Page 2 - INFRARED PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER; Carbon Monoxide Poisoning:; Early signs; WARNINGS; DANGER: Carbon monoxide
2 105567 INFRARED PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER 1. This appliance is only for use with thetype of gas indicated on the rating plate.This appliance is not convertible for usewith other gases. 2. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s)inside any structure. Locate propane/LP supply tank(s) outdoors. 3. If you s...
Page 3 - OWNER’S MANUAL; LOCAL CODES; American National Standards Institute, Inc.; SAFETY DEVICE; UNPACKING; Remove heater from carton.
3 105567 OWNER’S MANUAL PRODUCTIDENTIFICATION LOCAL CODES Install and use heater with care. Follow alllocal codes. In the absence of local codes, usethe latest edition of National Fuel Gas CodeANS Z223.1, also known as NFPA 54*. *Available from: American National Standards Institute, Inc. 1430 Broad...
Page 4 - Unusually Tight Construction; per
4 105567 INFRARED PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER FRESH AIR FORCOMBUSTION ANDVENTILATION Today’s homes are built more energy effi-cient than ever. New materials, increasedinsulation, and new construction methodshelp reduce heat loss in homes. Home ownersweather strip and caulk around windows anddoors to keep ...
Page 5 - Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space
5 105567 OWNER’S MANUAL FRESH AIR FORCOMBUSTION ANDVENTILATION Continued 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 instal...
Page 6 - Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors; Ventilation Air From Outdoors; Do not provide openings for; Figure 2 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building
6 105567 INFRARED PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilationgrills or ducts. You must provide two per-manent openings: one within 12" of theceiling and one within 12" of the floor.Connect these ite...
Page 7 - INSTALLATION; CHECK GAS TYPE; WARNING: Never install the; CAUTION: If you install the; For T-Stat Models Only
7 105567 OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION WARNING: A qualified ser- vice person must install heater.Follow all local codes. CHECK GAS TYPE Use only propane/LP gas. If your gas supplyis not propane/LP, do not install heater. Calldealer where you bought heater for propertype heater. INSTALLATION ITEMS Befo...
Page 8 - Attaching to wall stud; Attaching to Wall Stud; This method; Marking Screw Locations; Figure 9 - Mounting Bracket Clearances; WARNING: Maintain minimum; Mounting Bracket; Figure 6 - Mounting Bracket Location; Only mark last hole on each end
8 105567 INFRARED PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER 17 3 / 8 " 17 1 / 2 " Min. 6 1 / 2 " Min. Adjoining Wall Only Insert Mounting Screws Through Last Hole On Each End Floor Methods For AttachingMounting Bracket To Wall Only use last hole on each end of mountingbracket to attach bracket to wall. Thes...
Page 9 - Mark screw locations on wall.; Attaching to Wall Stud Method; For attaching mounting bracket to wall studs; Attaching to Wall Anchor Method; Fold wall anchor as shown in Figure 10.; Figure 10 - Folding Anchor
9 105567 OWNER’S MANUAL Installing Bottom MountingScrews 1. Locate two bottom mounting holes.These holes are near bottom on backpanel of heater (see Figure 13). 2. Mark screw locations on wall. 3. Remove heater from mounting bracket. 4. If installing bottom mounting screwsinto hollow or solid wall, ...
Page 10 - Figure 15 - Gas Connection; WARNING: A qualified service; Typical Inlet Pipe Diameters; Install an equipment shutoff; CAUTION: Never connect
10 105567 INFRARED PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER Tee Joint ReducerBushing to1/8" NPT 1/8" NPTPlug Tap TestGaugeConnection * SedimentTrap Tee Joint Pipe Nipple Cap EquipmentShutoffValve * 3/8" NPTPipe Nipple HeaterCabinet Figure 15 - Gas Connection * A CSA/AGA design-certified equipment shutoff v...
Page 11 - WARNING: Never use an open; Correct all leaks at once.; Figure 16 - Equipment Shutoff Valve; Figure 17 - Checking Gas Joints; FOR YOUR SAFETY
11 105567 OWNER’S MANUAL CHECKING GASCONNECTIONS Pressure Testing Gas SupplyPiping System Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG(3.5 K Pa) 1. Disconnect appliance with its appliancemain gas valve (control valve) and equip-ment shutoff valve from gas supply pip-ing system. Pressures in excess of 1/2 ps...
Page 12 - WARNING: When running; Shutting Off Heater
12 105567 INFRARED PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER TO SELECT HEATING LEVEL Slightly press in control knob and turn coun-terclockwise to the LOW, ME- DIUM, or HIGH positions (see Figure 20). IMPORTANT: Release downward pres- sure while turning control knob. Controlknob will lock at the desired position. WARNIN...
Page 14 - The thermostat sensing bulb mea-; • see Troubleshooting, pages 15 through 17; WARNING: Turn off heater; • turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to Ap-; Figure 25 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern; Figure 24- Correct Pilot Flame Pattern; Figure 26 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern; Figure 27 - Incorrect Burner Flame Pattern; CAUTION: You must keep; Figure 28 - Pilot Inlet Air Hole; Air Passageways; • Use a vacuum cleaner or pressurized air; Exterior; • Use a soft cloth dampened with a mild
14 105567 INFRARED PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER THERMOSTAT CONTROL OPERATION The thermostatic control used on thesemodels differs from standard thermostats.Standard thermostats simply turn on andoff the burner. The thermostat used onthis heater senses the room temperature.At times the room may exceed the s...
Page 15 - TROUBLESHOOTING; OBSERVED PROBLEM
15 105567 OWNER’S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. OBSERVED PROBLEM When ignitor button is pressed in, there is nospark at ODS/pilot ODS/pilot lights but flame goes out whencontrol knob is released When ignitor button is pressed in, there is as...
Page 16 - REMEDY
16 105567 INFRARED PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER OBSERVED PROBLEM Burner(s) does not light after ODS/pilot is lit Delayed ignition of burner(s) Burner backfiring during combustion Burner plaque(s) does not glow Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Heater produces a clicking/ticking noisejust after ...
Page 17 - POSSIBLE CAUSE; IMPORTANT
17 105567 OWNER’S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING Continued 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 ...
Page 18 - SPECIFICATIONS
18 105567 INFRARED PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER SPECIFICATIONS FB-3B FBS-3C FB-5B FBS-5C Btu (Variable) 6,000/12,000/15,000 15,000 6,000/15,000/25,000 25,000 Type Gas Propane/LP Only Propane/LP Only Propane/LP Only Propane/LP Only Ignition Piezo Piezo Piezo Piezo Pressure Regulator Setting 10 W.C. 10" ...
Page 19 - ACCESSORIES; FLOOR MOUNTING STAND; SERVICE HINTS; When Gas Pressure is Too Low; PARTS UNDER WARRANTY
19 105567 OWNER’S MANUAL FAN KITS - UH1000FB ANDUHS1000FB For all models. Provides better heat distri-bution. Makes heater more efficient. Com-plete installation and operating instructionsincluded. Manually-controlled - UH1000FB. IncludesON/OFF switch. Thermostatically-controlled - UHS1000FB.Include...
Page 20 - Burner Assembly
20 105567 INFRARED PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER 26 19 25 25 24 7 2 7 1 20 21 22 23 3 4 (See Detail) ILLUSTRATEDPARTSBREAKDOWN FB-3B Burner Assembly 11 10 6 16 7 9 14 7 13 12 8 17 15 5 4 18 18 18 5-1 5-2 ODS/Pilot Assembly
Page 21 - PARTS LIST; KEY
21 105567 OWNER’S MANUAL PARTS LIST FB-3B This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructionslisted under Replacement Parts on page 19 of this manual. KEY PART NO. NO. FB-3B DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 L98409-02 Cabinet Assembly 1 2 L98005-02 Lower Front Pan...
Page 28 - KEEP THIS WARRANTY; WARRANTY INFORMATION; Model; LIMITED WARRANTY; NOT A UPC
KEEP THIS WARRANTY WARRANTY INFORMATION Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory. We reserve the right to amend these specifications at any time without notice. The only warranty applicable is our standard written warranty.We make no other warranty, expressed or im...