Page 2 - Carbon Monoxide Poisoning:; WARNINGS; WARNING: Any change to
2 104434 VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP HEATER 1. This appliance is only for use with thetype of gas indicated on the rating plate.This appliance is not convertible for usewith other gases. 2. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s)inside any structure. Locate propane/LP supply tank(s) outdoors. 3. If you smel...
Page 3 - OWNER’S MANUAL; LOCAL CODES; American National Standards Institute, Inc.; UNPACKING; Remove heater from carton.; SAFETY PILOT; WARNING: Do not remove
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Page 4 - W A R N I N G : A l w a y s h a v e; Figure 4 - Assembling Heater; ASSEMBLY; ASSEMBLING HEATER; • Phillips Screwdriver; Removing Front Panel Of Heater; Figure 2 - Removing Front Panel of Heater; Installing Log; For easier installation, lay heater on
4 104434 VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP HEATER W A R N I N G : A l w a y s h a v e burner shield and screen in placebefore operating heater. This pre-vents excessive temperatures onheater surfaces. Failure to position the parts inaccordance with these diagramsor failure to use only parts spe-cifically approve...
Page 5 - Repeat steps 1 through 6 for other side.; Figure 6 - Assembling Brass Trim; Confined and Unconfined Space; per; Unusually Tight Construction
5 104434 OWNER’S MANUAL Assembling and AttachingBrass Trim 1. Remove packaging from three remain-ing pieces of brass trim. 2. Locate four brass screws, two adjust-ing plates with set screws, and twoshims in the hardware packet. 3. Align shim under adjusting plate asshown in Figure 6. 4. Slide one en...
Page 6 - Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space
6 104434 VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP HEATER WARNING: If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than that defined as an unconfined space or if the building is of unusually tight construction, provide adequate combustion and ventilation air by one ofthe methods described in the National Fuel...
Page 7 - Figure 8 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building; VENTILATION AIR; Ventilation Air From Outdoors; Do not provide openings for; Figure 9 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors; W A R N I N G : R e w o r k w o r k -
7 104434 OWNER’S MANUAL AIR FORCOMBUSTION ANDVENTILATION Continued Figure 8 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building Or Remove Door into Adjoining Room, Option 3 Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Room, Option 2 12" 12" Ventilation Grills into Adjoining Room, Option 1 VENTILATION AIR Ventilatio...
Page 8 - INSTALLATION; CHECK GAS TYPE; WARNING: Never install the; LOCATING HEATER; CAUTION: If you install the
8 104434 VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP HEATER 36" 5" FLOOR CEILING Minimum MinimumOf CarpeCombust 6" MinimumFromSides OfHeater LeftSide RightSide Figure 10 - Mounting Clearances AsViewed From Front of Heater INSTALLATION CHECK GAS TYPE Use only propane/LP gas. If your gas supplyis not propane/LP,...
Page 9 - Mounting Bracket; Figure 12 - Mounting Bracket Location; Marking Screw Locations; WARNING: Maintain minimum; Only mark last hole on each end; Figure 13 - Mounting Bracket Clearances
9 104434 OWNER’S MANUAL ThermostatSensing Bulb Clamp Figure 11 - Attaching Thermostat SensingBulb INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLATION OPTIONS There are three options for mounting thisheater. A. Mounting heater to wall B. Mounting heater to optional hearth base C. Mounting heater with optional hearth...
Page 10 - Attaching To Wall Stud Method; Do not replace front panel at this
10 104434 VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP HEATER Installing Bottom MountingScrews 1. Locate two bottom mounting holes.These holes are near bottom on backpanel of heater (see Figure 17). 2. Mark screw locations on wall. 3. Remove heater from mounting bracket. 4. If installing bottom mounting screwsinto hollow o...
Page 11 - Securing Hearth Base to Floor; Stand heater up on base.; WITH; Assembling Mantel; Only use the optional man-
11 104434 OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION Continued Continued Securing Hearth Base to Floor 1. Position hearth base in desired location.Mark holes for drilling (See Figure 18).Remove hearth base. 2. For carpeted floor, make a small cut witha sharp knife at marked locations beforedrilling. If securing to...
Page 12 - Figure 21 - Gas Connection; WARNING: A qualified service; Hold pressure regulator with
12 104434 VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP HEATER Tee Joint ReducerBushing to1/8" NPT 1/8" NPTPlug Tap TestGaugeConnection * Tee Joint PipeNipple Cap SedimentTrap Figure 21 - Gas Connection * An CSA/AGA design-certified equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is anacceptable alternative to test ga...
Page 13 - WARNING: Never use an open; Figure 23 - Checking Gas Joints; Correct all leaks at once.; Correct all leaks at once.
13 104434 OWNER’S MANUAL CHECKING GASCONNECTIONS WARNING: Test all gas pip- ing and connections for leaksafter installing or servicing. Cor-rect all leaks at once. WARNING: Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply amixture of liquid soap and waterto all joints. Bubbles forming showa leak. ...
Page 14 - Shutting Off Heater; CAUTION: Do not try to adjust
14 104434 VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP HEATER TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Heater 1. Tu r n c o n t ro l k n o b c l o c k w i s e Clockwise to the OFF position. 2. Turn off all electric power to the ap-pliance if service is to be performed. Shutting Off Burner Only (pilotstays lit) Turn contro...
Page 15 - The thermostat sensing bulb mea-; Figure 26 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern; Figure 27 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern; WARNING: If yellow tipping; • turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to
15 104434 OWNER’S MANUAL Figure 28 - Correct Burner Flame Patternat High Position Figure 29 - Incorrect Burner Flame Patternat High Position OPERATINGHEATER Continued 1. Remove front panel (see Figure 2,page 4). 2. Follow steps 1 through 5 under Light-ing Instructions, page 14. 3. With control knob ...
Page 16 - Use only original replacement parts.; PARTS UNDER WARRANTY; When calling DESA International, have ready:; CABINET; Air Passageways; • Use a vacuum cleaner or pressurized air; Exterior; • Use a soft cloth dampened with a mild; Figure 31 - Pilot Inlet Air Hole; SERVICE HINTS; When Gas Pressure Is Too Low
16 104434 VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP HEATER CLEANING ANDMAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burner, and circu-lating air passageways of heaterclean. Inspect these areas ofheater before each use. Haveheater inspected yearly by a quali-fie...
Page 17 - OBSERVED PROBLEM; TROUBLESHOOTING; All troubleshooting items are listed in
17 104434 OWNER’S MANUAL Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM When ignitor button is pressed, there is nospark at ODS/pilot When ignitor button is pressed, there isspark at ODS/pilot but no ignition ODS/pilot lights but flame goes out whencontrol knob is released POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Ignitor cable pinched or wet...
Page 18 - REMEDY; nance, page 16) or replace burner orifice
18 104434 VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP HEATER REMEDY 1. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte- nance, page 16) or replace burner orifice 2. Replace burner orifice3. Contact local propane/LP gas company 1. Contact local propane/LP gas company2. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte- nance, page 16) or replac...
Page 19 - POSSIBLE CAUSE; IMPORTANT
19 104434 OWNER’S MANUAL IMPORTANT: Operating heater where impurities in air exist may create odors. Cleaning supplies, paint, paint remover, cigarette smoke, cements and glues, new carpet or textiles,etc., create fumes. These fumes may mix with combustion air and create odors. POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Met...
Page 21 - PRESTIGE MANTEL; Finished - GMC22F Series; CORNER MANTEL; ACCESSORIES; FAN KIT
21 104434 OWNER’S MANUAL PRESTIGE MANTEL Finished - GMC22F Series For use with heater and hearth base. Sturdyhardwood construction embellished withfluted sides and bullet medallions. Avail-able in a walnut finish. Complete assemblyand installation instructions included. CORNER MANTEL Unfinished - GM...
Page 23 - PARTS LIST; PART NUMBER
23 104434 OWNER’S MANUAL PARTS LIST RFP30T This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow theinstructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 16 of this manual. KEYNO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 098304-01 Screw, #10 x 3/8" 6 2 100566-01CK Front Panel...
Page 24 - KEEP THIS WARRANTY; WARRANTY INFORMATION; INTERNATIONAL; LIMITED WARRANTY; NOT A UPC
KEEP THIS WARRANTY WARRANTY INFORMATION 104434-01Rev. D02/00 2701 Industrial DriveP.O. Box 90004Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 www.desatech.com INTERNATIONAL LIMITED WARRANTY COMFORT GLOW VENT-FREE RESIDENTIAL GAS HEATERS DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials an...