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Desa Comfort Glow RFP30TA Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

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VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
RFP30TA
15,000 to 30,000 Btu/Hr
with Thermostat
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
RADIANT FLAME
Save this manual for future reference.
®
HEATER
Shown with Optional
Mantel Which Features
a Built-in Base
WARNING: Improper installa-
tion, adjustment, alteration, ser-
vice, or maintenance can cause
injury or property damage. Re-
fer to this manual for correct
installation and operational pro-
cedures. For assistance or addi-
tional information consult a
qualified installer, service
agency, or the gas supplier.
WARNING:
unvented gas-fired heater. It
uses air (oxygen) from the
room in which it is installed.
Provisions for adequate com-
bustion must be provided. Re-
fer to Air For Combustion and
Ventilation section on page 5
of this manual.
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  • Page 1 VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS RADIANT FLAME OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL RFP30TA 15,000 to 30,000 Btu/Hr with Thermostat 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

    VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP HEATER SAFETY INFORMATION WARNINGS 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 Heater Cabinet Figure 1 - Vent-Free Gas Log Propane/LP Gas Space Heater PRODUCT FEATURES SAFETY PILOT This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system. The ODS/pilot is a required feature for vent-free room heaters.
  • Page 4 VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP HEATER ASSEMBLY Continued Front Panel Sheet Metal Screw Truss- Head Screw Brass Front Trim Screw Figure 3 - Assembling Heater WARNING: Always have burner shield and screen in place before operating heater. This pre- vents excessive temperatures on heater surfaces.

  • Page 5: Air For Combustion And Ventilation

    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 6 VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP HEATER 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 7: Ventilation Air

    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" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the floor on the wall connecting the two spaces (see options 1 and 2, Figure 7).

  • Page 8: Locating Heater

    VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP HEATER 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 9: Installation Options

    INSTALLATION Continued THERMOSTAT SENSING BULB The thermostat sensing bulb has been placed inside the heater for protection during shipping. Locating Thermostat Sensing Bulb 1. Remove front panel of heater (see Fig- ure 2, page 4). 2. Locate thermostat sensing bulb just under burner assembly.
  • Page 10 VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP HEATER 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.
  • Page 11 INSTALLATION Continued Securing Hearth Base to Floor 1. Position hearth base in desired location. Mark holes for drilling (See Figure 16). Remove hearth base. For carpeted floor, make a small cut with a sharp knife at marked locations before drilling. If securing to a wood floor, drill a 3/4"...

  • Page 12: Connecting To Gas Supply

    VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP 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. CAUTION: Never connect heater directly to the propane/LP supply.

  • Page 13: Checking Gas Connections

    INSTALLATION Continued CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS WARNING: Test all gas pip- ing and connections for leaks after installing or servicing. Cor- rect 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 14: Operating Heater

    VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP 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 caus- ing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand.

  • Page 15: Inspecting Burner

    OPERATING HEATER Continued THERMOSTAT CONTROL OPERATION The thermostatic control used on this heater differs from standard thermostats. Standard thermostats simply turn on and off the burner. The thermostat used on this heater senses the room temperature. The thermostat adjusts the amount of gas flow to the burner.

  • Page 16: Cleaning And Maintenance

    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 20) or call DESA International’s Technical Service Depart- ment at 1-800-323-5190. When calling DESA International, have ready: •...

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    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 When ignitor button is pressed, there is...
  • Page 18 VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP HEATER 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 burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture...
  • Page 19 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.

  • Page 20: Parts Centrals

    All States 803-879-3009 1-800-845-5301 cuisales@aol.com TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about in- stallation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, contact DESA International’s Techni- cal Service Department at 1-800-323-5190. You can also visit DESA International’s technical service site www.desatech.com. 107100...
  • Page 21 Purchase these heater accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, either contact your nearest Parts Central (see page 20) 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 22: Illustrated Parts Breakdown

    VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP HEATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN RFP30TA For more information, visit www.desatech.com 107100...

  • Page 23: Parts List

    PARTS LIST RFP30TA 107100 This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 16 of this manual. RFP30TA PART NO. DESCRIPTION 098304-01 Screw, #10 x 3/8" 100566-01CK Front Panel...

  • Page 24: Warranty Information

    COMFORT GLOW 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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