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About Us..........................................1
Product Specifications........................1
Product Features...............................4
Installation Checklist...........................5
Water Vapor.....................................7
Air for Combustion.............................8
Determining Fresh Air Flow..................9
We at Reecon strive to produce the highest quality Thermablaster heaters to warm our customers. We
feel that a heater should look as good as it operates and work without a fuss. That is why we have
developed our patent pending dual fuel heating system, which allows the use of either liquid propane or
natural gas for some of our most popular products, without requiring any adjustments. Our product lines
consist of vent free gas wall heaters, a direct vent gas wall heater line, kerosene and propane forced air
heaters, electric industrial heaters, fireplace sets, as well as outdoor heating products. Through our
innovative product design and customer first mentality, we strive to provide the best heaters for all needs,
at a price that won't break the bank.
Model
Gas type
Nominal Heat Input
Minimum Inlet Supply Pressure (W.C.)
Maximum Inlet Supply Pressure (W.C.) 9"
Manifold Pressure (W.C.)
Nominal Input Pressure (W.C.)
Gas type
Nominal Heat Input
Minimum Inlet Supply Pressure (W.C.)
Maximum Inlet Supply Pressure (W.C.) 14"
Manifold Pressure (W.C.)
Nominal Input Pressure (W.C.)
Ignition
Package Dimension (H×W×D)
Heater Dimension (HxWxD)
Version 1.1A
June 2016

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABOUT US
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
1
Installation Considerations.....................11
Connecting to Gas Supply..........................15
Unit Operation.....................................17
Care and Maintenance..............................20
Troubleshooting.......................................21
Illustrated Parts and Parts List...................23
Service Schedule, Registration
and Contact Information............................26
GLDF18T-VF
Using natural gas
38,000 Btu/hr
6"
5.2"
7"
Using propane gas
32,000 Btu/hr
8"
6"
11"
Electric Pulse
16.54"x20.67"x17.32"
15.70"x18"x12"

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Contact Information......26 ABOUT US We at Reecon strive to produce the highest quality Thermablaster heaters to warm our customers. We feel that a heater should look as good as it operates and work without a fuss. That is why we have developed our patent pending dual fuel heating system, which allows the use of either liquid propane or natural gas for some of our most popular products, without requiring any adjustments.

  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual WARNING: Keep the appliance area clear carefully and completely before trying to and free from combustible materials, gasoline, assemble, operate, or service this heater. and other flammable vapors and liquids. Improper use of this heater can cause serious WARNING: Due to high temperatures, the injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, electrical shock, and carbon monoxide poisoning.
  • Page 3 CAUTION: Two gas line installations at the same vapors are used or stored under dusty time are prohibited. The access plate to the conditions. switching means shall not be opened while the 8. Before using furniture polish, wax, carpet heater is in operation. cleaner, or similar products, turn heater off.

  • Page 4: Product Features

    QUALIFIED INSTALLING AGENCY Only a qualified agency should install and replace gas piping, gas utilization equipment or accessories, repair and service the heater. The term “qualified agency” means any individual, firm, corporation, or company that either in person or through a representative is engaged in and is responsible for: a) Installing, testing, or replacing gas piping or b) Connecting, installing, testing, repairing, or servicing equipment;...

  • Page 5: Installation Checklist

    Please leave this sheet with the user. *Do not attempt any modifications, repairs or replacements on this unit without first discussing with Thermablaster Technical Support. Doing so will void the product’s warranty. Professional Installation is required by all local and National codes.
  • Page 6 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. Contact customer service for replacement parts. Before installing heater, make sure you have the items listed below: Control Knob Igniter Knob...
  • Page 7 UNPACKING 1. Remove heater from carton. 2. Remove all protective packaging applied to heater for shipping. 3. Check heater for any shipping damage. If heater is damaged, promptly inform dealer where you purchased heater. 4. Remove thread protective cup on the gas inlet pipe underneath the heater. 5.
  • Page 8 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION WARNING: This heater shall not be space or unusually tight construction unless installed in a confined space or unusually provisions are provided for adequate combustion tight construction unless provisions are provided and ventilation air. Adjoining rooms are for adequate combustion and ventilation air.
  • Page 9 DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION 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 door less passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms.
  • Page 10 WARNING: If the area in which the heater may be operated does not meet the required volume for indoor combustion air, combustion and ventilation air shall be provided 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.

  • Page 11: Installation Considerations

    INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS 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.
  • Page 12 Figure 6 – Minimum Clearance Above Figure 7 – Minimum Clearance Above Combustible Flooring. Combustible Flooring with Noncombustible Material Installed at Base of Fireplace. The gas log heater must be installed at least 1 3/8” above any combustible flooring material, such as carpeting or tile, which is closer than 14” to the base of the fireplace.
  • Page 13 National Fuel Gas Code. When the gas logs are operated with the damper open, Non-Combustible material and minimum mantel requirements do not apply. Note: When installing your log set as a vented installation the damper clamp (Not Provided in hardware) must be used.
  • Page 14 Gas) side until it cannot slide any further. Once done, you will tighten the screw on the cylinder, then seal the air shutter cover again. For more information please visit our website www.thermablaster.com. You can contact us at 877-670-8428 or via email service@thermablaster.com.
  • Page 15 Log Placement Ensure that your heater’s logs are placed as shown below. It’s important that your logs do not cover burner holes, as this can lead to sooting and an overall drop in the performance of your heater. Logs should be placed sequentially, from lowest to highest, as the numbering indicates. There are grooves on many of the logs that allow for simple placement and help to prevent the logs from shifting positions.

  • Page 16: Connecting To Gas Supply

    CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY External regulator WARNING: A qualified service technician must connect heater to gas supply. Follow the heater specification and all local codes. Wrong gas supply may result improper operation, or damage on your heater, property or/and personal body. WARNING: This appliance requires a 3/8-inch UNF (Unified Propane/LP National Fine) inlet connection to the pressure regulator.
  • Page 17 CAUTION: Two gas lines installation at the same time is forbidden. Do not the open cover while the heater is running. CAUTION: To avoid gas leakage at the inlet of appliance regulator, a qualified installer or service technician must use steel or metal hex plug with sealant. Changing from Liquid Propane to Natural Gas supply: 1.

  • Page 18: Unit Operation

    UNIT OPERATION FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. 1. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. 2.
  • Page 19 Ignition Process: 1. During the first seasonal operation, set the Control Knob to Pilot, then hold down on the Control Knob for 3-5 minutes. This allows the air in the manifests to clear completely. During normal operation, you will only need to hold the Control Knob down on Pilot for about 5 seconds. 2.
  • Page 20 Figure 10 – Control Panel Figure 11 – Pilot System Figure 12 – Pilot Blue Flame...

  • Page 21: 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 the heater clean. Inspect these areas of heater before each use. Have heater inspected yearly by a qualified service technician.

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: If you smell gas:  Open the window and door immediately.  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. ...
  • Page 23 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION    When igniter knob is Igniter electrode is Reposition igniter electrode.  pressed in there is no positioned wrongly. Secure or replace cables  spark at ODS/pilot. Cables between switch, between switch, battery pack, battery pack, igniter and igniter and igniter electrode.
  • Page 24    Turning control knob to Hi Turn control knob to LO position Heater produces a position when burner is cold. and let warm up for a minute. whistling noise when   Air in gas line. Operate burner until air is burner is lit.
  • Page 25 ILLUSTRATED PARTS (Model: GLDF18T-VF)
  • Page 26 PARTS LIST (Model: GLDF18T-VF) Code Description Code Description Ignition button ODS fixing bracket Spring Pilot burner Button seat NG ODS Guiding rod Four-way joint Ignition button seat Four-way joint insert Igniter micro switch Pulse igniter Screw Frame assembly Gas source detecting valve...
  • Page 27 1-877-670-8428, by email at service@thermablaster.com, or visit www.thermablaster.com Annual Service Schedule Service Performed Service Date Please register your product online at www.thermablaster.com, or send in the registration form below to our office at: Reecon North America 2515 Liberty Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15222...