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VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS
RADIANT FLAME
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
RFP28TD
15,000 to 28,000 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 in-
structions.
•
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* 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.
®
HEATER
Shown with Optional
Mantel featuring
Built-in Base
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:
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 of this manual.
®
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- Page 1 VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS ® RADIANT FLAME HEATER OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL RFP28TD ® 15,000 to 28,000 Btu/Hr with Thermostat Shown with Optional Mantel featuring Built-in Base WARNING: Improper instal- WARNING: If the information in this manual is not lation, adjustment, alter-...
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Page 2: Safety Information
15,000 TO 28,000 BTU/HR VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP HEATER SAFETY This appliance is only for use with the 9. Do not run heater type of gas indicated on the rating plate. • where flammable liquids or vapors INFORMATION This appliance is not convertible for use are used or stored. -
Page 3: Product Identification
OWNER’S MANUAL PRODUCT PRODUCT Note: Do not remove IDENTIFICATION FEATURES Lighting and Warning Control Knob Plates from heater Safety Pilot Ignitor Button This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Lighting and Warning Depletion Sensor Shutoff System (ODS). Plates The ODS/pilot is a required feature for vent- free room heaters. - Page 4 15,000 TO 28,000 BTU/HR VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP HEATER Piezo Ignitor ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLING HEATER Ignitor Tools Required: Cable • 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- Figure 2 - Removing Front Panel of Heater driver.
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Page 5: Air For Combustion And Ventilation
OWNER’S MANUAL ASSEMBLY AIR FOR buildings of unusually tight construction, you must provide additional fresh air. Continued COMBUSTION AND Unusually tight construction is de- VENTILATION Assembling and Attaching fined as construction where: Brass Trim a. walls and ceilings exposed to the outside atmosphere have a con- WARNING: This heater shall 1. - Page 6 15,000 TO 28,000 BTU/HR 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.
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Page 7: Ventilation Air
OWNER’S MANUAL AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND 12" VENTILATION Continued VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Room, Ventilation Ventilation Air From Inside Option 2 Grills Building into Adjoining Remove Room, Door into This fresh air would come from an adjoining Option 1 Adjoining Room, unconfined space. -
Page 8: Locating Heater
15,000 TO 28,000 BTU/HR VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP HEATER IMPORTANT: Vent-free heaters add mois- INSTALLATION LOCATING HEATER ture to the air. Although this is beneficial, WARNING: Maintain the mini- installing heater in rooms without enough NOTICE: This heater is intended mum clearances shown in Figure ventilation air may cause mildew to form for use as supplemental heat. - Page 9 OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION INSTALLATION OPTIONS Marking Screw Locations Tape mounting bracket to wall where Continued There are three options for mounting this heater will be located. Make sure heater. THERMOSTAT SENSING mounting bracket is level. A. Mounting heater to wall BULB B.
- Page 10 15,000 TO 28,000 BTU/HR VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP HEATER INSTALLATION Tighten both screws until heater is firmly secured to wall. Do not over Continued tighten. Attaching Mounting Bracket to Note: Do not replace front panel at this time. Replace front panel after making Wall gas connections and checking for leaks Note: Wall anchors, mounting screws, and...
- Page 11 OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION Bottom of Heater C. MOUNTING HEATER WITH Shipping OPTIONAL HEARTH BASE (IF Continued Screw Base APPLICABLE) TO OPTIONAL Securing Hearth Base to Floor MANTEL See Instructions Included With 1. Position hearth base in desired location. Mantel Kit. Mark holes for drilling (See Figure 18).
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Page 12: Connecting To Gas Supply
15,000 TO 28,000 BTU/HR VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP HEATER INSTALLATION Propane/LP CAUTION: Use pipe joint seal- Continued Supply Tank ant that is resistant to liquid pe- troleum (LP) gas. CONNECTING TO GAS External SUPPLY Install sediment trap in supply line as shown Regulator in Figure 21. -
Page 13: Operating Heater
OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION OPERATING 3. Check all joints from propane/LP sup- ply tank to manual shutoff valve (see Continued HEATER Figure 23). Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles CHECKING GAS FOR YOUR SAFETY forming show a leak. CONNECTIONS READ BEFORE 4. -
Page 14: To Turn Off Gas To Appliance
15,000 TO 28,000 BTU/HR VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP HEATER OPERATING Until repairs are made, light pilot with THERMOSTAT match. To light pilot with match, see CONTROL HEATER Manual Lighting Procedure. OPERATION Continued Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot. After 30 The thermostatic control used on this LIGHTING seconds, release control knob. -
Page 15: Inspecting Burner
OWNER’S MANUAL INSPECTING BURNER FLAME PATTERN CLEANING AND BURNER MAINTENANCE Figure 28 shows a correct burner flame pattern. Figure 29 shows an incorrect burner flame pattern. The incorrect burner flame Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame WARNING: Turn off heater pattern shows yellow tipping of the flame. -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
15,000 TO 28,000 BTU/HR VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP HEATER TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off and un- CAUTION: Never use a wire, plug heater and let cool before needle, or similar object to clean Note: All troubleshooting items are listed servicing. Only a qualified ser- ODS/pilot. - Page 17 OWNER’S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING Continued REMEDY OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte- Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit 1. Burner orifice is clogged nance, page 15) or replace burner orifice 2. Burner orifice diameter is too small 2.
- Page 18 15,000 TO 28,000 BTU/HR VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP 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 19: Specifications
OWNER’S MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS REPLACEMENT PARTS BTU (Variable) 15,000/28,000 Type Gas Propane/LP Only Note: Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty coverage for Ignition Piezo parts replaced under warranty. Pressure Regulator Setting 8" W.C. Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water) * Parts Under Warranty Maximum 14"... -
Page 20: Parts Centrals
15,000 TO 28,000 BTU/HR VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP HEATER PARTS CENTRALS These Parts Centrals are privately owned businesses. They have agreed to support our customer’s needs by providing original replacement parts and accessories. Baltimore Electric Master Parts Distributors Dayton Hardware 1348 Dixwell Avenue 1184 Wilson Ave. - Page 21 OWNER’S MANUAL ACCESSORIES 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.
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Page 22: Illustrated Parts Breakdown
15,000 TO 28,000 BTU/HR VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP HEATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN RFP28TD 12-1 12-2 104780... -
Page 23: Parts List
OWNER’S MANUAL PARTS LIST 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. RFP28TD PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 098304-01 Screw, #10 x 3/8" 100566-01CK... -
Page 24: Warranty Information
We make no other warranty, expressed or implied. LIMITED WARRANTY 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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