VENT-FREE INFRARED GAS WALL HEATER MODEL CA18000 VENT-FREE BLUE FLAME GAS WALL HEATER MODEL CA20000 PROPANE CL, CLF PROPANE BL, BLF NATURAL GAS C, CF NATURAL GAS B, BF Manufactured by: SignitePro Inc., 71 Folsetter Dr.,Paris, Ontario, N3L 0E2, Canada WARNING: This appliance is equipped for natural or propane gas. Field conversion is not permitted ANSI Z21.11.2-2016 Gas Fired Room Heaters Volume II - Unvented Room Heaters Refer to the Intertek Directory of Building Products (https://bpdirectory.
TABLE OF CONTENTS PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS - 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION - 3 PRODUCT FEATURES - 5 PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION - 6 INSTALLATION - 10 OPERATION - 18 CARE AND MAINTENANCE - 23 TROUBLESHOOTING - 24 REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST - 27 WARRANTY - 28 WARNING: Read the installation & operating manual completely before using this appliance. IMPORTANT: Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT: Read this owners manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate, or service this heater. Improper use of this heater can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning. WARNING: Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous. Improper adjustment, alteration, service, maintenance, or installation of this heater or its controls can cause death or serious injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: If the heater is being installed in a residential garage, it must be secured firmly to the wall, a minimum of 18 inches (457 mm) above the floor. The heater must be located so that it is protected against any possibility of damage by a moving vehicle etc. Raising the heater will reduce, BUT NOT eliminate the possibility of lighting the vapor of any flammable liquids which may be improperly stored or accidentally spilled.
PRODUCT FEATURES 11. 12. 13. WARNING: Do not allow fans to blow directly into the heater. Avoid any drafts that alter the burner flame patterns. WARNING: Do not operate heater if the tempered glass panel is not secured, broken, or missing. Only replace with tempered glass panel with parts and/or components provided by Factory. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. SAFETY PILOT This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system.
PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION Before beginning assembly or operation of the product, make sure all parts are present. Compare parts with package contents list. If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt to assemble, install or operate the product. Contact customer service for replacement parts. UNPACKING 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Remove heater from carton. Remove all protective packaging applied to heater for shipping. Verify all contents are present.
PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION CAUTION: This heater shall not be installed in a room or space unless the required volume of indoor combustion air is provided by the method described in the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA54, the International Fuel Gas Code, or applicable local codes. PRODUCING ADEQUATE VENTILATION All spaces in homes fall into one of the three following ventilation classifications: 1. 2. 3.
PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Use this worksheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space. Space: Includes the room in which you will install heater plus any adjoining rooms with doorless passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms. 1. Determine the volume of the space Length x Width x Height = cu. ft. (volume of space) 2.
PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION VENTILATION AIR FROM INSIDE BUILDING This fresh air would come from adjoining unconfined space. When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space, you must provide two permanent openings: one within 12 in. of the wall connecting the two spaces (see options 1 and 2, Fig. 1). You can also remove door into adjoining room (see option 3, Fig. 1). Ventilation Grills Into adjoining Room Option 1 12 in. Follow the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54/ANS 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. Do not install this heater in a bathroom or bedroom. WARNING: A qualified technician must install heater. Follow all local codes. WARNING: Maintain the minimum clearances. If possible, provide greater clearances from the floor, ceiling, and adjoining wall than required. CAUTION: This heater creates warm air currents.
INSTALLATION INSTALLING IGNITOR BATTERY NOTE: Battery is included. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Unscrew ignitor cap and insert included battery negative (flat) side down (see Fig. 4). Replace ignitor cap. Be sure to observe proper polarity (+/-) when installing or replacing the battery. Damage due to improper battery Installation may void the warranty on the product. Install/replace the battery according to the type and quantity stated in table below. Remove battery when depleted.
INSTALLATION ELECTRIC WIRING The appliance, when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, if an external electrical source is utilized. This appliance is equipped with a three prong grounding plug for protection against shock hazards and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded three-prong receptacle. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug.
INSTALLATION WIRING ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM FAN GR EE N WH ITE BL AC K POWER CORD ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC MOTOR 13
INSTALLATION LOCATING HEATER This heater is designed to be mounted on a wall or on a floor, using the Support Legs included with select models. For convenience and efficiency, install heater: Where there is easy access for operation, inspection, and service. In the coldest part of room. A minimum of 3’ away from furniture and draperies. Fig. 8: Securing Support Leg FLOOR MOUNTING NOTE: This is an optional accessory and is not required for operation of the heater.
INSTALLATION WALL MOUNTING Wall mount procedure WARNING ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING OR GAS LINES MAYBE IN WALL. Before cutting, drilling or hammering verify their location. If needed, contact your electrician, plumber or service person Mark Screw Locations on Wall as per Figure 9 below: IMPORTANT: If wall mounting an infrared unit, the distance from the floor to bottom of the appliance must be at least 10 in. high 36 in UP 13.4 in 4 in 13.4 in 8 in 8 in 19.21 in 3 in Fig. 9: Wall mounting dimensions 13.
INSTALLATION CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY WARNING: A qualified service technician must connect the heater to the gas supply. Follow all local codes. IMPORTANT: This appliance requires a 3/8-inch NPT (National Pipe Thread) inlet connection to the pressure regulator. Never connect the heater to private (non-utility) gas wells, commonly known as wellhead gas. WARNING: Do not overtighten gas connections. CAUTION: Use only new, black iron or steel pipe. Internally tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas.
INSTALLATION Install sediment trap in supply line as shown (see Fig. 12). Place sediment trap where it is within reach for cleaning. Place sediment trap where trapped matter is not likely to freeze. A sediment trap traps moisture and contaminants. This keeps them from going into heater controls. If sediment trap is not installed or is installed wrong, the heater may not run properly. Fig. 12: Gas Connection Tee Joint Test Gauge Connection 1/8 in. Reducer Bushing 1/8 in.
OPERATION 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 lit using the electronic ignitor. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor.
OPERATION 8. 9. OFF PILOT O FF 5 1 2 4 • Do not attempt to light the pilot by hand 7. Keep control knob depressed for (30) seconds after pilot lights. Release control knob. Fig. 14 3 6 4 5 5. T LO PI 2 4. STOP! Read the safety information on the previous page. Turn off all electric power to the appliance. Turn control knob clockwise to “OFF” position (see Fig. 14). Wait (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near the floor.
OPERATION TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Turn off all electric power to the appliance. Turn control knob clockwise to the OFF position on the control knob. Ignitor 4 5 2 3 OFF 1 T Control Knob LO THERMOSTATIC CONTROL OPERATION The thermostat used on this heater senses the room temperature. At times the room may exceed the set temperature. If so, the burner will shut off. The burner will cycle back on when room temperature drops below the set temperature.
OPERATION Fig. 20: Correct/Normal Flame Pattern with short flames with Control Knob Set to High Flame (Blue Flame) Fig. 21: Incorrect/Abnormal Flame Pattern with tall flames with Control Knob Set to High Flame (Blue Flame) The upper third of flame may be bright yellow when operated on propane. Glass 1/2 Height Glass 1/2 Height Fig. 22: Correct/Normal Flame Pattern with short flames with Control Knob Set to High Flame (Infrared Flame) Fig.
OPERATION VIEWING GLASS BARRIER A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns from the viewing glass is provided with this appliance and shall be installed for the protection of children and other at-risk individuals (see Fig. 25). If the barrier becomes damaged, the barrier shall be replaced with the manufacturer’s barrier for this appliance.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. CAUTION: You must keep the control areas, burner, and circulating air passageways of the heater clean. Inspect these areas of the heater before each use. Have the heater inspected yearly by a qualified service person. Heater may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, pet hair, etc.
TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: If you smell gas: 1. Shut off gas supply. 2. Do not try to light any appliance. 3. Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building. 4. Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions. 5. If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department. IMPORTANT: Operating the heater where impurities in air exist may create odors.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION ODS/pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released 1. Control knob is not fully pressed in 2. Control knob is not pressed in long enough 3. Equipment shutoff valve is not fully open 4. Thermocouple connection is loose 5. Thermocouple damaged 6. Control valve damaged 7. Inlet gas pressure is too high 1. Press in control knob fully Burner(s) does not light after ODS/pilot is lit 1. Thermostat setting too low 1.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION White powder residue 1. When heated, the vapors forming within burner box from furniture polish, wax, or on adjacent walls or carpet cleaners, etc., turn into furniture white powder residue 1. Turn heater off when using furniture polish, wax, carpet cleaner or similar Heater produces unwanted odors 1. Ventilate room. Stop using odor causing products while heater is running 1. Heater is burning vapors from paint, hairspray, glues, etc.
REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST For replacement parts, contact customer service at 519-442-4848 or email service@signitepro.com WARNING: Only use genuine replacement parts from the manufacturer SignitePro Inc. Using any parts other than the original replacement parts may result in property damage, personal injury or even death. 16 15 NO. 1-1 QTY.
WARRANTY The manufacturer warrants that your new product is free from manufacturing and material defects for a period of one year from date of purchase, subject to the following conditions and limitations: 1. This product must be installed and operated at all times in accordance with the instructions furnished with the product. Any alteration, willful abuse, accident, or misuse of the product shall nullify this warranty. 2.
