Monessen Hearth BFVF1M User manual

THE DESIGN OF THIS HEATER COMPLIES WITH STANDARD Z21.11.2 OF THE AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE AS
CERTIFIED BY CSAINTERNATIONAL.
THIS IS AN UNVENTED GAS-FIRED HEATER. ITUSES AIR (OXYGEN)FROM THE ROOM IN WHICH IT IS INSTALLED. PROVISIONS
FOR ADEQUATE COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR MUST BE PROVIDED. REFER TO COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION
AIR REQUIREMENTS SECTION OF THIS MANUAL FOR DETAILS.
DONOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER
APPLIANCE.
WHATTODO IFYOU SMELLGAS
• DONOT TRY TO LIGHT ANY APPLIANCE.
• DONOT TOUCH ANY ELECTRICAL SWITCH; DO NOT USE ANY PHONE IN YOUR BUILDING.
• IMMEDIATELY CALL YOUR GAS SUPPLIER FROM ANEIGHBOR’SPHONE. FOLLOW THE GAS SUPPLIER’S
INSTRUCTIONS.
• IFYOU CANNOT REACH YOUR GAS SUPPLIER, CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
WARNING: IFTHE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL IS NOT FOLLOWED EXACTLY, AFIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT
CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.
INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY AQUALIFIED INSTALLER, SERVICE AGENCY OR THE GAS SUPPLIER.
BFVF1M, BFVF2M,
AND BFVF3M MODELS
BLUE FLAME UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS
WITH MANUAL CONTROL
INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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 LABEL. THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT
CONVERTIBLE FOR USE WITH OTHER GASES.
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CAUTION:
WARNING
WARNING

Important Information ............................................................................................ ..1
Parts Diagram and List
......................................................................................2-3
How This Appliance Operates ..............................................................................4
Selecting A Location .........................
....................................................................5-6
Gas Piping and Pressure Requirements ..................................................................7-8
Combustion and Ventilation Air Requirements ........................................................9-10
Installation and Adjustment . ................................................................................11-15
Lighting and Operating Heater ..........................................................................16-17
Safety Checklist ..............................................................................................18
Maintenance .......................................................................................................19
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................20
Warranty . ...........................................................................................................21
Your heater has been designed for years of safe, efficient, and trouble-free operation provided the
instructionsinthismanual are followed. Tohelp insure yoursafety, it is veryimportantthatyou take time
to read this entire manual before installing or operating this heater.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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CAUTION
•DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURES, THE HEATER SHOULD BE LOCATED OUT OF TRAFFIC AND AWAY FROM
FURNITURE AND DRAPERIES.
•C
HILDREN AND ADULTS SHOULD BE ALERTED TO THE HAZARD OF HIGH SURFACE TEMPERATURE AND
SHOULD STAY AWAY TO AVOID BURNS OR CLOTHING IGNITION.
•Y
OUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE CAREFULLY SUPERVISED WHEN THEY ARE IN THE SAME ROOM WITH THE
HEATER.
•D
ONOT PLACE CLOTHING OR OTHER FLAMMABLE MATERIAL ON OR NEAR THE HEATER.
•A
NY SAFETY SCREEN OR GUARD REMOVED FOR SERVICING THE HEATER MUST BE REPLACED PRIOR TO
OPERATING THE HEATER.
•I
NSTALLATION AND REPAIR SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AQUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON.
•T
HE HEATER SHOULD BE INSPECTED BEFORE USE AND CLEANED AND INSPECTED AT LEAST ANNUALLY BY
APROFESSIONAL SERVICE PERSON. MORE FREQUENT CLEANING MAY BE REQUIRED DUE TO EXCESSIVE
LINT FROM CARPETING, BEDDING MATERIAL, ETC. ITIS IMPERATIVE THAT CONTROL COMPARTMENTS,
BURNERS AND CIRCULATING-AIR PASSAGEWAYS OF THE HEATER BE KEPT CLEAN.
•T
HIS APPLIANCE IS INTENDED FOR SUPPLEMENTAL HEATING.
FOR MASSACHUSETTS RESIDENCES ONLY:
•T
HIS PRODUCT MUST BE INSTALLED BY ALICENSED PLUMBER OR GAS FITTER WHEN INSTALLED WITHIN
THE COMMONWEALTH OFMASSACHUSETTS. FLEXLINE INSTALLATION MUST NOT EXCEED 36 INCHES.
WARNING: ANY CHANGE TO THIS HEATER OR ITS CONTROLS CAN BE DANGEROUS.
WARNING: FAILURE TO KEEP THE PRIMARY AIR OPENINGS OF THE BURNERS CLEAN MAY RESULT IN
SOOTING AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.

2
Danger:Thisheater,asanygas-
fired appliance, can produce
poisonous carbon monoxide
along with other combustion
products. Carbon monoxide, in
strong concentrations, can
cause sickness, serious
personal injury and death.
Early signs of carbon monoxide
poisoning resemble the flu, with
headache, dizziness and/or
nausea. Ifyouhave thesesigns,
the heater may not be working
properly. Get fresh airat once!
Immediately have heater
serviced by a qualified
technician.
Some people (pregnant
women, persons with heart or
lung disease, anemia, those
underthe influence ofalcohol,
those at high altitudes) are
more affected by carbon
monoxide than others.
Danger:Operationofthisheater
on gases for which it is not
equipped may lead to carbon
monoxide poisoning.
Warning: Thisheatercannot be
convertedtoagasotherthanthe
type for which it was equipped
atthe factory.
Warning: Any change to this
heater or its controls can be
dangerous.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
1
Study these instructions carefully before beginning the installation of
thisheater.Theseinstructionscontaininformation to be used asaguide
during the installation and use of this heater. Critically important safety
information is provided in gray blocks along the edges of many pages.
These instructions must be followed for safe, efficient, and trouble-free
operationof this heater.
Before installing the heater, inspect it thoroughly for shipping damage
and missing parts. If any damage or missing parts are detected, report
this to the dealer from whom you purchased the heater and get the
deficiencycorrectedbefore installingandusingtheheater. Do not install
or use a damaged or incomplete heater.
The installer of this heater must describe the operation of the heater to
thepeoplewho will be operating it andleavethisinstruction manual with
the operator of the heater.
Donotusethisroomheaterifanypart hasbeenunderwater. Immediately
call a qualified service technician to inspect the room heater and to
replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has
been under water.
When properly installed, used and maintained, this heater should not
produce carbon monoxide in dangerous quantities. However, since
carbonmonoxide can be deadlypoisonous, the installer and allusers of
this heater should read and follow these instructions carefully.
The type gas this heater is equipped for, and the only type gas supply it
shouldbeattached to, is specified on alabelaffixedtotheleftsideof the
heater’schamberlocatedjustbehindthecabinet front.An additionallabel
indicating the correct gas type is affixed to the bottom of the heater.
TheinputratinginBtu/hr for eachoftheheatersdescribedbythismanual
is as specified below in Table 1.
TABLE 1
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WARNING: DONOT ALLOW FANS TO BLOW DIRECTLY INTO THE
FIREPLACE. AVOID ANY DRAFTS THAT ALTER
BURNER FLAME PATTERNS.
HEATERS BTU/HR RATING
30,000
20,000
10,000
BTU/HR RATING
BTU/HR RATING
BFVF3M
BFVF2M
BFVF1M
MODEL NUMBER
MODEL NUMBER

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PARTS DIAGRAM
2
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39
39
40
40
38
38
37
37
10,000 BTU
10,000 BTU
[BFVF1M
BFVF1M
]
31
31
29
29
25
25
20
20
19
19
18
18
16
16
5
[BFVF2M
BFVF2M
]
20,000 BTU
20,000 BTU
[BFVF3M
BFVF3M
]
30,000 BTU
30,000 BTU
40
40
38
38
37
37
39
39
37
37
38
38
39
39
32
32
555
811 IN WC
36
36
35
35
34
34
33
33
30
30
28
28
27
27
26
26
24
24
23
23
22
22
21
21
17
17
15
15
14
14
13
13
12
12
11
11
10
10
9
8
7
6
4
2
3
1
REMOVE TAPE USED
REMOVE TAPE USED
TOP CORNERS OF
TOP CORNERS OF
GLASS ON EACH SIDE.
GLASS ON EACH SIDE.
LEFT SIDE
LEFT SIDE
TOP TAB. (GLASS IN
TOP TAB. (GLASS IN
PROPER POSITION
PROPER POSITION
WILL BE IN FRONT
WILL BE IN FRONT
FOR SHIPPING FROM
FOR SHIPPING FROM
CENTER TAB. (GLASS
CENTER TAB. (GLASS
IN PROPER POSITION
IN PROPER POSITION
WILL BE BEHIND
WILL BE BEHIND
THIS WIRE TAB.)
THIS WIRE TAB.)
OF THIS WIRE TAB.)
OF THIS WIRE TAB.)
TABS DEPENDS ON SIZE OF UNIT.)
TABS DEPENDS ON SIZE OF UNIT.)
RIGHT SIDE
RIGHT SIDE
FRONT
FRONT
POSITION SAME
POSITION SAME
POSITION SAME
POSITION SAME
AS LEFT SIDE.)
AS LEFT SIDE.)
AS LEFT SIDE.)
AS LEFT SIDE.)
TOP TAB. (GLASS
TOP TAB. (GLASS
CENTER TAB. (GLASS
CENTER TAB. (GLASS
BOTTOM TABS. (GLASS IN PROPER
BOTTOM TABS. (GLASS IN PROPER
POSITION WILL BE IN FRONT OF
POSITION WILL BE IN FRONT OF
THESE WIRE TABS. NUMBER OF
THESE WIRE TABS. NUMBER OF
TOP
CAUTION:

6
All repair part orders should be placed through your local dealer. To ensure prompt and accurate service, please
provide the following information when placing a repair part order: Model number of yourAppliance, Part Name,
PartNumber,andQuantityofpartsneeded. DONOT TAKE AHEATER NEEDING REPAIR,OR BELIEVED TO BE DEFECTIVE,BACK TO
THE SELLER.
PARTS LIST
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KEY
NO.
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Cabinet Back Pntd.
Speed Nut 10-24 U Type
Cabinet Top W/Caution Label
Cabinet Side Left W/Labels
Piezo Cable
Cabinet Front Pntd.
Screw 10-24 x Ω Phillips, Pntd.
Front Glass
Dress Guard Pntd.
Bottom Shield
Right Burner Bracket Pntd.
Pilot Bracket Assembly, LP Gas
Pilot Bracket Assembly, NAT Gas
Left Burner Bracket Pntd.
Wall Anchor
Control Shield
Piezo Ignitor
Nut Mounting
Control Bracket Assembly Pntd.
Control Knob
Control Ring
Cabinet Side Right W/Markings
Manual Control
Steel Ball 5/16" Dia.
1/4" Compression Nut
Heat Shield
Chamber Top Pntd.
Chamber Pntd.
Hearth Plate Pntd.
Elbow, 1/2 FNPT x 3/8 CC (No Nut)
Pilot Tube Assembly
Elbow, 3/8 NPT x 3/8 CC (No Nut)
Pilot LP Gas
Pilot NAT Gas
Burner Manifold Tube Assembly
Split Nut, Brass
Orifice LP Gas
Orifice NAT Gas
Burner Assembly
Inlet Fitting Assembly Pntd.
Regulator LP Gas
Regulator NAT Gas
Regulator to Control Tube Assembly
Ell Street, 3/8 NPT
1
1
5
1
1
1
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2
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BFVF1M
PART NO.
078070
050889
074034
078079
067972
072527
051075
072553
072510
063227
062165
061518
061451
062164
052997

071040
026058
075536
074028
051044
078073
032965
052647
032954
061399
075281
062564
062163

072486

14D0476
26D2529
072476
075534
062146
P4903
062175
072495
072499
072500
072481
P1028
BFVF2M
PART NO.
078071
050889
074035
078080
067972
072337
051075
061420
072511
063226
062165
061518
061451
062164
052997
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071040
026058
074029
074028
076075
078073
026174
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061046
075282
062565
062358
072558
072487
072557
14D0476
26D2529
072477
075534
049198
038247
062377
072495
072499
072500
072482
P1028
BFVF3M
PART NO.
078072
050889
074036
078080
067972
072344
051075
072549
072512
063225
072538
061518
061451
072536
052997
072540
071040
026058
074029
074028
076075
078073
026174

072535
075283
072545
072543
072558
072488
072557
14D0476
26D2529
072478
075534
032743
067382
061450
072554
072088
072086
072483
PART NAME QTY.

Warning: Thisheaterishotwhile
inoperation. Do nottouch. Keep
children, clothing and furniture
away. Never operate this heater
without the factory-installed
dress guard in place. Never use
this heater to dry clothes, cook
on,orforanyotherpurposeother
than providing heat to the area
around the heater.
Notice: The heater will go
through a curing process during
its initial (first 2 to 3 hours)
operating period and may emit
somesmoke and fumes(burning
off oil, etc.). Be prepared for any
smoke and fumes by raising
windows or opening doors to
provide additional ventilation
during this initial operating
period.
HOW THIS APPLIANCE OPERATES
4
This heater is to be installed either wall mounted or freestanding
according to these instructions. It is intended to provide heat directly to
the space in which it is located. The heater is designed, tested and built
tooperatesafely, when installed according to these instructions, in areas
built of material common to residential construction. Any alteration of
the heater or any installation and use not in accordance with these
instructions may be hazardous. Refer to "SELECTING ALOCATION" and
"COMBUSTION AND VENTILATIONAIR REQUIREMENTS"sectionsof this manual
fordetails.
The control system on this heater is a safety system that must not be
tampered with. Do not attempt to make any adjustments to the control
orpilotother than those described inthe"INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENT"
or "TROUBLESHOOTING"sections of this manual.
The control system on this heater serves several functions. It regulates
theincominggasto thecorrectpressureforthecombustion raterequired.
ItwillnotregulateLPgas directly from thecontainer;aseparateregulator
mustbeinstalled onthetankorbottle to reducethegaspressuresupplied
to the heater to between 11 and 13 inches water column. The control
system also provides a safety shutoff to allow gas to flow to the main
burner only when the pilot is burning and to shut off gas to both the pilot
and main burner assembly should the pilot flame not be burning. The
control system provides a manual valve to turn gas on and off to the
main burner. The control system also regulates the pilot gas flow as
required for proper operation and provides for shutoff of the gas to the
pilot and burner assembly before the oxygen in the area of the heater is
depleted to dangerous levels.
Air is pulled into the burner assembly by the gas stream and mixed with
thegasinside theburnerassemblybefore burning. Additionalairrequired
to complete the burning of the gas enters the heater through its front.
See the “COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR REQUIREMENTS” section of
this manual. Blocking or altering air flow into and away from the heater
couldcauseimproper combustionandtheproduction ofcarbonmonoxide
gas that could accumulate to hazardous concentrations. To prevent a
disruption of the air flow through the heater, keep the heater clean as
described by the “MAINTENANCE” section of this manual.
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Danger: Do not install this
heater in any area where
gasoline or any combustible or
explosive material will be used
or stored. The flame from this
heater is exposed to the area
around the heater. Contact with
explosive or flammable
materials will lead to explosion
orfire.
SELECTING A LOCATION
5
These heaters are shipped from the factory equipped for mounting on a
flat wall. A wall-mount template is provided with each heater to aid in
locating the heater on a wall. Maintaining at least the minimum spacing
to combustibles as illustrated by Figure 1 is required for safety. Using
the wall-mount template will help ensure that the required minimum
clearancesbetween the heater and adjacentwalls, floor, and ceiling are
maintained when mounting the heater on a wall.
The wall-mount anchors provided with each heater are for mounting the
heater to a hollow wall (wall area between studs.) If the heater is to be
mounted to a solid wall such as concrete or masonry, these wall-mount
anchorsshouldnot beused. Obtainappropriatesolid wall-mountanchors
with number 10 mounting screws from your local hardware store.
Theminimumclearances (see Figure 1) between combustiblematerials
and a wall mounted heater are:
Back - 0 inches (mount directly on wall)
Floor - 3 inches
Sides - 4 inches on each side of the heater
Top - 36 inches
Front- 48 inches
4"
4"
MINIMUM
MINIMUM
NOTES:
NOTES:
SIDE WALL
SIDE WALL
OR OTHER
OR OTHER
COMBUSTIBLE
COMBUSTIBLE
SURFACE
SURFACE

1. WALL MOUNTED HEATER SHOWN. 
1. WALL MOUNTED HEATER SHOWN. 
UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE, ALL
UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE, ALL
CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS SHOWN
CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS SHOWN
ALSO APPLY TO A HEATER MOUNTED
ALSO APPLY TO A HEATER MOUNTED
ON A FLOOR STAND.
ON A FLOOR STAND.
2. GAS PIPING NOT SHOWN.
2. GAS PIPING NOT SHOWN.

DO NOT PLACE COMBUSTIBLE
DO NOT PLACE COMBUSTIBLE
(SEE NOTE 1)
(SEE NOTE 1)
IN FRONT OF HEATER.
IN FRONT OF HEATER.
MATERIAL CLOSER THAN 48 INCHES
MATERIAL CLOSER THAN 48 INCHES
CEILING LINE OR OTHER
CEILING LINE OR OTHER
COMBUSTIBLE SURFACE
COMBUSTIBLE SURFACE
36"
36"
MINIMUM
MINIMUM
(SEE NOTE 1)
(SEE NOTE 1)
4"
4"
MINIMUM
MINIMUM
SIDE WALL
SIDE WALL
OR OTHER
OR OTHER
COMBUSTIBLE
COMBUSTIBLE
SURFACE
SURFACE
MINIMUM TO TOP SURFACE OF
MINIMUM TO TOP SURFACE OF
CARPETING, TILE OR OTHER
CARPETING, TILE OR OTHER
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL.
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL.
(APPLIES TO ALL WALL MOUNTED HEATERS ONLY)
(APPLIES TO ALL WALL MOUNTED HEATERS ONLY)
CAUTION:
3" MIN.
3" MIN.

FIGURE 1
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SELECTING A LOCATION
6
A floor stand model XFS is available from your dealer. The floor stand
enables these heaters to be installed freestanding as shown by Figure
2.
Theminimum clearances (see Figure 1)betweencombustible material
and a freestanding heater installed on a floor stand are:
Back - 0 inches (floor stand may touch rear wall)
Floor - 0inches (floor stand may restdirectlyonfloor-See"FLOOR
PROTECTION"information below.)
Sides - 4 inches on each side of the heater
Top - 36 inches
Front- 48 inches
When selecting a location for the heater, be sure attention is given to
the following considerations.
1. Some materials such as vinyls and plastics will deform at relatively
low temperatures and must be kept at greater clearance distances
than the minimum clearances specified above.
2. The heater should be located centrally within the area where heat
is desired, but out of traffic areas, or areas where children play, to
minimize the chance of persons accidentally contacting the hot
surface of the heater.
3. The heater must not be located near doorways or in other areas
wheredraftsmayaffecttheoperationofthe pilot orburnerassembly.
4. DONOT INSTALL THE HEATER BENEATH CURTAINS OR DRAPES.
To comply with the Z21.11.2 standard of the American National
Standards Institute, none of the heaters described by this manual may
be installed in a bathroom and the BFVF1M is the only model that may
be installed in a bedroom. If a blue flame heater is installed in a
bedroom, it must be wall mounted. Floor stand mounted heaters are
prohibited in bedrooms.
FLOOR PROTECTION
Some Flooring materials will discolor or otherwise deteriorate due to
the temperature underneath the heater. Therefore, when the heater is
installedfreestandingwitha floor stand in place on carpet, tile,linoleum
or any combustible material other than wood flooring, the heater must
be installed with a wood panel, metal panel or stoveboard extending at
least the full width and depth of the floor stand. See Figure 2.
Danger: Operationofthe heater
as a freestanding heater without
the proper floor stand correctly
installed may lead to fire or the
production of carbon monoxide
gas.
Warning:Ifheaterisinstalledand
operated at clearances less than
those specified as minimum in
these instructions, a fire hazard
may exist with possible fire
causing property damage or
personal injury. If the heater is
operated at clearances less than
those specified in these
instructions, insufficient air may
besupplied to theheatercausing
poisonous carbon monoxide to
be produced.
Notice:TheZ21.11.2standard of
theAmerican NationalStandards
Institute prohibits the installation
of a heater with a rating greater
than 6,000 Btu’s per hour in a
bathroom. The standard also
prohibits the installation of a
heater with a rating greater that
10,000 Btu’s per hour in a
bedroom.
Warning: Failure to adequately
protect the flooring materials
undera floormountedheater can
leadtodamagedflooringmaterial
orfire.
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GAS PIPING AND GAS PRESSURE REQUIREMENTS
7
All gas piping must be installed
to comply with local codes or, in
the absence of local codes, with
the latest edition of the National
Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/
NFPA54. Ifflexible hose isused,
it must be listed by a recognized
testing agency.
Danger: Operationof thisheater
on LP gas without an approved
regulator at the supply container
will lead to gas leaks at the
control with possible fire or
explosion.
Caution: The heater and its
individual shutoff valve must be
disconnected from the gas
supply piping system during any
pressuretesting of thatsystemat
test pressures in excess of ˚
PSIG. The heater must be
isolated from the gas supply
piping system by closing its
individual manual shutoff valve
duringany pressuretesting ofthe
gas supply piping system at test
pressures equal to or less than ˚
PSIG. Pressures in excess of ˚
PSIG will cause damage to the
control valve and may cause
damage to the shutoff valve.
Danger: Do not use candles,
matchesor otherignitionsources
when checking for leaks. Fuel
gasesare very flammableand,in
certainconcentrations,explosive.
Checking for leaks with an open
flame may lead to fire or
explosion.
All gas piping must be installed to comply with local codes or, in the
absence of local codes, with the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas
CodeANSI Z223.1/NFPA54. Do not use flexible hose unless the hose
islistedbyarecognizedtestingagency for use with gas and is approved
by the local code authority. Unions in gas lines shall be of the ground
joint type. Compounds used on threaded joints of gas piping must be
resistant to the action of liquefied petroleum gas.
Gas piping must be of sufficient size to provide a minimum natural gas
pressure at the appliance of 7 inches water column or 11 inches for LP
gases. The maximum inlet gas pressure to the heater must not exceed
10.5 inches for natural gas and 13 inches for LP gases. If this heater is
tobe supplied with LP gas(bottled propane or butane) thetankor bottle
supplying the gas must have a regulator that reduces the gas pressure
tobetween 11and 13 inches watercolumn. The control will notoperate
with gas line pressure directly from the tank and may leak gas due to
this excessive pressure.
Include a manual shutoff valve and union in the gas line so the heater
maybedisconnectedforservicing. Include asedimenttrap andaplugged
1/8-inchN.P.T. tap in thegas line also. The tap mustbe accessible for a
test gauge connection and should be located somewhere between the
manual shutoff valve and the heater’s 3/8-inch N.P.T. inlet fitting. See
Figures 2 and 3.
The heater may be mounted on a wall or installed freestanding on an
optionalfloorstand.
A typical gas piping diagram for a freestanding heater installed on a
floor stand is shown by Figure 2.
A typical gas piping diagram for a wall mounted heater is shown by
Figure3.
Use a soap-water solution or a liquid gas leak detector to coat each
jointinthegaslineand look for bubbles which indicate gas leaks. Never
use an open flame when checking for leaks.
Gaseous fuels are highly explosive in certain concentrations and are
very flammable. Any gas leaks in the plumbing supplying gas to this
heater can lead to fire or explosion. REPAIR ALL GAS LEAKS. ALL GAS
LEAKS SHOULD BE REPAIRED BY ACERTIFIED INSTALLER.
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GAS PIPING AND GAS PRESSURE REQUIREMENTS
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UNION
UNION
SHUTOFF
SHUTOFF
VALVE
JOIST
JOIST
SEDIMENT
SEDIMENT
TRAP TEE
GAS SUPPLY
GAS SUPPLY
LINE
FLOOR
FLOOR
NOTE:
A PLUGGED 1/8" NPT TAP MUST BE
A PLUGGED 1/8" NPT TAP MUST BE
LOCATED SOMEWHERE BETWEEN THE
LOCATED SOMEWHERE BETWEEN THE
SHUTOFF VALVE AND THE HEATER'S
SHUTOFF VALVE AND THE HEATER'S
3/8" NPT INLET FITTING.
3/8" NPT INLET FITTING.
IGNITOR BUTTON
IGNITOR BUTTON
CONTROL KNOB
CONTROL KNOB
FLOOR STAND REQUIRED IF 
FLOOR STAND REQUIRED IF 
HEATER IS TO BE INSTALLED 
HEATER IS TO BE INSTALLED 
AS A FREESTANDING HEATER.
AS A FREESTANDING HEATER.
(FLOOR STAND SOLD AS AN ACCESSORY.)
(FLOOR STAND SOLD AS AN ACCESSORY.)
FLOOR PROTECTION REQUIRED
FLOOR PROTECTION REQUIRED
FOR ANY COMBUSTIBLE FLOOR
FOR ANY COMBUSTIBLE FLOOR
MATERIAL OTHER THAN WOOD.
MATERIAL OTHER THAN WOOD.
3/8" NPT INLET FITTING FOR GAS
3/8" NPT INLET FITTING FOR GAS
SUPPLY IN BOTTOM OF HEATER.
SUPPLY IN BOTTOM OF HEATER.
FIGURE 2
REGULATOR BRACKET
CONTROL KNOB
IGNITOR BUTTON
NOTE:
3/8" NPT INLET FITTING.
SHUTOFF VALVE AND THE HEATER'S
LOCATED SOMEWHERE BETWEEN THE
MAIN REGULATOR
A PLUGGED 1/8" NPT TAP MUST BE
GAS SUPPLY LINE
JOIST
UNION
TEE
SEDIMENT TRAP
SHUTOFF VALVE FLOOR
3/8" NPT INLET FITTING FOR GAS
SUPPLY IN BOTTOM OF HEATER.
FIGURE 3
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COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR REQUIREMENTS
Warning: If the area in which
this appliance may be operated
is smaller than that defined as
an unconfined space or if the
building is of unusually tight
construction, provide adequate
combustion and ventilation air
byoneof themethodsdescribed
in the National Fuel Gas Code,
ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Latest
Edition, Section 5.3 or
applicable local codes. This
appliance shall not be installed
ina confined spaceor unusually
tight construction unless
provisions are provided for
adequate combustion and
ventilation air.
Caution: Because water is a
product of fuel gas combustion,
all gas-fired appliances will
produce some water vapor
(humidity)whenfired. The water
vapor may collect on windows
and walls, especially in
buildings constructed unusually
tight. Providing additional fresh
air will reduce the amount of
water vapor which collects on
the windows and walls.
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This heater requires fresh air (oxygen) for proper combustion and
ventilation. Insomecases,but not all,normalairinfiltrationintoabuilding
will supply a sufficient amount of fresh air for proper combustion and
ventilation. The number of gas-fired appliances involved, the type of
space being utilized, and the construction tightness of the building
involved must all be considered when determining whether normal air
infiltration is sufficient or if additional fresh air will be needed for proper
combustion and ventilation of the gas-fired appliances installed in a
particular space.
Unconfined space and confined space are the terms used to describe
the space in which gas-fired appliances may be installed. 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 1,000 Btu per hour
(4.8m≈per kW) of the aggregate input rating of all gas-fired appliances
installed in that space, and an unconfined space as a space whose
volume is not less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8m≈per
kW) of the aggregate input rating of all gas-fired appliances installed in
that space. Rooms communicating directly with the space in which the
appliances are installed, through openings not furnished with doors,
are considered a part of the to-be-defined space. For example, three
rooms in a house are adjoining with interconnecting passageways but
no doors; each room has an 8 foot ceiling. One room is 16 x 12 feet,
one is 12 x 12 feet, and one is 10 x 14 feet. The total volume of the
three rooms is 3,808 cubic feet; (8 x 16 x 12) plus (8 x 12 x 12) plus (8
x 10 x 14) equals 3,808 cubic feet. To be considered an unconfined
space in this example, the total maximum aggregate input rating of all
gas-fired appliances installed in the 3,808 cubic feet space must not
exceed76,160Btuperhour;(3,808divided by 50) x 1,000 equals76,160
Btu per hour.
Normalairinfiltrationintoanunconfined space will be adequatetosupply
thenecessaryfreshairforpropercombustionandventilationifthebuilding
isnotconstructedunusuallytight. However,ifthebuildingisofunusually
tight construction, additional fresh air from outside will be required for
proper combustion and ventilation of the gas-fired appliances installed
in the unconfined space. Unusually tight construction is defined as
construction where:
a. Walls and ceiling exposed to the outside atmosphere have a
continuous water vapor retarder with a rating of 1 perm (6 x 10-11
kg per pa-sec-m˝) or less with openings gasketed or sealed, and
b. Weather stripping has been added on openable windows and
doors, and
c. Caulking or sealants are applied to areas such as joints around
windowanddoor frames, between sole plates and floors,between
wall-ceilingjoints,betweenwallpanels, atpenetrationsfor plumbing,
electrical, and gas lines, and at other openings.
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Consult your local building inspector or section 5.3 in the latest edition
of National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 if you have any
questions about fresh air requirements for proper combustion and
ventilation of gas-fired appliances.
This heater is equipped with an ODS (oxygen depletion sensor) pilot
safetysystemthat turns off the heaterifinsufficient fresh air is available.
Never attempt to adjust this safety system. It will not operate correctly
iftamperedwith. When used without adequate freshair,the heater may
give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, poisonous gas.
If this heater shuts off during operation, do not relight it until you provide
additionalfreshair. Ifpermanentprovisionsforprovidingadditionalfresh
airhave not been implemented, theadditionalfresh air may be provided
by opening a window an inch or two while the appliance is operating. If
the heater keeps shutting off during operation, have it serviced.
Warning: The ODS (Oxygen
Depletion Sensor) Pilot safety
system is not a substitute for
properinstallationand useof this
appliance. Failure to observe
installation and use guidelines
inthismanualcanleadtocarbon
monoxide poisoning, fire or
explosion.
COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR REQUIREMENTS
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INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENT
Usethese instructionsas aguide
while installing and adjusting the
heater. The installation must
conform with local codes or, in
the absence of local codes, with
the latest edition of the National
Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/
NFPA 54.
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Usetheseinstructionsas aguidewhileinstallingandadjusting theheater.
Theinstallationmust conform with local codesor,inthe absence of local
codes,withthelatesteditionof the National Fuel GasCodeANSIZ223.1/
NFPA 54.
If your heater is to be installed as a wall mounted heater begin with Step
1. If your heater is to be installed as a freestanding heater, begin with
Step10.
OPTIONAL BLOWERS
A model XAB theromstatically controlled, or model XMB manually
controlled,blowermaybe installedonthe20,000and 30,000Btuheaters.
(BFVF1Mmodelsarenotdesignedforusewithoptionalblowers.) These
blowers are the only blowers acceptable for use on these heaters. The
use of any other blower could adversely and dangerously affect the
operationoftheseheaters. The blower should be installed on theheater
before the heater is installed. Check with your dealer for additional
information and to purchase an optional blower.
WALL MOUNTED HEATER
1. Locatethewall-mounttemplate and bag of fasteners provided with
theheater.
2. Tape the wall-mount template to the wall surface where the heater
isto be located. Template locator pointsshould be level. Figure4.
3. Check minimum clearances to combustible materials as directed
by the wall-mount template. Refer to Figure 1 for additional
information.
FIGURE 4
TEMPLATE
NOTE: DO NOT LOCATE WALL-MOUNT TEMPLATE WHERE LOCATOR
NOTE: DO NOT LOCATE WALL-MOUNT TEMPLATE WHERE LOCATOR
POINTS ON TEMPLATE WILL ALIGN WITH STUDS IN WALL.
POINTS ON TEMPLATE WILL ALIGN WITH STUDS IN WALL.
LOCATOR POINTS
LOCATOR POINTS
(SEE NOTE)
(SEE NOTE)
LOCATE TEMPLATE ON WALL AS
LOCATE TEMPLATE ON WALL AS 
DIRECTED BY TEMPLATE.
DIRECTED BY TEMPLATE.
FLOOR
FLOOR
SIDE WALL
SIDE WALL
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Important: Flat surfaces of
anchorpoints must beparallel to
the floor. Do not install anchor
with flat surfaces of the blades
perpendicular to the floor.
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4. Marklocatorpointsonwall; remove templateanddrivewall-mount
anchors through the locator points and into the wall as shown by
Figure 5.
5. Insert mounting screws into anchors and turn each screw until
back of screw head is touching front face of anchor, then back
each screw out of its anchor 1/16 inch.
6. Remove the two front panel screws and then remove the front
panelfromtheheaterbypullingthelowerportionofthefrontpanel
out and down as shown by Figure 6.
INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENT
FIGURE 5
USE HAMMER TO DRIVE ANCHOR INTO WALL.USE HAMMER TO DRIVE ANCHOR INTO WALL.
NOTE: ANCHORS ARE FOR USE IN HOLLOWNOTE: ANCHORS ARE FOR USE IN HOLLOW
WALLS (WALL AREA BETWEEN STUDS). DO WALLS (WALL AREA BETWEEN STUDS). DO 
NOT DRIVE ANCHORS INTO WALL STUDS.NOT DRIVE ANCHORS INTO WALL STUDS.
FLAT SURFACES OF ANCHOR BLADESFLAT SURFACES OF ANCHOR BLADES
MUST BE PARALLEL TO THE FLOOR. MUST BE PARALLEL TO THE FLOOR. 
DO NOT INSTALL ANCHOR WITH FLATDO NOT INSTALL ANCHOR WITH FLAT
SURFACES OF BLADES PERPENDICULAR SURFACES OF BLADES PERPENDICULAR 
TO THE FLOOR.TO THE FLOOR. BACK SURFACE OF ANCHORBACK SURFACE OF ANCHOR
FACE SHOULD BE TOUCHING WALLFACE SHOULD BE TOUCHING WALL
WHEN PROPERLY INSTALLED.WHEN PROPERLY INSTALLED.
STANDOFFS
STANDOFFS
KEY-HOLE
KEY-HOLE
SLOTS FOR ANCHOR
SLOTS FOR ANCHOR
SCREWS.
SCREWS.
FRONT PANEL
FRONT PANEL
SCREWS
SCREWS
FRONT
FRONT
PANEL OF
PANEL OF
HEATER
HEATER
OPENING IN BOTTOM OF HEATER
OPENING IN BOTTOM OF HEATER
FOR THROUGH-THE-BOTTOM
FOR THROUGH-THE-BOTTOM
GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION.
GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION.
(ON SOME HEATERS THIS
(ON SOME HEATERS THIS
OPENING IS ON OPPOSITE SIDE.)
OPENING IS ON OPPOSITE SIDE.)
NOTE:
NOTE:
LOWER
LOWER
MOUNTING
MOUNTING
SCREWS
SCREWS
FOR CLARITY, INTERNAL COMPONENTS
FOR CLARITY, INTERNAL COMPONENTS
OF HEATER NOT SHOWN.
OF HEATER NOT SHOWN.
WARNING
WARNING
FIGURE 6
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INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENT
Danger: Excessive torque
(twisting)ontheinletfittingofthis
heater may cause gas leaks at
oneormore of the fittings inside
theheater.
Danger: Do not use candles,
matches or other ignition
sources when checking for gas
leaks. Fuel gases are very
flammable and, in certain
concentrations, explosive.
Checkingfor leaks with anopen
flame may lead to fire or
explosion which could cause
personal injury, property
damage,or death.
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7. If the heater is to be equipped with an optional blower, install the
bloweraccordingto theinstructionsprovidedwiththeblower. (Note:
BFVF1M heaters cannot be equipped with a blower.)
8. Locate the two key-hole slots on the back of the heater. Align the
large openings of the key-hole slots with the mounting screws in
theanchorsinthewall. Hangtheheateronthetwomountingscrews
bypositioning the heater so thatthe heads of the mountingscrews
protrudeintothelargeopeningsofthekey-holeslots; let the heater
slide downward until the mounting-screw shanks are in the small
openings of the key-hole slots. Tighten the two upper mounting
screws into the wall anchors. See Figure 6.
9. Locate the two standoffs on back of the heater. Insert two screws
fromthebag of fastenersthroughtheholesin thestandoffs. Tighten
the screws into the wall until the heater is firmly secured to the
wall. See Figure 6.
Proceed to Step 14.
FREESTANDING HEATER INSTALLED ONA FLOOR STAND
10. Attachtheproperfloor stand according to the instructions provided
with it. Model XFS Floor Stand is available from your local dealer.
11. Selecta location which will maintaintheminimum clearances from
the heater to combustible materials.
12. Remove the two front panel screws as shown by Figure 6 and
then remove the front panel from the heater by pulling the lower
portion of the front panel out and down.
13. If the heater is to be equipped with an optional blower, install the
bloweraccordingto theinstructionsprovidedwiththeblower. (Note:
BFVF1M heaters cannot be equipped with a blower.)
14. Install proper gas piping according the "GAS PIPING AND GAS
PRESSURE REQUIREMENTS"section of this manual.
15. Turn the heater’s control knob clockwise to "Off". Figures 2 and 3.
16. Turn the gas on at the shutoff valve. Use a soap-water solution or
liquidgasleakdetectortocheck carefully for gas leaks at all fittings
from the shutoff valve to the heater’s control valve located at the
top of the heater. If any leaks are found, turn the shutoff valve off
and repair all leaks before proceeding.
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INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENT
Note:Ifthecontrolknobstilldoes
not function properly after the
control’s mounting bracket has
been adjusted as described, the
wall is probably too bowed or
uneven. Refer to the
"TROUBLESHOOTING"sectionof this
manual for more information.
Danger: Do not use candles,
matchesorother ignitionsources
when checking for gas leaks.
Fuel gases are very flammable
and, in certain concentrations,
explosive. Checking for leaks
with an open flame may lead to
fire or explosion which could
cause personal injury, property
damage,or death.
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WALL MOUNT AND FREESTANDING INSTALLATION
17. Carefullyreadtheentire"LIGHTINGAND OPERATING HEATER"section
of this manual, then light the heater’s pilot according to the
instructions. The pilot flame should be blue and should appear as
indicatedbyFigure7. Seethe"MAINTENANCE"sectionofthismanual
foradditionalinformation about the pilot.
Caution: If the wall on which the heater is mounted is bowed or
uneveninthe vicinity of the heater, theheater’scabinet mightbein
a bind which may not allow the heater’s control knob to move up
and down freely enough to function as described by the heater’s
lightinginstructions. If the control knob willnot depress and spring
back into position freely due to a bowed or uneven wall, do the
following: Turn the gas off at the shutoff valve. Loosen the four
screws which secure the control’s mounting bracket (Item No. 23
of "PARTS DIAGRAM"- found in the upper right-hand corner of the
heater). Slide the loosened mounting bracket either right or left
until the control knob will depress and spring back into position
freely. Leave the bracketat that location andretighten the screws.
Recheck for gas leaks as directed. Relight the heater’s pilot, and
proceed to Step 18.
18. Afterthepilotflame is established, turn the heater’scontrolknob to
the ‘"On" position to light the main burner. If the main burner does
not light within four seconds, turn the control knob to "Pilot" and
read the "TROUBLESHOOTING" section of this manual for help.
19. Immediately after the main burner lights, coat each joint from the
heater’s control valve to the pilot burner and main burner with a
soap-water solution or a liquid gas leak detector and watch for
bubbles which indicate gas leaks. Repair any leaks before
proceeding.
FIGURE 7
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555
555
8 11 IN WC
8 11 IN WC
PILOT FLAME 
PILOT FLAME 
1-1/4 TO 1-1/2 INCHES
1-1/4 TO 1-1/2 INCHES
FOR LP MODELS
FOR LP MODELS
2-3/4 3-1/4 INCHES
2-3/4 3-1/4 INCHES
FOR NAT MODELS
FOR NAT MODELS
NOTE: NEVER ATTEMPT TO ADJUST THE PILOT IN ANY WAY, 
NOTE: NEVER ATTEMPT TO ADJUST THE PILOT IN ANY WAY, 
TO DO SO WILL CAUSE IT NOT TO OPERATE AS IT IS INTENDED.
TO DO SO WILL CAUSE IT NOT TO OPERATE AS IT IS INTENDED.
AIR INTAKE
AIR INTAKE
THERMOCOUPLE
THERMOCOUPLE

Danger: Do not use candles,
matchesorother ignitionsources
when checking for gas leaks.
Fuel gases are very flammable
and, in certain concentrations,
explosive. Checking for leaks
with an open flame may lead to
fire or explosion which could
cause personal injury, property
damage, or death.
Important: Please refer to the
"LIGHTING AND OPERATING HEATER"
section of this manual for proper
lighting instructions.
Notice: The heater will go
through a curing process during
its initial (first 2 to 3 hours)
operating period and may emit
somesmoke andfumes (burning
offoil,etc.). Be prepared for any
smoke and fumes by raising
windows or opening doors to
provide additional ventilation
during this initial operating
period.
INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENT
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21. After all checks are satisfactorily completed as described above,
turn the heater’s control knob to "Pilot". Allow the main burner to
cool. Reinstall the heater’s front panel. See Figure 6. As the front
panelisbeinginstalled,verify that the glass is in it’sproperposition
in the wire mesh dress guard as shown at the bottom of the Parts
Diagram and in Figure 1.
22. The heater may now be operated as desired. If no heat is desired,
leave the control knob at the "Pilot" position or turn to "Off". For
completeshutdownofthe heater, turn the shutoffvalveoffandturn
heater’s control knob to "Off".
20. Check the main burner flame. It should be blue with a few red or
orange streaks caused by dust. The flame should be steady and
sit on the burner as shown in Figure 8 .
FIGURE 8
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FLAME: BLUE
FLAME: BLUE
FLAME: PALE BLUE WITH 
FLAME: PALE BLUE WITH 
RED OR ORANGE STREAKS
RED OR ORANGE STREAKS
FLAME: BLUE
FLAME: BLUE
BURNER
BURNER
A
B
C
A= APPROXIMATELY 5 1/2 INCHES
A= APPROXIMATELY 5 1/2 INCHES
B= APPROXIMATELY 1 1/4 INCH
B= APPROXIMATELY 1 1/4 INCH
C= APPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH
C= APPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH

LIGHTING AND OPERATING HEATER
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FOR YOUR SAFETY - READ BEFORE LIGHTING
WARNING: IFYOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY, AFIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY
DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.
A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions
exactly.
B. Beforelightingsmellall around the appliance area for gas. Be suretosmellnexttothe floor because some gas
is heavier than air and will settle on the floor.
WHAT TO DO IFYOU SMELL GAS
• DONOT TRY TO LIGHT ANY APPLIANCE.
• DONOT TOUCH ANY ELECTRIC SWITCH; DO NOT USE ANY PHONE IN YOUR BUILDING.
• IMMEDIATELY CALL YOUR GAS SUPPLIER FROM ANEIGHBOR’SPHONE. FOLLOW THE GAS SUPPLIER’SINSTRUCTIONS.
• IFYOU CANNOT REACH YOUR GAS SUPPLIER, CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not push in or turn
by hand, don’t try to repair it, call a qualified service technician. Force or attempted repair may result in a fire
or explosion.
D. Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to
inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under
water.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
BESURE YOU HAVE READ THE PRECEDING SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE LIGHTING THE HEATER.
1. STOP! READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION ABOVE ON THIS PAGE.
2. Turn the knob clockwise to Off. (Refer to control knob illustrations on next page.)
3. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near the floor. If you smell gas, STOP!
Follow “B” in the safety information above. If you don’t smell gas, go to the next step.
4. Find the pilot as illustrated below. Depress the control knob slightly and turn it counterclockwise until it
stops at the Pilot position.
811INWC
811 IN WC
PILOT
PILOT
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5. Positionyourselfwhere you are not directly infrontofthe heater, but where the pilot isclearlyinview, then push
the control knob down fully and, while holding it down, immediately depress the ignitor button until a loud click
is heard. If the pilot does not light, continue to depress the ignitor at five-second intervals until the pilot is lit.
6. After the pilot is lit, continue to hold the control knob down for a minute and then release it. The control knob
shouldpopback up fully and the pilotshouldremainlit. If the pilot does not remainlit,repeat Steps 2 through 6.
•If the control knob does not pop up when released, stop and immediately and call your service technician or
gassupplier.
•If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries, turn the gas control knob clockwise to “OFF” and call your
service technician or gas supplier.
7. When the pilot is lit and burning steadily, depress the control knob slightly and turn it counterclockwise to
ON. When the knob reaches the ON setting, the main burner should ignite. If the main burner does not ignite,
turn the gas off at the shutoff valve and call your service technician or gas supplier.
TOTURN OFF GAS TOTHE APPLIANCE
DEPRESS THE CONTROL KNOB SLIGHTLY AND TURN IT CLOCKWISE TO OFF.
FOR COMPLETE SHUTDOWN - TURN THE CONTROL KNOB CLOCKWISE TO OFF
AND TURN THE SHUTOFF VALVE OFF. (SEE FIGURES 2 & 3)
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CONTROL KNOB
(SHOWN IN "OFF" POSITION)
IGNITOR BUTTON
O
N
P
I
L
O
T
O
F
F
D
E
P
R
E
S
S
K
N
O
B
T
O
T
U
R
N
CONTROL KNOB AND IGNITOR FOR MODEL BFVF1M.
CONTROL KNOB
(SHOWN IN "OFF" POSITION)
IGNITOR BUTTON
O
N
P
I
L
O
T
O
F
F
D
E
P
R
E
S
S
K
N
O
B
T
O
T
U
R
N
CONTROL KNOB AND IGNITOR FOR MODELS BFVF2M & BFVF3M.

SAFETY CHECKLIST
Continued safe operation of this heater requires, but is not limited to, these “Do’s” and “Don’ts”:
DO’S:
1. Do make the installation according to local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with latest edition of the
National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.
2. Do provide ample fresh air when using heater.
3. Do use only soap-water solution or a liquid gas leak detector when checking for leaks.
4. Do operate the heater only with the factory-installed dress guard and front glass in place.
5. Do keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other flammable materials away from the heater.
6. Do inspect the heater periodically and clean it as necessary.
7. Do keep the area around the heater clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable
liquids.
9. Do take the necessary precautions during any pressure testing of the heater’s gas supply piping system.
10. Do keep children and mentally impaired persons away from the heater.
DON’TS:
1. Don’t use candles, matches or any source of ignition when checking for leaks.
2. Don’t operate the heater without the dress guard and front glass in place.
3. Don’t place any combustible material near the heater.
4. Don’t allow lint and dust to accumulate around the heater.
5. Don’t close any openings in the heater cabinet or alter the cabinet in any way.
6. Don’t use or store gasoline or any flammable or explosive material in the area heated by this heater.
7. Don’t attempt to adjust the pilot flame.
8. Don’t block or alter air flow into and away from the heater (other than installing an optional blower).
9. Don’t allow children to play near or with the heater.
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