Desa Comfort Glow RFP30T Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

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VENT-FREE

PROPANE/LP

GAS

RADIANT

FLAME ® HEATER

OWNER'S

OPERATION

AND INSTALLATION

MANUAL

RFP30T

Shown with Optional Mantel

featuring Built-in Base

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

neighbor's

phone. Follow the gas supplier's

in-

structions.

•

If you cannot reach your gas supplier, callthe fire

department.

Installation

and service must be performed

by a

qualified Installer, service agency, or the gas supplier,

WARNING: Improper instal-

lation,

adjustment,

alter-

ation, service,

or mainte-

nance can cause injury or

property damage. Refer to

this manual for correct in-

stallation

and operational

procedures. For assistance

or additional

information

consult a qualified Installer,

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 must be provided.

Refer to page 5 ofthis manual.

This appliance may be Installed In an aftermarket*

manufactured

(mobile) home, where not prohibited by

state or local codes.

* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer

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.

Save

this

manual

for future

reference.

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Page 1 VENT-FREE RADIANT OWNER'S OPERATION RFP30T Shown with Optional Mantel featuring Built-in Base 15,000 WARNING: If the information followed exactly, a fire or explosion causing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. Do not store or use gasoline vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Page 2: Safety Information
VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP 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 injuryor death from burns, fire, explosion, electrical shock, and carbon monoxide poisoning.
Page 3 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Heater Figure 1 - Vent-Free Gas Log Propane/LP LOCAL CODES Install and use heater with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of looal codes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANSlZ223.1, also known as NFPA 54". *Available from: American National Standards Institute, Inc.
Page 4 L 15,000 ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLING HEATER Tools Required: • Phillips Screwdriver • 5/16" hex wrench • Slotted screwdriver Removing Front Panel Of Heater Remove two screws near bottom cor- ners of front panel with Phillips screw- driver. Pull bottom of front panel forward, then down (see Figure 2).
Page 5: Air For Combustion Ventilation
ASSEMBLY Continued Assembling and Attaching Brass Trim Remove packaging from three remain- ing pieces of brass trim. Locate four brass screws, two adjust- ing plates with set screws, and two shims in the hardware packet. Align shim under adjusting plate as shown in Figure 6, Slide one end of adjusting plate/shim in slot on mitered edge of top brass trim...
Page 6 lS,OOO VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP AIR FOR COMBUSTION VENTILATION Continued DETERMINING FRESH AIR FLOW FOR HEATER Determining if You Have a Confined 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 AIR FOR COMBUSTION VENTILATION Continued VENTILATION 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 1and 2, Figure 8).
Page 8: Locating Heater
15,000 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 sou rce. If you have a central heating system, you may run system's circulating blower while using heater.
Page 9 INSTALLATION Continued THERMOSTAT SENSING BULB The thermostat sensing bulb has been placed inside the heater for protection during shipping. Locating Thermostat Sensing Bulb Remove front panel of heater (see Fig- ure 2. page 4). Locate thermostat sensing bulb just under burner assembly. IMPORTANT: Attach thermostat sensing bulb to back of heater for proper operation.
Page 10 INSTALLATION Continued Attaching Mounting Bracket Wall Note: Wall anchors, mounting screws, and spacers are in hardware package• The hard- ware package is provided with heater. Attaching to wail stud method For attaching mounting bracket to wall studs. Drill holes at marked locations using 9/64"...
Page 11 INSTALLATION Continued Securing Hearth Base to Floor Position hearth base in desired location. Mark holes for drilling (See Figure 18). Remove hearth base. For carpeted floor, make a small cut with a sharp knife at marked loca- tions before drilling. If securing to a wood floor, drill a 3/4"...
Page 12: Connecting To Gas Supply
INSTALLATION Continued CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY NOTICE: A qualified service per- son must connect heater to gas supply. Follow all local codes. CAUTION: Never connect heater directly to the propane/LP supply. This heater requires an • external regulator (not supplied). Install the external regulator be- tween the heater and propane/LP supply.
Page 13: Operating Heater
INSTALLATION Continued CHECKING CONNECTIONS WARNING: Test all gas pip- Ing and connections for leaks after installing or servicing. Cor- rect all leaks at once. flame to check for a leak. Apply a mixture of liquid soap and water to all joints. Bubblee forming show [ _WARNiNG: Never use an ol:_n a leak.
Page 14 OPERATING HEATER Continued LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS STOP! Read the safety information, page 13, column 3. Make sure manual shutoff valve is fully open. Turn control knob clockwise F-_ to the OFF position. ControlKnob IgnitorButton Figure 24 - Control Knob In The OFF Position Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas.
Page 15: Inspecting Burner
INSPECTING BURNER Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pattern often. PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 26 shows a correct pilot flame pat- tern. Figure 27 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple. This will cause the thermocouple to cool.
Page 16: Troubleshooting
VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP TROUBLESHOOTING 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 spark at ODS/pilot but no ignition ODS/pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released HEATER _lb WARNING: Turn off and un-...
Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit Delayedignitionofburner Burner backfiring during combustion Yellow flame during burner combustion Slighismokeorodorduringinitial operation Heater produces a whistling noise when burner is lit Whitepowderresidueformingwithinburner box or on adjacent walls or furniture 104_4 OWNER'S POSSIBLE CAUSE...
Page 18 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. Followthe gas supplier's instructions.
Page 19: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS BTU (Variable) Type Gas Ignition Pressure Regulator Setting Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water) * Maximum Minimum Dimensions, Inches (H x W x D)** Heater Carton Weight (pounds) Heater Shipping •Forpurposes o f input adjustment •*Measurement includesknobsand hood. TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about in- stallation, ol_ration, or troubleshooting.
Page 20 PARTS CENTRALS Baltimore Electric 1348 Dixwell Avenue Hamden, CT 06514 1-800-397-7553 203-248-7553 Parts Department Portable Heater Parts 342 N. County Rd. 400 East Valparaiso, IN 46383 All States 219-462-7441 1-800-362-6951 1349 Adams St. Bowling Green, KY 42103 502-846-1199 1-800-654-8534 Four Flags Power Products 1115 Stateline Road Niles, MI 49120 616-684-2697...
Page 21 ACCESSORIES Purchase these heater accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, either contact your nearest Parts Central (see page 21) 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
To oooo .T.,.. VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP HEATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN RFP30T...
Page 23: Parts List
PARTS LIST RFP30T PART NUMBER 098304-01 M11084-38 099066-01 M11084-26 098271-03 098249-01 099440-06 12-1 098514-01 12-21 098594-01 098517-01 09941 6-06 098522-13 097159-04 098304-03 1o44a4 OWNER'S This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 19 of this manual.
Page 24: Warranty
WARRANTY Model Serial No. Date Purchased Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory. We reserve the right to amend these specifications warranty. We make no other warranty, expressed or implied. COMFORT GLOW 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 insUuctions.

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