Page 2 - Air for Combustion and Ventilation; section on page 5 of this manual.; TABLE OF CONTENTS; State of Massachusetts:; wealth of Massachusetts.
www.desatech.com 114683-01B 2 WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, altera-tion, service or maintenance can cause injury or prop-erty damage. Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures. For assistance or addi-tional information consult a qualified installer, servic...
Page 3 - SAFETY INFORMATION; Carbon Monoxide Poisoning:; Get fresh; Air for
www.desatech.com 114683-01B 3 SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely b e f o r e t r y i n g t o a s s e m b l e , operate or service this heater. Improper use of this heater can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, electrical shock and ...
Page 4 - LOCAL CODES; National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI; Continued; Ignitor Button; PRODUCT; SAFETY DEVICE
www.desatech.com 114683-01B 4 6. Keep all air openings in front and bottom of heater clear and free of debris. This will insure enough air for proper combustion. 7. If heater shuts off, do not relight until you provide fresh, outside air. If heater keeps shutting off, have it serviced. 8. Do not run...
Page 5 - National Fuel; Unusually Tight Construction; Ventilation Air From Outdoors; Confined and Unconfined Space
www.desatech.com 114683-01B 5 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION WARNING: This heater shall not be installed in a confined space or unusually tight con- struction unless provisions are provided for adequate combus- tion and ventilation air. Read the following instructions to insure proper fresh air f...
Page 6 - Ventilation; National Fuel Gas Code,
www.desatech.com 114683-01B 6 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Use this work sheet to determine if you have a con- fined or unconfined space. Space: Includes the room in which you will insta...
Page 7 - Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors; VENTILATION AIR; Ventilation Air From Inside Building; National Fuel Gas; Ventilation Air From Outdoors; Section 5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation; AIR FOR COMBUSTION; INSTALLATION; CHECK GAS TYPE
www.desatech.com 114683-01B 7 Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining un- confined space. When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space, you must provide two perma- nent openings: one within 12” of th...
Page 8 - INSTALLATION ITEMS; Accessorie; LOCATING HEATER; Accessories; Air
www.desatech.com 114683-01B 8 INSTALLATION ITEMS Before installing heater, make sure you have the items listed below.• for propane/LP gas, external regulator (supplied by installer) • piping (check local codes)• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)• equipment shutoff valve *• ground joint union• se...
Page 9 - Figure 5 - Attaching Thermostat Sensing; INSTALLING HEATER TO WALL; Mounting Bracket; Figure 7 - Removing Front Panel Of; Figure 6 - Mounting Bracket; Removing Front Panel Of Heater; Marking Screw Locations; mum clearances shown in Figure
www.desatech.com 114683-01B 9 INSTALLATION Continued THERMOSTAT SENSING BULB (Thermostat Models Only) The thermostat sensing bulb has been placed below the heater.1. Place clamp on thermostat sensing bulb as shown in Figure 5. Clamp is provided in hardware package. 2. Snap clamp into upper mounting ...
Page 10 - Attaching Mounting Bracket To Wall; Only Insert Mounting; Horizontal Slots
www.desatech.com 114683-01B 10 INSTALLATION Continued Figure 8 - Mounting Bracket Clearances Attaching Mounting Bracket To Wall Note: Wall anchors, mounting screws and spacers are in hardware package. The hardware package is provided with heater. Attaching To Wall Stud Method For attaching mounting ...
Page 11 - Wall; Installing Bottom Mounting Screws; Attaching To
www.desatech.com 114683-01B 11 Figure 12 - Installing Bottom Mounting Screws Side View Front View Wall Spacer Heater Installing Bottom Mounting Screws 1. Locate two bottom mounting holes. These holes are near bottom on back panel of heater (see Figure 12). 2. Mark screw locations on wall.3. Remove h...
Page 12 - CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY; Figure 14 - External Regulator With Vent
www.desatech.com 114683-01B 12 CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY WARNING: This appliance requires a 3/8" NPT (National Pipe Thread) inlet connection to the pressure regulator. WARNING: A qualified ser- vice person must connect heater to gas supply. Follow all local codes. WARNING: For natural gas, never c...
Page 13 - CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS; WARNING: Test all gas piping; Test Gauge Connection*; ing to Gas Supply; Figure 15 - Gas Connection
www.desatech.com 114683-01B 13 * A CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the optional CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve from your dealer. See Accessories , page 30. CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS WARNING:...
Page 15 - just heating levels by using the; OPERATING HEATER; MANUAL CONTROL MODELS; FOR YOUR SAFETY; low these instructions exactly,; LIGHTING; Figure 19 - Control Knob In The OFF
www.desatech.com 114683-01B 15 5. Press in control knob and turn counter- clockwise to the PILOT position. Keep control knob pressed in for five (5) seconds (see Figure 19). Note: You may be running this heater for the first time after hooking up to gas sup- ply. If so, the control knob may need to be...
Page 16 - Figure 21 - Control Knob In The OFF; Shutting Off Heater; Lighting; THERMOSTAT CONTROLLED
www.desatech.com 114683-01B 16 OPERATING HEATER Continued WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS • Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electric switch; do not use any phone in your building. • Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor ʼs phone. Follow the gas supplierʼs instructions....
Page 17 - Manual Lighting Procedure; Ignitor Electrode
www.desatech.com 114683-01B 17 Figure 22 - Pilot (actual pilot may vary) 6. With control knob pressed in, push down and release ignitor button. This will light pilot. The pilot is attached to the front of burner. The pilot is attached to the front of the burner. If needed, keep pressing ignitor butt...
Page 18 - BURNER FLAME PATTERN; INSPECTING HEATER; PILOT FLAME PATTERN; Figure 24 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern; Heat
www.desatech.com 114683-01B 18 BURNER FLAME PATTERN WARNING: If yellow tipping occurs, your heater could pro- duce increased levels of carbon monoxide. NOTICE: Do not mistake orange flames with yellow tipping. Dirt or other fine particles enter the heater and burn causing brief patches of orange flame....
Page 19 - BURNER PILOT AIR INLET; Figure 27 - Pilot Inlet Air; CABINET; Air Passageways
www.desatech.com 114683-01B 19 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burner and circu- lating air passageways of heater clean. Inspect these areas of heater before each use. Have heater inspected yearly by a qualified ser...
Page 20 - TROUBLESHOOTING; WARNING: Turn off and unplug heater and let cool before servicing.; POSSIBLE CAUSE; Cleaning
www.desatech.com 114683-01B 20 TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off and unplug heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle or similar object to clean ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/pilot unit. Note: All trouble...
Page 22 - OBSERVED PROBLEM
www.desatech.com 114683-01B 22 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM Yellow flame during burner combustion Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Heater produces a whistling noise when burner is lit White powder residue forming within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture Heater p...
Page 23 - IMPORTANT
www.desatech.com 114683-01B 23 WARNING: If you smell gas • Shut off gas supply. • 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. Fol- low the gas supplier’s instructions. • ...
Page 24 - SPECIFICATIONS
www.desatech.com 114683-01B 24 SPECIFICATIONS BG30N, FG30N, GG30N, RG30N, GMG30N BG30NT, FG30NT, GG30NT, RG30NT, GMG30NT Btu (Variable) 15,000/30,000 Type Gas Natural Only Ignition Piezo Pressure Regulator Setting 3" W.C. Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water) Maximum 10.5" Minimum 4" Dimensi...
Page 25 - SERVICE HINTS; When Gas Pressure Is Too Low; TECHNICAL SERVICE; PARTS UNDER WARRANTY; Parts Central
www.desatech.com 114683-01B 25 SERVICE HINTS When Gas Pressure Is Too Low • pilot will not stay lit• burner will have delayed ignition• heater will not produce specified heat• propane/LP gas supply may be lowYou may feel your gas pressure is too low. If so, contact your local natural or propane/LP ga...
Page 26 - ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN; MODELS
www.desatech.com 114683-01B 26 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MODELS BG30N, BG30P, FG30N, FG30P, GG30N, GG30P, RG30N, RG30P, GMG30N, GMG30P 2 3 6 8 9 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 18 19 4 7 1 21 5 15 17 20
Page 27 - PARTS LIST; listed under; PART NUMBER
www.desatech.com 114683-01B 27 PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 25 of this manual. PART NUMBER BG30N BG30P KEY FG30N FG30P RG30N RG30P NO. GG30N GG30P GMG30N GMG30P DESCRIPTION QTY...
Page 30 - ACCESSORIES; For all piezo ignitor models.
www.desatech.com 114683-01B 30 ACCESSORIES Purchase these heater accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, either contact your nearest Parts Central (see page 31) or call DESA Heating Products at 1-866-672-6040 for referral information. You can also write to the a...
Page 31 - PARTS CENTRALS; East Coast Energy Products
www.desatech.com 114683-01B 31 Tool & Equipment, Co. 5 Manila Ave Hamden, CT 06514-0322 1-800-397-7553 203-248-7553 Parts Department Portable Heater Parts 342 N. County Rd. 400 East Valparaiso, IN 46383-9704 All States 219-462-7441 1-888-619-7060 [email protected] techservice@portabl...
Page 32 - NOT A UPC; LIMITED WARRANTY; WARRANTY INFORMATION; KEEP THIS WARRANTY
Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory.We reserve the right to amend these specifications at any time without notice. The only warranty applicable is our standard written warranty. We make no other warranty, expressed or implied. 114683-01Rev. B07/04 2701 Industri...