Procom FBNSD28T Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

Procom FBNSD28T Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

Vent-free gas fireplace insert

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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, 7:30 am - 4:15 pm CST,
Monday through Friday or email customerservice@usaprocom.com
VENT-FREE GAS
FIREPLACE INSERT
OWNER'S OPERATION AND
INSTALLATION MANUAL
MODEL FBNSD28T
This insert can be used in the following
mantel and fireplace systems:
FBNSD28T-J-(AS/W)
FBNSD28T-M-(HC/MO), HNS280T-B-(AS/G)
PFS
®
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  • Page 1 VENT-FREE GAS FIREPLACE INSERT OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL MODEL FBNSD28T This insert can be used in the following mantel and fireplace systems: FBNSD28T-J-(AS/W) FBNSD28T-M-(HC/MO), HNS280T-B-(AS/G) ® 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.
  • 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: Safety

    SAFETY IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s WARNING: Any change to manual carefully and completely this heater or its controls can before trying to assemble, op- be dangerous. erate, or service this heater. Improper use of this heater can WARNING: Do not allow fans cause serious injury or death to blow directly into fireplace.
  • Page 4: Specifications

    Poor combustion and higher levels of carbon monoxide may result. SPECIFICATIONS Model FBNSD28T Gas Type Natural Gas Propane Gas Ignition Piezo Ignitor...
  • Page 5: Qualified Installing Agency

    QUALIFIED INSTALLING AGENCY Only a qualified agency should install and a) Installing, testing, or replacing gas piping replace gas piping, gas utilization equipment or accessories, and repair and equipment ser- b) Connecting, installing, testing, repairing, vicing. The term “qualified agency” means any or servicing equipment;...
  • Page 6: Unpacking

    UNPACKING 1. Remove top inner pack. 7. Remove log set by cutting plastic ties. 2. Tilt carton so that heater is upright. 8. Carefully unwrap log. 3. Remove protective side packaging. 9. Check for any shipping damage. If heater or log is damaged, promptly inform your 4.
  • Page 7: Air For Combustion And Ventilation

    AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION WARNING: This heater shall WARNING: This heater shall not be installed in a room or not be installed in a confined space space unless the required vol- or unusually tight construction ume of indoor combustion air unless provisions are provided is provided by the method de- for adequate combustion and...
  • Page 8 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining 1 and 2, Figure 2). You can also remove door unconfined space. When ventilating to an into adjoining room (see option 3, Figure 2). adjoining unconfined space, you must provide Follow the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI two permanent openings: one within 12"...
  • Page 9: Installation

    INSTALLATION IMPORTANT: Vent-free heaters add moisture NOTICE: This heater is intended to the air. Although this is beneficial, installing for use as supplemental heat. heater in rooms without enough ventilation air Use this heater along with your may cause mildew to form too much moisture. primary heating system.
  • Page 10 INSTALLATION GAS SELECTION Insert Gas Fitting Insert Gas Fitting This appliance is factory for Propane/LP Gas for Natural Gas preset for propane/LP gas. No changes are required for connecting to propane/LP. Only a qualified installer or service technician can perform gas selec- tion and connecting to gas supply.
  • Page 11 INSTALLATION 2. Apply thread sealant to the threads on Use only the cap supplied on the the connection fitting. While pushing in, regulator. Do not use an off the rotate the fitting clockwise until the threads shelf pipe plug. This can damage engage the regulator.
  • Page 12 INSTALLATION BUILT-IN FIREPLACE INSTALLATION WARNING: Do not allow any combustible materials to overlap the firebox front. WARNING: Do not allow combustible or noncombustible 3/4" Clearance to Facia materials to cover any necessary " Clearance to Sides, Back and Top openings like louvered slots. "...
  • Page 13 INSTALLATION 3. Attach gas line to fireplace gas regulator. See Connecting to Gas Supply, page 14. 4. Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Connections, page 16. IMPORTANT: When finishing your firebox, combustible materials such as wall board, gypsum board, sheet rock, drywall, plywood, etc, must have 1/2"...
  • Page 14 INSTALLATION CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY WARNING: A qualified ser- CAUTION: Avoid damage to vice technician must connect regulator. Hold gas regulator heater to gas supply. Follow all with wrench when connecting local codes. into gas piping and/or fittings. WARNING: This appliance CAUTION: Use pipe joint requires a 3/8"...
  • Page 15 INSTALLATION The installer must supply an external regula- Install sediment trap in supply line as shown tor. The external regulator will reduce incom- in Figure 12. Place sediment trap where it is ing gas pressure. You must reduce incoming within reach for cleaning. Place sediment trap gas pressure to between 11"...
  • Page 16 INSTALLATION CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than WARNING: Test all gas piping 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) and connections for leaks after 1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Fig- installing or servicing. Correct ure 15). all leaks at once. 2.
  • Page 17 INSTALLATION PRESSURE TESTING HEATER GAS CONNECTIONS 1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 17, page 16). Apply a noncorrosive leak 15, page 16). detection fluid to all joints. Bubbles form- ing show a leak. 2. Open main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas or open pro- 5.
  • Page 18: Operation

    INSTALLATION BATTERY INSTRUCTIONS Unscrew ignitor cap and install a AAA battery CAUTION: Do not dispose of with the + pointing out. Replace cap. batteries in fire, batteries may explode or leak. • Battery is included. • Remove batteries when depleted. Battery •...
  • Page 19 OPERATION LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS Note: If pilot does not stay lit, refer to WARNING: You must oper- Troubleshooting, pages 24 though 27. ate this heater with the screen Also contact a qualified service technician in place. Make sure screen is or gas supplier for repairs. Until repairs are made, light pilot with match.
  • Page 20: Inspecting Burners

    OPERATION THERMOSTAT CONTROL OPERATION The thermostatic control used on this model room temperature drops below the set tem- differs from standard thermostats. Standard perature. The control knob can be set to any thermostats simply turn the burner on and off. comfort level between HIGH (5) and LOW (1).
  • Page 21 INSPECTING BURNERS Natural Gas Shown Natural Gas Shown 3-3.5" WC 8-11" WC 3-3.5" WC 8-11" WC Approx. 3"-6" Above Top of Logs Figure 22 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern Figure 23 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern (Natural Gas shown) (Natural Gas shown) BURNER FLAME PATTERN Figure 24 shows a correct burner flame pattern.
  • 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 techni- cian.
  • Page 23 CARE AND MAINTENANCE ODS/PILOT Ignitor Natural Gas Thermocouple Use a vacuum cleaner, pressurized air, or a Electrode Burner small, soft bristled brush to clean. Propane/LP A yellow tip on the pilot flame indicates dust Gas Burner and dirt in the pilot assembly. There is a small pilot air inlet hole about 2"...
  • 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. Ignitor electrode is posi- 1. Replace electrode. pressed in, there is no tioned wrong. Ignitor elec- spark at ODS/pilot trode is broken. 2. Ignitor electrode is not con- 2. Replace ignitor cable nected to ignitor cable.
  • Page 26 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Burner(s) does not light 1. Burner orifice is clogged. 1. Clean burner orifice (see after ODS/pilot is lit Care and Maintenance, page 22) or replace burner orifice. 2. Burner orifice diameter is too 2. Replace burner orifice. small.
  • Page 27 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Heater produces a click- 1. Metal is expanding while 1. This is common with most ing/ticking noise just after heating or contracting while heaters. If noise is exces- burner is lit or shut off. cooling.
  • Page 28: Parts

    PARTS MODEL FBNSD28T www.usaprocom.com 200230-01A...
  • Page 29 PARTS MODEL FBNSD28T This list contains replaceable parts for your heater. When ordering replacement parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 30 of this manual. ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION STL1001 T-Stat Valve RVD88-Y-4/9 Regulator Burner Assembly ND0310A-400-P...
  • 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 1/8" 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. LIMITED 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 main- tained in accordance with all applicable instructions.

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