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BLUE FLAME VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
FB-10BA,
FBS-10BA,
and FB-60BA
10,000 and 6,000 Btu/Hr
Thermostat and
Non-Thermostat Models
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus-
ing 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.
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
Save this manual for future reference.
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: This is an unvented
gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxy-
gen) from the room in which it is
installed. Provisions for ad-
equate combustion and ventila-
tion air must be provided. Refer
to Air For Combustion and Ven-
tilation on page 4 of this manual.
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- Page 1 BLUE FLAME VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL FB-10BA, FBS-10BA, and FB-60BA ® 10,000 and 6,000 Btu/Hr Thermostat and Non-Thermostat Models WARNING: Improper installa- WARNING: If the information in this manual is not tion, adjustment, alteration, ser-...
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Page 2: Safety Information
5. This heater needs fresh, outside air ven- ease or anemia, those under the influence of tilation to run properly. This heater has 18. Do not install models FB-10BA and alcohol, and those at high altitudes. an oxygen depletion sensor (ODS) pilot FBS-10BA in a bathroom. -
Page 3: Product Identification
This results in the greatest heater comfort and may result in lower gas bills. Front Panel Figure 1 - Vent-Free Propane/LP Gas Heater (Model FB-10BA Shown) LOCAL CODES UNPACKING Install and use heater with care. Follow all 1. Remove heater from carton. -
Page 4: Fresh Air For Combustion And Ventilation
PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER FRESH AIR FOR PROVIDING ADEQUATE Confined and Unconfined Space VENTILATION COMBUSTION AND The National Fuel Gas Code (ANS Z223.1, 1992 Section 5.3) defines a confined space The following are excerpts from National VENTILATION as a space whose volume is less than 50 Fuel Gas Code. -
Page 5: Determining Fresh-Air Flow For Heater Location
OWNER’S MANUAL FRESH 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 6 PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER FRESH AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION 12" Continued VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Ventilation Grills Building Into Adjoining Room, Ventilation Option 2 Grills This fresh air would come from an adjoining into Adjoining Remove unconfined space. When ventilating to an Room, Door into adjoining unconfined space, you must pro-...
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Page 7: Check Gas Type
OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION LOCATING HEATER For convenience and efficiency, install heater • where there is easy access for operation, This heater is designed to be mounted on a inspection, and service NOTICE: This heater is intended wall. for use as supplemental heat. Use •... - Page 8 PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER INSTALLATION For thin walls (1/2" or less), insert red WARNING: Maintain minimum key into wall anchor. Push red key to Continued clearances shown in Figure 7. If “pop” open anchor wings. you can, provide greater clear- IMPORTANT: Do not hammer key! Removing Front Panel Of Heater ances from floor and joining wall.
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Page 9: Connecting To Gas Supply
OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION Installation must include a manual shutoff CAUTION: Use only new, valve, ground joint union, and plugged 1/8" Continued black iron or steel pipe. Inter- NPT tap. Locate NPT tap within reach for nally-tinned copper tubing may If installing bottom mounting screw into test gauge hook up. -
Page 10: Checking Gas Connections
PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER Pressure Testing Heater Gas INSTALLATION Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 K Pa) Connections Continued 1. Close manual shutoff valve (see Fig- Open manual shutoff valve (see Fig- ure 14). CHECKING GAS ure 14). 2. -
Page 11: Operating Heater
1. If you don’t on control knob while turning. ing property damage, personal smell gas, go to the next step. Model FB-10BA: Set control knob to injury or loss of life. desired heating position. Note: Both Press in control knob and turn coun-... -
Page 12: Thermostat Control Operation
PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER OPERATING Note: If pilot does not stay lit, refer LIGHTING to Troubleshooting, pages 14 through INSTRUCTIONS HEATER 16. Also contact a qualified service 1. STOP! Read the safety information, person or gas supplier for repairs. Continued column 1. Until repairs are made, light pilot with 2. -
Page 13: Inspecting Burner
1/2 GLASS HEIGHT net to remove dust. Appliance, page 11 for non-thermostat models or page 12 for thermostat model) Models FB-10BA and FBS-10BA (Model FB-60BA will be lower due to • see Troubleshooting, pages 14 through 16 lower input rating) -
Page 14: Troubleshooting
PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER TROUBLESHOOTING CAUTION: Never use a wire, WARNING: Turn off heater needle, or similar object to clean and let cool before servicing. Only Note: For additional help, visit DESA ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/ a qualified service person should International’s Technical Service web pilot unit. - Page 15 OWNER’S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit 1. Burner orifice is clogged 1. Clean burner orifice (see Cleaning and Maintenance, page 13) or replace burner orifice 2. Burner orifice diameter is too small 2.
- Page 16 PROPANE/LP GAS 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. • Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
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Page 17: Specifications
OWNER’S MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS FB-10BA FB-60BA FBS-10BA Btu (Variable) 6,000/10,000 6,000 10,000 Type Gas Propane/LP Only Propane/LP Only Propane/LP Only Ignition Piezo Piezo Piezo Pressure Regulator Setting 8" W.C. 8" W.C. 8" W.C. Inlet Gas Pressure (inches of water) Maximum 14"... -
Page 18: Replacement Parts
PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER ACCESSORY REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT UNDER WARRANTY PARTS Purchase this heater accessory from your local dealer. If they cannot supply this ac- Contact authorized dealers of this product. Note: Use only original replacement parts. cessory, either contact your nearest Parts If they cannot supply original replacement This will protect your warranty coverage for Central (see page 19) or call DESA... -
Page 19: Parts Centrals
OWNER’S MANUAL 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 1251 Mound Avenue NW P.O. Box 275 1348 Dixwell Avenue Grand Rapids, MI 49504-2672 North Dayton Station... -
Page 20: Illustrated Parts List
PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST FB-10BA 28-1 28-2 ODS Pilot Assembly 105565... -
Page 21: 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 18 of this manual. FB-10BA PART NO. FB-10BA DESCRIPTION QTY. L98409-05 Cabinet Assembly L98006-03 Front Panel Assembly... - Page 22 PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST FB-60BA 25-1 25-2 ODS Pilot Assembly 105565...
- Page 23 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 18 of this manual. FB-60BA PART NO. FB-60BA DESCRIPTION QTY. L98409-05 Cabinet Assembly L98006-03 Front Panel Assembly L98410-08 Reflector Unit L98501-03...
- Page 24 PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST FBS-10BA 27-1 27-2 ODS Pilot Assembly 105565...
- Page 25 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 18 of this manual. FBS-10BA PART NO. FBS-10BA DESCRIPTION QTY. L98409-06 Cabinet Assembly L98006-03 Front Panel Assembly L98410-08 Reflector Unit L98501-03...
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Page 26: Warranty Information
We make no other warranty, expressed or implied. LIMITED WARRANTY GLO-WARM 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.