Procom RD-C User manual

WALL MOUNT FIREPLACE
MODEL: RD-C
CAUTION FOR YOUR SAFETY
Questions about installation, operation, or troubleshooting? Before returning to your retailer,
call customer service department toll-free at [phone].
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 mustbe provided.
Referto Air For Combustion and Ventilation section on page 5 of this 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 plate. this appliance is not
convertible for use with othergases.
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 mustbe performed by a qualified installer, service
agency orthe gas supplier.
INSTALLER: DO NO DISCARD THIS MANUAL LEAVE FOR HOMEOWNER’S
FUTURE REFERENCE
WARNING: IF THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL IS NOT FOLLOWED
EXACTLY, A FIRE MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL
INJURY, OR LOSS OF LIFE.
PC-RD621-0707
WARNING: This appliance is equipped
for (Natural and Propane) gas. Field
conversion isnot permitted other than
between natural or propane gases.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Information............................................................................................................................................3
Air For Combustion and Ventilation.................................................................................................................................5
Installation........................................................................................................................................................................7
Operating.......................................................................................................................................................................13
Cleaning & Maintenance................................................................................................................................................15
Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................................................15
Replacement Parts.........................................................................................................................................................18
WARNING: READ THE INSTALLATION & OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE
IMPORTANT: Read instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation. Failure to follow these instructions
may result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty.
PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS
ITEM NO RD-C
Input Rating 20000 BTU/Hr 20000 BTU/Hr
Gas Type Natural LP/Propane
IgnitionElectronic Piezo Electronic Piezo
Manifold Pressure 3W.C. 9W.C.
Inlet Gas Pressure
Maximum 10.5 14
Minimum5 11
Dimensions, inches (H x W x D)
Heater38 5/8 x 27 1/4 x 12 1/4
Carton34 5/8 x 26 x 15 3/4
Weight, lbs
Stove 53
Shipping60
*For purposes of input adjustment

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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.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or local gas supplier.
WARNING: Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flue with
headaches, dizziness, or nausea. If you have these signs, the heater may not be working properly. Get freshair
immediately! Have heater services. Some people are more affected by carbon monoxide than others. These include
pregnant women, people withheart, or lung disease, anemia, those under the influence of alcohol, and those at high
altitudes.
NATURAL AND PROPANE/LP GAS: Natural and Propane/LP gases are odorless. An odor-making agent is
added to the gas. Theodor helps you detect a gas leak. However, the odor added to thegas can fade. Gas may be
present even though no odor exists. Make certain you read and understand all warnings Keep this manual for reference. It
is your guide to safe and proper operation of this heater. Make certain you read and understand all warnings. Keep this
manual for reference. It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this heater.
WARNING: Any change to this fireplace or its controls can be dangerous.
WARNING: Donot allow fans or any other drafts that alter burner flame to blow directly into the heater. They
create drafts that alter burner flame patterns, which can cause sooting.
WARNING: Donot use a blower insert, heat exchange insert, or other accessory not approved for use with this
heater.
Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies. Do not
place clothing or other flammable material on or near the appliance. Never place any objects in the fireplace.Heater
becomes very hot when running fireplace. Keep children and adults away from hot surfaces to avoidburns or clothing
ignition. Fireplace will remainhot for a time after shutdown. Allow surfaces to cool before touching. Carefully supervise
young children whenthey are in the room with the fireplace.
You must operate this heater with the heater glass panel in place. Keep the appliance area clear and free from
combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and liquids.
1. Do not place Propane/LP supply tank(s) inside anystructure. Place Propane/LP supply tank(s) outdoors.
2. This heater shall not be installed ina bedroom or bathroom.
3. This heater is designed to be smokeless. Note: During initial operation, slight smoking could occur due to heater
burningmanufacturing residues.
4. To prevent the creation of soot, follow the instructions in Cleaning and Maintenance (page 15).
5. Before using furniturepolish, wax, carpet cleaner, or similar products, turn heater off. If heated, the vapors from these
products may create a white powder residue withinburner box or on adjacent walls or furniture.

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6. This heater needs fresh air ventilation to run properly. This heater has an Oxygen Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety
shutoff system. The ODS shuts down the heater if not enough fresh air is available. See Air for Combustion and
Ventilation, pages 5 through 7. If heater keeps shutting off, see Troubleshooting, pages 15 through 17.
7. Do not run heater:
·Where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored.
·Under dusty conditions.
8. Do not use this heater to cook food or burn paper or other objects.
9. Do not use this heater if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the
heater and replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water.
10. Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater.
11. Operating heater above elevations of 4,500 feet could cause pilot outage.
12. To prevent performance problems, do not use propane/LP fuel tank of less than 100 lbs. capacity.
QUALIFIED INSTALLING AGENCY
Installation and replacement of gas piping, gas utilization equipment or accessories and repairand 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:
a) The installation, testing, or replacements of gas piping or
b) The connection, installation, testing, repair, or servicing of equipment; that is experienced in such work; that is
familiarwith all precautions required; and that has complied with all the requirement of the authority having
jurisdiction.
PRODUCTFEATURES
SAFETY PILOT
This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system.
The ODS/pilot is a required feature for vent-free room heaters. The ODS/pilot shuts off
the heater if there is not enough fresh air.
DUALFUEL CAPABLE
Your Fireplaceis equipped to operate on either Propane or Natural gas. The fireplace is
shipped from the factory ready for connecting to Propane. The fireplace can easily be
changed to Natural gas by having your qualified installer follow theinstructions on page
9 & 10 and the markings on the fireplace.
LOCAL CODES
Install and use heater with care. Follow all codes. In the absenceof local codes, use the
latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z 223.1, also known as NFPA 54*.
*Available from:
American National Standards lnstitute, lnc.
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
National Fire Protection Association, lnc.
1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
This heater is designed for vent-free operation. 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
fitter in the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts. Sellers of
unvented propane or natural
gas-fired supplemental room
heaters shall provide to each
purchaser a copy of 527 CMR
30 upon sale of the unit.
In the State of Massachusetts,
unvented propane or natural
gas-fired space heaters shall
be prohibited in bedrooms
and bathrooms.
In the State of
Massachusetts the gas
cock must be a T-handle
type. The State of
Massachusetts requires
that a flexible appliance
connector cannot
exceed three feet in
length.

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UNPACKING
1. Remove top inner pack
2. Tilt carton so that fireplace isupright.
3. Remove protective side packaging.
4. Slide fireplace out of carton.
5. Remove protective plastic wrap.
6. Check for any shipping damage. If fireplace is damaged, promptly inform dealer where you bought fireplace.
WATER VAPOR: A BY-PRODUCT OF UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS
Water vapor is a by-product of gas combustion. An unvented room heater produces approximately one (1) ounce (30ml)
of water for every 1,000 BTUs (.3kWs) of gas input per hour. An unvented room heater is recommended as a
supplemental heater (a room) rather than aprimary 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 insure that water vapor does not become a problem:
1. Be sure the heater is the proper size for the application, including adequate combustion air and circulation air.
2. If high humidity is experienced, the dehumidifier 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.
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION
WARNING: This heater shall not be installed in a confined space or unusually tight construction unless provisions
are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation air. Read the following instructions to insure proper fresh air
for this and other fuel-burningappliances in your home.
PRODUCING ADEQUATEVENTILATION
The following are excerpts from National Fuel Gas Code, NFPA54/ANSI Z 223.1,Section 5.3, Air forCombustion and
Ventilation. All spaces in homes fall into one of the three following ventilation classifications:
1. Unusually Tight Construction
2. Unconfined Space
3. Confined Space
The information on pages 6 through 8 will help youclassify your space and provide adequate ventilation.
Confined andUnconfined Space
The National Fuel Gas Code, ANS Z223.1 definesa confined space as a space whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet
per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 m^3 per kw) of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space and an
unconfining space as a space whose volume is not less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 m^3 per kw) of the
aggregate input rating of all appliances installed inthat space. Rooms communicating directlywith the space in which the
appliances are installed*, through openings not furnished with doors, are considered a part of the unconfined space.
This heater shall not be installed ina confined space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provided for
adequate combustionand ventilation air.
·Adjoining rooms are connecting only if there are doorless passageways or ventilation grills between them
Unusually Tight Construction
The air that leaks around doors and windows may provideenough fresh air for combustion andventilation. However, in
buildings of unusually tight construction, you must provide additional fresh air.

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Unusually tight construction is defined as construction where:
a) walls and ceilings exposed to theoutside atmosphere have a continuous water vapor retarder with a rating of one perm
(6x10
-11
kg per pa-sec-m
2
) or less with openings gasketed or sealed and
b) weather stripping has been added on windows that can be opened and doors and
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.
If your home meets all of the three criteria above, you must provide additional fresh air. See “Ventilation Air From
Outdoors (page 7). If your home does not meet all of the three criteria above, proceed to “Determining Fresh-Air Flow For
Heater Location: (next page).
DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR HEATERLOCATION
Determiningif You Have aConfined or Unconfined Space
Use this worksheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space.
Space: Includes the room in which you will install heater plus any adjoining rooms with doorless passageways or
ventilation grills between the rooms.
1. Determine the volumeof the space Length×Width×Height= ________cu.ft. (volume of space)
Example: Space size 20ft. (length)×16ft.(width)×8ft. (ceiling height)=2560cu. ft. (volume of space)
If additional ventilation to adjoining room is supplied with grills oropenings, add the volume of these rooms to the
total volumeof the space.
2. Divide the space volume by 50 cubic feet to determine the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support.
__________(volume of space)÷50 cu. ft.=(Maximum Btu/Hr the space can support)
Example: 2560 cu. ft. (volume of space)?0 cu.ft.=51.2 or 51,200 (maximum Btu/Hr the space can support)
3. Add the Btu/Hr of all fuel burning appliances in the space.
Vent-free heater ______________Btu/Hr
Gas water heater* ______________Btu/Hr
Gas furnace ______________Btu/Hr
Vented gas heater ______________Btu/Hr
Gas heater logs ______________Btu/Hr
Other gas appliances*+______________Btu/Hr
Total =______________Btu/Hr
*Do not include direct-vent gas appliances. Direct-vent draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors.
4. Compare the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support with the actual amount of Btu/Hr used.
Btu/Hr (maximum the space can support)
Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr used).
Example : 51,200 Btu/Hr(maximum the space can support)
56,000 Btu/Hr(actual amount of Btu/Hr used)
The space in the above example isa confined space because the actual Btu/Hr used is more than the maximum Btu/Hr
the space can support. You must provide additional fresh air. Your options are as follows:
a) Reworkworksheet, adding the space of an adjoining room. If the extra space provides an unconfined space,
removedoor to adjoining room or add ventilation grills between rooms. See “Ventilation Air From Outdoors,
page 7.
b) Vent room directly to the outdoors. See “Ventilation Air From Outdoors , 7.
c) Install a lowerBtu/Hr heater if lower Btu/Hr size makes room unconfined. If the actual Btu/Hr used is less than
the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support, the space is an unconfinedspace. You will need no
additional fresh air ventilation.
NOTE: If the area in whichthe heater may be operated is smaller than that defined asan unconfinedspace or if the
building is of unusually tight construction, provide adequate combustionand ventilation air by one of the methods
described in the National Fuel Gas Code, ANS Z223.1, Section 5.3 or applicablelocal codes.
Example:
Gas water heater 30,000 Btu/Hr
Vent-free heater +26,000 Btu/Hr
Total =56,000 Btu/Hr

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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 12 inches of the wall connecting the two spaces (see options 1 and
2, Figure 1). You can also remove door into adjoining room (see option 3,
Figure 1). Follow the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54/ANS Z223.1. Section
5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills
or ducts.
Ventilation Air From Outdoors
Provideextra fresh air by using ventilation grills or duct. You must providetwo
permanent openings: one within 12 inches of the ceiling and one within 12
inches of the floor. Connect these items directly to the outdoors or spaces
open to the outdoors (see Figure 2). These spaces include attics and crawl
spaces. Follow the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54/ANS Z223.1, Section
5.3. Air for Combustion and Ventilation for requiredsize of ventilation grills or
ducts.
IMPORTANT: Do not provide openings for inlet or outlet air into
attic if attic has a thermostat-controlled power vent. Heated air
entering the attic will activate the power vent. Rework worksheet,
adding the space of the adjoining unconfined space. The combined
spaces must have enough fresh air to supply all appliances in both
spaces.
INSTALLATION
NOTICE: This heater is intended for use as supplemental heat.
Use this heater along with your primary heating system. Do not
install this heater as your primary heat source. If you have a central
heatingsystem, you may run system’s circulating blower while using
heater. This will help circulate the heat throughout the house.
WARNING: A qualifiedtechnician must install heater. Follow all local codes.
WARNING: Never install the heater
·in a bedroom or bathroom
·in a recreational vehicle
·flammable objects are less than 42 inches from the front, top, or sides of the heater
·in high traffic areas
·in windy or drafty areas
CAUTION: This heater creates warm air currents. These currents move heat to wall surfaces next to heater.
Installing heater next to vinyl or cloth wall coveringsor operating heater where impurities(such as tobacco smoke,
aromatic candles, cleaning fluids, oil or kerosene lamps, etc.) in the air exist, may discolor walls.
WARNING: Maintain the minimum clearances. If you can, provide greater clearances from floor, ceiling and
adjoining sideand back walls.
IMPORTANT: Vent-free heaters add moisture to the air. Although this is beneficial,installing heater in rooms without
enoughventilation air may cause mildew to form from too much moisture. See Air for Combustion and Ventilation, pages
5 through 7.
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use only the type of gas indicated on the plate. If your gas supply can not meet that requirement, do not install heater.
Call thedealer where you purchasedheater for the proper type of heater.
Figure 1 - VentilationAir from Inside
Building
Figure 2 - VentilationAir from Outdoors

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CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES
Carefully follow the instructions below. This fireplace is a wall
mount unit designed to mount directly on a wall.
IMPORTANT: You must maintain minimum wall and ceiling
clearances during installation. The minimumclearances are
shown in Figure 3. Measure from outermost point of fireplace.
Minimum Wall andCeilingClearances (see Figure 3)
A. Clearances from outermostpoint of fireplace to any
combustible side wall should notbe less than 4 inches
from the left side and 18 inches from the right side.
B. Clearances from the fireplace to the ceiling shouldnot
be less than 24 inches.
C. Clearance from bottom of fireplace to the floor should
not be less than 4 inches.
CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY
WARNING: A qualifiedtechnician must connect heater
WARNING: This appliance requires a 3/8 NPT inlet connection
to pressure regulator (see figure 4).
CAUTION: Never connect heater directly to the gas supply. This
heater requires an external regulator (not supplied). The external
regulator between the gas supply and heater must be installed.
INSTALLATION ITEMS NEEDED
Before installing heater, make sure you have the items listed below.
·piping (check local codes)
·sealant(resistant to propane/LP gas)
·equipment shutoff valve*
·test gauge connection**
·sediment trap
·tee joint
·pipe wrench
·Flexible Gas hose (check local code)
* A CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve with 1/8 NPT tap is an
acceptable alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the optional
CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve from your dealer.
WARNING: Never connect heater to private (non-utility) gas
wells. This gas is commonly known as wellhead gas. Theinstaller
must supply an external regulator. The external regulator will reduce
incoming gas pressure. You must reduce incominggas pressure to
between 11 and 14 inches of water columnfor propane and between
5 and 10.5 inches of water column for natural gas. If you do not
reduce incoming gas pressure, heater regulator damage could occur.
lnstall external regulator with the vent pointing down as shown in
Figure 5. Pointing the vent down protects it from freezing rain or sleet.
Figure 3 - Minimum Clearance to Wall and
Ceiling
Figure 4 Gas Regulator Location and
Gas Line Access Into Fireplace Cabinet
Figure 5 External Regulator With
Vent Pointing Down

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INSTALLATION
Continued
CAUTION: Use only new black iron or steel pipe.
Internally tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas.
Check your local codes. Use pipe of ½inch diameter or greater to
allow proper volume gas to heater. If pipe is too small, loss of
pressure will occur. Installation must includean equipment shutoff
valve, union, and plugged 1/8-inch NPT tap. Locate NPT tap
within reach for test gauge hook up. NPT tap must be upstream
from heater (see Figure 6).
*Purchase the optional CSA design-certified equipment shut off valve
from your dealer. See Accessories
**Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input adjustment.
IMPORTANT: Install equipment shutoff valve inan accessible location. The equipment shutoff valve is for turning on
or shutting off the gas to the appliance. Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads. This will prevent excess sealant
from going intopipe. Excess sealant in pipe could result in clogged heater valves.
CAUTION: Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant to gas (PROPANE or NG). We recommendthat you install a
sediment trap in a supply line as shown in Figure 6. Locate sediment trap where it is within reach for cleaning. Install in
the piping system between fuel supply andheater. Locate sediment trap where trapped matter is not likelyto freeze. A
sediment trap traps moisture and contaminants. This keeps them from going into heater controls. If sediment trap is not
installed or is installed incorrectly, heater may not run properly.
CAUTION: Avoid damage to regulator. Hold gas regulator with wrench when connecting into gas piping and/or
fittings. NG Models: 5 to 10.5 W.C. Gas supplier provide external regulator for natural gas
CAUTION: Two gaslineinstallation atthe same time is forbidden. Youare not allowed toopenthe cover while
the machine is running.
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 andconnecting to gas supply.
For changingfrom propane to natural gas supply:
1. Remove top screw from cover plate, See Figure 7, and rotate to expose gas selection valve.
2. For NATURAL GAS, press knob using a flat screw driver with a blade with thickness of a quarter and turn knob
clockwise until the knob locks into the NG position (see Figure 8). Selection valve must be locked in the NG
position. Do not operate heater between locked positions!
3. Rotate and close cover over gas selection valve and reinstall screw.
4. Remove hex plug (with wrench provided) from natural gas inlet of regulator and install into LP inlet of regulator; use
thread sealantto assure there are no leaks.
For changingfrom natural gas supply topropane supply:
1. Remove top screw from cover plate, see Figure 7, and rotate to expose gas selection valve.
2. For propane gas, press in knob using a flat screw driver with a blade the thickness of a quarter and turn knob
counterclockwise until the knob locks into the LP position, see Figure 9. Selection valve must be locked in the
LP position. Do not operate heater between locked positions.
3. Rotate and close cover over gas selection valve and reinstall screw.
4. Remove hex plug from liquid propane inletof regulator and install into NG inlet of regulator; use thread sealant to
assure there are no leaks.
Figure 6 Gas Connection

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CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS
WARNING: Test all gas piping andconnectionsfor leaks after installing or servicing. Correct all leaks
immediately.
Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System Test
Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG (3.5kPa)
1. Disconnect heater with itsappliance main gasvalve (control valve)and equipment shutoff valve from gas supply
piping system. Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig will damage heater regulator.
2. Cap off open end of gas pipewhere equipment shutoff valve was connected.
3. Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening gas supply tank valve.
4. Check all joints of gas supply piping system. Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming
show a leak.
5. Correct al leaks immediately.
6. Reconnect heater and equipment shutoff valve to gas supply. Check reconnected fittings for leaks.
WARNING: Never use an open flame to check for aleak.
Apply a mixture of liquid soap and water to all joints.
Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks immediately.
Figure 9
Figure 7
Figure 8