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BLUE FLAME VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
FB-10BA,
FBS-10BB,
and FB-60BA
10,000 and 6,000 Btu/Hr
Thermostat and
Non-Thermostat Models
WARNING: If the information in this manual is
not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal in-
jury, 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 qualified installer, service agency, or the
gas supplier.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket*, permanently located, manufac-
tured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by local codes.
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.
*Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer
Save this manual for future reference.
WARNING: Improper installa-
tion, adjustment, alteration,
service, or maintenance can
cause injury or property dam-
age. Refer to this manual for
correct installation and opera-
tional procedures. For assis-
tance or additional informa-
tion 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 ad-
equate combustion and venti-
lation air must be provided.
Refer to Air For Combustion
and Ventilation on page 4 of
this manual.
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- Page 1 BLUE FLAME VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL FB-10BA, FBS-10BB, and FB-60BA 10,000 and 6,000 Btu/Hr Thermostat and Non-Thermostat Models WARNING: Improper installa- WARNING: If the information in this manual is tion, adjustment, alteration, not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may...
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Page 2: Safety Information
However, the odor added to propane/LP gas 13. Do not install models FB-10BA and supply tank(s) outdoors. can fade. Gas may be present even though FBS-10BB in a bathroom. no odor exists. 3. If you smell gas • shut off gas supply Make certain you read and understand all •... -
Page 3: Product Identification
THERMOSTATIC HEAT Glass Panel CONTROL ON THERMOSTAT MODEL FBS-10BB Heater This heater has a control valve with a ther- Cabinet mostat sensing bulb. This results in the greatest heater comfort and may result in lower gas bills. -
Page 4: Fresh Air For Combustion And Ventilation
PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER FRESH AIR FOR PROVIDING ADEQUATE Confined and Unconfined Space VENTILATION COMBUSTION AND The National Fuel Gas Code, ANS Z223.1 defines a confined space as a space whose The following are excerpts from National VENTILATION volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Fuel Gas Code. - Page 5 OWNER’S MANUAL FRESH AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued DETERMINING FRESH-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 6 PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER FRESH AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION 12" Continued VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Ventilation Grills Building Into Adjoining Room, Ventilation Option 2 Grills This fresh air would come from an adjoining into Adjoining Remove unconfined space. When ventilating to an Room, Door into adjoining unconfined space, you must pro-...
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Page 7: Installation
Carpeting, Tile, • in a bathroom (Models FB- FLOOR or Other Combustible outage, you can use this heater 10BA and FBS-10BB only. FB- Material as your primary heating source. 60BA is allowed in bathroom. Figure 4 - Mounting Clearances As Viewed Check local codes.) - Page 8 PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER INSTALLATION For thin walls (1/2" or less), insert red WARNING: Maintain minimum key into wall anchor. Push red key to Continued clearances shown in Figure 8. If “pop” open anchor wings. you can, provide greater clear- IMPORTANT: Do not hammer key! Removing Front Panel Of Heater ances from floor and joining wall.
- Page 9 OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION The installer must supply an external regulator. CAUTION: Use only new, The external regulator will reduce incoming Continued black iron or steel pipe. Inter- gas pressure. You must reduce incoming gas nally-tinned copper tubing may If installing bottom mounting screw into pressure between 11 and 14 inches of water.
- Page 10 PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER Pressure Testing Heater Gas INSTALLATION Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) Connections Continued 1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Fig- Open equipment shutoff valve (see Fig- ure 15). CHECKING GAS ure 15). 2.
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Page 11: Operating Heater
OWNER’S MANUAL OPERATING Note: If pilot does not stay lit, refer LIGHTING to Troubleshooting, pages 14 through INSTRUCTIONS HEATER 16. Also contact a qualified service STOP! Read the safety information person or gas supplier for repairs. in column 1. Until repairs are made, light pilot with NON-THERMOSTAT MODELS Make sure equipment shutoff valve match. - Page 12 Continued column 1. Until repairs are made, light pilot with 2. Make sure equipment shutoff valve THERMOSTAT MODEL FBS-10BB match. To light pilot with match, see is fully open. Manual Lighting Procedure, page 13. FOR YOUR SAFETY 3.
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Page 13: Inspecting Burner
Blow air through the ports/slots and Figure 22 shows an incorrect pilot flame holes in the burner. Models FB-10BA and FBS-10BB pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not touch- Clean the pilot assembly also. A yellow tip (Model FB-60BA will be lower due to ing the thermocouple. -
Page 14: Troubleshooting
PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER TROUBLESHOOTING CAUTION: Never use a wire, WARNING: Turn off heater needle, or similar object to clean and let cool before servicing. Only Note: For additional help, visit DESA ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/ a qualified service person should International’s technical service web pilot unit. - Page 15 OWNER’S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit 1. Burner orifice is clogged 1. Clean burner orifice (see Cleaning and Maintenance, page 13) or replace burner orifice 2. Burner orifice diameter is too small 2.
- Page 16 PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER TROUBLESHOOTING Continued 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. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
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Page 17: Specifications
OWNER’S MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS FB-10BA FB-60BA FBS-10BB Btu (Variable) 6,000/10,000 6,000 10,000 Type Gas Propane/LP Only Propane/LP Only Propane/LP Only Ignition Piezo Piezo Piezo Pressure Regulator Setting 8" W.C. 8" W.C. 8" W.C. Inlet Gas Pressure (inches of water) Maximum 14"... -
Page 18: Replacement Parts
PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER ACCESSORY REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT UNDER WARRANTY PARTS Purchase this heater accessory from your local dealer. If they cannot supply this ac- Contact authorized dealers of this product. Note: Use only original replacement parts. cessory, either contact your nearest Parts If they cannot supply original replacement This will protect your warranty coverage for Central (see page 19) or call DESA... -
Page 19: Parts Centrals
OWNER’S MANUAL PARTS CENTRALS These Parts Centrals are privately owned businesses. They have agreed to support our customer's needs by providing original replacement parts and accessories. Washer Equipment Co. Dayton Hardware Baltimore Electric 1348 Dixwell Avenue 1715 Main Street P.O. Box 275 Hamden, CT 06514-0322 Kansas City, MO 64108-2195 North Dayton Station... -
Page 20: Illustrated Parts List
PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST FB-10BA 28-1 28-2 ODS Pilot Assembly 107299... -
Page 21: Parts List
OWNER’S MANUAL PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 18 of this manual. FB-10BA PART NO. FB-10BA DESCRIPTION QTY. L98409-05 Cabinet Assembly L98006-03 Front Panel Assembly L98410-08 Reflector Unit L98501-03... - Page 22 PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST FB-60BA 25-1 25-2 ODS Pilot Assembly 107299...
- Page 23 OWNER’S MANUAL PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 18 of this manual. FB-60BA PART NO. FB-60BA DESCRIPTION QTY. L98409-05 Cabinet Assembly L98006-03 Front Panel Assembly L98410-08 Reflector Unit L98501-03...
- Page 24 PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST FBS-10BB 27-1 27-2 ODS Pilot Assembly 107299...
- Page 25 OWNER’S MANUAL PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 18 of this manual. FBS-10BB PART NO. FBS-10BA DESCRIPTION QTY. L98409-06 Cabinet Assembly L98006-03 Front Panel Assembly...
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Page 26: Warranty Information
We make no other warranty, expressed or implied. LIMITED WARRANTY GLO-WARM VENT-FREE RESIDENTIAL GAS HEATERS DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for two (2) years from the date of first purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable instructions.
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