Procom PCNSD18T Manual

Procom PCNSD18T Manual

Vent-free gas log heater

Advertisement

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 flammable 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 fire
department.
— Installation and service must be performed by a quali-
fied installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
WARNING: This appliance is equipped for natural and
propane gas. Field conversion is not permitted other than
between natural or propane gases.
Questions, problems, missing parts? Before returning to your retailer, call
our customer service department at 1-866-573-0674, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm CST,
Monday through Friday or email contact@usaprocom.com
VENT - FREE GAS
LOG HEATER
MODELS
PCNSD18T
PCNSD24TD
PCNSD24M

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the PCNSD18T and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Summary of Contents for Procom PCNSD18T

  • Page 1 VENT - FREE GAS LOG HEATER MODELS PCNSD18T PCNSD24TD PCNSD24M 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 flammable va- pors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    * Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer. PROCOM HEATING, INC. PATENT INFORMATION This product may be covered by one or more of the following United States patents:...
  • Page 3: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS MODEL PCNSD18T PCNSD24TD & PCNSD24M Ignition Electronic Piezo Electronic Piezo Gas Type Natural Propane Natural Propane Maximum Input Rating 30,000 BTU/Hr 30,000 BTU/Hr 32,000 BTU/Hr 32,000 BTU/Hr Minimum Input Rating 20,000 BTU/Hr 22,000 BTU/Hr 21,000 BTU/Hr 23,000 BTU/Hr Manifold Pressure 4"...
  • Page 4 SAFETY WARNING: FIRE, EXPLOSION WARNING: Make sure a fire- AND ASPHYXIATION HAZARD place screen is in place before running heater. Improper adjustment, altera- tion, service, maintenance, or 1. Do not place propane supply tank(s) in- installation of this heater or its side any structure.
  • Page 5: Product Features

    SAFETY 10. Do not use heater if any part has been 13. Do not use this heater if any log is broken. under water. Immediately call a qualified Do not operate heater if a log is chipped service technician to inspect the room (dime-size or larger).
  • Page 6: Qualified Installing Agency

    UNPACKING Burner CAUTION: Do not remove the Pilot metal data plates from the burner pan. The data plates contain important product information. 1. Remove logs and burner base assembly from carton. NOTE: Do not pick up burner base assembly by burners as this could damage heater.
  • Page 7 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Today’s homes are built more energy efficient into adjoining room (see option 3, Figure 2). than ever. New materials, increased insulation Follow the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI and new construction methods help reduce Z223.1/NFPA 54, Air for Combustion and heat loss in homes.
  • Page 8: Installation

    INSTALLATION NOTICE: This heater is intended WARNING: Never install the for use as supplemental heat. heater Use this heater along with your • in a bedroom or bathroom primary heating system. Do not • in a recreational vehicle install this heater as your pri- •...
  • Page 9 INSTALLATION IMPORTANT: Vent-free heaters add moisture to the air. Although this is beneficial, installing heater in rooms without enough ventilation air may cause mildew to form too much moisture. See Air for Combustion and Ventilation, pages 6 and 7. Before beginning assembly or operation of the product, make sure all parts are pres- ent.
  • Page 10 INSTALLATION you must have noncombustible material be- NOTICE: This heater may be hind it. Noncombustible material must extend used as a vented product. If so, at least 8" up. If noncombustible material is you must always operate log set less than 12", you must install the fireplace hood accessory.
  • Page 11 INSTALLATION FLOOR CLEARANCES A. If installing appliance on the floor level, B. If combustible materials are less than 14" you must maintain the minimum distance to the fireplace, you must install appliance of 14" to combustibles (see Figure 8). at least 5" above the combustible flooring (see Figure 9).
  • Page 12 INSTALLATION GAS SELECTION Yellow Natural Gas Blue Propane Gas This appliance is factory Plunger Underneath Plunger DO NOT preset for propane gas. No Metal Cap REMOVE! changes are required for connecting to propane. Only a qualified installer or service techni- cian can perform gas selection and connecting to gas supply.
  • Page 13 INSTALLATION FOR NATURAL GAS Fitting INSTALLATION: YELLOW supplied by installer, 1. Remove the metal cap installed over the may vary. NG regulator inlet. Metal Cap 2. Install metal cap over propane regulator inlet. This will keep debris out of regulator. Use only the metal cap.
  • Page 14 INSTALLATION BATTERY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: Do not dispose of batteries in fire, batteries may explode or leak. Battery • Batteries are included. Positive • Remove batteries when depleted. • Be sure to observe proper polarity (+/-) when installing or replacing the batteries. Damage due to improper battery installa- tion may void the warranty on the product.
  • Page 15 INSTALLATION CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY WARNING: A qualified ser- CAUTION: For natural gas, vice technician must connect check your gas line pressure heater to gas supply. Follow all before connecting heater to gas local codes. line. Gas line pressure must be no greater than 9.5"...
  • Page 16 INSTALLATION Typical Inlet Pipe Diameters Install sediment trap in supply line as shown Use 1/2" black iron pipe or greater. Installa- in Figure 15. Place sediment trap where it is tion must include an equipment shutoff valve, within reach for cleaning. Place sediment trap union, and plugged 1/8"...
  • Page 17 INSTALLATION CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS 3. Check all joints from gas meter to equip- WARNING: Test all gas piping ment shutoff valve for natural gas or and connections, internal and propanesupply to equipment shutoff valve external to unit, for leaks after for propane (see Figure 18 or 19).
  • Page 18 Log #4 decorative cinders on logs or burner. Log #3 Model PCNSD18T Log Placement: 1. Insert log #1 into slots in rear log bracket on grate base as shown in Figure 20. 2. Insert log #2 into slots in middle grate bracket as shown in Figure 20.
  • Page 19: Operation

    OPERATION Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame The initial break-in operation should last two patterns. Do not allow fans to blow directly to three hours with the burner at the high- into the fireplace. Do not place a blower inside est setting.
  • Page 20 OPERATION 5. Push in control knob slightly and turn 8. Turn control knob counterclockwise counterclockwise to the PILOT to the ON position. The main burner position. Press in control knob for five (5) should light. Set control knob to the de- seconds.
  • Page 21: Inspecting Burners

    OPERATION THERMOSTATIC CONTROL OPERATION Models PCNSD18T and PCNSD24TD Only The thermostatic control used on this model when room temperature drops below the set differs from standard thermostats. Standard temperature. The control knob can be set to thermostats simply turn the burner on and off.
  • Page 22: Care And Maintenance

    Approx. 3"-6" Above Top of Logs INSPECTING BURNERS BURNER FLAME PATTERN Figure 27 shows a correct burner flame pattern. Figure 28 shows an incorrect burner flame pattern. If burner flame pattern is incorrect then: • turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 20). •...
  • Page 23 CARE AND MAINTENANCE BURNER INJECTOR HOLDER AND PILOT AIR INLET HOLE We recommend that you clean the unit ev- 4. Check the injector holder located at the end of the burner tube again. Remove any ery 2,500 hours of operation or every three large particles of dust, dirt, lint, or pet hair months.
  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: If you smell gas: • Shut off gas supply. • 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. Fol- low the gas supplier’s instructions.
  • Page 25 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action When ignitor button is 1. Low battery. 1. Replace battery. pressed in, there is no 2. Ignitor electrode is not con- 2. Reattach ignitor cable spark at ODS/pilot nected to ignitor cable. 3. Ignitor cable is pinched or 3.
  • Page 26 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Burner does not light after 1. Burner orifice is clogged. 1. Clean burner orifice (see ODS/pilot is lit. Care and Maintenance, page 22). 2. Inlet gas pressure is too low. 2. Contact local gas supplier. 3.
  • Page 27 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Heater produces a whis- 1. Turning control knob to high 1. Turn control knob to low tling noise when burner position when burner is cold. position and let warm up for is lit. a minute. 2.
  • Page 28: Parts

    PARTS MODELS PCNSD18T, PCNSD24TD AND PCNSD24M PCNSD18T Log 1 Log 2 Log 3 Log 4 Log 7 PCNSD24TD & PCNSD24M Log 1 Log 2 Log 3 Log 4 Log 5 Log Log 7 www.usaprocom.com 200239-01C...
  • Page 29 PARTS MODELS PCNSD18T, PCNSD24TD AND PCNSD24M This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 30 of this manual. ITEM PCNSD18T PCNSD24TD PCNSD24M DESCRIPTION PIMDN1-01 PIMDN1-01 PIMDN1-01 Ignitor...
  • Page 30: Replacement Parts

    1-866-573-0674 for referral information. ACCESSORIES Purchase these heater accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these acces- sories, contact ProCom Heating, Inc. at 1-866-573-0674 for information. EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF VALVE For all models. Equipment shutoff valve with 1/2" NPT tap.
  • Page 31: Service Hints

    You may feel your gas pressure is too low. If so, contact your local gas supplier. TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about installation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, contact ProCom Heating, Inc. at 1-866-573-0674. When calling, please have your model and serial numbers of your heater ready. www.usaprocom.com...
  • Page 32: Warranty

    We make no other warranty, expressed or implied. NEW PRODUCTS Standard Warranty: ProCom Heating, Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for ONE (1) year from the date of first purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed by a qualified installer in accordance with all local codes and instructions furnished with the unit, operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable instructions.

This manual is also suitable for:

Pcnsd24tdPcnsd24m

Table of Contents

Save PDF