Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product TPB24 Monessen Hearth
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READ AND SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS UNVENTED GAS LOG HEA TER or VENTED DECORA TIVE APPLIANCE INST ALLA TION AND OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS This is an unvented gas- fi red heater . It uses air (oxygen) from the room in which it is installed. Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided.
2 70D0004 CONTENTS Important Safety Information .................................. 3 Getting Started .......................................................... 5 Product Features and Speci fi cations .................... 6 Natural Gas ...............
70D0004 3 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION 10. This unit complies with the latest revision of ANSI Z21.11.2 Unvented Heaters and also complies with ANSI Z21.60 Decorative Vented Appliances for Solid Fuel Burning Fireplaces. State and local codes may only allow operation of this appliance in a vented configuration.
4 70D0004 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION Continued from page 3 16. Keep room area clear and free from combustible materi- als, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids. 17. Unvented gas heaters are a supplemental zone heater. They are not intended to be the primary heating appli- ance.
70D0004 5 MAKE SURE YOU HA VE RECEIVED ALL P ARTS: Check your packing list to verify that all listed parts have been received. You should have the following: • Unvented Gas Log Burner Assembly • T.
6 70D0004 PRODUCT FEA TURES AND SPECIFICA TIONS NA TURAL GAS NOTE: An external regulator is required to reduce supply pressure to a maximum of 10 1 / 2 " W .C. on natural gas systems operating at higher pressure. MILLI-VOL T Regulator Pressure Setting: 3.
70D0004 7 GENERAL INST ALLA TION INFORMA TION CODES 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… American National Standards Institute, Inc. 1430 Broadway New York, NY 10018 or National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
8 70D0004 W H The following formula can be used to determine the maximum heater rating per the definition of unconfined space: BTU / Hr = (L1 + L2) Ft x (W) Ft x (H) Ft. x 1000 BTU / Hr 50 Consider two connecting rooms with an open area between, with the following dimensions: L 1 = 15 1 / 2 Ft.
70D0004 9 A C D B FIREPLACE AND HEARTH DIMENSIONS Use manufacturer's installation and clearance requirements as de fi ned in their manual. The TPB Series unvented room heater is approved for ins.
10 70D0004 PLACEMENT IN A FIREPLACE WITH A RESTRICTIVE BARRIER IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION FOR THE INST ALLA TION OF THIS GAS LOG SET The following are guidelines for placing a gas log set in a fireplace that has a restrictive barrier along the bottom front open- ing of the fireplace.
70D0004 11 16" 42" CLEARANCES AND HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS Sidewall and ceiling clearances: The sides of the fireplace opening must be at least 16" from any combustible wall. The ceiling must be at least 42" from the top of the fireplace opening.
12 70D0004 Measur e this distance Heater in Fireplace or Firebox Heat Resistant Material Figure 5 - Measuring Heat Resistant Material Heat resistant material (minimum requirements) with no wooden mant.
70D0004 13 Heater in Fireplace or Firebox 8" or More of Heat Resista n Material Hood CLEARANCES and HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS Figure 6 - Measuring Heat Resistant Material for Mantel Heat resistant mate.
14 70D0004 Heater in Fireplace or Firebox Heat Resistant Material 10" 8" 6" 2 1 / 2 " 8" 14" 20 1 / 2 "2 4 5 / 8 "2 8 " Heater in Fireplace or Firebox Heat.
70D0004 15 Heater in Fireplace or Firebox Heat Resistant Material 10" or less 12" min. 28" 2 1 / 2 " 8" 6" 7" 14 1 / 2 " 4" Figure 10 - Minimum Mantel Clea.
16 70D0004 Heater in Fireplace or Firebox 1 3 / 8 " Minimum Combustible Material 14" Minimum Heater in Fireplace or Firebox Combustible Material This Distance May Now Be Less than 1 3 / 8 &q.
70D0004 17 Damper Stop Damper Figure 13 - Damper Stop Installation. FIREPLACE PREP ARA TION BEFORE FULL Y INST ALLING THE UNIT : • Turn OFF the gas supply to the fireplace or firebox. • Seal any fresh air vents and/or ash clean-out doors located on the floor or wall of the fireplace.
18 70D0004 INST ALLING VENTED APPLICA TIONS PLACING AND SECURING APPLIANCE ASSEMBL Y PROCEDURE: 1. Center the gas log unit on the fireplace or firebox. Make certain the front of the burner sits inside the front edge of the fireplace or firebox. 2. Anchor holes are located on the right and left sides of the unit.
70D0004 19 Pipe Coupling T o Heater V alve Gas Supply Inlet CONNECTING THE GAS NOTICE: A quali fi ed gas appliance installer must connect the heater to the gas supply . Consult all local codes. IMPORT ANT : Hold heater valve firmly with a wrench to prevent movement when connecting to inlet pipe.
20 70D0004 CHECKING GAS PRESSURE The heater gas inlet connection is a 3 / 8 " NPT at the valve. On all control type units, the inlet connection is on the right side of unit. To connect from the opposite side, route the pipe around the back portion of the unit.
70D0004 21 ELECTRICAL WIRING (MILLI-VOL T) The milli-volt valve is a self-powered combination gas control THA T DOES NOT REQUIRE 1 10 V AC T O OPER- A TE. CONNECTING OPTIONAL W ALL SWITCH OR THERMOST A T 1. Use 18 awg, two-wire cable, 15 feet maximum length.
22 70D0004 ELECTRICAL WIRING (MILLI-VOL T) CONNECTING REMOTE RECEIVER 1. Set remote receiver. See instructions included in receiver kit. 2. Connect the two (2) 1/4" female connectors to the TP/TH and TH terminals on the control valve. Figure 18 - Installing Remote Receiver Remote Receiver Remote Wire Connectors A.
70D0004 23 LOG PLACEMENT Figure 19 - Installing Rear Log (#1) Before you begin — This unit is supplied with seven (7) ceramic fiber logs. Do not handle these logs with your bare hands. Always wear gloves to prevent skin irritation from ceramic fibers.
24 70D0004 LOG PLACEMENT Figure 21 - Installing Left Base Log (#3) Left Base Log (#3) Pins Figure 22 - Installing Right Front Log (#4) Right Front Log (#4) Right Front Log (#4) Pins 4. Place right front log (#4) on two pins on bottom right side of grate.
70D0004 25 LOG PLACEMENT Figure 23 - Installing Left T op Log (#5) Left T op Log (#5) 5. Place right end of left top log (#5) on bottom center grate pin.
26 70D0004 6. Place right top log (#6) on two pins to the left of right base log. See Figure 25. PLACING ROCK WOOL After installing logs, place TPB-RW (Rock Wool) in dime-size pieces evenly across the burner surface in between the logs. Do not add additional rock wool.
70D0004 27 RISER AND STEEL BAR GRA TE INST ALLA TION OPTIONAL RISER INST ALLA TION An optional riser is available. Place the riser in your firebox or fireplace in the desired location. Place burner on riser. At tach burner to riser with two screws provided.
28 70D0004 CAST IRON GRA TE INST ALLA TION An optional cast iron grate is available. The grate will set in front of the riser on the fireplace floor. The grate may be use d with or without the riser.
70D0004 29 PLACING THE DECORA TIVE ROCK FLAME APPEARANCE Flames from the pilot and burner should be visually checked as soon as the heater is installed. In addition, periodically check the flames visually during operation. CHECKING THE PILOT FLAME The pilot fl ame must always be present when the heater is in operation.
30 70D0004 In normal operation at full rate after 15 minutes, the following fl ame appearances should be observed: Figure 35 - Correct Appearance of Rear Flames of Charred Timber Burner will have a random pattern of yellow flames as shown in Figure 35.
70D0004 31 Figure 36 - Location of Piezo Ignitor , Control Knobs and Switch A. This appliance is equipped with a piezo ignition device which lights the pilot. If piezo is not working properly see Match Lighting Instructions, page 33. B. BEFORE OPERATING smell all around the appliance area for gas.
32 70D0004 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 1. STOP! Read the safety information label. 2. Make sure the manual shutoff valve is fully open. 3. This gas log set is equipped with an ignition device (piezo) which automatically lights the pilot. If piezo ignitor does not light the pilot, refer to instructions for Match Lighting Instructions, page 33.
70D0004 33 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS AND CLEANING AND SERVICING CLEANING AND SERVICING Annual inspection and cleaning by your dealer or quali fi ed service technician is recommended to prevent malfunction and/or sooting. PERIODIC CLEANING - Refer to parts diagram for location of items discussed below .
34 70D0004 Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. TROUBLESHOOTING W ARNING OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at ODS/pilot. 1. Ignitor electrode positioned wrong. 1 Replace ignitor.
70D0004 35 TROUBLESHOOTING If the gas quality is bad, your pilot may not stay lit, the burners may produce soot and the heater may back fi re when lit.
36 70D0004 5 1 2 3 4 7 6 8 REPLACEMENT P ARTS Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts speci fi cally approved with this appliance may result in property damage or personal injury .
70D0004 37 REPLACEMENT P ARTS LIST REPLACEMENT P ARTS ARE A V AILABLE THROUGH YOUR RET AILER. BURNER ASSEMBL Y Item Qty TPB18 TPB24 TPB30 Natural Propane Natural Propane Natural Propane 1 Piezo Ignito.
38 70D0004 #1 #2 #4 #5 #3 #6 REPLACEMENT P ARTS ARE A V AILABLE THROUGH YOUR RET AILER. REPLACEMENT P ARTS LIST Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts speci fi cally approved with this appliance may result in property damage or personal injury .
70D0004 39 NOTES.
40 70D0004 NOTE REGARDING VENTED PRODUCTS This product must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fi tter when installed within the Commonwealth of Massachu- setts. Any residence with a direct vent product must have a CO detector installed in the residence.
70D0004 41 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS CONTINUED 2. APPROVED CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS. Each carbon monoxide detector as required in accordance with the above provisions shall comply with NFP A 720 and be ANSI/UL 2034 listed and IAS certi fi ed. 3. SIGNAGE.
April 2006 P/N 70D0004 • Rev . 5 MONESSEN HEARTH SYSTEMS LIMITED LIFETIME W ARRANTY POLICY LIFETIME W ARRANTY The following components are warranted for life to the original owner, subject of proof of purchase: Firebox, Combustion Chamber, Heat Exchanger, Grate, and Stainless Steel Burners.
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