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WARNING: If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable va-
pors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
— 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
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• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
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— Installation and service must be performed by a quali-
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WARNING: This appliance is equipped for natural and
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VENT-FREE GAS SYSTEM
OWNER'S OPERATION
AND INSTALLATION
MANUAL
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FDF400T-ZC SERIES
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- Page 1 VENT-FREE GAS SYSTEM OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL MODELS FDF400T-ZC SERIES ® WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. — Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable va- pors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety ............3 Operation ..........19 Specifications ..........5 Inspecting Burners........21 Qualified Installing Agency ......5 Care And Maintenance ......22 Product Features ........5 Troubleshooting ........24 Product Identification ......... 6 Parts ............28 Unpacking..........6 Replacement Parts ........ -
Page 3: Safety
SAFETY IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s WARNING: Any change to manual carefully and completely this heater or its controls can before trying to assemble, op- be dangerous. erate, or service this heater. Improper use of this heater can WARNING: Do not use a cause serious injury or death blower insert, heat exchange from burns, fire, explosion,... - Page 4 SAFETY 1. Do not place Propane/LP supply tank(s) 10. Turn off and unplug heater and let cool inside any structure. Propane/LP supply before servicing. Only a qualified service tank(s) must be placed outdoors. person should service and repair heater. 2. This heater should not be installed in a 11.
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Page 5: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS FDF400T-ZC Gas Type Natural Propane/LP Maximum Input Rating 32,000 BTU/Hr 32,000 BTU/Hr Minimum Input Rating 14,500 BTU/Hr 24,500 BTU/Hr Regulator Pressure Setting 4" W.C. 9" W.C. Inlet Gas Pressure* Max. 9.5" W.C. Max. 14" W.C. (inches of water) Min. 5" W.C. Min. -
Page 6: Product Identification
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Hood Screen Logs Heater Controls (Inside Panel) Figure 1 - Vent-Free Fireplace Insert UNPACKING 1. Remove top inner pack. 6. Hold the screen, lift, and pull forward. 2. Tilt carton so that heater is upright. 7. Remove log set by cutting plastic ties. 3. -
Page 7: Water Vapor: A By-Product Of Unvented Room Heaters
WATER VAPOR: A BY-PRODUCT OF UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS Water vapor is a by-product of gas combus- The following steps will help ensure that water tion. An unvented room heater produces ap- vapor does not become a problem. proximately one (1) ounce (30 mL) of water 1. - Page 8 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation Ventilation Air From Inside Building grills or ducts. You must provide two perma- This fresh air would come from an adjoining nent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling unconfined space.
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Page 9: Installation
INSTALLATION NOTICE: This heater is intended WARNING: Never install the for use as supplemental heat. heater Use this heater along with your • in a bedroom or bathroom primary heating system. Do not • in a recreational vehicle install this heater as your pri- •... - Page 10 INSTALLATION GAS SELECTION Insert Gas Fitting Insert Gas Fitting This appliance is factory for Propane/LP Gas for Natural Gas preset for propane/LP gas. No changes are required for connecting to propane/LP. Only a qualified installer or service technician can perform gas selec- tion and connecting to gas supply.
- Page 11 INSTALLATION 2. Apply thread sealant to the threads on Use only the cap supplied on the the connection fitting. While pushing in, regulator. Do not use an off the rotate the fitting clockwise until the threads shelf pipe plug. This can damage engage the regulator.
- Page 12 INSTALLATION CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES WARNING: You must main- tain the minimum clearances. If possible, provide greater clear- ances from floor, ceiling, and adjoining wall. Measure from outermost point of heater. Note: This firebox can not be installed in an existing fireplace. Install this firebox only in a ProCom Heating, Inc.
- Page 13 INSTALLATION 1. Frame in rough opening. Use dimensions IMPORTANT: When finishing your firebox, shown in Figure 7 for the rough opening. combustible materials such as wall board, If installing in a corner, use dimensions gypsum board, sheet rock, drywall, plywood, shown in Figure 9, for the rough opening.
- Page 14 INSTALLATION CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY WARNING: A qualified ser- CAUTION: For natural gas, vice technician must connect check your gas line pressure heater to gas supply. Follow all before connecting heater to gas local codes. line. Gas line pressure must be no greater than 9.5"...
- Page 15 INSTALLATION Typical Inlet Pipe Diameters reduce incoming gas pressure to between Use 3/8" black iron pipe or greater. Installa- 11" and 14" of water. If you do not reduce tion must include an equipment shutoff valve, incoming gas pressure, heater regulator union, and plugged 1/8"...
- Page 16 INSTALLATION CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS Open Equipment WARNING: Test all gas piping Shutoff Valve and connections, internal and external to unit, for leaks after installing or servicing. Correct Closed all leaks at once. Figure 13 - Equipment Shutoff Valve Equipment WARNING: Never use an open Propane/LP Shutoff Valve Supply Tank...
- Page 17 INSTALLATION INSTALLING LOGS Slots in Rear Plate WARNING: Failure to posi- tion 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. CAUTION: After installation and periodically thereafter, Log #1 check to ensure that no yellow...
- Page 18 INSTALLATION 4. Install pins on log #4 onto the two slots 6. Insert the pin on log #6 into the hole on in the front bracket (see Figure 16 and log #3 (see Figures 18 and 19). Figure 18). IMPORTANT: Make sure logs do not cover 5.
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Page 19: Operation
OPERATION FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING not use any phone in your building. WARNING: If you do not fol- • Immediately call your gas supplier low these instructions exactly, from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the a fire or explosion may result gas supplier’s instructions. - Page 20 OPERATION 7. With control knob pressed in, push 11. If heater will not operate, follow the in- down and release ignitor button. This structions To Turn Off Gas To Appliance, will light pilot. The pilot is attached to and call your service technical or gas the rear of the burner.
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Page 21: Inspecting Burners
INSPECTING BURNERS IMPORTANT: Owner’s should check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pattern often. Incorrect flame patterns indicate the need for cleaning (see Care and Maintenance, page 22) or service. WARNING: Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. This includes maintenance requiring replacement or alteration of components. -
Page 22: Care And Maintenance
CARE AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burner, and circulating air passageways of heater clean. Inspect these areas of heater before each use. Have heater inspected yearly by a qualified service techni- cian. - Page 23 CARE AND MAINTENANCE ODS/PILOT Ignitor Natural Gas Thermocouple CAUTION: Never use a wire, Electrode Burner needle, or similar object to clean Propane/LP Gas Burner ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/ pilot unit. Use a vacuum cleaner, pressurized air, or a Pilot Air small, soft bristled brush to clean.
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Page 24: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: 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. • Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Fol- low the gas supplier’s instructions. - Page 25 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action When ignitor button is 1. Ignitor electrode is posi- 1. Replace electrode. pressed in, there is no tioned wrong. Ignitor elec- spark at ODS/pilot. trode is broken. 2. Ignitor electrode is not con- 2. Replace ignitor cable. nected to ignitor cable.
- Page 26 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Burner does not light after 1. Burner orifice is clogged. 1. Clean burner orifice (see ODS/pilot is lit. Care and Maintenance, page 22) or replace burner orifice. 2. Burner orifice diameter is too 2. Replace burner orifice. small.
- Page 27 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Heater produces a click- 1. Metal is expanding while 1. This is common with most ing/ticking noise just after heating or contracting while heaters. If noise is exces- burner is lit or shut off. cooling.
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Page 28: Parts
PARTS MODEL FDF400T-ZC www.factorybuysdirect.com 200373-01A... - Page 29 PARTS MODEL FDF400T-ZC This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 30 of this manual. ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 161818-01HT Hood 161366-01 Lower Louver 161368-01HT Left Door Assembly 161369-01HT Right Door Assembly 161139-03...
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Page 30: Replacement Parts
REPLACEMENT PARTS Note: Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty. PARTS UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product. • Model and serial number of your heater If they can’t supply original replacement •... -
Page 31: Service Hints
SERVICE HINTS When Gas Pressure Is Too Low • pilot will not stay lit • burners will have delayed ignition • fireplace will not produce specified heat • propane/LP gas supply might be low (propane/LP units only) You may feel your gas pressure is too low. If so, contact your local gas supplier. TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about installation, operation, or troubleshooting. -
Page 32: Warranty
WARRANTY KEEP THIS WARRANTY Model _______________________________ Serial No. ____________________________ Date Purchased _______________________ Keep receipt for warranty verification. REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT AT WWW.FACTORYBUYSDIRECT.COM FACTORY BUYS DIRECT LIMITED WARRANTIES New Products Standard Warranty: Factory Buys Direct warrants this new product and any parts thereof to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of first purchase from an authorized dealer provided the product has been installed, maintained and operated in accordance with Factory Buys Direct’s warnings and instructions.
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