Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product RFP30T Desa
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VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS RADIANT FLAME ® HEATER OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL RFP30T Shown with Optional Mantel featuring Built-in Base 15,000 to 30,000 Btu/Hr with Thermostat WARNIN.
VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP HEATER SAFETY INFORMATION A WARNINGS IMPORTANT: Read this owner's manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, oper- ate, or service this heater. Im- proper use of this heater can cause serious injuryor death from burns, fire, explosion, electrical shock, and carbon monoxide poisoning.
OWNER'S MANUAL PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Heater Control Knob / Note: Do not remove Lighting and Warning Plates from heater Lighting and Warning Screen Front Panel PRODUCT FEATURES Safety Pilot This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensor Shutoff System (ODS).
L 15,000 TO 30,000 BTU/HR ..T. ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLING HEATER Tools Required: • Phillips Screwdriver • 5/16" hex wrench • Slotted screwdriver Removing Front Panel Of Heater 1. Remove two screws near bottom cor- ners of front panel with Phillips screw- driver.
OWNER'S MANUAL ASSEMBLY Continued 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.
lS,OOO To 30,000 BTu,.. VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP HEATER 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.
OWNER'S MANUAL AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space.
15,000 TO 30,000 BTU/HR INSTALLATION NOTICE: This heater is intended for use as supplemental heat. Use this heater along with your pri- mary heating system. Do not in- stall this heater as your primary heat sou rce. If you have a central heating system, you may run system's circulating blower while using heater.
OWNER'S MANUAL INSTALLATION 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).
TO 30,000 BTU/HR INSTALLATION Continued Attaching Mounting Bracket to Wall Note: Wall anchors, mounting screws, and spacers are in hardware package• The hard- ware package is provided with heater. Attaching to wail stud method For attaching mounting bracket to wall studs.
OWNER'S MANUAL INSTALLATION Continued Securing Hearth Base to Floor I. Position hearth base in desired location. Mark holes for drilling (See Figure 18). Remove hearth base. 2, For carpeted floor, make a small cut with a sharp knife at marked loca- tions before drilling.
TO 30,000 BTU/HR INSTALLATION Continued CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY NOTICE: A qualified service per- son must connect heater to gas supply. Follow all local codes. CAUTION: Never connect heater directly to the propane/LP supply. This heater requires an • external regulator (not supplied).
OWNER'S MANUAL INSTALLATION Continued 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 ol:_n flame to check for a leak. Apply a mixture of liquid soap and water to all joints.
15,000 TO 30,000 BTU/HR OPERATING HEATER Continued LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS l 1. 2. 3. Ignitor Button STOP! Read the safety information, page 13, column 3. Make sure manual shutoff valve is fully open. Turn control knob clockwise F-_ to the OFF position.
OWNER'S MANUAL INSPECTING BURNER Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pattern often. PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 26 shows a correct pilot flame pat- tern. Figure 27 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple.
VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP HEATER TROUBLESHOOTING Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. _lb WARNING: Turn off and un- plug heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified ser- vice person should service and repair heater. I CAUTION: Never use a wire, I needle, or similar object to clean I ODS/pilot.
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 (see Cleaning and Mainte- nance, page 15) or replace burner orifice 2. Burner orifice diameter is too small 2.
TO 30,000 BTU/HR 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.
OWNER'S MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS BTU (Variable) Type Gas Ignition Pressure Regulator Setting Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water) * Maximum Minimum Dimensions, Inches (H x W x D)** Heater Carton Weight (pounds) Heater Shipping •For purposes of input adjustment • *Measurement includes knobs and hood.
15,000 TO 30,000 BTU/HR PARTS CENTRALS Baltimore Electric 1348 Dixwell Avenue Hamden, CT 06514 1-800-397-7553 203-248-7553 Parts Department Portable Heater Parts 342 N. County Rd. 400 East Valparaiso, IN 46383 All States 219-462-7441 1-800-362-6951 FBD 1349 Adams St.
OWNER'S MANUAL ACCESSORIES Purchase these heater accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, either contact your nearest Parts Central (see page 21) or call DESA International's Sales Department at 1-800- 458-2472 for information.
To oooo .T.,.. VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP HEATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN RFP30T 9 2( 21 7 17.
OWNER'S MANUAL PARTS LIST RFP30T This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 19 of this manual.
WARRANTY INFORMATION KEEP THIS WARRANTY 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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