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Page 2 - LOCAL CODES; DANGER: Carbon monoxide; Carbon Monoxide Poisoning:; WARNINGS; WARNING: Any change to

2 107100 VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP 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 Nati...

Page 3 - OWNER’S MANUAL; UNPACKING; SAFETY PILOT; WARNING: Do not remove; Figure 2 - Removing Front Panel of Heater; ASSEMBLY; ASSEMBLING HEATER; Removing Front Panel Of Heater

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Page 4 - W A R N I N G : A l w a y s h a v e; Figure 3 - Assembling Heater; Repeat steps 1 through 6 for other side.

4 107100 VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP HEATER For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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 ...

Page 5 - Confined and Unconfined Space; per; Unusually Tight Construction

5 107100 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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 windows anddoors to keep the cold a...

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

6 107100 VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP 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 one...

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; W A R N I N G : R e w o r k w o r k -

7 107100 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com AIR FORCOMBUSTION ANDVENTILATION Continued Figure 7 - 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 Adjoin...

Page 8 - INSTALLATION; CHECK GAS TYPE; WARNING: Never install the; LOCATING HEATER; CAUTION: If you install the

8 107100 VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP HEATER For more information, visit www.desatech.com INSTALLATION CHECK GAS TYPE Use only propane/LP gas. If your gas supplyis not propane/LP, do not install heater. Calldealer where you bought heater for propertype heater. INSTALLATION ITEMS Before installing heater, ma...

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

9 107100 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com Thermostat Sensing Bulb Clamp Figure 10 - Attaching Thermostat SensingBulb INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLATION OPTIONS There are three options for mounting thisheater. A. Mounting heater to wall B. Mounting heater to optional heart...

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

10 107100 VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP 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 i...

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

11 107100 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com INSTALLATION Continued Continued 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 ma...

Page 12 - Figure 19 - Gas Connection; WARNING: A qualified service; Hold pressure regulator with

12 107100 VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP HEATER For more information, visit www.desatech.com Tee Joint ReducerBushing to1/8" NPT 1/8" NPTPlug Tap TestGaugeConnection * Tee Joint PipeNipple Cap SedimentTrap Figure 19 - Gas Connection * A CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT ta...

Page 13 - WARNING: Never use an open; Figure 21 - Checking Gas Joints; Correct all leaks at once.; Correct all leaks at once.

13 107100 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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 wat...

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

14 107100 VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP HEATER For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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...

Page 15 - The thermostat sensing bulb mea-; Figure 24 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern; WARNING: If yellow tipping; • turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to

15 107100 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com Figure 26 - Correct Burner Flame Patternat High Position Figure 27 - 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...

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 29 - Pilot Inlet Air Hole; SERVICE HINTS; When Gas Pressure Is Too Low

16 107100 VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP HEATER For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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 us...

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

17 107100 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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 P...

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

18 107100 VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP HEATER For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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 C...

Page 19 - POSSIBLE CAUSE; IMPORTANT

19 107100 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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 combustio...

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

21 107100 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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 instruc...

Page 23 - PARTS LIST; KEY

23 107100 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com PARTS LIST RFP30TA 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 RFP30TA NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 098304-...

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

KEEP THIS WARRANTY WARRANTY INFORMATION 107100-01Rev. A05/00 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...