Rasmussen AFM20 Series Owner's Manual
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DOUBLE FACE ALTERNA™
Contemporary Gas Heater
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 type of gas
indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not
convertible for use with other gases. Field conversion
is not permitted. Gas type conversion may only be
accomplished at the factory. Please contact Rasmussen
for details.
ATTENTION! READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLY OR USE
WARNING
This appliance is for installation only in a solid-fuel burning masonry or UL 127 factory-built fireplace or in a listed
ventless firebox enclosure. It has been design certified for these installations. Exception: 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.
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Owner’s Manual
DF-ALTERNA VF Contemporary Gas Heaters are certified to the following standards:
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UNVENTED ROOM HEATER ANSI - Z21.11.2-2007
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VENTED DECORATIVE APPLIANCE - ANSI Z21.60b-2004 and CSA 2.26
General Assembly, Installation, and Operation Instructions
®
This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air
(oxygen) from the room in which it is installed.
Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilating
air must be provided. Refer to page 4.
12028 E. PHILADELPHIA ST.
WHITTIER, CA 90601 U.S.A.
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THE GAS LOG COMPANY
— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors 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 fire
department.
— Installation and service must be performed by a
qualified installer, service agency or the gas
supplier.
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus-
ing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
Models: DF-AFB (20, 24, 30) - (ME, SE, RE) - (N, P) -
(B,SS)
DF-AFS (20, 24, 30) - (ME, SE, RE) - (N, P) -
(B,SS)
DF-AFG (20, 24, 30) - (ME, SE, RE) - (N, P) -
(B,SS)
DF-AFM (20, 24, 30) - (ME, SE, RE) - (N, P) -
(B,SS)
Installation must conform with local codes or, in the
absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code,
ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.
The Minimum Fireplace Size (in inches) in which this ALTERNA set is to be installed must be as follows:
IMPORTANT:
An unvented room heater having an input rating of more than 10,000 Btu per hour shall not be installed
in a bedroom or bathroom. Do not install this appliance in a bedroom or bathroom.
C US
Set Size
Model Number
BTU/hour
Width
Depth
Height
20
DF-AF(B,G,S,L) 20 - (ME,SE,RE) - (N,P) - (B,SS)
30,000
26
14
16
24
DF-AF(B,G,S,L) 24 - (ME,SE,RE) - (N,P) - (B,SS)
40,000
30
14
16
30
DF-AF(B,G,S,L) 30 - (ME,SE,RE) - (N,P) - (B,SS)
40,000
36
14
16
REV. DF-ALT 0209