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HearthSense IR26T-BB Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

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VENT - FREE GAS WALL
HEATER
OWNER'S OPERATION AND
INSTALLATION MANUAL
INFRARED MODELS
IR16T - BB
IR26T - BB
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.
Before returning to your retailer, call our customer service department at
Questions, problems, missing parts?
1-866-573-0674, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm CST, Monday through Friday
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  • Page 1 OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL INFRARED MODELS IR16T - BB IR26T - BB IR26T-BB Shown 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. PATENT INFORMATION This product may be covered by one or more of the following United States patents: 9,829,195 9,423,123 9,441,833 9,518,732 9,752,779 9,416,977 8,764,436 8,568,136 8,516,878 8,297,968 8,281,781 8,235,708 7,967,006 7,967,007 7,730,765 7,677,236 7,607,426 7,434,447 HearthSense 200549-02A...

  • Page 3: Safety

    Allow ence of alcohol and those at high altitudes. surfaces to cool before touching. NATURAL AND PROPANE GAS: Natural and propane gas are odorless. An odor-making HearthSense 200549-02A...

  • Page 4: Qualified Installing Agency

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  • Page 5: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model IR16T-BB IR26T-BB Ignition Gas Type Natural Propane Natural Propane BTU/Hr Input Max. (available) 20,000 18,000 30,000 28,000 Pressure Regulator Setting 6" W.C. 10" W.C. 6" W.C. 10" W.C. Max. 9.5" Max. 14" Max. 9.5" Max. 14" Inlet Gas Pressure* (inches of water) Min.

  • Page 6: Preparing For Installation

    In most applications, 3. Do not use an unvented room heater as the water vapor enhances the low humidity the primary heat source. atmosphere experienced during cold weather. HearthSense 200549-02A...

  • Page 7: Air For Combustion And Ventilation

    Exhaust fans, fireplaces, clothes dryers and fuel burning appliances draw air from the house to operate. You must provide adequate fresh air for these appliances. This will insure proper venting of vented fuel-burning appliances. HearthSense 200549-02A...
  • Page 8 Outlet Room, Door into Attic Option 1 Adjoining Room, Option 3 Outlet To Attic 12" Crawl Space Inlet Ventilated Inlet Air Crawl Space Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors Figure 2 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building HearthSense 200549-02A...

  • Page 9: Installation

    2. In the coldest part of room. When installing the appliance directly on car- peting, tile or other combustible material other than wood flooring, the appliance shall be installed on a metal or wood panel extended the full width and depth of the appliance. HearthSense 200549-02A...
  • Page 10 (concrete or masonry). ing bracket to attach bracket to wall. Attach Decide which method better suits your needs. mounting bracket to a wall only in one of two Either method will provide a secure hold for ways: the mounting bracket. HearthSense 200549-02A...
  • Page 11 Only Insert Mounting 18" Screws Through Last Min. Hole On Each End IR26T-BB Non-combustible Flooring or Top of Combustible Tile Carpeting or Other Material Figure 8 - Folding Anchor Figure 7 - Mounting Bracket Clearances Attaching Mounting Bracket To Wall Note: Wall anchors, mounting screws, and spacers are in hardware package.
  • Page 12 8. Tighten both screws until heater is firmly secured to wall. Do not over tighten. Note: Do not replace front panel at this time. Replace front panel after making gas connec- tions and checking for leaks. Screw Figure 13 - Securing Heater to Floor HearthSense 200549-02A...
  • Page 13 Blue is for propane and Fitting supplied yellow is for natural gas. by installer, may vary. INLET GAS PRESSURE MAX 1/2 PSIG (3.5 KPA) Gas Connection Figure 14 - Bottom of Heater HearthSense 200549-02A...
  • Page 14 If you are using natural gas use a wrench to complete tightening of the and the pilot will not light, see fitting. Install additional fitting to connect Troubleshooting, page 23. to the house supply. HearthSense 200549-02A...
  • Page 15 (see Figure 16, page 16). IMPORTANT: Install an equipment shutoff valve in an accessible location. The equip- ment shutoff valve is for turning on or shutting off the gas to the appliance. HearthSense 200549-02A...
  • Page 16 2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where equip- 6. Reconnect heater and equipment shutoff ment shutoff valve was connected. valve to gas supply. Check reconnected 3. Pressurize supply piping system by either fittings for leaks. using compressed air or opening gas sup- ply valve. HearthSense 200549-02A...
  • Page 17 7. Turn off heater (see To Turn Off Gas Ap- OFF position. pliance, page 19). 4. Check all joints from equipment shutoff valve to control valve (see Figure 19 or 20). Apply a noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. HearthSense 200549-02A...

  • Page 18: Operation

    6. With control knob pressed in, push down and Figure 21 - Control Knob in the OFF release ignitor button. This will light pilot. The Position pilot is attached to the front of burner. The HearthSense 200549-02A...
  • Page 19 1 and 5. ignites. If input gas type is LP, Natural make sure LP pilot burner ignites. Thermocouple Ignitor Burner Electrode IR16T-BB IR26T-BB Propane Gas Burner Burners on HIGH Pilot Air Inlet Hole Pilot Air Burners OFF Inlet Hole...

  • Page 20: Electrical Connection

    105º C temperature rating. ing locations must be followed. Thermostat Switch CAUTION: Label all wires Switch prior to disconnection when AUTO Black servicing controls. Wiring errors Green White can cause improper and danger- ous operation. Motor HearthSense 200549-02A...

  • Page 21: Inspecting Burners

    Figure 28: Figure 27 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern • turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to Ap- pliance, page 19) • see Troubleshooting pages 23 through 26. Figure 28 - Incorrect Burner Flame Pattern HearthSense 200549-02A...

  • Page 22: Care And Maintenance

    Figure 29 - Pilot Inlet Air Hole CABINET Exterior Air Passageways • Use a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap Use a vacuum cleaner or pressurized air to and water mixture. clean. • Wipe the cabinet to remove dust. HearthSense 200549-02A...

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    (propane). If your natural gas supply exceeds 9.5" WC the unit will not operate. Either contact your gas supplier to check and adjust the inlet pressure or a qualified service technician can bypass the pressure switch. HearthSense 200549-02A...
  • Page 24 Maintenance, page 22) or replace ODS/pilot assembly. 6. Incorrect inlet gas pressure or in- 6. Check inlet gas pressure or let regulator setting is damaged. replace inlet gas regulator. 7. Depleted gas supply (pro- 7. Contact local propane gas pane). company. HearthSense 200549-02A...
  • Page 25 1. Take apart gas tubing and bustion. control valve and burner. remove foreign matter. 2. Gas leak. (See Warning 2. Locate and correct all leaks Statement at top of page 23). (see Checking Gas Connec- tions, page 16). HearthSense 200549-02A...

  • Page 26: Technical Service

    Ventilation require- ments, page 7. 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. HearthSense 200549-02A...

  • Page 27: Replacement Parts

    • burners will have delayed ignition • heater will not produce specified heat • propane gas supply might be low (propane units only) You may feel your gas pressure is too low. If so, contact your local gas supplier. HearthSense 200549-02A...
  • Page 28 PARTS MODELS IR16T - BB AND IR26T - BB IR26T-BB Shown HearthSense 200549-02A...
  • Page 29 MODELS IR16T - BB AND IR26T - BB This list contains replaceable parts for your heater. When ordering replacement parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 27 of this manual. ITEM IR16T-BB IR26T-BB DESCRIPTION 161132-01 161562-01 Mounting Bracket...

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