Charmglow Plasma F500070 Installation Instructions Manual

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FOR USE ONLY WITH DECORATIVE TYPE

UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS.

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

• DO NOT light any appliance.

• DO NOT touch any electrical switches.

• DO NOT use any phone in your building.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s
phone.
Follow your gas suppliers instructions.

• If your gas supplier cannot be reached, call the fire
department.

Installation and service must be performed by a
qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

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.

PLASMA

MODEL : F500070

UNVENTED WALL MOUNTED ROOM HEATER

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

(Para Instrucciones en español, ver la página 12)

Installer And Consumer Are

To Retain The Appliance

Manual With The Installed

Appliance

WARNING: IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT,
ALTERATION, SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE
INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. REFER TO THIS
MANUAL. FOR ASSISTANCE OR ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION CONSULT A QUALIFIED INSTALLER,
SERVICE AGENCY OR THE GAS SUPPLIER.

WARNING: DO NOT BUILD A WOOD FIRE. DO NOT
BURN WOOD OR OTHER MATERIAL IN THESE
APPLIANCES.

This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air
(oxygen) from the room in which it is installed.
Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air
must be provided. Refer to Combustion and Ventilation
Air Section, Page 3.

This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket,
permanently located, manufactured (mobile) home,
where not prohibited by local codes.

The 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.

Issue E-15/06

INSTALLER:

LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH THE APPLIANCE.

CONSUMER:

RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be
located out of traffic and away from furniture or
draperies. Do not place clothing or other materials on or
near this appliance.

This appliance is a high efficiency, unvented, flame effect gas heater. It
provides radiant and convected warmth both efficiently and safely
utilizing the latest type catalytic convertor burner technology. The
appliance does not require a flue system of any type as the catalytic
converter cleans the flue products to provide a complete combustion
system, which is intrinsically safe.

These heaters are fitted with a specially designed pilot utilizing an
oxygen depletion sensor (ODS) which responds to the amount of
oxygen available in the room and shuts the heater off before the oxygen
level drops below 18%. The pilot can be relit only when fresh air is
available. Refer to the Combustion and Ventilation Air section.

The appliance is designed to fit various types of situations as listed in
the Installation Requirements.

This appliance is factory set for operation on the gas type, and at the
pressure stated on the appliance rating plate.

On initial light up of a new appliance, the ‘newness’ will burn off within
the first few hours of operation. During this period some smoke may be
emitted from outlet grille, this should be no cause for concern.
Accordingly, the room should be well ventilated with all windows and
doors open during this period.

Read all these instructions before commencing installation.

All instructions must be handed to the user for safekeeping.

QUANTITY DESCRIPTION

1 Firebox and burner assembly
1 Installation and operating instructions
1 Decorative frame assembly
1 Screw and wall plug pack
1 Wall mounting plate
1 Rubber grommet
1 Fitting template

STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS: THE INSTALLATION MUST BE MADE
BY A LICENSED PLUMBER OR GAS FITTER IN THE
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide
poisoning are similar to the flu with headaches, dizziness and/or
nausea. If you have these signs, obtain fresh air immediately. Turn off
the gas supply to the appliance and have it serviced by a qualified
professional, as it may not be operating correctly.

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Section Contents Page No.

1.0 General Information 2

2.0 Inventory 2

3.0 Appliance Data 2

4.0 Important Safety Information 2

5.0 Codes 3

6.0 Combustion and Ventilation Air 3

7.0 Site Requirements 4

8.0 Preparing the Appliance 5

9.0 Mounting the Appliance 5

10.0 Checking the Burner 6

11.0 Final Fitting of the Frame Assembly 6

12.0 Connecting a Gas Line 6

13.0 Checking the Gas Connections 6

14.0 Gas Pressure Check 6

15.0 Spark Gap 7

16.0 Briefing the customer 7

17.0 Servicing 7

18.0 Servicing the Burner 7

19.0 Pilot Assembly 8

20.0 Catalysts 8

21.0 Testing for Firebox Leakage 8

22.0 Cleaning 8

23.0 Lighting Instructions 9

24.0 To Turn off gas to Appliance 9

25.0 Troubleshooting Guide 10

26.0 Shortlist of Spare Parts 10

27.0 Positioning of field assembled parts 11

WARNING: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE INSTALLATION
AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THIS
DOCUMENT WILL RESULT IN AN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED
AND OPERATING APPLIANCE, VOIDING ITS WARRANTY.
ANY CHANGE TO THIS APPLIANCE AND/OR ITS
OPERATING CONTROLS IS DANGEROUS. IMPROPER
INSTALLATION OR USE OF THIS APPLIANCE CAN CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM FIRE, BURNS,
EXPLOSION OR CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING.

1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

2.0 INVENTORY

4.0 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

3.0 APPLIANCE DATA

Gas Type Natural Gas
Gas inlet pressure Maximum 10.5” w.c.

Minimum 6” w.c.
Regulator Pressure Setting 5” w.c.
Max Energy Input 8,870 BTU/hour
Min Energy Input 5,110 BTU/hour
Pilot Energy Input 560 BTU/hour
Burner (Manifold) Pressure High 3.6” w.c. (+/-0.3” w.c.) Hot

3.5” w.c. (+/-0.3” w.c.) Cold

Low 1.2” w.c. (+/-0.3” w.c.) Hot

1.1” w.c. (+/-0.3” w.c.) Cold
Main burner flow restrictor Stereo 1.45mm (1/4” BSP)
Oxypilot SIT/Bray 9082
Gas Inlet Connection 3/8” NPT at regulator
Ignition Piezo spark
Spark Gap 1/8” - 3/16”

Please see Data Plate affixed to appliance for current data.
This appliance is for use only with the gas type, and at the pressure
stated on the appliance Data Plate.

IMPORTANT: READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE
INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY BEFORE INSTALLING OR
OPERATING YOUR UNVENTED ROOM HEATER.

WARNING: FAILURE TO KEEP THE PRIMARY AIR
OPENING(S) OF THE BURNER(S) CLEAN MAY RESULT IN
SOOTING AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.

• Children and adults should be alerted to the hazard 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 with the heater.

• Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or near the
heater.

• Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing the heater must be
replaced prior to operating the heater.

• Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service person.
The heater should be inspected before use and at least annually by a
professional service person. More frequent cleaning may be required
due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, etc. It is
important that control compartments, burners and circulating air
passageways of the heater be kept clean.

• Allow the heater to cool before servicing. Always shut off the gas to
the heater while performing service work.

• The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of
local codes with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1.

• The heater and its individual shut-off valve must be disconnected
from the gas supply piping system while performing any tests of the
gas supply piping system at pressures in excess of 1/2 psig.

• The heater must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by
closing its individual manual shut-off valve during any pressure
testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or
less than 1/2 psig.

• Keep heater area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline
and other flammable vapors and liquids.

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

• Input ratings are shown in BTU per hour and are for elevations up to
4,800 feet. Do not install this heater at an elevation above 4,800 feet if
the gas supply has not been derated for that elevation. Consult your
local gas supplier. (For operation at elevations above 4,800 feet,
equipment ratings shall be reduced at the rate of 4 percent for each
1,000 feet above sea level before selecting appropriately sized
equipment.)

• Ensure that the heater is clean when operating. Excessive dust
accumulation on the burner will increase the amount of carbon
monoxide formation and could lead to carbon monoxide poisoning
and/or death.

• This appliance is intended for supplemental heating

Adhere to all local codes or in their absence the latest edition of The
National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 or NFPA54 which can be obtained
from The American National Standards Institute, Inc. (1430 Broadway, New
York, NY, 10018) or National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
(Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA, 02269).
Seller of unvented propane or natural gas fired supplemental room heaters
shall provide to each purchaser a copy of 527 CMR 30 upon sale of the
unit.
This Focal Point Unvented Gas Room Heater is certified by OMNI-Test
Laboratories, Inc to ANSI Z21.11.2-2004b standard.

This heater shall not be installed in a confined space or unusually tight
construction unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and
ventilation air.

The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 defines a confined
space as a space whose volume is less than 50 ft

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per 1,000 BTU/Hr (4.8
m3per kW) of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that
space and an unconfined space as a space whose volume is not less than
50 ft 3per 1,000 BTU/Hr (4.8 m3per kW) of the aggregate input rating of all
appliances installed in that space.

Rooms communicating directly with the space in which the appliances are
installed, through openings not furnished with doors, are considered a part
of the unconfined space.

Unusually tight construction is defined as construction where:

a. wall and ceilings exposed to the outside atmosphere have a continuous
water vapor retarder with a rating of one perm or less with openings
gasketed or sealed, and

b. weather stripping has been added on operable windows and doors, and

c. caulking or sealants are applied to areas such as joints around window

and door frames, between sole plates and floors, between wallceiling joints,
between wall panels, at penetrations for plumbing, electrical, and gas lines,
and at other openings.

Use the following equations to determine if you have a confined or
unconfined space.

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5.0 CODES

6.0 COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR4.0 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION (continued)

Determine the volume of space — ft 3.

Length x Width x Height = _____ ft

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(Include adjoining rooms with doorless passageways or ventilation
grills between rooms.)

Example: 24' (L) x 16' (W) x 8' (H) = 3072 ft

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Divide the volume of space by 50 ft 3to determine the maximum
BTU/Hr the space can support.

______ (volume of space – ft 3)/ 50 ft 3=
(Maximum BTU/Hr the space can support)

Example: 3072 ft 3 / 50 ft 3 = 61.44
or 61,440 BTU/Hr the space can support.

Add the BTU/Hr of all the fuel burning appliances in the space.

Vent-Free heater _______ BTU/Hr
Gas appliance #1* _______ BTU/Hr
Gas appliance #2 + _______ BTU/Hr
Gas appliance #3 + _______ BTU/Hr

Total = _______ BTU/Hr

Example:

Vent-free heater #1 9,000 BTU/Hr
Vent-free heater #2 23,000 BTU/Hr
Gas appliance #1 35,000 BTU/Hr
(water heater)

Total = 67,000 BTU/Hr
* Do not include direct-vent gas appliances. Direct-vent is sealed
combustion and draws combustion air from the outdoors.

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The space in the previous example is a confined space because the actual
BTU/Hr used is more than the maximum BTU/Hr the space can support.
You must provide additional fresh air.
Your options are:

a. Rework equations adding the space of adjoining room(s). If the extra
volume provides an unconfined space, then remove door or add ventilation
grills between rooms. Refer to National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1,
Section 5.3.

b.

Vent room directly to the outdoors. Refer to National Fuel Gas Code,

ANSI Z223.1, Section 5.3.

c. Install a lower BTU/Hr heater to make the area an unconfined space.

If the actual BTU/Hr used is less than the maximum BTU/Hr the space can
support, then the space is an unconfined space. You will need no additional
fresh air ventilation for an unconfined space.

This appliance is designed to be wall-hung. Do not recess any part
of the appliance into the wall.

This Appliance may be installed in any room in a home except Bathrooms

- or areas where large amounts of steam are likely to be generated.

Installation in living rooms is common, however other rooms such as
kitchens, dining rooms and hallways are permitted, providing a suitable
natural gas supply is available, and rooms sizing and ventilation
requirements are strictly adhered to (see section 6.0).

The appliance is designed to be versatile, and as such will operate correctly
when exposed to normal gentle draughts experienced within the home. It is
not recommended, however that the appliance be installed in areas where
it is likely to be exposed to persistent strong draughts, that may be
generated by outside doors or windows, air vents etc. It is recommended
that the appliance should not be installed within 20” of any air vent.

Clearances to non-combustibles

Non-combustible surfaces are defined as brick, metal, marble, concrete
etc. and also a number of man-made materials impervious to flame. If in
doubt refer to the material manufacturer for further information before
proceeding with installation.

Clearances to the sides of the appliance are 4”. Clearance to the front of
the appliance is 20”.

The back of the appliance may be installed directly onto a non-combustible
wall, providing the area behind the appliance is flat and does not interfere
with the various vent holes in the back panel of the appliance.

The appliance may be installed with or without a non-combustible hearth. If
a hearth is fitted, the size and design may be as desired.

A non-combustible shelf of any depth may be positioned above the
appliance provided it is no closer than 16” from the top of the appliance
glass panel and the wall above the appliance is non combustible.

Clearances to combustible materials

Combustible materials are defined as wood, fabrics, or other materials
likely to combust if exposed to flame. Generally, any material, which is likely
to discolour, melt or misshape when exposed to moderate heat, should be
considered as a combustible material or surface.

Clearance to the sides of the appliance are 4” but curtains, drapes and
other fabrics are not permitted within a distance of 20” of the appliance
sides. No such materials are permitted directly above the appliance
regardless of distance.

The minimum clearance to the ceiling above the appliance is 32” measured
from the top of the appliance glass panel.

Combustible materials should not be positioned directly in front of the
appliance within a distance of 40”.

Under no circumstances should any electrical equipment e.g. plasma
screen TV sets etc. be positioned on the wall above the appliance. The
appliance is designed to be wall mounted alone and not in conjunction with
any type of combustible fire surround. No combustible shelves should be
positioned on the wall above the appliance. It should be established that
any mirrors or picture frames etc. to be positioned on the wall above the
appliance are able to withstand prolonged exposure to moderate heat and
moisture before proceeding with their installation.

The back of the appliance may be installed directly onto a combustible wall,
providing it is relatively flat and does not interfere with the various vent
holes in the back panel of the appliance. The wall must be structurally
sound and constructed from a material capable of withstanding moderate
heat. Finished plaster, conventional wall paper and dry-lined plasterboard
are examples of suitable materials. Materials such as flock, blown vinyl and
embossed paper which are sensitive to even small amounts of heat should
be avoided as scorching and or discoloration may occur over time.

If the appliance is to be mounted on a dry-lined wall or a timber framed
construction wall then the integrity and ability of the wall to carry the weight
of the appliance must be confirmed. It is important in these circumstances
that any vapor control barrier is not damaged, and that any structural
members of the house frame are not damaged.

The appliance may be positioned as close to a solid floor (i.e. stone,
wooden laminate etc.) as the particular design of fire frame permits,
however it is not permitted to install the appliance within 4” of carpet, rugs
or fabric materials of any kind. This dimension is measured vertically to the
bottom of the appliance frame.

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6.0 COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR - continued

WARNING: IF THE AREA IN WHICH THE HEATER MAY BE
OPERATED IS SMALLER THAN THAT DEFINED AS AN
UNCONFINED SPACE OR IF THE BUILDING IS OF
UNUSUALLY TIGHT CONSTRUCTION, PROVIDE ADEQUATE
COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR BY ONE OF THE
METHODS DESCRIBED IN THE NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE,
ANSI Z223.1/NFPA54, SECTION 5.3 OR APPLICABLE LOCAL
CODES.

7.0 SITE REQUIREMENTS

4.

Compare the maximum BTU/Hr the space can support with the
actual amount of BTU/Hr used.

_______ BTU/Hr (max. the space can support)
_______ BTU/Hr (actual amount of BTU/Hr used)

Example:

61,440 BTU/Hr (max. the space can support)
67,000 BTU/Hr (actual amount of BTU/Hr used)

WARNING: DO NOT USE A BLOWER INSERT, HEAT
EXCHANGER INSERT OR OTHER ACCESSORY NOT
APPROVED FOR USE WITH THIS HEATER.