SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL These symbols appear as important safety precautions and should be understood and followed by the owner to assure safe operation of the heater.
SECTION A IMPORTANT CAUTION AWARNING IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT, ALTERATION, SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE, REFER TO THE OWNER'S INFORMATION MANUAL PROVIDED WITH THIS APPLIANCE. INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER, SERVICE AGENCY OR THE GAS SUPPLIER. ACAUTION • Make sure that flue pipe (exhaust pipe, air supply hose) is connected properly.
Don't use the heater for drying clothes. Should anything abnormal occur in the heater, remain calm, turn it off (do not unplug) and contact your Monitor dealer. • Risk of burns. Flue pipe and louver may have high surface temperature. Do not place yourself or others too close to the heater. • Installation of heater in extreme humidity or dust areas is not recommended. Any removal of unit parts or remodeling is strictly forbidden. Do not sit on the heater.
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In areas of heavy snow accumulation, flue pipe may need to be installed higher to avoid being buried. In open areas with strong wind, a wind break may be necessary to avoid exhaust gases being blown back into the intake and causing poor combustion. 24"min (61cm) Long — Extension' kit Must be higher. Snow Exhaust pipe must be kept clear of flammable materials. This heater is not designed to be built in.
SECTION B SPECIFICATIONS Model No. Type of Appliance Input Rating Output Rating Efficiency Electrical Rating Power Consumption Heated Air Delivery Flue Pipe Hole Dimensions Weight Inlet Gas Supply Pressure Manifold Test Pressure GF500 Fan type direct vent wall furnace Nat. Gas 38,000 BTU/hour LP. Gas 34,500 BTU/hour Nat. Gas 30,700 BTU/hour LP. Gas 27,900 BTU/hour 83% 120V, 60Hz, Less than 2 amperes 80 Watts High 388 Cubic feet/minute Low 300 Cubic feet/minute 2.5 inches diameter Height: 26.6 inches (67.
SECTION C Before installing your heater, be sure to check and comply with local and state building and electrical codes that may apply to vented heaters in your area. Permanent wiring must be installed by a licensed electrician. TOOLS NEEDED FOR HEATER INSTALLATION Check the following charts to be sure you have all the tools required to install your Monitor GF500 Heating System.
ACCESSORIES YOU MAY NEED Check the list below and see your MPI dealer for accessories you may need or want for installation of your heating system. ACCESSORY Medium Flue Pipe Long Flue Pipe P/N 8206 P/N 8005 Extra Short, Short, Medium or Long Extension Kit or Elbow Adapter kit (See Flue Pipe Extensions, page 8) APPLICATION For use where wall thickness is up to 14Va inches (36.83cm) For use where wall thickness is up to 20'/2 inches (52.
FLUE PIPE EXTENSIONS Four standard extension kits are available from your Monitor dealer. Most installations can be made with one of these kits. In special cases, custom installations may be required. These may be made with components purchased from your dealer. In any installation the following limitations MUST NOT BE EXCEEDED: 2. These elbows should include the one used at the heater but not the one on the air supply hose nor the integral bends in the flue pipe. (See Figure 2) 3.
SECTION D NOTICE BEFORE INSTALLATION The heater must be installed by a qualified service person according to this installation instruction . The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, the National fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 . The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, the current CAN 1-B149 INSTALLATION CODE. For mobile housing and recreational installation the current Standard CSA Z 240.
HEATER INSTALLATION Step 1: Fill Out Owner Registration Card Remove your owner registration card from the plastic envelope containing the owner's guide. It should be filled out and mailed as soon as possible. Step 2: Check for Parts Before discarding packing materials, be sure you have located the following: Manual Gas Valve Conversion Kit Flue Pipe Sleeve Nut Tray Room Temp.
FLUE PIPE CLEARANCES • Vent terminal must be located at least 3 feet above any forced air inlet located within 10 feet. • The vent terminal of a direct vent appliance with an input of 50,000 Btu per hour or less shall be located at least 9 inches from any opening through which flue gases could enter a building, and such an appliance with an input over 50,000 Btu per hour shall require a 12-inch vent termination clearance.
Step 5: Cut the Hole for the Flue pipe Using a hole saw attachment and an electric drill, cut a 21/2 inch diameter hole through the inner and outer walls figure 7). After the hole is cut, use a straight edge and a level to be sure the inside opening is approximately 1A inch higher than the outside opening. Step 6: Install the Flue Pipe From INSIDE the building, insert the flue pipe (with arrow pointing "up") into the hole. Fasten the flue pipe with the 3 #8x3A tapping screws (Figure 8).
Step 8: Level the cabinet Place the tray on the floor where you plan to located your heater. Position the heater on the tray so the legs of the cabinet fit into the circular indentation in the tray. In order for heater to operate properly. It must be positioned on a level surface. Ensure proper leveling by adjusting each leg and by using a carpenters level to check both side to side, and front to back level condition.
NOTE: The "STANDARD" damper is to be used with extension kits up to a total overall length of 20 inches and a maximum of 3 bends (90° elbow). The "EXTENSION" damper must be used when extension kit or kits exceed 20 inches. Step 14: Recheck the Heater Before proceeding, check again to be sure there are no flammable materials close to the heater. Check to be sure the heater is level. Examine the flue pipe to be sure connections are tight.
SECTION E GAS CONNECTION 1. The gas supply line shall be gas-tight, sized and so installed as to provide a supply of gas sufficient to meet the maximum demand of the heater without loss of pressure. 2. A shut off valve should be installed in the upstream of the gas line to permit servicing. 3. Flexible pipe and any appliance connector valve used for gas piping shall be types approved by nationally recognized agencies. 4.
SECTION F FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance does not have a pilot. It is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the burner. Do not try to light the burner by hand. B. BEFORE OPERATING smell all around the appliance area for gas.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS •Step 1: Plug in the Heater Plug in the AC cord, and route it away from the area of the flue pipe. It is recommended that no other appliance share the same outlet. NOTE: When the unit is operated for the first time or the gas piping is replaced, the unit may not come ON the first few times since air is in the piping. In this case, repeat the starting procedures. RI IM AUT« ECONOMY PLUb Step 2: Set "ON" Button Depress the operation button to put it in the "ON" position(Figure 17 ).
TURNING OFF THE HEATER RELIGHTING THE HEATER To turn off the heater, press the Operation Button to put it in the "Off" position (Figure 17). The operation light will go out, and the fuel flow will stop. After turning heater off the fans will continue to run until unit has cooled down to the point where the fans will automatically stop. Automatic controls prevent your heater from relighting after the Operation Button has been set to "Off" until heater has cooled.
PROGRAMMING FOR AUTOMATIC HEATER OPERATION The Monitor GF500 Heating System is capable of providing up to 4 different temperature settings for 4 different times of the day. Not all 4 settings have to be used; 2, 3 or 4 settings can be used. A clear understanding of programming temperatures and time from the previous pages is needed before programming the automatic settings. Also, the present time must have been set.
SECTION G PROTECTIVE FEATURES OVERHEAT PREVENTION LOSS OF POWER-AUTOMATIC RESET: NOTE: If power to the heater is interrupted, a thud-like noise may be heard in the combustion chamber. This is normal, and should not cause alarm. For power interruptions of up to 5 minutes, the set memory is kept and will resume operation automatically with the set memory.
SECTION H MAINTENANCE AND CHECK Push operation switch to "OFF" remove the AC Plug from the wall outlet and wait approximately 30 minutes for the heater to cool before performing any of the following steps. Checking the Heater Area Should be kept clean and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.
SECTION I TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Should symptoms appear during the operation of your heater, refer to the chart below. If you are unable to restore normal operation, contact your MPI dealer for service. SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY Heater does not go on with operation switch. Timer is in Auto. Press Auto Button again. AC cord is disconnected from wall outlet. Power failure. Check plug and power source. Reset circuit breaker. Heater does not ignite. Air in gas pipe. Purge air. Repeat starting procedure.
SECTION J WIRING DIAGRAM CAUTION: • Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Verify proper operation after servicing. • If any of the original wire as supplied with the appliance must be replaced, it must be replaced with a wire of at least a 105°C temperature rating. GAS CONTROL VALVE CODE Bk Bl Br G Or R W Y Gr RESET TEMP SELECTOR PS TF COLOR Black Blue Brown Gray Orange Red White Yellow Green OHT Fig.
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