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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) BLUE FLAME GAS GARAGE HEATER
SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
BG30N, BG30NT, BG30P, BG30PT, FG30N, FG30NT, FG30P,
FG30PT, GG30N, GG30NT, GG30P, GG30PT, RG30N, RG30NT,
RG30P, RG30PT, GMG30N, GMG30NT, GMG30P, GMG30PT
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol-
lowed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• 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. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
— Installation and service must be performed by a quali-
fied installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
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- Page 1 UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) BLUE FLAME GAS GARAGE HEATER SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL BG30N, BG30NT, BG30P, BG30PT, FG30N, FG30NT, FG30P, FG30PT, GG30N, GG30NT, GG30P, GG30PT, RG30N, RG30NT, RG30P, RG30PT, GMG30N, GMG30NT, GMG30P, GMG30PT WARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol- lowed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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, service agency or the gas supplier. WARNING: This is an unvented gas-fired heater. -
Page 3: Safety Information
SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate or service this heater. Improper use of this heater can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning. DANGER: Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death! Carbon Monoxide Poisoning:... -
Page 4: Local Codes
American National Standards Institute, Inc. 1430 Broadway New York, NY 10018 National Fire Protection Association, Inc. Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA 02269 Heater Ignitor Button Cabinet Front Panel Figure 1 - Vent-Free Gas Heater www.desatech.com Control Knob Grill Guard Heat Shield 114683-01B... -
Page 5: Air For Combustion And Ventilation
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 for this and other fuel-burning appliances in your home. -
Page 6: Air For Combustion
Vent-free heater ______________ Btu/Hr Gas water heater* ______________ Btu/Hr Gas furnace ______________ Btu/Hr Vented gas heater ______________ Btu/Hr Gas fireplace logs ______________ Btu/Hr Other gas appliances* + __________ Btu/Hr Total = __________ Btu/Hr * Do not include direct-vent gas appliances. Di- rect-vent draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors. -
Page 7: Installation
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued 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 the ceiling and one within 12”... - Page 8 INSTALLATION Continued 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 * •...
- Page 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 hole as shown in Figure 5.
- Page 10 INSTALLATION Continued 2. Mark screw locations on wall (see Figure 8). Note: Only mark last hole on each end of mounting bracket. Insert mounting screws through these holes only. 3. Remove tape and mounting bracket from 12" 14" Min. Only Insert Mounting Screws Through Last Hole On Each End Floor...
- Page 11 INSTALLATION Continued 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 heater from mounting bracket. 4. If installing bottom mounting screws into hollow or solid wall, install wall anchors.
- Page 12 INSTALLATION Continued 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 connect heater to private (non- utility) gas wells.
- Page 13 3/8" NPT Pipe Nipple Tee Joint Reducer Bushing to 1/8" NPT 1/8" NPT Plug Tap * 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.
- Page 14 2. Pressurize supply piping system by either opening propane/LP supply tank valve for propane/LP gas or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas or using compressed air. 3. Check all joints from gas meter for natural gas (see Figure 17) or propane/LP supply tank for propane/LP gas, to equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 18).
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Page 15: Operating Heater
OPERATING HEATER MANUAL CONTROL MODELS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not fol- low these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, per- sonal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. - Page 16 OPERATING HEATER Continued TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Heater 1. Press in and turn control knob clockwise to the PILOT position. 2. Turn control knob clockwise OFF position. 3. Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed.
- Page 17 OPERATING HEATER Continued 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 button until pilot lights.
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Page 18: Inspecting Heater
INSPECTING HEATER Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pat- tern often. PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 23 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 24 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple. This will cause the thermocouple to cool. -
Page 19: Cleaning And Maintenance
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 service person. -
Page 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 troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. OBSERVED PROBLEM When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at ODS/pilot... - Page 21 OBSERVED PROBLEM ODS/pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is re- leased Burner does not light after ODS/ pilot is lit Delayed ignition of burner Burner backfiring during com- bustion 114683-01B TROUBLESHOOTING Continued POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Control knob not fully pressed in 2.
- Page 22 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 produces a clicking/tick- ing noise just after burner is lit or shut off TROUBLESHOOTING...
- Page 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.
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Page 24: Specifications
Maximum Minimum Dimensions, Inches (H x W x D) Heater (Includes knobs & grill) Carton Weight (pounds) Heater Shipping SPECIFICATIONS BG30N, FG30N, GG30N, RG30N, GMG30N BG30NT, FG30NT, GG30NT, RG30NT, GMG30NT 15,000/30,000 Natural Only Piezo 3" W.C. 10.5" 4" x 25... -
Page 25: Service Hints
Heating Productsʼ Technical Service Department at 1-866-672-6040. When calling please have your model and serial numbers of your heater ready. You can also visit DESA Heating Productsʼ techni- cal service web site at www.desatech.com. SERVICE PUBLICATIONS You can purchase a service manual from the address listed on the back page of this manual. -
Page 26: Illustrated Parts Breakdown And Parts List
ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MODELS BG30N, BG30P, FG30N, FG30P, GG30N, GG30P, RG30N, RG30P, GMG30N, GMG30P www.desatech.com 114683-01B... -
Page 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. BG30N BG30P FG30N FG30P GG30N GG30P 097159-04 097159-04 107676-01 107676-01 103476-02 103476-02 110038-05 110038-06 098508-01 098508-01... - Page 28 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MODELS BG30NT, BG30PT, FG30NT, FG30PT, GG30NT, GG30PT, RG30NT, RG30PT, GMG30NT, GMG30PT www.desatech.com 114683-01B...
- Page 29 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. BG30NT BG30PT FG30NT FG30PT GG30NT GG30PT 097159-04 097159-04 107676-01 107676-01 103476-02 103476-02 098522-12 098522-13 109303-03 109303-03 104658-01 104658-01...
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Page 30: Accessories
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 address listed on the back page of this manual. -
Page 31: Parts Centrals
These Parts Centrals are privately owned businesses. They have agreed to support our customerʼs needs by providing original replacement parts and accessories. 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... -
Page 32: Warranty Information
This warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser. This warranty covers the cost of part(s) required to restore this heater to proper operating condition and an allowance for labor when provided by a DESA Heat- ing Products Authorized Service Center. Warranty part(s) MUST be obtained through authorized dealers of this product and/or DESA Heating Products who will provide original factory replacement parts.