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Page 2 - VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS HEATER; LOCAL CODES; Carbon Monoxide Poisoning:; WARNINGS; DANGER: Carbon monoxide

2 107099 VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS HEATER For more information, visit www.desatech.com LOCAL CODES Install and use heater with care. Follow alllocal codes. In the absence of local codes, usethe latest edition of The National Fuel GasCode, ANS Z223.1, also known as NFPA 54*. *Available from: American Nat...

Page 3 - OWNER’S MANUAL; Figure 1 - Vent-Free Gas Log Natural Gas Space Heater; UNPACKING; SAFETY PILOT; WARNING: Do not remove; ASSEMBLING HEATER; Removing Front Panel Of Heater; Figure 2 - Removing Front Panel of Heater; Installing Hood; ASSEMBLY

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Page 4 - Figure 6 - Attaching Brass Trim to Heater; Repeat steps 1 through 6 for other side.; W A R N I N G : A l w a y s h a v e

4 107099 VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS HEATER For more information, visit www.desatech.com Assembling and AttachingBrass Trim 1. Remove packaging from remainingthree 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 u...

Page 5 - Unusually Tight Construction; per

5 107099 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com AIR FORCOMBUSTION ANDVENTILATION Today’s homes are built more energy effi-cient than ever. New materials, increasedinsulation, and new construction methodshelp reduce heat loss in homes. Home ownersweather strip and caulk around wi...

Page 6 - Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space

6 107099 VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS HEATER For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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 on...

Page 7 - Figure 7 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building; VENTILATION AIR; Ventilation Air From Outdoors; Do not provide openings for; Figure 8 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors

7 107099 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com Or Remove Door into Adjoining Room, Option 3 Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Room, Option 2 12" 12" Ventilation Grills into Adjoining Room, Option 1 AIR FORCOMBUSTION ANDVENTILATION Continued Figure 7 - Ventilation Air fr...

Page 8 - CAUTION: If you install the; For convenience and efficiency, install heater; INSTALLATION; CHECK GAS TYPE; Only use optional mantel; WARNING: Never install the

8 107099 VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS HEATER For more information, visit www.desatech.com CAUTION: If you install the heater in a home garage• heater pilot and burner must be at least 18 inches abovefloor. • locate heater where moving ve- hicle will not hit it. For convenience and efficiency, install heate...

Page 9 - INSTALLATION OPTIONS; Mounting Bracket; Attaching to Wall Stud:; This method; Figure 11 - Mounting Bracket Clearances; Marking Screw Locations; WARNING: Maintain minimum; Only mark last hole on each end

9 107099 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com INSTALLATION Continued THERMOSTAT SENSINGBULB The thermostat sensing bulb has been placedinside the heater for protection during shipping. Locating Thermostat SensingBulb 1. Remove front panel of heater (see Fig-ure 2, page 4). 2. ...

Page 10 - Attaching To Wall Stud Method; Do not replace front panel at this

10 107099 VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS HEATER For more information, visit www.desatech.com Installing Bottom MountingScrews 1. Locate two bottom mounting holes.These holes are near bottom on backpanel of heater (see Figure 15). 2. Mark screw locations on wall. 3. Remove heater from mounting bracket. 4. If ...

Page 11 - Securing Hearth Base to Floor; Stand heater up on base.; WITH; Assembling Mantel; Only use the optional man-

11 107099 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com Securing Hearth Base to Floor 1. Position hearth base in desired location.Mark holes for drilling (see Figure 16).Remove hearth base. 2. For carpeted floor, make a small cut witha sharp knife at marked locations beforedrilling. If...

Page 12 - Figure 18 - Gas Connection; Hold pressure regulator with; WARNING: A qualified service; Check gas line pressure be-; WARNING: Never connect

12 107099 VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS HEATER For more information, visit www.desatech.com Tee Joint ReducerBushing to1/8" NPT 1/8" NPTPlug Tap TestGaugeConnection * Tee Joint Pipe Nipple Cap SedimentTrap PressureRegulator 3/8" NPTPipe Nipple GroundUnionJoint HeaterCabinet 3" Minimum Note: ...

Page 13 - WARNING: Never use an open; Correct all leaks at once.; Figure 19 - Equipment Shutoff Valve; Correct all leaks at once.

13 107099 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com Pressure Testing Gas SupplyPiping System Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG(3.5 kPa) 1. Disconnect appliance with its appliancemain gas valve (control valve) and equip-ment shutoff valve from gas supply pip-ing system. Pressures...

Page 14 - Shutting Off Heater; CAUTION: Do not try to adjust

14 107099 VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS HEATER For more information, visit www.desatech.com TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Heater 1. Turn control knob clockwise 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 ...

Page 15 - • turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to; Figure 23 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern; Figure 24 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern; The thermostat sensing bulb mea-; When using the heater the first time,; Figure 25 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern; WARNING: If yellow tipping

15 107099 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com INSPECTINGBURNER Check pilot flame pattern and burner flamepattern often. PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 23 shows a correct pilot flame pat-tern. Figure 24 shows an incorrect pilotflame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame isnot touchin...

Page 16 - CABINET; Air Passageways; CAUTION: You must keep; PARTS UNDER WARRANTY; SERVICE HINTS; When Gas Pressure Is Too Low; Figure 28 - Pilot Inlet Air Hole

16 107099 VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS HEATER For more information, visit www.desatech.com CLEANING ANDMAINTENANCE CABINET Air Passageways • Use a vacuum cleaner or pressurized air to clean. Exterior • Use a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap and water mixture. Wipe the cabi-net to remove dust. CAUTION: ...

Page 17 - TROUBLESHOOTING; OBSERVED PROBLEM; All troubleshooting items are listed in

17 107099 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com TROUBLESHOOTING 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 rele...

Page 18 - nance, page 16) or replace burner orifice; POSSIBLE CAUSE

18 107099 VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS HEATER For more information, visit www.desatech.com OBSERVED PROBLEM Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit Delayed ignition of burner Burner backfiring during combustion Yellow flame during burner combustion Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Heater ...

Page 19 - IMPORTANT

19 107099 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM Heater produces a clicking/ticking noisejust after burner is lit or shut off Heater produces unwanted odors Heater shuts off in use (ODS operates) Gas odor even when control knob is in OF...

Page 20 - PARTS CENTRALS

20 107099 VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS HEATER For more information, visit www.desatech.com These Parts Centrals are privately-owned businesses. They have agreed to support ourcustomer’s needs by providing original replacement parts and accessories. PARTS CENTRALS TECHNICALSERVICE You may have further quest...

Page 21 - ACCESSORIES; FAN KIT; Finished - GMC22F Series; CORNER MANTEL

21 107099 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com ACCESSORIES Purchase these heater accessories from yourlocal dealer. If they can not supply theseaccessories, either contact your nearest PartsCentral (see page 20) or call DESAInternational’s Sales Department at 1-800-458-2472 fo...

Page 23 - PARTS LIST; KEY

23 107099 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com PARTS LIST RFN30TA This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow theinstructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 16 of this manual. KEY RFN30TA NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 098304-...

Page 24 - LIMITED WARRANTY; WARRANTY INFORMATION; KEEP THIS WARRANTY; INTERNATIONAL; NOT A UPC

107099-01Rev. A05/00 Model Serial No. Date Purchased 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 writtenwarranty. We make no other warranty, ex...