Procom PCD18T User Manual

Procom PCD18T User Manual

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Vent-Free Gas Log Heater
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.

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 5 of this
manual.
INSTALLER: DO NO DISCARD THIS MANUAL – LEAVE FOR HOMEOWNER'S
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 the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This
appliance is not convertible for use with other gases.
Questions about installation, operation, or troubleshooting? Before returning to your retailer,
contact our customer service department at 1-877-886-5989, 8:00 a.m.- 4:30p.m., EST, Monday-
Friday or e-mail customerservice@usaprocom.com
CAUTION - FOR YOUR SAFETY
WARNING: This appliance is equipped
for (Natural and Propane) gas. Field
conversion is not permitted other than
between natural or propane gases.

MODEL: PCD18T
PCD24TD
PCD24M
PC-PCD8T060-0-0806

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  • Page 1: What To Do If You Smell Gas

    (Natural and Propane) gas. Field conversion is not permitted other than between natural or propane gases. Vent-Free Gas Log Heater MODEL: PCD18T PCD24TD PCD24M CAUTION - FOR YOUR SAFETY 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.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE IMPORTANT: Read instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation. Failure to fol- low these instructions may result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ITEM NO PCD18T Input Rating 30,000BTU/Hr 30,000BTU/Hr Gas Type...
  • 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. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS •...
  • Page 4 WARNING: Make sure a fireplace screen is in place before running the log set. WARNING: Do not install in bedrooms or bathrooms. WARNING: Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other flam- mable vapors and liquids. This appliance is for use with only the type of gas indicated on the rating plate.
  • Page 5: Fresh Air For Combustion And Ventilation

    QUALIFIED INSTALLING AGENCY Installation and replacement of gas piping, gas utilization equipment or accessories and repair and servicing of equipment shall be performed only by a qualified agency. The term “qualified agency” means any individual, firm, corporation, or company that either in person or through a representative is engaged in and is responsible for: The installation, testing, or replacements of gas piping or The connection, installation, testing, repair, or servicing of equipment;...
  • Page 6 of one perm (6x0 kg per pa-sec-m ) or less with openings gasketed or sealed b) weather stripping has been added on windows that can be opened and doors c) caulking or sealants are applied to areas such as joints around window and door frames, between sole plates and floors, between wall-ceiling joints, between wall panels, at penetrations for plumbing, electrical, and gas lines, and at other openings.
  • Page 7: Product Features

    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  inches of the wall connect- ing the two spaces (see options  and , Figure ). You can also remove door into adjoining room (see option 3, Figure ).
  • Page 8: Preparing For Installation

    PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION Before beginning assembly or operation of the product, make sure all parts are present. Compare parts with package contents list and diagram above. If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt to assemble, install or operate the product. Contact customer service for replacement parts. Estimated Assembly Time:  to  hours Tools Required for Assembly:...
  • Page 9 WARNING: Seal any fresh air vents or ash clean-out doors located on the floor or wall of fireplace to prevent drafting caused by pilot outage or sooting. Use a heat-resistant sealant. Do not seal chimney flue damper. CAUTION: This heater creates warm air currents. These currents move heat to wall surface next to heater. Installing heater next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating heater where impurities (such as tobacco smoke, aromatic candles, cleaning fluids, oil or kerosene lamps, etc.) in the air exist may discolor walls.
  • Page 10 NOTICE: This heater may be used as a vented product. If so, you must always operate log set with chimney flue damper open. If running log set with damper open, noncombustible material above fireplace opening is not needed. Go to Installing Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented Operation, page . If Using Mantel You must have noncombustible material(s) (such as slate, marble, tile, etc).
  • Page 11 Mantel Shelf Underside of INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP ACCESSORY Mantel Shelf All minimum FOR VENTED OPERATION distances are in inches NOTE: When used as a vented heater, appliance must be Minimum Non- Log set installed only in a solid-fuel burning fireplace with a working flue Combustible Material constructed of noncombustible material.
  • Page 12: Installation

    INSTALLING HEATER BASE ASSEMBLY CAUTION: Do not remove the metal data plates attached to the heater base assembly. The data plates contain important warranty Information. WARNING: You must secure this heater to fireplace floor. If not, heater will move when you adjust controls. Moving heater may cause a gas leak.
  • Page 13 10. Attach base assembly to fireplace floor using two masonry screws (in hardware package) (see Figure ). A CSA/AGA design-certified equipment shutoff valve with /8-inch NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connec- tion. Purchase the optional CSA/AGA design-certified equipment shutoff valve from your dealer.
  • Page 14 INSTALLATION Continued CAUTION: Two gas line installation at the same time is forbidden. Heater is pre-set at factory for propane gas, no changes are required for connecting to propane. Only a qualified installer or service technician can perform gas selection and connecting to gas supply. CAUTION: To avoid gas leakage at the inlet of regulator, a qualified installer or service technician must use hex plug with sealant.
  • Page 15: Checking Gas Connections

    CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS WARNING: Test all gas piping and connections for leaks after installing or servicing. Correct all leaks at once. WARNING: Never use an open flame to check for leaks. Apply a mixture of liquid soap and water to all joints.
  • Page 16: Installing Logs

    INSTALLING LOGS PCD18T WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts spe- cifically approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury. CAUTION: After installation and periodically thereafter, check to ensure that no yellow flame comes in con- tact with any log.
  • Page 17 INSTALLING LOGS PCD24M & PCD24TD 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. CAUTION: After installation and periodically thereafter, check to ensure that no yellow flame comes in contact with any log.
  • Page 18: Operation

    OPERATION Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns. Do not allow fans to blow directly into the fireplace. Do not place a blower inside the burn area of the firebox. Ceiling fans may create drafts that alter flame patterns. Soot- ing and improper burning will result.
  • Page 19: Match Lighting Instructions

    Call a qualified service technician for repair or replacement of the piezo ignitor. THERMOSTATIC CONTROL OPERATION MODELS: PCD18T& PCD24TD The thermostatic control used on this model differs from standard thermostats. Standard thermostats simply turn the burner on and off.
  • Page 20: Inspecting Burners

    INSPECTING BURNERS Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often. PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 34 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 35 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple. This will cause he thermocouple to cool. When the thermocouple cools, the heater will shut down.
  • Page 21: Care And Maintenance

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning. 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. Heater may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, pet hair, etc.
  • Page 22: 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 23 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Control knob not fully pressed in. Pressed in control knob fully. When ignitor button is pressed in, After ODS/pilot lights, keep control Control knob not pressed in long there is a spark at ODS/pilot but no enough.
  • Page 24 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY White powder residue forming within When heated, vapors from furniture Turn heater off when using furniture burner box or on adjacent walls or polish, wax, carpet cleaners, etc., turn polish, wax, carpet cleaner or similar furniture. into white powder residue.
  • Page 25: Replacement Parts

    REPLACEMENT PARTS Use original replacement parts only. 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 -877-886-5989 for referral information. When contacting your dealer have ready: •...
  • Page 26 PCD18T & PCD24TD This list contains replaceable parts for your heater. When ordering replacement parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 5 of this manual. PCD24TD PCD18T...
  • Page 27 PCD18T PCD24TD...
  • Page 28 PCD24M This list contains replaceable parts for your heater. When ordering replacement parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 5 of this manual.
  • Page 29 PRINTED IN CHINA...

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