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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 1.1B
June 2016

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABOUT US
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
1
Installation Considerations.....................11
Connecting to Gas Supply..........................17
Unit Operation.....................................19
Care and Maintenance..............................22
Troubleshooting.......................................23
Illustrated Parts and Parts List...................27
Service Schedule, Registration
and Contact Information............................28
GLDF18M-V
Using natural gas
36,000 Btu/hr
6"
5.2"
7"
Using propane gas
35,000 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......28 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: Due to high temperatures, the carefully and completely before trying to appliance should be located out of traffic and assemble, operate, or service this heater. away from furniture and draperies. Improper use of this heater can cause serious WARNING: Heater becomes very hot injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, when running.
  • Page 3 which the strong wind would shut down the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal appliance. to or less than 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa). 4. This heater needs fresh air ventilation to run 14. This appliance must be installed only in a properly.

  • Page 4: Product Features

    WARNING: Combustion by-products produced when using this product contains carbon monoxide, a chemical known to the State of California to ca use birth defects (or other reproductive harm known to cause cancer) QUALIFIED INSTALLING AGENCY Only a qualified agency should install and replace gas piping, gas utilization equipment or accessories, repair and service the heater.

  • 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 This heater shall not be installed in a confined installed in a confined space or unusually space or unusually tight construction unless tight construction unless provisions are provided provisions are provided for adequate combustion 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 If Using Mantel You must have noncombustible material(s) such as slate, marble, tile, etc. At least ½ in. thick. With sheet metal you must have noncombustible material behind it. Noncombustible material must extend at least 8 inches up. If noncombustible material is less than 12 inches.
  • Page 13 Installing Damper Clamp Remove all ashes or other debris from the fireplace. If the fireplace is equipped with an ash dump, be sure to seal the door with furnace cement or high temperature silicone. Be sure to check the damper for proper operation and verify that the flue passageway is open.
  • Page 14 Air Door Setting the Air Door to the appropriate gas type being supplied to the log set is important, as it improves the color and appearance of the flame. The Air Door is located on the bottom of the log set heater. So, you will need to flip it over.
  • Page 15 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 16 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 17 FIREPLACE PREPARATION FOR FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACES Free Opening Area of Chimney Damper For Venting Combustion Products From Decorative Appliances For Installation In Solid-Fuel Burning Fireplaces Appliance Input Rate (kBTU/hr) Chimney Minimum Opening** (sq. in.) Height* (ft) 16.6 22.1 28.3 12.6 17.3 21.2 10.8...

  • Page 18: 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 19 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) Your heater is equipped with a unique automatic gas source detection and configuration system, allowing it to perform using both liquid propane and natural gas without any manual conversion.

  • Page 20: 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 21 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 22 Figure 12 – Control Panel Figure 13 – Pilot System Figure 14 – Pilot Blue Flame...

  • Page 23: 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 24: 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 25 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 26    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 27 ILLUSTRATED PARTS (Model: GLDF18M-V)
  • Page 28 PARTS LIST (Model: GLDF18M-V) Code Description Code Description Ignition button ODS wind shield Spring ODS wind shield bracket Button seat ODS fixing bracket Guiding rod Pilot burner Gas choosing bracket NG ODS assembly Igniter micro switch Four-way joint Screw Four-way joint insert...
  • Page 29 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...