Procom Pc32vfc Quick start guide

VENT-FREE GAS FIREBOX

OWNER’S OPERATION AND

INSTALLATION MANUAL

MODELS

PC32VFC

PC36VFC

Questions, problems, missing parts? Before returning to your retailer, call

our customer service department at 1-866-573-0674, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm CST,

Monday through Friday or email customerservice@usaprocom.com

WARNING: If the information in this manual is not

followed exactly, a re or explosion may result causing

property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

— Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable va-

pors 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 re

department.

—

Installation and service must be performed by a quali-

ed installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.

CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety ........................................................ 3

Qualied Installing Agency ........................ 4

Combustion And Make-Up Air ................... 4

Specications ............................................ 5

Product Features....................................... 5

Local Codes............................................... 6

Unpacking.................................................. 6

Water Vapor: A By-Product Of

Unvented Room Heaters..................... 6

Installation ................................................. 7

Replacement Parts...................................11

Technical Service......................................11

Parts ........................................................ 12

Accessories ............................................. 13

Warranty .................................................. 16

WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, al-

teration, service or maintenance can cause injury or

property damage. Refer to this manual for correct in-

stallation and operational procedures. For assistance

or additional information consult a qualied installer,

service agency or the gas supplier.

FOR USE ONLY WITH A LISTED GAS-FIRED UNVENTED

DECORATIVE ROOM HEATER NOT TO EXCEED

40,000 BTU/HR. DO NOT BUILD A WOOD FIRE.

Carefully review the instructions supplied with the

decorative type unvented room heater for the minimum

replace size requirement.

DO NOT INSTALL AN APPLIANCE IN THIS FIREBOX

UNLESS THIS FIREBOX MEETS THE MINIMUM DIMEN-

SIONS REQUIRED FOR THE INSTALLATION.

This rebox has been tested and approved under

ANSI Z21.91 for use with any ANSI Z21.11.2 approved

gas logs.

SAVE THIS BOOK

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SAFETY

IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s

manual carefully and completely

before trying to assemble, op-

erate, 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. Failure

to follow these instructions will

void the warranty.

Only a qualied installer, service

agent, or local gas supplier may

install and service this product.

WARNING: Keep the appli-

ance area clear and free from

combustible materials, gasoline,

and other ammable vapors and

liquids.

CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING: Early

signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble

the u, with headaches, dizziness or nausea.

If you have these signs, the heater may not be

working properly. Get fresh air at once! Have

heater serviced. Some people are more af-

fected by carbon monoxide than others. These

include pregnant women, people with heart or

lung disease or anemia, those under the inu-

ence of alcohol and those at high altitudes.

WARNING: Any change to

this heater or its controls can

be dangerous.

WARNING: Do not allow fans

to blow directly into replace.

Avoid any drafts that alter burner

ame patterns.

WARNING: Do not use a

blower insert, heat exchange

insert or other accessory not

approved for use with this heater.

WARNING: Due to high tem-

peratures, the appliance should

be located out of trafc and away

from furniture and draperies.

WARNING: Do not place

clothing or other flammable

material on or near the appli-

ance. Never place any objects

in the heater.

WARNING: Do not place any

objects in the replace.

WARNING: Fireplace be-

comes very hot when running.

Keep children and adults away

from hot surfaces to avoid burns

or clothing ignition. Fireplace

will remain hot for a time after

shutdown. Allow surfaces to

cool before touching.

WARNING: Carefully super-

vise young children when they

are in the room with the replace.

WARNING: You must operate

this log set with replace screen

and hood (if provided) in place.

Make sure these parts are in

place and screens are closed

before running rebox. The sup-

plied hood must not be modied

or replaced with a hood that may

be provided with an unvented

room heater (log set) selected.

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1. Do not place Propane/LP supply tank(s)

inside any structure. Propane/LP supply

tank(s) must be placed outdoors.

2. This replace shall not be installed in a

bedroom or bathroom.

3. Do not use this fireplace as a wood-

burning replace. Use only decorative

unvented the logs approved for use with

this replace.

4. Keep all air openings in front and bottom of

replace clear and free of debris. This will

ensure enough air for proper combustion.

5. Do not run replace:

• Where ammable liquids or vapors are

used or stored.

• Under dusty conditions.

6. Before using furniture polish, wax, carpet

cleaner, or similar products, turn replace

off. If heated, the vapors from these prod-

ucts may create a white powder residue

within burner box or on adjacent walls or

furniture.

7. Do not use fireplace if any part has

been under water due to shock hazard

that could result from blower accessory

(installed). Immediately call a qualied

SAFETY

service technician to inspect the replace

and to replace any part of the control sys-

tem and any gas control which has been

under water.

8. Turn off and unplug replace and let cool

before servicing. Only a qualied service

person should service and repair re-

place.

9. Operating replace above elevations of

4,500 feet could cause pilot outage.

10. To prevent performance problems, do

not use propane/LP fuel tank of less than

100 lbs. capacity.

11. Do not add extra logs or ornaments such

as pine cones, vermiculite, or rock wool.

Using these added items can cause soot-

ing. Do not add lava rock around base.

Rock and debris could fall into the control

area of replace. After servicing, always

replace screen before operating replace.

12. Solid fuels should not be burned in

replace in which a vent-free log set is

installed. Do not use this replace to cook

food or burn paper or other objects.

13. Use only provided hood.

QUALIFIED INSTALLING AGENCY

Only a qualied agency should install and

replace gas piping, gas utilization equipment

or accessories, and repair and equipment ser-

vicing. The term “qualied agency” means any

individual, rm, corporation, or company that

either in person or through a representative

is engaged in and is responsible for:

a) Installing, testing, or replacing gas piping

or

b) Connecting, installing, testing, repairing,

or servicing equipment; that is experienced

in such work; that is familiar with all precau-

tions required; and that has complied with

all the requirement of the authority having

jurisdiction.

COMBUSTION AND MAKE-UP AIR

Follow the information concerning provisions for adequate combustion and venting located in

the unvented room heater installation instructions.

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SPECIFICATIONS

A

B

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D

C

J

E

FG

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Model A B C D E F G H I J

PC32VFC 2 3/8" 18 1/2" 19° 24 1/16" 7 9/16" 21 3/8"20 3/4" 31 3/4"29 5/16" 34 1/4"

PC36VFC 2 3/8" 18 7/8" 25° 28 3/4" 6 5/8" 26 3/4" 25 5/16" 36 5/16" 33 5/8" 42 1/2"

Gas Line Knockout

PRODUCT FEATURES

This rebox is designed for use with approved

ANSI Z21.11.2 decorative type unvented room

replaces. (Physical size limitations apply. Re-

fer to minimum rebox requirements supplied

with log replace.) It requires no outside vent-

ing or chimney making installation easy and

inexpensive. When used without the blower,

the rebox requires no electricity making it

ideal for emergency backup heat.

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WATER VAPOR: A BY-PRODUCT OF UNVENTED ROOM

HEATERS

Water vapor is a by-product of gas combus-

tion. An unvented room heater produces ap-

proximately 1 ounce (30 ml) of water for every

1,000 BTUs (0.3 KWs) of gas input per hour.

Unvented room heaters are recommended

as supplemental heat (a room) rather than

a primary heat source (an entire house). In

most supplemental heat applications, the

water vapor does not create a problem. In

most applications, the water vapor enhances

the low humidity atmosphere experienced

during cold weather.

The following steps will help ensure that water

vapor does not become a problem.

1. Be sure the heater is sized properly for the

application, including ample combustion

air and circulation air.

2. If high humidity is experienced, a dehu-

midier may be used to help lower the

water vapor content of the air.

3. Do not use an unvented room heater as

the primary heat source.

LOCAL CODES

1. Remove the wrapping lm around unit.

2. Remove the top packaging and 4 angle

beads.

3. Remove protective plastic wrap.

4. Check all items for any shipping damage.

If damaged, promptly inform dealer where

you purchased the heater.

Install and use heater with care. Follow all lo-

cal codes. In the absence of local codes, use

the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas

Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54*.

*Available from:

American National Standards Institute, Inc.

1430 Broadway

New York, NY 10018

National Fire Protection Association, Inc.

1 Batterymarch Park

Quincy, MA 02269-9101

This heater is designed for vent-free op-

eration. State and local codes in some areas

prohibit the use of vent-free heaters.

State of Massachusetts: The installation

must be made by a licensed plumber or

gas tter in the Commonwealth of Mas-

sachusetts.

Sellers of unvented propane or natural

gas-red supplemental room heaters shall

provide to each purchaser a copy of 527

CMR 30 upon sale of the unit.

In the State of Massachusetts the gas

cock must be a T-handle type. The State

of Massachusetts requires that a exible

appliance connector cannot exceed three

feet in length.

UNPACKING

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NOTICE: This replace is in-

tended for use as supplemental

heat. Use this replace along

with your primary heating sys-

tem. Do not install this replace

as your primary heat source.

If you have a central heating

system, you may run system’s

circulating blower while using

replace. This will help circulate

the heat throughout the house.

In the event of a power outage,

you can use this replace as

your primary heat source.

WARNING: A qualied ser-

vice person must install heater.

Follow all local codes.

WARNING: Before installing

in a solid fuel burning replace,

the chimney ue and rebox

must be cleaned of soot, creo-

sote, ashes and loose paint by

a qualified chimney cleaner.

Creosote will ignite if highly

heated. A dirty chimney ue may

create and distribute soot within

the house. Inspect chimney ue

and rebox for damage. If dam-

aged, repair ue before operat-

ing heater.

WARNING: Seal any fresh

air vents or ash clean-out doors

located on oor or wall of re-

place. If not, drafting may cause

pilot outage or sooting. Use a

heat-resistant sealant. Do not

seal chimney ue damper.

INSTALLATION

WARNING: Never install the

heater

• in a bedroom or bathroom

• in a recreational vehicle

• where curtains, furniture, cloth-

ing, or other ammable objects

are less than 42" from the front,

top, or sides of the heater

• in high trafc areas

• in windy or drafty areas

CAUTION: This heater cre-

ates warm air currents. These

currents move heat to wall sur-

faces next to heater. Installing

heater next to vinyl or cloth wall

coverings or operating heater

where impurities (such as to-

bacco smoke, aromatic candles,

cleaning uids, oil or kerosene

lamps, etc.) in the air exist, may

cause walls to discolor.

Note: This replace insert is designed to be

used in zero clearance installations. Non-

combustible materials can be placed directly

against any exterior surface on the rear, sides,

or top of your replace insert, except where

standoff spacers are integrally attached. If

standoff spacers are attached to your insert,

these spacers can be placed directly against

wall or framing materials.

IMPORTANT: Make sure the replace insert

is level. If replace insert is not level, log set

will not work properly.

IMPORTANT: Vent-free heaters add moisture

to the air. Although this is benecial, installing

heater in rooms without enough ventilation air

may cause mildew to form too much moisture.

See Air for Combustion and Ventilation in your

log heater owners manual.

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INSTALLATION

CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES

Figure 1 - Minimum Clearance for

Combustible to Wall and Ceiling

Figure 2 - Clearances to Combustibles

WARNING: You must main-

tain the minimum clearances. If

you can, provide greater clear-

ances from oor, ceiling, and

adjoining wall. Measure from

outermost point of heater.

WARNING: Do not pack re-

quired air spaces with insulation

or other materials.

Carefully follow the instructions below. This

replace is designed to sit on an approved

mantel base or installed in an existing re-

place. When rebox is installed directly on

carpeting, tile or other combustible material,

the rebox must be installed on a metal or

wood panel extending the full width and depth

of the replace.

7" Min 7" Min

42" Min.

Side

Wall Side

Wall

Ceiling

Minimum Clearances For Side

Combustible Material, Side Wall

and Ceiling

IMPORTANT: You must maintain minimum

wall and ceiling clearances during installation.

The minimum clearances are shown in Figure

1. Measure from outermost point of replace.

A. Clearances from outermost point of re-

place to any combustible side wall should

not be less than 7".

B. Clearances from the replace to the ceiling

should not be less than 42".

BUILT-IN FIREPLACE INSTALLATION

WARNING: Do not allow any

combustible materials to overlap

the rebox front.

WARNING: Do not allow

combustible or noncombustible

materials to cover any necessary

openings like louvered slots.

WARNING: Never modify or

cover the louvered slots on the

front of the rebox.

Built-in installation of this replace involves

installing replace into a framed-in enclosure.

This makes the front of the replace ush

with wall. If installing a built-in mantel above

the replace, you must follow the clearances

shown in Figure 2.

3/4" Clearance to Facia

1 3/8" Clearance to Sides, Back and Top

Note: Height of fireplace opening on facia to be 26".

27 3/4" (PC32VFC) 44 1/2" (PC36VFC)

28 3/4" (PC32VFC) 45 3/4" (PC36VFC)

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Figure 4 - Rough Opening for Installing

in a Wall

Figure 3 - Minimum Mantel Clearances

for Built-In Installation

Figure 5 - Rough Opening for Installing

in a Corner

NOTICE: Surface temperatures

of adjacent walls and mantels

become hot during operation.

Walls and mantels above the

replace may become hot to the

touch. If installed properly, these

temperatures meet the require-

ment of the national product

standard. Follow all minimum

clearances shown in this manual

(see Figure 3).

1. Frame in rough opening. Use dimensions

shown in Figure 4 for the rough opening.

If installing in a corner, use dimensions

shown in Figure 5 for the rough opening.

The height is 23.66" (PC32VFC) and

28.11" (PC36VFC), which is the same as

the wall opening above.

2. Carefully set firebox in front of rough

opening with back of replace inside wall

opening.

3. Install gas piping to rebox location. See

Installing Gas Line, on page 9 and Con-

necting to Gas Supply in log set owner’s

manual.

35" (PC32VFC)

43" (PC36VFC)

32

1

/

2

" (PC32VFC)

36

13

/

16

" (PC36VFC)

19"

35" (PC32VFC) 43" (PC36VFC)

28 1/8"

(PC32VFC)

23 11/16"

(PC36VFC)

39

3

/

4

" (PC32VFC)

44" (PC36VFC)

56 1/4" (PC32VFC) 80 1/2" (PC36VFC)

Bottom Edge of

Vent Hood

2 1/2"

2"

4"

7"

8"

10"

12"

Note: All vertical measurements

are from lower edge of vent

hood to bottom of mantel shelf.

42" to

Ceiling

Safe

Zone

Mantel

Shelf

14" 16" 18"

IMPORTANT: When nishing your rebox,

combustible materials such as plywood and

wood framing must have 3/4" clearance to

the sides and top of the rebox. Combustible

materials should never overlap the rebox

front facing. Noncombustible materials such

as wall board, gypsum board, sheet rock may

be placed at 0" clearance to the sides and top

of the rebox.

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INSTALLATION

Figure 6 - Hood Installation

Figure 7 - Installing Gas Line and

Equipment Shutoff Valve (Model May

Vary From Illustration)

Hood

Heat

Insulation

Board

Top of Firebox

Equipment Shutoff

Valves (Install One)

Knock Out Locations

(Knock Out One Hole)

Gas Line Hole

Top

Firebox

Panel

CAUTION: Do not operate

replace without hood in place.

1. Align 3 holes in upper side of hood with

holes in heat insulation board (see Fig-

ure 6).

2. Insert screwdriver through hole in top re-

box panel to secure hood to heat insulation

board with 3 screws (see Figure 6).

INSTALLING HOOD

OPTIONAL ACCESSORY MANTEL

This rebox may be installed using a cabinet mantel accessory against a wall in your home.

The rebox and cabinet mantel can be installed directly on the oor. Follow instructions with

mantel for installation.

INSTALLING GAS LINE

WARNING: A qualied ser-

vice person must connect heater

to gas supply. Follow all local

codes.

IMPORTANT: See Connecting to Gas Supply

in your log set owner’s manual for details on

gas hookup.

You may run the gas line from either side of

the rebox (see Figure 7). Decide which side

you want to run the gas line from.

Note: This is one option for installing shutoff

valve. Check local codes for equipment shut-

off valve location requirements.

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INSTALLATION

OPTIONAL BLOWER

WARNING: A qualied elec-

trician must connect electrical

wiring to duplex outlet for built-

in installation. Follow all local

codes.

This replace can accept the optional blower

and model FIB100.

If you plan to install or use the optional blower,

a 120V AC with proper grounding electri-

cal connection must be provided at time of

installation.

In absence of local codes follow The National

Electric Code ANSI/NFPA 70.

REPLACEMENT PARTS

Note: Use only original replacement parts. 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

1-866-573-0674 for referral information.

When calling Customer Service or your dealer,

have ready:

• Your name

• Your address

TECHNICAL SERVICE

You may have further questions about installation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, contact

ProCom Heating, Inc. at 1-866-573-0674.

When calling, please have your model and serial numbers of your heater ready.

• Model and serial number of your heater

• How heater was malfunctioning

• Type of gas used (Propane/LP or Natural

gas/NG)

• Purchase date

• Usually, we will ask you to return the defec-

tive part to the factory

PARTS NOT UNDER WARRANTY

Contact authorized dealers of this product.

If they can’t supply original replacement

part(s) call Customer Service toll free at

1-866-573-0674 for referral information.

When calling Customer Service have ready:

• Model number of your heater

• The replacement part number

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PARTS

MODELS PC32VFC AND PC36VFC

This list contains replaceable parts for your heater. When ordering replacement parts, follow

the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 11 of this manual.

PART NUMBER

ITEM PC32VFC PC36VFC DESCRIPTION QTY

1PC32VFC-132 PC36VFC-132 Screen Rod 1

2PC32VFC-131 PC36VFC-131 Draw Screen 2

3PC32VFC-000B PC36VFC-120B Louver Assembly 1

4FE32A155B FE32A155B Magnet 1

5PC32VFC-127 PC32VFC-127 Blower Fixing Panel 1

6PC32VFC-126 PC32VFC-126 Blower Bracket 1

7FBD32D201 PC36VFC-117 Hood 1

8PC36DV-106 PC36DV-106 Junction Box 1

8

34

7

6

5

2

1

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ACCESSORIES

Purchase heater accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply accessories, contact

ProCom Heating, Inc. at 1-866-573-0674 for information.

Trim Kit - TK32-100B

Top Trim - FB32D104

Left/Right Trim - FB32D121

Blower Assembly - FIB100

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NOTES

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Rev. A

03/13

IMPORTANT: We urge you to ll your warranty registration card within TEN(10) days of date of installation,

complete with the entire serial number which can be found on the rating plate. Retain this portion of the

card for your record.

Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with customer service.

We reserve the right to amend these specications at any time without notice. The only warranty applicable

is our standard written warranty. We make no other warranty, expressed or implied.

LIMITED WARRANTY:

ProCom Heating, Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for TWO

(2) years from the date of rst purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated

and maintained in accordance with all applicable instructions, to make a claim under this warranty, the Bill

of Sale or cancelled check must be presented.

RESPONSIBILITY OF OWNER

This warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser. This warranty covers the cost of part(s)

required to restore this heater to proper operating condition. Warranty part(s) MUST be obtained through

ProCom Heating, Inc. who will provide original factory replacement parts. Failure to use original factory

replacement parts voids this warranty. The heater MUST be installed by a qualied installer in accordance

with all local codes and instructions furnished with the unit.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

This warranty does not apply to parts that are not in original condition because of normal wear and tear or

parts that fail or become damaged as a result of misuse, accidents, lack of proper maintenance or defects

caused by improper installation. Travel, diagnostic cost, labor, transportation and any and all such other

costs related to repairing a defective heater will be the responsibility of the owner.

TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY THE LAW OF THE JURISDICTION THAT GOVERNS THE SALE

OF THE PRODUCT, THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ANY AND ALL OTHER EXPRESSED

WARRANTIES AND LIMITS THE DURATION OF ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES. INCLUDING

WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO TWO (2)

YEARS ON ALL COMPONENTS FROM THE DATE OF FIRST PURCHASE. PROCOM HEATING, INC.'S

LIABILITY IS HEREBY LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT AND PROCOM HEAT-

ING, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING INDIRECT.

INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

Some states do not allow a limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts or an exclusion or limitation of

accidental or consequential damages, the above limitation on implied warranties, or exclusion or limitation

on damages may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specic legal right, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.

ProCom Heating, Inc.

Bowling Green, KY 42101

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1-866-573-0674

WARRANTY

KEEP THIS WARRANTY

Model _______________________________

Serial No. ____________________________

Date Purchased _______________________

Keep receipt for warranty verication.

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