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Cedar Ridge MD3TPF User Manual

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Cedar Ridge
h e a r t h
WARNING: This appliance is
equipped for (Natural and
Propane) gas. Field conversion is
not permitted other than between
natural or propane gases.
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 liquids in vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
•
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 7 of this manual.
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 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 1-866-573-0674, 8:00 a.m - 4:30 p.m.,
EST, Monday - Friday or e-mail customerservice@usaprocom.com
®

CAUTION - FOR YOUR SAFETY

VENT-FREE GAS WALL HEATER INFRARED
MODEL #MD3TPF MD5TPF
ITEM #0348820 0348821
Español p. 30
LS-MD3TPF-1103

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  • Page 1 ITEM #0348820 0348821 VENT-FREE GAS WALL HEATER INFRARED MODEL #MD3TPF MD5TPF Cedar Ridge Español p. 30 ® h e a r t h WARNING: This appliance is equipped for (Natural and Propane) gas. Field conversion is not permitted other than between natural or propane gases.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE. IMPORTANT: Read instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ITEM # MD3TPF MD5TPF BTU (available) 20,000 18,000 30,000...

  • Page 3: 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. Only a qualified installer, service agent, or local gas supplier may install and service this product.
  • Page 4 Do not place Propane/LP supply tank(s) inside any structure. Place Propane/LP supply tank(s) outdoors. Do not install in a bathroom or bathroom. This heater needs fresh air ventilation to run properly. This heater has an Oxygen Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system. The ODS shuts down the heater if not enough fresh air is available.

  • Page 5: 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. PIEZO IGNITION SYSTEM This heater is equipped with an electronic piezo control system. This system requires AAA batteries (provided).
  • Page 6 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 at- tempt to assemble, install, or operate the product. Contact customer service for replacement parts.

  • Page 7: Air For Combustion And Ventilation

    AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION WARNING: If the area in which the heater may be operated does not meet the required volume for indoor combustion air, combustion and ventilation air shall be provided by one of the methods described in the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, the International Fuel Gas Code, or applicable local codes PRODUCING ADEQUATE VENTILATION All spaces in homes fall into one of the three following ventilation classifications:...
  • Page 8 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 9 WARNING: If the area in which the heater may be operated does not meet the required volume for indoor combustion air, combustion and ventilation air shall be provided by one of the methods described in the NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, the INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, or applicable local codes.

  • Page 10: 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. If you have a central heating system, you may run system’s circulating blower while using heater.
  • Page 11 LOCATING HEATER This heater is designed to be mounted on a wall. Fig. 4 - Moving Thermostat Sensing Bulb For convenience and efficiency, install heater: 1) Where there is easy access for operation, inspection, and service. 2) In the coldest part of room. INSTALLING THERMOSTAT SENSING BULB (OPTIONAL) 1.
  • Page 12 Clearances (inches) will be located. Make sure mounting bracket is level. Item # 0348820 WARNING: Maintain minimum clearances (Model # MD3TPF) shown in Fig. 3. If you can, provide greater clearances from floor and joining wall. Min. 7 11/16 in.
  • Page 13 Attaching to Wall Anchor Method Fig. 7 - 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 14 CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY WARNING: A qualified service technician must connect heater to gas supply. Follow all local codes. WARNING: This appliance requires a 3/8-inch NPT (National Pipe Thread) inlet connection to the pressure regulator. WARNING: Never connect heater to private (non-utility) gas wells. This gas is commonly known as wellhead gas.
  • Page 15 Fig. 10 - Gas Connection 3/8 in NPT Pipe Nipple Ground Joint Tee Joint Union Reducer Test Equipment Bushing to Gauge Shutoff 1/8 in NPT Connection * Valve 1/8 in NPT Inlet Pipe From Gas Plug Tap Meter (11 in W. C. to 14 in W.
  • Page 16 CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY (CONTINUED) CAUTION: Two gas line installations at the same time are prohibited. The access plate to the simple switching means shall not be opened while the heater is in operation. This appliance can be used with propane or natural gas. It is shipped from the factory adjusted for use with propane.
  • Page 17 CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS WARNING: Test all gas piping and connections for leaks after installing or servicing. Correct all leaks immediately. WARNING: Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a mixture of liquid soap and water to all joints. If bubbles form, there may be a leak. Correct all leaks immediately. Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG ( 3.5kPa ) 1.

  • 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. NOTICE: During initial operation of new heater, burning logs will give off a paper burning smell.
  • Page 19 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS Unscrew ignitor cap and install a AAA battery with the + pointing out. Replace cap. 1. STOP! Read the safety information on the side of the heater. 2. Make sure equipment shutoff valve is fully open. 3. Turn control knob clockwise to the OFF position.
  • Page 20 PILOT position. Fig. 18 Control CAUTION: Do not try to adjust heating Knob MD5TPF MD3TPF levels by using the equipment shutoff valve. LOW To Slightly press in control knob and turn HIGH counterclockwise to your desired heat level (1, 2, 3, 4, or 5). (see Fig. 18) BATTERY INSTRUCTIONS •...
  • Page 21 INSPECTING BURNERS Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often. PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 19 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 20 shows a incorrect pilot flame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple. This will cause the thermocouple to cool, which shuts the heater off.

  • Page 22: Care & Maintenance

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burner, and circulating air passageways of heater clean. Inspect these areas of heater before each use. Have heater inspected yearly by a qualified service technician.

  • 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 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action ODS/pilot lights but flame 1. Control knob is not fully 1. Press in control knob goes out when control knob pressed in. fully. is released. 2. Control knob is not pressed 2. After ODS/pilot lights, in long enough.
  • Page 25 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Slight smoke or odor during 1. Residues from 1. Problem will stop after a few initial operation manufacturing process. hours of operation. Heater produces a whistling 1. Turning control knob to 1. Turn control knob to low (1) noise when burner is lit.

  • Page 26: Replacement Parts

    REPLACEMENT PARTS NOTE: Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty. PARTS UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they can’t supply original replacement parts, call Customer Service toll free at 1-866-573-0674 for referral information. When calling Customer Service or your dealer, have ready: •...
  • Page 27 PARTS LIST(Item # 0348820 Model # MD3TPF) For replacement parts, call our customer service department at 1-866-573-0674, 8:00 a.m - 4:30 p.m., EST, Monday - Friday or e-mail customerservice@usaprocom.com Part. Description Part # Front Panel Assembly MEB3100TPF ODS Pilot Assembly...
  • Page 28 PARTS LIST(Item # 0348821 Model # MD5TPF) For replacement parts, call our customer service department at 1-866-573-0674, 8:00 a.m - 4:30 p.m., EST, Monday - Friday or e-mail customerservice@usaprocom.com Part. Description Part # MEB5100TPF Front Panel Assembly NDD0308X800-1 ODS Pilot Assembly ND0803-8 Thermocouple ND0807...
  • Page 29 1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY The manufacturer warrants this product to be free from defects in workmanship and material present at time of shipment from the factory for one (1) year from the date of purchase. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser. The manufacturer agrees to correct such defect at no charge or, at our option, replace the product with a comparable or superior model.

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