Rasmussen CHILLBUSTER 5 Owner's Manual

Decorative vented/unvented gas log set general assembly, installation, and operation instructions
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Owner's Manual
REV: C5-0410
General Assembly, Installation, and Operation Instructions
THE GAS LOG COMPANY
ATTENTION! READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLY OR USE
"Chillbuster Evening Embers"
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus-
ing 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 a
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.
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
Installation must be performed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter.
The chimney flue damper, when used with gas logs, will be welded open or completely removed.
A CO detector shall be installed in the room where the appliance is installed.
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. Do not install this appliance in a bedroom or bathroom.
The Minimum Fireplace Size (in inches) in which this Chillbuster set is to be installed must be as follows:
Set Size
Model Number
18
C5A/B - (ME,SE,RE) - (N,P) 33,000/40,000
24
C5A/B - (ME,SE,RE) - (N,P) 33,000/40,000
30
C5A/B - (ME,SE,RE) - (N,P) 33,000/40,000
CHILLBUSTER™ Contemporary Gas Heaters are certified to the following standards:
CHILLBUSTER 5
Decorative Vented/Unvented Gas Log Set
Last Printed 4/27/2010 12:38
Models:
C5A (33,000 Btu) or B(40,000 Btu); 18, 24 or 30, -ME, -SE, or -RE Natural Gas (N)
or Propane Burners (P) with HF18, 24 or 30 Log Sets.
with unvented gas logs.
In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts:
BTU/hour
UNVENTED ROOM HEATER ANSI - Z21.11.2-2007
VENTED DECORATIVE APPLIANCE - ANSI Z21.60b-2004
®
12028 E. PHILADELPHIA ST.
WHITTIER, CA CALIFORNIA 90601 U.S.A.
www.rasmussen.biz
This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air
(oxygen) from the room in which it is installed.
Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilating
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 type of gas
indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not
convertible for use with other gases. Field conversion
is not permitted. Gas type conversion may only be
accomplished at the factory. Please contact Rasmussen
for details.
Installation must conform with local codes or, in the
absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code,
ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.
WARNING
IMPORTANT:
Front Width Rear Width
26"
30"
36"
1
Report # 10-37
Depth
20"
14"
24"
14"
30"
14"
Height
17"
17"
17"

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  • Page 1 Gas type conversion may only be If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the • accomplished at the factory. Please contact Rasmussen fire department. for details. — Installation and service must be performed by a...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies. • Children and adults should be alerted to the hazard of high surface temperatures and should stay away to avoid burns or •...
  • Page 3: Parts List

    PARTS LIST REQUIRED TOOLS AND MATERIALS Adjustable Wrench and Pipe Wrench. Pipe Sealing compound is required if fittings not already pre-threaded with Teflon tape to prevent gas leaks. DO NOT use Teflon tape or pipe compound on other tapered fittings. 9a.
  • Page 4 LOGS AND ACCESSORIES 30. HF18 Front Log (H7) 41. HF30 Right Middle Log (H12) 50. Wireless Remote Transmitter Devices For “-SE” Models (each sold separately) 31. HF18 Rear Log (H6) 42. Left Top Log for 18” and 24” Models (H14) 32.
  • Page 5 VENT FREE APPLICATIONS ● SPACING CALCULATIONS 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 cubic feet per 1000 Btu per hour (4.8 m³...
  • Page 6 VENT FREE APPLICATIONS ● COMBUSTION AIR CALCULATIONS For our example, we have chosen to add to our Total Volume of the Space by removing the door to an adjoining study and increasing our Maximum Supportable Btu/Hr by the volume of the additional room. The new “space” calculations, Living room/Dining room &...
  • Page 7 VENT FREE APPLICATIONS ● MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES WARNING: Be certain that combustible flooring material (i.e.; carpet, tile etc.) is not too close to this gas appliance. If this appliance is at floor level or less than 6” above the floor, there must be at least 12” of noncombustible material between the base of the fireplace and any combustible flooring.
  • Page 8: General Installation Instructions

    GENERAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury. The installation and the provisions for combustion and ventilation air must conform with The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 / NFPA54, or The CSA B149.1, Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, latest edition.
  • Page 9: Installation And Connection

    INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION (Vent Free Models consult “Step One, Preparation” on previous page before continuing) WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury. STEP TWO: BURNER INSTALLATION AND GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION 1.
  • Page 10 STEP FOUR: HF18 LOG PLACEMENT 1. FRONT LOG: Align Front Log Guide Groove (Figure 6A) with right end of Front Burner (Figure 6 and 7B) and position Front Log between Front Burner and Grate Teeth as shown in Figure 7C. FIGURE 7 Rear Bracket B) Front...
  • Page 11 STEP FOUR: HF18 LOG PLACEMENT AND PAN MEDIUM 4. REAR LOG: Replace Rear Log aligning Guide Grooves to each end of the Rear Burner as done in Step 2 Installation. (Figure 12) Position between the Rear Bracket and Rear Burner (Figure 13). FIGURE 13 Rear Bracket FIGURE 12...
  • Page 12 STEP FOUR: HF18 TOP LOG AND RECEIVER PLACEMENT Log locator pins for; 6. TOP LOGS FIGURE 17 Using the log locator holes and pins, Place the Large Center Log (S25) onto the Center Pin on the Rear Log (Figures 16 and 17). Place the Small Center Log (H13) onto the pin on the Large Center Log (Figures 16 and 18).
  • Page 13 STEP FOUR: HF24 LOG PLACEMENT 1. FRONT LOG: Align Front Log Guide Groove (Figure 20A) with right end of Front Burner (Figure 20 and 21B) and position Front Log between Front Burner and Grate Teeth As shown in Figure 21C. FIGURE 21 Rear Bracket B) Right End...
  • Page 14 STEP FOUR: HF24 LOG PLACEMENT AND PAN MEDIUM 4. REAR LOG: Replace Rear Log aligning Guide Grooves to each end of the Rear Burner as done in Step 2 Installation (Figure 26). Position between the Rear Bracket and Rear Burner (Figure 27). Rear Bracket Rear Burner FIGURE 27...
  • Page 15 STEP FOUR: HF24 TOP LOG AND RECEIVER PLACEMENT FIGURE 31 6. TOP LOGS Log locator pins for; Using the log locator holes and pins, Place the Large Center Log (S25) onto the Center Pin on the Rear Log (Figures 30 and 31). Place the Small Center Log (H13) onto the pin on the Large Center Log (Figures 30 and 32).
  • Page 16 STEP FOUR: HF30 LOG PLACEMENT 1. FRONT LOG: Align Front Log Guide Grooves (Figure 34A) with ends of Front Burner (Figure 34 and 35B) and position Front Log between Front Burner and Grate Teeth as shown in Figure 35C. Ends of Front Burner FIGURE 35 C) Front Log B) Front...
  • Page 17 STEP FOUR: HF30 LOG PLACEMENT AND PAN MEDIUM 4. REAR LOG: Replace Rear Log Aligning Guide Grooves to each end of the Rear Burner as done in Step 2 Installation. (Figure 40) Position between the Rear Bracket and Rear Burner (Figure 41). FIGURE 41 FIGURE 40 Rear Bracket...
  • Page 18 STEP FOUR: HF30 TOP LOG AND RECEIVER PLACEMENT 7. TOP LOGS (30 inch Models) Align the Log locator hole on the Large Middle Top Log (S25) with the center Log locator Pin on the Rear Log (H4) (Figures 44A and D). Next, place the Rear Left Top Log (C10) (Figure 44D) over the Left Pin on the Rear Log (H4) Figure 44B) and the Rear Right Top Log (H15) (Figure 44A) over Right Pin on the Rear Log.
  • Page 19 LIGHTING AND OPERATION (ALL MODELS) 1. Slightly push in the “EASY” Safety Valve Knob, located behind the CHILLBUSTER™ face plate on the right side (Figure 46), and turn clockwise to “OFF”. 2. Before lighting, wait at least five minutes to allow gas which may have accumulated around burner to escape, then slightly push in the “EASY”...
  • Page 20 STEP TWO: PILOT ADJUSTMENT (ALL MODELS) PILOT FLAME ADJUSTMENT: If adjustment is necessary, use a narrow long stem screw driver to turn pilot adjustment screw. To adjust turn clockwise for less pilot flame, counterclockwise for more pilot flame. IMPORTANT SERVICE TIP! Obstructed Pilot Air Intake Ports result in an improper gas/air mixture and a weak pilot flame.
  • Page 21: Things To Remember

    ALL APPLICATIONS - IMPORTANT INFORMATION Children and adults should be alerted to the hazard of high surface temperature and should keep a safe distance to • avoid burns or clothing ignition. Young children should be carefully supervised when in the same room with the appliance. •...
  • Page 22: Normal Operating Characteristics

    Additionally, firebox walls and damper must also be thoroughly cleaned of all burn residue and soot using a damp cloth, sponge or brush. Do not operate this set with any burner objects other than the RASMUSSEN FireBalls, FireShapes or FireStones •...
  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————- HOW TO ORDER PARTS Parts can be ordered through the supplier from whom you purchased your CHILLBUSTER™ Log Set or from Rasmussen. When ordering parts, please specify; 1. Model number and Serial number of the Burner (available on the Rating Plate).
  • Page 24 (2) RASMUSSEN shall not be liable for any loss, damage incidental ticular purpose, for a period of: or consequential damages of any kind, whether based upon...

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