Desa RFN30TA Operation And Installation Manual
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OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol-
lowed 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 quali-
fied installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
For more information, visit www.desatech.com
VENT-FREE HEATER
RFN30TA, RFP30TA
VMH3000TNA, VMH3000TPA
15,000 to 30,000 Btu/Hr with Thermostat
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Shown with Optional
Mantel Which Features
a Built-in Base
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- Page 1 OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Shown with Optional Mantel Which Features a Built-in Base RFN30TA, RFP30TA VMH3000TNA, VMH3000TPA 15,000 to 30,000 Btu/Hr with Thermostat WARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol- lowed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, altera- tion, service or maintenance can cause injury or prop- erty damage. Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures. For assistance or addi- tional information consult a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. WARNING: This is an unvented gas-fired heater. -
Page 3: Safety Information
SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: Do not use a WARNING: This product con- blower insert, heat exchanger tains and/or generates chemicals insert or other accessory not ap- known to the state of California proved for use with this heater. to cause cancer or birth defects Due to high temperatures, the or other reproductive harm. -
Page 4: Local Codes
SAFETY INFORMATION PRODUCT Continued IDENTIFICATION 4. This heater shall not be installed in a bedroom Note: Do not remove Lighting and Warning or bathroom. Plates from heater 5. This heater needs fresh, outside air ventilation to run properly. This heater has an Oxygen Control Knob Lighting and Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff... -
Page 5: Product Features
PRODUCT FEATURES SAFETY PILOT This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Deple- tion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system. The ODS/pilot is a required feature for vent-free room heaters. The ODS/pilot shuts off the heater if there is not enough fresh air. PIEZO IGNITION SYSTEM This heater has a piezo ignitor. - Page 6 ASSEMBLING HEATER Continued INSTALLING LOG Note: For easier installation, lay heater on its back. 1. With Phillips screwdriver, remove two screws holding screen in place. Remove screen. 2. Remove log from inside of deflector. Discard protective packaging. 3. Gently slide log between log retaining brackets on deflector assembly (see Figure 3, page 5).
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Page 7: Air For Combustion And Ventilation
AIR FOR COMBUSTION Unusually tight construction is defined as construction where: AND VENTILATION a. walls and ceilings exposed to the out- side atmosphere have a continuous WARNING: This heater shall water vapor retarder with a rating of not be installed in a confined one perm (6 x 10 kg per pa-sec-m ) or... - Page 8 AIR FOR COMBUSTION The space in the above example is a confined space because the actual Btu/Hr used is more than AND VENTILATION the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support. You Continued must provide additional fresh air. Your options are as follows: 1.
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Page 9: Installation
AIR FOR COMBUSTION INSTALLATION AND VENTILATION NOTICE: This heater is intended Continued for use as supplemental heat. Use this heater along with your primary heating system. Do not 12" install this heater as your pri- mary heat source. If you have a Ventilation Grills central heating system, you may Into Adjoining Room,... - Page 10 INSTALLATION IMPORTANT: Vent-free heaters add moisture to the air. Although this is beneficial, installing heater Continued in rooms without enough ventilation air may cause LOCATING HEATER mildew to form from too much moisture. See Air for Combustion and Ventilation, page 7. WARNING: Maintain the minimum clearances shown CAUTION: If you install the...
- Page 11 INSTALLATION Continued Attaching Thermostat Sensing Bulb 1. Remove thermostat sensing bulb from holders inside heater. Route through slot opening in bottom of heater. 2. Place clamp on thermostat sensing bulb as shown in Figure 10. Clamp is provided in hardware package. 3.
- Page 12 INSTALLATION Continued 4. For thin walls (1/2" or less), insert red key into wall anchor. Push red key to “pop” open anchor wings. IMPORTANT: Do not hammer key! For thick walls (over 1/2" thick) or solid walls, do not pop open wings. 5.
- Page 13 INSTALLATION Continued Securing Hearth Base to Floor 1. Position hearth base in desired location. Mark Laminate Sheet holes for drilling (see Figure 16). Remove hearth base. 2. For carpeted floor, make a small cut with a sharp knife at marked locations before drill- Hearth ing.
- Page 14 INSTALLATION CAUTION: Use only new, Continued black iron or steel pipe. Inter- CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY nally-tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas. Check WARNING: This appliance your local codes. Use pipe of requires a 3/8" NPT (National 1/2"...
- Page 15 Note: Burner bracket not shown for clarity Pressure Heater Regulator Cabinet 3/8" NPT Pipe Nipple Ground Union Joint Tee Joint Equipment Shutoff Reducer Valve * Bushing to 1/8" NPT 1/8" NPT 3" Plug Tap Min. Test Gauge Connection * Pipe Joint Nipple Sediment Trap Figure 19 - Gas Connection...
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Page 16: Operating Heater
INSTALLATION Continued Thermostat Gas Valve Location Gas Meter Figure 21 - Checking Gas Joints (Natural Gas) www.desatech.com 109889-01B... - Page 17 Ignitor Thermocouple Pilot Electrode Burner 5. Turn control knob counterclockwise to the PILOT position. Press in control knob for five (5) seconds (see Figure 23). Figure 25 - Pilot (Propane/LP Gas) Note: You may be running this heater for the first time after hooking up to gas sup- ply.
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Page 18: Inspecting Burners
INSPECTING BURNERS Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pat- tern often. PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 26 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. 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 19: Cleaning And Maintenance
CLEANING AND 3. Blow air through the ports/slots and holes in the burner. MAINTENANCE 4. Check the injector holder located at the end of the burner tube again. Remove any large WARNING: Turn off heater particles of dust, dirt, lint or pet hair with a and let cool before cleaning. -
Page 20: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off and unplug heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. CAUTION : Never use a wire, needle or similar object to clean ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/pilot unit. Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. - Page 21 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Burner does not light after ODS/ 1. Burner orifice is clogged 1. Clean burner (see Cleaning pilot is lit and Maintenance, page 19) or replace burner orifice 2. Burner orifice diameter is too 2.
- Page 22 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.
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Page 23: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS RFN30TA RFP30TA VMH3000TNA VMH3000TPA BTU (Variable) 15,000/30,000 15,000/30,000 Type Gas Natural Only Propane/LP Only Ignition Piezo Piezo Pressure Regulator Setting 3" W.C. 8" W.C. Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water) * Maximum 10.5" 14" Minimum 5" 11" Dimensions, Inches (H x W x D)** Heater 23.75 x 25.9 x 8.5... -
Page 24: Illustrated Parts Breakdown And Parts List
ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN RFN30TA RFP30TA VMH3000TNA VMH3000TPA www.desatech.com 109889-01B... -
Page 25: 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 23 of this manual. PART NUMBER RFN30TA RFP30TA VMH3000TNA VMH3000TPA DESCRIPTION QTY. 098304-01 098304-01 Screw, #10 x 3/8"... -
Page 26: Accessories
ACCESSORIES Purchase these heater accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, ei- ther contact your nearest Parts Central (see page 27) or call DESA Heating Products at 1-866-672-6040 for information. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual. -
Page 27: Parts Centrals
Laporte’s Parts & Service 1-800-654-8534 2444 N. 5th Street Fax: 1-800-846-0090 Hartsville, SC 29550-7704 franktalk@aol.com 843-332-0191 Parts Department Master Parts Dist. 1251 Mound Ave NW Cans Unlimited, Inc. Grand Rapids, MI 49504-2672 P.O. Box 645 616-791-0505 Taylor, SC 29687-0013 1-800-446-1446... - Page 28 Model Serial No. Date Purchased 2701 Industrial Drive P.O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 www.desatech.com 109889-01 Rev. B 109889 01 09/04 NOT A UPC...
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