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Rasmussen Alterna VF AFB Series Owner's Manual

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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: AFB (20, 24, 30) - (ME, SE, RE) - (N, P)
AFS (20, 24, 30) - (ME, SE, RE) - (N, P)
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.
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 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
Model Number
20
AFB20 - (ME,SE,RE) - (N,P)
24
AFB24 - (ME,SE,RE) - (N,P)
30
AFB30 - (ME,SE,RE) - (N,P)
ALTERNA VF Contemporary Gas Heaters are certified to the following standards:
ALTERNA™ VF
Contemporary Gas Heater
WARNING
with unvented gas logs.
IMPORTANT:
BTU/hour
30,000
40,000
40,000
UNVENTED ROOM HEATER ANSI - Z21.11.2-2007
VENTED DECORATIVE APPLIANCE - ANSI Z21.60b-2004
®
12028 E. PHILADELPHIA ST.
WHITTIER, CA 90601 U.S.A.
www.rasmussen.biz
AFG (20, 24, 30) - (ME, SE, RE) - (N, P)
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.
Front Width Rear Width
26
20
30
24
36
30
1
FORM 286-L-05-5
REV. 5/19/2008 11:45
Depth
Height
11
16
11
16
11
16

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Summary of Contents for Rasmussen Alterna VF AFB Series

  • 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 •...
  • Page 3: Required Tools And Materials

    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). 18. Damper Stop Clamp (DC1) Valve Knob Extender “ME” Models (STV-KE2) Burner (18”- CH5-RB, 24”-022AR, 30”-023 19.
  • 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 . MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO SIDE WALL AND CEILING NOTE: Clearances to Combustible Construction are those distances required to ensure that a fireplace mantel or facing will not catch fire.
  • 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 (AFB30) 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 6 Full FireBalls (FB4) one by one into each locator hole on burner with flat, rough side facing down (Figure 5A and B).
  • Page 10 FIREBALL PLACEMENT AFB20 AND AFB24 Fireball placement for the AFB20 and AFB24 is similar to that of the AFB30, but with fewer FireBalls. See previous page for placement details. FIGURE 9 AFB20 Top Row = FB-4H x 2 Middle Row = FB-4 x 3 Bottom Row = FB-4 x 4 FIGURE 10 AFB24...
  • Page 11 AFG30 MEDIUM PLACEMENT (FIRESHAPES) STEP ONE: Place bottom row of FireShapes into the locator holes on the ALTERNA in the order shown below begin- ning 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 (Figures 12 below, and 13A, next page).
  • Page 12 FIRESHAPES PLACEMENT (AFG30 CONTINUED) See Figures 13, 14 and 15 below for a further explanation of the ALTERNA 24 FireShapes placement. FIGURE 13 Left Side View B) CO-63 directly over locator hole. FIGURE 14 A) PY4-44 at a slight angle Right Side View CO-63 leaning forward and to...
  • Page 13 FIRESHAPES PLACEMENT (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. Placement of FireShapes for the AFG24 is similar to that of the AFG30, but with fewer objects. Consult AFG30 placement on pages 11 and 12 for detailed step by step instructions if needed.
  • Page 14 FIRESHAPES PLACEMENT (AFG20) Placement of FireShapes for the AFG20 is similar to that of the AFG30, but with fewer shapes. Consult AFG30 placement on pages 11 and 12 for detailed step by step instructions, if needed. FB -4H CO-63 FIGURE 20 Front View PY4-44 CU-44...
  • Page 15 FIRESTONES PLACEMENT (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 in or on locator holes consider the shape of each FireStone and its corresponding locator into hole.
  • Page 16 FIRESTONES PLACEMENT (AFS30 CONTINUED) 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. FIGURE 25 Front View ST4 leans slightly against ST21 ST21 ST19 ST11...
  • Page 17 FIRESTONES PLACEMENT (AFS30 CONTINUED) 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. FIGURE 27 Front View ST15 ST21 ST19 ST11 ST20...
  • Page 18 FIRESTONES PLACEMENT (AFS20 AND 24) 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. Placement of FireStones for the AFS20 and AFS24 is similar to that of the AFS30 with the exception of a few removed stones on the right side of the appliance..
  • Page 19 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 20 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 21 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.
  • Page 22: 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 23 ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————- 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 24 (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...