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VENT-FREE INFRARED 

GAS WALL HEATER

MODEL #           

    Propane

(C)(GC)IR6PMA

(C)(GC)IR10PTA/PMA
(C)(GC)IR16PTA/PMA
(C)(GC)IR26PTA/PMA

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.

CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.

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.

Questions, problems, missing parts?

 Before returning to your retailer, call our customer 

service department at 1-800-655-2008 or find us on the web at

www.SuperiorFireplaces.US.com

       WARNING:

 This appliance is equipped for 

(natural or propane) gas. Field conversion is not 
permitted.

- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and Iiquids 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 must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the 

   gas supplier.

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 Air For Combustion and Ventilation section on page 8 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 other gases.

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ANS Z21.11.2-2013

Gas Fired Room Heaters

Volume II - Unvented Room Heaters

IMIRI - 2014-06-23

Natural Gas

(C)(GC)IR6NMA

(C)(GC)IR10NTA/NMA
(C)(GC)IR18NTA/NMA
(C)(GC)IR30NTA/NMA

Summary of Contents for (C)(GC)IR6PMA series

Page 1: ...ch 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 c...

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Page 3: ...Electronic Push Button Manifold Pressure 10 in W C 10 in W C Inlet Gas Pressure Maximum 14 in W C 14 in W C Minimum For purposes of input adjustment 11 in W C 11 in W C Dimensions in H x W x D Height...

Page 4: ...MA MAX BTU 6 000 12 000 Fuel Type Natural Gas Natural Gas Ignition Electronic Push Button Electronic Push Button Manifold Pressure 5 in W C 5 in W C Inlet Gas Pressure Maximum 14 in W C 14 in W C Mini...

Page 5: ...temperatures locate this appliance out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies This appliance is intended for supplemental heating CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING Early signs of carbon monoxide po...

Page 6: ...r shuts off do not relight until you have provided fresh outside air If heater keeps shutting off have it serviced 6 Do not run heater Where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored Under dusty...

Page 7: ...n 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 cop...

Page 8: ...ry 1 000 BTUs 3 Kw of gas input per hour An unvented room heater is intended as a supplemental heater rather than a primary heat source In most supplemental heat applications the water vapor does not...

Page 9: ...unconfined space This heater shall not be installed in a confined space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation air Adjoining rooms are...

Page 10: ...TU hr Example Gas heater logs __________BTU hr Gas water heater 30 000 BTU hr Other gas appliances ____BTU hr Vent free heater 26 000 BTU hr Total ____BTU hr Total 56 000 BTU hr Do not include direct...

Page 11: ...fresh air by using ventilation grills or duct You must provide two permanent openings one within 12 in of the ceiling and one within 12 in of the floor Connect these items directly to the outdoors or...

Page 12: ...stalling heater next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating heater where impurities such as tobacco smoke candles cleaning fluids oil or kerosene lamps etc in the air exist may cause walls to d...

Page 13: ...d heater must be disconnected from gas supply and removed from wall before installing fan accessory Contact a qualified service person to do this 2 Remove fan access panel by removing 4 panel screws u...

Page 14: ...f heater extending outside the table edge 2 Fasten Legs to heater using Support Leg Screws Fig 13 Note If the heater is to be installed directly on carpet ing tile or other combustible material other...

Page 15: ...crew Locations 1 Tape mounting bracket to wall where heater will be located Make sure mounting bracket is level 2 Mark screw locations on wall See Fig 16 Note Mark only last hole on each end of mounti...

Page 16: ...ough bracket and into wall anchors 7 Tighten screws until mounting bracket is firmly fastened to wall 8 Check that the bracket is secure before mounting heater Attaching Wall Hanging Spacers to Heater...

Page 17: ...If gas line pressure is higher heater regulator damage could occur CAUTION Never connect heater directly to an LP supply This heater requires an external regulator not supplied Install the external re...

Page 18: ...3 5kPa The appliance and its appliance main gas valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of psi 3 5 kPa Pres...

Page 19: ...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 MANUAL GAS CONTROL 1 ST...

Page 20: ...h 7 Wait 1 minute before attempting to light pilot again If after several tries the pilot still goes out turn the gas control knob clockwise to the OFF position and call your service technician or gas...

Page 21: ...service agency PILOT FLAME PATTERN Fig 26 shows a correct pilot flame pattern Fig 27 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern The incor rect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple This will cause...

Page 22: ...flame pattern with lifting and excessive flame height If burner flame is incorrect turn heater off see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 19 see Troubleshooting pages 23 through 26 Fig 28 Correct Flame...

Page 23: ...d using compressed air no greater than 30 PSI You can use a vacuum cleaner in the blow position If using compressed air in a can please follow the directions on the can If you don t follow directions...

Page 24: ...itioned wrong 2 Ignitor electrode is broken 3 Ignitor electrode is not connected to ignitor cable 4 Ignitor cable is pinched or wet 5 Damaged ignitor cable 6 Bad piezo ignitor or ignition module 7 Bad...

Page 25: ...r gas supplier Delayed ignition of burner s 1 Manifold pressure is too low 2 Burner orifice is clogged 1 Contact your gas supplier 2 Clean burner see Care and Mainte nance page 21 or contact customer...

Page 26: ...r 3 Clean ODS pilot see Care and Maintenance page 22 Gas odor exists even when control knob is in OFF posi tion 1 Gas leak See Warning Statement at top of page 22 2 Control valve is defective 1 Locate...

Page 27: ...s no power to the fan 2 Fan is set to AUTO 3 Fan motor is bad 1 Fan housing or blades are dirty 2 Fan rotation is blocked 3 Defective fan 1 See Cleaning Fan page 22 2 Verify wiring is not in fan path...

Page 28: ...e 1 AQ000112 AQ000112 AQ000112 AQ000112 7 Overheat Limit Switch 1 AQ000042 AQ000042 AQ000042 AQ000042 8 1 NG Regulator Assembly 1 AQ000073 AQ000073 AQ000073 AQ000073 8 2 LP Regulator Assembly 1 AQ0000...

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