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AGA "CHILLBUSTER IR" 

12028 E. Philadelphia St. Whittier , CA 90601  U.S.A.

(562) 696-8718        FAX (562) 698-3510

E-Mail: gaslogs@riwinc.com  Web http://www.riwinc.com

FORM CBIR-2-02

Assembly, Installation, and Operation Instructions for Rasmussen

"Infra-Red" Gas Log Room Heater" (C-R) Manual, Switch, or Remote

Control Natural and Propane Gas Log Room Heater Models:

18" or 24" INFRA-RED Dual Burner Manual Control (K,W)(18,24)-CRA-M-(N,P)

18" or 24" INFRA-RED Dual Burner Thermostat Control (K,W)(18,24)-CRA-T-(N,P)

24" or 30" INFRA-RED Dual Burner Manual Control (K,W)(24,30)-CRB-M-(N,P)

24" or 30" INFRA-RED Dual Burner Thermostat Control (K,W)(24,30)-CRB-T-(N,P)

THESE GAS LOG HEATERS ARE CERTIFIED TO THE FOLLOWING STANDARDS:

UNVENTED ROOM HEATER ANSI Z21.11.2a 2001

VENTED DECORATIVE APPLIANCE ANSI Z21.60b 2001 * CGA 2.26b-2001

Read these Instructions carefully and retain them for future use.

WARNING:   Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can

cause property damage, personal injury or loss of life. Read these instructions thoroughly

before installation.  For assistance or additional information, consult your gas log dealer,

qualified installer, service agency or gas supplier.

Design certified for installation only in a  solid-fuel burning masonry or UL 127 factory-built  fireplace or
in a listed ventless firebox enclosure.  DO NOT install this appliance in a factory-built fireplace that
includes instructions stating it has not been tested or should not be used with unvented gas logs.

Do not use this CHILLBUSTER as a Vent Free Heater in sleeping quarters, bathrooms or

recreational vehicles.

WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion

may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life

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This appliance may be installed in an after
market, permanently located,
manufactured (mobile) home, where not
prohibited by local codes.

This appliance is for use with the type of
gas indicated on the rating plate. This
appliance is not convertible for use with
other gases.

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 neighbors phone. Follow the gas
supplier's instructions.

If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.

FOR YOUR SAFETY: Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable

vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

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 Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service

agency or the gas supplier.

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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 must be provided.
Refer to Section "PROVISIONS FOR ADEQUATE COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION
AIR" (pages 4 and 5.)

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Summary of Contents for AGA Chillbuster IR

Page 1: ...enclosure DO NOT install this appliance in a factory built fireplace that includes instructions stating it has not been tested or should not be used with unvented gas logs Do not use this CHILLBUSTER as a Vent Free Heater in sleeping quarters bathrooms or recreational vehicles WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage p...

Page 2: ...es instructions stating it has not been tested or should not be used with unvented gas logs WARNING Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service person The appliance should be inspected before use and at least annually by a professional service person More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpet...

Page 3: ... proper operation 3 Any outside air ducts and or ash dumps in the fireplace shall be permanently closed at time of installation WARNING Do not use a blower insert heat exchanger insert or other accessory not approved for use with this heater WARNING Do not allow fans to blow directly into the fireplace Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns Pressure Testing VENTED and VENT FREE 1 Use Pr...

Page 4: ...e Btu Hr against Actual Btu hr Used Maximum Supportable Btu Hr 60 160 Btu Hr Actual Btu Hr Used 72 000 Btu Hr Excess Btu Hr 11 840 Btu Hr If Actual Btu Hr Used is greater than Max Supportable Btu Hr then space is CONFINED If the Actual Btu Hr Used is less than Maximum Supportable Btu Hr then space is UNCONFINED In the example because the Actual Btu Hr Used exceeds the Maximum Supportable Btu hr th...

Page 5: ... floors between wall panels at penetrations for plumbing electrical and gas lines and at other openings WARNING CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING MAY LEAD TO DEATH When used without fresh air gas log sets may give off carbon monoxide an odorless colorless poisonous gas Some people pregnant women persons with heart or lung disease anemia or under the influence of alcohol and persons at high altitudes are m...

Page 6: ...0 plus 10 FIREBOX Standard Fireplace Hood with a minimum 4 inch horizontal projection such as those offered by most major fireplace manufacturers Figure 2 IF YOU CANNOT MEET THESE MINIMUM CLEARANCES YOU MUST OPERATE HEATER WITH CHIMNEY FLUE DAMPER OPEN Operate as a VENTED Heater See Page 3 ALL APPLICATIONS VENTED and VENT FREE OPERATION ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION Installing Chillbuster Burner Unit ...

Page 7: ...LOGs across the FRONT and REAR logs with the LOCATOR PINS inserted into the drilled holes located on the bottom of both LARGE TOP LOGs Figures 7 and 8 3 Place R and L SMALL TOP LOGs across the FRONT LOG and LARGE TOP LOGs with the LOCATOR PINS inserted into the drilled holes Figures 7 and 8 To ensure optimum performance logs must be placed on burner as depicted Do not Allow Top Logs to Cross Flame...

Page 8: ...s the Gas Control Valve Figure 9 knob is turned to ON 8 To turn the Infra Red Heater off turn the Infra Red front Burner Valve clockwise to OFF NOTE turning the Gas Control Valve to OFF simultaneously stops gas flow to both the Rear Gas Burner and the Infra Red burner Shutting Down 9 Turning the Gas Control Valve to OFF will allow the pilot to remain lit while shutting down both the Rear Burner an...

Page 9: ... Valve clockwise to OFF NOTE Turning KNOB A Main Gas Control to OFF stops gas flow to both the Rear Gas Burner and the Front Infra Red burner simultaneously Shutting Down 11 Turning KNOB A Main Gas Control to OFF allows the pilot to remain lit while shutting down both the Rear Gas Burner and the Front Infra Red Heater See Figure 11 12 For complete shutdown including pilot slightly push control KNO...

Page 10: ...rt for optimum performance Air shutters which have been closed or are obstructed with debris will not allow sufficient combustion air into burner Air shutters should be periodically cleaned of debris Use compressed air or a soft bristle brush to clear pilot and burner s air intakes Air shutters should not be altered from factory settings WARNING Failure to keep the primary air opening s of the bur...

Page 11: ...Burner Orifice 38 Front Burner Gas Valve 2 Top Log Large Left 11a Carryover Tube Orifice Holder 39 Front Burner Valve Knob 3 Rear Log Holder P 21 S25 Infrared Burner 40 Regulator Outlet Brass 4 Front Log 12 Lighter Tube CRA B M Manual 41 3 8 x 3 8 Street EL 5 Grate 13 Cylindrical Spacer 30 Regulator Input Brass tapped 6 Top Log Small Right 14 Burner back 31 Gas Pressure Reg N CRA B T Thermostat 7 ...

Page 12: ...y as set forth herein and applies only for the periods designated above 2 RASMUSSEN shall not be liable for any loss damage incidental or consequential damages of any kind whether based upon warranty contract or negligence arising in connection with the sale use or repair of the product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitat...

Page 13: ... Knob B Pilot Set Screw under plate here OFF ON KNOB A Main Gas Control KNOB B Rear Gas Burner Thermostat KNOB C Infra red Front Burner Valve 13 ...

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