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BLUE-FLAME VENT-FREE
NATURAL GAS HEATER
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
Model: RN30BT, RN30B and CGN18B
WARNING: If the information in this manual
is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion
may result causing property damage, per-
sonal 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 per-
formed by a qualified installer, service
agency, or the gas supplier.
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 assis-
tance or additional information
consult a qualified installer, ser-
vice agency, or the gas supplier.
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- Page 1 BLUE-FLAME VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS HEATER OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Model: RN30BT, RN30B and CGN18B WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, per- sonal injury, or loss of life.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION SECTION Safety Information ... 2 Product Identification ... 4 Local Codes ... 4 Unpacking ... 4 Product Features ... 4 Installing To Wall ... 5 Connecting To Gas Supply ... 10 Checking Gas Connections ... 11 Operating Heater (Thermostat Model) ... 13 Operating Heater (Non-Thermostat Model) ... - Page 3 SAFETY INFORMATION 1. Use only natural gas. Do not convert heater to use different fuel type. Continued 2. If you smell gas 3. Never install the heater 4. Open window, door, or garage door to admit fresh, outside air when using 5.
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Page 4: Product Identification
Thermostat model has a thermostat sensing bulb and a control valve. This results in the greatest heater comfort. This can also result in lower gas bills. Ignitor Button Control Knob Grill Guard Heat Shield (RN30BT, RN30B) or Glass Panel (CGN18B) Heater Cabinet... -
Page 5: Installing To Wall
INSTALLING TO WALL A qualified service person must install heater. Follow all local codes. CHECK GAS TYPE Use only natural gas. If your gas supply is not natural gas, do not install heater. Call dealer where you bought heater for proper type heater. INSTALLATION ITEMS Before installing the heater, make sure you have the items listed below. -
Page 6: Thermostat Sensing Bulb
Make sure the thermostat sensing bulb is pointing up. Figure 3 - Attaching Thermostat Sensing Bulb CAUTION G 001 CEILING 36" Minimum Right Side Minimum To Floor * 16 " - RN30BT, RN30B FLOOR * 3" - CGN18B Thermostat Sensing Bulb Clamp... - Page 7 3. Pull bottom of front panel forward, then down. 4. Remove cardboard packing from grill and glass (CGN18B) or heat shield (RN30BT and RN30B). Methods For Attaching Mounting Bracket To Wall Only use last hole on each end of mounting bracket to attach bracket to wall. These two holes are 16 inches apart from their centers.
- Page 8 Only Insert Mounting Screws Through Last Hole On Each End Floor RN30BT and RN30B Figure 6 - Mounting Bracket Clearances Attaching Mounting Bracket To Wall Note: Wall anchors, mounting screws, and spacers are in hardware package. The hardware package is provided with heater.
- Page 9 4. For thin walls (1/2" or less), insert red key into wall anchor. Push red key to INSTALLING “pop” open anchor wings. IMPORTANT: Do not hammer key! TO WALL For thick walls (over 1/2" thick) or solid walls, do not pop open wings. Continued 5.
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Page 10: Connecting To Gas Supply
CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY A qualified service person must connect heater to gas supply. Follow all local codes. WARNING ICON Never connect heater to private (non-utility) gas wells. This gas is commonly known as well-head gas. IMPORTANT: Check gas line pressure before connecting heater to gas line. Gas line pressure must be no greater than 14 inches of water. -
Page 11: Checking Gas Connections
CONNECTING IMPORTANT: Hold pressure regulator with wrench when connecting it to gas piping and/or fittings. TO GAS SUPPLY Continued Connection * * An A.G.A. design certified manual shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the optional A.G.A. design certified manual shutoff valve from your dealer. - Page 12 CHECKING CONNECTIONS Continued 4. Check all joints of gas supply piping system. Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. 5. Correct all leaks at once. Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG 1.
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Page 13: Operating Heater (Thermostat Model)
OPERATING HEATER Thermostat Model A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob. Never use tools. If D. - Page 14 OPERATING HEATER Thermostat Model Continued 4. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near the floor. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety information at the top of page 13. If you don’t smell gas, go to the next step. 5.
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Page 15: To Turn Off Gas To Appliance
OPERATING HEATER Shutting Off Heater Thermostat Model 1. Turn control knob clockwise Continued 2. Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed. Shutting Off Burner Only (pilot stays lit) 1. Turn control knob clockwise The thermostatic control used on these models differs from standard thermostats. -
Page 16: Operating Heater (Non-Thermostat Model)
OPERATING HEATER Non-Thermostat Models FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING ICON If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. - Page 17 OPERATING 4. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas including near the floor. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety information at the top of HEATER page 16. If you don’t smell gas, go to the next step. Non-Thermostat 5.
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Page 18: Inspecting Burner
OPERATING HEATER Non-Thermostat Models Continued INSPECTING BURNER TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Heater 1. Turn control knob clockwise Clockwise 2. Press in control knob and turn clockwise 3. Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed. Shutting Off Burner Only (pilot stays lit) 1. -
Page 19: Burner Flame Pattern
INSPECTING If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 19 BURNER Continued BURNER FLAME PATTERN Figure 20 shows a correct burner flame pattern. Figure 21 shows an incorrect burner flame pattern. The incorrect burner flame pattern shows yellow tipping of the flame. -
Page 20: Cleaning And Maintenance
CLEANING MAINTENANCE TROUBLE- SHOOTING Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. WARNING ICON Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning. WARNING ICON You must keep control areas, burner, and circulating air passageways of heater clean. Inspect these areas of heater before each use. - Page 21 TROUBLE- OBSERVED PROBLEM SHOOTING When ignitor button is Continued pressed, there is spark at ODS/pilot but no ig- nition. ODS/pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released. Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit. POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY 1.
- Page 22 TROUBLE- SHOOTING Continued OBSERVED POSSIBLE PROBLEM CAUSE Burner does not light 2. Burner orifice diameter after ODS/pilot is lit. is too small. (continued from page 3. Inlet gas pressure is too low. Delayed ignition of 1. Manifold pressure is too burner low.
- Page 23 TROUBLE- SHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM Heater produces a clicking/ticking noise just after burner is lit or shut off. Heater produces un- wanted odors. Heater shuts off in use. (ODS operates) Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF position Gas odor during com- bustion WARNING...
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Page 24: Technical Service
Parts Under Warranty Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they can’t supply original replace- ment part(s), either contact your nearest Parts Central (see below) or call DESA International’s Technical Service Department at 1-800-323-5190. When calling, have ready: •... -
Page 25: Parts Centrals
Purchase these heater accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, either contact your nearest Parts Central (see above) or call DESA International’s Parts Department at 1-800-972-7879. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual. -
Page 26: Illustrated Parts List
ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN RN30B 10-1 10-2 ODS/Pilot... -
Page 27: Parts List
RN30B This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 24 of this manual. PARTS LIST PART NUMBER 098304-01 098742-09 098197-02 098342-01 099001-01BR M11084-26 098352-02BR 098271-03 098249-01 503329-02 10-1 098514-01 10-2... - Page 28 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN RN30BT 10-1 10-2 ODS/Pilot...
- Page 29 RN30BT This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 24 of this manual. PARTS LIST PART NUMBER 098304-01 098742-09 098197-02 098342-01 099001-01BR M11084-26 098352-02BR 098271-02 098249-01 099440-05...
- Page 31 CGN18B This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 24 of this manual. PARTS LIST PART NUMBER 098304-01 098742-03 098197-01 098342-01 098533-01BR 098260-01 098532-01AA M11084-26 098352-01BR 098271-03 098249-01 503329-02 12-1...
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Page 32: Warranty Information
We make no other warranty, expressed or implied. DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for one (1) year 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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