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Vent-free Room Heater
Model 276P - For LPG (Propane Gas)
INSTALLATION AND
OPERATION MANUAL
Please read this manual before installing
and operating your heater.
Please keep this manual for future
reference.
This appliance is an unvented gas-
fired heater. It uses air (oxygen)
from the room in which it is
installed. Provisions for adequate
combustion
and
must be provided.
Senator
Model 276N - For Natural Gas
ventilation
air
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.
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Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
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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.
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Installation and service must be performed by a
qualified installer, service agency or the gas
supplier
600A584/06
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Page 1: Operation Manual
Senator Vent-free Room Heater Model 276N - For Natural Gas Model 276P - For LPG (Propane Gas) INSTALLATION AND WARNING: If the information in this manual is OPERATION MANUAL not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result Please read this manual before installing causing property damage, personal injury or loss of and operating your heater. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
LIST OF CONTENTS Page Safety Information .................................................... Appliance Specifications ................................................. Installation 4 - 8 ........................................................• Codes ........................................................• Clearances ......................................................• Venting ........................................................• Pre-installation Checks ..............................................• Equipment needed for Installation ........................................• Pack Contents .................................................... • Wall Mounting ................................................... -
Page 3: Safety Information
SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT: Please read and understand this manual before installing and operating your heater. Please keep this manual for reference. It is the basis for safe and proper operation of your heater. WARNING! This heater must have fresh air for proper operation. If not, poor fuel combustion could result. Read the venting section in this manual. -
Page 4: Appliance Specifications
APPLIANCE SPECIFICATIONS FEATURE MODEL 276N 276P NATURAL PROPANE INLET PRESSURE 10.5 (Ins w.c.) MANIFOLD PRESSURE (In w.c.) INPUT MAX (Btu/h) 25,000 28,000 HEIGHT (Ins.) ” WIDTH (Ins.) DEPTH (Ins.) ” BLOWER ACCESSORY VF171 or VFT171 Notes: For purposes of input adjustment. Contact your dealer for details of the blower accessory. -
Page 5: Venting
VENTING PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKS This heater shall not be installed in a confined space unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation Check gas type. Use only with the gas type indicated on the air. appliance rating label. If the gas type indicated on this label is not The National Fuel Gas Code defines a confined space as a space your type of gas supply do not install! Contact your dealer for whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour... -
Page 6: Pack Contents
UNPACKING The heater is supplied in two packs. Place the heater unit back in position. Attach the heater top Pack 1 Contains the cast-iron mantle fully assembled. to the connector plate with the two thread cutting screws Pack 2 Contains supplied. -
Page 7: Gas Pressure Check
The valve is supplied in the open position. GAS PRESSURE CHECK To shut the valve: The supply pressure to the heater must be within the inlet 1) Remove the screw cap and sealing washer by turning pressure figures stated in the specification table. counterclockwise Pressure testing supply line 2) Turn the slotted plug clockwise as far in as it will go. -
Page 8: Fitting Cast-Iron Mantle
Lift the mantle. Hook the top of the mantle over the heater FITTING CAST-IRON MANTLE unit so that the two flanges at back of the mantle top are behind the channel at top of the heater unit (see figure 8). 1. -
Page 9: Control Operation Check
5. Swing the bottom of the mantle back. The mantle CONTROL OPERATION CHECK connecting brackets should be outside the heater sides. Align Check the pilot ignition and thermostat control operation - See the holes in the brackets with the threaded holes in the Lighting instructions. -
Page 10: Safety Warnings
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 by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. -
Page 11: Lighting Instructions
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 1. STOP! Read the safety information on previous page. 2. Turn the control knob on right side of heater clockwise to “OFF” position. 3. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near the floor. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B”... -
Page 12: Flame Check
FLAME CHECK CLEANING Make a visual check of the pilot and main burners periodically. The gas should be turned off and the heater allowed to cool fully before attempting any cleaning. The case should only need occasional dusting with a soft cloth or wiping using a mild soap. -
Page 13: Servicing
3) Remove the two screws securing the upper corners of the NOTES FOR SERVICE ENGINEER mesh guard (figure 15). If the thermostat is removed and refitted or replaced, make sure that there is an air space between the inner side of the thermostat block and the fire box channel plate. - Page 14 LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY Valor warrants this appliance and all components for a period of three years from date of purchase against defects in material or workmanship. The purchaser’s exclusive remedy against Valor for any breach of warranty shall be, at Valor’s option, the repair, replacement, or return for credit of the appliance.