INSTALLATION AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR VENT-FREE
OR VENTED INSTALLATIONS
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located, manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by local codes.
This 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.
WARNINGS
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 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.
UNVENTED GAS LOG HEATER OR VENTED DECORATIVE APPLIANCE
MODELS
PF-BA20LRR PF-BA24NRR PF-BA24LRR PF-BA20NRR PF-BA30NRR PF-BA30LRR
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 page 6.
WARNING: If not installed, operated and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, this product could expose you to substances in fuel or from fuel combustion which can cause death or serious illness.
WATER VAPOR: A BY-PRODUCT OF UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS
Water vapor is a by-product of gas combustion. An unvented room heater produces approximately on
(1) ounce (30ml) of water for every 1,000 BTU’s (.3KW’s) of gas input per hour.
MANUFACTURED BY:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Combustion and Ventilation Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Combustible Material. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Fireplace Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Installing as a Vented Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Before You Fully Install . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Gas Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
Placement of Glowing Embers and Lava Rock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Operation / Flame Appearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
PF-BARR Lighting Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Pilot Flame Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Cleaning and Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Parts View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
•An unvented room heater having an input rating of more than 6,000 Btu per hour shall not be installed in a bathroom.
•An unvented room heater having an input rating of more than 10,000 Btu per hour shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom.
•Never burn solid fuels in a fireplace where a gas log set is installed.
•Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies.
•Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or near the appliance.
•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.
•This unit complies with ANSI Z21.11.2 Unvented Heater and it also complies with ANSI Z21.60 Decorative Vented Appliances for Solid Fuel Burning Fireplaces. State or local codes may only allow operation of this appliance in a vented configuration. Check your state or local codes.
•Correct installation of logs, proper location of the heater, and annual cleaning are necessary to avoid potential problems with sooting. Sooting, resulting from improper installation or operation, can settle on surfaces outside the fireplace.
•Avoid any drafts that could alter burner flame patterns. Do not allow fans to blow directly into the fireplace. Do not place a blower inside burn box area of firebox. Ceiling fans may create drafts that alter burner flame patterns. Sooting and improper burning will occur as a result of drafts.
•WARNING: Do not allow fans to blow directly into the fireplace. Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns.
•WARNING: Do not us a blower insert, heat exchanger insert or other accessory not approved for use with this heater.
•Periodic examination and cleaning of the venting system of the solid-fuel burning fireplace is required by a qualified agency.
•The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA54.
•NOTE: Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service person. The appliance should be inspected before use and at least annually by a qualified service person. More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, etc. Is is imperative that the control compartment, burners, and circulating air passageways of the appliance be kept clean.
•Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing an appliance must be replaced prior to operating the appliance. Provide adequate combustion and ventilation air.
•The flow of combustion and ventilation air MUST NOT be obstructed.
•Provide adequate clearances around air openings into the combustion chamber and adequate accessibility clearance for servicing and proper operation. NEVER obstruct the front opening of the appliance.
•An unvented room heater intended for installation in a solid-fuel burning fireplace shall comply with the following instructions:
•A fireplace screen must be in place when the appliance is operating and, unless other provisions for combustion air are provided, the screen shall have an opening(s) for introduction of combustion air.
•Solid-fuels shall not be burned in a masonry or UL 127 factorybuilt fireplace in which an unvented room heater is installed.
•Any glass doors shall be fully opened when the appliance is in operation.
•Any outside air ducts and/or ash dumps in the fireplace shall be permanently closed at time of appliance installation.
•WARNING: Failure to keep the primary air opening(s) of the burner(s) clean may result in sooting and property damage.
•WARNING: Before installing in a solid-fuel burning fireplace, the chimney flue and firebox must be cleaned of soot, creosote, ashes, and loose paint by a qualified chimney cleaner.
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air, heater may give off CARBON MONOXIDE, an odorless, |
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heater may not be working properly. Get fresh air at once! Have |
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Do not install heater until all necessary provisions are made |
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heater serviced. |
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for combustion and ventilation air. Consult the written instruc- |
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Some people – pregnant women, persons with heart or lung |
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tions provided with the heater for information concerning |
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combustion and ventilation air. In the absence of instructions, |
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disease, anemia, those under the influence of alcohol, those at |
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refer to the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, Section |
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high altitudes – are more affected by carbon monoxide than |
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5.3 or applicable local codes. |
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The pilot light safety system senses the depletion of oxygen at |
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This heater is equipped with a PILOT LIGHT SAFETY SYSTEM |
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its location. If this heater is installed in a structure having a high |
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designed to turn off the heater if not enough fresh air is available. |
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at the high levels will be less than that at the heater. In this type |
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DO NOT TAMPER WITH PILOT LIGHT SAFETY SYSTEM! |
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of application, a fan to circulate the structure air will minimize this |
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effect. The use of this fan will also improve the comfort level in |
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heater keeps shutting off, have it serviced. Keep burner and |
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located so that the air flow is not directed at the burner. |
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control compartment clean. |
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CAUTION
NOTE! CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING MAY LEAD TO DEATH
Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with headache, dizziness and/or nausea. If you have these signs, the heater may not be working properly. Get fresh air at once! Have heater serviced. Some people – pregnant women, persons with heart or lung disease, anemia, those under the influence of alcohol, those at high altitudes – are more affected by carbon monoxide than others.
WARNING: ANY CHANGES TO THIS HEATER OR ITS CONTROLS CAN BE DANGEROUS AND CAN VOID WARRANTY.
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.
NOTE: Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service person well trained in the installation of such appliances. You may need a building permit from your local Building Commissioner before installing this appliance.
Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing an appliance must be replaced prior to operating the heater. Do not burn with glass doors in a closed position.
WARNING: This appliance is for installation only in a solid fuel burning masonry or UL 127 factory built fireplace or in a listed ventless firebox enclosure. It has been design certified for these installations. Exception: DO NOT install this appliance in a factory built fireplace that includes instructions stating it has not been tested or should not be used with unvented gas logs.
ACCESSORIES
For use with PF-BA RR models
RCAF-1 on/off remote control RCAF-1 TH thermostat remote control
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
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Max. BTU |
Min. BTU |
Gas Inlet |
Gas Inlet |
Regular |
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Model |
Gas Type |
Input/Hr. |
Input/Hr. |
Pressure Max. |
Pressure Min. |
Pressure |
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PF-BA20NRR |
Natural |
26,000 |
19,400 |
10.5" W.C. |
5.0" W.C. |
3.2" W.C. |
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PF-BA20LRR |
Propane |
23,000 |
18,250 |
14.5" W.C. |
11.0" W.C. |
10.0" W.C. |
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PF-BA24NRR |
Natural |
37,000 |
24,000 |
10.5" W.C. |
5.0" W.C. |
3.5" W.C. |
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PF-BA24LRR |
Propane |
32,000 |
24,000 |
14.5" W.C. |
11.0" W.C. |
10.0" W.C. |
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PF-BA30NRR |
Natural |
37,000 |
25,500 |
10.5" W.C. |
5.0" W.C. |
3" W.C. |
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PF-BA30LRR |
Propane |
37,000 |
22,500 |
14.5" W.C. |
11.0" W.C. |
10.0" W.C. |
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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.
Keep room area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and liquids.
Unvented gas heaters are a supplemental zone heater. They are not intended to be a primary heating appliance. Water vapor produced by an unvented heater can create moisture problems in a home when operated for extended periods of time.
During manufacturing, fabricating and shipping, various components of this appliance are treated with certain oils, films, or bonding agents. These chemicals are not harmful but may produce annoying smoke and smells as they are burned off during the initial operation of the appliance, possibly causing headaches or eye or lung irritation. This is a normal and temporary occurrence.
The initial break-in operation should last 2-3 hours with the burner at the highest setting. Provide maximum ventilation by opening windows or doors to allow odors to dissipate. Any odors remaining after this initial break-in period will be slight and will disappear with continued use.
This appliance must not be used with glass doors in the closed position. This can lead to pilot outages and severe sooting outside the fireplace.
Do not use this room heater if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the room heater, and replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water.
WARNING: This appliance is equipped for (natural or propane) gas. Field conversion is not permitted.
Qualified Installing Agency
Installation and replacement of gas piping, gas utilization equipment or accessories, and repair and servicing of equipment shall be performed only by a qualified agency. The term “qualified agency” means any individual, firm, corporation, or company that either in person or through a representative is engaged in and is responsible for
(a) the installation, testing, or replacement of gas piping or (b) the connection, installation, testing, repair, or servicing of equipment; that is experienced in such work; that is familiar with all precautions required, and that has complied with all the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.
State of Massachusetts: The installation must be made by a licensed plumber or gas fitter in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Sellers 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.
The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1*.
*Available from the American National Standards Institute, Inc. 11 West 42nd St., New York, N.Y. 10018.
High Altitudes: Installations at altitudes of 2,000 feet above sea level or greater may require modifications to the gas log burner assembly. Call factory for more information.
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 (30ml) of water for every 1,000 BTU’s (.3KW’s) of gas input per hour.
Unvented room heaters must be used as supplemental heat (a room) rather than a primary heat source (an entire house). In most supplemental heat applications, the water vapor does not create a problem. In most applications, the water vapor enhances the low humidity atmosphere experienced during cold weather.
The following steps will help insure that water vapor does not become a problem.
1.Be sure the heater is sized properly for the application, including ample combustion air and circulation air.
2.If high humidity is experienced, a dehumidifier may be used to help lower the water vapor content of the air.
3.Do not use an unvented room heater as the primary heat source (an entire house).
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PROVISIONS FOR ADEQUATE COMBUSTION & VENTILATION AIR
This heater shall not be installed in a confined space unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation air.
The National Fuel Gas Code defines a confined space as a space whose volume is less that 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8m3 per 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 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8m3 per 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
The air that leaks around doors and windows may provide enough fresh air for combustion and ventilation. However, in buildings of unusually tight construction, you must provide additional fresh air.
Unusually tight construction is defined as construction where:
a.Walls 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.Weatherstripping has been added on openable 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 wall-ceiling joints, between wall panels, at penetrations for plumbing, electrical, and gas lines, and at other openings.
If your home meets all of the three criteria above, you must provide additional fresh air.
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, Section 5.3. or applicable local codes.
Example of Large Room with 1/2 Wall divider.
Figure 1
The following formula can be used to determine the maximum heater rating per the definition of unconfined space:
(L, +L,)FT x (W)FT x (H)FT
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If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than the defined as an unconfined space, provide adequate combustion and ventilation air by one of the methods described in the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, Section 5.3.
Adhere to all codes or in the absence, the latest edition of THE NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE ANSI Z223.1 or NFPA54 which can be obtained from:
American National Standards Institute National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
11 West 42nd St. |
Batterymarch Park |
New York, NY 10018 |
Quincy, MA 02269 |
CLEARANCES
Minimum Dimensions For Solid Fuel Burning Fireplaces UL127 Factory Built Fireplaces (Figure 2)
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Firebox |
Firebox |
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Model |
A |
C |
A |
C |
B |
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PF-BA20NRR |
16" |
30" |
18" |
28" |
15" |
20" |
PF-BA20LRR |
16" |
30" |
18" |
28" |
15" |
20" |
PF-BA24NRR |
22" |
35" |
26" |
32" |
15" |
20" |
PF-BA24LRR |
22" |
35" |
26" |
32" |
15" |
20" |
PF-BA30LRR |
28" |
41" |
31" |
38" |
15" |
20" |
PF-BA30LRR |
28" |
41" |
31" |
38" |
15" |
20" |
The dimensions shown and defined in the fireplace manufacturer’s instructions are minimum clearances to maintain in installing this heater. Left and right clearances are determined when facing the front of the heater.
Glass Doors
Make sure that glass doors are open during all operations of the logset. The opening of the glass door frame should be the dimension used for the minimum front opening of the firebox.
Follow these instructions to ensure safe installation.
Failure to follow instructions exactly
can create a fire hazard.
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