Procom MD100TBA Manual

Procom MD100TBA Manual

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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 flammable 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 fire department.
-- Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service
agency or the gas supplier.
This is an unvented gas-fired 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 9 of this manual.
INSTALLER: DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL – LEAVE FOR HOMEOWNER'S
FUTURE REFERENCE.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket, permanently located manufactured
(mobile) home, where not prohibited by local codes. This appliance is for use with
the type of gas indicated on the rating plate only. This appliance is not convertible for
use with other gases.
Questions about installation, operation, or troubleshooting? Before returning to your
retailer, call customer service department toll-free at (877)886-5989.
CAUTION - FOR YOUR SAFETY

Vent-Free Gas Wall Heater
Model # MD100TBA
PC-MD100TBE-0902
Blue Flame
MD200TBA
MD300TBA
MD100HBA
MD200HBA
MD300HBA
MD200TBA-BB
MD300TBA-BB
MD200HBA-BB
MD300HBA-BB

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  • Page 1 Vent-Free Gas Wall Heater Blue Flame Model # MD100TBA MD200TBA WARNING: This appliance is MD300TBA equipped for (Natural and Propane) MD100HBA gas. Field conversion is not permitted other than between natural or MD200HBA propane gases. MD300HBA MD200TBA-BB MD300TBA-BB MD200HBA-BB MD300HBA-BB...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Information ..........................5 Product Features..............................7 Preparing for Installation.............................8 Air for Combustion & Ventilation.........................9 Installation ................................12 Operation .................................18 Care and Maintenance ..........................22 Troubleshooting ..........................23 Replacement Parts..........................26 WARNING: READ THE INSTALLATION & OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE. IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate, or service this heater.
  • Page 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL MD100TBA MD200TBA MD300TBA BTU (available) 10,000 20,000 30,000 Gas Type Using Natural Gas Using Natural Gas Using Natural Gas Pressure Regulator Setting 4 in. W.C. 4 in. W.C. 4 in. W.C. Inlet Gas Pressure* (inches of water) * For purposes of input adjustment.
  • Page 4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL MD200TBA-BB MD300TBA-BB BTU (available) 20,000 30,000 Gas Type Using Natural Gas Using Natural Gas Pressure Regulator Setting 4 in. W.C. 4 in. W.C. Inlet Gas Pressure* (inches of water) * For purposes of input adjustment. Maximum 10.5 in. 10.5 in.
  • Page 5: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 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, fire, explosion, electrical shock, and carbon monoxide poisoning.
  • Page 6 6. If heater shuts off, do not relight until you have provided fresh, outside air. If heater keeps shutting off, have it serviced. Do not run heater: • Where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored. • Under dusty conditions. 8.
  • Page 7: Product Features

    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 AAA batteries (provided). 2 GAS OPTIONS CAPABLE Your heater is equipped to operate on either Propane or Natural gas.
  • Page 8: Preparing For Installation

    PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION Before beginning assembly or operation of the product, make sure all parts are present. Compare parts with package contents list and diagram above. If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt to assemble, install or operate the product.
  • Page 9: Air For Combustion & Ventilation

    AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION WARNING: This heater shall not be installed in a confined space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation air. Read the following instructions to ensure proper fresh air for this and other fuel-burning appliances in your home. Providing Adequate Ventilation This heater shall not be installed in a room or space unless the required volume of indoor combustion air is provided by the method described in the NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, the INTERNATIONAL FUEL...
  • Page 10 DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Use this worksheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space. Space: Includes the room in which you will install heater plus any adjoining rooms with doorless passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms.
  • Page 11 WARNING: If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than that defined as an unconfined 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.
  • Page 12: Installation

    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.
  • Page 13 Attaching to Wall Stud Method For attaching mounting bracket to wall studs: Drill holes at marked locations using 9/64-inch drill bit. Model: MD100TBA MD100HBA Place mounting bracket onto wall. Line up last hole on each end of bracket with holes drilled in wall.
  • Page 14 Attaching to Wall Anchor Method For attaching mounting bracket to hollow walls (wall areas between studs) or solid walls (concrete or masonry): Drill holes at marked locations using 5/16-inch drill bit. For solid walls (concrete or masonry), drill at least 1 inch deep. Fold wall anchor as shown in Figure 8.
  • Page 15 CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY WARNING: A qualified service technician must connect heater to gas supply. Follow all local codes. WARNING: This appliance requires a 3/8-inch NPT (National Pipe Thread) inlet connection to the pressure regulator. WARNING: Never connect heater to private (non-utility) gas wells. This gas is commonly known as wellhead gas. WARNING: Do not over-tighten gas connections.
  • Page 16 Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads. This will prevent excess sealant from going into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe could result in clogged heater valves. The installer must supply an external regulator. The external regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure. You must reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11 and 14 inches of water.
  • Page 17 Figure 14 Figure 15 Figure 16 CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS WARNING: Test all gas piping and connections for leaks after installing or servicing. Correct all leaks at once. WARNING: Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a mixture of liquid soap and water to all joints. If bubbles form, there is a leak.
  • Page 18: Operation

    Pressure Testing Heater Gas Connections Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 17). Open gas supply tank valve. Make sure control knob of heater is in the OFF position. Remove front panel. Check all joints from equipment shutoff valve to control valve (see Figure 17). Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints.
  • Page 19 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS MD100TBA & MD200TBA & MD300TBA & MD200TBA-BB & MD300TBA-BB Unscrew ignitor cap and install a AAA battery with the + pointing out. Replace cap. STOP! Read the safety information on the side of the heater. Make sure equipment shutoff valve is fully open.
  • Page 20 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS MD100HBA & MD200HBA & MD300HBA & MD200HBA-BB & MD300HBA-BB 1. STOP! Read the safety information on the side of heater. 2. Check that gas supply to heater is on. 3. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to the OFF position.
  • Page 21 INSPECTING BURNER Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pattern often. PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 21 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 22 shows a incorrect pilot flame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple. This will cause the thermocouple to cool, which shuts the heater off. If pilot flame pattern is incorrect: •...
  • Page 22: Care And Maintenance

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burner, and circulating air passageways of heater clean. Inspect these areas of heater before each use. Have heater inspected yearly by a qualified service technician. Heater may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, pet hair, etc.
  • Page 23: 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. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions. •...
  • Page 24 TROUBLESHOOTING POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM Burner orifice is clogged. Clean burner orifice (see Care and Maintenance, page 22) or replace Burner(s) does not light burner orifice. after ODS/pilot is lit. Burner orifice diameter is too small. Contact customer service. Inlet gas pressure is too low.
  • Page 25 PROBLEM REMEDY POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Ventilate room. Stop using odor causing 1. Heater is burning vapors from paint, products while heater is running. hair spray, glues, etc. See Heater produces IMPORTANT statement page 23. unwanted odors. Locate and correct all leaks (see 2.
  • Page 26: Replacement Parts

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION REPLACEMENT PARTS NOTE: Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty. PARTS UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they can’t supply original replacement parts, call Customer Service toll free at (877)886-5989 for referral information.
  • Page 27 PARTS LIST (MD100TBA) This list contains replaceable parts for your heater. When ordering replacement parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 26 of this manual. PART PART # DESCRIPTION MB10053D Cabinet Assembly MB11005 Reflector Unite ML087-03 Upper Glass Retainer...
  • Page 28 ILLUSTRATED PARTS MD100TBA...
  • Page 29 PARTS LIST (MD200TBA & MD300TBA) This list contains replaceable parts for your heater. When ordering replacement parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 26 of this manual. MD200TBA MD300TBA PART DESCRIPTION PART # PART # MB10052D MB10054D Cabinet Assembly MB11004 MB11052...
  • Page 30 ILLUSTRATED PARTS MD200TBA & MD300TBA...
  • Page 31 PARTS LIST (MD100HBA) This list contains replaceable parts for your heater. When ordering replacement parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 26 of this manual. PART PART # DESCRIPTION MB10056D Cabinet Assembly MB11005 Reflector Unite ML087-03 Upper Glass Retainer ML086-03 Glass ML088-03...
  • Page 32 ILLUSTRATED PARTS MD100HBA...
  • Page 33 PARTS LIST (MD200HBA & MD300HBA) This list contains replaceable parts for your heater. When ordering replacement parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 26 of this manual. PART MD200HBA MD300HBA DESCRIPTION PART # PART # MB10055D MB10057D Cabinet Assembly MB11004 MB11052...
  • Page 34 ILLUSTRATED PARTS MD200HBA & MD300HBA...
  • Page 35 PARTS LIST (MD200TBA-BB & MD300TBA-BB) This list contains replaceable parts for your heater. When ordering replacement parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 26 of this manual. PART MD200TBA-BB MD300TBA-BB DESCRIPTION PART # PART # MB10052D MB10054D Cabinet Assembly MB11004 MB11052...
  • Page 36 ILLUSTRATED PARTS MD200TBA-BB & MD300TBA-BB 27-1 27-2...
  • Page 37 PARTS LIST (MD200HBA-BB & MD300HBA-BB) This list contains replaceable parts for your heater. When ordering replacement parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 26 of this manual. MD200HBA-BB MD300HBA-BB PART DESCRIPTION PART # PART # MB10055D MB10057D Cabinet Assembly MB11004 MB11052...
  • Page 38 ILLUSTRATED PARTS MD200HBA-BB & MD300HBA-BB 31-1 31-2...

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