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VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP
GAS COMPACT FIREPLACE
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
®
Shown with Optional
Hearth Base and Mantel
Model: RFP28TB
WARNING: Improper installation,
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not
adjustment, alteration, service,
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus-
or maintenance can cause injury
ing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
or property damage. Refer to this
— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable manual for cor
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SECTION PAGE CONTENTS Safety Information ................................................................................... 2 Product Identification .............................................................................. 4 Local Codes ............................................................................................. 4 Product Features ...................................................................................... 4 Unpacking..............................................
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SAFETY WARNINGS Continued WARNING ICON G 001 INFORMATION WARNING: Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous. Continued 1. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases. 2. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) inside any structure. Locate propane/ LP supply tank(s) outdoors. 3. If you smell gas • shut off gas supply • do not try to light any appliance • do not touch any electrical
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ASSEMBLING HEATER ASSEMBLY Tools Required: Phillips screwdriver, 5/16" hex wrench, and slotted screwdriver Removing Front Panel Of Heater 1. Remove two screws near bottom corners of front panel with Phillips screwdriver. 2. Pull bottom of front panel forward, then down (see Figure 2) . Figure 2 - Removing Front Panel of Heater Installing Log Note: For easier installation, lay heater on its back. 1. Remove log from inside top of heater. Discard protective packaging. 2. Attach ignitor cable to pie
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ASSEMBLY WARNING WARNING ICON G 001 Continued Always have burner shield and screen in place before operating heater. This prevents excessive temperatures on heater surfaces. Failure to position 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. Heater Cabinet Log Deflector Log Front Panel Retaining Brackets Screen Truss- Head Screw Nut Burner Shield Screw Brass Front Screw Trim Figure
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Assembling and Attaching Brass Trim ASSEMBLY 1. Remove packaging from three remaining pieces of brass trim. Continued 2. Locate four brass screws, two adjusting plates with set screws, and two shims in the hardware packet. 3. Align shim under adjusting plate as shown in Figure 6. 4. Slide one end of adjusting plate/shim in slot on mitered edge of top brass trim (see Figure 6). 5. Slide other end of adjusting plate/shim in slot on mitered edge of side brass trim (see Figure 6). 6. While firmly ho
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WARNING WARNING ICON G 001 AIR FOR This heater shall not be installed in a confined space unless COMBUSTION provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation air. Read the following instructions to insure proper fresh air for AND this and other fuel-burning appliances in your home. VENTILATION Today’s homes are built more energy efficient than ever. New materials, increased insulation, and new construction methods help reduce heat loss in homes. Home owners weather strip and caul
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DETERMINING AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION AIR FOR Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space COMBUSTION Use this worksheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space. AND Space: Includes the room in which you will install heater plus any adjoining rooms with doorless passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms. VENTILATION 1. Determine the volume of the space (length x width x height). Continued Length x Width x Height = ___________________ cu. ft. (volume of spa
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AIR FOR WARNING WARNING ICON G 001 COMBUSTION If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than that defined as an unconfined space, provide adequate combus- AND tion and ventilation air by one of the methods described in the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, 1992, Section 5.3. VENTILATION Continued VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space. When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space, you must provi
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VENTILATION AIR (Continued) AIR FOR Ventilation Air From Outdoors COMBUSTION Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts. You must provide two perma- nent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the floor. Connect these AND items directly to the outdoors or spaces open to the outdoors. These spaces include attics VENTILATION and crawl spaces. Follow the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1, Section 5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required
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INSTALLATION NOTICE A qualified service person must install heater. Follow all local codes. CHECK GAS TYPE Use only propane/LP gas. If your gas supply is not propane/LP, do not install heater. Call dealer where you bought heater for proper type heater. INSTALLATION ITEMS Before installing heater, make sure you have the items listed below. • external regulator (supplied by • manual shutoff valve * • sediment trap installer, see page 20) • ground joint union • tee joint • piping (check local codes
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INSTALLATION CAUTION WARNING ICON G 001 Continued If you install the heater in a home garage • heater pilot and burner must be at least 18 inches above floor. • locate heater where moving vehicle will not hit it. For convenience and efficiency, install heater • where there is easy access for operation, inspection, and service. • in coldest part of room. An optional fan kit is available from your dealer. See Accessories, page 34. If planning to use fan, locate heater near an electrical outlet. C
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INSTALLATION OPTIONS INSTALLATION There are three options for mounting this heater. Continued A. Mounting heater to wall B. Mounting heater to optional hearth base C. Mounting heater with optional hearth base to optional mantel. A. MOUNTING HEATER TO WALL Mounting Bracket The mounting bracket is located on back panel of heater. It has been taped there for shipping. Remove mounting bracket from back panel. Mounting Bracket Figure 12 - Mounting Bracket Location Methods For Attaching Mounting Brack
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Attaching Mounting Bracket to Wall INSTALLATION Note: Wall anchors, mounting screws, and spacers are in hardware package. The Continued hardware package is provided with heater. Attaching to wall stud method For attaching mounting bracket to wall studs. 1. Drill holes at marked locations using 9/64" drill bit. 2. Place mounting bracket onto wall. Line up last hole on each end of bracket with holes drilled in wall. 3. Insert mounting screws through bracket and into wall studs. 4. Tighten screws u
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Installing Bottom Mounting Screws INSTALLATION 1. Locate two bottom mounting holes. These holes are near bottom on back panel Continued of heater (see Figure 17). 2. Mark screw locations on wall. 3. Remove heater from mounting bracket. 4. If installing bottom mounting screws into hollow or solid wall, install wall anchors. Follow steps 1 through 4 under Attaching To Wall Anchor Method, page 15. If installing bottom mounting screw into wall stud, drill holes at marked loca- tions using 9/64" dril
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If securing to a concrete floor, drill a 1 3/8" deep hole using a 1/4" diameter con- INSTALLATION crete drill bit. Completely insert anchors into each hole. Continued 3. Mount heater to hearth base following steps under Mounting Heater to Optional Hearth Base, page 17. After mounting heater, position heater and hearth base over drilled holes. With slotted screwdriver, secure hearth base to floor with four wood screws. Mounting Heater to Optional Hearth Base 1. Lay heater on its back on a table w
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C. MOUNTING HEATER WITH OPTIONAL HEARTH BASE TO OPTIONAL INSTALLATION MANTEL (The following instructions are for GMF800(A,B)/GMU801(A,B) models only. For other mantels, see instructions included with mantel kit.) Continued Assembling Mantel IMPORTANT: Only use the optional mantels specified in this manual. See Accesso- ries, page 34 for proper mantel kits. Before installing mantel to heater, the heater must be mounted on the optional hearth base. Installing Mantel to Heater WARNING If using a GA
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2. Locate pre-drilled holes at bottom of each side of mantel (see Figure 23). Use INSTALLATION an electric drill with 1/8" drill bit. Insert drill bit into pre-drilled holes in mantel Continued and drill through heater hearth base. Make sure the drill bit does not damage any gas plumbing lines inside hearth base. 3. Locate two 2" screws from hardware package. Insert screws through pre-drilled holes at bottom of each side of mantel (see Figure 23). Tighten each screw into the heater hearth base.
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CONNECTING NOTICE TO GAS A qualified service person must connect heater to gas supply. Follow all local codes. SUPPLY CAUTION WARNING ICON G 001 Never connect heater directly to the propane/LP supply. This heater requires an external regulator (not supplied). Install the external regulator between the heater and propane/LP supply. The installer must supply an external regulator. The external regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure. You must reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11 and 14
