Louisville Tin and Stove VC351A-H, VC502A-H, VCR701A-H, VCR502A-H, VCR501A-H User Manual

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Gas-Fired Vented

Room Heater

INSTALLATION AND

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

 

 

 

P/N 80900-H -

REV. 01/05

 

 

R

 

 

 

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NATURAL GAS

 

VC201A-H

VC351A-H

VC501A-H

VC701A-H

VCR351A-H

VCR501A-H

VCR701A-H

PROPANE GAS

 

VC202A-H

VC352A-H

VC502A-H

VC702A-H

VCR352A-H

VCR502A-H

VCR702A-H

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This appliance is equipped with a safety control system designed to protect against improper venting of combustion products.

THIS UNIT IS NOT TO BE INSTALLED IN MOBILE HOMES.

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.

-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 phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

-INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER, SERVICE AGENCY OR THE GAS SUPPLIER.

RADIANT FRONT

CLOSED FRONT

The coating selected to provide longer life to the heat exchanger may smoke slightly upon initial firing. Provide adequate ventilation if this occurs.

WARNING: Operation of this heater when not connected to a properly installed and maintained venting system or tampering with the vent safety shut-off system can result in Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning and possible death.

This unit is not approved for installation in mobile homes, greenhouses, or environments involving dusty, wet, corrosive, or explosive conditions. Such conditions will invalidate the warranty and may create unsafe conditions.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SPECIFICATIONS……………………….

2

INTRODUCTION………………………..

3

VENTING………………………………...

3 ,4

GASSUPPLY…………………………….

5

LOCATION & SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS

5

COMBUSTION & VENTILATION AIR....

6

CLEARANCES…………………………..

7

DRAFTDIVERTER……………………..

7

DOORKNOB……………………………

7

PILOT ADJUSTMENT………………….

8

RADIANTS & GLASS PANELS………..

8

BURNER ORIFICE & ORIFICE CHART..........

8

PROPER BURNER FLAME.............…………. 9

MAINTENANCE…………………………....... 9

LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS……………........ 10

TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART…………

11,12

BLOWERINSTRUCTIONS………………

13

TSK WALL STAT KIT................................

14

PARTSDRAWING………………………..

15

PARTSPRICELIST……………………….

16

WARRANTY………………………………

18

READ CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING UNIT

These installation instructions are a general guide and do not supersede applicable local codes and ordinances. Before planning or making the installation be sure it complies with all phases of the local heating code. (Or, in the absence of local codes, with the latest edition of National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI.Z223.1, or CAN1-B149).

The appliance, when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the latest edition of National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70, or Canadian Electrical Code CSA-C22.1.

All of the ANSI and NFPA standards referred to in these installation instructions are the ones that were applicable at the time the design of this appliance was certified. The ANSI standards are available from the American Gas Association, 1515 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA. 22209.

The NFPA standards are available from the national Fire Protection Association, 60 Batterymarch Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02110.

Canadian standards are available from International Approval Services, 178 Rexdale Boulevard, Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3.

The design of this appliance was certified to comply with ANSI Z21.11.1 vented room heaters and CAN1-2.1-M86.

Installer must leave these instructions with the consumer, have them complete, and return the warranty card.

ROOM HEATER SPECIFICATIONS

Your room heater comes packed in a single carton. Before installation, check the rating plate to verify that the Model Number is correct and that the room heater is equipped for the type gas you intend to use.

SPECIFICATIONS

TYPE

 

 

CONTROL

 

 

GAS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MODEL NUMBERS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLOSED FRONT

THERMOSTAT BULB

 

NATURAL

 

 

VC201A-H

VC351A-H

 

 

VC501A-H

 

 

VC701A-H

CLOSED FRONT

THERMOSTAT BULB

 

L.P.

 

 

VC202A-H

VC352A-H

 

 

VC502A-H

 

 

VC702A-H

RADIANT FRONT

THERMOSTAT BULB

 

NATURAL

 

 

N/A

VCR351A-H

 

VCR501A-H

 

 

VCR701A-H

RADIANT FRONT

THERMOSTAT BULB

 

L.P.

 

 

N/A

VCR352A-H

 

VCR502A-H

 

 

VCR702A-H

HEIGHT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20”

 

26”

 

 

26”

 

 

30”

WIDTH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

24”

 

30”

 

 

30”

 

 

36”

DEPTH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15-1/4”

 

15-1/4

 

 

19-1/4”

 

 

19-1/4”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INPUT (BTU/HR.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20,000

 

 

 

35,000

 

 

 

50,000

 

 

 

 

 

70,000

 

 

 

 

 

GAS INLET/OUTLET SIZE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1/2X3/8”

 

1/2X3/8”

 

1/2X3/8”

 

 

1/2X3/8”

VENT SIZE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3”

 

4”

 

 

4”

 

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CENTER OF VENT TO FLOOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16-1/2”

 

21-1/2”

 

21-1/2”

 

 

25-1/2”

NUMBER OF RADIANTS (“VCR” SERIES)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

N/A

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NUMBER OF RADIANT GLASS (“VCR” SERIES)

 

 

N/A

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROX. SHIPPING WEIGHT (“VC” SERIES)

 

 

55 LBS.

84 LBS.

 

112 LBS.

 

 

138 LBS.

APPROX. SHIPPING WEIGHT (“VCR” SERIES)

 

 

N/A

96 LBS.

 

124 LBS.

 

 

150 LBS.

*OPTIONAL BLOWER MODEL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

N/A

CHB-3

 

CHB-3

 

 

CHB-3

*Blowers also available factory mounted on 50M Btu units. All 70M Btu units come with blower mounted only.

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INTRODUCTION

THIS IS A GAS-FIRED, GRAVITY VENTED ROOM HEATER THAT WILL OPERATE SAFELY AND PROVIDE AN EFFICIENT SOURCE OF HEAT WHEN INSTALLED, OPERATED AND MAINTAINED AS RECOMMENDED IN THESE INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. READ THESE INSTRCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLING, SERVICING, OR USING THIS APPLIANCE. IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND ANY PART OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS, CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORITIES, OTHER QUALIFIED INSTALLERS, SERVICE AGENCIES, THE GAS SUPPLIER, OR THE MANUFACTURER.

VENTING

This heater must be connected to a properly installed and maintained venting system. This heater is equipped with a vent safety shut-off device. Pilot outage will occur if the heater is not connected to a vent system. Pilot outage may occur due to restriction or blockage in the vent or if connected to a masonry chimney having an area greater than the vent size shown on Page 2.

This appliance should be vented through a properly sized listed type B vent that has been constructed in accordance with the National Building Code. If a horizontal section of vent is used, it must slope upwards a minimum of ¼ inch per foot of length.

This heater must not be connected to a vent system being used for wood or coal burning appliances. The use of more than one appliance per vent system will most likely cause the vent safety shut-off device to shut off the heater due to the cooling of vent temperatures through the draft diverter of the second appliance. In some situations, the vent safety shut-off may shut down the heater if a too large, unlined, masonry chimney is used. Due to low vent temperatures associated with more efficient heaters it may take too long to get the vent action going in a chimney before the shut-off device will shut down the heater. If this is the case, we recommend lining the chimney with the proper size type B vent pipe or type B chimney liner.

WARNING: Do not bypass the vent safety shutoff switch. To do so could expose the consumer to property damage, personal injury or possible death.

The switch, when activated, will extinguish the pilot flame. If the homeowner experiences this problem, the vent system must be checked and corrected. NOTE: An existing vent that has worked for years may not be adequate for todays design because of higher efficiency requirements resulting in lower stack temperatures. The following is a list of possible causes and corrective actions.

POSSIBLE CAUSES

 

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. Blockage in vent pipe

 

 

1.A)

Check vent pipe for blockage, such as

bird nest, wasp nest, twigs, leaves, etc.

 

 

 

1.B)

Check that the vent cap is properly installed, not shoved too far down on the vent

 

 

 

 

pipe.

2. Burner is over firin

2.A)

Check the manifold pressure.

 

 

 

2.B)

Check the rate, NOTE: This appliance was orificed for elevations up to 2,000 feet.

 

 

 

 

When installed at higher elevations refer to orifice chart in main burner orifice

 

 

 

 

section of instructions for proper orifice size and re-orifice accordingly.

3. Improper vent system

3.

Correct vent system.

A) Vent too short

A)

The vent should not terminate less than 5 feet above the drafthood connection. A

 

 

 

 

gas vent extending through an exterior wall shall not terminate adjacent to the

 

 

 

 

wall or below eaves or parapets. Also, the top of the vent must be at least 2 foot

 

 

 

 

above any obstacles within a 10 foot radius, including the roof. See Figure A.

B) Restriction in vent

 

B)

All type “B” vent shall extend in a generally vertical direction with offsets not

system caused by

 

 

exceeding 45 degrees, except that a vent system having not more than one 60

offsets

 

 

degree offset may be allowed. Any angle greater than 45 degrees from the vertical

 

 

 

 

is considered horizontal. The total horizontal run of a vent plus the horizontal vent

 

 

 

 

connector shall be not greater than 75 percent of the vertical height of the vent.

 

 

 

 

Any offsets used should be as far above the drafthood as possible to allow a

 

 

 

 

venting action to begin before any restriction is encountered.

C) Incorrect vent pipe

 

C)

Use listed “B” type vent pipe. Do not use transite or any other type of ceramic

 

 

 

 

pipe for venting. Do not use single wall pipe.

4. Loose connections on the

4.

Check the connection on both the switch and the gas valve. Tighten if necessary.

vent safety wiring harness

 

 

 

 

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VENTING

 

10’ or Less

 

More than

Height above any

 

 

 

10’

roof surface

 

 

 

10’

 

 

 

withon 10’

 

2’ Min.

 

 

 

 

 

horizontally

Ridge

3’ Min.

Ridge

 

2’ Min.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3’ Min.

 

Chimney

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chimney

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIGURE A

FIGURE A

Termination of vent must be securely guyed or braced if it extends more than five (5) feet above roof.

Seal around collar & flashings

Maintain

1” Clearance

Terminate vent at least 5 ft. above draft hood

See Termination diagram above

Support

Laterals

Firestop Support

Assembly

Vertical Vent

Elbow

Listed

Appl.

CONNECTING THE VENT INTO AN EXISTING CHIMNEY

SAFE (See “Venting”)

NOTE: This may result in the vent safety switch shutting down the pilot depending on size and draw of chimney.

1/4

FIGURE 7A

UNSAFE

FIGURE 7B

RECOMMENDED

Use proper size “B” pipe or chimney liner inside chimney.

FIGURE 7C

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GAS SUPPLY

This vented room heater must be connected to a gas supply capable of supplying the appliances full rated capacity. Provide a 1/8 inch N.P.T. plugged tapping, accessible for test gauge connection, immediately upstream of the gas supply connection to the appliance. The minimum inlet pressure in the gas supply pipe should be 4.5” w.c. for Natural Gas and 11.0” w.c. for Propane Gas, “for the purpose of input adjustment”. The maximum inlet pressure in the gas supply pipe should never exceed 14” w.c. for either Natural or Propane Gas. The gas supply piping should be sized in accordance with ANSI Z223.1 National Fuel Gas Code. The normal manifold pressure should be 3.5” w.c. for Natural Gas and 10.0” w.c. for Propane Gas.

If the outlet pressure of the gas valve must be adjusted, this should be done by a qualified serviceman using proper tools and instruments.

Check all connections with soapy water for possible gas leaks. Never use a match, candle or other ignition source. It is recommended that pipe compound which is resistant to the action of liquefied petroleum gases be used. Do not use Teflon tape or Teflon impregnated compound.

The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping during any pressure testing of that system at the test pressure in excess of ½ psig.

The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than ½ psig.

LOCATION AND SPEICAL

PRECAUTIONS

Due to high temperatures the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies.

Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperature and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition.

Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room as the appliance.

Clothing or other flammable material should not be placed on or near the appliance.

Any safety screen, guard, or casing top removed for servicing a room heater must be replaced prior to operating the appliance.

Do not use this heater if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the heater and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water.

For purpose of identifying the sides of the heater. When you are facing the front of the heater the right side has the access door and the left side is solid.

If heater is installed in a residential garage, all burners and pilot must be above 18”. Locate or protect heater so it cannot be damaged by a moving vehicle.

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Louisville Tin and Stove VC351A-H, VC502A-H, VCR701A-H, VCR502A-H, VCR501A-H User Manual

COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR

When installed, this gas appliance must be provided with fresh air for combustion, ventilation, and dilution of hot flue gases. The minimum required volume of the area where the appliance is installed should be 50 cubic feet per 1,000 btu/hr.

If installed in an area of the home that is considered an unconfined space, the natural infiltration of air around windows and doors will be adequate. If the area is considered a confined space (less than 50 cubic feet per thousand btu), fresh air can be supplied by providing two permanent openings into adjoining rooms. Each opening shall have a minimum free area of one square inch per 1,000 btu per hour of the total input rating of all gas appliances in the confined space, but not less than 100 square inches. One of the openings shall be within 12 inches of the ceiling and one within 12 inches of the floor. See Figure A.

If the home is of unusually tight construction (new and remodeled homes), free air must be supplied through opening(s) to the outdoors. This can be accomplished by providing 2 permanent openings, one commencing within 12 inches of the ceiling and one within 12 inches of the floor. These openings shall communicate directly with the outdoors, or spaces that communicate freely with the outdoors, such as a ventilated attic and crawl space through galvanized or equivalent corrosion-resistant ducts. Exception: unobstructed stud and joist spaces are acceptable ducts provided that not more than one fire block is removed. Special provisions must be taken to insure that these stud and joist spaces cannot be blocked with insulation or other objects. Each of these openings using vertical ducts shall have a minimum free area of one square inch per 4,000 btu/hr of total input rating of all gas appliances. See Figure B and C. If horizontal ducts are used, the minimum free area shall be one square inch per 2,000 btu/hr of total input rating of all gas appliances.

Fresh make-up air can also be provided through a duct to one permanent opening commencing within 12 inches of the ceiling. The minimum free area of this opening shall be one square inch per 3,000 btu/hr of the total input rating of all gas appliances but not less than the sum of the areas of all vent connectors in the space. See Figure D.

When calculating the amount of fresh air needed you must include make-up air requirements for the operation of exhaust fans, kitchen ventilation systems, clothes dryers, and fireplaces.

Additional information can be found in the latest edition of ANSI Z223.1 (National Fuel Gas Code).

ALL COMBUSTION AIR FROM ADJACENT INDOOR SPACES THROUGH INDOOR COMBUSTION AIR OPENINGS

UL Listed Vent Cap

UL Listed Gas Vent

Opening

Opening

FIGURE A

ALL COMBUSTION AIR FROM OUTDOORS. INLET AIR FROM VENTILATED CRAWL SPACE AND OUTLET AIR TO VENTILATED ATTIC

UL Listed Vent Cap

UL Listed Gas Vent

Ventilation Louvers

(each end of attic)

Outlet Air

Inlet Air

Ventilation

louvers for unheated crawl space

FIGURE B

ALL COMBUSTION AIR FROM OUTDOORS

THROUGH VENTILATED ATTIC

UL Listed Vent Cap

UL Listed Gas Vent

Ventilation Louvers

(each end of attic)

Inlet

Outlet Air

Grille

 

Inlet

Inlet Air Duct (Ends 1 Ft.

[300 mm] above floor)

Grille

 

ALL COMBUSTION AIR FROM OUTDOORS THROUGH SINGLE COMBUSTION AIR OPENING

UL Listed Vent Cap

UL Listed Gas Vent

Opening

Alternate opening location

FIGURE C

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FIGURE D

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