IHP B30DM Series Owner's Manual

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WARNING: This appliance is equipped for

Natural and Propane gas. Field conversion is not

permitted.

WARNING: Do not attempt to access or

change the setting of the fuel selection means.

Access to and adjustment of the fuel selection

means must only be performed by a qualified

service person when connecting this appliance to a

specified fuel supply at the time of installation.

Change of the selector setting to other than the fuel

type specified at the time of installation could dam-

age this appliance and render it inoperable.

The installer shall replace the access cover before

completing the installation and operating this appli-

ance.

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 propane or natural gas.

This appliance is equipped with a simple means to switch between propane and natural gas.

Field conversion by any other means including the use of a kit is not permitted.

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

customer service department at 1-800-655-2008 or find us on the web at

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.

CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.

www.SuperiorFireplaces.US.com

VENT-FREE BLUE FLAME

MODEL #(C)(GC)B10DT/B10DM(B)

Volume II - Unvented Room Heaters

GAS WALL HEATER

(C)(GC)B20DT/B20DM(B)

(C)(GC)B30DT/B30DM(B)

ANS Z21.11.2-2013

Gas Fired Room Heaters

900269-02

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Page 1 VENT-FREE BLUE FLAME GAS WALL HEATER MODEL #(C)(GC)B10DT/B10DM(B) (C)(GC)B20DT/B20DM(B) (C)(GC)B30DT/B30DM(B) WARNING: This appliance is equipped for Natural and Propane gas. Field conversion is not permitted. WARNING: Do not attempt to access or change the setting of the fuel selection means.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
19.8 in. x 17.0 in. x 8.9 in. 24.0 in. x 20.9 in. x 10.0 in. ( H x W x D) (Height includes legs) Weight (lbs.) Fan Ratings (Select Models) 120V/60Hz, 18W, 0.15A 120V/60Hz, 18W, 0.15A B30DT/B30DM(B) SERIES MAX BTU 30,000 30,000 MIN BTU 15,000...
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 1. Do not place Propane/LP supply tank(s) inside any structure. Place Propane/LP supply tank(s) outdoors. 2. Only the BF10 Series can be installed in a bedroom. When installing in a bedroom the heater MUST be mounted to the wall (See Wall Mounting, Page 13). All other models cannot be installed in a bedroom.
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. DUAL FUEL CAPABILITY Your heater is equipped to operate on either propane or natural gas.
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: Gas Conversion
INSTALLATION GAS SELECTION WARNING: Gas selection should only be done by a qualified technician. LP TO NG Conversion 1. Before gas conversion, remove screws and access panel for selector valve. 2. The gas selector valve should be in the LP position. Push and turn the selector knob counter clockwise until the knob locks into the NG position (See Fig.
Page 13 INSTALLATION Fig. 6 - Checking Manifold GAS SELECTION Pressure IMPORTANT: Before proceeding with the installation, the qualified ser- INLET vice technician converting the heater between gas supplies must verify correct manifold pressure. A reading can be taken using a pressure gauge and the appropriate pressure tap (See Fig.
Page 14 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 Fig. 13 - Attaching Legs This heater is designed to be mounted on a wall or on a floor, using the legs included with the heater.
Page 15 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 mounting screws through mounting bracket and into wall studs.
Page 16 INSTALLATION Attaching to Wall Anchor Method Fig. 17 - Folding Anchor For attaching mounting bracket to hollow walls (wall areas 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 17 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 18 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 19: 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 electronic ignitor. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly.
Page 20 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 the desired HIGH " "...
Page 21 OPERATION THERMOSTATIC CONTROL OPERATION (SELECT MODELS) Thermostatic Manual The control knob can be set to any comfort level between "HIGH" (5) and "LOW"(1) (See Fig. 25).The thermostat used on this heater senses the room temperature. At times the room may exceed the set temperature.
Page 22 OPERATION BURNER FLAME PATTERN Fig. 28 shows a correct burner flame pattern. Fig. 29 shows an incorrect burner flame pattern with lifting, and excessive flame height. If burner flame is incorrect: • turn heater off (see “To Turn Off Gas to Appliance”, page 19). •...
Page 23: 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 24: 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 25 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 26 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 27 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. There is no power to the fan. 1. Verify fan is plugged in and Fan is not spinning. set to "MAN" or "AUTO". 2. Fan is set to "AUTO". 2. Allow 5-10 minutes for fan to engage.
Page 28: Replacement Parts
WARNING: Only use genuine replacement parts from Innovative Hearth Products. Using any parts other than the original replacement parts may result in property damage, personal injury or even death. 10-1 10-2 ITEM DESCRIPTION B10DT/B10DM B20DT/B20DM B30DT/B30DM Front Panel AQ000090 AQ000174* AQ000175* Burner Assembly AQ000165 AQ000149* AQ000181*...

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