SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL These symbols appear as important safety precautions and should be understood and followed by the owner to assure safe operation of the heater. For Quick Reference SECTION A: Important Caution SECTION B: Specifications -.
SECTION A WARNING IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT, ALTERATION, SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE, REFER TO THE OWNER'S INFORMATION MANUAL PROVIDED WITH THIS APPLICANCE. INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER, SERVICE AGENCY OR THE GAS SUPPLIER, THIS PRODUCT MUST BE INSTALLED BY A LICENSED PLUMBER OR GAS FITTER WHEN INSTALLED WITHIN THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
Don't use the heater for drying clothes. Should anything abnormal occur in the heater, remain calm, turn it off (do not unplug) and contact your Monitor dealer. Risk of burns. Flue pipe and louver may have high surface temperature. Do not place yourself or others too close to the heater. Installation of heater in extreme humidity or dust areas is not recommended. Any removal of unit parts or remodeling is strictly forbidden. Do not sit on the heater.
Don't spray aerosols on the heater when in operation. Don't allow children to insert articles in the louvers. Keep flammable materials, trees, shrubs etc. away from flue pipe. I// Do not vent unit into other rooms. Flue pipe must be outside. k Do not install nor exhaust the flue pipe into a crawl space or underneath floor nor into a flue or chimney.
• In areas of heavy snow accumulation, the flue pipe may need to be installed higher to avoid being buried. In open areas with strong wind, a wind break may be necessary to avoid exhaust gases being blown back into the intake and causing poor combustion. (60cm) i eS Long Extension kit Must be higher. 1 Exhaust pipe must be kept clear of flammable materials. This heater is not designed to be built in.
SECTION B SPECIFICATIONS Model No. Type of Appliance Input Rating Output Rating Efficiency Electrical Rating Power Consumption Heated Air Delivery Flue Pipe Hole Dimensions Weight Inlet Gas Supply Pressure Manifold Test Pressure GF 3800 Fan type direct vent wall furnace Nat. Gas 38,000 BTU/hour LP. Gas 34,500 BTU/hour Nat. Gas 30,700 BTU/hour LP. Gas 27,900 BTU/hour 83% 120V, 60Hz, Less than 2 amperes 80 Watts High 388 Cubic feet/minute Low 300 Cubic feet/minute 2.5 inches diameter Height: 26.
SECTION C Before installing your heater, be sure to check and comply with local and state building and electrical codes that may apply to vented heaters in your area. Permanent wiring must be installed by a licensed electrician. TOOLS NEEDED FOR HEATER INSTALLATION Check the following charts to be sure you have all the tools required to install your Monitor GF3800 Heating System.
ACCESSORIES YOU MAY NEED Check the list below and see your MPI dealer for accessories you may need or want for installation of your heatingsystem. /!\ CAUTION: Only use the flue pipe supplied with the Monitor GFSS^or the approved accessory kits available from your Monitor or dealer.
FLUE PIPE EXTENSIONS Four standard extension kits are available from your Monitor dealer. Most installations can be made with one of these kits. In special cases, custom installations may be required. These may be made with components purchased from your dealer. In any installation the following limitations MUST NOT BE EXCEEDED: 2. These elbows should include the one used at the heater but not the one on the air supply hose nor the integral bends in the flue pipe. (See Figure 2) 3.
SECTIOND NOTICE BEFORE INSTALLATION The heater must be installed by a qualified service person according to this installation instruction . The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, the National fuel Gas Code, ANSIZ223.1/NFPA54. The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, the current CAN 1-B149 INSTALLATION CODE. For mobile housing and recreational vehicle installation the current Standard" CSA Z 240.
HEATER INSTALLATION Step 1: Fill Out Owner Registration Card Remove your owner registration card from the plastic envelope containing the owner's guide. It should be filled out and mailed as soon as possible. •The wall where flue pipe hole will be cut should be free of plumbing pipes, electrical wires, studs, air ducts and other obstacles. NOTE: Use the cardboard template provided with your heater for flue pipe location.
FLUE PIPE CLEARANCES • Vent terminal must be located at least 3 feet above any forced air inlet located within 10 feet. • The vent terminal of a direct vent appliance with an input of 50,000 Btu per hour or less shall be located at least 9 inches from any opening through which flue gases could enter a building, and such an appliance with an input over 50,000 Btu per hour shall require a 12-inch vent termination clearance.
Step 5: Cut the Hole for the Flue pipe Using a hole saw attachment and an electric drill, cut a 2'/2 inch diameter hole through the inner and outer walls (Figure 7). After the hole is cut, use a straight edge and a level to be sure the inside opening is approximately 'A inch higher than the outside opening. Room 1/4(0.6 4 c-*) Flue Pipe A NOTE: After cutting the inside wall, remove the insulation.
Step 7:lnstall Flue Pipe B Wall Thickness: 5-8'/? inches 1. Slide the outer flange and the rubber packing onto Flue pipe B. (Figure 10) Rubber Packing Wall Thickness: 3/s -5 inches 1. Set the Sleeve nut onto Flue Pipe B by turning the Sleeve Nut counter-clockwise. Slide the Outer Flange and the Rubber Packing onto Flue Pipe B. (Figure 13) Outer Flange Rubber Packing Outer Flange Rubber Packing y,\ Rubber Packing , ~ Outer Flange Fig.
Step 8: Level the cabinet Place tray on the floor where you plan to locate your heater. Position the heater on the tray so the legs of the cabinet fit into the circular indentations in the tray. In order for heater to operate properly. It must be positioned on a level surface. Ensure proper leveling by adjusting each leg and by using a carpenters level to check both side to side, and front to back level condition.
NOTE: The "STANDARD" damper is to be used with extension kits up to a total overall length of 20 inches and a maximum of 3 bends (90° elbow). The "EXTENSION" damper must be used when extension kit or kits exceed 20 inches. Step 14: Recheck the Heater Before proceeding, check again to be sure there are no flammable materials close to the heater. Re-check that the heater is level. Examine the flue pipe to be sure connections are tight.
SECTION E GAS CONNECTION I.The gas supply line shall be gas-tight, sized and so installed as to provide a supply of gas sufficient to meet the maximum demand of the heater without loss of pressure. 2. A shut off valve should be installed in the upstream of the gas line to permit servicing. 3. Flexible pipe and any appliance connector valve used for gas piping shall be types approved by nationally recognized agencies. 4.
SECTION F FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING !\ 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 does not have a pilot. It is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the burner. Do not try to light the burner by hand. B. BEFORE OPERATING smell all around the appliance area for gas.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS Step 2: Set "ON" Button Depress the ON/OFF button to the "ON" position (Figure 21). The "Operation" light will illuminate, indicating the heater is on. Burn lamp will light and ignition will start after approximately 20 seconds. In 90 seconds the circulation fan will start to operate, and warm air will be felt coming through the cabinet grill. Step 1: Plug in the Heater Plug in the AC cord, and route it away from the area of the flue pipe.
TURNING OFF THE HEATER RELIGHTING THE HEATER To turn off the heater, press the Operation Button to put it in the "Off" position (Figure 21). The operation light will go out, and the fuel flow will stop. After turning heater off the fans will continue to run until unit has cooled down to the point where the fans will automatically stop. Automatic controls prevent your heater from relighting after the Operation Button has been set to "Off" until heater has cooled.
PROGRAMMING THE WEEKLY TIMER FOR AUTOMATIC HEATER OPERATION The Monitor GF3800 Heating System is capable of providing up to 4 different temperature settings tor 4 different times of each day of the week. Not all 4 settings have to be used; 2, 3 or 4 settings can be used. A clear understanding of programming temperatures, time and day of the week from the previous pages is needed before programming the automatic settings. Also, the present time and the day of the week must have been set.
SECTION G PROTECTIVE FEATURES OVERHEAT PREVENTION LOSS OF POWER-AUTOMATIC RESET: If your heater overheats, a thermostatic switch will automatically stop the flow of gas, and extinguish the flame. The Display Window shows "E 17". Restore heater operation by following the steps below NOTE:Other symptoms listed in the trouble shooting chart may cause the display window to show "E 17". besides an overheat situation.
SECTION H MAINTENANCE AND CHECK Push operation switch to "OFF" remove the AC Plug from the wall outlet and wait approximately 30 minutes for the heater to cool before performing any of the following steps. Checking the Heater Area Should be kept clean and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.
SECTION I TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Should symptoms appear during the operation of your heater, refer to the chart below. If you are unable to restore normal operation, contact your MPI dealer for service. SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY Heater does not go on with operation switch. Timer is in Auto. Press Auto Button again. AC cord is disconnected from wall outlet. Power failure. Check plug and power source. Reset circuit breaker. Heater does not ignite. Air in gas pipe. Purge air. Repeat starting procedure.
SECTION J A CAUTION: • Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Verify proper operation after servicing. • If any of the original wire as supplied with the appliance must be replaced, it must be replaced with a wire of at least a 105°C temperature rating. WIRING DIAGRAM TRANSFORMER GAS CONTROL VALVE CODE BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR ...
SECTION K PAETS LIST NO PARTS NAME PARTS N QTY REMARK:> NO PARTS NAME PARTS NO QTY REMARKS 1 ADJUSTABLE LEG 5019 4 37 BURNER ASSY 6637 1 2 TRAY 6903 1 38 MIXING PLATE ASSY 6638 1 3 AIR SUPPLY HOSE A 6301 1 39 BURNER PORT ASSY 6639 1 4 AIR SUPPLY HOSE B 6302 1 40 FLAME HOLDER 6640 1 5 AIR LINE B 6603 1 41 BURNER PACKING 6641 1 6 ORING(PIO) 6604 1 42 ORIFICE HOLDER 6642 1 7 AUTOMATIC GAS VALVE UNIT 6606 1 43 ORIFICE GUIDE 6643 1 8 GAS INLET JOINT
NO PARTS NAME PARTS NO QTY REMARK NO PARTS NAME PARTS NO QTY REMARKS 73 FRONT COVER 6905 1 108 ORIFICE(LP HA) 6662 1 74 FAN THERMOSTAT 6914 1 109 MICROPROCESSOR 6913 1 75 OVER HEAT THERMOSTAT 6704 1 110 FUSE(250V, 2A) 6173 1 76 THERMAL FUSE 6652 1 111 PHOTO TRIAC(IC2) 6701 1 77 TOP COVER 6718 1 112 PHOTO TRIAC(IC3) 6257 1 78 WALL CLAMPS 6194 1 113 PHOTO TRIAC(IC4) 6258 1 79 VENT CONNECTOR 4004 1 114 PHOTO TRIAC(ICS) 6259 1 80 PIPE HOLDER 4006 1 115 T
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Monitor GE3800 Vented Heating Systems Limited Warranty^ MONITOR PRODUCTS, INC., warrants each MONITOR GF3800 Vented Heating System sold by it to be free from defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and service, for two years after date of original retail purchase, subject to the terms and conditions stated below. An extended parts only warranty period of 36 months is provided for combustion chamber and heat exchanger.
