GHP Group Dyna-Glo IR12PTA Series Manual

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WARNING: This appliance is equipped for

(natural or propane) gas. Field conversion is not

permitted.

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 Iiquids 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 8 of this manual.

This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket, permanently located, manufactured (mobile)

home, where not prohibited by local codes.

This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate.

This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases.

Questions, problems, missing parts? Before returning to your retailer, call our customer

service department at 1-877-447-4768, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., CST, Monday – Friday or

email us at customerservice@ghpgroupinc.com.

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.

CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.

VENT-FREE INFRARED

Volume II - Unvented Room Heaters

GAS WALL HEATER

MODEL #

Propane

IR12PTA

IR12PTFA

IR18PTA

IR18PTFA

IR30PTA

IR30PTFA

ANS Z21.11.2-2013

Gas Fired Room Heaters

IMIRA - 2016-07-18

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Page 1 VENT-FREE INFRARED GAS WALL HEATER MODEL # Propane IR12PTA IR12PTFA IR18PTA IR18PTFA IR30PTA IR30PTFA WARNING: This appliance is equipped for ANS Z21.11.2-2013 (natural or propane) gas. Field conversion is not Gas Fired Room Heaters permitted. Volume II - Unvented Room Heaters 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 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Information ......................4 Product Features ..........................6 Air For Combustion and Ventilation ....................8 Installation ............................11 Operation ............................18 Care and Maintenance ........................22 Troubleshooting ..........................23 Replacement Parts ......................... 27 Warranty ............................28 WARNING: Read the Installation & Operating Instructions before using this appliance. IMPORTANT: Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation.
Page 4: 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. Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service person.
Page 5 SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: Do not use any accessories not approved for use with this heater. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 Fuels used in gas or oil fired appliances and the products of combustion of such fuels contain chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Page 6: 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 and cuts off main burner gas in the event of flame out. LEG KIT(Select models) 2 support legs and 4 support leg screws are included for floor mounting the heater.
Page 7 PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION Before beginning assembly or operation of the product, make sure all parts are present. Compare parts with package contents list. If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt to assemble, install or operate the product. Contact customer service for replacement parts. UNPACKING 1.
Page 8: Air For Combustion And Ventilation
PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION CAUTION: 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/NFPA54, the International Fuel Gas Code, or applicable local codes.
Page 9 PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION 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 10 PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from adjoining unconfined space. When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space, you must provide two permanent openings: one within 12 in. of the wall connecting the two spaces (see options 1 and 2, Fig.
Page 11: 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. WARNING: A qualified technician must install heater. Follow all local codes. WARNING: Maintain the minimum clearances.
Page 12 INSTALLATION INSTALLING IGNITOR BATTERY • Battery is included. • Unscrew ignitor cap and insert included battery negative (flat) side down (See Fig. 7). Replace Ignitor cap. • Be sure to observe proper polarity (+/-) when installing or re- Fig. 7 - Installing Ignitor Battery placing the battery.
Page 13 INSTALLATION Fig. 12- Fan Wiring Diagram Fig. 11 - Operating Fan Fan Switch AUTO Fan Rocker Thermo-switch 110/115 Switch Black White Green LOCATING HEATER Wiring Diagram This heater is designed to be mounted on a wall or on Fig. 13 - Attaching Legs a floor, using the Support Legs (Select Models) includ- ed with select models.
Page 14 INSTALLATION Methods For Attaching Mounting Bracket To Wall Use only the last hole on each end of mounting bracket to attach bracket to wall. Attach mounting bracket to a wall only in one of two ways: 1. Attaching to wall stud: This method provides the strongest hold. Insert wood screws (ST.8*45-16) through mounting bracket and into wall studs.
Page 15 INSTALLATION Attaching to Expansion Bracket Method Fig. 17 - Folding the For attaching mounting bracket to hollow walls (wall areas Expansion Bracket between studs) or solid walls (concrete or masonry): 1. Drill holes at marked locations using 5/16-inch drill bit. For solid walls (concrete or masonry), drill at least 1 inch deep.
Page 16 INSTALLATION CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY WARNING: A qualified service technician must connect heater to gas supply. Follow all local codes. IMPORTANT: This appliance requires a 3/8-inch NPT (National Pipe Thread) inlet connection to the pressure regulator. Never connect the heater to private (non-utility) gas wells, commonly known as wellhead gas.
Page 17 INSTALLATION Fig. 20 - Gas Connection Install sediment trap in supply line as shown (See Fig. 20). Place sediment trap where it is within reach for cleaning. Place sediment trap where trapped matter is not likely to freeze. A sediment trap traps moisture and contaminants. This keeps them from going into heater controls.
Page 18: Operation
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. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted using the Ignitor. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly.
Page 19 OPERATION LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS If the control knob does not pop up when released, stop and immediately and call your service technician or gas supplier. 8. Turn on all electric power to the appliance. 9. Turn control knob counter clockwise to desired setting. Burner Patterns (Manual Control) HIGH HIGH...
Page 20 OPERATION LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS Burner Patterns (Thermostatic Control) TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE 1. Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed. 2. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to "OFF" or " "...
Page 21 OPERATION INSPECTING BURNERS Check pilot flame pattern daily when in use and at least yearly by a qualified service agency. PILOT FLAME PATTERN Fig. 26 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Fig. 27 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern. The incor- rect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple.
Page 22: Care And Maintenance
CARE AND MAINTENANCE NOTE: Before servicing you will need to remove the front panel of the Fig. 30 - Front Panel Removal heater. There are 4 Philips head screws, 2 on the left side and 2 on the right, securing the front panel to the heater (See Fig. 30). Always allow the unit to cool for at least thirty minutes before attempting to remove the front panel.
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 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Control knob is not fully ODS/pilot lights 1. Press in control knob fully. pressed in. but flame goes out 2. Control knob is not pressed 2. After ODS/pilot lights, keep control when control knob is in long enough.
Page 25 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION White powder resi- 1. When heated, the vapors 1. Turn heater off when using furniture due forming within from furniture polish, wax, polish, wax, carpet cleaner or similar burner box or on carpet cleaners, etc., turn products.
Page 26 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Fan is not spinning. 1. There is no power to the fan. 1. Verify fan is plugged in and (Select models) set to "MAN" or "AUTO". 2. Fan is set to "AUTO". 2. Allow 5-10 minutes for fan to engage.
Page 27: Replacement Parts
For replacement parts, call our customer service department at 1-877-447-4768, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., CST, Monday – Friday. WARNING: Only use genuine replacement parts from the GHP Group, Inc. Using any parts other than the original replacement parts may result in property damage, personal injury or even death.
Page 28: Warranty
(1) year from the date of retail sale. GHP Group, Inc., at it’s option, will either Further, the manufacturer will not be responsible for...
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