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  • Page 1

    Save this manual for future reference. VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP GAS RADIANT FLAME ® HEA TER OWNER’S OPERA TION AND INST ALLA TION MANUAL 15,000 to 30,000 Btu/Hr with Thermostat Shown with Optional Mantel Which Features a Built-in Base WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing propert[...]

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    2 107100 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP HEA TER For more information, visit www.desatech.com LOCAL CODES Install and use heater with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code, ANS Z223.1, also known as NFPA 54*. *Available from: American National Standards Institute, Inc. 1430 Broadway[...]

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    3 107100 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com ASDFKIGLFJI alskdidkoemkgo dkirlnfgpd'fASDFKIGLFJI alskdidkoemkgo dkirlnfgpd'f ASDFKIGLFJI alskdidkoemkgo dkirlnfgpd'fASDFKIGLFJI alskdidkoemkgo dkirlnfgpd'f ASDFKIGLFJI alskdidkoemkgo dkirlnfgpd'fASDFKIGLFJI alskdidkoemkgo dkirlnfgpd'f ASDFKIGLFJI [...]

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    4 107100 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP HEA TER For more information, visit www.desatech.com Assembling and Attaching Brass Trim 1. Remove packaging from three remain- ing pieces of brass trim. 2. Locate four brass screws, two adjust- ing plates with set screws, and two shims in the hardware packet. 3. Align shim under adjusting plate as shown in Figure 5.[...]

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    5 107100 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com Today’s homes are built more energy effi- cient than ever. New materials, increased insulation, and new construction methods help reduce heat loss in homes. Home owners weather strip and caulk around windows and doors to keep the cold air out and the warm air in. During heatin[...]

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    6 107100 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP HEA TER For more information, visit www.desatech.com WARNING: If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than that defined as an unconfined space or if the building is of unusually tight construction, provide adequate combustion and ventilation air by one of the methods described in the National Fuel [...]

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    7 107100 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION Continued Figure 7 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building Or Remove Door into Adjoining Room, Option 3 Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Room, Option 2 12" 12" Ventilation Grills into Adjoining Room, Option 1 VENTILATION AIR Ventilat[...]

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    8 107100 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP HEA TER For more information, visit www.desatech.com INST ALLA TION CHECK GAS TYPE Use only propane/LP gas. If your gas supply is not propane/LP, do not install heater. Call dealer where you bought heater for proper type heater. INSTALLATION ITEMS Before installing heater, make sure you have the items listed below. ?[...]

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    9 107100 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com Thermostat Sensing Bulb Clamp Figure 10 - Attaching Thermostat Sensing Bulb INST ALLA TION Continued INSTALLATION OPTIONS There are three options for mounting this heater. A. Mounting heater to wall B. Mounting heater to optional hearth base C. Mounting heater with optional hear[...]

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    10 107100 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP HEA TER For more information, visit www.desatech.com Installing Bottom Mounting Screws 1. Locate two bottom mounting holes. These holes are near bottom on back panel of heater (see Figure 15). 2. Mark screw locations on wall. 3. Remove heater from mounting bracket. 4. If installing bottom mounting screws into hollow[...]

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    11 107100 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com INST ALLA TION Continued Continued Securing Hearth Base to Floor 1. Position hearth base in desired location. Mark 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 drilling. If securin[...]

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    12 107100 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP HEA TER For more information, visit www.desatech.com Tee Joint Reducer Bushing to 1/8" NPT 1/8" NPT Plug Tap Test Gauge Connection * Tee Joint Pipe Nipple Cap Sediment Trap Figure 19 - Gas Connection * A CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to tes[...]

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    13 107100 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS WARNING: Test all gas pip- ing and connections for leaks after installing or servicing. Cor- rect all leaks at once. WARNING: Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a mixture of liquid soap and water to all joints. Bubbles forming show a lea[...]

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    14 107100 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP HEA TER For more information, visit www.desatech.com TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Heater 1 . T urn control knob clockwise Clockwise to the OFF position. 2. T urn off all electric po wer to the ap- pliance if service is to be perf ormed. Shutting Off Burner Only (pilot stays lit) Turn control knob clockw[...]

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    15 107100 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com Figure 26 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern at High Position Figure 27 - Incorrect Burner Flame Pattern at High Position OPERA TING HEA TER Continued 1. Remove fr ont panel (see Figure 2, page 4). 2. Follow steps 1 thr ough 5 under Light- ing Instructions, page 14. 3. With contr o[...]

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    16 107100 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP HEA TER For more information, visit www.desatech.com CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burner, and circu- lating air passageways of heater clean. Inspect these areas of heater before each use. Have heater inspected yearly by a quali-[...]

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    17 107100 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com Continued 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 POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Ignitor cable pinched or wet[...]

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    18 107100 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP HEA TER For more information, visit www.desatech.com REMEDY 1. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte- nance, page 16) or replace burner orifice 2. Replace burner orifice 3. Contact local propane/LP gas company 1. Contact local propane/LP gas company 2. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte- nance, page 16) or replac[...]

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    19 107100 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com IMPORTANT: Operating heater where impurities in air exist may create odors. Cleaning supplies, paint, paint remover, cigarette smoke, cements and glues, new carpet or textiles, etc., create fumes. These fumes may mix with combustion air and create odors. POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Metal[...]

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    20 107100 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP HEA TER For more information, visit www.desatech.com These Parts Centrals are privately owned businesses. They have agreed to support our customer’s needs by providing original replacement parts and accessories. P AR TS CENTRALS TECHNICAL SER VICE You may have further questions about in- stallation, operation, or [...]

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    21 107100 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com PRESTIGE MANTEL Finished - GMC22F Series For use with heater and hearth base. Sturdy hardwood construction embellished with fluted sides and bullet medallions. Avail- able in a walnut finish. Complete assembly and installation instructions included. CORNER MANTEL Unfinished - G[...]

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    22 107100 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP HEA TER For more information, visit www.desatech.com ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN RFP30TA 1 2 9 10 10 12 13 14 15 17 19 20 23 24 25 6 26 6 7 1 1 3 1 28 5 16 18 4 22 1 1 1 21 11 8 27[...]

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    23 107100 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com P AR TS LIST RFP30TA This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 16 of this manual. KEY RFP30TA NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 098304-01 Screw, #10 x 3/8" 19 2 100566-01CK Fr[...]

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    KEEP THIS WARRANTY W ARRANTY INFORMA TION 107100-01 Rev. A 05/00 2701 Industrial Drive P.O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 www.desatech.com INTERNA TIONAL 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 dat[...]