Procom Heating PCS150T, PCS100T User Manual
VENT-FREE GAS
US
FIREPLACE INSERT
OWNER’S OPERATION AND
INSTALLATION MANUAL
MODELS
PCS100T AND PCS150T
®
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, a re or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable va-
pors 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 re
department.
—
Installation and service must be performed by a qualied installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
Questions, problems, missing parts? Before returning to your retailer, call
our customer service department at 1-866-573-0674, 7:30 am - 4:15 pm CST,
Monday through Friday or email customerservice@usaprocom.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety ........................................................ 3
Qualied Installing Agency ........................ 4
Specications ............................................ 5
Product Features ....................................... 5
Local Codes............................................... 5
Unpacking.................................................. 6
Product Identication ................................. 6
Water Vapor: A By-Product Of
Unvented Room Heaters ..................... 6
Air For Combustion and Ventilation ........... 7
Installation ................................................. 9
Operation ................................................. 17
Inspecting Burners................................... 20
Care And Maintenance ............................ 21
Troubleshooting ....................................... 23
Replacement Parts .................................. 27
Accessories ............................................. 27
Service Hints ........................................... 27
Technical Service..................................... 27
Parts ........................................................ 28
Warranty .................................................. 32
SAVE THIS BOOK
This is an unvented gas-red heater. It uses air (oxygen)
from the room in which it is installed. Provisions for ad-
equate combustion and ventilation air must be provided.
Refer to Air For Combustion and Ventilation section on
page 6 of this manual.
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, al-
teration, service or maintenance can cause injury or
property damage. Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures. For assistance
or additional information consult a qualied installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
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.
* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer.
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SAFETY
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. Failure to follow these
instructions will void the warranty.
Only a qualied installer, service
agent, or local gas supplier may
install and service this product.
WARNING: Keep the appliance
area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other
ammable vapors and liquids.
WARNING: This appliance can
be used with propane or natural
gas. It is shipped from the factory
adjusted for use with propane.
DANGER: Carbon monoxide
poisoning may lead to death!
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 at once! Have
heater serviced. Some people are more affected by carbon monoxide than others. These
include pregnant women, people with heart or
lung disease or anemia, those under the inuence of alcohol and those at high altitudes.
NATURAL AND PROPANE/LP GAS: Natural
and Propane/LP gas are odorless. An odormaking 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.
WARNING: Any change to
this heater or its controls can
be dangerous.
WARNING: Young children
should be carefully supervised
when they are in the same room
as the appliance. Toddlers,
young children and others may
be susceptible to accidental
contact burns. A physical barrier
is recommended if there are at
risk individuals in the house.
To restrict access to a replace
or stove, install an adjustable
safety gate to keep toddlers,
young children and other at risk
individuals out of the room and
away from hot surfaces.
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.
WARNING: Due to high tem-
peratures, the appliance should
be located out of trafc and away
from furniture and draperies.
WARNING: Clothing or other
ammable material should not
be placed on or near the appliance. Never place any objects
in the heater.
WARNING: 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.
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SAFETY
WARNING: You must operate
this heater with screen in place.
Any safety screen or guard
removed for servicing an appli-
ance must be replaced prior to
operating the appliance.
1. Do not place Propane/LP supply tank(s)
inside any structure. Propane/LP supply
tank(s) must be placed outdoors.
2. Model PCS100T This heater shall not be
installed in a bathroom. Model PCS150T
This heater shall not be installed in a
bedroom or bathroom.
3. This heater needs fresh air ventilation to
run properly. This heater has an Oxygen
Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff
system. The ODS shuts down the heater
if not enough fresh air is available. See
Air for Combustion and Ventilation, pages
7 and 8. If heater keeps shutting off, see
Troubleshooting, page 23.
4. Keep all air openings in front and bottom
of heater clear and free of debris. This will
ensure enough air for proper combustion.
5. If heater shuts off, do not relight until you
have provided fresh, outside air. If heater
keeps shutting off, have it serviced.
6. Do not run heater:
• Where ammable liquids or vapors are
used or stored.
• Under dusty conditions.
7. 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.
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 lbs. capacity.
12. Do not use this heater as a wood-burning
heater. Use only the logs provided with the
heater.
13. Do not operate heater if any log is broken.
Do not operate heater if any log is chipped
(dime-sized or larger).
14. To prevent sooting, follow the instructions
in Care and Maintenance (see 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 smok-
ing could occur due to log curing and the
heater burning manufacturing residues.
QUALIFIED INSTALLING AGENCY
Only a qualied agency should install and
replace gas piping, gas utilization equipment
or accessories, and repair and equipment servicing. 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:
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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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SPECIFICATIONS
Model PCS100T PCS150T
Gas Type Natural Gas Propane Gas Natural Gas Propane Gas
Maximum Input Rating
Minimum Input Rating
Pressure Regulator Setting 4" W.C. 9" W.C. 4" W.C. 9" W.C.
Inlet Gas Pressure*
(inches of water)
Ignition Electronic Piezo
Heater Dimensions (WxHxD) • 16" × 27.7" × 10.75"
Carton Dimensions (WxHxD) • 18.9" × 30.79" × 13.25"
* For purposes of input adjustment.
10,000 Btu/Hr 10,000 Btu/Hr 15,000 Btu/Hr 15,000 Btu/Hr
5,000 Btu/Hr 8,000 Btu/Hr 7,000 Btu/Hr 11,000 Btu/Hr
Max. 9" Max. 14" Max. 9" Max. 14"
Min. 5" Min. 11" Min. 5" Min. 11"
Stove Weight • 38.5 lbs
Shipping Weight • 49.5 lbs
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 AAA battery (provided).
LOCAL CODES
Install and use heater with care. Follow all
local codes. In the absence of local codes,
use the latest edition of The National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54*.
*Available from:
American National Standards Institute, Inc.
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
1 Batterymarch Park
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.
THERMOSTATIC CONTROL
The control automatically cycles the burner
on and off to maintain a desired room
temperature.
2 GAS OPTIONS AVAILABLE
Your heater is equipped to operate on either
Propane/LP or Natural gas. The heater is
shipped from the factory ready for connecting to Propane/LP. The heater can easily be
changed to Natural gas by having your qualied installer follow the instructions on page
10 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 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.
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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.
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Front Panel
Hood
Screen
Heater Controls
(Behind Panel)
Figure 1 - Vent-Free Fireplace Insert
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.
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 (0.3 KWs) of gas input
per hour. Unvented room heaters are recommended 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.
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The following steps will help ensure 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 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.
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AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION
WARNING: This heater shall
not be installed in a conned space
or unusually tight construction
unless provisions are provided
for adequate combustion and
ventilation air. Read the following
instructions to insure proper fresh
air for this and other fuel-burning
appliances in your home.
Today’s homes are built more energy efcient
than ever. New materials, increased insulation
and new construction methods help reduce
heat loss in homes. Home owners weather
strip and caulk around windows and doors
to keep the cold air out and the warm air in.
During heating months, home owners want
their homes as airtight as possible.
While it is good to make your home energy
efcient, your home needs to breathe. Fresh
air must enter your home. All fuel-burning appliances need fresh air for proper combustion
and ventilation.
Exhaust fans, replaces, clothes dryers and
fuel burning appliances draw air from the house
to operate. You must provide adequate fresh
air for these appliances. This will insure proper
venting of vented fuel-burning appliances.
WARNING: This heater shall
not be installed in a room or
space unless the required vol-
ume of indoor combustion air
is provided by the method described in the National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, the
International Fuel Gas Code, or
applicable local codes.
WARNING: If the area in which
the heater may be operated is
smaller than that dened as
an unconned 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/NFPA 54, the International Fuel Gas Code, or
applicable local codes.
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AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION
Ventilation
Grills into
Adjoining
VENTILATION AIR
Ventilation Air From Inside Building
This fresh air would come from an adjoining
unconned space. When ventilating to an
adjoining unconned space, you must provide
two permanent openings: one within 12" of the
ceiling and one within 12" of the oor on the
wall connecting the two spaces (see options
1 and 2, Figure 2). You can also remove door
into adjoining room (see option 3, Figure 2).
Follow the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA 54, Air for Combustion and
Ventilation for required size of ventilation
grills or ducts.
12"
Ventilation Grills
Or
Remove
Room,
Door into
Option 1
Adjoining
Room,
Option 3
Figure 2 - Ventilation Air from Inside
Into Adjoining Room,
12"
Building
Option 2
Ventilation Air From Outdoors
Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation
grills or ducts. You must provide two permanent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling
and one within 12" 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, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, 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.
Ventilated
Attic
Crawl Space
Ventilated
To Attic
To
Crawl
Space
Outlet
Air
Inlet
Air
Outlet
Air
Inlet Air
Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors
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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. If you have a
central heating system, you may
run system’s circulating blower
while using heater. This will help
circulate the heat throughout the
house. In the event of a power
outage, you can use this heater
as your primary heat source.
WARNING: A qualied service person must install heater.
Follow all local codes.
WARNING: Never install the
heater
• Model PCS100T in a bathroom.
Never install model PCS150T
in a bedroom or bathroom.
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture,
clothing, or other ammable
objects are less than 42" from
the front, top, or sides of the
heater
• in high trafc areas
• in windy or drafty areas
IMPORTANT: Vent-free heaters add moisture
to the air. Although this is benecial, installing
heater in rooms without enough ventilation air
may cause mildew to form too much moisture.
See Air for Combustion and Ventilation, pages
7 and 8.
CHECK GAS TYPE
Be sure your gas supply is right for your heater. Otherwise, call dealer where you bought
the heater for proper type heater.
CLEARANCES TO
COMBUSTIBLES
WARNING: You must maintain the minimum clearances
shown in Figure 4. If you can,
provide greater clearances from
oor, ceiling, and joining wall.
Measure from outermost point
of heater.
Minimum Wall and Ceiling
Clearances
A. Clearances from outermost point of heater
to any combustible side wall should not be
less than 8".
B. Clearances from the heater to the ceiling
should not be less than 28".
Note: When heater is installed directly on
carpeting, tile or other combustible material,
other than wood ooring, the heater must be
installed on a metal or wood panel extending
the full width and depth of the heater.
Ceiling
CAUTION: This heater creates warm air currents. These
currents move heat to wall surfaces next to heater. Installing
heater next to vinyl or cloth wall
coverings or operating heater
where impurities (such as tobacco smoke, aromatic candles,
cleaning uids, oil or kerosene
lamps, etc.) in the air exist, may
cause walls to discolor.
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28"
Min.
Side
Wall
Figure 4 - Minimum Clearances to Wall
8"
Min.
Front View
and Ceiling
8"
Min.
Side
Wall
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INSTALLATION
GAS SELECTION
This appliance is factory
preset for propane/LP gas.
No changes are required for
connecting to propane/LP.
Only a qualied installer or service
technician can perform gas selection and connecting to gas supply.
CAUTION: Two gas line installations at the same time are
prohibited.
CAUTION: To avoid gas leakage for the gas not being used at
the inlet of regulator, a qualied
installer or service technician
must use supplied plug.
WARNING: Do not attempt to
access or change the setting of
the fuel selection means.
1. The inlet regulator is color coded for identication of the correct gas type. Blue is for
propane (LP gas) and yellow is for natural
gas.
2. The inlet regulator requires a 3/8" NPT
threaded tting. Apply a thread sealant
that is rated for use with the type of gas
that is being used.
3. Determine the type of gas that will be
used by the appliance. If your gas type is
Propane/LP remove the blue dust cover. If
your gas type is Natural gas remove plug
from natural gas inlet. Remove blue dust
cover from propane/LP inlet and install
plug. This will keep debris out of regulator.
Note: After the outside plug on the bottom
of the regulator has been removed, you will
notice a color coded plunger on the inside of
the regulator. This is normal. When the inlet
connection tting is inserted and tightened,
this plunger will be pushed back by the t-
ting making all of the adjustments to the gas
being supplied.
4. Apply thread sealant to the threads on
the connection tting. While pushing in,
rotate the tting clockwise until the threads
engage the regulator. After the tting has
been hand tightened into the regulator
use a wrench to complete tightening of
the tting.
Gas Connection
Figure 5 - Side of Heater
Insert Gas Fitting
for Propane/LP Gas
Blue Propane/LP Gas
Plunger Underneath
Dust Cover
Figure 6 - Gas Regulator
Insert Gas Fitting
for Natural Gas
Yellow Natural Gas
Plunger Underneath
Plug
Make sure the type of gas being
used is correct. Check to make
sure the connection tting is in
the correct inlet on the regulator. Refer to Connecting to Gas
Supply, page 11.
If you are using natural gas
and the pilot will not light, see
Troubleshooting, page 23.
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