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VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP
GAS COMPACT FIREPLACE
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
®
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus-
ing 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 in-
structions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the
fire department.
— Installation and service must be performed by a
qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* manufactured (mobile) home, where not
prohibited by state or local codes.
*Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer. (I.E. Installation of this
product is permitted after the manufactured (mobile) home is sited)
This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate.
This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases.
Model: RFP28TB
Save this manual for future reference.
Shown with Optional
Hearth Base and Mantel
WARNING: Improper installation,
adjustment, alteration, service,
or maintenance can cause injury
or property damage. Refer to this
manual for correct installation
and operational procedures. For
assistance or additional infor-
mation consult a qualified in-
staller, service agency, or the
gas supplier.
WARNING: This is an unvented
gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxy-
gen) from the room in which it is
installed. Provisions for adequate
combustion and ventilation air
must be provided. Refer to Air for
Combustion and Ventilation sec-
tion in this manual.
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- Page 1 This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases. Save this manual for future reference. Hearth Base and Mantel Model: RFP28TB WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, or maintenance can cause injury or property damage.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION SECTION Safety Information ... 2 Product Identification ... 4 Local Codes ... 4 Product Features ... 4 Unpacking ... 4 Assembly ... 5 Air for Combustion and Ventilation ... 8 Installation ... 12 Connecting to Gas Supply ... 20 Checking Gas Connections ... - Page 3 SAFETY INFORMATION Continued 101935 WARNINGS WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING: Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous. 1. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases. 2.
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Page 4: Product Identification
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION LOCAL CODES PRODUCT FEATURES UNPACKING Ignitor Button Heater Cabinet Figure 1 - Vent-Free Gas Log Propane/LP Gas Space Heater Install and use heater with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223, also known as NFPA 54*. -
Page 5: Assembly
ASSEMBLY 101935 ASSEMBLING HEATER Tools Required: Phillips screwdriver, 5/16" hex wrench, and slotted screwdriver Removing Front Panel Of Heater 1. Remove two screws near bottom corners of front panel with Phillips screwdriver. 2. Pull bottom of front panel forward, then down (see Figure 2) . Figure 2 - Removing Front Panel of Heater Installing Log For easier installation, lay heater on its back. - Page 6 ASSEMBLY Continued Truss- Head Screw WARNING ICON G 001 Always have burner shield and screen in place before operating heater. This prevents excessive temperatures on heater surfaces. Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury.
- Page 7 ASSEMBLY Continued 101935 Assembling and Attaching Brass Trim 1. Remove packaging from three remaining pieces of brass trim. 2. Locate four brass screws, two adjusting plates with set screws, and two shims in the hardware packet. 3. Align shim under adjusting plate as shown in Figure 6. 4.
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Page 8: Air For Combustion And Ventilation
AIR FOR COMBUSTION VENTILATION WARNING ICON G 001 This heater shall not be installed in a confined space unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation air. Read the following instructions to insure proper fresh air for this and other fuel-burning appliances in your home. Today’s homes are built more energy efficient than ever. - Page 9 AIR FOR COMBUSTION VENTILATION Continued 101935 DETERMINING AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Use this worksheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space. Space: Includes the room in which you will install heater plus any adjoining rooms with doorless passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms.
- Page 10 AIR FOR COMBUSTION VENTILATION Continued VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space. When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space, you must provide two permanent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and one within 12"...
- Page 11 AIR FOR COMBUSTION VENTILATION Continued 101935 VENTILATION AIR (Continued) Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts. You must provide two perma- nent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the floor. Connect these items directly to the outdoors or spaces open to the outdoors.
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Page 12: Installation
INSTALLATION A qualified service person must install heater. Follow all local codes. CHECK GAS TYPE Use only propane/LP gas. If your gas supply is not propane/LP, do not install heater. Call dealer where you bought heater for proper type heater. INSTALLATION ITEMS Before installing heater, make sure you have the items listed below. - Page 13 INSTALLATION Continued 101935 WARNING ICON If you install the heater in a home garage • heater pilot and burner must be at least 18 inches above floor. • locate heater where moving vehicle will not hit it. For convenience and efficiency, install heater •...
- Page 14 INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLATION OPTIONS There are three options for mounting this heater. A. Mounting heater to wall B. Mounting heater to optional hearth base C. Mounting heater with optional hearth base to optional mantel. A. MOUNTING HEATER TO WALL Mounting Bracket The mounting bracket is located on back panel of heater.
- Page 15 INSTALLATION Continued 101935 Attaching Mounting Bracket to Wall Wall anchors, mounting screws, and spacers are in hardware package. The Note: hardware package is provided with heater. Attaching to wall stud method For attaching mounting bracket to wall studs. 1. Drill holes at marked locations using 9/64" drill bit. 2.
- Page 16 INSTALLATION Continued Installing Bottom Mounting Screws 1. Locate two bottom mounting holes. These holes are near bottom on back panel of heater (see Figure 17). 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. Follow steps 1 through 4 under Attaching To Wall Anchor Method, page 15.
- Page 17 INSTALLATION Continued 101935 If securing to a concrete floor, drill a 1 3/8" deep hole using a 1/4" diameter con- crete drill bit. Completely insert anchors into each hole. 3. Mount heater to hearth base following steps under Mounting Heater to Optional Hearth Base, page 17.
- Page 18 INSTALLATION Continued C. MOUNTING HEATER WITH OPTIONAL HEARTH BASE TO OPTIONAL MANTEL (The following instructions are for GMF800(A,B)/GMU801(A,B) models only. For other mantels, see instructions included with mantel kit.) Assembling Mantel Only use the optional mantels specified in this manual. See Accesso- IMPORTANT: ries, page 34 for proper mantel kits.
- Page 19 INSTALLATION Continued 101935 2. Locate pre-drilled holes at bottom of each side of mantel (see Figure 23). Use an electric drill with 1/8" drill bit. Insert drill bit into pre-drilled holes in mantel and drill through heater hearth base. Make sure the drill bit does not damage any gas plumbing lines inside hearth base.
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Page 20: Connecting To Gas Supply
CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY A qualified service person must connect heater to gas supply. Follow all local codes. WARNING ICON Never connect heater directly to the propane/LP supply. This heater requires an external regulator (not supplied). Install the external regulator between the heater and propane/LP supply. The installer must supply an external regulator. -
Page 21: Checking Gas Connections
CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY Continued CHECKING CONNECTIONS 101935 Hold pressure regulator with wrench when connecting it to gas piping IMPORTANT: and/or fittings. Pressure Regulator 1/2" NPT Pipe Nipple Tee Joint Test Reducer Bushing to Gauge 1/8" NPT Connection * 1/8" NPT Plug Tap Tee Joint Sediment... - Page 22 CHECKING CONNECTIONS Continued 3. Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening propane/LP supply tank valve. 4. Check all joints of gas supply piping system. Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. 5.
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Page 23: Operating Heater
OPERATING HEATER 101935 FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING ICON G 001 If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explo- sion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. - Page 24 OPERATING HEATER Continued 4. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near the floor. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety information at the top of page 23. If you don’t smell gas, go to the next step. 5.
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Page 25: Manual Lighting Procedure
OPERATING HEATER Continued 101935 TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Heater 1. Turn control knob clockwise 2. Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed. Shutting Off Burner Only (pilot stays lit) 1. -
Page 26: Inspecting Burner
INSPECTING BURNER Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pattern often. PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 30 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 31 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple. This will cause the thermocouple to cool. - Page 27 INSPECTING BURNER Continued 101935 BURNER FLAME PATTERN Figure 32 shows a correct burner flame pattern. Figure 33 shows an incorrect burner flame pattern. The incorrect burner flame pattern shows yellow tipping of the flame. It also shows the flame higher than one inch above the log. When using the heater the first time, the flame will be yellow for approxi- Note: mately one hour until the log cures.
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Page 28: Cleaning And Maintenance
CLEANING MAINTENANCE TROUBLE- SHOOTING All troubleshooting Note: items are listed in order of operation. WARNING ICON G 001 Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning. WARNING ICON You must keep control areas, burner, and circulating air passage- ways of heater clean. Inspect these areas of heater before each use. - Page 29 TROUBLE- SHOOTING Continued 101935 OBSERVED POSSIBLE PROBLEM CAUSE When ignitor button 1. Gas supply turned off is pressed, there is or manual shutoff spark at ODS/pilot valve closed but no ignition 2. Control knob not in PILOT position 3. Control knob not pressed in while in PILOT position 4.
- Page 30 TROUBLE- SHOOTING Continued OBSERVED POSSIBLE PROBLEM CAUSE Burner does not light 1. Burner orifice is after ODS/pilot is lit clogged 2. Burner orifice diameter is too small 3. Inlet gas pressure is too low Delayed ignition of 1. Manifold pressure is burner too low 2.
- Page 31 TROUBLE- SHOOTING Continued 101935 WARNING ICON G 001 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. •...
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Page 32: Technical Service
Parts Under Warranty Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they can’t supply original replacement part(s), either contact your nearest Parts Central (see page 33) or call DESA International’s Technical Service Department at 1-800-323-5190. When calling DESA International, have ready •... -
Page 33: Parts Centrals
PARTS CENTRALS 101935 These Parts Centrals are privately-owned businesses. They have agreed to support our customer’s needs by providing original replacement parts and accessories. Baltimore Electric Washer Equipment Co. 1348 Dixwell Avenue 1715 Main Street Hamden, CT 06514 Kansas City, MO 64108 1-800-397-7553 KS, MO, AR 203-248-7553... -
Page 34: Accessories
Purchase these heater accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, either contact your nearest Parts Central (see page 33) or call DESA International’s Sales Department at 1-800-458-2472 for information. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual. - Page 35 ACCESSORIES 101935 STANDARD MANTEL Unfinished - GMU801(A,B) Finished - GMF800(A,B) For use with heater and hearth base. A real oak mantel offers compact styling and completes the fireplace look. Available in finished oak or unfin- ished oak, ready to stain or paint. Complete assembly and installation instructions included.
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Page 36: Illustrated Parts List
12-1 12-2 101935... - Page 37 PARTS LIST RFP28TB PART NUMBER 098304-01 100566-01CB 100573-01BR 100721-01BR 100903-02 M11084-38 099066-01 M11084-26 100571-01BR 098271-03 098249-01 099440-06 12-1 098514-01 12-2 098594-01 099126-02 098517-01 098251-03 098250-01 098867-06 099553-01 098299-02 098297-03 098264-02 098276-01 098277-01 098265-01 098275-01 098522-04 098529-03 102445-01 098304-03 101046-01 100562-01...
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Page 40: Warranty Information
COMFORT GLOW VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS COMPACT FIREPLACE DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for one (1) year from the date of first purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable instructions.