Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product RFN30TA Desa
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Save this manual for future reference. VENT -FREE NA TURAL GAS RADIANT FLAME ® HEA TER OWNER’S OPERA TION AND INST ALLA TION MANUAL RFN30T A 15,000 to 30,000 Btu/Hr with Thermostat Shown with Optio.
2 107099 VENT -FREE NA TURAL GAS HEA TER For more information, visit www.desatech.com LOCAL CODES Install and use heater with care. Follow all local codes. In the abse nce of local codes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code, ANS Z223.
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4 107099 VENT -FREE NA TURAL GAS HEA TER For more information, visit www.desatech.com Assembling and Attaching Brass Trim 1. Remove packaging from remaining three pieces of brass trim. 2. Locate four brass screws, two adjust- ing plates with set screws, and two shims in the hardware packet.
5 107099 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION 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.
6 107099 VENT -FREE NA TURAL GAS 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.
7 107099 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com Or Remove Door into Adjoining Room, Option 3 Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Room, Option 2 12" 12" Ventilation Grill.
8 107099 VENT -FREE NA TURAL GAS HEA TER For more information, visit www.desatech.com CAUTION: If you install the heater in a home garage • heater pilot and burner must be at least 18 inches above floor. • locate heater where moving ve- hicle will not hit it.
9 107099 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com INST ALLA TION Continued THERMOSTAT SENSING BULB The thermostat sensing bulb has been placed inside the heater for protection during shipping. Locating Thermostat Sensing Bulb 1. Remove front panel of heater (see Fig- ure 2, page 4).
10 107099 VENT -FREE NA TURAL GAS 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.
11 107099 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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.
12 107099 VENT -FREE NA TURAL GAS 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 C.
13 107099 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) 1. Disconnect appliance with its appliance main gas valve (control valve) and equip- ment shutoff valve from gas supply pip- ing system.
14 107099 VENT -FREE NA TURAL GAS HEA TER For more information, visit www.desatech.com TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Heater 1. T urn contr ol knob clockwise Clockwise to the OFF position. 2. T ur n off all electric power to the ap- pliance if service is to be perf ormed.
15 107099 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com INSPECTING BURNER Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pattern often. PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 23 shows a correct pilot flame pat- tern. Figure 24 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern.
16 107099 VENT -FREE NA TURAL GAS HEA TER For more information, visit www.desatech.com CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE CABINET Air Passageways • Use a vacuum cleaner or pressurized air to clean. Exterior • Use a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap and water mixture.
17 107099 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com TROUBLESHOOTING OBSERVED PROBLEM When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at ODS/pilot When ignitor button is pressed, .
18 107099 VENT -FREE NA TURAL GAS HEA TER For more information, visit www.desatech.com OBSERVED PROBLEM Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit Delayed ignition of burner Burner backfiring during.
19 107099 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM Heater produces a clicking/ticking noise just after burner is lit or shut off Heater .
20 107099 VENT -FREE NA TURAL GAS 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.
21 107099 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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.
22 107099 VENT -FREE NA TURAL GAS HEA TER For more information, visit www.desatech.com ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN RFN30TA 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 2.
23 107099 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com P AR TS LIST RFN30TA 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.
107099-01 Rev. A 05/00 Model Serial No. Date Purchased Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory. We reserve the right to amend these specifications at any time without notice. The only warranty applicable is our standard written warranty.
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