Rasmussen Chillbuster Magnum Series Assembly, installation and operation instructions - Vent Free Operation
VENT FREE OPERATION
Fireplace Hoods (VENT-FREE)
A fireplace hood deflects heat away from the fireplace face and mantel, reducing the potential for heat related warping
or discoloration. The use of a fireplace hood is highly recommended. Fireplace Hoods are offered by many
leading fireplace manufacturers.
Mantel Clearance Without Hood:
Non-Combustible
or Heat Resistant
Material
Horizontal
Projection from
Face of Fireplace
Top of Firebox
opening
30"+ 28" 25" 20" 12"
Vertical Distances
to Underside of Mantel
.75"
2.5"
6"
8"
10"
Height Above Projection Out
Opening From Face
0 -12" 0"
12" - 20" 3/4"
20" - 25" 2 1/2"
25" - 28" 6"
28" - 30" 8"
30" plus 10"
FIREBOX
Figure 2
Mantel Clearance With Hood*:
Non-Combustible
or Heat Resistant
Material
Horizontal Projection
from Face of Fireplace
Top of Firebox
opening
Fireplace Hood with
minimum 4" horizontal
projection
* Standard Fireplace Hood with a minimum 4 inch
horizontal projection such as those offered by
most major fireplace manufacturers
.
10" 12" 15" 17" 20"+
1.5"
2.5"
6"
8"
10"
Vertical Distances
to Underside of Mantel
Height Above Projection Out
Opening From Face
0" - 10" 0"
10" - 12" 1 1/2"
12" - 15" 2 1/2"
15" - 17" 6"
17" - 20" 8"
20" plus 10"
FIREBOX
Figure 3
IF YOU CANNOT MEET THESE MINIMUM CLEARANCES YOU
MUST OPERATE HEATER WITH CHIMNEY FLUE DAMPER OPEN
(Operate as a VENTED Heater - See Page Three).
ALL APPLICATIONS (VENTED and VENT FREE OPERATION)
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
Attaching Ember Tray (Models C2A and C2B):
1.
Attach ember tray to the front two legs of the grate with the nuts and bolts provided on grate. See Figure 6.
INSTALLING CHILLBUSTER BURNER UNIT INTO FIREPLACE
DIM A
CENTER OF FIRE BOX
FRONT
DIM A = 1"
Minimum
REAR
Figure 4
1.
Place grate/control assembly inside firebox or approved
enclosure. Center grate left to right with the front
portion of the grate assembly no less than 1" from the
opening of the firebox. See figure 4.
2.
Connect CHILLBUSTER to gas supply line with supplied
semi rigid aluminum connector, or other flexible
connector. Use a pipe joint compound which is resistant
to the action of Propane gases on all pipe threaded joints
except on the flared connector fittings.
3.
Turn on the gas valve at the supply line in the fireplace.
Check connections for gas leaks by using a soapy
solution. Do not use open flame.
Volcanic Ash Placement:
Sprinkle VOLCANIC ASH on the firebox floor. Volcanic ash can be ramped to within
1/4" of the top of the ember tray. DO NOT PLACE VOLCANIC ASH ON TOP OF THE BURNER.
NEVER PLACE VOLCANIC ASH ON TOP OF ANY BURNER.
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