B20TNIR-BB Model Shown VENT-FREE GAS WALL HEATER OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL INFRARED MODELS B10TNIR-B, B10TPIR-B B20TNIR-BB, B18TPIR-BB B30TNIR-BB, B28TPIR-BB PFS ® US 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 vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety......................................................... 3 Qualified Installing Agency......................... 4 Specifications............................................. 5 Product Features........................................ 6 Local Codes............................................... 6 Preparing For Installation........................... 6 Unpacking.................................................. 7 Water Vapor: A By-Product Of Unvented Room Heaters......................
SAFETY WARNING: Do not attempt to access or change the setting of the fuel selection means. Access to and adjustment of the fuel selection means must only be performed by a qualified service person when connecting this appliance to a specified fuel supply at the time of installation. Change of the selector setting to other than the fuel type specified at the time of the installation could damage this appliance and render it inoperable.
SAFETY WARNING: Make sure grill guard is in place before running heater. WARNING: Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies. WARNING: Heater becomes very hot when running. Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperatures and should stay away to avoid burns and clothing ignition. Heater will remain hot for a time after shutoff. Allow surfaces to cool before touching.
SPECIFICATIONS MODEL B10TNIR-B B10TPIR-B Piezo Piezo Gas Type Natural Propane/LP BTU (available) 10,000 10,000 Pressure Regulator Setting 6" W.C. 10" W.C. Maximum 10.5" Maximum 14" Minimum 7" Minimum 11" Ignition Inlet Gas Pressure* (inches of water) Heater Weight Shipping Weight 14 lbs 14 lbs 16.7 lbs 16.7 lbs Heater Dimensions (HxWxD) 21.2" × 15.79" × 6.85" Carton Dimensions (HxWxD) 22.83" × 17.95" × 8.
PRODUCT FEATURES SAFETY PILOT This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system. The ODS/pilot shuts off the heater if there is not enough fresh air. PIEZO IGNITION SYSTEM THERMOSTATIC CONTROL These heaters have a control valve with a thermostat sensing bulb. This results in the greatest heater comfort and may result in lower gas bills. This heater is equipped with a piezo ignitor. this system requires no matches, batteries, or other sources to light heater.
UNPACKING 1. Remove heater from carton. 2. Remove all protective packaging applied to heater for shipping 3. Check heater for any shipping damage. If heater is damaged, promptly inform dealer where you bought heater. WATER VAPOR: A BY-PRODUCT OF UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS Water vapor is a by-product of gas combustion. An unvented room heater produces approximately one (1) ounce (30 mL) of water for every 1,000 BTUs (0.3 KWs) of gas input per hour.
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION 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 provide two permanent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the floor on the wall connecting the two spaces (see options 1 and 2, Figure 2). You can also remove door into adjoining room (see option 3, Figure 2). Follow the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.
INSTALLATION NOTICE: 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 the house. In the event of a power outage, you can use this heater as your primary heat source. WARNING: A qualified service person must install heater. Follow all local codes.
INSTALLATION LOCATING HEATER This heater is designed to be mounted on a wall. For convenience and efficiency, install heater: 1. Where there is easy access for operation, inspection, and service. 2. In the coldest part of room. When installing the appliance directly on carpeting, tile or other combustible material other than wood flooring, the appliance shall be installed on a metal or wood panel extended the full width and depth of the appliance. INSTALLING THERMOSTAT SENSING BULB (OPTIONAL) 1.
INSTALLATION 2. Mark screw locations on wall (see Figure 7). Note: Mark only last hole on each end of mounting bracket. Insert mounting screws through these holes only. 3. Remove tape and mounting bracket from wall. Adjoining Wall 7 3/4" Min. 12 1/4" Only Insert Mounting Screws Through Last Hole On Each End 16" Min. 10,000 BTU/Hr Heaters Non-combustible Flooring or Top of Combustible Tile Carpeting or Other Material Adjoining Wall 11" Min.
INSTALLATION Placing Heater On Mounting Bracket 1. Locate two horizontal slots on back panel of heater (see Figure 10). 2. Place heater onto mounting bracket. Slide horizontal slots onto stand-out tabs on mounting bracket.
INSTALLATION CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY WARNING: A qualified service technician must connect heater to gas supply. Follow all local codes. WARNING: This appliance requires a 3/8" NPT (National Pipe Thread) inlet connection to the pressure regulator. WARNING: For natural gas, Never connect heater to private (non-utility) gas wells. This gas is commonly known as wellhead gas. WARNING: Do not overtighten gas connections. CAUTION: Use only new, black iron or steel pipe.
INSTALLATION Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads. This will prevent excess sealant from going into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe could result in clogged heater valves. 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" of water. If you do not reduce incoming gas pressure, heater regulator damage could occur.
INSTALLATION CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS WARNING: Test all gas piping and connections for leaks after installing or servicing. Correct all leaks at once. WARNING: Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a mixture of liquid soap and water to all joints. If bubbles form, there is a leak. Correct all leaks at once. PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEM Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) 1.
INSTALLATION PRESSURE TESTING HEATER GAS CONNECTIONS 1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Fig- 5. Correct all leaks at once. ure 16, page 15). 6. Light heater (see Lighting Instructions on 2. Open gas supply tank valve. page 16). Check all other internal joints for leaks. 3. Make sure control knob of heater is in the 7. Turn off heater (see To Turn Off Gas to OFF position. Appliance, page 17). 4. Check all joints from equipment shutoff valve to control valve (see Figure 17 or 18, page 15).
OPERATION 6. With control knob pressed in, push down and release ignitor button. This will light pilot. The pilot is attached to the front of burner. The pilot can be seen through the grill. If needed, keep pressing ignitor button until pilot lights. Note: If pilot does not stay lit, refer to Troubleshooting, pages 21 though 23. Also contact a qualified service technician or gas supplier for repairs. Until repairs are made, light pilot with match. To light pilot with match, see Manual Lighting Procedure. 7.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION FOR BLOWER KIT Do not use this heater if any part of it has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the heater and replace any part of the electrical system which has been under water. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This heater is for use on 120 volts. The cord has a plug as shown at A in Figure 22. An adapter as shown at C is available for connecting three-blade grounding-type plugs to two-slot receptacles.
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 20) or service. WARNING: Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. This includes maintenance requiring replacement or alteration of components. PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 23 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 24 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern.
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 technician. Heater may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, pet hair, etc. WARNING: Failure to keep the primary air opening(s) of the burner(s) clean may result in sooting and property damage.
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. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions. • If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department. WARNING: Only a qualified service technician should service and repair heater. Make sure that power is turned off before proceeding.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action ODS/pilot lights but flame 1. Control knob is not fully 1. Press in control knob fully. goes out when control pressed in. knob is released. 2. Control knob is not pressed 2. After ODS/pilot lights, keep in long enough. control knob pressed in 30 seconds. 3. Equipment shutoff valve is 3. Fully open equipment shutoff not fully open. valve. 4. Thermocouple connection is 4. Hand tighten until snug, and loose at control valve.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Heater produces a whis- 1. Turning control knob to the 1. Turn control knob to the low tling noise when burner high position when burner is position and let warm up for is lit. cold. a minute. 2. Air in gas line. 2. Operate burner until air is removed from line. Have gas line checked by local gas supplier. 3. Air passageways on heater 3 Observe minimum installation are blocked. clearances (Figure 4, page 9). 4.
TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about installation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, contact Bluegrass Living, Inc. at 1-866-762-4050. When calling, please have your model and serial numbers of your heater ready. SERVICE HINTS When Gas Pressure Is Too Low • pilot will not stay lit • burners will have delayed ignition • heater 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.
PARTS MODELS B10TNIR-B, B10TPIR-B 2 12 11 3 15 10 17 1 14 4 16 13 5 18 6 7 8 9 2000458-01A www.bluegrassliving.
PARTS MODELS B10TNIR-B, B10TPIR-B This list contains replaceable parts for your heater. When ordering replacement parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 30 of this manual.
PARTS MODELS B20TNIR-BB, B18TPIR-BB, B30TNIR-BB, B28TPIR-BB 30,000 BTU/Hr Heater Shown 13 11 2 19 3 18 16 15 1 5 4 14 6 8 7 10 9 17 2000458-01A 12 www.bluegrassliving.
PARTS MODELS B20TNIR-BB, B18TPIR-BB This list contains replaceable parts for your heater. When ordering replacement parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 30 of this manual.
PARTS MODELS B30TNIR-BB, B28TPIR-BB This list contains replaceable parts for your heater. When ordering replacement parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 30 of this manual.
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. If they can’t supply original replacement parts, call Customer Service toll free at 1-866-762-4050 for referral information.
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