Procom FBD28T User Manual
VENT FREE GAS FIREPLACE INSERT
MODEL #FBD28T
CAUTION - FOR YOUR SAFETY
WARNING:This appliance is equipped
for (Natural and Propane) gas. Field
conversion is not permitted other than
between natural or propane gases.
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 ammable vapors and liquids in 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 re department.
– Installation and service must be performed by a qualied installer, service agency
or the gas supplier.
This is an unvented gas-red 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 Air For Combustion and Ventilation section on page 7 of this manual.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance. CONSUMER: Retain this manual
for future reference.
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
propane or natural gas. This appliance is equipped with a simple means to switch
between propane and natural gas. Field conversion by any other means including the
use of a kit is not permitted.
Questions about installation, operation, or troubleshooting? Before returning to your retailer, contact our
customer service department at 1-877-886-5989, 8:00 a.m.- 4:30p.m., EST, Monday-Friday or e-mail
customerservice@usaprocom.com.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Information................................................................................................................................................................3
Product Features..................................................................................................................................................................................5
Air For Combustion and Ventilation......................................................................................................................................................7
Installation ..........................................................................................................................................................................................10
Installing Logs.....................................................................................................................................................................................17
Operation............................................................................................................................................................................................18
Care & Maintenance...........................................................................................................................................................................21
Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................................................................................22
Replacement Parts.............................................................................................................................................................................24
WARNING: Read the installation & operation instructions before using this appliance.
IMPORTANT: Read instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in
a possible re hazard and will void the warranty.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Model #FBD28T VENT FREE GAS FIREPLACE INSERT
Input Rating 26,000 BTU/Hr 26,000 BTU/Hr
Gas Type Natural LP/Propane
Ignition Piezo/Automatic Piezo/Automatic
Manifold Pressure 4 in. W.C. 9 in. W.C.
Inlet Gas Pressure (*For purpose of inlet adjustment)
Maximum 10.5 in 14 in
Minimum 5 in 11 in
Dimension, inches (W x H x D)
Heater 29.1 in. x 23.9 in. x13.9 in.
Carton 30.9 in. x26.9 in. x14.8 in.
Weight, lbs
Stove 47.6
Shipping 55.7
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s 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, re, explosion, electrical shock, and carbon monoxide poisoning.
Only a qualied installer, service agent, or local gas supplier may install and service this product.
WARNING: Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
WARNING: This appliance can be used with propane or natural gas. It is shipped from the factory adjusted for use with
propane.
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the u with headaches, dizziness, or
nausea. If you have these signs, the heater may not be working properly. Get fresh air immediately! Have heater serviced. Some
people are more affected by carbon monoxide than others. These include pregnant women, people with heart or lung disease, people
who are anemic, those under the inuence of alcohol, and those living in high altitudes.
NATURAL AND PROPANE/LP GAS: Natural and Propane/LP gases are odorless. An odor-making agent is added to the gas. The
odor helps you detect a gas leak. However, the odor added to the gas can fade. Gas may be present even though no odor exists.
Make certain you read and understand all warnings. Keep this manual for reference. It is your guide to operating this heater safely.
WARNING: Any change to this replace or its controls can be dangerous.
WARNING: Do not allow fans to blow directly into replace. Avoid any drafts that alter burner ame patterns.
WARNING: Do not use a blower insert, heat exchange insert or other accessory not approved for use with this heater.
Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of trafc and away from furniture and draperies. Do not place
clothing or other ammable material on or near the appliance. Never place any objects in the heater. Heater becomes very hot when
running. Keep children and adults away from hot surfaces to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Fireplace will remain hot for a time after
shutdown. Allow surfaces to cool before touching. Carefully supervise young children when they are in the room with the heater.
You must operate this heater with screen in place. Keep the heater area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and
other ammable vapors and liquids.
1. Do not place Propane/LP supply tank(s) inside any structure. Propane/LP supply tank(s) must be placed outdoors.
2. This heater needs fresh air ventilation to run properly. This heater has an Oxygen Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shut-off
system. The ODS shuts down the heater if not enough fresh air is available. See Air for Combustion and Ventilation, pages 8
through 10. If heater keeps shutting off, see Troubleshooting, pages 22 through 23.
3. Keep all air openings in front and bottom of heater clear and free of debris. This will ensure enough air for proper combustion.
4. If heater shuts off, do not relight until you provide fresh, outside air. If heater keeps shutting off, have it serviced.
5. Do not run heater:
• Where ammable liquids or vapors are used or stored.
• Under dusty conditions.
6. Before using furniture polish, wax, carpet cleaner, or similar products, turn heater off. If heated, the vapors from these products
may create a white powder residue within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture.
7. Always run heater with control knob at PILOT or ON locked positions. Never set control knob between locked positions. Poor
combustion and higher levels of carbon monoxide may result.
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8. Do not use heater if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualied 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.
9. Turn off and unplug heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualied service person should service and repair heater.
10. Operating heater above elevations of 4,500 feet could cause pilot outage.
11. To prevent performance problems, do not use propane/LP fuel tank of less than 100 lb. capacity.
12. This heater should not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom.
13. Do not use this heater as a wood-burning heater. Use only the logs provided with the heater.
14. To prevent sooting, follow the instructions in Care and Maintenance (page 21).
15. Do not add extra logs or ornaments such as pine cones, vermiculite, or rock wool. Using these added items can cause
sooting. Do not add lava rock around base. Rock and debris could fall into the control area of heater. After servicing,
always replace screen before operating heater.
16. This heater is designed to be smokeless. If logs ever appear to smoke, turn off heater and call a qualied service person.
Note: During initial operation, slight smoking could occur due to log curing and the heater burning manufacturing residues.
QUALIFIED INSTALLING AGENCY
Only a qualied agency should perform installation and replacement of gas piping, gas utilization equipment or accessories, and
repair and servicing of equipment. The term “qualied agency” means any individual, rm, corporation, or company that either in
person or through a representative is engaged in and is responsible for:
a) Installing, testing, or replacing gas piping or
b) Connecting, installing, testing, repairing, or servicing equipment; that is experienced in such work; that is familiar with all
precautions required; and that has complied with all the requirement of the authority having jurisdiction.
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PRODUCT FEATURES
SAFETY PILOT
This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system. The ODS/pilot shuts off the heater if there
is not enough fresh air.
PIEZO IGNITION SYSTEM
This heater is equipped with an electronic piezo control system. This system requires one (1) AAA battery (provided).
THERMOSTAT HEAT CONTROL
The control automatically cycles the burner on and off to maintain a desired room temperature. See page 19.
2 GAS OPTIONS CAPABLE
Your heater is equipped to operate on either propane or natural gas. The heater is shipped from the factory ready for connecting
to propane. The heater can easily be changed to natural gas by having your qualied installer follow the instructions on page
15 and the markings on the heater.
State of Massachusetts: The installation must be made by a licensed plumber or gas tter in the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts. Sellers of unvented propane or natural gas-red supplemental room heaters shall provide to each
purchaser a copy of 527 CMR 30 upon sale of the unit.
In the State of Massachusetts, unvented propane or natural gas-red space heaters shall be prohibited in bedrooms
and bathrooms.
In the State of Massachusetts the gas cock must be a T-handle type. The State of Massachusetts requires
that a exible appliance connector cannot exceed three feet in length.
LOCAL CODES
Install and use heater with care. Follow all codes. In the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1, also known as NFPA 54*.
*Available from:
American National Standard Institute, Inc National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
1430 Broadway 1 Batterymarch Park
New York, NY 10018 Quincy, MA 02269-9101
This heater is designed for vent-free operation. State and local codes in some areas prohibit the use of vent-free heaters.
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UNPACKING
1. Remove top inner pack.
2. Tilt carton so that heater is upright.
3. Remove protective side packaging.
4. Slide heater out of carton.
5. Remove protective plastic wrap.
6. Hold the screen, lift, and pull forward.
7. Remove log set by cutting plastic ties.
8. Carefully unwrap log.
9. Check for any shipping damage. If heater or log is damaged, promptly inform your dealer where you bought the heater.
10. Remove four screws and two bottoms of angle iron.
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Fig. 1
Hood
Screen
Logs
Heater Controls
(Behind Panel)
Angle Iron
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 (30 mL) of
water for every 1,000 BTUs (.3 kw) of gas input per hour. An unvented room heater is recommended as a supplemental heater
(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 ensure that water vapor does not become a problem:
1. Be sure the heater is the proper size for the application, including adequate combustion air and circulation air.
2. If there is high humidity, a dehumidier 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.
Screw
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AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION
WARNING: If the area in which the heater may be operated does not meet the required volume for indoor combustion air,
combustion and ventilation air shall be provided by one of the methods described in the National Fuel Gas Code,
ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, the International Fuel Gas Code, or applicable local codes.
PRODUCING ADEQUATE VENTILATION
All spaces in homes fall into one of the three following ventilation classications:
1. Unusually Tight Construction
2. Unconned Space
3. Conned Space
The information on pages 8 through 9 will help you classify your space and provide adequate ventilation.
Conned and Unconned Space
A conned space is a space whose volume is less than 50 cu. ft. per 1,000 BTU/hr (4.8 m^3 per kw) of the aggregate input rating of
all appliances installed in that space and an unconned space as a space whose volume is not less than 50 cu. ft. per 1,000 BTU/
hr (4.8 m^3 per kw) of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space. Rooms connecting directly with the space
in which the appliances are installed*, through openings not furnished with doors, are considered a part of the unconned space.
This heater shall not be installed in a conned space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provided for adequate
combustion and ventilation air.
* Adjoining rooms are connecting only if there are door-less passageways or ventilation grills between them
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 dened as construction where:
a) walls and ceilings exposed to the outside atmosphere have a continuous water vapor retarder with a rating of one perm (6x10
11
kg per pa-sec-m2) or less with openings gasket or sealed and
b) weather stripping has been added on windows that can be opened and on doors and
c) caulking or sealants are applied to areas such as joints around window and door frames, between sole plates and oors,
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.
See “Ventilation Air From Outdoors” (page 9). If your home does not meet all of the three criteria above, proceed to “Determining
Fresh-Air Flow For Heater Location”.
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DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION
Determining if You Have a Conned or Unconned Space
Use this worksheet to determine if you have a conned or unconned space.
Space: Includes the room in which you will install heater plus any adjoining rooms with door-less passageways or ventilation
grills between the rooms.
1. Determine the volume of the space Length × Width × Height = cu. ft. (volume of space)
Example: Space size 20 ft. (length) × 16 ft.(width) × 8 ft. (ceiling height) = 2560 cu. ft. (volume of space)
If additional ventilation to adjoining room is supplied with grills or openings, add the volume of these rooms to the total volume
of the space.
2. Divide the space volume by 50 cu. ft. to determine the maximum BTU/hr the space can support.
_______ (volume of space) ÷ 50 cu. ft.= (Maximum BTU/hr the space can support)
Example: 2560 cu. ft. (volume of space) ÷ 50 cu. ft. = 51.2 or 51,200 (maximum BTU/hr the space can support)
3. Add the BTU/hr of all fuel burning appliances in the space.
Vent-free heater ________ BTU/hr
Gas water heater* _______BTU/hr
Gas furnace ___________ BTU/hr
Vented gas heater _______BTU/hr Example:
Gas heater logs ________ BTU/hr Gas water heater 30,000 BTU/hr
Other gas appliances*+ ___BTU/hr Vent-free heater +26,000 BTU/hr
Total =________________ BTU/hr Total =56,000 BTU/hr
*Do not include direct-vent gas appliances. Direct-vent draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors.
4. Compare the maximum BTU/hr the space can support with the actual amount of BTU/hr used.
_______ BTU/hr (maximum the space can support)
_______ BTU/hr (actual amount of BTU/hr used).
Example : 51,200 BTU/hr (maximum the space can support)
56,000 BTU/hr (actual amount of BTU/hr used)
The space in the above example is a conned 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 as follows:
a) Rework worksheet, adding the space of an adjoining room. If the extra space provides an unconned space, remove door to
adjoining room or add ventilation grills between rooms. See “Ventilation Air From Inside Building,” page 9.
b) Vent room directly to the outdoors. See “Ventilation Air From Outdoors”, Page 9.
c) Install a lower BTU/hr heater if lower BTU/hr size makes room unconned. If the actual BTU/hr used is less than the
maximum BTU/hr the space can support, the space is an unconned space. You will need no additional fresh air ventilation.
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Ventilation Air From Inside Building
This fresh air would come from adjoining unconned space.
When ventilating to an adjoining unconned space, you must
provide two permanent openings: one within 12 inches of the
wall connecting the two spaces (see options 1 and 2,
Fig. 2). You can also remove door into adjoining room (see
option 3, Fig. 2). Follow the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54/
ANS Z223.1. Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required
size of ventilation grills or ducts.
Fig. 2 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building
Ventilation Air From Outdoors
Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or duct. You
must provide two permanent openings: one within 12 inches
of the ceiling and one within 12 inches of the oor. Connect
these items directly to the outdoors or spaces open to the
outdoors. These spaces include attics and crawl spaces.
Follow the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54/ANS Z223.1.
Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size
of ventilation grills or ducts.
IMPORTANT: Do not provide openings for inlet or
outlet air into attic if attic has a thermostat-controlled
power vent. Heated air entering the attic will activate
the power vent. Rework worksheet, adding the space of
the adjoining unconned space. The combined spaces
must have enough fresh air to supply all appliances in
both spaces.
Fig. 3 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors
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