CFM UVHB20 Electric Heater User Manual


 
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PYROMASTER® UVHB20 Vent-Free Heaters
20001540
General Information
This gas room heater should be installed by a qualified
installer in accordance with local building codes and
with current National Fuel Gas Code. ANSI Z223.1/
NFPA 54.
This heater should not be installed in a confined space
unless provisions are made for adequate combustion
and ventilation air.
The National Fuel Gas Code defines a confined space
as "a space whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet
per 1000 BTU per hour (4.83 per kw) of the aggregate
input rating of all appliances installed in that space" and
unconfined space as "space."
WARNING: If the area in which the heater may be
operated is smaller than that defined as an "unconfined
space," provide adequate combustion and ventilation
air by one of the methods described in the National
Fuel Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, 1992, Section 5.3.
FOR SAFE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF
YOUR PYROMASTER VENT-FREE ROOM HEATER
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
1. This heater gives off high temperatures and should
be located out of high traffic areas and away from
furniture and draperies.
2. This appliance is for supplemental heating only. It
should not be used as the primary heat source for a
dwelling.
3. Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards
of the high surface temperatures of this heater and
should stay away to avoid burns or ignition of
clothing.
4. Children should be carefully supervised when they
are in the same room as your heater.
5. Under no circumstances should this heater be
modified. Parts removed for service should be
replaced prior to operating this heater again.
6. Installation and any repairs to this heater should be
carried out by a qualified service person. A profes-
sional service person should be contacted to inspect
this heater annually. Make it a practice to have all of
your gas heaters checked annually. More frequent
cleaning may be required due to excess lint and dust
from carpeting, bedding material, etc.
7. Control compartments, burners and air passages in
this heater should be kept clean and free of dust and
lint. Make sure that the gas valve and pilot light are
turned off before you attempt to clean this unit.
8. Under no circumstances should any solid fuels
(wood, coal, paper or cardboard, etc.) be used in this
heater.
9. Keep the area around your heater clear of combus-
tible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapor
and liquids. This heater should not be used as a
drying rack for clothing, nor should Christmas
stockings or decorations be hung in the area of it.
10. Under no circumstance should this Heater be
installed in a chase or used with any other mantel
than the approved FPS1212 or FPS1214 mantels.
11. Do not install heater in bedroom or bathroom.
12. Avoid propane tank dropping below 25% full. This
will help prevent soot from occurring.
Safety Devices
Adequate combustion and ventilation air must be
provided. The flow of combustion and ventilation air
MUST NOT be obstructed.
Provide adequate clearances around the air opening
into the combustion chamber; and adequate accessibil-
ity clearance for servicing and proper operation.
NEVER obstruct the front opening of the heater or
cover the top and bottom louvres.
These heaters are equipped with a pilot system featur-
ing an Oxygen Depletion Sensor (O.D.S.) shut-off
device. All unvented heaters are required to have this
system. The O.D.S. pilot will shut down the heater
when there is not enough fresh air available.
Report any parts damaged in shipment to your dealer.
Proposition 65 Warning: Fuels used in gas,
woodburning or oil fired appliances, and the products
of combustion of such fuels, contain chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects and other reproductive harm.
California Health & Safety Code Sec. 25249.6
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.