Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product FG30N Desa
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Sav e this manual for future reference. For more information, visit www .desatech.com W ARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol- lowed exactly , a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
www .desatech.com 1 14683-01B 2 W ARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, altera- tion, service or maintenance can cause injury or prop- erty damage. Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures. For assistance or addi- tional information consult a qualified installer , service agency or the gas supplier .
www .desatech.com 1 14683-01B 3 SAFETY INFORMA TION IMPORT ANT : Read this owner ’s man ual caref ull y a nd compl ete ly b e f o r e t r y i n g t o a s s e m b l e , operate or service this heater .
www .desatech.com 1 14683-01B 4 6. Keep all air openings in front and bottom of heater clear and free of debris. This will insure enough air for proper combustion. 7. If heater shuts off, do not relight until you provide fresh, outside air . If heater keeps shutting off, have it serviced.
www .desatech.com 1 14683-01B 5 AIR FOR COMB USTION AND VENTILA TION WAR NING : Thi s hea ter shall not be installed in a confined space or unusually tight con - struction unless provisions are prov ide d fo r ad equa te c omb us- tion and ventilation air.
www .desatech.com 1 14683-01B 6 AIR FOR COMB USTION AND VENTILA TION Continued DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR HEA TER LOCA TION Determining if Y ou Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Use this work sheet to determine if you have a con- fined or unconfined space.
www .desatech.com 1 14683-01B 7 Figure 3 - V entilation Air from Outdoors VENTILA TION AIR V entilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining un - confined space.
www .desatech.com 1 14683-01B 8 INST ALLA TION ITEMS Before installing heater , make sure you have the items listed below . • for propan e/LP gas, exter nal regula tor (suppl ied by installer) • p.
www .desatech.com 1 14683-01B 9 INST ALLA TION Continued THERMOST A T SENSING BULB (Thermostat Models Only) The thermostat sensing bulb has been placed below the heater . 1. Place clamp on thermostat sensing bulb as shown in Figure 5. Clamp is provided in hardware package.
www .desatech.com 1 14683-01B 10 INST ALLA TION Continued Figure 8 - Mounting Bracket Clearances Attaching Mounting Bracket T o W all Note: W all anchors, mounting screws and spacers are in hardware package. The hardware package is provided with heater .
www .desatech.com 1 14683-01B 1 1 Figure 12 - Installing Bottom Mounting Screws Side View Front View W all Spacer Heater Installing Bottom Mounting Screws 1. Locate two bottom mounting holes. These holes are near bottom on back panel of heater (see Figure 12).
www .desatech.com 1 14683-01B 12 CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPL Y W ARNING: This appliance requires a 3/8" NPT (National Pipe Thread) inlet connection to the pressure regulator . W ARNING: A qualified ser- vic e perso n m ust co nne ct heat er to gas supply .
www .desatech.com 1 14683-01B 13 * A CSA design-cer tified equipme nt shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the optional CSA des ign -ce rtifi ed equi pme nt shut of f valve fro m your dealer .
www .desatech.com 1 14683-01B 14 2. Pr ess ur ize s up pl y pip ing s ys te m by eit he r opening propane/LP supply tank valve for propane/LP gas or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas or using compressed air .
www .desatech.com 1 14683-01B 15 5. Press in control knob and turn counter- clockwise to the PILOT position. Keep control knob pressed in for five (5) seconds (see Figure 19). Note: Y ou may be running this heater for the first time after hooking up to gas sup - ply .
www .desatech.com 1 14683-01B 16 OPERA TING HEA TER Continued WHA T TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS • Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electric switch; do not use any phone in your building. • Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighborʼs phone.
www .desatech.com 1 14683-01B 17 Figure 22 - Pilot (actual pilot may vary) 6. With control knob pressed in, push down and release ignitor button. This will light pilot. The pilot is attached to the front of burner . The pilot is attached to the front of the burner .
www .desatech.com 1 14683-01B 18 BURNER FLAME P A TTERN W ARNING: If yellow tipping occurs, your heater could pro- duce increased levels of carbon monoxide. NOTICE: Do not mistake orange flames with yellow tipping. Dirt or other fine particles enter the heater and burn causing brief patches of orange flame.
www .desatech.com 1 14683-01B 19 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE W ARNING: T urn off heater and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: Y ou must keep control areas, burner and circu- lating air passageways of he ater clean. Inspect the se areas of heater before each use.
www .desatech.com 1 14683-01B 20 TROUBLESHOO TING W ARNI NG: T ur n o ff a nd unp lu g hea ter an d let cool be fo re se rv ic in g. Onl y a qu ali fied se rvi ce per son sh oul d s erv ice an d r epa ir hea ter . CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle or similar object to clean ODS/pilot.
www .desatech.com 1 14683-01B 21 OBSERVED PROBLEM ODS/pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is re - leased Burner does not light after ODS/ pilot is lit Delayed ignition of burner Burner backfiring during com- bustion REMEDY 1. Press in control knob fully 2.
www .desatech.com 1 14683-01B 22 TROUBLESHOO TING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM Y ellow flame during burner combustion Slig ht smoke or od or durin g initia l operation Heater produces a whistling noise .
www .desatech.com 1 14683-01B 23 W ARNING: 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.
www .desatech.com 1 14683-01B 24 SPECIFICA TIONS BG30N, FG30N, GG30N, RG30N, GMG30N BG30NT , FG30NT , GG30NT , RG30NT , GMG30NT Btu (V ariable) 15,000/30,000 T ype Gas Natural Only Ignition Piezo Pressure Regulator Setting 3" W .C. Inlet Gas Pressure (in.
www .desatech.com 1 14683-01B 25 SERVICE HINTS When Gas Pressure Is T oo Low • pilot will not stay lit • burner will have delayed ignition • heater will not produce specified heat • propane/LP gas supply may be low You may feel your gas pressure is too low.
www .desatech.com 1 14683-01B 26 ILL USTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN MODELS BG30N, BG30P , FG30N, FG30P , GG30N, GG30P , RG30N, RG30P , GMG30N, GMG30P 2 3 6 8 9 9 10 1 1 12 13 14 16 18 19 4 7 1 21 5 15 17 .
www .desatech.com 1 14683-01B 27 P ARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater . When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 25 of this manual. P ART NUMBER BG30N BG30P KEY FG30N FG30P RG30N RG30P NO.
www .desatech.com 1 14683-01B 28 ILL USTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN MODELS BG30NT , BG30PT , FG30NT , FG30PT , GG30NT , GG30PT , RG30NT , RG30PT , GMG30NT , GMG30PT 2 3 8 9 10 10 1 1 12 13 14 16 18 19 4 7.
www .desatech.com 1 14683-01B 29 P ARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater . When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 25 of this manual. P ART NUMBER BG30NT BG30PT KEY FG30NT FG30PT RG30NT RG30PT NO.
www .desatech.com 1 14683-01B 30 ACCESSORIES Pu rc ha se th es e h ea te r ac cess orie s fro m you r loca l de ale r. If th ey c an no t su ppl y th es e acc es so rie s, ei th er co nt ac t you r nea rest Parts Central (see page 31) or call DESA Heating Products at 1-866-672-6040 for referral information.
www .desatech.com 1 14683-01B 31 T ool & Equipment, Co. 5 Manila A ve Hamden, CT 06514-0322 1-800-397-7553 203-248-7553 Parts Department Portable Heater Parts 342 N. County Rd. 400 East V alparaiso, IN 46383-9704 All States 219-462-7441 1-888-619-7060 sales@portableheaterparts.
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