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. READ THESE INSTRCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLING, SERVICING, OR USING THIS APPLIANCE. IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND ANY PART OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS, CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORITIES, OTHER QUALIFIED INSTALLERS, SERVICE AGENCIES, THE GAS SUPPLIER, OR THE MANUFACTURER. VENTING T
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VENTING More than Height above any 10’ or Less 10’ roof surface 10’ withon 10’ 2’ Min. horizontally Ridge 3’ Min. Ridge 2’ Min. 3’ Min. Chimney Chimney FIGURE A FIGURE A CONNECTING THE VENT INTO Termination of vent must be AN EXISTING CHIMNEY securely guyed or braced if SAFE (See “Venting”) it extends more than five (5) See NOTE: This may result feet above roof. Termination in the vent safety switch diagram above shutting down the pilot Seal around collar & flashings depending on s
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GAS SUPPLY LOCATION AND SPEICAL PRECAUTIONS This vented room heater must be connected to a gas supply capable of supplying the appliances full rated capacity. Due to high temperatures the appliance should be Provide a 1/8 inch N.P.T. plugged tapping, accessible for located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies. 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. for Childr
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COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR ALL COMBUSTION AIR FROM When installed, this gas appliance must be provided with fresh air for ADJACENT INDOOR SPACES combustion, ventilation, and dilution of hot flue gases. The minimum required THROUGH INDOOR COMBUSTION volume of the area where the appliance is installed should be 50 cubic feet per 1,000 btu/hr. AIR OPENINGS If installed in an area of the home that is considered an unconfined space, the UL Listed Vent Cap natural infiltration of air around windo
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DRAFT DIVERTER CLEARANCES If the area where the appliance is to be installed contains The draft diverter must be installed in the same atmospheric carpeting, tile, or combustible materials, other than wood pressure zone as the combustion air supply for the main burner. flooring, the appliance shall be installed on a metal plate (stoveboard), a wood panel, or other non-combustible DOOR KNOB materials. The use of ceramic or quarry tile is acceptable and provides an appealing surface that is easil
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PILOT ADJUSTMENT MAIN BURNER ORIFICE This appliance was shipped from the factory with an orifice The pilot flame can be observed by opening the pilot lighting sized to give the correct gas input using the gas for which the hole cover. The pilot flame should surround the top 3/8 to ½ heater was equipped. There may be local conditions, such as inch of the thermocouple (see Figure 2). If the flame needs variation in gas pressure or BTU content of the gas, which adjusting, first locate the pilot
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MAINTENANCE CAUTION: There may be momentary and spasmodic orange flashes in the flame. This is caused by the burning CLEANING: To clean the front casing of your heater, it is only necessary to use a soft cloth. Light dust can be removed of air borne dust particles and is not to be confused with in this way. To obtain a polish or gloss, use a little light the yellow tipping which is a stable or permanent situation machine oil on the cloth. Do not use metal polish or cleaning solution. The
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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 LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. • If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department. When lighting the pilot, follow t
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TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART for qualified serviceman - MAIN BURNER SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 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.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART - POOR HEATING RESULTS - Cont’d. SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 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). Your gas company or installer can supply you with this information. If heater is undersized, replace with correct size unit. 2. Temperature dial set too low. 2.
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CHB-3 BLOWER INSTALLATION - (OPTIONAL) (STANDARD ON 70,000 BTU UNITS ONLY) 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 opening in back of heater. Attach using four #8x1/2” black screws provided. See Figure A. STEP 3. Attach fan switch to fan switch bracket using two #8x1/2” plated, Phillip head screws provided. The 2” flange on the bottom of bracket and terminals on the fan switch sh
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TSK WALL STAT KIT OPTIONAL (VC/VCR-H SERIES HEATERS) WALL THERMOSTAT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Your 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. STEP 1. Disconnect wire leading from Part #70080 (Bulb Control Switch) from valve. STEP 2. Cut the remaining wire leading from Part #70080 (Bulb Control Switch) to th
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MODELS INCLUDED: VENTED CONSOLE HEA TER Prices and specifications subject to VC-H / Closed Front Circulators change without notice. All prices VCR-H / Radiant Front Circulators are F.O.B. factory. CHB3 Blower 29d 35 36 26 38 23 15 16 17 28c 29b 29a 25 33 28a 32a 29c 28 29e 34 19 28b 11 9 24 39 2 18 30 12 10 32a 4 13 5 21 22 32 31 37 1 20 3 41 48 42 49 53 45 Mr. Contractor, we only sell parts through our wholesalers, but the prices 43 46 listed are for your convenience. For prompt parts service
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HOW TO PROPERLY ORDER PARTS: In addition to part description and part number, please give model number,and type of gas used. This information can be found on the rating plate that is attached to rear of heater. NAT. VC201A-H VC / VCR351A-H VC / VCR501A-H VC / VCR701A-H MODEL NUMBER L.P. VC202A-H VC / VCR352A-H VC / VCR502A-H VC / VCR702A-H REF. PART LIST PART LIST PART LIST PART LIST PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. PRICE NO. PRICE NO. PRICE NO. PRICE Valve, VS821A10
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IMPORTANT SAFETY BULLETIN ON YOUR GAS CONTROL AND PILOT LIGHT SYSTEM FOR HEATING EQUIPMENT WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW CAN HURT YOU. Your 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 GAS CONTROL AND PILOT LIGHT WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS . . . SYSTEM • • • • • Do not try to light any appliance. Your gas control and pilot light system ha
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The Louisville Tin & Stove Co. warrants to the the installer, the user should write directly to the original user the accompanying product for the period manufacturer, and the name of an alternative service source specified herein, provided said product is installed, will be supplied. operated, maintained, serviced, and used according to the The product safety registration card (packed inside instructions
