Desa Tech RFP28TC manual

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 ® RFP28TC 14,000 to 28,000 Btu/Hr with Thermostat "C" Model Shown with Optional Mantel featuring Built-in Base WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion ma[...]

2 103509 VENT -FREE RADIANT FLAME ® HEA TER 1. 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. 2. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) inside any structure. Locate propane/ LP supply tank(s) outdoors. 3. If you smell gas • shut off gas supply • do [...]

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4 103509 VENT -FREE RADIANT FLAME ® HEA TER WARNING: Always have burner shield and screen in place before operating heater. This pre- vents excessive temperatures on heater surfaces. Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts spe- cifically approved with this heater may result in property damage or[...]

5 103509 OWNER’S MANUAL 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 6. 4. Slide one end of adjusting plate/shim in slot on mitere[...]

6 103509 VENT -FREE RADIANT FLAME ® HEA TER WARNING: This heater shall not be installed in a confined space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ven- tilation air. Read the following in- structions to insure proper fresh air for this and other fuel-burning appliances in your home. Today’s hom[...]

7 103509 OWNER’S MANUAL AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION 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 pas[...]

8 103509 VENT -FREE RADIANT FLAME ® HEA TER AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION Continued Figure 8 - 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 Ventilation Air From Inside Buildi[...]

9 103509 OWNER’S MANUAL 36" 5" FLOOR CEILING Minimum Minimum Of Carpet Combust 6" Minimum From Sides Of Heater Left Side Right Side Figure 10 - Mounting Clearances As Viewed From Front of Heater CAUTION: If you install the heater in a home garage • heater pilot and burner must be at least 18 inches above floor. • locate heater [...]

10 103509 VENT -FREE RADIANT FLAME ® HEA TER Thermostat Sensing Bulb Clamp Figure 11 - 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 hearth base to optional mante[...]

11 103509 OWNER’S MANUAL Installing Bottom Mounting Screws 1. Locate two bottom mounting holes. These holes are near bottom on back panel of heater (see Figure 17). 2. Mark screw locations on wall. 3. Remove heater from mounting bracket. 4. If installing bottom mounting screws into hollow or solid wall, install wall anchors. Follow steps 1 throug[...]

12 103509 VENT -FREE RADIANT FLAME ® HEA TER INST ALLA TION Continued Securing Hearth Base to Floor 1. Position hearth base in desired location. Mark holes for drilling (See Figure 18, below). Remove hearth base. 2. For carpeted floor , make a small cut with a sharp knife at marked locations before drilling. If securing to a wood floor , drill a 3[...]

13 103509 OWNER’S MANUAL CAUTION: Avoid damage to control. Hold gas fitting with wrench when connecting it to gas piping and/or fittings. Tee Joint Reducer Bushing to 1/8" NPT 1/8" NPT Plug Tap Test Gauge Connection * Tee Joint Pipe Nipple Cap Sediment Trap Figure 21 - Gas Connection * An A.G.A. design-certified manual shutoff valve wit[...]

14 103509 VENT -FREE RADIANT FLAME ® HEA TER CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG 1. Disconnect heater and its individual manual shutof f valv e from gas supply piping system. Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig will damage heater regula tor . 2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where manu[...]

15 103509 OWNER’S MANUAL TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Heater 1. T urn contr ol knob clockwise Clockwise to the OFF position. 2. T urn off all electric power to the ap- pliance if service is to be perf ormed. Shutting Off Burner Only (pilot stays lit) Turn control knob clockwise to the PILOT position. 1. ST OP! Read the safety inf orm[...]

16 103509 VENT -FREE RADIANT FLAME ® HEA TER CORRECT FLAME PATTERN AT HIGH POSITION INCORRECT 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 15. 3. With contr ol knob pr essed in, strike match. Hold match to pilot until pi-[...]

17 103509 OWNER’S MANUAL 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 WARNING: Turn off a[...]

18 103509 VENT -FREE RADIANT FLAME ® HEA TER REMEDY 1. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte- nance , page 20) 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 20) or replace burner orifice 1. Clean burner (see [...]

19 103509 OWNER’S MANUAL 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 expanding while heating or con- tracting whi[...]

20 103509 VENT -FREE RADIANT FLAME ® HEA TER SPECIFICA TIONS BTU (Variable) 14,000/28,000 Type Gas Propane/LP Only Ignition Piezo Pressure Regulator Setting 8" W.C. Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water) * Maximum 14" Minimum 11" Dimensions, Inches (H x W x D)** Heater 23.75 x 25.9 x 8.5 Carton 26 x 27.75 x 10.25 Weight (pounds) Heater 2[...]

21 103509 OWNER’S MANUAL REPLACEMENT PA R T S Note: Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty. PARTS UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they can’t supply original replacement part(s), either contact your nearest Parts Central (see right) or call DES[...]

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23 103509 OWNER’S MANUAL P ARTS LIST RFP28TC This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 21 of this manual. KEY NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 098304-01 Screw, #10 x 3/8" 6 2 100566-01CK Front Panel 1 3 100573-01BR Screen Assembly 1 4 100568[...]

24 103509 VENT -FREE RADIANT FLAME ® HEA TER PRESTIGE MANTEL WITH BUILT-IN BASE Unfinished - GMC27U Series Finished - GMC26F Series Finished Oak - GMC28F For use with heater. Features built-in base, sturdy hardwood construction with classic styling and attractive molding. Available in light oak finish, walnut finish, or an unfin- ished hardwood, r[...]

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KEEP THIS WARRANTY W ARRANTY INFORMA TION 103509-01 REV. B 12/98 2701 Industrial Drive P.O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 INTERNA TIONAL 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, opera[...]