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Owner's Manual
General Assembly, Installation, and Operation Instructions
THE GAS LOG COMPANY
ATTENTION! READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLY OR USE
Models: DF-AFB (20, 24, 30) - (ME, SE, RE) - (N, P) - (B,SS)
DF-AFG (20, 24, 30) - (ME, SE, RE) - (N, P) - (B,SS)
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus-
ing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors 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.
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Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use
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any phone in your building.
Immediately call your gas supplier from a
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neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
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department.
— Installation and service must be performed by a
qualified installer, service agency or the gas
supplier.
This appliance is for installation only in a solid-fuel burning masonry or UL 127 factory-built fireplace or in a listed
ventless firebox enclosure. It has been design certified for these installations. Exception: DO NOT install this
appliance in a factory-built fireplace that includes instructions stating it has not been tested or should not be used
An unvented room heater having an input rating of more than 10,000 Btu per hour shall not be installed
in a bedroom or bathroom. Do not install this appliance in a bedroom or bathroom.
The Minimum Fireplace Size (in inches) in which this ALTERNA set is to be installed must be as follows:
Set Size
20
DF-AF(B,G,S,L) 20 - (ME,SE,RE) - (N,P) - (B,SS)
24
DF-AF(B,G,S,L) 24 - (ME,SE,RE) - (N,P) - (B,SS)
30
DF-AF(B,G,S,L) 30 - (ME,SE,RE) - (N,P) - (B,SS)
DF-ALTERNA VF Contemporary Gas Heaters are certified to the following standards:
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DOUBLE FACE ALTERNA™
Contemporary Gas Heater
WARNING
with unvented gas logs.
IMPORTANT:
Model Number
UNVENTED ROOM HEATER ANSI - Z21.11.2-2007
VENTED DECORATIVE APPLIANCE - ANSI Z21.60b-2004 and CSA 2.26
®
12028 E. PHILADELPHIA ST.
WHITTIER, CA 90601 U.S.A.
www.rasmussen.biz
DF-AFS (20, 24, 30) - (ME, SE, RE) - (N, P) - (B,SS)
DF-AFM (20, 24, 30) - (ME, SE, RE) - (N, P) - (B,SS)
This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air
(oxygen) from the room in which it is installed.
Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilating
air must be provided. Refer to page 4.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
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 type of gas
indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not
convertible for use with other gases. Field conversion
is not permitted. Gas type conversion may only be
accomplished at the factory. Please contact Rasmussen
for details.
Installation must conform with local codes or, in the
absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code,
ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.
BTU/hour
30,000
40,000
40,000
1
C
286-L-05-5
REV. DF-ALT 0209
Last Printed 2/3/2009 8:17 AM
Width
Depth
Height
26
14
16
30
14
16
36
14
16
US
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Summary of Contents for Rasmussen DF-AFB20-ME-N-B
- Page 1 Field conversion neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s is not permitted. Gas type conversion may only be instructions. accomplished at the factory. Please contact Rasmussen If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire • for details.
- Page 2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies. • Children and adults should be alerted to the hazard of high surface temperatures and should stay away to avoid burns or •...
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Page 3: Parts List
PARTS LIST REQUIRED TOOLS AND MATERIALS Adjustable Wrench and Pipe Wrench. Pipe joint compound or Teflon tape is required for all threads (except flared threads). 20. Glass Medium (GL) Valve Knob Extender “ME” Models ODS mount plate (Pilot Location) 21. Rating Plate (STV-KE2) 10. - Page 4 VENT FREE APPLICATIONS ● SPACING CALCULATIONS This heater shall not be installed in a “confined” space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation air. The “National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54” defines a confined space as a space whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1000 Btu per hour (4.8 m³...
- Page 5 VENT FREE APPLICATIONS ● COMBUSTION AIR CALCULATIONS For our example, we have chosen to add to our Total Volume of the Space by removing the door to an adjoining study and increasing our Maximum Supportable Btu/Hr by the volume of the additional room. The new “space” calculations, Living room/Dining room &...
- Page 6 VENT FREE APPLICATIONS ● MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES When operated as a Vent Free Heater, the minimum clearances from the fireplace opening to combustible materials must be maintained as outlined below . NOTE: MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO SIDE WALL AND CEILING Clearances to Combustible Construction are those distances required to ensure that a fireplace mantel or facing will not catch fire.
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Page 7: General Installation Instructions
GENERAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury. The installation and the provisions for combustion and ventilation air must conform with The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 / NFPA54, or The CSA B149.1, Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, latest edition. - Page 8 INSTALLATION AND GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION (ALL MODELS) WARNING: Be certain that combustible flooring material (i.e.; carpet, tile etc.) is not too close to this gas appliance. If this appliance is at floor level or less than 6” above the floor, there must be at least 12” of noncombustible material between the base of the fireplace and any combustible flooring.
- Page 9 FIREBALL PLACEMENT (APPLIES TO DF-AFB20, 24 AND 30) WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury. STEP ONE: Begin by placing the first row of 4 Full FireBalls (FB4) one by one into each locator hole on burner with flat, rough side facing down (Figure 1A and B).
- Page 10 FIRESHAPES PLACEMENT FOR DF-AFG30 Place FireShapes into their respective locator holes on the ALTERNA in the order shown below beginning from left to right. The four sided Pyramid (PY4-44) will fit into the first hole on the left side at a slight angle leaning forward and to the right (Figure 10).
- Page 11 FIRESHAPES PLACEMENT FOR DF-AFG24 WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury. Place FireShapes into their respective locator holes on the ALTERNA in the order shown below beginning from left to right.
- Page 12 FIRESHAPES PLACEMENT FOR DF-AFG20 WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury. Place FireShapes into their respective locator holes on the ALTERNA in the order shown below beginning from left to right.
- Page 13 FIRESTONES PLACEMENT FOR DF-AFS30 WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury. When placing FireStones over each locator hole, consider the shape of each FireStone and its corresponding locator hole.
- Page 14 FIRESTONES PLACEMENT FOR DF-AFS30 (cont’d) Top Row ST16 ST18 ST15 ST20 ST10 (Top View) (Front View) (Front View) (Top View) (Top View) The AFS30 should look like the illustration below when completed. FIGURE 19 ST16 ST10 ST18 (Face) ST20 ST15 ST17 ST19 ST17...
- Page 15 FIRESTONES PLACEMENT FOR DF-AFS24 WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury. When placing FireStones over each locator hole, consider the shape of each FireStone and its corresponding locator hole.
- Page 16 FIRESTONES PLACEMENT FOR DF-AFS24 (cont’d) WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury. Top Row ST16 ST18 ST15 ST10 (Top View) (Front View)
- Page 17 FIRESTONES PLACEMENT FOR DF-AFS20 WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury. When placing FireStones over each locator hole, consider the shape of each FireStone and its corresponding locator hole.
- Page 18 FIRESTONES PLACEMENT FOR DF-AFS20 (cont’d) WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury. Top Row ST16 ST18 ST15 (Top View) (Front View) (Top View)
- Page 19 FIREGLASS PLACEMENT FOR DF-AFM20, 24 and 30 WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury. DF-GM20 DF-GM24 DF-GM30 FIREGLASS DISTRIBUTION;...
- Page 20 VENTED MODELS IMPORTANT! CHIMNEY DAMPER MUST BE WIDE OPEN! THE FLUE MUST VENT ALL PRODUCTS OF COMBUSTION. DAMPER AND GLASS DOORS MUST BE FULLY OPEN BEFORE LIGHTING OR BURNING FOR PROPER VENTILATION AND TO PREVENT HEAT DAMAGE TO VALVE. ALL APPLICATIONS - IMPORTANT INFORMATION This appliance is equipped with a Safety Pilot System designed to shut itself off if enough fresh air is not available.
- Page 21 LIGHTING AND OPERATION (ALL MODELS) STEP ONE: PILOT LIGHTING (ALL MODELS) 1. Slightly push in the “EASY” Safety Valve Knob, located behind the ALTERNA™ face plate on the right side (Figure 32A), and turn clockwise to “OFF”. 2. Before lighting, wait at least five minutes to allow gas which may have accumulated around burner to escape, then slightly push in the “EASY”...
- Page 22 STEP TWO: PILOT ADJUSTMENT (ALL MODELS) PILOT FLAME ADJUSTMENT: If adjustment is necessary, use a narrow long stem screw driver to turn pilot adjustment screw. To adjust turn clockwise for less pilot flame, counterclockwise for more pilot flame. IMPORTANT SERVICE TIP! Obstructed Pilot Air Intake Ports result in an improper gas/air mixture and a weak pilot flame.
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Page 23: Normal Operating Characteristics
Additionally, firebox walls and damper must also be thoroughly cleaned of all burn residue and soot using a damp cloth, sponge or brush. Do not operate this set with any burner objects other than the RASMUSSEN FireBalls, FireShapes or FireStones •... -
Page 24: Troubleshooting
————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————- HOW TO ORDER PARTS Parts can be ordered through the supplier from whom you purchased your ALTERNA™ Log Set or from Rasmussen. When ordering parts, please specify; 1. Model number and Serial number of the Burner (available on the Rating Plate). - Page 25 (2) RASMUSSEN shall not be liable for any loss, damage incidental ticular purpose, for a period of: or consequential damages of any kind, whether based upon...