Desa Glo-Warm FGHS30LPB Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

Desa Glo-Warm FGHS30LPB Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

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VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
FGHS30LPB
30,000 Btu/Hr
Thermostat Model
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not
followed 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 qualified installer, service agency, or the gas
supplier.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket*, permanently located, manufactured
(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
BLUE FLAME
Save this manual for future reference.
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 ad-
equate combustion and ventila-
tion air must be provided. Refer
to Air For Combustion and Ven-
tilation section on page 4 of this
manual.

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  • Page 1 VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL FGHS30LPB 30,000 Btu/Hr Thermostat Model WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
  • Page 2: Safety Information

    BLUE FLAME PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER SAFETY INFORMATION WARNINGS WARNING ICON G 001 IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, oper- ate, or service this heater. Im- proper use of this heater can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, electrical shock, and carbon monoxide poisoning.
  • Page 3: Product Identification

    PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Ignitor Button Front Panel Figure 1 - Vent-Free Propane/LP Gas Heater LOCAL CODES Install and use heater with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of National Fuel Gas Code, ANS Z223.1, also known as NFPA 54*.
  • Page 4: Air For Combustion And Ventilation

    BLUE FLAME PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION WARNING: This heater shall not be installed in a confined space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ven- tilation air. Read the following in- structions to insure proper fresh air for this and other fuel-burning appliances in your home.
  • Page 5: Determining Fresh-Air Flow For Heater Location

    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: Ventilation Air

    BLUE FLAME PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND 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 pro- vide two permanent openings: one within 12"...
  • Page 7: Check Gas Type

    INSTALLATION NOTICE: This heater is intended for use as supplemental heat. Use this heater along with your primary heat- ing system. Do not install this heater as your primary heat source. If you have a central heating system, you may run system’s circulating blower while using heater.
  • Page 8 BLUE FLAME PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING HEATER TO WALL Mounting Bracket The mounting bracket is located on back panel of heater. It has been taped there for shipping. Remove mounting bracket from back panel. Mounting Bracket Figure 5 - Mounting Bracket INSTALLING THERMOSTAT SENSING BULB Remove clip and bulb from shipping loca-...
  • Page 9 INSTALLATION Continued Attaching Mounting Bracket To Wall Note: Wall anchors, mounting screws, and spacers are in hardware package. The hard- ware 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"...
  • Page 10: Connecting To Gas Supply

    If pipe is too small, undue loss of pres- sure will occur. Typical Inlet Pipe Diameters FGHS30LPB 1/2" or greater Installation must include an equipment shutoff valve, union, and plugged 1/8" NPT tap. Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up.
  • Page 11: Checking Gas Connections

    INSTALLATION Continued CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS WARNING: Test all gas pip- ing and connections for leaks after installation or servicing. Correct all leaks at once. WARNING: Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a mixture of liquid soap and water to all joints.
  • Page 12 BLUE FLAME PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER OPERATING HEATER Continued LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 1. STOP! Read the safety information column 3, page 11. 2. Make sure equipment shutoff valve is fully open. 3. Turn control knob clockwise Clockwise to the OFF position. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas.
  • Page 13: Inspecting Burner

    INSPECTING BURNER Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pattern often. PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 19 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 20 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not touch- ing the thermocouple. This will cause the thermocouple to cool.
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    BLUE FLAME PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER TROUBLESHOOTING Note: For additional help, visit DESA International’s technical service website at www.desatech.com. 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 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit Delayed ignition of burner Burner backfiring during combustion 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 de- flector unit or on adjacent walls or furniture 107341...
  • Page 16 BLUE FLAME 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. •...
  • Page 17: Specifications

    Fax: 1-800-846-0090 franktalk@aol.com Master Parts Dist. 1251 Mound Ave. NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504-2672 616-791-0505 1-800-446-1446 Fax: 616-791-8270 www.nbmc.com 107341 FGHS30LPB 30,000/15,000 Propane/LP Only Piezo 8" W.C. 14" 11" 23 x 26 x 7 26 x 28.5 x 9 28.1 34.1...
  • Page 18: Illustrated Parts Breakdown

    BLUE FLAME PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN THERMOSTAT MODEL FGHS30LPB 24-1 24-2 ODS/Pilot Assembly 107341...
  • Page 19: Parts List

    PARTS LIST THERMOSTAT MODEL FGHS30LPB PART NUMBER L98409-09 L98006-01 L98410-06 L98503-01 L98011-01 L98085-01 L98817-01 098522-13 L98815-01 L99066-01 097159-04 L98411-01 L99029-04 L98801-01 L98806-01 L98115-03 L98123-06 L98126-01 L98506-01 L98507-01 L98508-02 L98504-01 L98505-01 L98071-04 24-1 098514-01 24-2 L98071-07 L98805-01 L98514-01 L98010-06 PARTS AVAILABLE — NOT SHOWN...
  • Page 20: Replacement Parts

    Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they can’t supply original replacement part(s), call DESA International’s Techni- cal Service Department at 1-800-323-5190. When calling DESA International, have ready • your name • your address • model and serial numbers of your heater •...
  • Page 21 OWNER’S MANUAL NOTES _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 107341...
  • Page 22: Warranty Information

    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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