Desa RH10PT Owner's Operation And Installation Manual
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BLUE FLAME VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
10,000 Btu/Hr Thermostatically-Controlled Heater
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.
For more information, visit www.desatech.com
MODELS REM10PT AND RH10PT
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- Page 1 BLUE FLAME VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL MODELS REM10PT AND RH10PT 10,000 Btu/Hr Thermostatically-Controlled Heater 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.
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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 WARNING: This product con- tains and/or generates chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm. 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,... -
Page 4: Local Codes
SAFETY INFORMATION Continued 1. Install and use heater with care. Follow all local ordinances and codes. In the absence of local ordinances and codes, refer to the Standard for Storage and Handling of Lique- fied Petroleum Gas, ANSI/NFPA 58 and the Natural Gas Installation Code, CAN/CGA B149.2. -
Page 5: Product Identification
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION PRODUCT FEATURES SAFETY PILOT This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Deple- tion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system. The ODS/pilot is a required feature for vent-free room heaters. The ODS/pilot shuts off the heater if there is not enough fresh air. PIEZO IGNITION SYSTEM This heater has a piezo ignitor. - Page 6 INSTALLATION Continued CAUTION: This heater cre- ates warm air currents. These currents move heat to wall sur- faces next to heater. Installing heater next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating heater where impurities (such as, but not limited to, tobacco smoke, aromatic candles, cleaning flu- ids, oil or kerosene lamps, etc.) in the air exist, may discolor walls...
- Page 7 INSTALLATION Continued 3. Insert wall anchor (wings first) into hole. Tap anchor flush to wall. 4. For thin walls (1/2" or less), insert red key into wall anchor. Push red key to “pop” open anchor wings (see Figure 5). IMPORTANT: Do not hammer key! For thick walls (over 1/2"...
- Page 8 INSTALLATION Continued CONNECTING TO PORTABLE CYLINDER GAS SUPPLY WARNING: Review and un- derstand the warnings in the Safety Information section, page 3. They are needed to safely op- erate this heater. Follow all local codes when using this heater. WARNING: Test all gas piping and connections for leaks after installation or servicing.
- Page 9 INSTALLATION Continued CAUTION: 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. Installation Items Before installing heater, make sure you have the items listed below. •...
- Page 10 INSTALLATION Continued Open Equipment Shutoff Valve Closed Figure 14 - Equipment Shutoff Valve www.desatech.com 110373-01E...
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Page 11: Operating Heater
OPERATING HEATER 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 12: Inspecting Heater
OPERATING HEATER Continued TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Heater 1. Turn control knob clockwise OFF position. 2. Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed. Shutting Off Burner Only (pilot stays lit) Turn control knob clockwise PILOT position. -
Page 13: Cleaning And Maintenance
INSPECTING HEATER Continued CORRECT FLAME PATTERN AT HIGH POSITION Figure 20 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern CORRECT FLAME PATTERN AT HIGH POSITION Figure 21 - Incorrect Burner Flame Pattern INCORRECT FLAME PATTERN AT HIGH POSITION INCORRECT FLAME PATTERN AT HIGH POSITION 110373-01E 1/2 GLASS HEIGHT 1/2 GLASS HEIGHT... -
Page 14: 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 15 OBSERVED PROBLEM Burner does not light after ODS/ pilot is lit Delayed ignition of burner Burner backfiring during com- bustion Yellow flame during burner combustion Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Heater produces a whistling noise when burner is lit Heater produces a clicking/tick- ing noise just after burner is lit or shut off...
- Page 16 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 17: Storage
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 18: Illustrated Parts Breakdown And Parts List
ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MODELS REM10PT AND RH10PT Pilot www.desatech.com 110373-01E... -
Page 19: Parts List
This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 17 of this manual. NO. PART NO. 098304-01 Screw, #10 x 3/8" 099467-09 Front Panel Assembly 099467-10 Front Panel Assembly 099318-04 Grill Guard 101108-01 Grill Guard Clip 102017-02 Bottom Glass Retainer... -
Page 20: 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 Heating 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.