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VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS HEATER
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
FGHS30NGB
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 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
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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
unvented gas-fired heater. It
uses air (oxygen) from the
room in which it is installed.
Provisions for adequate com-
bustion and ventilation air
must be provided. Refer to Air
For Combustion and Ventila-
tion section on page 4 of this
manual.
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- Page 1 BLUE FLAME VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS HEATER OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL FGHS30NGB 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 in- jury, or loss of life.
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Page 2: Safety Information
BLUE FLAME NATURAL 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 Natural 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 NATURAL GAS HEATER 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 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 NATURAL 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 pri- mary heating system. Do not in- stall 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 NATURAL 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"...
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Page 10: Connecting To Gas Supply
BLUE FLAME NATURAL GAS HEATER INSTALLATION Continued CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY WARNING: This appliance re- quires a 3/8" NPT (National Pipe Thread) inlet connection to the pressure regulator. WARNING: A qualified service person must connect heater to gas supply. Follow all local codes. WARNING: Never connect heater to private (non-utility) gas well. -
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 NATURAL 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. 4. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas.
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Page 13: Inspecting Burner
INSPECTING BURNER Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pattern often. PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 18 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 19 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 NATURAL GAS HEATER TROUBLESHOOTING Note: For additional help, visit DESA International’s technical service web site 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 107340...
- Page 16 BLUE FLAME NATURAL 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. •...
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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 107340 FGHS30NGB 30,000/15,000 Natural Only Piezo 3" W.C. 10.5" 4" 23 x 26 x 7 26 x 28.5 x 9 28.1 34.1... -
Page 18: Illustrated Parts Breakdown
BLUE FLAME NATURAL GAS HEATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN THERMOSTAT MODEL FGHS30NGB 24-1 24-2 ODS/Pilot Assembly 107340... -
Page 19: Parts List
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. THERMOSTAT MODEL FGHS30NGB PART NUMBER L98409-09 L98006-01 L98410-06 L98503-01 L98011-01 L98085-01 L98817-01 L99850-01... -
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 _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 107340...
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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.